CONTROLS -> Storage compartments for Your Mini Cooper 2 Door Fourth Generation (2024-2026)

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into the vehicle interior during the trip,  
for instance, in the event of an accident  
or when braking or making an evasive ma-  
neuver. There is a risk of injury. Always  
close storage compartments immediately  
after use.  
Vehicle features and options  
This chapter describes model-specific  
equipment, systems, and functions that are  
currently available, or may become available  
in the future, even if they are not present in  
the vehicle.  
Additional information:  
Warning  
Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.  
Anti-slip pads such as anti-slip mats can  
damage the dashboard. Attached objects  
could come loose. There is a risk of injury  
or risk of damage to property. Do not use  
anti-slip pads.  
Storage compartments  
Principle  
The vehicle has various options for storing  
or stowing objects, e.g., the glove compart-  
ment or door storage compartments.  
Glove compartment  
Overview  
Safety information  
The glove compartment is located at the  
bottom of the instrument panel on the front  
passenger's side.  
Warning  
When driving, loose items or devices con-  
nected to the vehicle with a cable, i.e.,  
mobile phones, may be thrown around the  
vehicle, e.g., in the event of an accident  
or when braking or performing evasive  
maneuvers. There is a risk of injury and  
risk of damage to property. Secure loose  
objects or devices that are connected to  
the vehicle via a cable.  
Opening the glove compartment  
Warning  
Pull the handle on the glove compartment.  
Open flaps of the storage compartments,  
e.g., glove compartment or center armrest,  
protrude into the interior when folded  
open and may be in the way of an airbag  
that deploys. In addition, objects in the  
open storage compartment can be thrown  
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Closing the glove compartment  
To close the glove compartment, press the  
glove compartment lid down until it en-  
gages.  
Storage tray in center console  
Overview  
The storage compartments are located in  
the center console.  
Locking the glove compartment  
The glove compartment can be locked with  
an integrated key. This prevents access to  
the glove compartment.  
Additional information:  
Wireless charging tray, refer to page 257.  
Opening the storage compartment  
To open the storage compartment, proceed  
as follows:  
After the glove compartment has been  
locked, the vehicle key can be given to  
someone without the integrated key, for ex-  
ample, when the car is being parked by a  
parking attendant.  
Additional information:  
Integrated key, refer to page 67.  
Storage compartments in the  
doors  
Use the loop on the storage compartment to  
open the lid, arrow.  
Safety information  
Warning  
Closing the storage compartment  
Breakable objects such as glass bottles or  
glasses can break in the event of an ac-  
cident, braking or an evasive maneuver.  
Broken glass can be scattered in the car's  
interior. There is a risk of injury or risk  
of damage to property. Do not use any  
breakable objects while driving. Only stow  
breakable objects in closed storage com-  
partments.  
To close the storage compartment, press the  
lid down until it engages.  
Front cup holder  
Safety information  
Warning  
Unsuitable containers in the cup holders  
may damage the cup holders or be thrown  
about the car’s interior in the event of an  
accident, an evasive maneuver, or forceful  
braking. Spilled liquids can distract from  
the surrounding traffic conditions, lead  
to an accident and damage vehicle com-  
ponents. Hot drinks can damage the cup  
Overview  
The storage compartments are located in  
the doors.  
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holder or lead to scalding. There is a risk  
of injury or risk of damage to property.  
Do not force objects into the cup holder.  
Make sure that drink containers are se-  
cured firmly in the cup holder. Use light-  
weight, shatterproof, and sealable contain-  
ers. Clean up spilled liquids immediately.  
Do not transport hot beverages.  
ers. Clean up spilled liquids immediately.  
Do not transport hot beverages.  
Overview  
Overview  
A cup holder is provided in the rear center  
console.  
Coat hooks  
Safety information  
Warning  
The center console includes two cup hold-  
ers.  
Rear cup holder  
Safety information  
Warning  
Clothing articles on the coat hooks can  
obstruct the view while driving. There is  
a risk of accident. When suspending cloth-  
ing articles from the coat hooks, ensure  
that they will not obstruct the driver's  
view.  
Unsuitable containers in the cup holders  
may damage the cup holders or be thrown  
about the car’s interior in the event of an  
accident, an evasive maneuver, or forceful  
braking. Spilled liquids can distract from  
the surrounding traffic conditions, lead  
to an accident and damage vehicle com-  
ponents. Hot drinks can damage the cup  
holder or lead to scalding. There is a risk  
of injury or risk of damage to property.  
Do not force objects into the cup holder.  
Make sure that drink containers are se-  
cured firmly in the cup holder. Use light-  
weight, shatterproof, and sealable contain-  
Warning  
Improper use of the coat hooks can lead  
to a risk of objects flying about during  
braking and evasive maneuvers. There is  
a risk of injury and risk of damage to prop-  
erty. Only hang lightweight objects, for  
instance clothing articles, from the coat  
hooks.  
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Storage compartments  
Overview  
The coat hooks are located on the headliner,  
above the side windows in the rear.  
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