USB MINI Coupe 2012 Owner's Manual

CockpitAT A GLANCE
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5Switches in the center console
6 AUX-In connection
USB audio interface 123
7 Buttons on the center console
Around the headliner
1Indicator/warning lamp for front passenger
airbags 86
2 Switch panel
Rear window defroster
Windshield heating
Air flow rate
Seat heating
48
Power windows 33
MINI Convertible: central power
window unit 34
Rear fog lamp 91
Front fog lamps 91
Central locking system, inside 27
Sport button 78
Driving stability control systems
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 76
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 77
Reading lamps92
MINI Roadster: interior lamps/
reading lamps 92
Color of ambient lighting 93
MINI Coupe, MINI Roadster:
extending and retracting spoiler
manually 79
MINI Convertible, MINI Roadster:
opening and closing the sunroof or
convertible top 34
Interior lamps 92
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RadioAT A GLANCE
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6Display
7 Selecting functions
>Turn: to select menu items or set values
> Press: to confirm selection or store
settings
8 Establishing/ending voice connections
9 Calling up settings menu
10 Selecting frequency manually
11 CD slot
12 Ejecting CD
Menu navigation
Radio and telephone functions can be called up
by using the buttons on the radio and menus.
Calling up settings menu
Press the MENU button
> Settings
> Computer
> MINI phone numbers
> Telephone
Calling up the audio menu
Press the MODEbutton
> Radio
> HD Radio
> Satellite radio
> CD player
> External audio devi ce, e.g., MP3 player
> USB audio interface
Selecting a menu item
Menu items can be selected by using the knob
on the right, the MODEbutton or function
buttons.
Using the knob on the right
1. Turn knob, arrow 2, to mark a menu item,
for example, "CONFIG".
2. Press knob, arrow 1, to select a menu item.
Using function buttons
Press the button.
To carry out a function that is shown on the dis-
play, press the button that is below on the left or
right.
If only a single function is displayed, press the
button in the center.
Depiction in the Owner's Manual
Function buttons that can be pressed on the left
or right are provided with an arrow on each side.
For example, press the button on the
left.
Menu items that are to be selected are displayed
in quotes, for example "CONFIG".
Symbols on the display
SymbolFunction
Function is selected
Function is activated
Function is deactivated
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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
maximum 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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CDs that you burned yourself
Potential problems with home-burned CDs are,
for example, inconsistent data generation and
burning processes, as we ll as low quality or
excessive aging of the blanks that are used.
Only write on the upper surface of CDs with a
writing instrument that is suitable for the pur-
pose.
Damaged CDs
Avoid finger prints as well as dust, scratches and
moisture.
Store CDs in sleeves.
Do not expose CDs to a temperature greater
than 122 7/50 6, high humidity or direct
sunlight.
CDs with copy protection
CDs are often provided with copy protection
from the manufacturer. This can result in CDs not
playing or playing back in only a limited fashion.
Care
If necessary, clean the reflecting side of the CD
with a commercially avail able cleaning cloth by
wiping in a straight line from the center out-
wards.
USB audio interface
> iPods/iPhones or USB devices such as MP3
players and USB memory sticks: connection
via the USB audio interface
> iPhone/mobile phone music players: con-
nection using a snap-in adapter, refer to
page 136.
> Only one iPod/iPhone can be connected to
the vehicle. Output fr om an iPod/iPhone to
the USB audio interface is only possible if
there is no iPhone in the snap-in adapter.
> Popular audio files, such as MP3, AAC and
M3U playlists, PLS and WPL, can be played.
Depending on the audio file, proper play- back can not be ensured in every case, such
as for bit rates greater than 256 kbit/s.
> Music tracks with inte grated Digital Rights
Management (DRM) cannot be played.
Because of the large number of audio devices on
the market, it can not be ensured that every
device will properly operate in the vehicle.
Additional information may be found at
www.mini.com/connectivity or at a MINI dealer.
File systems
Popular FAT file system s for USB devices are
supported. The manufacturer of your MINI
recommends the FAT 32 format.
Connecting
1 USB interface
2 Connection for audio playback:
TRS connector 1/8''/3.5 mm
Apple iPod/iPhone
Use the special cable adapter for Apple iPods/
iPhones to produce the connection. The cable
adapter is required for a proper connection.
For further information, contact your MINI
dealer or check on the Internet at
www.mini.com/connectivity
To have audio playback over the vehicle
speakers, connect the iPod with the USB inter-
face and the connection for the audio playback.
The iPod/iPhone's menu structure is supported
by the USB audio interface.
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USB device
For audio playback over the vehicle speakers,
connect the USB device to the USB interface.
After first connecting
Track information is transferred to the vehicle.
The time required is dependent on the USB
device and on the number of tracks.
The data from up to four USB devices or for
approx. 20,000 tracks can be stored in the
vehicle.
Starting audio playback
iPod
1. Press the MODEbutton.
2. Press the button.
USB device
1.Press the MODEbutton.
2. Press the button.
Changing music tracks
Skipping tracks
It is possible to skip tr acks within the selected
folder.
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 forward/reverse, release
the button.
Random order
Press the button.
The current track is played to the end.
Then the tracks in the current folder are played
back in random order.
To terminate the random generator:
Press the button.
Selecting a track
Depending on the connected device, a track can
be selected from the following categories.
>"LIST": playlists.
> "GEN": music type.
> "ART": artist.
> "ALB": album.
1. Select the desired category.
2. Use the knob on the right to select the
desired folder as needed.
> : press the knob on the right to open
afolder
> : press the knob on the right to close
afolder
3. Select additional folders if you wish.
4. Select the desired track and press the knob
on the right.
You can browse through the folders during play-
back.
To change to the current track:
Press the button.
Track display
You can call up any input information about the
current music track: Press button.
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Adjusting the iPod volume
The volume of the iPod can be lower or higher
than the audio sources for the radio.
To adjust the volume of the iPod to the volume
of the other audio sources:
1. Press the button.
2. Select the desired volume and press the
knob on the right.
Notes
>The USB audio interface supplies the con-
nected audio devices with power, provided
that this is supported by the audio device.
For this reason, audio devices are not to be
connected to a receptacle in the vehicle
during operation.
> Do not expose audio devices to extreme
ambient conditions, for example, very high
temperatures; refer to the operating instruc-
tions for the audio device.
> Do not connect any devices, e.g. fans or
lamps, to the USB audio interface.
> Do not connect USB hard drives.
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TelephoneCOMMUNICATIONS
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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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REFERENCEEverything from A to Z
216
Turn signal60
– front, replacing bulb 168
– indicator lamp 12
– rear, replacing bulb 169
– side, replacing bulb 169
Tying down load s, refer to
Cargo loading 111
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
UTQR 150
Units
– average fuel consumption 70
– temperature 70
Unlatching, refer to
Unlocking 31
Unlocking
– from inside 27
– from outside 24
– tailgate 32
– without remote control, refer
to Comfort Access 31
Upholstery, care 163
USB audio interface 123
V
Valve
– dust cap174
Vehicle
– battery 175
– breaking in 106
– cargo loading 108
– dimensions 197
– identification number, refer
to Engine compartment 155
– parking 56
– storage 164
– weight 203
Vehicle equipment 4
Vehicle jack 165
– jacking points 174
Ventilation
– air conditioner 98
Vents, refer to Air vents 94
Vents, refer to Ventilation 98Volume
– gong
116
– mobile phone 133
– PDC 116
– setting speed- dependent 116
Volume of cargo area 203
W
Warning and indicator
lamps 13,181
Warning messages, refer to
Check Control 73
Warning triangle 177
Washer fluid 62
– capacity of reservoir 63
Washer fluid reservoir 62
Waste tray, refer to
Ashtray 101
Waterfall lighting, refer to Ambient lighting 93
Water on roads, refer to Driving through water 107
Wear indicators in tires, refer to
Minimum tread depth 152
Weights 203
Welcome lamps 89
Wheelbase, refer to Dimensions 197
Wheels, new 153
Wheels and tires 143
Wheel stud wrench
– space-saver spare tire 165
Width, refer to Dimensions 197
Wind deflector 38,43
Windows 33
– closing 33
– convenience operation 24
– opening 33
Window washer, refer to Washer fluid 62
Window washer reservoir, refer to Washer fluid
– volume, refer to
Capacities 205 Window washer system
61
– washer fluid 62
– washer jets 62
Windshield
– cleaning 62
– defrosting and removing condensation 96,98
Windshield wiper blades, changing 165
Windshield wipers, refer to
Wiper system 61
Winter tires 153
– storage 154
Wiper blade replacement 165
Wiper system 61
WMA 121
Work in the engine compartment 156
Wrench/screwdriver, refer to
Toolkit 165
X
Xenon lamps
– replacing bulb 167
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