Mini COUNTRYMAN PLUG-IN HYBRID, Owner'S Manual

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Wet or snowy conditions may disrupt the
locking request detection on the door han-
dles.
In the case of a malfunction, unlock and
lock the vehicle using the buttons of the ve-
hicle key or use the integrated key, refer to
page 73 .
Tailgate
General information
To avoid locking the vehicle key in the vehi-
cle, do not place the vehicle key in the cargo
area.
Depending on the equipment and country
version, it is possible to specify whether the
tailgate can be activated with the vehicle
key and how the vehicle doors will respond
to this. To perform settings, refer to
page 83 .
Safety information
Warning
Body parts can be jammed when operating
the tailgate. There is a risk of injury. Make
sure that the travel path of the tailgate is
clear during opening and closing.
Warning
The tailgate swings back and up when it
opens. There is a risk of injury or risk of
damage to property. Make sure that the
travel path of the tailgate is clear during
opening and closing.
NOTICE
Sharp-edged or pointed objects can hit the
windows and heating elements while driv-
ing. There is a risk of damage to property,
among other potential damage. Cover the
edges and ensure that pointed objects do
not hit the windows.
Without automatic trunk lid
actuation
Opening from the outside
– Without Comfort Access: unlock vehicle.
With Comfort Access: unlock the vehi-
cle or have the vehicle key with you.
Press button next on tailgate.
– Press and hold the button on the
vehicle key for approx. 1 sec-
ond.
Depending on the setting, the doors may
also be unlocked. Unlocking using the
vehicle key, refer to page 70 .
The tailgate is unlocked and can be swung
upward.
Opening from the inside
With Steptronic transmission:
With the vehicle stationary, pull the
button in the storage compartment of the
driver's door upwards.
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