MINI Paceman (2016 year). Instruction

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Opening and closing

CONTROLS

Arming and disarming the alarm system

General information

When the vehicle is locked and unlocked, the

alarm system is armed and disarmed at the

same time.

Door lock and armed alarm system

Unlocking via the door lock will trigger the

▷

LEDs pulse or LED flashes: system is armed.

alarm on some market-specific versions.

▷

One LED flashes at short intervals: the

To stop this alarm, unlock the vehicle with the

doors, hood, or tailgate is not properly

remote control or switch on the ignition.

closed.

Tailgate with armed alarm system

Even if these are not closed fully, the re-

maining items are locked and the LEDs

The tailgate, refer to page 24, can also be

pulse after approx. 10 seconds for approx.

opened when the alarm system is armed.

16 minutes; afterwards, one LED flashes.

The interior motion sensor is not activated.

Press the button on the remote con-

trol.

▷

The LEDs go out after the vehicle is un-

locked: the vehicle has not been tampered

When you subsequently close the tailgate, it is

with in the meantime.

again locked and monitored.

▷

The LEDs flash after the vehicle is unlocked

Unlocking via the door lock will trigger the

until the remote control is inserted in the

alarm on some market-specific versions.

ignition, but for no longer than approx.

5 minutes: the vehicle has been tampered

Switching off the alarm

with in the meantime.

▷ Unlock the vehicle using the remote con-

trol, refer to page 22.

Panic mode

▷ Insert the remote control all the way into

the ignition lock.

You can trigger the alarm system if you find

yourself in a dangerous situation.

▷ With Comfort Access and if you are carrying

the remote control with you, push the but-

Press the button on the remote control

ton on the door lock.

for at least two seconds.

Display on the tachometer

To switch off the alarm: press any button on the

remote control.

When the alarm system is being armed, all LEDs

pulse like a heartbeat. One LED flashes after

Tilt alarm sensor

approx. 16 minutes.

The tilt of the vehicle is monitored.

The alarm system responds in situations such as

attempts to steal a wheel or tow the car.

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Opening and closing

Interior motion sensor

▷ Opening and closing of doors or windows.

For the interior motion sensor to function prop-

▷ Shifting the selector lever into neutral.

erly, the windows and the glass sunroof must

▷ Using vehicle equipment.

be closed.

There is risk of accidents or injuries. Do not

leave children or animals unattended in the ve-

Avoiding unintentional alarms

hicle. Carry remote control along when exiting

The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor

and lock the vehicle.◀

can be switched off together, such as in the fol-

lowing situations:

Convenient operation via:

▷ In duplex garages.

▷ Door lock, refer to page 25

▷ During transport on car-carrying trains, at

▷ Comfort Access, refer to page 29

sea or on a trailer.

▷ When animals are to remain in the vehicle.

Switching off the tilt alarm sensor and

interior motion sensor

▷

Press the button on the remote

control twice in succession.

▷ Lock the vehicle twice with the integrated

key.

Tilting the glass sunroof

The LEDs flash in short succession for approx.

MINI Countryman:

2 seconds. The tilt alarm sensor and interior

motion sensor remain switched off until the ve-

▷ Press the switch back to the resistance

hicle is unlocked and locked again.

point and hold.

Both glass sunroofs are raised.

Releasing stops the motion.

Glass sunroof, electrical

▷ With the ignition switched on, press the

switch back past the resistance point.

General information

Both closed glass sunroofs are raised fully.

WARNING

Pressing again stops the motion.

Body parts can be jammed on operating

MINI Paceman:

the glass sunroof. There is risk of injuries. Make

sure that the area of movement of the glass

▷ Press the switch back to the resistance

sunroof is clear during opening and closing.◀

point and hold.

The front glass sunroof is raised.

WARNING

Releasing stops the motion.

Unattended children or animals can move

▷ With the ignition switched on, press the

the vehicle and endanger themselves and traf-

switch back past the resistance point.

fic, e.g. with the following actions:

The front glass sunroof is fully raised.

▷ Pressing the Start/Stop button.

Pressing again stops the motion.

▷ Releasing the parking brake.

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Opening and closing

CONTROLS

Opening, closing

Power windows

MINI Countryman:

▷ In the raised position with the ignition

General information

switched on, press the switch back and

WARNING

hold.

When operating the windows, body parts

The front glass sunroof is opened. The rear

and objects can be jammed. There is risk of in-

glass sunroof is closed.

juries or risk of property damage. Make sure

Releasing stops the motion.

that the area of movement of the windows is

The same method is used to close the glass

clear during opening and closing.◀

sunroof, in this case by pressing the switch for-

WARNING

ward.

Unattended children or animals can move

The front glass sunroof remains in the raised

the vehicle and endanger themselves and traf-

position. The rear glass sunroof is raised. Press-

fic, e.g. with the following actions:

ing again closes both sunroofs completely.

▷ Pressing the Start/Stop button.

MINI Paceman:

▷ Releasing the parking brake.

▷ In the raised position with the ignition

switched on, press the switch back and

▷ Opening and closing of doors or windows.

hold.

▷ Shifting the selector lever into neutral.

The front glass sunroof is opened.

▷ Using vehicle equipment.

Releasing stops the motion.

There is risk of accidents or injuries. Do not

The same method is used to close the glass

leave children or animals unattended in the ve-

sunroof, in this case by pressing the switch for-

hicle. Carry remote control along when exiting

ward.

and lock the vehicle.◀

The front glass sunroof remains in the raised

If, after having been opened and closed a num-

position. Pressing again closes the roof com-

ber of times in close succession, a window can

pletely.

only be closed, the system is overheated. Let

the system cool down for several minutes with

Roller sunblind

the ignition switched on or the engine running.

The roller sunblind can be opened and closed

separately from the glass sunroof.

Opening, closing

Front windows

After a power failure

After a power failure, it could happen that the

sunroof can only be raised. In this case, have

the system initialized. The manufacturer of your

MINI recommends that this work be performed

by a dealer’s service center or another qualified

service center or repair shop.

To open:

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Opening and closing

▷ Press the switch to the resistance point. The

Pinch protection system

window opens while the switch is held.

If the closing force exceeds a specific value as a

▷ Press the switch beyond the resistance

window closes, the closing action is inter-

point. The window opens automatically in

rupted.

the radio ready state and higher.

The window reopens slightly.

Press again briefly to stop the opening pro-

WARNING

cedure.

When operating the windows, body parts

To close:

and objects can be jammed. There is risk of in-

▷ Pull the switch to the resistance point. The

juries or risk of property damage. Make sure

window closes while the switch is held.

that the area of movement of the windows is

▷ Pull the switch beyond the resistance point.

clear during opening and closing.◀

The window closes automatically.

WARNING

Pressing the switch stops the motion.

Accessories on the windows such as an-

tennas can impact jam protection. There is risk

MINI Countryman: rear windows

of injuries. Do not install accessories in the area

of movement of the windows.◀

Closing without the pinch protection

system

WARNING

When operating the windows, body parts

and objects can be jammed. There is risk of in-

juries or risk of property damage. Make sure

that the area of movement of the windows is

To open:

clear during opening and closing.◀

▷ Press the switch to the resistance point. The

If there is an external danger or, for example, if

window opens while the switch is held.

ice on the windows prevents a window from

▷ Press the switch beyond the resistance

closing normally, the window can be closed

point. The window opens automatically in

instructionly.

the radio ready state and higher.

1. Pull the switch past the resistance point and

To close:

hold it there. Pinch protection is limited and

▷ Pull the switch to the resistance point. The

the window reopens slightly if the closing

window closes while the switch is held.

force exceeds a certain value.

▷ Pull the switch beyond the resistance point.

2. Pull the switch past the resistance point

The window closes automatically.

again within approx. 4 seconds and hold it

Pressing the switch stops the motion.

there.

The window closes without pinch protec-

After the ignition is switched off

tion.

The windows can be operated for approx. 1 mi-

nute after the remote control is removed or the

ignition is switched off.

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CONTROLS

Adjusting

There is risk of injuries or danger to life. Adjust

Vehicle features and op-

the seat prior to starting the trip. Adjust the

tions

backrest in an as upright position as possible

and do not adjust again while driving.◀

This chapter describes all standard, country-

specific and optional features offered with the

WARNING

series. It also describes features that are not

There is risk of jamming when moving the

necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to

seats. There is risk of injuries or risk of property

the selected options or country versions. This

damage. Make sure that the area of movement

also applies to safety-related functions and sys-

of the seat is clear prior to any adjustment.◀

tems.

When using the features and systems described

Front seat adjustment

here, adhere to local regulations.

Forward/backward

Sitting safely

The ideal seating position can make a vital con-

tribution to relaxed, fatigue-free driving.

The seating position plays an important role in

an accident in combination with:

▷ Safety belts, refer to page 38

▷ Head restraints, refer to page 41.

▷ Airbags, refer to page 74.

Pull the lever, arrow 1, and slide the seat into

the desired position, arrows 2.

After releasing the lever, move the seat forward

Seats

or back slightly to make sure it engages prop-

erly.

Note before adjusting

WARNING

Seat adjustments while driving can lead

to unexpected movements of the seat. Vehicle

control could be lost. There is risk of an acci-

dent. Only adjust the side on the driver's side

when the vehicle is stationary.◀

WARNING

With a backrest inclined too far to the

rear, the protective effect of the safety belt

cannot be ensured anymore. There is a danger

of sliding under the safety belt in an accident.

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Adjusting

CONTROLS

Height

Lumbar support

You can also adjust the contour of the backrest

to obtain additional support in the lumbar re-

gion.

The upper hips and spinal column receive sup-

plementary support to help you maintain a re-

laxed, upright sitting position.

Pull the lever up or push it down repeatedly, ar-

rows 1, until the desired height is reached, ar-

rows .

Backrest

MINI Countryman:

The graphic shows the MINI Countryman as an

example.

Turn the wheel to increase or decrease the cur-

vature.

MINI Countryman: rear seat adjustment

Forward/backward

Pull the lever, arrow 1, and apply your weight

to the backrest or lift it off, as necessary.

MINI Paceman:

Pull the lever and slide the seat into the desired

position.

Release the lever and move the seat slightly

forward or back so that it engages properly.

Pull the lever, arrow 1, and apply your weight

to the backrest or lift it off, as necessary, ar-

Backrest

rows 2.

Adjust the backrest tilt, refer to page 102.

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Adjusting

MINI Paceman: entry in the rear

Seat heating

1. Pull the lever on the back of the seat up-

ward, arrow 1.

Switching on

The temperature setting progresses one step

The backrest folds forward.

through its control sequence each time you

2. Push against the backrest to move the seat

press the button. The maximum temperature is

forward, arrow 2.

reached when three LEDs are lit.

To make it easier to enter the car in the rear,

If the trip is continued within approx. 15 mi-

push back the safety belt on the lower belt

nutes, the seat heating is activated automati-

guide rail if necessary.

cally with the temperature set last.

The temperature is reduced, if need be, down

Restoring the original seat position

to no heat in order to reduce the load on the

The driver's seat has a mechanical memory

battery. The LEDs remain lit.

function for the forward/backward seat setting

and the backrest setting.

Switch off

1. Push the seat back to the original position.

Press the button longer.

Do not fold back the backrest until the seat

is in its original position; otherwise, the seat

will engage in its current position. If this

Safety belts

happens, adjust the forward/backward po-

sition instructionly, refer to page 36.

Number of safety belts

2. Fold back the backrest to lock the seat.

Your vehicle has been fitted with four or five

WARNING

safety belts for the safety of you and your pas-

sengers.

There is risk of jamming when moving the

seats. There is risk of injuries or risk of property

However, they can only offer protection when

damage. Make sure that the area of movement

adjusted correctly.

of the seat is clear prior to any adjustment.◀

Information

WARNING

Always make sure that safety belts are being

Unexpected movements of the backrest

worn by all occupants before driving away.

while driving may occur due to an unlocked

Although airbags enhance safety by providing

backrest. Vehicle control could be lost. There is

added protection, they are not a substitute for

risk of injuries. Fold back and lock the backrests

safety belts.

before driving.◀

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Adjusting

CONTROLS

The shoulder strap's anchorage point will be

Buckling the belt

correct for adult seat occupants of every build if

MINI Countryman:

the seat is correctly adjusted.

WARNING

If the safety belt is used by more than

one person, the protective effect of the safety

belt cannot be ensured anymore. There is risk

of injuries or danger to life. Do not allow more

than one person to wear a single safety belt. In-

fants and children are not allowed in an occu-

pant's lap, but must be transported and respec-

tively secured in designated child restraint

MINI Paceman:

systems.◀

WARNING

The protective effect of the safety belts

can be limited or lost when safety belts are fas-

tened incorrectly. An incorrectly fastened safety

belt can cause additional injuries, e.g. in the

event of an accident or during braking and eva-

sive maneuvers. There is risk of injuries or dan-

ger to life. Make sure that all occupants are

wearing safety belts correctly.◀

Make sure you hear the latch plate engage in

the belt buckle.

WARNING

The shoulder strap's anchorage point will be

With a rear backrest that is not locked,

correct for adult seat occupants of every build if

the protective function of the middle safety belt

the seat is correctly adjusted, refer to page 36.

is not guaranteed. There is risk of injuries or

danger to life. If you are using the middle safety

Unbuckling the belt

belt, lock the wider rear backrest.◀

1. Hold the belt firmly.

2. Press the red button in the belt buckle.

Correct use of safety belts

▷ Wear the belt twist-free and as tight to your

3. Guide the belt back into its reel.

body as possible over your lap and should-

ers.

Securing the buckle tongues

▷ Wear the belt deep on your hips over your

If the front passenger seat is not occupied, slide

lap. The belt may not press on your stom-

the buckle tongue up to the belt stop knob with

ach.

the clip.

▷ Do not wear the belt on your throat, rub it

When the outer rear seats are not occupied, the

on sharp edges, guide it or jam it in across

buckle tongues of the rear seats can be slid up

hard or fragile objects.

to the cargo area trim with the clip.

▷ Avoid thick clothing.

This helps avoid annoying noises when driving.

▷ Re-tighten the belt frequently upward

around your upper body.

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Adjusting

MINI Countryman: center safety belt of

Opening

rear seat

Press the red button on the small belt buckle 3

The belt buckle embossed with the word CEN-

with buckle tongue 1.

TER is intended exclusively for use by passen-

When the center safety belt is locked:

gers riding in the center position.

Press the red button 3 with the buckle tongue

If the center safety belt in the rear is used, the

of the outer left safety belt.

backrests must be locked, refer to page 103.

The safety belt will not have a restraining effect

Putting on the belt

if the backrest is not locked.

Belt holder in the headliner

The holder for the safety belt is located in the

headliner.

Large buckle tongue

Small buckle tongue

Small belt buckle

Large belt buckle

Opening for the safety belt

Buckle tongue 1 must be inserted in belt

Holder for the small buckle tongue

buckle 4. Make sure you hear the buckle

tongue engage in the belt buckle.

Take the small buckle tongue out of the holder.

Move both buckle tongues downward.

Insert the buckle tongue into the belt buckle in

such a way that the belt lies smoothly against

Closing

the body of the buckled person and is not

twisted.

Stowing the center safety belt

If the center seat is not occupied, insert the belt

buckles 3 and 4 into the respective holders, ar-

rows.

Insert the small buckle tongue 2 of the safety

belt into the small belt buckle 3.

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Adjusting

CONTROLS

dealer’s service center or another qualified

service center or repair shop.◀

Head restraints

Information

WARNING

Move the buckle tongues to the belt holder on

A missing protective effect due to re-

the headliner, refer to page 40, and insert them

moved or not correctly adjusted head restraints

into the provided holders.

can cause injuries in the head and neck area.

There is risk of injuries. Install head restraints

Safety belt reminder for driver's seat

on occupied seats prior to driving and make

and front passenger seat

sure that the center of the head restraint sup-

ports the back of the head at eye level.◀

The indicator lamps light up and a sig-

nal sounds. Check whether the safety

WARNING

belt has been fastened correctly.

Objects on the head restraint reduce the

protective effect in the head and neck area.

Damage to safety belts

There is risk of injuries.

In the case of strain caused by accidents or

▷ Do not use seat or head restraint covers.

damage:

▷ Do not hang objects, e.g., clothes hangers,

Have the safety belts, including the safety belt

directly on the head restraint.

tensioners, replaced and have the belt anchors

▷ Only use accessories that have been deter-

checked.

mined to be safe for attachment to a head

WARNING

restraint.

The protective effect of the safety belts

▷ Do not use any accessories, e.g. pillows,

may not be fully functional or fail in the follow-

while driving.◀

ing situations:

Correctly set head restraint

▷ Safety belts are damaged, soiled or

changed in any other way.

A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the

risk of spinal injury in the event of an accident.

▷ Safety belt buckle is damaged or heavily

soiled.

Height

▷ Belt tensioners or belt retractors were

Adjust the head restraint so that its center is

modified.

approx. at ear level.

Safety belts can be imperceptibly damaged in

MINI Countryman: the center rear head re-

the event of an accident. There is risk of injuries

straint is not height adjustable.

or danger to life. Do not modify safety belts,

safety belt buckles, belt tensioners, belt retrac-

tors or belt anchors and keep them clean. After

an accident, have the safety belts checked by a

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Adjusting

Height adjustment

4. Pull out the head restraint.

5. Fold back the backrest.

Rear

1. Pull the head restraint upward as far as

possible.

2. Fold the backrest forward slightly.

3. Press button 1 and pull out the head re-

straint all the way to the stop.

MINI Countryman: additionally press but-

To raise: pull.

ton 2 using a suitable tool.

To lower: press the button, arrow 1, and push

4. Pull out the head restraint completely.

the head restraint down until it engages.

5. Fold back the rear seat backrest.

MINI Countryman: additionally press button 2

on the rear head restraints only if you wish to

remove them.

Mirrors

Removing

Exterior mirrors

Only remove the head restraint if no one will be

sitting in the seat in question.

General information

The mirror on the passenger side is more

curved than the driver's mirror.

WARNING

Objects reflected in the mirror are closer

than they appear. The distance to the traffic

behind could be incorrectly estimated, e.g.

while changing lanes. There is risk of an acci-

dent. Estimate the distance to the traffic behind

by looking over your shoulder.◀

Front

1. Pull the head restraint upward as far as

possible.

2. MINI Countryman: tilt the backrest back

slightly.

MINI Paceman: fold the backrest forward if

necessary.

3. Press button 1 and pull out the head re-

straint all the way to the stop.

MINI Countryman: additionally press but-

ton 2 using a suitable tool.

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Adjusting

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Overview

CAUTION

Depending on the vehicle width, the ve-

hicle can be damaged in car washes. There is

risk of property damage. Before washing, fold

in the mirrors by hand or with the button.◀

Automatic heating

Both exterior mirrors are heated automatically

while the engine is running or the ignition is

switched on when the external temperature is

Adjusting

below a certain value.

Selecting the left/right mirror

Interior rearview mirror

Folding the mirror in and out

Selecting a mirror

To change to the other mirror: slide the

mirror switch over.

Adjusting electrically

The setting corresponds to the direction

in which the button is pressed.

To reduce the blinding effect from the rear

when driving at night: turn the knob.

Adjusting instructionly

If an electrical malfunction occurs, for example,

Interior rearview and exterior mirrors,

press the edges of the mirror glass.

automatic dimming feature

Folding the mirror in and out

Press button 3.

The mirror can be folded in up to a vehicle

speed of approx. 20 mph/30 km/h.

For example, this is advantageous

▷ In car washes.

▷ In narrow streets.

▷ For folding back mirrors that were folded

Two photocells are used for control:

away instructionly.

▷ In the mirror frame, see arrow.

▷ On the back of the mirror.

For proper operation:

▷ Keep the photocells clean.

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Adjusting

▷ Do not cover the area between the inside

rearview mirror and the windshield.

▷ Do not apply stickers to the windshield in

front of the mirror.

Steering wheel

Adjusting

WARNING

Steering wheel adjustments while driving

can lead to unexpected steering wheel move-

ments. Vehicle control could be lost. There is

risk of an accident. Adjust the steering wheel

while the vehicle is stationary only.◀

1. Fold the lever down.

2. Move the steering wheel to the preferred

height and angle to suit your seating posi-

tion.

3. Fold the lever back.

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Transporting children safely

CONTROLS

Transporting children safely

when safety belts are fastened incorrectly. An

Vehicle features and op-

incorrectly fastened safety belt can cause addi-

tions

tional injuries, e.g. in the event of an accident

or during braking and evasive maneuvers.

This chapter describes all standard, country-

There is risk of injuries or danger to life. Secure

specific and optional features offered with the

persons shorter than 5 ft, 150 cm using suitable

series. It also describes features that are not

restraint systems.◀

necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to

the selected options or country versions. This

Accident research shows that the safest place

also applies to safety-related functions and sys-

for children is on the rear seat.

tems.

Only transport children younger than 12 years

When using the features and systems described

of age (13 years of age) or shorter than 5 ft,

here, adhere to local regulations.

150 cm in the rear in child restraint systems

suitable for the age, weight and size of the

child.

The right place for chil-

Children 13 years of age or older must wear a

dren

safety belt as soon as a suitable child restraint

system can no longer be used due to their age,

weight and size.

Information

WARNING

Children on the front passenger seat

Unattended children or animals can move

Should it be necessary to use a child restraint

the vehicle and endanger themselves and traf-

fixing system on the front passenger seat,

fic, e.g. with the following actions:

make sure that the front and side airbags on

▷ Pressing the Start/Stop button.

the front passenger side are deactivated, refer

to page 75.

▷ Releasing the parking brake.

▷ Opening and closing of doors or windows.

Information

▷ Shifting the selector lever into neutral.

WARNING

▷ Using vehicle equipment.

Active front-seat passenger airbags can

There is risk of accidents or injuries. Do not

injure a child in a child restraint system when

leave children or animals unattended in the ve-

the airbags are activated. There is risk of inju-

hicle. Carry remote control along when exiting

ries. Make sure that the front-seat passenger

and lock the vehicle.◀

airbags are deactivated and that the PASSEN-

GER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp lights up.◀

Children should always be in the rear

WARNING

The stability of the child restraint system

Persons shorter than 5 ft, 150 cm cannot

is limited or compromised with incorrect seat

correctly fasten the safety belt without suitable

adjustment or improper installation of the child

additional restraint systems. The protective ef-

seat. There is risk of injuries or danger to life.

fect of the safety belts can be limited or lost

Make sure that the child restraint system fits

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Transporting children safely

securely against the backrest. If possible, adjust

On the front passenger seat

the backrest tilt for all affected backrests and

correctly adjust the seats. Make sure that seats

Deactivating the airbags

and backrests are securely engaged. If possible,

After installing a child restraint fixing system on

adjust the height of the head restraints or re-

the front passenger seat, ensure that the front,

move them.◀

side, and knee airbags on the front passenger

side are deactivated.

Installing child re-

Seat position and height

Before installing a child restraint fixing system,

straint fixing systems

move the front passenger seat as far back as

possible and adjust its height to the highest po-

Before mounting

sition to obtain the best possible position for

MINI Countryman: before mounting a child re-

the belt and to offer optimal protection in the

straint fixing system on the rear seats, move

event of an accident.

the seats into the rearmost positions.

Do not change this seat position once it has

Adjust the inclination of the center backrest to

been set.

that of the respective outer backrest.

After mounting the child restraint fixing system

Child seat security

on the respective outer rear seat, adjust the

backrest forward, if necessary, to ensure that

the backrest is in contact with the child re-

straint fixing system. Rear seat backrests, refer

to page 102.

Information

Pay attention to the specifications of the child

restraint system manufacturer when selecting,

installing, and using child restraint systems.

The graphic shows the MINI Countryman as an

WARNING

example.

The stability of the child restraint system

The rear safety belts and the safety belt for the

is limited or compromised with incorrect seat

front passenger can be locked to prevent ex-

adjustment or improper installation of the child

tension in order to permit attachment of child

seat. There is risk of injuries or danger to life.

restraint fixing systems.

Make sure that the child restraint system fits

securely against the backrest. If possible, adjust

To lock the safety belt

the backrest tilt for all affected backrests and

correctly adjust the seats. Make sure that seats

1. Secure the child restraint fixing system with

and backrests are securely engaged. If possible,

the belt.

adjust the height of the head restraints or re-

2. Pull out the belt webbing completely.

move them.◀

3. Allow the belt webbing to be pulled in and

pull it taut against the child restraint fixing

system.

The safety belt is locked.

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Transporting children safely

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To unlock the safety belt

MINI Countryman

1. Open the belt buckle.

2. Remove the child restraint fixing system.

3. Allow the belt webbing to be pulled in com-

pletely.

Center safety belt: unlock belt buckle 3 in

addition, refer to page 40.

Guide the safety belt to the holder on the

headliner.

The mounts for the lower LATCH anchors are

located at the points indicated by the arrows.

LATCH child restraint fix-

ing system

MINI Paceman

LATCH: Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children.

Information

Pay attention to the operating and safety infor-

mation of the child restraint system manufac-

turer when installing and using LATCH child re-

straint fixing system.

Mounts for the lower LATCH anchors

The lower anchors may be used to attach the

The mounts for the lower LATCH anchors are

CRS to the vehicle seat up to a combined child

located at the points indicated by the arrows.

and CRS weight of 65 lb/30 kg when the child is

restrained by the internal harnesses.

The corresponding symbol shows the

mounts for the lower LATCH anchors.

WARNING

If the LATCH child restraint fixing systems

are not correctly engaged, the protective effect

of the LATCH child restraint fixing system can

be limited. There is risk of injuries or danger to

Mounting LATCH child restraint fixing

life. Make sure that the lower anchors are se-

systems

curely engaged and that the LATCH child re-

1. Mount the child restraint fixing system; re-

straint fixing system fits securely against the

fer to the operating instructions of the sys-

backrest.◀

tem.

Before installing the child seat, pull the belt out

2. Ensure that both LATCH anchors are prop-

of the area for the child restraint fixing system.

erly connected.

MINI Paceman (2016 year). Instruction - part 2