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How Your Key Fob Can Make Your Life Easier Your key fob is capable of more than unlocking your car's doors. Many fobs have additional capabilities, like opening and closing windows, or even directing your vehicle to park itself. mini car key cover are designed to hold a PCB and feature a snap-in coin cell battery holder compatible with popular key fob battery. Additionally, key ring-shaped slots make it easy to attach standard keys. Comfort Access Comfort Access is a sought-after accessory for mini cooper owners because it assists them with the daily tasks of driving their car. This accessory makes it easier to get out and into the car, especially if you are carrying heavy items or have difficulty opening the door with regular keys. The key fob makes use of radio-frequency ID, or RFID to unlock the vehicle. As opposed to traditional key chains, which require the driver to insert the key into a slot this system simply needs the owner to approach the vehicle with the key fob at hand. It also allows drivers to remotely open and shut the trunk, as well as close and open the sunroof. While these features can be beneficial for some drivers, they also can cause issues. If your comfort access system isn't performing as it is supposed to, there are a few options you can use to fix the issue. It is important to ensure that there's no obstruction between the car's sensors and the window or door handle and verifying that the key fob has been correctly inserted into the vehicle's keyhole. If you're still experiencing issues restart the car and try again. If none of these methods work, contact a mechanic for assistance. Remote Start Many people are pleasantly surprised to learn that the MINI Cooper keyfob has remote start. If you add this feature to your car, it will allow you to start your car remotely from up to 70 meters away (or about 230 feet). If you are within range of the vehicle, press the 'lock' button 2 times, then press it again, squeezing it down for a couple of seconds, to initiate a remote engine start. You'll also be allowed to roll up and down your windows, or sunroofs, which means you can enjoy the fresh air before you get in your car. Remote mirror control is another cool feature you can enable via the key fob. You can fold and unfold the wing mirrors in the same way as by turning the switch on your car. You can also utilize the key fob to close your trunk, which can be very handy if you have not locked your car. You can set up different driver profiles to modify the temperature and seat position according to the person driving. If you share your BMW with a spouse or friend, they can enjoy all the comforts, while still maintaining their own personal driving experience. Remote Trunk Close The key fob that you have for your mini cooper can be utilized to make your life easier. One of them is the capability to remotely open or close your trunk. This is particularly helpful in the event that 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 utilize your key fob to open or close the sunroof and windows it is a great option if you're parked in an area that is tight and you aren't feeling like getting out of your vehicle to open or close them. Another cool thing about the key fob is that it can summon your vehicle like Tesla's “summon” feature. The lock button on the key fob must be repeatedly pressed for three times. Then, your car will automatically take off or reverse out of an parking spot and stop where you have instructed it to. The first thing to do in the event that you lose your key fob is to disable it. This will stop it from being used by a burglar. It's simple and takes only a few moments. You can find the steps for deactivating your key fob in the owner's manual for your car or on its website. You can also buy an entirely new key fob and get it programmed at the dealer, although they'll require your driver's license and proof of ownership. Remote Mirror Control BMW is focused on providing drivers with the amenities that will make driving more enjoyable. One of the most common luxuries that comes with a new MINI Cooper is the ability to remotely open and close your trunk and sunroof through the key fob. To use this feature, withdraw your key from the ignition, without turning it off and press the unlock button three times in rapid succession. The car will remain in accessory mode which allows you to hit the unlock button three times. Another handy feature that comes with your brand new MINI Cooper key fob is Remote Mirror Control. The key fob allows you to fold or unfold your wing mirrors which allows you to have more space in tight parking spaces. This feature will also save you from having another person drive the vehicle and mess up your radio settings or seat position, among other preferences you've carefully set. If you own a new MINI and would like to add a few extra features, consider getting your key fob encoded by BimmerTech! We can deactivate an older key fob to prevent it from being used to steal or to fool the driver by recoding the features you would like to have. Learn more about our key fob coding services here!