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AIRBAGS TRANSPORTING CHILDREN

Do not make any changes yourself to the

individual components and wiring. This

includes the padded cover of the steering

wheel, in the instrument panel and the roof

supports, as well as the sides of the roof-

liner and the original backrest covers on the

front seats. Do not attempt to remove or

dismantle the steering wheel. In view of

the applicable safety regulations, arrange

for your MINI center to dispose of the

airbag generators. Unprofessional

attempts to service the system could lead

to failure in an emergency or undesired

airbag activation, either of which could

result in personal injury. Do not touch the

individual components directly after the

system has been triggered, as otherwise

there is a danger of burns.<

At all times, occupants should sit

upright and be properly restrained

(infants and small children in appropriate

child-restraint systems; larger children and

adults using the safety belts). Never let an

occupant's head rest near or on a head

airbag because the inflating airbag could

cause serious or fatal injury. A child which

is not properly restrained could place his or

her head on or near the airbag.<

Indicator lamp

The indicator lamp on the instru-

ment panel shows the airbag

system status starting from igni-

tion key position 1.

System operational:

> The indicator lamp comes on briefly.

System malfunction:

> The indicator lamp does not come on

> The indicator lamp fails to go out after

the engine has been started, or it comes

on during normal driving.

A system defect could prevent the airbags

from deploying in response to a severe

impact occurring within the system's

normal triggering range.

Have the system checked as soon as

possible by your MINI center.

Children younger than 13 years and/or

smaller than 5 ft (150 cm) should only

travel in the rear in suitable restraint

systems.

Commercially-available child-restraint

systems are designed to be secured with a

lap belt or with the lap belt portion of a

combination lap/shoulder belt. Improperly

or inadequately installed restraint systems

can increase the risk of injury to children.

Always read and follow the instructions

that come with the system.

If you use a child-restraint system with a

tether strap:

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