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 38.
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 38.
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 267Short commands for voice activation systemReference267
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Consumption, refer to Aver‐age fuel consumption 70
Contacts 187, 203
Control Display 20
Control Display, care 257
Control Display, settings 73
Controls and displays 14
Control systems, driving stabil‐ ity 93
Convenient operation– Windows 34
Coolant temperature 69
Cooling function, switching on and off 103
Cooling, maximum 102
Cornering Brake Control, CBC 93
Corrosion on brake discs 124
Cradle for telephone or mobile phone, refer to Snap-in
adapter 200
Cruise control 96
Cupholders 108
Current fuel consumption 70
Current location, storing 138
Curve lights, refer to Adaptive Light Control 80
Cylinders, number of, refer to Engine data 260
D
Dashboard lighting, refer to Instrument lighting 80
Dashboard, refer to Cock‐ pit 14
Dashboard, refer to Dis‐ plays 16
Data, technical 260
Date
– Date format 73– Setting 73
Daytime running lights 79
Decorative trim, care 257
Defogging windows 100
Defroster
– Rear window 100, 103Defrosting windows 100
Defrost setting, refer to De‐ frosting windows 100
Destination entry via the ad‐ dress book 138
Destination guidance with in‐ termediate destinations 143
Destination input, naviga‐ tion 136
Digital compass 106
Digital radio 159
Dip stick, engine oil 234
Directional indicators, refer to Turn signals 61
Displacement, refer to Engine data 260
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 80
Displays 16
Displays and controls 14
Displays, care 257
Displays, cleaning 257
Displays, refer to Instrument cluster 16
Disposal– Remote control battery 41
Distance warning, refer to
Park Distance Control
PDC 97
Door key, refer to Remote control with integrated
key 32
Door lock 35
Door lock, confirmation sig‐ nals 35
Doors, manual operation 36
Doors, unlocking and locking
– Confirmation signals 35– From the inside 36– From the outside 34
DOT Quality Grades 224
Drive-off assistant, refer to Hill drive-off assistant 95
Driving notes, breaking in 122
Driving off on hills, refer to Hill drive-off assistant 95
Driving on poor roads 125
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 93
Driving tips, refer to Driving notes 122
Dry air, refer to Cooling func‐ tion 103
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 93
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 94
DTMF suffix dialing 185, 197
Dynamic destination guid‐ ance 152
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 93
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 94
E Electrical malfunction– Door lock 36– Fuel filler flap 216
Electronic brake-force distri‐
bution 93
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to Dynamic Stabil‐
ity Control DSC 93
Emergency activation
– Automatic transmission, re‐
fer to Overriding selector
lever lock 67
Emergency operation, fuel
filler flap, unlocking man‐
ually 216
Emergency operation, refer to
Manual operation
– Door lock 36
Energy, saving, refer to Saving
fuel 130
Engine, breaking in 122
Engine compartment 232
Engine oil, adding 234
Engine oil, additives, refer to Approved engine oils 235
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Radio ready state, switchedoff 59
Radio ready state, switched on 58
Radio setting, refer to Radio ready state 58
Rain sensor 62
Random 167
Random playback 167
Range 70
RDS 159
Reading out loud 208
Rear 46
Rear fog lamp, bulb replace‐ ment 243
Rear fog lamps, indicator lamp 17
Rear lamps, refer to Tail lamps 243
Rear seat backrests, folda‐ ble 110 , 111
Rearview mirror, refer to Mir‐ rors 51
Rear window de‐ froster 100, 103
Rear window, washing 63
Rear window wiper 63
Recirculated air mode 100, 102
Recommended tire brands 227
Redialing 186, 198
Releasing, refer to Unlock‐ ing 39
Remaining range for service, refer to Service require‐
ments 74
Remaining range, refer to Range 70
Reminders 208
Remote control– Battery replacement 41– Comfort Access 38– Malfunctions 35, 40
Remote control, removing
from the ignition lock 58
Remote control, service
data 237
Remote control, univer‐ sal 104
Remote inquiry 185, 197
Replacement remote con‐ trol 32
Replacing wheels/tires 227
Reporting safety defects 9
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel gauge 69
Reservoir for washer fluid, re‐ fer to Washer fluid reser‐
voir 64
Restraining systems– Refer to Safety belts 47
Restraint systems for chil‐
dren 53
Retreaded tires 227
Reverse gear, manual trans‐ mission 65
Road, avoiding 145
Road detour 145
Roadside Assistance 248
Roadside parking lamp, bulb replacement 241
Roadside parking lamps 79
RON gasoline quality 218
RON, refer to Fuel quality 218
Route 146
Route criteria, route 145
Route, displaying 146
Route section, bypassing 146
RPM, refer to Engine data 260
Rubber seals, care 256
Run-flat tires 228
Run-flat tires
– Flat tire 86
Run-flat tires, tire inflation
pressure 220
Running lights, refer to Park‐ ing lamps/low beams 78
S Safe braking 123
Safety 7
Safety belts 47
Safety belts– Damage 50– Rear center safety belt 48
Safety belts, care 257
Safety belts, indicator/warning lamp 50
Safety belts, reminder 50
Safety systems
– Safety belts 47
Safety systems, airbags 82
Satellite radio 160
Saving fuel 130
Scale, changing during navi‐ gation 149
Screen, see Control Display 20
Seat adjustment 46
Seat adjustment
– Manual 45
Seat belts
– Refer to Safety belts 47
Seat heating 47
Seats
– Adjusting 45– Heating 47– Sitting safely 45
Selector lever, automatic
transmission with Step‐
tronic 65
Selector lever lock, overrid‐ ing 67
Selector lever lock, refer to Changing selector lever posi‐
tions, Shiftlock 65
Selector lever positions, auto‐ matic transmission with
Steptronic 65
Service and warranty 8
Service data in the remote control 237
Service interval display, refer to Condition Based Service
CBS 237
Service interval display, refer to Service requirements 74
Service requirements 74
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