seats MINI COOPER 2016 User Guide

Folding back the backrestWARNING
With an unlocked backrest, an unsecured
load can be thrown into the car's interior, e.g.
in case of an accident, braking or evasive ma‐
neuver. There is risk of injuries. Make sure that
the backrest engages into the locking after
folding it back. ◀
Fold up the backrest and press it into the latch.
Make sure that the safety belt is not pinched.
Adjusting the backrest tilt WARNING
The stability of the child restraint system
is limited or compromised with incorrect seat
adjustment or improper installation of the child
seat. There is risk of injuries or danger to life.
Make sure that the child restraint system fits
securely against the backrest. If possible, adjust
the backrest tilt for all affected backrests and
correctly adjust the seats. Make sure that seats
and backrests are securely engaged. If possible,
adjust the height of the head restraints or re‐
move them. ◀
To transport bulky items, the trunk can be ex‐
panded by setting the backrests at a steeper
angle.1.Released the back rest, and tilt it forward.2.Fold the frame up until it engages.3.Fold back and latch the backrest.Seite 128CONTROLSInterior equipment128
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Storage compartmentsVehicle features and op‐
tions
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐
tems. The respectively applicable country provi‐
sions must be observed when using the respec‐
tive features and systems.
Information WARNING
Loose objects in the car's interior can be
thrown into the car's interior while driving, e.g.
in the event of an accident or during braking
and evasive maneuvers. There is risk of injuries.
Secure loose objects in the car's interior. ◀
CAUTION
Anti-slip pads such as anti-slip mats can
damage the dashboard. There is risk of prop‐
erty damage. Do not use anti-slip pads. ◀
Overview
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 in the center arm‐
rest.▷Compartments in the doors.▷Pockets on the backrests of the front seats.
Glove compartment
Information WARNING
Folded open, the glove compartment
protrudes in the car's interior. Objects in the
glove compartment can be thrown into the
car's interior while driving, e.g. in the event of
an accident or during braking and evasive ma‐
neuvers. There is risk of injuries. Always close
the glove compartment immediately after us‐
ing it. ◀
Opening
Pull the handle.
The light in the glove compartment switches
on.
Closing Fold up the cover.
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Compartments in the
doors
WARNING
Breakable object, e.g. glass bottle, can
break in the event of an accident. Broken glass
can be scattered in the car's interior. There is
risk of injuries. Do not stow any breakable ob‐
jects in the car's interior. ◀
Center armrest The center armrest contains a storage compart‐
ment.
Opening
Press button, arrow 1, and open center arm
rest upward, arrow 2.
Adjusting the height
Press button, arrow 1, and swing center arm
rest upward or downward into the desired
height, arrow 2.
Cupholders
Information WARNING
Unsuitable containers in the cup holder
and hot beverages can damage the cup holder
and increase the risk of injuries in the event of
an accident. There is risk of injuries or risk of
property damage. Use light-weight, unbreaka‐
ble, and sealable containers. Do not transport
hot beverages. Do not force objects into the
cup holder. ◀
Front
In the center console.
Rear
On 3-door models: in front of the rear seats and
in the and in the side armrests.
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On 5-door models: in front of the rear seats.
Clothes hooks WARNING
Clothing articles on the clothes hooks can
obstruct the view while driving. There is risk of
an accident. When suspending clothing articles
from the hooks, ensure that they will not ob‐
struct the driver's view. ◀
WARNING
Improper use of the clothes hooks can
lead to a danger of objects flying about during
braking and evasive maneuvers. There is risk of
injuries and risk of property damage. Only hang
lightweight objects, e.g. clothing articles, from
the clothes hooks. ◀
The clothes hooks are located above the side
windows in the rear.
Storage space under
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 floor panel upward.
Variable trunk floor
With the variable trunk floor, the trunk can be
configured corresponding to transport require‐
ments. To do this, remove the trunk floor, and
insert it in the desired position.
Follow instructions on securing cargo, refer to
page 139.
Removing the cargo floor panel
On 5-door models: To change the position of
the cargo floor panel, first fold up the rear part
of the cargo floor panel.
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The Coasting driving condition is enabled under
certain conditions.
Under certain conditions the engine is auto‐
matically decoupled from the transmission in
selector lever position D. The vehicle continues
traveling with the engine idling to reduce fuel
consumption. Selector lever position D remains
engaged. An indicator provides information
about the distance traveled in Coasting mode.
In addition, context-sensitive instructions are
displayed to assist with an optimized fuel con‐
sumption driving style.
The achieved extended range is displayed in
the instrument cluster.
Overview The system includes the following MINIMAL
functions and displays:▷GREEN bonus range, refer to page 144.▷GREEN tips driving instruction, refer to
page 145.▷GREEN climate control, refer to page 144.▷Coasting driving condition, refer to
page 145.
Activating GREEN mode
Turn Driving Dynamics Control to
the right until GREEN mode is
displayed in the instrument clus‐
ter.
Configuring GREEN mode
Via radio
1. "Settings"2.Select between "Driving mode" or "GREEN
Mode"
Configure the program.
GREEN tip
"GREEN speed warning":
Displays a reminder when the set GREEN mode
speed is exceeded.
GREEN climate control
"GREEN climate control":
Climate control is set to be fuel-efficient.
By making a slight change to the set tempera‐
ture, or adjusting the rate of heating or cooling
of the car's interior fuel consumption can be
economized.
The outputs of the seat heater and the exterior
Additionally heat output to seats and exterior
mirror is reduced.
Exterior mirror heat is available when outside
temperatures are very low.
Coasting
Fuel-efficiency can be optimized by disengag‐
ing the engine and Coasting, refer to page 145,
with the engine idling.
This function is only available in GREEN mode.
Display in the instrument cluster
GREEN bonus range An adjusted driving style helps
you extend your driving range.
This may be displayed as the bo‐
nus range in the instrument clus‐
ter.
The bonus range is shown in the range display.
The bonus range is automatically reset every
time the vehicle is refueled.▷Green display: efficient driving style.▷Gray display: adjust driving style, e. g. by
backing off the accelerator pedal.Seite 144DRIVING TIPSSaving fuel144
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Everything from A to ZIndexA
ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 97
Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control 61
ACC, see camera-based cruise control 101
Activated-charcoal filter 120
Active Cruise Control, see camera-based cruise con‐
trol 101
Additives, oil 197
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 36
Adjustments, steering wheel 44
After washing vehicle 221
Airbags 81
Airbags, indicator/warning light 82
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 119
Air circulation, see Recircu‐ lated-air mode 116
Air conditioner 115
Air, dehumidifying, see Cool‐ ing function 116, 118
Air distribution, manual 116, 119
Air flow, air conditioner 116
Air flow, automatic climate control 119
Air pressure, tires 178
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion 120
Alarm system 30
Alarm triggering 30
Alarm, unintentional 31
All around the center con‐ sole 16 All around the roofliner 17
All around the steering wheel 14
All-season tires, see Winter tires 187
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 122
Alternative oil types 197
Antifreeze, washer fluid 57
Antilock Brake System, ABS 97
Anti-slip control, see DSC 97
Apple iPod/iPhone 157
Approved axle load 227
Ash tray 125
Assistance when driving off 100
Assist system, see Intelligent Safety 90
AUTO intensity 118
Automatic car wash 220
Automatic climate con‐ trol 117
Automatic Curb Monitor 42
Automatic deactivation, Front- seat passenger airbags 83
Automatic headlight con‐ trol 77
Automatic locking 30
Automatic recirculated-air control 119
Automatic transmission with Steptronic 58
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 118
AUTO program, intensity 118
Auto Start/Stop function 51
AUX-IN port 156
Average fuel consumption 71
Average speed 72
Axle loads, weights 227 B
Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 37
Balance 150
Band-aids, see First-aid kit 214
Bar for tow-starting/ towing 217
Bass 150
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 212
Battery, vehicle 212
Belts, safety belts 38
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 130
Bluetooth, refer to Hands-free system 164
Bonus range, GREEN mode 144
Bottle holder, see Cu‐ pholder 130
Brake assistant 97
Brake discs, break-in 136
Brake pads, break-in 136
Braking, hints 137
Breakdown assistance 214
Break-in 136
Bug light 204
Bulb replacement 203
Bulb replacement, front 204
Bulb replacement, rear 206
Bulb replacement, side 209
Bulbs and lights 203
Button, Start/Stop 49
Bypassing, see Jump-start‐ ing 214 Seite 242REFERENCEEverything from A to Z242
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C
California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Camera-based cruise con‐ trol 101
Camera lenses, care 223
Can holder, see Cu‐ pholder 130
Car battery 212
Car care products 221
Care, displays 223
Care, vehicle 221
Cargo area 126
Cargo area, adapting size 131
Cargo area, enlarging 127
Cargo area lid 27
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 131
Cargo cover 126
Cargo, securing 140
Cargo straps, securing cargo 140
Car key, see Remote con‐ trol 22
Carpet, care 223
Car wash 220
Catalytic converter, see Hot exhaust system 137
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 200
Center armrest 130
Center console 16
Central instrument cluster, LED ring 73
Central locking system 26
Changes, technical, refer to Own Safety 7
Changing parts 202
Changing the station 152
Changing wheels 210
Changing wheels/tires 186
Chassis number, see vehicle identification number 9
Check Control 63 Checking the oil level elec‐
tronically 195
Children, seating position 45
Children, transporting safely 45
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 45
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 47
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 46
Child safety locks 48
Child seat, mounting 46
Child seats 45
Chrome parts, care 222
Chrono package, cockpit 74
Cigarette lighter 125
Cleaning, displays 223
Climate control 115, 117
Clock 67
Closing/opening via door lock 26
Closing/opening with remote control 24
Clothes hooks 131
Coasting 145
Coasting with engine decou‐ pled, coasting 145
Coasting with idling en‐ gine 145
Combination switch, see Turn signals 54
Combi switch, see wiper sys‐ tem 55
Comfort Access 28
Compartments in the doors 130
Compass 123
Compressor 188
Condensation on win‐ dows 119
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 138
Condition Based Service CBS 200
Confirmation signal 30 Control systems, driving stabil‐
ity 97
Convenient opening 24
Coolant 198
Cooling function 116, 118
Cooling, maximum 118
Cooling system 198
Cornering lamp 78
Corrosion on brake discs 138
Cosmetic mirror 125
Courtesy lamps during unlock‐ ing 24
Courtesy lamps with the vehi‐ cle locked 25
Cruise control 106
Cruise control, active 101
Cruising range 67
Cupholder 130
Current fuel consumption 68
D
Damage, tires 186
Damping control, dynamic 99
Data, technical 226
Date 67
Date, radio 73
Date, setting on radio 73
Daytime running lights 78
Defrosting, refer to defrosting the windows 116
Defrosting, see Windows, de‐ frosting 119
Defrosting the windows 116
Dehumidifying, air 116, 118
Digital clock 67
Digital compass 123
Digital radio 153
Dimensions 226
Dimmable exterior mirrors 43
Dimmable interior rearview mirror 43
Direction indicator, see Turn signals 54
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RON recommended fuelgrade 176
Roofliner 17
Roof load capacity 227
Roof-mounted luggage rack 140
Rope for tow-starting/ towing 217
RSC Run Flat System Compo‐ nent, see Run-flat tires 187
Rubber components, care 222
Run-flat tires 187
S
Safe braking 137
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passenger
seat 39
Safety belts 38
Safety belts, care 222
Safety switch, windows 33
Safety systems, airbags 81
Satellite radio 154
Saving fuel 142
Screwdriver 202
Screw thread for tow fit‐ ting 218
Sealant 188
Seat belts, see Safety belts 38
Seat heating, front 38
Seating position for chil‐ dren 45
Seats 36
Select a station 151
Selecting a station man‐ ually 152
Selection list in instrument cluster 70
Selector lever, Steptronic transmission 58
Sensors, care 223
Service and warranty 8
Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service CBS 200 Service requirements, dis‐
play 68
SET button, see camera-based cruise control 101
SET button, see Cruise con‐ trol 106
Settings and information 72
Settings, locking/unlocking 29
Settings, mirrors 42
Shift paddles on the steering wheel 60
Side airbag 81
Signaling, horn 14
Signals when unlocking 30
Sitting safely 36
Size 226
Slide/tilt glass roof 33
Snow chains 191
Socket 125
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ nostics 201
Sound settings 150
Spare fuse 213
Spare tire, refer to Emergency wheel 210
Speed, average 72
Speed limit detection, on- board computer 72
Speed limiter, display 69
Speed Limit Information 69
Speed warning 72
Sport instruments, cockpit 74
SPORT program, Dynamic Driving Control 99
Sport program, transmis‐ sion 59
Stability control systems 97
Start/stop, automatic func‐ tion 51
Start/Stop button 49
Start function during malfunc‐ tion 23
Starting the engine 50
Station, storing 152
Status of Owner's Manual 7
Steering wheel, adjusting 44 Steptronic Sport transmission,
refer to Steptronic transmis‐
sion 58
Steptronic transmission 58
Stopping the engine 50
Storage compartments 129
Storage, tires 187
Storing the vehicle 223
Suitable engine oil types 197
Summer tires, tread 185
Sun visor 125
Supplementary text mes‐ sages 66
Switch for Dynamic Driving 99
Switch, see Cockpit 14
Symbols 6
T Tachometer 67
Tailgate 27
Tailgate via remote control 25
Tail lights 206
Technical changes, refer to Own Safety 7
Technical data 226
Temperature, air condi‐ tioner 116
Temperature, automatic cli‐ mate control 118
Temperature display for exter‐ nal temperature 67
Temperature display, setting units 72
Temperature, engine 72
Tempomat, see camera-based cruise control 101
Terminal, starting aid 215
Text messages, supplemen‐ tary 66
Theft alarm system, see Alarm system 30
Thigh support 37
Tilt alarm sensor 31
Time, radio, setting time on the radio 73 Seite 248REFERENCEEverything from A to Z248
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