Do Not Make This Blunder When It Comes To Your Mini Key
How Your Key Fob Can Make Your Life Easier
Your key fob could do more than just unlock your car's doors. A lot of fobs come with additional features, such as rolling down windows or summoning your vehicle to park itself.
The FB Series enclosures feature a coin cell battery holder that snaps in the right position. This battery is compatible with key fob batteries. Key ring slots are built into the enclosures, making it easy to attach keys.
Comfort Access
Comfort Access is very popular among mini cooper owners as it assists them with their daily driving duties. This accessory helps you get out and into the car, especially if are carrying heavy objects or have trouble opening the door using normal keys.
The key fob is a tiny device that uses radio-frequency identification, or RFID, to unlock the car. Contrary to traditional key chains which require the driver to insert the key into a slot, this system only requires the owner to approach the vehicle with the key fob held in hand. The system also permits drivers to remotely open and close the trunk and close and open the sunroof.
While these features can be very useful for some drivers, they also can cause issues. If your comfort access system isn't working as it is supposed to, there are many things you can try to resolve the issue. These include ensuring that there are no obstructions between the car's sensors and the door handle or window button and confirming that the key fob is correctly inserted into the car's keyhole.
If you're still having problems start the car again and try again. If these steps do not work, you may need to contact an expert mechanic for further help.
Remote Start
Many people are surprised to learn that the MINI Cooper keyfob has remote start. If you add this feature to your car, it will allow you to start your car remotely from as far as 70 meters away (or up to 230 feet). Press the lock button twice, and hold it for a few seconds to activate a remote-start.
You'll also be able to roll up and down your windows or sunroof, so you can enjoy the fresh air before you leave your vehicle. Another feature you can activate using the key fob is the remote mirror control. You can fold and unfold the wing mirrors just like by turning the switch on your car.
You can also make use of the key fob to close your trunk, which is very useful if you've neglected to lock your vehicle. You can create different driver profiles to alter the temperature and seat position according to the person driving. If you're sharing your car with a friend or spouse, they'll have the opportunity to experience all the luxury of your BMW while still enjoying a private and relaxing drive.
Remote Trunk Close
The key fob for your mini cooper can be used to make your life easier. One of them is the capability to open or close the trunk of your car from a distance. This is especially helpful in the event that you have a large object that is in the trunk of your car, and you don't want to lift it up or remove your belt. You can also utilize your key fob in order to roll up or down the windows and sunroof it is a great option especially if you're stuck in an unfriendly spot and aren't feeling like getting out of your vehicle to open and close them.
Another interesting feature of the key fob is that you can summon your vehicle, similar to Tesla's "summon" feature. mini car key cover is done by pressing the lock button on your key fob three times in a row. Your car will automatically back out of or pull into the parking space and stop wherever you direct it to.
The first thing you must do when you lose your key fob is deactivate it. This will prevent it from being used by a burglar. It's easy to do and only takes about a minute. The instructions for deactivation are available in your owner's manual or on the website of the automaker. You can also purchase a new key fob and be able to program it at the dealership, but you'll need your driver's licence and proof of ownership.
Remote Mirror Control
BMW is focused on providing their customers with features that improve the performance of their cars. One of the most common amenities that comes with the new MINI Cooper is the ability to remotely open and close your trunk as well as the sunroof from the key fob. To use this feature take your key out of the ignition and press the unlock button 3 times swiftly. The car remains in accessory mode which allows you to push the unlock button once more.
Another feature that is included with your brand new MINI Cooper key fob is Remote Mirror Control. The key fob allows you to fold or unfold your wing-mirrors which allows you to have more space in tight parking spaces. This feature will also keep you from having someone else drive the vehicle, and mess up your radio settings, seat position or other preferences that you have carefully set.
If you own a new MINI and want to add some additional features you should consider having your key fob encoded by BimmerTech! We can deactivate an older key fob to stop it from being used for theft or to trick the driver by recoding the features you want. Learn more about our keyfob programming service here!