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1Microphone for voice activation system*
and for telephone in hands-free mode*
2Indicator/warning lamp* for front passen-
ger airbags 70
4 Hazard warning flashers
5 Speedometer 12
6 Radio/CD
7 Air conditioner or automatic climate
control
*78 8
Switches in the center console
9 AUX-IN connection
USB audio interface
*107
10 Buttons on the center console
3
Reading lamps
*76
Color of ambient lighting
*77
Glass roof, electric
*30
Interior lamps 76
Temperature
Recirculated-air mode
Air distribution for air conditioner
Air distribution to the windshield
*
Air distribution to the upper body
area
*
Air distribution to the footwell*
Automatic air distribution and flow
rate
*
Maximum cooling*
Cooling function
Defrosting windows
*
Rear window defroster
Windshield heating
*
Air flow rate
Seat heating
*35
Power windows 30
Rear fog lamp 75
Fog lamps
*75
Central locking system, inside 24
Sport button
*63
Driving stability control systems
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 61
Dynamic Traction Control
DTC*62
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Menu navigation
Radio and telephone functions* can be called
up by using the buttons on the radio and menus.
Calling up the settings menu
Press the MENUbutton for:
> Settings
> MINI phone numbers
> Telephone
*
Calling up the audio menu
Press the MODEbutton for:
> Radio
> HD Radio
*
>Satellite radio*
>CD player
> External audio device , for example, an
MP3 player
> USB audio interface
*
Selecting a menu item
Menu items can be selected by using the knob
on the right or by using the function buttons.
Using the knob on the right
1. Turn knob, arrow 2, for marking a menu
item, for example, "CONFIG".
2. Press knob, arrow 1, for selecting a menu
item.
Using function buttons
Press the button.
To carry out a function that is shown on the dis-
play, press the button that is below to the left or
right.
If only a single function is displayed, press the
button in the center.
Depiction in the operating instructions
Function buttons that can be pressed on the left
or right are provided with an arrow on each side.
For example, press the button on the
left.
Menu items that are to be selected are displayed
in quotes, for example "CONFIG".
Symbols on the display
SymbolFunction
Function is selected
Function is activated
Function is deactivated
Exit menu, one menu
back
Display additional menu
items
Scroll display, list contains
more than two inputs
Change to parent direc-
tory
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Radio MINI Boost CD
Radio switching on/off
Press left rotary knob. The radio selects
the last selected audio source:
> Radio
> HD Radio
*
>Satellite radio*
>CD
> Wxternal audio device
> USB audio interface*.
Listening to the radi o with the ignition
off
After turning off the radi o, which was ready for
operation, the radio functions are available for
approx. 20 minutes.
The radio can also be turned on again.
To spare the battery, ensure that the radio
is turned off when leaving the vehicle. <
Adjusting volume
Press left rotary knob. The setting is
saved for the currently used remote
control.
As soon as you make a phone call using
the hands-free device, the radio is auto-
matically muted. <
Setting the volume for the PDC* and bell
You can raise or lower the volume of the audio
signals for the PDC or bell with respect to the vol-
ume of the audio sources.
The audio signals have fixed minimum and max-
imum volumes, which they can not fall below or
exceed. Set the audio source to a high volume
level to be able to better set the volume of
the audio signal. <
1. Press the button.
2. Press the button if necessary.
3. button
or
Press the button.
4. Select the desired volume and press the but-
ton on the right.
Setting the speed-dependent volume
As the speed increases, the speed-dependent
volume controls automatically increase the vol-
ume. You can set different levels for increasing
the volume.
1. Press the button.
2. Press the button if necessary.
3. Press the button.
4. Select the desired volume and press the but-
ton on the right.
Setting the volume for external audio
devices
Your radio has the ability to connect to an exter-
nal audio device, such as an MP3 player, and to
output the sound through your car speakers.
You can adjust the volume using the radio.
To connect an extern al device, refer to
page 108.
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Do not use combined CD/DVDs, e.g., DVDPlus;
otherwise, the CD/DVD may jam and it may not
be possible to eject it.<
General malfunctions
The CD players are optimized for operation in
vehicles. They may be mo re sensitive to defec-
tive CDs than player s for stationary use.
If a CD can not be played, first check if the CD is
properly inserted.
Humidity
If there is high humidity, the CD or the focusing
lens for the laser beam may get fogged up and
playing the CD may temporarily not be possible.
Malfunctions with individual CDs
If there are malfunctions with individual CDs,
then they may be due to the following causes.
CDs that you burned yourself
Potential problems with home-burned CDs are,
for example, inconsistent data generation and
burning processes, as we ll as low quality or
excessive aging of the blanks that are used.
Only write on the upper surface of CDs with a
writing instrument that is suitable for the pur-
pose.
Damaged CDs
Avoid finger prints as well as dust, scratches and
moisture.
Store CDs in sleeves.
Do not expose CDs to a temperature greater
than 122 7/50 6, elevated humidity or direct
sunlight.
CDs with copy protection
CDs are often provided with copy protection
from the manufacturer. This can result in CDs not
playing or playing back in only a limited fashion.
Care
If necessary, clean the reflecting side of the CD
with a commercially availab le cleaning cloth by
wiping in a straight line from the center out-
wards.
USB audio interface*
> iPods/iPhones or USB devices such as MP3
players and USB memory sticks: connect via
the USB audio interface.
> iPhone/mobile phone music players: con-
nection using a snap-in adapter
*, refer to
page 123.
> Only one iPod/iPhone can be connected to
the vehicle. Output fr om an iPod/iPhone to
the USB audio interface is only possible if
there is no iPhone in the snap-in adapter.
> Popular audio files, such as MP3, AAC and
M3U playlists, can be played. Depending on
the audio file, proper playback can not be
ensured in every case,
such as for bit rates greater than 256 kbit/s.
> Music tracks with inte grated Digital Rights
Management (DRM) cannot be played.
Because of the large number of audio devices on
the market, it can not be ensured that every
device will properly operate in the vehicle. Addi-
tional information may be found at
www.mini.com/connectivity or at a dealer.
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Connecting
MINI, MINI Convertible, MINI Clubman:
1Connection for audio playback:
TRS connector 1/8"/3.5 mm
2 USB interface
*
MINI Countryman:
1USB interface
*
2Connection for audio playback:
TRS connector 1/8"/3.5 mm
Apple iPod/iPhone
Use the special cable adapter for Apple iPods/
iPhones to produce the connection. The cable
adapter is required for a proper connection.
For additional information, contact your MINI
dealer or visit the Internet at www.mini.com/
connectivity.
To play audio tracks over the car's speaker sys-
tem, 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 car's speaker sys-
tem, connect the USB device to port 2.
After first connecting, the track information is
transferred to the vehicle. The time required is
dependent on the USB device and on the num-
ber of tracks.
Information from up to four USB devices or
approx. 20,000/ tracks can be stored in the
vehicle.
Starting audio playback
iPod
1. MODE Press the button.
2. Press the button.
USB device
1.MODE Press the button.
2. Press the button.
Changing music tracks
Jumping tracks
… Press the button as often as necessary
until the desired track is reached.
Using the button on the right:
Turn the button on the right until the desired
track has been reached.
Fast forward/reverse
1. … Press and hold the button.
The track can be heard in but only in a dis-
torted fashion.
2. To cancel the forward/reverse, release the
button.
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Random order
Press the button.
The current track is played to the end.
Afterwards, the tracks in the current folder are
played back in random order.
To cancel the random generator:
Press the button.
Selecting a track
Select the desired list, e.g., "LIST":
1. Press the button.
2. Select the desired folder and press the but-
ton on the right.
> : press the button on the right to open
a folder
> : press the button on the right to close
a folder
3. If necessary, select additional subfolders
and press the button on the right.
4. Select the desired track and press the button
on the right.
During playback, you can browse through the
folder.
To change to the current track:
Press the button.
Track display
You can call up any inpu t information about the
current music track:
Press the button.
Adjusting the iPod volume*
The volume of the iPod can be lower or higher
than the audio sources for the radio.
To adjust the volume of the iPod to the volume
of the other audio sources:
1. Press the button.
2. Select the desired volume and press the but-
ton on the right.
Notes
>The USB audio interface supplies the con-
nected audio devices with power, provided
that this is supported by the audio device.
For this reason, audio devices are not to be
connected to a receptac le in the vehicle dur-
ing operation.
> Do not expose audio devices to extreme
ambient conditions, for example, very high
temperatures; refer to the operating instruc-
tions for the audio device.
> Do not connect any devices, e.g. fans or
lamps, to the USB audio interface.
> Do not connect USB hard drives.
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Snap-in adapter*
Installation location
In the center armrest.
Inserting snap-in adapter
1.Press the button an d remove the cover.
2. Insert the snap-in adapter at the front,
arrow 1, and press downward, arrow 2, until
it clicks into place.
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.
REFERENCEEverything from A to Z
190
Tow rope159
Towing 158
– car with automatic transmission 159
– methods 159
Tow-starting 158
TPM, refer to Tire Pressure
Monitor 65
Track width, refer to Dimension 177
Traction control, refer to
– Dynamic Stability Control DSC 61
Transmission
– automatic transmission with Steptronic 43
– manual transmission 43
– overriding selector lever lock for automatic transmission
with Steptronic 45
Transport securing devices, refer to Securing cargo 95
Transporting children safely 38
Tread depth, refer to Minimum tire tread 133
Trip odometer 51
Trip-distance counter, refer to Trip odometer 51
Triple turn si gnal activation 46
Turn signal 46
– front, replacing bulb 149
– indicator lamp 12
– rear, replacing bulb 150
– side, replacing bulb 150
Turning circle, refer to Dimensions 177
Tying down load s, refer to
Cargo loading 95
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
UTQR 132
Units
– average fuel consumption 55
– temperature 55 Universal garage-door opener,
refer to Integrated universal
remote control 83
Universal remote control 83
Unlatching, refer to Unlocking 28
Unlocking
– from inside 25
– from outside 21
– liftgate 29
– without remote control, refer
to Comfort Access 28
Upholstery, care 144
USB audio interface 107
V
Vehicle
– battery155
– breaking in 90
– cargo loading 92
– dimensions 177
– identification number, refer to Engine compartment 137
– parking 42
– storage 145
– weight 178
Vehicle jack 146
– jacking points 154
Ventilation
– air conditioner 82
Vents, refer to Air vents 78
Vents, refer to Ventilation 82
Voice commands
– telephone 120
Voice phone book 121
Volume
– bell 100
– mobile phone 117
– PDC 100
– setting speed- dependent 100
Volume of cargo area 178
W
Warning and indicator
lamps 13,161
Warning messages, refer to Check Control 58
Warning triangle 157
Washer fluid 49
– capacity of reservoir 49
Washer fluid reservoir 49
Waste tray, refer to Ashtray 87
Water on roads, refer to Driving through water 91
Waterfall lighti ng, refer to
Ambient lighting 77
Wear indicators in tires, refer to
Minimum tread depth 133
Weights 178
Welcome lamps 72
Wheel stud wrench
– space-saver spare tire 146
Wheelbase, refer to
Dimensions 177
Wheels and tires 128
Wheels, new 134
Width, refer to Dimensions 177
Window washer, refer to
Washer fluid 49
Window washer reservoir,
refer to Washer fluid
– volume, refer to Capacities 179
Window washer system 47
– washer fluid 49
– washer jets 48
Windows 30
– closing 31
– convenient operation 22
– opening 31
– pinch protection system 31
Windshield
– cleaning 48
– defrosting and removing condensation 80,82