steering MINI Hardtop 2 Door 2010 (Mini Connected) Owner's Guide
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NAVIGATION REFERENCE
Some stations do not transmit the digital and
analog signals simultaneously. If you are in an
area in which digital reception of the selected
station is not possible continuously, reception
will alternate between analog and digital. This
can cause repetitions or interruptions. In this
case it may be preferable to switch off digital
reception.
Selecting programs of a digital station*
Some stations broadcast several programs on a
single frequency. To select one of these pro-
grams:
1.Select "FM" or "AM".
2.Select "Manual".
3.Select a station that can be received digi-
tally.
This symbol is displayed in the status line
when a station is received digitally.
4. Change to the next program of the
digital station using the buttons on the radio
or steering wheel.
Updating digitally receivable stations
If on a longer journey you move out of the
reception range of the stations originally
received, you can update the list of stations
received with the strongest signals.
1.Select "FM" or "AM".
2.Move the highlight marker to the second
field from the top.3.Select "Autostore".
4.Press the MINI joystick.
Other menu items are displayed.
5.Select "Autostore ".
The display of the digitally receivable stations is
updated. This can take up to 2 minutes.
Displaying additional information
With digital stations, additional information on
the current track can be displayed, e.g. the
name of the artist.
1.Select a station.
2.Select "Details".
The information is displayed.
When you change to another digitally received
station, any additional information is displayed
after a brief interruption.
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CD player and CD changer
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Selecting a track
Buttons on the CD player
Press the button for the desired direction
repeatedly until the desired track on the current
CD is reached.
Playback of the CD starts at the beginning of
the track. The track is displayed on the Control
Display.
You can also change the track using the buttons
on the steering wheel, page11.
Using the onboard monitor
Turn the MINI joystick to select a track.
Compressed audio files*
1.Select the directory if necessary.2.Select a track and press the MINI joystick.
To change the directory:
Select a directory and press the MINI joystick.
Exit the menu:
Select the arrow.Displaying information about the track*
With compressed audio files, any information
about the current track that has been recorded
can be displayed, e.g. the name of the artist.
1.Press the MINI joystick.
2.Select "Details".
The information is shown for the current track.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur-
rently in use, refer to Personal Profile, page26.
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USB audio interface
158
Random play sequence
You can play the tracks in the selected list in ran-
dom order, e. g. all tracks of a single artist.
1.Select a current track and press the MINI joy-
stick.
2.Select "Random" and press the MINI joy-
stick.
Stop random play:
1.Press the MINI joystick.
2.Select "Random" and press the MINI joy-
stick.
Fast forward/reverse
Buttons on the steering wheel or CD player:
Press and hold the button for the corre-
sponding direction.
Notes
Do not expose the audio device to
extreme environmental conditions, e. g.
very high temperatures, refer to the operating
instructions of the audio device. Otherwise, the
audio device may become damaged, which
could compromise safety while driving.<
Depending on the configuration of the audio
files, e. g. bit rates greater than 256 kbit/s, the
files may not play back correctly in every case.
Notes on connecting
>The USB audio interface supplies the con-
nected audio devices with power, provided
that this is supported by the audio device.
Therefore, do not connect the USB audio
device to the power socket in the vehicle
during operation.
>Do not forcibly connect the plug to the USB
interface.
>Do not connect devices such as fans or
lamps to the USB audio interface.>Do not connect USB hard disks.
>Do not use the USB audio interface to charge
external devices.
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Replacing components
190
Repairing a flat tire
Safety measures in the event of a break-
down:
Park the vehicle as far as possible from moving
traffic and switch on the hazard warning
flashers.
Turn the steering wheel until the front wheels
are in the straight-ahead position and engage
the steering wheel lock. Engage the parking
brake and shift into 1st or reverse gear or place
the selector lever in position P.
All passengers should be outside the vehicle and
in a safe place, e.g. behind a guardrail.
Erect a warning triangle or warning flasher at the
appropriate distance if necessary. Comply with
all safety guidelines and regulations.<
In the event of a flat tire, different procedures
should be followed depending on the equip-
ment included in your vehicle:
>MINI Mobility System, refer to the following
section
>Run-flat tires, page174
>Tire change with space-saver spare tire,
page192
MINI Mobility System with onboard
vehicle tool kit and tire change set*
Preparations
Use of the MINI Mobility System may be ineffec-
tive if the tire puncture measures approx. 1/8 in/
4 mm or more. Contact the nearest MINI dealer
if the tire cannot be made drivable with the
Mobility System.
Do not remove foreign bodies which have pen-
etrated the tire if possible.
Follow the instructions on using the Mobil-
ity System found on the compressor and
the sealant bottle.<
Remove the adhesive label for the speed limit
from the sealant bottle and affix it to the steer-
ing wheel.The Mobility System with onboard vehicle tool
kit and tire change set
* is located under the
floor mat in the cargo bay.
1Sealant bottle
2Hexagon wrench
*
3Vehicle jack*
4Wheel stud wrench
5Flat screwdriver/Phillips screwdriver, towing
eyelet
6Compressor
7Package with valve removal tool
Sealant and compressor
1Sealant bottle and adhesive label with speed
limit
2Filling hose
Note the use-by date on the sealant
bottle.<
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Removing the space-saver spare tire
The screw connection of the space-saver spare
tire is under the floor mat in the cargo bay, on
the base of the storage compartment for the tire
change set.
1.Unscrew the screw connection with the spe-
cial wrench.
2.Take out the cover panel.
3.Screw the lifting handle from the onboard
vehicle tool kit onto the thread.
4.Raise the lifting handle slightly.
5.Squeeze the securing spring.
6.The space-saver spare tire is released and
must be held by the lifting handle.
7.Lower the space-saver spare tire with the
lifting handle.
8.Unscrew the lifting handle.9.Pull the space-saver spare tire underneath
the vehicle out towards the rear.
10.Position the space-saver spare tire with the
valve facing upward.
11.Unscrew the valve extension from the valve
of the space-saver spare tire.
12.Unscrew the dust cap from the extension
and place it on the valve of the space-saver
spare tire.
Due to its different dimensions, the dam-
aged wheel cannot be placed in the recess
for the space-saver spare tire.<
Driving with the space-saver spare tire
Drive cautiously and do not exceed a
speed of 50 mph/80 km/h. Changes may
occur in vehicle handling such as lower track sta-
bility during braking, longer braking distances
and changes in self-steering properties when
close to the handling limit. These properties are
more noticeable with winter tires.<
Only one space-saver spare tire may be
mounted at one time. Mount a wheel and
tire of the original size as soon as possible, to
avoid any safety risks.<
Check the tire inflation pressure at the ear-
liest opportunity and correct it if neces-
sary. Replace the defective tire as soon as possi-
ble and have the new wheel/tire assembly
balanced.<
Preparing for a tire change
Observe the safety precautions regarding
flat tires on page190.<
Additional safety measures when chang-
ing tires:
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Giving and receiving assistance
198
Access to screw thread
Push out the cover of the towing eye out of the
recess in the bumper.
Front
Rear
Being towed
Make sure that the ignition is switched on,
refer to page51; otherwise, the low
beams, tail lamps, turn signal indicators and
windshield wipers may be unavailable. Do not
tow the vehicle with just the rear axle raised, as
this would allow the steering to turn. <
There is no power assist while the engine is off.
Thus, braking and steering will require increased
effort.
Switch on the hazard warning flashers, depend-
ing on local regulations.
Manual transmission
Gearshift lever in neutral position.
Automatic transmission
Tow vehicles with automatic transmission
only with a tow truck or with the front
wheels lifted; otherwise, the transmission can be
damaged.<
Towing with a tow bar
The towing vehicle must not be lighter
than the towed vehicle; otherwise, it may
be impossible to maintain control.<
The tow fittings used should be on the same side
on both vehicles. Should it prove impossible to
avoid mounting the tow bar at an angle, please
observe the following:
>Clearance and maneuvering capability will
be sharply limited during cornering.
>The tow bar will generate lateral forces if it is
attached offset.
Attach the tow bar to the tow fittings only,
as attaching it to other parts of the vehicle
could result in damage.<
Towing with a tow rope
When starting off in the towing vehicle, make
sure that the tow rope is taut.
To avoid jerking and the associated
stresses on vehicle components when
towing, always use nylon ropes or nylon straps.
Attach the tow rope to the tow fittings only, as
attaching it to other parts of the vehicle could
result in damage.<
Towing with a tow truck
Have the MINI or MINI Convertible transported
by a tow truck with a so-called lift sling or on a
flatbed.
Do not lift the vehicle by a tow fitting or
body and chassis parts; otherwise, dam-
age may result.<
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"Avoid highways" in
navigation124
Avoid highways in
navigation124
"Avoid tollroads" in
navigation124
Axle loads, refer to
Weights205
B
Background lighting, refer to
Ambient lighting90
Backrests, refer to Seats42
Backup lamps
– replacing bulb188,189
Balance, tone control139
Band-aids, refer to First aid
pouch196
Bar, refer to Tow-starting,
towing away198
Bass sounds, refer to Tone
control139
Bass sounds, refer to Treble
and bass139
Bass, tone control139
Battery195
– charging195
– disposal35,195
– jump-starting196
– temporary power failure195
Battery renewal
– remote control35
Being towed198
Belt tensioner, refer to Safety
belts45
Belts, refer to Safety belts45
Beverage holders, refer to
Cupholders97
Blower, refer to Air flow rate92
Bonnet176
Bottle holders, refer to
Cupholders97
Brake Assist76
Brake fluid, refer to Service
requirements65Brake lamps
– replacing bulbs189
Brake pads, breaking in102
Brake rotors103
– brakes102
– breaking in102
Brake system102
– breaking in102
– disc brakes103
– MINI Maintenance
System179
Brakes
– ABS76
– breaking in102
– MINI Maintenance
System179
– parking brake52
– service requirements65
Brakes, refer to Braking
safely103
Breakdown service, refer to
Roadside Assistance196
Break-in period
102
Breaking in the clutch102
"Brightness"on the Control
Display74
Bulb changing, refer to Lamps
and bulbs185
Button for starting the
engine51
Buttons on the steering
wheel11
C
California Proposition 65
warning5
Can holders, refer to
Cupholders97
Capacities206
Car battery, refer to Vehicle
battery195
Car care181
"Car Data"63
Car key, refer to Keys/remote
controls26Car phone
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest96
– refer to separate Owner's
Manual
Car radio, refer to Radio141
Car wash, care181
Car washes181
Care181
– car washes181
– car-care products181
– CD/DVD drives184
– external181
– high-pressure washers182
– internal183
– leather183
– manual washing182
– upholstery and fabrics183
– windows182
– wiper blades182
Cargo area
– capacity205
Cargo bay104
– Comfort Access34
– cover104
– lamp89
– opening from outside31
Cargo bay, expanding104
Cargo bay lamp89
Cargo bay lid, refer to
Tailgate31
Cargo loading105
– securing cargo106
– stowing cargo106
– vehicle104
Cargo, securing106
Carpets, care183
Catalytic converter, refer to
Hot exhaust system102
"Categories"147
"CD"138,149
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Front seat adjustment42
Frost on windows, refer to
Defrosting windows93
"FTM"81
FTM, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor78
Fuel163
– gauge61
– high-quality brands163
– quality163
– specifications163
– tank capacity206
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel
gauge61
Fuel display, refer to Fuel
gauge61
Fuel filler flap162
– releasing in the event of
electrical malfunction162
Fuses195
G
Garage door opener, refer to
Integrated universal remote
control94
Gasoline
– refer to Average
consumption61
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel
gauge61
Gasoline, refer to Required
fuel163
Gear indicator
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic53
Gear shifting
– automatic transmission53
– manual transmission53
Gearshift lever
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic53
– manual transmission53
General driving notes102
Glass sunroof, electric35
– convenient operation28,30
– opening, closing35
– raising35
– remote control28Glove compartment95
GPS navigation, refer to
Navigation system112
Grills91
Gross vehicle weight, refer to
Weights205
H
Halogen lamps
– replacing bulb186
Handbrake, refer to Parking
brake52
Hands-free system14
Hazard warning flashers14
"HD radio"144
HD radio, refer to High
Definition Radio144
Head airbags84
Head restraints44
– sitting safely42
Headlamp control,
automatic87
Headlamp flasher55
– indicator lamp11,13
Headlamps
– replacing bulb186
Headlamps, care182
Heated
– mirrors46
– rear window93
– seats45
Heating
– mirrors46
– rear window93
– seats45
Heavy loads, refer to Stowing
cargo106
Height adjustment
– seats43
– steering wheel47
Height, refer to
Dimensions203
High beams88
– headlamp flasher88
– indicator lamp13
– replacing bulb186
High Definition Radio, refer to
HD Radio144High water, refer to Driving
through water103
Highways, refer to Route
criteria124
Hill Assist78
Hills103
Holders for cups97
Home address123
"Home address" in
navigation124
Homepage4
Horn10
Hot exhaust system102
"Hour memo"69
"House number" in
destination entry117
Hydroplaning102
I
IBOC, refer to HD Radio144
Ice warning60
Icy roads, refer to Outside
temperature warning60
ID3 tag, refer to Information
about the track150
Ignition51
– switched off51
– switched on51
Ignition key position 1, refer to
Radio readiness51
Ignition key position 2, refer to
Ignition on51
Ignition key, refer to
Integrated key/remote
control26
Ignition lock51
Imprint2
Indicator and warning
lamps13
– Tire Pressure Monitor TPM82
Indicator lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting89
Individual settings, refer to
Personal Profile26
Inflation pressure monitoring,
refer to Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM80
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M
M+S tires, refer to Winter
tires175
Maintenance, refer to Service
Booklet
Maintenance system179
Malfunction
– convertible top39
– trunk lid31
Malfunction warnings, refer to
Check Control70
Manual mode
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic54
"Manual" on the radio142
Manual operation
– door lock30
– fuel filler flap162
– power convertible top39
– transmission lock, automatic
transmission55
– trunk lid31
Manual transmission53
Manual washing182
Map
– changing scale128
– destination entry119
"Map direction of travel"128
"Map facing north"128
Master key, refer to Integrated
key/remote control26
Maximum cooling92
Maximum speed
– with winter tires175
Medical assistance, refer to
First aid pouch196
MENU button16
Menus, refer to Onboard
monitor16
Microfilter
– for automatic climate
control93
– MINI Maintenance
System179Microfilter/activated-charcoal
filter
– MINI Maintenance
System179
Microphone for telephone14
MINI Internet page4
MINI joystick, refer to Onboard
monitor16
MINI Maintenance System179
Mirror dimming feature47
Mirrors46
– exterior mirrors46
– heating46
– interior rearview mirror46
Mobile phone
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest96
– refer to separate Owner's
Manual
Mobile phone, installation
location, refer to Center
armrest96
Mobile phone, refer to the
separate Owner's Manual
Mobility System190
Modifications, technical, refer
to For your own safety5
Monitor, refer to MINI controls
with navigation16
Monitoring system for tire
pressures, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor78
MP3, refer to Compressed
audio files149
Multifunction switch
– refer to Turn signals/
headlamp flasher55
– refer to Wiper system56
Multifunctional steering
wheel, refer to Buttons on
the steering wheel11
Music track
– playback, scan151
– random order152
– search151
Muting TV138
N
Navigation announcements,
refer to Switching voice
instructions on/off129
Navigation drive, location112
Navigation DVD112
Navigation system112
– address book121
– changing a route130
– destination entry114
– destination list121
– displaying current
position134
– entering a destination
manually114,117
– last destinations121
– opening114
– route display127
– route list129
– searching for a special
destination120
– selecting destination using
information120
– selecting destination via
map119
– selecting route criteria124
– starting destination
guidance126
– switching off, refer to
Terminating/continuing
destination guidance126
– terminating/continuing
destination guidance126
– voice instructions129
– volume adjustment129
"Navigation voice
instructions"112
Neck support, refer to Head
restraints44
Nets, refer to Storage
compartments96
"New address" in
navigation122
"New destination"114,119
"New route"130
New tires174
North-facing map127
Nozzles91
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Status of this Owner's Manual
at time of printing4
Steering wheel47
– adjustment47
– buttons on steering wheel11
– lock51
– shift paddles54
Steptronic, refer to Automatic
transmission with
Steptronic53
"Stopwatch"73
Stopwatch73
Storage area
– cargo bay104
Storage compartment, front
passenger side97
Storage compartments96
Storage space
– storage compartments96
Storage space, refer to
– Luggage compartment in the
MINI Convertible104
"Store in address book" in
navigation122
"Store" on the radio143,147
Storing current position122
Storing radio stations143
Storing the vehicle184
Storing tires175
Stowage, refer to Storage
compartments96
"Street" in destination
entry116
Summer tires, refer to Wheels
and tires164
Switches, refer to Cockpit10
Switching off
– engine52
Switching off the engine
– start/stop button51
Switching on
– audio138
– CD changer138
– CD player138
– radio138
Switching on the hour
signal69Switching the cooling function
on and off93
Symbols4
– Control Display20
– navigation system133
– traffic info for navigation
system133
T
Tachometer60
Tail lamp, refer to Tail
lamps188
– replacing bulb188
Tail lamps188
Tailgate31
– Comfort Access34
– opening from outside31
– opening/closing31
– unlocking with remote
control29
Tank volume, refer to
Capacities206
Technical data202
Technical modifications5
Telephone
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest96
– refer to separate Owner's
Manual
Telephone call, refer to the
Owner's Manual for the
telephone
Temperature display
– ice warning60
– outside temperature60
– setting the units65
Temperature of coolant, refer
to Coolant temperature61
Temperature setting
– automatic climate control93
Tensioning straps, refer to
Securing cargo106
"Text language"74
The individual vehicle4
Third brake lamp, refer to
Center brake lamp189
Three-point safety belt45Through-loading system105
Tightening the lug bolts
– keys192
– torque194,195
Tightening torque, refer to
Tightening the lug bolts194
"Time format"69
Tire change set
– space-saver spare tire192
Tire failure
– Flat Tire Monitor79
– indicator/warning lamp79
– MINI Mobility System190
– run-flat tires80
– space-saver spare tire192
– Tire Pressure Monitor80
Tire inflation pressure164
– loss79,81
– space-saver spare tire164
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM80
– limitations of system80
– resetting system81
– warning lamp82
Tire pressure monitoring, refer
to Flat Tire Monitor78
Tire Quality Grading172
Tires
– age173
– breaking in102
– changing, refer to Changing
wheels192
– condition173
– damage173
– inflation pressure164
– inflation pressure loss82
– minimum tread depth173
– new tires174
– pressure monitoring, refer to
Flat Tire Monitor78
– pressure monitoring, refer to
Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM80
– puncture79
– run-flat tires174
– size172
– wear indicators, refer to
Minimum tread depth173
– winter tires175