2011 MINI Countryman language

AT A GLANCELetters and numbers
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Letters and numbers
Entering letters and
numbers
1.Turn the MINI joystick: select the letters or
numbers.
2. Select additional letters or numbers if
needed.
3. "OK": confirm entry.
Switching between letters and numbers
Depending on the menu, you can switch
between entering letters and numbers:
Switching between uppercase and
lowercase letters
Depending on the menu, you can switch
between entering uppercase letters and lower-
case letters:
Wordmatch concept during navigation
Entry of names and addre sses: the selection is
narrowed down every time a letter is entered
and letters may be added automatically.
Destination search: the en tries are continuously
compared to the data stored in the vehicle.
> The only letters of fered for entering
addresses are those for which data are avail-
able.
> Town/city names can be entered with the
spelling used in any of the languages avail-
able on the Control Display.
SymbolFunction
Press the MINI joystick:
delete one letter or num-
ber
Press and hold the
MINI joystick: delete all let-
ters or numbers
Enter a blank space
SymbolFunction
Entering letters
Entering numbers
SymbolFunction
Move the MINI joystick for-
ward: to switch from upper-
case letters to lowercase let-
ters
Move the MINI joystick for-
ward: to switch from lower-
case letters to uppercase let-
ters

Voice activation systemAT A GLANCE
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Voice activation system
The concept
The voice activation system allows you to con-
trol operation of various vehicle systems without
removing your hands from the steering wheel.
Most menu items on the Control Display can be
voiced as commands. It is not necessary to use
the MINI joystick.
The voice activation sy stem transforms oral
commands into control signals for the selected
systems and provides support in the form of
instructions or questions.
Prerequisite
Via the on-board computer, select the language
in which the voice activation system is operat-
ing, so that the spoken commands can be iden-
tified. Setting the on-board computer language,
page 65.
Symbols in the Owner's Manual
Saying commands
Activating voice activation system
1. Press the button on the steering wheel. This symbol on the Control Display and
an acoustic signal indicate that the voice
activation system is ready to receive spoken
commands.
2. Say the command.
The command appears on the Control Dis-
play.
This symbol is displayed on the Control Dis-
play when you can ente r additional commands.
If no further commands are possible, continue
by operating the item of equipment via the on-
board computer.
Terminating or canceling voice
activation system
Press the button on the steering wheel
or
Commands
Most menu items on the Control Display can be
voiced as commands.
The commands that are possible depend upon
which menu is currently shown on the Control
Display.
There are short commands for functions in the
main menu.
Some list items, for example telephone book
listings
*, can also be selected using the voice
activation system. Particularly say the list items
as they are displayed in the respective list.
*
{...} Say the specified commands word for
word.
{{ ...}} Indicates responses of the voice acti-
vation system.
{ Cancel }

AT A GLANCEVoice activation system
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Having the possible commands read
aloud
Having the possible commands read aloud:
For example if you have selected "CD" the sys-
tem will read aloud the possible commands for
operating the CD player.
Help for the voice activation system
Calling up Help:
Additional commands
* for Help:
> {Help with examples }: information about
the current operating options and the most
important commands for them are
announced.
> {Help with voice activation }: information
regarding the principles behind the voice
activation system is announced.
Using alternative commands
There are often a number of commands to run a
function, e.g.:
Calling up functions immediately via
short commands
Short commands enable you to perform certain
functions immediately, irrespective of which
menu item is selected, page 227.
Open the main menu
Example: selecting the track of a CD
1.Switch on Entertainment sound output if
necessary.
2. Press the button on the steering wheel.
Setting the voice dialog
You can set whether the voice activation system
uses the standard dialog or the short version.
With the short version of the spoken dialog, the
requests and responses of the voice activation
system are shortened.
1."Settings"
2. "Language/Units"
3. "Speech mode:"
4. Select a setting:
>"Default"
> "Short"
{
Voice commands }
{ Help }
{ Radio } or {Radio on }
{Main menu }
3. Select the music track, e.g.:
{C D track … }
The system replies:
{{ Track … }}

Opening and closingCONTROLS
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>Settings for the displa ys on the on-board
computer, in the speedometer and in the
tachometer:
> 12 h/24 h mode of the clock 61
> Date format 62
> Brightness of the Control Display 65
> Language on the Control Display 65
> Units of measure for fuel consumption,
distance covered/re maining distances
and temperature 58
> Show visual warning for Park Distance Con-
trol PDC
*66
> Light settings:
>Pathway lighting 79
> Daytime running lights 80
> Automatic climate control
*: activating/
deactivating the AUTO program, setting the
temperature, air volume and air
distribution 85
> Entertainment:
>Tone control 131
> Adjusting vo lume levels 130
Central lock ing system
The concept
The central locking system is ready for operation
whenever the driver's door is closed.
The system simultaneously engages and
releases the locks on the following:
>Doors
> Liftgate
> Fuel filler flap
Operating from outside
>Via the remote control
> Via the door lock
*
>In cars with Comfort Access*, via the door
handles on the driver's and passenger's
sides The remote control can also be used to switch
on/off the welcome lamps and interior lamps.
The alarm system
* is also activated or deacti-
vated, page 31.
Operating from inside
Button for central locking system, page 30.
In the event of a sufficiently severe accident, the
central locking system unlocks automatically. In
addition, the hazard warning flashers and inte-
rior lamps come on.
Opening and closing:
from outside
Persons or animals in a parked vehicle
could lock the doors from the inside. Take
the key with you when you leave the vehicle so
that the vehicle can be opened from the out-
side. <
Using the remote control
Unlocking
Press the button.
The welcome lamps and interior lamps come on.
Unlocking mode
You can also set which parts of the car are
unlocked. The setting is stored for the remote
control in use.
1."Settings"
2. "Door locks"

Controls overviewCONTROLS
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1."Settings"
2. "Language/Units"
3. Select the desired menu item.
4. Select the desired unit.
Service requirements
The remaining driving dist ance and the date of
the next scheduled service are briefly displayed
immediately after you start the engine or switch
on the ignition.
The extent of service work required can be
read out from the remo te control by your
MINI dealer. <
Possible displays
1Button for select ing information
SymbolFunction
Engine oil*
Front brakes
Rear brakes
Roadworthiness test
Vehicle check

Controls overviewCONTROLS
65
Altering settings
Language on the Control Display
1."Settings"
2. "Language/Units"
3. "Language:"
4. Select the desired language.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur-
rently in use.
Setting the voice dialog
Switch between a standard dialog and a short
dialog.
1. "Settings"
2. "Language/Units"
3. "Speech mode:" 4.
Select the desired dialog.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur-
rently in use.
Brightness of the Control Display
The brightness is automa tically adapted to the
ambient lighting conditions. Note, however,
that you can change the basic setting while the
low beams are switched on . The setting is stored
for the remote control currently in use.
1. "Settings"
2. "Control display"
3. "Brightness"
4. Turn the MINI joystick until the desired set-
ting is reached.
5. Press the MINI joystick.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur-
rently in use. In bright conditions, for example,
the brightness control may not be clearly visible.

Destination entryNAVIGATION
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>Select the symbol and "Start guid-
ance" if necessary.
> "Exit interactive map"
> Map display
> "Display de stination"
The section of the map around the desti-
nation is displayed.
> "Display current location"
The section of the map around the cur-
rent position is displayed.
> "Find points of interest", refer to
page 112.
Entering destination via
voice*
General information
>Voice activation system, refer to page 21.
> When entering a destinat ion by voice, it is
possible to switch between voice input and
the on-board computer.
> Having the possible spoken commands read
aloud: {Voice commands }
Saying the entries
>Countries, towns/cities, streets, and inter-
sections can be either spoken aloud as an
entire words or spelle d in the system lan-
guage, refer to page 65.
Example: to enter a destination in a US state
as a complete word, the system language
must be English. >
Spell the entry if the language of the area is
different from the system language.
> Speak the letters smoothly and avoid exces-
sive emphasis and pauses.
Entering a town/city
The town/city can be spelled or entered as an
entire word
*.
The methods of entry depend on the nav-
igation data in use and the country and
language settings. <
2. Wait for the system prompt for the town/
city.
3. Say the name of the town/city or if neces-
sary, spell at least the first three letters.
Similar-sounding town s/cities that cannot
be differentiated by the system are com-
piled in a separate list and displayed as a town/
city followed by three dots.
If necessary, select this entry with {Yes }. Then
select the desired city/town in this list. <
The town/city can also be selected from the list
via the on-board computer:
1. {City } or {Spell city }.
4. Select city/town:
>To select a recommended town/city:
{Yes }
> Select other city/town: {New entry }
> To select an entry, e. g. {Entry … }
> To show other entries in the list:
{next page }
> Spell the entry: {Spell city }

CommunicationsMobile phone preparation Bluetooth
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Adjusting volume
Turn knob during announcement.
>The volume remains the same, even if the
volume of other audi o sources is changed.
> The volume is stored for the remote control
currently in use.
Notes
Do not use the voice activation system to initiate
an emergency call. In st ressful situations, the
voice and vocal pitch can change. This can
unnecessarily delay the establishment of a tele-
phone connection.
Ambient conditions
> Say the commands, numbers and letters
smoothly and with normal volume, empha-
sis and speed.
> Always say commands in the language of
the voice activation system. The language
for voice operation is preset and can not be
changed over the Control Display.
> Keep doors, windows, glass sunroof
*/pan-
oramic sunroof
*, or convertible top* closed
to avoid noise interference.
> Avoid ambient noise in the vehicle while
speaking.
Snap-in adapter*
Installation location
In the center armrest.
Inserting snap-in adapter
1.Press the button and remove the cover.
2. Insert the snap-in ad apter 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.