MINI Coupe 2012 Owner's Manual
Manufacturer: MINI, Model Year: 2012, Model line: Coupe, Model: MINI Coupe 2012Pages: 218, PDF Size: 3.84 MB
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10Switching displays 134
> "PHONE": telephone
> "COMP": computer
> "CONFIG": adjusting
> "MINI": MINI contact
11 Radio on/off, volume
>Press: switchin g radio on/off
> Turn: adjusting volume 133
12 Ejecting CD
Pairing/unpairing mobile 
phone
Overview
The pairing data of four mobile phones can be 
stored simultaneously in the vehicle. When the 
engine is running or the ignition is switched on, 
each paired mobile phone is automatically 
detected as soon as it is present in the passenger 
compartment.
Requirements
>Suitable mobile ph one, refer to page128.
> Mobile phone operational.
> Bluetooth activated in vehicle, refer to 
page 130, and in the mobile phone.
> Bluetooth presets in the mobile phone are 
required, e.g. connection not confirmed or 
visible, refer to Owner's Manual for the 
mobile phone.
> A number with at least 4 and at most 
16 digits has been established as the  Bluetooth passkey. Only required once for 
pairing.
> Ignition switched on.
Activating/deactivating Bluetooth link
Bluetooth is not permitted everywhere. Comply 
with all safety guidelines and regulations.
To deactivate the Bluetooth connection:
1.Press the  MENU button.
2.  Press the button.
3.  Press the button.
4.  Press the button.
5.  Press the button.
To reactivate the Bluetooth connection:
1.  Press the button.
2.  Press the button.
Pairing and connecting
Only pair the mobile phone when the 
vehicle is stopped; otherwise, inattention 
may lead to endangerment of passengers or 
other road users. <
Switching on ignition
1.Insert the remote control as far as possible 
into the ignition lock.
2. Switch on the ignition; to do so, press the 
Start/Stop button without stepping on the 
brake or clutch pedal.
Preparation on the radio display
3.Press the  MENU button.
Symbols on the 
displayMeaning
Roaming active
Placing a telephone call 
using the hands-free system
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4. Press the button.
5.  Press the button.
6.  Press the button.
Turn the right rotary knob to display the 
Bluetooth name of your vehicle on the display.
Preparation with mobile phone
7. Other operations must be performed on the 
mobile phone and differ depending on the 
type of mobile phone, refer to Owner's 
Manual for the mobile  phone, e.g. under 
Connecting or pairing Bluetooth device. The 
Bluetooth name of the vehicle appears on 
the mobile phone display.
8. Select the Bluetooth name of the vehicle on 
the mobile phone display.
Pairing
The mobile phone or the radio display will 
prompt you to enter the same Bluetooth 
passkey.
Depending on the mobile phone, you have 
approx. 30 seconds to enter the Bluetooth 
passkey using the mobile phone and the radio 
display.
If the Bluetooth passkey can be entered using 
the radio, then the following appears on the 
display:
:
9.Enter the Bluetooth passkey using the num-
ber buttons of the mobile phone. 10.
 Press the button to enter the 
Bluetooth passkey using the radio.
11. Using the function buttons 0-9, enter the 
same Bluetooth passke y that was entered 
into the mobile phone.
To delete the last digit:
 Press the button.
12.  Press the button to confirm the 
Bluetooth passkey.
The following display will appear after a few 
seconds:
13.  Press the button if necessary.
The following display will appear after the 
mobile phone is paired:
If pairing was successful, the mobile phone 
appears at the top of the  list of mobile phones.
If the pairing was not successful: What to do if…, 
refer to page 132.
To repeat the pairing procedure:
1.  Press the button.
2. Repeat steps 6 to 13.
If the pairing procedur e was not successful 
repeated times:
> Suitable mobile phones can be found at: 
www.mini.com/connectivity
> E-mail: [email protected]
> Hotline, also  refer to page 136.
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To display the number for the Hotline: Press the button.
Turn the right knob to show the phone number 
for the Hotline and the re quired information for 
the pairing procedure on the display.
Following the initial pairing
> The mobile phone is detected/connected in 
the vehicle within a short period of time 
when the engine is running or radio readi-
ness is switched on.
> After identification, phone book entries are 
imported from the mobile phone and/or SIM 
card of the telephone, depending on the 
telephone.
> Specific settings may be necessary in some 
mobile phones, e.g.  authorization or a 
secure connection, re fer to the Owner's 
Manual for the mobile phone.
Connecting a particular mobile phone
The connected mobile phone is identified with 
the following symbol in the radio display: 
To change the sequence of mobile phones in the 
list:
1. Press the  MENU button.
2.  Press the button.
3.  Press the button.
4. Turn the right rotary knob until the display 
shows the mobile phone whose position in 
the list is to be changed.
5.  Press the button the number of 
times required to reach the desired position.
Unpairing mobile phone
1. Switch off mobile phone.
2. Press the  MENU button.
3.  Press the button.
4.  Press the button.
5. Turn the right rotary knob to show the 
desired mobile phone on the radio display.
6.  Press the button.
7.  Press the button to acknowledge 
the message displayed.
What to do if…
For information on suitab le mobile phones, refer 
to page 128.
The mobile phone could not be paired or con-
nected.
> Is Bluetooth activated in the vehicle and in 
the mobile phone? Activate Bluetooth in the 
vehicle and in the mobile phone.
> Do the Bluetooth passkeys on the mobile 
phone and the vehicle match? Enter the 
same passkey on the mobile phone and via 
the radio.
> A multi-digit passkey may be required.
> Is the passkey input taking longer than 
30 seconds? Repeat th e pairing procedure.
> Are too many Bluetoot h devices connected 
to the mobile phone? If so, delete the con-
nections with other devices on the mobile 
phone.
> Is the mobile phone in power economy 
m o d e  o r  d o e s  i t  o n l y  have a small amount of 
battery charge remaining? Charge the 
mobile phone in the snap-in adapter or via a 
charging cable.
> Depending on the mobile phone, it may only 
be possible to connect one device to the 
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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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Accepting a call
Press the  button on the radio or on the 
steering wheel.
Alternative: Press the button.
Rejecting a call
 Press the button.
Ending a call
Press the  button on the radio or on the 
steering wheel.
Alternative: Press the button.
Entering phone numbers
Dialing a number
1.Press the  MENU button.
2.  Press the button
3.  Press the button.
4. Enter the desired phone number using the 
0-9 buttons.
To delete the last digit:
 Press the button.
5. Press the  button on the radio or on the 
steering wheel. Alternative:
Press the right rotary knob to dial the phone 
number.
For your phone number to be displayed to the 
person you are calling, the display of phone 
numbers must be enabled by your service 
provider.
Keypad dialing
Use keypad dialing to gain access to network 
services or to control de
vices, e.g. to remotely 
access an answering machine. This requires the 
DTMF code.
This function is available if a connection has 
been established and the call is being made 
using the hands-free system.
1.  Press the button.
2. Enter the desired code using the 0-9 
buttons.
3.  
 If needed, press and hold the 
button on the right or left side to enter 
special characters.
Dialing a phone number from the phone 
book or from phone numbers stored in a 
list
Phone numbers dialed, incoming calls, and 
phone book entries are stored in lists when the 
mobile phone is connected to the vehicle via 
Bluetooth. If the caller is entered in the phone 
book, then the name of the entry is displayed 
instead of the phone number.
Select the desired name from the list and 
establish the connection.
There are five available lists:
> "A-Z"
The entries of the phone book, the SIM card, 
or the mobile phone, composed of a name 
and phone number, are sorted alphabeti-
cally.
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>"TOP8" 
The eight most frequently dialed numbers 
are automatically stored  in the Top 8 list.
> "LAST8"
The last eight phone numbers you have 
dialed are stored automatically. The phone 
number dialed last appears at the top of the 
list.
> "CALLS"
The phone numbers of the last eight 
accepted calls are stored. This requires the 
phone number of the caller to have been 
transmitted.
> "MISSED"
The phone numbers of the last eight calls 
that were not accepted are stored. This 
requires the phone number of the caller to 
have been transmitted.
Dialing a phone number from the phone 
book
The A-Z list is available fo r phone book entries. If 
entries with different names, but the same 
phone number are transferred from the mobile 
phone to the vehicle, only one entry is displayed.
The displays of the phone book entries on the 
radio display can differ fr om the displays on the 
mobile phone display, e.g.  sequence of the first 
and last names.
1. Press the  MENU button.
2.  Press the button.
3.  Press the button.
 The arrows indicate that 
additional letters can be displayed. 
Turn the right rotary knob to display addi-
tional letters. 4.
Turn the right rotary knob to select the first 
letters of the desired entry.
5.  Press the button if so desired.
The phone number is dialed.
To display all entries:
1. Turn the right rotary knob to select the first 
letters of the desired entry and press the 
right rotary knob.
2. Turn the right rotary knob to select the 
desired entry and pre ss the right rotary 
knob.
The phone number is dialed.
The phone number can also be dialed using the 
buttons on the steering wheel or radio:
Press the  button.
Editing and dialing a phone number 
from the phone book
The phone number of an entry can be edited 
before a call. This change  is not stored in the 
phone book.
1. Select an entry.
2.  Press the button.
3.  Press the button to delete a digit.
4. Enter additional digits using the 0-9 buttons.
5. Press the right rotary knob to dial the phone 
number.
Dialing a phone number from the phone 
book using buttons on the steering 
wheel
1.Press and hold the  button to display the 
telephone menu.
2. Use the arrow buttons on the steering wheel 
to scroll through the phone book.
3. Press and hold the  button to dial the 
phone number.
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Dialing a phone number stored in a list
To select an entry and establish a connection:
1.Press the  MENU button.
2.  Press the button.
3.  Press the desired button to select 
one of the four lists.
4. Turn the right rotary knob to select an entry 
and press the right rotary knob to dial the 
phone number.
Deleting an individual entry
1.Select the desired entry from the list.
2.  Press the button.
Displaying call duration
To display the duration during a call:
 Press the button.
Hands-free system
General information
Calls being conducted using the hands-free 
system can be continued using the mobile 
phone and vice versa.
From the mobile phone to the hands-
free system
Calls that have been initiated from outside the 
Bluetooth range of the ve hicle can be continued 
using the hands-free system if the ignition is 
switched on.
Depending on the mobile phone, the call is 
automatically switched to hands-free mode.
If the switch does not occur automatically, then 
follow the instructions that appear on the 
display of the mobile phone, also refer to the 
Owner's Manual for the mobile phone.
From hands-free system to mobile 
phone
Calls being conducted using the hands-free 
system can also be cont inued using the mobile 
phone if so desired, de pending on the mobile 
phone.
At this point, follow the instructions that appear 
on the display of the mobile phone, also refer to 
the Owner's Manual for the mobile phone.
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 
vehicle.
This assures a better network connection 
and constant sound quality.
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General information
Detailed information on snap-in adapters that 
compatibly support mobile phone functions can 
be found at your MINI dealer.
Do not expose your mobile phone to extreme 
ambient conditions, for ex ample, very high tem-
peratures; otherwise, functions on your mobile 
phone may not work. Follow the operating 
instructions for your mobile phone.
Installation location
In the center armrest.
Inserting snap-in adapter
1. Press the button an d remove the cover.
2. Insert the snap-in adapter at the front, 
arrow 1, and press downward, arrow 2, until 
it clicks into place.
Inserting mobile phone
1. Depending on the mobile phone, it may be 
necessary to remove the protective cap of 
the antenna connector and from the USB 
connection of the mobile phone.
2. Push the mobile phone with the buttons 
facing upward toward the electrical connec-
tions and press down until it engages.
Removing mobile phone
Press the button and remove the mobile phone.
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