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General settings

Vehicle features and options

Time

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.

Setting the time zone

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

1.

"My MINI"

2. "System settings"

3. "Date and time"

4. "Time zone:"

5. Select the desired setting.

The setting is stored for the driver profile

currently used.

Language

Setting the time

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

Setting the language

1.

"My MINI"

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

2. "System settings"

3. "Date and time"

4. "Time:"

1.

"My MINI"

2. "System settings"

3. If necessary, "Language"

4. "Language:"

5. Turn the Controller until the desired

hours are displayed.

5. Select the desired setting.

6. Press the Controller.

The setting is stored for the driver profile

currently used.

7. Turn the Controller until the desired mi-

nutes are displayed.

8. Press the Controller.

Setting the voice dialog

For voice dialog for the voice activation sys-

tem, refer to page 45.

Setting the time format

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

1.

"My MINI"

2. "System settings"

3. "Date and time"

4. "Time format:"

5. Select the desired setting.

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The setting is stored for the driver profile

currently used.

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

1. "My MINI"

2. "System settings"

Date

3. "Units"

4. Select the desired menu item.

5. Select the desired setting.

Setting the date

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

The setting is stored for the driver profile

currently used.

1.

"My MINI"

2. "System settings"

3. "Date and time"

4. "Date:"

Activating/deactivating the

display of the current vehicle

position

5. Turn the Controller until the desired day

is displayed.

6. Press the Controller.

Concept

7. Make the settings for the month and

year.

If vehicle tracking has been activated, the

current vehicle position can be displayed in

the MINI Connected app.

Setting the date format

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

Activating/deactivating

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

1.

"My MINI"

2. "System settings"

3. "Date and time"

1.

"My MINI"

2. "Vehicle settings"

4. "Date format:"

3. "Vehicle tracking"

4. "Vehicle tracking"

5. Select the desired setting.

The setting is stored for the driver profile

currently used.

Activating/deactivating

popup windows

Setting the units of measure-

ment

For some functions, popup windows are dis-

played automatically on the Control Display.

Some of these popup windows can be acti-

vated or deactivated.

You can set the units of measurement for

some values, for example, consumption, dis-

tances and temperature.

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Via the Central Information Display (CID):

1. "My MINI"

5. "Screensaver"

6. Select the desired setting.

The setting is stored for the driver profile

currently used.

2. "System settings"

3. "Pop-ups"

4. Select the desired setting.

Messages

The setting is stored for the driver profile

currently used.

Concept

The menu centrally displays all messages ar-

riving in the vehicle in list form.

Control Display

Brightness

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

General information

The following messages can be displayed:

–

Traffic messages.

1.

"My MINI"

Communication messages, for example

e-mails, SMS text messages or remind-

ers.

2. "System settings"

3. "Displays"

4. "Control display"

5. "Brightness at night"

–

Check Control messages.

Messages on service notifications.

6. Turn the Controller until the desired

brightness is set.

Messages from the vehicle manufac-

turer.

7. Press the Controller.

Messages are additionally displayed in the

status field.

The setting is stored for the driver profile

currently used.

Retrieving messages

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

Depending on the light conditions, the

brightness settings may not be clearly visi-

ble.

1.

"Notifications"

2. Select the desired message.

Screensaver

If no entries are made via the Central Infor-

mation Display (CID), a screensaver can be

displayed after an adjustable time.

The menu in which the message is dis-

played will open.

Deleting messages

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

All messages, except Check Control mes-

sages or messages from the vehicle manu-

facturer, can be deleted from the list.

1.

"My MINI"

2. "System settings"

3. "Displays"

Check Control messages or messages from

the vehicle manufacturer are displayed as

long as they are relevant.

4. "Control display"

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Via the Central Information Display (CID):

1. "Notifications"

2. Select the desired message.

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

1. "My MINI"

2. "System settings"

3. "Data privacy"

3.

Press the button.

4. Select the desired setting.

4. "Delete this notification" or "Delete all

notifications"

Deleting personal data in the

vehicle

Adjusting

The following settings can be adjusted:

Concept

–

Select the applications, from which mes-

sages will be permitted.

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).

Sort the messages according to date or

priority.

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

1. "My MINI"

General information

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.

Data protection

Travel and Onboard Computer informa-

tion.

Data transfer

Concept

–

Music hard disk.

Navigation, for instance stored destina-

tions.

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.

–

Phone book.

Office data, for instance voice notes.

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.

Deleting data

Activating/deactivating

Note and follow the instructions on the Con-

trol Display.

Follow the instructions on the Control Dis-

play.

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Via the Central Information Display (CID):

1. "My MINI"

Function

Connec-

tion type

Making calls via the hands-

free system.

Bluetooth.

2. "System settings"

3. "Data privacy"

Using phone functions via

the Central Information Dis-

play (CID).

4. "Delete personal data"

5. "Delete personal data"

6. "OK"

Using the smartphone Of-

fice functions.

7. Exit and lock the vehicle.

Playing music from the

smartphone or the audio

player.

Bluetooth

or USB.

The deletion process takes 15 minutes to

complete.

If not all data was deleted, repeat the dele-

tion.

Using compatible apps via

the Central Information Dis- or USB.

play (CID).

Bluetooth

Canceling deletion

Switch on the drive-ready state to cancel

deletion of the data.

USB storage device:

USB.

Exporting and importing

driver profiles.

Update the software.

Playing music.

Connections

Playing videos from the

smartphone or the USB de-

vice.

Concept

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.

Using Apple CarPlay apps

via the Central Information

Display (CID) and voice op-

eration.

Bluetooth

and

WLAN.

General information

The following overview shows possible

functions and the suitable connection types

for them. The scope of functions depends on

the mobile device.

The following connection types require one-

time pairing with the vehicle:

–

Bluetooth.

Apple CarPlay

Paired devices are automatically recognized

later on and connected to the vehicle.

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The vehicle key is in the vehicle.

The device is ready for operation.

Safety information

Bluetooth is activated on the device and

in the vehicle, refer to page 53.

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.

–

Bluetooth presettings, such as visibility,

may be required on the device; refer to

the owner's manual of the device.

Switching on Bluetooth

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

1.

"My MINI"

2. "System settings"

3. "Mobile devices"

4. "Settings"

Compatible devices

General information

5. "Bluetooth®"

Malfunctions may occur with devices not

listed or deviating software versions.

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

When looking for compatible devices, you

may have to state the vehicle identification

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,

notes, and reminders to the vehicle.

Costs can be incurred by transmit-

ting all data to the vehicle.

5. "Bluetooth® info"

6. "System information"

A software update, refer to page 58, can

be performed.

–

"Contact images"

Bluetooth connection

Functional requirements

Activate function to show the con-

tact pictures.

6. Move the Controller to the left.

–

Compatible device, refer to page 53,

with Bluetooth interface.

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Pairing the mobile device with the

vehicle

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

Frequently Asked Questions

All requirements 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"

2. "System settings"

3. "Mobile devices"

4. "Connect new device"

In this case, the following explanations can

help:

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 with other devices.

"Apple CarPlay"

Delete all known Bluetooth connections

from the device list on the mobile phone

and start a new device search.

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 the mobile device, search for Blue-

tooth devices in the vicinity.

The Bluetooth name of the vehicle ap-

pears on the mobile device display.

Charge the mobile phone.

Why does the mobile phone no longer re-

act?

Select the Bluetooth name of the vehi-

cle.

–

The applications on the mobile phone do

not function anymore.

7. Depending on the mobile device, a con-

trol number is displayed or the control

number must be entered.

Switch the mobile phone off and on

again.

–

Compare the control number dis-

played on the Control Display with

the control number on the display of

the 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).

Why can phone functions not be used via

the Central Information Display (CID)?

–

The mobile phone may not be properly

configured, for instance as Bluetooth au-

dio device.

The device is connected and displayed

in the device list.

If connection was not successful: Fre-

quently Asked Questions, refer to page 54.

Connect the mobile phone with the tele-

phone or additional phone function.

Why are no or not all phone book entries

displayed or why are they incomplete?

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–

Transmission of the phone book entries

is not yet complete.

USB connection

General information

The following mobile devices can be con-

nected to the USB port:

It is possible that only the phone book

entries of the mobile phone or the SIM

card are transmitted.

–

It may not be possible to display phone

book entries with special characters.

–

Mobile phones.

The snap-in adapter features a separate

USB port that is automatically connected

when a compatible mobile phone is in-

serted.

It may not be possible to transmit con-

tacts from social networks.

The number of phone book entries to be

stored is too high.

–

Audio devices with USB port, for in-

stance MP3 players.

Data volume of the contact too large, for

instance due to stored information such

as notes.

USB storage devices.

Common file systems are supported.

FAT32 and exFAT are the recommended

formats.

Reduce the data volume of the contact.

–

A mobile phone is only connected as an

audio source.

A connected USB storage 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.

Reconfigure the mobile phone and con-

nect it with the telephone or additional

phone function.

How can the phone connection quality be

improved?

The following uses are possible on USB

ports with data transfer:

–

The strength of the Bluetooth signal on

the mobile phone can be adjusted, de-

pending on the mobile phone.

–

Exporting and importing driver profiles,

refer to page 75.

–

Playing music files via USB audio.

Playing videos via USB video.

–

Insert the mobile phone into the snap-in

adapter or place it in the area of the cen-

ter console.

Loading of software updates, refer to

page 58.

–

Insert the mobile phone into the wire-

less charging tray.

Follow the following when connecting:

–

Do not use force when plugging the con-

nector into the USB port.

Adjust the volume of the microphone

and loudspeakers separately.

–

Use a flexible adapter cable.

If all points in this list have been checked

and the required function is still not availa-

ble, contact the hotline, a dealer’s service

center or another qualified service center or

repair shop.

Protect the USB storage device against

mechanical damage.

–

Due to the large number of USB storage

devices available on the market, it can-

not be guaranteed that every device is

operable on the vehicle.

–

Do not expose USB storage devices to

extreme environmental conditions, such

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as very high temperatures; refer to the

owner's manual of the device.

Functional requirements

–

Compatible iPhone, refer to page 53.

iPhone 5 or later with iOS 7.1 or later.

Corresponding mobile contract.

–

Due to the many different compression

techniques, proper playback of the me-

dia stored on the USB storage device

cannot be guaranteed in all cases.

–

Bluetooth, WLAN, and Siri voice opera-

tion are activated on the iPhone.

To ensure proper transmission of the

stored data, do not charge a USB storage

device via the onboard socket, when it

is connected to the USB port.

–

Booking the MINI Connected service:

Apple CarPlay preparation.

Switching on Bluetooth and CarPlay

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

Depending on how the USB storage de-

vice is being used, settings may be re-

quired on the USB storage device, refer

to the owner's manual of the device.

1.

"My MINI"

2. "System settings"

3. "Mobile devices"

4. "Settings"

Not compatible USB media:

–

USB hard drives.

USB hubs.

5. Select the following settings:

USB memory card readers with multiple

slots.

–

"Bluetooth®"

–

HFS-formatted USB storage devices.

Devices such as fans or lamps.

"Apple CarPlay"

Pairing the iPhone with CarPlay

Pairing an iPhone with the vehicle, refer to

page 54, via Bluetooth

Functional requirement

Compatible device, refer to page 53, with

USB port.

Select CarPlay as the function:

"Apple CarPlay"

Connecting the device

The iPhone is connected to the vehicle and

displayed in the device list, refer to

page 57.

Connect the USB device using a suitable

adapter cable to a USB port, refer to

page 194.

The USB device is connected to the vehicle

and displayed in the device list.

Operation

For more information, refer to the

Integrated Owner's Manual or the Owner's

Manual for Navigation, Entertainment, Com-

munication.

Apple CarPlay preparation

Concept

CarPlay allows certain functions of a com-

patible Apple iPhone to be used via Siri

voice operation and the Central Information

Display (CID).

Frequently Asked Questions

All requirements are met and all required

steps were completed in the specified order.

Despite that, the mobile device does not

function as expected.

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Symbol

Function

help:

"Telephone"

The iPhone has already been paired with

Apple CarPlay. When a new connection is

established, CarPlay can no longer be se-

lected.

"Additional telephone"

"Bluetooth® audio"

"Apps"

–

Delete the iPhone concerned from the

device list.

"Apple CarPlay"

–

On the iPhone, delete the vehicle con-

cerned from the list of stored vehicles

under Bluetooth and under WLAN.

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, a dealer's 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"

4. Select the desired device.

5. Select the desired setting.

Managing mobile devices

General information

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.

–

After one-time pairing, the devices are

automatically recognized and recon-

nected when standby state is switched

on.

–

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 owner's manual of the device.

The device remains paired and can be con-

nected again, refer to page 57.

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

Displaying the device list

1.

"My MINI"

All devices paired and/or connected with

the vehicle are displayed in the device list.

2. "System settings"

3. "Mobile devices"

4. Select device.

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

1.

"My MINI"

5. "Disconnect device"

2. "System settings"

3. "Mobile devices"

Connecting the device

A disconnected device can be reconnected.

A symbol indicates, for which function a de-

vice is used.

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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 example 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 de-

vice before disconnecting are assigned to

the device when it is reconnected. The func-

tions may be deactivated on a device al-

ready connected.

Contact a dealer's service center or another

qualified service center or repair shop for

information on available software updates.

Displaying the version of the installed

software

The software version installed in the vehicle

is displayed.

Deleting the device

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

1.

"My MINI"

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

2. "System settings"

3. "Mobile devices"

4. Select device.

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

phone

If two mobile phones are connected to the

vehicle, the functions of the phone and ad-

ditional phone 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"

1. Store the file for the software update in

the main directory of a USB storage de-

vice.

2. "System settings"

3. "Mobile devices"

2. Connecting USB storage devices to the

USB port.

4. "Settings"

5. "Swap telephone/additional tel."

3.

"My MINI"

4. "System settings"

5. "Software update"

6. "Update software"

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7. "USB"

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 set-

tings.

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 restore.

9. Confirm system restart.

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