Mini COOPER S COUNTRYMAN Owner's Manual page 40

CONTROLS
Closing
Press and hold down the handle of the driver or
the front seat passenger.
This corresponds to pressing and holding the
remote control button:
In addition to locking, the windows and glass
sunroof will be closed.
Opening the tailgate
General information
If the tailgate is opened via Comfort Access,
locked doors are not unlocked.
To avoid locking it into 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 property damage.
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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:
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.
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