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tooth passkey. Only required once for pair-
ing.
Pairing and connecting
Only pair the device when the vehicle is 
stopped; otherwise, inattention may lead 
to endangerment of passengers or other road 
users. <
1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. "Bluetooth® (audio)"
3. "Bluetooth® audio"  if applicable
4. "Add new phone"
The Bluetooth name of the vehicle is dis-
played.
5. To perform other operations on the device, 
refer to the operating  instructions for the 
device: e.g. search  for and connect Blue-
tooth device or a new device.
The Bluetooth name of the vehicle appears 
on the device's display.
6. Select the Bluetooth name of the vehicle on 
the device's display.
The onboard computer or the device will 
prompt you to enter the same Bluetooth 
passkey.
7. Enter the passkey and confirm.
or
Compare the control number on the vehicle 
display with the control number on the 
mobile phone display. Confirm the control 
number in the mobile phone and in the vehi-
cle. "OK".
8. Select desired functions with which the 
device is to be conn ected, e.g. "Audio".
9. "OK"
If the pairing was successf ul, the device is dis-
played as connected.
sy mbo l disp layed in w hit e: d evice is act ive as 
an audio source.
If the pairing was not successful: What to do if…, 
refer to page 152.
Connecting a particular device
A device that has already been paired can be 
connected as an active audio source.
Connection is not possible  if a data exchange is 
currently taking place via  a mobile phone that is 
connected via Bluetooth.
Prerequisite
If necessary, activate the audio connection of 
the desired device from the list of paired 
devices.
1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. "Bluetooth® (audio)"
3. "Bluetooth® audio"  if applicable
4. Select the desired device from the list of 
paired devices.
5. Open "Options".
6. "Configure phone"
7. Activate "Audio".
8. "OK"
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Connecting a device
1."CD/Multimedia"
2. "Bluetooth® (audio)"
3. "Bluetooth® audio"  if applicable
4. Select the desired device from the list of 
paired devices.
symbol displayed in white:  device is active as 
an audio source.
Playback
General information
> The display of track in formation depends on 
the device.
> Operation via the device or the onboard 
computer are both possible.
> Playback is interrupted  if a data exchange 
takes place via a mobile phone that is con-
nected via Bluetooth.
Starting playback
1. Connect device.
2. "CD/Multimedia"
3. "External devices" 4.
Select the  symbol.
5. Select the desired track from the list.
Playback menu
Depending on the device, all functions may not 
be available.
Track search
Depending on the device, it is possible to search 
by track.
1."CD/Multimedia"
2. "External devices"
3. Select the  symbol.
4. "Search device content"
5. "A-Z search"
6. Select desired entry or directory.
Player program
Depending on the device, there may be various 
programs for playing music files.
1."CD/Multimedia"
2. "External devices"
3. Select the  symbol.
SymbolFunction
Next track
Fast forward: press and hold the 
symbol.
Previous track
Reverse: press and hold the sym-
bol.
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4.Open "Options".
5. "Select player"
6. Select the desired program.
Disconnecting an audio connection
1."CD/Multimedia"
2. "Bluetooth® (audio)"
3. Select the desired device from the list of con-
nected devices.
4. Open "Options".
5. "Configure phone"
6. Deactivate "Audio".
7. "OK"
With a mobile phone, only the audio connection 
is disconnected. All other connections remain 
active.
Unpairing device
1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. "Bluetooth® (audio)"
3. "Bluetooth® audio"  if applicable
4. Highlight the device to be unpaired.
5. Open "Options".
6. "Remove phone from list"
What to do if…
Information about suitable devices is available 
at www.mini.com /connectivity.
Suitable mobile phones, refer to page 166.
Device not supported by vehicle.
> If necessary, carry ou t a software update, 
refer to page 153. Device could not be paired or connected.
>
Do the Bluetooth passkeys on the device 
and vehicle match? Enter the same passkey 
on the device and via the onboard com-
puter.
> A multi-digit passkey may be required.
> Is the passkey input taking longer than 
30 seconds? Repeat th e pairing procedure.
> Are too many Bluetoot h devices connected 
to the device or to the vehicle? If necessary, 
delete the connections with other devices.
> Is the mobile phone in power economy 
m o d e  o r  d o e s  i t  o n l y  have a small amount of 
battery charge remaining? Charge the 
mobile phone in the snap-in adapter or via a 
charging cable.
> Depending on the mobile phone, it may only 
be possible to connect one device to the 
vehicle. Unpair the connected device from 
the vehicle and only pair and connect one 
device.
> Is the device no longer responding? Switch 
the device off and back on again.
> Repeat the pairing procedure.
No music can be played.
> Start the program for playing music files on 
the device and if necessary, select a track via 
the device.
> Activate and deactivate the radio mute on 
the radio control panel.
Music files only play quietly.
> Adjust volume settings on the device.
Videos cannot be played  or can only be played 
with a delayed audio output.
> Check the device compatibility. Information 
is available at www.mini.com/connectivity.
Playback is interrupted by the press of a button 
or other messages on the device.
> Switch off key tones an d other acoustic sig-
nal on the device.
Playback is interrupted by a phone call or traffic 
report and does not automatically continue.
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>Activate and deactivate the radio mute on 
the radio control panel.
Playback is not possible when the mobile phone 
is connected via Bluetooth audio and at the 
same time via the music interface for smart-
phones at the snap-in adapter.
> Disconnect one of the two connections, e.g. 
the audio connection, refer to page 152, 
and start playback again.
If you have gone through all items in the list and 
still cannot activate the desired function please 
contact the Hotline or your MINI dealer.
Software update
The vehicle supports various external devices, 
depending on the software it is currently using. 
A software update can  enable the vehicle to 
support, for example, new mobile phones or 
new external devices.
Software updates and associated, up-to-date 
instructions are availa ble on the web page 
www.mini.com/connectivity.
Displaying current version
The currently installed software is displayed.
1. "Settings"
2. "Software update"
3. "Show current version"
Updating software
The software update can only be performed 
when stopped.
1.Save the file for the software update in the 
main directory of a USB data storage device.
2. Connect the USB data storage device to the 
USB port in the center console, refer to 
page 146. Updating using the USB port in 
the glove compartment is not possible.
3. "Settings"
4. "Software update" 5.
"Update software"
6. "Start update"
7. "OK"
All of the listed softwa re updates are installed.
Reinstalling previous version
The software version befo re the last software 
update can be restored.
The restoring to the previous version can only be 
performed when stopped.
1. "Settings"
2. "Software update"
3. "Restore previous version"
4. Select "OK" twice.
All of the listed softwa re updates are removed.
Note
MINI Connected, Office functions, and con-
nected devices may temporarily be unavailable 
during a software update or while restoring to 
the previous version. Wait a few minutes until 
the functions are available once more.
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AT A GLANCE
CONTROLS
DRIVING TIPS
NAVIGATION
ENTERTAINMENT
MOBILITY
REFERENCE COMMUNICATIONS
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Hands-free device Bluetooth
Vehicle equipment
In this chapter, all production, country, and 
optional equipment that is offered in the model 
range is described. Equipment is also described 
that is not available because of, for example, 
selected options or coun try version. This also 
applies to safety relate d functions and systems.
Overview
The concept
Mobile phones can be connected to the vehicle 
through Bluetooth.
Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of Blue-
tooth® SIG, Inc.
After being paired once, when the ignition is 
switched on, these devices are automatically 
detected as soon as they are present in the vehi-
cle and can be controlled via the onboard com-
puter, the buttons on the steering wheel, and by 
voice.
Up to four mobile phones can be paired.
It may be necessary for some functions to be 
activated by the mobile phone provider.
Only make entries when traffic conditions 
permit. Do not hold the mobile phone in 
your hand while you are driving; use the hands-
free system instead. If  you do not observe this 
precaution, your being distracted can endanger 
vehicle occupants and other road users. <
Suitable mobile phones
Precise information as to which mobile phones 
are supported by the hands-free device can be 
found at www.mini.com/connectivity.
With a certain software  version, these suitable 
mobile phones support the vehicle functions 
described below. With other mobile phones
 or software versions, 
malfunctions may occur.
A mobile phone that is connected to the vehicle 
should not be operated via the mobile phone 
keypad; otherwise, ma lfunctions may occur.
Displaying vehicle identification number 
and software part number
To check which mobile phones are supported by 
the hands-free device, th e vehicle identification 
number and the software part number will be 
required. The software  version of the mobile 
phone may also be required.
1. "Telephone"
2. Open "Options".
3. "Bluetooth® info"
4. "Display system information"
Notes
Do not expose your mobile phone to extreme 
ambient conditions, for example, very high tem-
peratures; otherwise, fu nctions on your mobile 
phone may not work. Follow the operating 
instructions for yo ur mobile phone.
Pairing/unpairing mobile 
phone
Requirements
>Suitable mobile phone, refer to page 156.
> Mobile phone operational.
> Bluetooth activated in vehicle, refer to 
page 157, and in the mobile phone.
> Bluetooth presets in the mobile phone are 
required, e.g. connection not confirmed or 
visible, refer to Ow ner's Manual for the 
mobile phone.
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>A number with at le ast 4 and at most 
16 digits has been established as the Blue-
tooth passkey. Only required once for pair-
ing.
> Compare the control number on the Control 
Display with the control number on the 
mobile phone display.  Confirm the control 
number in the mobile phone and in the vehi-
cle.
> Radio readiness switched on.
Activating/deactivating Bluetooth link
Bluetooth is not permitted everywhere. Comply 
with all safety guidel ines and regulations.
1. "Telephone"
2. Open "Options".
3. "Bluetooth®"
Pairing and connecting
Only pair the mobile phone when the 
vehicle is stopped; otherwise, inattention 
may lead to endangerment of passengers or 
other road users. <
1. "Telephone"
2. "Bluetooth® (phone)"
3. "Add new phone"
The Bluetooth name of the vehicle is dis-
played. 4.
To perform other operations on the mobile 
phone, refer to the Ow ner's Manual for the 
mobile phone: e.g. se arch for and connect 
Bluetooth device or a new device.
The Bluetooth name of the vehicle appears 
on the mobile phone display.
5. Select the Bluetooth na me of the vehicle on 
the mobile phone display.
6. The onboard computer or the mobile phone 
will prompt you to enter the same Bluetooth 
passkey.
Enter the passkey and confirm.
or
Compare the control number on the vehicle 
display with the control number on the 
mobile phone display.  Confirm the control 
number in the mobile phone and in the vehi-
cle.
"OK"
7. Select the functions that are to be used for 
the mobile phone.
8. "OK"
9. Move the MINI joystick to the left.
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If pairing was successful, the mobile phone 
appears at the top of the list of mobile phones.
If the pairing was not successful: What to do if…, 
refer to page158.
Following the initial pairing
>The mobile phone is detected/connected in 
the vehicle within a short period of time 
when the engine is running or radio readi-
ness is switched on.
> After identification, phone book entries are 
imported from the mobile phone and/or SIM 
card of the telephone, depending on the 
telephone.
> Four mobile phones can be paired.
> Specific settings may be necessary in some 
mobile phones, e.g.  authorization or a 
secure connection, re fer to the Owner's 
Manual for the mobile phone.
Connecting a particular mobile phone
1. "Telephone"
2. "Bluetooth® (phone)"
All paired mobile phones are listed.
3. Select the mobile phone to be connected.
Unpairing mobile phone
1."Telephone"
2. "Bluetooth® (phone)"
All paired mobile phones are listed.
3. Highlight the mobile phone to be unpaired.
4. Open "Options". 5.
"Remove phone from list"
What to do if…
For information on suitab le mobile phones, refer 
to page 156.
The mobile phone could not be paired or con-
nected.
> Is Bluetooth activated in the vehicle and in 
the mobile phone? Activate Bluetooth in the 
vehicle and in the mobile phone.
> Do the Bluetooth passkeys on the mobile 
phone and the vehicle match? Enter the 
same passkey on the mobile phone and via 
the onboard computer.
> A multi-digit passkey may be required.
> Is the passkey input taking longer than 
30 seconds? Repeat th e pairing procedure.
> Are too many Bluetoot h devices connected 
to the mobile phone? If so, delete the con-
nections with other devices on the mobile 
phone.
> Is the mobile phone in power economy 
m o d e  o r  d o e s  i t  o n l y  have a small amount of 
battery charge remaining? Charge the 
mobile phone using a charging cable.
> Depending on the mobile phone, it may only 
be possible to connect one device to the 
vehicle. Unpair the connected device from 
the vehicle and only pair and connect one 
device.
> Is the mobile phone no longer responding? 
Switch the mobile phone off and back on 
again. Repeat the pairing procedure.
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Is the mobile phone no longer responding?
>Switch the mobile ph one off and back on 
again. Repeat the pairing procedure.
> Is the ambient temperature too high or too 
low? Do not subject your mobile phone to 
extreme ambient temperatures.
Phone book entries are not displayed, not all of 
them are displayed, or they are displayed 
incompletely.
> The transfer of phone book entries has not 
yet completed.
> It is possible that only the phone book 
entries of the mobile phone or the SIM card 
are transferred.
> It may not be possible to display phone book 
entries with special characters.
> The number of phone book entries to be 
stored is too high.
> Is the amount of data for the contact too 
large, e.g., because of stored information 
such as addresses? Reduce the number of 
data entries.
The telephone connection quality is low.
> Depending on the mobile  phone, it is possi-
ble to adjust the strength of the Bluetooth 
signal.
> Place mobile phone in the area of the center 
console.
If you have gone through all items in the list and 
still cannot activate the desired function please 
contact the Hotline or your MINI dealer.Operation
Adjusting volume
Turn the knob until the desired volume is 
reached.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur-
rently in use.
Incoming call
Receiving calls
If the number of the caller is stored in the phone 
book and is transmitted by the network, then 
the name and number of the contact are dis-
played; otherwise, only the number is displayed.
If a contact is assigned more than one phone 
number, then only the name of the caller is 
transmitted.
Accepting a call
Press the  button on the steering wheel
or "Accept"
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