MINI Countryman 2011 (Mini Connected) Owner's Guide

On-board computerAT A GLANCE
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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 temporarily hidden during
Check Control message displays or entries via
the voice activation system
*.
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.

AT A GLANCELetters and numbers
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Letters and numbers
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 during navigation
Entry of names and addre sses: the selection is
narrowed down every time a letter is entered
and letters may be added automatically.
Destination search: the en tries are continuously
compared to the data stored in the vehicle.
> The only letters of fered for entering
addresses are those for which data are avail-
able.
> Town/city names can be entered with the
spelling used in any of the languages avail-
able 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

Voice activation systemAT A GLANCE
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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.
Most menu items on the Control Display can be
voiced as commands. It is not necessary to use
the MINI joystick.
The voice activation sy stem transforms oral
commands into control signals for the selected
systems and provides support in the form of
instructions or questions.
Prerequisite
Via the on-board computer, select the language
in which the voice activation system is operat-
ing, so that the spoken commands can be iden-
tified. Setting the on-board computer language,
page 65.
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
activation system is ready to receive spoken
commands.
2. Say the command.
The command appears on the Control Dis-
play.
This symbol is displayed on the Control Dis-
play when you can ente r additional commands.
If no further commands are possible, continue
by operating the item of equipment via the on-
board computer.
Terminating or canceling voice
activation system
Press the button on the steering wheel
or
Commands
Most menu items on the Control Display can be
voiced as commands.
The commands that are possible depend upon
which menu is currently shown on the Control
Display.
There are short commands for functions in the
main menu.
Some list items, for example telephone book
listings
*, can also be selected using the voice
activation system. Particularly say the list items
as they are displayed in the respective list.
*
{...} Say the specified commands word for
word.
{{ ...}} Indicates responses of the voice acti-
vation system.
{ Cancel }

AT A GLANCEVoice activation system
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Having the possible commands read
aloud
Having the possible commands read aloud:
For example if you have selected "CD" the sys-
tem will read aloud the possible commands for
operating the CD player.
Help for the voice activation system
Calling up Help:
Additional commands
* for Help:
> {Help with examples }: information about
the current operating options and the most
important commands for them are
announced.
> {Help with voice activation }: information
regarding the principles behind the voice
activation system is announced.
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, page 227.
Open the main menu
Example: selecting the track of a CD
1.Switch on Entertainment sound output if
necessary.
2. Press the button on the steering wheel.
Setting the voice dialog
You can set whether the voice activation system
uses the standard dialog or the short version.
With the short version of the spoken dialog, the
requests and responses of the voice activation
system are shortened.
1."Settings"
2. "Language/Units"
3. "Speech mode:"
4. Select a setting:
>"Default"
> "Short"
{
Voice commands }
{ Help }
{ Radio } or {Radio on }
{Main menu }
3. Select the music track, e.g.:
{C D track … }
The system replies:
{{ Track … }}

Voice activation systemAT A GLANCE
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Notes
For voice commands, bear in mind the follow-
ing:
>Do not use the voice activation system to ini-
tiate an emergency call. In stressful situa-
tions, the voice and vocal pitch can change.
This can unnecessarily delay the establish-
ment of a telephone connection.
> Pronounce the commands and digits
smoothly and at norm al volume, avoiding
excessive emphases and pauses. The same
applies to spelling wh en 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.

Handle Me.

AT A GLANCE
DRIVING TIPS
NAVIGATION
ENTERTAINMENT
Communications
MOBILITY
REFERENCE CONTROLS

CONTROLSOpening and closing
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Opening and closing
Keys/remote controls
Buttons for the remote control
1Opening the liftgate
2 Unlocking
3 Locking
General information
Each remote control co ntains 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,
page 34.
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,
page 26.
In addition, information about service require-
ments is stored in the remote control, refer to
Service data in the remote control, page 202.
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, page 29.
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 co ntrols can be set for
three different people. A prerequisite is that
each person uses a se parate remote control.
Personal Profile settings
For more information on specific settings, refer
to the specified pages.
> Response of the central locking system
when the car is being unlocked 27
> Automatic locking of the vehicle 30
> Triple turn signal activation 50

Opening and closingCONTROLS
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>Settings for the displa ys on the on-board
computer, in the speedometer and in the
tachometer:
> 12 h/24 h mode of the clock 61
> Date format 62
> Brightness of the Control Display 65
> Language on the Control Display 65
> Units of measure for fuel consumption,
distance covered/re maining distances
and temperature 58
> Show visual warning for Park Distance Con-
trol PDC
*66
> Light settings:
>Pathway lighting 79
> Daytime running lights 80
> Automatic climate control
*: activating/
deactivating the AUTO program, setting the
temperature, air volume and air
distribution 85
> Entertainment:
>Tone control 131
> Adjusting vo lume levels 130
Central lock ing 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
> Liftgate
> 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 remote control can also be used to switch
on/off the welcome lamps and interior lamps.
The alarm system
* is also activated or deacti-
vated, page 31.
Operating from inside
Button for central locking system, page 30.
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 out-
side. <
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.
1."Settings"
2. "Door locks"

CONTROLSOpening and closing
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3."Unlock button"
4. Select a menu item:
>All doors
Press the button once to unlock
the entire vehicle.
> "Driver's door only"
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
roof
* is tilted.
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. <
Setting confirmation signals
To have the vehicle confirm when it has been
locked or unlocked.
1."Settings"
2. "Door locks" 3.
"Flash when lock/unlock"
4. Press the MINI joystick.
Flashing when locking/unlocking the vehicle
is switched on.
Switching on interior lamps
While the car is locked:
Press the button.
You can also use this function to locate your
vehicle in parking garages, etc.
Unlocking liftgate
Press the button for approx. 1 second
and then release it.
When it is opened, the liftgate swings out
and up toward the rear. Make sure that
adequate clearance is av ailable before opening.
To prevent accidentally locking yourself out, do
not place the key down in the cargo area. If the
liftgate was locked before opening, it will be
locked again after it is closed.
Before and after each trip, check that the liftgate
has not been inadve rtently unlocked.<
Malfunctions
The remote control may malfunction due to
local radio waves. If this occurs, unlock and lock
the car at the door lock with the integrated key.
If the car can no longer be locked with a remote
control, the battery in the remote control is dis-
charged. Use this remo te control during an
extended drive; this wi ll recharge the battery,
page 26.