Mini COUNTRYMAN Owner's Manual page 199

Folded up position
Safety information
WARNING
Improper use of the variable cargo floor
panel can lead to a danger of objects flying
about during braking and evasive maneuvers.
There is a risk of injury and risk of damage to
property.
▷ Do not use the variable cargo floor panel to
separate the cargo area and car's interior in
the sense of a partition net.
▷ Only use the variable cargo floor panel in
the folded-up position when the backrests
are folded up and locked.
▷ Fold down the variable cargo floor panel
before driving off.
▷ Always secure cargo against shifting, using
straps, belts and lashing eyes, for in‐
stance.◀
Fold up the cargo floor panel
Fold the rear part of the cargo floor panel up‐
ward.
Fold up the cargo floor panel. You've reached
the maximum cargo height.
MINI Picnic Bench
Concept
The MINI Picnic Bench provides a comfortable
seating surface on the loading lip of the vehicle.
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Cargo area
General information
Only use the MINI Picnic Bench while the vehi‐
cle is parked and with the tailgate open. When
the MINI Picnic Bench is not in use, fold it to‐
gether to prevent soiling and damage.
In vehicles with a no-touch opening and closing
tailgate:
If the remote control is in the sensor area, the
tailgate can be opened or closed inadvertently
by an unconscious or alleged recognized foot
movement.
The sensor has an approximate range of
5 ft/1.50 m extending from the rear of the vehi‐
cle.
Safety information
WARNING
Body parts can be jammed when operat‐
ing the tailgate. There is a risk of injury. Make
sure that the area of movement of the tailgate
is clear during opening and
Overview
The MINI Picnic Bench is located on the under‐
side of the cargo area floor.
Mounting
1. Fold the rear part of the cargo floor panel
upward.
2. Place the MINI Picnic Bench on the front
part of the cargo floor panel and attach it to
CONTROLS
closing.◀
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