change language MINI Countryman 2012 Owner's Manual
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CONTROLSControls overview
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> Distance covered: miles, km
> Temperature: 7, 6
7. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
8. Press the button to change the format or the
measurement units.
9. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
The settings are stored.
Resetting to factory settings
The settings for format s and units of measure
can be reset to the factory settings. The settings
are stored for the remote control currently in
use, refer also to Personal Profile on page 22.
1. Press the button in the turn signal indicator
as often as necessary until "SET/INFO" is
displayed.
2. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
3. Press the button as often as necessary until
the symbol and "SET" are displayed.
4. Press and hold the button until the display
changes. 5.
Press the button as often as necessary until
"RESET" is displayed.
6. Press and hold the button until the display
changes to the first setting.
The settings are reset.
In Radio MINI Boost CD
Settings
You can set the radio individually:
1.Press the MENU button.
2. Press the button.
> "DIST"
Change units of measurement for
distance.
> "LANG"
Select language for display text.
> "CONSMP"
Change units of measurement for aver-
age consumption.
> "TEMP"
Change units of measurement for exter-
nal temperature.
3. Select desired menu item and press button.
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CONTROLSPractical interior accessories
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press the button on the hand-held transmit-
ter for 2 seconds and release several times.
Operation
Before using the integrated universal
remote control, always inspect the imme-
diate area to make certain that no people,
animals or objects are within the travel range of
the device.
Comply also with the safe ty instructions supplied
with the original hand-held transmitter. <
The device, for example a garage door, can be
operated while the engine is running or when
the ignition is on by using the button on the
rearview mirror. In addition, while within the
reception range of the device, press the button
until the function is deleted. The LED on the
rearview mirror is constant ly on while the signal
is being transmitted.
Deleting stored functions
Press and hold the right and left buttons on the
rearview mirror for approx. 20 seconds until the
LED on the rearview mirror starts flashing
quickly. All stored functions are deleted. The
functions can not be deleted individually.
Digital compass
1Setting button on the back of the mirror
2 Display
The cardinal or ordinal direction in which the
vehicle is moving is shown on the display.
Operating principle
By pressing the setting button with a thin, sharp
object, e.g., a pen or a similar object, various
functions can be called up. The following setting
options are displayed one after the other,
depending on how long the setting button is
pressed down:
> Quick press: display switches on/off
> 3 to 6 seconds: compass zone setting
> 6 to 9 seconds: compass calibration
> 9 to 12 seconds: left/right-hand drive setting
> 12 to 15 seconds: setting the language
Setting the compass zones
Set the appropriate compass zone on your
vehicle so that the compass operates properly;
see world map with compass zones.
To set the compass zone s, press the setting
button for approx. 3-4 seconds. The number of
the compass zones that have been set are
shown on the display.
To change the zone sett ing, quickly press the
setting button as often as necessary until the
number of the compass zone for your location is
displayed.
The compass is again ready to use after approx.
10 seconds.
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Calibrating the digital compass
The digital compass must be calibrated in the
following situations:
>The incorrect cardinal direction is displayed.
> The direction that is displayed does not
change even though the driving direction
changes.
> Not all cardinal directions are displayed.
Procedure
1.Make sure that there are no large metal
objects or overhead power lines near your
vehicle, and that you have enough space to
drive in circles.
2. Set the compass zone th at currently applies.
3. Press the setting button approx.
6-7 seconds to call up C. Then drive in a
complete circle at a maximum speed of
4 mph/7 km/h.
If the calibration is successful, the C will be
replaced by the directions.
Setting right/left-hand drive
Your digital compass is already set to right-hand
drive or left-hand drive at the factory, depend-
ing upon your vehicle.
Setting the language
You can set the language on the display:
Press the setting button for approx.
12-13 seconds. Briefly press the setting button
again to switch between English "E" and
German "O".
The setting is au tomatically stored after approx.
10 seconds.
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COMMUNICATIONSTelephone
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Deleting all entries
Reading and selecting the entries
Selecting an entry
Adjusting volume
Turn knob during announcement.
>The volume is stored for the remote control
currently in use.
> The changed volume remains the same,
even if the volume of other audio sources is
changed.
Notes
Do not use the voice oper ation system to initiate
an emergency call. In st ressful situations, the
voice and vocal pitch can change. This can
unnecessarily delay the establishment of a tele-
phone connection.
Ambient conditions
> Say the commands, numbers and letters
smoothly and with normal volume, empha-
sis and speed.
> Always say the commands in the language
of the system.
> Keep doors, windows, glass sunroof/pan-
oramic sunroof, or convertible top closed to
avoid noise interference. >
Avoid ambient noise in the vehicle while
speaking.
MINI contact
When the ignition is on, several dealer phone
numbers can be displayed.
>"Road Assist": Roadsi de service, if you
require assistance in th e event of a flat tire.
> "Service": MINI dealer, for example if you
need to make a service appointment.
> "Cust Relat": MINI Hotline for information
about your vehicle.
Displaying phone numbers
1.Press the MENU button.
2. Press the button.
3. Turn the right rotary knob until the desired
phone number is displayed.
Snap-in adapter
The concept
The snap-in adapter makes it possible to do the
following:
>Accommodate the mobile phone.
> Recharge its battery.
> Connect to the outside antenna of the vehi-
cle.
This assures a better network connection
and constant sound quality.
General information
Detailed information on snap-in adapters that
compatibly support mobile phone functions can
be found at your MINI dealer.
1.
{Delete phonebook }.
The dialog for deleting phone book is
opened.
2. Confirm prompt with {Yes }.
3. Confirm repeated prompt with {Yes }.
1. {Read phonebook }.
The dialog for reading phone book is
opened.
2. {Dial number } when the desired entry is
read aloud.
1. {Dial name }.
2. Say the name when prompted.
3. Confirm prompt with {Yes }.
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