2012 MINI Countryman navigation

Contents
The fastest way to find information on a particu-
lar topic or item is by using the index, refer to
page244.

4 Notes
7 Reporting safety defects
AT A GLANCE 9
10Cockpit
16 Onboard computer
20 Letters and numbers
21 Voice activation system
CONTROLS 25
26Opening and closing
37 Adjustments
44 Transporting children safely
48 Driving
58 Controls overview
69 Technology for drivin g comfort and safety
81 Lamps
85 Climate
90 Practical interior accessories
DRIVING TIPS 101
102Things to remember when driving
NAVIGATION 113
114Navigation system
116 Destination entry
125 Route guidance
133 What to do if…
ENTERTAINMENT 135
136On/off and tone
139 Radio
147 CD player
149 External devices
COMMUNICATIONS 159
160Hands-free device Bluetooth
169 Mobile phone preparation Bluetooth
182 Office
190 MINI Connected
MOBILITY 193
194Refueling
196 Wheels and tires
205 Engine compartment
209 Maintenance
211 Care
215 Replacing components
225 Giving and receiving assistance
REFERENCE 231
232Technical data
236 Short commands for the voice activation
system
244 Everything from A to Z
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CONTROLS
DRIVING TIPS
NAVIGATION
ENTERTAINMENT
COMMUNICATIONS
MOBILITY
REFERENCE AT A GLANCE

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AT A GLANCEOnboard computer
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Onboard computer
Vehicle equipment
In this chapter, all production, country, and
optional equipment that is offered in the model
range is described. Equipment is also described
that is not available because of, for example,
selected options or coun try version. This also
applies to safety relate d functions and systems.
The concept
The onboard computer integrates the functions
of a large number of switches. This allows these
functions to be operated from a single central
position. The following section provides an
introduction to basic me nu navigation. The con-
trol of the individual fu nctions is described in
connection with the relevant equipment.
Make entries only when traffic and road
conditions permit; otherwise, you may
endanger vehicle occupants and other road
users by being distracted. <
Overview of operating
elements
Controls
1Control Display
2 MINI joystick with buttons
Control Display
Notes
>When cleaning the Control Display, follow
the care instructions.
> Do not place any objects in the area of the
Control Display; otherwise, the Control
Display can be damaged.
Switching Control Display off/on
1.Move the MINI joystick to the right repeat-
edly until the "Options" menu is displayed.
2. "Switch off control display"
To switch on, press the MINI joystick.
MINI joystick with buttons
Selecting menu items and carrying out settings.
1. Turning 1 and pressing 2.
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Onboard computerAT A GLANCE
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2.Tilting in four directions.
Buttons on MINI joystick
Operating principle
As of radio readiness, the following message
appears on the Control Display:
To hide the message:
Press the MINI joystick.
The main menu is displayed.
The message is automatically hidden after
approx. 10 seconds.
Opening the main menu
Press the button.
All functions of the onboard computer can be
accessed via the main menu.
Selecting a menu item
Menu items displayed in white can be selected.
1. Turn the MINI joystick until the desired
menu item is highlighted.
2. Press the MINI joystick.
A new menu is displayed or the function is exe-
cuted.
Using the button on the MINI joystick:
Press the button.
Each time that the button is pressed, the menu
items "Navigation", "Rad io", "CD/Multimedia"
and "Telephone" are called up, one after
another.
Menu items in the Owner's Manual
In the Owner's Manual, the menu items that
should be selected are depicted in quotation
marks, e.g. "Settings".
ButtonFunction
Accessing the main menu
Changing to another menu
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AT A GLANCELetters and numbers
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Letters and numbers
Vehicle equipment
In this chapter, all production, country, and
optional equipment that is offered in the model
range is described. Equipment is also described
that is not available because of, for example,
selected options or coun try version. This also
applies to safety relate d functions and systems.
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
number
Press and hold the
MINI joystick: delete all
letters or numbers
Enter a blank space
SymbolFunction
Entering letters
Entering numbers
SymbolFunction
Move the MINI joystick
forward: to switch from
uppercase letters to lower-
case letters
Move the MINI joystick
forward: to switch from
lowercase letters to upper-
case letters
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Voice activation systemAT A GLANCE
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3."Speech mode:"
4. Select a setting:
>"Default"
> "Short"
Notes
For voice commands, bear in mind the follow-
ing:
> Do not use the voice activation system to
initiate an emergency call. In stressful situa-
tions, the voice and vocal pitch can change.
This can unnecessarily delay the establish-
ment of a telephone connection.
> Pronounce the commands and digits
smoothly and at norm al volume, avoiding
excessive emphases and pauses. The same
applies to spelling wh en entering a destina-
tion for navigation.
> Always speak the commands in the lan-
guage of the voice activation system.
> When selecting a radio station, use the stan-
dard pronunciation of the station name
{ Select station } e.g. WPLJ
> Keep the doors, windows and glass roof
closed to prevent interference from outside
noise.
> Avoid ambient noise in the vehicle while
speaking.
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AT A GLANCE
DRIVING TIPS
NAVIGATION
ENTERTAINMENT
COMMUNICATIONS
MOBILITY
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CONTROLSControls overview
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To reset average fuel consumption: press the
button in the turn signal lever for approx.
2seconds.
Current fuel consumption
Displays the current fuel consumption to allow
you to see whether your current driving style is
conducive to fuel economy with minimum
exhaust emissions.
Average speed
Periods with the vehicle parked and the engine
switched off are not included in the calculations
of average speed.
With the trip computer, page 60, you can have
the average speed for another trip displayed.
To reset average speed: press the button in the
turn signal lever for approx. 2 seconds.
Displays on the Control Display
1. "Vehicle Info"
2. "Onboard info" or "Trip computer"
Displays in the "Onboard info":
> Cruising range
> Distance from destination >
Probable arrival time when a destination has
been input into the navigation system,
page 116.
Displays in the "Trip computer":
> Departure time
> Trip duration
> Trip distance
Both displays show:
> Average fuel consumption and
> Average speed.
Resetting the fuel consumption and
speed
To reset the values for the average speed and
average fuel consumption:
1.Select the respective menu entry.
2. Press the MINI joystick to confirm the
message.
Resetting the trip computer
To reset all values:
1."Vehicle Info"
2. "Trip computer"
3. "Reset"
Settings and information
Operating principle
Certain settings and information are only
available when the igniti on is switched on, the
vehicle is at a standstill and the doors are closed.
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