Mini COOPER SE, Owner'S Manual

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– The battery of the vehicle key is dis-
charged. For replacing the battery, refer
to page 69 .
– Interference of the radio connection
from transmission towers or other
equipment with high transmitting
power.
– Shielding of the vehicle key due to metal
objects.
Do not transport the vehicle key to-
gether with metal objects.
– Interference of the radio connection
from mobile phones or other electronic
devices in direct proximity to the vehi-
cle key.
Do not transport the vehicle key to-
gether with electronic devices.
– Interference of radio transmission by a
charging process of mobile devices, for
instance charging of a mobile phone.
– The vehicle key is in direct proximity of
the wireless charging tray.
Place the vehicle key in a different loca-
tion.
In the case of interference, the vehicle can
be unlocked and locked from the outside
with the integrated key, refer to page 70 .
Switching on the drive-ready state via
emergency detection of the vehicle
key
It is not possible to switch on the drive-
ready state if the vehicle key has not been
detected.
Proceed as follows in this case:
1. Hold the vehicle key against the mark
on the steering column as shown. Pay
attention to the display in the instru-
ment cluster.
2. If the vehicle key is detected:
Switch on drive-ready state within
10 seconds.
If the vehicle key is not recognized, slightly
change the position of the vehicle key and
repeat the procedure.
Frequently Asked Questions
What precautions can be taken to be able to
open a vehicle with an accidentally locked
in vehicle key?
– The options provided by the Remote
Services of the MINI Connected app in-
clude the ability to lock and unlock a ve-
hicle.
This requires an active MINI Connected
contract and the MINI Connected app
must be installed on a smartphone.
– Unlocking the vehicle can be requested
via the MINI Connected Call Center.
An active MINI Connected contract is
required.
Integrated key
General information
The driver's door can be locked and un-
locked without the vehicle key using the
integrated key.
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