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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OfficeVehicle 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.
Overview
General information Contacts, appointments, tasks, notes, text mes‐
sages, and e-mails from the mobile phone can
be displayed on the Control Display if the mo‐
bile phone provides compatible support of
these functions and the necessary Bluetooth
standards.
Information about which mobile phones and
functions are available can be found at
www.mini.com/connectivity.
Contents are only displayed in full length when
the vehicle is stationary.
The mobile phone has read-access only.
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. ◀Requirements▷A compatible mobile phone is paired with
the vehicle and connected. In some mobile
phones, data access must be confirmed on
the mobile phone.▷The time, time zone, and date, refer to
page 72, are correctly set on the Control
Display and on the mobile phone, for in‐
stance to correctly display appointments.
Updating
Data are updated every time the mobile phone
is connected to the vehicle. Appointment en‐
tries, tasks, notes and reminders can be up‐ dated separately.
1."Office"2."Current office", "Calendar", "Tasks",
"Notes" or "Reminders"3.Open "Options".4."Update data"
Mobile phone data are transmitted again to
the vehicle.
Office information
The number of unread messages and active
tasks as well as the upcoming appointments
are displayed.
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Specifying the home addressA home address can be stored. It appears at
the top of the contact list.1."Office"2."Contacts"3."Home"4.Create a contact.5."Store contact in vehicle"
Selecting the sorting order of the
names
Names can be displayed in a different order.
1."Office"2."Contacts"3.Open "Options".4."Display: last, first name" or "Display: first,
last name"
Depending on how the contacts were stored on
the mobile phone, the sorting order of the
names may differ from the selected sorting or‐
der.
Show contact pictures
Pictures stored with the contacts are stored in
the vehicle when the mobile phone is con‐
nected to the vehicle. The number of transmit‐
ted pictures depends on the mobile phone. The
mobile phone must support this function.
1."Office"2."Contacts"3.Open "Options".4."Configure Bluetooth®"5."Show images"
Display of all contact pictures is activated or de‐
activated.
Deleting contacts
Only contacts that are stored in the vehicle are
deleted. The contacts on the mobile phone
cannot be deleted.1."Office"2."Contacts"3.Highlight the contact.4.Open "Options".5."Delete contact" or "Delete all contacts"
Messages
General information Whether or not text messages and e-mails from
the mobile phone are displayed depends on
whether transmission from the mobile phone
to the vehicle is supported. Text messages and
e-mails may not be supported by the service
provider, or the function may need to be ena‐
bled separately. After the mobile phone is first
paired, transmission may take several minutes.
Messages are only displayed in full length when
the vehicle is stationary. Messages from the ad‐
ditional telephone are not transmitted.
Displaying messages
1."Office"2."Messages"
A symbol identifies the type of message.
SymbolMessage type Text messages. E-mail from mobile phone.
Filtering the message list
The message list can be filtered if more than
one type of message exists.
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Operating MINI ConnectedAfter the mobile phone is successfully con‐
nected with the vehicle and MINI Connected is
started, the applications are displayed on the
Control Display and can be operated using the
MINI joystick.
Adjust the volume using the following:▷
Buttons on the steering
wheel or
▷Volume button on the radio, refer to
page 156.1.Connect the mobile phone via the snap-in
adapter or via the USB audio interface.2. Press the button. The main menu is
opened.3."MINI Connected"4.Select the desired software application.
Information
▷The scope of MINI Connected that can be
displayed on the Control Display depends
on the range of software applications in‐
stalled on the mobile phone.▷The data transmission of the software ap‐
plications from the mobile phone to the ve‐
hicle can last some time. Some software
applications depend on the speed of the
available Internet connection of the mobile
phone.▷Some mobile phones cannot simultane‐
ously use MINI Connected and the Blue‐
tooth hands-free system.
If necessary, restart the software applica‐
tion on the mobile phone after a phone
conversation.▷Audio and video playback from the snap-in
adapter is only possible if no cable is con‐
nected to the AV-IN port.
PlugIn
The concept
Selected functions of a compatible Apple de‐
vice can be displayed on the Control Display via
a video connection. They are operated using
the MINI joystick and the button on the
MINI joystick.
Functional requirement
▷Compatible iPhone or iPod: as of iPhone
3GS or iPod with software version iOS 4.1
and higher.▷The MINI Connected app is not required.
Information on compatible adapters and inter‐
faces is available from a dealer’s service center
or another qualified service center or repair
shop.
Activating
1.Connect the Apple device.
Operation takes place via the MINI joystick
with its buttons.2."MINI Connected"3."PlugIn"4.Select the connection type: "Activate via
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CD/multimediaCD drive
FunctionCommandSelect a track.›Track ...‹ e.g., track 5
or
›C D track ...‹ e. g., CD track 5Play back a CD.›C D on‹Select a CD.›Select C D‹Select a CD and track.›C D ... track ...‹ e.g., CD 3 track 5Open the CD and Multimedia menu.›C D and multimedia‹CD.›C D‹
External devices
FunctionCommandOpen the external devices.›External devices‹Open the Bluetooth devices.›Bluetooth‹
Tone
FunctionCommandOpen the tone settings.›Tone‹
Telephone
FunctionCommandDial a phone number.›Dial number‹Open the Telephone menu.›Telephone‹Display the phone book.›Phonebook‹Redialing.›Redial‹Display received calls.›Received calls‹Seite 268REFERENCEShort commands for voice activation268
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FunctionCommandList of messages.›Messages‹Open the Bluetooth devices.›Bluetooth‹
Office
FunctionCommandOpen the Office menu.›Office‹Display Office Today.›Current office‹Display the contacts.›Contacts‹Display the messages.›Messages‹Display the calendar.›Calendar‹Display the tasks.›Tasks‹Display the reminders.›Reminders‹
Contacts
FunctionCommandSelect a name.›Choose name‹My contacts.›My contacts‹Open the contacts.›Contacts‹New contact.›New contact‹Seite 269Short commands for voice activationREFERENCE269
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Everything from A to ZIndexA
ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 93
Acoustic signal, refer to Check Control 75
Activated charcoal filter with automatic climate con‐
trol 104
Adaptive Light Control 80
Additional telephone 188
Additives, engine oil 233
Airbags 82
Airbags, indicator/warning light 85
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated air mode, air condi‐
tioner 101
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated air mode, automatic
climate control 103
Air conditioning 100
Air conditioning mode, air conditioner 100
Air conditioning mode, auto‐ matic climate control 102
Air distribution, air condi‐ tioner, manual 101
Air distribution, auto‐ matic 103
Air distribution, automatic cli‐ mate control, manual 103
Air distribution, individual 101
Air drying, refer to Cooling function 104
Air flow rate for air condi‐ tioner 100
Air flow rate with automatic climate control 103
Air pressure, refer to Tire infla‐ tion pressure 218 Air supply, air conditioner 100
Air supply, automatic climate control 102
Alarm system 39
Alarm system, avoiding unin‐ tentional alarms 40
Alarm system, ending an alarm 39
Alarm system, interior motion sensor 40
Alarm system, tilt alarm sen‐ sor 40
ALL4 all-wheel system 95
All-wheel drive, refer to ALL4 95
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 106
AM/FM station 156
Ambient lighting 81
Announcement, navigation, see Spoken instructions 145
Antifreeze, washer fluid 64
Antilock Brake System, ABS 93
Anti-slip control, refer to Dy‐ namic Stability Control
DSC 93
Anti-theft protection 31
Appointments 204
Approved engine oils 233
Ashtray 109
Assistance, roadside 248
Assistance when driving off, refer to Hill drive-off assis‐
tant 95
Assistance with starting en‐ gine, refer to Jump-start‐
ing 248
Audio playback 165
Audio playback, Blue‐ tooth 171 Automatic air distribution 103
Automatic air flow 103
Automatic car wash 254
Automatic climate con‐ trol 102
Automatic climate control, au‐ tomatic air distribution 103
Automatic, cruise control 97
Automatic headlight con‐ trol 78
Automatic transmission with Steptronic 65
AUTO program with auto‐ matic climate control 103
AUX-IN port 167
Average fuel consumption 70
Average speed 70
Average speed, refer to Com‐ puter 69
B Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 45
Backrests, refer to Seats 44
Backup lights, bulb replace‐ ment 243
Balance 154
Bass 154
Battery disposal 39
Battery, refer to Vehicle bat‐ tery 246
Battery, remote control 30
Battery replacement, remote control 39
Belts, refer to Safety belts 46
Belt tensioners, refer to Safety belts 46
Bi-xenon headlights 239
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Bluetooth audio 171
Bluetooth connection, activat‐ ing/deactivating, hands-free
system 179
Bluetooth connection, activat‐ ing/deactivating, mobile
phone preparation 189
Bluetooth hands-free sys‐ tem 178
Brake assistant 93
Brake discs, breaking in 120
Brake fluid, refer to Service re‐ quirements 74
Brake force distribution, elec‐ tronic 93
Brake pads, breaking in 120
Brake, refer to Parking brake 60
Brakes, MINI maintenance system 236
Brakes, service require‐ ments 74
Brake system, MINI mainte‐ nance system 236
Braking, notes 121
Braking, parking brake 60
Breakdown assistance, Road‐ side Assistance 248
Breaking in 120
Brightness on the Control Dis‐ play 74
Buckle tongues height adjust‐ ment 47
Button for starting the engine, refer to Start/Stop button 58
C
Calendar 204
California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Car battery, refer to Vehicle battery 246
Car care products 255
Care, displays 257
Care, vehicle 255 Cargo area, Comfort Ac‐
cess 37
Cargo area door, refer to Tail‐ gate 35
Cargo area, enlarging, cargo cover 111
Cargo area, flat loading floor 113
Cargo area light, refer to Inte‐ rior lights 81
Cargo area, multi-function hook 114
Cargo area, opening from the outside 35
Cargo area, partition net 113
Car horn, refer to Horn 12
Carpet, care 257
Car phone, refer to Tele‐ phone 178
Car phone, refer to Telephone, mobile phone prepara‐
tion 188
Car wash 254
CBC, Cornering Brake Con‐ trol 93
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 236
CD 164
CD/DVD drives, care 257
CD player 164
Center armrest 116
Center console, refer to Around the center con‐
sole 16
Center rail 116
Center rail, refer to Storage compartments 116
Central locking, Comfort Ac‐ cess 37
Central locking from the in‐ side 34
Central locking system, con‐ cept 31
Central locking system, from the outside 31 Central screen, see Control
Display 18
Changes, technical, refer to Own Safety 6
Changing wheels/tires 224
Check Control 75
Children, transporting 53
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 55
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tems 53
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 54
Child seat, mounting 54
Child seats, refer to Transport‐ ing children safely 53
Chrome parts, care 256
Circulation of air, refer to Re‐ circulated air mode, air con‐
ditioner 101
Circulation of air, refer to Re‐ circulated air mode, auto‐
matic climate control 103
Cleaning, displays 257
Cleaning, refer to Care 254
Climate 100
Climate mode, ventila‐ tion 104
Clock 68
Clock, 12h/24h format 72
Clock, setting the time and date 72
Clock, setting the time zone 73
Closing from the inside 34
Closing from the outside 32
Clutch, breaking in 120
Cockpit 12
Cold start, refer to Starting the engine 59
Combination instrument, refer to Displays 14
Combination switch, refer to Turn signal/high-beams/
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