How Your Key Fob Can Make Your Life Easier Your key fob can do more than unlocking your car's doors. A lot of fobs come with additional functions, like rolling down windows or summoning your car to park itself. The FB Series enclosures feature a coin cell battery holder that snaps in the right position. This battery is compatible with key fob batteries. In addition, the key ring's molded slots allow you to attach standard keys. Comfort Access Comfort Access is a well-loved accessory for mini cooper owners, since it can assist them with the daily tasks of driving their vehicle. This includes easing the process of getting in and out of their car, especially when they are carrying bulky items or have trouble opening the door with regular keys. The key fob is a tiny device that uses radio-frequency identification, or RFID to unlock the car. Unlike traditional key chains that require the user to insert the key into a slot this system requires the owner to enter the vehicle with the key fob held in hand. It also allows drivers to remotely open and shut the trunk and shut and open the sunroof. While these features are useful for some drivers, they also can cause problems. There are a few things you can do to repair your comfort access system if it's not functioning properly. This includes ensuring that there are no obstructions between the car's sensors and the door handle or window button, and confirming that the key fob is properly inserted into the car's keyhole. If you're experiencing problems Try restarting the car and try again. If these steps aren't working you should contact a mechanic to get additional help. 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 enable you to start your car remotely from as far as 70 meters away (or approximately 230 feet). If you're within range of the vehicle, press the 'lock' button two times, then press it once more, holding it down for a couple of seconds, to enable a remote engine starting. You can also roll up or down your windows and sunroof to enjoy the fresh air before you step into your car. Another cool feature that you can turn on with the key fob is remote mirror control. This allows you to fold and unfold your wing mirrors as you would do with the switch in your car. You can also make use of the key fob to close your trunk, which can be extremely handy if forgotten to lock your car. You can set up various driver profiles so that you can alter the temperature and seat positions based on the driver. If you're sharing your car with a partner or spouse, they will be able enjoy all the amenities of your BMW while maintaining a personal and relaxing drive. Remote Trunk Close The key fob that you have for your mini cooper can be utilized to make life easier. One of them is the ability to open or close your car's trunk remotely. This is especially helpful if you have a large object that is in the trunk of your car and don't wish to lift it up or remove your belt. You can also use your key fob to open or close the sunroof and windows which is ideal if you're parked in an area that is tight and you don't want to get out of your vehicle to open and close them. Another awesome feature of the key fob is that you can summon your car, similar to Tesla's "summon" feature. The lock button on the key fob must be press three times in succession. Then the car will automatically take off or reverse out of an parking spot and stop at the location you tell it to. If you lose your key fob, the first step is to disable the device so that it cannot be used by a criminal. It's easy to do and takes just less than a few minutes. Instructions for deactivating your key can be found in your owner's manual, or on the automaker's website. You can also purchase a new key fob and get it programmed at the dealership, but you'll need your driver's licence and proof of ownership. Remote Mirror Control BMW is focused on providing drivers with features that improve their driving. One of the most popular 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 accomplish this, remove your key from the ignition and press the unlock button three times in a row. The car remains in accessory mode, allowing you to press the unlock button again. Another feature that is included with your new MINI Cooper key fob is Remote Mirror Control. It lets you fold and unfold your wing mirrors via the key fob, which gives you more space in tight parking spots. This feature also prevents you from having someone else drive your vehicle, and mess up your radio settings or seat position, among other preferences that you have carefully set. If you own a brand-new MINI and would like to add some extra functionality you should consider having your key fob coded by BimmerTech! We can disable an old key fob to prevent it from being used for theft or to trick the driver, and then recode the features you want. Find out more information about our keyfob coder service here!