Mini 2012 Coupe Roadster Convertible - Manual (Page 35)

CONTROLS Opening and closing
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MINI Convertible:
1. Use the integrated key and open the back-
rest lock 1.
2. Press button 2 and fold down backrest
together with the belt strap.
3. Pull the handle, refer to arrow. The tailgate is
released.
MINI Convertible, MINI Roadster:
Emergency unlocking
Pull on the handle in the luggage compartment.
The tailgate is unlocked.
Closing
Make sure that the closing path of the tail-
gate is clear; otherwise, injuries may
occur. <
Take the remote control with you and do
not put it into the luggage compartment:
otherwise, the remote control can be locked in
the vehicle when the tailgate is closed.
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MINI Coupe
The handle recesses on the interior trim panel of
the tailgate make it easier to pull it down.
MINI Roadster
A handle recess on the interior trim panel of the
tailgate make it easier to pull it down.
Alarm system
The concept
The alarm system, when activated, reacts if:
> A door, the engine compartment lid or the
tailgate is opened
> There is movement inside the car
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