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How Your Key Fob Can Make Your Life Easier Your key fob could do more than just unlock the car door. Many fobs also have functions like rolling down windows, or summoning your car to park itself. The FB Series enclosures feature a coin cell battery holder that snaps into place. This battery is compatible with key fob batteries. Key ring slots are built into the enclosures, making it easy to attach keys. Comfort Access Comfort Access is a popular accessory for mini cooper owners since it can assist them in the everyday chores of driving their car. This accessory helps you get into and out of the car, particularly if you are carrying heavy objects or are having difficulty opening the door with standard keys. The key fob utilizes RFID, also known as radio frequency identification to unlock the vehicle. Unlike traditional key chains that require the user to insert the key into the slot, this system only requires the owner to walk up to the vehicle with the key fob at hand. The system allows drivers to open and close the trunk via remote and also shut or open the sunroof. While these features are beneficial for certain drivers, they also can create problems. If your comfort access system isn't performing as it is supposed to, there are a few things you can try to resolve the issue. This includes making sure there's no obstruction between the car's sensors and the door handle or window button and confirming that the key fob is correctly inserted into the car's keyhole. If you're still having problems restart the car and try again. If these steps do not work, then you can call a mechanic to get additional help. Remote Start Many people are pleasantly surprised to learn that the MINI Cooper keyfob has remote start. This will allow you to remotely start your car from up 70 meters (or 230 feet) away. Press the lock button twice, then hold it for a few seconds to activate a remote-start. You will also be able to roll up and down your windows, or sunroof, so you can take a breath of fresh air before you even arrive in your car. Remote mirror control is another amazing feature that you can activate by using the key fob. You can fold and unfold the wing mirrors as by turning the switch on your car. You can also use the key fob to close your trunk, which can be extremely handy if not locked your vehicle. You can even set different profiles for drivers, so you can change the seat and mirrors' positions as well as the temperature settings according to who is driving it. If mini dealer milton keynes www.g28carkeys.co.uk share your BMW with your spouse or a friend they can enjoy all the comforts, while still maintaining their personal driving experience. Remote Trunk Close The key fob of your mini cooper has a few hidden functions that can simplify your life. One of them is the ability to open or close your car's trunk remotely. This is especially helpful if you have a large object in the trunk of your car, and don't want to get it up or remove your belt. You can also make use of the key fob to open or shut your windows and sunroof when you're in a tight place and don't want leave your vehicle to do so. Another great feature of the key fob is that you can summon your vehicle similar to Tesla's “summon” feature. The key fob has to be pressed three times in succession. Then your car will pull or back out of an parking spot and stop wherever you have instructed it to. The first thing you need to do should you lose your key fob is disable it. This will stop it from being used by a burglar. This is easy to do and only takes less than a few minutes. You can find instructions on activating your key fob in the owner's manual of your vehicle or on its website. You can also purchase new keys and have it programmed at a dealer. You will need your driver's licence and proof of ownership. Remote Mirror Control BMW is focused on providing their drivers with amenities that improve the performance of their cars. The ability to open and close the trunk and sunroof remotely via the key fob is one of the most popular features offered by the new MINI Cooper. To make this work remove your key from the ignition and press the unlock button 3 times fast. The car remains in accessory mode, allowing you to press the unlock button a third time. Remote Mirror Control is another useful feature that comes with the new MINI Cooper Key Fob. The key fob allows you to fold or unfold your wing-mirrors giving you more space in tight parking spaces. This feature will also save you from having another person drive the vehicle and messing up your radio settings, seat position or other preferences you have carefully set. If you own a brand-new MINI and would like to add some extra functionality you should consider having your key fob programmed by BimmerTech! We can disable an old key fob to keep it from being used to steal or to trick the driver, and then recode the features you would like to have. Find out more about our key fob code services here!