Mini 2008 Cooper - Manual (Page 88)

Things
to remember when
driving
86
Before driving into a car wash
Avoid car washes with tracks higher than
4 in/10 cm, otherwise the chassis could be
damaged. <
For general information about vehicle care for
your MINI, refer to the chapter beginning on
page
112 .
With convenient access and automatic
transmission
Insert the key into the ignition lock.
The engine can be switched off when the selec-
tor lever is in position N. Refer also to page
27 .
Cargo loading
To avoid loading the tires beyond their
approved carrying capacity, never over-
load the vehicle. Overloading can lead to over-
heating and increases the rate at which damage
develops inside the tires. The ultimate result can
assume the form of a sudden blow-out.
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Avoid fluid spills in the cargo bay as they
could damage the vehicle.
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Cargo bay cover
Do not place any objects on the cover,
otherwise they could endanger the car's
occupants, e.g. in the case of braking or sudden
swerving.
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MINI
When you open the tailgate of the MINI, the
cargo bay cover is raised.
To load bulky luggage, the cover can be
removed.
1. Unhook the lift straps from the tailgate.
2. Pull the cover out of the holders toward the
rear.
MINI Clubman
In the MINI Clubman, the cargo bay cover can be
locked in the intermediate positions 1 to 3.
To load bulky luggage, the cover can be
removed.
1. Pull on the handle, arrow 1, to detach the
cargo bay cover.
2. Lift the cargo bay cover up out of the hold-
ers, arrows 2.
Expanding the cargo bay
The rear set backrest is split. Both sides can be
folded separately to expand the cargo bay.
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