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.<
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