Open ing and closing – Mini 2011 Cooper Convertible User Manual

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Open

ing and closing

Malfunctions

The remote control may malfunction due to
local radio waves. If this occurs, unlock and lock
the car at the door lock with the integrated key.
If the car can no longer be locked with a remote
control, the battery in the remote control is dis-
charged. Use this remote control during an
extended drive; this will recharge the battery,
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For US owners only

The transmitter and receiver units comply with
part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communications
Commission regulations. Operation is governed
by the following:
FCC ID:
LX8766S
LX8766E
LX8CAS
Compliance statement:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:

This device must not cause harmful interfer-
ence, and

this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.

Any unauthorized modifications or
changes to these devices could void the

user's authority to operate this equipment.

Using the door lock

You can set which parts of the car are unlocked,
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When there is no alarm system

or Com-

fort Access

, only the driver's door is

locked with the door lock.

To lock all doors, the fuel filler flap, and the lift-
gate together:
With the doors closed, press the interior central
locking button, page

to lock the vehicle.

Unlocking and opening the driver or passenger
door, page

Locking the vehicle.

Lock the driver's door with the integrated
key via the door lock, or

press the safety lock button on the pas-
senger's door and close the door from
the outside.

Convenient operation

With an alarm system

or Comfort Access

, the

windows and glass sunroof

can be operated

via the door lock.

Opening/closing

Hold the key in the position for unlocking or
locking.
In the MINI Convertible, the convertible top
closes first, followed by the folding sunroof, and
finally the side windows close.

During the roof closing process (in case of
the convertible top also during the open-

ing process) ensure no one gets pinched.
Releasing the key stops the operation.

Manual operation

In the event of an electrical malfunction, the
driver's door can be unlocked or locked by turn-
ing the integrated key in the door lock to the end
positions.