2015 MINI COOPER Owners Manual

5.Press the Controller.6.Make the necessary settings for the month
and year.
The date is stored.
Setting the date format
1. "Settings"2."Time/Date"3."Format:"4.Select the desired format.
The date format is stored.
Language
Setting the language
To set the language on the Control Display:
1. "Settings"2."Language/Units"3."Language:"4.Select the desired language.
Settings are stored for the profile currently
used.
Setting the voice dialog Voice dialog for the voice activation system, re‐
fer to page 27.
Units of measurement
Setting the units of measurement
To set the units for fuel consumption, route/
distance and temperature:
1. "Settings"2."Language/Units"3.Select the desired menu item.4.Select the desired unit.
Settings are stored for the profile currently
used.
Brightness
Setting the brightness To set the brightness of the Control Display:1. "Settings"2."Control display"3."Brightness"4.Turn the Controller until the desired bright‐
ness is set.5.Press the Controller.
Settings are stored for the profile currently
used.
Depending on the light conditions, the bright‐
ness settings may not be clearly visible.
LED ring on the central
instrument cluster
The concept
The LED ring displays light animations to repre‐
sent specific functions.
Basic displays
Basic functions, for example the tachometer,
can be set to be displayed continually if so de‐
sired.
Event displays Functions that are only displayed temporarily,
for example the volume or temperature set‐ tings, can be set as event displays.
Several vehicle assistance functions can also be displayed on the LED ring. This display corre‐
sponds with the displays of the function in the
respective display.
Example: tachometer Like the tachometer in the instrument cluster,
the light animations of the tachometer's basic
display show the current RPMs and the respec‐
tive RPM warning margins.
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Display▷Arrow 1: current RPM.▷Arrow 2: prewarning field.▷Arrow 3: warning field.
Switching on/off LED ring
1. "Settings"2."Center Instrument"3."Center Instrument"
Adjusting the LED ring
1. "Settings"2."Center Instrument"3."Basic display" or "Event display"4.Select desired setting.
Setting the brightnessThe brightness can be adjusted when night
lighting is active in the instrument cluster.
1. "Settings"2."Center Instrument"3."Brightness"4.Turn the controller.
Settings are stored for the profile currently
used.
Head-up Display
The concept
This system projects important information into
the driver's field of vision, e. g., the speed.
The driver can quickly absorb information and
concentrate on the traffic situation.
Information CAUTION
The Head-up Display consists of sensitive
components that can easily be scraped or dam‐
aged. There is risk of property damage. Do not
place any objects on the Head-up Display, at‐
tach to system components or plug into the
system. Do not move the moving parts man‐
ually. ◀
WARNING
When extending and retracting the pro‐
jection screen of the Head-up Display, body
parts can be jammed. There is risk of injuries.
Make sure that the area of movement of the
projection screen is clear during opening and
closing. ◀
Follow the instructions for cleaning the Head-
up Display, refer to page 224.
Overview
Display visibility
The visibility of the displays in the Head-up Dis‐
play is influenced by the following factors:
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▷Objects on the cover of the Head-up Dis‐
play.▷Sunglasses with certain polarization filters.▷Wet roads.▷Unfavorable light conditions.
Switching on/off
When switching on, the projection lens of the
Head-up Display is extended. When switching
off, the projection lens of the Head-up Display
is retracted again.
Press button.
Display
Overview
The following information is displayed on the
Head-up Display:
▷Speed.▷Navigation system.▷Check Control messages.▷Selection list from the instrument cluster.▷Driver assistance systems.
Some of this information is only displayed
briefly as needed.
Selecting displays in the Head-up
Display
On the Control Display:
1. "Settings"2."Head-Up Display"3."Displayed information"4.Select the desired displays in the Head-up
Display.
Settings are stored for the profile currently
used.
Setting the brightness The brightness is automatically adjusted to the
ambient brightness.
The basic setting can be adjusted manually.
On the Control Display:
1. "Settings"2."Head-Up Display"3."Brightness"4.Turn the Controller until the desired bright‐
ness is set.5.Press the Controller.
When the low beams are activated, the bright‐
ness of the Head-up Display can be additionally
influenced using the instrument lighting, refer
to page 98.
Settings are stored for the profile currently
used.
Adjusting the height On the Control Display:
1. "Settings"2."Head-Up Display"3."Height"4.Turn the Controller until the desired height
is reached.5.Press the Controller.
Settings are stored for the profile currently
used.
Setting the rotation The screen of the Head-up Display can be ro‐
tated around its own axis.
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On the Control Display:1. "Settings"2."Head-Up Display"3."Rotation"4.Turn the Controller until the desired setting
is selected.5.Press the Controller.
Settings are stored for the profile currently
used.
John Cooper Works: Sport displays in
the Head-up Display
General information The sport displays in the Head-up Display assist
with a sporty driving style.
Switching on
1. "Settings"2."Head-Up Display"3."Displayed information"4."Sport displays"
With navigation system: if the sport displays are
switched on, no navigation content will be dis‐
played on the Head-up Display.
Display
1Speed2Shift point indicator3Gear display4Current engine speed5Warning field, speed
Shift point indicator
The concept
Shift point indicator in the Head-up Display in‐
dicates the optimum shifting point. Thus, with a
sporty driving style, the best possible vehicle
acceleration is achieved.
Functional requirements
▷Steptronic transmission:
Manual mode M/S and if necessary the Dy‐
namic Traction Control DTC are activated.▷Press the gas pedal all the way down.
Switching on
Shift point indicators are displayed in the Head-
up if the sport displays, refer to page 92,are
switched on.
1. "Settings"2."Head-Up Display"3."Displayed information"4."Sport displays"
Display
Successive gray illuminated fields indicate the
upcoming upshift moment.
As soon as the red fields light up, shift up im‐
mediately.
When the permitted maximum speed is
reached, all shift point indicators flash.
When the maximum speed is exceeded, the
supply of fuel is interrupted in order to protect
the engine.
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Chrono package in the
cockpit
The concept
The Chrono package consists of three display
instruments in the cockpit, where the engine oil
pressure, the turbocharger boost, and the time
are displayed. In addition, intermediate and to‐
tal times can be measured using the stop
watch.
The display elements of the Chrono package
mainly support a sporty driving style, e,g, on
racetracks.
Overview1Engine oil pressure display2Display of turbocharger boost3Time/stop watch
Engine oil pressure
The current engine oil pressure is displayed. At
low temperatures, there can be an increase in
the engine oil pressure.
Turbocharger boostThe current boost of the engine's turbocharger
is displayed.
Stop watch
General information The stop watch contains the following features:
▷Measuring the total time.▷Measuring and storing of up to nine lap
times.▷Displaying the time.
The red indicator light indicates that the
stop watch is active.
Overview, buttons
▷MODE button, arrow 1.▷START/STOP button, arrow 2.▷RESET/LAP buttons, arrow 3.
Displaying the measured times
The times measured using the stop watch are
shown in minutes and seconds on the display.
For times greater than 60 minutes, the num‐ bers of hours and the minutes with seconds are
alternatively displayed.
If the stop watch is running, the seconds are
also shown using a seconds pointer in the scale
of the display element.
Measuring the total time
1.Press button, arrow 2, to start the stop
watch.2.Press button, arrow 2, again to stop the
stop watch.
Lap times
General information
It is possible to measure and store up to nine
lap times. Older lap times are overwritten.
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Measuring and storing a lap time1.Press button, arrow 2, to start the stop
watch.2.Press button, arrow 3, to measure and store
a lap time.
The lap time is briefly shown in the display
and via the seconds pointer of the stop
watch, for example, LAP 1 with the meas‐
ured time. The stop watch continues run‐
ning in the background.3.If needed, press button, arrow 3, again to
measure a further lap time.
Calling up lap times
1.Press button, arrow 1, repeatedly until
LAP 1 is shown on the display.2.Press button, arrow 2, to call up the individ‐
ual lap times.
Deleting lap times
1.Press button, arrow 1, repeatedly until
LAP 1 is shown on the display.2.Press button, arrow 3, to delete all stored
lap times.
Displaying the time
The time is copied from the instrument cluster.
Press button, arrow 1, repeatedly until the time
is displayed.
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LightsVehicle features and op‐
tions
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐
tems. The respectively applicable country provi‐
sions must be observed when using the respec‐
tive features and systems.
Overview Switches in the vehicle
The light switch elements is located next to the
steering wheel.
Light functions
SymbolFunctionRear fog lightsFront fog lightsAutomatic headlight controlSymbolFunctionLights off
Daytime running lightsParking lightsLow beamsInstrument lighting
Parking lights, corner‐
ing lights and roadside
parking lights
General information Position of switch:
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If the driver door is opened with the ignition
switched off, the exterior lighting is automati‐
cally switched off at these switch settings.
Parking lights
Position of switch:

The vehicle is illuminated on all sides.
Do not use the parking lights for extended peri‐
ods; otherwise, the battery may become dis‐
charged and it would then be impossible to
start the engine.
When parking, switch on the one-sided road‐
side parking lamp, refer to page 96.
Low beams Position of switch:

The low beams light up when the ignition is
switched on.
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Roadside parking lights
The concept
The vehicle can be illuminated on one side.
Switching on
With the ignition switched off, press the lever
either up or down past the resistance point for
approx. 2 seconds.
Switching off Briefly press the lever to the resistance point in
the opposite direction.
Welcome lights and
headlight courtesy de‐ lay feature
Welcome lights
General information
Depending on the equipment, when switching
off the vehicle, switch position
or .
Depending on the ambient brightness, individ‐
ual light functions may be switched on briefly,
when the vehicle is unlocked.
Activating/deactivating
1. "Settings"2."Lighting"3."Welcome lights"Settings are stored for the profile currently
used.
Headlight courtesy delay feature
General information The low beams stay lit for a short while if the
headlight flasher is switched on after the vehi‐
cle's radio-ready state is switched off.
Setting the duration1. "Settings"2."Lighting"3."Pathway lighting:"4.Set length of time.
Settings are stored for the profile currently
used.
Automatic headlight
control
The concept
The low beams are switched on and off auto‐
matically depending on the ambient bright‐
ness, e.g. in tunnels, in twilight or if there is
precipitation.
General information
A blue sky with the sun low on the horizon can
cause the lights to be switched on.
When emerging from a tunnel during the day,
the low beams are not switched off immedi‐
ately but instead only after approx. 2 minutes.
Activating Position of switch:

The indicator lamp in the instrument cluster is
illuminated, when the low beams are switched
on.
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