Destination entryNAVIGATION
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>Select the symbol and "Start guid-
ance" if necessary.
> "Exit interactive map"
> Map display
> "Display de stination"
The section of the map around the desti-
nation is displayed.
> "Display current location"
The section of the map around the cur-
rent position is displayed.
> "Find points of interest", refer to
page 112.
Entering destination via
voice*
General information
>Voice activation system, refer to page 21.
> When entering a destinat ion by voice, it is
possible to switch between voice input and
the on-board computer
> Having the possible spoken commands read
aloud: {Voice commands }
Saying the entries
>Countries, towns/cities, streets, and inter-
sections can be either spoken aloud as an
entire words or spelle d in the system lan-
guage, refer to page 66.
Example: to enter a destination in a US state
as a complete word, the system language
must be English. >
Spell the entry if the language of the area is
different from the system language.
> Speak the letters smoothly and avoid exces-
sive emphasis and pauses.
Entering a town/city
The town/city can be spelled or entered as an
entire word
*.
The methods of entry depend on the nav-
igation data in use and the country and
language settings. <
2. Wait for the system prompt for the town/
city.
3. Say the name of the town/city or if neces-
sary, spell at least the first three letters.
Similar-sounding town s/cities that cannot
be differentiated by the system are com-
piled in a separate list and displayed as a town/
city followed by three dots.
If necessary, select this entry with {Yes }. Then
select the desired city/town in this list. <
1.{City } or {Spell city }.
4. Select city/town:
>To select a recommended town/city:
{Yes }
> Select other city/town: {New entry }
> To select an entry, e. g. {Entry … }
> To show other entries in the list:
{Next page }
> Spell the entry: {Spell city }
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The town/city can also be selected from the list
via the on-board computer:
Turn the MINI joystick until the destination is
selected, and press the MINI joystick.
Entering a street or intersection
The street or intersection is entered in the same
way as the town/city.
Entering house number
Depending on the data in the navigation system,
house numbers up to the number 2,000 can be
entered:
Starting route guidance
Route guidance starts immediately.
Adding further intermediate
destinations
Further intermediate destinations can be added.
Saving destination
The destination is automati cally added to the list
of the last destinations.
Planning a trip with
intermediate
destinations
New trip
Various intermediate de stinations can be
entered for a trip. The tr ip destination must be
entered first, refer to Destinatio n input,
page 109.
Entering intermediate destinations
A maximum of 30 intermediate destinations can
be entered for one trip.
1."Navigation"
2. Select the type of destination entry and
enter the intermediate destination.
3. "Add as another destination"
4. Select the location where the intermediate
destination is to be inserted.
Starting the trip
After entering all inte rmediate destinations:
"Start guidance"
Word-matching principle
The system's word-matching principle makes it
easier to enter the name s of towns or streets.
The system runs ongoing checks, comparing
your destination entries with the data stored in
the vehicle as the basis for instant response. The
user benefits include:
1.
{House number }
2. Say the house number.
3. {Yes } to confirm the house number.
4. {Accept destination }
{ Start guidance }
{ Add as another destination }
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>Town/city names can also be entered differ-
ently from the official names if you use a
form that is customar y in other countries.
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/
cities and streets the system will complete
them automatically as soon as enough let-
ters are available to ensure unambiguous
identification.
> The system offers only those letters for
selection of name entries that are stored in
the vehicle. The system will not accept non
existent names and addresses.
Route guidanceNAVIGATION
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5.Select additional route criteria, if desired.
Where possible, the selected criteria will be
avoided on the route.
>"Avoid highways": avoid highways
where possible.
> "Avoid toll roads": avoid toll roads where
possible.
> "Avoid ferries": avoid ferries where possi-
ble.
The setting applies to the current route and to
the planning of future routes.
If the route criteria "Avoid highways",
"Avoid toll roads", or "Avoid ferries" are
selected, then this can prolong the calculation
time for the route. <
Route
There are various views of the route available
during route guidance:
>Arrow display
> List of streets and towns/cities
> Map view, refer to page 120
Arrow display
The following information is displayed during
route guidance:
>Large arrow: current direction of travel.
> Small arrow: indicates the next change of
direction.
> Intersection view.
> Lane information. >
Traffic information.
> Distance to the next change of direction.
> Street name of the next change of direction.
Lane information
In the arrow display, the recommended lanes of
multi-lane roads are each marked with a trian-
gle.
>Filled triangle: optimum lane.
> Empty triangle: likewise possible lane. It can,
however, also be possible to briefly make
additional lane changes.
List of roads or towns/cities on the route
If the route guidance has been started, then you
can display a list of the roads and towns/cities on
the route. The distance to be traveled and traffic
bulletins are displayed for each segment of the
route.
1. "Navigation"
2. "Route information"
3. Highlight a section.
Taking detours
During route guidance, prompt the navigation
system to bypass certain route segments. In
doing so, you will specify how many kilometers
to travel before returning to the original route.
1. "Navigation"
2. "Route information"
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What to do if…
What to do if…
>The current position cannot be displayed?
The position is in an unrecognized region, in
a poor reception area, or the system is in the
process of determining the position. Recep-
tion is best when you have an unobstructed
view to the sky.
> The route guidance does not accept an
address without the street name?
A downtown area cannot be determined for
the town or city that has been entered. Input
any street in the selected town/city and start
route guidance.
> The route guidance does not accept a desti-
nation?
The destination data is not contained in the
navigation data. Select a destination that is
as close as possible to the original.
> The letters for a destination cannot be
selected during destination entry?
Stored data do not contain the data of the
destination. Select a de stination that is as
close as possible to the original.
> The map view is displayed in grayscale?
When the traffic info map is activated, the
picture on the Control Display is switched to
a grayscale. This permits an optimized
depiction of traffic information.
> Voice instructions ar e no longer issued
before intersections during route guidance?
The area has not been fully recorded yet, or
you have left the recommended route and
the system requires a few seconds to calcu-
late a new route suggestion.
> 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.
CommunicationsMobile phone preparation Bluetooth
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Inserting mobile phone
1.Depending on the mobile phone, it may be
necessary to remove the protective cap of
the antenna connector and from the USB
connection of the mobile phone.
2. Push the mobile phone with the buttons fac-
ing upward toward the electrical connec-
tions and press down until it engages.
Removing mobile phone
Press the button and remove the mobile phone.
Wheels and tiresMOBILITY
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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 regula rly for tread wear, signs
of damage and for foreig n 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 exam ple, European legis-
lation 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 ab normal road behavior,
such as pulling severely to the right or left.
In these cases, reduce speed immediately
and have wheels an d 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 ... 0211 means that the tire was manufac-
tured in week 2 of 2011.
For various reasons, such as the development of
brittleness, the manufacturer of your MINI rec-
ommends tire replacemen t after no more than
6 years, regardless of th e actual wear of the
tires.
Under the hoodMOBILITY
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Important parts of the engine compartment
1Vehicle identification number*
2Battery, under the cover 219
3 Engine oil dipstick 199
4 Engine oil filler neck 200 5
Coolant expansion tank 200
6 Reservoir for washer fl uid for the headlamp
and window washer system 53
7 Engine compartment fuse box 218
Engine oil
The engine oil consumption is dependent on
driving style and driving conditions.
Check the engine oil level regularly, e.g. when
refueling.
Checking engine oil level
1.With the vehicle's engi ne at normal operat-
ing temperature, i.e. after uninterrupted
driving for at least 6 miles/10 km, park the
vehicle on a level surface.
2. Switch off the engine.
3. Pull the dipstick out after approx. 5 minutes
and wipe it off with a lint-free cloth, paper
towel or similar material. 4.
Carefully push the dipstick all the way into
the guide tube and pull it out again.
The oil level should be between the two
marks on the dipstick.
The oil quantity corresponding to the difference
between the two marks on the dipstick is
1 US quart/1 liter.