How Your Key Fob Can Make Your Life Easier

Your key fob is able to be more than just a key to unlock your car's door. Many fobs are equipped with additional capabilities, like rolling down windows or summoning your car to park itself.

The FB Series enclosures feature a coin cell battery holder that snaps in place. This battery can be used with key fob batteries. Key ring slots can be molded into the enclosures, making it easy to attach keys.

Comfort Access

Comfort Access is a favorite among mini cooper owners since it helps them with their daily driving chores. This can help ease the process of getting in and out of their car, especially when they are carrying heavy objects or are having difficulty opening the door with standard keys.

The key fob is a small device that uses radio-frequency identification, or RFID, to unlock the vehicle. Unlike traditional key chains that require the driver to insert the key into a slot, this system simply needs the owner to approach the vehicle with the key fob in their hands. The system also permits drivers to remotely shut and open the trunk and close and open the sunroof.

These features can be extremely beneficial for certain drivers but they can also cause problems. If your comfort access system isn't performing as it should, there are several options you can use to resolve the issue. This includes ensuring that there are no obstructions between the car's sensors and the window or door handle and ensuring that the key fob is correctly inserted into the car's keyhole.

If you're still experiencing issues restart the car and try again. If none of these methods work call a mechanic for additional help.

Remote Start

Many people are surprised find out that the MINI Cooper keyfob has remote start. Adding this to your car will allow you to start your car remotely from up to 70 meters away (or up to 230 feet). Press the lock button repeatedly and hold it down for several seconds to initiate a remote start.

You can also roll up or down your windows and enjoy the fresh air before you get into your car. Remote mirror control is a cool feature you can enable via the key fob. You can fold and unfold the wing mirrors in the same way as with the switch on the car.

The key fob can also be used to close the trunk. This is a fantastic option if you have forgotten to lock your car. You can set up various driver profiles to alter the temperature and seat position according to the driver. If you share your BMW with your spouse or a friend, they can enjoy all the comforts and features while maintaining their own unique driving experience.

Remote Trunk Close

The key fob for your mini cooper car key replacement cooper can be used to make life easier. One of them is the capability to remotely open or close your trunk. This is especially helpful for those who have a large object in the trunk of your car and you don't want to lift it up or take off your belt. You can also use the key fob to open or close your windows as well as the sunroof if you are parked in a tight place and don't want get out of your vehicle to do so.

The key fob is able to summon your vehicle, just as Tesla's "summoning" feature. It works by pressing the lock button on your key fob three times in a row. Your car will then automatically reverse out of or enter a parking spot and stop wherever you direct it to.

The first thing you should do in the event that you lose your key fob is deactivate it. This will prevent it from being used by burglars. It's simple and takes only several minutes. There are instructions for deactivating the key fob in the owner's manual for your vehicle or on its website. You can also buy a new keyfob, and have it programmed at a dealer. You will need your driver's licence as well as proof of ownership.

Remote Mirror Control

BMW is focused on providing their drivers with amenities that make driving their cars better. One of the most commonly used amenities that comes with the new MINI Cooper is the ability to remotely open and close your trunk as well as the sunroof from the key fob. To accomplish this remove your keys from the ignition and press the unlock button 3 times in a row. The car will remain in accessory mode so you can hit the unlock button three times.

Remote Mirror Control is another useful feature that comes with the new MINI Cooper Key Fob. The key fob will allow you to fold or unfold your wing-mirrors, allowing you more room in tight parking spaces. This feature also prevents you from having someone else drive your vehicle and messing up your radio settings, seat position or other preferences that you have carefully set.

BimmerTech can code your key fob, if you have a brand new MINI and want to add additional functionality. We can disable your old lost key fob so that it is not used to steal or fool the driver, and then encode it with the features you desire. Find out more about our key fob programming services here!