Front Seat Operation: Notes

Fig 1: Front Seat Adjustments Points

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Workshop Hint

When the lever (3) is operated with no driver/passenger seated, the backrest will move to its full upright position.

All MINI COOPER front seats, regardless of type (Basic or Sports), have manual adjustment only. The various adjustment capabilities are achieved as follows:

Forward/back adjustment of the seat
By operating the lever (1), the driver or passenger can move the seat, forward or rearward, to the desired position.
Height adjustment of the seat - drivers seat only
By operating the lever (2), the seat cushion height can be raised or lowered to the drivers desired position.
Backrest angle adjustment
By operating the lever (3),(pulling up) the backrest position can be altered to a more upright or reclined position.

Backrest forward tilt (easy rear seat entry).

The front seats fitted to the MINI COOPER can be regarded as having an `Intelligent' seat position memory. There are no electronics involved in seat position recognition. Once the drivers and/or passengers seat have been set to the desired position, when levers 3 or 4 are operated (pushed down) the seat backrest and cushion will move fully forward. While in this position (easy rear seat entry), the back seat occupants will enter and exit the vehicle. When the seat is returned (manually) it will return to the exact previously set position and lock into place.