REFERENCE
AT A GLANCE CONTROLS DRIVING TIPS MOBILITY
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1Microphone for voice activation system*
and for telephone in hands-free mode*
2Indicator/warning lamp* for front passen-
ger airbags64
4Hazard warning flashers
5Speedometer12
6Drive for audio CDs
7Switching audio sources on/off and adjust-
ing volume
8Air conditioner or automatic climate
control
*
9Switches in center console
10AUX-In port, USB-audio interface
*77
11Driving stability control systems
>Dynamic Stability Control DSC56
>Dynamic Traction Control
DTC* 57
12Sport button
*57 3
Reading lamps
*69
Color of ambient lighting
*69
Glass sunroof, electric
*27
Interior lamps68
Temperature71, 73
Recirculated-air mode71, 73
Air distribution for air
conditioner72
Air distribution to the
windshield
*73
Air distribution to the upper body
area
*73
Air distribution to the footwell
*73
Automatic air distribution and flow
rate
*73
Maximum cooling
*73
Cooling function71, 74
Defrosting windows
*72, 73
Rear window defroster71, 73
Windshield heating
*72, 73
Air flow rate71, 72
Seat heating
*31
Power windows28
Rear fog lamp
*68
Fog lamps
*68
Central locking system, inside22
Practical interior accessories
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iPod/iPhone
To connect the iPod/iPhone, 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 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.
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.<
>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 de-
vice to the power socket in the vehicle dur-
ing 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.
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.
Storage compartment on the front
passenger side*
Opening
Briefly press the bottom edge of the cover.
Closing
Push the cover back into its original position.
To prevent injury in the event of an acci-
dent, close the storage compartment after
use while the vehicle is being driven.<
Clothes hooks
There are clothes hooks on the grab handles in
the rear passenger compartment.
Items of clothing hung from the hooks
must not obstruct the driver's view. Do not
hang heavy objects from the hooks, otherwise
they could endanger the car's occupants, e.g. in
case of heavy braking or sudden swerving.<
In the cargo bay
Depending on your vehicle's equipment, you
have the following storage options:
>Umbrella holder
* under the loading sill in
front of the warning triangle.
>Hooks, e.g. for shopping bags or carrying
bags, on the left and right sides of the
cargo bay.
>Storage compartment under the level
load floor
*
>Removable box with lid* under the level
load floor, e.g. for wet or dirty items
>Storage compartment in the splitdoor
