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General settings

The setting is stored for the driver profile

currently used.

Vehicle features and options

This chapter describes all standard, coun-

try-specific and optional equipment offered

with the series. It also describes features

and functions that are not necessarily avail-

able in the vehicle, e.g., due to the selected

options or country versions. This also ap-

plies to safety-related functions and sys-

tems. When using these functions and sys-

tems, the applicable laws and regulations

must be observed.

Setting the time

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

1.

"My MINI"

2. "System settings"

3. "Date and time"

4. "Time:"

5. Turn the Controller until the desired

hours are displayed.

6. Press the Controller.

Language

7. Turn the Controller until the desired mi-

nutes are displayed.

Adjusting the language

8. Press the Controller.

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

Setting the time format

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

1.

"My MINI"

2. "System settings"

1.

"My MINI"

3. If necessary, "Language"

4. "Language:"

2. "System settings"

3. "Date and time"

5. Select the desired setting.

4. "Time format:"

The setting is stored for the driver profile

currently used.

5. Select the desired setting.

The setting is stored for the driver profile

currently used.

Time

Date

Setting the time zone

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

Setting the date

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

1.

"My MINI"

2. "System settings"

3. "Date and time"

1.

"My MINI"

2. "System settings"

3. "Date and time"

4. "Time zone:"

5. Select the desired setting.

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4. "Date:"

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Activating/deactivating the

display of the current vehicle

position

5. Turn the Controller until the desired day

is displayed.

6. Press the Controller.

7. Make the settings for the month and

year.

Principle

If vehicle tracking has been activated, the

current vehicle position can be displayed in

the MINI app.

Setting the date format

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

Activating/deactivating

1.

"My MINI"

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

2. "System settings"

3. "Date and time"

1.

"My MINI"

4. "Date format:"

2. "Vehicle settings"

3. "Data privacy"

5. Select the desired setting.

The setting is stored for the driver profile

currently used.

4. "Vehicle tracking"

5. Select the desired setting.

Setting the units of measure-

ment

Activating/deactivating pop-

ups

You can set the units of measurement for

some values, for example, consumption, dis-

tances and temperature.

For some functions, pop-ups are displayed

automatically on the control display. Some

of these pop-ups can be activated or deacti-

vated.

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

1.

"My MINI"

2. "System settings"

1.

"My MINI"

3. "Units"

2. "System settings"

3. "Pop-ups"

4. Select the desired menu item.

5. Select the desired setting.

4. Select the desired setting.

The setting is stored for the driver profile

currently used.

The setting is stored for the driver profile

currently used.

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Setting the color world

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

Control display

Brightness

1. "My MINI"

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

2. "System settings"

3. "Displays"

1.

"My MINI"

2. "System settings"

3. "Displays"

4. "Color scheme"

5. Select the desired setting.

4. "Control display"

5. "Brightness at night"

Notifications

6. Turn the Controller until the desired

brightness is set.

Principle

The menu centrally displays all messages

arriving in the vehicle in list form.

7. Press the Controller.

The setting is stored for the driver profile

currently used.

Depending on the light conditions, the

brightness control may not be clearly visi-

ble.

General information

The following messages can be displayed:

–

Traffic messages.

Communication messages, for example

e-mails, SMS text messages or remind-

ers.

Instrument cluster with en-

hanced features: color world

–

Check Control messages.

Messages on service notifications.

Principle

The display of the display content can be

configured individually, for instance in a

harmonic color style.

Messages from the vehicle manufac-

turer.

Notifications are additionally displayed in

the status field.

General information

The setting of the color world effects the

following display content:

Retrieving notifications

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

–

On-board monitor.

Instrument cluster.

Head-up display.

1.

"Notifications"

2. Select the desired notification.

The menu in which the notification is dis-

played will open.

Depending on the equipment, the color

world can be applied as basic display for the

LED ring on the central instrument.

Deleting notifications

Notifications can be deleted from the list.

LED ring on the central instrument cluster,

refer to page 141.

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Sustained Check Control messages or mes-

sages from the vehicle manufacturer with

important customer information are dis-

played as long as they are relevant.

Activate/deactivate

Follow the instructions on the control dis-

play.

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

1.

"My MINI"

1.

"Notifications"

2. "System settings"

3. "Data privacy"

2. Select the desired notification.

3.

Press the button.

4. Select the desired setting.

4. "Delete this notification" or "Delete all

notifications"

Deleting personal data in the

vehicle

Settings

The following settings can be adjusted:

Principle

Depending on the usage, the vehicle stores

personal data, such as stored radio stations.

This personal data can be permanently de-

leted via the Central Information Display

(CID).

–

Select the applications, from which noti-

fications will be permitted.

Sort the notifications according to date

or priority.

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

General information

1. "My MINI"

Depending on the vehicle equipment, the

following data is deleted:

2. "System settings"

3. "Notifications"

–

Driver profile settings.

4. Select the desired setting.

Stored radio stations.

Stored programmable memory buttons.

Trip computer and on-board computer

information.

Data protection

–

Music collection.

Data transfer

Principle

The vehicle offers various functions which

require data to be transferred to MINI or a

service provider. The data transfer can be

deactivated for some functions.

Navigation, for instance stored destina-

tions.

–

Phone book.

Office data, for instance voice memos.

Login accounts.

Altogether, the deletion of the data can take

up to 15 minutes.

General information

With data transfer deactivated, the respec-

tive function cannot be used.

Functional requirement

Data can only be deleted while stationary.

Only make these settings while stationary.

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Deleting data

Connec-

tion type

Note and follow the instructions on the con-

trol display.

Making calls via the hands-

Bluetooth.

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

free system.

Using phone functions via

the Central Information Dis-

play (CID).

1.

"My MINI"

2. "System settings"

3. "Data privacy"

Using the smartphone Of-

fice functions.

4. "Delete personal data"

5. "Delete personal data"

6. "OK"

Playing music from the

smartphone or the audio

player.

Bluetooth

or USB.

7. Exit and lock the vehicle.

Using compatible apps via

the Central Information Dis- or USB.

play (CID).

Bluetooth

The deletion process takes 15 minutes to

complete.

If not all data was deleted, repeat the dele-

tion.

USB storage device:

USB.

Exporting and importing

driver profiles.

Canceling deletion

Update the software.

Playing music.

Start the engine to cancel deletion of the

data.

Playing videos from the

smartphone or the USB de-

vice.

USB.

Connections

Using Apple CarPlay apps

via the Central Information

Display (CID) and voice op-

eration.

Bluetooth

and Wi-Fi.

Principle

Various connection types are available for

using mobile devices in the vehicle. The

connection type to select depends on the

mobile device and the desired function.

The following connection types require one-

time pairing with the vehicle:

General information

–

Bluetooth.

The following overview shows possible

functions and the suitable connection types

for them. The range of functions depends on

the mobile device.

Apple CarPlay.

Paired devices are automatically recognized

later on and connected to the vehicle.

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Safety information

Bluetooth connection

Functional requirements

Warning

–

Compatible device, refer to page 52,

with Bluetooth interface.

Operating the integrated information sys-

tems and communication devices while

driving can distract from surrounding traf-

fic. It is possible to lose control of the ve-

hicle. There is a risk of accident. Only use

the systems or devices when the traffic

situation allows. As warranted, stop and

use the systems and devices while the ve-

hicle is stationary.

–

The vehicle key is in the vehicle.

The device is ready for operation.

Bluetooth is activated on the device and

in the vehicle, refer to page 52.

–

Bluetooth default settings, such as for

visibility, may be required on device;

refer to your device operating instruc-

tions.

Compatible devices

General information

Switching on Bluetooth

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

Information on compatible mobile devices

is available as follows:

1.

"My MINI"

2. "System settings"

3. "Mobile devices"

4. "Settings"

–

On the MINI homepage.

Via Hotline/Customer Support

At an authorized service center or an-

other qualified service center or repair

shop.

5. "Bluetooth®"

Activating/deactivating telephone

functions

To use all supported functions of a mobile

phone, the following functions must be acti-

vated prior to pairing.

Displaying the vehicle identification

number and software part number

With a search for compatible devices, you

may have to state the vehicle identifica-

tion number and the software part number.

These numbers can be displayed in the ve-

hicle.

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

1.

"My MINI"

2. "System settings"

3. "Mobile devices"

4. "Settings"

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

1.

"My MINI"

2. "System settings"

3. "Mobile devices"

4. "Settings"

5. Select the desired setting:

–

"Office"

Activate function to transmit short

messages, e-mails, calendars, tasks,

memos, and reminders to the vehi-

5. "Bluetooth® info"

6. "System information"

A software update, refer to page 57, can

be performed.

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cle. Costs can be incurred by trans-

mitting all data to the vehicle.

The device is connected and displayed

in the device list.

–

"Contact images"

If connection was not successful: Fre-

quently Asked Questions, refer to

page 53.

Activate function to show the con-

tact pictures.

Frequently Asked Questions

Pairing the mobile device with the

vehicle

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

All prerequisites are met and all required

steps were completed in the specified order.

Despite that, the mobile device does not

function as expected.

1.

"My MINI"

In this case, the following explanations can

help:

2. "System settings"

3. "Mobile devices"

4. "Connect new device"

Why could the mobile phone not be paired

or connected?

5. Select the functions for which the de-

vice will be used:

–

There are too many Bluetooth devices

connected to the mobile phone or vehi-

cle.

–

"Telephone"

"Bluetooth® audio"

"Apps"

In the vehicle, delete Bluetooth connec-

tions to other devices.

Delete all known Bluetooth connections

from the mobile phone's device list and

start a new device search.

"Apple CarPlay"

The vehicle's Bluetooth name is dis-

played on the control display.

–

The mobile phone is in power-save mode

or has only a limited remaining battery

life.

6. On your mobile device, search for

nearby Bluetooth devices.

The vehicle's Bluetooth name is shown

on your mobile device's display.

Charge the mobile phone.

Why does the mobile phone no longer re-

act?

Select the vehicle's Bluetooth name.

7. Depending on the mobile device, a con-

trol number is displayed or the control

number must be entered.

–

The applications on the mobile phone do

not function anymore.

Switch the mobile phone off and on

again.

–

Compare the control number dis-

played on the control display with

the control number displayed on the

mobile device.

–

Possibly too high or too low ambient

temperatures for mobile phone opera-

tion.

Confirm the control number on the

device and on the control display.

Do not subject the mobile phone to ex-

treme ambient temperatures.

Enter and confirm the same control

number on the device and via the

Central Information Display (CID).

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Why can phone functions not be used via

the Central Information Display (CID)?

center or another qualified service center or

repair shop.

–

The mobile phone may not be config-

ured correctly, for example, as a Blue-

tooth audio device.

USB connection

General information

The following mobile devices can be con-

nected to the USB port:

Connect the mobile phone with the tele-

phone or additional telephone function.

Why are no or not all telephone book en-

tries displayed or why are they incomplete?

–

Mobile phones.

–

Transmission of the telephone book en-

tries is not yet complete.

Audio devices with USB port, for in-

stance MP3 players.

–

It is possible that only the telephone

book entries of the mobile phone or the

SIM card are transmitted.

–

USB storage devices.

Common file systems are supported.

FAT32 and exFAT are the recommended

formats.

–

It may not be possible to display tele-

phone book entries with special charac-

ters.

A connected USB device will be supplied

with charge current via the USB port if the

device supports this. Follow the maximum

charge current of the USB port.

–

It may not be possible to transmit con-

tacts from social networks.

The number of phone book entries to be

stored is too high.

The following uses are possible on USB

ports with data transfer:

Data volume of the contact too large, for

instance due to stored information such

as memos.

–

Exporting and importing driver profiles,

refer to page 71.

–

Playing music files via USB audio.

Playing videos via USB video.

Reduce the data volume of the contact.

–

A mobile phone is only connected as an

audio source.

Loading of software updates, refer to

page 57.

Reconfigure the mobile phone and con-

nect it with the telephone or additional

telephone function.

Follow the following when connecting:

–

Do not use force when plugging the con-

nector into the USB port.

How can the telephone connection quality

be improved?

–

Use a flexible adapter cable.

Protect the USB device against mechani-

cal damage.

–

Depending on mobile phone, it may be

possible to adjust the Bluetooth signal

strength on your mobile phone.

–

Due to the large number of USB devices

available on the market, it cannot be

guaranteed that every device is operable

on the vehicle.

–

Insert the mobile phone into the wire-

less charging tray.

Adjust the volume of the microphone

and loudspeakers separately.

–

Do not expose USB devices to extreme

environmental conditions, such as very

high temperatures; refer to the operat-

ing instructions of the device.

If all points listed have been checked and

the required function is still not available:

contact the hotline, an authorized service

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–

Due to the many different compression

techniques, proper playback of the me-

dia stored on the USB device cannot be

guaranteed in all cases.

Compatible iPhone, refer to page 52.

Corresponding mobile contract.

–

Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and Siri voice control

are activated on the iPhone.

To ensure proper transmission of the

stored data, do not charge a USB device

via the onboard socket, when it is con-

nected to the USB port.

–

If necessary, the setting for mobile data

must be activated on the iPhone.

Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are enabled in the

vehicle.

Depending on how the USB device is

being used, settings may be required on

the USB storage device, refer to the op-

erating instructions of the device.

Turning on Bluetooth and CarPlay

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

Not compatible USB devices:

1.

"My MINI"

–

USB hard drives.

USB hubs.

2. "System settings"

3. "Mobile devices"

4. "Settings"

USB memory card readers with multiple

slots.

5. Select the following settings:

–

HFS-formatted USB devices.

Devices such as fans or bulbs.

–

"Bluetooth®"

"Apple CarPlay"

Functional requirement

Compatible device, refer to page 52, with

USB port.

Pairing the iPhone with CarPlay

Pairing an iPhone with the vehicle, refer to

page 53, via Bluetooth

Connecting the device

Select CarPlay as the function:

"Apple CarPlay"

Connect the USB device using a suitable

adapter cable to a USB port, refer to

page 220.

The iPhone is connected to the vehicle

and displayed in the device list, refer to

page 56.

The USB device is connected to the vehicle

and displayed in the device list.

Operation

Apple CarPlay©

Principle

CarPlay allows select functions of a compat-

ible Apple iPhone to be used via Siri voice

control and the on-board monitor.

For more information, refer to the

Integrated Owner's Manual or the Owner's

Manual for Navigation, Entertainment, Com-

munication.

Frequently Asked Questions

All prerequisites are met and all required

steps were completed in the specified order.

Despite that, the mobile device does not

function as expected.

Functional requirements

–

iPhone 5 or later with iOS 7.1 or later.

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In this case, the following explanations can

help:

Icon

Function

"Telephone"

The iPhone has already been paired with

Apple CarPlay. When a new connection is

set up, CarPlay can no longer be selected.

"Additional telephone"

"Bluetooth® audio"

"Apps"

–

Delete the iPhone concerned from the

device list.

–

On the iPhone, delete the vehicle con-

cerned from the list of stored vehicles

under Bluetooth and under Wi-Fi.

"Apple CarPlay"

Configuring the device

Functions can be activated or deactivated

for paired and connected devices.

–

Pair the iPhone as a new device.

If the steps listed have been carried out and

the required function is still not available:

contact the hotline, an authorized service

center, or another qualified service center

or repair shop.

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

1.

"My MINI"

2. "System settings"

3. "Mobile devices"

Managing mobile devices

General information

4. Select the desired device.

5. Select the desired setting.

–

After one-time pairing, the devices

are automatically recognized and recon-

nected when the ignition is switched on.

If a function is assigned to a device, the

function will be deactivated where appro-

priate for a device that is already connected

and the device will be disconnected.

The data stored on the SIM card or in

the mobile phone is transferred to the

vehicle after recognition.

Disconnecting the device

The device's connection to the vehicle is

disconnected.

For some devices, certain settings may

be necessary, for instance authorization,

see operating instructions of the device.

The device remains paired and can be con-

nected again, refer to page 56.

Displaying the device list

All devices paired and/or connected with

the vehicle are displayed in the device list.

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

1.

"My MINI"

2. "System settings"

3. "Mobile devices"

4. Select device.

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

1.

"My MINI"

2. "System settings"

3. "Mobile devices"

5. "Disconnect device"

An icon indicates, for which function a de-

vice is used.

Connecting the device

A disconnected device can be reconnected.

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Via the Central Information Display (CID):

1. "My MINI"

Software update

General information

2. "System settings"

3. "Mobile devices"

4. Select device.

The vehicle supports a large number of mo-

bile devices, for instance mobile phones and

MP3 players. Software updates are available

for many of the supported devices. The ve-

hicle is kept up-to-date via regular vehicle

software updates.

5. "Connect device"

The functions that were assigned to the

device before disconnecting are assigned

to the device when it is reconnected. The

functions may be deactivated on a device

already connected.

For information on available software up-

dates, contact an authorized service center

or another qualified service center or repair

shop.

Deleting the device

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

Displaying the version of the installed

software

The software version installed in the vehicle

is displayed.

1.

"My MINI"

2. "System settings"

3. "Mobile devices"

4. Select device.

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

1.

"My MINI"

2. "System settings"

3. "Software update"

4. "Show current version"

5. "Delete device"

The device is disconnected and removed

from the device list.

If an update has been carried out before, se-

lect the desired version to display additional

information.

Swapping the telephone and additional

telephone

If two mobile phones are connected to the

vehicle, the functions of the telephone and

additional telephone can be switched.

Updating software via USB

The software may only be updated when the

vehicle is stationary.

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

1.

"My MINI"

2. "System settings"

3. "Mobile devices"

1. Store the file for the software update in

the main folder of a USB device.

2. Connecting USB device to the USB port.

4. "Settings"

3.

"My MINI"

5. "Swap telephone/additional tel."

4. "System settings"

5. "Software update"

6. "Update software"

7. "USB"

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8. "Install software"

9. "OK"

10. Wait for the update to complete.

11. Confirm system restart.

Restoring the software version

You can restore the software to the version

prior to the last update or to its factory

settings.

The software may only be restored when

the vehicle is stationary.

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

1.

"My MINI"

2. "System settings"

3. "Software update"

4. "Restore software"

–

"Previous version"

5.

The previous software version is re-

stored.

–

"Default software settings"

The first software version is re-

stored.

6. "Remove software"

7. "OK"

8. Wait for software restore.

9. Confirm system restart.

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