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3."Replay - Time shift"
> The red arrow indicates the current playback
position.
> The time difference fr om the live broadcast
is displayed next to the cache memory bar.
> For live transmissions: "live".
Time shift menu
Automatic time shift
When the function is acti vated, audio playback is
stopped automatically in the event of:
> Incoming and outgoing telephone calls.
> Activation of the voice activation system.
> Muting.
The audio playback then continues with a time
delay.
Activating
1. "Radio"
2. "Satellite radio"
3. "Replay - Time shift"
4. "Automatic time shift"
Deactivating
"Automatic time shift"
Storing favorites
Up to 30 favorites can be stored in the favorites
list. Possible favorites include artist, track, game,
league, and team.
Storing artist, track, or game
Only current broadcasts can be stored as favor-
ites. The channel informat ion must be available.
1. "Radio"
2. "Satellite radio"
3. Select "All channels" or the desired cate-
gory.
4. Select desired channel.
5. Press the MINI joystick again.
6. Select artist, track, or game.
Storing league or team
Leagues or teams can be added to the favorites
from a selection list.
1."Radio"
2. "Satellite radio"
3. "Manage favorites"
4. "Add sports information"
SymbolFunction
Go to live broadcast
Playback/pause
Next track
Previous track
Fast forward
Reverse
Automatic time shift deacti-
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5.Select the desired league.
6. Select "Add all teams" or a desired team.
Accessing favorites
If an activated favorite is being played, the mes-
sage "Favorite alert!" appears for approx.
20 seconds.
Select "Favorites" whil e the alert message is
being displayed.
The displayed favorite will be played.
If it receives no notification, the system switches
into the My Favorites category. All of the favor-
ites currently being broadcast can be selected
from a list.
Managing favorites
Activating/deactivating favorites
Favorites can be activated or deactivated glo-
bally and individually.
1. "Satellite radio"
2. "Manage favorites"
3. Select "Activate alert" or desired favorites.
The setting is stored fo r the remote control cur-
rently in use.
Deleting favorites
1. "Satellite radio"
2. "Manage favorites"
3. Highlight the favorites you wish to delete.
4. Open "Options".
5. "Delete entry"
Traffic Jump
Traffic and weather information for a selected
region are broadcast at intervals of a few min-
utes.
Selecting region
1."Radio"
2. "Satellite radio"
3. Open "Options".
4. "Set jump"
5. Select the desired region.
The region is stored fo r the remote control cur-
rently in use.
Activating/deactivating Jump
1. "Radio"
2. "Satellite radio"
3. "Jump to:"
As soon as information about the selected
region becomes availabl e, it is broadcast.
A new panel appears in the display.
Cancel Traffic Jump: "Cancel".
Select one of the symbols to deactivate Traffic
Jump.
Automatic update
About twice a year, Sirius carries out an update
of the names and positions of the channels. The
update occurs automati cally and can take sev-
eral minutes.
SymbolMeaning
Information will be broadcast
soon.
Information is currently being
broadcast.

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Notes
>Under some circumstances, reception may
not be possible, e.g. under certain environ-
mental or topographical conditions. The sat-
ellite radio has no influence on this.
> The signal may not be available in tunnels or
underground garages or near trees, moun-
tains, or other powerful sources of radio
interference.

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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.

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Another mobile phone can be used as an auxil-
iary phone.
"Additional telephone"
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. <
1. "Telephone"
2. "Bluetooth® (phone)"
3. "Add new phone"
The Bluetooth name of the vehicle is dis-
played.
4. To perform other operations on the mobile
phone, refer to the Ow ner's Manual for the
mobile phone: e.g. se arch for and connect
Bluetooth device or a new device.
The Bluetooth name of the vehicle appears
on the mobile phone display.
5. Select the Bluetooth name of the vehicle on
the mobile phone display.
The on-board computer or the mobile
phone will prompt you to enter the same
Bluetooth passkey. 6.
Enter the passkey and confirm.
7. Select the device options that are to be used
for the mobile phone.
8. "OK"
If pairing was successful, the mobile phone
appears at the top of the list of mobile phones.
If the pairing was not succ essful: what to do if…,
refer to page 167.
Following the initial pairing
>The mobile phone is detected/connected in
the vehicle within a short period of time
when the engine is running or radio readi-
ness is switched on.
> After identification, phone book entries are
imported from the mobile phone and/or SIM
card
* of the telephone, depending on the
telephone.
> Specific settings may be necessary in some
mobile phones, e.g. authorization or a
secure connection, re fer to the mobile
phone operating instructions.

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Office
Overview
General information
Contacts, appointments, tasks, notes, and text
messages can be displayed using the Control
Display if the mobile phone compatibly supports
these functions and the required Bluetooth
radio standards.
For information about which mobile phones and
functions are available, go to www.mini.com/
connectivity.
A limited number of compatible mobile phones
are available for Office.
Contents are only displayed completely when
the vehicle is stopped.
Only read access to the mobile phone is possi-
ble.
Do not use Office while driving. Make
entries only when traffic and road condi-
tions permit; otherwise, you may endanger
vehicle occupants and other road users by being
distracted. <
Requirements
>A suitable mobile phone is paired with the
vehicle and connected. In some mobile
phones, the data access to the mobile
phone must be confirmed.
> Time zones, time, and date, refer to
page 61, are correctly adjusted on the Con-
trol Display and on the mobile phone in
order, for example, to correctly display
appointments.
Updating
Every time that the mobile phone is connected
to the vehicle, data are updated. Deadlines,
tasks, notes and reminders can be updated sep-
arately. 1.
"Office"
2. "Current office", "Calendar", "Tasks",
"Notes" or "Reminders"
3. Open "Options".
4. "Update data"
Data from the mobile phone are re-trans-
mitted to the vehicle.
Current office
The number of unread messages and active
tasks as well as upcoming appointments are dis-
played.
1. "Office"
2. "Current office"
3. Selecting the desired entry to display details
Contacts
General information
Contacts can be create d and edited. The con-
tacts from the mobile phone
* are displayed as
well if this function is supported by the mobile
phone. The addresses can be used as destina-
tions for navigation and the phone numbers can
be dialed.
*

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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.

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Decorative strips*
Only clean decorative strips with moist cloths.
Wipe dry with a soft cloth.
Safety belts
Dirty belt straps impede the reeling action and
thus have a negative impact on safety.
Do not clean chemically, as this may
destroy the webbing. <
Displays
To clean displays such as radios or display ele-
ments, use a display cleaning cloth or a soft,
non-scratching, lint-free cloth.
Avoid pressing too hard when cleaning
the display as this can cause damage. <
Do not use chemical or abrasive house-
hold cleaning agents. Keep fluids of any
kind away from the device . Surfaces or electrical
components may otherwise become corroded
or damaged. <
CD/DVD drives
Do not use cleaning CDs as this could
damage parts of the drive. <
Vehicle storage
If you are not going to drive your car for more
than three months, please ask for advice from
your MINI dealer or a workshop that works
according to MINI manufacturer specifications.