Mini 2008 Cooper - Manual (Page 89)

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In the MINI Clubman, remove the third head
restraint if necessary, refer to Head restraints,
Removing, page
32 .
1. Pull the lever.
2. Fold rear seat backrests forward.
When folding the backrest back up, make
sure that the seat's locking mechanisms
engage properly. Otherwise, cargo could be
thrown around in the event of sharp braking or
swerving and endanger the occupants.
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Adjusting rear seat backrest*
Expand the cargo bay by raising the split rear
seat backrests to a steeper angle.
1. Pull the lever, arrow 1, and fold the rear seat
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 ineffective.
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Partition net* in MINI Clubman
Ensure that the partition net is firmly
attached, otherwise injuries may occur.
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The partition net can be mounted in the cargo
bay or behind the front seats.
In the cargo bay
1. Fold the rear seat backrest forward if neces-
sary, page
87 .
2. Insert each partition net mounting pin all the
way into its respective rear mount in the
headliner, arrow 1, and push it forward.
3. Hang the hooks of the partition net into the
eyelets on the cargo bay floor, arrow 2.
Behind the front seats
1. Fold down the rear seat backrests, refer to
Expanding the cargo bay.
2. Insert each partition net mounting pin all the
way into its respective front mount in the
headliner, arrow 1, and push it forward.
3. Fold up the eyelets on the rear seat and
hook the partition net into them, arrow 2.
Level load floor* in MINI Clubman
The maximum load capacity of the level
load floor is 165 lb/75 kg. For the storage
compartment under the load floor, do not
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