Seat Backrest Operation
The Backrest can be folded horizontally by releasing either one (50% split) or both (100% split). The portion of the Backrest that face the cargo area are made of durable high strength metal to protect rear occupants in the case of an accident.
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The convertible MINI also adds a security feature by including two lockable backrest sections.
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Workshop Hints
The seat heating pads are bonded between the seat cover and seat foam so neither is serviceable separately.
The seat heating pad is a resistor pad. One part of the resistor pad is located in the seat cushion, while the second part is in the seat backrest.
Workshop Hints
When returning the backrest to the secured (latched) position Ensure the rear seat belt strap does NOT get trapped.
On the convertible model, there are two straps on the backrests that hold the seatbelts in place so that the wind does not flap them around. The backrest are also lockable.