Can you drop the back seats down to access the boot from inside the cabin? I did not see any lock or switch to allow this. Just curious?

 

think the answer is you dont unless the rear shelf is not on.

 

but what if you need that umbrella in the boot ? this is a silly feature mini needs to fix.

 

get out and get it?

 

think again. push out the shelf towards the rear window on both sides and simply insert a coat hanger bent at the very bottom as a latch , grab the latch on the backside of the seat and wholla access to the boot. might be a frosty beer in there you want to get. a temp fix that i will use. worked like a charm.

 

if you want that umbrella, just stop the car and open the boot

 

OR.... you just dont have the rear seats

 

I keep my umbrella in the seat pocket. I only need to reach behind the passenger seat if I need it.

 

seems like a lot of work instead of just getting out of the car walking 6 feet and opening the trunk.

 

Now, if you had a SmartCar you could drive around to the boot from the driver's seat to fetch that umbrella or cold beer.

 

I keep my umbrella in the neat little packaging I bought it in in my garage...cuz well, let's face the facts here....it doesn't rain much in southern orange county