remote control MINI Coupe 2014 Owner's Guide

immediately after you start the engine or
switch on the ignition.
The current service requirements can be read
out from the remote control by the service spe‐
cialist.
Displaying the vehicle check
For certain maintenance operations, you can
view the distance remaining or the due date for
that operation in the tachometer.1.Switch on the ignition, refer to page 55.2.Press the button on the turn indicator lever
repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is displayed.3.Press and hold the button until the display
changes.4.Press the button repeatedly until the corre‐
sponding symbol and "SERVICE-INFO" are
displayed.5.Press and hold the button until the display
changes.6.Press the button to display the individual
service requirement items.Possible displays1Button for selecting the information.SymbolFunctionService requirementsEngine oilRoadworthiness testFront brake padsRear brake padsBrake fluidSeite 71DisplaysControls71
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6.Press the button repeatedly until the sym‐
bol shown is displayed, arrow.7.Press and hold the button until the display
changes.8.Press the button to select:▷
Daytime running lights are activated.▷
Daytime running lights are deactivated.9.Hold the button down.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
Welcome lamps If the light switch stays in switch position 2 or 3
after the vehicle is switched off, the parking
lamps and the interior lamps light up for a cer‐
tain period when the vehicle is unlocked.
Headlamp courtesy delay feature The low beams stay lit for a short while after
the ignition is switched off, if the lamps are
switched off and the headlamp flasher is
switched on.
Setting the duration
1.Switch on the ignition.2.Press the button on the turn indicator lever
repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is displayed.3.Press and hold the button until the display
changes.4.Press the button repeatedly until the sym‐
bol and "SET" are displayed.5.Press and hold the button until the display
changes.6.Press the button repeatedly until the sym‐
bol shown is displayed, arrow.7.Press and hold the button until the display
changes.8.Press the button to select:▷
The function is deactivated.▷ ...
Select the duration, e.g. 40 seconds.9.Hold the button down.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
Adaptive Light Control
The concept
Adaptive Light Control is a variable headlamp
control system that enables dynamic illumina‐
tion of the road surface.
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Microfilter
The microfilter traps dust and pollen. The mi‐
crofilter is changed by the service center during
routine maintenance work.
Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter
The microfilter traps dust and pollen. The acti‐
vated-charcoal filter provides additional protec‐tion by filtering gaseous pollutants from the
outside air. The service center replaces this
combined filter during routine maintenance.
Automatic climate control
1Air volume, manual2AUTO program3Recirculated air mode4Maximum cooling5Manual air distribution6Temperature7Defrosting windows and removing conden‐
sation8Cooling function9Rear window defroster10Windshield heatingComfortable interior climate
The AUTO program offers the optimum air dis‐tribution and air volume for virtually all condi‐
tions, refer to AUTO program below. Select a
comfortable interior temperature only.The following sections contain more detailed
information on the available setting options.
Most of these settings are stored for the remote
control in use, Personal Profile settings, refer to
page 21.Seite 98ControlsClimate98
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Interior equipmentVehicle equipmentThis chapter describes all series equipment as
well as country-specific and special equipment
offered for this model series.Therefore, it also
describes equipment that may not be found in
your vehicle, for instance due to the selected
special equipment or the country version. This
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐
tems.
Cupholders and ashtray/
lighter
Cupholders
Two cupholders are located in the center con‐
sole in the front and another at the end of the
center console in the rear.
Shatter-proof containers and no hot
drinks
Use light and shatter-proof containers and do
not transport hot drinks. Otherwise, there is the
increased danger of injury in an accident. ◀
Unsuitable containers
Do not forcefully push unsuitable contain‐
ers into the cupholders. This may result in dam‐
age. ◀
Ashtray
The ashtray is located in one of the cupholders
in the center console at the front.
Emptying Take out the entire ashtray, arrow.
When installing, ensure that the ashtray is in‐
serted in the cupholder with the adapter.
Lighter
With the engine running or the ignition
switched on, press in the cigarette lighter.
The lighter can be removed as soon as it pops
back out.
Danger of burns
Only hold the hot lighter by its head; oth‐
erwise, there is the danger of getting burned.
Switch off the ignition and take the remote
control with you when leaving the vehicle so
that children cannot use the lighter and burn
themselves. ◀
Connecting electrical de‐
vices
The lighter socket can be used as a socket for
electrical equipment while the engine is run‐
ning or when the ignition is switched on. The
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MINI Convertible, MINI Roadster:
locking
Lock the glove compartment using the
integrated key of the remote control, refer to
page 20.
Ventilation
Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the
glove compartment can be ventilated and, if
the cooling function is switched on, cooled.
Opening
Turn the switch in the direction of the arrow.
ClosingMove the switch to the vertical position by
turning it in the opposite direction of the arrow.
Center armrest The center armrest between the front seats
contains a storage compartment or a cover for
the snap-in adapter, refer to page 145, de‐
pending on the version.
Opening
The lid is mounted on rails and can be fully
opened by sliding it back and lifting.
ClosingSlide the lid forward.
Storage compartment on
the passenger side
Opening
Briefly press the bottom edge of the cover
panel.
ClosingPush back the cover panel to the initial posi‐
tion.
Close the storage compartment again im‐
mediately after use.
Close the storage compartment again immedi‐
ately after use while driving; otherwise, injury
may occur during accidents. ◀
MINI Convertible, MINI Roadster The storage compartment cannot be locked.
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Adjusting the volumeTurn the left knob. The setting is stored for the
remote control currently in use.
When a call is placed using the hands-free sys‐
tem, the audio sources are muted.
Speed-dependent volume and volumes
of PDC signal tone and gong▷"PDC": volume of the PDC signal tone com‐
pared to the audio sources.▷"GONG": volume of the gong compared to
the audio sources.▷"S-VOL": speed-dependent volume control.
Set the audio sources to a high volume to be
able to adjust the volume of the signal tones
more easily.
1. Press the button.2. Select the symbol if necessary.3.Select the desired volume setting.4.Set the desired volume and press the right
knob.
Volume of external audio devices
An external audio device such as an MP3 player
can be connected via the AUX-IN port in the
center console and the audio tracks can be
played over the car's loudspeaker system.
The volume of the external audio device can be
adjusted to the car radio.
1. Press the button.2."AUX"3."Vol-AUX"4.Set the desired volume and press the right
knob.
Tone settings
▷"BASS": depth adjustment.▷"TREBLE": treble adjustment.▷"FADER": front/rear volume distribution.▷"BAL": left/right volume distribution.
The sound settings are set globally for all audio
sources.
Setting the treble, bass, and volume distribution
1. Press the button.2.Highlight the desired tone setting and press
the right knob.3.Create the desired setting and press the
right knob.
Resetting the tone settings
The tone settings are reset to medium values.
1. Press the button.2."RESET"
Time
Setting the time, date, and time format
1.Switch on the radio ready state or the igni‐
tion.2. Press the button.3."CONFIG"4."TIME"5.Select the desired category.6.Create the settings and press the right
knob.
Setting the units of measure of the
computer and the language
1.Switch on the radio ready state or the igni‐
tion.2. Press the button.3."CONFIG"4.▷"DIST": change the unit of measure for
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▷"LANG": select the language of the dis‐
play texts.▷"CONSMP": change the unit of measure
for the average fuel consumption.▷"TEMP": change the unit of measure for
the external temperature.5.Highlight the desired menu item and press
the button.6.Create the desired setting.
Computer
The following vehicle information can be call up
via the computer:
▷Average fuel consumption▷Average speed▷Range
Displaying information
1.Switch on the radio ready state or the igni‐
tion.2. Press the button.3."COMP"
Average fuel consumption
The average fuel consumption is calculated for
the time during which the engine is running.
To start calculation of the average fuel con‐
sumption:
1."CONSMP"2."RESET"
The previous display is set to zero and the sys‐
tem begins recalculating the average fuel con‐
sumption.
Average speed
The average speed is calculated for the time
during which the engine is running.
To start calculation of the average speed:
1."SPEED"2."RESET"
Estimated range
"RANGE"
The display shows the estimated distance that
can be still be driven on the remaining fuel,
taking into consideration the driving style over
the last 18 miles/30 km.
Radio
Listening to the radio
The radio is designed for reception in the FM
and AM wavebands.
1.Switch on the radio, refer to page 125.2. Press this button if necessary.3."TUNER"4."FM" or"AM"
Press the corresponding button repeatedly
until the desired waveband is displayed.▷FM: FM1, FM2, FMA▷AM: AM, AMA
Selecting a station
The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
Next station
Press the button.
The next station with reception is selected.
Selecting the station manually by
frequency
1. Press the button.2.▷Press the respective function button to
set the desired frequency.▷Turn the right knob until the desired
frequency is set.Seite 127Radio MINI Boost CDEntertainment127
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▷Dial a stored phone number, such as from
the list of accepted calls.▷End the call.
When the ignition and the radio ready state are
switched off, such as after the remote control is
removed, an existing call can be continued for
up to 25 minutes on the hands-free system.
Adjusting the volume
Turn the knob until the desired volume is se‐
lected. The setting is stored for the remote con‐
trol currently in use.
The ringer volume of incoming calls and the call
volume can be adjusted independently.
When a call is placed using the hands-free sys‐
tem, the audio sources are muted.
Switching the microphone to mute
When a call is active, the microphone can be
muted.
"MUTE"
A microphone that has been switched to mute
is automatically reactivated when a new con‐
nection is established.
Incoming call
Receiving calls If the number of the caller is stored in the
phone book and is transmitted by the network,
the name of the contact is displayed. Other‐
wise, only the phone number is displayed.
Accepting a call
Briefly press the button on the steering
wheel or radio.
or
"YES"
Rejecting a call
"NO"
Ending a call Briefly press the button on the steering
wheel or radio.
or
"END"
Entering a phone number
Dialing a number1.Switch on the radio ready state or the igni‐
tion.2. Press the button.3."PHONE"4."#"5.Enter the desired phone number on the
buttons 0–9.
To delete the last digit: "DEL"6. Briefly press the button on the
steering wheel or radio.
or
Press the right knob to dial the phone num‐
ber.
Phone book
Dialed phone numbers, incoming calls and en‐
tries in the phone book are stored on lists if the
mobile phone is connected to the vehicle via
Bluetooth.
Five lists are available:
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Dialing a phone number stored in a list
To select an entry and establish a connection:1.Switch on the radio ready state or the igni‐
tion.2. Press the button.3."PHONE"4.Select a list, for instance "TOP8"5.Turn the right knob to select an entry and
press the knob to dial the phone number.
Deleting an individual entry
1.Select an entry from the list.2."DEL"
DTMF suffix dialing
DTMF suffix dialing can be used for gaining ac‐
cess to network services or for controlling devi‐
ces, e.g., to make a remote inquiry of an an‐
swering machine. The DTMF code is needed for
this purpose.
This function is only available if a connection
exists and if the hands-free system is being
used.
1."KEYPAD"2.Enter the DTMF code on the buttons 0–9.3.If necessary, press and hold the function
button on the right or left to enter special
characters.
Displaying the call duration
During a call:
"DURAT"
Hands-free system
General information
Calls that are being made on the hands-free
system can be continued on the mobile phone
and vice versa.
From the mobile phone to the hands-
free system
Calls that were begun outside of the Bluetoothrange of the vehicle can be continued on the
hands-free system with the ignition switched
on.
Depending on the mobile phone, the system
automatically switches to the hands-free sys‐
tem.
If the system does not switch over automati‐
cally, follow the instructions on the mobile
phone display; refer also to the mobile phone
operating instructions.
From the hands-free system to the
mobile phone
Calls that are made on the hands-free system
can in some cases be continued on the mobile
phone; this depends on the mobile phone.
Follow the instructions on the mobile phone
display; refer also to the mobile phone operat‐
ing instructions.
MINI phone numbers When the ignition is switched on, various serv‐ice phone numbers can be displayed.▷"Road Assist": Roadside Assistance, if help
is required in the event of a breakdown.▷"Serv. Appt.": MINI service center, if a serv‐
ice appointment needs to be arranged.▷"Cust Relat": Customer Relations, for infor‐
mation on all aspects of your vehicle.
Displaying the phone numbers
1.Switch on the radio ready state or the igni‐
tion.2. Press the button.3."MINI"4.Turn the right knob until the desired phone
number is displayed.Seite 144CommunicationTelephone144
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MaintenanceVehicle equipment
This chapter describes all series equipment as
well as country-specific and special equipment
offered for this model series.Therefore, it also
describes equipment that may not be found in
your vehicle, for instance due to the selected
special equipment or the country version. This
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐
tems.
MINI maintenance system
The MINI maintenance system provides infor‐
mation on required maintenance measures and
thus provides support in maintaining road
safety and the operational reliability of the ve‐
hicle.
Condition Based Service
CBS
Sensors and special algorithms take into ac‐
count the various driving conditions of your
MINI. Based on this, Condition Based Service
determines the current and future mainte‐
nance requirements.
The system makes it possible to adapt the
amount of maintenance you need to your user
profile.
Detailed information on service requirements
can be displayed in the tachometer, refer to
page 70.
Service data in the remote control Information on the required maintenance is
continuously stored in the remote control. Your
service center will read out this data and sug‐
gest the right array of service procedures for
your vehicle. Therefore, hand your service spe‐
cialist the remote control that you used most
recently.
Setting the correct date
Make sure the date is set correctly; other‐
wise, the effectiveness of CBS Condition Based
Service is not ensured. ◀
Service and Warranty In‐
formation Booklet for
US models and Warranty
and Service Guide Book‐
let for Canadian models
Please consult your Service and Warranty Infor‐
mation Booklet for US models and Warranty
and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models
for additional information on service require‐
ments.
Maintenance and repair should be performed
by your service center. Make sure to have regu‐
lar maintenance procedures recorded in the ve‐
hicle's Service and Warranty Information Book‐
let for US models, and in the Warranty and
Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models.
These entries are proof of regular maintenance.Seite 173MaintenanceMobility173
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