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Managing subscription
Clear reception is required for activating and
deactivating channels. Reception is best when
you have an unobstructed view to the sky. The
channel name is displayed in the status line.
Activating channels
The category 'Unsubscribed Channels' includes
all channels that are not activated.
1."Radio"
2. "Satellite radio"
3. "Category"
4. Select the ca tegory 'Unsubscribed Chan-
nels'.
5. Select desired channel.
The telephone number and electronic serial
number, ESN, are displayed. 6.
Dial the telephone number to have the
channels activated.
This telephone number can also be used to
deactivate the channels.
Deactivating channels
1. "Radio"
2. "Satellite radio"
3. Open "Options".
4. "Manage subscription"
The telephone number and electronic serial
number, ESN, are displayed.
5. Call Sirius to deactivate the channels.
Selecting channels
You can only listen to activated channels.
The selected channel is stored for the remote
control currently in use.
Using the onboard computer
1."Radio"
2. "Satellite radio"
3. Select "All channels" or the desired cate-
gory.
Accessing favorites, selecting
the My Favorites category
Managing favorites
Traffic Jump
SymbolFunction
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4.Select desired channel.
Using the buttons near the CD player
Press the button for the corresponding
direction.
The next channel is selected.
Using direct channel entry
1."Radio"
2. "Satellite radio"
3. "Set channel"
4. Turn the MINI joystick until you reach the
desired channel and then press the MINI joy-
stick.
Storing channel
1."Radio"
2. "Satellite radio"
3. Select "All channels" or a desired category.
4. Select desired channel.
5. Press the MINI joystick again.
6. Press the MINI joystick again to confirm the
highlighted channel.
7. Select the desired memory location. The channels are stored for the remote control
currently in use.
Changing list view
The list view changes each time the first symbol
on the navigation bar is pressed.
Information about the channel is displayed.
Selecting category
1.
"Radio"
2. "Satellite radio"
3. "Category"
4. Select the desired category.
Time shift
Approximately one hour of the channel cur-
rently being listened to is temporarily stored in a
cache memory. Prerequisite: the signal must be
available.
The stored audio track ca n be played back at a
different time from the live broadcast. If the
cache memory is full, then the older tracks are
recorded over. The cache memory is deleted if a
new channel is selected.
Accessing Time shift
1. "Radio"
2. "Satellite radio"
SymbolFunction
Channel name
Artist
Track
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3."Replay - Time shift"
> The red arrow indicates the current playback
position.
> The time difference from the live broadcast
is displayed next to the cache memory bar.
> For live transmissions: "live".
Time shift menu
Automatic time shift
When the function is acti vated, audio playback is
stopped automatically in the event of:
> Incoming and outgoing telephone calls.
> Activation of the voice activation system.
> Muting.
The audio playback then continues with a time
delay.
Activating
1. "Radio"
2. "Satellite radio"
3. "Replay - Time shift"
4. "Automatic time shift"
Deactivating
"Automatic time shift"
Storing favorites
Up to 30 favorites can be stored in the favorites
list. Possible favorites incl ude artist, track, game,
league, and team.
Storing artist, track, or game
Only current broadcasts can be stored as favor-
ites. The channel informat ion must be available.
1. "Radio"
2. "Satellite radio"
3. Select "All channels" or the desired cate-
gory.
4. Select desired channel.
5. Press the MINI joystick again.
6. Select artist, track, or game.
Storing league or team
Leagues or teams can be added to the favorites
from a selection list.
1. "Radio"
2. "Satellite radio"
3. "Manage favorites"
4. "Add sports information"
SymbolFunction
Go to live broadcast
Playback/pause
Next track
Previous track
Fast forward
Reverse
Automatic time shift deacti-
vated/activated
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5.Select the desired league.
6. Select "Add all teams" or a desired team.
Accessing favorites
If an activated favorite is being played, the mes-
sage "Favorite alert!" appears for approx.
20 seconds.
Select "Favorites" while the alert message is
being displayed.
The displayed favorite will be played.
If it receives no notification, the system switches
into the 'My Favorites' category. All of the favor-
ites currently being broadcast can be selected
from a list.
Managing favorites
Activating/deactivating favorites
Favorites can be activated or deactivated glo-
bally and individually.
1. "Satellite radio"
2. "Manage favorites"
3. Select "Activate alert" or desired favorites.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur-
rently in use.
Deleting favorites
1. "Satellite radio"
2. "Manage favorites"
3. Highlight the favorites you wish to delete.
4. Open "Options".
5. "Delete entry"
Traffic Jump
Traffic and weather information for a selected
region are broadcast at intervals of a few min-
utes.
Selecting region
1."Radio"
2. "Satellite radio"
3. Open "Options".
4. "Set jump"
5. Select the desired region.
The region is stored fo r the remote control cur-
rently in use.
Activating/deactivating Jump
1. "Radio"
2. "Satellite radio"
3. "Jump to:"
As soon as information about the selected
region becomes available, it is broadcast.
A new panel appears in the display.
Cancel Traffic Jump: "Cancel".
Select one of the symbols to deactivate Traffic
Jump.
Automatic update
About twice a year, Sirius carries out an update
of the names and position s of the channels. The
update occurs automatically and can take sev-
eral minutes.
SymbolMeaning
Information will be broadcast
soon.
Information is currently being
broadcast.
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Notes
>Under some circumstances, reception may
not be possible, e.g. under certain environ-
mental or topographica l conditions. The sat-
ellite radio has no influence on this.
> The signal may not be available in tunnels or
underground garages or near trees, moun-
tains, or other powerful sources of radio
interference.
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4.Open "Options".
5. "Select player"
6. Select the desired program.
Disconnecting an audio connection
1."CD/Multimedia"
2. "Bluetooth® (audio)"
3. Select the desired device from the list of con-
nected devices.
4. Open "Options".
5. "Configure phone"
6. Deactivate "Audio".
7. "OK"
With a mobile phone, only the audio connection
is disconnected. All other connections remain
active.
Unpairing device
1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. "Bluetooth® (audio)"
3. "Bluetooth® audio" if applicable
4. Highlight the device to be unpaired.
5. Open "Options".
6. "Remove phone from list"
What to do if…
Information about suitable devices is available
at www.mini.com /connectivity.
Suitable mobile phones, refer to page 166.
Device not supported by vehicle.
> If necessary, carry ou t a software update,
refer to page 153. 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
m o d e o r d o e s i t o n l y 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 and 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 an d other acoustic sig-
nal on the device.
Playback is interrupted by a phone call or traffic
report and does not automatically continue.
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>Activate and deactivate the radio mute on
the radio control panel.
Playback is not possible when the mobile phone
is connected via Bluetooth 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 152,
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 associated, up-to-date
instructions are availa ble on the web page
www.mini.com/connectivity.
Displaying current version
The currently installed software is displayed.
1. "Settings"
2. "Software update"
3. "Show current version"
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 146. Updating using the USB port in
the glove compartment is not possible.
3. "Settings"
4. "Software update" 5.
"Update software"
6. "Start update"
7. "OK"
All of the listed softwa re updates are installed.
Reinstalling previous version
The software version befo re the last software
update can be restored.
The restoring to the previous version can only be
performed when stopped.
1. "Settings"
2. "Software update"
3. "Restore previous version"
4. Select "OK" twice.
All of the listed softwa re updates are removed.
Note
MINI Connected, Office functions, and con-
nected devices may temporarily be unavailable
during a software update or while restoring to
the previous version. Wait a few minutes until
the functions are available once more.
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>A number with at le ast 4 and at most
16 digits has been established as the Blue-
tooth passkey. Only required once for pair-
ing.
> Compare the control number on the Control
Display with the control number on the
mobile phone display. Confirm the control
number in the mobile phone and in the vehi-
cle.
> Radio readiness switched on.
Activating/deactivating Bluetooth link
Bluetooth is not permitted everywhere. Comply
with all safety guidel ines and regulations.
1. "Telephone"
2. Open "Options".
3. "Bluetooth®"
Pairing and connecting
Only pair the mobile phone when the
vehicle is stopped; otherwise, inattention
may lead to endangerment of passengers or
other road users. <
1. "Telephone"
2. "Bluetooth® (phone)"
3. "Add new phone"
The Bluetooth name of the vehicle is dis-
played. 4.
To perform other operations on the mobile
phone, refer to the Ow ner's Manual for the
mobile phone: e.g. se arch for and connect
Bluetooth device or a new device.
The Bluetooth name of the vehicle appears
on the mobile phone display.
5. Select the Bluetooth na me of the vehicle on
the mobile phone display.
6. The onboard computer or the mobile phone
will prompt you to enter the same Bluetooth
passkey.
Enter the passkey and confirm.
or
Compare the control number on the vehicle
display with the control number on the
mobile phone display. Confirm the control
number in the mobile phone and in the vehi-
cle.
"OK"
7. Select the functions that are to be used for
the mobile phone.
8. "OK"
9. Move the MINI joystick to the left.
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