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Notes
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Notes
Using this Owner's
Manual
We have tried to make all the information in this
Owner's Manual easy to find. The fastest way to
find specific topics is to refer to the detailed
index at the back of the manual. If you wish to
gain an initial overview of your vehicle, you will
find this in the first chapter.
Should you wish to sell yo ur MINI at some time in
the future, remember to hand over this Owner's
Manual to the new owner; it is an important part
of the vehicle.
Additional sources of information
Should you have any other questions, your MINI
dealer will be glad to advise you at any time.
You can find more information about the MINI,
for example on its technology, on the Internet at
www.MINI.com.
Symbols used
Indicates precautions that must be fol-
lowed precisely in order to avoid the pos-
sibility of personal inju ry and serious damage to
the vehicle.<
Indicates information that will assist you in
gaining the optimum benefit from your
vehicle and enable you to care more effectively
for your vehicle. <
Refers to measures that can be taken to
help protect the environment. <
< Marks the end of a specific item of informa-
tion.
"..." Identifies Control Display texts used to
select individual functions.
{ ... } Verbal instructions to use with the voice
activation system. {{
...}} Identifies the answers generated by the
voice activation system.
Symbols on vehicle components
Indicates that you should consult the rele-
vant section of this Owner's Manual for
information on a particular part or assembly.
Vehicle equipment
The manufacturer of your MINI is the Bayerische
Motoren Werke Aktien gesellschaft, BMW AG.
This Owner's Manual describes all models as well
as all production, country and special equip-
ment that is offered in the model range. Equip-
ment is also described that is not available
because of, for example, selected options or
country version. This also applies to safety
related functions and systems. For equipment
and models that are not described in this
Owner's Manual, please see the supplementary
Owner's Manuals that are provided.
Status of this Owner's
Manual at time of
printing
The high level of safety and quality of the MINI
vehicles is ensured through continuous develop-
ment. In rare cases, there may be differences
between the description and the vehicle.
For your safety
Maintenance and repair
Advanced technology, e.g. the use of
modern materials and high-performance
electronics, requires specially adapted mainte-

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Displays
1Tachometer 57
with indicator and warning lamps 13
2 Display for
>Current vehicle speed 57
> Indicator and warning lamps 13
3 Resetting the trip odometer 574
Display for
>Position of automatic transmission 49
> Computer 58
> Date of next scheduled service, and
remaining distance to be driven 61
> Odometer and trip odometer 57
> Initializing the Flat Tire Monitor 72
> Resetting the Tire Pressure Monitor 75
> Settings and information 60
> Personal Prof ile settings26
5 Instrument lighting 83
6 Speedometer
with indicator and warning lamps 13
7 Control Display 17
8 Fuel gauge 57

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Indicator and warning
lamps
The concept
Indicator and warning lamps can light up in var-
ious combinations and colors in indicator area1
or 2.
Some lamps will be tested for proper functioning
when the engine is started or the ignition is
switched on and will therefore light up briefly.
Explanatory text messages
Text messages at the uppe r edge of the Control
Display explain the mean ing of the displayed
indicator and warning lamps. You can call up more information, e.g. on the
cause of a malfunction and on how to respond,
via Check Control, page
63.
In urgent cases, this information will be shown
as soon as the corresponding lamp lights up.
Indicator lamps without text messages
The following indicator lamps in display area 1
indicate certain functions:
High beams/headlamp flasher 83
Front fog lamps 83
Rear fog lamp 83
Lamp flashes:
DSC or DTC is regulating the drive
forces in order to maintain driving
stability 69
Parking brake applied 49
Engine malfunction with adverse effect
on exhaust emissions 212
Cruise control 55
Turn signals 52

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Around the center console
1Hazard warning flashers
2 Speedometer with Control Display 12
3 Radio/CD 4
Air conditioner or automatic climate
control 85
Selecting waveband
Changing the audio source
Changing the radio station or track
Ejecting CD
Temperature
Recirculated-air mode
Air distribution for air conditioner
Air distribution to the windshield
Air distribution to the upper body
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5Switches in the center console
6 USB audio interface 146
7 Buttons on the center console 8
Changing to a differen t menu on the Control
Display
9 MINI joystick 16
Move in four directions, turn or press
10 Accessing the main me nu on the Control
Display 17
Around the headliner
1Microphone for voice activation system and
for telephone in hands-free mode
2 Indicator/warning lamp for front passenger
airbags 79
3 Switch panel
Air distribution to the footwell
Automatic air distribution and flow
rate
Maximum cooling
Cooling function
Defrosting windows
Rear window defroster
Windshield heating
Air flow rate
Seat heating
41
Power windows 36
Rear fog lamp 83
Front fog lamps 83
Central locking system, inside 30
Sport button 71
Driving stability control systems
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 69
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 70
Reading lamps84
Color of ambient lighting 84
Glass roof, electric 35
Interior lamps 84

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Onboard computer
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.
The concept
The onboard computer integrates the functions
of a large number of switches. This allows these
functions to be operated from a single central
position. The following section provides an
introduction to basic me nu navigation. The con-
trol of the individual fu nctions is described in
connection with the relevant equipment.
Make entries only when traffic and road
conditions permit; otherwise, you may
endanger vehicle occupants and other road
users by being distracted. <
Overview of operating
elements
Controls
1Control Display
2 MINI joystick with buttons
Control Display
Notes
>When cleaning the Control Display, follow
the care instructions.
> Do not place any objects in the area of the
Control Display; otherwise, the Control Dis-
play can be damaged.
Switching Control Display off/on
1.Move the MINI joystick to the right repeat-
edly until the "Options" menu is displayed.
2. "Switch off control display"
To switch on, press the MINI joystick.
MINI joystick with buttons
Selecting menu items and carrying out settings.
1. Turning 1 and pressing 2.

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2.Tilting in four directions.
Buttons on MINI joystick
Operating principle
As of radio readiness, the following message
appears on the Control Display:
To hide the message:
Press the MINI joystick.
The main menu is displayed.
The message is automatically hidden after
approx. 10 seconds.
Opening the main menu
Press the button.
All functions of the onboard computer can be
accessed via the main menu.
Selecting a menu item
Menu items displayed in white can be selected.
1. Turn the MINI joystick until the desired
menu item is highlighted.
2. Press the MINI joystick.
A new menu is displayed or the function is exe-
cuted.
Using the button on the MINI joystick:
Press the button.
Each time that the button is pressed, the menu
items "Navigation", "Rad io", "CD/Multimedia"
and "Telephone" are called up, one after
another.
Menu items in the Owner's Manual
In the Owner's Manual, the menu items that
should be selected are depicted in quotation
marks, e.g. "Settings".
ButtonFunction
Accessing the main menu
Changing to another menu

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Changing between panels
After selecting a menu item, e.g. "Radio", a new
menu is displayed on a panel. The panels can
overlap.
>Move the MINI joystick to the left.
Current panel is closed and the previous
panel is displayed.
> Move the MINI joystick to the right.
The new panel is opened and placed on top.
Arrows pointing left or right indicate that addi-
tional panels can be accessed.
View of a menu that has been called up
In general, when a menu is called up, the panel
that was last selected in the menu is displayed.
To display the first panel of the menu:
Move the MINI joystick as often to the left as
necessary until the firs t panel is displayed.
Opening the Options menu
Move the MINI joystick to the right repeatedly
until the "Options" menu is displayed. The following is displayed in the "Options"
menu:
>
Screen settings.
> Control options for the selected menu.
Adjusting settings
1.Select a field.
2. Turn the MINI joystick until the desired set-
ting is displayed.
3. Press the MINI joystick to confirm the set-
ting.
Activating/deactivating functions
Some menu items are preceded by a check box.
It indicates whether the function is activated or
deactivated.
Selecting the menu item activates or deactivates
the function.
Function is activated.
Function is deactivated.

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Example: setting the clock
1.Press the button.
The main menu is displayed.
2. Turn the MINI joystick until "Settings" is
selected, and press the MINI joystick.
3. Turn the MINI joystick until "Time/Date" is
selected, and press the MINI joystick.
4. Turn the MINI joystick until "Time:" is
selected, and press the MINI joystick.
5. Turn the MINI joystick to set the hours and
press the MINI joystick.
6. Turn the MINI joystick to set the minutes and
press the MINI joystick.
Status information
1Time
2 Telephone status
>Incoming, outgoing or missed call
> Roaming active
> Text message received
3 Reception strength of the wireless net-
work, depends on the mobile phone
4 Display for:
>Entertainment:
Radio, CD, external devices
> Telephone:
Name of the mobile phone paired with
the vehicle
5 Sound output is switched off or
display for traffic bulletins:
> "TI":
Traffic bulletins are switched on.
> No display:
Traffic bulletins are switched off.
Other displays:
Status information is te mporarily hidden during
Check Control message displays or entries via
the voice activation system.

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Letters and numbers
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.
Entering letters and
numbers
1.Turn the MINI joystick: select the letters or
numbers.
2. Select additional letters or numbers if
needed.
3. "OK": confirm entry.
Switching between letters and numbers
Depending on the menu, you can switch
between entering letters and numbers:
Switching between uppercase and
lowercase letters
Depending on the menu, you can switch
between entering uppercase letters and lower-
case letters:
Wordmatch concept
Entry of names and addre sses: the selection is
narrowed down every time a letter is entered
and letters may be added automatically.
The entries are continuously compared to the
data stored in the vehicle.
> The only letters offered for entry are those
for which data are available.
> Destination search: town/city names can be
entered with the spelling used in any of the
languages available on the Control Display.
SymbolFunction
Press the MINI joystick:
delete one letter or num-
ber
Press and hold the
MINI joystick: delete all let-
ters or numbers
Enter a blank space
SymbolFunction
Entering letters
Entering numbers
SymbolFunction
Move the MINI joystick for-
ward: to switch from upper-
case letters to lowercase let-
ters
Move the MINI joystick for-
ward: to switch from lower-
case letters to uppercase let-
ters

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