Mini 2008 Cooper - Manual (Page 28)

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ing and closing
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Convenient access*
Convenient access enables you to enter your
vehicle without having to hold the remote con-
trol in your hand. All you need to do is wear the
remote control close to your body, e.g. in your
jacket pocket. The vehicle automatically detects
the remote control within the immediate vicinity
or in the passenger compartment.
Convenient access supports the following func-
tions:
> Unlocking/locking the vehicle
> Unlocking the tailgate/splitdoor separately
> Starting the engine
> Convenient operation
Functional requirements
> The vehicle or the tailgate/splitdoor can only
be locked when the vehicle detects that the
remote control currently in use is outside of
the vehicle.
> The vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked
again until after approx. 2 seconds.
> The engine can only be started when the
vehicle detects that the remote control is
inside the vehicle.
> Doors and tailgate/splitdoor must be closed
to be able to operate the windows and glass
sunroof.
Comparison to standard remote controls
In general, there is no difference between using
convenient access or pressing the buttons on
the remote control to carry out the functions
mentioned above.
Instructions on opening and closing are found
starting on page
18 .
Special features regarding the use of convenient
access are described below.
If you notice a brief delay while opening or
closing the windows or glass sunroof, the
system is checking whether a remote control is
inside the vehicle. Repeat the opening or closing
procedure, if necessary.
<
Unlocking
Press button 1.
Convenient opening with the remote control,
refer to page
20 .
Locking
Press button 1.
For convenient closing, press and hold button 1.
The power windows and the glass sunroof
* are
closed.
Unlocking the tailgate/splitdoor
separately
Press the button on the outside of the tailgate/
splitdoor.
If the vehicle detects that a remote control
has been accidentally left inside the
locked vehicle's cargo bay after the tailgate/
splitdoor is closed, the tailgate/splitdoor will
reopen slightly. The hazard warning flashers
flash and an acoustic signal
* sounds. <
Windows and glass sunroof, electric*
If the engine is switched off, you can still operate
the windows and glass sunroof so long as a door
or the tailgate/splitdoor has not been opened.
If the doors and tailgate/splitdoor are closed
again and the remote control is located inside
the vehicle, the windows and the glass sunroof
can be operated again.
Insert the remote control into the ignition lock to
be able to operate the windows or glass sunroof
when the engine is switched off and the doors
are open.
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