MINI 5 door 2015 Owner's Manua

▷Move the controller to the right.
Opens new display on top of previous
screen.
Arrows pointing to the left or right indicate that
additional panels can be opened.
Opening the Options menu Press button.
The "Options" menu is displayed.
Additional options: move the controller to the
right repeatedly until the "Options" menu is
displayed.
Options menu The "Options" menu consists of various areas:
▷Screen settings, e.g., "Split screen".▷Control options for the selected main
menu, e.g., for "Radio".▷If applicable, further operating options for
the selected menu, e.g., "Store station".
Changing settings
1.Select a field.2.Turn the controller until the desired setting
is displayed.3.Press the controller.
Activating/deactivating the functions
Several menu items are preceded by a check‐box. It indicates whether the function is acti‐
vated or deactivated. Selecting the menu item
activates or deactivates the function.
Function is activated.
Function is deactivated.
Touchpad
Some functions of the onboard monitor can be
operated using the touchpad on the controller:
Selecting functions
On the Control Display:
1. "Settings"2."Touchpad"3.Select the desired function.▷"Speller": enter letters and numbers.▷"Interactive map": viewing the interac‐
tive map.▷"Audio feedback": pronounces entered
letters and numbers.
Entering letters and numbers
Entering letters requires some practice at the
beginning. When entering, pay attention to the
following:
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▷The system distinguishes between upper
and lower-case letters and numbers. For
entries, it may be necessary to change be‐
tween upper and lower-case letters, num‐
bers and characters, refer to page 25.▷Enter characters as they are displayed on
the Control Display.▷Always enter associated characters, such as
accents or periods so that the letter can be
clearly recognized. Possible input depends
on the set language. Where necessary, en‐
ter special characters via the controller.▷To delete a character, slide to the left on
the touchpad.▷To enter a blank space, slide to the right in
the center of the touchpad.▷To enter a hyphen, slide to the right in the
upper area of the touchpad.▷To enter an underscore, swipe to the right
in the lower area of the touchpad.
Operating the interactive map
The interactive map in the navigation system
can be moved via the touchpad.
FunctionControlsInteractive map.Swipe into respective
direction.Enlarge/shrink in‐
teractive map.Drag in or out on the
touchpad with fingers.Display menu.Tap once.
Changing settings
You may change Control Display settings, for
example the volume, via touchpad. Swipe left
or right accordingly.
Example: setting the
clock
Setting the clock
On the Control Display:1. Press button. The main menu is dis‐
played.2.Turn the controller until "Settings" is
highlighted, and then press the controller.3.If necessary, move the controller to the left
to display "Time/Date".4.Turn the controller until "Time/Date" is
highlighted, and then press the controller.5.Turn the controller until "Time:" is high‐
lighted, and then press the controller.6.Turn the controller to set the hours and
press the controller.7.Turn the controller to set the minutes and
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Status informationStatus fieldThe following information is displayed in the
status field at the top right:▷Time.▷Current entertainment source.▷Sound output, on/off.▷Wireless network reception strength.▷Phone status.▷Traffic bulletin reception.
Status field symbols
The symbols are grouped as follows:
Radio symbols
SymbolMeaning HD Radio station is being received. Satellite radio is switched on.
Telephone symbols
SymbolMeaning Incoming or outgoing call. Missed call. Wireless network reception strength.
Symbol flashes: network search. Wireless network is not available. Bluetooth is switched on. Roaming is active. Text message was received. Check the SIM card. SIM card is blocked.SymbolMeaning SIM card is missing. Enter PIN.
Entertainment symbols
SymbolMeaning DVD changer. Music collection. Gracenote® database. AUX-IN port. USB audio interface. Mobile phone audio interface.
Additional symbols
SymbolMeaning Spoken instructions are turned off.
Split screen
General information
Additional information can be displayed on the
right side of the split screen, e.g., information
from the on-board computer.
In the divided screen view, the so-called split
screen, this information remains visible even
when you change to another menu.
Switching the split screen on and off On the Control Display:
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Selecting the displayOn the Control Display:1. Press button.2."Split screen"3.Move the controller until the split screen is
selected.4.Press the controller or select "Split screen
content".5.Select the desired menu item.
Programmable memory
buttons
General information
The onboard monitor functions can be stored
on the programmable memory buttons and
called up directly, e.g., radio stations, naviga‐
tion destinations, phone numbers and menu
entries.
Settings are stored for the profile currently
used.
Saving a function
1.Highlight function via the onboard monitor.2. Press and hold the desired button,
until a signal sounds.
Running a function
Press button.
The function will work immediately. This
means, e.g., that the number is dialed when a
phone number is selected.
Displaying the button assignmentTouch buttons with bare fingers. Do not wear
gloves or use objects.
The key assignment is displayed at top edge of
screen.
Deleting the button assignments
1.Press buttons 1 and 6 simultaneously for
approx. 5 seconds.2."OK"
Deleting personal in the
vehicle
The concept
Depending on the usage, the vehicle saves per‐
sonal data, such as stored radio stations. These
personal data can be permanently deleted via
the onboard monitor.
General information Depending on the equipment package, the fol‐
lowing data can be deleted:
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▷Music collection.▷Navigation, e.g. stored destinations.▷Phone book.▷Voice notes
Altogether, the deletion of the data can take up
to 30 minutes.
Functional requirement Data can only be deleted while stationary.
Deleting data
Heed and follow the instructions on the Control
Display.
1.Switch on the ignition.2. "Settings"3.Open "Options".4."Delete all personal data"5."Continue"6."OK"
Entering letters and
numbers
General information On the Control Display:
1.Turn the controller: select letters or num‐
bers.2.Select additional letters or numbers if
needed.3."OK": confirm the entry.SymbolFunction Press the controller: delete the letter
or number. Press the controller for an extended
period: delete all letters or numbers.Switching between cases, letters and
numbers
Depending on the menu, you can switch be‐
tween entering upper and lower case, letters
and numbers:SymbolFunction Enter the letters. Enter the numbers. or Tip controller up.
Without navigation system
Select symbol.
Entry comparison
Entering names and addresses: choice is nar‐
rowed down with every letter entered and let‐
ters may be added automatically.
Entries are continuously compared with data
stored in the vehicle.
▷Only those letters are offered during input
for which data is available.▷Destination search: place names can be en‐
tered in all languages that are available on
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Voice activation 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▷Most functions displayed on the Control
Display can be operated by voice com‐
mands via the voice activation system. The
system supports you with announcements
during input.▷Functions that can only be used when the
vehicle is stationary cannot be used via the
voice activation system.▷The system uses a special microphone on
the driver's side.▷›...‹ Verbal instructions in the Owner's
Manual to use with the voice activation sys‐
tem.
Requirements
Via the Control Display, set a language that is
also supported by the voice activation system
so that the spoken commands can be identi‐
fied.
Set the language, refer to page 89.
Using voice activation
Activating the voice activation system1. Press button on the steering wheel.2.Wait for the signal.3.Say the command.
A command that is recognized by the voice
activation system is announced and dis‐
played in the instrument cluster.
This symbol in the instrument cluster indi‐
cates that the voice activation system is active.
If no other commands are available, operate
the function via the onboard monitor.
Terminating the voice activation
system
Briefly press the button on the steering
wheel or ›Cancel‹.
Possible commands
Most menu items on the Control Display can be
voiced as commands.
The available commands depend on the menu
that is currently displayed on the Control Dis‐
play.
There are short commands for many functions.
You may select lists such as phone lists via
voice activation. Read these lists out loud ex‐
actly as they show in the respective list.
Having possible commands read aloud You can have available commands read out
loud for you: ›Voice commands‹
E. g. if the
"Settings" menu is displayed, the
commands for the settings are read out loud.
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Executing functions using short
commands
Execute functions on the main menu via short
commands. It almost doesn't matter which
menu item is selected, e.g., ›Vehicle status‹.
Help dialog for the voice activation
system
Calling up help dialog: ›Help‹
Additional commands for the help dialog:▷›Help with examples‹: announces informa‐
tion about the current operating options
and the most important commands for
them.▷›Help with voice activation‹: information
about the principle of operation for the
voice activation system is announced.
One example: opening the
tone settings
Via the main menu
The commands of the menu items are spoken
just as they are selected via the controller.
1.Turn on the Entertainment sound output if
needed.2. Press button on the steering wheel.3.›Radio‹4.›Tone‹
Via short command
The desired tone settings can also be started
via a short command.
1.Turn on the Entertainment sound output if
needed.2. Press button on the steering wheel.3.›Tone‹Setting the voice dialog
Set system to standard dialog or use a short
version.
The short version of the voice dialog plays back short messages in abbreviated form.
On the Control Display:1. "Settings"2."Language/Units"3."Speech type:"4.Select setting.
Adjusting the volume
Turn the volume button during the spoken in‐
structions until the desired volume is set.
▷The volume remains constant even if the
volume of other audio sources is changed.▷The volume is stored for the profile cur‐
rently used.
Information on Emer‐
gency Requests
Do not use the voice activation system to ini‐tiate an Emergency Request. In stressful situa‐
tions, the voice and vocal pitch can change.
This can unnecessarily delay the establishment
of a phone connection.
Environmental condi‐
tions
▷Say the commands, numbers, and letters
smoothly and with normal volume, empha‐
sis, and speed.▷Always say commands in the language of
the voice activation system.▷Keep the doors, windows, and glass sun‐
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Integrated Owner's Manual in the
vehicleVehicle 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.
Integrated Owner's
Manual in the vehicle
The Integrated Owner's Manual can be dis‐
played on the Control Display. It specifically de‐
scribes features and functions found in the ve‐
hicle.
Components of the Integrated Owner's
Manual
The Integrated Owner's Manual consists of
three parts, which offer various levels of infor‐ mation or possible access.
Quick Reference Guide The Quick Reference Guide provides informa‐
tion how to operate the car, how to use basic
vehicle functions or what to do in case of a
breakdown. This information can also be dis‐
played while driving.
Search by images Image search provides information and de‐
scriptions. This is helpful when the terminology
for a feature is not at hand.Owner's Manual
Search for information and descriptions by en‐
tering terms selected from the index.
Select components1. Press button.2.Turn the controller: open "Vehicle
info".3.Press the controller.4.Selecting desired range:▷"Quick reference"▷"Search by pictures"▷"Owner's Manual"
Leafing through the Owner's Manual
Page by page with link access
Turn the controller until the next or previous
page is displayed.
Page by page without link access Scroll through the pages directly while skipping
the links.
Highlight the symbol once. Now simply press
the controller to browse from page to page.
Scroll back.
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Scroll forward.
Context help - Owner's Manual to the
temporarily selected function
You may open the relevant information di‐
rectly.
Opening via the onboard monitor To move directly from the application on theControl Display to the options menu:1. Press button or move the controller to
the right repeatedly until the "Options"
menu is displayed.2."Display Owner's Manual"
Opening when a Check Control
message is displayed
Directly from the Check Control message on the
Control Display:
"Display Owner's Manual"
Changing between a function and the
Owner's Manual
To switch from a function, e. g., radio, to the
Owner's Manual on the Control Display and to
alternate between the two displays:
1. Press button or move the controller to
the right repeatedly until the "Options"
menu is displayed.2."Display Owner's Manual"3.Select the desired page in the Owner's
Manual.4. Press button again to return to last
displayed function.5. Press button to return to the page of
the Owner's Manual displayed last.To alternate permanently between the last dis‐
played function and the Owner's Manual re‐
peat steps 4 & 5. Opens a new display every
time.
Programmable memory buttons
General information The Owner's Manual can be stored on the Pro‐
grammable memory buttons and called up di‐
rectly.
Storing1.Select "Owner's Manual" via the onboard
monitor.2. Press and hold the desired button,
until a signal sounds.
Executing
Press button.
The Owner's Manual is displayed im‐
mediately.
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