turn signal MINI COOPER 2012 Owner's Manual
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LampsCONTROLS
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1.Switch on the ignition, refer to page 44.
2. Press the button in the turn signal indicator
as often as necessary until "SET/INFO" is
displayed.
3. Press and hold the butt on until the display
changes.
4. Press the button as of ten as necessary until
the symbol and "SET" are displayed.
5. Press and hold the butt on until the display
changes.
6. Press the button repeatedly until the display
shows the illustra ted symbol, arrow.
7. Press and hold the butt on until the display
changes. 8.
Press the button to select:
>
Daytime running lights activated.
> Daytime running li ghts deactivated.
9. Press the button for a longer period.
The setting is stored.
Adaptive Light Control
The concept
Adaptive Light Control is a variable headlamp
control system that enables better illumination
of the road surface. Depending on the steering
angle and other parameters, the light from the
headlamp follows the course of the road.
Activating Adaptive Light Control
With the ignition switched on, turn the light
switch to position 3, refer to page 75.
Standstill function: to av oid blinding oncoming
traffic, the Adaptive Light Control does not pivot
toward the driver's side when the vehicle is at a
standstill.
In reverse, the Adaptive Light Control is not
activated.
Malfunction
A message is displayed.
The Adaptive Light Control is malfunctioning or
failed. Have the system checked as soon as
possible.
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CONTROLSLamps
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High beams/
roadside parking lamps
1Turn signals/roadside parking lamps
2 Switching on high beams
3 Switching off high beams/headlamp flasher
Roadside parking lamps, left or right
The vehicle can be illuminated on one side for
parking. Comply with local regulations when
doing so.
Switching on
After parking the vehicle, press the lever up or
down, arrow 1.
The roadside parking lamps drain the
battery. Therefore, do not leave them on
for unduly long periods of time; otherwise, the
battery might not have enough power to start
the engine. <
Switching off
Press the lever up or down to the pressure point.
Front fog lamps
1Front fog lamps
2 Rear fog lamp
Press the respective switch to turn the lamps on/
off.
Front fog lamps
The parking lamps or low beams must be
switched on for the fog lamps to operate. The
green indicator lamp lights up when the fog
lamps are switched on.
Depending on your vehicle's equipment, the fog
lamps are switched off when you activate the
headlamp flasher or switch on the high beams.
If the automatic headlamp control is acti-
vated, the low beams will come on auto-
matically when you switch on the fog lamps. <
Rear fog lamp
The low beams or parking lamps with fog lamps
must be switched on. The yellow indicator lamp
c o m e s o n w h e n t h e r e a r f o g l a m p i s s w i t c h e d o n .
Instrument lighting
You can adjust the brightness of the instrument
lighting only when the parking lamps or the low
beams are on.
The intensity of the brightness changes up to a
predetermined end point, and then decreases.
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ENTERTAINMENTRadio MINI Boost CD
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Radio MINI Boost CD
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.
Switching radio on/off
Press the left rotary knob. The radio
selects the last set audio source:
> Radio
> HD Radio
> Satellite radio
> CD
> External audio device
> USB audio interface.
Listening to the radi o when the ignition
is switched off
After switching off the radio readiness, the radio
functions are available for approx. 20 minutes.
To do so, switch the radio on again.
To spare the battery, ensure that the radio
is switched off when leaving the vehicle. <
Adjusting volume
Turn left rotary knob. The setting is
stored for the remote control in use.
As soon as you make a phone call using
the hands-free device, the radio will auto-
matically be muted. <
Setting the volume for the PDC and gong
You can raise or lower the audio signals for the
PDC or gong with respect to the volume of the
audio sources.
The audio signals have a set minimum and max-
imum volume, below which they can not fall and
above which they can not go.
Set the audio source to a high volume to
be able to better set the volume of the
audio signals. <
1. Press the button.
2. Press the button if necessary.
3. Press the button.
or
Press the button.
4. Select the desired vo lume and press the
knob on the right.
Setting the speed-dependent volume
The speed-dependent volume controls auto-
matically increases the volume as the speed of
the vehicle increases. You can set different levels
for increasing the volume.
1. Press the button.
2. Press the button if necessary.
3. Press the button.
4. Select the desired vo lume and press the
knob on the right.
Setting the volume for external audio
devices
Your radio has the option of connecting an
external audio device, e.g., an MP3 player, and
playing it over the loudspeakers in the vehicle.
You can set the volume by using the radio.
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Radio MINI Boost CDENTERTAINMENT
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Displaying the program type
1. Press the button.
2. Press the button.
HD Radio™ reception
Many radio stations transmit analog and digital
signals. If a digital radio network is available,
these stations can be received digitally and thus
with improved sound quality.
License conditions
HD Radio™ technology is manufactured under
U.S. and Foreign Patents licensed from iBiquity
Digital Corp. HD Radio™ and the HD and HD
Radio logos are proprietary trademarks of
iBiquity Digital Corp.
Activating/deactivating digital radio
reception
1.Press the MODEbutton.
2. Press the button.
3. Press the button.
4. Press the button.
"HD": a station is received digitally.
"(HD)": a station is broadcasting digital signals;
digital radio reception is , however, switched off.
For some stations, the digital signals are not
broadcast simultaneously with the analog sig-
nals. If you are in an area where the selected sta-
tion can not be continuously received digitally,
then the playback switches between analog and
digital reception. As a result, the reception can
be interrupted and then resume from time to
time. In this type of situation, it is suggested that
digital radio reception be turned off.
Selecting programs from a digital
station
Some stations broadcast several programs. To
select one of these programs:
1. Press the … button as often as neces-
sary until the desired digital station is dis-
played.
If a station broadcasts several programs,
then, e.g., "HD1" is displayed.
2. Press the button.
3. Select the desired program.
Up to eight programs per station can be
selected, "HD1" to "HD8".
Displaying additional information
For digital stations, addi tional information about
the current track is displayed, e.g., the name of
the artist.
Press the button.
The information is displayed.
Operation indicators
Acquiring
A search for digital stat ions is being conducted.
No Signal
No digital station has been found.
Satellite radio
You can receive more than 100 different
channels with higher audio quality.
The channels are offere d in defined packages.
To receive the channels of your choice, you have
to activate the package.
You may experience signal drops and
muting events related to this new
technology. <
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Changing to the current channel
Press the button.
Additional information
The name of the channel and additional infor-
mation about the current track is displayed, e.g.,
the name of the artist.
1.Select the desired channel.
2. Press the button.
Changing channels using buttons
Press the … button for the corresponding
direction.
The next activated channel is recalled.
Search function
1.Press and hold the … button for the
corresponding direction.
The activated channels are shown, one after
another, on the display.
2. Release the button to select the displayed
channel.
Notes
When there is a signal blockage or the transmis-
sion is suspended mome ntarily for more than
4 seconds, a message appears on the Control
Display.
Service may be interrupted or unavailable
for specific reasons such as environmental
or topographic conditions and others that Satel-
lite Radio cannot directly control.
Signals may not be available under tunnels, in
parking garages, next to tall buildings, nearby trees with dense foliage, nearby mountains or
other possible strong so
urces of radio inter-
ference.
Service should resume no rmally after the source
of signal unavailabil ity has been cleared.<
CD player
Starting the CD player
Some time may pass until the CD player starts.
1.Switch on the radio, refer to page 104.
2. Insert the CD with the printed side up into
the CD slot.
If there is already a CD in the CD slot:
1. Switch on the radio, if necessary.
2. Press the MODEbutton.
3. Press the button.
Changing the music track
Skipping tracks
Press the … button as often as necessary
until the desired track is reached.
Using the knob on the right:
Turn the knob on the right until the desired track
has been reached.
Fast forward/reverse
1.Press and hold the … button.
The track can be heard but is distorted.
2. To cancel the fast fo rward/reverse, release
the button.
Random order
Press the button.
To terminate the random generator:
Press the button.
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TelephoneCOMMUNICATIONS
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Mobile phone operation over the radio
To open the menu shown above, refer to
page122.
1 Making and receiving phone calls 121
> "#": dial phone number
> "A-Z": phone book
> "TOP8": most frequently dialed phone
numbers
> "LAST8": last phone numbers dialed
> "CALLS": accepted calls
> "MISSED": missed calls
2 Marking to select a function
3 Reception of the mobile phone network:
Display depends upon signal strength. 4
Pairing a new mobile phone, delete pairing
data of a mobile ph one, or switching
Bluetooth on/off 118
5 Time
6 Backspace
7 Function buttons for confirming the
functions displayed above them
8 Redialing, answering a ca ll, starting to dial,
ending a call, and switching to the phone
menu
9 Selecting and confirming function
>Turn: to select a function or number
> Press: to activate a function or number
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>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 ph one off and back on
again. Repeat the pairing procedure.
> Delete connection to the mobile phone and,
if necessary, to the radio and try again.
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.
> The data volume of the phone book entry is
too great, e.g. due to additionally stored
information such as notes? Reduce the data
volume.
The telephone connection quality is low.
> Depending on the mobile phone, it is possi-
ble to adjust the strength of the Bluetooth
signal.
> Insert the mobile phone into the snap-in
adapter or place it in the vicinity of the
center console.
> Adjust the volume of the microphone and
speaker separately.
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
Overview
The following functions can be operated using
the radio:
> Accepting/refusing a call
> Dialing phone numbers
> Dialing a phone number from the phone
book
> Dialing a stored number, e.g., from a list of
accepted calls
> Ending a call
When the ignition is switched off and radio
readiness switched on, e. g. after removal of the
infrared remote control, an ongoing conversa-
tion can be continued for a maximum of
25 minutes using the hands-free system.
Adjusting volume
Turn the knob until the desired volume is
reached.
The volume for incoming calls and call volume
can be adjusted indepe ndently of each other.
The setting is stored for the remote control
currently in use.
Incoming call
Receiving calls
If the phone number of the caller is stored in the
phone book and the phone number is transmit-
ted, then the name of the entry is displayed.
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MOBILITYReplacing components
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Work on the xenon lighting system,
including lamp replacement, is only to be
carried out only by your MINI dealer. Due to high
voltage, there is a risk of fatal injury if work on
the xenon lamps is ca rried out improperly.<
Halogen low beams and high beams
H13 bulb, 60/55 watts
The H13 bulb is pressurized. Therefore,
wear safety glasses and protective gloves.
Otherwise, there is a risk of injury if the bulb is
damaged. <
Be careful when inst alling the cover;
otherwise, leaks co uld occur and cause
damage to the headlamp system.<
Accessing the lamp from the engine
compartment
The low-beam/high-beam bulb can be changed
from the engine compartment.
Removing the cover:
1. Press the tab.
2. Flip open the cover and take it out of the
holder.
Follow the same steps in reverse order to
reattach the cover.
Be careful when inst alling the cover;
otherwise, leaks co uld occur and cause
damage to the headlamp system.<
Replacing the bulb
1. Turn the lamp counterclockwise, arrow 1,
and remove it, arrow 2.
2. Push on the catch, arrow 1, and disconnect
the connector, arrow 2.
3. To insert the new bulb and replace the
cover, proceed in reverse order.
Turn signals, parking lamps, roadside
parking lamps, and fog lamps
Accessing the lamps via the wheel well
1Turn signal
2 Parking/roadside parking/fog lamps
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Replacing componentsMOBILITY
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Replacing a turn signal bulb
21 watt bulb, PY 21 W
1.Turn in the wheel.
2. Remove cover 1.
To do so, turn the cover counterclockwise.
3. Remove the inside cover.
To do so, turn the cover counterclockwise.
4. Unscrew the bulb counterclockwise.
5. To insert the new bulb and replace the
covers, proceed in reverse order.
Replacing a parking/roadside parking
lamp bulb
5watt bulb, W5W
1.Turn in the wheel.
2. Remove cover 2.
To do so, turn the cover counterclockwise. 3.
Unscrew the upper bulb counterclockwise.
4. To insert the new bulb and replace the
cover, proceed in reverse order.
Replacing a fog lamp bulb
H8 bulb, 35 watts
1.Turn in the wheel.
2. Remove cover 2.
To do so, turn the cover counterclockwise.
3. Pull the cable connector.
4. Unscrew the lower bulb counterclockwise.
5. To insert the new bulb and replace the
cover, proceed in reverse order.
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MOBILITYReplacing components
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Side turn signals
5 watt bulb, W 5 W
1.Push the lamp with the ventilation grate for-
ward and remove.
2. Unscrew the bulb holder counterclockwise.
3. Pull out and replace the bulb.
4. To insert the new bulb and replace the
cover, proceed in reverse order.
Tail lamps
Turn signals: 21 watt bulb, PY 21 W
Brake light: bulb 21 Watt/5 Watt, W 5 W
Other lights: bulb 21 Watt, P 21 W
MINI
1Turn signal
2 Tail lamp LED
3 Brake light
MINI Clubman
1Brake light
2 Turn signal
3 Tail lamp LED
4 Rear fog lamp
5 Backup lamps
MINI: changing
1.Remove the cover from the sidewall of the
cargo area.
2. Unscrew the desired bulb counterclockwise,
arrows 1.
Another bulb is located behind the luggage
compartment side wall, arrow 2.
3. To insert the new bulb and replace the
cover, proceed in reverse order.
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