BMW MINI Owner's Manual page 97

Pull the lever, arrow 1, and fold the rear seat
1.
backrest forward.
2. Fold up the lever of the backrest lock until it
audibly engages, arrow 2.
3. Fold back the backrest until it engages.
If the rear seat backrests are positioned at
a steeper angle, do not install child
restraint systems in the rear of the vehicle as
their protective features may be
MINI Convertible: luggage compartment
Do not place any objects on the luggage
compartment roller cover, as this may
damage the cover or the convertible
Loading aid
When the convertible top is closed, you can load
the vehicle more easily by releasing the convert-
ible top and folding it up.
1. Release the convertible top using the han-
dles, see arrows 1.
2. Lift the convertible top, see arrow 2.
3. Fold back the handles and place them on
holders 3.
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Expanding the luggage compartment
volume
You can enlarge the luggage compartment vol-
ume when the convertible top is closed.
1. Fold the convertible top upward, refer to
Loading aid.
2. Pull luggage compartment roller cover rear-
ward out of the lower brackets and pivot
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3. Push cover into the upper storage areas, see
arrows 2 and place down horizontally.
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Through-loading system
To be able to transport larger objects, the rear
backrest can be folded down.
1. If necessary, use the integrated key to open
the backrest lock 1.
2. Press button 2 and fold down backrest
together with the belt strap.
3. Fold the backrest forward.
To operate the convertible top, move the
cargo area cover back to its lower posi-
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