CONTROLS -> Interior equipment for Your Mini Cooper 2 Door Fourth Generation (2024-2026)

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Interior equipment  
Interior equipment  
Vehicle features and options  
Sockets  
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.  
Principle  
The socket can be used for electronic devi-  
ces when the standby or drive-ready state is  
switched on.  
Additional information:  
General information  
The total load of all sockets must not exceed  
140 watts at 12 volts.  
Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.  
Do not damage the socket by using unsuita-  
ble connectors.  
Sun visor  
Glare shield  
Safety information  
To prevent glare, fold the sun visor up or  
down.  
Warning  
Devices and cables in the unfolding area  
of the airbags such as portable navigation  
devices can hinder the unfolding of the  
airbag or be thrown around in the car's  
interior while unfolding. There is a risk  
of injury and risk of damage to property.  
Make sure that devices and cables are not  
in the airbag's area of unfolding.  
Glare shield from the side  
Folding the sun visor out  
To prevent glare from the side window, pro-  
ceed as follows:  
1. Fold down the sun visor.  
2. Detach the sun visor from its mount and  
swing it toward the side window.  
Warning  
Folding the sun visor in  
Battery chargers that charge the vehicle  
battery via sockets or cigarette lighters in  
the vehicle may overload or damage the  
12 V electrical system. There is a risk of  
injury or risk of damage to property. Only  
connect battery chargers for the vehicle  
battery to the jump-start terminals in the  
engine compartment.  
Proceed in the reverse order to close the  
sun visor.  
Vanity mirror  
A vanity mirror is located in the sun visor  
behind a cover.  
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USB connection, see Owner's Manual for  
Navigation, Entertainment, Communication;  
Warning  
If metal objects fall or are plugged into  
electronic interfaces, e.g., sockets or USB  
ports, these objects can cause a short cir-  
cuit and destroy the interface. There is  
a risk of injury and risk of damage to  
property. Make sure to prevent metal ob-  
jects from falling or being plugged into  
electronic interfaces. Insert the cigarette  
lighter or socket cover again after using  
the socket.  
Safety information  
Warning  
If metal objects fall or are plugged into  
electronic interfaces, e.g., sockets or USB  
ports, these objects can cause a short cir-  
cuit and destroy the interface. There is  
a risk of injury and risk of damage to  
property. Make sure to prevent metal ob-  
jects from falling or being plugged into  
electronic interfaces. Insert the cigarette  
lighter or socket cover again after using  
the socket.  
Front center console  
Front center console  
A socket is provided on the center console  
under a cover. Pull off the cover before us-  
ing the socket.  
Two USB ports are located on the front cen-  
ter console.  
USB port  
Properties:  
Principle  
USB port Type C.  
The USB port is an interface used to con-  
nect mobile devices to the vehicle via USB  
cable. When connected, data can be sent or  
the mobile device can be charged.  
For charging mobile devices and for  
data transfer.  
Charge current: maximum 3 A per port.  
General information  
Follow the instructions for connecting mo-  
bile devices to the USB port given in section  
“USB connection”.  
Wireless charging tray  
Principle  
Additional information:  
The wireless charging tray is used to wire-  
lessly charge Qi-certified smartphones.  
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General information  
Quick charging functions are supported de-  
pending on the smartphone.  
The integrated fan cools the smartphone be-  
ing charged.  
When inserting the smartphone to be  
charged, make sure that there is nothing  
between the smartphone to be charged and  
the wireless charging tray.  
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Car mount  
Fan  
The charging process is shown by the  
charge indicator on the Interaction Unit.  
Storage area  
Safety information  
Functional requirements  
The following functional requirements apply  
for the wireless charging tray:  
Warning  
When charging a Qi-compatible device in  
the wireless charging tray, any metal ob-  
jects on the tray together with the device  
can become very hot. Storage media or  
electronic cards, e.g., chip cards, cards  
with magnetic strips, or cards for trans-  
mitting signals, may not function correctly  
when placed together on the tray with the  
device. There is a risk of injury and risk  
of damage to property. When charging mo-  
bile devices, make sure there are no ob-  
jects on the tray together with the device.  
The smartphone to be charged must be  
Qi-certified.  
Standby state is switched on.  
The charging function is on.  
The smartphone cannot exceed maxi-  
mum dimensions of approx. 6.69 x 3.34  
x 0.7 in/170 x 85 x 18 mm.  
Protective sleeves and covers must be  
suitable for wireless charging.  
Place the smartphone to be charged  
upright in the center of the tray. The  
smartphone display is facing up.  
NOTICE  
Activating/deactivating charging  
To activate/deactivate charging, go through  
the menu as follows: Apps menu /  
"Vehicle" / "System settings" / "Wireless  
charging tray" / "Wireless charging".  
The tray is intended for mobile phones up  
to a particular size. Forceful inserting of  
the mobile phone into the tray can damage  
the tray or the mobile phone. There is a  
risk of damage to property. Observe the  
maximum dimensions for mobile phones.  
Do not force the mobile phone into the  
tray.  
Overview  
The wireless charging tray is located in the  
center console.  
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If storage media or electronic cards,  
e.g., chip cards, cards with magnetic  
strips, or cards for signal transmission,  
are located between the smartphone and  
wireless charging tray.  
Inserting/removing a smartphone  
Due to protective sleeves and covers  
that exceed a thickness of 0.07 in/2 mm  
Due to protective sleeves and covers  
made of unsuitable material, e.g., with  
magnetic parts.  
Due to add-on parts for the smartphone,  
e.g., holders.  
Insert the smartphone upright and in the  
center, behind the holder, and slide it down  
to the stop. The smartphone display must  
point upward.  
By configuring the smartphone settings,  
e.g., for charging. Follow the instruc-  
tions given on the Interaction Unit and  
smartphone, where applicable.  
To remove, pull the smartphone out behind  
the holder.  
Forgotten warning  
General information  
A warning may be issued if a Qi-certified  
smartphone was forgotten in the wireless  
charging tray when leaving the vehicle.  
Interior camera  
Principle  
The interior camera can be used to record  
the vehicle interior.  
Prior to the first use of the interior camera,  
the recording function and, if necessary,  
data transfer must be activated. To do so,  
confirm on the Interaction Unit. Additional  
activation may be required for some system  
functions.  
The Forgotten Warning is displayed on the  
Interaction Unit.  
Enable/Disable Forgotten Warning  
To activate/deactivate the Forgotten Warn-  
ing, go through the menu as follows: Apps  
menu / "Vehicle" / "System settings" /  
"Wireless charging tray" / "Mobile phone  
reminder".  
The interior camera can provide the follow-  
ing functions:  
Interior camera.  
Media can be recorded, saved, and  
played.  
System limits  
Remote Inside View.  
The charge current may be reduced or  
charging may be temporarily interrupted in  
the wireless charging tray in the following  
situations:  
The vehicle interior can be recorded us-  
ing the MINI app.  
Anti-theft recorder.  
Due to excessive temperatures on the  
tray and smartphone.  
If the alarm system is triggered, the ve-  
hicle interior is automatically recorded.  
Recordings can be shown using the  
MINI app.  
If there are objects between the smart-  
phone and wireless charging tray.  
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Follow applicable legal requirements when  
using this system.  
The following applies for the Anti-Theft Re-  
corder:  
Data is sent to a mobile device via the  
MINI app. The MINI app must be linked  
to the MINI Connected account.  
Data protection  
General information  
Data is saved to the vehicle and, after  
data is sent, to the mobile device.  
The permissibility of making and evaluating  
recordings for the interior camera depends  
on the applicable regulations of the country  
in which the system is to be used. The user  
is responsible for the use of the system and  
compliance with the respective regulations.  
More information on the scope and content  
of data processing is available online in the  
MINI Connected privacy notices or service  
descriptions.  
The vehicle manufacturer recommends that  
you verify there are no statutory or regu-  
latory restrictions on using the system in  
your region or country prior to initial use.  
In addition, the laws with respect to use  
of the system should be verified in regular  
intervals, especially when borders are fre-  
quently crossed.  
Overview  
Other users and occupants of the vehicle  
must be informed about the system. In ad-  
dition, information about the system is re-  
quired when handing off the vehicle.  
The interior camera is located in the head-  
liner.  
Data transfer and data storage  
Additional information:  
Whether recording data will be sent or  
stored depends on the recording function.  
Around the headliner, refer to page 33.  
Functional requirements  
The following functional requirements apply  
for the interior camera function:  
The following applies for the interior cam-  
era function:  
Data is sent to a mobile device. It must  
be possible to connect to the vehicle  
over Wi-Fi.  
The Privacy Policy has been accepted.  
The camera is activated.  
Data is saved to the vehicle and as-  
signed to the MINI ID or driver profile.  
When sending recordings to mobile devi-  
ces, the following functional requirements  
apply:  
The following applies for Remote Inside  
View:  
Data transfer is activated.  
Data is sent to a mobile device via the  
MINI app. The MINI app must be linked  
to the MINI Connected account.  
A mobile device is connected to the ve-  
hicle via Wi-Fi.  
The following functional requirements apply  
for the Remote Inside View and Anti-Theft  
Recorder functions:  
Data is saved to the MINI app and, after  
data is sent, to the mobile device.  
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The Privacy Policy has been accepted.  
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Take picture  
The MINI app is installed on the mobile  
device.  
A photo can be taken as follows:  
1. Go through the menu as follows: Apps  
menu / "All" / "Interior camera" /  
"Camera".  
The MINI app is linked to the MINI Con-  
nected account.  
The vehicle is parked and locked.  
2. Select the desired recording mode.  
3. Trigger a photo.  
The Anti-Theft Recorder can only be  
used if vehicle is equipped with an  
alarm system.  
Depending on the recording mode selected,  
photos are taken shortly after being trig-  
gered, when a smile is detected, or when  
the timer elapses.  
Ensure that the faces of occupants are visi-  
ble and are not partially or completely cov-  
ered, for instance by face masks.  
For burst shots, the series of pictures will  
be displayed as a preview.  
Additional information:  
Data protection, refer to page 59.  
Recording video  
Videos can be recorded as follows:  
Activating/deactivating interior  
camera  
The interior camera can record and send  
data when activated, then be deactivated.  
1. Go through the menu as follows: Apps  
menu / "All" / "Interior camera" /  
"Camera".  
1. Go through the menu as follows: Apps  
menu / "All" / "Interior camera" /  
"Settings".  
2. Select the recording mode for video re-  
cording.  
3. Start the video recording.  
2. Select the desired setting.  
You can only record video for a certain  
time.  
Interior camera  
Displaying and managing  
recordings  
Recording mode  
Saved recordings can be played, sent, and  
deleted in the vehicle.  
Recording  
mode  
Function  
In some national-market versions, record-  
ings are only shown on the Interaction Unit  
for up to approx. 2 mph/3 km/h for safety  
purposes.  
"Single  
photo"  
Shortly after triggering, a  
photo will be taken.  
"Smile"  
When the system detects  
a smile, a picture will be  
taken.  
1. Go through the menu as follows: Apps  
menu / "All" / "Interior camera" /  
"Gallery".  
"Self-timer  
(3 sec.)"  
After the timer has expired,  
a photo will be taken.  
2. Select the desired recording.  
3. Select the desired setting.  
"Burst  
mode"  
Shortly after triggering, a  
series of pictures will be  
taken.  
Scan the QR code shown on the Interaction  
Unit to send recordings to a mobile device.  
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The recording is transferred when the pop-  
up on the mobile device is opened. The mo-  
bile device must be connected to the vehi-  
cle via WLAN.  
camera lens illuminate while the interior  
camera is active. Depending on the lighting  
conditions, the infrared light sources may  
be visible.  
Settings  
1. To configure the settings for the interior  
camera, go through the menu as follows:  
Apps menu / "All" / "Interior camera" /  
"Settings".  
2. Select the desired setting.  
Remote Inside View  
With Remote Inside View, recordings of the  
vehicle interior can be played on a mobile  
device using the MINI app. The vehicle in-  
terior can be checked, e.g., for forgotten  
items.  
The function is not suitable for monitoring  
people or animals left behind.  
Anti-theft recorder  
The Anti-Theft Recorder automatically re-  
cords the vehicle interior when the alarm  
system is triggered. The MINI app sends  
a notification when a recording is being  
taken. The recording can be shown on a  
mobile device.  
Up to three media recordings can be saved  
to the vehicle and synchronized with the  
MINI app. If the vehicle is reset to factory  
settings, recordings saved to the vehicle are  
deleted.  
Occupying the seats  
The interior camera is also used to detect  
occupied seats.  
The interior camera turns on automatically  
at regular intervals when all doors are  
closed. This system analyzes the vehicle in-  
terior to detect which seats are occupied.  
No media recordings are made in the proc-  
ess. Two infrared light sources next to the  
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