Mini COOPER CLUBMAN Owner's Manual page 76

CONTROLS
Child restraint system with a tether
strap
Safety information
NOTE
The mounting points for the upper retain‐
ing straps of child restraint systems are only
provided for these retaining straps. When other
objects are mounted, the anchors can be dam‐
aged. There is a risk of property damage. Only
mount child restraint systems to the upper re‐
taining straps.◀
Mounting points
The respective symbol shows the an‐
chor for the upper retaining strap. Seats
with an upper top tether are marked
with this symbol. It can be found on the rear
seat backrest or the rear window shelf.
Routing the retaining strap
WARNING
If the upper retaining strap is incorrectly
used for the child restraint system, the protec‐
tive effect can be reduced. There is a risk of in‐
jury. Make sure that the upper retaining strap is
not guided across sharp edges and without
twisting to the upper retaining
1 Direction of travel
2 Head restraint
3 Hook for upper retaining strap
4 Mounting point
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5 Seat backrest
6 Upper retaining strap
Attaching the upper retaining strap to
the mounting point
1. Raise the head restraint, if needed.
2. Guide the upper retaining strap between
the supports of the head restraint.
3. Attach the hook of the retaining strap to
the anchor on the rear seat.
4. Tighten the retaining strap by pulling it
down.
WARNING
In case of an accident, people sitting in
the back can come into contact with the tight‐
ened retaining strap of the child restraint sys‐
tem on the front passenger seat. There is a risk
of injuries or danger to life. With a mounted
child restraint system, do not carry any people
on the rear seat behind the front passenger
seat.◀
WARNING
If the rear backrest is not locked, the pro‐
tective effect of the child restraint system is lim‐
ited or there is none. In particular situations,
e.g., braking maneuvers or in case of an acci‐
dent, the rear backrest can fold forward. There
is a risk of injuries or danger to life. Make sure
that the rear backrests are locked.◀