child seat MINI Clubman 2010 Owner's Manual (Mini Connected)

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Adjustments
Sitting safely
The ideal sitting position can make a vital contri-
bution to relaxed, fatigue-free driving. In con-
junction with the safety belts, the head restraints
and the airbags, the seated position has a major
influence on your safety in the event of an acci-
dent. To ensure that the safety systems operate
with optimal efficiency, we strongly urge you to
observe the instructions contained in the follow-
ing section.
For additional information on transporting chil-
dren safely, refer to page43.
Airbags
Always maintain an adequate distance
between yourself and the airbags. Always
grip the steering wheel on the rim, with your
hands in the 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock positions, to
minimize the risk of injury to the hands or arms
in the event of the airbag being triggered off.
No one and nothing should come between the
airbags and the seat occupant.
Do not use the cover of the front airbag on the
front passenger side as a storage area. Ensure
that the front passenger is correctly seated, e.g.
that no feet or legs are propped against the
dashboard. Otherwise, leg injury could result if
the front airbag suddenly deployed.
Make sure that occupants keep their heads
away from the side airbag and do not lean
against the head-level airbag; otherwise injuries
can occur when the airbag is triggered.<
Even if you follow all the instructions, injuries
resulting from contact with airbags cannot be
fully excluded, depending on the circumstances.
The ignition and inflation noise may provoke a
mild hearing loss in extremely sensitive individ-
uals. This effect is usually only temporary.
For airbag locations and additional information
on airbags, refer to page79.
Head restraint
A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the
risk of neck injury in the event of an accident.
Adjust the head restraint in such a way
that its center is at approx. ear level. Oth-
erwise, there is an increased risk of injury in the
event of an accident.<
Head restraints, refer to page39.
Safety belt
Before every drive, make sure that all occupants
wear their safety belts. Airbags complement the
safety belt as an additional safety device, but
they do not represent a substitute.
Number of safety belts
Never allow more than one person to
wear a single safety belt. Never allow
infants or small children to ride in a passenger's
lap.
Make sure that the belt in the lap area sits low
across the hips and does not press against the
abdomen. The safety belt must not rest against
the throat, run across sharp edges, pass over
hard or fragile objects or be pinched. Fasten the
safety belt so that it is pulled taut across the lap
and shoulder, fitting the body snugly without
any twists. Otherwise, the belt could slide over
the hips in the event of a frontal collision and
injure the abdomen. Avoid wearing bulky cloth-
ing and regularly pull the belt in the upper-body
area taut; otherwise, its restraining effect could
be impaired.<
Safety belts, refer to page40.
Seats
Note before adjusting
Never attempt to adjust your seat while
the vehicle is moving. The seat could
respond with unexpected movement, and the
ensuing loss of vehicle control could lead to an
accident.

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Transporting children safely
The right place for
children
Do not leave children unattended in the
vehicle; otherwise, they could endanger
themselves and/or other persons by opening the
doors, for example.<
Children should always sit in the rear
Accident research has shown that the safest
place for children is on the rear seat.
Only transport children under the age of
13 or smaller than 5 ft/150 cm in the rear
in a child restraint system suitable for their age,
weight and size. Otherwise, there is an
increased risk of injury in the event of an acci-
dent.<
Children 13 years of age or older must be buck-
led in with a safety belt as soon as there no
longer is any child restraint system that is appro-
priate for their age, size and weight.
Only install child seats in the rear when the
rear seat backrest is folded all the way
back and engaged. Otherwise, there is an
increased risk of injury in the event of an acci-
dent.<
Exception for front passenger seat
Front passenger airbags
Should it be necessary to use a child
restraint system on the front passenger
seat, the front and side airbags must be deacti-
vated. Otherwise, there is an increased risk of
injury to the child if the airbags deploy, even if
the child is seated in a child restraint system.<
For more information on automatic deactivation
of the front passenger airbags, refer to page79.
Child restraint systems,
installation
Observe the child restraint system manu-
facturer's instructions when selecting,
installing and using child restraint systems. Oth-
erwise, the protective effect may be dimin-
ished.<
On the front passenger seat
After installing a child restraint system on
the front passenger seat, make sure that
the front and side airbags for the front passen-
ger are deactivated; otherwise, there is an
increased risk of injury if the airbags deploy.<
Seat position
Before installing a child restraint system, move
the front passenger seat as far back and up
* as
possible to obtain the best possible position for
the belt. Do not change the seat position after
this.
Child seat security
All rear safety belts and the safety belt for the
front passenger can be prevented from being
pulled out in order to secure child restraint sys-
tems.

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To lock the safety belt
1.Secure the child restraint system with the
belt.
2.Pull the belt strap all the way out.
3.Allow the belt strap to retract and pull it taut
against the child restraint system.
The safety belt is locked.
To unlock the safety belt
1.Open the belt buckle.
2.Remove the child restraint system.
3.Allow the safety belt strap to retract all the
way.
LATCH child-restraint
fixing system
LATCH: lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren.
To install and use the LATCH child restraint
system, follow the operating and safety
instructions provided by the manufacturer of the
system; otherwise, the protective function of the
seat may be compromised.<
Anchor points for LATCH anchors
Before installing the child seat, pull the belt out
of the area for the child-restraint fixing system.
The anchor points for the lower LATCH anchors
are located behind the labeled protective caps.
Make sure that both lower LATCH anchors
are properly engaged and that the child
restraint system rests firmly against the seat
backrest; otherwise, the protective function of
the seat may be compromised.<
Child restraint system with tether strap
Use the tether strap anchors to secure
child restraint systems only; otherwise, the
anchors could be damaged.<
By way of example, the illustration shows the
cargo bay in the MINI.
There are two additional anchors for child
restraint systems with tether straps, arrows.
When the vehicle is equipped with a level load
floor
*, the anchors are covered. Their positions
are labeled.
Placement of the tether strap
Make sure the upper retaining strap does
not run over sharp edges and is not
twisted as it passes to the top anchor. Other-
wise, the strap will not properly secure the child
restraint system in the event of an accident.<
1Direction of travel
2Head restraint
3Tether strap hook
4Cargo bay floor
5Anchor
6Seat backrest
7Tether strap of the child restraint system

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The indicator lamp above the interior rear-
view mirror shows the current status of
the front passenger airbags, deactivated or acti-
vated, refer to Status of front passenger airbags
below.<
Before transporting a child on the front
passenger seat, read the safety precau-
tions and handling instructions under Transport-
ing children safely, page43.
The front and side airbags can also be deacti-
vated by adolescents and adults sitting in certain
positions; the indicator lamp for the front pas-
senger airbags comes on. In such cases, the pas-
senger should change his or her sitting position
so that the front passenger airbags are activated
and the indicator lamp goes out. If the desired
airbag status cannot be achieved by changing
the sitting position, transport the relevant pas-
senger on a rear seat. Do not attach covers,
cushions, ball mats or other items to the front
passenger seat unless they are specifically rec-
ommended by the manufacturer of your MINI.
Do not place any items under the seat which
could press against the seat from below. Other-
wise, a correct analysis of the seat cushion is not
ensured.<
Status of front passenger airbags
The indicator lamp for the front passenger air-
bags shows the functional status of the front
passenger's front and side airbags in accordance
with whether and how the front passenger seat
is occupied. The indicator lamp shows whether
the front passenger airbags are activated or
deactivated.
>The indicator lamp comes on as intended
when a child in a specially designated child
restraint system is detected on the seat.The front and side airbags for the front pas-
senger are not activated.
Most child seats are detected by the
system. This particularly applies to
child seats that were required by the NHTSA
at the time of manufacture of the vehicle.
After installing a child seat, check that the
indicator lamp for the front passenger air-
bags comes on. It indicates that the child
seat has been detected and that the front
passenger airbags are deactivated.<
>T h e i n d i c a t o r l a m p d o e s n o t c o m e o n a s l o n g
as a person of sufficient size and in a correct
sitting position is detected on the seat.
The front and side airbags for the front pas-
senger are activated.
>The indicator lamp does not come on if the
seat is empty.
The front and side airbags for the front pas-
senger are not activated.
Operational readiness of airbag system
As of radio readiness, page46, the warning
lamp comes on briefly to indicate that the entire
airbag system and the belt tensioners are oper-
ational.
Airbag system malfunction
>The warning lamp does not come on when
radio readiness or the ignition is switched
on.
>The warning lamp stays lit continuously.
In the event of a fault in the airbag system,
have it checked without delay; otherwise,
there is the risk that the system will not function
as intended even if a severe accident occurs.<

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If the rear seat backrests are positioned at
a steeper angle, do not install child-
restraint systems in the rear of the vehicle as
their protective features may be ineffective.<
Partition net*
Ensure that the partition net is firmly
attached; otherwise, injuries may occur.<
The partition net can be mounted in the cargo
bay or behind the front seats.
In the cargo bay
1.Fold the rear seat backrest forward if neces-
sary, page98.
2.Insert each partition net mounting pin all the
way into its respective rear mount in the
headliner, arrow 1, and push it forward.
3.Hang the hooks of the partition net into the
eyelets on the cargo bay floor, arrow2.
Behind the front seats
1.Fold down the rear seat backrests, refer to
Expanding the cargo bay.
2.Insert each partition net mounting pin all the
way into its respective front mount in the
headliner, arrow1, and push it forward.3.Fold up the eyelets on the rear seat and
hook the partition net into them, arrow2.
Level load floor*
The maximum load of the level load floor
is 165 lbs/75 kg. Do not exceed a maxi-
mum permissible load of 55 lbs/25 kg for the
storage compartment beneath the level load
floor; otherwise, damage can occur.<
Raise the level load floor and fold it up toward
the front, arrow.
Removing
1.Fold up the level load floor.
2.Pull the load floor back slightly.
3.Then take it out toward the top.
Determining cargo limit
1.Locate the following statement on your
vehicle's placard
*:
The combined weight of occupants
and cargo should never exceed
XXX kg or YYY lbs. Otherwise, the vehicle
may be damaged and unstable driving con-
ditions may result.<

Everything from A to Z
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CD changer143
– controls132
– fast forward/reverse146
– playing a track144
– random order146
– repeating a track145
– selecting a CD143
– selecting a track144
– switching on/off132
– tone control133
– volume133
CD player143
– controls132
– fast forward/reverse146
– playing a track144
– random order146
– repeating a track145
– selecting a track144
– switching on/off132
– tone control133
– volume133
Center armrest90
Center brake lamp180
Center console, refer to
Around the center
console14
"Central locking"28
Central locking system27
– Comfort Access33
– from inside30
– from outside27
Changing bulbs176
Changing the language on the
Control Display68
Changing the measurement
units on the Control
Display60
Changing wheels183
Chassis number, refer to
Engine compartment168
Check Control65
"Check Control messages"67
Child restraint systems43
Child seats43
Child-restraint fixing system
LATCH44
Chrome parts, care173
Chrome parts, refer to
Care172Cigarette lighter92
Cleaning headlamps52
– washer fluid52
Clock55
– 12h/24h mode64
– hour signal
64
– setting time63
Closing
– from inside30
– from outside27
Clothes hooks91
Clubdoor31
Cockpit10
Cold start, refer to Starting the
engine47
Comfort Access33
– replacing the battery34
– what to observe before
entering a car wash34
Comfort area, refer to Around
the center console14
Compact disc, refer to
– CD changer143
– CD player143
Compartment for remote
control, refer to Ignition
lock46
Computer56
– displays on Control
Display57
– hour signal64
Condensation, refer to When
the vehicle is parked97
Condition Based Service
CBS170
Configuring settings, refer to
Personal Profile26
Connecting vacuum cleaner,
refer to Connecting electrical
appliances92
Consumption, refer to Average
fuel consumption56
Control Display
– settings59
– switching off/on20
Control Display, refer to
Onboard monitor16
Control stick, refer to Onboard
monitor16Control unit, refer to Onboard
monitor16
Controls and displays10
Convenient access, refer to
Comfort Access33
Convenient operation
– windows28
Convenient start, refer to
Starting the engine47
Coolant169
– checking level169
– filling169
Coolant temperature56
Cooling fluid, refer to
Coolant169
Cooling, maximum86
Copyright2
Country of destination for
navigation109
Cross-hairs in navigation
113
Cruise control
– indicator lamp13
Cruising range56
Cupholders91
Curb weight, refer to
Weights194
Current fuel consumption57
"Current position"127
Current position
– displaying127
– entering116
– storing116
D
Dashboard instruments, refer
to Displays12
Dashboard lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting83
Dashboard, refer to Cockpit10
Data192
– capacities194
– dimensions193
– engine192
– weights194
Data memory171
"Date"65

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Rear fog lamp83
– indicator lamp13
– replacing bulb180
Rear lamps
– bulb replacement179
Rear lamps, refer to Tail
lamps179
Rear seat backrest, folding98
Rear seats
– folding the backrests98
Rear window defroster87
Rearview mirror, refer to
Mirrors41
Receiving level of mobile
phone, refer to Status
information20
Reception
– radio station138
Recirculated-air mode86
Recirculation of air, refer to
Recirculated-air mode86
Reclining seat, refer to
Backrest38
Recording times, refer to
Stopwatch68
Refueling156
Releasing
– hood167
Remote control26
– battery renewal34
– Comfort Access33
– garage door opener88
– malfunctions29,34
– service data170
– splitdoor29
"Repeat directory" during
audio playback146
"Repeat track" during audio
playback146
Replacement remote
control26
Replacing bulbs, refer to
Lamps and bulbs176
Replacing tires, refer to New
wheels and tires165
Reporting safety defects6
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel
gauge56Reservoir for washer
systems52
"Reset"74
"Reset" of tone settings134
Reset, refer to Resetting tone
settings134
"Reset" the stopwatch68
Restraint systems
– for children43
– refer to Safety belts40
Reverse
– CD changer146
– CD player146
Reverse gear
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic49
– manual transmission48
Road map121
Roadside Assistance186
Roadside parking lamps82
– replacing bulb178
Roadworthiness test, refer to
Service requirements60
Roof load capacity194
Roof-mounted luggage
rack101
Rope, refer to Tow-starting,
towing away188
Route118
– changing118,124
– display121
– displaying arrow view121
– displaying map view121
– displaying town123
– list123
– selecting118
– selecting criteria118
– taking detours124
Route selection118
RSC Run-flat System
Component, refer to Run-flat
tires165
Rubber parts, care173
Run-flat System Component
RSC, refer to Run-flat
tires165Run-flat tires165
– flat tire74
– tire inflation pressure158
– tire replacement165
– winter tires166
S
Safety belt
– number37
Safety Belt Reminder40
Safety belts40
– damage40
– indicator lamp40
– reminder40
– sitting safely37
Safety belts, care174
Safety systems
– airbags79
– Antilock Brake System
ABS71
– Dynamic Stability Control
DSC71
– safety belts40
Safety tires, refer to Run-flat
tires165
"SAT" on the radio132,140
Satellite radio140
– enabling channel140
– selecting channel140
– storing channel140
Scale for navigation,
changing122
"Scan"
– Briefly play stations on the
radio136
Scan
– CD changer144
– CD player144
– radio136
"Scan all" during audio
playback145
"Scan directory" during audio
playback145
Screen, refer to Onboard
monitor controls16
Screw thread for tow
fitting187