Operation Manual
Opening and closing CONTROLS
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Opening
The Club Door can only be opened using the 
handle on the inside. The right-hand front door 
must be open when opening the Club Door.
Closing
First close the Club Door, followed by the right-
hand front door.
Tailgate/Split Rear Barn 
Doors
While driving, sharp objects or objects 
with edges may strike against the rear 
window and damage the heating element for 
the rear window. Assure that there are no 
objects with sharp edges near the rear win-
dow.<
To avoid damage, make sure there is suf-
ficient clearance before opening the tail-
gate/Split Rear Barn Doors.<
Opening
In some market-specific versions, the tail-
gate/Split Rear Barn Doors cannot be 
unlocked using the remote control unless the 
vehicle is unlocked first.
Only drive with the Split Rear Barn Doors fully 
closed; otherwise, the tail lamps will be 
obscured and driving safety will be compro-
mised.<
MINI
Press the button in the handle, arrow, or the 
button of the remote control, for an 
extended period. The tailgate is unlocked and 
can be opened.
MINI Clubman
Press and hold the button in the handle or the 
button for the remote control for approx. 
1 second. The Split Rear Barn Doors are 
unlocked.
Using the button in the handle, fully open first 
the right side, arrow 1, and then the left side of 
the Split Rear Barn Doors, arrow 2.
Closing
Make sure that the closing path of the tail-
gate/Split Rear Barn Doors is clear; other-
wise, injuries may occur.<
Take the remote control with you and do 
not put it into the luggage compartment: 
otherwise, the remote control can be locked in 
the vehicle when the tailgate/Split Rear Barn 
Doors are closed.<
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