Mini COOPER CONVERTIBLE Owner's Manual page 168

CONTROLS
how this reduces the available cargo and
luggage load capacity of your vehicle.
Load
The maximum load is the sum of the weight of
the occupants and the cargo.
The greater the weight of the occupants, the
less cargo that can be transported.
Stowing and securing cargo
▷ Cover sharp edges and corners on the
cargo.
▷ Heavy cargo: stow as far forward as possi‐
ble, directly behind and at the bottom of
the rear passenger seat backrests.
▷ Very heavy cargo: when the rear seat is not
occupied, secure each of the outer safety
belts in the opposite buckle.
▷ If necessary, fold down the rear backrests
to stow cargo.
▷ Do not stack cargo above the top edge of
the backrests.
▷ Small and light cargo: secure with ratchet
straps or draw straps.
▷ Larger and heavy cargo: secure with cargo
straps.
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Loading aid
Concept
For easier loading, the vehicle is equipped with
loading aid. When the loading aid is opened,
objects can be stowed that would not other‐
wise fit through the tailgate opening.
Safety information
WARNING
When opening and closing the loading
aid, body parts can be jammed, for example by
the mechanism. There is risk of injuries. Make
sure that the area of movement of the loading
aid is clear during operation.◀
WARNING
With a lifted loading aid, vehicle parts can
protrude and limit the view. There is a danger
of accidents and property damage. Before driv‐
ing off, make sure that the loading aid is com‐
pletely lowered and the tailgate is
Opening the loading aid
1. Unlock the convertible top using the han‐
dles, arrows 1.
2. Lift convertible top, arrow 2.
3. Fold back the handles and place on the
brackets, arrows 3.
Closing the loading aid
1. Remove handles from the brackets.
2. Push convertible top down and hold.
closed.◀