ToneVehicle 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.
General information Settings are stored for the profile, refer to
page 24, currently used.
Treble, bass, balance,
and fader
General information▷"Treble": treble adjustment.▷"Bass": depth adjustment.▷"Balance": left/right volume distribution.▷"Fader": front/rear volume distribution.
Adjusting treble, bass, balance, and
fader
1. "Settings", "Radio" or
"Media"2."Tone"3.Select the desired tone settings.4.Set the desired value.Volume
General information▷"Speed volume": speed-dependent volume
control.▷"PDC": volume of the PDC signal compared
to the entertainment sound output.▷"Gong": volume of the signal, such as the
safety belt reminder, compared to the en‐
tertainment sound output.▷"Microphone": volume of the microphone
during a phone call.▷"Loudspeak.": volume of the loudspeakers
during a phone call.
The following volumes are only stored for the
respective paired telephone:
"Microphone", "Loudspeak.".
Adjusting
1. "Settings", "Radio" or
"Media"2."Tone"3."Volume settings"4.Select the desired volume setting.5.Set the desired value.
Resetting the tone set‐
tings
1. "Settings", "Radio" or
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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 channelsThe 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
1. "Radio"2."Satellite radio"3.Select the channel.4. Press button.5."Manage subscription"
The phone number and an electronic serial
number, ESN, are displayed.6.Select the displayed phone number to un‐
subscribe from the channel.
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MultimediaExternal devices
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.
Overview
1Change 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 trackAUX-IN port
Overview
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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Adjusting the volume1. "Media"2."AUX"3."Volume"4.Set the desired volume.
USB audio interface
Overview
It is possible to connect external devices. Set
via radio. Sound is played back on the vehicle
loudspeakers.
Connectors for external devices
Connection via USB audio interface: Apple iPod/
iPhone, USB devices, e.g., MP3 players, USB
flash drives, or mobile phones that are sup‐
ported by the USB audio interface.
Due to the large number of audio devices avail‐
able on the market, it cannot be guaranteed
that every device/mobile phone is operable on
the vehicle.
Depending on the configuration of the audio
files, for example bit rates greater than
256 kbit/s or the number of different compres‐
sion technologies, the files may not play back
correctly in each case.
Information about compatible USB devices can
be found at www.miniusa.com/bluetooth.
Audio files
Standard audio files and playlists can be played
back.
File systems
Popular file systems for USB devices are sup‐
ported. FAT32 and exFAT are the recom‐
mended formats.
USB device connection
The USB port is located at the front of the cen‐
ter console.
Use a flexible adapter cable for connecting to
help protect the USB audio port and the USB
device from mechanical damage. The adapter
cable supplied with the USB device would be
ideal.
After the first connection
Information about the tracks and directories
stored on the USB device is transferred into the
vehicle. This may take some time, depending
on the USB device, the number of tracks and
the folder structure.
Number of tracks
Information for a maximum of 9999 tracks and
directories can be stored in the vehicle.
Copy protection
Music tracks with integrated Digital Rights Man‐
agement, DRM, cannot be played.
Playback
1. "Media"2."USB device"
Playback is started.
Track search
Music tracks can be searched in three ways.
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Apple iPod/iPhone port
The USB port is located at the front of the cen‐
ter console.
Use a flexible adapter cable for connecting,
e.g., the original iPod/iPhone adapter cable.
The Apple iPod/iPhone menu structure is sup‐
ported by the USB audio interface.
Track search
Music tracks can searched in various ways.
▷Track from the current playlist.▷Via playlists stored in the iPod/iPhone.▷Via the categories saved for the music
tracks, e.g., type of music, artist, composer,
album, track.▷In the media audio books and podcasts.
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.
Playback lists
1. "Media"2."USB device"3."Playlists"4.Select the playback list.5.Select the track at which the playback is to
begin.
Categories
1. "Media"2."USB device"3.Select the category.▷"Genres"▷"Artists"▷"Composers"▷"Albums"▷"Titles"▷"Audio books"▷"Podcasts"4.A-Z search to reduce the list to a beginning
letter to be entered.5.Select the track at which the playback is to
begin.
Changing the track
About the radio:
Press button.
Via the buttons on the steering wheel: Press button.
A reel is made to the previous/next track from
the currently played one.
Fast forward/reverse
About the radio:
Press and hold this button.
Via the buttons on the steering wheel:
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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.
Information WARNING
Operating the integrated information sys‐
tem and communication devices while driving
can distract from traffic. It is possible to lose
control of the vehicle. There is risk of an acci‐
dent. Only use the systems or devices when the
traffic situation allows. If necessary stop and
use the systems and devices while the vehicle is
stationary. ◀
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.
Compatible mobile
phones
Accurate information about which mobile
phones are supported with a Bluetooth inter‐
face is available at www.mini.com/connectivity.
These compatible mobile phones, with a cer‐
tain software version, support the vehicle func‐
tions 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
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▷The mobile phone is ready for operation.▷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
WARNING
Operating the integrated information sys‐
tem and communication devices while driving
can distract from traffic. It is possible to lose
control of the vehicle. There is risk of an acci‐
dent. Only use the systems or devices when the
traffic situation allows. If necessary stop and
use the systems and devices while the vehicle is
stationary. ◀
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 compatible mobile phones, re‐
fer to page 164.
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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, a dealer’s service center or an‐
other qualified service center or repair shop.
Controls Adjusting the volumeDuring 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" s 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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