How Your Key Fob Can Make Your Life Easier

Your key fob is capable of more than simply unlocking your car's door. A lot of fobs come with additional capabilities, like opening windows, or directing your vehicle to park itself.

The FB Series enclosures feature a coin cell battery holder that snaps into place. This battery can be used with key fob batteries. In addition, the key ring's molded slots allow you to attach standard keys.

Comfort Access

Comfort Access is a sought-after accessory for mini cooper owners because it assists them with the everyday tasks of driving their vehicle. This can help ease the process of getting into and out of their vehicle particularly when they are carrying heavy objects or have difficulty opening the door with regular keys.

The key fob is a tiny device that uses RFID, also known as radio-frequency identification to unlock the vehicle. Contrary 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. The system lets drivers open and close the trunk without having to go through the steps, as well as close or open the sunroof.

While these features can be beneficial for some drivers, they also can cause issues. There are a few steps you can do to solve your comfort access system if it's not working properly. These include ensuring that there are no obstructions between the car's sensors and the door handle or window button and ensuring that the key fob is correctly inserted into the vehicle's keyhole.

If you're still having issues try restarting the vehicle and try it again. If these steps don't work, you can contact an auto mechanic to seek further help.

Remote Start

Many people are surprised find out that the MINI Cooper keyfob has remote start. The addition of this feature to your car will allow you to start your vehicle remotely from as far as 70 meters away (or about 230 feet). If you are within range of the vehicle, press the 'lock' button 2 times, then press it once more, holding it down for a couple of seconds, to initiate a remote engine start.

You will also be able to roll up and down your windows, or sunroofs, which means you can enjoy fresh air before you even leave your vehicle. Remote mirror control is a cool feature you can activate with the key fob. You can fold and unfold the wing mirrors like using the switch on the car.

You can also use the key fob in order to close your trunk, which is extremely handy if neglected to lock your vehicle. You can create different driver profiles so that you can modify 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 experience all the luxury of your BMW while still enjoying a private and comfortable drive.

Remote Trunk Close

The key fob of your mini cooper car key replacement cooper can be used to simplify your life. One of them is the ability to remotely open or close your trunk. This is particularly useful when you have a heavy object in the back of your vehicle and don't need to lift it or unbuckle your seat belt. You can also make use of your key fob to open or close the sunroof and windows it is a great option especially if you're stuck in an area that is tight and you aren't feeling like getting out of your vehicle to open or close them.

Another great feature of the key fob is that it has the ability to summon your vehicle similar to Tesla's "summon" feature. This is done by pressing the lock button on your key fob three times in a row. Then the car will automatically move out or back into parking spaces and stop at the location you direct it to.

The first thing you should do should you lose your key fob is to deactivate it. This will prevent it from being used by burglars. This is a simple process and only takes less than a few minutes. You can find instructions for deactivating your key fob within the owner's manual for your vehicle or on its website. You can also buy an additional key fob and get it programmed at the dealership, but they'll require your driver's license and proof of ownership.

Remote Mirror Control

BMW concentrates on providing drivers with amenities to make driving better. One of the most well-known extras that come with a new MINI Cooper is the ability to remotely open and close your trunk as well as the sunroof from the key fob. To make this work, remove your key from the ignition and press the unlock button 3 times quickly. The car remains in accessory mode, allowing you to press the unlock button again.

Remote Mirror Control is another useful feature that comes with your new MINI Cooper Key Fob. It lets you fold and unfold your wing mirrors using the key fob, which gives you more space even in tight parking spots. This feature can also allow you to avoid the frustration of having someone else drive your vehicle and muck with the seat position, radio settings or other preferences you've carefully set up.

BimmerTech can code your key fob if you have a brand new MINI and would like to add additional functionality. We can deactivate your old lost key fob so it's not able to steal information or trick the driver. We will then change it to the features you want. Learn more about our keyfob programming service here!