Get CONTROLS -> Loading cargo Guide for Mini Cooper 2 Door First Generation (2001-2005)

LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT IN THE MINI CONVERTIBLE

LOADING CARGO

Loading aid

Expanding the luggage compartment Through-loading system

volume

When the convertible top is closed, you can

load the vehicle more easily by releasing

the convertible top and folding it up.

To be able to transport larger objects, the

You can enlarge the luggage compartment rear backrest can be folded.

volume when the convertible top is closed.

1. Unlock the catch for the rear backrest

1. Release the convertible top using the

handles, arrows 1

2. Lift the convertible top, arrow 2

3. Fold back the handles and place them on

brackets 3.

1. Fold the convertible top upwards, refer

to Loading aid

2. Remove the luggage compartment cover

with an ignition key or master key, refer

to Manual release in the MINI Convert-

ible on page 30

from the brackets, arrow 1, and engage 2. Pull the lever to release the catch

it on the upper support pins, arrow 2.

3. Fold the backrest forward.

Lock the handles in place again com-

pletely so that the convertible top

can be operated.<

Move the luggage compartment

cover to its lower position again so

that the convertible top can be operated.< that the catch engages securely. A loose

backrest might fail to prevent cargo from

When folding the backrest back into

its original position, always ensure

entering the passenger compartment dur-

ing sudden braking or evasive maneuvers,

posing a potential hazard to occupants.<

LOADING CARGO

Avoid overloading the vehicle so that

the permitted load on the tires is not

exceeded. Overloading can lead to over-

heating and damage inside the tires.

Depending on the circumstances, this can

result in sudden air loss.<

4. The resulting figure equals the available

amount of cargo and luggage load

capacity.

For example, if the XXX amount equals

1,400 lbs. and there will be four 150 lbs.

passengers in your vehicle, the amount

of available cargo and luggage load

capacity is 800 lbs.:

1,400 lbs. minus 600 lbs. = 800 lbs.

5. Determine the combined weight of lug-

gage and cargo being loaded on the

vehicle. That weight may not safely

exceed the available cargo and luggage

load capacity calculated in Step 4

6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer,

load from your trailer will be transferred

to your vehicle. Consult the manual for

transporting a trailer to determine how

this may reduce the available cargo and

luggage load capacity of your vehicle.

Determining cargo limit

1. Locate the following statement on your

vehicle's placard:

The combined weight of occu-

pants and cargo should never

exceed XXX kg or YYY lbs, as this could

otherwise result in damage to the vehi-

cle and unstable driving conditions.<

2. Determine the combined weight of the

driver and passengers that will be riding

in your vehicle

3. Substract the combined weight of the

driver and passengers from XXX kilo-

grams or YYY pounds

LOADING CARGO

Stowing cargo

Securing the load

For very heavy cargo when the rear seat is

unoccupied, fasten each safety belt in the

opposite buckle. This provides additional

stabilization for the rear backrests.

>Place heavy cargo as far forward as possi-

ble, directly behind the backrests, and as

low as possible

>Cover sharp edges and corners

>Do not pile objects higher than the top

edges of the backrests.

The illustration shows by way of example

the luggage compartment of the MINI.

>Secure smaller and lighter items using

the luggage compartment net* or elastic

straps

>Secure larger and heavier items with

load-securing devices*. Lashing eyelets

are provided at the inner corners of the

luggage compartment for attaching

these load-securing devices.

Comply with the information enclosed

with the load-securing devices.

CONTROLS -> Loading cargo for Your Mini Cooper 2 Door First Generation (2001-2005)

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