Cargo loading, Expanding cargo area, Things to remember when driving – Mini 2011 Countryman User Manual

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Things to remember when driving

effect that even extended application will fail to
cure.

When the vehicle is parked

Condensation forms while the automatic climate
control is in operation, and then exits under the
vehicle. Traces of condensed water under the
vehicle are therefore normal.
In the MINI Cooper S, the coolant pump may
continue to run for some time after the engine is
switched off. This will generate noise in the
engine compartment.

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 blowout.

Avoid fluid spills in the cargo area as they
could damage the vehicle.

Expanding cargo area

Cargo area 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, or they may damage the cover.

When you open the liftgate, the roll-up cover is
raised.
To load bulky luggage, the cover can be
removed.

Unhook the lift straps from the liftgate.

Lift the cover slightly, arrow 1, and pull it
rearward out of the bracket, arrow 2.

Rear seat backrest

To ensure that the safety systems con-
tinue to provide optimized protection,

observe the safety belt information on
page

Expand the cargo area by raising the split rear
seat backrests to a steeper angle.
The backrests can be adjusted as needed in
10 stages between a comfort position and a
transport position or can be folded down.
In the comfort position, the backrests are as far
back as possible; in the transport position, they
are in an approximately vertical position.
Before installing a child restraint system,
observe the instructions starting on page

Pull loop, arrow.

Lock backrest in the desired position or fold
down.

Folding the backrests back into position

When backrests are folded back from the
folded-down position, they lock in the transport
position.