Mini Cooper 2002, Owner'S Manual

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OVERVIEW
REPAIRS
OPERATION
CONTROLS
DATA
INDEX
MIRRORS AIRBAGS
Interior rearview mirror, automatic
dimming feature
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The mirror dims automatically as required.
The mirror becomes clear again when you
engage reverse gear or select selector lever
position R.
Keep the photocells free and clean to
ensure that the mirror functions perfectly.
There is one photocell in the mirror frame;
the other is on the back of the mirror.
Do not cover the area between the
inside rearview mirror and the wind-
shield, and do not place stickers or toll tags
on the windshield in front of the mirror.
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1 Side airbags in seats on the driver and
passenger sides (front)
2 Head airbags on the driver and
passenger sides for both rows of seats
(front/rear)
3 Front airbags on the driver and
passenger sides
Protective effect
The front airbags supplement the safety
belts by helping to provide additional
protection for the driver and front
passenger in the event of a frontal collision
in which the protection afforded by the
belts alone may no longer be sufficient.
When needed, the head and side airbags
help to furnish protection in the event of
side impact. Each of the side airbags is
designed to help support the seat occu-
pant's upper body.
For information on sitting posture, refer to
page 31.
The airbags do not deploy in response
to minor collisions, rear impacts and
certain kinds of vehicle rollover.
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Even when all safety guidelines are
observed, there is a small residual risk that
passengers will sustain facial, hand or arm
injuries in isolated instances. The ignition
and inflation noise may induce a mild
temporary hearing loss in sensitive individ-
uals.
Do not apply adhesive materials to
the cover panels of the airbags, cover
them or modify them in any other way. Do
not fit covers, cushions or other items to
the front seats that have not been specially
approved for seats with side airbags. Do
not hang clothing, e.g. jackets, over the
backrests. Do not attempt to remove the
airbag restraint system from the vehicle. In
the event of malfunctions, immobilization
or use (triggering) of the airbag restraint
system in accordance with its intended
function, only commission a MINI center
with the inspection, repair or disassembly.
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