AT A GLANCECockpit
14
Around the center console
1Hazard warning flashers
2 Speedometer 12
3 Radio/CD 139 4
Air conditioner or automatic climate
control 85
Selecting waveband
Changing the audio source
Changing the radio station or track
Ejecting CD
Temperature
Recirculated-air mode
Air distribution for air conditioner
Air distribution to the windshield
Air distribution to the upper body
area
Air distribution to the footwell
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CockpitAT A GLANCE
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5Switches in the center console
6 Buttons in the center console 7
Changing to a differen t menu on the Control
Display 18
8 MINI joystick 16
Move in four directions, turn or press
9 USB audio interface 150
10 Accessing the main me nu on the Control
Display 17
Around the headliner
1Microphone for voice activation system and
for telephone in hands-free mode
2 Indicator/warning lamp
for front passenger
airbags 80
Automatic air distribution and flow
rate
Maximum cooling
Cooling function
Defrosting windows
Rear window defroster
Windshield heating
Air flow rate
Seat heating
40
Power windows, front 35
Power windows, rear 35
Central locking system, inside 30
Front fog lamps 83
Safety switch for power windows in
rear passenger compartment 36
Sport button 72
Driving stability control systems
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 70
Dynamic Traction Control
DTC 71
3
Reading lamps 84
Ambient lighting 84
Glass roof, electric 34
Interior lamps 83
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Practical interior accessoriesCONTROLS
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Center armrest rear
Removing
The center armrest in the rear can be removed
to increase the amo unt of storage room.
1. Turn handwheel counterclockwise until it
reaches the stop, arrow 1.
2. Push center armrest in the base plate gently
towards the back, arrow 2.
3. Raise the armrest in front and swing out.
Installing
1.Insert center armrest in the back into the
rear recess of the base plate, arrow 1.
2. Push to rear and sw ing down in front,
arrow 2.
3. Push center armrest in the base plate for-
ward.
4. Tighten handwheel by turning clockwise.
Ensure that the center armrest engages properly
when it is installed; ot herwise, it may be dam-
aged, for example, during braking maneuvers.
Storage compartments
Do not put any unsecured objects into the
interior of the vehicle; otherwise these
may endanger the occupants, e.g., during
braking and evasive maneuvers. <
Do not use the instrument panel as a shelf,
for example with non-slip mats; other-
wise, it could be damaged. <
In the vehicle interior
Depending on your vehicle's equipment, you
will find storage compartments in the front and
rear doors and in the center console.
Pockets
are provided on the backrest rear
panels of the front seats.
Center Rail
Various accessory parts ca n be attached to the
Center Rail and installed in different positions.
Do not use accessory parts near the hand
brake; otherwise these could be damaged
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3.First insert the cupholder into the front
mounts 4 and then snap it into the rear
mounts 5.
Make sure that the lever 6 is situated
opposite the mount 4.<
Clothes hooks
There are clothes hooks on the grab handles in
the rear passenger compartment.
Items of clothing hung from the hooks
must not obstruct the driver's view. Do not
hang heavy objects from the hooks; otherwise,
they could endanger the car's occupants, e.g. in
case of heavy braking or sudden swerving. <
In the cargo area
Depending on your vehicle's equipment, you
have the following storage options:
>Storage compartment under the flat load
floor
> Bag holder on the support for the cargo area
cover
Cupholders and ashtray
Cupholders
Use lightweight, nonbreakable containers
and do not transport hot beverages.
Otherwise, there is an increased risk of injury in
the event of an accident. <
Do not push unsuitable containers forcibly
into the cupholder. Otherwise, you may
damage it.<
Additional cupholders can be attached to the
Center Rail in the rear passenger compartment.
Ashtray
The ashtray is located in one of the cupholders in
the center console.
Emptying
Remove the entire ashtray.
Lighter
With the engine running or the ignition switched
on, press in the cigarette lighter.
The lighter can be pulled out as soon as it pops
back out.
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ENTERTAINMENTExternal devices
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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 onboard com-
puter.
> A multi-digit passkey may be required.
> 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
mode or does it only 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 an d back on again.
> Repeat the pairing procedure.
No music can be played.
> 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 played 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 button
or other messages on the device.
> Switch off key tones and other acoustic
signal 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 Blueto oth audio and at the
same time via the music interface for smart-
phones at the snap-in adapter.
> Disconnect one of the two connections, e.g.
the audio connection, refer to page 155,
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 a ssociated, up-to-date
instructions are availa ble on the web page
www.mini.com/c onnectivity.
Displaying current version
The currently installed software is displayed.
1."Settings"
2. "Software update"
3. "Show current version"
Select the desired versio n 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 port in the center console, refer to
page 150. Updating using the USB port in
the glove compartment is not possible.
3. "Settings"
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Hands-free device BluetoothCOMMUNICATIONS
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>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.
> Is the amount of data for the contact too
large, e.g., because of stored information
such as addresses? Reduce the number of
data entries.
The telephone connection quality is low.
> Depending on the mobile phone, it is possi-
ble to adjust the strength of the Bluetooth
signal.
> Place mobile phone in the area of the center
console.
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.
Operation
Adjusting volume
Turn the knob until the desired volume is
reached.
The setting is stored for the remote control
currently in use.
Incoming call
Receiving calls
If the number of the caller is stored in the phone
book and is transmitted by the network, then the name and number of the contact are dis-
played; otherwise, only the number is displayed.
If a contact is assigned more than one phone
number, then only the name of the caller is
transmitted.
Accepting a call
Press the button on the steering wheel
or
"Accept"
Rejecting a call
"Reject"
The caller is redirected to the mailbox if it has
been activated.
Ending a call
Press the button on the steering wheel
or
1. "Telephone"
2. "End call"
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>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.
> Depending on the mobile phone, it is possi-
ble to adjust the strength of the Bluetooth
signal.
> Insert the mobile phone into the snap-in
adapter or place it in the vicinity of the
center console.
> Adjust the volume of the microphone and
speaker separately.
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.
Operation
Adjusting volume
Turn the knob until the desired volume is
reached.
The setting is stored for the remote control
currently in use.
The vehicle automatically adjusts the volume of
the microphone on the mobile phone and the
volume of the person on the phone with you.
Depending on the mobile phone, it may be
necessary to adjust the volumes. Adjustments are only poss
ible during a call and
must be carried out separately for each phone.
When the telephone is unpaired, this deletes the
settings.
1. "Settings"
2. "Tone"
3. "Volume settings"
4. To select the desired setting:
"Microphone" or "Loudspeak."
5. To adjust: Turn the MINI joystick.
6. To store: press the MINI joystick.
Incoming call
Receiving calls
If the number of the caller is stored in the phone
book and is transmitted by the network, then
the name and number of the contact are dis-
played; otherwise, only the number is displayed.
If a contact is assigned more than one phone
number, then only the name of the caller is
transmitted.
With calls to the auxiliary phone, only the
number is displayed if it is transmitted by the
network.
An incoming call on a phone will be rejected
automatically when a call is active on the other
phone.
Accepting a call
Press the button on the steering wheel
or
"Accept"
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REFERENCEEverything from A to Z
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CD player147
– controls 136
– fast forward/reverse 148
– random order 148
– selecting a track 147
– switching on/off 136
– tone control 137
– volume 137
Center armrest 94
Center brake lamp 219
Center console, refer to Around the center
console 14
Center Rail 95
Center Rail, refer to Storage compartments 95
Central locking system 27
– Comfort Access 32
– from inside 30
– from outside 27
– setting unlocking behavior 27
Changing bulbs 215
Changing the language on the Control Display 67
Changing the measurement units on the Control
Display 61
Changing wheels 222
Charging the battery 223
Chassis number, refer to Engine compartment 205
Check Control 65
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 45
Child restraint systems 44
Child-safety locks 47
Child seats 44
Chrome parts, care 213
Chrome parts, refer to Care 211
Cigarette lighter 97
Cleaning headlamps 54
– washer fluid 55
Clock
– setting time 64
– 12 h/24 h mode 64Closing
– from inside
30
– from outside 27
Clothes hooks 97
Cockpit 10
Cold start, refer to Starting the engine 49
Comfort Access 32
– replacing the battery 34
– what to observe before
entering a car wash 34
Comfort area, refer to Around the center console 14
Comp a
rtment for remote
c
ontrol, refer to Ignition
lock 48
Compass 92
Computer 59
– displays on Control
Display 60
Condensation, refer to When the vehicle is parked 104
Condition Based Service CBS 209
Configuring settings, refer to
Personal Profile 26
Connecting vacuum cleaner, refer to Connecting electrical
appliances 98
Consumption, refer to Average
fuel consumption 59
Contact editing 168
Contacts 167,183
– new contact 184
Continuing route guidance 125
Control Display
– adjusting brightness 68
Control Display, refer to iDrive
– switching on/off 16
Control Display, refer to Onboard computer 16
– adjusting brightness 68
Controls and displays 10
Control stick, refer to Onboard
computer 16 Control unit, refer to Onboard
computer 16
Convenience operation
– windows 28
Convenient access, refer to Comfort Access 32
Convenient star t, refer to
Starting the engine 49
Coolant 208
– checking level 208
– filling 208
– temperature 208
Coolant temperature 208
Cooling, maximum 88
Cooling fluid, refer to Coolant 208
Copyright 2
Cornering light, refer to Adaptive Light Control 82
Criteria for route 125
Cruise control
– indicator lamp 13
Cruising range 59
Cupholders 97
Curb weight, refer to
Weights 234
Current fuel consumption 60
Current playback
– ext ernal
d
evices152
D
Dashboard, refer to Cockpit 10
Dashboard instruments, refer to Displays 12
Dashboard lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting 83
Data 232
– capacities 235
– dimensions 233
– engine 232
– weights 234
Data memory 210
Date
– setting 65
– setting format 65
Daytime running lights 82
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