Locking And Unlocking; Unlocking And Opening - Mini 2016 Hardtop Owner's Manual

CONTROLS
on the ignition, if needed, through emergency
detection of the remote control.
From the inside

Locking and unlocking

Press button.
Vehicle is locked.
Press button.
The vehicle is unlocked.
Pressing the buttons for the central locking sys‐
tem locks and unlocks the doors and the tail‐
gate when the front doors are closed, but they
are not secured against theft.
The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.
In the event of a severe accident, the vehicle is
automatically unlocked. The hazard warning
system and interior lights come on.

Unlocking and opening

Either unlock the doors together using the cen‐
tral locking system buttons and then pull the
door handle above the armrest or pull the door
handle on the door to open the door. The other
doors remain locked.
Tailgate
Information
To avoid locking it into the vehicle, do not place
the remote control in the cargo area.
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Opening and closing
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CAUTION
The tailgate swings back and up when it
opens. There is risk of property damage. Make
sure that the area of movement of the tailgate
is clear during opening and
WARNING
Body parts can be jammed when operat‐
ing the tailgate. There is risk of injuries. Make
sure that the area of movement of the tailgate
is clear during opening and
CAUTION
Sharp-edged or pointed objects can hit
the rear window and heat conductors while
driving. There is risk of property damage. Cover
the edges and ensure that pointed objects do
not hit the rear window.◀
Opening from the outside
When the tailgate is opened, make sure there is
sufficient clearance to prevent damage.
▷ Unlock the vehicle and press the button on
the tailgate.
▷ Press button on the remote control
for approx. 1 second.
As the case may be, the doors are also un‐
locked. Unlocking with the remote control,
refer to page 38.
The tailgate is unlocked and can be swung up‐
ward.
closing.◀
closing.◀