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How to Open the Mini Countryman with the Remote Key

Model: Mini Mini Countryman2, F60 - Years 2017-2023
Part: Key

These brief and simple instructions will show you how to open the doors of the Mini Countryman in case of an emergency or if the remote battery is flat. First, take your remote and extract the physical key from inside it; then remove the side cap from the door handle, accessing the lock cylinder as shown in the video. Now, insert the key and turn it to open the car doors; subsequently, replace the remote battery to restore its functionality!

Updated on 8 September 2026 by ScegliAuto

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