Navigation 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 The navigation system can determine the pre‐
cise position of the vehicle, with the aid of sat‐
ellites and vehicle sensors, and can reliably
guide you to every entered destination.
Entries in stationary vehicle
Enter data only when the vehicle is sta‐
tionary, and always give priority to the applica‐
ble traffic regulations in the event of any con‐
tradiction between traffic and road conditions
and the instructions issued by the navigation
system. Failure to take to this precaution can
place you in violation of the law and put vehicle
occupants and other road users in danger. ◀
Opening the navigation system1."Navigation"
During destination guidance, the arrow or map
view appears on the Control Display.
Navigation data
Information on navigation data1."Navigation"2.Open "Options".3."Navigation system version"
Information is displayed on the data ver‐
sion.
Updating the navigation data
General information
Navigation data are stored in the vehicle and
can be updated.
Current navigation data and the authorization
code are available from your service center.
▷Depending on the data volume, a data up‐
date may take several hours.▷Update during the trip to preserve battery.▷The status of the update can be viewed.▷The data are stored in the vehicle.▷After the updating process is complete, the
system restarts.▷Remove the medium with the navigation
data after the update.
Performing the update
1.Depending on the equipment: insert the
USB device with the navigation data into
the USB interface in the glove compartment
or in the USB audio interface.2.Follow the instructions on the Control Dis‐
play.3.Enter the authorization code of the USB de‐
vice with the navigation data.4.Drive off.
The update starts after the authorization code
is entered.
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Activating/deactivating digital radio
reception1."Radio"2."FM" or "AM"3.Open "Options".4."HD Radio Reception"
The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
This symbol is displayed in the status line
when the audio signal is digital.
When tuning to a station with a digital signal, it
may take several seconds for the station to be
played back in digital quality.
Note on HD stations whose station name ends
in ...HD or HD1:
In areas in which the station is not continuously
received in digital mode, the playback switches
between analog and digital reception. In this
case, switch off digital radio reception.
Note on HD multicast stations whose station
name ends in ...HD2, ...HD3, ...:
In areas in which the station is not continuously
received in digital mode, the audible signal
may be interrupted for several seconds. This is
reception related.
Displaying additional information
Some stations broadcast additional information
on the current track, such as the name of the
artist.
1.Select the desired station.2.Open "Options".3."Station info"
Selecting a substation
This symbol indicates that a main station
also broadcasts additional substations. The sta‐
tion name of the main station ends in HD1. Sta‐
tion names of the substations end in HD2, HD3,
etc.
1.Select the desired station.2.Press the controller.3.Select the substation.
When reception is poor, the substation is
muted.
Satellite radioGeneral information
The channels are offered in predefined pack‐
ages. The packages must be enabled by tele‐
phone.
Navigation bar overview
SymbolFunction Change the list view. Select the category. Direct channel entry Timeshift Open the My Favorites category/
open a favorite. Manage the favorites. Traffic Jump
Managing a subscription
To be able to enable or unsubscribe from the
channels, you must have reception. It is usually
at its best when you have an unobstructed view
of the sky. The channel name is displayed in the
status line.
Enabling channelsThe Unsubscribed Channels category contains
all disabled channels.
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Storing a channel1."Radio"2."Satellite radio"3.If necessary, open "All channels" or the de‐
sired category.4.Select the desired channel.5.Press the MINI joystick again.6.Press the MINI joystick again to confirm the
highlighted channel.7.Select the desired memory location.
The channels are stored for the remote control
currently in use.
Changing the list view
The list view changes every time the first sym‐
bol on the navigation bar is pressed.
Information on the channel is displayed.
SymbolMeaning Channel name Artist Track
Selecting a category
1."Radio"2."Satellite radio"3. "Category"4.Select the desired category.Timeshift Approx. one hour of the program being broad‐
cast on the channel currently being listened to is stored in a buffer. Prerequisite: the signal
must be available.
The stored audio track can be played with a de‐
lay following the live broadcast. When the buf‐ fer is full, the older tracks are overwritten. The
buffer is cleared when a new channel is se‐
lected.
Opening the timeshift function1."Radio"2."Satellite radio"3. "Replay - Time shift"▷The red arrow shows the current playback
position.▷The time difference to the live broadcast is
displayed next to the buffer bar.▷For live transmissions "live".
Timeshift menu
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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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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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