Automatic Locking; Manual Operation; Unlocking And Opening - Mini Convertible Owner's Manual

During the roof closing process (in case of
the convertible top also during the open-
ing process) ensure no one gets pinched.
Releasing the key stops the

Manual operation

In the event of an electrical malfunction, the
driver's door can be unlocked or locked by turn-
ing the integrated key in the door lock to the end
positions.
Opening and closing:
from inside
The switch locks or unlocks the doors and tail-
gate when the doors are closed, but the anti-
theft system is not activated. The fuel filler door
*
remains unlocked .

Unlocking and opening

>
Either unlock the doors together using the
switch for the central locking system and
then pull the door handle above the armrest
or
> pull on the door handle of either door twice:
the first time unlocks the door, the second
time opens it.
Locking
>
Press the switch or
>
press down the safety lock button of a door.
To prevent you from being locked out, the
open driver's door cannot be locked using
the lock button.
Persons or animals in a parked vehicle
could lock the doors from the inside. Take
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the key with you when you leave the vehicle
so that the vehicle can be opened from the
outside.<

Automatic locking

You can also set the situations in which the car
locks. The setting is stored for the remote con-
trol in use.
1. Press the button.
This opens the start menu.
2. Move the MINI joystick to highlight "Setup"
and press the MINI joystick.
3. Select "Settings".
4. Select "Vehicle and tires".
5. Select "Door locks".
6. Select "Central locking".
7. Select a menu item:
>
"Relock if not opened"
The central locking system automatically
locks the vehicle after a short time when
no door has been opened.
> "Lock after driving"
The central locking system automatically
locks the vehicle as soon as you drive off.
The setting is selected.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur-
rently in use.
Tailgate
To avoid damage, make sure there is
sufficient clearance before opening the
tailgate.<