Opening the timeshift function1."Radio"2."Satellite radio"3. "Replay - Time shift"▷The red arrow shows the current playback
position.▷The time difference to the live broadcast is
displayed next to the buffer bar.▷For live transmissions "live".
Timeshift menu
SymbolFunction Go to the live broadcast Playback/pause Next track Previous track Fast forward Reverse Automatic timeshift deactivated/
activated
Automatic timeshift
When the function is activated, audio playback
is stopped automatically in the event of:
▷Incoming and outgoing telephone calls.▷Activation of the voice activation system.▷Muting.The audio playback then continues with a time
delay.
Activating1."Radio"2."Satellite radio"3. "Replay - Time shift"4. "Automatic time shift"
Deactivating
"Automatic time shift"
Storing favorites Up to 30 favorites can be stored in the favorites
list. Available favorites are artist, track, game,
league, and team.
Storing the artist, track, or game
It is only possible to store favorites that are cur‐
rently being broadcast. The channel informa‐
tion must be available.
1."Radio"2."Satellite radio"3.If necessary, open "All channels" or the de‐
sired category.4.Select the desired channel.5.Press the MINI joystick again.6.Select the artist, track, or game.
Storing the league or team
Leagues or teams can be added to the favorites
from a selection list.
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4."Add sports information"5.Select the league.6.Select "Add all teams" or the desired team.
Opening the favoritesIf an activated favorite is played back, the fol‐
lowing message appears for approx. 20 sec‐
onds "Favorite alert!".
"Favorites"
Select the symbol while the message is shown.
The displayed favorite is played.
If there is no message, the system changes to
the My Favorites category. All favorites cur‐
rently being broadcast can be selected from a
list.
Managing the favorites
Activating/deactivating the favorites
Favorites can be activated and deactivated
globally and individually.
1."Satellite radio"2. "Manage favorites"3.Select "Activate alert" or the desired favor‐
ites.
Settings are stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
Deleting favorites
1."Satellite radio"2. "Manage favorites"3.Highlight the desired favorite.4.Open "Options".5."Delete entry"
Traffic Jump Traffic and weather information for a selected
region is broadcast every few minutes.
Selecting a region
1."Radio"2."Satellite radio"3.Open "Options".4."Set jump"5.Select the desired region.
The region is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
Activating/deactivating the jump
1."Radio"2."Satellite radio"3. "Jump to:"
Information for the selected region is broadcast
as soon as it is available.
A new panel opens.
Canceling the Traffic Jump: "Cancel".
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Select one of the symbols to deactivate Traffic
Jump.
Automatic update About twice a year, Sirius performs an update
of the channel names and positions. The up‐
date takes place automatically and may take
several minutes.
Information▷Reception may not be available in some sit‐
uations, such as under certain environmen‐
tal or topographic conditions. The satellite
radio has no influence on this.▷The signal may not be available in tunnels
or underground garages; next to tall build‐
ings; or near trees, mountains or other
powerful sources of radio interference.
Stored stations
General information
It is possible to store up to 40 stations.
Calling up a station
1."Radio"2."Presets"3.Select the desired station.
Storing a stationThe station currently selected is stored.
1."Radio"2."Presets"3."Store station"4.Select the desired memory location.
The list of stored stations is stored for the re‐
mote control currently in use.
Deleting a station
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CD/multimediaVehicle 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.
When using the features and systems described
here, adhere to local regulations.
Sound output
Switching on/off
When the ignition is switched off: press ON/OFF
button on the radio.
Muting When the ignition is switched on or the engine
is running: press the ON/OFF button on the
radio.
This symbol at the upper edge of the Con‐
trol Display indicates that the sound is switched
off.
CD player
Playback
Inserting the CD
Insert the CD with the printed side facing up.
Playback begins automatically.
Reading can take a few minutes with com‐
pressed audio files.
Starting playback
A CD is contained in the CD player.1."CD/Multimedia"2."CD"3.Select the desired track. Press the MINI joy‐
stick to start playback.
Playable formats
▷CD: CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, CD-DA.▷Compressed audio files: MP3, WMA, AAC.
Ejecting the CD
Press the button on the CD player.
The CD emerges slightly from the drive.
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6."Audio"7."OK"
In the case of a mobile phone, only the audio
connection is disconnected. All other connec‐
tions are retained.
Unpairing a device
1."CD/Multimedia"2."Bluetooth® (audio)"3.If necessary, "Bluetooth® audio"4.Highlight the device that is to be unpaired.5.Open "Options".6."Remove phone from list"
What to do if...
Information on compatible devices can be
found at www.mini.com/connectivity.
Compatible mobile phones, refer to page 188.
The device is not supported by the vehicle.
▷Perform a software update, refer to
page 175, if needed.
The device could not be paired or connected.
▷Do the Bluetooth passkeys on the device
and the vehicle match? Enter the same
passkey on the device and via the onboard
monitor.▷A multi-character passkey may be needed.▷Did it take longer than 30 seconds to enter
the passkey? Repeat the pairing procedure.▷Are too many Bluetooth devices connected
to the device or vehicle? Delete connec‐
tions with other devices if necessary.▷Is the mobile phone in power-save mode or
does it have only a limited remaining bat‐
tery life? Charge the mobile phone in the
snap-in adapter or via a charging cable.▷Depending on the mobile phone, it is possi‐
ble that only one device can be connected
to the vehicle. Unpair the connected device
from the vehicle and pair and connect only
one device.▷The device no longer reacts? Switch the de‐
vice off and on again.▷Repeat the pairing procedure.
Music cannot be played back.
▷Start the program for playing back music
data on the device and select a track on the
device if necessary.▷Switch the radio on and off again.
Music files can only be played back softly.
▷Adjust the volume settings on the device.
Videos can only be played back without audio
or with delayed audio.
▷Check the compatibility of the devices. In‐
formation under www.mini.com/connectiv‐
ity.
Playback is disturbed when buttons are pressed
or by other messages on the device.
▷Switch off the button tones and other signal
tones on the device.
Playback is interrupted by a telephone call or
traffic bulletin and is not resumed automati‐
cally.
▷Switch the radio on and off again.
Playback is not possible if the mobile phone is
connected via Bluetooth Audio while it is also
connected via the music interface for smart‐
phones in the snap-in adapter.
▷Disconnect one of the two connections; for
example, disconnect the audio connection,
refer to page 173, and restart playback.
If all points in this list have been checked and
the required function is still not available,
please contact the hotline or a dealer’s service
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Pairing/unpairing the
mobile phone
Requirements▷The mobile phone is compatible, refer to
page 178.▷The mobile phone is ready for operation.▷Bluetooth is activated in the vehicle and on
the mobile phone.▷Bluetooth presettings may need to be
made on the mobile phone, e.g., for a con‐
nection without confirmation or visibility,
refer to the mobile phone operating in‐
structions.▷Deactivate Bluetooth audio if necessary.▷A number with at least four and a maxi‐
mum of 16 digits was defined as the Blue‐
tooth passkey. It is only required once for
pairing.▷Compare the control number on the Control
Display with the control number on the mo‐
bile phone display. Confirm the control
number on the mobile phone and in the
vehicle.▷The radio ready state is switched on.
Activating/deactivating Bluetooth
Bluetooth is not permitted everywhere. Comply
with all safety guidelines and regulations.
1."Telephone"2.Open "Options".3."Bluetooth®"Pairing and connecting a mobile phone
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."Bluetooth® (phone)"3."Add new phone"
The Bluetooth name of the vehicle is dis‐
played.4.To perform additional steps on the mobile
phone, refer to the mobile phone operating
instructions: for instance, search for or con‐
nect the Bluetooth device or a new device.
The Bluetooth name of the vehicle appears
on the mobile phone display.5.Select the Bluetooth name of the vehicle on
the mobile phone display.6.You are prompted by the onboard monitor
or mobile phone to enter the same Blue‐
tooth passkey. Enter the passkey and con‐
firm.
or
Compare the control number on the vehicle
display with the control number on the mo‐
bile phone display. Confirm the control
number on the mobile phone and in the
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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.
InformationAt 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.
Pairing/unpairing the
mobile phone
General information
The following functions are available:▷Use of a mobile phone as a telephone.▷Use of a mobile phone as an additional te‐
lephone.▷Use of a mobile phone as an audio source.▷Use of an audio device as an audio source,
refer to page 171.
Requirements
▷The mobile phone is compatible, refer to
page 188.▷The mobile phone is ready for operation.▷Bluetooth is activated in the vehicle and on
the mobile phone.▷Bluetooth presettings may need to be
made on the mobile phone, e.g., for a con‐
nection without confirmation or visibility,
refer to the mobile phone operating in‐
structions.▷Deactivate Bluetooth audio if necessary.▷Compare the control number on the Control
Display with the control number on the mo‐
bile phone display. Confirm the control
number on the mobile phone and in the
vehicle.▷A number with at least four and a maxi‐
mum of 16 digits was defined as the Blue‐
tooth passkey. It is only required once for
pairing.▷The radio ready state is switched on.
Activating/deactivating Bluetooth
Bluetooth is not permitted everywhere. Comply
with all safety guidelines and regulations.
1."Telephone"2.Open "Options".3."Bluetooth®"
Additional functions
Activating/deactivating the additional functions
Activate the functions before pairing to be able
to use them in the vehicle. Information on compatible mobile phones, refer to page 188,
that support this function.
1."Telephone"2."Bluetooth® (phone)"3.Open "Options".4."Configure Bluetooth®"5.Select the desired additional function.▷"Additional telephone"▷"Office"▷"Bluetooth® audio"6."OK"
An additional function cannot be assigned to a
telephone while it is deactivated.
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row 1, and press it down until it engages,
arrow 2.
The battery is charged beginning with the radio
ready state of the vehicle.
Removing the mobile phone
Press the button, arrow 1, and remove the mo‐
bile phone, arrow 2.
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