ContentsThe fastest way to find information on a partic‐
ular topic or item is by using the index, refer to
page 270.6Notes
At a glance
14Cockpit20Onboard monitor26Voice activation system
Controls
32Opening and closing45Adjusting53Transporting children safely58Driving68Displays78Lamps82Safety93Driving stability control systems96Driving comfort99Climate104Interior equipment114Storage compartments
Driving tips
122Things to remember when driving126Loading130Saving fuel
Navigation
134Navigation system136Destination entry145Destination guidance153What to do if...Entertainment156Tone158Radio166CD/multimedia
Communication
180Bluetooth hands-free system190Bluetooth mobile phone preparation
package202Office210MINI Connected
Mobility
216Refueling218Fuel220Wheels and tires232Engine compartment234Engine oil236Coolant237Maintenance239Replacing components248Breakdown assistance254Care
Reference
260Technical data264Short commands for voice activation
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Voice activation systemVehicle 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.
The concept▷Most functions that are displayed on the
Control Display can be operated with the
voice activation system using spoken com‐
mands. The system prompts you to make
your entries.▷Functions that can only be used when the
vehicle is stationary cannot be operated us‐
ing the voice activation system.▷The system uses a special microphone in
the headliner on the driver's side.▷›...‹ Verbal instructions in the Owner's
Manual to use with the voice activation sys‐
tem.
Requirements
Via the Control Display, set a language that is
also supported by the voice activation system
so that the spoken commands can be identi‐
fied.
Set the language, refer to page 73.
Using voice activation
Activating the voice activation system1. Press the button on the steering
wheel.2.Wait for the signal.
This symbol on the Control Display indi‐
cates that the voice activation system is ac‐
tive.
3.Say the command.
The command appears on the Control Dis‐
play.
If no other commands are available, operate
the function via the onboard monitor in this
case.
Terminating the voice activation
system
Briefly press the button on the steering
wheel or ›Cancel‹.
Possible commands
Most menu items on the Control Display can be
voiced as commands.
The available commands depend on the menu
that is currently displayed on the Control Dis‐
play.
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The functions of the main menu have short
commands.
Some list items, such as the phone book en‐
tries, can also be selected via the voice activa‐
tion system. Say the list items exactly as they
are displayed on the list.
Having possible commands read aloud
You can have the system read possible com‐
mands aloud: ›Voice commands‹.
For example, if the "CD" menu is displayed, the
commands for the operating the CD player are
read out loud.
Executing functions using short
commands
Functions on the main menu can be performeddirectly by means of short commands, usually
irrespective of which menu item is currently se‐
lected, for instance ›Vehicle status‹.
List of short commands of the voice activation
system, refer to page 264.
Help dialog for the voice activation
system
Calling up help dialog: ›Help‹
Additional commands for the help dialog:▷›Help with examples‹: information about the current operating options and the most
important commands for them are an‐
nounced.▷›Help with voice activation‹: information
about the principle of operation for the
voice activation system is announced.Example: playing back a
CD
Via the main menu
The commands of the menu items are spoken
out loud, in the same way as they are selected
via the MINI joystick.1.Switch on the Entertainment sound output
if necessary.2. Press the button on the steering
wheel.3.›C D and multimedia‹
The medium last played is played back.4.›C D‹5.›C D drive‹
The CD is played back.6. Press the button on the steering
wheel again to select a specific track.7.›Track ...‹ e.g., CD track 4.
Via short commands
Playback of the CD can also be started using a
short command.
1.Switch on the Entertainment sound output
if necessary.2. Press the button on the steering
wheel.3.›C D drive Track ...‹ e.g., CD track 4.
Setting the voice dialog
You can set whether the system should use the
standard dialog or a shorter version.
In the shorter variant of the voice dialog, the
announcements from the system are issued in
an abbreviated form.
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On the Control Display:1."Settings"2."Language/Units"3."Speech mode:"4.Select the setting.
Adjusting the volumeTurn the volume knob while giving an instruc‐
tion until the desired volume is set.
▷The volume remains constant even if the
volume of other audio sources is changed.▷The volume is stored for the remote control
currently in use.
Notes on Emergency Re‐
quests
Do not use the voice activation system to ini‐
tiate an Emergency Request. In stressful situa‐
tions, the voice and vocal pitch can change.
This can unnecessarily delay the establishment
of a telephone connection.
Environmental condi‐
tions
▷Say the commands, numbers, and letters
smoothly and with normal volume, empha‐
sis, and speed.▷Always say commands in the language of
the voice activation system.▷Avoid making other noise in the vehicle
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Short commands for voice
activation systemVehicle 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.
General information Instructions for voice activation system, refer to
page 26.To have the available spoken instructions read
out loud: ›Voice commands‹
The following short commands apply to vehi‐
cles equipped with a voice activation system.
They have no function in vehicles in which only
the mobile phone is operated using the voice.
Adjusting
Vehicle
FunctionCommandOpens the main menu.›Main menu‹Open the options.›Options‹Open the settings.›Settings‹Settings on the Control Display.›Control display‹Open the time and date.›Time and date‹Open the language and units.›Language and units‹Open the speed limit.›Speed‹Open the light.›Lighting‹Open the door lock.›Door locks‹Seite 264ReferenceShort commands for voice activation system264
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CD/multimediaCD drive
FunctionCommandSelect a track.›Track ...‹ e.g., track 5
or
›C D track ...‹ e. g., CD track 5Play back a CD.›C D on‹Select a CD.›Select C D‹Select a CD and track.›C D ... track ...‹ e.g., CD 3 track 5Open the CD and Multimedia menu.›C D and multimedia‹CD.›C D‹
External devices
FunctionCommandOpen the external devices.›External devices‹Open the Bluetooth devices.›Bluetooth‹
Tone
FunctionCommandOpen the tone settings.›Tone‹
Telephone
FunctionCommandDial a phone number.›Dial number‹Open the Telephone menu.›Telephone‹Display the phone book.›Phonebook‹Redialing.›Redial‹Display received calls.›Received calls‹Seite 268ReferenceShort commands for voice activation system268
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Service requirements, CBSCondition Based Service 237
Settings– Changing on the Control Dis‐
play 73– Language 73
Settings and information 71
Settings, configuring, refer to Personal Profile 32
Setting the clock, 12h/24h for‐ mat 72
Shifting
– Automatic transmission with
Steptronic 66
Shifting, manual transmis‐
sion 64
Shift lever
– Automatic transmission with
Steptronic 65
Shift paddles on the steering
wheel 66
Short commands, voice acti‐ vation 264
Side airbags 82
Side windows, refer to Win‐ dows 42
Sliding/tilting sunroof
– Refer to Glass sunroof, elec‐
trical 41
Slot for remote control 58
Snap-in adapter, mobile phone 200
Socket, OBD Onboard Diagno‐ sis 238
Software applications, iPhone 210
Software part num‐ ber 180, 190
Software update 176
Special destinations, naviga‐ tion 140
Special equipment, series equipment 6
Speed, average 70
Speed limit 91
Speed limit
– Setting 91Speedometer 16
Speed, with winter tires 228
Spoken instructions, naviga‐ tion 147
Sport button 95
Sport program, automatic transmission with Step‐
tronic 66
Stability control systems 93
Start/Stop button 58
Start/Stop button, starting the engine 59
Start/Stop button, switching off the engine 60
Starting the engine 59
Start problems, refer to Jump- starting 248
State/province, selecting for navigation 136
Stations, stored 164
Station, storing 159
Status information, onboard monitor 23
Steering wheel 52
Steering wheel– Shift paddles 66
Steering wheel, adjusting 52
Steering wheel lock 58
Stopping, engine 60
Storage, tires 228
Storing the vehicle 257
Street, entering for naviga‐ tion 137
Summer tires, refer to Wheels and tires 220
Summer tires, tread 225
Switches, refer to Cockpit 14
Switching off, engine 60
Switching off, vehicle 60
Symbols 6
T Tachometer 69
Tailgate 37
Tailgate– Comfort Access 39– Opening/closing 37– Opening from the out‐
side 37
Tail lamps 243
Tank gauge, refer to Fuel gauge 69
Tasks 207
Technical changes, refer to Safety 7
Technical data 260
Telephone 180, 190
Telephone, adjusting the vol‐ ume 183, 195
Temperature
– Air conditioner 100– Automatic climate con‐
trol 102– Changing the unit of meas‐
ure 72
Temperature, coolant, refer to
Coolant temperature 69
Temperature display
– External temperature 68– External temperature warn‐
ing 68– Setting the unit 72
Temperature warning 68
Text messages 205
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 41
Time
– Setting the time 72– Setting the time zone 73
Tire age 226
Tire identification marks 224
Tire inflation pressure 220
Tire inflation pressure
– Pressure loss 86, 88
Tire pressure monitor, refer to
Flat Tire Monitor 85
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM
– System limits 87– System reset 88– Warning lamp 89
Tire Quality Grading 224
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