Convenient access, Opening and closing – Mini 2009 Cooper Convertible User Manual

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Opening and closing

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 by itself

Enginestarting

Convenient operation

MINI Convertible: Convertible top operation

Functional requirements

The vehicle or the tailgate 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.

The doors and tailgate must be closed to be
able to operate the windows and glass sun-
roof.

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

Special features regarding the use of convenient
access are described below.

If you notice a brief delay while opening or
closing the windows, the glass sunroof or

the convertible top, the system is checking
whether a remote control is inside the vehicle.
Repeat the opening or closing procedure, if nec-
essary.

To unlock

Press button 1.
Convenient opening with the remote control,
refer to page

Locking

Press button 1.
For convenient closing, press and hold button 1.
The power windows and the glass sunroof

are

closed.
MINI Convertible: If a remote control is inside the
vehicle, windows and convertible top can be
opened and closed as soon as the remote is
operational.

Unlocking the tailgate separately

Press the button on the outside of the tailgate.

If the vehicle detects that a remote control
has been accidentally left inside the

locked vehicle's cargo bay after the tailgate is
closed, the tailgate will reopen slightly. The haz-
ard warning flashers flash and an acoustic sig-
nal

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 has not been opened.
If the doors and tailgate 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.