Addendum
6.At page 35, in the “Checking and
replacing safety belts” section, the
text beginning, “Have the work
performed only by your service
center . . .” should be disregarded
and the following text should be
read in lieu thereof: “MINI
recommends having this work
performed by a service center as it
is important that this safety feature
functions properly.”
7.At page 126 under the heading:
“Objects in the area around the
pedals” and at page 206 under the
heading: “Carpets and floor mats,”
the paragraph that begins: “Only
use floor mats . . .” should be
disregarded and the following
language should be read in lieu
thereof: “The manufacturer of your
vehicle recommends that you use
floor mats that have been identified
by it as appropriate for use in your
vehicle and that can be properly
fixed in place.”
8.At page 131, under the heading:
“Have maintenance carried out,” the
sentence beginning, “Have the
maintenance carried out . . .” should
be disregarded and the following
text should be read in lieu thereof:
“MINI recommends that you have
the maintenance carried out by your
service center.”
9.At page 152, under “Bluetooth
Hands-Free System,” the heading
that reads “Approved mobile
phones” should read
“Recommended mobile phones.”
10.At page 166, under the heading
“Pressure specifications,” the
sentence beginning, “The inflation
pressures apply to the tire sizes
approved . . . .” should be
disregarded.
11.At page 171, under the heading:
“Mounting,” the paragraph
beginning, “Have mounting and
balancing . . .” should be
disregarded and the following text
should be read in lieu thereof:
“BMW recommends that you have
mounting and balancing performed
by your service center or a tire
mounting specialist.”
12.At page 171, under the heading:
“Approved wheels and tires,” the
term “Approved” should be
disregarded and in lieu thereof, the
term “Recommended” should be
read in its place. In addition, the
text of that section should be
disregarded and the following text
should be read in lieu thereof:
The manufacturer of your vehicle
strongly suggests that you use
wheels and tires that have been
recommended by the vehicle
manufacturer for your vehicle type;
otherwise, for example, despite
having the same official size ratings,
variations can lead to body contact
and with it, the risk of severe
accidents.
The manufacturer of your vehicle
does not evaluate non-
recommended wheels and tires to
determine if they are suitable for
use on your vehicle.
ContentsThe fastest way to find information on a partic‐
ular topic or item is by using the index, refer to
page 220.6Notes
At a glance
12Cockpit16Radio
Controls
20Opening and closing32Adjusting40Transporting children safely44Driving56Displays66Lamps71Safety86Driving stability control systems90Driving comfort104Climate control110Interior equipment112Digital compass118Storage compartments
Driving tips
124Things to remember when driving127Loading130Saving fuel
Entertainment
138Tone139Radio145Multimedia
Communication
152Bluetooth hands-free systemMobility162Refueling164Fuel166Wheels and tires178Engine compartment180Engine oil183Coolant184Maintenance186Replacing components198Breakdown assistance203Care
Reference
210Technical data212Appendix216License Texts and Certifications220Everything from A to Z
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Bluetooth hands-free systemVehicle equipmentAll standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment
is also described that is not available in a vehi‐
cle, e. g., because of the selected optional
equipment or country variant. This also applies
for safety-related functions and systems.
The concept Mobile phones can be connected to the vehicle
via Bluetooth. After the mobile phones are
paired once, they are recognized automatically
when the ignition is switched on. As soon as
they are inside the vehicle they can be oper‐
ated via the radio and via the buttons on the
steering wheel.
Hints Using the mobile phone while driving
Make entries only when traffic and road
conditions allow. Do not hold the mobile phone
in your hand while you are driving; use the
hands-free system instead. If you do not ob‐
serve this precaution, you can endanger the ve‐
hicle occupants and other road users. ◀
Certain functions may need to be enabled by
the mobile phone provider or service provider.
At high temperatures, the charge functions of
the mobile phone can be limited under certain
circumstances, and functions are no longer
executed.
When the mobile phone is used via the vehicle,
refer to the operating manual of the mobile
phone.Approved mobile phones
Accurate information about which mobile
phones are supported with a Bluetooth inter‐
face is available at www.mini.com/connectivity.
Displaying the vehicle identification
number and software part number
The vehicle identification number and the soft‐
ware part number are needed to determine
which mobile phones are supported by the mo‐
bile phone preparation package. The software
version of the mobile phone may also be re‐
quired.1. "Telephone"2. Press the button.3."Bluetooth® info"4."System information"
These approved mobile phones, with a certain
software version, support the vehicle functions
described below.
Malfunctions may occur with other mobile
phones or software versions.
Do not operate a mobile phone that is con‐
nected to the vehicle on the mobile phone key‐
pad, as this may lead to a malfunction.
Pairing/unpairing the
mobile phone
Requirements
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▷Bluetooth presets may need to be made on
the mobile phone, e.g., for a connection
without confirmation or visibility, refer to
the mobile phone operating instructions.▷Set Bluetooth passkey for one-time use in
the logon procedure.▷Vehicle is stationary.
Bluetooth activation/deactivation
1. "Telephone"2. Press the button.3."Activate Bluetooth®"
Pairing and connecting
Pairing the mobile phone
To avoid becoming distracted and posing
an unnecessary hazard both to your own vehi‐
cle's occupants and to other road users, only
pair the mobile phone while the vehicle is sta‐
tionary. ◀
1. "Telephone"2."Bluetooth®"3."Add new phone"
The Bluetooth name of the vehicle is dis‐
played on the Control Display.4.To perform additional steps on the mobile
phone, refer to the mobile phone operating
instructions.
The Bluetooth name of the vehicle appears
on the mobile phone display. Select this.5.Enter the same passkey on the phone and
on the Control Display
Or
Compare the control number on the Control
Display with the control number in the dis‐
play of the mobile phone and confirm.
Four mobile phones can be logged in on the
vehicle, and one mobile phone can be con‐
nected to the vehicle.
Following the initial pairing
Mobile phone is connected to the vehicle after
a brief time.
The phone book entries stored on the SIM card
or in the mobile phone are transferred to the
vehicle.
Specific settings may be necessary in some mo‐
bile phones, e.g., authorization or a secure con‐
nection; refer to the mobile phone operating
instructions.
Connecting a particular mobile phone1. "Telephone"2."Bluetooth®"3.Select the mobile phone that is to be con‐
nected.
Unpairing the mobile phone
1. "Telephone"2."Bluetooth®"3.Highlight any mobile phone that is to be re‐
moved.4. Press the button.5."Delete device" or "Delete all devices"
What to do if...
Information on suitable mobile phones, refer to
page 152.
The mobile phone could not be paired or con‐
nected.
▷Is Bluetooth activated in the vehicle and on
the mobile phone? Activate bluetooth.▷Do the Bluetooth passkeys on the mobile
phone and the vehicle match? Enter the
same passkey on the mobile phone and on
the radio.▷Did it take longer than 30 seconds to enter
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▷Do the control numbers on the mobile
phone and vehicle match? Repeat the pair‐
ing procedure.▷Are too many Bluetooth devices connected
to the mobile phone? Delete connections to
other devices.▷Is the mobile phone in power-save mode or
does it have only a limited remaining bat‐
tery life? Charge the mobile phone.
The mobile phone no longer reacts?
▷Switch the mobile phone off and on again.▷Ambient temperature too high or too low?
Do not subject the mobile phone to ex‐
treme ambient temperatures.
No or not all phone book entries are displayed,
or they are incomplete.
▷Transmission of the entries is not yet com‐
plete.▷It is possible that only the phone book en‐
tries from the mobile phone or from the
SIM card are transmitted.▷It may not be possible to display phone
book entries with special characters.▷The number of phone book entries being
stored is too high.
The phone connection quality is poor.
▷It may be possible to adjust the strength of
the Bluetooth signal on the mobile phone.▷Adjust the volume of the microphone and
loudspeakers separately.
If all points in this list have been checked and
the required function is still not available, con‐
tact BMW Customer Relations or the service
center.
Controls Adjusting the volumeTurn the left button on the radio until the de‐
sired volume is set. The volume can only be set
during an active conversation.
Automatic volume control
The automatic volume control can only be ad‐
justed during an active conversation.1. "Settings"2."Tone"3."Volume settings"4.Select the desired setting: "Microphone" or
"Loudspeak."5.Adjusting: press and turn controller.6.To store: press the controller.
Incoming call
Receiving calls If the number of the caller is stored in the mo‐
bile phone, the name of the contact is shown in
the display of the radio. If the name is not
saved, the number is displayed.
Accepting a call
About the radio
"Accept"
Via the button on the steering wheel
Press the button.
Via the instrument cluster
"Accept"
Rejecting a call
About the radio
"Reject"
Via the instrument cluster
"Reject"
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Ending a callAbout the radio
"End call ( )"
Via the button on the steering wheel
Press the button.
Via the instrument cluster
"End call"
Dialing a number
1. "Telephone"2."Dial number"3.Enter numbers using the right rotary knob.4. Select the symbol.
Calls with multiple parties
Accepting a second call
If a second call is received during an ongoing
call, a call waiting signal sounds.
"Accept"
The second call is accepted and the existing call
is put on hold.
Establishing a second call Establish another call during an active call.
The first call is put on hold.
Switching between two calls, hold call You can switch between two calls.
Select line with symbol in order to switch
between the conversations.
Active conversation.
Call on hold.
Establishing a conference call
Two calls can be connected to a single tele‐
phone conference call.1.Establish two calls.2. "Conference call"
When terminating the conference call, both
calls are ended. If one call is terminated by an‐
other party, the other call is continued if neces‐
sary.
Switching the microphone to mute When a call is active, the microphone can be
muted.
1. "Telephone"2."Active calls"3. "Microphone mute"
DTMF suffix dialing
1.Dialing a number, refer to page 155.2."Keypad dialing"3.Enter the desired number.4. Select the symbol.
Favorites
Up to 12 phone numbers can be stored in the
favorites. Only the occupied places of the favor‐
ites list are displayed.
1. "Telephone"2."Favorites"3. "Add favorite"4.Select the list from which the entry is to be
added:▷"Phone book"▷"Outgoing calls"▷"Received calls"5.Select entry from list and desired phone
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Move favorite1.Highlight the desired favorite.2. Press the button.3."Move favorite"4.Position and select the cursor at the desired
place in the Favorites.
Remove from favorites
1.Highlight the desired favorite.2. Press the button.3."Delete from Favorites"
Deleting favorites
1. Press the button.2."Delete favorites"3."OK"
Phone book
General information
The telephone accesses the contacts stored in
the mobile phone. All contacts for which a tele‐
phone number is entered are displayed. A max‐
imum of 4 phone numbers per contact can be
displayed.
Displaying
Phone book entries are automatically transmit‐
ted from the mobile phone to the vehicle, de‐
pending on the mobile phone. Fig. 4 Entries in
the phone book: "A-Z search"
1. "Telephone"2."Phone book"
The symbols show how the entries are stored
on the mobile phone.
SymbolMeaning Mobile phone number. Home phone number. Business phone number.
Selecting the sorting order of the
names
The phone book entries can be displayed in dif‐
ferent sequences. Depending on how the con‐
tacts are stored in the mobile phone, the sort‐
ing order of the names may differ from the
selected sorting order.
1. Press the button.2."First name Last name" or "Last name, First
name"
Calling
1.Select contact.2.Select the desired phone number.
Add phone numbers to favorites
1.Select the entry from the list.2.Highlight the desired phone number.3.Press the right button, and select the phone
number.
Or
Press the button and "Add to
favorites".
4.Insert and select the cursor at the desired
place in the Favorites.
Redialing
The list of the last 20 numbers of the cell phone
selected are displayed.
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Add phone numbers to favorites1.Select the entry from the list.2.Highlight the desired phone number.3.Press the right button, and select the phone
number.
Or
Press the button and "Add to
favorites".
4.Insert and select the cursor at the desired
place in the Favorites.
Dialing the number via the instrument
cluster
This is possible when there is no active call.
1. Press the button on the steering
wheel.
The last numbers selected are displayed in
the instrument cluster.
2.If necessary, select another number.3. Press the key again to establish the
connection.
Received calls
The list of the 20 last received or missed calls of
the cell phone are displayed.
1. "Telephone"2."Received calls"
Add phone numbers to favorites
1.Select the entry from the list.2.Highlight the desired phone number.3.Press the right button, and select the phone
number.
Or
Press the button and "Add to
favorites".
4.Insert and select the cursor at the desired
place in the Favorites.
Hands-free system
General information
Calls that are being made on the hands-free
system can be continued on the mobile phone
and vice versa.
From the mobile phone to the hands-
free system
Calls that were begun outside of the Bluetooth
range of the vehicle can be continued on the
hands-free system with the ignition switched
on.
Depending on the mobile phone, the system
automatically switches to the hands-free sys‐
tem.
If the system does not switch over automati‐
cally, follow the instructions on the mobile
phone display; refer also to the mobile phone
operating instructions.
From the hands-free system to the
mobile phone
Calls that are made on the hands-free system
can in some cases be continued on the mobile
phone; this depends on the mobile phone.
Follow the instructions on the mobile phone
display; refer also to the mobile phone operat‐
ing instructions.
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