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How Your Key Fob Can Make Your Life Easier

Your key fob can do more than just unlocking the door of your car. Many fobs have additional features, such as rolling down windows or calling your vehicle to park itself.

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Comfort Access

Comfort Access is a favorite among mini cooper owners since it assists them with their daily driving tasks. This includes making it easier of getting in and out of their vehicle particularly when they are carrying bulky items or have trouble opening the door with normal keys.

The key fob is equipped with RFID, also known as radio-frequency identification, in order to unlock the vehicle. As opposed to traditional key chains, which require the driver to insert the key into the slot, this system requires the owner to approach the vehicle with the key fob in their hands. The system allows drivers to open and close the trunk without having to go through the steps and also close or open the sunroof.

While these features are useful for certain drivers, they also can cause problems. There are a few steps you can do to repair your comfort access system if it's not functioning properly. This includes ensuring that there isn't any obstruction between the car's sensors and the window or door handle and verifying that the key fob has been properly inserted into the car's keyhole.

If you still have problems, restart the car and try again. If none of these solutions work you should contact a mechanic to get additional help.

Remote Start

A lot of people have a hard time believing that the MINI Cooper key fob actually has remote start, but it does. This will allow you to remotely start your car from up 70 meters (or 230 feet) away. Press the lock button twice, and hold it down for several seconds to activate a remote start.

You'll also be in a position to roll up and down your windows, or sunroof, allowing you to enjoy fresh air before you arrive in your car. Another cool feature that you can turn on with the key fob is the remote mirror control. You can fold and unfold the wing mirrors like by turning the switch on your car.

You can also use the key fob in order to close your trunk, which is very useful if you've not locked your car. You can set up different driver profiles so that you can alter the temperature and seat position based on the person driving. If you're sharing your vehicle with a friend or spouse, they will be able to enjoy all the comforts of your BMW while still enjoying a private and relaxed drive.

Remote Trunk Close

The key fob on your mini cooper has some hidden functions that can simplify your life. One of them is the ability for you to open or close the trunk of your car remotely. This is especially useful when you have a bulky object that is in the trunk of your car, and don't want to get it up or loosen your belt. You can also use your key fob to roll up or down the sunroof and windows this is great if you're parked in an unfriendly spot and aren't feeling like getting out of your car to open or close them.

The key fob is able to summon your vehicle, much like Tesla's "summoning" feature. The key fob must be repeatedly pressed for three times. Your car will automatically reverse out of or enter a parking spot and stop at the spot you direct it to.

The first thing to do should you lose your key fob is to disable it. This will prevent it from being used by burglars. It's simple and takes just some minutes. You can find instructions on deactivating the key fob in the owner's manual of your car or on its website. You can also buy an additional key fob and have it programmed by the dealer, but they'll need your driver's license and proof of ownership.

Remote Mirror Control

BMW is focused on providing its drivers with amenities that make driving their cars better. One of the most commonly used features that come with a new mini key fobs Cooper is the ability to remotely open and close your trunk as well as the sunroof via the key fob. To do this remove your keys from the ignition and press the unlock button 3 times quickly. The car will remain in accessory mode, allowing you to press the lock button once more.

Another handy feature that comes with your new MINI Cooper key fob is Remote Mirror Mini Cooper Key Fob Control. The key fob lets you to fold or unfold your wing mirrors which allows you to have more space in tight parking spaces. This feature can also save you from having someone else drive the vehicle and mess with your radio settings and seat position, as well as other preferences you've carefully set.

If you own a brand new MINI and want to enhance the functionality of your MINI you should consider having your key fob programmed by BimmerTech! We can deactivate your old lost key fob so that it's not able to steal or trick the driver and then recode it with the features you'd like. Learn more about our keyfob coder service here!