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property damage. 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.

Vehicle features and options

This chapter describes model-specific

equipment, systems, and functions that are

currently available, or may become available

in the future, even if they are not present in

the vehicle.

Warning

When driving, loose items or devices con-

nected to the vehicle with a cable, i.e.,

mobile phones, may be thrown around the

vehicle, e.g., in the event of an accident

or when braking or performing evasive

maneuvers. There is a risk of injury and

risk of damage to property. Secure loose

objects or devices that are connected to

the vehicle via a cable.

Additional information:

Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.

MINI Interaction Unit

Principle

The Interaction Unit consists of a central

round display with functions that can be

operated by touch.

Warning

Depending on vehicle equipment, functions

can also be operated via the MINI Intelli-

gent Personal Assistant or the operating el-

ements in the vehicle.

Objects in the area in front of a display can

slip and damage the display. There is a risk

of injury or risk of damage to property. Do

not place objects in the area in front of a

display.

The Interaction Unit turns on automatically

when it is needed to operate a certain func-

tion or when the vehicle is unlocked.

The Interaction Unit's main menu is divided

into different areas, e.g., menu bar, status

information, and widgets.

Overview

Position in the vehicle

Various settings can be configured, e.g., the

brightness of the Interaction Unit.

Safety information

Warning

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, injury, or

The Interaction Unit is located on the in-

strument panel above the center console.

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This icon indicates the active media source.

Display

Apps menu

The Apps menu provides access to all

apps and vehicle functions. You can use a

filter to make it easier to find a specific app.

The last selected filter is stored. To display

the desired app, change the filter as neces-

sary.

Navigation menu

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Widgets

The Navigation menu provides naviga-

tion system functions, e.g., route guidance

and traffic information.

Status information

Quick access

If route guidance is activated, the estimated

arrival time is displayed on the menu bar.

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Menu bar

Apple CarPlay©

Saved messages

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The Apple CarPlay menu is displayed

in the main menu depending on national-

market version and connected function.

Apple CarPlay makes it possible to securely

use select functions of a compatible Apple

iPhone via the Interaction Unit.

Turning the Interaction Unit on/off

The Interaction Unit turns on automatically

when the vehicle is unlocked or when it is

needed to operate another function.

Android Auto©

The Interaction Unit turns off automatically

in certain situations, e.g., if the vehicle is

not operated for several minutes.

The Android Auto menu is displayed

in the main menu, depending on national-

market version and associated function.

Android Auto makes it possible to se-

curely use select functions of a compati-

ble Android smartphone via the Interaction

Unit.

Menu bar

Main menu

The main menu can be opened from any

menu.

Communication menu

The Communication menu provides call-

ing and messaging functions and can also

be used to pair and manage mobile devices,

e.g., smartphones.

Climate menu

The Climate menu provides access to all

climate control functions.

Media menu

Widgets

The Media menu provides entertainment

system functions, e.g., radio stations, and

can also be used to pair external devices.

Widgets show real-time information and dy-

namic content such as the navigation map.

Widgets also serve as buttons and allow

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you to jump to the respective menu or most

important functions.

Owner's Manual for Navigation, Entertain-

ment, and Communication, refer to page 6.

Other status information

Status information

General information

Icon

Meaning

Status information is displayed in the form

of icons on the bottom middle edge of the

Interaction Unit. Depending on the equip-

ment and national-market version, different

icons are available.

Sound output deactivated.

Activation word active.

MINI ID or driver profile.

Go to quick access.

Telephone status information

Quick access

Certain functions and individual shortcuts

can be opened via quick access.

Icon

Meaning

Active call.

Function

Operation

Microphone turned on.

Microphone turned off.

SIM card missing.

Wireless charging active.

Show

On the Interaction Unit,

quick link. swipe from bottom to top.

Tap the icon on the status

bar.

Hide

On the Interaction Unit,

Entertainment status information

quick link. swipe from top to bottom.

Icon

Meaning

Input and display

USB audio.

Entering letters and numbers

Letters and numbers can be selected when

inputting destinations, for example.

Bluetooth audio.

Time shift.

Satellite radio is switched on.

Letters and numbers can be entered using

the Interaction Unit or spoken commands.

Status information messages

Icon

Function

Change between capital and

lower-case letters.

Icon

Meaning

Notifications.

Enter a blank space.

Switching between languages.

Use voice control.

Check Control message.

Do not disturb.

Additional information:

Confirm entry.

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Icon

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Using the buttons on the steering

Shift the input area to the left or

right.

wheel.

Via quick access on the Interaction

Unit.

Tap icon: delete a letter or a

number.

The following functions, for example, are

defined as shortcuts:

Press and hold the icon: delete

all letters or numbers.

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Radio stations.

Navigation destinations.

Phone numbers.

Entry comparison

When entering data from a database such

as contacts, the selection is gradually nar-

rowed down for each character entered,

with characters being added as necessary.

Jumps to menus.

Saving shortcuts

Shortcuts can only be created with an active

MINI ID or driver profile.

Activating/deactivating the functions

Some menu items are preceded by an icon.

Selecting the menu item enables or disables

the function.

1. Press and hold the desired function.

2. "Add to shortcuts"

Shortcuts can also be saved directly via

quick access.

Icon

Meaning

Function is activated.

Selecting shortcuts

1. To select a shortcut, swipe up from the

middle of the Interaction Unit, from bot-

tom to top.

Function is deactivated.

Functions can be activated

or deactivated using the but-

ton on the Interaction Unit.

If the button is highlighted

in color, the function is acti-

vated.

2. Select the desired shortcut.

The function will work immediately. This

means for instance that the connection is

established when a phone number is se-

lected.

Sorting shortcuts

Shortcuts

Principle

Shortcuts provide quick access to functions

such as those that are frequently used.

Shortcuts can be created as necessary.

1. To select a shortcut, swipe up from the

middle of the Interaction Unit, from bot-

tom to top.

2. Press and hold the desired shortcut and

move it to the desired position.

Go to the shortcuts as follows:

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Deleting shortcuts

Operation

1. To select a shortcut, swipe up from the

middle of the Interaction Unit, from bot-

tom to top.

Move map.

Swipe in the appropriate

direction.

Enlarge/shrink Drag in or out with the

map.

2. Tap the three dots for the desired short-

cut.

fingers.

Display menu.

Tap once.

3.

Tap the icon for deleting the desired

shortcut.

Using alphabetical lists

Contacts are listed in alphabetical order.

Operation

To navigate to a desired initial letter in a

list of more than 30 entries, tap the letter on

the letter bar and scroll up or down.

Sorting apps

The order of apps can be adjusted in the

Apps menu.

Favorites are displayed at the top of the list.

Entries with numbers are displayed at the

end of the list.

1. Open the Apps menu.

2. Press and hold the desired app icon and

move it to the desired position.

Limiting the information shown on the

Interaction Unit

The information shown on the Interaction

Unit can be limited to relevant trip informa-

tion.

Calling up the context menu

Depending on the menu item, a context

menu with additional options can be dis-

played.

To limit the information shown on the In-

teraction Unit, go through the menu as fol-

lows: Apps menu: Apps menu / "Vehicle" /

"Displays" / "Interaction Unit" / "Essential

info only".

To bring up the Context menu, press and

hold the desired menu item.

The menu consists of various areas, for in-

stance:

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"General help": The Integrated Owner's

Manual opens.

Tap the Interaction Unit to have more infor-

mation displayed.

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"Add to shortcuts": The menu item is de-

fined as a shortcut.

Setting the brightness

1. To adjust the brightness of the In-

teraction Unit, go through the menu

as follows: Apps menu / "Vehicle" /

"Displays" / "Interaction Unit" /

"Brightness at night".

Using the map

The navigation map can be moved on the

Interaction Unit.

2. Select the desired setting.

Depending on the light conditions, the

brightness control may not be clearly visi-

ble.

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vehicle checked by an authorized service

center or another qualified service center

or repair shop.

Enabling/disabling audible feedback

The Interaction Unit's audio confirmation

can be activated or deactivated.

1. Go to the Media menu.

Overview

2.

Select the settings icon.

"Sound"

3.

4. "Touchscreen"

5. Select the desired setting.

System limits

When the Interaction Unit is subjected to

very high temperatures, e.g., due to intense

sunlight, the brightness may be reduced

until the Interaction Unit switches off com-

pletely. The normal functions are restored

once the temperature decreases, e.g., with

shade or the air conditioning system.

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Power gaugeꢀꢁ140

Tachometerꢀꢁ140

Efficiency trainerꢀꢁ282

Speed Limit Infoꢀꢁ197

Speed Limit Assistantꢀꢁ214

Operating state of vehicleꢀꢁ39

Speedometer

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Driving information

Speedometerꢀꢁ139

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Driver assistance systemsꢀꢁ197

Widgets, detailed information

Selector lever positionꢀꢁ118

Trip dataꢀꢁ131

Principle

The driving information comprises various

digital displays, e.g., speedometer, time,

range, and temperature, as well as indicator

lights and warning lights.

Gear shift indicatorꢀꢁ142

Rangeꢀꢁ143

Safety information

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Fuel gaugeꢀꢁ144

Outside temperatureꢀꢁ145

Timeꢀꢁ146

Warning

If the driving information displays on the

instrument cluster fail, e.g., the speedom-

eter, do not use the vehicle. There is a

risk of accident, injury, or property dam-

age. Immediately park the vehicle in a

safe manner. Turning drive-ready state off

and on again may correct the malfunction,

allowing you to continue driving. If the

malfunction cannot be corrected, have the

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The layout is adapted to the respective

drive mode.

Some views may look different than they

are depicted in the Owner's Manual.

Additional information:

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Indicator lights and warning lights, refer to

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page 134.

Go to the Drive Settings menu on

the switch cluster.

Showing detailed information

The Interaction Unit can provide additional

specifics for some driving information.

Go to the Exterior Lighting menu

on the turn signal lever.

Select the detailed information by tapping

the desired area, e.g., tap the speedometer

or Speed Limit Info display.

Go to the Interior Lighting menu

on the headliner.

To show selection lists, e.g., current enter-

tainment source, press the desired button

on the right side of the steering wheel.

MINI Intelligent Personal As-

sistant

Additional information:

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Selection lists, refer to page 141

Assisted View, refer to page 145.

Displays, trip data, refer to page 131.

Speedometer, refer to page 139.

Principle

The MINI Intelligent Personal Assistant is a

personal assistant that operates various ve-

hicle functions by means of natural spoken

commands.

Direct access buttons

The Personal Assistant provides proactive

suggestions to make it easier to operate the

vehicle. The Personal Assistant is available

depending on national-market version. The

function scope and detection may vary de-

pending on national-market version.

Principle

There are buttons for jumping directly to

certain functions in the vehicle. These but-

tons can be used to bring up the respective

menu directly on the Interaction Unit. Then

continue operation on the Interaction Unit.

You can use supported voice assistants

from third parties in your vehicle after pair-

ing your smartphone.

Overview

You can configure various settings such

as the suggestions from the Personal Assis-

tant.

The system includes special microphones

on the driver side and the front passenger

side.

Using the voice activation system

›...‹: In the Owner's Manual, commands that

can be spoken are indicated by brackets.

The direct jump buttons are located on the

switch cluster, turn signal lever, and head-

liner.

When saying commands, note the following:

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Say the commands at a normal volume.

Speaking directly into the microphone

does not improve voice recognition.

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Briefly press the microphone but-

ton on the steering wheel.

Say the activation word.

Say the commands fluently and with

normal volume, emphasis, and speed.

Microphone button on steering wheel

Functional requirements

The following functional requirements apply

for the Personal Assistant:

1.

To activate voice control with

the microphone button, briefly press the

voice control button on the steering

wheel.

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To set a system language via the Inter-

action Unit, this language must be sup-

ported by the Personal Assistant.

The microphone on the driver's side is

active.

Download the corresponding language

package before using the Personal As-

sistant for the first time.

2. Say the desired command.

Activation word

Principle

Commands must always be spoken in

the selected system language.

For the full range of functions, the following

functions should be activated or purchased:

›Hello‹: Saying the activation word starts

the Personal Assistant. The microphones on

the driver's or front passenger's side are

active with the following voice control, de-

pending on where the activation word was

spoken.

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Online speech processing is enabled.

All settings under Data privacy are ena-

bled.

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The activation word is enabled.

Suggestions are activated.

Then say the command. The activation word

and the command can be spoken without

A MINI ID or driver profile is activated.

Corresponding MINI Connected Services pause in one sentence.

are purchased in the MINI Connected

Store.

Enabling/disabling the activation word

Additional information:

The activation word can be enabled and dis-

abled.

–

Setting the system language, refer to

page 51.

To activate/deactivate the activation word,

go through the menu as follows: Apps

menu / "All" / "Personal Assistant" /

"Settings" / "General" / "Activation with

voice control".

Online speech processing, refer to

page 52.

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Data protection, refer to page 59.

Activation word, refer to page 50.

Get suggestions, refer to page 52.

Activation word from third-party

providers

Activating the voice control system

Depending on the national-market version,

some third-party providers provide digital

voice assistants such as Siri or Amazon

Alexa.

General information

You can activate voice control as follows:

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To use Siri, the smartphone must be con-

nected via Apple CarPlay.

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›Voice commands‹: Possible example

commands are announced.

Supported voice assistants can be used in

the vehicle after you have connected your

smartphone.

›General information on voice control‹:

Information on how voice control oper-

ates is announced.

The activation word for voice assistants

from affiliated third-party providers can be

used in addition to the activation word from

MINI.

–

›Help‹: Tips and example commands for

voice control are announced.

Sample commands

–

›Call John Smith‹

1. Go through the menu as follows: Apps

menu / "Vehicle" / "System settings" /

"Voice control" / "Other assistants".

›Drive me to JFK airport‹

›Increase volume‹ or ›Decrease volume‹

›Activate the climate control‹

›What is my remaining range‹

2. Select the desired setting.

Canceling voice control

You can cancel voice control as follows:

Menu items

The Personal Assistant can open menu

items directly. Say the menu items as they

are shown on the Interaction Unit. You do

not have to follow the order of the menu

items when speaking them out loud.

–

Press the microphone button on

the steering wheel again.

Say the following command: ›Cancel‹

Possible voice commands

Principle

Voice commands can be used to give in-

structions or ask questions, with the Per-

sonal Assistant providing assistance.

1. Activate voice control.

2. ›Media‹

3. ›Presets‹

Saved stations are displayed on the In-

teraction Unit.

It is possible, for example, to call contacts,

navigate to an address, change settings, or

control vehicle functions, e.g., air condition-

ing, by voice command.

Settings

Setting the system language

You must set a system language that is

supported by the Personal Assistant. A lan-

guage package can be downloaded.

In addition, voice commands can be used to

bring up the most important features on the

Interaction Unit, e.g., menu items or lists.

1. To adjust the system language, go

through the menu as follows: Apps

menu / "Vehicle" / "System settings" /

"Language".

Help for voice control

You can say the following commands to get

help with voice control:

2. Select the desired setting.

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Managing language packages

Voice control from third-party

providers

Depending on vehicle equipment, third-

party voice control can be activated by

pressing and holding the microphone button

on the steering wheel.

1. To manage language packages, go

through the menu as follows: Apps

menu / "All" / "Personal Assistant" /

"Settings" / "Language".

2. Select the desired setting.

1. To configure the settings, go through

the menu as follows: Apps menu /

"Vehicle" / "System settings" / "Voice

control".

Suggestions

The Personal Assistant provides helpful, in-

dividual suggestions. Suggestions can be

enabled or disabled. Suggestions can be

customized, e.g., which categories sugges-

tions are based on or whether to emit a

signal tone.

2. Select the desired setting.

Adjusting the volume

Turn the volume button during the voice

guidance until the desired volume is set.

1. To configure the settings, go through

the menu as follows: Apps menu /

"All" / "Personal Assistant" / "Settings" /

"Suggestions".

The volume remains constant even if the

volume of other audio sources is changed.

2. Select the desired setting.

Using the voice activation of the

smartphone

Depending on the device, a smartphone

connected to the vehicle can be used via

voice control.

Online speech processing

Online speech processing improves the

quality of the speech recognition and search

results for points of interest. To use the

functions, data is transmitted to a service

provider via an encrypted connection and

stored locally there. Online speech process-

ing is not available in all languages.

The device must be connected via Apple

CarPlay or Android Auto.

1.

Press and hold the voice control

button on the steering wheel for approx.

3 seconds.

To configure the settings, go through

the menu as follows: Apps menu /

"All" / "Personal Assistant" / "Settings" /

"General" / "Online speech processing".

The voice activation of the smartphone

is activated.

If the activation was successful, a con-

firmation appears on the Interaction

Unit.

Configuring the visualization

How the Personal Assistant is visualized

can be set.

1. To configure the visualization, go

through the menu as follows: Apps

menu / "All" / "Personal Assistant" /

"Settings" / "General" / "Visualization".

2.

Press the voice control button on

the steering wheel to cancel the smart-

phone voice control.

2. Select the desired setting.

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Noises from the front passenger or oc-

cupants can impair the system. Avoid

making other noise in the vehicle while

speaking.

Amazon Alexa Car Integration

Principle

Amazon Alexa Car Integration is available

depending on vehicle equipment and na-

tional-market version. Alexa is a digital as-

sistant from Amazon. With Amazon Alexa

Car Integration, Alexa can be used in the

vehicle. For safety reasons, the use of some

Alexa functions may be restricted while

driving your vehicle.

–

Major language dialects can cause prob-

lems with the speech recognition fea-

ture.

A poor data connection influences the

response time of the Personal Assistant

and the Search.

Functional requirements

Connecting mobile devices to

the vehicle

–

A MINI ID or driver profile is activated.

An active Amazon account must exist.

Principle

Activating Amazon Alexa Car

Integration

Amazon Alexa Car Integration is activated

in the vehicle.

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.

Follow the instructions from the Amazon

Alexa app to set it up in the vehicle.

General information

Detailed information on the functions and

connection types can be found in the fol-

lowing media in the Owner's Manual under

the specified keyword:

1. To activate Amazon Alexa Car Integra-

tion, go through the menu as follows:

Apps menu / "All" / "Alexa".

2. Select the desired setting.

–

Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehi-

cle.

After setting it up, use Amazon Alexa in the

vehicle as follows:

–

Printed Owner's Manual for navigation,

communication and entertainment.

Say the activation word "Alexa" and the de-

sired command.

The following information sources can also

be used:

Information about the active function is

shown on the Interaction Unit.

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Driver’s Guide app.

Driver’s Guide Web.

System limits

–

The Personal Assistant provides infor-

mation about vehicle functions that may

not be installed in the vehicle. This also

applies to safety functions and systems.

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Certain noises can be detected and may

lead to problems. Keep the doors and

windows closed.

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As warranted, stop and use the systems

Safety information

and devices while the vehicle is stationary.

Warning

Overview

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, injury, or

property damage. Only use the systems or

devices when the traffic situation allows.

The following overview shows possible

functions and the suitable connection types

for them. The functions available depend on

the vehicle equipment and connected mo-

bile device.

Function

Connection type

Icon on Inter-

action Unit

Making calls via the hands-free

system.

Bluetooth.

Keyword: Bluetooth connection.

Operate telephone functions via

the Interaction Unit.

Keyword: calling via Bluetooth.

Playing music from a mobile de-

vice.

Bluetooth audio.

Keyword: Bluetooth connection.

Keyword: audio.

Play music from a USB stick.

Keyword: audio.

USB.

Keyword: USB connection.

USB port, refer to page 257.

Data exchange between mobile

device and vehicle.

Wi-Fi.

Keyword: vehicle WLAN.

Operate Apple CarPlay using the

Interaction Unit and by voice

command.

Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.

Keyword: Bluetooth connection

and vehicle Wi-Fi.

Keyword: Apple CarPlay.

Operate Android Auto using the

Interaction Unit and by voice

command.

Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.

Keyword: Bluetooth connection

and vehicle Wi-Fi.

Keyword: Android Auto.

Charge USB device.

USB.

Keyword: USB connection.

USB port, refer to page 257.

Keyword: USB connection.

USB port, refer to page 257.

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