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Central Information Display (CID)

Vehicle features and options

Input and display

This chapter describes all standard, country-

specific and optional features offered with

the series. It also describes features and

functions that are not necessarily available

in your vehicle, e.g., due to the selected op-

tions or country versions. This also applies

to safety-related functions and systems.

When using these functions and systems,

the applicable laws and regulations must be

observed.

Letters and numbers

Depending on the menu, you can switch be-

tween entering upper and lower case let-

ters, numbers and characters:

Symbol

Function

Change between capital and

lower-case letters.

Insert blank space.

Use voice activation.

Confirm entry.

Concept

Without navigation system

The Central Information Display (CID) com-

bines the functions of a multitude of

switches. These functions can be operated

via the Controller.

Select the symbol.

Entry comparison

When entering names and addresses, the

choice is narrowed down with every letter

entered and letters may be added automati-

cally.

Safety information

Entries are continuously compared with

data stored in the vehicle.

Warning

Operating the integrated information sys-

tems and communication devices while

driving can distract from traffic. It is pos-

sible to lose control of the vehicle. 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 vehicle is stationary.

–

Only those letters are offered during en-

try for which data is available.

–

Destination search: place names can be

entered in all languages that are availa-

ble on the Control Display.

Activating/deactivating the

functions

Several menu items are preceded by a

checkbox. The checkbox indicates whether

the function is activated or deactivated. Se-

lecting the menu item activates or deacti-

vates the function.

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Function is activated.

Entertainment

Function is deactivated.

Status information

General information

Symbol Meaning

Bluetooth audio.

USB audio interface.

Mobile phone audio interface.

The status field can be found in the upper

area of the Control Display. Status informa-

tion is displayed in the form of symbols.

Other symbols

Radio

Symbol Meaning

Check Control message.

Symbol Meaning

The sound output has been

switched off.

HD Radio station is being re-

ceived.

Encrypted connection not ac-

tive.

Satellite radio is switched on.

Request for the current vehicle

position.

Telephone

Symbol Meaning

Incoming or outgoing call.

Missed call.

Checking the current vehicle po-

sition.

Split screen

Signal strength of cellular net-

work.

General information

Symbol flashes: network search.

Cellular network is not available.

Roaming is active.

Additional information can be displayed on

the right side of the split screen, for in-

stance information from the Onboard Com-

puter.

In the divided screen view, the so-called

split screen, this information remains visi-

ble even when switching to another menu.

SMS text message received.

Message received.

Reminder.

Switching the split screen on/off

Sending not possible.

1.

Press the button.

2. "Split screen"

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In the case of very high temperatures on

Selecting the display

the Control Display, for instance due to in-

tense solar radiation, the brightness may be

reduced down to complete deactivation.

Once the temperature is reduced, for in-

stance through shade or air conditioning,

the normal functions are restored.

The display can be selected in menus which

support the split screen function.

1. Move the Controller to the right until

the split screen is selected.

2. Press the Controller.

3. Select the desired setting.

Safety information

Specifying the number of displays

NOTICE

It is possible to specify the number of dis-

plays.

Objects in the area in the front of the Con-

trol Display can shift and damage the Con-

trol Display. There is a risk of damage to

property. Do not place objects in the area

in front of the Control Display.

1. Move the Controller to the right until

the split screen is selected.

2. Press the Controller.

3. "Personalize menu"

4. Select the desired setting.

5. Move the Controller to the left.

Switching on/off automatically

The Control Display is switched on automat-

ically when the vehicle is unlocked or as

soon as the Control Display is needed for

operation.

Control elements

In certain situations, the Control Display is

switched off automatically, for instance if

no operation is performed on the vehicle for

several minutes.

Overview

Switching on/off manually

The Control Display can also be switched off

manually.

1.

Press the button.

2. "Turn off control display"

Press the Controller or any button on the

Controller to switch it back on again.

1

2

Control Display with touchscreen

Controller with buttons

Controller with navigation system

General information

The buttons can be used to open the menus

directly. The Controller can be used to se-

lect menu items and enter the settings.

Control Display

General information

To clean the Control Display, follow the care

instructions, refer to page 266.

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Operation

Buttons on the Controller

–

Turn to switch between menu items, for

example.

Button Function

Press once: calls up the main

menu.

Press twice: open recently used

menus.

Opens the Communication menu.

Opens the Media/Radio menu.

Opens destination input menu

for navigation.

–

Press to select a menu item, for example.

Opens navigation map.

Opens the previous display.

Opens the Options menu.

Controller without navigation

system

–

Tilt in four directions to switch between

displays, for example.

General information

The buttons can be used to open the menus

directly. The Controller can be used to se-

lect menu items and enter the settings.

Operation

–

Turn to switch between menu items, for

example.

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Press to select a menu item, for example.

Operating via the Controller

Opening the main menu

Press the button.

–

Tilt in two directions to switch between

displays, for example.

The main menu is displayed.

All Central Information Display (CID) func-

tions can be called up via the main menu.

Selecting menu items

Highlighted menu items can be selected.

1. Turn the Controller until the desired

menu item is highlighted.

Buttons on the Controller

Button Function

Press once: calls up the main

menu.

Press twice: open recently used

menus.

Opens the Communication menu.

Opens the Media/Radio menu.

Opens the previous display.

Opens the Options menu.

2. Press the Controller.

Adjusting menu contents

The display of menus "Media/Radio",

"Communication" and "MINI Connected" can

be adjusted, for instance to remove the en-

tries of functions that are not used from the

menu.

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Entering letters and numbers

1. Select the menu.

Input

2. "Personalize menu"

1. Turn the Controller: select letters or

numbers.

3. Select desired menu contents to be dis-

played.

2.

: confirm entry.

Changing between displays

After a menu item is selected, for instance

"System settings", a new display appears.

Deleting

Symbol

Function

–

Move the Controller to the left.

Press the Controller: delete

letters or number.

The current display closes and the previ-

ous display is shown.

or

Hold the Controller down: de-

lete all letters or numbers.

–

Press the button.

The previous display re-opens.

Move the Controller to the right.

The new display opens.

Using alphabetical lists

For alphabetical lists with more than 30 en-

tries, the letters for which there is an entry

are displayed at the left edge.

An arrow indicates that additional displays

can be opened.

1. Turn the Controller to the left or right

quickly.

Opening recently used menus

The recently used menus can be displayed.

Press the button twice.

All letters for which there are entries

are displayed on the left edge.

2. Select the first letter of the desired en-

try.

The first entry of the selected letter is

displayed.

Opening the Options menu

Press the button.

The "Options" menu is displayed.

Operation via touchscreen

The menu consists of various areas, for in-

stance:

General information

The Control Display is equipped with a

touchscreen.

–

"Split screen": screen settings.

"Media/Radio": control options for the

selected main menu.

Touch the screen with your fingers. Do not

use any objects.

–

"Save station": if applicable, further con-

trol options for the selected menu.

Opening the main menu

Tap on the symbol.

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Entering letters and numbers

Input

1.

Tap the symbol on the touchscreen.

A keyboard is displayed on the Control

Display.

2. Enter desired letters and numbers.

Deleting

The main menu is displayed.

All Central Information Display (CID) func-

tions can be called up via the main menu.

Symbol Function

Tapping the symbol: deletes the

letter or number.

Selecting menu items

Tap the desired menu item.

Tapping and holding the symbol

all letters: deletes all letters or

numbers.

Operating navigation map

The navigation map can be moved using the

touchscreen.

Function

Operation

Enlarge/shrink

map.

Drag in or out with the

fingers.

Changing between displays

After a menu item is selected, a new display

opens.

Programmable memory but-

tons

An arrow indicates that additional displays

can be opened.

–

Swipe to the left.

Tap arrow.

General information

The Central Information Display (CID) func-

tions can be stored on the programmable

memory buttons and called up directly, for

instance radio stations, navigation destina-

tions, phone numbers and menu entries.

The new display opens.

Opening recently used menus

1.

Tap on the symbol.

Settings are stored for the driver profile

currently used.

2.

Tap on the symbol.

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Storing a function

1. Select the function via the Central Infor-

mation Display (CID).

2.

Press and hold the desired but-

ton, until a signal sounds.

Executing a function

Press the button.

The function will work immediately.

This means, for instance that the number is

dialed when a phone number is selected.

Displaying the key assignment

Touch buttons with finger. Do not wear

gloves or use objects.

The assignment of the buttons is displayed

in the upper area of the Control Display.

Deleting the button assignments

1. Press buttons 1 and 6 simultaneously

for approx. 5 seconds.

2. "OK"

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