MINI COOPER CONVERTIBLE 2008 Service Manual

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CONVERTIBLE TOP WITH INTEGRATED SLIDING SUNROOF WIND DEFLECTOR
*
Closing the convertible top
If possible, close the convertible top
with the help of a second person.<
1. Place both hands on the convertible top
on the respective side frame
2. Lift out both sides at the same time, and
swing the convertible top forward onto
the cowl
3. Inside the vehicle, use a screwdriver to
pry out the cover in the center of the
roof.
To close the sliding sunroof1. Insert the hexagon wrench into the des-
ignated socket in the middle of the roof
2. Knock the hexagon wrench in the direc-
tion of arrow 1 to uncouple the sliding
sunroof mechanism. The hexagon
wrench moves upwards
3. Turn the hexagon wrench in the direc-
tion of arrow 2.To lock the convertible topContinue to turn the hexagon wrench until
the convertible top is locked in place.
Please contact your MINI Dealer to
have the electrical malfunction
repaired.<
With the convertible top open, the wind
deflector keeps air movement in the pas-
senger compartment to a minimum, thus
providing you with a pleasant drive, even at
higher speeds. The wind deflector comes
folded in a protective pouch and can be
stored in the luggage compartment.
Do not allow the wind deflector to
come into contact with sharp objects,
as the net could otherwise be damaged. Do
not place any objects on the installed wind
deflector. When storing the wind deflector
in the luggage compartment, make sure
that it cannot be damaged by other
objects.<

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WIND DEFLECTOR
*
Before installing
1. Take the wind deflector out of the pouch
2. Fold out the wind deflector, arrow 1
3. Press the locking device together until it
engages, arrow 2.
Installing and folding up1. Slide out securing pins 1 and 2 on one
side until they engage
2. Insert the wind deflector with the secur-
ing pins into the designated openings on
the corresponding side of the vehicle
3. Slide securing pins 1 and 2 on the other
side into the designated openings until
they engage
4. Fold up the upper part of the wind
deflector.
If a seat is in its rearmost position, do
not recline the backrest too far, oth-
erwise the wind deflector could be dam-
aged.<
Removing1. Fold down the upper part of the wind
deflector
2. Push back securing pin 1. To do so, turn
the handle forward, see arrow 1, and
push it back, see arrow 2
3. Push back securing pin 2 and remove the
wind deflector.

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WIND DEFLECTOR
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Collapsing
1. To unlock, push the handle of the secur-
ing pin on the side into its rearmost posi-
tion, see arrow 1
2. Collapse the wind deflector, see
arrows 2.
Adjusting screwsThe gap between the wind deflector and
the side trim panel can be adjusted using
the adjusting screw.

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SAFE SEATING POSITIONThe ideal seating position can make a vital
contribution to relaxed, relatively fatigue-
free driving. Together with the safety belts
and airbags, the seating position also plays
an important role in providing occupants
with maximum levels of passive safety in
an accident. To ensure that the safety sys-
tems operate with optimal efficiency, we
strongly urge you to observe the instruc-
tions contained in the following section.
For additional information about trans-
porting children safely, refer to page50.Airbags
Always maintain an adequate dis-
tance between yourself and all of the
airbags. Always hold the steering wheel by
the rim with the hands at the 9 and
3 o'clock positions to keep any chance of
injury to hands or arms to an absolute min-
imum, should the airbag be deployed.
No one and nothing is to come between
the airbags and the seat occupant. Do not
use the front passenger airbag cover as a
storage surface for objects of any kind.
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 passenger
airbag suddenly deployed.
Make sure that passengers do not lean
their heads against the side or head airbag,
as injuries could result if the side airbags
were triggered.<
Even if all these instructions are followed, it
cannot entirely be ruled out that in some
circumstances injury may result from con-
tact with the airbags. In sensitive individu-
als, the ignition and inflation noise may
induce a mild hearing loss that is usually
temporary.
For airbag locations and additional infor-
mation on airbags, refer to page79.Head restraintA correctly adjusted head restraint reduces
the risk of injury to the cervical spine in the
event of an accident.
Adjust the head restraint in such a
way that it is centered roughly at ear
level. Otherwise, there is an increased risk
of injury in the event of an accident. Airbags are an additional safety device and
work in conjunction with the safety belts,
but do not replace them. Your vehicle is
equipped with four seats, each of which is
provided with a safety belt.
Never allow more than one person to
wear a single safety belt. Never allow
infants or small children to ride in a passen-
ger'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 not twisted and sits as
snugly as possible against the lap and
shoulder. Otherwise the belt could slide
over the hips and injure the abdomen in
the event of a frontal collision. Avoid wear-
ing bulky clothing and pull the belt in the
upper-body area upward periodically to
retension it. Otherwise, the restraining
effect of the safety belt could be dimin-
ished.<
For information on using the safety belts,
refer to page46.

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SEAT ADJUSTMENTImportant adjustment information
Never try to adjust your seat while
operating the vehicle. The seat could
respond with an unexpected movement,
and the ensuing loss of vehicle control
could lead to an accident.
While driving, do not recline the backrest
too far toward the rear; this especially
applies to the front passenger seat. Other-
wise there is a risk that you will slide under
the safety belt in an accident, thus reducing
the protection provided by the safety
belt.<
Comply with the instructions on head
restraint height adjustment on page44
and on damaged safety belts on page47.
Longitudinal adjustment1. Lift the handle
2. Push the seat into the desired position
3. After releasing the handle, apply pres-
sure to the seat to ensure that the latch
engages securely.
Height adjustment 1. Upward:
pull the handle repeatedly, continuing
until the seat reaches the desired height
2. Downward:
push the handle repeatedly, continuing
until the seat reaches the desired height.

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SEAT ADJUSTMENT HEAD RESTRAINTS Lumbar support*You can adjust the contour of the backrest
for additional support in the curvature of
your spine's lumbar region. The upper hips
and spinal column receive supplementary
support to help you maintain a relaxed,
upright posture.
Turn the wheel. The curvature is increased or decreased.
Backrest tilt 1. Pull up the lever at the inside of the seat
2. Apply weight to or remove weight from
the backrest as required
3. Release the lever so that the backrest
locks into place.
AdjustingUpward: pull the head restraint
Downward: press the button, see arrow 1,
and push the head restraint downward.
A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces
the risk of injury to the cervical spine in the
event of an accident.

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HEAD RESTRAINTS ENTRY TO THE REAR
Adjust the head restraint in such a
way that it is centered roughly at ear
level. Otherwise, there is an increased risk
of injury in the event of an accident.
To avoid possible violation of traffic laws,
never retract the head restraints unless the
rear seats are empty. Always ensure that
the head restraints are raised before trans-
porting passengers in the rear seat.<
Removal1. Pull up the head restraint as far as it will
go
2. Press the button, see arrow 1, while pull-
ing the head restraint all the way out.Installation1. Insert the head restraint into the guides
2. Adjust the head restraint.
Easy entryThe Easy entry function includes a memory
for the longitudinal seat and the backrest
positions.
1. Push down the lever at the outside of
the seat, see arrow 1.
The backrest folds forward automati-
cally
2. Push the seat forward, see arrow 2.
Original position
Slide the seat back to its home posi-
tion before folding back the backrest,
otherwise the seat is latched in at its cur-
rent position. In this case, adjust the longi-
tudinal position manually, refer to
page43.<
1. Push the seat back into its home posi-
tion
2. Fold the backrest back to the home posi-
tion to lock the seat.
When sliding the seat to the rear-
most position, ensure that no one is
injured and that no objects are damaged.
Engage and lock both seats and backrests
into position prior to driving; otherwise
unexpected movement could increase the
risk of an accident.<

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SAFETY BELTS
Comply with the instructions on
page42, or the occupants' personal
safety will be diminished.<
Make sure every occupant fastens his or
her safety belt. Airbags are an additional
safety device and work in conjunction with
the safety belts, but do not replace them.
To closeMake sure you hear the lock engage in the
belt buckle.
Safety belt reminder for the front seats
The indicator lamp flashes or lights
up. A signal also sounds. Check if
the safety belts have been properly
fastened.
The safety belt reminder is operational
above a speed of approx. 5 mph / 8 km/h.
The reminder can also occur if objects are
on the front passenger seat.
To release1. Press the red button in the belt buckle
2. Hold the belt
3. Guide the belt back into its reel.
Safety belt height adjustment in the
MINIPress the button and at the same time push
the entire unit upwards or downwards.
Also observe the instructions on adjusting
the seats on page42.Safety belt height in the MINI
ConvertibleThe seat belt height is adapted to your
body size if you are sitting correctly.

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SAFETY BELTS SEAT HEATING
* STEERING WHEEL
Damaged safety belts
If the safety belts are stressed or
damaged due to an accident: have
the belt system, including the seat-belt
tensioners, replaced and the belt anchor-
ages inspected. Have the necessary work
carried out only by a MINI Dealer or a work-
shop that has specially trained personnel
working in accordance with the specifica-
tions of the MINI manufacturer, otherwise
correct operation of these safety systems is
not ensured.<
Press once for each temperature level.
The highest preselected temperature is set
when two LEDs are lit.
To switch off:
Press the button for a longer period.
Do not adjust the steering wheel
while the vehicle is moving; other-
wise unexpected movement could increase
the accident risk.<
Settings1. Push the locking lever downward
2. Adjust the desired steering wheel posi-
tion
3. Pull the lever back in.

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MIRRORSExterior mirrors
The front passenger's mirror is more
concave than the driver's mirror. The
objects reflected in the mirror are closer
than they appear. Do not gauge your dis-
tance from following traffic based on what
you see in the mirrors; otherwise there is
an increased risk of an accident.<
Adjusting1 Button for 4-way adjustment
2 Switch for choosing between the left and
right mirror
3 To fold the mirrors in or out
*
To adjust manually
The mirrors can also be adjusted manually:
Press the edge of the lens.To fold the mirrors in or out*Press button 3.
The mirrors can be folded in or out up to a
road speed of approx. 20 mph / 30 km/h.
This can be useful on narrow roads, for
example, or to reset the mirrors to their
correct positions after they have been
folded in.Automatic heating*Both mirrors are heated automatically
when the ignition key is in position 2.
Interior rearview mirror To reduce glare from vehicles behind you
when you are driving at night:
Turn the knob.Illuminated vanity mirror 1. Fold down the sun visor
2. Fold up the cover panel.Sun visorsCan be swung sideways.
An additional sun visor is provided on the
driver's side to better protect the driver
from being blinded.