Turning on the drive-ready state
1. To turn on drive-ready state via emer-
gency detection of the vehicle key, hold
the back of the vehicle key to the mark-
ing on the steering column. Pay atten-
tion to the view shown on the Interac-
tion Unit.
2.
– If the vehicle key is detected:
Turn on drive-ready state within
10 seconds.
– If the vehicle key is not detected:
Slightly change the position of the
vehicle key and repeat the proce-
dure.
Malfunction
A Check Control message is displayed
where applicable.
Vehicle key detection by the vehicle may
malfunction under the following circum-
stances:
– The battery of the vehicle key is dis-
charged.
– Fault of the radio link 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.
– Fault of the radio link from mobile
phones or other electronic devices in di-
rect proximity to the vehicle key.
Do not carry the vehicle key in close
proximity to other electronic devices.
– Fault of radio transmission by a charg-
ing process of mobile devices, for in-
stance charging of a mobile phone.
– The vehicle key is located in direct prox-
imity of the wireless charging tray.
Place the vehicle key in a different loca-
tion.
In the case of interference, the vehicle can
also be unlocked and locked from the out-
side with the integrated key. Use the Emer-
gency detection of the vehicle key to turn
on drive-ready state.
Access to vehicle interior
Principle
The vehicle can be unlocked/locked as fol-
lows:
– With the vehicle key.
– Using the door handle.
– With the Key Card.
– With the MINI Digital Key.
– Hands-free unlocking/locking
Safety information
Warning
People or animals in the vehicle can lock
the doors from the inside and lock them-
selves in. In this case, the vehicle cannot
be opened from the outside. There is a risk
of injury. Take the vehicle key with you
so that the vehicle can be opened from the
outside.
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