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Mini E Owner's Manual

Contents
A - Z
OWNER'S MANUAL
MINI E
MINI E
Congratulations on your new MINI
This Owner's Manual should be considered a permanent part of this vehicle. It should stay with the vehicle when sold to provide the next owner with important operating, safety and mainte­nance information.
We wish you an enjoyable driving experience.
© 2008 Bayerische Motoren Werke
Aktiengesellschaft Munich, Germany Reprinting, including excerpts, only with the written consent of BMW AG, Munich. US English XI/08 Printed on environmentally friendly paper, bleached without chlorine, suitable for recycling.

CONTENTS

The fastest way to find information on a particu­lar topic or item is by using the index, refer to page 108.
Using this Owner's Manual
4 Notes 6 Reporting safety defects
AT A GLANCE
10 Cockpit
CONTROLS
18 Opening and closing 25 Adjustments 30 Transporting children safely 32 Driving 39 Everything under control 48 Technology for driving comfort and safety 55 Lamps 59 Climate 62 Practical interior accessories
DRIVING TIPS
66 Things to remember when driving
MOBILITY
72 Charging the high voltage battery 76 Wheels and tires 82 Under the bonnet 84 Maintenance 85 Care 89 Replacing components 94 Giving and receiving assistance 96 Indicator and warning lamps
REFERENCE
106 Technical data 108 From A to Z
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Notes

The electric motor of
Notes
your MINI
Your MINI is an electric vehicle that produces no emissions, even while it is being operated. It is powered entirely by an environmentally friendly electric motor.
The energy for operating the electric motor is supplied by the high voltage battery in the cargo bay. It can be charged by connecting it to a sta­tionary power supply and by converting kinetic energy.

Using this Owner's Manual

We have tried to make all the information in this Owner's Manual easy to find. The fastest way to find specific topics is to refer to the detailed index at the back of the manual. If you wish to gain an initial overview of your vehicle, you will find this in the first chapter.
Additional sources of information
Should you have any other questions, your MINI Dealer will be glad to advise you at any time.
You can find more information about the MINI, for example on its technology, on the Internet at www.MINI.com.

Symbols used

Indicates precautions that must be fol­lowed precisely in order to avoid the pos-
sibility of personal injury and serious damage to the vehicle.<
Indicates information that will assist you in gaining the optimum benefit from your
vehicle and enable you to care more effectively for your vehicle.<
Refers to measures that can be taken to help protect the environment.<
< Marks the end of a specific item of informa-
tion.
*
Indicates special equipment, country-specific equipment and optional accessories, as well as equipment and functions not yet available at the time of printing.
Symbols on vehicle components
Indicates that you should consult the rele­vant section of this Owner's Manual for
information on a particular part or assembly.
Indicates that there is a risk of sus-
taining life threatening injury from electric shock when the high voltage equipment is used improperly.

Your vehicle

The manufacturer of your MINI is the Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft, BMW AG.
If your MINI features eq uipment not described in this Owner's Manual, observe the enclosed Sup­plementary Owner's Manuals.

Editorial notice

The manufacturer pursues a policy of continu­ous, ongoing development that is conceived to ensure that MINI vehicles continue to embody the highest quality and safety standards com­bined with advanced, state-of-the-art technol­ogy. For this reason, it is possible in exceptional cases that features described in this Owner's Manual could differ from those on your vehicle.

For your safety

Your MINI is powered by a high voltage electrical system. When repair work is not performed
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properly, there is the risk of sustaining a life
threatening electric shock.
Have the vehicle repaired by specially trained technicians only. Otherwise there
is the risk of fatal injury from high voltage when work is performed improperly.<
Maintenance and repair
Advanced technology, e.g. the use of
modern materials and powerful electron­ics, requires specially adapted maintenance and repair methods. Therefore, have the necessary work on your MINI only carried out by a MINI Dealer or a workshop that has specially trained personnel working in accordance with the spec­ifications of the MINI manufacturer. Otherwise there is the risk of fatal injury from high voltage when work is performed improperly. Conse­quential damage and the associated safety risks are also possible.<
Malfunction
In the event of a malfunction in your MINI, please call the Service Hotline. Please find the telephone number in your leas­ing papers.
Parts and accessories
For your own safety, use genuine parts
and accessories approved by the manu­facturer of the MINI.
When you purchase accessories tested and approved by the manufacturer of the MINI and Original MINI Parts, you simultaneously acquire the assurance that they have been thor­oughly tested by the manufacturer of the MINI to ensure optimum performance when installed on your vehicle.
The manufacturer of the MINI warrants these parts to be free from defects in material and workmanship.
The manufacturer of the MINI will not accept any liability for damage resulting from installation of parts and accessories not approved by the man­ufacturer of the MINI.
The manufacturer of the MINI cannot test every product made by other manufacturers to verify
if it can be us ed on a MINI safel y and w ithou t ris k to either the vehicle, its operation, or its occu­pants.
Original MINI Parts, MINI Accessories and other products approved by the manufacturer of the MINI, together with professional advice on using these items, are available from all MINI Dealers.
Installation and operation of non-MINI approved accessories such as alarms, radios, amplifiers, radar detectors, wheels, suspension components, brake dust shields, telephones, including operation of any mobile phone from within the vehicle without using an externally mounted antenna, or transceiver eq uipment, for instance, CBs, walkie-talkies, ham radios or sim­ilar accessories, may cause extensive damage to the vehicle, compromise its safety, interfere with the vehicle's electrical system or affect the valid­ity of the MINI Limited Warranty. See your MINI Dealer for additional information.<
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of
the emission control devices and systems may be performed by any automotive repair establishment or individual using any certified automotive part.<
California Proposition 65 warning
California law requires us to issue the following warning:
Engine exhaust and a wide variety of
automobile components and parts, including components found in the interior fur­nishings in a vehicle, contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects and reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other repro­ductive harm.
Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Wash your hands after handling.
Used engine oil contains chemicals that have caused cancer in laboratory animals. Always protect your skin by washing thoroughly with soap and water.<
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Service and warranty

We recommend that you read this publication thoroughly.
Your MINI is covered by the following warran-
Notes
ties:
> New Vehicle Limited Warranty
> Rust Perforation Limited Warranty
> Federal Emissions System Defect Warranty
> Federal Emissions Performance Warranty
> California Emission Control System Limited
Warranty
Detailed information about these warranties is listed in the Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models.

Reporting safety defects

For US customers
The following applies only to vehicles owned and operated in the US.
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, NHTSA, in addition to notifying MINI of North America, LLC, P.O. Box 1227, Westwood, New Jersey 07675-1227, Telephone 1-800-831-
1117.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or MINI of North America, LLC.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov
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AT A GLANCE

AT A GLANCE
CONTROLS
DRIVING TIPS
MOBILITY
REFERENCE

Cockpit

Around the steering wheel: Controls and displays

Cockpit
1 Adjusting the exterior mirrors, folding them
in and out 28
2
10
Parking lamps 55
Low beams 55
Turn signals 36
High beams 57
Headlamp flasher 36
Standing lamps 57
Onboard computer 40
3 Charge status display 12
Instrument lighting 57
Resetting the trip odometer 39
4
5
Wiper system 37
Switching the ignition and run posi­tion on/off 32
6 Ignition lock 32
7 Horn: the entire surface
8 Adjusting the steering wheel 29
9 Releasing the bonnet 82
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Displays

Cockpit
1 Charge status display 39
with indicator and warning lamps 13
2 Display for
> Clock 39
> Outside temperature 39
> Current vehicle speed 39
> Indicator and warning lamps 13
3 Resetting the trip odometer 39
4 Display for
> Selector lever position 33
> Onboard computer 40
> Date of next scheduled service, and
remaining distance to be driven 43
> Odometer and trip odometer 39
> Resetting the Tire Pressure Monitor 49
> Settings and information 41
> Personal Profile settings 18
5 Instrument lighting 57
6 Speedometer
with indicator and warning lamps 13
7 Energy consumption indicator 40
8 Radio display, refer to separate Owner's
Manual
9 Radio, refer to separate Owner's Manual
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Indicator and warning
lamps
The concept
Indicator and warning lamps can light up in var­ious combinations and colors in indicator area 1 or 2.
Some lamps are checked for proper functioning and thus come on briefly when the run position or the ignition is switched on.
What to do in case of a malfunction
A list of all indicator and warning lamps, as well as notes on possible causes of malfunctions and on how to respond, can be found starting on page 96.
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Around the center console

Cockpit
14
1 Indicator warning lamp for front passenger
airbags 53
2
Reading lamps 58
Color of ambient lighting 58
Interior lamps 57
3 Hazard warning flashers
4 Speedometer 12
5 Drive for audio CDs
6 Switching audio sources on/off and adjust-
ing volume
7 Air conditioning system
Temperature 60
Recirculated air mode 60
Air distribution for air conditioner 60
Cooling function 60
Rear window defroster 60
Air flow rate 60
8 Switches in center console
Power windows 23
Central locking system, inside 22
9 AUX-In port 62
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AT A GLANCE

CONTROLS

CONTROLS
DRIVING TIPS
MOBILITY
REFERENCE

Opening and closing

Only park the vehicle with the doors and
windows fully closed to prevent water from entering into the vehicle, e. g. if it should rain. Otherwise there is a risk of personal injury and damage to the vehicle electronics.<
If you notice water in the vehicle when
you open the vehicle, do not enter the vehicle and contact your MINI Dealer. Otherwise there is a risk of personal injury due to the high voltage.<

Keys/remote controls

Opening and closing
Remote control
Each remote control contains a rechargeable battery that is recharged when it is in the igni­tion lock while the car is being driven. You should therefore use each remote control at least twice a year to maintain the charge status.
If more than one remote control is used, the set­tings called up and implemented depend on which remote control is recognized when the car is unlocked, refer to Personal Profile, page 18.
In addition, information about service require­ments is stored in the remote control, refer to Service data in the remote control, page 84.
New remote controls
Your MINI Dealer can supply new remote con­trols as additional units or as replacements in the event of loss.
Integrated key
Press button 1 to release the key.
The integrated key fits the following locks:
> Driver's door, page 21.

Personal Profile

The concept
The functions of your MINI can be set individu­ally. By means of Personal Profiles, most of these settings are stored for the remote control cur­rently in use. When you unlock the car, the remote control is recognized and the settings stored for it are called up and implemented.
This means that your settings will be activated for you, even if in the meantime your car was used by someone else with another remote con­trol and the corresponding settings.
At most three remote controls can be set for three different people. A prerequisite is that each person uses a separate remote control.
Personal Profile settings
For more information on specific settings, refer to the specified pages.
> Response of the central locking system
when the car is being unlocked 19
> Automatic locking of the vehicle 22
> Triple turn signal activation 36
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> Settings for the displays in the speedometer
and charge status display:
> 12h/24h mode of the clock, refer to For-
mats and units of measure 42
> Date format, refer to Formats and units
of measure 42
> Units of measure for energy consump-
tion, distance covered/remaining dis­tances and temperature, refer to Formats and units of measure 42
> Light settings:
> Pathway lighting 55
> Daytime running lamps 56
> Entertainment:
> Audio volume, refer to separate Owner's
Manual
> Speed-dependent volume, refer to sepa-
rate Owner's Manual

Central locking system

Operating from inside
Button for central locking system, page 22.
In the event of a sufficiently severe accident, the central locking system unlocks automatically. In addition, the hazard warning flashers and inte­rior lamps come on.

Opening and closing: from outside

Persons or animals in a parked vehicle
could lock the doors from the inside. Take the key with you when you leave the vehicle so that the vehicle can be opened from the out­side.<
Only park the vehicle with the doors and
windows fully closed to prevent water from entering into the vehicle, e. g. if it should rain. Otherwise there is a risk of personal injury and damage to the vehicle electronics.<
Using the remote control
The concept
The central locking system is ready for operation whenever the driver's door is closed.
The system simultaneously engages and releases the locks on the following:
> Doors
> Tailgate
> Charge socket door
Operating from outside
> Via the remote control
> Via the door lock
The anti-theft system is also operated at the same time. It prevents the doors from being unlocked using the lock buttons or door han­dles. The remote control can also be used to switch on/off the welcome lamps and interior lamps.
Unlocking
Press the button. The welcome lamps and interior lamps come on.
Unlocking mode
You can also set which parts of the car are unlocked. The setting is stored for the remote control in use.
1. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 32.
2. Briefly press the button in the turn indicator
lever repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is dis­played.
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3. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
4. Briefly press the button repeatedly until the
symbol and "SET" are displayed.
5. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
6. Briefly press the button repeatedly until the
display shows the illustrated symbol, arrow.
Opening and closing
7. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
8. Briefly press the button to select:
>
Press the button once to unlock only the driver's door and charge socket door. Press the button twice to unlock the entire vehicle.
>
Press the button once to unlock the entire vehicle.
9. Press and hold the button until the display
changes. The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use.
Locking
Press the button.
Do not lock the vehicle from the outside if there is any person inside, because the
vehicle cannot be unlocked from inside without special knowledge.<
Setting confirmation signals
To have the vehicle confirm when it has been locked or unlocked.
1. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 32.
2. Briefly press the button in the turn indicator
lever repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is dis­played.
3. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
4. Briefly press the button repeatedly until the
symbol and "SET" are displayed.
5. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
6. Briefly press the button to select, arrow:
> Confirmation signal during unlocking
> Confirmation signal during locking
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7. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
8. Briefly press the button to select:
>
The hazard warning flashers light up during unlocking/locking.
>
The function is deactivated.
9. Press and hold the button until the display
changes. The setting is stored.
Switching on interior lamps
While the car is locked: Press the button. You can also use this function to locate your vehicle in parking garages, etc.
Unlocking the tailgate
Press the button.
When it is opened, the tailgate swings
upward and outward to the rear. Ensure that there is sufficient clearance. To prevent accidentally locking yourself out, do not place the key down in the cargo bay. If the tailgate was locked before opening, it will be locked again after it is closed. Before and after each trip, check that the tail­gate has not been inadvertently unlocked.<
Malfunctions
The remote control may malfunction due to local radio waves. If this occurs, unlock and lock the car at the door lock with the integrated key.
If the car can no longer be locked with a remote control, the battery in the remote control is dis­charged. Use this remote control during an
extended drive; this will recharge the battery, page 18.
For US owners only
The transmitter and receiver units comply with part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communications Commission regulations. Operation is governed by the following:
FCC ID: LX8766S LX8766E LX8CAS
Compliance statement: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
> This device must not cause harmful interfer-
ence, and
> This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Any unauthorized modifications or changes to these devices could void the
user's authority to operate this equipment.<
Using the door lock
You can set which parts of the car are unlocked, page 19.
To lock all doors, the charge socket door and the tailgate together:
With the doors closed, press the interior central locking button, page 22 to lock the vehicle.
Unlocking and opening the driver or front pas­senger door, page 22.
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Locking the vehicle.
> Lock the driver's door with the integrated
key via the door lock, or
> press the safety lock button on the front
passenger door and close the door from the outside.
Manual operation
In the event of an electrical malfunction, the driver's door can be unlocked or locked by turn­ing the integrated key in the door lock to the end positions.

Opening and closing: from inside

Opening and closing
Locking
> Press the switch or
> press down the safety lock button of a door.
To prevent you from being locked out, the open driver's door cannot be locked using the lock button.
Persons or animals in a parked vehicle
could lock the doors from the inside. Take the key with you when you leave the vehicle so that the vehicle can be opened from the out­side.<
Automatic locking
You can also set the situations in which the car locks. The setting is stored for the remote con­trol in use.
1. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 32.
2. Briefly press the button in the turn indicator
lever repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is dis­played.
The switch locks or unlocks the doors and tail­gate when the doors are closed, but the anti­theft system is not activated. The charge socket
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door remains unlocked
.
Unlocking and opening
> Either unlock the doors together using the
switch for the central locking system and then pull the door handle above the armrest or
> pull on the door handle of either door twice:
the first time unlocks the door, the second time opens it.
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3. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
4. Briefly press the button repeatedly until the
symbol and "SET" are displayed.
5. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
6. Briefly press the button repeatedly until the
display shows the illustrated symbol, arrow.
7. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
8. Briefly press the button to select:
>
The central locking system automatically locks the vehicle after some time if no door has been opened.
>
The central locking system automatically locks the vehicle as soon as you drive off.
>
The central locking system automatically locks the vehicle after some time if no door has been opened, or as soon as you drive off.
>
The central locking system remains unlocked.
9. Press and hold the button until the display
changes. The setting is stored.
Press the button in the handle, arrow, or the
button of the remote control, for an extended period. The tailgate is unlocked and can be opened.
Closing
Make sure that the closing path of the tail­gate is clear, otherwise injuries may
occur.<
The handle recesses on the interior trim panel of the tailgate make it easier to pull it down.

Windows

Tailgate

To avoid damage, make sure there is sufficient clearance before opening the
tailgate.<
To open
In some national-market versions, the tail­gate cannot be unlocked using the remote
control unless the vehicle is unlocked first.<
To prevent injuries, exercise care when
closing the windows and keep them in your field of vision until they are shut. Take the remote control with you when you leave the car, otherwise children could operate the electric windows and possibly injure them­selves.<
If, after a window is opened and closed
several times in close succession, the win­dow can only be closed and not opened, the sys­tem is overheated. Let the system cool with the ignition or run position switched on.<
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Opening, closing
> Press the switch downwards.
The window opens until you release the switch.
> Tap the switch downwards.
The window opens automatically if the igni­tion is switched on. Tap the switch again to stop the opening movement.
Opening and closing
The window can be closed in the same way by pressing the switch up.
After switching off the ignition
When the ignition is switched off, the windows can still be operated for approx. 1 minute as long as no door is opened.
Take the key with you when you leave the car, otherwise children could operate the
electric windows and possibly injure them­selves.<
Closing without pinch protection
If there is an external danger, or if ice on the win­dows, etc., prevents you from closing the win­dows normally, the window can be closed man­ually.
1. Press the switch upward and hold it there.
Pinch protection is limited and the window reopens slightly if the closing force exceeds a certain value.
2. Press the switch upward again within
approx. 4 seconds and hold it there. The window closes without pinch protection.
Pinch protection system
If the closing force exceeds a specific value as a window closes, the closing action is interrupted and the window reopens slightly.
Even though there is the pinch protection
system, always ensure that the window's travel path is clear, otherwise the safety system might fail to detect certain kinds of obstructions, such as thin objects, and the window would con­tinue closing.
Do not install any accessories that might inter­fere with window movement. Otherwise the pinch protection system could be impaired.<
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Adjustments

Sitting safely

The ideal sitting position can make a vital contri­bution to relaxed, fatigue-free driving. In con­junction 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 acci­dent. To ensure that the safety systems operate with optimal efficiency, we strongly urge you to observe the instructions contained in the follow­ing section.
For additional information on transporting chil­dren safely, refer to page 30.
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 is to 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 passengers do not lean their heads against the side airbags, otherwise seri­ous injuries could result if the airbags suddenly deployed.<
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 individ­uals. This effect is usually only temporary.
For airbag locations and additional information on airbags, refer to page 52.
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.
Otherwise, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of an accident.<
Head restraints, refer to page 27.
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.
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 cloth­ing and regularly pull the belt in the upper-body area taut, otherwise its restraining effect could be impaired.<
Safety belts, refer to page 27.

Seats

Note before adjusting
Never attempt to adjust the driver's 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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On the front passenger seat as well, do not
incline the backrest too far to the rear while the vehicle is being driven, otherwise there is a dan­ger in the event of an accident of sliding under the safety belt, eliminating the protection nor­mally provided by the belt.<
Comply with the instructions on head restraint height on page 27 and on damaged safety belts on page 28.
Backrest
Seat adjustment
Adjustments
Observe the instructions on page 25 to ensure the best possible personal protec-
tion.<
Longitudinal adjustment
Pull the lever, arrow 1, and slide the seat to the desired position, arrows 2. After releasing the lever, move the seat gently forward or back to make sure it engages prop­erly.
Height
Pull up or push down the lever repeatedly, arrows 1, until the desired height is reached, arrows 2.
Pull the lever, arrow 1, and apply your weight to the backrest or lift it off, as necessary, arrows 2.
Lumbar support
You can also adjust the contour of the backrest to obtain additional support in the lumbar region.
The upper hips and spinal column receive sup­plementary support to help you maintain a relaxed, upright sitting position.
Turn the wheel to increase or decrease the cur­vature.
Access behind the seats
Do not cover the vents of the high voltage
battery behind the seats with clothing or other objects; this could raise the temperature of the high voltage battery and reduce its capac­ity for energy recovery.<
The seats feature a mechanical memory func­tion for the longitudinal adjustment and back­rest angle.
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1. Pull up the lever on the seat backrest,
arrow 1.
The backrest folds forward.
2. Move the seat forward by pushing on the
backrest, arrow 2.
Previous position
1. Push the seat back into its previous position.
Do not fold the backrest up until the
seat is in its previous position. Other­wise, the seat will engage in its current posi­tion. In this case, adjust the longitudinal position manually, page 26.<
2. Fold the backrest back up to lock the seat.
When moving the seat back, ensure that
objects are not damaged. Before driving off, engage the front seats and seat backrests. Otherwise there is a risk of acci­dent due to unexpected movement.<
Height adjustment
To raise: pull up.
To lower: press the button, arrow 1, and slide the head restraint down.
Removing
1. Pull up as far as it will go.
2. Fold the backrest forward slightly.
3. Press button 1 and pull the head restraint
out completely.
4. Fold back the backrest.

Head restraints

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. Otherwise, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of an accident. Only remove a head restraint if no one will be sitting on the seat in question. Reinstall the head restraint before transporting anyone on that seat. Otherwise, the passenger will be without protection from the head restraint.<

Safety belts

Observe the instructions on page 25 to ensure the best possible personal protec-
tion.<
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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.
Closing
Make sure you hear the lock engage in the belt buckle.
The upper belt anchor is suitable for adults of any stature as long as the seat is adjusted prop­erly, page 25.
Adjustments
Opening
1. Grasp the belt firmly.
2. Press the red button in the buckle.
3. Guide the belt into its reel.
Seat belt reminder
The indicator lamps come on and an acoustic signal sounds. Check whether the safety belt has been fastened cor-
rectly. The 'Fasten safety belts' reminder is issued when the driver's safety belt has not been fastened. The 'Fasten safety belts' reminder is also activated at road speeds above approx. 5mph or 8km/h if the front passenger's safety belt has not been fastened, if objects are placed on the front passenger seat, or if driver or front passenger unfasten their safety belts.
Damaged safety belts
If the safety belts are damaged or stressed
in an accident: have the safety belt system and its seat-belt tensioners replaced and the belt anchors checked. Have this work carried out only by a MINI Dealer or by a workshop that has specially trained personnel working in accor­dance with the specifications of the MINI manu­facturer, otherwise correct operation of these safety systems is not ensured.<

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors
The front passenger's mirror is more con-
vex than the driver's mirror. The objects seen in the mirror are closer than they appear. Do not gauge your distance from traffic behind you on the basis of what you see in the mirror; otherwise there is an increased risk of an acci­dent.<
1 Adjusting the left or right exterior mirror
2 Folding mirrors in and out
Manual adjustment
The mirrors can also be adjusted manually: press the edge of the glass.
Folding mirrors in and out
Turn the knob beyond the pressure point in direction 2. The mirrors can be folded in at road speeds up to approx. 20 mph/30 km/h.
This can be beneficial in narrow streets, for example, or for moving mirrors that were folded in by hand back out into their correct positions.
Automatic heating
At outside temperatures below a certain limit, both exterior mirrors are automatically heated while the run position or the ignition is switched on.
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