Selecting menu items
Menu items shown in white can be selected.1.Turn the MINI joystick until the desired
menu item is highlighted.2.Press the MINI joystick.
A new menu is displayed or the function is per‐
formed.
With the button on the MINI joystick:
Press the button.
The menu items of the main menu can be
opened consecutively by pressing the button
repeatedly.
Menu items in the Owner's Manual
In the Owner's Manual, menu items that can be
selected are set in quotation marks, e.g.,
"Settings".
Changing between panelsAfter a menu item is selected, e.g., "Radio", a
new panel is displayed. Panels can overlap.
▷Move the MINI joystick to the left.
The current panel is closed and the previ‐
ous panel is displayed.▷Move the MINI joystick to the right.
A new panel is opened on top of the previ‐
ous display.
Arrows pointing to the left or right indicate that
additional panels can be opened.
View of an opened menu
When a menu is opened, it generally opens
with the panel that was last selected in that
menu. To display the first panel of a menu:
Move the MINI joystick to the left repeatedly
until the first panel is displayed.
Opening the Options menu
Move the MINI joystick repeatedly to the right
until the "Options" menu appears.
Options menu
The "Options" menu consists of various areas:
▷Screen settings, e.g., "Switch off control
display".▷Control options for the selected main
menu, e.g., for "Radio".▷If applicable, further operating options for
the selected menu, for instance "Store
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To save battery power when the engine is off,
switch off the ignition and any unnecessary
electronic systems/power consumers.
Radio ready state and ignition off All indicator and warning lamps in the displays
go out.
The ignition switches off automatically when
the driver's door is opened. Pressing the Start/
Stop button again switches the ignition back
on.
For example, the ignition is not switched off in
the following situations:▷Depress the clutch or brake pedal.▷The low beams are switched on
Starting the engine
General information Enclosed areas
Do not let the engine run in enclosed
areas; otherwise, breathing of exhaust fumes
may lead to loss of consciousness and death.
The exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide,
an odorless and colorless but highly toxic gas. ◀
Unattended vehicle
Do not leave the car unattended with the
engine running; otherwise, it presents a poten‐
tial source of danger.
Before leaving the car with the engine running,
shift to neutral or engage transmission posi‐
tion P and set the handbrake firmly; otherwise,
the vehicle may begin to roll. ◀
Frequent starting in quick succession
Avoid repeated futile attempts at starting
the car and avoid starting the car frequently in
quick succession. Otherwise, the fuel is not
burned or is inadequately burned, and there is
the danger of overheating and damaging the
catalytic converter. ◀
Do not wait for the engine to warm-up while
the vehicle remains stationary; start driving
right away, but at moderate engine speeds.
Do not depress the accelerator when starting
the engine.
Starting the engine
Manual transmission
Remote control in the ignition lock or, with
Comfort Access, inside the vehicle, refer to
page 39.
1.Depress the brake pedal.2.Depress the clutch pedal.3.Press the Start/Stop button.
The ignition is activated automatically for a cer‐
tain time and is stopped as soon as the engine
starts.
Automatic transmission
Remote control in the ignition lock or, with
Comfort Access, inside the vehicle, refer to
page 39.
1.Depress the brake pedal.2.Move the selector lever to position P or N.3.Press the Start/Stop button.
The ignition is activated automatically for a cer‐
tain time and is stopped as soon as the engine
starts.
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All saved stations are stored for the remote
control currently in use.
Changing the station Turn and press the MINI joystick.
or
Press the button
or
Press the buttons on the steering wheel.
Storing a station
1."Radio"2."FM" or "AM"3.Highlight the desired station.4.Press the MINI joystick.5.Select the desired memory location.
Press and hold the MINI joystick to store a sta‐
tion that is displayed in the station list but is not
being played.
The stations are stored for the remote control
currently in use.
Selecting a station manually Station selection via the frequency.
1."Radio"2."FM" or "AM"3."Manual"4.To select a frequency: turn the MINI joy‐
stick.To save a station: press and hold the
MINI joystick.
RDS
RDS broadcasts additional information, such as
the station name, in the FM wave band.
Switching the RDS on/off
1."Radio"2."FM"3.Open "Options".4."RDS"
The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
HD Radio™ reception
Many stations broadcast both analog and digi‐
tal signals.
License conditions
HD Radio Technology manufactured under li‐
cense from iBiquity Digital Corporation. U.S.
and Foreign Patents. HD Radio™ and the HD,
HD Radio, and Arc logos are proprietary trade‐
marks of iBiquity Digital Corp.
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Radio
FM
FunctionCommandOpen a frequency.›Frequency ... megahertz‹ e.g.,
93.5 megahertz or frequency 93.5Open the radio.›Radio‹Open the FM stations.›F M‹Open the manual search.›Manual‹Select a frequency range.›Select frequency‹Open a station.›Select station‹
AM
FunctionCommandOpen a frequency.›Frequency ... Kilohertz‹ e.g., fre‐
quency 753 or 753 kilohertzOpen the AM stations.›A M‹Open the manual search.›Manual‹
Satellite radio
FunctionCommandOpen the satellite radio.›Satellite radio‹Switch on the satellite radio.›Satellite radio on‹Select a satellite radio channel.›Select satellite radio‹ e.g., satellite
radio channel 2
Stored stations
FunctionCommandOpen the stored stations.›Presets‹Choose a stored station.›Select preset‹Select a stored station.›Preset ...‹ e.g., stored station 2Seite 273Short commands for voice activation systemReference273
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Control systems, driving stabil‐ity 101
Convenient operation– Windows 34
Convertible top 43
Convertible top
– Manual 48– Mechanical 48
Coolant temperature 75
Cooling function, switching on and off 112
Cooling, maximum 111
Cornering Brake Control, CBC 101
Corrosion on brake discs 126
Cradle for telephone or mobile phone, refer to Snap-in
adapter 202
Cruise control 105
Cupholders 114
Current fuel consumption 76
Current location, storing 140
Curve lights, refer to Adaptive Light Control 87
Cylinders, number of, refer to Engine data 266
D
Dashboard lighting, refer to Instrument lighting 88
Dashboard, refer to Cock‐ pit 14
Dashboard, refer to Dis‐ plays 16
Data, technical 266
Date
– Date format 80– Setting 79
Daytime running lights 86
Decorative trim, care 262
Defogging windows 109
Defroster
– Rear window 109, 112
Defrosting windows 109
Defrost setting, refer to De‐ frosting windows 109
Destination entry via the ad‐
dress book 140
Destination guidance with in‐ termediate destinations 145
Destination input, naviga‐ tion 138
Digital radio 161
Dip stick, engine oil 238
Directional indicators, refer to Turn signals 68
Displacement, refer to Engine data 266
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 88
Displays 16
Displays and controls 14
Displays, care 263
Displays, cleaning 263
Displays, refer to Instrument cluster 16
Disposal– Remote control battery 41
Distance warning, refer to
Park Distance Control
PDC 106
Door key, refer to Remote control with integrated
key 32
Door lock 36
Door lock, confirmation sig‐ nals 35
Doors, manual operation 37
Doors, unlocking and locking
– Confirmation signals 35– From the inside 37– From the outside 34
DOT Quality Grades 228
Drive-off assistant, refer to Hill drive-off assistant 103
Driving notes, breaking in 124
Driving off on hills, refer to Hill drive-off assistant 103
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 101
Driving tips, refer to Driving notes 124
Dry air, refer to Cooling func‐
tion 112
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 101
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 102
DTMF suffix dialing 187, 199
Dynamic destination guid‐ ance 154
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 101
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 102
E
Electrical convertible top 44
Electrical malfunction– Convertible top 45, 52– Door lock 37– Fuel filler flap 218– Tailgate 38
Electronic brake-force distri‐
bution 101
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to Dynamic Stabil‐
ity Control DSC 101
Emergency activation
– Automatic transmission, re‐
fer to Overriding selector
lever lock 73
Emergency activation, refer to
Manual activation
– Tailgate 38
Emergency operation, fuel
filler flap, unlocking man‐
ually 218
Emergency operation, refer to
Manual operation
– Convertible top 45, 52– Door lock 37
Energy, saving, refer to Saving
fuel 131
Engine, breaking in 124
Engine compartment 236
Engine oil, adding 238
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Reading out loud 210
Rear fog lamp 88
Rear fog lamp, bulb replace‐ ment 247
Rear fog lamps, indicator lamp 17
Rear lamps, refer to Tail lamps 247
Rear spoiler 103
Rearview mirror, refer to Mir‐ rors 58
Rear window de‐ froster 109, 112
Recirculated air mode 109, 111
Recommended tire brands 231
Redialing 188, 200
Releasing, refer to Unlock‐ ing 40
Remaining range for service, refer to Service require‐
ments 81
Remaining range, refer to Range 76
Reminders 210
Remote control– Battery replacement 41– Comfort Access 39– Malfunctions 35, 41– Tailgate 35
Remote control, removing
from the ignition lock 65
Remote control, service data 241
Remote inquiry 187, 199
Replacement remote con‐ trol 32
Replacing wheels/tires 231
Reporting safety defects 9
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel gauge 75
Reservoir for washer fluid, re‐ fer to Washer fluid reser‐
voir 70
Restraining systems
– Refer to Safety belts 56Restraint systems for chil‐
dren 60
Retreaded tires 231
Reverse gear, manual trans‐ mission 71
Road, avoiding 147
Road detour 147
Roadside Assistance 254
Roadside parking lamp, bulb replacement 246
Roadside parking lamps 86
RON gasoline quality 220
RON, refer to Fuel quality 220
Route 148
Route criteria, route 147
Route, displaying 148
Route section, bypassing 148
RPM, refer to Engine data 266
Rubber seals, care 262
Run-flat tires 232
Run-flat tires– Flat tire 94
Run-flat tires, tire inflation
pressure 222
Running lights, refer to Park‐ ing lamps/low beams 85
S Safe braking 126
Safety 7
Safety belts 56
Safety belts
– Damage 57
Safety belts, care 262
Safety belts, indicator/warning lamp 57
Safety belts, reminder 57
Safety systems
– Safety belts 56
Safety systems, airbags 90
Satellite radio 162
Saving fuel 131
Scale, changing during navi‐ gation 151
Screen, see Control Display 20
Seat adjustment– Manual 54
Seat belts
– Refer to Safety belts 56
Seat heating 56
Seats
– Adjusting 54– Heating 56– Sitting safely 54
Selector lever, automatic
transmission with Step‐
tronic 72
Selector lever lock, overrid‐ ing 73
Selector lever lock, refer to Changing selector lever posi‐
tions, Shiftlock 72
Selector lever positions, auto‐ matic transmission with
Steptronic 72
Service and warranty 8
Service data in the remote control 241
Service interval display, refer to Condition Based Service
CBS 241
Service interval display, refer to Service requirements 81
Service requirements 81
Service requirements, CBS Condition Based Service 241
Settings
– Changing on the Control Dis‐
play 80– Language 80
Settings and information 77
Settings, configuring, refer to Personal Profile 33
Setting the clock, 12h/24h for‐ mat 79
Shifting
– Automatic transmission with
Steptronic 72
Shifting, manual transmis‐
sion 71
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