Tailgate – Mini 2012 Coupe Roadster Convertible User Manual

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Opening and closing

CONTROLS

Automatic locking

You can also set the situations in which the car
locks. The setting is stored for the remote
control in use.

"Settings"

"Door locks"

Select a menu item:

"Lock if no door is opened"
The central locking system automatically
locks the vehicle after a short time if no
door has been opened.

"Lock after start. to drive"
The central locking system locks the
vehicle as soon as you begin to drive.

Tailgate

To avoid damage, make sure there is
sufficient clearance before opening the

tailgate.

While driving, sharp objects or objects
with edges may strike against the rear

window and damage the heating element for
the rear window. Assure that there are no
objects with sharp edges near the rear
window.

Opening

In some market-specific versions, the tail-
gate cannot be unlocked using the remote

control unless the vehicle is unlocked first.

Press the button in the handle, arrow, or the

button of the remote control, for an

extended period. The tailgate is unlocked and
can be opened.

MINI Convertible

The maximum load that may be placed on
the open tailgate is 175 lbs/80 kg.

Manual unlocking

In the event of an electrical malfunction, you can
also manually release the tailgate.
MINI Coupe, MINI Roadster:

Pull on the handle. The tailgate is released.