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, vol-
ume
>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 CD 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.
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Display indicates that the audio output has been
switched off.
Adjusting volume
Turn the knob to the desired volume.
You can also adjust the volume with buttons on
the steering wheel, page11.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur-
rently in use, refer to Personal Profile, page26.
Tone control
You can alter various tone settings, e.g. treble
and bass or the speed-dependent volume
increase.
The tone settings are applied to all audio
sources.
The settings are stored for the remote control
currently in use, refer to Personal Profile,
page26.
Changing tone settings
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 "Audio".
Treble and bass
1.Select "Treble / Bass".
2.Move the MINI joystick to highlight to the
left or right to select "Treble" or "Bass".
3.Turn the MINI joystick until the desired set-
ting is reached.
Balance and fader
You can adjust the balance/fader in the same
way as "Treble / Bass".
>"Balance": balance right/left
>"Fader": fader front/rear
Speed-dependent volume control
The speed-dependent volume control automat-
ically increases the volume with increasing driv-
ing speed. You can set various stages for the
increase in volume.
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5.Select "Autostore".
The display of the stations with the strongest
reception is updated. The frequencies of the sta-
tions are displayed.
Storing stations
1.Select "FM" or "AM".
2.Move the highlight marker to the second
field from the top.
Select the desired selection criterion.
3.Select the desired frequency or station.
4.Press the MINI joystick.
Other menu items are displayed.
5.Select "Store".
"Presets" is displayed.6.Turn the MINI joystick until the desired
memory location is selected.
The number of the memory location
appears beside the name or frequency of
the station.
7.Press the MINI joystick.
The station is stored.
The channels of the last selection criterion are
displayed again after a short time.
The stations are stored for the remote control
currently in use, refer to Personal Profile,
page26.
Changing a memory location
1.Select "Presets".
2.Select the desired station.
3.Press the MINI joystick.
Other menu items are displayed.
4.Select "Store".
5.Turn the MINI joystick until the desired
memory location is selected.
The number of the memory location
appears beside the name or frequency of
the station.
6.Press the MINI joystick.
The station is stored.
Radio
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Radio Data System RDS
Radio stations in the FM waveband can broad-
cast additional information, e. g. the station
name, using RDS. If the reception conditions are
good, the station names are shown on the Con-
trol Display. Where reception is poor or in the
event of interference, it may take some time
before the station names will appear in the dis-
play.
Switching RDS on/off*
1.Select "FM".
2.Press the MINI joystick.
Other menu items are displayed.
3.Select "RDS".
RDS is activated.
The setting is stored for the remote control in
use, refer to Personal Profile, page26.
HD Radio*
Many stations broadcast both analog and digital
signals. If a digital radio network is available,
these stations can be received digitally and thus
with better sound quality.
License conditions
HD Radio
TM technology manufactured under
license from iBiquity Digital Corp. U.S. and for-
eign Patents. HD Radio
TM and the HD and
HD Radio logos are proprietary trademarks of
iBiquity Digital Corp.
Switching digital radio reception on/off
Onboard monitor, for operating principle refer
to page16.
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 "Audio".
5.Change to the topmost field. Select "HD
radio".
6.Select "Off"
The reception of digital stations is acti-
vated.
This symbol is displayed in the status line
when a station is received digitally.
CD player and CD changer
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Selecting a track
Buttons on the CD player
Press the button for the desired direction
repeatedly until the desired track on the current
CD is reached.
Playback of the CD starts at the beginning of the
track. The track is displayed on the Control Dis-
play.
You can also change the track using the buttons
on the steering wheel, page11.
Using the onboard monitor
Turn the MINI joystick to select a track.
Compressed audio files*
1.Select the directory if necessary.
2.Select a track and press the MINI joystick.To change the directory:
Select a directory and press the MINI joystick.
Exit the menu:
Select the arrow.
Displaying information about the track*
With compressed audio files, 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.
2.Select "Details".
The information is shown for the current track.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur-
rently in use, refer to Personal Profile, page26.
Sampling tracks, Scan
All tracks on the current CD are automatically
sampled once in succession.
Maintenance
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Maintenance
MINI Maintenance System
The MINI Maintenance System supports the
preservation of the traffic and operating safety
of your MINI. The objective is to optimize efforts
with respect to minimal vehicle maintenance
costs.
If and when you come to sell your MINI, a com-
prehensive record of servicing will prove a signif-
icant benefit.
Condition Based Service CBS
Sensors and special algorithms take the different
driving conditions of your MINI into account.
Condition Based Service uses this to determine
the current and future service requirements. By
letting you define a service and maintenance
regimen that reflects your own individual
requirements, the system builds the basis for
trouble-free driving.
On the Control Display, you can have the
remaining times or distances for selected main-
tenance tasks and any legally prescribed dates
displayed, page60.
Service data in the remote control
Your vehicle continuously stores service-
requirement information in the remote control
while you are driving. Your MINI dealer can read
out this data from the remote control unit, and
propose an optimized maintenance approach.
Whenever you take your car in for servicing you
should therefore hand your MINI dealer the
remote control unit that you last used.Make sure that the date is always set cor-
rectly, page64; otherwise, the effective-
ness of Condition Based Service CBS is not
assured.<
Service and Warranty Information
Booklet for US models and Warranty and
Service Guide Booklet for Canadian
models
Please consult your Service and Warranty Infor-
mation Booklet for US models and Warranty and
Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models for
additional information on service requirements.
The manufacturer of the MINI recom-
mends that you have service and repair
operations performed at your MINI dealer.
Take the time to ensure that these service pro-
cedures are confirmed by entries in your vehi-
cle's Service and Warranty Information Booklet
for US models and Warranty and Service Guide
Booklet for Canadian models. These entries ver-
ify that your vehicle has received the specified
regular maintenance.<
Socket for Onboard
Diagnosis OBD
The primary components that make up the
emissions can be checked by a device via the
OBD socket.
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Emissions
The warning lamps come on. The vehicle
is producing higher emissions. You can
continue your journey, but moderate
your speed and exercise due caution.
Have the car checked as soon as possible.
Under certain circumstances, one of the lamps
will flash or light up continuously. This indicates
excessive misfiring or a malfunction in the
engine. If this happens, reduce your speed and
visit the nearest MINI dealer as soon as possible.
Severe misfiring can quickly lead to serious dam-
age of emissions-related components, espe-
cially the catalytic converter. In addition,
mechanical engine components can become
damaged.
If the fuel filler cap is not properly tight-
ened, the OBD system may conclude
that fuel vapors are escaping, causing
an indicator to light up. If the filler cap is then
tightened, the indicator should go out within a
few days.
Data memory
Your vehicle displays data about the operation,
malfunctions, and user settings. These data are
stored in the vehicle and can be partly stored in
the remote control; the data can be read by suit-
able devices, in particular at your service center.
The data read out are used for supporting the
service processes and repair or for optimization
and development of vehicle functions.
Care
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Care
Car-care products
Regular cleaning and care helps to maintain the
value of your MINI.
The manufacturer of your MINI recommends
using manufacturer-approved products to clean
and care for your vehicle.
MINI Service would be pleased to advise you on
cleaning and care products and services for your
MINI.
The ingredients of original MINI Care Prod-
ucts have been tested, and the products
have been tested in the laboratory and in prac-
tice. They offer optimum care and protection for
your vehicle.<
Do not use any cleansers containing alco-
hol or solvents as these may cause dam-
age.<
Cleaning agents may contain hazardous
or health-damaging substances. Follow
the warning and hazard instructions on the
packaging. For interior cleaning, always open
the doors or windows of the vehicle.
Do not use any products that are not intended
for cleaning the vehicle.<
External care
Washing your vehicle
Especially during the winter months the
vehicle should be frequently washed. Dirt
and road salt can damage the vehicle.<
After washing the vehicle, apply the
brakes briefly to dry them; otherwise,
water can reduce braking efficiency over the
short term and the brake rotors can corrode.<
Car washes
Preference should be given to cloth car washes.Do not use automatic high-pressure car
washes; otherwise, water may drip into
the vehicle around the windows.<
Before driving into the car wash, check if the sys-
tem is suitable for your MINI. Observe the fol-
lowing points:
>Dimensions of the vehicle, page193
>If necessary: fold in the outside mirrors,
page 41.
>Maximum permissible tire width
Avoid car washes with tracks higher than
4 in/10 cm; otherwise, the chassis could
be damaged.<
Preparations for driving into the car wash:
>Unscrew the rod antenna.
>Deactivate the rain sensor
* to prevent unin-
tentional wiping.
>Deactivate the rear window wiper
* and pro-
tect it from damage. Ask the car wash oper-
ator about measures that can be taken to
protect the wipers.
>Remove additional attachments, e.g. spoil-
ers or telephone antennas, if there is a pos-
sibility that they could be damaged.
Automatic transmission
Before driving into the car wash, make sure that
the vehicle can roll:
1.Place the remote control, even with Comfort
Access, in the ignition lock.
2.Move the selector lever to position N.
3.Release the parking brake.
4.Switch off the engine.
5.Insert the remote control in the ignition lock
so that the vehicle can roll.
Steam jets/high-pressure washers
When using steam jets or high-pressure
washers, ensure that you maintain suffi-
cient clearance to the vehicle and do not exceed
a temperature of 1407/606.