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Player program
Depending on the device, there may be various
programs for playing music files.
1."CD/Multimedia"
2. "External devices"
3. Select the symbol.
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 174.
Device not supported by vehicle.
> If necessary, carry ou t a software update,
refer to page 161.
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.
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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.
> 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 160,
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 154. 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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Hands-free device Bluetooth
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.
Overview
The concept
Mobile phones can be connected to the vehicle
through Bluetooth.
Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of Blue-
tooth® SIG, Inc.
After being paired once, when the ignition is
switched on, these devices are automatically
detected as soon as they are present in the vehi-
cle and can be controlled via the onboard com-
puter, the buttons on the steering wheel, and by
voice.
Up to four mobile phones can be paired.
It may be necessary for some functions to be
activated by the mobile phone provider.
Only make entries when traffic conditions
permit. Do not hold the mobile phone in
your hand while you are driving; use the hands-
free system instead. If you do not observe this
precaution, your being distracted can endanger
vehicle occupants and other road users.
Suitable mobile phones
Precise information as to which mobile phones
are supported by the hands-free device can be
found at www.mini.com/connectivity.
With a certain software version, these suitable
mobile phones support the vehicle functions
described below. With other mobile phones
or software versions,
malfunctions may occur.
A mobile phone that is connected to the vehicle
should not be operated via the mobile phone
keypad; otherwise, ma lfunctions may occur.
Displaying vehicle identification number
and software part number
To check which mobile phones are supported by
the hands-free device, th e vehicle identification
number and the software part number will be
required. The software version of the mobile
phone may also be required.
1. "Telephone"
2. Open "Options".
3. "Bluetooth® info"
4. "Display system information"
Notes
Do not expose your mobile phone to extreme
ambient conditions, for example, very high tem-
peratures; otherwise, fu nctions on your mobile
phone may not work. Follow the operating
instructions for yo ur mobile phone.
Pairing/unpairing mobile
phone
Requirements
>Suitable mobile phone, refer to page 164.
> Mobile phone operational.
> Bluetooth activated in vehicle, refer to
page 165, and in the mobile phone.
> Bluetooth presets in the mobile phone are
required, e.g. connection not confirmed or
visible, refer to Ow ner's Manual for the
mobile phone.
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If pairing was successful, the mobile phone
appears at the top of the list of mobile phones.
If the pairing was not successful: what to do if…,
refer to page 166.
Following the initial pairing
>The mobile phone is detected/connected in
the vehicle within a short period of time
when the engine is running or radio readi-
ness is switched on.
> After identification, phone book entries are
imported from the mobile phone and/or SIM
card of the telephone, depending on the
telephone.
> Four mobile phones can be paired.
> Specific settings may be necessary in some
mobile phones, e.g. authorization or a
secure connection, re fer to the Owner's
Manual for the mobile phone.
Connecting a particular mobile phone
1. "Telephone"
2. "Bluetooth® (phone)"
All paired mobile phones are listed.
3. Select the mobile phone to be connected.
Unpairing mobile phone
1."Telephone"
2. "Bluetooth® (phone)"
All paired mobile phones are listed.
3. Highlight the mobile phone to be unpaired.
4. Open "Options". 5.
"Remove phone from list"
What to do if…
For information on suitab le mobile phones, refer
to page 164.
The mobile phone could not be paired or con-
nected.
> Is Bluetooth activated in the vehicle and in
the mobile phone? Activate Bluetooth in the
vehicle and in the mobile phone.
> Do the Bluetooth passkeys on the mobile
phone and the vehicle match? Enter the
same passkey on the mobile phone and via
the onboard computer.
> 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 mobile phone? If so, delete the con-
nections with other devices on the mobile
phone.
> 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 using 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 mobile phone no longer responding?
Switch the mobile phone off and back on
again. Repeat the pairing procedure.
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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"
Entering phone numbers
Dialing a number
1."Telephone"
2. "Dial number"
3. Select the digits individually.
4. Select the symbol.
It is also possible to enter phone numbers by
voice, page 183.
Calls with mult iple parties
General information
It is possible to switch between two calls and to
connect two calls to form a conference call.
These functions must be supported by the
mobile phone and by the service provider.
Accepting a call while speaking to
another party
This function may have to be activated by the
service provider and the mobile phone may
need to be adjusted for this.
When a second call comes in during an ongoing
call, a call-waiting signal sounds. "Accept"
The call is accepted and the existing call is put on
hold.
Establishing a second call
Establish another call during an active call.
1. "Telephone"
2. "Active calls"
3. "Hold"
The existing call is put on hold.
4. Dial the new phone number or select it from
a list.
"Return"
The conversion that was on hold is continued.
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Switching between two calls, toggling
Active call: highlighted.
The call on hold is identified with:
"on hold...".
Select the symbol to switch to the 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"
Both calls are always ended when a conference
call is terminated. If on e call is terminated by
another party, the other call can be continued.
Keypad dialing
Use keypad dialing to gain access to network
services or to control de vices, e.g. to remotely
access an answering machine. This requires the
DTMF code.
1. "Telephone"
2. Select contact from a list or
"Dial number" 3.
"Keypad dialing"
4. Enter the DTMF code via the onboard com-
puter.
For a conference call in progress, DTMF dialing is
not possible.
Phone book
Displays
The phone book accesses the contacts of the
telephone and shows all contacts for which a
phone number is entered. The entries can be
selected to make a call.
1. "Telephone"
2. "Phone book"
A symbol indicates the storage location of the
contacts, refer to page 171.
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5.Input text, refer to page 20.
When equipped with a navigation system:
enter address. It is only possible to enter
addresses that are cont ained in the naviga-
tion data stored in the vehicle. This ensures
that route guidance is possible for all
addresses.
6. "Store" if necessary
7. "Store contact in vehicle"
Defining a home address
It is possible to store a ho me address. It is listed
at the beginning of the contacts.
1. "Home"
2. Create a contact.
3. "Store contact in vehicle"
My contacts
General information
Listing all contacts from the vehicle.
Displaying contacts
1."Contacts"
2. "My contacts"
All contacts are listed in alphabetical order.
Depending on the number of contacts, an A-Z
search is offered. A symbol indicates the st
orage location of the
contacts:
Editing a contact
1. Select the desired contact.
2. "Edit contact"
3. Change the entry.
4. Move the MINI joystick to the left.
5. "Yes"
If a contact that comes from the mobile phone is
edited, the changes are not stored on the mobile
phone. A copy of the entry is stored in the vehi-
cle, and only this copy is displayed. Under cer-
tain conditions, an identi cal contact entry is gen-
erated.
Selecting a contact as a destination
1. Select the desired contact.
2. Select address.
3. "Start guidance" or "Add as another destina-
tion"
SymbolStorage location
No symbol In the vehicle; the address
has not been checked as a
destination.
In the vehicle; the address
has been checked as a desti-
nation.
Mobile phone
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Mobile phone preparation Bluetooth
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.
Overview
The concept
Mobile phones or other external devices, e.g.
audio players, can be connected to the vehicle
via Bluetooth.
Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of Blue-
tooth® SIG, Inc.
After being paired once, when the ignition is
switched on, these devices are automatically
detected as soon as they are present in the vehi-
cle and can be controlled via the onboard com-
puter, the buttons on the steering wheel, and by
voice.
Depending on whether they are functioning as a
telephone and/or as an audio source, external
devices can be used via the vehicle. The tele-
phone functions will be described below. Oper-
ation of audio functions, refer to page 157.
It may be necessary for some functions to be
activated by the mobile phone provider.
Only make entries when traffic conditions
permit. Do not hold the mobile phone in
your hand while you are driving; use the hands-
free system instead. If you do not observe this
precaution, your being distracted can endanger
vehicle occupants and other road users. <
Snap-in adapter
The snap-in adapter, refer to page185, makes it
possible to:
> Accommodate the mobile phone.
> Recharge its battery.
> Connect it to an exte rnal antenna of the
vehicle.
This assures a better network connection
and constant sound quality.
A mobile phone that is connected to the vehicle
should not be operated via the mobile phone
keypad; otherwise, ma lfunctions may occur.
Suitable mobile phones
For precise information as to which mobile
phones and external devices with Bluetooth
interfaces are supported by the mobile phone
preparation package, go to www.mini.com/
connectivity.
With a certain software version, these suitable
mobile phones support the vehicle functions
described below.
With other mobile phones or software versions,
malfunctions may occur.
It is possible to perform a software update, refer
to page 161.
Displaying vehicle identification number
and software part number
Checking which mobile phones are supported
by the mobile phone preparation requires the
vehicle identification number and software part
number. The software version of the mobile
phone may also be required.
1."Telephone"
2. Open "Options".
3. "Bluetooth® info"
4. "Display system information"
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