Mini CLUBMAN Owner's Manual page 66

CONTROLS
other qualified service center or repair
shop.
Malfunction
General information
A Check Control message is displayed.
Vehicle key detection by the vehicle may
malfunction under the following circum-
stances:
– The battery of the vehicle key is dis-
charged. For replacing the battery, refer
to page 65.
– Fault of the radio link from transmission
towers or other equipment with high
transmitting power.
– Shielding of the vehicle key due to metal
objects.
Do not transport the vehicle key to-
gether with metal objects.
– Fault of the radio link from mobile
phones or other electronic devices in di-
rect proximity to the vehicle key.
Do not carry the vehicle key in close
proximity to other electronic devices.
– Fault of radio transmission by a charg-
ing process of mobile devices, for in-
stance charging of a mobile phone.
– The vehicle key is in direct proximity of
the wireless charging tray.
Place the vehicle key in a different loca-
tion.
In the case of interference, the vehicle can
be unlocked and locked from the outside
with the integrated key, refer to page 67.
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Starting the engine via emergency
detection of the Vehicle key
It is not possible to start the engine if the
vehicle key has not been detected.
Proceed as follows in this case:
1. Hold the vehicle key against the mark
on the steering column as shown. Pay
attention to the display in the instru-
ment cluster.
2. If the vehicle key is detected:
Start the engine within 10 seconds.
If the vehicle key is not recognized, slightly
change the position of the vehicle key and
repeat the procedure.
Frequently Asked Questions
What precautions can be taken to be able to
open a vehicle with an accidentally locked
in vehicle key?
– The options provided by the Remote
Services of the MINI Connected app in-
clude the ability to lock and unlock a ve-
hicle.
This requires an active MINI Connected
contract and the MINI Connected app
must be installed on a smartphone.
– Unlocking the vehicle can be requested
via the MINI Connected Call Center.
An active MINI Connected contract is
required.