Mini 2011 Countryman User Manual

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accident.
On the front passenger seat as well, do not
incline the backrest too far to the rear while the
vehicle is being driven; otherwise, there is a dan-
ger in the event of an accident of sliding under
the safety belt, eliminating the protection nor-
mally provided by the belt.

Comply with the instructions on head restraint
height on page

and on damaged safety belts

on page

Seat adjustment, front

Observe the instructions on page

ensure the best possible personal protec-

tion.

Longitudinal direction

Pull the lever, arrow 1, and slide the seat into the
desired position, arrows 2.
After releasing the lever, move the seat slightly
forward or back so that it engages properly.

Height

Pull up or push down the lever repeatedly,
arrows 1, until the desired height is reached.

Backrest

Pull lever, arrow 1, and apply weight to or
remove weight from the backrest as needed.

Lumbar support*

You can also adjust the contour of the backrest
to obtain additional support in the lumbar
region.
The upper hips and spinal column receive sup-
plementary support to help you maintain a
relaxed, upright sitting position.

Turn the wheel to increase or decrease the cur-
vature.

Seat adjustment, rear

Do not adjust rear seats while the vehicle
is moving; otherwise, passengers could be

injured.
Make sure that the locking devices of the rear
seats engage properly. Otherwise the restrain-
ing effect of the safety belts during an accident
could be reduced.