Mini 2016 Hardtop, Owner'S Manual

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with this symbol. It can be found on the rear
seat backrest or the rear window shelf.
Retaining strap guide
WARNING
If the upper retaining strap is incorrectly
used for the child restraint system, the protec‐
tive effect can be reduced. There is risk of inju‐
ries. Make sure that the upper retaining strap is
not guided across sharp edges and without
twisting to the upper retaining strap.
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1 Direction of travel
2 Head restraint
3 Hook for upper retaining strap
4 Mounting point
5 Seat backrest
6 Upper retaining strap
Attaching the upper retaining strap to
the mounting point
1. Raise the head restraint if needed.
2. Guide the upper retaining strap between
the supports of the head restraint.
3. Attach the hook of the retaining strap to
the anchor on the back seat.
4. Tighten the retaining strap by pulling it
down.
WARNING
In case of an accident, people sitting in
the back can come into contact with the tight‐
ened retaining strap of the child restraint sys‐
tem on the front passenger seat. There is risk of
injuries or danger to life. With a mounted child
restraint system, do not carry any people on
the rear seat behind the front passenger seat.
◀
WARNING
If the rear backrest is not locked, the pro‐
tective effect of the child restraint system is lim‐
ited or there is none. In particular situations,
e.g. braking maneuvers or in case of an acci‐
dent, the rear backrest can fold forward. There
is risk of injuries or danger to life. Make sure
that the rear backrests are locked.
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ON 5-door models: Lock‐
ing the doors and win‐
dows
Doors
Push the locking lever on the rear doors up.
The door can now be opened from the outside
only.
Safety switch for the rear
Press button on the driver's door if
children are being transported in the
rear.
This locks various functions so that they cannot
be operated from the rear: safety switch, refer
to page
46 .
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Transporting children safely
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