If the pairing was successful, the mobile phone
appears at the top of the list of mobile phones.
The functions supported by the mobile phone
and audio device are displayed as symbols
when paired.
White symbol: the function is active.
Gray symbol: the function is inactive.SymbolFunction Telephone. Additional telephone. Audio source.
Four mobile phones can be paired with the ve‐
hicle at once. Three mobile phones can be con‐
nected with the vehicle at once.
If pairing was unsuccessful: What to do if..., re‐
fer to page 184.
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 the ignition
is switched on.▷The phone book entries of the telephone
stored on the SIM card or mobile phone are
transmitted to the vehicle after detection,
depending on the mobile phone.▷Specific settings may be necessary in some
mobile phones, e.g., authorization or a se‐
cure connection; refer to the mobile phone
operating instructions.
Connecting a particular mobile phone
1."Telephone"2."Bluetooth® (phone)"
All paired mobile phones are listed.3.Select the mobile phone that is to be con‐
nected.
The functions assigned to the mobile phone
before unpairing are assigned to the mobile
phone when it is reconnected. These functions
are deactivated in a mobile phone that is al‐
ready connected.
Device options Device options can be activated or deactivated
for paired and connected devices.
Configuring the mobile phoneAdditional functions can be activated or deacti‐
vated for paired and connected mobile phones.
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▷"Additional telephone"▷"Audio"7."OK"
If a function has already been assigned to an‐
other connected mobile phone, the function is
deactivated in that mobile phone and the mo‐
bile phone is unpaired when the function is as‐
signed to a new mobile phone.
Swapping the telephone and additional
telephone
If a phone and additional phone are connected
to the vehicle, the function can be swapped be‐
tween the two devices.
1."Telephone"2."Bluetooth® (phone)"3."Swap phone/addit. phone"
Using a mobile phone as an audio
source
An audio-capable mobile phone can be used as
an audio source. Activate Bluetooth audio, refer
to page 182.
Pair the mobile phone with the vehicle and
connect it, refer to page 182.
The mobile phone is used as the audio source,
provided that another device has not been con‐
nected as the audio source.
If another device has already been connected
as the audio source:
1.Pair the mobile phone with the vehicle and
connect it, refer to page 182.2."Use for audio"
The mobile phone is connected as an audio
source. The previous audio source is no lon‐
ger connected to the vehicle.
Unpairing a device
1."Telephone"2."Bluetooth® (phone)"
All paired devices are listed.3.Highlight the device that is to be unpaired.4.Open "Options".5."Remove phone from list"
What to do if...
Information on suitable mobile phones, refer to
page 180.
The mobile phone could not be paired or con‐
nected.
▷Is Bluetooth activated in the vehicle and on
the mobile phone? Activate Bluetooth in
the vehicle and on 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 monitor.▷A multi-character passkey may be needed.▷Did it take longer than 30 seconds to enter
the passkey? Repeat the pairing procedure.▷Are too many Bluetooth devices connected
to the mobile phone or vehicle? Delete con‐
nections with other devices if necessary.▷Is the audio connection activated? Deacti‐
vate the audio connection.▷Is the mobile phone in power-save mode or
does it have only a limited remaining bat‐
tery life? Charge the mobile phone in the
snap-in adapter or via the charging cable.▷Depending on the mobile phone, it is possi‐
ble that only one mobile phone can be con‐
nected to the vehicle. Unpair the connected
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The mobile phone no longer reacts.▷Switch the mobile phone off and on again.▷Is the ambient temperature too high or
low? Do not expose the mobile phone to
extreme environmental conditions.
The telephone functions are not available.
▷Is the mobile phone paired as an additional
telephone and is the additional telephone
function deactivated? Activate the function.▷Is an outgoing call not possible? Connect
the mobile phone as a telephone.
No phone book entries or only some phone
book entries are displayed, or they are incom‐
plete.
▷Transmission of the phone book entries is
not yet complete.▷It is possible that only the phone book en‐
tries of the mobile phone or the SIM card
are transmitted.▷It may not be possible to display phone
book entries with special characters.▷The number of phone book entries to be
stored is too high.▷Is the data volume of the contact too large,
e. g., due to stored information such as
notes? Reduce the data volume of the con‐
tact.▷Is the mobile phone connected as an audio
source or additional telephone? The mobile
phone must be connected as a telephone.
The phone connection quality is poor.
▷The strength of the Bluetooth signal on the
mobile phone can be adjusted, depending
on the mobile phone.▷Insert the mobile phone into the snap-in
adapter or place it in the area of the center
console.▷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 Customer Relations or the service center.
Controls
Adjusting the volume
Turn the knob until the desired volume is se‐
lected. The setting is stored for the remote con‐
trol currently in use.
The vehicle automatically adjusts the volume of
the microphone on the telephone and the vol‐
ume of the called party. Depending on the mo‐
bile phone, the volumes may need to be ad‐
justed.
The settings can only be created during a call
and must be adjusted separately for each tele‐
phone. The settings are deleted when the tele‐
phone is unpaired.
1."Settings"2."Tone"3."Volume settings"4.Select the desired setting: "Microphone" or
"Loudspeak."5.To set: turn the MINI joystick.6.To save: press the MINI joystick.
Incoming call
Receiving calls If the number of the caller is stored in the
phone book and is transmitted by the network,
the name of the contact is displayed. Other‐
wise, only the phone number is displayed.
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MINI ConnectedVehicle equipmentThis chapter describes all series equipment as
well as country-specific and special equipment
offered for this model series.Therefore, it also
describes equipment that may not be found in
your vehicle, for instance due to the selected
special equipment or the country version. This
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐
tems.
At a glance The concept
Certain software applications of a suitable mo‐
bile phone can be integrated in the vehicle.
These software applications are displayed on
the Control Display.
They are operated via the onboard monitor.
The scope of the software applications may
vary by country.
Requirements▷The mobile phone is suitable.▷The mobile phone operating system sup‐
ports the software applications of MINI
Connected.▷Software applications are installed on the
mobile phone and ready to use.▷Corresponding mobile wireless contract.
Any additionally incurred costs are not a
part of MINI Connected.
Information about suitable mobile phones,
available software applications, and their instal‐
lation can be obtained at www.mini.com/
connectivity or from the service center.
Create the entries.
Make entries only when traffic and road
conditions allow. Otherwise, the vehicle occu‐
pants and other road users may be put in dan‐
ger because of the distraction from driving.
For reasons of safety, some software applica‐
tions are usable only while the vehicle is sta‐
tionary. ◀
Software applications
Use only software applications approved
by the manufacturer of your MINI; otherwise,
malfunctions may occur. ◀
Connecting the mobile
phone
Connection via the USB audio interface The USB audio interface is in the
center console.
Connect the mobile phone to the
USB interface and the AV-IN port
using a special adapter cable
available from the service center.
To perform additional steps on the mobile
phone, refer to the mobile phone operating in‐
structions: for instance, selecting and activating
software applications.
Connection via the snap-in adapter
The mobile phone can also be connected, refer
to page 190, via the snap-in adapter.
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Control Display and can be operated using the
MINI joystick.
The volume can be set using the following con‐
trols:▷
Buttons on the steering
wheel or
▷Volume button on the radio, refer to
page 1481.Connect the mobile phone via the snap-in
adapter or via the USB audio interface.2. Press the button. The main menu is
opened.3."MINI Connected"4.Select the desired software application.
Notes
▷The scope of MINI Connected that can be
displayed on the Control Display depends
on the range of software applications in‐
stalled on the mobile phone.▷The data transmission of the software ap‐
plications from the mobile phone to the ve‐
hicle can last some time. Some software
applications depend on the speed of the
available Internet connection of the mobile
phone.▷Some mobile phones cannot simultane‐
ously use MINI Connected and the Blue‐
tooth hands-free system.If necessary, restart the software applica‐
tion on the mobile phone after a phone
conversation.▷Audio and video playback from the snap-in
adapter is only possible if no cable is con‐
nected to the AV-IN port.
PlugIn
The concept
Selected functions of a compatible Apple de‐
vice can be displayed on the Control Display via
a video connection. They are operated using
the MINI joystick and the button on the
MINI joystick.
Functional requirement
▷Suitable iPhone or iPod: as of iPhone 3GS or
iPod with software version iOS 4.1 and
higher.▷The MINI Connected app is not required.
Information on compatible adapters and inter‐
faces can be obtained from the service center.
Activating
1.Connect the Apple device.
Operation takes place via the MINI joystick
with its buttons.2."MINI Connected"3."PlugIn"4.Select the connection type: "Activate via
AUX connection" or"Activate via Snap-In
adapter"5."Activate PlugIn"6.Use the MINI joystick to navigate among
the displayed functions and select, for ex‐
ample, a desired category or track.
Controls
The PlugIn is activated to display the graphic
output of the connected device on the Control
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Display. This changes the operating functions of
the MINI joystick and the MINI buttons until the
PlugIn is deactivated again.
The operation of the PlugIn depends on the iOS
version in use, e.g., iOS 4.1.
Home button
Press the button to select the following
functions:
▷Press 1x: opens the display menu bar.▷Press 2x: opens the main menu.▷Press 1x and move the MINI joystick to the
left 1x: opens the MINI Connected menu.▷Press 1x and move the MINI joystick to the
left 2x: opens the main menu.
Toggle button
Press the button to select the following
functions.
▷Press 1x: return to the next higher menu
level of the iPhones/iPods.
MINI joystick
▷Press: selection/play/pause.▷Turn: navigate through the lists.▷Move to the left: jump to the beginning of
the current music track or to the previous
music track in the playback list.▷Move the left and hold: reverse.▷Move to the right: jump to the next music
track in the playback list.▷Move to the right and hold: fast forward.
Deactivating
There are several methods of deactivating the
PlugIn and returning to the MINI operating
level.
Via the home button
▷Press 1x: returns to activating the PlugIn.▷Press 2x: opens the main menu.▷Press 1x and move the MINI joystick to the
left 1x: opens the MINI Connected menu.▷Press 1x and move the MINI joystick to the
left 2x. Opens the main menu.
Via the audio source button
Press 1x: changes to the audio source
selected last.
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Everything from A to ZIndexA
ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 88
Acoustic signal, refer to Check Control 71
Activated charcoal filter with automatic climate con‐
trol 98
Adaptive Light Control 76
Additional telephone 180
Additives, engine oil 226
Airbags 78
Airbags, indicator/warning light 80
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated air mode 95, 97
Air conditioner 94
Air conditioning 94
Air conditioning mode– Air conditioner 94– Automatic climate con‐
trol 96
Air distribution
– Automatic 97– Individual 95– Manual 95, 97
Air drying, refer to Cooling
function 98
Air flow rate 94, 97
Air pressure, refer to Tire infla‐ tion pressure 210
Air supply
– Air conditioner 94– Automatic climate con‐
trol 96
Alarm system 41
Alarm system
– Avoiding unintentional
alarms 41– Interior motion sensor 41– Tilt alarm sensor 41Alternating-code hand-held
transmitter 100
AM/FM station 148
Ambient lighting 77
Announcement, navigation, refer to Spoken instruc‐
tions 137
Antifreeze, washer fluid 60
Antilock Brake System, ABS 88
Anti-slip control, refer to Dy‐ namic Stability Control
DSC 88
Anti-theft protection 33
Appointments 196
Approved engine oils 226
Ashtray 103
Assistance, roadside 244
Assistance when driving off, refer to Hill drive-off assis‐
tant 90
Assistance with starting en‐ gine, refer to Jump-start‐
ing 244
Audio playback 157
Audio playback, Blue‐ tooth 163
Automatic– Air distribution 97– Air flow rate 97
Automatic car wash 248
Automatic climate control
– Automatic air distribution 97
Automatic, cruise control 91
Automatic headlamp con‐ trol 74
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic
– Kickdown 62– Overriding selector lever
lock 63AUTO program with auto‐
matic climate control 97
AUX-IN port 159
Average fuel consumption 66
Average fuel consumption– Setting the units 68
Average speed 66
Average speed, refer to Com‐ puter 65
B Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 45
Backrests, refer to Seats 44
Backup lamps, bulb replace‐ ment 235
Balance 146
Bass 146
Battery
– Disposal 40– Remote control 32
Battery, refer to Vehicle bat‐
tery 240
Battery replacement
– Remote control 40
Belts, refer to Safety belts 46
Belt tensioners, refer to Safety belts 46
Bi-xenon headlamps 233
Black and white map dis‐ play 140
Blower, refer to Air flow rate 94, 97
Bluetooth audio 163
Bluetooth connection, activat‐ ing/deactivating 171, 181
Bluetooth hands-free sys‐ tem 170
Brake assistant 88
Brake discs, breaking in 112
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