MINI Hardtop 2 Door 2010 (Mini Connected) Owner's Guide
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Operating principle at a glance
The following is a general description of opera-
tions using the onboard monitor.For an exemplary step-by-step application, refer 
to Setting the time, page68.
1Highlighting a menu item:
>Turn the MINI joystick; the highlight 
marker moves
>Menu items that are displayed in color on 
the Control Display can be highlighted
2Confirming a menu item:
>Press the MINI joystick
>New menu items are displayed or the 
function is executed
>Select a function by highlighting and con-
firming it
3Highlighting a menu item: refer to14Switching between fields:
>Briefly move the MINI joystick to the left, 
right, forward or backward
>Release the MINI joystick
5Adjusting settings:
>Turn the MINI joystick
>Graphic display, numerical value or text 
displays can be changed
>Confirm by switching to another field 
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Onboard monitor
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Status information
1Display for:
>Entertainment: 
Radio, CD and external audio source
* or
>Telephone
* in "Communication": 
Name of the connected mobile phone, 
network search or no network
2 Entertainment audio output off or
display for traffic information
*:
>"TI":
Reception of traffic information for the navi-
gation system is possible and is switched on
3Display for:
> New entries present in "Missed 
calls"
*
> Roaming active
4 It is possible to make calls
* if the mobile 
phone is paired with the vehicle
 Reception strength of mobile phone 
network, depending on mobile phone
5Time
Other displays:
Status information is temporarily hidden during 
Check Control message displays or entries via 
the voice activation system
*.
Switching control 
display off/on
1.Press the   button.
This opens the start menu.
2.Move the MINI joystick to highlight "Setup" 
and press the MINI joystick.
3.Select "Display off".
To switch on, press the MINI joystick. 
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Voice activation system
The concept
The voice activation system allows you to con-
trol operation of various vehicle systems without 
removing your hands from the steering wheel.
Individual menu items on the Control Display 
can be spoken as commands. It is not necessary 
to use the MINI joystick.
The voice activation system transforms oral 
commands into control signals for the selected 
systems and provides support in the form of 
instructions or questions.
Precondition
Via the onboard monitor, select the language in 
which the voice activation system is operating, 
so that the spoken commands can be identified. 
Setting the onboard monitor language, page73.
Symbols in the Owner's Manual
Saying commands
Activating voice activation system
1.Press the   button on the steering wheel.
 This symbol on the Control Display and an 
acoustic signal indicate that the voice activa-tion system is ready to receive spoken com-
mands.
2.Say the command.
The command appears on the Control 
Display.
 This symbol is displayed on the Control Dis-
play when you can enter additional commands.
If no further commands are possible, continue 
by operating the item of equipment via the 
onboard monitor.Terminating or canceling voice 
activation system
Press the   button on the steering wheel or
Commands
Having the possible commands read 
aloud
You can have the system read aloud the possible 
commands related to the selected menu item 
on the Control Display.
*
{...} Say the specified commands word 
for word. 
{{...}} Indicates responses of the voice acti-
vation system.
{Cancel} 
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Having the possible commands read aloud:
For instance, if you have selected "CD", the com-
mands available for operating the CD player and 
CD changer are read out.
Opening help
Using alternative commands
There are often a number of commands to run a 
function, e.g.: 
Calling up functions immediately via 
short commands
Short commands enable you to perform certain 
functions immediately, irrespective of which 
menu item is selected, page207.
Opening the start menu
Example: selecting a track
1.Press the   button on the steering wheel.4.Press the   button on the steering wheel.Notes
For information on voice commands for 
the telephone, refer also to the separate 
Owner's Manual.<
For voice commands, bear in mind the fol-
lowing:
>Pronounce the commands and digits 
smoothly and at normal volume, avoiding 
excessive emphases and pauses. The same 
applies to spelling when entering a destina-
tion for navigation.
>Always speak the commands in the lan-
guage of the voice activation system.
>When selecting a radio station, use the stan-
dard pronunciation of the station name.
>Keep the doors, windows and glass roof
* 
closed to prevent interference from outside 
noise.
>Avoid ambient noise in the vehicle while 
speaking. {Options}
{Help}
{Radio on} or {Turn radio on} 
{Main menu}
2.{Entertainment}
The system says: 
{{Entertainment}}
3.{CD}
The system says: 
{{CD on}}
5.Select a track, e.g.:
{Track 1}
The system says: 
{{Track 1}} 
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CONTROLS
DRIVING TIPS
NAVIGATION
ENTERTAINMENT
MOBILITY
REFERENCE AT A GLANCE
CONTROLS 
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Opening and closing
Keys/remote controls
Remote control
Each remote control contains a rechargeable 
battery that is recharged when it is in the igni-
tion lock while the car is being driven. You 
should therefore use each remote control at 
least twice a year to maintain the charge status. 
In vehicles equipped with Comfort Access
*, the 
remote control contains a replaceable battery, 
page35.
If more than one remote control unit is used, the 
settings called up and implemented depend on 
which remote control is recognized when the 
car is unlocked, refer to Personal Profile, 
page26.
In addition, information about service require-
ments is stored in the remote control, refer to 
Service data in the remote control, page179.
New remote controls
Your MINI dealer can supply new remote con-
trols as additional units or as replacements in the 
event of loss.
Integrated key
Press button1 to release the key.
The integrated key fits the following locks:
>Driver's door, page29.
>MINI Convertible: Glove compartment, refer 
to page95.
>MINI Convertible: Locking the rear seat 
backrest105.
Personal Profile
The concept
The functions of your MINI can be set individu-
ally. By means of Personal Profiles, most of these 
settings are stored for the remote control cur-
rently in use. When you unlock the car, the 
remote control is recognized and the settings 
stored for it are called up and implemented.
This means that your settings will be activated 
for you, even if in the meantime your car was 
used by someone else with another remote con-
trol and the corresponding settings.
At most three remote controls can be set for 
three different people. A prerequisite is that 
each person uses a separate remote control.
Personal Profile settings
For more information on specific settings, refer 
to the specified pages. 
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>Response of the central locking system 
when the car is being unlocked27
>Automatic locking of the vehicle30
>Triple turn signal activation55
>Settings for the displays on the onboard 
monitor, in the speedometer and in the 
tachometer:
>12h/24h mode of the clock69
>Date format70
>Brightness of the Control Display74
>Language on the Control Display73
>Units of measure for fuel consumption, 
distance covered/remaining distances 
and temperature65
>Show visual warning for Park Distance Con-
trol PDC
*75
>Light settings:
>Pathway lighting87
>Daytime running lights88
>Automatic climate control: activating/deac-
tivating the AUTO program, setting the tem-
perature, air volume and air distribution92
>Entertainment:
>Audio volume139
>Tone control139
>Speed-dependent volume control139
Central locking system
The concept
The central locking system is ready for operation 
whenever the driver's door is closed.
The system simultaneously engages and 
releases the locks on the following:
>Doors
>Tailgate
>Fuel filler flap
Operating from outside
>Via the remote control
>Via the door lock
*
>In cars with Comfort Access*, via the door 
handles on the driver's and passenger's 
sides.
The anti-theft system is also operated at the 
same time. It prevents the doors from being 
unlocked using the lock buttons or door han-
dles. The remote control can also be used to 
switch on/off the welcome lamps and interior 
lamps. The alarm system
* is also activated or 
deactivated, page32.
Operating from inside
Button for central locking system, page30.
In the event of a sufficiently severe accident, the 
central locking system unlocks automatically. In 
addition, the hazard warning flashers and inte-
rior lamps come on.
Opening and closing: 
from outside
Persons or animals in a parked vehicle 
could lock the doors from the inside. Take 
the key with you when you leave the vehicle 
so that the vehicle can be opened from the 
outside.<
Using the remote control
Unlocking
Press the   button.
The welcome lamps and interior lamps come on.
Unlocking mode
You can also set which parts of the car are 
unlocked. The setting is stored for the remote 
control in use.
Onboard monitor, for operating principle refer 
to page16.
1.Press the   button.
This opens the start menu.
2.Move the MINI joystick to highlight "Setup" 
and press the MINI joystick. 
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3.Select "Settings".
4.Select "Vehicle and tires".
5.Select "Door locks".
6.Select "Central locking".
7.Select "Unlock button".
8.Select a menu item:
>"All doors"
Press the   button once to unlock 
the entire vehicle.
>"Driver's door"
Press the   button once to unlock 
only the driver's door and the fuel 
filler flap
*. 
Press the button twice to unlock the 
entire vehicle.
Convenient opening
Hold the   button down. 
The power windows are opened and the glass 
sunroof
* is raised. In the MINI Convertible, the 
windows and the sliding sunroof are opened.
In order to open the convertible top of your MINI 
Convertible: release button and push again until 
the convertible top is completely open. The side 
window remains open.
With Convenient opening
*: when you are close 
to the vehicle, the windows are raised after the 
convertible top opens if you continue pressing 
the button.
Convenient closing is not possible by 
means of the remote control.<
Locking
Press the   button.
Do not lock the vehicle from the outside if 
there is any person inside, because the 
vehicle cannot be unlocked from inside without 
special knowledge.<
MINI Convertible: Convenient closing*
When you are close to the vehicle, the remote 
control for Convenient opening can be used to 
close the convertible top and the windows.
Hold the   button down.
The convertible top and the windows are closed.
Watch during the closing process to be 
sure that no one is injured. Releasing the 
button interrupts the closing process.<
Setting confirmation signals
To have the vehicle confirm when it has been 
locked or unlocked.
1.Press the   button.
This opens the start menu.
2.Move the MINI joystick to highlight "Setup" 
and press the MINI joystick.
3.Select "Settings".
4.Select "Vehicle and tires".
5.Select "Door locks".