Closing
Recessed grips on the interior trim of the
tailgate can be used to conveniently pull
down the tailgate.
With automatic tailgate operation
Opening
Adjusting the opening height
You can set how far the tailgate should
open.
When adjusting the opening height, ensure
that there is a clearance of at least
4 in/10 cm above the tailgate.
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1. "My MINI"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Doors/Key"
4. "Tailgate"
5. Monitor the tailgate and set the desired
opening height.
From the outside
– Without Comfort Access: unlock vehicle.
With Comfort Access: unlock the vehi-
cle or have the vehicle key with you.
Press the button on tailgate's exterior.
– Press and hold the button on the
vehicle key for approx. 1 second.
Depending on the setting, the doors may
also be unlocked. Unlocking using the
vehicle key, refer to page 78.
If the vehicle is stationary, the tailgate
opens automatically to the adjusted opening
height.
From the inside
With Steptronic transmission:
Pull button in the storage compart-
ment of the driver's door upward.
If the vehicle is locked, selector lever posi-
tion P must be engaged first.
With manual transmission:
With the vehicle stationary, pull the
button in the storage compartment of the
driver's door upwards twice in quick suc-
cession.
If the vehicle is stationary, the tailgate
opens automatically to the adjusted opening
height.
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