MINI Countryman (2018 year). Manual

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AT A GLANCE

General settings

Restoring the software version

The software version before the last software

update and the version before the first software

update can be restored.

The software may only be restored when the

vehicle is stationary.

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

"My MINI"

2. "System settings"

3. "Software update"

4. "Restore software"

▷ "Previous version"

The previous software version is re-

stored.

▷ "Default software settings"

The first software version is restored.

6. "Remove software"

7. "OK"

8. Wait for restore.

9. Confirm system restart.

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Owner's Manual media

AT A GLANCE

Owner's Manual media

General information

Vehicle features and op-

The Owner's Manual for Navigation, Entertain-

tions

ment, and Communication can be obtained as

This chapter describes all standard, country-

printed book from the service center.

specific and optional features offered with the

series. It also describes features that are not

Supplementary Owner's Manuals

necessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due

Also follow the instructions of the Supplemen-

to the selected options or country versions. This

tary Owner's Manuals, which are included in

also applies to safety-related functions and sys-

addition to the onboard literature.

tems. When using these functions and systems,

the applicable laws and regulations must be

observed.

Integrated Owner's

Manual in the vehicle

General information

Concept

You can use various media formats to call up

The Integrated Owner's Manual specifically de-

the content in the Owner's Manual. The follow-

scribes features and functions found in the ve-

ing Owner's Manual media formats are availa-

hicle. The Integrated Owner's Manual can be

ble:

displayed on the Control Display.

▷ Printed Owner's Manual, refer to page 43.

▷ Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle,

Selecting the Owner's Manual

refer to page 43.

Press button.

▷ MINI Motorer’s Guide App, refer to

page 44.

"My MINI"

▷ Online Owner's Manual, refer to page 45.

3. "Owner's Manual"

There are different features, refer to page 46,

4. Select the required method of accessing the

in each of the different media formats.

contents.

Scrolling through the owner's manual

Printed Owner's Manual

Turn the Controller, until the next or previous

contents are displayed.

Concept

Context help

The printed Owner's Manual describes all

standard, country-specific, and optional fea-

General information

tures offered with the series.

The section of the Owner's Manual relating to

the function that is currently selected can be

displayed directly.

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AT A GLANCE

Owner's Manual media

Opening via Central Information

Storing

Display (CID)

1. Select the desired entry point via the Cen-

Change directly to the Options menu from the

tral Information Display (CID):

function on the Control Display:

▷ "Quick reference"

▷ "Search by pictures"

Press button.

▷ "Keyword search"

2. "Owner's Manual"

▷ "Animations"

Opening when a Check Control

Press and hold the desired button,

message is displayed

until a signal sounds.

Directly from the Check Control message on the

Control Display:

Executing

"Owner's Manual"

Press button.

The Owner's Manual is displayed im-

Changing between a function and the

mediately.

Owner's Manual

To switch from a function, for instance radio, to

the Owner's Manual on the Control Display and

to alternate between the two displays:

MINI Motorer’s Guide app

Press button.

Concept

2. "Owner's Manual"

The app specifically describes features and

functions found in the vehicle.

3. Select the desired page in the Owner's

Manual.

The app can be displayed on smartphones and

tablets.

Press button again to return to last

displayed function.

General information

The Owner's Manual is available in many coun-

Press button to return to the page of

tries as an app for iOS or Android in the respec-

the Owner's Manual displayed last.

tive Store.

To alternate continuously between the last dis-

Entering the vehicle identification number fil-

played function and the last displayed page of

ters the contents.

the Owner's Manual, repeat steps 4 & 5. Opens

a new display every time.

Vehicles

It is possible to store Owner's Manuals for vari-

Programmable memory buttons

ous vehicles in the app.

It is also possible to test the app using a dem-

General information

onstration vehicle.

The Owner's Manual can be stored on the pro-

grammable memory buttons and called up di-

Operating systems and language

rectly.

The app is available for the iOS and Android op-

erating systems.

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Owner's Manual media

AT A GLANCE

The Owner's Manual is downloaded in the lan-

Quick Reference Guide

guage of the device.

The Quick Reference Guide provides informa-

tion on how to operate the vehicle, how to use

basic vehicle functions and what to do in case

Online Owner's Manual

of a breakdown.

Concept

Search by illustrations

The Online Owner's Manual specifically de-

Based on illustrations, image search provides

scribes features and functions found in the ve-

information and descriptions. This is helpful

hicle.

when the terminology for a feature is not at

hand.

The Online Owner's Manual can be displayed in

any of today's browsers.

Frequently asked questions

General information

This chapter provides answers to frequently

asked questions about your vehicle and helpful

The Online Owner's Manual is available in

links to additional information.

many countries. An account on the customer

portal may be required.

Quick links

Entering the vehicle identification number fil-

The chapter on quick links explains the most

ters the contents.

important information and operating instruc-

tions on the basis of various situations.

Vehicles

It is possible to store several individual Owner's

Videos

Manuals for various vehicles.

The videos explain the main functions of the

systems.

Language

The language is based on whichever language

Smart Scan

is set in the operating system.

You can use Smart Scan to scan various sym-

bols in the vehicle. After a brief explanation of

Printing

the symbol in question appears, it is then possi-

You can use the print function for automatically

ble to display the chapter directly.

formatting and printing out individual chapters.

Smart Scan is only available for the iOS operat-

ing system.

Media components

Keyword search

You can use keywords to search for information

General information

and descriptions in the media.

The following components are not available to

the same extent in all media formats.

Additional information on availability, refer to

page 46.

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CONTROLS

Opening and closing

WARNING

Vehicle features and op-

Unlocking from the inside is only possible

tions

with special knowledge.

This chapter describes all standard, country-

Persons who spend a lengthy time in the vehi-

specific and optional features offered with the

cle while being exposed to extreme tempera-

series. It also describes features that are not

tures are at risk of injury or death. Do not lock

necessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due

the vehicle from the outside when there are

to the selected options or country versions. This

people in it.◀

also applies to safety-related functions and sys-

tems. When using these functions and systems,

WARNING

the applicable laws and regulations must be

Unattended children or animals can

observed.

cause the vehicle to move and endanger them-

selves and traffic, for instance due to the fol-

lowing actions:

Remote control

▷ Pressing the Start/Stop button.

▷ Releasing the parking brake.

General information

▷ Opening and closing the doors or windows.

The vehicle is supplied with two remote con-

▷ Engaging selector lever position N.

trols with integrated key.

▷ Using vehicle equipment.

Each remote control contains a replaceable

battery. Replacing the battery, refer to

There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do not

page 52.

leave children or animals unattended in the ve-

hicle. Take the remote control with you when

You may set the key functions depending on

exiting and lock the vehicle.◀

the optional features and country-specific ver-

sion. Settings, refer to page 64.

Overview

The vehicle stores personal settings for every

remote control. Driver profile, refer to

page 61.

The remote controls hold information about re-

quired maintenance. Service data in the remote

control, refer to page 249.

Safety information

WARNING

People or animals in the vehicle can lock

Unlocking

the doors from the inside and lock themselves

Locking

in. In this case, the vehicle cannot be opened

from the outside. There is a risk of injury. Take

Unlocking the tailgate

the remote control with you so that the vehicle

can be opened from the outside.◀

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Opening and closing

CONTROLS

The windows and the glass sunroof are opened,

With automatic tailgate operation: open the

as long as the button on the remote control is

tailgate

pressed.

Panic mode

Locking

Unlocking

1. Close the driver's door.

Press button on the remote control.

Press button on the remote con-

trol.

Depending on the settings, refer to page 64,

the following access points are unlocked.

All doors, the tailgate, and the fuel filler flap

are locked.

▷ Driver's door and fuel filler flap.

The alarm system, refer to page 65, is

Press the button of the remote control

switched on.

again to unlock the other vehicle access

points.

Press and hold this button on the

▷ All doors, tailgate, and fuel filler flap.

remote control in the area close to the ve-

In addition, the following functions are exe-

hicle after locking.

cuted:

The exterior mirrors are folded in.

▷ The settings stored in the driver profile, re-

If the engine or ignition is still switched on

fer to page 61, are applied.

when you lock the vehicle, the vehicle horn

▷ The driver's seat is set to the last position

honks twice. In this case, the engine or ignition

saved in the driver's profile. This function

must be switched off by means of the Start/

must be activated in the settings, refer to

Stop button.

page 64.

▷ The interior lights, courtesy lights and the

With Comfort Access: convenient

MINI logo projection are switched on.

closing

These functions are not available if the inte-

Safety information

rior lights were switched off manually.

▷ The welcome lights are switched on, if this

WARNING

function was activated.

With convenient closing, body parts can

▷ Exterior mirrors folded through convenient

be jammed. There is a risk of injury. Make sure

closing are folded open.

that the area of movement of the doors is clear

during convenient closing.◀

▷ The alarm system, refer to page 65, is

switched off.

Closing

The light functions may depend on the ambient

brightness.

Press and hold this button on the re-

mote control in the area close to the

Convenient opening

vehicle.

Press and hold this button on the re-

The windows and the glass sunroof are closed,

mote control after unlocking.

as long as the button on the remote control is

pressed.

The exterior mirrors are folded in.

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CONTROLS

Opening and closing

Switch on interior lights and courtesy

Opening

light

Press and hold button on the remote

Press button on the remote control

control for approx. 1 second.

with the vehicle locked.

Without automatic tailgate operation:

The MINI logo projection is also switched on.

The tailgate is unlocked and can be swung up-

These functions are not available if the interior

ward.

lights were switched off manually.

With automatic tailgate operation:

The light functions may depend on the ambient

The tailgate opens automatically.

brightness.

After locking, wait 10 seconds before pressing

Panic mode

the button again.

You can trigger the alarm system if you find

yourself in a dangerous situation.

Tailgate

▷ Press button on the remote control

and hold for at least 3 seconds.

General information

▷ Briefly press the button on the remote con-

To avoid locking it in the vehicle, do not place

trol three times in succession.

the remote control in the cargo area.

Depending on your vehicle's equipment and

To switch off the alarm: press any button.

the country version, it is possible to specify

whether the doors are also unlocked when un-

Replacing the battery

locking with the remote control. Adjusting the

Remove the integrated key from the re-

settings, refer to page 64.

mote control, refer to page 54.

Slide the integrated key into the opening

Safety information

and raise the cover.

WARNING

The battery compartment is accessible.

Body parts can be jammed when operat-

ing the tailgate. There is a risk of injury. Make

sure that the area of movement of the tailgate

is clear during opening and closing.◀

NOTE

The tailgate swings back and up when it

opens. There is a risk of damage to property.

Make sure that the area of movement of the

tailgate is clear during opening and closing.◀

NOTE

Sharp-edged or pointed objects can hit

the rear window and heat conductors while

driving. There is a risk of damage to property.

Cover the edges and ensure that pointed ob-

jects do not hit the rear window.◀

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Opening and closing

CONTROLS

Slide the integrated key in the cover of the

Malfunction

battery compartment and raise the cover.

General information

A Check Control message is displayed.

Remote control detection by the vehicle may

malfunction under the following circumstances:

▷

The battery of the remote control is dis-

charged. Replacing the battery, refer to

page 52.

▷

Interference of the radio connection from

transmission towers or other equipment

Push battery in the direction of the arrow

with high transmitting power.

using a pointed object and lift it out.

▷

Shielding of the remote control due to

metal objects.

Do not transport the remote control to-

gether with metal objects.

▷

Interference of the radio connection from

mobile phones or other electronic devices

in direct proximity to the remote control.

Do not transport the remote control to-

gether with electronic devices.

▷

Interference of radio transmission by a

Insert a type CR 2032 battery with the posi-

charging process of mobile devices, for in-

tive side facing up.

stance charging of a mobile phone.

Insert lid and cover.

▷

The remote control is in direct proximity of

Push the integrated key into the remote

the wireless charging tray.

control until it engages.

Place the remote control down at a differ-

Have old batteries disposed of by a

ent location.

dealer’s service center or another quali-

In the case of interference, the vehicle can be

fied service center or repair shop or

unlocked and locked from the outside with the

take them to a collection point.

integrated key, refer to page 54.

Additional remote controls

Additional remote controls are available from a

dealer’s service center or another qualified

service center or repair shop.

Loss of the remote controls

A lost remote control can be blocked and re-

placed by a dealer’s service center or another

qualified service center or repair shop.

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CONTROLS

Opening and closing

Starting the engine via emergency

Persons who spend a lengthy time in the vehi-

detection of the remote control

cle while being exposed to extreme tempera-

tures are at risk of injury or death. Do not lock

the vehicle from the outside when there are

people in it.◀

NOTE

The door lock is permanently joined with

the door. The door handle can be moved.

When pulling the door handle with the

integrated key inserted, paint or the integrated

key can be damaged. There is a risk of damage

It is not possible to start the engine if the re-

to property. Remove the integrated key before

mote control has not been detected.

pulling the outside door handle.◀

It is not possible to switch on the drive-ready

state if the remote control has not been de-

Removing

tected.

Proceed as follows in this case:

1. Hold the remote control as shown against

the marked area on the steering column.

Pay attention to the display in the instru-

ment cluster.

2. If the remote control is detected:

Start the engine within 10 seconds.

If the remote control is not detected, slightly

Press the button, arrow 1, and pull out the

change the position of the remote control and

integrated key, arrow 2.

repeat the procedure.

Locking/unlocking via the door lock

Integrated key

1. Remove lid on the door lock.

To do this, slide the integrated key into the

General information

opening from below and remove the lid.

The driver's door can be locked and unlocked

without remote control using the integrated

key.

Safety information

WARNING

Unlocking from the inside is only possible

with special knowledge.

2. Unlock or lock the door lock using the

integrated key.

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Opening and closing

CONTROLS

The other doors must be unlocked or locked

Unlocking

from the inside.

Press button.

Alarm system

The alarm system is not switched on if the vehi-

Opening

cle is locked with the integrated key.

The alarm system is triggered when the door is

▷

Press button to unlock the doors

opened, if the vehicle has been unlocked via

together, and then pull the door handle

the door lock. In order to stop this alarm, un-

above the armrest.

lock vehicle with the remote control or switch

▷ Front doors: pull the door handle on the

on the ignition, if needed, through emergency

door to open the door. The other doors re-

detection of the remote control, refer to

main locked.

page 53.

▷ Back doors: pull twice on the door handle

on the door to be opened; the first time un-

locks the door, the second time opens it.

Buttons for the central

The other doors remain locked.

locking system

General information

Comfort Access

In the event of a severe accident, the vehicle is

automatically unlocked. The hazard warning

Concept

system and interior lights come on.

The vehicle can be accessed without activating

the remote control.

Overview

All you need to do is to have the remote control

with you, such as in your pants pocket.

The vehicle automatically detects the remote

control when it is in close proximity or in the

car's interior.

General information

Comfort Access supports the following func-

tions:

▷ Unlocking and locking the vehicle.

Buttons for the central locking system.

▷ Convenient closing.

▷ Open the tailgate.

Locking

▷ Opening/closing the tailgate with no-touch

Press the button with the front doors

activation.

closed.

This function is not available in vehicles

with a trailer hitch or with a rear luggage

▷ The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.

rack preparation.

▷ The vehicle is not secured against theft

when locking.

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CONTROLS

Opening and closing

Functional requirements

Locking

▷ To lock the vehicle, the remote control

must be located outside of the vehicle near

the doors.

▷ The next unlocking and locking cycle is not

possible until after approx. 2 seconds.

Unlocking

On the driver's or front passenger's outer door

handle, press the button.

Convenient closing

Safety information

WARNING

On the driver's or front passenger's outer door

With convenient closing, body parts can

handle, press the button.

be jammed. There is a risk of injury. Make sure

Depending on the settings, refer to page 64,

that the area of movement of the doors is clear

only the driver's door and the fuel filler flap

during convenient closing.◀

may be unlocked. Unlike when unlocking with

the remote control, pressing the button on the

Closing

outer door handle again does not unlock the

other vehicle access points. Rather, the vehicle

is locked again.

If a door of a locked vehicle was opened from

the inside via the door opener, pressing the

button on the outer door handle first locks the

vehicle again. To unlock, the button on the

outer door handle must be pressed again.

This is the case whether the vehicle was locked

automatically after driving off or via the central

Press and hold down the button on the driver's

locking system button from the inside.

or front passenger's outer door handle.

In addition to locking, the windows and glass

sunroof will be closed.

The exterior mirrors are folded in.

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Opening and closing

CONTROLS

Opening the tailgate

The tailgate opens automatically.

General information

Opening and closing the split doors

If the tailgate is opened via Comfort Access,

with no-touch activation

locked doors are not unlocked.

Concept

To avoid locking it in the vehicle, do not place

The tailgate can be opened and closed with no-

the remote control in the cargo area.

touch activation using the remote control you

are carrying. Two sensors detect a forward-di-

Safety information

rected foot motion in the center of the area at

WARNING

the rear of the vehicle and the tailgate is

Body parts can be jammed when operat-

opened or closed.

ing the tailgate. There is a risk of injury. Make

This function is not available in vehicles with a

sure that the area of movement of the tailgate

trailer hitch or with a rear luggage rack prepa-

is clear during opening and closing.◀

ration.

NOTE

General information

The tailgate swings back and up when it

To avoid locking it in the vehicle, do not place

opens. There is a risk of damage to property.

the remote control in the cargo area.

Make sure that the area of movement of the

tailgate is clear during opening and closing.◀

If the remote control is in the sensor area, the

tailgate can be opened or closed inadvertently

NOTE

by an unconscious or alleged recognized foot

Sharp-edged or pointed objects can hit

movement.

the rear window and heat conductors while

The sensor has an approximate range of

driving. There is a risk of damage to property.

5 ft/1.50 m extending from the rear of the vehi-

Cover the edges and ensure that pointed ob-

cle.

jects do not hit the rear window.◀

If the tailgate is opened with no-touch activa-

tion, locked doors are not unlocked.

Opening

Safety information

WARNING

During no-touch activation, vehicle parts

may be touched, such as the hot exhaust gas

system. There is a risk of injury. When moving

your foot, make sure you have a firm stance

and do not touch the vehicle.◀

WARNING

Press button next on tailgate.

Body parts can be jammed when operat-

ing the tailgate. There is a risk of injury. Make

Without automatic tailgate operation:

sure that the area of movement of the tailgate

The tailgate is unlocked and can be swung up-

is clear during opening and closing.◀

ward.

With automatic tailgate operation:

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CONTROLS

Opening and closing

NOTE

▷ The battery of the remote control is dis-

charged. Replacing the battery, refer to

The tailgate swings back and up when it

page 52.

opens. There is a risk of damage to property.

Make sure that the area of movement of the

▷ Interference of the radio connection from

tailgate is clear during opening and closing.◀

transmission towers or other equipment

with high transmitting power.

Performing the foot movement

▷ Shielding of the remote control due to

metal objects.

1. Stand in the middle behind the vehicle at

about an arm's length away from the rear

Do not transport the remote control to-

of the vehicle.

gether with metal objects.

2. Wave a foot under the vehicle in the direc-

▷ Interference of the radio connection from

tion of travel and immediately pull it back.

mobile phones or other electronic devices

With this movement, the leg must pass

in direct proximity to the remote control.

through the ranges of both sensors.

Do not transport the remote control to-

gether with electronic devices.

Wet or snowy conditions may disrupt the lock-

ing request recognition function on the door

handles.

In the case of a malfunction, unlock and lock

the vehicle using the buttons of the remote

control or using the integrated key, refer to

page 54.

Opening

Tailgate

Perform the foot movement described earlier.

Before the opening, the hazard warning system

General information

flashes.

To avoid locking it in the vehicle, do not place

Moving your foot again will stop the opening

the remote control in the cargo area.

motion, and moving it one more time after that

Depending on your vehicle's equipment and

will close the tailgate.

the country version, it is possible to specify

whether the doors are also unlocked when un-

Closing

locking with the remote control. Adjusting the

Perform the foot movement described earlier.

settings, refer to page 64.

Before closing, the hazard warning system

flashes and an acoustic signal sounds.

Safety information

Moving your foot again will stop the closing

WARNING

motion, and moving it one more time after that

Body parts can be jammed when operat-

will re-open the tailgate.

ing the tailgate. There is a risk of injury. Make

sure that the area of movement of the tailgate

Malfunction

is clear during opening and closing.◀

Remote control detection by the vehicle may

malfunction under the following circumstances:

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CONTROLS

NOTE

If the vehicle is locked, selector lever position P

must be engaged first.

The tailgate swings back and up when it

opens. There is a risk of damage to property.

With manual transmission:

Make sure that the area of movement of the

tailgate is clear during opening and closing.◀

With the vehicle stationary, pull the

button in the storage compartment of the driv-

NOTE

er's door upward twice in quick succession.

Sharp-edged or pointed objects can hit

the rear window and heat conductors while

Closing

driving. There is a risk of damage to property.

Cover the edges and ensure that pointed ob-

jects do not hit the rear window.◀

Without automatic tailgate operation

Opening from the outside

Recessed grips on the interior trim of the tail-

gate can be used to conveniently pull down the

tailgate.

With automatic tailgate operation

Opening

▷ Without Comfort Access: unlock vehicle.

With Comfort Access: unlock the vehicle or

Adjusting the opening height

have the remote control with you.

You can set how far the tailgate should open.

Press button next on tailgate.

When adjusting the opening height, ensure that

▷

Press and hold button on the re-

there is a clearance of at least 4 in/10 cm above

mote control for approx. 1 second.

the tailgate.

Depending on the setting, the doors may

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

also be unlocked. Unlocking with the re-

mote control, refer to page 52.

"My MINI"

The tailgate is unlocked and can be swung up-

2. "Vehicle settings"

ward.

3. "Doors/Key"

4. "Tailgate"

Opening from the inside

5. Monitor the tailgate and set the desired

With Steptronic transmission:

opening height.

With the vehicle stationary, press the

button in the storage compartment of the driv-

er's door upward.

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CONTROLS

Opening and closing

From the outside

▷ By pressing the button on the inside of the

tailgate. Pressing again closes the tailgate.

▷ By pressing the button on the remote con-

trol. Pressing again closes the tailgate.

▷ By pressing or pulling the button in the

storage compartment of the driver's door.

Pulling again continues the opening mo-

tion.

Closing

▷ Without Comfort Access: unlock vehicle.

From the outside

With Comfort Access: unlock the vehicle or

Press the button on tailgate's exterior.

have the remote control with you.

Press the button on tailgate's exterior.

From the inside

▷

Press and hold button on the re-

Press and hold the button in the storage

mote control for approx. 1 second.

compartment of the driver's door.

If the vehicle is stationary, the tailgate opens

The remote control must be located in the car's

automatically to the adjusted opening height.

interior for this function.

From the inside

An acoustic signal sounds before the tailgate is

closed.

With Steptronic transmission:

Pull button in the storage compartment

From inside the tailgate

of the driver's door upward.

Without Comfort Access:

If the vehicle is locked, selector lever position P

must be engaged first.

With manual transmission:

With the vehicle stationary, pull the but-

ton in the storage compartment of the driver's

door upward twice in quick succession.

If the vehicle is stationary, the tailgate opens

automatically to the adjusted opening height.

Press button on the inside of the tailgate.

Interruption of the opening procedure

With Comfort Access:

The opening procedure is interrupted in the fol-

lowing situations:

▷ When the vehicle starts moving.

▷ By pressing the button on the outside of

the tailgate. Pressing again closes the tail-

gate.

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Opening and closing

CONTROLS

by a dealer’s service center or another qualified

service center or repair shop.◀

Manual operation

Operate the unlocked tailgate manually with a

slow and smooth motion.

To close the tailgate fully, press down lightly

only. Closing occurs automatically.

▷ Press button, arrow 1, on the inside of the

tailgate.

Driver profile

▷ Press button, arrow 2.

The vehicle will be locked after closing the

Concept

tailgate. The driver's door must be closed

In the driver profiles, individual settings for sev-

for this purpose and the remote control

eral drivers can be stored and called up again

must be outside of the vehicle in the area

when required.

of the tailgate.

General information

Interruption of the closing procedure

There are three driver profiles with which per-

The closing procedure is interrupted in the fol-

sonal vehicle settings can be stored. Every re-

lowing situations:

mote control has one of these driver profiles

▷ If the vehicle starts off with a jerky move-

assigned.

ment.

If the vehicle is unlocked using a remote con-

▷ By pressing the button on the outside of

trol, the assigned personal driver profile will be

the tailgate. Pressing again closes the tail-

activated. All settings stored in the driver profile

gate.

are automatically applied.

▷ By pressing the button on the inside of the

If several drivers use their own remote control,

tailgate. Pressing again closes the tailgate.

the vehicle will adjust the personal settings dur-

ing unlocking. These settings are also restored,

▷ By releasing the button in the storage com-

if the vehicle has been used in the meantime

partment of the driver's door. Pressing

by a person with a different remote control.

again and holding continues the closing

motion.

Changes to the settings are automatically

stored in the driver profile currently activated.

Malfunction

If another driver profile is selected via the Cen-

tral Information Display (CID), the settings

Safety information

stored in it will be applied automatically. The

new driver profile is assigned to the remote

WARNING

control currently used.

With manual operation of a blocked tail-

There is an additional guest profile available

gate, it can release itself unexpectedly from the

that is not assigned to any remote control: it

blockage. There is a risk of injury or risk of

can be used to apply settings in the vehicle

damage to property. Do not operate the tail-

without changing the personal driver profiles.

gate manually if it is blocked. Have it checked

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