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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
> External 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
volume of the audio sources.
The audio signals have fixed minimum and
maximum 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 vo lume and press the
button 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 vo lume and press the
button 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 114.

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Satellite radio*
You can receive more than 100 different
channel with higher audio quality.
The channels are offered in defined packages.
To receive the channels of your choice, you have
to approve the package.You may experience signal drops and
muting events related to this new
technology. <
Enabling or blocking channels
1.MODE Press the button.
2. Press the button.
3. Press the button.
4. Select the desired category.
The channels are displayed. This symbol indicates the current channel.
Activating
1. Turn the knob on the right to select a
channel that is not yet activated.
2. Press the knob on the right to confirm a
channel.
A phone number and th e electronic serial
number, ESN, are displayed. When activat-
ing, the electronic serial number is required.
3. To activate the channels:
Dial the phone number.
Blocking
1.MODE Press the button.
2. Press the button.
3. Press the button for a longer
period.
A phone number and the electronic serial
number, ESN, are displayed. For blocking,
the electronic serial number is required.
4. To block channels:
Dial the phone number.
To select and store a channel
1.MODE Press the button.
2. Press the button.
3. Press the button.
4. Select the desired category.
5. Select desired channel.

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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 more sensitive to
defective CDs than play ers 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 instrume nt that is suitable for the
purpose.
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
outwards.
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 129.
> 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.
Additional 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
system, 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
system, connect the USB device to port2.
After first connecting, the track information is
transferred to the vehicle. The time required is
dependent on the USB device and on the
number 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
distorted fashion.
2. To cancel the forward/reverse, release the
button.

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Telephone
Overview
The concept
Mobile phones or other external devices, e.g.
audio players, can be connected to the vehicle
via Bluetooth.
Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of
Bluetooth® SIG, Inc.
Your MINI is equipped with a complete mobile
phone preparation. After a suitable mobile
phone is paired with the vehicle once, the
mobile phone can be controlled via the radio,
the buttons
* on the steering wheel, and by
voice
*.
It may be necessary for some functions to be
activated by the mobile phone provider. Only make entries when traffic conditions
permit. Do not hold the mobile phone in
your hand while you are driving; use the hands-
free system instead. If you do not observe this
precaution, your being distracted can endanger
vehicle occupants and other road users. <
Snap-in adapter*
The snap-in adapter, refer to page129, makes it
possible to:
> Accommodate the mobile phone.
> Recharge its battery.
> Connect it to an exte rnal antenna of the
vehicle.
This assures a better network connection
and constant sound quality.
A mobile phone that is connected to the vehicle
should not be operated via the mobile phone
keypad; otherwise, ma lfunctions may occur.
Suitable mobile phones
For precise information as to which mobile
phones and external devices with Bluetooth
interfaces are supported by the mobile phone
preparation, go to ww w.mini.com/connectivity.
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Operating the mobile phone via the radio
To open the menu show above, refer to
page124.
1 Making and receiving phone calls 124
> "#": dial phone number
> "A-Z": phone book
> "TOP8": most frequently dialed phone
numbers
> "LAST8": last phone numbers dialed
> "CALLS": accepted calls
> "MISSED": missed calls
2 Marking to select a function
3 Reception of the mobile phone network:
Flashes when a call is being made 4
Pairing a new mobile phone, delete pairing
data of a mobile ph one, or switching
Bluetooth on/off 120
5 Time
6 Backspace
7 Function buttons for confirming the
functions displayed above them
8 Redialing, answering a ca ll, starting to dial,
ending a call, and switching to the phone
menu
9 Selecting and confirming function
>Turn: to select a function or number
> Press: to activate a function or number

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10Switching displays 124
> "PHONE": telephone
> "COMP": computer
> "CONFIG": adjusting
11 Radio on/off, volume
>Press: to switch radio on/off
> Turn: adjusting volume 124
12 Ejecting CD
This symbol appears on the radio display
when a phone call is being made with the
hands-free system.
Pairing/unpairing mobile
phone
Overview
The pairing data of four mobile phones can be
stored simultaneously in the vehicle. When the
engine is running or the ignition is switched on,
each paired mobile phone is automatically
detected as soon as it is present in the passenger
compartment.
Requirements
> Suitable mobile ph one, refer to page118.
> Mobile phone operational.
> Bluetooth activated in vehicle, refer to
page 120, and in the mobile phone.
> Bluetooth presets in the mobile phone are
required, e.g. connection not confirmed or
visible, refer to Owner's Manual for the
mobile phone.
> A number with at least 4 and at most
16 digits has been established as the Blue-
tooth passkey. Only required once for
pairing.
> Ignition switched on.
Activating/deactivating Bluetooth link
Bluetooth is not permitted everywhere. Comply
with all safety guidelines and regulations.
To deactivate the Bluetooth connection:
1.MENU Press the button.
2. Press the button.
3. Press the button.
4. Press the button.
5. Press the button.
To reactivate the Bluetooth connection:
1. Press the button.
2. Press the button.
Pairing and connecting
Only pair the mobile phone when the
vehicle is stopped; otherwise, inattention
may lead to endangerment of passengers or
other road users. <
Switching on ignition
1.Insert the remote control as far as possible
into the ignition lock.
2. Switch on the ignition; to do so, press the
Start/Stop button without stepping on the
brake or clutch pedal.

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Preparation on the radio display
3.MENU Press the button.
4.
Press the button.
5. Press the button.
6. Press the button.
Turn the right rotary knob to display the Blue-
tooth name of your vehicle on the display.
Preparation with mobile phone
7. Other operations must be performed on the
mobile phone and differ depending on the
type of mobile phone, refer to Owner's
Manual for the mobile phone, e.g. under
Connecting or pairing Bluetooth device.
The Bluetooth name of the vehicle appears
on the mobile phone display.
8. Select the Bluetooth name of the vehicle on
the mobile phone display.
Pairing
The mobile phone or the radio display will
prompt you to enter the same Bluetooth
passkey.
Depending on the mobile phone, you have
approx. 30 seconds to enter the Bluetooth
passkey using the mobile phone and the radio
display. If the Bluetooth passkey can be entered using
the radio, then the following appears on the
display:
:
9.
Enter the Bluetooth passkey using the
number buttons of the mobile phone.
10. Press the button to enter the
Bluetooth passkey using the radio.
11. Using the function buttons 0-9, enter the
same Bluetooth passke y that was entered
into the mobile phone.
To delete the last digit:
Press the button.
12. Press the button to confirm the
Bluetooth passkey.
The following display will appear after a few
seconds:
13. Press the button if necessary.
The following display will appear after the
mobile phone is paired:
If the pairing was successful, the mobile phone
appears at the top of the list of mobile phones.
If the pairing was not successful: What to do if…,
refer to page 123.