R50/53 Things You Didn't Know About Your MINI
#51
Originally Posted by blalor
Well, that's the case if you use the boot release button on the remote, but not if you use the regular unlock button. The doors will re-lock, however, if you don't open *anything* within two minutes.
The auto re-lock a programmable feature, something I had wanted de-activated but I think it was over-looked
Something people may not know: the navigation has a search feature so you can look up places and not just consult the index list. Came in very handy when driving around in unfamiliar territory this weekend and I was desperate for a strong iced coffee - did a search on 'star' and could see all the Starbucks in range (yeah yeah, I know Starbucks is scourge of the earth but they are the only place I can rely on getting iced coffee when I need it ).
#52
this is me.
Originally Posted by chows4us
3. If you turn off that radio, roll down the windows and listen closely ... he/she WILL sing to you (be careful here because this can become addictive and you might dump all your CDs and Ipod widgets).
I find that when the stereo is on, I have to look at the tach more, so the stereo is a double distraction.
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manat (05-01-2024)
#53
i don't know if this is just a MINI thing or not but i really like that the footwell lights come on when you turn on the center overhead light (the one above your shoulder). I have EZPass now but this would have been very handy before those days whenever i dropped my ticket or change under my feet.
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manat (05-01-2024)
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#56
Originally Posted by ja ME s
I have EZPass now but this would have been very handy before those days whenever i dropped my ticket or change under my feet.
no reason to have an ugly transponder on your windshield! it works well since the nose of the MINI is pretty short and the windshield is kinda vertical
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#59
6th Gear
Originally Posted by LombardStreet
Is that an '06 thing? This only happens on my '05 if I have locked the doors and then used the button on the key-remote to unlock the hatch. When I close the hatch again, the taillights flash. But if the car is unlocked, the taillights don't flash.
Also, did anybody else's twisted brain equate ONE flash with the one-syllable word "lock", and TWO flashes with two-syllable "unlock"?? (it's ok if that's just my own warped way of listening to what the MCS is "saying").
Tatt
#60
Originally Posted by MR ECON
If you touch the key to your chin or cheek while pressing the unlock button, the key will unlock your MINI from a much greater distance.
This is actually an example of your sinus cavity "at work". If you find that this effect is especially strong for you -- and you can carry a tune -- consider taking some voice lessons and seek out a local choir!
#61
6th Gear
Originally Posted by minims
I first read of that effect here on NAM and used it a few times when I was walking away from the car and wasn't sure if I had locked it.
Don't worry I don't shower with my keys,
Tatt
#62
Here are two things I have found interesting:
1. If your driver door is open you can’t press the lock button on the door down (haven’t tried this on the passenger side).
2. If you have auto AC and press and hold the defrost button, instead of it blowing on the front defroster full blast and turning on the rear defroster, it will only move air from your feet to the front defroster. Press and hold again and it will return back to the previous setting.
1. If your driver door is open you can’t press the lock button on the door down (haven’t tried this on the passenger side).
2. If you have auto AC and press and hold the defrost button, instead of it blowing on the front defroster full blast and turning on the rear defroster, it will only move air from your feet to the front defroster. Press and hold again and it will return back to the previous setting.
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manat (05-01-2024)
#63
Originally Posted by tattman23
Also, did anybody else's twisted brain equate ONE flash with the one-syllable word "lock", and TWO flashes with two-syllable "unlock"?? (it's ok if that's just my own warped way of listening to what the MCS is "saying").
Tatt
Tatt
That's also how I remembered the beeps on my wife's car (not a MINI) since the lettering rubbed off the key fob.
#66
This sounds like it couldn't be true but I have tried it and it works.
If you lock your keys in the car and you have your cell phone call your wife/spouse and have then push the unlock on the key while you hold your phone near the door and the door lock will open. May take a few tries and you may have to move along the side of the car with your phone but it will work without having to brine ght espare keys to the car.
Big time saver.
If you lock your keys in the car and you have your cell phone call your wife/spouse and have then push the unlock on the key while you hold your phone near the door and the door lock will open. May take a few tries and you may have to move along the side of the car with your phone but it will work without having to brine ght espare keys to the car.
Big time saver.
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manat (05-01-2024)
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6th Gear
#69
This is a little off topic but as long as we are experimenting with our cell phones try this one i pulled off the howstuffworks website. It gives you instructions on how to boil an egg using 2 cell phones and an AM/FM radio.
http://www.wymsey.co.uk/wymchron/cooking.htm
someone remind me not to talk on 2 cell phones while in the presence of a radio!!
http://www.wymsey.co.uk/wymchron/cooking.htm
someone remind me not to talk on 2 cell phones while in the presence of a radio!!
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#70
Originally Posted by ja ME s
This is a little off topic but as long as we are experimenting with our cell phones try this one i pulled off the howstuffworks website. It gives you instructions on how to boil an egg using 2 cell phones and an AM/FM radio.
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manat (05-01-2024)
#71
I was skeptical at first and since I'm in Missouri I had to have someone show me that it worked, which it did. We tested it with a Honda Pilot, Toyota Camry, Ford F-150, Oldsmobile Cutless, and my MINI one night, it worked on all of them.
I'm a retired USMC Intel guy and have worked as a Reserve Dep. Sheriff. I don't have anything to do with keys or anything else related with this stuff but I heard this could be done with a cell phone and tried it myself and it worked. It is nice to know if you make a mistake and lock your keys in the car that you don't have to get a spare set to open them or pay a locksmith to get in, try the cell phone route first and you may save a lot of time and money. I've been told not all cars will open but the variety of vehicle we used were representative of different manufacturers.
You do still have to have a cell phone signal to make this work so all bets are off if you are in a remote location without a signal.
I'm a retired USMC Intel guy and have worked as a Reserve Dep. Sheriff. I don't have anything to do with keys or anything else related with this stuff but I heard this could be done with a cell phone and tried it myself and it worked. It is nice to know if you make a mistake and lock your keys in the car that you don't have to get a spare set to open them or pay a locksmith to get in, try the cell phone route first and you may save a lot of time and money. I've been told not all cars will open but the variety of vehicle we used were representative of different manufacturers.
You do still have to have a cell phone signal to make this work so all bets are off if you are in a remote location without a signal.
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#74
Originally Posted by MiniMatt1
Maybe one of you has discovered a way to turn off that annoying seat belt chime for those short trips in the neighborhood...
Hmm, lets see, something else people might not know is that if you leave your turnsignal in position when you turn the car off the driving lights will stay on on that side of the car - its to make the car more visible if parked on a dark narrow street
Also the refrigerated part of the glove box (the opening that lets the air blow in) can be closed.