BMW MINI Countryman Cooper, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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CONTROLS
Opening and closing
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Press and hold down the button on the
remote control This will unlock the tailgate.
Closing
To avoid injuries, ensure that the closing
area of the tailgate is unobstructed.
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Recessed handles in the tailgate lining make it
easier to pull the tailgate down.
Alarm system*
Principle
The alarm system will respond if:
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A door, the engine compartment or the tail-
gate are opened
> There is movement inside the car
> The vehicle'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 away
> There is an interruption in the power supply
from the battery
Depending on the national-market version of
the car, the alarm system briefly indicates unau-
thorised entry or tampering by means of:
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Audible alarm
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Switching on the hazard warning flashers
>
Flashing the high-beam headlight
Arming and disarming
Whenever the car is locked or unlocked, the
alarm system is armed or disarmed.
Even when the alarm system is armed, you can
open the tailgate by means of the
button
on the remote control, page 23 . When you sub-
sequently close the luggage compartment lid, it
is again locked and monitored.
Opening certain national-market versions
via the door lock triggers the alarm.
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Panic mode*
In the event of danger, the alarm system can be
triggered.
Press the
button for at least two seconds.
To switch off the alarm:
Press any button.
Switching off an alarm
> Unlock the car with the remote control,
page
21 .
> Insert the key fully into the ignition lock.
> With convenient access
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and the remote
control, press the button on the door lock.
Display on the revolution counter
When the system is armed, all LEDs pulse in the
rhythm of a heartbeat. After approx. 16 minutes
one LED flashes.
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LEDs pulse or LED flashes:
System is armed.
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One LED flashes at short intervals: the doors,
engine compartment lid or tailgate are not
properly closed.
Even if these are not closed fully, the
remaining items are deadlocked and the
LEDs pulse after approx. 10 seconds for