USB MINI Hardtop 2 Door 2010 Owner's Manual (Mini Connected)

MOBILITYAT A GLANCE CONTROLS DRIVING TIPS ENTERTAINMENT
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NAVIGATION REFERENCE
CONTENTS
The fastest way to find information on a particu-
lar topic or item is by using the index, refer to
page212.
Using this Owner's Manual
4Notes
6Reporting safety defects
AT A GLANCE
10Cockpit
16Onboard monitor
21Voice activation system
CONTROLS
26Opening and closing
42Adjustments
48Transporting children safely
51Driving
60Controls overview
75Technology for driving comfort and safety
87Lamps
91Climate
94Practical interior accessories
DRIVING TIPS
102Things to remember when driving
NAVIGATION
112Starting the navigation system
114Destination entry
126Destination guidance
135What to do if …
ENTERTAINMENT
138On/off and settings
141Radio
149CD player and CD changer
155AUX-IN port
156USB audio interface
MOBILITY
162Refueling
164Wheels and tires
176Under the bonnet
179Maintenance
181Care
185Replacing components
196Giving and receiving assistance
REFERENCE
202Technical data
207Short commands for the voice activation
system
212From A to Z

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NAVIGATION REFERENCE
1MINI: Microphone for voice processing sys-
tem
* and for hands-free telephone*
MINI Convertible: Microphone in the steer-
ing column
2Indicator/warning lamp
* for front passen-
ger airbags85
4Hazard warning flashers
5Speedometer12
6Drive for audio CDs
7Cover of navigation DVD drive112
>Switching audio sources on/off and
adjusting volume
8Automatic climate control9Switches in center console
10AUX-IN port, USB audio
interface
*155,156
11Driving stability control systems
>Dynamic Stability Control DSC76
>Dynamic Traction Control
DTC* 77
12Changing to a different menu on the Control
Display18
13MINI joystick16
Move in four directions, turn or press
14Opening the start menu on the Control
Display17
15Sport button
*78 3
Reading lamps
*90
Color of ambient lighting
*90
Glass sunroof, electric
*35
MINI Convertible: opening and clos-
ing the sliding/tilting roof37
Interior lamps89
Changing the radio station or track
Changing the audio source
Changing the frequency
Temperature93
Air distribution to the
windshield92
Air distribution to the upper
body area92
Air distribution to the footwell92
Automatic air distribution and
flow rate92
Recirculated-air mode92
Maximum cooling92
Air flow rate92
Defrosting windows93
Cooling function
*93
Rear window defroster93
Windshield heating93
Seat heating
*45
Power windows36
MINI Convertible: central power
window unit36
Rear fog lamp
*89
Fog lamps
*89
Central locking system, inside30

Onboard monitor
16
Onboard monitor
The onboard monitor integrates the functions of
a large number of switches. This allows these
functions to be operated from a single central
position. The following section provides an introduction to basic menu navigation. The con-
trol of the individual functions is described in
connection with the relevant equipment.
Controls
1Control Display16
2MINI joystick
The MINI joystick can be used to select menu
items and to adjust settings:
>Move in four directions, arrows5
>Turn, arrow 6
>Push, arrow 7
3 Opening start menu17
4 Changing to another menu18
Operate the MINI joystick only when traf-
fic and road conditions allow this, to avoid
endangering the car's occupants and other road
users by being distracted.

Practical interior accessories
96
To prevent injury in the event of an acci-
dent, close the glove compartment after
use while the vehicle is being driven.<
MINI Convertible: Locking
Use the integrated key to lock the remote con-
trol system, refer to page26.
Ventilation*
Depending on your vehicle's equipment, it may
be possible to ventilate the glove compartment.
Opening
Rotate the switch in the direction of the arrow.
Closing
Rotate the switch in the opposite direction of the
arrow until it is in the vertical position.
Depending on the temperature setting of the air
conditioning or the automatic climate control,
high temperatures may result in the glove com-
partment.
Center armrest*
Storage compartment
The center armrest between the front seats con-
tains either a compartment or the cover for the
mobile phone base plate
* or the snap-in
adapter
*.
Opening
The cover slides along guide rails and can be
opened fully by pushing it back and lifting it.
Closing
Push the cover forwards.
Connection for external
audio device
You can connect an external audio device such
as a CD or MP3 player and play audio recordings
over the vehicle loudspeakers.
>AUX-IN port, refer to page155
>USB audio interface
*, refer to page156
Storage compartments
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.

On/off and settings
138
On/off and settings
The following audio sources have shared con-
trols and settings options:
>Radio
>CD player
>CD changer
*
Controls
The audio sources can be operated using:
>Buttons near the CD player
>Onboard monitor
>Buttons
on steering wheel, page11
Buttons near the CD player
1Drive for audio CDs
2Eject CD
3Station scan/track search
>Change radio station.
>Select track for CD player and CD
changer.
4Sound output for entertainment 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.
5Change audio source
6Change FM/AM frequency
Operation via onboard monitor
Onboard monitor, for operating principle refer
to page16.
1.Press the button.
This opens the start menu.
2.Move the MINI joystick to highlight "Enter-
tainment" and press the MINI joystick.
You have the following choices:
>"FM" and "AM": radio reception
>"HD radio": High Definition Radio
*
>"SAT": satellite radio*
>"CD": CD player or changer
>"AUX": AUX-IN port, USB audio interface
*
The selected audio source is stored for the
remote control currently in use, refer to Personal
Profile, page26.
Switching on/off
Entertainment audio output
Press the button.

USB audio interface
156
USB audio interface
Connections for external
devices
An external audio device or USB device can
be connected to the USB audio interface, for
example:
>MP3 player
>USB memory stick
>iPod/iPhone
>Suitable mobile phone
If they are supported by the USB audio interface,
these devices can be controlled using the
onboard monitor.
If the mobile phone has a music player connec-
tion, connect the mobile phone using the snap-
in adapter, refer to the separate Owner's Man-
ual. Audio playback is only possible if there is no
device connected to the USB audio interface.
The standard audio formats, e.g. MP3, WMA,
WAV (PCM) and AAC, and playlists in the M3U
format can be played.
Due the variety of audio devices and iPods on
the market, it cannot be guaranteed that every
device will be operable on the vehicle.
Ask your MINI Service which audio devices,
mobile phones or USB devices are suitable.
Connecting via the USB audio interface
1Connection for audio playback:
TRS connector 1/8 in/3.5 mm
2USB interface
Apple iPod/iPhone
To connect the device, use the special cable
adapter for the Apple iPod/iPhone, available
from your dealer. The cable adapter is required
for a flawless connection.
For additional information, contact your
MINI dealer or visit the Internet at
www.MINI.com/usb
To play audio tracks over the vehicle's loud-
speaker system, connect the iPod/ /iPhone to
ports 1 and 2.
The iPod/iPhone's menu structure is supported
by the USB audio interface.
USB device
To play audio tracks over the vehicle's loud-
speaker system, connect the USB device to
port2.
After the device is connected for the first time,
the track information (e. g. artist, type of music)
and the playlists are transferred from the USB
device to the vehicle. This procedure may take
some time. The duration depends on the USB
device and the number of tracks.
During transfer, you can call up the tracks using
the directories and file names.
After transfer, you can also call up the tracks
using the information and playlists.
Track information from up to four USB devices or
for approx. 16,000 tracks can be stored on the
vehicle.
If a fifth USB device is connected or if more than
16,000 tracks are to be stored, the information
on existing tracks is deleted.
Music tracks with integrated Digital Rights
Management (DRM) cannot be played.<
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Starting audio playback
1.Press the button.
This opens the start menu.
2.Move the MINI joystick to highlight "Enter-
tainment" and press the MINI joystick.
3.Select "AUX" and press the MINI joystick.
4.Select "USB" or the name of the audio device
and press the MINI joystick.
Playback begins with the first track.
When you connect an iPhone via the snap-in
adapter and an audio device to the AUX-IN port,
the audio signal from the AUX-IN port is played.
Selecting a track
You can call up the tracks using the playlists and
information. With USB devices you can also call
up tracks using the file directory. The tracks can
be displayed if they have been stored in the
Latin alphabet.
1.Make your selection, e.g. "Playlists" or "Art-
ists", and press the MINI joystick.
2.Select a track and press the MINI joystick.
Displaying information about the track
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 during playback.
2.Select "Details" and press the MINI joystick.
Information on the current track is displayed.
Repeating tracks
1.Select a current track and press the MINI joy-
stick.
2.Select "Repeat track" and press the MINI
joystick.
Stop repeating:
1.Press the MINI joystick.
2.Select "Repeat track" and press the MINI
joystick.

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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From A to Z
INDEX
"..." Identifies Control Display
texts used to select
individual functions and
refers you to the page where
these texts can be found.
A
Accessories, refer to Your
individual vehicle4
Activated-charcoal filter for
automatic climate control93
"Add to destination
list"117,119
Additives
– coolant178
– engine oil178
Address for navigation
– deleting123
– entering114,117,122
– selecting122
– storing122
– storing current position122
Adjusting temperature inside
the car, refer to Automatic
climate control92
Adjusting the sound during
audio playback, refer to Tone
control139
Air conditioning mode
– automatic climate control92
– ventilation93
Air distribution
– automatic92
Air flow rate92
– automatic climate control92
Air pressure, checking, refer to
Tire inflation pressure164
Air recirculation, refer to
Recirculated-air mode92Air supply
– automatic climate control92
– ventilation93
Air vents91
Airbags84
– sitting safely42
– warning lamp86
Airing, refer to Ventilation93
AKI, refer to Fuel
specifications163
Alarm system32
"All channels"147
"All stations" on the radio141
All-season tires, refer to Winter
tires175
Always Open Timer62
"AM", waveband138
Ambient air, refer to
Recirculated-air mode92
Ambient lighting90
Antenna, care181
Antifreeze
– coolant178
– washer fluid57
Antilock Brake System ABS76
Anti-theft alarm system, refer
to Alarm system
32
Anti-theft system27
Approved axle loads, refer to
Weights205
Approved engine oils178
Approved gross vehicle
weight, refer to Weights205
Armrest, refer to Center
armrest96
Arrival time
– computer62,63
– destination guidance126
"Arrow display" in
navigation127
Ashtray97Assistant systems, refer to
– Dynamic Stability Control
DSC76
Audio138
– controls138
– switching on/off138
– tone control139
– volume139
Audio device, external96
AUTO program for automatic
climate control92
Automatic
– air distribution92
– air flow rate92
– cruise control58
– headlamp control87
– storing of stations142
Automatic climate control91
– automatic air distribution92
Automatic station search142
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic53
– interlock53
– overriding selector lever
lock55
– shiftlock53
– sport program54
"Autostore"
– on the radio143
"AUX"155,157
– AUX-IN port155
– USB audio interface156
AUX-IN port155
AUX-IN, refer to External audio
device96
Average fuel consumption61
– setting the units65
Average speed62
"Avoid ferries" in
navigation124

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Tires, FTM79
Tires with safety features, refer
to Run-flat tires174
TMC station, refer to Traffic
information130
Tone in audio mode
– adjusting139
– middle setting140
Tools, refer to Onboard vehicle
tool kit185
Torque202
– lug bolts194
Tow bar198
Tow fitting197
– screw thread198
Tow fittings for tow-starting
and towing away197
Tow rope198
Towing197
– car with automatic
transmission198
– methods198
"Town / City" in destination
entry115
Tow-starting197
TPM, refer to Tire Pressure
Monitor80
Track width, refer to
Dimension203
Traction control, refer to
– Dynamic Stability Control
DSC76
Traffic congestion
– displaying traffic
information130
Traffic information for
navigation
– calling up130,131
– display on route map131
– during destination
guidance134
Traffic information message
list131
Trailer operation
– trailer loads and gross vehicle
weight205Transmission
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic53
– manual transmission53
– overriding selector lever lock
for automatic transmission
with Steptronic55
Transport securing devices,
refer to Securing cargo106
Transporting children safely48
Tread depth, refer to Minimum
tire tread173
Treble, refer to Tone
control139
Treble, refer to Treble and
bass139
Treble, tone control139
"Trip computer"
63
Trip computer63
Trip odometer60
Trip-distance counter, refer to
Trip odometer60
"Triple turn signal"56
Triple turn signal activation55
Trunk lid
– emergency operation31
– releasing manually31
Trunk, refer to Luggage
compartment in the MINI
Convertible104
Turn signal indicator55
– front, replacing bulb187
– indicator lamp12,13
– rear, replacing bulb188
– side, replacing bulb188
Turning circle, refer to
Dimensions203
Tying down loads, refer to
Cargo loading106
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
UTQR172
"Units"65
Units
– average fuel consumption65
– temperature65Universal garage door opener,
refer to Integrated universal
remote control94
Universal remote control94
Unlatching, refer to
Unlocking34
"Unlock button"28
Unlocking
– from inside30
– from outside27
– tailgate34
– without remote control, refer
to Comfort Access33
Upholstery, care183
USB audio interface156
V
Valve
– dust cap193
Vehicle
– battery195
– breaking in102
– cargo loading104
– dimensions203
– Identification Number, refer
to Engine compartment177
– parking52
– storage184
– weight205
Vehicle jack192
– jacking points194
Vehicle position, refer to
Displaying current
position134
Ventilation
– air conditioner93
Vents, refer to Ventilation93
Voice commands
– overview21
– short commands207
Voice instructions from
navigation system129
– switching on/off129
– volume129