Mini Owner's Manual page 105

2. Swing the cargo cover up on both sides, ar‐
row 1, and lift it out of the brackets, ar‐
row 2.
Installing
1. Insert the cargo cover into the holders on
the left and right.
2. Push down until the cargo cover is resting
on the brackets.
Enlarging the cargo area
The rear seat backrest is divided. Both seats can
be folded down individually to enlarge the
cargo area.
Remove the third head restraint, refer to
page 47, if necessary.
1. Pull the levers, arrows.
2. Fold the rear seat backrests forward.
The figure shows an example of the cargo area
of the MINI.
When the backrests are folded back up, they
engage.
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Locking the backrest
Before taking along passengers in the
rear, fold back the backrests. When folding
back, ensure that the locks engage properly;
otherwise, cargo could be catapulted forward
into the passenger compartment during brak‐
ing maneuvers and swerving, endangering the
occupants.◀
Rear seat backrest adjustment
Enlarge the cargo area by adjusting the rear
seat backrests to a more upright position.
The figure shows an example of the cargo area
of the MINI.
1. Pull the lever, arrow 1, and fold down the
rear seat backrest.
2. Fold up the hook for the backrest lock until
it engages audibly, arrow 2.
3. Fold back the backrest and let it engage.
No child restraint fixing systems
Do not mount child restraint fixing sys‐
tems in the rear when the rear seat backrests
are adjusted to a more vertical position; other‐
wise, the protection provided by these systems
may be reduced.◀
MINI Clubman: partition net
Firmly attach the partition net
Make sure that the partition net is firmly
attached; otherwise, injuries may
The partition net can be attached behind the
front or rear seats.
Controls
result.◀
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