Mini COUNTRYMAN 2018, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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doors will respond to this. Adjust the set-
tings, see page 69 .
Safety notes
WARNING
Operation of the tailgate can lead to parts
of the body becoming trapped. There is a
danger of injury. When opening and clos-
ing, make sure that the area of movement
of the tailgate is kept clear.
NOTE
The tailgate swings rearwards and up-
wards when opened. There is a danger of
damage to property. When opening and
closing, make sure that the area of move-
ment of the tailgate is kept clear.
NOTE
Sharp or angular objects can hit the rear
window and the heating conductor during
the journey. There is a danger of damage
to property. Cover the edges and make
sure that sharp objects cannot strike the
rear window.
Without automatic tailgate
operation
Opening
– Without Comfort Access: unlock vehicle.
With Comfort Access: unlock the vehi-
cle or have the remote control about
your person.
Press the button on the tailgate.
– Press and hold the button on the
remote control for approxi-
mately 1 second.
If applicable, the doors are also un-
locked. Unlocking with remote control,
see page 58 .
The tailgate is unlocked and can be swivel-
led upwards.
Closing
The recessed handles in the tailgate lining
make it easier to pull the tailgate down.
With automatic tailgate operation
Opening
General
When the trailer socket is in use, the tail-
gate cannot be opened with the remote con-
trol or with the button in the interior.
To adjust the opening height
The extent to which the tailgate opens can
be set.
When setting the opening height, make
sure that there is a space of at least 10 cm,
approximately 4 in, above the tailgate.
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