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Short commands for the voice
activation system
With short commands you can carry out certain
functions directly, regardless of which menu item is selected. Here are the important short
commands for the voice activation system.
Communication
Navigation
*
FunctionCommand
For additional information, refer to the separate Owner's Manual.
To open phone{Phone}
To dial phone number{Dial number}
To display phone book{A to Z}
To select from phone book{Call ...} or
{Dial name}
To display "Top 8"{Top 8}
Redialing{Redial}
To display "Received calls"{Received calls}
To display "Missed calls"{Missed calls}
To display "Bluetooth"{Bluetooth}
To open "MINI Contact"{MINI Contact}
To open "MINI Contact Numbers"{MINI Contact numbers}
To open "Nearest MINI dealer"{Nearest MINI dealer}
FunctionCommand
To open navigation120{Navigation}
To display current position134{Current position}
To open "Enter address"114{Enter address}
To open "New destination"114{New destination}
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Onboard info
To display "Input map"119{Input map}
To display address book121{Address book}
To display destination list121{Destination list}
To switch on destination guidance126{Start guidance}
To switch off destination guidance126{Stop guidance}
To display route criteria124{Route preference}
To switch on voice instructions129{Navigation info on}
To switch off voice instructions129{Navigation info off}
To repeat voice instructions129{Repeat navigation info}
To display arrow view127{Arrow display}
To display map view127{Map},
{Map facing north},
{Map direction of travel} or
{Perspective}
To open route124{Route}
To open "New route"130{New route}
To change scale128{Scale ... miles} or
{Scale ... feet}
To display towns/cities and streets along the
route129{Route list}
FunctionCommand
FunctionCommand
To open "Car Data"62{Car data}
To display computer62{Onboard info}
To display trip computer63{Trip computer}
To open speed limit72{Limit}
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Entertainment
To activate speed limit72{Limit on}
To deactivate speed limit72{Limit off}
To open stopwatch73{Stopwatch}
FunctionCommand
FunctionCommand
Tone control139{Audio}
To switch on radio141{Radio on},
{FM on} or
{AM on}
To open "FM"141{FM menu}
To open "AM"141{AM menu}
To open "All stations"141{FM all stations}
To select radio station141{Station ...} e.g. {Station WNYC} or
{Choose station}
To open "Presets"141{FM presets} or
{AM presets}
To select preset radio station141{Preset ...}
e.g. {Preset 1}
To open "Manual"142{FM manual} or
{AM manual} or
{Choose frequency} or
{Frequency ... Megahertz}
To open strongest radio station142{AM Autostore}
To open "SAT"146{SAT radio menu}
To switch on satellite radio146{SAT radio}
To open "Presets" of the satellite radio147{SAT radio presets
}
To open "All channels" of the satellite radio146{SAT radio all channels}
To open "Categories" of the satellite radio146{SAT radio categories}
To open CD player149{CD menu}
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Setup
To switch on CD player149{CD}
To open CD changer149{CD changer menu}
To switch on CD changer149{CD changer}
To select CD149{CD 1...6}
To select track150{CD track ...}
To select CD and track150{CD 1...6 track ...}
To start sound output for external audio
device155{Audio Aux}
FunctionCommand
FunctionCommand
To open setup{Settings menu}
"Display off"20{Display off}
To open "Info sources"{Info sources}
To open "Settings"{Settings}
To open "Door locks"27, 30{Door locks}
To open "Lighting"55{Lighting}
To open "Service requirements"66{Service requirements}
To open "Service"66{Service}
To display "Check Control messages"70{Check Control messages}
To activate speed limit72{Limit on}
To deactivate speed limit72{Limit off}
To set brightness of Control Display74{Brightness}
To open "Units"60{Units}
To open "Language"73, 129{Languages}
To open "Time"68{Time}
To open "Date"69{Date}
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To open "PDC"75{PDC}
To open "FTM"79{FTM}
To display "Bluetooth"{Bluetooth}
FunctionCommand
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From A to Z
INDEX
"..." Identifies Control Display
texts used to select
individual functions and
refers you to the page where
these texts can be found.
A
Accessories, refer to Your
individual vehicle4
Activated-charcoal filter for
automatic climate control93
"Add to destination
list"117,119
Additives
– coolant178
– engine oil178
Address for navigation
– deleting123
– entering114,117,122
– selecting122
– storing122
– storing current position122
Adjusting temperature inside
the car, refer to Automatic
climate control92
Adjusting the sound during
audio playback, refer to Tone
control139
Air conditioning mode
– automatic climate control92
– ventilation93
Air distribution
– automatic92
Air flow rate92
– automatic climate control92
Air pressure, checking, refer to
Tire inflation pressure164
Air recirculation, refer to
Recirculated-air mode92Air supply
– automatic climate control92
– ventilation93
Air vents91
Airbags84
– sitting safely42
– warning lamp86
Airing, refer to Ventilation93
AKI, refer to Fuel
specifications163
Alarm system32
"All channels"147
"All stations" on the radio141
All-season tires, refer to Winter
tires175
Always Open Timer62
"AM", waveband138
Ambient air, refer to
Recirculated-air mode92
Ambient lighting90
Antenna, care181
Antifreeze
– coolant178
– washer fluid57
Antilock Brake System ABS76
Anti-theft alarm system, refer
to Alarm system
32
Anti-theft system27
Approved axle loads, refer to
Weights205
Approved engine oils178
Approved gross vehicle
weight, refer to Weights205
Armrest, refer to Center
armrest96
Arrival time
– computer62,63
– destination guidance126
"Arrow display" in
navigation127
Ashtray97Assistant systems, refer to
– Dynamic Stability Control
DSC76
Audio138
– controls138
– switching on/off138
– tone control139
– volume139
Audio device, external96
AUTO program for automatic
climate control92
Automatic
– air distribution92
– air flow rate92
– cruise control58
– headlamp control87
– storing of stations142
Automatic climate control91
– automatic air distribution92
Automatic station search142
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic53
– interlock53
– overriding selector lever
lock55
– shiftlock53
– sport program54
"Autostore"
– on the radio143
"AUX"155,157
– AUX-IN port155
– USB audio interface156
AUX-IN port155
AUX-IN, refer to External audio
device96
Average fuel consumption61
– setting the units65
Average speed62
"Avoid ferries" in
navigation124
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"Avoid highways" in
navigation124
Avoid highways in
navigation124
"Avoid tollroads" in
navigation124
Axle loads, refer to
Weights205
B
Background lighting, refer to
Ambient lighting90
Backrests, refer to Seats42
Backup lamps
– replacing bulb188,189
Balance, tone control139
Band-aids, refer to First aid
pouch196
Bar, refer to Tow-starting,
towing away198
Bass sounds, refer to Tone
control139
Bass sounds, refer to Treble
and bass139
Bass, tone control139
Battery195
– charging195
– disposal35,195
– jump-starting196
– temporary power failure195
Battery renewal
– remote control35
Being towed198
Belt tensioner, refer to Safety
belts45
Belts, refer to Safety belts45
Beverage holders, refer to
Cupholders97
Blower, refer to Air flow rate92
Bonnet176
Bottle holders, refer to
Cupholders97
Brake Assist76
Brake fluid, refer to Service
requirements65Brake lamps
– replacing bulbs189
Brake pads, breaking in102
Brake rotors103
– brakes102
– breaking in102
Brake system102
– breaking in102
– disc brakes103
– MINI Maintenance
System179
Brakes
– ABS76
– breaking in102
– MINI Maintenance
System179
– parking brake52
– service requirements65
Brakes, refer to Braking
safely103
Breakdown service, refer to
Roadside Assistance196
Break-in period
102
Breaking in the clutch102
"Brightness"on the Control
Display74
Bulb changing, refer to Lamps
and bulbs185
Button for starting the
engine51
Buttons on the steering
wheel11
C
California Proposition 65
warning5
Can holders, refer to
Cupholders97
Capacities206
Car battery, refer to Vehicle
battery195
Car care181
"Car Data"63
Car key, refer to Keys/remote
controls26Car phone
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest96
– refer to separate Owner's
Manual
Car radio, refer to Radio141
Car wash, care181
Car washes181
Care181
– car washes181
– car-care products181
– CD/DVD drives184
– external181
– high-pressure washers182
– internal183
– leather183
– manual washing182
– upholstery and fabrics183
– windows182
– wiper blades182
Cargo area
– capacity205
Cargo bay104
– Comfort Access34
– cover104
– lamp89
– opening from outside31
Cargo bay, expanding104
Cargo bay lamp89
Cargo bay lid, refer to
Tailgate31
Cargo loading105
– securing cargo106
– stowing cargo106
– vehicle104
Cargo, securing106
Carpets, care183
Catalytic converter, refer to
Hot exhaust system102
"Categories"147
"CD"138,149
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CD changer149
– controls138
– fast forward/reverse152
– playing a track151
– random order152
– repeating a track151
– selecting a CD149
– selecting a track150
– switching on/off138
– tone control139
– volume139
CD player149
– controls138
– fast forward/reverse152
– playing a track151
– random order152
– repeating a track151
– selecting a track150
– switching on/off138
– tone control139
– volume139
Center armrest96
Center brake lamp189
Center console, refer to
Around the center
console14
"Central locking"28
Central locking system27
– Comfort Access33
– from inside30
– from outside27
Changing bulbs185
Changing the language on the
Control Display73
Changing the measurement
units on the Control
Display65
Changing wheels192
Chassis number, refer to
Engine compartment177
Check Control70
"Check Control messages"72
Child restraint systems48
Child seats48
Child-restraint fixing system
LATCH49
Chock, folding
– space-saver spare tire192
Chrome parts, care183Chrome parts, refer to
Care181
Cigarette lighter97
Cleaning headlamps57
– washer fluid58
Clock60
– 12h/24h mode
69
– hour signal69
– setting time68
Closing
– from inside30
– from outside27
Clothes hooks97
Cockpit10
Cold start, refer to Starting the
engine52
Comfort Access33
– replacing the battery35
Comfort access
– what to observe before
entering a car wash34
Comfort area, refer to Around
the center console14
Compact disc, refer to
– CD changer149
– CD player149
Compartment for remote
control, refer to Ignition
lock51
Computer61
– displays on Control
Display62
– hour signal69
Condensation, refer to When
the vehicle is parked103
Condition Based Service
CBS179
Configuring settings, refer to
Personal Profile26
Confirmation signals for
vehicle locking/unlocking28
Connecting vacuum cleaner,
refer to Connecting electrical
appliances98
Consumption indicator
– average fuel consumption61
Consumption, refer to Average
fuel consumption61Control Display
– settings64
– switching off/on20
Control Display, refer to
Onboard monitor16
Control stick, refer to Onboard
monitor16
Control unit, refer to Onboard
monitor16
Controls and displays10
Convenient access, refer to
Comfort Access33
Convenient operation
– convertible top30
– windows28
Convenient start, refer to
Starting the engine52
Convertible top37
Coolant178
– checking level178
– filling178
Coolant temperature61
Cooling fluid, refer to
Coolant178
Cooling, maximum92
Copyright2
Country of destination for
navigation115
Cross-hairs in navigation119
Cruise control
– indicator lamp13
Cruising range61
Cupholders97
Curb weight, refer to
Weights205
Current fuel consumption62
"Current position"134
Current position
– displaying134
– entering122
– storing122
D
Dashboard instruments, refer
to Displays12
Dashboard lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting89