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jcbroad · Aug 13th, 2004, 11:19 AM

Forgive me those of you who already know about this but for those who don't know, then this is quite interesting.

I am a sucker for finding out hidden/secret/undocumented features. When I got my Mini, i must have gone into spasm mode out of joy, and pressed the unlock button about a million times (about 7) on the key. To my amazement, the windows both opened slightly!

If you do not follow, go out to your baby, press the unlock button about 5-10 times and the windows will wind down for ventilation for those baking days (something we don't see very often in the UK

).

In my eyes its the little things that count (maybe why i like the mini?)

If you know of any tricks your mini has please let us all know!

MPJ · Aug 13th, 2004, 11:24 AM

Try pressing and holding down the unlock button

Just don't do it if the weather is as bad there as it is here

M

wildchild jules · Aug 13th, 2004, 11:25 AM

I've had my Cooper since March 2003 and only when I went in the garage to go and order my S two weeks ago did I find out that my Mini did that!!!! If you press and hold the button the windows go right down - had no idea that it did that. found that quite exciting! Yes I know I am sad but little things please little minds!

mckmini · Aug 13th, 2004, 11:37 AM

Cool - love those hidden extras.

My baby arrives next week (how excited am I!) so haven't yet had the chance to play.

Post any others you find & I'll have to check them out when she arrives.

maggie444 · Aug 13th, 2004, 11:41 AM

When your in the car, hold up the lock switch (by fog light switch etc)

Keep it held, and the windows will both come down at the same time 2

As far as im aware it will do that if the car is locked/unlocked (does on my cooper)

jcbroad · Aug 13th, 2004, 11:55 AM

The frustrating thing about the window thing is that you have to climb back into your mini, stick the keys in ignition just to go and close the windows *sigh*

Its a tough life but someone has to do it.

stillthewhizz · Aug 13th, 2004, 12:02 PM

Same with the convertible. Stick the key in the lock, turn it to the left and it either puts the roof down or up. Magic.

ChrisGJ · Aug 13th, 2004, 12:24 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by jcbroad

The frustrating thing about the window thing is that you have to climb back into your mini, stick the keys in ignition just to go and close the windows *sigh*

Its a tough life but someone has to do it.

-------

no need! - simply put the key in the ignition and lock the car and then hold it in that position. Result: the windows close!

maggie444 · Aug 13th, 2004, 12:38 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by ChrisGJ

simply put the key in the ignition

U mean the drivers door key hole?

ChrisGJ · Aug 13th, 2004, 12:49 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by maggie444

U mean the drivers door key hole?

aaahh yes! that is indeed what I meant!

must learn to read posts before sending them!

ScoobyDoo · Aug 13th, 2004, 01:17 PM

I think my 51 reg ONE is too old to have these features as nothing happens when I try

But..... my 05 Cooper should be ok. But I have these features at the moment as part of my Cobra alarm, and the roof closes too.

dipstic&dinnerlady · Aug 14th, 2004, 10:53 PM

Holding down the unlock button on the key for a few seconds will also open the sunroof as well as the windows. I love being able to do this as I approach my car and any bystanders wonder what's going on.

Also useful for being able to open up the car from inside the house on a hot day to let it cool down before getting in.

Aug 13th, 2004, 11:19 AM	#1
jcbroad Mini2 Procrastinator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Surrey Local Time: 01:52 AM Posts: 115 Offline	Nice Mini Features Forgive me those of you who already know about this but for those who don't know, then this is quite interesting. I am a sucker for finding out hidden/secret/undocumented features. When I got my Mini, i must have gone into spasm mode out of joy, and pressed the unlock button about a million times (about 7) on the key. To my amazement, the windows both opened slightly! If you do not follow, go out to your baby, press the unlock button about 5-10 times and the windows will wind down for ventilation for those baking days (something we don't see very often in the UK ). In my eyes its the little things that count (maybe why i like the mini?) If you know of any tricks your mini has please let us all know! http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/20317/62183.jpg

Aug 13th, 2004, 11:37 AM	#4 (permalink)
mckmini MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2004 Local Time: 02:52 AM Posts: 3 Offline	Cool - love those hidden extras. My baby arrives next week (how excited am I!) so haven't yet had the chance to play. Post any others you find & I'll have to check them out when she arrives. McKMini

Aug 13th, 2004, 11:55 AM	#6 (permalink)
jcbroad Mini2 Procrastinator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Surrey Local Time: 01:52 AM Posts: 115 Offline	The frustrating thing about the window thing is that you have to climb back into your mini, stick the keys in ignition just to go and close the windows sigh Its a tough life but someone has to do it. http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/20317/62183.jpg

Aug 13th, 2004, 01:17 PM	#11 (permalink)
ScoobyDoo Back in a first gen. My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: DBRally Local Time: 02:52 AM Posts: 1,431 Offline	I think my 51 reg ONE is too old to have these features as nothing happens when I try But..... my 05 Cooper should be ok. But I have these features at the moment as part of my Cobra alarm, and the roof closes too. http://www.dbrally.net

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Aug 13th, 2004, 11:24 AM	#2 (permalink)
MPJ MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Lincolnshire Local Time: 02:52 AM Posts: 117 Offline	Try pressing and holding down the unlock button Just don't do it if the weather is as bad there as it is here M

Aug 13th, 2004, 11:25 AM	#3 (permalink)
wildchild jules Now answering to Lady J! Join Date: Aug 2004 Local Time: 02:52 AM Posts: 10,294 Offline	I've had my Cooper since March 2003 and only when I went in the garage to go and order my S two weeks ago did I find out that my Mini did that!!!! If you press and hold the button the windows go right down - had no idea that it did that. found that quite exciting! Yes I know I am sad but little things please little minds!

Aug 13th, 2004, 11:41 AM	#5 (permalink)
maggie444 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2004 Local Time: 12:52 AM Posts: 145 Offline	When your in the car, hold up the lock switch (by fog light switch etc) Keep it held, and the windows will both come down at the same time 2 As far as im aware it will do that if the car is locked/unlocked (does on my cooper)

Aug 13th, 2004, 12:02 PM	#7 (permalink)
stillthewhizz The King of Bling Join Date: May 2004 Local Time: 02:52 AM Posts: 160 Offline	Same with the convertible. Stick the key in the lock, turn it to the left and it either puts the roof down or up. Magic.

Aug 13th, 2004, 12:24 PM	#8 (permalink)
ChrisGJ MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2002 Local Time: 02:52 AM Posts: 59 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by jcbroad The frustrating thing about the window thing is that you have to climb back into your mini, stick the keys in ignition just to go and close the windows sigh Its a tough life but someone has to do it. ------- no need! - simply put the key in the ignition and lock the car and then hold it in that position. Result: the windows close!

Aug 13th, 2004, 12:38 PM	#9 (permalink)
maggie444 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2004 Local Time: 12:52 AM Posts: 145 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by ChrisGJ simply put the key in the ignition U mean the drivers door key hole?

Aug 13th, 2004, 12:49 PM	#10 (permalink)
ChrisGJ MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2002 Local Time: 02:52 AM Posts: 59 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by maggie444 U mean the drivers door key hole? aaahh yes! that is indeed what I meant! must learn to read posts before sending them!

Aug 14th, 2004, 10:53 PM	#12 (permalink)
dipstic&dinnerlady MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Hampshire Local Time: 02:52 AM Posts: 344 Offline	Holding down the unlock button on the key for a few seconds will also open the sunroof as well as the windows. I love being able to do this as I approach my car and any bystanders wonder what's going on. Also useful for being able to open up the car from inside the house on a hot day to let it cool down before getting in.

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