2013 MINI 3 door USB port

MultimediaExternal devices
At a glance1Change waveband2Opening the main menu3Menu level back4Selecting menu items▷Turn: highlight the menu item in the
display or adjust the value.▷Press: select the highlighted menu item
or store the setting.5Open the options for the respective menu6Programmable memory buttons7"Media": open the menu8"Radio": open the menu9Changing the station
The concept
Various external devices can be connected to
the vehicle. The sound is output through the
vehicle loudspeakers. The system can be oper‐
ated via the radio, depending on how the ex‐
ternal device is connected to the vehicle.
SymbolMeaning AUX-IN port. USB audio interface.AUX-IN port
At a glance
For connecting audio devices, e.g., MP3 play‐
ers. The sound is output on the vehicle loud‐
speakers.
Recommendation: use medium tone and vol‐
ume settings on the audio device. The tone de‐
pends on the quality of the audio files.
Connecting
The AUX-In port is located at the front of the
center console.
Connect the headphones or the line-out con‐
nector of the device to the AUX-in port.
Playback
1.Connect the audio device, switch it on and
select a track on the audio device.2. Press the button3. "Multimedia"4."AUX"
Volume
The volume of the sound output is dependent
on the audio device. If this volume differs
markedly from the volume of the other audio
sources, it is advisable to adjust the volumes.
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Adjusting the volume1. Press the button2. "Multimedia"3."AUX"4."Volume"5.Set the desired volume.
USB audio interface
At a glance
It is possible to connect external devices. Oper‐
ation takes place via the radio. The sound is
output on the vehicle loudspeakers.
Connectors for external devices
Connection via USB audio interface: Apple iPod/
iPhone, USB devices, e.g., MP3 players, USB
flash drives, or mobile phones that are sup‐
ported by the USB audio interface.
Due to the large number of audio devices avail‐
able on the market, it cannot be guaranteed
that every device/mobile phone is operable on
the vehicle.
Depending on the configuration of the audio
files, e.g., bit rates greater than 256 kbit/s or
the number of different compression technolo‐
gies, the files may not play back correctly in
each case.
Ask your service center about suitable devices/
mobile phones.
Audio files
Standard audio files and playlists can be played
back.
File systems
Popular file systems for USB devices are sup‐
ported. FAT32 and exFAT are the recom‐
mended formats.
USB device connection
The USB audio interface is located in the front
of the center console.
Use a flexible adapter cable for connecting to
help protect the USB audio port and the USB
device from mechanical damage. The adapter
cable supplied with the USB device would be
ideal.
After the first connection
Information about the tracks and directories
stored on the USB device is transferred into the
vehicle. This may take some time, depending
on the USB device, the number of tracks and
the folder structure.
Number of tracks
A maximum of 10,000 tracks and directories
can be stored in the vehicle.
Copy protection
Music tracks with integrated Digital Rights Man‐
agement, DRM, cannot be played.
Playback
1. Press the button2. "Multimedia"3."USB device"
Playback is started.
Changing the track Press the button.
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Fast forward/reversePress and hold the button.
Track search
Music tracks can searched in three ways.▷Track from the current playlist.▷Via the directory structure in the audio de‐
vice.▷Via playlists stored in the audio device.
Current playback
List of tracks that is currently being played. For
example, the list of tracks that was found in the
track search or a playlist.
1. Press the button2. "Multimedia"3."USB device"4."Current playback"5.Select the track at which the playback is to
begin.
Searching directories
1. Press the button2. "Multimedia"3."USB device"4."Browse directory"
Directories and titles at the top directory
level are displayed. Should the USB device
support external memory cards, their direc‐
tories are also displayed.5.Select the directory.6.Select the track at which the playback is to
begin. Tracks in subdirectories are not
played back.Playback lists1. Press the button2. "Multimedia"3."USB device"4."Playlists"5.Select the playback list.
Playback information
Information about the current track can be dis‐
played, such as the artist and the name of the
track. This information is stored in the music file
and does not have to match the file name of
the track.
Switching playback information on/off
1. Press the button2. "Multimedia"3."USB device"4. Press the button.5."Show playback information"
Random playback
Playback in random order can be selected for
all tracks of the USB device or for the current
play.
Switching random playback for all tracks
on/off
1. Press the button2. "Multimedia"3."USB device"4."Random (all titles)"
All tracks of the USB device are played in
succession in random order. If a track is se‐
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Switching random playback for the current
playback on/off
If the random playback for all tracks is switched
on, random playback for the current playback is
not offered.1. Press the button2. "Multimedia"3."USB device"4. Press the button.5."Random"
Apple iPod/iPhone port
The USB audio port is located at the front of the
center console.
Use a flexible adapter cable for connecting,
e.g., the original iPod/iPhone adapter cable.
The Apple iPod/iPhone menu structure is sup‐
ported by the USB audio interface.
Track search
Music tracks can searched in various ways.
▷Track from the current playlist.▷Via playlists stored in the iPod/iPhone.▷Via the categories saved for the music
tracks, for example, type of music, artist,
composer, album, track.▷In the media audio books and podcasts.Current playback
List of tracks that is currently being played. For
example, the list of tracks that was found in the
track search or a playlist.1. Press the button2. "Multimedia"3."USB device"4."Current playback"5.Select the track at which the playback is to
begin.
Changing the track
Press the button.
There is a switch to the previous/next station
from this current playback.
Fast forward/reverse Press and hold the button.
The current track is fast forwarded/rewound
with increasing speed.
Playback lists
1. Press the button2. "Multimedia"3."USB device"4."Playlists"5.Select the playback list.
Categories
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Tourist function, refer to
Right-hand/left-hand traf‐
fic 69
Tow fitting 201
Towing 199
Tow-starting 199
TPM Tire Pressure Monitor 74
Traction control 87
TRACTION drive mode, driving
dynamics 87
Traffic bulletins 142
Transmission, automatic 52
Transmission, manual 52
Transporting children
safely 40
Tread, tires 170
Treble 138
Triple turn signal activa‐
tion 49
Trip odometer 59
Turn signal, front 188
Turn signal, side 193
Turn signals, operation 49
Turn signals, rear, bulb re‐
placement 190
U
Unintentional alarm 28
Units 65
Units, setting 65
Universal remote control 110
Unlock button, automatic
transmission 53
Unlocking/locking via door
lock 23
Unlocking/locking with re‐
mote control 22
Unlocking, settings 26
Updates made after the edito‐
rial deadline 6
Updates, refer to Appen‐
dix
Upholstery care 205
USB interface 114
V
Vehicle battery 196
Vehicle battery, replacing 196
Vehicle, breaking in 124
Vehicle care 204
Vehicle equipment 6
Vehicle identification number,
refer to Identification num‐
ber in the engine compart‐
ment 178
Vehicle jack 194
Vehicle paint 204
Vehicle storage 206
Vehicle wash 203
Ventilation 109
W
Warning messages, refer to
Check Control 57
Warning triangle 198
Washer fluid 51
Washer nozzles, wind‐
shield 51
Washer system 49
Washing, vehicle 203
Water on roads 125
Weights 210
Welcome lamps 67
Wheels, changing 171
Wheels, everything on wheels
and tires 166
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor
FTM 77
Wheels, Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 74
Window defroster,
rear 105, 108
Windows, powered 29
Windshield de‐
froster 106, 108
Windshield washer fluid 51
Windshield washer nozzles 51
Windshield washer system 49
Windshield wiper 49
Windshield wipers, fold-out
position 51
Winter diesel 165
Winter storage, care 206
Winter tires, suitable tires 172
Winter tires, tread 170
Wiper blades, replacing 186
Wiper fluid 51
Wiper system 49
Wood, care 205
Wrench 186
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