MINI COUPE ROADSTER CONVERTIBLE 2012 Owners Manual

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Short commands for the voice
activation system
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.
General information
Instructions for the voice activation system, refer
to page23.
Having the possible sp oken commands read
aloud: {Voice commands }
The following short commands apply to vehicles
with voice activation sy stem. They do not work
for equipment with which only the mobile
phone can be operated by voice.
Useful short commands
FunctionCommand
Accessing tone control {Tone }
Accessing settings {Settings }
Accessing the onboard computer {Onboard info }
Accessing contacts {Contacts }
To display phone book {Phonebook }
Accessing services {Assist }
Selecting destination entry {Enter address}
Selecting route guidance {Guidance }

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CD/Multimedia
CD drive
External devices
Tone control
FunctionCommand
Playing a CD{C D on}
Selecting a CD {Select C D }
Selecting a CD and track {C D … track … } e.g. CD 3 track 5
Selecting a track {Track … } e.g. track 5
or
{ C D track … } e.g. CD track 5
Opening the CD and Multimedia menu {C D and multimedia }
CD {C D }
Displaying entertainment details on the
split screen {
Entertainment details }
FunctionCommand
Selecting external devices {External devices }
FunctionCommand
Accessing tone control {Tone }

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Radio
FM
AM
Satellite radio
FunctionCommand
Selecting the radio{Radio }
Selecting FM stations {F M }
Selecting manual search {Manual }
Selecting the frequency range {Select frequency }
Selecting a station {Select station } e.g. WPLJ
FunctionCommand
Selecting AM stations {A M }
Selecting manual search {Manual }
FunctionCommand
Selecting the satellite radio {Satellite radio }
Switching on the satellite radio {Satellite radio on }
Selecting a satellite radio channel {Select satellite radio } e.g. channel 2

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Stored stations
Telephone
Contacts
FunctionCommand
Selecting stored stations{Presets}
Choosing a stored station {Select preset }
Selecting a stored station {Preset … } e.g. stored station 2
FunctionCommand
Opening the Telephone menu {Telephone }
To display phone book {Phonebook }
To redial {Redial }
Displaying accepted calls {Received calls }
Dialing a phone number {Dial number}
Displaying the list of messages {Messages }
Displaying Bluetooth devices {Bluetooth }
FunctionCommand
Accessing contacts {Contacts }
My contacts {My contacts }
New contact {New contact }

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Office
Navigation
General information
FunctionCommand
Calling up the Office menu{Office }
Displaying Current office {Current office }
Displaying contacts {Contacts }
Displaying messages {Messages }
Displaying calendar {Calendar}
Displaying tasks {Tasks }
Displaying reminders {Reminders }
FunctionCommand
Navigation menu {Navigation }
Selecting destination entry {Enter address}
Entering an address {Enter address}
Selecting route guidance {Guidance }
Starting route guidance {Start guidance }
Ending route guidance {Stop guidance }
Retrieving home address {Home address }
Selecting route criteria {Route preference }

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Map
Route guidance with intermediate destinations
Selecting route{Route information }
Switching on the voice instructions {Switch on voice instructions }
Repeating a voice instruction {Repeat voice instructions }
Switching off the voice instructions {Switch off voice instructions }
Displaying th e address book {Address book }
Displaying the last destinations {Last destinations }
Accessing traffic bulletins {Traffic Info }
Special destinations {Points of interest }
FunctionCommand
FunctionCommand
Displaying the map {Map }
Map facing north {Map facing north}
Map in the direction of travel {Map in direction of travel }
Perspective map {Map perspective view }
Automatic scaling of the map {Map with automatic scaling }
Changing the scale {Map scale }
FunctionCommand
Entering a new destination {Enter address}

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Vehicle information
Settings
Vehicle
FunctionCommand
Accessing the onboard computer{Onboard info }
Accessing the trip computer {Trip computer}
Accessing vehicle information {Vehicle info}
Accessing vehicle status {Vehicle status }
FunctionCommand
Opening the main menu {Main menu}
Accessing settings {Settings }
Accessing options {Options}
Settings on the Control Display {Control display }
Accessing time and date settings {Time and date }
Accessing language and unit settings {Language and units }
Accessing speed limit settings {Speed }
Activating lighting {Lighting }
Selecting the door lock {Door locks}

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REFERENCEEverything from A to Z
Everything from A to Z
Index
A
ABS Antilock Brake System83
Accessories, see Vehicle equipment 4
Acknowledgment signals for
locking/unlocking vehicle 30
Activated-charcoa l filter for
automatic climate
control 105
Adaptive Light Control 97
Adding engine oil 223
Additives
– coolant 224
– engine oil 223
Address, entering 132
Address for navigation
– entering 126,132
Adjusting temperature inside the car, refer to Air
conditioner 102
Adjusting temperature inside the car, refer to Automatic
climate control 103
Adjusting the tone during audio operation, refer to
Tone control 147
Airbags 93
– sitting safely 50
– warning lamp 94
Air conditioner 101
Air conditioning mode
– air conditioner 102
– automatic climate control 103
– ventilation 106
Air distribution
– automatic 104
– individual 103
– manual 103 Air flow rate
102,104
– air conditioning system 102
– automatic climate
control 104
– heating, ventilation 102
Airing, refer to Ventilation106
Air outlets, refer to Air vents 101
Air pressure, checking, refer to
Tire inflation pressure 209
Air recirculation, refer to Recirculated-air
mode 102,104
Air supply
– air conditioner 102
– automatic climate control 103
– ventilation 106
Air vents 101
AKI, refer to Fuel grade 207
Alarm system 34
All-season tires, refer to Winter
tire
s220
Always Open Timer 72
AM, wa

veband 149
Ambient air, refer to
Recirculated-air
mode 102,104
Ambient lighting 100
Antenna, care 227
Antifreeze
– coolant 224
– washer fluid 67
Antilock Brake System ABS 83
Anti-theft alarm system, refer
to Alarm system 34
Anti-theft system 29
Approved axle loads, refer to
Weights 257 Approved engine oils
223
Approved gross vehicle weight, refer to Weights257
Armrest, refer to Center armrest 108
Arrival time
– computer 73
– route guidance 135
Ashtray 109
Assistant systems, refer to
– Dynamic Stability Control DSC 83
Audio 146
– controls 146
– switching on/off 146
– tone control 147
– volume 147
Audio device, external 108
Automatic
– air distribution 104
– air flow rate 104
– cruise control 68
– headlamp control 96
Automatic climate control 101
– automatic air distribution 104
Automatic rear spoiler 85
Automatic transmission with Steptronic 62
– Interlock 63
– overriding selector lever lock 64
– Shiftlock 63
– sport program 64
AUTO program for automatic
climate control 104
Auxiliary phone 182
AUX-In, refer to External audio
device 108
AUX-In connection 159

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Average fuel consumption72
– setting the units 74
Average speed 72
Avoiding highways for
navigation 135
Axle loads, refer to Weights 257
B
Background ligh ting, refer to
Ambient lighting 100
Backrests, refer to Seats 51
Backup lamps
– replacing bulb 235
Band-aids, refer to First aid
pouch 243
Bar, refer to Tow-starting, towing away 245
Base plate for telephone or mobile phone
– refer to Snap-in adapter 191
Bass sounds, refer to Tone control 147
Battery 241
– disposal 38,242
– jump-starting 243
– temporary power failure 242
Battery renewal
– remote control 38
Being towed 245
Belts, refer to Safety belts 53
Belt tensioner, refer to Safety
belts 53
Beverage holders, refer to Cupholders 109
Black ice, refer to External temperature warning 71
Blower, refer to Air flow
rate 102,104
Bluetooth, activating/ deactivating 171,181 Bluetooth audio
163
– device pairing 163
– disconnecting an audio connection 165
– playback 164
– unpairing device 165
– what to do if... 166
Bottle holders, refer to Cupholders 109
Brake Assist 83
Brake fluid, refer to Service requirements 75
Brake lamps
– replacing bulbs 235
Brake pads, breaking in 114
Brake rotors 116
– brakes 114
– breaking in 114
Brakes
– ABS 83
– breaking in 114
– MINI Maintenance
System 225
– parking brake 62
– service requirements 75
Br akes,


refer to Braking
safely 115
Brake system 114
– breaking in 114
– disc brakes 116
– MINI Maintenance System 225
Breakdown service, refer to
Roadside Assistance 243
Breaking in the clutch 114
Break-in period 114
Bulb changing, refer to Lamps and bulbs 232
Button for starting the
engine 60
Buttons on the steering wheel 11
C
Calendar 197
– displaying appointment 197
– selecting calendar day 197
California Proposition 65 warning 5
Call
– accepting 173,185
– ending 174,186
– muting the microphone 187
Calling, refer to Phone numbers, dialing 174,186
Calling, refer to Telephone 108
Can holders, refer to Cupholders 109
Capacities 259
Car battery, refer to Vehicle battery 241
Car care 227
Care 227
– car-care products 227
– car washes 227
– CD/DVD drives 230
– high-pressure washers 228
– leather 230
– manual washing 228
– upholstery and fabrics 229
– windows 228
– wiper blades 228
Cargo, securing 119
Cargo area 116
– capacity 257
– Comfort Access 37
– lamp 99
– opening from outside 33
Cargo area lamp 99
Cargo area lid, refer to Tailgate 33
Cargo loading 118
– securing cargo 119
– stowing cargo 119
– vehicle 116
Car key, refer to Keys/remote controls 28

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