2009 MINI Clubman USB

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CONTENTS
The fastest way to find information on a particu-
lar topic or item is by using the index, refer to
page200.
Using this Owner's Manual
4Notes
6Reporting safety defects
AT A GLANCE
10Cockpit
16Onboard monitor
21Voice activation system
CONTROLS
26Opening and closing
37Adjustments
43Transporting children safely
46Driving
55Everything under control
70Technology for driving comfort
and safety
82Lamps
86Climate
89Practical interior accessories
DRIVING TIPS
96Things to remember when driving
NAVIGATION
106Starting the navigation system
108Destination entry
120Destination guidance
129What to do if …
ENTERTAINMENT
132On/off and settings
135Radio
143CD player and CD changer
149AUX-In port
150USB-audio interface
MOBILITY
156Refueling
158Wheels and tires
166Under the bonnet
170Maintenance
172Care
176Replacing components
186Giving and receiving assistance
REFERENCE
192Technical data
195Short commands for the voice activation
system
200From A to Z

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1Microphone for voice activation system*
and for telephone in hands-free mode*
2Indicator/warning lamp* for front passen-
ger airbags81
4Hazard warning flashers
5Speedometer12
6Drive for audio CDs
7Cover of navigation DVD drive106
>Switching audio sources on/off and
adjusting volume
8Automatic climate control9Switches in center console
10AUX-In port, USB-audio
interface
*149,150
11Driving stability control systems
>Dynamic Stability Control DSC71
>Dynamic Traction Control
DTC* 72
12Changing to a different menu on the Control
Display18
13MINI joystick16
Move in four directions, turn or press
14Opening the start menu on the Control
Display17
15Sport button
*73 3
Reading lamps
*85
Color of ambient lighting
*85
Glass sunroof, electric
*34
Interior lamps84
Changing the radio station or track
Changing the audio source
Changing the frequency
Temperature87
Air distribution to the
windshield87
Air distribution to the upper body
area87
Air distribution to the footwell87
Automatic air distribution and flow
rate87
Recirculated-air mode87
Maximum cooling87
Air flow rate87
Defrosting windows88
Cooling function
*88
Rear window defroster88
Windshield heating88
Seat heating
*39
Power windows35
Rear fog lamp
*84
Fog lamps
*84
Central locking system, inside30

Onboard monitor
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Onboard monitor
The onboard monitor integrates the functions of
a large number of switches. This allows these
functions to be operated from a single central
position. The following section provides an introduction to basic menu navigation. The con-
trol of the individual functions is described in
connection with the relevant equipment.
Controls
1Control Display16
2MINI joystick
The MINI joystick can be used to select menu
items and to adjust settings:
>Move in four directions, arrows5
>Turn, arrow 6
>Push, arrow 7
3 Opening start menu17
4 Changing to another menu18
Operate the MINI joystick only when traf-
fic and road conditions allow this, to avoid
endangering the car's occupants and other road
users by being distracted.

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Closing
Fold cover up.
To prevent injury in the event of an acci-
dent, close the glove compartment after
use while the vehicle is being driven.<
Ventilation*
Depending on your vehicle's equipment, it may
be possible to ventilate the glove compartment.
Opening
Rotate the switch in the direction of the arrow.
Closing
Rotate the switch in the opposite direction of the
arrow until it is in the vertical position.
Depending on the temperature setting of the air
conditioning or the automatic climate control,
high temperatures may result in the glove com-
partment.
Center armrest*
Storage compartment
The center armrest between the front seats con-
tains either a compartment or the cover for the
mobile phone base plate
* or the snap-in
adapter
*.
Opening
The cover slides along guide rails and can be
opened fully by pushing it back and lifting it.
Closing
Push the cover forwards.
Connection for external
audio device
You can connect an external audio device such
as a CD or MP3 player and play audio recordings
over the vehicle loudspeakers.
>AUX-In port, refer to page149
>USB-audio interface
*, refer to page150
Storage compartments
In the vehicle interior
Depending on your vehicle's equipment, you
will find storage compartments in the doors,
next to the rear seats and in the center console
*.
Nets
* are located in the passenger footwell and
on the backs of the front seat backrests.

On/off and settings
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On/off and settings
The following audio sources have shared con-
trols and settings options:
>Radio
>CD player
>CD changer
*
Controls
The audio sources can be operated using:
>Buttons near the CD player
>Onboard monitor
>Buttons
on steering wheel, page11
Buttons near the CD player
1Drive for audio CDs
2Eject CD
3Station scan/track search
>Change radio station.
>Select track for CD player and CD
changer.
4Sound output for entertainment on/off,
volume
>Press: switch on/off.
When you switch on the unit, the radio
station or track set most recently is
played.
>Turn: adjust volume.
5Change audio source
6Change FM/AM frequency
Operation via onboard monitor
Onboard monitor, for operating principle refer
to page16.
1.Press the button.
This opens the start menu.
2.Move the MINI joystick to highlight "Enter-
tainment" and press the MINI joystick.
You have the following choices:
>"FM" and "AM": radio reception
>"HD radio": High Definition Radio
*
>"SAT": satellite radio*
>"CD": CD player or changer
>"AUX": AUX-In port, USB-audio interface
*
The selected audio source is stored for the
remote control currently in use, refer to Personal
Profile, page26.
Switching on/off
Entertainment audio output
Press the button.

USB-audio interface
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USB-audio interface
Connections for
external devices
An external audio device or USB device can
be connected to the USB-audio interface, for
example:
>MP3 player
>USB memory stick
>iPod/iPhone
>Suitable mobile phone
If they are supported by the USB-audio inter-
face, these devices can be controlled using the
onboard monitor.
If the mobile phone has a music player connec-
tion, connect the mobile phone using the snap-
in adapter, refer to the separate Owner's Man-
ual. Audio playback is only possible if there is no
device connected to the USB-audio interface.
The standard audio formats, e.g. MP3, WMA,
WAV (PCM) and AAC, and playlists in the M3U
format can be played.
Due the variety of audio devices and iPods on
the market, it cannot be guaranteed that every
device will be operable on the vehicle.
Ask your MINI Service which audio devices,
mobile phones or USB devices are suitable.
Connecting via the USB-audio interface
1Connection for audio playback:
TRS connector 1/8 in/3.5 mm
2USB interface
iPod/iPhone
To connect the iPod, use the cable adapter for
the Apple iPod.
For additional information, contact your MINI
Dealer or visit the Internet at www.MINI.com
To play audio tracks over the vehicle's loud-
speaker system, connect the iPod/ /iPhone to
ports 1 and 2.
The iPod/iPhone's menu structure is supported
by the USB-audio interface.
USB device
To play audio tracks over the vehicle's loud-
speaker system, connect the USB device to
port2.
After the device is connected for the first time,
the information on all tracks (e. g. artist, type of
music) and the playlists are transferred from the
USB device to the vehicle. This procedure may
take some time. The duration depends on the
USB device and the number of tracks.
During transfer, you can call up the tracks using
the directories and file names.
After transfer, you can also call up the tracks
using the information and playlists.
Information from up to four USB devices or for
approx. 16,000 tracks can be stored on the
vehicle.
If a fifth USB device is connected or if more than
16,000 tracks are to be stored, the information
on existing tracks is deleted.
Music tracks with integrated Digital Rights
Management (DRM) cannot be played.<
Starting audio playback
1.Press the ... button.
This opens the start menu.
2.Move the MINI joystick to highlight "Enter-
tainment" and press the MINI joystick.
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3.Select "AUX" and press the MINI joystick.
4.Select "USB" or the name of the audio device
and press the MINI joystick.
Playback begins with the first track.
When you connect an iPhone via the snap-in
adapter and an audio device to the AUX-In port,
the audio signal from the AUX-In port is played.
Selecting a track
You can call up the tracks using the playlists and
information. With USB devices you can also call
up tracks using the file directory. The tracks can
be displayed if they have been stored in the
Latin alphabet.
1.Make your selection, e.g. "Playlists" or "Art-
ists", and press the MINI joystick.
2.Select a track and press the MINI joystick.
Displaying information about the track
Any information about the current track that has
been recorded can be displayed, e.g. the name
of the artist.1.Press the MINI joystick during playback.
2.Select "Details" and press the MINI joystick.
Information on the current track is displayed.
Repeating tracks
1.Select a current track and press the MINI
joystick.
2.Select "Repeat track" and press the MINI
joystick.
Stop repeating:
1.Press the MINI joystick.
2.Select "Repeat track" and press the MINI
joystick.
Random play sequence
You can play the tracks in the selected list in ran-
dom order, e. g. all tracks of a single artist.
1.Select a current track and press the MINI
joystick.
2.Select "Random" and press the MINI
joystick.
Stop random play:

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1.Press the MINI joystick.
2.Select "Random" and press the MINI
joystick.
Fast forward/reverse
Buttons on the steering wheel or CD player:
Press and hold the button for the corre-
sponding direction.
Notes
Do not expose the audio device to
extreme environmental conditions, e. g.
very high temperatures, refer to the operating
instructions of the audio device. Otherwise the
audio device may become damaged, which
could compromise safety while driving.<
Depending on the configuration of the audio
files, e. g. bit rates greater than 256 kbit/s, the
files may not play back correctly in every case.
Notes on connecting
>The USB-audio interface supplies the con-
nected audio devices with power, provided
that this is supported by the audio device.
Therefore, do not connect the USB audio
device to the power socket in the vehicle
during operation.
>Do not forcibly connect the plug to the USB
interface.
>Do not connect devices such as fans or
lamps to the USB-audio interface.
>Do not connect USB hard disks.
>Do not use the USB-audio interface to
charge external devices.