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4. Select the symbol.5.Select the desired track from the list, if nec‐
essary.
Playback menu
Depending on the particular device, some of
the functions may not be available.
SymbolFunction Next track
Fast forward: press and hold the sym‐
bol. Previous music track
Reverse: press and hold the symbol.
Track search Music track search is possible depending on the
device.
1."CD/Multimedia"2."External devices"3. Select the symbol.4."Search device content"5."A-Z search"6.Select the desired entry or directory.
Playback mode
Depending on the device, different programs
for playing back music files might be available.
1."CD/Multimedia"2."External devices"3. Select the symbol.4.Open "Options".5.Open "Select player".6.Select the desired channel.
Disconnecting the audio connection
1."CD/Multimedia"2."Bluetooth® (audio)"3.Highlight the desired device.4.Open "Options".5."Configure phone"6."Audio"7."OK"
In the case of a mobile phone, only the audio
connection is disconnected. All other connec‐
tions are retained.
Unpairing a device
1."CD/Multimedia"2."Bluetooth® (audio)"3.If necessary, "Bluetooth® audio".4.Highlight the device that is to be unpaired.5.Open "Options".6."Remove phone from list"
What to do if...
Information on suitable devices can be found at
www.mini.com/connectivity.
Suitable mobile phones, refer to page 192.
The device is not supported by the vehicle.
▷Perform a software update, refer to
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The device could not be paired or connected.▷Do the Bluetooth passkeys on the device
and the vehicle match? Enter the same
passkey on the device 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 device or vehicle? Delete connec‐
tions with other devices if necessary.▷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 a charging cable.▷Depending on the mobile phone, it is possi‐
ble that only one device can be connected
to the vehicle. Unpair the connected device
from the vehicle and pair and connect only
one device.▷The device no longer reacts? Switch the de‐
vice off and on again.▷Repeat the pairing procedure.
Music cannot be played back.
▷Start the program for playing back music
data on the device and select a track on the
device if necessary.▷Switch the radio on and off again.
Music files can only be played back softly.
▷Adjust the volume settings on the device.
Videos can only be played back without audio
or with delayed audio.
▷Check the compatibility of the devices. In‐
formation under www.mini.com/connectiv‐
ity.
Playback is disturbed when buttons are pressed
or by other messages on the device.
▷Switch off the button tones and other signal
tones on the device.Playback is interrupted by a telephone call or
traffic bulletin and is not resumed automati‐
cally.▷Switch the radio on and off again.
Playback is not possible if the mobile phone is
connected via Bluetooth Audio while it is also
connected via the music interface for smart‐
phones in the snap-in adapter.
▷Disconnect one of the two connections; for
example, disconnect the audio connection,
refer to page 177, and restart playback.
If all points in this list have been checked and
the required function is still not available,
please contact the hotline or service center.
Software Update The vehicle supports various external devices
depending on the current software version.
With a software update, the vehicle can support
new mobile phones or new external device, for
example.
Software updates and related current informa‐
tion is available at www.mini.com/connectivity.
Displaying the current version
The currently installed software is displayed.
1."Settings"2."Software update"3."Show current version"
Updating the software
The software may only be updated when the
vehicle is stationary.
1.Store the file for the software-update in the
main director of a USB flash drive.2.Insert the USB flash drive into the USB au‐
dio interface in the center console. An up‐
date via the USB interface in the glove com‐
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5."Update software"6."Start update"7."OK"
All listed software updates are installed.
Restoring the previous version The software version prior to the last software
update can be restored.
The previous version can only be restored when
the vehicle is stationary.
1."Settings"2."Software update"3."Restore previous version"4."OK" Double-click.
All listed software updates are removed.
Note While the software is being updated or a previ‐
ous version is being restored, MINI Connected,
Office functions, and the connected devices are
temporarily unavailable. Wait several minutes for the functions to become available again.
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Bluetooth hands-free systemVehicle 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
Mobile phones can be connected with the vehi‐
cle via Bluetooth.
Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of Blue‐
tooth® SIG, Inc.
After these devices are paired once, they are
recognized automatically when the ignition is
switched on as soon as they are in the vehicle
and can then be operated via the onboard
monitor, the buttons on the steering wheel,
and voice activation.
Up to four external devices can be paired.
Certain functions may need to be enabled by
the mobile phone provider or service provider.
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. ◀
Approved mobile phones
Details on which mobile phones are supported
by the hands-free system can be obtained at
www.mini.com/connectivity.Displaying the vehicle identification
number and software part number
The vehicle identification number and software
part number are needed to determine which
mobile phones are supported by the mobile
phone preparation package. The software ver‐
sion of the mobile phone may also be required.1."Telephone"2.Open "Options".3."Bluetooth® info"4."Display 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.
Notes
At high temperatures, the charging function of
the mobile phone may be limited and functions
may not be executed.
When using the mobile phone via the vehicle,
note the operating instructions of the mobile phone.
Pairing/unpairing the
mobile phone
Requirements
▷The mobile phone is suitable, refer to
page 182.▷The mobile phone is ready for operation.▷Bluetooth is activated in the vehicle and on
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▷Bluetooth presettings may need to be
made on the mobile phone, e.g., for a con‐
nection without confirmation or visibility,
refer to the mobile phone operating in‐
structions.▷Deactivate Bluetooth audio if necessary.▷A number with at least four and a maxi‐
mum of 16 digits was defined as the Blue‐
tooth passkey. It is only required once for
pairing.▷Compare the control number on the Control
Display with the control number on the mo‐
bile phone display. Confirm the control
number on the mobile phone and in the
vehicle.▷The radio ready state is switched on.
Activating/deactivating Bluetooth
Bluetooth is not permitted everywhere. Comply
with all safety guidelines and regulations.
1."Telephone"2.Open "Options".3."Bluetooth®"
Pairing and connecting a mobile phone
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® (phone)"3."Add new phone"
The Bluetooth name of the vehicle is dis‐
played.4.To perform additional steps on the mobile
phone, refer to the mobile phone operating
instructions: for instance, search for or con‐
nect the Bluetooth device or a new device.
The Bluetooth name of the vehicle appears
on the mobile phone display.5.Select the Bluetooth name of the vehicle on
the mobile phone display.6.You are prompted by the onboard monitor
or mobile phone to enter the same Blue‐
tooth passkey. Enter the passkey and con‐
firm.
or
Compare the control number on the vehicle
display with the control number on the mo‐
bile phone display. Confirm the control
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"OK"7.Select the functions for which the mobile
phone is to be used.8."OK"9.Move the MINI joystick to the left.
If the pairing was successful, the mobile phone
appears at the top of the list of mobile phones.
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.▷Four mobile phones can be paired.▷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.
Unpairing the mobile phone
1."Telephone"2."Bluetooth® (phone)"
All paired mobile phones are listed.3.Highlight the mobile phone 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 182.
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
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