Show contact pictures
Pictures stored with the contacts are stored in
the vehicle when the mobile phone is con‐
nected to the vehicle. The number of transmit‐
ted pictures depends on the mobile phone. The
mobile phone must support this function.1."Office"2."Contacts"3.Open "Options".4."Configure Bluetooth®"5."Show images"
Display of all contact pictures is activated or de‐
activated.
Deleting contacts
Only contacts that are stored in the vehicle are
deleted. The contacts on the mobile phone
cannot be deleted.
1."Office"2."Contacts"3.Highlight the contact.4.Open "Options".5."Delete contact" or "Delete all contacts"
Messages
General information Whether or not text messages and e-mails from
the mobile phone are displayed depends on
whether transmission from the mobile phone
to the vehicle is supported. Text messages and
e-mails may not be supported by the service
provider, or the function may need to be ena‐
bled separately. After the mobile phone is first
paired, transmission may take several minutes.
Messages are only displayed in full length when
the vehicle is stationary. Messages from the ad‐
ditional telephone are not transmitted.
Displaying messages1."Office"2."Messages"
A symbol identifies the type of message.
SymbolMessage type Text messages. E-mail from mobile phone.
Filtering the message list
The message list can be filtered if more than
one type of message exists.
1."Filter:"2.Select the type of message.▷"All"
All messages are displayed.▷"Text message"
Only text messages from the mobile
phone are displayed.▷"E-mail"
Only e-mails from the mobile phone
are displayed.
Text messages
Calling the sender of a text message
1.Select the desired message.2. Select the symbol.
Saving the sender in the contacts
1.Highlight the desired message.2.Open "Options".3."Store as new contact" or "Add to existing
contact"
Using contact data
Contact data from appointments, tasks, text
messages, e-mails, and notes can be stored or
selected, refer to page 208.
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▷The mobile phone is not capable of the
missing function or is not connected cor‐
rectly.▷The Office function is deactivated.▷The mobile phone is connected as an addi‐
tional phone.▷Appointments are older than 20 days or are
more than 50 days in the future.▷The tasks have been marked as completed
or have a due date that lies more than
90 days in the future.▷Depending on the number of stored ap‐
pointments, task notes, and messages in
the mobile phone, not all are displayed in
the vehicle.
Not all appointments and tasks from the mobile
phone are displayed at the right time?
▷The time zone, time, or date is incorrectly
set on the Control Display and mobile
phone.
Entries are not displayed in full length.
▷Text were already transmitted from the
mobile phone in a shortened form.▷Synchronization between the mobile phone
and vehicle may take several minutes.
The contact pictures are not being displayed?
▷Up to 200 contact pictures can be stored in
the vehicle.
If all points in this list have been checked and
the required function is still not available,
please contact the hotline or service center.
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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.
Operating MINI Connected After the mobile phone is successfully con‐
nected with the vehicle and MINI Connected is
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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 1581.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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Wheels and tiresVehicle equipment
This 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.
Tire inflation pressure Safety information
It is not merely the tires' service life, but also
driving comfort and, to a great extent, driving
safety that depend on the condition of the tires
and the maintenance of the specified tire pres‐
sure.
Checking the pressure Check the tire inflation pressure regularly
Regularly check the tire inflation pressure
and correct it as needed: at least twice a month
and before a long trip. If you fail to observe this
precaution, you may be driving on tires with in‐
correct tire pressures, a condition that may not
only compromise your vehicle's driving stabil‐
ity, but also lead to tire damage and the risk of
an accident.
Do not drive with depressurized or flat tires, ex‐
cept for run-flat tires. A flat tire will seriously
impair your vehicle's handling and braking re‐
sponse. Attempts to drive on a flat tire can lead
to a loss of control over the vehicle. ◀
Only check the tire inflation pressure when the
tires are cold. This means after a maximum of
1.25 miles/2 km driving or when the vehicle
has been parked for at least 2 hours. When thetires are warm, the tire inflation pressure is
higher.
After correcting the tire inflation pressure, reset
the Tire Pressure Monitor, refer to page 88
or reinitialize the Flat Tire Monitor, refer to
page 86.
To check the inflation pressure, there is a valve
extension behind the bumper.
Pressure specifications
The tables below provide all the correct infla‐
tion pressures for the specified tire sizes at am‐
bient temperature.
The inflation pressures apply to the tire sizes
approved and tire brands recommended by the
manufacturer of the MINI; a list of these is
available from the service center.
For correct identification of the right tire infla‐
tion pressures, observe the following:▷Tire sizes of your vehicle▷Maximum allowable driving speed
Tire inflation pressures for driving up to
100 mph or 160 km/h
For normal driving up to 100 mph/160 km/h,
adjust pressures to the respective tire inflation
pressures listed on the following pages in the
column for traveling speeds up to 100 mph/
160 km/h to achieve optimum driving comfort.
These tire inflation pressures can also be found
on the driver's side door pillar when the driver's
door is open.
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Conform to Federal Safety Requirements
All passenger car tires must conform to
Federal Safety Requirements in addition to
these grades. ◀
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested
under controlled conditions on a specified gov‐
ernment test course. For example, a tire graded
150 would wear one and one-half (1 1/2) times
as well on the government course as a tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires
depends upon the actual conditions of their
use, however, and may depart significantly
from the norm due to variations in driving hab‐
its, service practices and differences in road
characteristics and climate.
TractionThe traction grades, from highest to lowest, are
AA, A, B, and C.
Those grades represent the tire’s ability to stop
on wet pavement as measured under control‐
led conditions on specified government test
surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked
C may have poor traction performance.
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based
on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and
does not include acceleration, cornering, hy‐
droplaning, or peak traction characteristics.
Temperature
The temperature grades are A, the highest, B,
and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the
generation of heat and its ability to dissipate
heat when tested under controlled conditions
on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the ma‐
terial of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire
life, and excessive temperature can lead to
sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to
a level of performance which all passenger car
tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehi‐cle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A
represent higher levels of performance on the
laboratory test wheel than the minimum re‐
quired by law.
Temperature grade for this tire
The temperature grade for this tire is es‐
tablished for a tire that is properly inflated and
not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinfla‐
tion, or excessive loading, either separately or
in combination, can cause heat buildup and
possible tire failure. ◀
RSC – Run-flat tires
The symbol identifying run-flat tires is a circle
with the letters RSC on the sidewall, refer to
page 228.
M+S
Winter and all-season tires.
These have better winter properties than
summer tires.
XL
Designation for specially reinforced tires.
Tire treadSummer tiresThe tread depth should not be less than
0.12 in/3 mm, although European legislation,
for example, requires a minimum tread depth
of only 0.063 in/1.6 mm. At tread depths less
than 0.12 in/3 mm, there is a great danger of
hydroplaning even in low water depths and at
raised speeds.
Winter tires
The suitability of winter tires for winter driving
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Minimum tread depth
Wear indicators in the tread base are distrib‐
uted around the circumference of the tire and
are marked on the tire sidewall with TWI, Tread
Wear Indicator. When the tire tread has been
worn down to the wear indicators, a tread has
reached a depth of 0.063 in/1.6 mm.
Tire damage
General information Inspect your tires often for damage, foreign ob‐
jects lodged in the tread, and tread wear.
Notes
Driving over rough or damaged road surfaces,
as well as debris, curbs and other obstacles can
cause serious damage to wheels, tires and sus‐
pension parts. This is more likely to occur with
low-profile tires, which provide less cushioning
between the wheel and the road. Be careful to
avoid road hazards and reduce your speed, es‐
pecially if your vehicle is equipped with low-
profile tires.
Indications of tire damage or other vehicle de‐
fects:
▷Unusual vibrations during driving.▷Unusual handling such as a strong ten‐
dency to pull to the left or right.
Damage can be caused by driving over curbs,
road damage and similar situations.
In case of tire damage
If there are indications of tire damage, re‐
duce your speed immediately and have the
wheels and tires checked right away; other‐
wise, there is the increased risk of an accident.
Drive carefully to the next service center or tire
shop.
If necessary, have the vehicle towed.
Otherwise, tire damage can present a life-
threatening hazard to vehicle occupants and
other road users. ◀
Repair of tire damage
For safety reasons, the manufacturer of
your vehicle recommends that you do not have
damaged tires repaired; they should be re‐
placed. Otherwise, damage can occur as a re‐
sult. ◀
Tire age RecommendationFor several reasons, among other things be‐
cause of beginning brittleness, the manufac‐
turer of your MINI recommends mounting new
tires at the latest after six years, regardless of
the actual wear.
Manufacture date The date of manufacture of the tires is specified
in the tire label:
DOT … 2313: the tire was manufactured in
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Changing wheels and
tires
Mounting Information on mounting tires
Have mounting and balancing performed
only by a service center or tire specialist.
If this work is not carried out properly, there is
the danger of subsequent damage and related
safety hazards. ◀
Wheel and tire combination Information on the right wheel and tire combi‐
nation and rim version for your vehicle can be
obtained from the service center.
Incorrect wheel and tire combinations impair
the function of a variety of systems such as ABS
or DSC.
To maintain good handling and vehicle re‐
sponse, use only tires with a single tread con‐
figuration from a single manufacturer.
Following tire damage, have the original wheel
and tire combination remounted on the vehicle
as soon as possible.
Approved wheels and tires
The manufacturer of your vehicle recom‐
mends that you use only wheels and tires that
have been approved for your particular vehicle
model.
For example, despite having the same official
size ratings, variations can lead to body contact
and with it, the risk of severe accidents.
The manufacturer of your vehicle cannot evalu‐
ate non-approved wheels and tires to deter‐
mine if they are suited for use, and therefore
cannot ensure the operating safety of the vehi‐
cle if they are mounted. ◀Wheels with electronics for TPM Tire
Pressure Monitor
When mounting new tires or changing from
summer to winter tires or vice versa, only use
wheels with TPM electronics; otherwise, the
Tire Pressure Monitor will not be able to detect
a flat tire, refer to page 87. Your service center
will be glad to advise you.
Recommended tire brands
For each tire size, the manufacturer of your ve‐
hicle recommends certain tire brands. These
are indicated by the clearly visible marking on
the tire sidewall.
With proper use, these tires meet the highest
standards for safety and handling.
Retreaded tires
The manufacturer of your vehicle does not rec‐
ommend the use of retreaded tires.
Retreaded tires
Possibly substantial variations in the de‐
sign and age of the tire casing structures can
limit service life and have a negative impact on
road safety. ◀
Winter tires The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends
winter tires for winter roads or at temperatures
below +45 ℉/+7 ℃.
Although so-called all-season M+S tires do pro‐
vide better winter traction than summer tires,
they do not provide the same level of perform‐
ance as winter tires.
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