Programmable memory buttons
The first eight locations in the station list corre‐
spond to the assignment of the Favorites keys.
To store the station:1.Select a station.2.Press and hold Favorites button until a sig‐
nal sounds.
Calling up a station:
1.Press Favorites button.
Shifting stations
1. "Radio"2."Presets"3.Select the station that is to be moved.4. Press button.5."Move entry"6.Select the memory location.
Deleting a station
1. "Radio"2."Presets"3. Press button.4."Delete entry"
Deleting all stations
1. "Radio"2."Presets"3. Press button.4."Delete presets"5.Confirm "Are you sure you want to delete
all saved stations?".Satellite radio
General information
The channels are offered in predefined pack‐
ages. The packages must be subscribed by
phone.
Managing a subscription
To be able to enable or unsubscribe from the
channels, you must have reception. This is usu‐
ally the case when you have an unobstructed
view of the sky.
Enabling channels
The Unsubscribed Channels category contains
all disabled channels.1. "Radio"2."Satellite radio"3.Select the Unsubscribed category.4.Select the channel.5. Press button.6."Manage subscription"
The phone number and an electronic serial
number, ESN, are displayed.7.Select the displayed phone number to sub‐
scribe to the channel.
The serial number, ESN, is needed to sub‐
scribe.
You can unsubscribe from the channels again
via this phone number.
Unsubscribing from channels
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The phone number and an electronic serial
number, ESN, are displayed.6.Select the displayed phone number to un‐
subscribe from the channel.
The serial number, ESN, is needed to un‐
subscribe.
Selecting channels
You can only listen to enabled channels.
1. "Radio"2."Satellite radio"3.Select categories.4.Select the channel.
The selected channel is stored in the remote
control currently in use.
Changing the channel Press button.
Storing a channel
1. "Radio"2."Satellite radio"3.Select the channel.4.Press the right button.5.Select the memory location.
The channels are stored for the remote control
currently in use.
The channels can also be stored on the pro‐
grammable memory buttons.
Weather & Traffic jump Traffic and weather information for a selected
region is broadcast every few minutes.
Selecting a region
1. "Radio"2."Satellite radio"3. Press button.4."Set area:"5.Select region.
The region is stored in the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
Activating/deactivating the jump
Reception must be guaranteed in order to acti‐
vate or deactivate.
1. "Radio"2."Satellite radio"3. Press button.4."Weather & Traffic Jump"
Information for the selected region is broadcast
as soon as it is available.
Hints
▷Reception may not be available in some sit‐
uations, such as under certain environmen‐
tal or topographic conditions.▷The signal may not be available in tunnels
or underground garages; next to tall build‐
ings; or near trees, mountains or powerful
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MultimediaExternal devices
At a glance1Change waveband2Opening the main menu3Menu level back4Selecting menu items▷Turn: highlight the menu item in the
display or adjust the value.▷Press: select the highlighted menu item
or store the setting.5Open the options for the respective menu6Programmable memory buttons7"Media": open the menu8"Radio": open the menu9Changing the track
The concept
Various external devices can be connected to
the vehicle. Sound is played back through the
vehicle loudspeakers. The system can be oper‐
ated via the radio, depending on how the ex‐
ternal device is connected to the vehicle.
SymbolMeaning AUX-IN port. USB audio interface.AUX-IN port
At a glance
For connecting audio devices, e.g., MP3 play‐
ers. Sound is played back on the vehicle loud‐
speakers.
Recommendation: use medium tone and vol‐
ume settings on the audio device. The sound
relies on the quality of the audio files.
Connecting
The AUX-In port is located at the front of the
center console.
Connect the headphones or the line-out con‐
nector of the device to the AUX-in port.
Playback
1.Connect the audio device, switch it on and
select a track on the audio device.2. "Media"3."AUX"
Volume
The volume of the sound output depends on
the audio device. If this volume differs mark‐
edly from the volume of the other audio sour‐
ces, we recommend adjusting the volume.
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▷Via the directory structure in the audio de‐
vice.
Current playback
List of tracks that is currently being played. E. g.
the list of tracks that was found in the track
search or a playlist.
1. "Media"2."USB device"3."Current playback"4.Select the track at which the playback is to
begin.
Searching directories
1. "Media"2."USB device"3."Browse directory"
Directories and titles at the top directory
level are displayed. Should the USB device
support external memory cards, their direc‐
tories are also displayed.4.Select the directory.5.Select the track at which the playback is to
begin. Tracks in subdirectories are not
played back.
Playback lists
1. "Media"2."USB device"3."Playlists"4.Select the playback list.
Changing the track
Press button.
A switch is made to the previous/next track
from the currently played one.
Fast forward/reverse
Press and hold this button.
The current track is fast forwarded/
rewound with increasing speed.
Playback information
Information about the current track can be dis‐
played, such as the artist and the name of the
track. This information is stored in the audio file
and does not have to match the file name of
the track.
Switching playback information on/off1. "Media"2."USB device"3. Press button.4."Show playback information"
Random playback
Playback in random order can be selected for
all tracks of the USB device or for the current
play.
Switching random playback for all tracks
on/off
1. "Media"2."USB device"3. Press button.4."All titles"
Switching random playback for the current
playback on/off
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Bluetooth hands-free systemVehicle features and op‐
tions
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily 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.
The concept Mobile phones can be connected to the vehicle
via Bluetooth. After the mobile phones are
paired once, they are recognized automatically
when the ignition is switched on. As soon as
they are inside the vehicle they can be oper‐
ated via the radio and via the buttons on the
steering wheel.
Hints 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's occupants and other traffic. ◀
Certain functions may need to be enabled by the mobile phone provider or service provider.
At high temperatures, the charge functions of
the mobile phone can be limited under certain
circumstances, and some functions are no lon‐
ger executed.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.
When the mobile phone is used via the vehicle,
refer to the operating manual of the mobile
phone.
Approved mobile phones Accurate information about which mobile
phones are supported with a Bluetooth inter‐
face is available at www.mini.com/connectivity.
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.
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 installation package. The software ver‐
sion of the mobile phone may also be required.1. "Telephone"2. Press button.3."Bluetooth® info"4."System information"
Pairing/unpairing the
mobile phone
Requirements
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▷The ignition is switched on.▷Bluetooth connection on the vehicle and on
the mobile phone activated.▷Bluetooth presets may need to be made on
the mobile phone, e.g., for a connection
without confirmation or visibility, refer to
the mobile phone operating instructions.▷Set Bluetooth passkey for one-time use in
the logon procedure.▷Vehicle is stationary.
Bluetooth activation/deactivation
1. "Telephone"2. Press button.3."Bluetooth®"
Pairing and connecting
Pairing the mobile phone
To avoid becoming distracted and posing
an unnecessary hazard both to your own vehi‐
cle's occupants and to other traffic, only pair
the mobile phone while the vehicle is station‐
ary. ◀
1. "Telephone"2.A mobile phone has not yet been paired:
"OK"
A mobile phone has been paired:
"Bluetooth®"3.A mobile phone has not yet been paired:
the Bluetooth name of the vehicle is shown
on the display.
A mobile phone has not yet been paired:
"Add new phone". The Bluetooth name of
the vehicle is shown on the display.4.To perform additional steps on the mobile
phone, refer to the mobile phone operating
instructions.The Bluetooth name of the vehicle appears
on the mobile phone display. Select this.5.Enter the same passkey on the mobile
phone and on the display
Or
Compare the control number on the display
with the control number in the display of
the mobile phone and confirm.
Four mobile phones can be logged in on the
vehicle, and one mobile phone can be con‐
nected to the vehicle.
Following the initial pairing Mobile phone is connected to the vehicle after
a brief time.
The phone book entries stored on the SIM card
or in the mobile phone are transferred to the
vehicle.
Specific settings may be necessary in some mo‐
bile phones, e.g., authorization or a secure con‐
nection; refer to the mobile phone operating
instructions.
Connecting a particular mobile phone
1. "Telephone"2."Bluetooth®"3.Select the mobile phone that is to be con‐
nected.
Unpairing the mobile phone
1. "Telephone"2."Bluetooth®"3.Highlight any mobile phone that is to be re‐
moved.4. Press button.5."Remove device" or "Remove all devices"
What to do if...
Information on suitable mobile phones, refer to
page 162.
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The mobile phone could not be paired or con‐
nected.▷Is Bluetooth activated in the vehicle and on
the mobile phone? Activate Bluetooth.▷Do the Bluetooth passkeys on the mobile
phone and the vehicle match? Enter the
same passkey on the mobile phone and on
the radio.▷Did it take longer than 30 seconds to enter
the passkey? Repeat the pairing procedure.▷Do the control numbers on the mobile
phone and vehicle match? Repeat the pair‐
ing procedure.▷Are too many Bluetooth devices connected
to the mobile phone? Delete connections to
other devices.▷Is the mobile phone in power-save mode or
does it have only a limited remaining bat‐
tery life? Charge the mobile phone.
The mobile phone no longer reacts?
▷Switch the mobile phone off and on again.▷Ambient temperature too high or too low?
Do not subject the mobile phone to ex‐
treme ambient temperatures.
No or not all phone book entries are displayed,
or they are incomplete.
▷Transmission of the entries is not yet com‐
plete.▷It is possible that only the phone book en‐
tries from the mobile phone or from the
SIM card are transmitted.▷It may not be possible to display phone
book entries with special characters.▷The number of phone book entries being
stored is too high.
The phone connection quality is poor.
▷It may be possible to adjust the strength of
the Bluetooth signal on the mobile phone.▷Adjust the volume of the microphone and
loudspeakers separately.If all points in this list have been checked and
the required function is still not available, con‐
tact the hotline or the service center.
Controls
Adjusting the volume During an active call, turn the left knob on the
radio until the desired volume is selected.
Automatic volume control
The automatic volume control can only be ad‐
justed during an active conversation.1. "Settings"2."Tone"3."Volume settings"4.Select the desired setting: "Microphone" or
"Loudspeak."5.Adjusting: press and turn right button.6.Storing: press right button.
Incoming call
Receiving calls If the number of the caller is stored in the
phone book and is transmitted by the network,
the name of the contact is displayed. Other‐
wise, only the phone number or "Unknown
caller"is displayed.
Accepting a call
About the radio
"Accept"
Via the button on the steering wheel
Press button.
Via the instrument cluster
"Accept"
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Favorites
Up to 12 phone numbers can be stored in the
Favorites. Only the occupied places of the Fa‐
vorites list are displayed.
Storing Favorites1. "Telephone"2."Favorites"3. "Add favorite"4.Select the list from which the entry is to be
added:▷"Phone book"▷"Outgoing calls"▷"Received calls"5.Select entry from list and desired phone
number.6.Insert and select the cursor at the desired
place in the Favorites.
Move favorite
1.Highlight the desired favorite.2. Press button and "Move favorite".
Or
Press the right button, and select the phone
number.3.Insert and select the cursor at the desired
place in the Favorites.
Remove from Favorites
1.Highlight the desired favorite.2. Press button.3."Remove from favorites"
Deleting Favorites
1. Press button.2."Delete favorites"3."OK"Phone book
General information
The telephone accesses the contacts stored in
the mobile phone. All contacts for which a tele‐
phone number is entered are displayed. Maxi‐
mally 4 phone numbers per contact can be dis‐
played.
Displaying
Phone book entries are automatically transmit‐
ted from the mobile phone to the vehicle, de‐
pending on the mobile phone. Fig. 4 Entries in
the phone book: "Keyword search"1. "Telephone"2."Phone book"
The symbols show how the entries are stored
on the mobile phone.
SymbolMeaning Mobile phone number. Home phone number. Business phone number.
Selecting the sorting order of the
names
The phone book entries can be displayed in dif‐
ferent sequences. Depending on how the con‐
tacts are stored in the mobile phone, the sort‐
ing order of the names may differ from the
selected sorting order.
1. Press button.2."Display:""Last/First name" or "First/Last
name"3."First name Last name" or "Last name, First
name"
Calling
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