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Starting destination guidance
Destination guidance starts immediately.
Storing destinations
Destinations are added to the destination list or
can be stored in the address book.
Map-guided destination
selection
If you only know the location of the town or
street of destination, you can enter the destina-
tion using a map. Select the destination on the
map using cross-hairs and then transfer it for
destination guidance.
1.Select "Navigation".
"New destination" is highlighted.
2.Press the MINI joystick.
3.Select "Input map".
A section of a map is displayed on the Con-
trol Display:
>During destination guidance, around the
current destination>With the destination guidance deacti-
vated, around the last destination
entered
4.Select the destination using the cross-hairs.
>To change the scale: turn the
MINI joystick.
>To move the map: move the
MINI joystick in the corresponding direc-
tion.
The MINI joystick can be moved to the
left, right, forward and backward.
5.Transfer the destination for destination
guidance or store it: press the MINI joystick.
The selected destination and other menu
items are displayed.
6.Select the desired menu item:
>"Start route guidance" starts the destina-
tion guidance.
>"Show current position" places the cur-
rent position in the center of the map.
>"Show destination position" places the
current destination in the center of the
map.
>"Return to map" switches back to the
"Input map".
> Exit the menu. {Start guidance}
{Add to destination} or
{Add to address book}
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The symbols are hidden.
To show the symbols:
Select "Show map icons" and press the MINI joy-
stick.
To exit from the menu:
Select the arrow.
Destination list
The last 20 destinations entered into the system
are shown in the destination list. These destina-
tions can be called up and transferred for desti-
nation guidance.
Planning a longer route: all destinations that you
wish to drive to can be stored in advance in the
destination list, refer to Entering a destination
manually on page108.
Select "Navigation".
The destination last entered is listed first in the
destination list.
This symbol indicates the current destina-
tion.
To show other destinations in the destination
list:
turn the MINI joystick.
Transferring destination for destination
guidance
1.Select the desired destination from the des-
tination list.
2.Select "Start guidance".
Editing destination list
1.Select the desired destination from the des-
tination list.
2.The selected destination can be edited:
>To store the entry:
Select "Add to address book".
>To display information on the destina-
tion:
Select "Information on destination".
>To delete the entry:
Select "Delete entry".
>To delete all entries:
Select "Delete list". The destination guid-
ance is switched off.
>To change an entry:
Select "Edit", for operation refer to Enter-
ing destination by town/city name,
page109.
Address book
Opening address book
Onboard monitor, for operating principle refer
to page16.
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Exiting the menu
Select the arrow.
Word-matching principle
The system's word-matching principle makes it
easier to enter the names of towns or streets.
The system runs ongoing checks, comparing
your destination entries with the data stored on
the navigation DVD as the basis for instant
response. The benefits for you include:
>Names of towns entered may differ from the
official versions if you are using a spelling
that is customary in another country.
Example:
Instead of "München", you can also enter
the English spelling "Munich" or the Italian
spelling "Monaco".
>When you are entering the names of towns
and streets the system will complete them
automatically as soon as enough letters are
available to ensure unambiguous identifica-
tion.
>The system offers only those letters for
selection of name entries that are stored on
the navigation DVD. Thus, entry of errone-
ous or unregistered names is impossible.
Destination guidance
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1.Select "Navigation".
2.Move the highlight marker to the fourth field
from the top. Select the desired map view:
>"Map facing north"
>"Map direction of travel"
>"Perspective"
Display
1 Displaying the menu in which the informa-
tion last selected can be shown/hidden,
refer to Selecting destination using informa-
tion, page114
2 Starting/stopping destination guid-
ance
3Map-guided destination selection
4 Switching voice instructions on/off
5Arrow to destination as the crow flies1Changing map view
> "Map facing north"
> "Map direction of travel"
> "Perspective"
2 Manually calling up traffic information
*
Symbol with red border: traffic information
is available for the planned route
3Changing route criteria:
> Prefer highways
> Avoid highways
> Fast route
> Short route
4Arrow to destination as the crow flies
Exit the menu:
Select the arrow.
The status line displays the estimated time of
arrival and the distance to the destination.
At scales of less than 250 miles/500 km, you
have the option of deciding whether to orient
the map to north, toward your current direction
of travel, or show the map in perspective. At
scales of 250 miles/500 km or greater, the map
always points toward north.
Changing map view
Select the corresponding symbol.
The next map view is displayed.
Changing the scale
1.In the map view, change to the top left field.
2.Turn the MINI joystick to change the scale.
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Displaying towns/cities and streets
along the route
You can have the roads and towns along the
route displayed during destination guidance.
The distances remaining to be traveled within
each section of the route are also shown.
1.Select "Navigation".
2.Move the highlight marker to the third field
from the top. Select "Route list".
Exiting the menu
Select the arrow.
Destination guidance
through voice
instructions
Switching voice instructions on/off
The voice instructions can be switched on/off in
the arrow or map view:
1.Change to the top right field.
2.Select the symbol.
Switching voice instructions on/off at
any time
1.Press the button.
This opens the start menu.
2.Move the MINI joystick to highlight "Setup"
and press the MINI joystick.
3.Select "Settings".
4.Select "Language / Units".
5.If necessary, move the highlight marker to
the uppermost field. Select "Language".
6.Select "Navigation voice instructions".
The voice instructions are switched on.
Adjusting volume for voice instructions
The volume can be adjusted only while a voice
instruction is being issued.
1.Repeat the last voice instruction if neces-
sary.
2.Turn the button during the voice instruction
to select the desired volume.
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Traffic information during destination
guidance
Depending on whether "Dynamic route" is
selected, refer to page118, the system behaves
in different ways.
Displaying traffic obstructions
If a traffic obstruction is reported in the naviga-
tion system and "Dynamic route" is not selected,
starting from a distance of approx. 25 miles/
40 km, you will begin receiving certain informa-
tion, e.g. the length of the traffic jam will be dis-
played.
The last possible detour exit is indicated just
before you reach it.This information is displayed even if you have
called up another application on the Control Dis-
play.
Dynamic route planning
If "Dynamic route" is selected, then the route is
automatically changed in the event of traffic
obstructions. The system will not point out traffic
obstructions on the original route.
Depending on road type and the kind and
extent of the traffic obstruction, the newly calcu-
lated route may still lead through the traffic
obstruction.
Displaying current
position
You can have your current position displayed
even when the destination guidance is switched
off.
1.Select "Navigation".
2.Move the highlight marker to the fourth field
from the top. Select "Current position".
The current position of your MINI is displayed.
If the navigation system is unable to identify a
town or city, your current map coordinates will
appear.
Exiting the menu
Select the arrow.
You can also have your current position dis-
played on a map, page121. Slow traffic or other traffic event
Stop-and-go traffic
Stopped traffic
Traffic event in both directions of travel
What to do if …
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What to do if …
What to do if …
>a navigation DVD is inserted, but an instruc-
tion to insert the DVD appears on the Control
Display?
The navigation DVD may not be the correct
DVD for the navigation system. This infor-
mation is indicated on the DVD label.
>you request the current position of your
vehicle, but do not receive a precise display?
The system is unable to receive enough GPS
signals at your current position due to
obstructions, your current position is not yet
available on your navigation DVD, or the sys-
tem is in the process of calculating your cur-
rent position. As a rule, reception is guaran-
teed when you are in the open.
>the destination guidance does not accept a
destination?
The data of the destination is not stored on
the navigation DVD that is loaded. Choose a
destination as close as possible to the origi-
nal one.
>the destination guidance does not accept an
address without the street name?
On the navigation DVD, no downtown area
can be determined for the city or town
entered. Enter any street, or a destination
such as the railway station in the selected
town, and then start the destination guid-
ance.
>you want to enter a destination for the des-
tination guidance, but it is not possible to
select the letters for your desired entry?
The data of the destination is not stored on
the navigation DVD that is loaded. In this
case, the system will not offer you any letters
to choose from. Choose a destination as
close as possible to the original one.
>the system stops furnishing directions on
which way to turn as you approach intersec-
tions?
You are driving in an area that has not yet
been completely recorded on the navigation
DVD. Instead of an arrow indicating a turn, you will see an arrow which indicates the
general direction of your planned route. Or
you have left the recommended route and
the system requires a few seconds to calcu-
late a new recommended route.
>the navigation system does not react to
entries?
If the battery was disconnected, it takes
about 10 minutes before the system is once
again operational.
Wheels and tires
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RSC - run-flat tires*
You will recognize run-flat tires by a circular
symbol containing the letters RSC on the side of
the tire, page165.
M+S
Winter and all-season tires.
These have better winter properties than sum-
mer tires.
XL
Designation for specially reinforced tires.
Tire condition
Inspect your tires regularly for tread wear, signs
of damage and for foreign objects lodged in the
tread. Check the tread depth.
Tread depth
The tread depth should not drop below 1/8 in/
3 mm, although, for example, European legisla-
tion only specifies a minimum tread depth of
1/16 in/1.6 mm. At tread depths below 1/8 in/
3 mm there is an increased risk of high-speed
hydroplaning, even when only small amounts of
water are present on the road surface.
Winter tires
When winter tires wear down past a tread depth
of 1/6 in/4 mm, they become perceptibly less
suitable for winter conditions. In the interest of
safety, new tires should be installed.
Minimum tread depth
Wear indicators in the base of the tread groove
are distributed around the tire's circumference; the letters TWI, for Tread Wear Indicator, on the
tire's sidewalls identify tires that incorporate
these wear indicators. When tire tread is worn
down to the level of the wear indicators, the
remaining tread depth is 1/16 in/1.6 mm.
Tire damage
Due to low-profile tires, please note that wheels,
tires and suspensions parts are more susceptible
to road hazards and consequential damages.
Unusual vibrations encountered during normal
vehicle operation can indicate tire failure or
some other vehicle defect. This can, for exam-
ple, be caused by driving over curbs. The same
applies to any other abnormal road behavior,
such as pulling severely to the right or left.
In these cases, reduce speed immediately
and have wheels and tires thoroughly
checked. To do so, drive carefully to the nearest
MINI dealer or tire shop that works according to
MINI repair procedures with correspondingly
trained personnel. If necessary, have the vehicle
towed there.
Otherwise, tire damage can be extremely dan-
gerous for vehicle occupants and other road
users.<
Tire age
The manufacturing date of tires is contained in
the tire coding:
DOT ... 0810 means that the tire was manufac-
tured in week 8 of 2010.
For various reasons, such as the development of
brittleness, the manufacturer of your MINI rec-
ommends tire replacement after no more than
6 years, regardless of the actual wear of the
tires.