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3. "Flash when lock/unlock"
4. Press the MINI joystick.
Switching on interior lamps
While the car is locked:
Press the button.
You can also use this function to locate your
vehicle in parking garages, etc.
Unlocking the tailgate
Press the button for approx. 1 second
and then release it.
When it is opened, the tailgate swings out
and up toward the rear. Make sure that
adequate clearance is available before opening.
To prevent accidentally locking yourself out, do
not place the key down in the cargo area. If the
tailgate was locked before opening, it will be
locked again after it is closed.
Before and after each trip, check that the tail-
gate has not been inadvertently
Malfunctions
The remote control may malfunction due to
local radio waves. If this occurs, unlock and lock
the car at the door lock with the integrated key.
If the car can no longer be locked with a remote
control, the battery in the remote control is
discharged. Use this remote control during an
extended drive; this will recharge the battery,
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Opening and closing
For US owners only
The transmitter and receiver units comply with
part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communications
Commission regulations. Operation is governed
by the following:
FCC ID:
LX8766S
LX8766E
LX8CAS
Compliance statement:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
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user's authority to operate this
Using the door lock
unlocked.<
You can set which parts of the car are unlocked,
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Depending upon the equipment, it is possible
that only the driver's side door is unlocked or
locked using the door lock.
vehicle cannot be unlocked from inside without
special
This device must not cause harmful inter-
ference, and
this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Any unauthorized modifications or
changes to these devices could void the
Do not lock the vehicle from the outside if
there is any person inside, because the
knowledge.<
CONTROLS
equipment.<
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