Mini CLUBMAN, Owner'S Manual

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Warning
Body parts can be jammed when operating
the split doors. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that the area of movement of
the split doors is clear during opening and
closing.
NOTICE
The split doors swivel back and to the side
when they open. There is a risk of damage
to property, among other potential dam-
age. Make sure that the area of movement
of the split doors is clear during opening
and closing.
Settings
1. "My MINI"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Doors/Key"
4. "Tailgate"
5. Select the desired setting:
"Open by foot movement"
Contactless opening of the split doors is
switched on or off.
Performing the foot movement
1. Stand in the middle behind the vehicle
at approx. one arm's length away from
the rear of the vehicle.
2. Wave a foot under the vehicle in the
driving direction and immediately pull it
back. With this movement, the leg must
pass through the ranges of both sensors.
Opening
1. Perform the foot movement described
earlier.
The right side of the split doors opens.
2. After complete opening of the right side,
make a second foot movement in order
to open the left side of the split doors.
Before the opening, the hazard warning sys-
tem flashes.
System limits
The detection of the foot movement may be
limited due to the following external condi-
tions:
– Ice, snow or slush on the rear of the ve-
hicle.
– Dirt or road salt on the rear of the vehi-
cle.
Movement in the range of the sensors may
cause unintended opening or closing of the
cargo area, for instance due to water run-
ning own when cleaning the vehicle or with
heavy rainfall. To prevent such unintended
opening or closing of the cargo area in such
cases, keep the vehicle key at a sufficient
distance from the rear of the vehicle.
Malfunction
Vehicle key detection by the vehicle may
malfunction under the following circum-
stances:
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