2015 MINI Countryman ignition

Information on connection▷The connected audio device is supplied
with a max. power of 500 mA if supported
by the device. Therefore, do not addition‐
ally connect the device to a socket in the
vehicle; otherwise, playback may be com‐
promised.▷Do not use force when plugging the con‐
nector into the USB interface.▷Do not connect devices such as fans or
lamps to the USB audio interface.▷Do not connect USB hard drives.▷Do not use the USB audio interface to re‐
charge external devices.
Bluetooth audio
At a glance
▷Music files on external devices such as au‐
dio devices or mobile phones can be played
back via Bluetooth.
Use of a mobile phone as an audio source,
refer to page 190.▷Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of
Bluetooth® SIG, Inc.▷The sound is output on the vehicle loud‐
speakers.▷The volume of the sound output is depend‐
ent on the device. If necessary, adjust the
volume on the device.▷Up to four external devices can be paired
with the vehicle.
Requirements
▷The device is suitable. Information under
www.mini.com/connectivity.▷The device is ready for operation.▷The ignition is switched on.▷Bluetooth is activated on the vehicle, refer
to page 189, and on the device.▷Bluetooth presettings must be made on the
device, such as for a connection withoutconfirmation or visibility; refer to the device
operating instructions.▷A number with at least four and a maxi‐
mum of 16 digits is defined as the Blue‐
tooth passkey. It is only required once for
pairing.
Pairing and connecting
Pairing a device
To avoid becoming distracted and posing
an unnecessary hazard both to your own vehi‐
cle's occupants and to other road users, only
pair the device while the vehicle is stationary. ◀
1."CD/Multimedia"2."Bluetooth® (audio)"3.If necessary, "Bluetooth® audio"4."Add new phone"
The Bluetooth name of the vehicle is dis‐
played.5.Perform additional steps on the device, re‐
fer to the device operating instructions: for
instance, search for or connect the Blue‐
tooth device or a new device.
The Bluetooth name of the vehicle appears
on the device display.6.Select the Bluetooth name of the vehicle on
the device display.
You are prompted by the onboard monitor
or device to enter the same Bluetooth pass‐
key.7.Enter the passkey and confirm.
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Bluetooth hands-free systemVehicle 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.
When using the features and systems described
here, adhere to local regulations.
At a glance
The concept
Mobile phones can be connected with the vehi‐
cle via Bluetooth.
Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of Blue‐
tooth® SIG, Inc.
After these devices are paired once, they are
recognized automatically when the ignition is
switched on as soon as they are in the vehicle
and can then be operated via the onboard
monitor, using the buttons on the steering
wheel, and via voice activation.
Up to four external devices can be paired.
Certain functions may need to be enabled by
the mobile phone provider or service provider.
Using the mobile phone while driving
Make entries only when traffic and road
conditions allow. Do not hold the mobile phone
in your hand while you are driving; use the
hands-free system instead. If you do not ob‐
serve this precaution, you can endanger the ve‐
hicle occupants and other road users. ◀Approved mobile phones
Details on which mobile phones are supported
by the hands-free system can be obtained at
www.mini.com/connectivity.
Displaying the vehicle identification
number and software part number
The vehicle identification number and software
part number are needed to determine which
mobile phones are supported by the mobile
phone preparation package. The software ver‐
sion of the mobile phone may also be required.1."Telephone"2.Open "Options".3."Bluetooth® info"4."Display system information"
These approved mobile phones with a certain
software version, support the vehicle functions
described below.
Malfunctions may occur with other mobile
phones or software versions.
Do not operate a mobile phone that is con‐
nected to the vehicle on the mobile phone key‐
pad, as this may lead to a malfunction.
Notes
At high temperatures, the charging function of
the mobile phone may be limited and functions
may not be executed.
When using the mobile phone via the vehicle,
note the operating instructions of the mobile phone.
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"OK"7.Select the functions for which the mobile
phone is to be used.8."OK"9.Move the MINI joystick to the left.
If the pairing was successful, the mobile phone
appears at the top of the list of mobile phones.
If pairing was unsuccessful: What to do if..., re‐
fer to page 180.
Following the initial pairing
▷The mobile phone is detected/connected in
the vehicle within a short period of time
when the engine is running or the ignition
is switched on.▷The phone book entries of the telephone
stored on the SIM card or mobile phone are
transmitted to the vehicle after detection,
depending on the mobile phone.▷Four mobile phones can be paired.▷Specific settings may be necessary in some
mobile phones, e.g., authorization or a se‐
cure connection; refer to the mobile phone
operating instructions.
Connecting a particular mobile phone
1."Telephone"2."Bluetooth® (phone)"
All paired mobile phones are listed.3.Select the mobile phone that is to be con‐
nected.
Unpairing the mobile phone
1."Telephone"2."Bluetooth® (phone)"
All paired mobile phones are listed.3.Highlight the mobile phone that is to be
unpaired.4.Open "Options".5."Remove phone from list"
What to do if...
Information on suitable mobile phones, refer to
page 178.
The mobile phone could not be paired or con‐
nected.
▷Is Bluetooth activated in the vehicle and on
the mobile phone? Activate Bluetooth in
the vehicle and on the mobile phone.▷Do the Bluetooth passkeys on the mobile
phone and the vehicle match? Enter the
same passkey on the mobile phone and via
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those calls are displayed that were received in
the vehicle.
The 20 telephone calls that were last received
are displayed. The sorting order and display of
the phone numbers depends on the particular
mobile phone.1."Telephone"2."Received calls"
Calling a number from the list
Selecting an entry.
The connection is established.
Deleting a single entry or all entries
The deletion of entries depends on your partic‐
ular mobile phone.
1.Highlight the entry.2.Open "Options".3."Delete entry" or "Delete list"
Saving an entry in the contacts
1.Highlight the entry.2.Open "Options".3."Store as new contact" or "Add to existing
contact"4.Select the contact if necessary.5.Select the type of number: "Home",
"Business", "Mobile" or "Other"6.Complete the entries if necessary.7."Store contact"Hands-free system
General information
Calls that are being made on the hands-free
system can be continued on the mobile phone
and vice versa.
From the mobile phone to the hands-
free system
Calls that were begun outside of the Bluetooth
range of the vehicle can be continued on the
hands-free system with the ignition switched
on.
Depending on the mobile phone, the system
automatically switches to the hands-free sys‐
tem.
If the system does not switch over automati‐
cally, follow the instructions on the mobile
phone display; refer also to the mobile phone
operating instructions.
From the hands-free system to the
mobile phone
Calls that are made on the hands-free system
can in some cases be continued on the mobile
phone; this depends on the mobile phone.
Follow the instructions on the mobile phone
display; refer also to the mobile phone operat‐
ing instructions.
Contacts
General information Contacts can be created and edited.
Contacts can be created and edited and the ad‐
dresses can be adopted as destinations for nav‐
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Bluetooth mobile phone
preparation packageVehicle 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.
When using the features and systems described
here, adhere to local regulations.
At a glance
The concept
Mobile phones or other external devices such
as audio players can be connected to the vehi‐
cle via Bluetooth.
Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of Blue‐
tooth® SIG, Inc.
After these devices are paired once, they are
recognized automatically when the ignition is
switched on as soon as they are in the vehicle
and can then be operated via the onboard
monitor, using the buttons on the steering
wheel, and via voice activation.
Depending on their functionality, external devi‐
ces can be used via the vehicle as a telephone
or as an audio source. The telephone functions
are described in the following. Operating the
audio functions, refer to page 171.
Up to four external devices can be paired.
Certain functions may need to be enabled by
the mobile phone provider or service provider.Using the mobile phone while driving
Make entries only when traffic and road
conditions allow. Do not hold the mobile phone
in your hand while you are driving; use the
hands-free system instead. If you do not ob‐
serve this precaution, you can endanger the ve‐
hicle occupants and other road users. ◀
Snap-in adapter The snap-in adapter is used to:▷Hold the mobile phone.▷Recharge the battery.▷Connect the mobile phone to an outside
antenna of the vehicle.
This provides for better network reception
and consistent sound quality.
Approved mobile phones
Displaying the vehicle identification
number and software part number
The vehicle identification number and software
part number are needed to determine which
mobile phones are supported by the mobile
phone preparation package. The software ver‐
sion of the mobile phone may also be required.
1."Telephone"2.Open "Options".3."Bluetooth® info"4."Display system information"
These approved mobile phones with a certain
software version, support the vehicle functions
described below.
Malfunctions may occur with other mobile
phones or software versions.
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If the pairing was successful, the mobile phone
appears at the top of the list of mobile phones.
The functions supported by the mobile phone
and audio device are displayed as symbols
when paired.
White symbol: the function is active.
Gray symbol: the function is inactive.SymbolFunction Telephone. Additional telephone. Audio source.
Four mobile phones can be paired with the ve‐
hicle at once. Three mobile phones can be con‐
nected with the vehicle at once.
If pairing was unsuccessful: What to do if..., re‐
fer to page 192.
Following the initial pairing
▷The mobile phone is detected/connected in
the vehicle within a short period of time
when the engine is running or the ignition
is switched on.▷The phone book entries of the telephone
stored on the SIM card or mobile phone are
transmitted to the vehicle after detection,
depending on the mobile phone.▷Specific settings may be necessary in some
mobile phones, e.g., authorization or a se‐
cure connection; refer to the mobile phone
operating instructions.
Connecting a particular mobile phone
1."Telephone"2."Bluetooth® (phone)"
All paired mobile phones are listed.3.Select the mobile phone that is to be con‐
nected.
The functions assigned to the mobile phone
before unpairing are assigned to the mobile
phone when it is reconnected. These functions
are deactivated in a mobile phone that is al‐
ready connected.
Device options Device options can be activated or deactivated
for paired and connected devices.
Configuring the mobile phoneAdditional functions can be activated or deacti‐
vated for paired and connected mobile phones.
1."Telephone"2."Bluetooth® (phone)"3.Highlight the mobile phone to be config‐
ured.4.Open "Options".5."Configure phone"6.At least one function must be selected.▷"Telephone"Seite 191Bluetooth mobile phone preparation packageCOMMUNICATION191
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4.Squeeze the lower bulb at both tabs and
pull out.5.Insert the new bulb and attach the cover in
reverse order.
Lateral turn signals
5-watt bulb, W 5 W
1.Open the hood.2.Squeeze the clip, arrows, and remove the
bulb holder.3.Remove the bulb by turning it to the left
and replace it.4.Insert the new bulb and attach the cover in
reverse order.
Side marker lights
To replace these bulbs, contact the service cen‐
ter.
Tail lights, bulb replacement
Follow the general instructions on lamps and
bulbs, refer to page 236.
Turn signal: 21-watt bulb, PY 21 W
MINI Countryman1Brake/tail light2Turn signal3Brake/tail light4Backup light
MINI Paceman
1Brake light2Tail light3Turn signal4Backup light
Replacing
All bulbs are integrated in a central bulb holder.
MINI Countryman
1.Switch off the lights and take the remote
control out of the ignition lock.2.Open the tailgate.Seite 240MOBILITYReplacing components240
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3.Press the cover out of the cargo area side
panel at the rear and remove it.4.Detach the emergency release of the fuel
filler flap, refer to page 212, and push it
aside with the foam insert.
Ensure that the emergency release is not
damaged.5.Disengage the bulb holder by pushing
down the clip, arrow 1.6.Take out the bulb holder and detach the
cable, arrow 2.7.Apply gentle pressure to the bulb while
turning it to the left and remove it.8.Insert the new bulb and mount the bulb
holder in reverse order. Ensure that the
bulb holder engages in all fasteners.9.Return the foam insert to its original posi‐
tion and reattach the emergency release of
the fuel filler flap.10.Reattach the cover.MINI Paceman1.Switch off the lights and take the remote
control out of the ignition lock.2.Open the tailgate.3.Remove the cover from the cargo area side
trim.4.Unlock the fastening elements, arrows 1, by
turning.5.Remove the screws, arrows 2, using the hex
key from the vehicle document portfolio.6.Remove the tail light.7.Disengage the bulb holder by pushing
down the clip, arrows 1.8.Take out the bulb holder and detach the
cable, arrow 2.Seite 241Replacing componentsMOBILITY241
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