R50/53 Things You Didn't Know About Your MINI
#476
Originally Posted by tattman23
I have experienced that too and I was sort of bummed about it. However, SOMEtimes (I was baffled by this) they seem to work just fine with the motor off and the radio on. I think it's related to atmospheric pressure somehow.
Tatt
Tatt
#477
Don't forget the classic ragtop trick: you can unlock the doors/open the sunroof/put the top down from 3 or 4 times farther away if you open your mouth & point the key into your mouth. I understand that those afflicted with excessive dignity may have a problem with this but I am gloriously free of such encumberments.
#478
#479
So, having read through the thread (and my owner's manual!) - the dealer can fix the one (very minor) thing about the Mini that drives me nuts: the double pull on the door handle to unlock the doors from the inside? I'm assuming that has something to do with the auto door lock.
I HATE this, it's like my Mini is asking me if I was serious the first time about trying to open the door. "No, I just try to get out the first time for fun...."
I HATE this, it's like my Mini is asking me if I was serious the first time about trying to open the door. "No, I just try to get out the first time for fun...."
#480
Originally Posted by MMS1
So, having read through the thread (and my owner's manual!) - the dealer can fix the one (very minor) thing about the Mini that drives me nuts: the double pull on the door handle to unlock the doors from the inside? I'm assuming that has something to do with the auto door lock.
I HATE this, it's like my Mini is asking me if I was serious the first time about trying to open the door. "No, I just try to get out the first time for fun...."
I HATE this, it's like my Mini is asking me if I was serious the first time about trying to open the door. "No, I just try to get out the first time for fun...."
#481
Originally Posted by MMS1
So, having read through the thread (and my owner's manual!) - the dealer can fix the one (very minor) thing about the Mini that drives me nuts: the double pull on the door handle to unlock the doors from the inside? I'm assuming that has something to do with the auto door lock.
I HATE this, it's like my Mini is asking me if I was serious the first time about trying to open the door. "No, I just try to get out the first time for fun...."
I HATE this, it's like my Mini is asking me if I was serious the first time about trying to open the door. "No, I just try to get out the first time for fun...."
What you are viewing as an inconvenience should actually be viewed as a convenience--instead of having to unlock a locked door, then pull the handle to open it, MINI has thoughtfully allowed you to use the same lever--pull it once to unlock it. Pull the same lever again to open the door.
MINI owners tug twice.
#482
#486
i've been in some vehicles where pulling the handle will simultaneously unlock and open the door. That being said - i don't mind pulling twice - in fact even when the doors are unlocked i have a tendency to pull twice out of habit.
however, passengers who aren't familar with the double tug are often dumbfounded when they try and rip your door handle off and proceed to try and pull the lock up on the door.
however, passengers who aren't familar with the double tug are often dumbfounded when they try and rip your door handle off and proceed to try and pull the lock up on the door.
#487
Originally Posted by ja ME s
i've been in some vehicles where pulling the handle will simultaneously unlock and open the door. That being said - i don't mind pulling twice - in fact even when the doors are unlocked i have a tendency to pull twice out of habit.
however, passengers who aren't familar with the double tug are often dumbfounded when they try and rip your door handle off and proceed to try and pull the lock up on the door.
however, passengers who aren't familar with the double tug are often dumbfounded when they try and rip your door handle off and proceed to try and pull the lock up on the door.
My mothers Landrover Discovery is like the MINI. You have to pull once to unlock, then again to open.
It doesn't bother me.
#488
Originally Posted by ja ME s
however, passengers who aren't familar with the double tug are often dumbfounded when they try and rip your door handle off and proceed to try and pull the lock up on the door.
1) As I am rolling to a stop, I point and say, 'pull gently twice.'
2) As I am rolling to a stop, I hit the toggle to unlock the doors.
#489
#490
I'm surprised at the number of passengers who can't even find the door handle inside the car, they randomly grab at places on the armrest completely oblivious to the shiny illuminated thing that looks big enough to slip three finger behind, it's only slightly more anoying than the people that can't operate the outside door handle.
#491
Originally Posted by Deviant
I'm surprised at the number of passengers who can't even find the door handle inside the car, they randomly grab at places on the armrest completely oblivious to the shiny illuminated thing that looks big enough to slip three finger behind, it's only slightly more anoying than the people that can't operate the outside door handle.
#492
Originally Posted by Tarzan
What you are viewing as an inconvenience should actually be viewed as a convenience--instead of having to unlock a locked door, then pull the handle to open it, MINI has thoughtfully allowed you to use the same lever--pull it once to unlock it. Pull the same lever again to open the door.
MINI owners tug twice.
#493
6th Gear
Originally Posted by qwertmonkey
Same here. My fathers Ford Excursion has that feature. If the doors are locked, one pull of the handle and the doors unlock and open at the same time.
My mothers Landrover Discovery is like the MINI. You have to pull once to unlock, then again to open.
It doesn't bother me.
My mothers Landrover Discovery is like the MINI. You have to pull once to unlock, then again to open.
It doesn't bother me.
Tatt
#494
6th Gear
Originally Posted by Kentiki
Same here! Same location in my garage and one day the radio works with MFSW, another day it won't. Haven't been able to pinpoint anything different that I do, both times there's no key present, etc.
I hesitate to ask, but when you drive with your sunroof not all the way open or all the way closed, have you heard it rattle?
Tatt
#495
#496
Originally Posted by Tarzan
... The IKE has 21 test functions you can access by holding the trip button down while turning the ignition key. Press briefly to advance through menu options, press and hold to access that option. Tests 1&2 are always unlocked, Tests 3-21 are locked. Test number 19 is the "Unlock" function for getting to the rest of them.
Try subtest 2.0 (hold trip button, turn on key, press repeatedly to scroll up to 2.0, then hold). It runs a test that activates all gauges, LED's, and indicators. Very Cool! ...
Try subtest 2.0 (hold trip button, turn on key, press repeatedly to scroll up to 2.0, then hold). It runs a test that activates all gauges, LED's, and indicators. Very Cool! ...
#497
#498
Originally Posted by pottermom
I don't mind the auto lock... but is there any way to deprogram the auto unlock? I would prefer it remained locked when I stop and turn it off but I like the auto lock. Are the two tied together or is the auto unlock even programable? The manual didn't say as far as I could find.
My new MINI fact may be common sense but I just discovered it yesterday after about 5 months of ownership. The MFSW will move through the FM1 then the FM2 preset stations in order (giving you 12 radio stations total) or just the FMA (6 radio stations to cycle through).
Also, I think this post will put me into 3rd gear!
#499
#500
Mini dealerships can adjust many things by altering settings on the on-board computer - self locks are one of these settings (as are low fuel chime and many other things). Ask your service manager at the dealer what can be adjusted, or do a forum search - I know i've seen a full list of programmable features on the forums at one time.
Glad you're liking your MC!
Glad you're liking your MC!