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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 port

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.

Principle

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.

General information

Follow the instructions for connecting mo-

bile devices to the USB port given in section

“USB connection”.

Additional information:

Front center console

USB connection, see Owner's Manual for

Navigation, Entertainment, Communication;

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.

A socket is provided on the center console

under a cover. Pull off the cover before us-

ing the socket.

In the cargo area

A socket is provided on the right side of the

cargo area under a cover. Open the cover

before using the socket.

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Front center console

Wireless charging tray

Principle

The wireless charging tray is used to wire-

lessly charge Qi-certified smartphones.

General information

Quick charging functions are supported de-

pending on the smartphone.

The integrated fan cools the smartphone be-

ing charged.

Two USB ports are located on the front cen-

ter console.

When inserting the smartphone to be

charged, make sure that there is nothing

between the smartphone to be charged and

the wireless charging tray.

Properties:

–

USB port Type C.

For charging mobile devices and for

data transfer.

The charging process is shown by the

charge indicator on the Interaction Unit.

–

Charge current: maximum 3 A per port.

Safety information

Rear center console

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.

Two USB ports are located in the rear center

console.

Properties:

–

USB port Type C.

For charging mobile devices.

Charge current: maximum 3 A per port.

Overview

The wireless charging tray is located in the

center console.

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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.

The Forgotten Warning is displayed on the

Interaction Unit.

1

2

Storage area

Fan

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".

Functional requirements

The following functional requirements apply

for the wireless charging tray:

–

The smartphone to be charged must be

Qi-certified.

System limits

The charge current may be reduced or

charging may be temporarily interrupted in

the wireless charging tray in the following

situations:

–

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.

–

Due to excessive temperatures on the

tray and smartphone.

–

Protective sleeves and covers must be

suitable for wireless charging.

If there are objects between the smart-

phone and wireless charging tray.

The smartphone to be charged is located

in the center of the tray. The smart-

phone display is facing up.

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.

Activating/deactivating charging

To activate/deactivate charging, go through

the menu as follows: Apps menu /

"Vehicle" / "System settings" / "Wireless

charging tray" / "Wireless charging".

–

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.

Inserting a smartphone

Place the smartphone in the middle of the

tray, with the display facing up.

–

Due to add-on parts for the smartphone,

e.g., holders.

By configuring the smartphone settings,

e.g., for charging. Follow the instruc-

tions given on the Interaction Unit and

smartphone, where applicable.

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intervals, especially when borders are fre-

quently crossed.

Interior camera

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.

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.

Data transfer and data storage

Whether recording data will be sent or

stored depends on the recording function.

The following applies for the interior cam-

era function:

The interior camera can provide the follow-

ing functions:

–

Data is sent to a mobile device. It must

be possible to connect to the vehicle

over Wi-Fi.

–

Interior camera.

Media can be recorded, saved, and

played.

–

Data is saved to the vehicle and as-

signed to the MINI ID or driver profile.

Remote Inside View.

The following applies for Remote Inside

View:

The vehicle interior can be recorded us-

ing the MINI app.

–

Data is sent to a mobile device via the

MINI app. The MINI app must be linked

to the MINI Connected account.

Anti-theft recorder.

If the alarm system is triggered, the ve-

hicle interior is automatically recorded.

Recordings can be shown using the

MINI app.

–

Data is saved to the MINI app and, after

data is sent, to the mobile device.

The following applies for the Anti-Theft Re-

corder:

Follow applicable legal requirements when

using this system.

–

Data is sent to a mobile device via the

MINI app. The MINI app must be linked

to the MINI Connected account.

Data protection

–

Data is saved to the vehicle and, after

data is sent, to the mobile device.

General information

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

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Additional information:

Overview

Data protection, refer to page 59.

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" /

"Settings".

The interior camera is located in the head-

liner.

2. Select the desired setting.

Additional information:

Interior camera

Around the headliner, refer to page 33.

Recording mode

Functional requirements

Recording

mode

Function

The following functional requirements apply

for the interior camera function:

–

The Privacy Policy has been accepted.

The camera is activated.

"Single

photo"

Shortly after triggering, a

photo will be taken.

When sending recordings to mobile devi-

ces, the following functional requirements

apply:

"Smile"

When the system detects

a smile, a picture will be

taken.

–

Data transfer is activated.

"Self-timer

(3 sec.)"

After the timer has expired,

a photo will be taken.

A mobile device is connected to the ve-

hicle via Wi-Fi.

"Burst

mode"

Shortly after triggering, a

series of pictures will be

taken.

The following functional requirements apply

for the Remote Inside View and Anti-Theft

Recorder functions:

–

The Privacy Policy has been accepted.

Take picture

A photo can be taken as follows:

The MINI app is installed on the mobile

device.

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.

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be displayed as a preview.

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.

Recording video

Videos can be recorded as follows:

1. Go through the menu as follows: Apps

menu / "All" / "Interior camera" /

"Camera".

The function is not suitable for monitoring

people or animals left behind.

2. Select the recording mode for video re-

cording.

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.

3. Start the video recording.

You can only record video for a certain

time.

Displaying and managing

recordings

Saved recordings can be played, sent, and

deleted in the vehicle.

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.

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.

Occupying the seats

The interior camera is also used to detect

occupied seats.

1. Go through the menu as follows: Apps

menu / "All" / "Interior camera" /

"Gallery".

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

camera lens illuminate while the interior

camera is active. Depending on the lighting

conditions, the infrared light sources may

be visible.

2. Select the desired recording.

3. Select the desired setting.

Scan the QR code shown on the Interaction

Unit to send recordings to a mobile device.

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.

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.

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