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MINI Remote Software Upgrade

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Engaging selector lever position N.

Using vehicle equipment.

Vehicle features and options

There is a risk of accident, injury, or prop-

erty damage. Do not leave children or ani-

mals unattended in the vehicle. Take the

vehicle key with you when exiting and

lock the vehicle.

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.

Additional information:

Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.

Functional requirements

The following requirements apply for Re-

mote Software Upgrade:

MINI Remote Software Up-

grade

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Active ConnectedDrive contract.

The integrated SIM card in the vehicle

has been activated.

Principle

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The vehicle has mobile network recep-

tion.

Remote Software Upgrade can be used to

update the entire software of the vehicle.

This makes new functions, functional en-

hancements or quality improvements avail-

able.

Consent to send corresponding data has

been granted in the MINI Remote Soft-

ware Upgrade settings.

Settings

General information

To bring up the Remote Software Upgrade

settings, go through the menu as follows:

Apps menu / "All" / "System settings" /

"Remote Software Upgrade" / "Settings".

MINI recommends performing the Remote

Software Upgrade as soon as it becomes

available.

Additional information:

Safety information

Data protection, refer to page 59.

Warning

Search for an upgrade

Functional requirement

Standby must be turned on to search for a

Remote Software Upgrade.

Unattended children or animals in the ve-

hicle can cause the vehicle to move and

endanger themselves and traffic, for exam-

ple, due to the following actions:

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Establishing standby.

Automatic search

The vehicle checks regularly for Remote

Software Upgrades in the background.

Releasing the parking brake.

Opening and closing the doors or

windows.

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Connecting mobile devices to the vehicle,

Manual search

see Owner's Manual for Navigation, Enter-

tainment, Communication.

1. To search manually for a Remote Soft-

ware Upgrade, go through the menu as

follows: Apps menu / "All" / "System

settings" / "Remote Software Upgrade" /

"Search for upgrade".

Information about the version

General information

The information about the version contains

a description of the updates included in the

Remote Software Upgrade. Information on

the version can be shown on the Interaction

Unit while downloading and after the instal-

lation is complete.

2. Follow the instructions on the Interac-

tion Unit.

Downloading an upgrade

Automatic download

If available, the data for a Remote Software

Upgrade is automatically downloaded to the

vehicle. No download consent is required.

This information is also available in the

ConnectedDrive customer portal.

Displaying information

Via the MINI app

Information on the Remote Software Up-

grade can be displayed in the vehicle using

the Interaction Unit or viewed online in the

ConnectedDrive customer portal:

If a Remote Software Upgrade is available,

information about the new software version

is given in the MINI app.

The data for the upgrade can then be down-

loaded to a mobile device, for instance via

an existing WLAN connection.

1. To display information in the vehicle,

go through the menu as follows: Apps

menu / "All" / "System settings" /

"Remote Software Upgrade".

Data can then be sent from the mobile de-

vice to the vehicle.

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Display currently installed version:

"Installed version: "

This transmission method accelerates the

download of the data, for instance in areas

with limited mobile network availability.

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Display new available version:

"Version info"

1. On the MINI app, download the upgrade

to the smartphone.

3. Follow the instructions on the Interac-

tion Unit.

2. Follow the instructions in the MINI app.

To view the information in the Connected-

Drive customer portal, visit the website:

3. Connect your smartphone to the vehicle

via Bluetooth audio and Wi-Fi.

www.mini.com/connected.

Data for the upgrade is sent from the

mobile device to the vehicle both while

driving and when stopped. Depending

on the size of the upgrade, it may be

necessary to drive your vehicle to com-

plete the data transfer.

Installing the upgrade

What to know before upgrading

Before installing an upgrade, note the fol-

lowing:

4. Follow the instructions on the Interac-

tion Unit.

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Installation of the Remote Software Up-

grade may result in the deletion of

Additional information:

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software changes, e.g., performance in-

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Preparing the vehicle

creases not made by the manufacturer

of the vehicle.

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Park the vehicle safely away from the

public road.

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The installation may be interrupted if

there are modifications to the vehicle's

electrical system, e.g., to control units,

which were not made by the vehicle

manufacturer.

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Make sure that the vehicle has mobile

network reception so that a fault mes-

sage can be sent to the vehicle manufac-

turer, e.g., if the installation is canceled.

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Close the window.

Close the glass sunroof.

Close the trunk.

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The installation does not occur until the

consent was given.

The installation may take around 20 to

30 minutes.

Remove devices that consume power,

e.g., a mobile phone.

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The installation cannot be terminated.

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The vehicle key must be located in the

vehicle for the consent for installation.

The vehicle cannot be used during the

installation.

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Turn off the exterior lighting.

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The vehicle can be exited during the in-

stallation.

Remove any devices connected to the

diagnostic socket.

Prerequisites for the installation

The following requirements apply when in-

stalling Remote Software Upgrades:

Install the upgrade immediately

The upgrade can be installed immediately if

all prerequisites have been met.

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Sufficiently charged battery.

1. Go through the menu as follows: Apps

menu / "All" / "System settings" /

"Remote Software Upgrade" / "Start

installation".

The outside temperature is above

14 ℉/-10 ℃.

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The vehicle is parked in a horizontal po-

sition.

2. Follow the instructions on the Interac-

tion Unit.

The hazard warning system is turned

off.

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The selector lever position P is engaged.

Installing an upgrade with the timer

The engine is turned off and sufficiently

cooled down.

Once the drive is complete, the timer can be

used to automatically install the upgrade at

a preset time, e.g., during the night. It may

be helpful to install the upgrade at a later

time so that all functional requirements can

be met, e.g., to allow the engine to cool suf-

ficiently.

Where applicable, note additional require-

ments given on the Interaction Unit.

If the requirements are not met, e.g., suf-

ficiently charged battery, the upgrade will

not be offered for installation.

Pay attention to an offer for installation,

e.g., after longer trips.

1. Go through the menu as follows: Apps

menu / "All" / "System settings" /

"Remote Software Upgrade".

2. Select the desired settings.

The installation starts automatically when:

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All prerequisites for the installation

have been established correctly.

Purchased services, e.g., Advanced Real

Time Traffic Information or Remote Serv-

ices, are automatically reactivated the next

time the vehicle is driven.

All prerequisites continue to be met at

the time of installation.

If the vehicle has been stationary for some

time, it may be necessary to recharge the

vehicle battery by going for a long drive.

The timer is turned off when the drive-

ready state is turned on.

Installing via the MINI app

Malfunction

If the Remote Software Upgrade malfunc-

tions, follow the instructions on the Interac-

tion Unit or MINI app.

Once all preparations are done and all re-

quirements are met, the MINI app can also

be used to start the upgrade installation

when the vehicle is parked. The upgrade

installation can be started remotely.

If the malfunction cannot be corrected, con-

tact an authorized service center or another

qualified service center or repair shop.

Follow the instructions on the MINI app.

Functional limitations

During the upgrade, the majority of func-

tions is temporarily unavailable, for in-

stance:

Validity of the Owner's Manual

Production of the vehicle

At the time of production at the plant, the

printed Owner's Manual is the most current

resource.

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Hazard warning flashers.

Central locking system and Comfort Ac-

cess, as applicable.

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Parking light.

After a software update in the vehicle

Horn.

After a vehicle software update, for ex-

ample, via Remote Software Upgrade, the

Integrated Owner's Manual for the vehicle

will contain the latest information, depend-

ing on the national-market version.

Alarm system.

Emergency call.

Power windows.

Glass sunroof.

Before setting off, make sure that the

Integrated Owner's Manual is available and

up-to-date.

Locking the tank flap.

Operating the tailgate or trunk lid.

Exit warning if needed.

In vehicles with frameless doors, the win-

dow may no longer close completely.

The driver's door can be locked and

unlocked from the outside using the

integrated key.

After successful upgrade

The vehicle can be used again immediately.

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