2016 MINI Hardtop 4 Door display

RadioVehicle 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.
Overview1Change 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 station
Sound output
Switching on/off If the ignition is switched off: press the
left button.
Muting If the ignition is switched on or the en‐
gine is running: press the left button.
AM/FM station General information
A list of the stations that can be received for the
FM and AM wavelengths is displayed.
SymbolMeaningStation is played.Station is saved.Station can be saved.
Selecting a station
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Selecting a station manually1. "Radio"2."FM" or "AM"3."Manual search ( )"4.Turn the right-hand knob until the desired
frequency is displayed.
Changing the station
About the radio:
Press button.
Via the buttons on the steering wheel: Press button.
The next station with reception or stored sta‐
tion is played. If traffic bulletins are activated,
the next traffic information station is played.
About the radio:
Press and hold this button.
Via the buttons on the steering wheel: Press and hold this button.
The waveband is traversed. After the button is
released, the next station with reception is
played.
Storing a station
1. "Radio"2."FM" or "AM"3.Select a station.4.Press the right button.5.Select the memory location.
The stations can also be stored on the Favorites
buttons, refer to page 153.
Renaming a station
When storing a station with RDS signal, the RDS
information transferred during storing is ac‐
cepted as the station name. This name can be
changed.1.Select the station that is to be renamed.2. Press button.3."Rename to:"
If necessary, wait until the desired name
appears.4.Press the right-hand knob to store this
name.
Displaying additional information
If a radio station broadcasts radio text or radio
text plus, this information can be displayed,
e.g., the track or the performer of the music.
Availability, content and sequence are set by
the radio station.
1. "Radio"2."FM" or "AM"3. Press button.4."Station info"
RDS Radio Data System
The concept
RDS broadcasts additional information, such as
the station name, in the FM wave band.
When playing a station with multiple frequen‐
cies, the system automatically switches to the
frequency with the best reception, if needed.
Switching on/off It is recommended to switch on RDS
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3. Press button.4."RDS"
HD Radio™ reception
Many stations broadcast both analog and digi‐
tal signals.
License conditions
HD Radio technology manufactured under li‐
cense from iBiquity Digital Corporation. U. S.
and Foreign Patents. HD Radio™ and the HD,
HD Radio, and “Arc” logos are proprietary
trademarks of iBiquity Digital Corp.
Activating/deactivating digital radio
reception
1. "Radio"2."FM" or "AM"3. Press button.4."HD Radio reception"
This symbol is displayed in the status line
when the audio signal is digital.
When setting a station with a digital signal, it
may take a few seconds before the station
plays in digital quality.
Information about HD Radio stations whose
station name ends with ...HD or with ...HD1:
In areas in which the station is not continuously
received in digital mode, the playback switches
between analog and digital reception. In this
case, switch off digital radio reception.
Information about HD Radio multicast stations
whose station name ends
with ...HD2, ...HD3, ...:
In areas in which the station is not continuously
received in digital mode, there may be inter‐
ruptions of the audible signal lasting several
seconds. This depends on the reception.
Displaying additional information
Some stations broadcast additional information
on the current track, such as the name of the
artist.1.Select the desired station.2. Press button.3."Station info"
Stored stations
General information
It is possible to store up to 40 stations.
SymbolMeaning1 ... 40Memory location.FMStations out of the FM waveband.AMStations out of the AM waveband.SATSatellite radio station.
Calling up a station
1. "Radio"2."Presets"3.Select the desired memory location.
Storing a station The station currently selected is stored.
1. "Radio"2."Presets"3."Store station ( )"4.Memory location to be selected.
The stations can also be stored on the Favorites
buttons, refer to page 153.
Programmable memory buttons The first eight locations in the station list corre‐
spond to the assignment of the Favorites keys.
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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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▷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 reel 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.
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
Requirements
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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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