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Track search*
Depending on the device, it is possible to search
by track.
1."CD/Multimedia"
2. "External devices"
3. Select the symbol.
4. "Search device content"
5. "A-Z search"
6. Select desired entry or directory.
Player program*
Depending on the device, there may be various
programs for playing music files.
1."CD/Multimedia"
2. "External devices"
3. Select the symbol.
4. Open "Options".
5. "Select player"
6. Select the desired program.
Disconnecting an audio connection
1."CD/Multimedia"
2. "Bluetooth® (audio)"
3. Select the desired device from the list of con-
nected devices.
4. Open "Options".
5. "Configure phone"
6. Deactivate "Audio".
7. "OK"
With a mobile phone, only the audio connection
is disconnected. All other connections remain
active.
Unpairing device
1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. "Bluetooth® (audio)"
3. or "Bluetooth® audio" if applicable
4. Highlight the device to be unpaired.
5. Open "Options". 6.
"Remove phone from list"
What to do if…
Information about suitable devices is available
at www.mini.com /connectivity.
Suitable mobile phones, refer to page 163.
> Device not supported by vehicle.
If necessary, perform a software update
*,
refer to page 149.
> Device could not be paired or connected.
Do the Bluetooth passkeys on the device
and vehicle match? Enter the same passkey
on the device and via the on-board com-
puter.
Is the passkey input taking longer than
30 seconds? Repeat th e pairing procedure.
Are too many Bluetoot h devices connected
to the device or to the vehicle? If necessary,
delete the connections with other devices.
Is the mobile phone in power economy
m o d e o r d o e s i t o n l y have a small amount of
battery charge remaining? Charge the
mobile phone in the snap-in adapter or via a
charging cable.
Depending on the mobile phone, it may only
be possible to connect one device to the
vehicle. Unpair the connected device from
the vehicle and only pair and connect one
device.
Is the device no longer responding? Switch
the device off and back on again.
Repeat the pairing procedure.
> No music can be played.
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Start the program for playing music files on
the device and if necessary, select a track via
the device.
Activate and deactivate the radio mute on
the radio control panel.
> Music files only play quietly.
Adjust volume settings on the device.
> Videos cannot be play ed or can only be
played with a delayed audio output.
Check the device compatibility. Information
is available at www.mini.com/connectivity.
> Playback is interrupted by the press of a but-
ton or other messages on the device.
Switch off key tones an d other acoustic sig-
nal on the device.
> Playback is interrupted by a phone call or
traffic report and does not automatically
continue.
Activate and deactivate the radio mute on
the radio control panel.
> Playback is not possible when the mobile
phone is connected via Bluetooth audio and
at the same time via the extended connec-
tivity of the music player in the mobile
phone
*.
Disconnect one of the two connections, e.g.
the audio connection, refer to page 148,
and start playback again.
If you have gone through all items in the list and
still cannot activate the desired function please
contact the Hotline or your MINI dealer.
Software update*
The vehicle supports various external devices,
depending on the software it is currently using.
A software update can enable the vehicle to
support, for example, new mobile phones or
new external devices.
Software updates and associated, up-to-date
instructions are availa ble on the web page
www.mini.com/connectivity.
Displaying current version
The currently installed software is displayed.
1. "Settings"
2. "Software update"
3. "Show current version"
Select the desired version
* to display additional
information
*.
Updating software
The software update can only be performed
when stopped.
1. Save the file for the software update in the
main directory of a USB data storage device.
2. Connect the USB data storage device to the
USB interface of the USB audio interface in
the center console. It is not possible to per-
form the update using the USB interface in
the glove compartment.
3. "Settings"
4. "Software update"
5. "Update software"
6. "Start update"
7. "OK"
All of the listed softwa re updates are installed.
Reinstalling previous version
If necessary, it is possible to restore the system
to the software version prior to the last software
update.
The restoring to the previous version can only be
performed when stopped.
Mobile phone preparation BluetoothCommunications
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Mobile phone preparation
Bluetooth
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 Blue-
tooth® SIG, Inc.
After being paired once, when the ignition is
switched on, these devices are automatically
detected as soon as they are present in the vehi-
cle and can be controlled via the on-board com-
puter, the buttons on the steering wheel, and by
voice
*.
Depending on whether they are functioning as a
telephone and/or as an audio source, external
devices can be used via the vehicle. The tele-
phone functions will be described below. Oper-
ation of audio functions, refer to page 146.
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 di stracted can endanger
vehicle occupants and other road users. <
Snap-in adapter*
The snap-in adapter, refer to page174, 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 www.mini.com/connectivity.
With a certain software version, these suitable
mobile phones support the vehicle functions
described below.
With other mobile phones or software versions,
malfunctions may occur.
It is possible to perform a software update
*,
refer to page 149.
Displaying vehicle identification number
and software part number
Checking which mobile phones are supported
by the mobile phone preparation requires the
vehicle identification number and software part
number. The software version of the mobile
phone may also be required.
1."Telephone"
2. Open "Options".
3. "Bluetooth® info"
4. "Display system information"
Pairing/unpairing mobile
phone
Overview
>Using a mobile phone as a telephone.
> Using a mobile phone as an auxiliary
phone
*.
*
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>Using a mobile phone as an audio source*.
> Using an audio device as an audio source,
refer to page 146.
Functions supported by the mobile phone and
audio device are displayed as symbols during
the pairing.
White symbol: function active.
Gray symbol: function inactive.
Up to four external devices can be paired. Two
devices can be connected to the vehicle at a
time and used for different functions. The phone
can be used to perform all of the following
phone functions.
Requirements
> Suitable mobile ph one, refer to page163.
> Mobile phone operational.
> Bluetooth activated in vehicle, refer to
page 164, 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.
> If necessary, deactivate the audio connec-
tion, refer to page 164.
> A number with at least 4 and at most
16 digits has been established as the Blue-
tooth passkey. Only required once for pair-
ing.
> Ignition switched on.
Activating/deactivating Bluetooth link
Bluetooth is not permitted everywhere. Comply
with all safety guidel ines and regulations. 1.
"Telephone"
2. Open "Options".
3. "Bluetooth®"
Activating/deactivating* additional
functions
To use these functions in the vehicle, activate
them before pairing. For information on suitable
mobile phones that suppo rt this function, refer
to page 163.
1. "Telephone"
2. "Bluetooth® (phone)"
3. Open "Options".
Bluetooth audio
Use a mobile phone as a telephone and as an
audio device in the vehicle.
"Bluetooth® audio"
To use a mobile phone exclusively as a tele-
phone in the vehicle, deactivate the function
and reconnect the mobile phone.
Office
Contacts, appointments, tasks, notes, text mes-
sages, and emails are imported from the mobile
phone into the vehicle.
"Office"
Auxiliary phone*
Incoming calls to the auxiliary phone can be
accepted, refer to page 168. Missed calls to the
auxiliary phone can be shown in the Control Dis-
play.
SymbolFunction
Telephone
Auxiliary phone
*
Audio source*
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Connecting a particular mobile phone
If more than one mobile phone is detected by
the vehicle, the mobile phone at the top of the
list is connected. A different mobile phone can
be connected by selecting it.
1."Telephone"
2. "Bluetooth® (phone)"
All paired mobile phones are listed.
3. Select the mobile phone to be connected.
The assigned functions be fore the unpairing of
the mobile phone are assigned to the mobile
phone when it is reconnected. If a mobile phone
is already connected, then these functions are
deactivated if necessary.
Device options*
Device options in device s that are paired and
connected can be activated or deactivated.
Configuring device
1. "Telephone"
2. "Bluetooth® (phone)"
3. Highlight the device to be configured.
4. Open "Options". 5.
"Configure phone"
6. Activate/deactivate func tions. At least one
function must be selected.
> "Telephone"
> "Additional telephone"
> "Audio"
7. "OK"
If a device is assigned a function, this may deac-
tivate the function in an already connected
device and cause the other device to be
unpaired.
Exchanging the telephone and auxiliary
phone
If the telephone and auxiliary phone are con-
nected to the vehicle, the function can be
swapped between the two devices.
1. "Telephone"
2. "Bluetooth® (phone)"
3. "Swap phone/addit. phone"
Using the mobile phone as an audio
source
Using the audio-capable mobile phone as an
audio source. Activate Bluetooth audio, refer to
page 164.
Activating and connecting mobile phone in vehi-
cle, refer to page 165.
The mobile phone is used as an audio source if
no other device is connected as an audio source.
If a device is already connected as an audio
source:
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1.Activating and connecting mobile phone in
vehicle, refer to page 165.
2. "Use for audio"
The mobile phone is connected as an audio
source. The previous audio source is no
longer connected to the vehicle.
Unpairing device
1."Telephone"
2. "Bluetooth® (phone)"
All paired mobile phones are listed.
3. Highlight the device to be unpaired.
4. Open "Options".
5. "Remove phone from list"
What to do if…
For information on suitable mobile phones, refer
to page 163.
The mobile phone could not be paired or con-
nected.
> Is Bluetooth activated in the vehicle and in
the mobile phone? Activate Bluetooth in the
vehicle and in the mobile phone.
> Do the Bluetooth passkeys on the mobile
phone and the vehicle match? Enter the
same passkey on the mobile phone and via
the on-board computer.
> Is the passkey input taking longer than
30 seconds? Repeat the pairing procedure.
> Are too many Bluetooth devices connected
to the mobile phone? If so, delete the con-
nections with other devices on the mobile
phone. >
Is the audio connection activated? Deacti-
vate the audio connection.
> Is the mobile phone in power economy
m o d e o r d o e s i t o n l y h av e a s m a l l am o u n t o f
battery charge remaining? Charge the
mobile phone in the snap-in adapter
* or via
a charging cable.
> Depending on the mobile phone, it may only
be possible to connect one device to the
vehicle. Unpair the connected device from
the vehicle and only pair and connect one
device.
> Is the mobile phone no longer responding?
Switch the mobile phone off and back on
again. Repeat the pairing procedure.
> Telephone functions not possible.
> Is the mobile phone paired as an auxiliary
phone and is the auxiliary phone function
deactivated? Activate the function.
> Outgoing call not possible? Connect the
mobile phone as a telephone.
Phone book entries are not displayed, not all of
them are displayed, or they are displayed
incompletely.
> The transfer of phone book entries has not
yet completed.
> It is possible that only the phone book
entries of the mobile phone or the SIM card
*
are transferred.
> It may not be possible to display phone book
entries with special characters.
> The number of phone book entries to be
stored is too high.
> The data volume of the phone book entry is
too great, e.g. due to additionally stored
information such as notes? Reduce the data
volume.
> Is the mobile phone connected as an audio
source or auxiliary phone? The mobile
phone must be connected as a telephone.
The telephone connection quality is low.
MINI ConnectedCommunications
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MINI Connected
Overview
The concept
You can use MINI Connected to integrate certain
software applications of a suitable mobile phone
into your MINI. These software applications are
displayed on the Control Display. They are oper-
ated using the MINI joystick.
The range of software applications can be coun-
try-specific.
Requirements
The following requirements must be met for the
function of MINI Connected:
> The operating system of the mobile phone
must support the software applications of
MINI Connected.
> The software applications are installed on
the mobile phone and are operational.
> Suitable mobile phone
> Appropriate mobile phone contract.
Possible additional costs incurred are not
included with MINI Connected.
Only make entries when the traffic situa-
tion allows you to do so. If you do not
observe this precaution, your being distracted
can endanger vehicle occupants and other road
users.
For safety reasons, some software applications
can only be used when the vehicle is stopped. <
Only use software applications approved
by the manufacturer of your MINI; other-
wise, malfunctions may result. <
Notes
For information on suitable mobile phones,
available software applic ations, and their instal-
lation:
> at: www.mini.com/connectivity
> at your MINI dealer.
Connecting a mobile
phone
Connect via the USB audio interface
1USB interface
2 Connection for audi o/video playback:
TRS connector 1/8"/3.5 mm
Connect the mobile phone using the special
connecting cable, available at your MINI dealer,
to the USB interface 1 and the AV-IN
connection 2.
To perform other operations on the mobile
phone, refer to the Owner's Manual for the
mobile phone: e.g. selecting and activating a
software application.
Connecting via the snap-in adapter*
The mobile phone can also be connected using
the snap-in adapter, refer to page 174.
*
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Using MINI Connected
After successful connection of the mobile phone
to the vehicle and activation of MINI Connected,
the applications are di splayed on the Control
Display and can be operated using the MINI joy-
stick.
Volume adjustments can be made using the
buttons on the steering wheel, refer to page 10,
or using the volume control knob on the radio,
refer to page 130.
1. Press the button.
This opens the main menu.
2. "MINI Connected"
3. Select the desired so ftware application.
The extent of MINI Connected that is shown on
the Control Display depends on the range of
installed software applic ations on the mobile
phone.
The data transfer of the software applica-
tion from the telephone to the vehicle can
take a few minutes. Some software applications
depend on the speed of the available Internet
connection for the mobile phone. <
Certain versions of mobile phones used and
their software can make it impossible to use
MINI Connected and the Bluetooth hands-free
system at the same time.
After a phone call, it may be necessary to restart
the software application on the mobile phone.
PlugIn*
Selected functions of an Apple device are shown
on the Control Display. They are operated using
the on-board computer.
1. Connecting an Apple device over a USB
audio interface, refer to page 183.
2. "MINI Connected"
3. "PlugIn"
4. "Activate PlugIn"
5. Navigating among the functions shown via a
MINI joystick and, e. g., selecting a desired
category or track.
Press the button to switch back or to switch
to a higher level within the functions of an Apple
device.
Press the button twice to switch back to the
main menu.
Additional information can be found in the
MINI Connected operatin g instructions at
www.mini.com/c onnectivity.