Rear Luggage Rack - Mini COOPER S Owner's Manual

Roof-mounted luggage
rack
General information
Installation only possible with roof rack.
Roof racks are available as special accessories.
Securing
Follow the installation instructions of the roof
rack.
Loading
Because roof-mounted luggage racks raise the
vehicle's center of gravity when loaded, they
have a major effect on vehicle handling and
steering response.
Therefore, note the following when loading and
driving:
▷ Do not exceed the approved roof/axle
loads and the approved gross vehicle
weight.
▷ Be sure that adequate clearance is main‐
tained for tilting and opening the glass sun‐
roof.
▷ Distribute the roof load uniformly.
▷ The roof load should not extend past the
loading area.
▷ Always place the heaviest pieces on the
bottom.
▷ Secure the roof luggage firmly, for instance
using ratchet straps.
▷ Do not let objects project into the opening
path of the tailgate.
▷ Drive cautiously and avoid sudden acceler‐
ation and braking maneuvers. Take corners
gently.
Things to remember when driving
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Rear luggage rack

General information
Installation only possible with rear luggage rack
preparation.
Rear racks are available as special accessories.
Securing
COOPER
COOPER S
The anchorage points, arrow 1, and the socket,
arrow 2, are located below the covers in the
bumper.
Remove the covers before installing the rear
luggage rack.
Loading
Because rear luggage racks raise the vehicle's
center of gravity when loaded, they have a ma‐
jor effect on vehicle handling and steering re‐
sponse.
Therefore, note the following when loading and
driving:
DRIVING TIPS
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