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sprocket · Aug 18th, 2006, 01:13 AM

I went to the dealer today to get more information about the 2nd gen Mini and the salesman told me that the Mini will eventually have swiveling front seats. Just wanted to share this, as it doesn't seem to have been mentioned yet.

Paul · Aug 18th, 2006, 05:46 AM

I think your dealer has their wires crossed. The only sign of "swiveling seats" I've seen are the in the MINI Convcept (Traveller), I've seen nothing to indicated these will make it on to the MINI.

sprocket · Aug 18th, 2006, 01:20 PM

That why I said "eventually". However, I checked the UK website and it says the new Mini will feature an "easy entry function" - whatever that means.

Paul · Aug 18th, 2006, 01:25 PM

That's what I'm saying, I very much doubt they will make production, even though they've been shown on the concept. It is just that, a concept. The actual traveller will be quite different.

"Easy entry" is something completely unrelated.

AMT · Aug 18th, 2006, 04:20 PM

What's the easy entry function?

Shaun · Aug 18th, 2006, 04:48 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by AMT (original)

What's the easy entry function?

Big doors

mcarlo52 · Aug 18th, 2006, 06:03 PM

I'm guessing the easy entry function is the keyless entry with the fob and start/stop button.

SteveM3 · Aug 18th, 2006, 09:02 PM

Isn't easy entry the fact the seats tip and slide forward to make entry to the rear
easier? I notice they don't claim easy exit, that is borne out by it being easy to
shove my dad in the back of the Mini but half an hour to haul him back out

.

mcarlo52 · Aug 18th, 2006, 09:39 PM

Well Paul, which is it

Olly. · Aug 18th, 2006, 10:10 PM

The Keyless entry is called Comfort Access System as far as I am aware.

Not sure what easy entry function is TBH.

minicabrio · Aug 22nd, 2006, 11:33 AM

Easy entry is an option that exists on the current MINI also... yet not many people know about it!!

Walk up to the car and unlock as normal. Then double press the open key again. When you open the drivers door, the window fully drops allowing 'easy entry' in tight gaps.

Alternatively you can open the door then double press the unlock key.

This differs to 'comfort opening' which lowers all the cars widows and opens the sunroof (plus the full hood on convertible) by holding down the unlock button.

It's an option that is programmable by the dealer

mcarlo52 · Aug 22nd, 2006, 02:15 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by minicabrio (original)

Easy entry is an option that exists on the current MINI also... yet not many people know about it!!

Walk up to the car and unlock as normal. Then double press the open key again. When you open the drivers door, the window fully drops allowing 'easy entry' in tight gaps.

Alternatively you can open the door then double press the unlock key.

This differs to 'comfort opening' which lowers all the cars widows and opens the sunroof (plus the full hood on convertible) by holding down the unlock button.

It's an option that is programmable by the dealer

That's pretty nice, can't wait to try these types of things when I get my 2007.

By the way, could someone show me the way to a forum or file somewhere that lists the programmable options that are available but not necessarily implemented.

Olly. · Aug 22nd, 2006, 04:16 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by mcarlo52 (original)

That's pretty nice, can't wait to try these types of things when I get my 2007.

By the way, could someone show me the way to a forum or file somewhere that lists the programmable options that are available but not necessarily implemented.

There here in the FAQ - http://www.mini2.com/forum/faq.php?f...faq_faq_memory

mcarlo52 · Aug 22nd, 2006, 06:05 PM

Thanks

miniman23 · Sep 8th, 2006, 09:26 PM

The keyless entry Comfort Access System is wht they mean and priced at £350 as an option

Aug 18th, 2006, 01:13 AM	#1
sprocket MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Philadelphia, PA Local Time: 08:36 PM Posts: 85 Offline	Swiveling Seats I went to the dealer today to get more information about the 2nd gen Mini and the salesman told me that the Mini will eventually have swiveling front seats. Just wanted to share this, as it doesn't seem to have been mentioned yet. "Sprocket"

Aug 18th, 2006, 01:20 PM	#3 (permalink)
sprocket MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Philadelphia, PA Local Time: 08:36 PM Posts: 85 Offline	That why I said "eventually". However, I checked the UK website and it says the new Mini will feature an "easy entry function" - whatever that means. "Sprocket"

Aug 18th, 2006, 04:48 PM	#6 (permalink)
Shaun Mr Big Stuff Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Oldham Local Time: 01:36 AM Posts: 3,204 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by AMT (original) What's the easy entry function? Big doors http://www.flickr.com/photos/shaun-g/

Aug 18th, 2006, 09:02 PM	#8 (permalink)
SteveM3 MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Malmesbury, Wilts Local Time: 01:36 AM Posts: 1,791 Offline	Isn't easy entry the fact the seats tip and slide forward to make entry to the rear easier? I notice they don't claim easy exit, that is borne out by it being easy to shove my dad in the back of the Mini but half an hour to haul him back out . Some people are like a Slinky ........ not really good for anything, but you still can't help but smile when you shove them down the stairs

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Aug 18th, 2006, 05:46 AM	#2 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 01:36 AM Posts: 40,709 Offline	I think your dealer has their wires crossed. The only sign of "swiveling seats" I've seen are the in the MINI Convcept (Traveller), I've seen nothing to indicated these will make it on to the MINI.

Aug 18th, 2006, 01:25 PM	#4 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 01:36 AM Posts: 40,709 Offline	That's what I'm saying, I very much doubt they will make production, even though they've been shown on the concept. It is just that, a concept. The actual traveller will be quite different. "Easy entry" is something completely unrelated.

Aug 18th, 2006, 04:20 PM	#5 (permalink)
AMT MINI2 Senior Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 01:36 AM Posts: 462 Offline	What's the easy entry function?

Aug 18th, 2006, 06:03 PM	#7 (permalink)
mcarlo52 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Bay Area, California Local Time: 04:36 PM Posts: 35 Offline	I'm guessing the easy entry function is the keyless entry with the fob and start/stop button.

Aug 18th, 2006, 09:39 PM	#9 (permalink)
mcarlo52 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Bay Area, California Local Time: 04:36 PM Posts: 35 Offline	Well Paul, which is it

Aug 18th, 2006, 10:10 PM	#10 (permalink)
Olly. Overboosting..... Join Date: Sep 2003 Local Time: 01:36 AM Posts: 3,492 Offline	The Keyless entry is called Comfort Access System as far as I am aware. Not sure what easy entry function is TBH.

Aug 22nd, 2006, 11:33 AM	#11 (permalink)
minicabrio Clubman Convert Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hampshire Local Time: 01:36 AM Posts: 15,281 Offline	Easy entry is an option that exists on the current MINI also... yet not many people know about it!! Walk up to the car and unlock as normal. Then double press the open key again. When you open the drivers door, the window fully drops allowing 'easy entry' in tight gaps. Alternatively you can open the door then double press the unlock key. This differs to 'comfort opening' which lowers all the cars widows and opens the sunroof (plus the full hood on convertible) by holding down the unlock button. It's an option that is programmable by the dealer

Aug 22nd, 2006, 02:15 PM	#12 (permalink)
mcarlo52 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Bay Area, California Local Time: 04:36 PM Posts: 35 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by minicabrio (original) Easy entry is an option that exists on the current MINI also... yet not many people know about it!! Walk up to the car and unlock as normal. Then double press the open key again. When you open the drivers door, the window fully drops allowing 'easy entry' in tight gaps. Alternatively you can open the door then double press the unlock key. This differs to 'comfort opening' which lowers all the cars widows and opens the sunroof (plus the full hood on convertible) by holding down the unlock button. It's an option that is programmable by the dealer That's pretty nice, can't wait to try these types of things when I get my 2007. By the way, could someone show me the way to a forum or file somewhere that lists the programmable options that are available but not necessarily implemented.

Aug 22nd, 2006, 04:16 PM	#13 (permalink)
Olly. Overboosting..... Join Date: Sep 2003 Local Time: 01:36 AM Posts: 3,492 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by mcarlo52 (original) That's pretty nice, can't wait to try these types of things when I get my 2007. By the way, could someone show me the way to a forum or file somewhere that lists the programmable options that are available but not necessarily implemented. There here in the FAQ - http://www.mini2.com/forum/faq.php?f...faq_faq_memory

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Aug 22nd, 2006, 06:05 PM	#14 (permalink)
mcarlo52 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Bay Area, California Local Time: 04:36 PM Posts: 35 Offline	Thanks

Sep 8th, 2006, 09:26 PM	#15 (permalink)
miniman23 MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: London Local Time: 01:36 AM Posts: 376 Offline	The keyless entry Comfort Access System is wht they mean and priced at £350 as an option

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