Mini COUNTRYMAN 2018 Owner's Handbook Manual page 64

CONTROLS
NOTE
The tailgate swings rearwards and up-
wards when opened. There is a danger of
damage to property. When opening and
closing, make sure that the area of move-
ment of the tailgate is kept clear.
NOTE
Sharp or angular objects can hit the rear
window and the heating conductor during
the journey. There is a danger of damage
to property. Cover the edges and make
sure that sharp objects cannot strike the
rear window.
Opening
Press the button on the tailgate.
Without automatic tailgate operation:
The tailgate is unlocked and can be swivel-
led upwards.
With automatic tailgate operation:
The tailgate is opened automatically.
Contactless opening and closing of
the tailgate
Principle
The tailgate can be opened and closed con-
tactlessly, provided you are carrying the re-
mote control with you. Two sensors detect a
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foot movement directed forwards in the
central rear area and the tailgate is opened
or closed accordingly.
This function is unavailable in vehicles with
a trailer tow hitch or rear luggage rack
preparation.
This function must be activated in the set-
tings, see page 69.
General
To prevent the remote control from being
locked in, do not place the remote control in
the boot.
If the remote control is within the sensor
range, the tailgate can be accidentally
opened or closed by an unintentional or pre-
sumed foot movement.
The sensor range extends to approximately
1.50 m, 5 ft behind the rear area.
If the tailgate is opened with a contactless
method, locked doors are not unlocked.
Safety notes
WARNING
When operating the boot lid contactlessly,
there is a risk of touching vehicle parts,
for example the hot exhaust system. There
is a danger of injury. Make sure you are
standing securely when you perform the
foot movement, and do not touch the vehi-
cle.
WARNING
Operation of the tailgate can lead to parts
of the body becoming trapped. There is a
danger of injury. When opening and clos-
ing, make sure that the area of movement
of the tailgate is kept clear.