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press the button on the hand-held transmit-
ter for 2 seconds and release several times.
Operation
Before using the integrated universal 
remote control, always inspect the imme-
diate area to make certain that no people, ani-
mals or objects are within the travel range of the 
device.
Comply also with the safe ty instructions supplied 
with the original hand-held transmitter. <
The device, for example a garage door, can be 
operated while the engine is running or when 
the ignition is on by using the button on the 
rearview mirror. In addi tion, while within the 
reception range of the device, press the button 
until the function is deleted. The LED on the 
rearview mirror is constant ly on while the signal 
is being transmitted.
Deleting stored functions
Press and hold the right and left buttons on the 
rearview mirror for approx. 20 seconds until the 
LED on the rearview mirror starts flashing 
quickly. All stored functions are deleted. The 
functions can not be deleted individually.
Digital compass
1 Setting button on the back of the mirror
2 Display
The cardinal or ordinal direction in which the 
vehicle is moving is shown on the display.
Operating principle
By pressing the setting button with a thin, sharp 
object, e.g., a pen or a similar object, various 
functions can be called up. The following setting 
options are displayed one after the other, 
depending on how long the setting button is 
pressed down:
> Quick press: display switches on/off
> 3 to 6 seconds: compass zone setting
> 6 to 9 seconds: compass calibration
> 9 to 12 seconds: left/right-hand drive setting
> 12 to 15 seconds: setting the language
Setting the compass zones
Set the appropriate compass zone on your vehi-
cle so that the compass operates properly; see 
world map with compass zones.
To set the compass zones, press the setting but-
ton for approx. 3-4 seconds. The number of the 
compass zones that have been set are shown on 
the display.
To change the zone se tting, quickly press the 
setting button as often as necessary until the 
number of the compass zone for your location is 
displayed.
The compass is again ready to use after approx. 
10 seconds.
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EntertainmentOn/off and tone
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On/off and tone
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.
General information
The following audio source s have shared control 
elements and setting options:
> Radio
> CD player
> External devices, e.g. MP3 player
Controls
The audio sources can be operated using:
>Buttons near the CD player
> Onboard computer
> Buttons on the steering wheel, refer to 
page 10
Buttons near the CD player
1Drive for audio CDs
2 Selecting waveband
3 Changing the audio source 4
Sound output for ente rtainment on/off, vol-
ume
> Press: switch on/off.
When you switch on the unit, the radio 
station or track set most recently is 
played.
> Turn: adjust volume.
5 Station scan/track search
>Change radi o station.
> Selecting a track
6 Ejecting CD
Switching on/off
Entertainment audio output
Press the knob.
 This symbol at the upper edge of the Control 
Display indicates that the sound output is 
switched off.
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RadioEntertainment
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Radio
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 count ry version. This also 
applies to safety related functions and systems.
General information
Your radio is designed  for reception of the fol-
lowing stations:
> FM and AM
> HD Radio
> Satellite radio
AM/FM station
Selecting a station
Press the knob if the sound output is switched 
off. 1.
"Radio"
2. "FM" or "AM"
3. Select the desired station.
The selected station is stored for the remote 
control current ly in use.
Changing stations
Turn and press the MINI joystick
or
Press the   button for the corresponding 
direction
or
Press the buttons on the steering wheel, refer to 
page10.
Selecting a station manually
Station selection  via the frequency.
1. "Radio"
2. "FM" or "AM"
3. "Manual"
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4.Select desired channel.
Using the buttons near the CD player
Press the   button for the corresponding 
direction.
The next channel is selected.
Using direct channel entry
1."Radio"
2. "Satellite radio"
3. "Set channel"
4. Turn the MINI joystick until you reach the 
desired channel and then press the MINI joy-
stick.
Storing channel
1."Radio"
2. "Satellite radio"
3. Select "All channels" or a desired category.
4. Select desired channel.
5. Press the MINI joystick again.
6. Press the MINI joystick again to confirm the 
highlighted channel.
7. Select the desired memory location. The channels are stored for the remote control 
currently in use.
Changing list view
The list view changes each time the first symbol 
on the navigation bar is pressed.
Information about the channel is displayed.
Selecting category
1.
"Radio"
2. "Satellite radio"
3. "Category"
4. Select the desired category.
Time shift
Approximately one hour of the channel cur-
rently being listened to is temporarily stored in a 
cache memory. Prerequisite: the signal must be 
available.
The stored audio track ca n be played back at a 
different time from the live broadcast. If the 
cache memory is full, then the older tracks are 
recorded over. The cache  memory is deleted if a 
new channel is selected.
Accessing Time shift
1. "Radio"
2. "Satellite radio"
SymbolFunction
Channel name
Artist
Track
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3.Select the  or  symbol.
4. Select desired category, e.g. "Genre", "Art-
ist".
All entries are displayed in a list.
>Open "A-Z search" and enter the desired 
input. When a letter is entered, the 
results are filtered using this letter as the 
first letter. If multiple letters are entered, 
all results that contain that sequence are 
displayed.
> Select the desired entry from the list.
5. Select additional ca tegories if desired.
Not all categories need to be selected. For 
example, if all of the tracks by a certain artist 
are to be displayed, call up that artist only. 
All of the tracks by that artist are then dis-
played.
6. "Play"
Restarting a track search
"New search"
Playback lists
To open playback lists.
1."CD/Multimedia"
2. "External devices"
3. Select the  or  symbol.
4. "Playlists"
Current playback
List of tracks curre ntly being played.
1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. "External devices"
3. Select the  or  symbol.
4. "Current playback"
Random play sequence
The current list of tracks is played in random 
sequence.
1."CD/Multimedia"
2. "External devices"
3. Open "Options".
4. "Random"
Fast forward/reverse
Buttons on the steering wheel or CD player:
Press and hold the   button for the corre-
sponding direction.
Video playback
Overview
Video playback is only possible with an iPod/
iPhone. To connect, use a video adapter cable or 
possibly a snap- in adapter.
Playback
The video image on the is  displayed control dis-
play when the vehicle is standing still, in some 
countries only when the hand brake is engaged 
or if the transmission selector lever is in the P 
position.
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COMMUNICATIONSHands-free device Bluetooth 
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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 164. 
> Mobile phone operational. 
> Bluetooth activated in vehicle, refer to 
page 165, 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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COMMUNICATIONSMobile phone preparation Bluetooth
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Mobile phone preparation 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 or other external devices, e.g. 
audio players, can be connected to the vehicle 
via 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.
Depending on whether they  are functioning as a 
telephone and/or as an audio source, external 
devices can be used via  the vehicle. The tele-
phone functions will be described below. Oper-
ation of audio functions, refer to page 157.
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. <
Snap-in adapter
The snap-in adapter, refer to page185, makes it 
possible to:
> Accommodate the mobile phone.
> Recharge its battery.
> Connect it to an exte rnal antenna of the 
vehicle.
This assures a better network connection 
and constant sound quality.
A mobile phone that is connected to the vehicle 
should not be operated via the mobile phone 
keypad; otherwise, ma lfunctions may occur.
Suitable mobile phones
For precise information  as to which mobile 
phones and external devices with Bluetooth 
interfaces are supported by the mobile phone 
preparation package, go to 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.
It is possible to perform a software update, refer 
to page 161.
Displaying vehicle identification number 
and software part number
Checking which mobile phones are supported 
by the mobile phone preparation requires the 
vehicle identification number and software part 
number. The software version of the mobile 
phone may also be required.
1."Telephone"
2. Open "Options".
3. "Bluetooth® info"
4. "Display system information"
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Installation location
In the center armrest.
Inserting snap-in adapter
1.Press the button and remove the cover.
2. Insert the snap-in ad apter at the front, 
arrow 1, and press downward, arrow 2, until 
it clicks into place.
Inserting mobile phone
1. Depending on the mobile phone, it may be 
necessary to remove the protective cap of 
the antenna connector and from the USB 
connection of the mobile phone.
2. Push the mobile phone with the buttons fac-
ing upward toward the electrical connec-
tions and press down until it engages.
Removing mobile phone
Press the button and remove the mobile phone.
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Connecting via the snap-in adapter
The mobile phone can also be connected using 
the snap-in adapter, refer to page185.
Using MINI Connected
After successful connection of the mobile phone 
to the vehicle and activation of MINI Connected, 
the applications are di splayed on the Control 
Display and can be operated using the MINI joy-
stick. 
Volume adjustments can be made using the 
buttons on the steering wheel, refer to page 10, 
or using the volume control knob on the radio, 
refer to page 141.
1. Press the  button.
This opens the main menu.
2. "MINI Connected"
3. Select the desired so ftware application.
The extent of MINI Connected that is shown on 
the Control Display depends on the range of 
installed software applic ations on the mobile 
phone.
The data transfer of the software applica-
tion from the telephone to the vehicle can 
take a few minutes. Some  software applications 
depend on the speed of the available Internet 
connection for the mobile phone. <
Certain versions of mobile phones used and 
their software can make it impossible to use 
MINI Connected and the Bluetooth hands-free 
system at the same time.
After a phone call, it may  be necessary to restart 
the software application on the mobile phone.
PlugIn
Selected functions for a  compatible Apple device 
are shown on the Control Display via a video link. 
Operation is via the  MINI joystick and an 
onboard monitor.
1. Connecting an Apple device.
>via a USB audio interface, refer to 
page 195.
> via the snap-in adapter, refer to 
page 185.
2. "MINI Connected"
3. "PlugIn"
4. Select the type of connection: "Activate via 
AUX connection" or "Activate via Snap-In 
adapter"
5. "Activate PlugIn"
6. Navigate among the functions shown via a 
MINI joystick and, e.g., select a desired cate-
gory or track.
Press the  button to return back or to change 
to a level higher within the functions of the 
Apple device.
Press the  button twice to return back to the 
main menu.
Additional information can be found in the 
MINI Connected Owner's Manual at 
www.mini.com/c onnectivity.
Note
Audio and video playba ck from a snap-in 
adapter may only be possible if there is no cable 
connected to the AV-In port.
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Everything from A to ZREFERENCE
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B
Background lighting, refer to 
Ambient lighting 87
Backrests, refer to Seats 39
Backup lamps
– replacing bulb 228
Band-aids, refer to First aid  pouch 236
Bar, refer to Tow-starting, 
towing away 239
Base plate for telephone or  mobile phone
– refer to Snap-in adapter 185
Bass sounds, refer to Tone  control 141
Battery 233
– disposal 35,234
– jump-starting 236
– temporary power failure 234
Battery renewal
– remote control 35
Being towed 238
Belts, refer to Safety belts 42
Belt tensioner, refer to Safety 
belts 42
Beverage holders, refer to  Cupholders 100
Black ice, refer to External  temperature warning 61
Blower, refer to Air flow  rate 88,90
Bluetooth, activating/
deactivating 165,175
Bluetooth audio 157
– device pairing 158
– disconnecting an audio  connection 160
– playback 159
– unpairing device 160
– what to do if... 160
Bottle holders, refer to 
Cupholders 100
Brake Assist 72
Brake fluid, refer to Service 
requirements 64 Brake lamps
– replacing bulbs
228
Brake pads, breaking in 104
Brake rotors 106
– brakes 104
– breaking in 104
Brakes
– ABS 72
– breaking in 104
– MINI Maintenance 
System 218
– parking brake 52
– service requirements 64
Brakes, refer to Braking  safely 105
Br ake system
104
– breaki ng
 in104
– disc brakes 106
– MINI Maintenance 
System 218
Breakdown service, refer to  Roadside Assistance 236
Breaking in the clutch 104
Break-in period 104
Brightness of Control 
Display 70
Bulb changing, refer to Lamps  and bulbs 224
Button for starting the  engine 50
Buttons on the steering  wheel 11
C
Calendar 191
– displaying appointment 191
– selecting calendar day 191
California Proposition 65 
warning 5
Call
– ending 168,180
– muting the microphone 181
Calling, refer to Phone  numbers, dialing 168,180
Can holders, refer to  Cupholders 100 Capacities
251
Car battery, refer to Vehicle  battery 233
Car care 220
Care 220
– car-care products 220
– car washes 220
– CD/DVD drives 223
– high-pressure washers 221
– leather 222
– manual washing 221
– upholstery and fabrics 222
– windows 221
– wiper blades 221
Cargo, securing 112
Cargo area 106
– capacity 249
– Comfort Access 34
– lamp 87
– opening from outside 31
– trunk lid, refer to Tailgate 31
Cargo area, expanding 106
Cargo area lamp 87
Cargo area lid, refer to  Tailgate 31
Cargo area partition net, refer  to Cargo net 109
Cargo loading 110
– securing cargo 112
– stowing cargo 111
– vehicle 106
Cargo net 109
Car key, refer to Keys/remote 
controls 26
Carpets, care 222
Car phone
– installation location, refer to  Center armrest 97
Car phone, refer to 
Telephone 164,174
Car radio, refer to Radio 143
Car wash
– before driving in 52
Car wa sh, care
220
Car w a
shes220
Catalytic converter, refer to  Hot exhaust system 105
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