Liftgate, Open ing and closing – Mini 2010 Cooper Convertible User Manual

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Open

ing and closing

Briefly press the button to select:

The central locking system automatically
locks the vehicle after some time if no
door has been opened.

The central locking system automatically
locks the vehicle as soon as you drive off.

The central locking system automatically
locks the vehicle after some time if no
door has been opened, or as soon as you
drive off.

The central locking system remains
unlocked.

Press and hold the button until the display
changes. The setting is stored.

Liftgate

To avoid damage, make sure there is suf-
ficient clearance before opening the lift-

gate.

Opening

In some market-specific versions, the lift-
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 liftgate is unlocked and
can be opened.

MINI Convertible

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

Manual release in the MINI Convertible

In the event of an electrical malfunction, you can
also unlock the liftgate manually.

Use the integrated key and open the back-
rest 1 lock.

Press button 2 and fold down backrest
together with the belt strap.

Pull the handle, see arrow. The liftgate is
released.

Closing

Make sure that the closing path of the lift-
gate is clear; otherwise, injuries may

occur.