Tailgate – Mini 2003 Cooper User Manual

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OVERVIEW

REPAIRS

OPERATION

CONTROLS

DATA

INDEX

TAILGATE

To open from the outside

Press the button in the handle.
The tailgate opens slightly.

Opening with the remote control, see
page

Manual operation

In the event of an electrical malfunction,
you can also operate the tailgate manually.

1. Fold the rear seat bench upwards
2. Pull the ring.

The tailgate is unlocked.

To close

The handle recesses in the interior trim
panel of the tailgate make it easier to pull
the lid down.

To avoid injuries, be sure that the
travel path of the tailgate is clear

when it is closed, as with all closing proce-
dures.
Operate the vehicle only when the tailgate
is closed. Otherwise, exhaust fumes could
penetrate the interior of the vehicle.
Should it be absolutely necessary to oper-
ate the vehicle with the tailgate open:
1. Close all windows. Shut the sliding/tilt

sunroof

2. Sharply increase the air supply for the air

conditioning or automatic climate con-
trol, see pages

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