LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT IN THE MINI
Luggage compartment cover
When the tailgate is opened, the luggage
compartment cover is also raised.
Never place any heavy or hard objects
on the luggage compartment cover;
otherwise occupants could be injured dur-
ing braking maneuvers.<
Removal
Foldable rear backrest
To load bulky luggage, the compartment
1. Pull lever
cover can be removed.
2. Fold the rear backrest forwards.
1. Remove the retaining straps on the tail-
gate
2. Pull the luggage compartment cover out
towards the rear.
When folding the backrest back into
its original position, always ensure
that the catch engages securely. A loose
backrest might fail to prevent cargo from
entering the passenger compartment dur-
ing sudden braking or evasive maneuvers,
posing a potential hazard to occupants.<
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