Things to remember when driving – Mini 2011 Countryman User Manual

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Things to remember when driving

Installing behind the front seats

If necessary, remove the cargo area cover.

Fold down the rear seat backrests, refer to
Expanding cargo area.

Insert each partition net mounting pin all the
way into its respective front mount in the
headliner, arrow 1, and push it forward.

Attach the hook, arrow 2, at the bottom of
each retaining strap to the respective eye on
the vehicle floor.

Lash the partition net securely. To do so,
tighten the retaining straps at the tensioning
buckles.

Removing

When removing and stowing the partition net,
proceed in the reverse sequence.
To fold closed, press the release button, arrow.

Bag holders*

Holders on the left and right side of the support
for the cargo area cover, arrow, e.g. for hanging
shopping bags or storage bags.

Only hang light shopping bags or suitable
items on the holders. Otherwise, this may

create a hazard due to flying objects, for exam-
ple in the event of braking and evasive maneu-
vers.
Transport heavy luggage only if it is appropri-
ately secured in the cargo area.

Determining cargo limit

Locate the following statement on your
vehicle's placard

The combined weight of occupants
and cargo should never exceed

XXX kg or YYY lbs. Otherwise, this could
damage the vehicle and produce unstable
vehicle operating conditions.

Determine the combined weight of the
driver and passengers that will be riding in
your vehicle.

Subtract the combined weight of the driver
and passengers from XXX kilograms or YYY
pounds.

The resulting figure equals the available
amount of cargo and luggage load capacity.