seats MINI 3 door 2013 Owner's Manual

AdjustingVehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment
is also described that is not available in a vehi‐
cle, e. g., because of the selected optional
equipment or country variant. This also applies
for safety-related functions and systems.
Sitting safely
The ideal seating position can make a vital con‐ tribution to relaxed, fatigue-free driving.
The seating position plays an important role in
an accident in combination with:▷Safety belts, refer to page 34.▷Head restraints, refer to page 35.▷Airbags, refer to page 71.
Seats
Hints Do not adjust the seat while driving
Do not adjust the driver's seat while driv‐
ing, or the seat could respond with unexpected
movement and the ensuing loss of vehicle con‐
trol could lead to an accident. ◀
Do not incline the backrest too far to the
rear
Also on the front passenger side, do not incline
the backrest on the front passenger side too far to the rear during driving, or there is a risk of
slipping under the safety belt in the event of an
accident. This would eliminate the protection
normally provided by the belt. ◀
Adjusting seats
At a glance1Forward/backward2Thigh support3Height4Backrest tilt
Forward/backward
Pull the lever and slide the seat in the desired
direction.
After releasing the lever, move the seat forward
or back slightly to make sure it engages prop‐
erly.
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Original positionThe driver's seat contains a mechanical mem‐
ory function for forward/aft and backrest ad‐
justment.1.Push the seat back into the original posi‐
tion.2.Fold back the backrest to lock the seat.
If the backrest is folded back when the seat is
not yet in the original position, the seat latches
in the current position. In this case, manually
adjust longitudinal direction, refer to page 32.
Front seat heating
Switching on Press the button once for each tem‐
perature level.
The maximum temperature is reached when
three LEDs are lit.
If the drive is continued within approx. 15 mi‐
nutes, the seat heating is activated automati‐
cally with the temperature selected last.
When Green mode, refer to page 131, is acti‐
vated, the heater output is reduced.
Switching off Press the button longer.
The LEDs go out.
Safety belts
Seats with safety belt
The vehicle has four seats, each of which is
equipped with a safety belt.
Number of safety beltsYour vehicle has been fitted with four safety
belts for the safety of you and your passengers.
However, they can only offer protection when
adjusted correctly.
Hints Always make sure that safety belts are beingworn by all occupants before driving away.
To protect the occupants, the belt locking trig‐
gers early. Slowly guide the belt out of the
holder when applying it.
Although airbags enhance safety by providing
added protection, they are not a substitute for
safety belts.
One person per safety belt
Never allow more than one person to
wear a single safety belt. Never allow infants or
small children to ride on a passenger's lap. ◀
Putting on the belt
Lay the belt, without twisting, snugly
across the lap and shoulders, as close to the
body as possible. Make sure that the belt lies
low around the hips in the lap area and does
not press on the abdomen. Otherwise, the belt
can slip over the hips in the lap area in a frontal
impact and injure the abdomen.
The safety belt must not lie across the neck, rub
on sharp edges, be routed over breakable ob‐
jects, or be pinched. ◀
Reduction of restraining effect
Avoid wearing bulky clothing, and pull
the shoulder belt periodically to readjust the
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otherwise, the belt can be damaged and the
restraining effect reduced. ◀
Buckling the belt
Make sure you hear the latch plate engage in
the belt buckle.
Unbuckling the belt
1.Hold the belt firmly.2.Press the red button in the belt buckle.3.Guide the belt back into its reel.
Safety belt reminder for driver's seat
and front passenger seat
The indicator lamp lights up and a sig‐
nal sounds. Make sure that the safety
belts are positioned correctly. The
safety belt reminder is active at speeds above
approx. 6 mph/10 km/h. It can also be acti‐
vated if objects are placed on the front passen‐
ger seat.
Damage to safety belts
In the case of strain caused by accidents or
damage:
Have the safety belts, including the safety belt
tensioners, replaced and have the belt anchors
checked.
Checking and replacing safety belts
Have the work performed only by your
service center; otherwise, it cannot be ensured
that this safety feature will function properly. ◀
Front head restraints
Correctly adjusted head restraint
A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the
risk of injury to cervical vertebrae in the event
of an accident.
Adjusting the head restraint
Correctly adjust the head restraints of all
occupied seats; otherwise, there is an increased
risk of injury in an accident. ◀
Height
Adjust the head restraint so that its center is approximately at ear level.
Distance
Adjust the distance so that the head restraint is
as close as possible to the back of the head.
If necessary, adjust the distance by adjusting
the tilt of the backrest.
Adjusting the height▷To raise: pull.▷To lower: press the button, arrow 1, and
push the head restraint down.
Removing
Only remove the head restraint if no one will be
sitting in the seat in question.
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1.Pull the head restraint upward as far as
possible.2.Press the button, arrow 1, and pull the
head restraint out completely.
To remove the headrest, fold the backrest rear‐
ward if it is in the upright position.
Before transporting passengers
Reinstall the head restraint before trans‐
porting anyone in the seat; otherwise, the pro‐
tective function of the head restraint is unavail‐
able. ◀
Rear head restraints
Correctly adjusted head restraint
A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the
risk of injury to cervical vertebrae in the event
of an accident.
Adjusting the head restraint
Correctly adjust the head restraints of all
occupied seats; otherwise, there is an increased
risk of injury in an accident. ◀
Height Adjust the head restraint so that its center is
approximately at ear level.
Adjusting the height▷To raise: pull.▷To lower: press the button, arrow 1, and
push the head restraint down.
Folding down head restraints
Extending/retracting head restraint
Only fold down head restraint if no pas‐
sengers are in the rear. Fold out retracted
headrests again if passengers are being carried
in the rear; otherwise, there is increased risk of
injury in the event of an accident. ◀
▷To lower flaps: press the button, arrow 1,
and press down the head restraint.▷Fold back up: pull up head restraints.
Removing
Only remove the head restraint if no one will be
sitting in the seat in question.
Fold the seat down, refer to page 116, before
removing the head restraint, otherwise the
head restraint cannot be removed.
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Protective action
Airbags are not triggered in every impact situa‐
tion, e.g., in less severe accidents or rear-end
collisions.
Information on how to ensure the opti‐
mal protective effect of the airbags▷Keep at a distance from the airbags.▷Always grasp the steering wheel on the
steering wheel rim, holding your hands at
the 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock positions, to
keep the danger of injury to your hands or
arms as low as possible if the airbag is trig‐
gered.▷There should be no people, animals, or ob‐
jects between an airbag and a person.▷Do not use the cover of the front airbag on
the front passenger side as a storage area.▷Keep the dashboard and window on the
front passenger side clear, i.e., do not cover
with adhesive labels or coverings, and do
not attach holders such as for navigation in‐
struments and mobile phones.▷Make sure that the front passenger is sitting
correctly, i.e., keeps his or her feet and legs
in the footwell; otherwise, leg injuries can
occur if the front airbag is triggered.▷Do not place slip covers, seat cushions or
other objects on the front passenger seat
that are not approved specifically for seats
with integrated side airbags.▷Do not hang pieces of clothing, such as
jackets, over the backrests.▷Make sure that occupants keep their heads
away from the side airbag and do not rest
against the head airbag; otherwise, injuries
can occur if the airbags are triggered.▷Do not remove the airbag restraint system.▷Do not remove the steering wheel.▷Do not apply adhesive materials to the air‐
bag cover panels, cover them or modify
them in any way.▷Never modify either the individual compo‐
nents or the wiring in the airbag system.
This also applies to steering wheel covers,
the dashboard, the seats, the roof pillars
and the sides of the headliner. ◀
Even when all instructions are followed closely,
injury from contact with the airbags cannot be
ruled out in certain situations.
The ignition and inflation noise may lead to
short-term and, in most cases, temporary hear‐
ing impairment in sensitive individuals.
In the case of a malfunction, deactivation
and after triggering of the airbags
Do not touch the individual components imme‐
diately after the system has been triggered;
otherwise, there is the danger of burns.
Only have the airbags checked, repaired or dis‐
mantled and the airbag generator scrapped by
the service center or a workshop that has the
necessary authorization for handling explo‐
sives.
Non-professional attempts to service the sys‐
tem could lead to failure in an emergency or
undesired triggering of the airbag, either of
which could result in injury. ◀
Warnings and information on the airbags are
also found on the sun visors.
Functional readiness of the airbag
system
When the ignition is switched on, thewarning lamp in the instrument cluster
lights up briefly and thereby indicates
the operational readiness of the entire airbag
system and the belt tensioner.
Airbag system malfunctioning
▷Warning lamp does not come on when the
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Detected child seatsThe system generally detects children seated in
a child seat, especially in the child seats that
were required by NHTSA when the vehicle was
manufactured. After installing a child seat,
make sure that the indicator lamp for the front
passenger airbags lights up. This indicates that
the child seat has been detected and the front
passenger airbags are not activated.
Strength of the driver's and front
passenger airbag
The strength with which the driver's and front
passenger airbags are triggered depends on
the position of the driver's and front passenger
seats.
To maintain the accuracy of this function over
the long-term, calibrate the front seats when a
corresponding message appears on the Control
Display.
Calibrating the front seats
A corresponding message appears on the Con‐
trol Display.1.Move the respective seat forward all the
way.2.Move the respective seat forward again. It
moves forward briefly.3.Readjust the seat to the desired position.
The calibration procedure is completed when
the message on the Control Display disappears.
If the message continues to be displayed, re‐
peat the calibration.
If the message does not disappear after a re‐
peat calibration, have the system checked as
soon as possible.
Unobstructed area of movement
Ensure that the area of movement of the
seats is unobstructed to avoid personal injury
or damage to objects. ◀
Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM
The concept The system monitors tire pressure in the four
mounted tires. The system warns you if there is
a significant loss of pressure in one or more
tires. For this purpose, sensors in the tire valves
measure the tire inflation pressure.
Hints Tire damage due to external factors
Sudden tire damage caused by external
influences cannot be indicated in advance. ◀
Pay attention to the other information and indi‐
cations under Tire inflation pressure, refer to
page 166, as well when using the system.
Functional requirements The system must have been reset with the cor‐
rect tire inflation pressure; otherwise, reliable
signaling of tire pressure loss is not ensured.
Reset the system again after each correction of
the tire inflation pressure and after every tire or
wheel change.
Always use wheels with TPM electronics to en‐
sure that the system will operate properly.
Status display The current status of the Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM can be displayed, e.g., whether or not the
TPM is active.1. Press the button.2. "Vehicle Info"3."Vehicle status"4."Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM)"
The status is displayed.
In addition, the current tire inflation pressures
are displayed. The values shown are current
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Storage compartmentsVehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment
is also described that is not available in a vehi‐
cle, e. g., because of the selected optional
equipment or country variant. This also applies
for safety-related functions and systems.
At a glance
The following storage compartments are avail‐
able in the vehicle interior:▷Storage compartment in front of the cu‐
pholders.▷Storage tray in the center console.▷Glove compartment on the front passenger
side.▷Storage compartment above the glove
compartment.▷Storage compartment in the center arm‐
rest.▷Compartments in the doors.▷Pockets on the backrests of the front seats.▷Net underneath the center console in the
footwell of the front seat passenger.
Safety information
No loose objects in the passenger com‐
partment
Do not stow any objects in the passenger com‐
partment without securing them; otherwise,
they may present a danger to occupants for in‐
stance during braking and avoidance maneu‐
vers. ◀
Do not place anti-slip mats on the dash‐
board
Do not place anti-slip mats on the dashboard.
The mat materials could damage the dash‐
board. ◀
Glove compartment
Opening
Pull the handle.
The light in the glove compartment switches
on.
Close the glove compartment again im‐
mediately
Close the glove compartment immediately after
use while driving; otherwise, injury may occur
during accidents. ◀
Closing Fold up the cover.
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Rear
In front of the back seats and in the side armr‐
ests.
Clothes hooks The clothes hooks are located above the side
windows in the rear.
Do not obstruct view
When suspending clothing from the
hooks, ensure that it will not obstruct the driv‐
er's vision. ◀
No heavy objects
Do not hang heavy objects from the
hooks; otherwise, they may present a danger to passengers during braking and evasive ma‐neuvers. ◀
Storage space under the
cargo floor panel
Located under the cargo floor panel on the
right side is a trough for the onboard vehicle
tool kit.
To remove the onboard vehicle tool kit, fold the
right side of the cargo area floor upward.
Variable cargo areafloor
With the variable cargo area floor, the cargo
area can be configured corresponding to trans‐
port requirements. To do this, remove the
cargo area floor, and insert it in the desired po‐
sition.
Lower position
▷Larger objects can be transported.▷Space for smaller objects remains between
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Everything from A to Z
Index
A
ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐
tem 86
ACC, Active Cruise Control 90
Acceleration Assistant, refer to
Launch Control 55
Activated-charcoal filter 109
Active cruise control, ACC 90
Additives, oil 181
Adjusting the headlamps 69
Adjustments, seats/head re‐
straints 32
Adjustments, steering
wheel 39
After washing vehicle 204
Airbags 71
Airbags, indicator/warning
light 72
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐
culated-air mode 105, 108
Air conditioner 104
Air, dehumidifying, refer to
Cooling function 105, 108
Air distribution,
manual 105, 107
Air flow, air conditioner 105
Air flow, automatic climate
control 107
Air pressure, tires 166
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐
tion 109
Alarm system 27
Alarm triggering 27
Alarm, unintentional 28
All around the center con‐
sole 14
All around the headliner 15
All around the steering
wheel 12
All-season tires, refer to Win‐
ter tires 172
Alternating-code hand-held
transmitter 111
Alternative oil types 182
Antifreeze, washer fluid 51
Antilock Brake System,
ABS 86
Anti-slip control, refer to
DSC 86
Appendix
Approved axle load 210
Approved engine oils 182
Ash tray 115
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐
tance 198
Assistance when driving
off 89
Assist system, refer to Intelli‐
gent Safety 79
AUTO intensity 107
Automatic car wash 203
Automatic climate con‐
trol 106
Automatic cruise control with
Stop & Go 90
Automatic Curb Monitor 37
Automatic deactivation, front
passenger airbags 73
Automatic headlamp con‐
trol 67
Automatic locking 27
Automatic recirculated-air
control 108
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic 52
AUTO program, automatic cli‐
mate control 107
AUTO program, intensity 107
Auto Start/Stop function 46
Average fuel consumption 64
Average speed 64
Axle loads, weights 210
B
Backrest curvature, refer to
Lumbar support 33
Balance 138
Band-aids, refer to First aid
kit 198
Bar for tow-starting/
towing 201
Bass 138
Battery replacement, vehicle
battery 196
Battery, vehicle 196
Belts, safety belts 34
Beverage holder, cu‐
pholder 119
Bluetooth, refer to Hands-free
system 152
Bonus range, GREEN
mode 132
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐
pholder 119
Brake assistant 86
Brake discs, breaking in 124
Brake pads, breaking in 124
Braking, hints 125
Breakdown assistance 198
Breaking in 124
Bug light 188
Bulb replacement 187
Bulb replacement, front 188
Bulb replacement, rear 190
Bulb replacement, side 193
Bulbs and lamps 187
Button, RES 92
Button, Start/Stop 44
Bypassing, refer to Jump-
starting 198
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C
California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Camera-based cruise control, ACC 90
Camera, care 206
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 119
Car battery 196
Car care products 204
Care, displays 206
Care, vehicle 204
Cargo 127
Cargo area 115
Cargo area, adapting size 120
Cargo area, enlarging 116
Cargo area lid 24
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 120
Cargo cover 115
Cargo, securing 128
Cargo straps, securing cargo 128
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol 20
Carpet, care 206
Car wash 203
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 125
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 184
Center armrest 119
Center console 14
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 6
Changing parts 186
Changing the station 140
Changing wheels 193
Changing wheels/tires 171
Check Control 57
Children, seating position 40
Children, transporting safely 40
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 40 Child restraint fixing system
LATCH 41
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 40
Child seat, mounting 40
Child seats 40
Chrome parts, care 205
Cigarette lighter 115
Cleaning, displays 206
Climate control 104, 106
Clock 60
Closing/opening via door lock 23
Closing/opening with remote control 22
Clothes hooks 120
Coasting 133
Coasting with engine decou‐ pled, coasting 133
Coasting with idling en‐ gine 133
Cold starting, refer to Starting the engine 45
Collision warning with City Braking function 80
Combination switch, refer to Turn signals 49
Combination switch, refer to Wiper system 49
Comfort Access 25
Compact wheel 194
Compartments in the doors 119
Compass 112
Compressor 173
Computer 63
Condensation on win‐ dows 108
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 126
Condition Based Service CBS 184
Confirmation signal 27
Control systems, driving stabil‐ ity 86
Convenient opening 22 Coolant 183
Coolant temperature 59
Cooling function 105, 108
Cooling, maximum 107
Cooling system 183
Cornering lamp 68
Corrosion on brake discs 126
Cruise control 96
Cruise control, active 90
Cruise control, refer to cam‐ era-based cruise control 90
Cruising range 60
Cupholder 119
Current fuel consumption 60
D
Damage, tires 171
Damping control, dynamic 87
Data, technical 210
Date 60
Date, radio 65
Date, setting on radio 65
Daytime running lights 67
Defrosting, refer to defrosting the windows 105
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting 108
Defrosting the windows 105
Dehumidifying, air 105, 108
Diesel particulate filter 125
Digital clock 60
Digital compass 112
Digital radio 141
Dimensions 210
Dimmable exterior mirrors 38
Dimmable interior rearview mirror 38
Direction indicator, refer to Turn signals 49
Display, electronic, instrument cluster 57
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 70
Displays 56
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