How Your Key Fob Can Make Your Life Easier
Your key fob can be more than just a key to unlock your car door. Some fobs can perform other capabilities, like rolling down windows or calling your car to park itself.
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Comfort Access
Comfort Access is a popular choice among mini cooper owners because it assists them with their daily driving duties. This can help ease the process of getting in and out of their vehicle particularly when they are carrying heavy items or have difficulty opening the door using standard keys.
The key fob is a small device that makes use of radio-frequency identification, or RFID to unlock the car. As opposed to traditional key chains, which require the user to insert the key into a slot, this system only requires the owner to walk up to the vehicle with the key fob held in hand. The system allows drivers to remotely open and close the trunk and shut and open the sunroof.
These features can be extremely useful for some drivers but they can also cause problems. There are a few steps you can do to repair your comfort access system if it isn't working as it should. Also, make sure there aren't any obstructions between the sensors of your car the window button, or door handle and the key fob has been properly inserted in the keyhole in your car.
If you're still experiencing issues, try restarting the car and try it again. If these steps don't work you should contact a mechanic to get additional help.
Remote Start
Many people are surprised discover that the MINI Cooper keyfob has remote start. This will allow you to remotely start your vehicle from as far as 70 meters (or 230 feet) away. When in range of the vehicle, simply click the 'lock' button 2 times, then press it again, pressing it down for a few seconds to initiate a remote engine start.
You can also roll up or down your windows and sunroof to take in the fresh air even before you enter your car. Another cool feature that you can activate using the key fob is remote mirror control. This allows you to fold and unfold your wing mirrors, just like you would with the switch in the car.
You can also use the key fob to close your trunk, which is very useful if you've not locked your vehicle. You can set up different driver profiles so that you can adjust the climate and seat position based on the driver. If you're sharing your vehicle with a friend or spouse, they'll be able to enjoy all the amenities of your BMW while still enjoying a private and comfortable drive.
Remote Trunk Close
The key fob for your mini cooper can be utilized to simplify your life. One of them is the capability to remotely open or close your trunk. This is particularly useful in the event that you have a large object in the trunk of your car and you don't want it up or unbuckle your belt. You can also use the key fob to open or shut your windows and sunroof when you're in a tight place and don't want take your vehicle out to do this.
Another awesome feature of the key fob is that it can summon your vehicle like Tesla's "summon" feature. This works by pressing the lock button on your key fob three times in succession. Then your car will automatically take off or reverse out of an parking spot and stop wherever you tell it to.
If you ever lose your key fob the first step is to deactivate it to ensure that it cannot be stolen by a burglar. This is simple to do and only takes a few seconds. The Key Lab can find instructions on activating your key fob in the owner's manual for your car or on its website. You can also purchase an entirely new key fob and have it programmed by the dealer, although you'll need your driver's licence and proof of ownership.
Remote Mirror Control
BMW is focused on providing drivers with features that make driving better. One of the most popular luxuries that comes with a new MINI Cooper is the ability to remotely open and close your trunk and sunroof using the key fob. To use this feature, withdraw your key from the ignition, but do not turn it off and press the unlock button three times in rapid succession. The car will remain in accessory mode, allowing you to hit the unlock button three times.
Remote Mirror Control is another useful feature that comes with the new MINI Cooper Key Fob. It lets you fold and unfold your wing-mirrors using the key fob, allowing you more space in parking spots that are tight. This feature can also help you avoid the stress of having someone else drive your car and tamper with your seat placement as well as radio settings and other preferences you have carefully set up.
If you own a brand new MINI and would like to add some additional features look into having your key fob encoded by BimmerTech! We can deactivate an older key fob in order to prevent it from being used for theft or to trick the driver and then recode the features that you want. Learn more about our keyfob coding services here!