Mini COUNTRYMAN Owner's Manual page 57

Opening the tailgate
General information
If the tailgate is opened via Comfort Access,
locked doors are not unlocked.
To avoid locking it in the vehicle, do not place
the remote control in the cargo area.
Safety information
WARNING
Body parts can be jammed when operat‐
ing the tailgate. There is a risk of injury. Make
sure that the area of movement of the tailgate
is clear during opening and
NOTE
The tailgate swings back and up when it
opens. There is a risk of damage to property.
Make sure that the area of movement of the
tailgate is clear during opening and
NOTE
Sharp-edged or pointed objects can hit
the rear window and heat conductors while
driving. There is a risk of damage to property.
Cover the edges and ensure that pointed ob‐
jects do not hit the rear
Opening
Press button next on tailgate.
Without automatic tailgate operation:
The tailgate is unlocked and can be swung up‐
ward.
With automatic tailgate operation:
Opening and closing
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The tailgate opens automatically.
Opening and closing the split doors
with no-touch activation
Concept
The tailgate can be opened and closed with no-
touch activation using the remote control you
are carrying. Two sensors detect a forward-di‐
rected foot motion in the center of the area at
the rear of the vehicle and the tailgate is
opened or closed.
This function is not available in vehicles with a
trailer hitch or with a rear luggage rack prepa‐
ration.
General information
To avoid locking it in the vehicle, do not place
the remote control in the cargo area.
If the remote control is in the sensor area, the
tailgate can be opened or closed inadvertently
by an unconscious or alleged recognized foot
movement.
The sensor has an approximate range of
5 ft/1.50 m extending from the rear of the vehi‐
cle.
If the tailgate is opened with no-touch activa‐
tion, locked doors are not unlocked.
Safety information
WARNING
During no-touch activation, vehicle parts
may be touched, such as the hot exhaust gas
system. There is a risk of injury. When moving
your foot, make sure you have a firm stance
and do not touch the
WARNING
Body parts can be jammed when operat‐
ing the tailgate. There is a risk of injury. Make
sure that the area of movement of the tailgate
is clear during opening and
CONTROLS
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closing.◀
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