▷The system distinguishes between upper
and lower-case letters and numbers. For
entries, it may be necessary to change be‐
tween upper and lower-case letters, num‐
bers and characters, refer to page 25.
▷Enter characters as they are displayed on
the Control Display.
▷Always enter associated characters, such as
accents or periods so that the letter can be
clearly recognized. Possible input depends
on the set language. Where necessary, en‐
ter special characters via the controller.
▷To delete a character, slide to the left on
the touchpad.
▷To enter a blank space, slide to the right in
the center of the touchpad.
▷To enter a hyphen, slide to the right in the
upper area of the touchpad.
▷To enter an underscore, swipe to the right
in the lower area of the touchpad.
Operating the interactive map
The interactive map in the navigation system
can be moved via the touchpad.
FunctionControlsInteractive map.Swipe into respective
direction.
Enlarge/shrink in‐
teractive map.
Drag in or out on the
touchpad with fingers.
Display menu.Tap once.
Changing settings
You may change Control Display settings, for
example the volume, via touchpad. Swipe left
or right accordingly.
Example: setting the
clock
Setting the clock
On the Control Display:
1. Press button. The main menu is dis‐
played.
2.Turn the controller until "Settings" is
highlighted, and then press the controller.
3.If necessary, move the controller to the left
to display "Time/Date".
4.Turn the controller until "Time/Date" is
highlighted, and then press the controller.
5.Turn the controller until "Time:" is high‐
lighted, and then press the controller.
6.Turn the controller to set the hours and
press the controller.
7.Turn the controller to set the minutes and
press the controller.
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▷Music collection.▷Navigation, e.g. stored destinations.▷Phone book.▷Voice notes
Altogether, the deletion of the data can take up
to 30 minutes.
Functional requirement
Data can only be deleted while stationary.
Deleting data
Heed and follow the instructions on the Control
Display.
1.Switch on the ignition.2. "Settings"3.Open "Options".4."Delete all personal data"5."Continue"6."OK"
Entering letters and
numbers
General information
On the Control Display:
1.Turn the controller: select letters or num‐
bers.
2.Select additional letters or numbers if
needed.
3."OK": confirm the entry.SymbolFunction Press the controller: delete the letter
or number.
Press the controller for an extended
period: delete all letters or numbers.
Switching between cases, letters and
numbers
Depending on the menu, you can switch be‐
tween entering upper and lower case, letters
and numbers:
SymbolFunction Enter the letters. Enter the numbers. or Tip controller up.
Without navigation system
Select symbol.
Entry comparison
Entering names and addresses: choice is nar‐
rowed down with every letter entered and let‐
ters may be added automatically.
Entries are continuously compared with data
stored in the vehicle.
▷Only those letters are offered during input
for which data is available.
▷Destination search: place names can be en‐
tered in all languages that are available on
the Control Display.
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Voice activation 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
▷Most functions displayed on the Control
Display can be operated by voice com‐
mands via the voice activation system. The
system supports you with announcements
during input.
▷Functions that can only be used when the
vehicle is stationary cannot be used via the
voice activation system.
▷The system uses a special microphone on
the driver's side.
▷›...‹ Verbal instructions in the Owner's
Manual to use with the voice activation sys‐
tem.
Requirements
Via the Control Display, set a language that is
also supported by the voice activation system
so that the spoken commands can be identi‐
fied.
Set the language, refer to page 92.
Using voice activation
Activating the voice activation system
1. Press button on the steering wheel.2.Wait for the signal.3.Say the command.
A command that is recognized by the voice
activation system is announced and dis‐
played in the instrument cluster.
This symbol in the instrument cluster indi‐
cates that the voice activation system is active.
If no other commands are available, operate
the function via the onboard monitor.
Terminating the voice activation
system
Briefly press the button on the steering
wheel or ›Cancel‹.
Possible commands
Most menu items on the Control Display can be
voiced as commands.
The available commands depend on the menu
that is currently displayed on the Control Dis‐
play.
There are short commands for many functions.
You may select lists such as phone lists via
voice activation. Read these lists out loud ex‐
actly as they show in the respective list.
Having possible commands read aloud
You can have available commands read out
loud for you: ›Voice commands‹
E. g. if the "Settings" menu is displayed, the
commands for the settings are read out loud.
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Executing functions using short
commands
Execute functions on the main menu via short
commands. It almost doesn't matter which
menu item is selected, e.g., ›Vehicle status‹.
Help dialog for the voice activation
system
Calling up help dialog: ›Help‹
Additional commands for the help dialog:
▷›Help with examples‹: announces informa‐
tion about the current operating options
and the most important commands for
them.
▷›Help with voice activation‹: information
about the principle of operation for the
voice activation system is announced.
One example: opening the
tone settings
Via the main menu
The commands of the menu items are spoken
just as they are selected via the controller.
1.Turn on the Entertainment sound output if
needed.
2. Press button on the steering wheel.3.›Radio‹4.›Tone‹
Via short command
The desired tone settings can also be started
via a short command.
1.Turn on the Entertainment sound output if
needed.
2. Press button on the steering wheel.3.›Tone‹Setting the voice dialog
Set system to standard dialog or use a short
version.
The short version of the voice dialog plays back
short messages in abbreviated form.
On the Control Display:
1. "Settings"2."Language/Units"3."Speech type:"4.Select setting.
Adjusting the volume
Turn the volume button during the spoken in‐
structions until the desired volume is set.
▷The volume remains constant even if the
volume of other audio sources is changed.
▷The volume is stored for the profile cur‐
rently used.
Information on Emer‐
gency Requests
Do not use the voice activation system to ini‐
tiate an Emergency Request. In stressful situa‐
tions, the voice and vocal pitch can change.
This can unnecessarily delay the establishment
of a phone connection.
Environmental condi‐
tions
▷Say the commands, numbers, and letters
smoothly and with normal volume, empha‐
sis, and speed.
▷Always say commands in the language of
the voice activation system.
▷Keep the doors, windows, and glass sun‐
roof closed to prevent noise interference.
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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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4.Likewise, press and hold the button of the
desired function on the hand-held trans‐
mitter.
5.Release both buttons as soon as the interior
rearview mirror LED flashes more rapidly.
The LED flashing faster indicates that the
button on the interior rearview mirror has
been programmed. The system can then be
controlled by the button on the interior
rearview mirror.
If the LED does not flash faster after at least
60 seconds, change the distance and re‐
peat the step. Several more attempts at dif‐
ferent distances may be necessary. Wait at
least 15 seconds between attempts.
Canada: if programming with the hand-
held transmitter was interrupted, hold
down the interior rearview mirror button
and repeatedly press and release the hand-
held transmitter button for 2 seconds.
Controls
WARNING
Body parts can be jammed when operat‐
ing remote-controlled systems, for example the
garage door, using the integrated universal re‐
mote control. There is risk of injuries or risk of
property damage. Make sure that the area of
movement of the respective system is clear
during programming and operation. Also follow
the safety instructions of the hand-held trans‐
mitter.◀
The system, such as the garage door, can be
operated using the button on the interior rear‐
view mirror while the engine is running or
when the ignition is started. To do this, hold
down the button within receiving range of the
system until the function is activated. The inte‐
rior rearview mirror LED stays lit while the wire‐
less signal is being transmitted.
Deleting stored functions
Press and hold the left and right button on the
interior rearview mirror simultaneously for ap‐
proximately 20 seconds until the LED flashes
rapidly. All stored functions will be deleted. The
functions cannot be deleted individually.
Digital compass
Overview
1Control button2Mirror display
Mirror display
The point of the compass is displayed in the
mirror when driving straight.
Operating concept
Various functions can be called up by pressing
the control button with a pointed object, such
as the tip of a ballpoint pen or similar object.
The following setting options are displayed in
succession, depending on how long the control
button is pressed:
▷Pressed briefly: turns display on/off.▷3 to 6 seconds: compass zone setting.▷6 to 9 seconds: compass calibration.▷9 to 12 seconds: left/right-hand steering
setting.
▷12 to 15 seconds: language setting.
Setting the compass zones
Sets the particular compass zones on the vehi‐
cle so that the compass operates correctly; re‐
fer to World map with compass zones.
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World map with magnetic zonesProcedure1.Press and hold the control button for ap‐
prox. 3 to 4 seconds. The number of the set
compass zone appears in the mirror.
2.To change the zone setting, press the con‐
trol button quickly and repeatedly until the
number of the compass zone that corre‐
sponds with your location appears in the
mirror.
The set zone is stored automatically. The com‐
pass is ready for use again after approximately
10 seconds.
Calibrating the digital compass
The digital compass must be calibrated in the
event of the following:
▷The wrong compass point is displayed.▷The point of the compass displayed does
not change despite changing the direction
of travel.
▷Not all points of the compass are displayed.Procedure1.Make sure that there are no large metallic
objects or overhead power lines near the
vehicle and that there is sufficient room to
drive around in a circle.
2.Set the currently applicable compass zone.3.Press and hold the control button for ap‐
prox. 6 to 7 seconds so that "C" appears on
the display. Next, drive in a complete circle
at least once at a speed of no more than
4 mph/7 km/h. If calibration is successful,
the "C" is replaced by the points of the
compass.
Left/right-hand steering
The digital compass is already set for right or
left-hand steering at the factory.
Setting the language
Press and hold the control button for approx.
12 to 13 seconds. Briefly press the control but‐
ton again to switch between English "E" and
German "O".
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Interior motion sensor 45
Interior rearview mirror, com‐
pass 148
Internet site 6
Interval display, service re‐
quirements 85
Interval mode 72
J
Jacking points for the vehicle
jack 212
Joystick, Steptronic transmis‐
sion 75
Jump-starting 216
K
Key/remote control 34
Keyless Go, see Comfort Ac‐
cess 41
Key Memory, see Personal
Profile 36
Kickdown, Steptronic trans‐
mission 75
Knee airbag 102
L
Label on recommended
tires 187
Lamp replacement 204
Lamp replacement, front 205
Lamp replacement, rear 207
Lamp replacement, side 211
Language on Control Dis‐
play 92
Lashing eyes, securing
cargo 166
LATCH child restraint sys‐
tem 62
Launch Control 77
Leather, care 222
LED bug light 205
LED headlights 205
LED ring, central instrument
cluster 92
LEDs, light-emitting di‐
odes 204
Letters and numbers, enter‐
ing 25
Light 96
Light-alloy wheels, care 223
Light-emitting diodes,
LEDs 204
Lighter 150
Lighting 96
Lights and bulbs 204
Light switch 96
Load 166
Loading 165
Lock, door 39
Locking/unlocking via door
lock 39
Locking/unlocking with re‐
mote control 37
Locking, automatic 44
Locking, settings 43
Lock, power window 47
Locks, doors, and windows 63
Low beams 96
Low beams, automatic, see
High-beam Assistant 98
Lower back support 52
Lower back support, mechani‐
cal 51
Luggage rack, refer to Roof-
mounted luggage rack 166
Lumbar support 52
Lumbar support, mechani‐
cal 51
M
Maintenance 201
Maintenance require‐
ments 201
Maintenance, service require‐
ments 85
Maintenance system,
MINI 201
Make-up mirror 150
Malfunction displays, see
Check Control 80
Manual air distribu‐
tion 140, 143
Manual air flow 140, 143
Manual brake, see Parking
brake 68
Manual mode, transmis‐
sion 76
Manual operation, door
lock 39
Manual operation, exterior
mirrors 58
Manual operation, fuel filler
flap 178
Manual operation, Park Dis‐
tance Control PDC 130
Manual operation, rearview
camera 132
Manual transmission 74
Manufacturer of the MINI 7
Marking, run-flat tires 188
Master key, see Remote con‐
trol 34
Maximum cooling 142
Maximum speed, display 86
Maximum speed, winter
tires 188
Measurement, units of 92
Medical kit 216
Memory, seat, mirror 56
Menu in instrument cluster 88
Menus, refer to onboard mon‐
itor operating concept 20
Messages, see Check Con‐
trol 80
Microfilter 141, 144
MID - program, driving dy‐
namics 119
MINI Connected, refer to
Integrated Owner's Manual
MINI maintenance sys‐
tem 201
MINIMALISM Analyser 173
MINIMALISM info 172
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