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Button

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Function

Climate control

AUTO program.

Air conditioning system

Air recirculation mode.

Button

Function

Temperature.

Adjusts the air flow,

manual.

Air conditioning.

Air distribution, manual.

Air recirculation mode.

Defrosts and defogs the

windows.

Adjusts the air flow,

manual.

Heated windshield.

Rear window defroster.

Adjusts the air distribution

manually.

Refueling stop

Refueling

Fuel cap

Heated windshield.

1. Grasp the fuel filler flap at the rear edge

and open it.

Automatic climate control

Button

Function

Temperature.

Air conditioning.

Maximum cooling.

2. Turn the fuel cap counterclockwise.

3. Place the fuel cap in the bracket at-

tached to the fuel filler flap.

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On the road

–

At least twice a month.

Gasoline

Before embarking on an extended trip.

For the best fuel efficiency, the gasoline

should be sulfur-free or very low in sulfur

content.

After correcting the tire pressure

Reinitialize the Flat Tire Monitor.

Monitor the tire pressure.

Refuel only with unleaded gasoline without

metallic additives.

Information on the recommended gasoline

quality can be found in the Owner's Manual.

Electronic oil measurement

Prerequisites

Wheels and tires

A current measured value is available af-

ter approx. 30 minutes of driving. During

a shorter trip, the status of the last, suffi-

ciently long trip is displayed.

Tire pressure specifications

Displaying the engine oil level

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

1.

"My MINI"

2. "Vehicle status"

3.

"Engine oil level"

For 5-door models:

The engine oil level is displayed.

The tire inflation pressure values can be

found on the sign on the door pillar.

Adding engine oil

General information

Turn off the ignition and safely park the

vehicle before engine oil is added.

Adding engine oil

For 3-door models:

The tire inflation pressure values can be

found on the sign on the door pillar.

Checking the tire pressure

Regularly check the tire inflation pressure

and correct it as needed:

Only add engine oil when the message is

displayed in the instrument cluster.

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Observe the top-up quantity in the message.

Take care not to add too much engine oil.

Observe recommended engine oil types.

Providing assistance

Hazard warning flashers

The button is located above the control dis-

play.

Breakdown Assistance

MINI Roadside Assistance

This service can be reached around the

clock in many countries.

1.

"MINI Connected"

2. "MINI Assist"

3. "MINI Roadside Assistance"

The contact to the MINI Roadside Assis-

tance is established.

A telephone number is displayed, if

needed. Select to dial the telephone

number on a connected mobile phone.

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Dashboard

able in the vehicle, e.g., due to the selected

options or country versions. This also ap-

plies to safety-related functions and sys-

tems. When using these functions and sys-

tems, the applicable laws and regulations

must be observed.

Vehicle features and options

This chapter describes all standard, coun-

try-specific and optional equipment offered

with the series. It also describes features

and functions that are not necessarily avail-

In the vicinity of the steering wheel

1

2

3

Power windows 75

Lights off

Exterior mirror adjustment button 87

Daytime driving lights 147

Buttons of the central locking system

65

Parking lights 145

4

Lights

Low beams 145

Bad weather light 148

Light switch 145

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Automatic headlight control

146

Roadside parking lights 146

On-board computer 136

Cornering light 147

Automatic High Beam Assis-

tant 147

7

8

Instrument cluster 122

Pitman arm, right

Instrument lighting 149

Wipers 106

5

Steering wheel buttons, left

Wiper on Canadian models

110

Camera-based cruise control

on/off 181

Rain sensor 107

Cruise Control on/off 189

Rain sensor on Canadian mod-

els 110

Cleaning windows 108

Speed Limiter 172

Rear wiper in Canadian mod-

els 108

Interrupting, continuing

cruise control

Rear wiper 108

Cruise control: increase speed

Clean the rear window 108

Cruise control: reduce speed

Camera-based cruise control:

reduce distance

9

Steering wheel buttons, right

Voice control 44

Camera-based cruise control:

increase distance

Telephone

6

Pitman arm, left

Confirm the selection 135

Move selection up 135

Move selection down 135

Turn signal 105

High beams, headlight flasher

105

Automatic High Beam Assistant

147

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Dashboard

Increase volume

11 Steering wheel heating 89

12 Adjusting the steering wheel 89

13 Unlocking the hood 273

Reduce volume

14 Depending on the equipment: using tail-

gate 68

10

Horn, entire surface

In the vicinity of the center console

1

Hazard warning system 289

Intelligent Safety 162

6

PDC Park Distance Control

191

Rearview camera 195

Automatic Parking Assistant

198

2

3

4

5

Control display 36

Auto Start/Stop function 100

Radio/Multimedia

Glove compartment 223

Climate control 203

Start/stop the engine and

switch the ignition on/off

97

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Dynamic Stability Control

176

Steptronic transmission selector lever

115

8

9

Controller with buttons 39

Parking brake, manual 103

Parking brake, electric 103

MINI Driving Modes switch

178

7

Manual transmission gearshift lever

114

In the vicinity of the headliner

1

2

3

Emergency Call, SOS 290

4

5

6

Ambient light 149

Indicator light, front passen-

ger airbag 154

Panoramic glass sunroof 77

Interior lights 149

Reading lights 149

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Central Information Display (CID)

Vehicle features and options

Input and display

This chapter describes all standard, coun-

try-specific and optional equipment offered

with the series. It also describes features

and functions that are not necessarily avail-

able in the vehicle, e.g., due to the selected

options or country versions. This also ap-

plies to safety-related functions and sys-

tems. When using these functions and sys-

tems, the applicable laws and regulations

must be observed.

Main menu

General information

The main menu is divided into two areas.

The left area contains menu items that can

be used to call up all functions from the

on-board monitor. The menu items in the

right area show dynamic contents that ena-

ble quick access to certain functions.

Principle

The Central Information Display (CID) com-

bines the functions of a multitude of

switches. These functions can be operated

via the Controller.

Media/Radio

Safety information

All functions of the entertainment system,

for instance radio stations or pairing with

external devices.

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. Only use

the systems or devices when the traffic

situation allows. As warranted, stop and

use the systems and devices while the ve-

hicle is stationary.

Communication

Telephone and message function, e-mail and

calendar and connecting and managing mo-

bile devices, for instance smartphones.

Navigation

Access to the navigation system, destina-

tion input and traffic bulletins. Configura-

ble map views and other functions, such as

points of interest.

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My MINI

Activating/deactivating the

functions

Several menu items are preceded by a

checkbox. The checkbox indicates whether

the function is activated or deactivated. Se-

lecting the menu item activates or deacti-

vates the function.

Information on vehicle status and setting

options for vehicle and on-board monitor.

Access to the Integrated Owner's Manual.

MINI Connected

Access to apps and vehicle functions. Ad-

ditional apps and vehicle functions can be

purchased from the MINI Connected Store.

Function is activated.

Function is deactivated.

Notifications

Access to all incoming messages in the ve-

hicle, for instance Check Control messages.

Status information

General information

The status field can be found in the upper

area of the control display. Status informa-

tion is displayed in the form of icons.

Letters and numbers

Depending on the menu, you can switch

between entering upper and lower case let-

ters, numbers and characters:

Radio

Icon

Function

Icon

Meaning

Change between capital

and lower-case letters.

HD Radio station is being re-

ceived.

Insert blank space.

Use voice control.

Confirm entry.

Satellite radio is switched on.

Telephone

Icon Meaning

Incoming or outgoing call.

Without navigation system

Select the icon.

Missed call.

Entry comparison

Signal strength of mobile phone

network.

When entering names and addresses, the

choice is narrowed down with every letter

entered and letters may be added automati-

cally.

Icon flashes: network search.

Mobile phone network is not avail-

able.

Entries are continuously compared with

data stored in the vehicle.

Roaming is active.

–

Only those letters are offered during en-

try for which data is available.

SMS text message received.

Message received.

–

Destination search: place names can be

entered in all languages that are availa-

ble on the control display.

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Switching the split screen on/off

1. Press the button.

Icon Meaning

Reminder.

Sending not possible.

2. "Split screen"

Selecting the display

Entertainment

The display can be selected in menus which

support the split screen function.

Icon

Meaning

1. Tilt the Controller to the right until the

split screen is selected.

Bluetooth audio.

USB audio interface.

Mobile phone audio interface.

Apple CarPlay.

2. Press the Controller.

3. Select the desired setting.

Specifying the number of displays

It is possible to specify the number of dis-

plays.

Other icons

Icon Meaning

1. Tilt the Controller to the right until the

split screen is selected.

Check Control message.

2. Press the Controller.

The sound output has been

switched off.

3. "Personalize menu"

Encrypted connection not active.

4. Select the desired setting.

5. Tilt the Controller to the left.

Request for the current vehicle po-

sition.

Checking the current vehicle posi-

tion.

Control elements

Overview

Split screen

General information

Additional information can be displayed on

the right side of the split screen, for in-

stance information from the on-board com-

puter.

In the divided screen view, the so-called

split screen, this information remains visi-

ble even when changing to another menu.

1

2

Control display

Controller

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no operation is performed on the vehicle for

several minutes.

Control display

General information

To clean the control display, follow the vehi-

cle care instructions, refer to page 301.

Switching on/off manually

The control display can also be switched off

manually.

In the case of very high temperatures on

the control display, for instance due to in-

tense solar radiation, the brightness may

be reduced down to complete deactivation.

Once the temperature is reduced, for in-

stance through shade or air conditioning

system, the normal functions are restored.

1.

Press the button.

2. "Turn off control display"

Press the Controller or any button on the

Controller to switch it back on again.

Controller

Safety information

General information

Warning

The buttons can be used to open the menus

directly. The Controller can be used to se-

lect menu items and enter the settings.

Devices connected to the vehicle via a

cable, such as mobile phones or loose ob-

jects, can be thrown through the vehicle

interior while driving, such as in the event

of an accident, braking or evasive maneu-

ver. There is a risk of injury. Secure loose

objects or devices that are connected to

the vehicle via a cable.

Operation

–

Turn to switch between menu items, for

example.

Warning

Objects in the area in the front of the

control display can slip and damage the

control display. There is a risk of injury or

risk of damage to property. Do not place

objects in the area in front of the control

display.

–

Press to select a menu item, for example.

Switching on/off automatically

The control display is switched on automat-

ically when the vehicle is unlocked or as

soon as the control display is needed for

operation.

In certain situations, the control display is

switched off automatically, for instance if

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–

With navigation system: tilt in four di-

rections to switch between displays, for

example.

Button Function

With navigation system: opens

destination input menu for navi-

gation.

Call up the CarPlay menu.

With navigation system: opens

navigation map.

Without navigation system: call

up the CarPlay map.

Press once: opens the previous

display.

–

Without navigation system: tilt in two

directions to switch between displays,

for example.

Press and hold: open the menus

used last.

Call up the Options menu.

Operating via the Controller

Opening the main menu

Press the button.

Buttons on the Controller

Button Function

Press once: calls up the main

menu.

Press twice: displays all menu

items of the main menu.

With navigation system: opens

the Communication menu.

The main menu is displayed.

With navigation system: opens

the Media/Radio menu.

All Central Information Display (CID) func-

tions can be called up via the main menu.

Without navigation system: open

the Audio menu.

Adjusting the main menu

Without navigation system:

opens the Telephone menu.

1.

Press the button twice.

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All menu items of the main menu are

displayed.

The current display closes and the previ-

ous display is shown.

2. Select a menu item.

–

Press the button.

3. To move the menu item to the desired

position, tilt the Controller to the right

or left.

The previous display re-opens.

Tilt the Controller to the right.

The new display opens.

Selecting menu items

Highlighted menu items can be selected.

An arrow indicates that additional displays

can be opened.

1. Turn the Controller until the desired

menu item is highlighted.

Opening recently used menus

The recently used menus can be displayed.

2. Press the Controller.

The recently used menus are dis-

played.

Adjusting menu contents

The display of menus "Media/Radio",

"Communication" and "MINI Connected" can

be adjusted, for instance to remove the en-

tries of functions that are not used from the

menu.

Going to the Options menu

Press the button.

The "Options" menu is displayed.

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

The menu consists of various areas, for in-

stance:

1. Select the menu.

2. "Personalize menu"

–

"Split screen": screen settings.

3. Select desired menu contents to be dis-

played.

"Media/Radio": control options for the

selected main menu.

–

"Save station": if applicable, further con-

trol options for the selected menu.

Dynamic contents

You can display dynamic contents within

the menu items. The contents of the menu

items update automatically, e.g., the active

destination guidance in the navigation.

Entering letters and numbers

Input

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

1. Turn the Controller: select letters or

numbers.

1.

"My MINI"

2.

: confirm entry.

2. "Contents of main menu"

Changing between displays

After a menu item is selected, for instance

"System settings", a new display appears.

–

Tilt the Controller to the left.

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Deleting

Icon

Function

Press the Controller: de-

lete letters or number.

or

Hold the Controller down:

delete all letters or num-

bers.

The main menu is displayed.

Using alphabetical lists

For alphabetical lists with more than 30 en-

tries, the letters for which there is an entry

are displayed at the left edge.

All Central Information Display (CID) func-

tions can be called up via the main menu.

Adjusting the main menu

1.

Tap on the icon.

1. Turn the Controller to the left or right

quickly.

2. Drag the menu item to the desired posi-

tion on the right or left.

All letters for which there are entries

are displayed on the left edge.

Selecting menu items

Tap the desired menu item.

2. Select the first letter of the desired en-

try.

The first entry of the selected letter is

displayed.

Dynamic contents

You can display dynamic contents within

the menu items. The contents of the menu

items update automatically, e.g., the active

destination guidance in the navigation.

Operation via touchscreen

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

General information

Depending on the equipment version, the

control display is equipped with a touch-

screen.

1.

"My MINI"

2. "Contents of main menu"

Touch the touchscreen with your fingers.

Do not use any objects.

Changing between displays

After a menu item is selected, a new display

opens.

Opening the main menu

An arrow indicates that additional displays

can be opened.

Tap on the icon.

–

Swipe to the left.

Tap arrow.

The new display opens.

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Entering letters and numbers

Input

Storing a function

1. Select the function via the Central Infor-

mation Display (CID).

1.

Tap the icon on the touchscreen.

2.

Press and hold the desired but-

ton, until a signal sounds.

A keyboard is displayed on the control

display.

2. Enter desired letters and numbers.

Executing a function

Press the button.

Deleting

The function will work immediately.

Icon Function

This means for instance that the connection

is established when a phone number is se-

lected.

Tapping the icon: deletes the letter

or number.

Tapping and holding the icon all

letters: deletes all letters or num-

bers.

Displaying the key assignment

Touch buttons with finger. Do not wear

gloves or use objects.

The assignment of the buttons is displayed

in the upper area of the control display.

Operating navigation map

The navigation map can be moved using the

touchscreen.

Deleting the button assignments

1. Press buttons 1 and 6 simultaneously

for approx. 5 seconds.

Function

Operation

Enlarge/shrink

map.

Drag in or out with the

fingers.

2. "OK"

Programmable memory but-

tons

General information

The Central Information Display (CID) func-

tions can be stored on the programmable

memory buttons and called up directly, for

instance radio stations, navigation destina-

tions, phone numbers and menu entries.

Settings are stored for the driver profile

currently used.

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Voice activation system

activation system. To set the language,

refer to page 47.

Vehicle features and options

–

Always say commands in the language

of the voice activation system.

This chapter describes all standard, coun-

try-specific and optional equipment offered

with the series. It also describes features

and functions that are not necessarily avail-

able in the vehicle, e.g., due to the selected

options or country versions. This also ap-

plies to safety-related functions and sys-

tems. When using these functions and sys-

tems, the applicable laws and regulations

must be observed.

Using the voice activation sys-

tem

Activating the voice control system

Press the button on the steering

wheel.

Wait for the signal tone.

Say the command.

Principle

This icon indicates that the voice acti-

vation system is active.

Most functions displayed on the control dis-

play can be operated by voice commands

via the voice activation system. The system

supports you with announcements during

input.

No other commands may be available. In

this case, operate the function via the Cen-

tral Information Display (CID).

Ending the voice control system

General information

Press the button on the steering

wheel or ›Cancel‹.

–

Functions that can only be used when

the vehicle is stationary can only be op-

erated via the voice activation system to

a limited extent.

Possible commands

–

The system uses a special microphone

on the driver's side.

General information

Most menu items on the control display can

be spoken as commands.

›...‹ in the Owner's Manual denotes ver-

bal instructions to use with the voice

activation system.

Commands from other menus can also be

spoken.

You can also select list entries such as

phone list entries via the voice activation

system. Read these list entries out loud ex-

actly as they are shown in the respective

list.

Functional requirements

–

A language must be set via the control

display that is supported by the voice

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The short version of the voice control plays

back short messages in abbreviated form.

Displaying possible commands

The following is displayed in the top area of

the control display:

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

–

Some possible commands for the current

menu.

1.

"My MINI"

2. "System settings"

3. "Language"

–

Some possible commands from other

menus.

4. "Speech mode:"

–

Status of the speech recognition.

5. Select the desired setting.

Encrypted connection is not availa-

ble.

Activating speech recognition via

Help on the voice activation system the server

–

›General information on voice control‹:

have information on the operating prin-

ciple of the voice activation system read

out loud.

The speech recognition feature via the

server provides a dictation function and a

natural method of destination input while

improving the quality of voice recognition.

To use the functions, data is transmitted to

a service provider via an encrypted connec-

tion and stored locally there.

–

›Help‹: have help for the current menu

read out loud.

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

Example: going to the sound

settings

1.

"My MINI"

2. "System settings"

3. "Language"

The commands of the menu items are spo-

ken just as they are selected via the Con-

troller.

4. "Server speech recognition"

Adjusting the volume

Turn the volume button during the voice

guidance until the desired volume is set.

1. Switch on the Entertainment sound out-

put, if needed.

2.

Press the button on the steer-

ing wheel.

–

The volume remains constant even if

the volume of other audio sources is

changed.

3. ›Media and radio‹

4. ›Tone‹

The volume is stored for the profile cur-

rently used.

Settings

Information on Emergency

Requests

Setting the voice control

You can set the system to use standard dia-

log or a short version.

Do not use the voice activation system to

initiate an Emergency Request. In stressful

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situations, the voice and vocal pitch can

change. This can unnecessarily delay the

establishment of a telephone connection.

Instead, use the SOS button, refer to

page 290, close to the interior mirror.

System limits

–

Certain noises can be detected and may

lead to problems. Keep the doors, win-

dows, and glass sunroof closed.

–

Noises from the front passenger or the

rear seat bench can impair the system.

Avoid making other noise in the vehicle

while speaking.

–

Major language dialects can cause prob-

lems with the speech recognition fea-

ture. Speak loud and clear.

Using the voice activation sys-

tem of the smartphone

A smartphone connected to the vehicle can

be used via voice control.

Activate voice command response on the

smartphone for this purpose.

1.

Press and hold the button on

the steering wheel for approx. 3 sec-

onds.

Voice command response is activated on

the smartphone.

2.

Release the button.

If activation is successful, a confirma-

tion appears on the control display.

If it was not possible to activate voice com-

mand response, the list of Bluetooth devices

appears on the control display.

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General settings

The setting is stored for the driver profile

currently used.

Vehicle features and options

This chapter describes all standard, coun-

try-specific and optional equipment offered

with the series. It also describes features

and functions that are not necessarily avail-

able in the vehicle, e.g., due to the selected

options or country versions. This also ap-

plies to safety-related functions and sys-

tems. When using these functions and sys-

tems, the applicable laws and regulations

must be observed.

Setting the time

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

1.

"My MINI"

2. "System settings"

3. "Date and time"

4. "Time:"

5. Turn the Controller until the desired

hours are displayed.

6. Press the Controller.

Language

7. Turn the Controller until the desired mi-

nutes are displayed.

Adjusting the language

8. Press the Controller.

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

Setting the time format

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

1.

"My MINI"

2. "System settings"

1.

"My MINI"

3. If necessary, "Language"

4. "Language:"

2. "System settings"

3. "Date and time"

5. Select the desired setting.

4. "Time format:"

The setting is stored for the driver profile

currently used.

5. Select the desired setting.

The setting is stored for the driver profile

currently used.

Time

Date

Setting the time zone

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

Setting the date

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

1.

"My MINI"

2. "System settings"

3. "Date and time"

1.

"My MINI"

2. "System settings"

3. "Date and time"

4. "Time zone:"

5. Select the desired setting.

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4. "Date:"

General settings

Activating/deactivating the

display of the current vehicle

position

5. Turn the Controller until the desired day

is displayed.

6. Press the Controller.

7. Make the settings for the month and

year.

Principle

If vehicle tracking has been activated, the

current vehicle position can be displayed in

the MINI app.

Setting the date format

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

Activating/deactivating

1.

"My MINI"

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

2. "System settings"

3. "Date and time"

1.

"My MINI"

4. "Date format:"

2. "Vehicle settings"

3. "Data privacy"

5. Select the desired setting.

The setting is stored for the driver profile

currently used.

4. "Vehicle tracking"

5. Select the desired setting.

Setting the units of measure-

ment

Activating/deactivating pop-

ups

You can set the units of measurement for

some values, for example, consumption, dis-

tances and temperature.

For some functions, pop-ups are displayed

automatically on the control display. Some

of these pop-ups can be activated or deacti-

vated.

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

1.

"My MINI"

2. "System settings"

1.

"My MINI"

3. "Units"

2. "System settings"

3. "Pop-ups"

4. Select the desired menu item.

5. Select the desired setting.

4. Select the desired setting.

The setting is stored for the driver profile

currently used.

The setting is stored for the driver profile

currently used.

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Setting the color world

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

Control display

Brightness

1. "My MINI"

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

2. "System settings"

3. "Displays"

1.

"My MINI"

2. "System settings"

3. "Displays"

4. "Color scheme"

5. Select the desired setting.

4. "Control display"

5. "Brightness at night"

Notifications

6. Turn the Controller until the desired

brightness is set.

Principle

The menu centrally displays all messages

arriving in the vehicle in list form.

7. Press the Controller.

The setting is stored for the driver profile

currently used.

Depending on the light conditions, the

brightness control may not be clearly visi-

ble.

General information

The following messages can be displayed:

–

Traffic messages.

Communication messages, for example

e-mails, SMS text messages or remind-

ers.

Instrument cluster with en-

hanced features: color world

–

Check Control messages.

Messages on service notifications.

Principle

The display of the display content can be

configured individually, for instance in a

harmonic color style.

Messages from the vehicle manufac-

turer.

Notifications are additionally displayed in

the status field.

General information

The setting of the color world effects the

following display content:

Retrieving notifications

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

–

On-board monitor.

Instrument cluster.

Head-up display.

1.

"Notifications"

2. Select the desired notification.

The menu in which the notification is dis-

played will open.

Depending on the equipment, the color

world can be applied as basic display for the

LED ring on the central instrument.

Deleting notifications

Notifications can be deleted from the list.

LED ring on the central instrument cluster,

refer to page 140.

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Sustained Check Control messages or mes-

sages from the vehicle manufacturer with

important customer information are dis-

played as long as they are relevant.

Activate/deactivate

Follow the instructions on the control dis-

play.

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

1.

"My MINI"

1.

"Notifications"

2. "System settings"

3. "Data privacy"

2. Select the desired notification.

3.

Press the button.

4. Select the desired setting.

4. "Delete this notification" or "Delete all

notifications"

Deleting personal data in the

vehicle

Settings

The following settings can be adjusted:

Principle

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).

–

Select the applications, from which noti-

fications will be permitted.

Sort the notifications according to date

or priority.

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

General information

1. "My MINI"

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.

Trip computer and on-board computer

information.

Data protection

–

Music collection.

Data transfer

Principle

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.

Navigation, for instance stored destina-

tions.

–

Phone book.

Office data, for instance voice memos.

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.

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Deleting data

Connec-

tion type

Note and follow the instructions on the con-

trol display.

Making calls via the hands-

Bluetooth.

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

free system.

Using phone functions via

the Central Information Dis-

play (CID).

1.

"My MINI"

2. "System settings"

3. "Data privacy"

Using the smartphone Of-

fice functions.

4. "Delete personal data"

5. "Delete personal data"

6. "OK"

Playing music from the

smartphone or the audio

player.

Bluetooth

or USB.

7. Exit and lock the vehicle.

Using compatible apps via

the Central Information Dis- or USB.

play (CID).

Bluetooth

The deletion process takes 15 minutes to

complete.

If not all data was deleted, repeat the dele-

tion.

USB storage device:

USB.

Exporting and importing

driver profiles.

Canceling deletion

Update the software.

Playing music.

Start the engine to cancel deletion of the

data.

Playing videos from the

smartphone or the USB de-

vice.

USB.

Connections

Using Apple CarPlay apps

via the Central Information

Display (CID) and voice op-

eration.

Bluetooth

and Wi-Fi.

Principle

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.

The following connection types require one-

time pairing with the vehicle:

General information

–

Bluetooth.

The following overview shows possible

functions and the suitable connection types

for them. The range of functions depends on

the mobile device.

Apple CarPlay.

Paired devices are automatically recognized

later on and connected to the vehicle.

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General settings

Safety information

Bluetooth connection

Functional requirements

Warning

–

Compatible device, refer to page 52,

with Bluetooth interface.

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. Only use

the systems or devices when the traffic

situation allows. As warranted, stop and

use the systems and devices while the ve-

hicle is stationary.

–

The vehicle key is in the vehicle.

The device is ready for operation.

Bluetooth is activated on the device and

in the vehicle, refer to page 52.

–

Bluetooth default settings, such as for

visibility, may be required on device;

refer to your device operating instruc-

tions.

Compatible devices

General information

Switching on Bluetooth

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

Information on compatible mobile devices

is available as follows:

1.

"My MINI"

2. "System settings"

3. "Mobile devices"

4. "Settings"

–

On the MINI homepage.

Via Hotline/Customer Support

At an authorized service center or an-

other qualified service center or repair

shop.

5. "Bluetooth®"

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

With a search for compatible devices, you

may have to state the vehicle identifica-

tion 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,

memos, and reminders to the vehi-

5. "Bluetooth® info"

6. "System information"

A software update, refer to page 57, can

be performed.

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cle. Costs can be incurred by trans-

mitting all data to the vehicle.

The device is connected and displayed

in the device list.

–

"Contact images"

If connection was not successful: Fre-

quently Asked Questions, refer to

page 53.

Activate function to show the con-

tact pictures.

Frequently Asked Questions

Pairing the mobile device with the

vehicle

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

All prerequisites 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"

In this case, the following explanations can

help:

2. "System settings"

3. "Mobile devices"

4. "Connect new device"

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 to other devices.

Delete all known Bluetooth connections

from the mobile phone's device list and

start a new device search.

"Apple CarPlay"

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 your mobile device, search for

nearby Bluetooth devices.

The vehicle's Bluetooth name is shown

on your mobile device's display.

Charge the mobile phone.

Why does the mobile phone no longer re-

act?

Select the vehicle's Bluetooth name.

7. Depending on the mobile device, a con-

trol number is displayed or the control

number must be entered.

–

The applications on the mobile phone do

not function anymore.

Switch the mobile phone off and on

again.

–

Compare the control number dis-

played on the control display with

the control number displayed on the

mobile 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).

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Why can phone functions not be used via

the Central Information Display (CID)?

center or another qualified service center or

repair shop.

–

The mobile phone may not be config-

ured correctly, for example, as a Blue-

tooth audio device.

USB connection

General information

The following mobile devices can be con-

nected to the USB port:

Connect the mobile phone with the tele-

phone or additional telephone function.

Why are no or not all telephone book en-

tries displayed or why are they incomplete?

–

Mobile phones.

–

Transmission of the telephone book en-

tries is not yet complete.

Audio devices with USB port, for in-

stance MP3 players.

–

It is possible that only the telephone

book entries of the mobile phone or the

SIM card are transmitted.

–

USB storage devices.

Common file systems are supported.

FAT32 and exFAT are the recommended

formats.

–

It may not be possible to display tele-

phone book entries with special charac-

ters.

A connected USB 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.

–

It may not be possible to transmit con-

tacts from social networks.

The number of phone book entries to be

stored is too high.

The following uses are possible on USB

ports with data transfer:

Data volume of the contact too large, for

instance due to stored information such

as memos.

–

Exporting and importing driver profiles,

refer to page 69.

–

Playing music files via USB audio.

Playing videos via USB video.

Reduce the data volume of the contact.

–

A mobile phone is only connected as an

audio source.

Loading of software updates, refer to

page 57.

Reconfigure the mobile phone and con-

nect it with the telephone or additional

telephone function.

Follow the following when connecting:

–

Do not use force when plugging the con-

nector into the USB port.

How can the telephone connection quality

be improved?

–

Use a flexible adapter cable.

Protect the USB device against mechani-

cal damage.

–

Depending on mobile phone, it may be

possible to adjust the Bluetooth signal

strength on your mobile phone.

–

Due to the large number of USB devices

available on the market, it cannot be

guaranteed that every device is operable

on the vehicle.

–

Insert the mobile phone into the wire-

less charging tray.

Adjust the volume of the microphone

and loudspeakers separately.

–

Do not expose USB devices to extreme

environmental conditions, such as very

high temperatures; refer to the operat-

ing instructions of the device.

If all points listed have been checked and

the required function is still not available:

contact the hotline, an authorized service

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–

Due to the many different compression

techniques, proper playback of the me-

dia stored on the USB device cannot be

guaranteed in all cases.

Compatible iPhone, refer to page 52.

Corresponding mobile contract.

–

Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and Siri voice control

are activated on the iPhone.

To ensure proper transmission of the

stored data, do not charge a USB device

via the onboard socket, when it is con-

nected to the USB port.

–

If necessary, the setting for mobile data

must be activated on the iPhone.

Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are enabled in the

vehicle.

Depending on how the USB device is

being used, settings may be required on

the USB storage device, refer to the op-

erating instructions of the device.

Turning on Bluetooth and CarPlay

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

Not compatible USB devices:

1.

"My MINI"

–

USB hard drives.

USB hubs.

2. "System settings"

3. "Mobile devices"

4. "Settings"

USB memory card readers with multiple

slots.

5. Select the following settings:

–

HFS-formatted USB devices.

Devices such as fans or bulbs.

–

"Bluetooth®"

"Apple CarPlay"

Functional requirement

Compatible device, refer to page 52, with

USB port.

Pairing the iPhone with CarPlay

Pairing an iPhone with the vehicle, refer to

page 53, via Bluetooth

Connecting the device

Select CarPlay as the function:

"Apple CarPlay"

Connect the USB device using a suitable

adapter cable to a USB port, refer to

page 218.

The iPhone is connected to the vehicle

and displayed in the device list, refer to

page 56.

The USB device is connected to the vehicle

and displayed in the device list.

Operation

Apple CarPlay©

Principle

CarPlay allows select functions of a compat-

ible Apple iPhone to be used via Siri voice

control and the on-board monitor.

For more information, refer to the

Integrated Owner's Manual or the Owner's

Manual for Navigation, Entertainment, Com-

munication.

Frequently Asked Questions

All prerequisites are met and all required

steps were completed in the specified order.

Despite that, the mobile device does not

function as expected.

Functional requirements

–

iPhone 5 or later with iOS 7.1 or later.

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General settings

In this case, the following explanations can

help:

Icon

Function

"Telephone"

The iPhone has already been paired with

Apple CarPlay. When a new connection is

set up, CarPlay can no longer be selected.

"Additional telephone"

"Bluetooth® audio"

"Apps"

–

Delete the iPhone concerned from the

device list.

–

On the iPhone, delete the vehicle con-

cerned from the list of stored vehicles

under Bluetooth and under Wi-Fi.

"Apple CarPlay"

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, an authorized 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"

Managing mobile devices

General information

4. Select the desired device.

5. Select the desired setting.

–

After one-time pairing, the devices

are automatically recognized and recon-

nected when the ignition is switched on.

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.

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 operating instructions of the device.

The device remains paired and can be con-

nected again, refer to page 56.

Displaying the device list

All devices paired and/or connected with

the vehicle are displayed in the device list.

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

1.

"My MINI"

2. "System settings"

3. "Mobile devices"

4. Select device.

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

1.

"My MINI"

2. "System settings"

3. "Mobile devices"

5. "Disconnect device"

An icon indicates, for which function a de-

vice is used.

Connecting the device

A disconnected device can be reconnected.

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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 instance 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

device before disconnecting are assigned

to the device when it is reconnected. The

functions may be deactivated on a device

already connected.

For information on available software up-

dates, contact an authorized service center

or another qualified service center or repair

shop.

Deleting the device

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

Displaying the version of the installed

software

The software version installed in the vehicle

is displayed.

1.

"My MINI"

2. "System settings"

3. "Mobile devices"

4. Select device.

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

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

telephone

If two mobile phones are connected to the

vehicle, the functions of the telephone and

additional telephone 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"

2. "System settings"

3. "Mobile devices"

1. Store the file for the software update in

the main folder of a USB device.

2. Connecting USB device to the USB port.

4. "Settings"

3.

"My MINI"

5. "Swap telephone/additional tel."

4. "System settings"

5. "Software update"

6. "Update software"

7. "USB"

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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

settings.

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 software restore.

9. Confirm system restart.

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