BMW 2012 MINI COUNTRYMAN Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 32)

Opening and closing CONTROLS

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Opening

In some market-specific versions, the tail-

gate cannot be unlocked using the remote

control unless the vehicle is unlocked first.

Only drive with the tailgate fully closed; other-

wise, the tail lamps will be obscured and driving

safety will be compromised.<

Press the top side of the MINI emblem, arrow, or

Press the button on the remote control

for approx. 1 second and then release it. The

tailgate is unlocked.

Closing

Make sure that the closing path of the tail-

gate is clear; otherwise, 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 is closed.<

The handle recesses on the interior trim panel of

the tailgate make it easier to pull it down.

Alarm system

The concept

The alarm system, when activated, reacts if:

> A door, the engine compartment lid or the

tailgate is opened

> 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 with armed 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 with armed alarm system

Even when the alarm system is armed, you can

open the tailgate by means of the button

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 button for at least two seconds.

Switching off the alarm:

Press any button.

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