Key fob

[peterseddon]

Has anyone worked out what the middle button does? No matter when I press it it does nothing.

 

[EX MG Owner]

I seem to recall it was to open the boot, if it were a powered boot but I don't know if that is an option on any ZS ?

 

[Susanna]

I can confirm that it does open the boot - I had a powered tailgate installed.

 

[MG steve]

I can confirm that it does open the boot - I had a powered tailgate installed.

Which one did you get?

 

[Susanna]

It was from aliexpress - sorry, I don’t remember the company name. It was marketed as ‘plug and play’ and the connections were very simple. The very time consuming part of the installation was running the wiring through.

 

[peterseddon]

I've since read the manual (Do), and you have to press it for at least 2 seconds to open the boot. If at first you don't succeed RTFM.

 

[EX MG Owner]

I've since read the manual (Do), and you have to press it for at least 2 seconds to open the boot. If at first you don't succeed RTFM.

actually yes I don't know why I'd not realised that as that's quite standard across manufactures whereby it unlocks the boot but not the rest of the car to allow you to load/unload without unlocking the car. I think I just forgot because I'd been used to a car with a powered one.

 

[aserraric]

There isn't really much point to the button. You can just walk up to the car and open the boot, as long as you have the key fob in your pocket. This will also not unlock the rest of car and re-lock the boot upon closing it.
I guess it could be useful if you are a few meters away and want to unlock the boot for someone else.