How Your Key Fob Can Make Your Life Easier

Your key fob can do more than just unlocking your car's door. Many fobs are equipped with additional capabilities, like opening windows, or directing your vehicle to park itself.

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Comfort Access

Comfort Access is very popular among mini cooper owners since it helps them with the daily tasks of driving. This includes making it easier of getting into and out of their car particularly when they are carrying heavy objects or have trouble opening the door with standard keys.

The key fob is a small device that makes use of RFID, also known as radio-frequency identification to unlock the car. As opposed to traditional key chains, which require the driver to insert the key into the slot, this system only requires owners to approach the vehicle with the key fob in their hands. The system also permits drivers to open and close the trunk, as well as shut and open the sunroof.

While these features can be useful for certain drivers, they can also cause issues. If your comfort access system isn't working as it should, there are a variety of options to fix the issue. These include ensuring that there aren't any obstructions between the car's sensors and the door handle or window button and confirming that the key fob is correctly inserted into the vehicle's keyhole.

If you're still having problems restart the car and try again. If these suggestions don't work, you can contact an expert mechanic for further help.

Remote Start

Many people are pleasantly surprised to learn that the replace mini key fob Cooper keyfob has remote start. It lets you remotely start your vehicle from up to 70 meters (or 230 feet) away. Press the lock button repeatedly and hold it for a few seconds to trigger a remote start.

You can also roll up or down your windows and sunroofs to enjoy the fresh air even before you get in your car. Remote mirror control is another awesome feature that you can turn on with the key fob. This lets you fold and unfold your wing mirrors, just like you would with the switch in the car.

The key fob can be used to lock the trunk. This is a great option if you have forgotten to lock your car. You can even set different driver profiles, so that you can alter the seat and mirrors' position and also the climate settings based on who is driving it. This way, if you're sharing your vehicle with a friend or spouse, they will be able to enjoy all the luxury of your BMW while maintaining a personal and comfortable driving.

Remote Trunk Close

The key fob of your mini cooper comes with a few hidden functions that can simplify your life. Among them is the ability to remotely open or close your trunk. This is especially useful if you have a large object in the trunk of your car, and you don't want it up or remove your belt. You can also utilize your key fob to roll up and down the windows and sunroof which is ideal for when you're in an awkward spot and don't feel like getting out of your car to open and close them.

The key fob is able to summon your car, just as Tesla's "summoning" feature. The key fob should be repeated three times. Then your car will stop or pull out of a parking spot and stop when you direct it to.

The first thing you must do should you lose your key fob is to deactivate it. This will stop it from being used by a burglar. This is easy to do and takes just less than a few minutes. You can find instructions on deactivation in your owner's manual, or on the website of the automaker. You can also buy an entirely new key fob and have 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 their drivers with amenities that help them enjoy their cars more. 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 via the key fob. To get this to work, withdraw your key from the ignition, without turning off the power and then press the unlock button three times in rapid succession. The car will remain in accessory mode which allows 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 help you avoid the stress of having someone else drive your vehicle and mess up the seat position as well as radio settings and other settings that you've carefully set up.

If you own a brand new mini cooper key fob replacement and want to add some additional features you should consider having your key fob programmed by BimmerTech! We can deactivate an old key fob to keep it from being used to steal or to deceive the driver, and then recode the features that you want. Find out more about our key fob programming services here!