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CONTENTS
The fastest way to find information on a particu-
lar topic or item is by using the index, refer to
page236.
Notes
4 General information
6 Reporting safety defects
AT A GLANCE
10Cockpit
16 On-board computer
20 Letters and numbers
21 Voice activation system
CONTROLS
26Opening and closing
37 Adjustments
43 Transporting children safely
46 Driving
55 Controls overview
66 Technology for drivin g comfort and safety
79 Lamps
83 Climate
88 Practical interior accessories
DRIVING TIPS
96Things to remember when driving
NAVIGATION
108Navigation system
109 Destination entry
118 Route guidance
126 What to do if…
ENTERTAINMENT
130On/Off and tone
132 Radio
140 CD player
142 External devices
Communications
154Hands-free device Bluetooth
163 Mobile phone preparation Bluetooth
176 Office
183 MINI Connected
MOBILITY
188Refueling
190 Wheels and tires
198 Under the hood
202 Maintenance
204 Care
208 Replacing components
218 Giving and receiving assistance
REFERENCE
224Technical data
227 Short commands for the voice activation
system
236 Everything from A to Z

LampsCONTROLS
79
Lamps
Parking lamps/low beams
0Lamps off and daytime running lights
1 Parking lamps and daytime running lights
2 Low-beam headlamps and welcome lamps
3 Automatic headlamp control
*, daytime run-
ning lights, welcome lamps, and Adaptive
Light Control
*
When you open the driver's door with the igni-
tion switched off, the exterior lighting is auto-
matically switched off if the light switch is in
position 0, 2 or 3.
Switch on the parking lamps if necessary, switch
position 1.
Parking lamps
Turn the light switch to position 1.
The front, rear and side vehicle lighting is
switched on.
Activation of lights on one side of the vehicle for
parking, page 81.
The parking lamps will discharge the bat-
tery. Therefore, do not leave them on for
unduly long periods of time; otherwise, the bat-
tery might not have enough power to start the
engine. <
Low beams
Turn the light switch to position 2.
The low beams come on when the ignition is on.
Automatic headlamp control*
When the switch is in position 3, the low beams
are switched on and of f automatically depend-
ing on ambient light condit ions, e.g. in a tunnel,
in twilight, or if there is precipitation. Adaptive
Light Control
* is active.
The headlamps may also come on when the sun
is sitting low on a blue sky.
When driving into tunnels with bright overhead
lights, there may be a delay before the head-
lamps come on.
The low beams remain switched on indepen-
dent of the ambient lighting conditions when
you switch on the fog lamps
*.
If the daytime running lights are activated,
page 80, the low beams are al ways switched on
with the light switch in position 3 and the igni-
tion on. The exterior lamps are automatically
switched off after the vehicle is parked.
The automatic headlamp control cannot
serve as a substitute for your personal
judgment in determin ing when the lamps
should be switched on in response to ambient
lighting conditions. For example, the system
cannot detect fog or hazy weather. To avoid
safety risks, you should respond to these kinds
of low-visibility situations by switching the head-
lamps on manually. <
Welcome lamps
If you leave the light switch in the low beam or
automatic headlamp control position when you
switch off the ignition, the parking lamps and
interior lamps come on fo r a certain time as soon
as the vehicle is unlocked.
Pathway lighting
If you activate the headlamp flasher after
switching off the ignition with the lamps
switched off, the lo w beams come on and
remain on for a certain time.

CONTROLSClimate
84
Air conditioner
1Air flow rate
2 Cooling function
3 Recirculated-air mode
4 Temperature 5
Rear window defroster
6 Air distribution
7 Windshield heating
*
Air flow rate
Adjust the air flow rate. The higher the
rate, the more effective the heating or
cooling will be.
The air flow rate is lowered or switched off
entirely to reduce the drain on the battery.
Switching the system on/off
Turn the air flow rate rota ry switch to 0. Blower
and air conditioner are co mpletely switched off
and the air supply is cut off.
Set any desired air flow rate to switch on the air
conditioner.
Cooling function
When the cooling function is on,
the air is cooled, dried, then
reheated according to the temper-
ature setting. This function is only available
while the engine is running.
The cooling function helps prevent condensa-
tion on the windows or removes it quickly.
Depending on the weather, the windshield may
fog over briefly when the engine is started.
To cool the air more quickly and intensely
when the external temperature is high,
you can switch on the recirculated-air mode.<
Recirculated-air mode
If the air outside the car has an
unpleasant odor or contains pollut-
ants, shut off the supply to the inte-
rior of the car temporarily. The system then
recirculates the air currently within the vehicle.
If the windows fog in recirculated-air
mode, switch off the recirculated-air
mode and increase the air volume if necessary.
The recirculated-air mode should not be used
over an extended period of time; otherwise, the
air quality in the passenger compartment will
deteriorate continuously.<
Temperature
Turn upward, red, to increase the temper-
ature.
Turn downward, blue, to decrease the
temperature.
Rear window defroster
The defroster is switched off auto-
matically after a certain time.
The rear window heating is lowered
or switched off entirely to reduce the drain on
the battery.

ENTERTAINMENTExternal devices
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External devices
Overview
AUX-IN connection
Overview
>It is possible to connect audio devices, e.g.
MP3 players. Sound is output over the vehi-
cle speakers.
> Recommended settings: mid-level tone and
volume settings on the audio device. Tone
may depend on the quality of the audio files.
Connecting
1USB interface
2 Connection for audio playback:
TRS connector 1/8"/3.5 mm
For audio playback over the vehicle speakers,
connect the headphones or line-out connection
of the device to the AUX N connection 2.
Starting audio playback
The audio device must be switched on.
1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. or "External devices" if applicable
3. "AUX front"
Sound is output on the vehicle loudspeakers.
Volume
The volume of the sound output depends on the
audio device. If this volume differs markedly
from the volume of the other audio sources, it is
advisable to adjust the volumes.
Adjusting volume
1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. or "External devices" if applicable
3. "AUX front"
4. "Volume"
5. Turn MINI joystick until the desired volume
is set and then press the MINI joystick.
SymbolMeaning
USB audio interface*
Mobile phone audio interface*
Bluetooth audio*
AUX-IN connection

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>Do not connect any devi ces, e.g. fans or
lamps, to the USB audio interface.
> Do not connect USB hard drives.
> Do not use the USB audio interface to
recharge external devices.
Bluetooth audio*
Overview
>It is possible to use Bluetooth to play music
files from external devices, e.g. audio
devices or mobile phones.
> Bluetooth® is a regi stered trademark of
Bluetooth® SIG, Inc.
> Sound is output over the vehicle speakers.
> The volume of the sound output depends on
the device. If necessary, change the volume
setting on the device.
> Up to four external devices can be paired
with the vehicle.
Requirements
> Suitable device. Information is available at
www.mini.com/connectivity.
> Device operational.
> Ignition switched on.
> Bluetooth activated in vehicle, refer to
page 164, and in the device.
> Bluetooth presets in the device are required,
e.g. connection not confirmed or visible,
refer to Owner's Manu al for the device.
> 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.
Pairing and connecting
Only pair the device when the vehicle is
stopped; otherwise, inattention may lead
to endangerment of passengers or other road
users. < 1.
"CD/Multimedia"
2. "Bluetooth® (audio)"
3. or "Bluetooth® audio" if applicable
4. "Add new phone"
The Bluetooth name of the vehicle is dis-
played.
5. To perform other operations on the device,
refer to the operating instructions for the
device: e.g. search for and connect Blue-
tooth device or a new device.
The Bluetooth name of the vehicle appears
on the device's display.
6. Select the Bluetooth name of the vehicle on
the device's display.
The on-board computer or the device will
prompt you to enter the same Bluetooth
passkey.
7. Enter the passkey and confirm.
8. Select desired functions with which the
device is to be conn ected, e.g. "Audio".
9. "OK"
If the pairing was successf ul, the device is dis-
played as connected.

External devicesENTERTAINMENT
147
symbol displayed in white: device is active as
an audio source.
If the pairing was not succ essful: what to do if…,
refer to page 148.
Connecting a particular device
A device that has already been paired can be
connected as an active audio source.
Connection is not possible if a data exchange is
currently taking place via a mobile phone that is
connected via Bluetooth.
Prerequisite
If necessary, activate the audio connection of
the desired device from the list of paired
devices.
1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. "Bluetooth® (audio)"
3. or "Bluetooth® audi o" if applicable
4. Select the desired device from the list of
paired devices.
5. Open "Options".
6. "Configure phone"
7. Activate "Audio".
8. "OK"
Connecting a device
1."CD/Multimedia"
2. "Bluetooth® (audio)"
3. or "Bluetooth® audi o" if applicable
4. Select the desired device from the list of
paired devices. symbol displayed in white:
device is active as
an audio source.
Playback
General information
> The display of track in formation depends on
the device.
> Operation via the device or the on-board
computer are both possible.
> Playback is interrupted if a data exchange
takes place via a mobile phone that is con-
nected via Bluetooth.
Starting playback
1.Connect device.
2. "CD/Multimedia"
3. "External devices"
4. Select the symbol.
5. Select the desired track from the list.
Playback menu*
Depending on the device, all functions may not
be available.
SymbolFunction
Next track
Fast forward: press and hold the
symbol.
Previous track
Reverse: press and hold the sym-
bol.

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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.