Mini COUNTRYMAN 2018 Owner's Handbook Manual page 65

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.
Correct foot movement
1. Stand in the centre behind the vehicle,
approximately an arm's length away
from the rear of the vehicle.
2. Move a foot in the direction of travel as
far under the vehicle as possible and im-
mediately pull it back again. When per-
forming this movement, the leg must
pass through the range of both sensors.
Opening
Perform the foot movement described previ-
ously.
The hazard warning lights flash before
opening.
Moving your foot again will stop the open-
ing operation, and moving it one more time
after that will close the boot lid again.
Closing
Perform the foot movement described previ-
ously.
The hazard warning lights flash and an
acoustic signal sounds prior to closing.
Opening and closing
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Moving your foot again will stop the closing
operation, and moving it one more time af-
ter that will open the boot lid again.
Malfunction
It may be difficult for the vehicle to detect
the remote control in some conditions, in-
cluding the following:
– The battery of the remote control is dis-
charged. Replacing the battery, see
page 59.
– Disruption of the radio link by transmis-
sion masts or other equipment transmit-
ting powerful signals.
– Shielding of the remote control by met-
allic objects.
Do not transport the remote control to-
gether with metallic objects.
– Disruption of the radio link by mobile
telephones or other electronic devices in
the immediate vicinity of the remote
control.
Do not transport the remote control to-
gether with electronic devices.
Wet or snowy conditions may disrupt the
locking request recognition function on the
door handles.
If a fault occurs, unlock and lock the vehicle
with the buttons on the remote control or
with the integrated key, see page 60.
Tailgate
General
To prevent the remote control from being
locked in, do not place the remote control in
the boot.
Depending on the equipment installed and
the country specifications, it is possible to
select whether the tailgate can be operated
with the remote control and how the vehicle
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