▷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.▷The mobile phone is in power-save mode
or has only a limited remaining battery life.
Charge the mobile phone 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
mobile phone from the vehicle and pair
and connect only one mobile phone.
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.
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.
The phone connection quality is poor.
▷The strength of the Bluetooth signal on the
mobile phone can be adjusted, depending
on the mobile phone.▷Place the mobile phone in the area of the
center console.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.
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.
If more than one phone number is assigned to
a contact, only the name of the contact is dis‐
played.
Accepting a call Press the button on the steering
wheel.
or
"Accept"
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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 200, via the snap-in adapter.
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Bluetooth connection, activat‐ing/deactivating 181, 191
Bluetooth hands-free sys‐ tem 180
Brake assistant 93
Brake discs, breaking in 122
Brake fluid, refer to Service re‐ quirements 74
Brake force distribution, elec‐ tronic 93
Brake pads, breaking in 122
Brakes– Handbrake 60
Brakes, MINI maintenance
system 237
Brakes, service require‐ ments 74
Brake system, MINI mainte‐ nance system 237
Braking, notes 123
Breakdown assistance, Road‐ side Assistance 248
Breaking in 122
Brightness on the Control Dis‐ play 74
Buckle tongue, rear
– Height adjustment 48
Button for starting the engine,
refer to Start/Stop button 58
C
Calendar 206
California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Car battery, refer to Vehicle battery 246
Car care products 255
Care, displays 257
Care, vehicle 255
Cargo area
– Comfort Access 39– Flat loading floor 111– Multi-function hook 113– Opening from the out‐
side 37– Partition net 112Cargo area, enlarging– Cargo cover 110
Cargo area lamp, refer to Inte‐
rior lamps 81
Cargo area tailgate, refer to Tailgate 37
Car horn, refer to Horn 14
Carpet, care 257
Car phone, refer to Tele‐ phone 180, 190
Car wash 254
CBC, Cornering Brake Con‐
trol 93
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 237
CD 166
CD/DVD drives, care 257
CD player 166
Center armrest 115
Center console, refer to Around the center con‐
sole 18
Center rail 116
Center rail, refer to Storage compartments 116
Central locking
– Comfort Access 38– From the inside 36– From the outside 34
Central locking system
– Concept 33– From the outside 33
Central screen, see Control
Display 20
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 7
Changing wheels/tires 227
Check Control 75
Children, transporting 53
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 54
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tems 53
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 53
Child seat, mounting 53
Child seats, refer to Transport‐
ing children safely 53
Chrome parts, care 257
Circulation of air, refer to Re‐ circulated air
mode 100, 102
Cleaning, displays 257
Cleaning, refer to Care 254
Climate 99
Climate mode– Ventilation 103
Clock 68
Clock
– 12h/24h format 72– Setting the time and date 72
Closing
– From the inside 36– From the outside 34
Clutch, breaking in 122
Cockpit 14
Cold start, refer to Starting the engine 59
Combination instrument, refer to Displays 16
Combination switch, refer to Turn signal/high beams/
headlamp flasher 61
Combination switch, refer to Washer/wiper system 61
Comfort Access
– In the car wash 40– Replacing the battery 41
Comfort area, refer to Around
the center console 18
Compartment for remote con‐ trol, refer to Ignition lock 58
Compass, digital 106
Computer 69
Computer, displaying informa‐ tion 69
Condition Based Service CBS 237
Confirmation signals for vehi‐ cle locking/unlocking 35
Connecting, mobile phone, re‐ fer to Pairing the mobile
phone 180, 191
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