R50/53 Remote rolls the windows down!
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Remote rolls the windows down!
Yea, yea, I know, you probably already figured that out. Well I hadn't until today. If you hold the unlock button on your remote for a few seconds it rolls your windows down.
Recently I came out to my car early in the morning (on a rainy start nonetheless)... and my windows were cracked 3-4 inches! My seats were soaked and I thought for sure there was a malfunction in the Mini's electronics. It happened two more times and I knew it wasn't me rolling them down.
After discovering the feature today, I now feel more comfortable.
It's in the manual, but very subtle, they call it the convenience feature or something.
Recently I came out to my car early in the morning (on a rainy start nonetheless)... and my windows were cracked 3-4 inches! My seats were soaked and I thought for sure there was a malfunction in the Mini's electronics. It happened two more times and I knew it wasn't me rolling them down.
After discovering the feature today, I now feel more comfortable.
It's in the manual, but very subtle, they call it the convenience feature or something.
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I had the convenience feature inactivated before I took delivery. Paranoid about coming back to the car and finding the windows down and sunroof open because the remote button was held down be mistake when in my pocket.
Also inactivated the autolock on driving - don't like the feeling of being "locked " in the car. Interestingly, I still hear the sound of the locks being "activated" but nothing actually happens. My passengers now don't have to double-release the door latch to exit the car.
Everyone has there own preferences. Neither of these were vital to me, but I'm happy with the set up. :smile:
Also inactivated the autolock on driving - don't like the feeling of being "locked " in the car. Interestingly, I still hear the sound of the locks being "activated" but nothing actually happens. My passengers now don't have to double-release the door latch to exit the car.
Everyone has there own preferences. Neither of these were vital to me, but I'm happy with the set up. :smile:
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Originally Posted by YYC
I had the convenience feature inactivated before I took delivery. Paranoid about coming back to the car and finding the windows down and sunroof open because the remote button was held down be mistake when in my pocket.
Also inactivated the autolock on driving - don't like the feeling of being "locked " in the car. Interestingly, I still hear the sound of the locks being "activated" but nothing actually happens. My passengers now don't have to double-release the door latch to exit the car.
Everyone has there own preferences. Neither of these were vital to me, but I'm happy with the set up. :smile:
Also inactivated the autolock on driving - don't like the feeling of being "locked " in the car. Interestingly, I still hear the sound of the locks being "activated" but nothing actually happens. My passengers now don't have to double-release the door latch to exit the car.
Everyone has there own preferences. Neither of these were vital to me, but I'm happy with the set up. :smile:
I also don't have the auto lock turned on,don't like being in a locked car either.
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It really does sound exactly the same as locks engaging! I thought the ABS self test (at 12 mph) was more a "clunk"?...
MINI2 link:
ABS Self Test
But since my auto lock is inactivated, presumably this is the ABS test I am hearing. Anyway, it matters not...I am happy! :smile:
I wish it would warm up in Calgary...the darn chime ("black ice warning") sounds every morning and my tach display flashes the outside temperature at me! The roads are bone dry...no ice anywhere! Ahh...technology!
MINI2 link:
ABS Self Test
But since my auto lock is inactivated, presumably this is the ABS test I am hearing. Anyway, it matters not...I am happy! :smile:
I wish it would warm up in Calgary...the darn chime ("black ice warning") sounds every morning and my tach display flashes the outside temperature at me! The roads are bone dry...no ice anywhere! Ahh...technology!
#6
Originally Posted by YYC
It really does sound exactly the same as locks engaging! I thought the ABS self test (at 12 mph) was more a "clunk"?...
MINI2 link:
ABS Self Test
But since my auto lock is inactivated, presumably this is the ABS test I am hearing. Anyway, it matters not...I am happy! :smile:
I wish it would warm up in Calgary...the darn chime ("black ice warning") sounds every morning and my tach display flashes the outside temperature at me! The roads are bone dry...no ice anywhere! Ahh...technology!
MINI2 link:
ABS Self Test
But since my auto lock is inactivated, presumably this is the ABS test I am hearing. Anyway, it matters not...I am happy! :smile:
I wish it would warm up in Calgary...the darn chime ("black ice warning") sounds every morning and my tach display flashes the outside temperature at me! The roads are bone dry...no ice anywhere! Ahh...technology!
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Originally Posted by SoCalSam
Mine does not do it, as I've sat with the button down for a good minute with no response, so I'm thinking you either have to request it activated or inactivated depending on your dealership.
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Originally Posted by Thameth
Most of the time you have to have it activated when you pick up the car or they will default it to inactive. I'm surprised your MA's didn't go over this with you guys when you picked up your MINI's. Its part of the orientation.
#13
Originally Posted by lot15
Yeah I know what you mean about the temp. chimeAfter driving for 35 years on the prairies,I know when there is ice and snow on the road
regards,
Red
#14
Originally Posted by Thameth
I'm surprised your MA's didn't go over this with you guys when you picked up your MINI's. Its part of the orientation.
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