CD player MINI COUPE ROADSTER CONVERTIBLE 2012 Owners Manual

Contents
The fastest way to find information on a particu-
lar topic or item is by using the index, refer to
page268.
4 Notes
6 Reporting safety defects
AT A GLANCE 9
10Cockpit
17 Onboard computer
22 Letters and numbers
23 Voice activation system
CONTROLS 27
28Opening and closing
50 Adjustments
56 Transporting children safely
60 Driving
70 Controls overview
82 Technology for driving comfort and safety
96 Lamps
101 Climate
107 Practical interior accessories
DRIVING TIPS 113
114Things to remember when driving
NAVIGATION 123
124Navigation system
126 Destination entry
135 Route guidance
143 What to do if…
ENTERTAINMENT 145
146On/off and tone
149 Radio
157 CD player
159 External devices
COMMUNICATIONS 169
170Hands-free device Bluetooth
180 Mobile phone preparation Bluetooth
193 Office
201 MINI Connected
MOBILITY 205
206Refueling
209 Wheels and tires
221 Engine compartment
225 Maintenance
227 Care
231 Replacing components
243 Giving and receiving assistance
REFERENCE 249
250Technical data
260 Short commands for the voice activation
system
268 Everything from A to Z

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AT A GLANCEVoice activation system
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Commands
Individual menu items on the Control Display
can be voiced as commands.
The commands that are possible depend upon
which menu is currently shown on the Control
Display.
There are short commands for functions in the
main menu.
Some list items, for example telephone book
listings, can also be selected using the voice acti-
vation system. In particular, say the list items
exactly as they are displayed in the respective
list.
Having the possible commands
read aloud
Having the possible co mmands read aloud:
For example if you have selected "CD" the sys-
tem will read aloud the possible commands for
operating the CD player.
Help for the voice activation system
Calling up Help:
Additional commands for Help:
> {Help with examples }: information about
the current operating options and the most
important commands for them are
announced.
> {Help with voice activation }: information
regarding the principles behind the voice
activation system is announced.
Using alternative commands
There are often a number of commands to run a
function, e.g.:
Carrying out functions through short
commands
Main menu functions can be executed immedi-
ately by short commands, almost regardless
of which menu item is selected, e.g., {Vehicle
status }.
List of voice activation system short commands,
see page 260.
Opening the main menu
Example: selecting the track of a CD
1.Switch on Entertainment sound output if
necessary.
2. Press the button on the steering wheel.
Setting the voice dialog
You can set whether the voice activation system
uses the standard dialog or the short version.
With the short version of the spoken dialog, the
requests and responses of the voice activation
system are shortened.
1."Settings"
2. "Language/Units"
3. "Speech mode:"
4. Select a setting:
>"Default"
> "Short"
{
Voice commands }
{ Help }
{ Radio } or {Radio on }
{Main menu }
3. Select the music track, e.g.:
{C D track … }
The system replies:
{{ Track … }}

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CONTROLSPractical interior accessories
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Connection for external
audio device
You can connect an external audio device such
as a CD or MP3 player and play audio tracks over
the vehicle's speaker system, refer to the Enter-
tainment chapter starting on page 159.
Center armrest
The center armrest between the front seats con-
tains either a compartment or the cover for the
snap-in adapter, see page180.
Opening
The cover slides along guide rails and can be
opened fully by pushing it back and lifting it.
Closing
Push the cover forward.
Storage compartments
Do not put any unsecured objects into the
interior of the vehicle; otherwise these
may endanger the occupants, e.g., during
braking and evasive maneuvers.<
Do not use the instrument panel as a shelf,
for example with non-slip mats; other-
wise, it could be damaged. <
In the vehicle interior
Depending on your vehicle's equipment, you
will find storage compartments in the doors,
next to the rear seats and in the center console.
The map compartments in the MINI Convertible
are located next to the rear seats.
Nets are located in the passenger footwell and
on the backs of the front seat backrests.
Storage compartment on the front
passenger side
Opening
Briefly press the bottom edge of the cover.
Closing
Push the cover back into its original position.
To prevent injury in the event of an acci-
dent, close the storage compartment after
use while the vehicle is being driven. <
MINI Convertible, MINI Roadster
The storage compartment cannot be locked.
Clothes hooks
There are clothes hooks on the grab handles in
the rear passenger compartment.
Items of clothing hung from the hooks
must not obstruct the driver's view. Do not
hang heavy objects from the hooks; otherwise,
they could endanger the car's occupants, e.g. in
case of heavy braking or sudden swerving. <

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ENTERTAINMENTOn/off and tone
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On/off and tone
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
The following audio source s have shared control
elements and setting options:
> Radio
> CD player
> External devices, e.g. MP3 player
Controls
The audio sources can be operated using:
>Buttons near the CD player
> Onboard computer
> Buttons on the steering wheel, refer to
page 10
Buttons near the CD player
1Drive for audio CDs
2 Selecting waveband
3 Changing the audio source 4
Sound output for en tertainment on/off,
volume
> Press: switch on/off.
When you switch on the unit, the radio
station or track set most recently is
played.
> Turn: adjust volume.
5 Station scan/track search
>Change radi o station.
> Selecting a track.
6 Ejecting CD
Switching on/off
Entertainment audio output
Press the knob.
This symbol at the upper edge of the Control
Display indicates that the sound output is
switched off.

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Using the onboard computer
1."Radio"
2. "Satellite radio"
3. Select "All channels" or the desired
category.
4. Select desired channel.
Using the buttons near the CD player
Press the button for the corresponding
direction.
The next channel is selected.
Using direct channel entry
1."Radio"
2. "Satellite radio"
3. "Set channel"
4. Turn the MINI joystick until you reach the
desired channel and then press the MINI
joystick.
Storing channel
1."Radio"
2. "Satellite radio"
3. Select "All channels" or a desired category.
4. Select desired channel.
5. Press the MINI joystick again. 6.
Press the MINI joystick again to confirm the
highlighted channel.
7. Select the desired memory location.
The channels are stored for the remote control
currently in use.
Changing list view
The list view changes each time the first symbol
on the navigation bar is pressed.
Information about the channel is displayed.
Selecting category
1. "Radio"
2. "Satellite radio"
3. "Category"
4. Select the desired category.
Time shift
Approximately one hour of the channel cur-
rently being listened to is temporarily stored in a
cache memory. Prerequisite: the signal must be
available.
The stored audio track ca n be played back at a
different time from the live broadcast. If the
cache memory is full, then the older tracks are
recorded over. The cache memory is deleted if a
new channel is selected.
SymbolFunction
Channel name
Artist
Track

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CD playerENTERTAINMENT
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CD player
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 count ry version. This also
applies to safety related functions and systems.
General information
Inserting CD
Insert the CD into the drive with the labeled side
up. Die CD is automatically pulled in.
Playback starts automatically if the sound out-
put is on. For CDs with compressed audio files, it
can take several minutes to the data, depending
on the folder structure.
Playable formats
CD player
> CD: CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, CD-DA
> Compressed audio file s: MP3, WMA, AAC
Ejecting CD
Press the button on the CD player.
The CD will be slid a short distance out from the
drive.
Audio playback
Selecting the track using the button
Press the button for the corresponding
direction repeatedly until you reach the desired
track.
Selecting the track using the onboard
computer
Audio CDs
1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. "CD"
3. Select the desired track. Press the
MINI joystick to start playback.
CDs with compressed audio files
Depending on the data, it is possible that not all
indications on the CD will be correctly displayed.
1."CD/Multimedia"
2. "CD"
3. Select the director y, if necessary.
To change to a higher level directory: move
the MINI joystick to the left.

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4.Select a track and press the MINI joystick.
Displaying information about the track
If information about a trac k has been stored, it is
displayed automatically:
> Artist
> Album title
> Number of tracks on the CD
> Track file name
Random play sequence
The tracks on the current CD are played once
each in random order.
1."CD/Multimedia"
2. "CD"
3. Select the desired CD.
4. Open "Options".
5. "Random"
Switch off random play sequence: press the
MINI joystick.
Fast forward/reverse
Press and hold the button for the
corresponding direction.
Automatic replay
Selected tracks, folders, or CDs are automatically
repeated.

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External devicesENTERTAINMENT
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External devices
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 count ry version. This also
applies to safety related functions and systems.
Overview
AUX-In connection
Overview
> It is possible to connect audio devices, e.g.
MP3 players. Sound is output over the
vehicle speakers.
> Recommended settings: mid-level tone and
volume settings on th e audio device. Tone
may depend on the quality of the audio files.
Connecting
1 USB interface
2 Connection for audio playback:
TRS connector 1/8''/3.5 mm
For audio playback over the vehicle speakers,
connect the headphones or line-out connection
of the device to the AUX-In connection 2.
Starting audio playback
The audio device must be switched on.
1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. "External devices" if applicable
3. "AUX front"
Sound is output on the vehicle loudspeakers.
Volume
The volume of the sound output depends on the
audio device. If this volume differs markedly
from the volume of the other audio sources, it is
advisable to adju st the volumes.
SymbolMeaning
USB audio interface
Mobile phone audio interface
Bluetooth audio
AUX-In connection

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Adjusting volume
1."CD/Multimedia"
2. "External devices" if applicable
3. "AUX front"
4. "Volume"
5. Turn MINI joystick until the desired volume
is set and then press the MINI joystick.
USB audio interface/
mobile phone audio
interface
Overview
It is possible to connect external audio devices.
They are operated using the onboard computer.
Sound is output over the vehicle speakers.
Options for connecting external devices
>Connection via USB audio interface: Apple
devices, USB devices such as MP3 players,
USB memory sticks, or mobile phones that
are supported by the USB audio interface.
> Connection via the sn ap-in adapter, when
equipped with extended connectivity of the
music player in the mobile phone: Apple
iPhone or mobile phon es. Playback is only
possible if no plug is present in the USB
audio interface.
Because of the large number of audio devices
available on the market, an operation via the
vehicle cannot be guaranteed for every audio
device/mobile phone. Ask your MINI dealer for suitable audio devices/
mobile phones.
File systems
Popular file systems for USB devices are
supported. The manufacturer of your MINI
recommends the FAT 32 format.
Audio files
Playback of standard au
dio files is possible,
depending on the vehicle equipment:
> MP3
> WMA
> WAV (PCM)
> AAC, M4A
> Without voice activation system: playback
lists: M3U
> With voice activation sy stem: playback lists:
M3U, WPL, PLS
Video files
Playback of standard video files with a
compatible Apple device is possible:
> MPEG4
> H.264
Connecting via the USB audio interface
1USB interface
2 Connection for audi o/video playback:
TRS connector 1/8''/3.5 mm

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5.Select additional ca tegories if desired.
Not all categories need to be selected. For
example, if all of the tracks by a certain artist
are to be displayed, call up that artist only.
All of the tracks by that artist are then
displayed.
6. "Play"
Restarting a track search
"New search"
Playback lists
To open playback lists.
1."CD/Multimedia"
2. "External devices"
3. Select the or symbol.
4. "Playlists"
Current playback
List of tracks curre ntly being played.
1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. "External devices"
3. Select the or symbol.
4. "Current playback"
Random play sequence
The current list of tracks is played in random
sequence.
1."CD/Multimedia"
2. "External devices"
3. Open "Options".
4. "Random"
Fast forward/reverse
Buttons on the steering wheel or CD player:
Press and hold the button for the
corresponding direction.
Video playback
The video image on the onboard computer is
displayed when the vehicle is standing still; in
some countries only when the hand brake is
engaged or if the transmission is set on P.
For video playback, connect the Apple device to
the USB audio interface using the video-enabled
adapter cable.
1."CD/Multimedia"
2. "External devices"
3. Select the symbol and press the MINI
joystick.
4. "Video"
5. Select the desired file.
Select category in file directory, if applicable.
6. Press the MINI joystick.
The playback of the selected video file is
started.

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