Mini 2003 Cooper - Manual (Page 76)

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CARGO AREA COVER FOLDABLE REAR BACKREST
When the tailgate is opened, the cargo area
cover is also raised.
Never place any heavy or hard objects
on the cargo area cover, otherwise
occupants could be injured during braking
maneuvers.
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Removal
To load bulky luggage, the compartment
cover can be removed.
1. Remove the retaining straps on the tail-
gate.
2. Pull the cargo area cover out towards
the rear.
To unlock and fold
1. Pull lever
2. Fold the rear backrest forwards.
When folding the backrest back into
its original position always ensure
that the catch engages securely. A loose
backrest might fail to prevent cargo from
entering the passenger compartment dur-
ing sudden braking or evasive maneuvers,
posing a potential hazard to occupants.
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