Mini Cooper S ALL4, Owner'S Manual, Page: 98 / 196

Driving tips
Things to remember when driving
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Load
The permissible load is the sum of the occu-
pants' weights and the weight of the cargo. The
greater the weight of the occupants, the less
cargo/luggage can be transported.
Stowing cargo
> Position heavy objects as low and as far for-
ward as possible, ideally directly behind the
rear seat backrests.
>
Cover sharp edges and corners.
>
For very heavy cargo when the rear seat is
not occupied, secure each safety belt in the
respective opposite buckle.
>
Do not stack higher than the top edge of the
backrests.
> Use the cargo net, refer to page 94 . Ensure
that no objects can penetrate through the
net.
Securing cargo
> Secure smaller and lighter items using
retaining or draw straps
*
.
> Heavy-duty cargo straps
*
for securing larger
and heavier objects are available at your
MINI dealer.
> These cargo straps are fastened using eight
*
securing eyes.
Two of them are located on the side wall
*
,
arrows 1 , of the cargo area.
Two of them are located on the rear wall,
arrows
2
, of the cargo area.
To use the lower lashing eyes, raise or remove
the pull-out floor panel.
Comply with the information enclosed with the
load-securing devices.
Always position and secure the cargo as
described above, so that it cannot endan-
ger the car's occupants, for example if sudden
braking or swerves are necessary.
Do not exceed the approved gross vehicle
weight and axle loads, page
178 ; otherwise, the
vehicle's operating safety is no longer assured
and the vehicle will not be in compliance with
the construction and use regulations.
Heavy or hard objects should not be carried
loose inside the car, since they could be thrown
around, for example as a result of heavy braking,
sudden swerves, etc., and endanger the occu-
pants. Do not secure cargo using the fastening
points for the tether strap, page
39 ; they may
become damaged.
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