Alarm System - Mini Clubman Owner's Manual

Closing
Make sure that the closing path of the tail-
gate/Split Rear Barn Doors is clear; other-
wise, injuries may occur.<
Take the remote control with you and do
not put it into the luggage compartment:
otherwise, the remote control can be locked in
the vehicle when the tailgate/Split Rear Barn
Doors are closed.<
MINI
The handle recesses on the interior trim panel of
the tailgate make it easier to pull it down.
MINI Clubman
Close the left side, arrow 1, and then the right
side of the Split Rear Barn Doors, arrow 2.

Alarm system

The concept
The alarm system, when activated, reacts if:
> A door, the engine compartment lid or the
tailgate is opened
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Opening and closing
>
There is movement inside the car
>
The car's inclination changes, for instance if
an attempt is made to jack it up and steal the
wheels or to raise it prior to towing it away
> There is an interruption in the power supply
from the battery
The alarm system briefly indicates unauthorized
entry or tampering by means of:
>
An acoustic alarm
> Switching on the hazard warning flashers
Arming and disarming
General information
Whenever the car is locked or unlocked, the
alarm system is armed or disarmed.
Door lock for extended alarm system
Because of the design, unlocking the door lock
may trigger the alarm in some countries.
To turn off the alarm, unlock the vehicle using
the remote control or switch on the ignition.
Tailgate/Split Rear Barn Doors for
extended alarm system
Even when the alarm system is armed, you can
open the tailgate by means of the
on the remote control.
When you subsequently close the tailgate it is
again locked and monitored.
Panic mode
You can activate the alarm system if you find
yourself in a dangerous situation.
Press the
Switching off the alarm:
Press any button.
Switching off an alarm
>
Unlock the car with the remote control.
>
Insert the key fully into the ignition lock.
> In cars with Comfort Access, press the button
on the door lock.
Controls
button for at least two seconds.
button
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