MINI Navigation and Entertainment

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OWNER'S MANUAL.
NAVIGATION, ENTERTAINMENT,
COMMUNICATION.
Online Edition for Part no. 01402980712 - VI/17

Owner's Manual for Navigation, Entertainment, Com‐
munication
Thank you for choosing a MINI.
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more easily you will be able to take full advantage of them. We
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Read this Owner's Manual before starting off in your new MINI.
Also use the Integrated Owner's Manual in your vehicle. It con‐
tains important information on the operation of your navigation,
entertainment and communication systems that will help you
make full use of the technical features they offer.
Any updates made after the editorial deadline can be found in
the appendix of the printed Owner's Manual for the vehicle.
Supplementary information can be found in the additional bro‐
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Contents
The fastest way to find information on a partic‐
ular topic or item is by using the index, refer to
page 88.
The topics of Navigation, Entertainment, and
Communication can be called up via the follow‐
ing Owner's Manuals: Integrated Owner's
Manual on the Control Display in the vehicle,
Online Owner's Manual, BMW Driver’s Guide
App.
Navigation
8 Navigation system
9 Destination input
17 Destination guidance
20 Map view
23 Traffic bulletins
27 Navigation data
28 Frequently asked questions
Entertainment
32 General information
33 Tone
34 Radio
41 External devices
49 Music collection
Communication
56 Telephone
67 Office
76 Contacts
78 MINI Connected
Reference
82 Short commands of the voice activation
system
88 Everything from A to Z

FOLLOW ME.

Navigation
Entertainment
Communication
Reference

Navigation Navigation system
Navigation system
Vehicle features and op‐ Calling up the naviga‐
tions tion system
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the 1. Press button on the Controller.
series. It also describes features that are not 2. "Navigation"
necessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due
to the selected options or country versions. This The navigation system can also be ac‐
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐ cessed directly with the button on the
tems. When using these functions and systems, Controller.
the applicable laws and regulations must be
observed.
General information
The navigation system can determine the pre‐
cise position of the vehicle with the aid of satel‐
lites and vehicle sensors, and can reliably guide
you to every entered destination.
Navigation data is stored in the vehicle and can
be updated.
Safety information
WARNING
Operating the integrated information sys‐
tems and communication devices while driving
can distract from traffic. It is possible to lose
control of the vehicle. There is a risk of an acci‐
dent. Only use the systems or devices when the
traffic situation allows. If necessary, stop and
use the systems and devices while the vehicle is
stationary.◀
WARNING
There can be deviations between the cur‐
rent traffic situation and details of the naviga‐
tion instructions, e.g., changed streets or road
construction. There is a risk of an accident. The
respectively valid traffic rules take prece‐
dence.◀
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Destination input Navigation
Destination input
Vehicle features and op‐ Entering the address
tions Entering the address via the house
This chapter describes all standard, country- number
specific and optional features offered with the 1. "House number"
series. It also describes features that are not 2. Enter the house number.
3. "OK"
to the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐ 4. Enter the street.
tems. When using these functions and systems, The list is narrowed down further with each
the applicable laws and regulations must be entry.
observed. 5. "OK"
6. Select the street from the list.
7. Enter the town/city.
Manual destination en‐
8. Select the town/city as you would the
try street.
General information Entering the address via the street

The system supports you in entering town/city 1. "Street"
or street names, for instance by automatically
completing the entry. 2. Enter the street.
Stored town/city and street names can be The list is narrowed down further with each
called up quickly. entry.
▷ Destination guidance is started to the town/ 3. "OK"

city center if no street is entered. 4. Select the street from the list.
▷ If part of an address has not been entered 5. Enter the town/city.
or entered ambiguously, a list of corre‐ 6. Select the town/city as you would the
sponding options will be displayed after the street.
destination has been accepted.
Entering the address via the town/city
Entering a state/province 1. "City/Postal code"
1. "Navigation"
2. "Enter address"
The list is narrowed down further with each
3. Select "State/Province" or the displayed entry.
state/province.
3. "OK"
4. Select a town/city from the list.
5. If necessary, enter the street.
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Navigation Destination input
6. Select the street as you would the town/ Storing the destination in the address
city. book
7. If necessary, enter a house number. After entering the destination, store the desti‐
8. "OK" nation in the address book.
9. Select a house number or range of house 1. "Navigation"
numbers from the list. 2. "Map"
3. "Guidance"
Entering an address via an intersection
4. Open "Options".
1. "Intersection"
5. "Store as new contact" or "Add to existing
contact"
The list is narrowed down further with each
6. Select an existing contact, if available.
entry.
7. "Home address"
3. "OK"
8. Enter "Last name" and, if applicable, "First
4. Select a town/city from the list.
name".
5. Enter the street.
9. "Store contact in vehicle"
6. Select the street as you would the town/
city. Storing the position
7. Enter an intersection. The current position can be stored in the ad‐
8. Select the intersection as you would the dress book.
town/city.
1. "Navigation"
Starting destination guidance 2. Open "Options".
"Start guidance" or "Add as another dest." 3. "Store position as contact" or "Add to
existing contact"
Add a destination as another destination, refer
to page 15. 4. Depending on the selection, choose an ex‐
isting contact from the list. Select the type
of address and enter the first and last
names.
Address book
5. "Store in vehicle"
Selecting a destination from the
address book Editing or deleting an address
1. "Navigation" 1. "Navigation"
2. "Address book" 2. "Address book"
Contacts with addresses are displayed if 3. Highlight the entry.
these have been checked as destinations 4. Open "Options".
from among the Contacts. 5. "Edit in Contacts" or "Delete entry"
3. Select a contact in the list or, if desired, with
"Keyword search".
4. If necessary, "Home address".
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Using the home address as the 4. Open "Options".

destination 5. "Delete entry" or "Delete all last dest."
The home address must be stored.
1. "Navigation"
2. "Address book"
Points of Interest
3. "Home" General information
4. "Start guidance" Even with the most current navigation data, in‐
formation regarding particular Points of Inter‐
est may have changed. E.g., certain gas stations
Recent destinations may not be operating.
General information Find Points of Interest

The previous destinations driven to are stored To select Points of Interest, for instance gas sta‐
automatically. tions or charging stations or tourist attractions:
The destinations can be called up and used as a 1. "Navigation"
destination for destination guidance.
2. "Points of Interest"
Calling up the last destination 3. Select the search function.
1. "Navigation" ▷ "Keyword search"
2. "Last destinations" ▷ "Category search"

▷ Search via preferred Points of Interest
Starting destination guidance categories.
1. "Navigation"
A-Z search
2. "Last destinations"
1. "Keyword search"
3. Select the destination.
2. Select the location at which the Points of In‐
4. "Start guidance"
terest search is to be conducted.
Editing the destination ▷ "At current location"
1. "Navigation" ▷ "At destination"
2. "Last destinations" ▷ "At different location"
3. Highlight the destination. ▷ "Along route"
4. Open "Options". 3. Enter a search term.
5. "Edit destination" 4. "OK"

A list of the Points of Interest is displayed.
Deleting the recent destinations The Points of Interest can be sorted alpha‐
1. "Navigation" betically or by distance.
2. "Last destinations" For vehicles with charging socket: charging
3. Highlight the destination. station display, refer to page 12.
5. Select a Points of Interest.
Details are displayed.
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If multiple details are stored, you can "Start guidance" or "Add as another dest."
browse through the displays. Add a destination as another destination,
▷ Establish a phone connection. refer to page 15.
▷ Store Points of Interest as contact in
the address book. Preferred Points of Interest categories
6. Select the symbol. The Points of Interest categories that have
been search for the most are displayed.
"Start guidance" or "Add as another dest."
When destination guidance is activated, Points
Add a destination as another destination,
of Interest along the route are shown. If desti‐
refer to page 15.
nation guidance is not activated, Points of In‐
"Start search": if a search term is not entered, terest in the vicinity are shown.
the search is repeated with the previous search
The preferred Points of Interest categories are
term.
also offered in the function bar in the map
view, refer to page 21.
Category search
1. "Category search" Display of Points of Interest
2. Select the location at which the Points of In‐ List of the Points of Interest: Points of Interest
terest search is to be conducted. can be sorted alphabetically by name or by the
▷ "At current location" distance. An arrow points out the direction to
▷ "At destination" the Points of Interest.
▷ "At different location" The display depends on the scale of the map
and the category.
▷ "Along route"
3. "All categories" or select preferred Points of For vehicles with charging socket:
Interest category. charging station display
4. If necessary, select category details.
A list of the Points of Interest is displayed.
General information
There are two different symbols for charging
The Points of Interest can be sorted alpha‐
stations in map view:
betically or by distance.
▷ General charging stations.
The list can be narrowed down via an index
search. ▷ ChargeNow charging stations,
ChargeNow card required.
For vehicles with charging socket: charging
station display, refer to page 12.
Displaying Points of Interest on the
5. Select a Points of Interest. map
Details are displayed. The Points of Interest categories can be dis‐
If multiple details are stored, you can played on the map as symbols.
browse through the displays. Select categories:
▷ Establish a phone connection.
1. "Navigation"
▷ Store Points of Interest as contact in
2. "Map"
the address book.
3. "Map content"
6. Select the symbol.
4. "Additional settings"
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5. "Display Points of Interest" Interest, these destinations will be dis‐

6. Select setting. played in a list.
▷ "All" ▷ "Show details": details about the desti‐
nation can be displayed as necessary.
▷ "None"
▷ "Start guidance": destination guidance
▷ "Custom": categories can be prese‐
is started.
lected.
▷ "Exit interactive map": switches back to
The display in the map view can be switched on
the map view.
and off, refer to page 22.
▷ "Change map view": switches to the
northwards-oriented map view.
Destination entry by map ▷ "Display current location": the map sec‐
tion around your current location is dis‐
Selecting the destination played.
1. "Navigation" ▷ "Show destination": the map section

around the destination is displayed.
2. "Map"
The current position of the vehicle is indi‐
cated on the map.
Destination entry by
3. "Interactive map"
voice
4. Select the destination with crosshairs.
▷ To change the scale: turn the Controller. General information
▷ To shift the map: move the Controller in ▷ Instructions for the voice activation system,
the required direction. see vehicle Owner's Manual.
▷ To shift the map diagonally: move the ▷ When making a destination entry by voice,
Controller in the required direction and you can change between voice operation
turn it. and operation via Central Information Dis‐
play (CID).
Specifying the street ▷ To have the available spoken instructions
If the system does not recognize a street, one read out loud: ›Voice commands‹.
of the following is displayed:
▷ The name of a street nearby. Saying the entries
▷ The county. ▷ The town/city, street, and house number
can be entered as a single command.
▷ The coordinates of the destination.
▷ Countries, towns and cities, streets, and in‐
Additional functions tersections can be said as whole words or
spelled in the language of the system.
Additional functions are available on the inter‐
active map after the Controller is pressed Example: to enter a town/city in a US state
as a whole word, the language of the sys‐
▷ "POI near this location": the search for
tem must be English.
Points of Interest is started.
▷ Say the letters smoothly, and avoid exag‐
▷ "Show list": if the crosshairs are posi‐
gerating the pronunciation and inserting
tioned over a place with multiple Points of
lengthy pauses between the letters.
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▷ The options available for entering data de‐ Entering a street or intersection
pend on the navigation data and the coun‐ separately
try and language settings. Enter a street and intersection in the same way
as you would enter a town/city.
Entering an address in a command
Entering a house number separately
1. Press button on the steering wheel.
Depending on the data in the navigation sys‐
2. ›Enter address‹ tem, house numbers up to number 2,000 can
3. Wait for a request from the system. be entered.
4. Say the address in the suggested order.
5. Continue making the entry as prompted by 1. Press button on the steering wheel.
the system. 2. ›Enter address‹
If necessary, individually name the separate 3. ›House number‹
parts of the address, for instance the town/city. 4. Say the house number.
Say each number separately.
Entering a town/city separately
5. Continue making the entry as prompted by
The name of the town/city can be spoken as a
the system.
word or spelled out.

Destination entry using
2. ›Enter address‹
GPS coordinates
3. ›City‹ or ›Spell city‹.
4. Wait for the system to prompt you for the Destinations can also be entered directly using
town/city. GPS coordinates.
5. Say the name of the town/city, or say at Enter the coordinates in degrees, minutes and
least the first three letters. seconds or as decimal values.
Depending on the entry, up to 20 towns/ 1. "Navigation"

cities may be suggested. 2. "GPS coordinates"
6. Select the town/city. 3. "Longitude" or "Latitude"
▷ To select a recommended town/ 4. Turn the Controller until the desired degree
city: ›Yes‹. indication is displayed.
▷ To select a different town/city: ›New 5. Press the Controller.
entry‹.
6. Enter the values for minutes and seconds.
▷ Select an entry: ›Entry ...‹, for instance
7. "Accept destination"
entry 2.
8. Press the Controller.
▷ To spell an entry: ›Spell city‹.
▷ Scrolling: ›Page down‹, ›Previous page‹.
7. Continue making the entry as prompted by
the system.
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Planning a trip This symbol marks the active leg of the

trip.
General information
In the Professional navigation system:
When planning a trip, several intermediate des‐ storing a trip
tinations can be entered.
Up to 30 trips can be stored in the trip list. If
necessary, delete existing trips to be able to
New trip
store new trips.
1. "Navigation"
1. "Map"
2. "Map"
2. "Guidance"
3. Move the Controller to the left, if needed.
3. Open "Options".
4. "Guidance"
4. "Save in My Trips"
5. "Enter new destination"
5. Enter the name.
6. Select a single destination.
6. "OK"
7. Enter the intermediate destination.
Entering intermediate destinations In the Professional navigation system:

selecting a stored trip
A maximum of 20 intermediate destinations
1. "Navigation"
can be entered for one trip.
2. "Stored trips"
1. "Map"
Until the route category is opened, the
2. "Guidance" number of newly entered routes is dis‐
3. "Enter new destination" played after the respective category.
4. Select the type of destination entry. 3. Select a route category.
5. Enter the intermediate destination. 4. Select a stored trip.
6. "Add as another dest." 5. "Start guidance"
The intermediate destination is entered in
the destination list and is highlighted. Reversing the direction of travel
7. Turn the Controller until the intermediate Intermediate destinations are displayed in re‐
destination is located in the desired posi‐ verse order in the list.
tion in the list. 1. "Map"
8. Press the Controller. 2. "Guidance"
3. Open "Options".
Starting the trip
4. "Reverse order of trip dest."
1. After all intermediate destinations are en‐
tered, highlight the first destination.
Intermediate destination options
If the second destination, for instance is
1. "Map"
highlighted when destination guidance is
started, the first destination is skipped. 2. "Guidance"
2. "Start guidance" 3. "Display all trip destinations"
4. Select an intermediate destination.
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▷ "Edit destination"
▷ "Reposition dest. in the trip": move an
intermediate destination to another po‐
sition in the list.
▷ "Delete dest. in the trip"
▷ "Go to next dest. in the trip"
Some options are not available for certain trips.
In the Professional navigation system:

deleting a stored trip
1. "Stored trips"
2. Highlight the desired trip.
3. Open "Options".
4. "Delete all trips" or "Delete trip"
With the Professional navigation

system: calling up the last trip
1. "Navigation"
2. "Stored trips"
3. "Last trip"
4. If desired, select an intermediate destina‐
tion.
5. "Start guidance"
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Destination guidance Navigation
Destination guidance
Vehicle features and op‐ Resuming
If the destination was not reached during the
tions last trip, destination guidance can be resumed.
This chapter describes all standard, country- "Resume guidance"
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not Route criteria
to the selected options or country versions. This General information
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐
The route calculated can be influenced by se‐
tems. When using these functions and systems,
lecting certain criteria.
observed. Route criteria can be changed before and dur‐
ing usage of destination guidance. Settings are
stored for the profile currently used.
Destination guidance Road types, such as highways, are part of the
navigation data and are taken into considera‐
Starting tion when planning a route.
1. "Navigation" The recommended route may differ from the

route you would take based on personal expe‐
2. Enter the destination, refer to page 9.
rience.
3. "Start guidance"
Destination guidance with traffic bulletins, refer
▷ The route is shown on the Control Display. to page 25.
▷ The distance to the destination/intermedi‐
ate destination and the estimated time of Change
arrival are displayed in the map view. 1. "Navigation"
▷ An arrow view is shown in the instrument 2. "Map"
cluster, and on the Control Display and in
3. "Routes"
the Head-up Display if desired. Arrow view,
refer to page 18. 4. "Route preferences"
▷ After the destination guidance has been 5. Select the criterion.

started, a message is displayed with the
most important set route criteria, refer to Route criteria
page 17. ▷ "Fast": time-optimized route, being a
combination of the shortest possible route
Exit and the fastest roads.
1. "Navigation" ▷ "GREEN route": fuel consumption-opti‐
2. "Map" mized route, being a combination of the
route requiring low consumption and fast
3. "Guidance"
roads. Time of arrival and consumption are
4. "Stop guidance" based on driving in GREEN Mode.
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Navigation Destination guidance
▷ "Short": distance-optimized route, be‐ ▷ Depending on the vehicle equipment, ar‐

ing a combination of the shortest possible row view in the instrument cluster and on
route and the fastest roads. the Control Display.
▷ In the Professional navigation system:
Additional criteria
List of route sections.
▷ "Dynamic guidance": traffic bulletins, refer
▷ Map view, refer to page 20.
to page 25, are automatically included in
the calculation for destination guidance. ▷ Depending on how the vehicle is equipped,
arrow view in the Head-up Display.
▷ "Avoid highways": highways are avoided
wherever possible.
Arrow view
▷ "Avoid ferries": ferries are avoided where
The following information is displayed during
possible.
destination guidance:
▷ "Avoid toll roads": toll roads are avoided
▷ Symbol for active destination guidance
wherever possible.
with remaining travel time and distance to
▷ "Prefer express roadways": express roads destination.
are preferred where possible.
▷ Small arrow: note, for instance about the
▷ "Prefer car pool roadways": carpool lanes next change of direction with information
are preferred where possible. about the distance to the turn and the
▷ In the Professional navigation system: name of the new road.
"Areas to avoid": detours are provided to ▷ Large arrow: indicates the current direction
go around blocked areas. of travel.
▷ Street name of the currently traveled street.
Alternative routes
The display changes to a view of the intersec‐
If possible, alternative routes are suggested tion depending on the road routing. Lane infor‐
during active destination guidance. mation may also be displayed here if applica‐
1. "Routes" ble.
2. "Alternative routes"
Lane information
An overview showing the current route and
On multilane roads, the recommended lanes
the suggested alternative routes is dis‐
are marked in the arrow view by a triangle.
played. In addition, details such as travel
time and route length, and information ▷ Best lane.
about fuel consumption for the alternative ▷ Lane also possible. However, another
routes compared to the current route may lane change may be needed shortly.
be displayed, if required.
The routes are shown in color on the split Displaying list of route sections
screen. When destination guidance is activated, a list of
3. Select to accept an alternative route. route sections can be displayed. The driving
distances and traffic bulletins are displayed for
Route information each route section.
Different views of the route are available during 1. "Navigation"

destination guidance: 2. If necessary, "Route preview".
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Destination guidance Navigation
3. "Route information" Spoken instructions

4. Highlight route section.
Switching on/off
The route section is displayed on the split
screen. Settings are stored for the profile currently
used.
Bypassing a section of the route 1. "Navigation"
Calculate a new route for a route section. 2. "Map"
1. "New route for" 3. "Voice instructions"
2. Turn Controller until the desired distance
before returning to the original route is dis‐ Repeat
played. 1. "Navigation"
3. Press the Controller. 2. "Map"
3. Highlight the symbol.
Resuming the original route
4. Press the Controller twice.
If the route section should no longer be by‐
passed: Volume
1. "New route for:" Turn the volume button during the spoken in‐
2. "Remove blocking" structions until the desired volume is set.
Gas station recommendation Storing on the programmable memory

buttons
The remaining range is calculated, and if
needed, gas stations along the route are dis‐ The function for switching the spoken instruc‐
played. tions on/off can be stored on a programmable
memory button for quick access.
Even with the most current navigation data, in‐
formation regarding individual gas stations may
have changed. For instance, certain gas sta‐
tions may not be operating.
1. "Refuel"
A list of gas stations is displayed.
2. Highlight a gas station.
The location of the gas station is displayed
on the split screen.
3. Select the gas station.
5. "Start guidance": destination guidance to
the selected gas station is started.
"Add as another dest.": the gas station is
added to the route.
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Navigation Map view
Map view
Vehicle features and op‐ Lines in the map
Streets and routes are displayed in different
tions colors and line styles depending on their classi‐
This chapter describes all standard, country- fication. Dashed lines represent railways and
specific and optional features offered with the ferry connections. Country borders are indi‐
series. It also describes features that are not cated by thin lines.
to the selected options or country versions. This Traffic obstructions
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐ If traffic bulletins of a radio station or a traffic
tems. When using these functions and systems, information service are received, traffic ob‐
the applicable laws and regulations must be structions can be displayed on the map, refer to
observed. page 23.
Lines along the planned route indicate route
sections with traffic obstructions, depending on
Displays the map scale. The position of the lines on the
route shows the direction of the obstruction.
1. "Navigation"
The traffic signs indicate the significance of the
2. "Map" obstruction.
▷ Red traffic sign: the obstruction affects the
planned route or direction.
Overview
▷ Gray traffic sign: the obstruction does not
affect the planned route or direction.
Map view
Planned route
After destination guidance is started, the plan‐
ned route is displayed on the map.
Status fields
Show/hide:
1. Press the Controller.
2. "Status info on"
1 Function bar ▷ Upper status field: time, telephone, and en‐
2 Route section with traffic obstruction tertainment details.
3 Traffic sign for traffic obstruction ▷ Lower status field: symbol for active desti‐
4 Planned route nation guidance, status of traffic bulletins,
time of arrival, and distance to destination.
5 Current location
6 Upper status field
7 Lower status field
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Map view Navigation
Quick access to frequently used Map section

functions
An overview of frequently used functions can Change
be displayed in the map view.
"Interactive map"
Show/hide: press the Controller.
▷ To shift the map: move the Controller in the
▷ "Repeat voice instruction" required direction.
▷ "Stop guidance" ▷ To shift the map diagonally: move the Con‐
▷ "Interactive map" troller in the required direction and turn it.
▷ "Status info on"
Select the desired function.
Traffic bulletin func‐
Function bar tions
The following functions are available in the Settings are stored for the profile currently
function bar: used.
Symbol Function
1. "Navigation"
Destination guidance active/ 2. "Map"
inactive.
3. "Traffic info"
Switch spoken instructions on ▷ "Traffic list": display list of traffic bulle‐
and off. tins, refer to page 24.
Change the route criteria. ▷ "Detour": accept detours.
Search for a Points of Interest. ▷ "Traffic info map": information about

traffic flow is displayed in a special map
The preferred Points of Interest
view. The symbols for the other additional
categories, refer to page 12,
information set are also displayed.
are offered in the second level.
▷ "Traffic flow": depending on the map
Traffic bulletin functions. scale, a traffic obstruction's length, direc‐
tion, and impact are displayed in the map
Detour available.
using traffic signs or colored lines along the
Interactive map. calculated route. Information about traffic
flow in the map view, refer to page 24.
Select the map view.
▷ "Traffic icons": symbols for traffic bulle‐
Show additional info on the tins, refer to page 23, are displayed.
map. ▷ "Receive traffic info": Switch traffic bul‐
letins on/off, refer to page 24.
To change to the function bar, move the Con‐
troller to the left.
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Navigation Map view
Map views ▷ : display additional settings.
Settings are stored for the profile currently Additional settings

used. 1. "Navigation"
1. "Navigation" 2. "Map"
2. "Map" 3. "Map content"
3. "Map views" 4. "Additional settings"
▷ "View facing north"
Displaying Points of Interest
▷ "Direction of travel view"
"Display Points of Interest": display Points of In‐
▷ "Perspective view"
terest on the map.
▷ Depending on the navigation system:
"Arrow display" Map color
▷ "Route overview" "Map color": select and make settings depend‐
ing on the light conditions.
Route overview ▷ "Classic colors"
"Route overview": in the north-oriented ▷ "Alternative colors"
map view, the entire route from the starting lo‐
cation to the destination is displayed. This view Map mode
is also selected if the scale is adjusted until the
"Day/night view": select and make settings de‐
following appears: "AUTO".
pending on the light conditions.
▷ "Day mode"
Additional information ▷ "Night mode"
▷ "Automatic"
General information
Settings are stored for the profile currently
used. Map view for split screen
1. "Navigation" 1. Switch on the split screen.
2. "Map" 2. Move the Controller to the right repeatedly
3. "Map content" until the split screen is selected.
▷ "Points of Interest": symbols for Points of 3. Press the Controller.
Interest are displayed. Display, refer to 4. Select the desired setting.
page 12.
5. To change the scale: select the split screen
▷ In the Professional navigation system: and turn the Controller.
"Satellite images": depending on availa‐
bility and resolution, in some scales satellite
images are displayed as the background.
▷ 3D "Perspective view in 3D": prominent
areas that are present in the navigation
data is displayed on the map in 3D.
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Traffic bulletins Navigation
Traffic bulletins
Vehicle features and op‐ its service providers make no representations
about content, traffic and road conditions,
tions route usability, or speed.
This chapter describes all standard, country- THE TRAFFIC DATA IS PROVIDED TO YOU "AS
specific and optional features offered with the IS," AND "WHERE IS". MINI NA AND ALL THIRD
series. It also describes features that are not PARTY PROVIDERS OF ANY OF THE TRAFFIC
necessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due DATA, EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS, TO THE FULLEST
to the selected options or country versions. This EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ALL EXPRESS, IM‐
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐ PLIED OR STATUTORY WARRANTIES OR REPRE‐
tems. When using these functions and systems, SENTATIONS WITH RESPECT TO THE TRAFFIC
the applicable laws and regulations must be DATA (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION,
observed. THAT THE TRAFFIC DATAWILL BE ERROR-FREE,
WILL OPERATE WITHOUT INTERRUPTION OR
THAT THE TRAFFIC DATA WILL BE ACCURATE),
General information INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE IM‐
PLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY,
Traffic bulletins from traffic warning services or NON-INFRINGEMENT FITNESS FOR A PARTICU‐
radio stations that broadcast Traffic Information LAR PURPOSE, OR THOSE ARISING FROM A
TI can be displayed in the map view and taken COURSE OF DEALING OR USAGE OF TRADE
into account when calculating routes. Informa‐ NEITHER MINI NA NOR ITS THIRD PARTY PRO‐
tion on traffic obstructions and hazards is up‐ VIDERS WILL BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY INDI‐
dated continuously in this system. RECT, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY,
The traffic bulletins are indicated on the map OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, WITH‐
by symbols. OUT LIMITATION, LOST REVENUES, ANTICI‐
The traffic bulletins for the surrounding area PATED REVENUES, OR PROFITS RELATING TO
are stored in a list. THE SAME) ARISING FROM ANY CLAIM RELAT‐
ING DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY TO USE OF THE
Certain MINI models equipped with navigation
TRAFFIC DATA, AND EVEN IF MINI NA OR ITS
have the capability to display traffic informa‐
THIRD PARTY PROVIDERS ARE AWARE OF THE
tion. If your system has this capability, the fol‐
POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. THESE LIMITA‐
lowing additional terms and conditions apply:
TIONS APPLY TO ALL CLAIMS, INCLUDING,
An End-User shall no longer have the right to WITHOUT LIMITATION, CLAIMS IN CONTRACT
use the traffic information in the event that the AND TORT (SUCH AS NEGLIGENCE, PRODUCT LI‐
End-User is in material breach of the terms and ABILITY AND STRICT LIABILITY). SOME STATES
conditions contained herein. DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITA‐
MINI or its third party providers hold the rights TION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
to the traffic data. You may not modify, copy, DAMAGES, SO THOSE PARTICULAR LIMITATIONS
scan or use any other method to reproduce, MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
duplicate, republish, transmit or distribute in
any way any portion of traffic data.
The traffic data is for informational purpose
only. Users assume all risk of use. MINI NA and
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Navigation Traffic bulletins
Display in the function bar of the map "More information": display additional
view information.
6. Scroll to the next or previous traffic
Symbol Function
bulletin, if required.
Yellow symbol:
The traffic bulletins relate to the cal‐
culated route and the anticipated Detour recommendation
delay is less than 20 minutes.
Displays
Symbol red:
1. "Navigation"
The anticipated delay is more than
20 minutes, or there is a road block 2. "Map"
or hazard warning for the route. 3. "Detour": a detour recommendation is
displayed.
A suitable detour is available for the
traffic bulletins. If no suitable suggested detour is available or
destination guidance is not activated, the sym‐
bol is grayed out.
Reception
Traffic bulletins on the
Switching on/off
map
1. "Navigation"
2. "Map" Symbols in the map view
3. "Traffic info" Depending on the scale of the map and the lo‐
4. "Receive traffic info" cation of the traffic obstruction along the route,
the symbols for the traffic obstructions are dis‐
played.
List of traffic bulletins
Information about traffic flow in the
map view
Displays
Depending on the scale of the map, length and
1. "Navigation"
impact of a traffic obstruction are displayed on
2. "Map" the map using colored lines.
3. "Traffic info" ▷ Black: road blocked.
4. "Traffic list" ▷ Red: congestion.
With active destination guidance, first the ▷ Orange: stop-and-go traffic.
traffic bulletins for the calculated route are
▷ Yellow: heavy traffic.
displayed with red symbols. Then, the traf‐
fic bulletins that do not affect the route are ▷ Green: clear roads.
shown with gray symbols. The traffic bulle‐ ▷ Gray: general traffic bulletins, for instance
tins are sorted by their distance from the construction site.
current position of the vehicle. The displayed information depends on the par‐
5. Select a traffic bulletin. ticular traffic information service.
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Traffic bulletins Navigation
Traffic bulletins during ▷ Difference between the trip lengths and

time savings offered by the diversion com‐
destination guidance pared with the original route with a colored
symbol.
Concept Several hazard messages are also displayed in
If bulletins about traffic obstructions have been the instrument cluster as a Check Control mes‐
received, the system calculates possible detour sage.
suggestions.
In the Professional navigation system: the fol‐
lowing appears in the split screen:
General information
▷ Original route: white.
There are two possible destination guidance
modes. ▷ Detour: colored.
▷ Semi-dynamic destination guidance: detour

Accepting the detour
suggestions offered by the navigation sys‐
tem can be accepted manually. In the message:
▷ Dynamic destination guidance: detour sug‐ "Detour"
gestions are automatically accepted by Via the function bar:
destination guidance.
1. "Navigation"
Semi-dynamic destination guidance 2. "Map"
When traffic bulletin reception is switched on, 3. "Traffic info"
semi-dynamic destination guidance is active. 4. "Detour"
The destination guidance system takes the 5. Open the desired detour.
available traffic bulletins into account. A mes‐ 6. "Detour"
sage is displayed depending on the route, the
traffic bulletins, and the possible detour routes.
Dynamic destination guidance
When there is a traffic obstruction, if possible, a
detour is offered. The route is automatically changed in the event
of traffic obstructions.
In the event of special hazards, for instance ob‐
jects on the road, a message is displayed with‐ ▷ The system does not point out traffic ob‐
out a detour suggestion. structions along the original route.
Depending on the equipment, hazard mes‐ ▷ Traffic bulletins continue to be displayed on

sages are also displayed without active destina‐ the map.
tion guidance. ▷ Depending on the type of road and the na‐
The top part of the message displays: ture and length of the traffic obstruction,
the calculated route may take you through
▷ The symbol of the first traffic obstruction, traffic obstructions.
including the distance at which the traffic
obstruction first occurs, if applicable. ▷ Dangerous situations are displayed regard‐
less of the setting.
▷ Distance to start of the diversion.
The bottom part of the message displays:
▷ Remaining driving distance and arrival time
on the original route with a white symbol.
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Navigation Traffic bulletins
Activating dynamic destination

guidance
1. "Navigation"
2. "Map"
3. "Routes"
4. "Route preferences"
5. "Dynamic guidance"
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Navigation data Navigation
Navigation data
Vehicle features and op‐ Depending on the data volume, the navigation
data update may take several hours. The status
tions of the update can be queried.
This chapter describes all standard, country- Update the navigation data during the trip to
specific and optional features offered with the preserve the vehicle battery.
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due Update
to the selected options or country versions. This 1. Connect USB storage device with the new
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐ navigation data to the USB interface in the
tems. When using these functions and systems, center console.
2. Follow the instructions on the Control Dis‐
observed.
play.
3. Enter the authorization code for the navi‐
gation data.
Information on the navi‐
The navigation data will be updated. After a
gation data trip is interrupted, follow the instructions on
the Control Display.
1. "Navigation"
4. Remove the USB storage device after the
2. Open "Options".
update.
3. Select the desired setting.
▷ "Navigation system version": informa‐ Viewing the status
tion on the data version is displayed.
▷ In the Professional navigation system: 1. Press button.
"Submit anonymous data": if appropri‐ 2. "Navigation update"

ately equipped, data such as speed or
position is anonymized in the vehicle
and transmitted to BMW in order to im‐
prove the digital map.
Updating
General information
Navigation data is stored in the vehicle and can
be updated from a USB storage device.
Current navigation data and the authorization
code are available from a dealer’s service cen‐
ter or another qualified service center or repair
shop.
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Navigation Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions

Vehicle features and op‐ Select a destination that is as close as possi‐
ble to the original.
tions Why are spoken instructions no longer be out‐
This chapter describes all standard, country- put during desination guidance in front of inter‐
specific and optional features offered with the sections?
series. It also describes features that are not ▷ The area has not yet been fully recorded, or
necessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due you have left the recommended route and
to the selected options or country versions. This the system requires a few seconds to calcu‐
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐ late a new route suggestion.
observed.
Frequently asked ques‐

tions
Why can the current position not be displayed?
▷ The vehicle is located in an unrecognized
region, is in a poor reception area, or the
system is currently determining the posi‐
tion.
Reception is usually best when you have an
unobstructed view of the sky.
Why does destination guidance not accept a
destination without the street?
▷ No downtown can be determined for the
entered town/city.
Input any street in the selected town/city
and start destination guidance.
Why does destination guidance not accept a
destination?
▷ The destination data is not contained in the
navigation data. Select a destination that is
as close as possible to the original.
Why can letters not be selected for destination
input?
▷ The destination data is not contained in the
navigation data.
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Frequently asked questions Navigation
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ROCK ME.

Navigation
Entertainment
Communication
Reference

Entertainment General information
General information
Vehicle features and op‐ Switching on
tions If the ignition is switched off: press the
button.
series. It also describes features that are not Muting and pause
necessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due If the ignition is switched on or the en‐
to the selected options or country versions. This gine is running: press the button.
tems. When using these functions and systems, Audio recording playback is stopped during
the applicable laws and regulations must be muting.
observed.
Changing the entertain‐

Operation ment source
Button Function Every button operation changes be‐
Press: switches sound output on/off. tween radio operation and the enter‐
tainment source last in use.
Turn: adjusts the volume.
▷ Radio, refer to page 34.
Change the entertainment source.
▷ Music collection, refer to page 49.
▷ External devices, refer to page 41.
Change station/track.
Programmable memory buttons.
Change waveband/satellite radio.
Sound output
Safety information
WARNING
A high sound output volume can damage
your hearing. There is a risk of injury. Do not
adjust the volume too high.◀
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Tone Entertainment
Tone
Vehicle features and op‐ Volume equalization
tions
General information
This chapter describes all standard, country- An automatic increase of the volume can be set
specific and optional features offered with the to compensate for the increasing driving noises
series. It also describes features that are not at higher speeds.
The following settings are available:
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐ ▷ "Speed volume": ratio of entertainment
tems. When using these functions and systems, volume to speed.
the applicable laws and regulations must be ▷ "PDC": ratio of the volume of the PDC signal
observed. tone to the entertainment volume.
▷ "Gong": ratio of the volume of the signal
tone, for instance for safety belt reminder,
General information to the entertainment volume.
Settings are stored for the profile currently ▷ "Microphone": sensitivity of the micro‐
used. phone during a phone call.
▷ "Speakers": volume of the loudspeakers
during a phone call.
Treble, bass, balance, The following volumes are only stored for the
fader respectively connected mobile phone:
"Microphone", "Speakers".
1. "Multimedia", "Radio" or
"Settings" Settings
2. "Tone" 1. "Multimedia", "Radio" or
"Settings"
3. Select the desired tone settings.
2. "Tone"
▷ "Treble": treble adjustment.
3. "Volume settings"
▷ "Bass": depth adjustment.
4. Select the desired volume setting.
▷ "Balance": left/right volume distribu‐
tion. 5. To adjust: turn the Controller.
▷ "Fader": front/rear volume distribution. 6. To store: press the Controller.
4. To adjust: turn the Controller.
5. To store: press the Controller.
Reset
1. "Multimedia", "Radio" or
"Settings"
2. "Tone"
3. "Reset"
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Entertainment Radio
Radio
Vehicle features and op‐ Storing a station
1. "Radio"
tions
2. "FM" or "AM"
Depending on your vehicle's equipment
and the country version, it may not be pos‐
sible to receive AM stations.
to the selected options or country versions. This The last station played will be played and
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐ displayed.
tems. When using these functions and systems, 3. "FM stations" or "AM stations".
the applicable laws and regulations must be The received stations are displayed.
observed.
4. Highlight the desired station.
▷ Press the Controller for an extended pe‐
riod.
General information
The current station is further played,
Settings are stored for the profile currently the marked station is stored.
used.
▷ Press the Controller twice.
The marked station is played and
stored.
AM/FM station
5. Highlight the desired storage location and
Selecting a station press the Controller.
1. "Radio" The stations can also be stored on the pro‐

grammable memory buttons.
2. "FM" or "AM"
Depending on your vehicle's equipment Selecting a station manually
and the country version, it may not be pos‐
Station selection via the frequency.
The last station played will be played and 1. "Radio"
displayed. 2. "FM" or "AM"
3. "FM stations" or "AM stations" Depending on your vehicle's equipment
The received stations are displayed. and the country version, it may not be pos‐
4. Select the desired station.
The last station played will be played and
Changing the station displayed.
Select the or symbol. 3. "FM stations" or "AM stations".

Via buttons on the radio: 4. "Manual"
5. To select the frequency: turn the Controller.
Press button.
6. To store the frequency: press the Controller.
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Radio Entertainment
Renaming a station It is recommended to switch on RDS.

When storing a station with RDS signal, the RDS
information transferred during storing is ac‐ Switching on/off
cepted as the station name. This name can be 1. "Radio"
changed. 2. "FM"
1. "Radio" 3. Open "Options".
2. "FM" 4. "RDS"
3. Adjust the settings for the current station.
HD Radio™ reception
Or:
Many radio stations broadcast both analog and
"FM stations"
digital signals.
Select the desired station.
License conditions
4. Open "Options".
HD Radio Technology manufac‐
5. "Rename to:" tured under license from iBiq‐
If necessary, wait until the desired name uity Digital Corporation. U. S. and Foreign Pat‐
appears. ents. HD Radio™ and the HD, HD Radio, and
6. Press the Controller to store this name. “Arc” logos are proprietary trademarks of iBiq‐
uity Digital Corp.
The selected station name is copied to the list
of stations with reception and stored stations.
Activating/deactivating digital radio
reception
Displaying additional information
1. "Radio"
If a radio station broadcasts radio text or radio
text plus, this information can be displayed, for 2. "FM" or "AM"
instance the track or performer of the music. The last station played will be played and
Availability, content and sequence are set by displayed.
the radio station. 3. "FM"
1. "Radio" The last station played will be played and
2. "FM" displayed.
3. Adjust the settings for the current station. 4. Open "Options".
Or: 5. "HD Radio reception"
"FM stations" This symbol is displayed in the status line

when the audio signal is digital.
Select the desired station.
When setting a station with a digital signal, it
4. Open "Options". may take a few seconds before the station
5. "Station info" plays in digital quality.
Information about HD Radio stations whose
RDS station name ends with ...HD or with ...HD1:
In areas in which the station is not continuously
Concept
received in digital mode, the playback switches
RDS broadcasts additional information, such as between analog and digital reception. In this
the station name, in the FM waveband. case, switch off digital radio reception.
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Entertainment Radio
Information about HD Radio multicast stations Symbol Function

whose station name ends
Add to Favorites.
with ...HD2, ...HD3, ...:
In areas in which the station is not continuously Depending on the equipment, elec‐
received in digital mode, there may be inter‐ tronic channel magazine.
ruptions of the audible signal lasting several
seconds. The duration of the interruption de‐ The functions of the navigation bar symbols can
pends on the reception. also be stored on the programmable memory
buttons.
Displaying additional information
Some stations broadcast additional information Managing a subscription
on the current track, such as the name of the In order to enable or unsubscribe from chan‐
artist. nels, you must have reception. It is usually at its
1. "Radio" best when you have an unobstructed view of
the sky. The channel name is displayed in the
2. "FM" or "AM" status line.
The last station played will be played and
displayed. Enabling channels
3. Open "Options". The Unsubscribed Channels category contains
4. "Station info" all disabled channels.
1. "Radio"
2. "Satellite radio"
Satellite radio
3. "Satellite radio channel list"
General information 4. "Category" or select a displayed cate‐
gory.
The channels are offered in predefined pack‐
ages. The packages must be enabled by tele‐ 5. Select the Unsubscribed category.
phone. 6. Select the desired channel.
The phone number and an electronic serial
Navigation bar overview number, ESN, are displayed.
Symbol Function 7. Call the phone number to have the channel
enabled.
List of channels.
You can unsubscribe from the channels again
Select a channel directly. via this phone number.
Time Shift.
Unsubscribing from channels
Favorites. 1. "Radio"
A Favorite is played on another chan‐ 2. "Satellite radio"
nel. 3. Open "Options".
Track is set as favorite. 4. "Manage subscription"
Manage the Favorites.
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Radio Entertainment
5. The phone number and an electronic serial Selecting a category

number, ESN, are displayed. 1. "Radio"
6. Call Sirius to unsubscribe from the channels. 2. "Satellite radio"
3. "Satellite radio channel list"
Selecting channels
4. "Category" or select a displayed cate‐
You can only listen to enabled channels.
gory.
1. "Radio" 5. Select the desired category.
3. "Satellite radio channel list" Timeshift
4. Select the desired channel. The channel you are currently listening to can
be stored in a buffer for up to an hour.
Selecting a channel directly Prerequisite: the signal must be available.
1. "Radio" The stored audio track can be played with a de‐
2. "Satellite radio" lay following the live broadcast. When the
memory is full, the older tracks are overwritten.
3. "Set channel"
The memory is cleared when a new channel is
4. Turn the Controller until the desired chan‐ selected or when the vehicle is switched off.
nel is highlighted, and press the Controller.
Depending on the equipment, channels are ad‐
ditionally stored temporarily that are stored on
Changing the channel the first six programmable memory buttons. If
Via the Central Information Display (CID): one of these channels is selected, the current
Select the or symbol. track will be played from the beginning.
Via buttons on the radio:
Opening the timeshift function
Press button.
1. "Radio"
Storing a channel 3. "Time shift"
1. "Radio" ▷ The red arrow shows the current playback
2. "Satellite radio" position in the memory.
3. If necessary "Satellite radio channel ▷ The time difference to the live broadcast is
list" displayed above and to the right of the bar.
4. Highlight the desired channel. For live transmissions: "live".
5. Press and hold the Controller until the table
Timeshift menu
for selecting the storage location appears.
6. Select the desired memory location. Symbol Function
The channels can also be stored on the pro‐ Go to the live broadcast.
grammable memory buttons.
Automatic timeshift deactivated/
activated.
Playback/pause.
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Entertainment Radio
Symbol Function Storing the league or team

Fast reverse. Leagues or teams can be added to the Favor‐
ites from a selection list.
Fast forward.
1. "Radio"
Previous track.
Next track. 3. "Favorites"
4. "Manage favorites"
Automatic timeshift 5. "Add sports information"
With automatic timeshift, audio playback is 6. Select the league.
paused for the following events.
7. Select "Add all teams" or the desired team.
▷ Incoming and outgoing telephone calls.
▷ Activation of the voice activation system. Opening the Favorites
▷ Muting. If an activated favorite is played back, the fol‐
The audio playback then continues with a time lowing message is displayed for approx. 20 sec‐
delay. onds: "Favorite alert!".
To activate: 1. "Favorites"
1. "Radio" 2. "Favorite alert!"
2. "Satellite radio" Select the symbol while the message is

shown.
3. "Replay - Time shift"
The displayed favorite is played.
4. "Automatic time shift"
When the message disappears, the list of chan‐
To deactivate: "Automatic time shift".
nels that is currently playing one of the stored
Favorites can be displayed.
Storing Favorites
A performer, a track, a league or a team can be 1. "Favorites"
stored as a favorite. If the stored favorite is 2. "Active favorites"
played on a channel, a message appears on the
Control Display. Up to 30 Favorites can be Managing the Favorites
stored.
Activating/deactivating a notification
Storing performer or track A notification can be displayed when a selected
It is only possible to store Favorites that are favorite is being played.
currently being broadcast. The channel infor‐
1. "Radio"
mation must be available.
1. "Radio"
3. "Favorites"
3. "Favorites"
5. Select the desired Favorites.
4. "Add to favorites"
6. To activate notification for the selected Fa‐
5. Highlight the performer or track, and press vorites: "Activate alert"
the Controller.
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Radio Entertainment
Deleting Favorites Automatic update

1. "Radio" About twice a year, Sirius performs an update
2. "Satellite radio" of the channel names and positions. The up‐
date takes place automatically and may take
3. "Favorites"
several minutes.
5. Highlight the desired favorite. Information
6. Open "Options". ▷ Reception may not be available in some sit‐
7. "Delete entry" uations, such as under certain environmen‐
tal or topographical conditions. The satellite
radio has no influence on this.
Traffic Jump
Traffic and weather information for a selected ▷ Graphical contents can be received under
region is broadcast every few minutes. certain circumstances.
▷ The signal may not be available in tunnels
Selecting a region or underground garages next to tall build‐
1. "Radio" ings or near trees, mountains or other pow‐
erful sources of radio interference.
3. Open "Options".
4. "Set jump" Stored stations
5. Select the desired region.
General information
Activating/deactivating the jump Up to 40 stations can be stored.
You must have reception in order to activate or
deactivate. Calling up a station
1. "Radio"
1. "Radio"
2. "Presets"
3. "Presets"
3. Open "Options".
4. "Jump to:"
Information for the selected region is broadcast Storing a station
as soon as it is available.
The station currently selected is stored.
Canceling the Traffic Jump: "Cancel".
1. "Radio"
Channel magazine 2. "Presets"
Depending on the equipment, the current and 3. "Presets"
subsequent program for each channel booked
4. "Store station"
is displayed in the channel magazine.
5. Select the desired memory location.
1. "Radio"
The stations can also be stored on the pro‐
2. "Satellite radio" grammable memory buttons.
3. "EPG"
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Entertainment Radio
Deleting a station
1. "Radio"
2. "Presets"
3. "Presets"
5. Open "Options".
6. "Delete entry"
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External devices Entertainment
External devices
Vehicle features and op‐ Playback
1. Connect the audio device, switch it on and
tions select a track on the audio device.
This chapter describes all standard, country- 2. "Multimedia"
3. "External devices"
necessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due 4. "AUX front"
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐ Volume
tems. When using these functions and systems, The volume of the sound output depends on
the applicable laws and regulations must be the audio device.
observed. Recommendation: use medium tone and vol‐
ume settings on the audio device. The sound
depends on the quality of the audio files.
Concept If the volume differs markedly from the volume
Various external devices can be connected to of the other audio sources, we recommend ad‐
the vehicle. Sound is played back through the justing the volume.
vehicle loudspeakers. The system can be oper‐
ated via the Central Information Display (CID), Adjusting the volume
depending on how the external device is con‐ 1. "Multimedia"
nected to the vehicle. 2. "External devices"
Symbol Meaning 3. "AUX front"
AUX-IN port. 4. "Volume"
USB audio interface. 5. Turn the Controller until the desired volume
is set and press the Controller.
Music interface for smartphones.
Bluetooth audio.
USB audio interface
General information
AUX-IN port Follow the information and notes regarding the
USB interface, see Owner's Manual for the vehi‐
Connecting cle.
Connect the headphones or line-
out connector of the device to Connection of Apple iPod/iPhone via
the AUX-IN port. USB audio interface
Ensure that the plug is inserted Use a flexible adapter cable for connecting,
in the AUX-IN port as far as it will e.g., the original iPod/iPhone adapter cable.
go.
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Entertainment External devices
Connect the Apple iPod/iPhone Track search

to the USB audio interface. 1. "Multimedia"
The Apple iPod/iPhone menu 2. "External devices"
structure is supported by the
3. Select the or symbol.
USB audio interface.
4. "Music search"
Connection of a USB storage device via Track search using information

the USB audio interface
1. Select the desired category, for instance
Use a flexible adapter cable for connecting to "Genre" or "Artist".
help protect the USB audio interface and the
USB storage device from mechanical damage. All entries are displayed in a list.
The adapter cable supplied with the USB stor‐ ▷ Open "Keyword search" and input the
age device would be ideal. desired entry. When a letter is entered,
the results are filtered using this letter
Connect the USB storage device
as the first letter. If multiple letters are
to the USB audio interface for
entered, all results that contain that se‐
external devices.
quence are displayed.
▷ Select the desired entry from the list.
2. Select other categories if you wish.
After connecting for the first time Not all categories need to be selected.
Information on all music tracks, for instance ar‐ For instance, if all of the tracks by a certain
tist, genre or track, as well as playback lists, are artist are to be displayed, call up that artist
transmitted into the vehicle. This may take only. All of the tracks by that artist are then
some time, depending on the USB storage de‐ displayed.
vice and the number of tracks. 3. "Play"
During the transfer, the tracks can be called up
via the file directory. Restarting a track search
"Reset search"
Number of tracks
The information for approx. 40,000 tracks can Browsing a directory
be stored in the vehicle. However, a maximum If connection is via the USB audio interface in
of 16,000 tracks can be stored per USB storage the center console, the file directory of the de‐
device. vice can be displayed.
"Browse directory"
Copy protection
A list of directories and tracks is displayed.
Music tracks with integrated Digital Rights Man‐
agement, DRM, cannot be played. This symbol identifies directories.
Select the desired track or directory.
Playback To go up a level in the directory, move the Con‐
1. "Multimedia" troller to the left.
3. Select the or symbol.
Playback is started.
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Playback lists To go up a level in the directory: move the

Calling up playback lists. Controller to the left.
7. Select the desired video file to begin play‐
1. "Multimedia"
back.
3. Select the or symbol. Video menu
4. "Playlists"
Symbol Function
5. Select the desired playlist.
Next video file.
More media, audio books, podcasts, Previous video file.
videos
Double-click on an icon to play back
Depending on USB storage device and equip‐ previous video file.
ment, audio books, podcasts, and videos can
be called separately.
Current playback
1. "Multimedia" List of tracks that is currently being played. E.g.,
2. "External devices" the list of tracks that was found in the track
3. Select the or symbol. search or a playlist.
4. "Additional Media" 1. "Multimedia"
5. Call the desired medium: 2. "External devices"
▷ "Audio books" 3. Select the or symbol.
▷ "Podcasts" 4. "Now playing"
Video playback Random playback

The current list of tracks is played back in ran‐
General information dom order.
Depending on USB storage device and equip‐ iPod/iPhone: the playlist is displayed in random
ment, video playback may not be possible. order and the tracks are played in the order
they appear.
Playback
USB storage device: the playlist is displayed in
The video image is displayed on the front Con‐ the conventional order and the tracks are
trol Display up to a speed of approx. played in random order.
2 mph/3 km/h in some countries, it is only dis‐
played if the parking brake is set or if the trans‐ 1. "Multimedia"
mission is in Selector lever position P. 2. "External devices"
1. "Multimedia" 3. Open "Options".
2. "External devices" 4. "Random"
3. Select the or symbol. Symbol is displayed before the track infor‐
4. "Additional Media" mation.
5. "Video"
6. Select the directory, if needed.
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Fast forward/reverse ▷ Bluetooth is activated on the device and in

the vehicle.
Press and hold this button.
▷ The Bluetooth device is paired with the ve‐
hicle and audio playback, refer to
page 45, was activated for the device.
Bluetooth audio
Connecting the device
Overview WARNING
▷ Music files on external devices such as au‐ Operating the integrated information sys‐
dio devices or mobile phones can be played tems and communication devices while driving
back via Bluetooth. can distract from traffic. It is possible to lose
▷ Sound is played back through the vehicle control of the vehicle. There is a risk of an acci‐
loudspeakers. dent. Only use the systems or devices when the
▷ The volume of the sound output depends
on the device. If necessary, adjust the vol‐
stationary.◀
ume on the device.
▷ Up to four external devices can be paired 1. "Settings"
with the vehicle. 2. "Connections"
▷ Of the paired Bluetooth devices, only one 3. "Bluetooth®"
can be used as audio player. 4. "Add new device"
The Bluetooth name of the vehicle is dis‐
Requirements
played on the Control Display.
Requirements for pairing the Bluetooth device
5. Perform additional steps on the device, re‐
with the vehicle:
fer to the device owner's manual: e.g.,
▷ Compatible device. Details can be found at search for or connect the Bluetooth device
www.miniusa.com/bluetooth. or a new device.
▷ The device is ready for operation. The Bluetooth name of the vehicle appears
▷ The ignition is switched on. on the device display.
▷ Bluetooth is activated on the vehicle, refer 6. Select the Bluetooth name of the vehicle on
to page 57, and on the device. the device display.
▷ Bluetooth presets must be made on the de‐ 7. You are prompted by the Central Informa‐
vice, such as for a connection without con‐ tion Display (CID) or mobile phone to enter
firmation or visibility; refer to the device the same Bluetooth passkey. Enter the
owner's manual. passkey and confirm.
▷ A number with at least four and a maxi‐ Or:
mum of 16 digits is defined as the Blue‐ Compare the control number in the display
tooth passkey. Required for one-time pair‐ of the vehicle to the control number in the
ing only. display of the mobile phone. Confirm the
Requirements for using the Bluetooth device as control number in the mobile phone and in
audio player: the vehicle.
"OK"
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8. Select functions for which the device is to Select device

be used, for instance "Bluetooth® audio". The audio playback for the desired device must
9. "OK" be activated.
If pairing was successful, the device is displayed 1. "Settings"
as connected.
2. "Connections"
White symbol : the device is active as an au‐
3. "Bluetooth®"
dio source.
4. Select the desired device.
If pairing was not successful: Frequently Asked
Questions, refer to page 46. White symbol: device is active as audio
player.
Selecting the Bluetooth device as audio
player Playback
Activating audio playback General information

For the pairing of the Bluetooth device, the au‐ ▷ Many functions are dependent upon a par‐
dio playback must have been activated. ticular device and possibly unavailable.
The initial activation can be performed later on. ▷ Operation can take place on the device or
If a device other than the last device used is Central Information Display (CID).
used as the audio source, this function must be
activated for the new device. Depending on the Current playback
equipment, the activation of this function is List of tracks that is currently being played. E.g.,
done automatically with the selection of the the list of tracks that was found using music
new device or it must be performed manually search, a playlist or the list of similar tracks
as follows. found.
1. "Settings" 1. Connect the device.
2. "Connections" 2. "Multimedia"
3. "Bluetooth®" 3. "External devices"
4. Open "Options". 4. Select the symbol.
5. "Configure device" 5. "Now playing"
6. "Audio"
7. "OK"
Search
A search can be performed using criteria such
Or:
as the recording artist or the file directory.
"Accept"
1. Connect the device.
Or:
2. "Multimedia"
"Accept and connect"
5. "Music search"
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Playback lists Disconnecting the audio connection

Calling up playback lists. 1. "Settings"
1. "Multimedia" 2. "Connections"
2. "External devices" 3. "Bluetooth®"
3. Select the symbol. 4. Highlight the desired device.
4. "Playlists" 5. Open "Options".
5. Select the desired playlist. 6. "Configure device"

7. "Audio"
More media, audio books, podcasts 8. "OK"
Audio books and podcasts on the device can be
called separately. Unpairing a device
1. "Multimedia" 1. "Settings"
2. "External devices" 2. "Connections"
3. Select the symbol. 3. "Bluetooth®"
4. "Additional Media" 4. Highlight the device that is to be unpaired.

5. Call the desired medium: 5. Open "Options".
▷ "Audio books" 6. "Remove device"
▷ "Podcasts"
Changing the track Where is information available regarding com‐
patible Bluetooth devices?
Depending on the particular device, some of
the functions may not be available. ▷ Information on compatible devices can be
found at www.miniusa.com/bluetooth.
Symbol Function
How can compatibility be improved?
Next track.
▷ Perform a software update, refer to
Previous music track. page 47, if needed.
Why can the Bluetooth device not be paired or
Fast forward/reverse connected?
▷ Do the Bluetooth passkeys on the device
Press and hold this button.
and the vehicle match? Enter the same
passkey on the device and via the Central
Random playback Information Display (CID).
1. "Multimedia" ▷ Did it take longer than 30 seconds to enter

the passkey? Repeat pairing.
▷ Is the Bluetooth device in power-save
3. Select the symbol. mode or does it have only a limited remain‐
4. Open "Options". ing battery life? Charge the mobile phone in
5. "Random" the snap-in adapter or via the charging ca‐
ble.
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▷ The Bluetooth device no longer reacts? Updates and related current information is
Switch the device off and on again. available at www.mini.com/connectivity.
▷ Repeat pairing.
Displaying the current version
Why can no music be played back from the
Bluetooth device? The currently installed software is displayed.
▷ Playback not possible if the mobile phone is 1. "Settings"
connected via Bluetooth audio and via the 2. "Software update"
USB port or the snap-in adapter at the
3. "Show current version"
same time.
If an update has been carried out before, select
Disconnect one of the two connections;
the desired version to display additional infor‐
e.g., disconnect the audio connection, refer
mation.
to page 46, and restart playback.
▷ Start the program for playing back music Updating software via USB
data on the device, and select a track on
The software may only be updated when the
the device, if needed.
vehicle is stationary.
▷ Switch the radio off and on again.
1. Store the file for the software update in the
Why are the music files played back softly only?
main directory of a USB flash drive.
▷ Adjust the volume settings on the device.
2. Insert the USB flash drive into the USB inter‐
How can be prevented that Playback is distur‐ face for external devices and switch on the
bed when buttons are pressed or by other mes‐ ignition.
sages on the device?
3. "Settings"
▷ Switch off the button tones and other signal
4. "Software update"
tones on the device.
5. "Update software"
What can I do if playback is paused by a tele‐
phone call or traffic bulletin and is not resumed 6. "Install software."
automatically? 7. "OK"
▷ Switch the radio off and on again. 8. Wait for installation.
If all points in this list have been checked and 9. Switching off the ignition, and wait until the
the required function is still not available, con‐ Control Display has shut down.
tact the hotline, a dealer’s service center or an‐
other qualified service center or repair shop. Restoring the software version
The software version before the last software
update and the version before the first software
Software update update can be restored.
The software may only be restored when the
General information vehicle is stationary.
The vehicle supports a large number of mobile
1. Switch on the ignition.
devices, for instance mobile phones and MP3
players. Software updates are available for 2. "Settings"
many of the supported devices. The vehicle is 3. "Software update"
maintained up-to-date via regular vehicle soft‐
4. "Restore previous version"
ware updates.
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5. "Previous version" or "Default SW status"

6. "Remove software"
7. "OK"
8. Wait for restore.
9. Switching off the ignition, and wait until the
Control Display has shut down.
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Music collection Entertainment
Music collection
Vehicle features and op‐ CD and music-related data from Gracenote,
Inc., copyright © 2000 to present Gracenote.
tions Gracenote software, copyright 2000 to present
This chapter describes all standard, country- Gracenote. This product and service may prac‐
specific and optional features offered with the tice one or more of the following U.S. Patents:
series. It also describes features that are not #5,987,525; #6,061,680; #6,154,773,
necessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due #6,161,132, #6,230,192, #6,230,207,
to the selected options or country versions. This #6,240,459, #6,330,593, and other patents is‐
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐ sued or pending. Some services supplied under
tems. When using these functions and systems, license from Open Globe, Inc. for U.S. Patent:
the applicable laws and regulations must be #6,304,523.
observed.
Storing from a USB storage device
To store music, a compatible device must be
Storing music connected to the USB interface.
▷ Compatible devices: USB mass storage de‐
Concept vices, such as USB flash drives or MP3 play‐
ers with a USB interface.
Music tracks from USB media can be stored in
the music collection on a hard disc in the vehi‐ ▷ Non-compatible devices: USB hard drives,
cle and played from there. USB hubs, USB memory card readers with
multiple inserts, HFS-formatted USB media,
General information Apple iPod/iPhone, MTP devices.
All of the content of the USB storage device is ▷ File systems: popular file systems for USB
stored as an album in the vehicle. All com‐ media are supported. FAT 32 is the recom‐
pressed audio files with the mp3, wma and aac mended format.
formats are stored. Tracks and directories can 1. Connect the USB storage device to the USB
be individually deleted later. Deleting a track interface.
and directory, refer to page 52.
2. "Multimedia"
Tracks with DRM copy protection can be stored
but cannot be played back.
4. Select USB storage device.
Regularly back up your music collection, other‐
wise it might be lost if there is a fault on the 5. "Import new music"
hard disc.
Canceling storing from a USB storage
Music recognition technology and re‐
device
lated data is provided by Gracenote.
Gracenote is the industry standard in music rec‐ 1. "Multimedia"
ognition technology and related content deliv‐ 2. "External devices"
ery. 3. Select USB storage device.
For more information, please visit 4. "Cancel music import"
www.gracenote.com.
The storing process is canceled.
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Entertainment Music collection
Playing music Say the voice command and the name of the
desired track in a single command.
Music search
Music directory
All tracks for which additional information has
All stored albums are listed in the music direc‐
been stored can be accessed by the music
tory.
search. Tracks that have been stored without
additional information can be called up via the 1. "Multimedia"
music directory.
2. "Music collection"
1. "Multimedia" 3. "Music search"
2. "Music collection" 4. "Browse directory"
3. "Music search" All stored directories are displayed in a list.
4. Select the desired category. 5. Select the desired directory.
5. Select the desired entry: To go up a level in the directory: move the
▷ Select "Keyword search" and input the Controller to the left.
desired entry.
All entries in which the character string Sorting a music directory
entered is contained are listed, even if The list can be sorted alphabetically by name or
the string does not occur at the begin‐ by the date stored.
ning of the entry.
1. Select top menu item.
▷ Select the desired entry from the list.
"Sorting"
6. Select other categories if you wish.
2. "By name" or "By date"
The tracks found are listed in alphabetical
order. Current playback
7. "Play" List of tracks that is currently being played. E.g.,
the list of tracks that was found using music
Restarting the music search search, a playlist or the list of similar tracks
"Reset search" found.
1. "Multimedia"
Music search using spoken instructions
Instructions for the voice activation system, see
vehicle Owner's Manual. 3. "Now playing"
4. Select the desired track, if needed.
Playback lists
2. ›Music search‹
1. "Multimedia"
3. Open the desired category, for in‐
stance ›Select artist‹. 2. "Music collection"
Say the desired entry in the list. 3. "Playlists"
4. Select other categories if you wish. The following lists are displayed:
To select a track directly: ›Title ...‹. ▷ "My favorites"
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All tracks that have been marked as Favor‐ Storing a track as a favorite
ites. A track can only be stored as a favorite if it is
▷ "Top 50" currently being played.
The 50 most frequently played tracks. 1. "Multimedia"
▷ "Similar music" 2. "Music collection"
All playlists that have were automatically 3. "Add to favorites"
generated by the search for similar music.
▷ "Playlists" Calling stored Favorites
Playlists that have been imported or stored 1. "Multimedia"
as playlists in the vehicle. 2. "Music collection"
3. "Playlists"
Deleting a playlist
4. "My favorites"
1. "Playlists"
5. Select the desired track.
2. Highlight a playlist that is to be deleted.
The Favorites can be stored in the vehicle as
3. Open "Options".
playlist, refer to page 50.
4. "Delete playlist"
Deleting single tracks from Favorites
Deleting all playlists
1. Call the track you want to delete from the
1. "Playlists" list of Favorites.
2. Open "Options". 2. "Delete from favorites"
3. "Delete all playlists"
Deleting tracks from Favorites
Similar music Individual or all tracks can be deleted from the
You can carry out a search for music stored in Favorites.
the vehicle that is similar to the track currently
1. "Playlists"
being played.
2. "My favorites"
1. "Multimedia"
3. Open "Options".
4. "Delete title from favorites" or "Delete titles
3. "Similar titles (HDD)" from favorites"
A list with the found tracks is displayed.
4. Select the desired track. Storing Favorites as playlists
The list is stored as a playlist. The list of Favorites can be stored in the vehicle
as a playlist.
Up to 100 tracks can be stored. The number or
playlists is limited and storing a new playlist 1. "My favorites"
may cause an old one to be deleted. 2. Open "Options".
3. "Save as playlist"
Favorites
If a track is currently being played, it can be
marked and stored as a favorite.
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Entertainment Music collection
Audio books and podcasts Deleting a directory

Audio books and podcasts can be called sepa‐ A directory cannot be deleted while a track
rately. from that directory is being played.
1. "Additional Media" 1. "Multimedia"
2. Open the desired entry: 2. "Music collection"
▷ "Audio books" 3. "Music search"
▷ "Podcasts" 4. "Browse directory"
3. Call the desired file. 5. Mark the desired directory.
6. Open "Options".
Random playback
7. "Delete directory"
All tracks of the selection are played back in
random order. Deleting tracks and folders
1. "Multimedia" A track cannot be deleted while it is being
2. "Music collection" played. A folder cannot be deleted while a track
from that folder is being played.
3. Open "Options".
4. "Random" 1. "Multimedia"
Symbol is displayed before the track infor‐ 2. "Music collection"

mation. 3. "Music search"
4. "Browse directory"
5. Highlight the folder or track.
Managing music 6. Open "Options".
Music directory 7. "Delete folder" or "Delete title"
Renaming folders or tracks Free disk space

The name of the album, if available, is auto‐ Display the free disk space in the music collec‐
matically entered when the album is stored. If tion.
the name is not available, it can be changed 1. "Multimedia"
later if desired.
1. "Multimedia" 3. Open "Options".
2. "Music collection" 4. "Manage music collection"
3. "Music search" 5. "Free memory"
4. "Browse directory"
5. Highlight the desired folder or track. Managing the music collection
6. Open "Options". The entire music collection in the vehicle can
be stored to a USB storage device and re-im‐
7. "Rename title" or "Rename folder"
ported to a vehicle as required.
8. Select the letters individually.
Regularly back up your music collection, other‐
wise it might be lost if there is a fault on the
hard disc.
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Backing up the music collection 5. "Delete music"

When making a backup, make sure there is 6. If necessary, select the category whose
enough free disk space on the USB storage de‐ tracks are to be deleted.
vice 7. "Delete music"
Depending on the number of tracks, backing
up the music collection may take up to two
hours. Therefore, it is best to perform the
backup during a long trip. If there is no time to
complete the backup, do not unplug the USB
storage device. The backup will resume on your
next trip.
1. Connect the USB storage device to the USB
interface.
2. "Multimedia"
4. Open "Options".
5. "Manage music collection"
6. "Backup music on USB"
Storing a music collection in the vehicle

When the music collection is stored from the
USB storage device, the existing music collec‐
tion in the vehicle is replaced. It is best to per‐
form the storage operation during a relatively
long trip. If the storage process is canceled, do
not unplug the USB storage device. Storage will
resume on your next trip.
interface.
2. "Multimedia"
4. Open "Options".
6. "Restore music from USB"
Deleting the music collection

1. "Multimedia"
3. Open "Options".
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CONNECT ME.

Navigation
Entertainment
Communication
Reference

Communication Telephone
Telephone
Vehicle features and op‐ Do not operate a mobile phone that is con‐
nected to the vehicle on the mobile phone key‐
tions pad, as this may lead to a malfunction.
This chapter describes all standard, country- When the mobile phone is used via the vehicle,
specific and optional features offered with the refer to the owner's manual of the mobile
series. It also describes features that are not phone.
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐ Safety information
the applicable laws and regulations must be WARNING
observed. Operating the integrated information sys‐
Concept control of the vehicle. There is a risk of an acci‐
Mobile phones or other external devices such traffic situation allows. If necessary, stop and
as audio players can be connected to the vehi‐ use the systems and devices while the vehicle is
cle via Bluetooth. stationary.◀
After these devices have been paired once,
they are recognized automatically when the ig‐
nition is switched on. As soon as they are inside
the vehicle, they can be operated via the Cen‐
Compatible mobile
tral Information Display (CID), the buttons on phones
the steering wheel, and via voice activation.
Details on which mobile phones and external
devices with a Bluetooth interface are sup‐
ported can be obtained at www.mini.com/
General information connectivity.
Depending on their functionality, external devi‐ These compatible mobile phones, with a cer‐
ces can be used via the vehicle as a telephone tain software version, support the vehicle func‐
or as an audio source. tions described below.
Up to four external devices can be paired with Malfunctions may occur with other mobile
the vehicle. phones or software versions.
Certain functions may need to be enabled by If necessary, ask a dealer’s service center or an‐
the mobile phone provider or service provider. other qualified service center or repair shop,
which mobile phones and external devices con‐
At high temperatures, the charge function of
taining a Bluetooth interface are supported by
the mobile phone can be limited where appro‐
the mobile phone installation package.
priate and functions are no longer executed.
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Telephone Communication
Displaying the vehicle identification ▷ Mobile phone ready for operation.

number and software part number ▷ The ignition is switched on.
The vehicle identification number and software ▷ Bluetooth is activated in the vehicle and on
part number are needed to determine which the mobile phone.
mobile phones are supported by the mobile
▷ Bluetooth presets may need to be made on
phone installation package. The software ver‐
the mobile phone, e.g., for a connection
sion of the mobile phone may also be required.
without confirmation or visibility, refer to
1. "Settings" the mobile phone owner's manual.
2. "Connections" ▷ Deactivate Bluetooth audio, if needed.
3. "Bluetooth®" ▷ A number with at least four and a maxi‐
4. Open "Options". mum of 16 digits should be defined as the
Bluetooth passkey. Required for first-time
5. "Bluetooth® info"
pairing only.
6. "Display system information"
A software update, refer to page 47, can be Activating/deactivating Bluetooth
performed, if needed. 1. "Settings"
2. "Connections"
3. "Bluetooth®"
Functions
4. "Bluetooth®"
General information
Activating/deactivating the functions
Various functions can be assigned to a mobile
phone during pairing. Activate functions before pairing, so that they
can be assigned to a mobile phone.
Telephone 1 and telephone 2 Information on compatible mobile phones that
The telephone 1 or telephone 2 function can be support these functions, refer to page 56.
assigned to a mobile phone. The telephones 1. "Settings"
are treated equally as far as possible. E.g., con‐
2. "Connections"
tacts are by default imported into the vehicle
from telephone 1 and telephone 2. 3. "Bluetooth®"
4. Open "Options".
Bluetooth audio 5. "Configure Bluetooth®"
The Bluetooth audio function can be assigned 6. Select the desired functions.
to a mobile phone. The mobile phone can then
▷ If necessary, "Bluetooth® audio"
be used as an audio source, refer to page 44.
▷ "Office"
▷ "Show images"
Pairing and connecting a ▷ "Telephone 2"
mobile phone 7. Move the Controller to the left.
Functional requirements
▷ Compatible mobile phone.
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Pairing the mobile phone Up to three mobile phones can be connected

with the vehicle at once. The respective func‐
WARNING
tion, refer to page 57, can only be used by one
Operating the integrated information sys‐ mobile phone each.
If connection was not successful: Frequently
Asked Questions, refer to page 59.
Display of supported functions
use the systems and devices while the vehicle is Functions supported by the mobile phone are
stationary.◀ shown as a symbol during pairing.
Clean light-colored symbol: Function active.
1. "Settings"
Dark symbol: Function inactive.
2. "Connections"
Symbol Function
3. "Bluetooth®"
4. "Add new device" Telephone 1.
The Bluetooth name of the vehicle is dis‐ Telephone 2.
played on the Control Display.
Audio source.
5. To perform additional steps on the mobile
phone, refer to the mobile phone owner's
manual: e.g., search for or connect the Following the initial pairing
Bluetooth device or a new device. The mobile phone is paired with the vehicle
The Bluetooth name of the vehicle appears within a short period of time if the engine is
on the mobile phone display. running or the ignition is switched on.
6. Select the Bluetooth name of the vehicle on The phone book entries stored on the SIM card
the mobile phone display. or mobile phone are transmitted to the vehicle
after detection, depending on the mobile
7. Enter the same passkey on the mobile
phone.
phone and via the Controller and confirm.
Specific settings may be necessary in some mo‐
Or
bile phones, e.g., authorization or a secure con‐
Compare the control number on the Control nection; refer to the mobile phone owner's
Display with the control number in the dis‐ manual.
play of the mobile phone. Confirm the con‐
trol number in the mobile phone and on Connecting a specific mobile phone
the Controller.
Connecting a previously paired mobile phone
"OK" with the vehicle.
8. Select the functions for which the mobile
1. "Settings"
phone is to be used.
2. "Connections"
9. "OK"
3. "Bluetooth®"
The mobile phone is paired and will appear
at the top of the list of mobile phones. 4. Select the mobile phone that is to be con‐
nected.
Four mobile phones can be paired with the ve‐
hicle at once. The functions assigned to the mobile phone
before disconnecting are assigned to the mo‐
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bile phone when it is reconnected. If the mobile The mobile phone is deleted from the list of the
phone is already connected, these functions vehicle.
are deactivated.
Configuring a mobile phone Information on compatible mobile phones, re‐
Functions can be activated or deactivated for fer to page 56.
paired and connected mobile phones. Why could the mobile phone not be paired or
1. "Settings" connected?
2. "Connections" ▷ Check, whether Bluetooth is activated in

the vehicle and on the mobile phone.
3. "Bluetooth®"
Switch on Bluetooth.
4. Select the desired mobile phone.
▷ The Bluetooth passkeys on the mobile
5. Open "Options".
phone and the vehicle do not match.
6. "Configure device"
Enter the same passkey on the mobile
7. At least one function must be selected. phone and via the Central Information Dis‐
▷ "Telephone 1" play (CID).
▷ "Audio" ▷ It took longer than 30 seconds to enter the
▷ "Telephone 2" passkey.
8. "OK" Pair the mobile phone again.
If a function is assigned to a mobile phone, the ▷ The control numbers on the mobile phone
function will be deactivated where appropriate and vehicle do not match.
for a mobile phone that is already connected Pair the mobile phone again.
and the mobile phone will be disconnected. ▷ There are too many Bluetooth devices con‐
nected to the mobile phone or vehicle.
Swapping telephone 1 and telephone 2 Delete connections with other devices, if
The function of the telephone 1 and tele‐ needed.
phone 2 can be swapped automatically.
▷ Bluetooth audio was deactivated on the
1. "Settings" mobile phone.
2. "Connections" Deactivate Bluetooth audio.
3. "Bluetooth®" ▷ The mobile phone is in power-save mode
4. "Swap telephone 1 and 2" or has only a limited remaining battery life.
Charge the mobile phone in the snap-in
Disconnecting a mobile phone adapter or via a charging cable.
1. "Settings" ▷ Depending on the mobile phone, it is possi‐
2. "Connections" ble that only one mobile phone can be con‐
nected to the vehicle.
3. "Bluetooth®"
Unpair the connected mobile phone from
4. Highlight the mobile phone to be discon‐ the vehicle and pair and connect only one
nected. mobile phone.
5. Open "Options". Why does the mobile phone no longer react?
6. "Remove device"
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▷ The applications on the mobile phone do ▷ Insert the mobile phone into the snap-in
not function anymore. adapter or place it in the area of the center
Switch the mobile phone off and on again. console.
▷ Possibly too high or too low ambient tem‐ ▷ Adjust the volume of the microphone and
peratures for mobile phone operation. loudspeakers separately.
Do not subject the mobile phone to ex‐ If all points in this list have been checked and
treme ambient temperatures. the required function is still not available, con‐
tact the hotline, a dealer’s service center or an‐
Why are no telephone functions available?
other qualified service center or repair shop.
▷ The mobile phone may not be properly
configured, for instance as Bluetooth audio
device.
Operation
Connect the mobile phone with the tele‐
phone 1 or telephone 2 function. Adjusting the volume
Why are no or not all phone book entries dis‐ During an active call, turn the volume button
played or why are they incomplete? on the radio until the desired volume is se‐
▷ Transmission of the phone book entries is lected. Settings are stored for the profile cur‐
not yet complete. rently used.
▷ It is possible that only the phone book en‐
tries of the mobile phone or the SIM card Automatic volume adjustment
are transmitted. The vehicle automatically adjusts the volume of
▷ It may not be possible to display phone the microphone on the telephone and the vol‐
book entries with special characters. ume of the called party. Depending on the mo‐
bile phone, the volumes may need to be ad‐
▷ It may not be possible to transmit contacts
justed. The settings can only be made during a
from social networks.
call and must be adjusted separately for each
▷ The number of phone book entries to be mobile phone. The settings are deleted as soon
stored is too high. as the mobile phone is disconnected.
▷ Is the data volume of the contact too large,
1. "Settings"
for instance due to stored information such
as notes? Reduce the data volume of the 2. "Tone"
contact. 3. "Volume settings"
▷ The mobile phone is connected as an audio 4. Select the desired setting: "Microphone" or
source. "Speakers"
Configure the mobile phone and connect 5. To adjust: turn the Controller.
with the telephone 1 or telephone 2 func‐ 6. To store: press the Controller.
tion.
Why is the phone connection quality poor? Incoming call
▷ The strength of the Bluetooth signal on the
mobile phone can be adjusted, depending Receiving calls
on the mobile phone. If the number of the caller is stored in the
phone book and is transmitted by the network,
name and phone number of the contact are
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displayed. Otherwise, only the phone number is Service numbers can be entered more easily,
displayed. for example 1-866-MINI-RSA.
1. "Telephone"
Accepting a call
2. "Dial number"
Via the Central Information Display (CID) 3. Select the numbers individually.
"Accept" 4. Convert to letters as required.
Select the symbol.
Via the button on the steering wheel
Select the letters individually.
Press button.
Select symbol to convert to numbers. The
Via the instrument cluster connection is established via the mobile phone
to which this function has been assigned.
Select with the OK button on the steering
wheel: "Accept" If a connection is to be set up via telephone 2:
1. Select the numbers individually.

Rejecting a call
2. Open "Options".
Via the Central Information Display (CID) 3. "Call via"
"Reject" The phone number can also be entered by
voice. Only numbers can be spoken. The con‐
Via the instrument cluster nection is established via the mobile phone to
which this function has been assigned.
Select with the OK button on the steering
wheel: "Reject"
Letter/number assignment
Ending a call Letter Number
Via the Central Information Display (CID) ABC 2

"End call" DEF 3
Via the button on the steering wheel GHI 4
Press button. JKL 5
MNO 6
Via the instrument cluster PQRS 7
Select with the OK button on the steering: "End
TUV 8
call"
WXYZ 9
Dialing a number
When entering phone numbers, you can switch
between entering letters and numbers.
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Calls with multiple parties Muting the microphone

When a call is active, the microphone can be
General information muted.
You can switch between two calls or connect "Microphone mute"
two calls to a single conference call. These
The muted microphone is automatically acti‐
functions must be supported by the mobile
vated:
phone and service provider.
▷ When a new connection is established.
Accepting a call while speaking to ▷ When switching between call parties.
another party
If a second call comes in during an ongoing call, DTMF suffix dialing
a call waiting signal sounds where appropriate. DTMF suffix dialing can be used for gaining ac‐
"Accept" cess to network services or for controlling devi‐
ces, for instance to make a remote inquiry of an
The call is accepted and the existing call is put
answering machine. The DTMF code is needed
on hold.
for this purpose.
Establishing a second call 1. "Telephone"
Establish an additional call during an active call. 2. Select the contact from a list or "Dial
Dial the new phone number or select it from a number".
list. 3. "Keypad dialing"
The first call is put on hold. 4. Enter the DTMF code via the Central Infor‐
mation Display (CID).
Switching between two calls, hold call
You can switch between two calls. The calls can Phone book
be conducted on both connected mobile
phones. General information
The active call is displayed in color. The phone book accesses the contacts stored in
the vehicle and the contacts in the mobile
The call on hold is displayed in gray.
phone to which the telephone 1 or telephone 2
"Swap calls" function has been assigned. All contacts for
The call on hold is resumed. which a telephone number is entered are dis‐
played.
Establishing a conference call
Two calls can be connected to a single tele‐ Displays
phone conference call. The calls must be made 1. "Telephone"
from the same mobile phone. 2. "Phone book"
1. Establish two calls.
Calling
2. "Conference call"
The entries can be selected to make a call.
When terminating a conference call, both calls
are ended. If one call is terminated by another
party, the other call can be continued.
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Symbol Meaning tion is assigned are transmitted to the vehicle.

The last 20 dialed numbers are displayed for
Contact with one stored number.
each mobile phone.
Contact with more than one stored
number. Dialing the number via the instrument
cluster
Call not possible; mobile phone
This is possible when there is no active call.
without reception or network.

Contact with one stored telephone number: se‐
lect desired entry. 2. Select the desired phone number.
Contact with more than one stored telephone The connection is established via the mobile
number: select desired entry and then the tele‐ phone that contains the list from which the
phone number. number originates.
The connection is established via the mobile
phone from which the entry originates.
Select number via the Central
Information Display (CID)
Phone book entries stored in the vehicle are
1. "Telephone"
connected to the mobile phone to which the
Telephone function is assigned. 2. "Redial"
The connection can be established via the 3. Select the desired entry and the phone
other mobile phone: number, if needed.
The connection is established via the mo‐
1. Highlight the contact or in the case of mul‐
bile phone that contains the list from which
tiple stored telephone numbers, highlight
the entry originates.
the desired telephone number.
The connection can be established via the
2. Open "Options".
other mobile phone:
3. "Call via"
1. Highlight the entry.
Editing a contact 2. Open "Options".
Changing the entries in "Contacts". When a 3. "Call via"
contact is changed, the changes are not stored
on the mobile phone. A copy of the entry is Storing an entry in the contacts
stored in the vehicle. 1. Highlight the entry.
1. Highlight the contact. 2. Open "Options".
2. Open "Options". 3. "Store as new contact" or "Add to existing
3. "Edit entry" contact"
The contact can be edited. 4. Select the contact, if needed.
5. Select the type of number: "Home",
Redialing "Business", "Mobile" or "Other".
6. Complete the entries, if needed.
General information
7. "Store contact"
Lists of numbers dialed from the mobile phones
to which the telephone 1 or telephone 2 func‐
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Received calls From the mobile phone to the hands-

free system
General information Calls that were begun outside of the Bluetooth
The lists of the 20 last received and missed calls range of the vehicle can be continued on the
of the mobile phone to which the telephone hands-free system with the ignition switched
function 1 or telephone function 2 is assigned on.
are transferred into the vehicle. Depending on the mobile phone, the system
automatically switches to the hands-free sys‐
Select number via the Central tem.
Information Display (CID)
If the system does not switch over automati‐
1. "Telephone" cally, follow the instructions on the mobile
2. "Received calls" phone display; refer also to the mobile phone
3. Select the desired entry and the phone owner's manual.
number, if needed.
From the hands-free system to the
mobile phone
bile phone that contains the list from which
the entry originates. Calls that are made on the hands-free system
can in some cases be continued on the mobile
The connection can be established via the
phone; this depends on the mobile phone.
other mobile phone:
Follow the instructions on the mobile phone
1. Highlight the entry. display; refer also to the mobile phone owner's
2. Open "Options". manual.
3. "Call via"
Storing an entry in the contacts Voice command response

1. Highlight the entry. A connected smartphone can be used via voice
2. Open "Options". operation.
3. "Store as new contact" or "Add to existing Activate voice command response on the
contact" smartphone for this purpose.
4. Select the contact, if needed. Press the button on the steering wheel
5. Select the type of number: "Home", for at least 3 seconds.
"Business", "Mobile" or "Other".
A symbol on the Control Display indicates that
6. Complete the entries, if needed. voice command response is active.
7. "Store contact"
Hands-free system Snap-in adapter

General information Concept
Calls that are being made on the hands-free The snap-in adapter is used to:
system can be continued on the mobile phone
and vice versa. ▷ Hold the mobile phone.
▷ Recharging the battery.
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▷ Connect to the outside antenna of the vehi‐ 2. Insert the snap-in adapter at the front, ar‐
cle. row 1, and press down, arrow 2, until it en‐
This provides for better network reception and gages.
consistent sound quality.
General information
For more information about snap-in adapters
that support the functions of the mobile phone,
contact a dealer's service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop.
At high temperatures, the charge functions of
the mobile phone can be limited where appro‐
priate and the functions are no longer exe‐
cuted. Inserting the mobile phone
1. Depending on the mobile phone, remove
Installation position the protective cover from the antenna con‐
The snap-in adapter is located in the front of nector and from the USB connection of the
the center armrest. mobile phone.
The direction of installation in the center arm‐ 2. Slide the mobile phone with the buttons
rest varies according to the vehicle. facing up in the direction of the electrical
connections, arrow 1, and push downward,
Inserting the snap-in adapter arrow 2, until it engages.
1. Press button and remove the cover.
Removing the mobile phone
Depending on the mobile phone, press or slide

the button and remove the mobile phone. De‐
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pending on the mobile phone, reinstall the pro‐

tective cover on the mobile phone's antenna
plug and USB connector.
Removing the snap-in adapter

Press button in front of the snap-in adapter.
Remove the adapter and, if needed, reattach
the cover.
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Office Communication
Office
Vehicle features and op‐ control of the vehicle. There is a risk of an acci‐
tions traffic situation allows. If necessary, stop and
This chapter describes all standard, country- use the systems and devices while the vehicle is
specific and optional features offered with the stationary.◀
to the selected options or country versions. This Functional requirements
tems. When using these functions and systems, ▷ Office is activated, refer to page 57.
the applicable laws and regulations must be ▷ Compatible mobile phone is connected to
observed. the vehicle. The telephone 1 or telephone 2
function is assigned to the mobile phone.
▷ In some mobile phones, data access must
Concept be confirmed on the mobile phone.
Contacts, appointments, reminders, tasks, ▷ The time, time zone and date are correctly
notes, SMS text messages, and e-mails from the set in the vehicle and on the mobile phone
mobile phone can be shown on the Control Dis‐ to correctly display appointments, for in‐
play. The mobile phone must support and be stance.
compatible with these functions and the requi‐
site Bluetooth standards. Some functions may
have to be enabled individually. Updating
After the mobile phone is first paired, transmis‐ The data is updated each time the mobile
sion may take several minutes. phone is connected to the vehicle. Appoint‐
ment entries, tasks, notes and reminders can
be updated separately.
General information
1. "Office"
Information about which mobile phones sup‐ 2. "Current office", "Calendar", "Tasks",
port Office functions can be found at "Notes" or "Reminders"
www.mini.com/connectivity.
3. Open "Options".
Contents are only displayed in full length when
4. "Update data"
the vehicle is stationary.
Mobile phone data is transmitted again to
the vehicle.
Safety information
WARNING
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Communication Office
Office information Phone book entries stored in the vehicle

are connected to the mobile phone to
The number of unread messages and active which the Telephone function is assigned.
tasks as well as the upcoming appointments The connection can be established via the
are displayed. other mobile phone:
1. "Office" 1. Select the desired contact.
2. "Current office" 2. Highlight the telephone number.
3. Select the desired entry to display details. 3. Open "Options".
4. "Call via"
Contacts Editing a contact
General information General information

Contacts can be created and edited. The con‐ When a contact is edited, the changes are not
tacts on the mobile phone to which the tele‐ stored on the mobile phone. A copy of the en‐
phone or telephone 1 or telephone 2 function try is stored in the vehicle.
has been assigned are also displayed. The ad‐
dresses can be adopted as destinations for nav‐ Editing
igation and the phone numbers can be dialed.
1. Select the desired contact.
Contact pictures can be displayed, if the mobile
2. "Edit contact"
phone supports this function.
3. Change the entries.
Displaying contacts 4. "Store contact in vehicle"
1. "Office"
2. "Contacts"
Selecting the contact as a navigation
destination
All contacts are listed in alphabetical order.
Depending on the number of contacts, an
A-Z search is offered. 2. Select the address.
You can choose whether the contacts from a When contacts from the mobile phone are
mobile phone are to be displayed. The contacts used, the address may need to be matched
can also be displayed from both connected to the navigation data contained in the ve‐
mobile phones. hicle. In this case: correct the address.
3. "Start guidance" or "Add as another dest."
1. Open "Options".
2. Select the mobile phone from which the Checking the address as a destination
contacts are to be displayed.
An address that is to be used for destination
guidance must match the navigation data con‐
Dialing a phone number
tained in the vehicle. The address can be
1. Select the desired contact. checked for this purpose.
2. Select the phone number.
2. Highlight the address.
bile phone from which the contact origi‐
nates.
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3. Open "Options". Specifying the home address

4. "Check as destination" A home address can be stored. It appears at
5. Correct and store the address, if needed. the top of the contact list.
If the address is corrected and stored, a copy of 1. "Office"
it is stored in the vehicle. The address is not 2. "Contacts"
changed on the mobile phone.
3. "Home"
New contact 4. Create a contact.
Creating a new contact
1. "Office" Selecting the sorting order of the
2. "Contacts"
names
Names can be displayed in a different order.
3. Open "Options".
4. "New contact" 1. "Office"
5. The entry fields are still filled with the previ‐ 2. "Contacts"
ous entries: "Clear input fields". 3. Open "Options".
6. Fill out the entry fields: select entry field. 4. "Display last name first" or "Display first
7. Enter text and make assignment as neces‐ name first".
sary. Depending on how the contacts were stored on
8. In the navigation system: enter address. the mobile phone, the sorting order of the
Only addresses contained in the navigation names may differ from the selected sorting or‐
data in the vehicle can be entered. This en‐ der.
sures that destination guidance is possible
for all addresses. Showing contact pictures
If necessary, "Accept address". Pictures stored with the contacts are stored in
the vehicle when the mobile phone is con‐
nected to the vehicle.
The entries for a Contact are assigned using the
following symbols. 1. "Settings"
Symbol Meaning 2. "Connections"
3. "Bluetooth®"
Home phone number.
4. Open "Options".
Business phone number.
5. "Configure Bluetooth®"
Mobile phone number. 6. "Show images"
Other phone number. Display of all contact pictures is activated or de‐
activated.
Home address.
Business address.
E-mail address.
Internet address.
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Deleting contacts To display a message, select it.

Only contacts that are stored in the vehicle are
deleted. The contacts on the mobile phone Filtering the message list
cannot be deleted. The message list can be filtered when more
than one type of message exists. Filtering can
1. "Office"
consist of a combination of the message type
2. "Contacts" and the message status.
3. Highlight the contact.
1. "Filter:"
4. Open "Options".
2. Select the type of message.
5. "Delete contact" or "Delete all contacts".
▷ "All messages"
6. If necessary, "Yes"
All messages are displayed.
▷ "Text message"
Messages Only SMS text messages from the mo‐
bile phone are displayed.
General information ▷ "E-mail"
Messages are only displayed in full length when Only e-mails from the mobile phone
the vehicle is stationary. are displayed.
Select message status.
Displaying messages
▷ "Unread"
1. "Office"
Only unread messages are displayed.
2. "Messages"
▷ "Since starting trip"
The most recent messages are displayed.
SMS text messages and e-mails that
You can choose whether the messages are to have been received since the start of
be transferred from a mobile phone. The mes‐ the trip are displayed.
sages can also be transferred from both con‐
▷ "All"
nected mobile phones.
All messages are displayed.
If several e-mail accounts are assigned to a mo‐
bile phone, you can choose from which one of
SMS text messages
the accounts the messages should be dis‐
played.
General information
1. Open "Options". SMS text messages transferred from the mobile
2. Select the mobile phone, and if needed, the phone to the vehicle.
accounts from which the messages are to
be transferred. Additional functions
A symbol identifies the type of message. The following functions are available when a
Symbol Message type
SMS text message is selected:
SMS text messages.
E-mail from mobile phone.
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Symbol Function Symbol Function
Scroll through the SMS text mes‐ Scroll through the e-mail.
sage.
"Text-to-speech", refer to "Text-to-speech", refer to

page 75. page 75.
"Call sender" "Sender/Recipient"
"Use contact data", refer to Contact data is displayed.

page 74. "Use contact data", refer to
"Mark as unread" page 74.
"Mark as read" "Mark as unread"
"Delete message" "Mark as read"
SMS text messages are also de‐ "Delete e-mail"

leted in the mobile phone. Emails are also deleted in the mo‐
bile phone.
E-mail
General information
Calendar
E-mails transferred from the mobile phone to
the vehicle. Concept
Depending on the number of appointments,
Activating/deactivating the full display
the appointments of the last 30 and the next
When an e-mail is opened in the vehicle, the e- 90 days can be maximum displayed.
mail is fully transmitted to the vehicle. This may
result in charges. Displays
1. "Office" 1. "Office"
2. "Messages" 2. "Calendar"
3. Open "Options". Yesterday and today as well as the next five
4. "Fully download e-mails" days are displayed.
It can be selected, whether to load an e- You can choose whether the appointments are
mail fully or partly only from the mobile to be transferred from a mobile phone. The ap‐
phone into the vehicle. pointments can also be transferred from both
connected mobile phones.
Additional functions 1. Open "Options".
The following functions are available when an 2. Select the mobile phone from which the
e-mail is selected: appointments are to be transferred.
Scroll in the current calendar week, or
▷ "Previous": displays the previous 7 days.
▷ "Next": displays the next 7 days.
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Displaying the calendar month be transferred from both connected mobile

1. Select the date. phones.
The current month will be displayed. Calen‐ 1. Open "Options".
dar days for which appointments have 2. Select the mobile phone from which the
been entered are shown in bold. tasks will be transferred.
2. Turn the Controller until the previous or
next month is displayed. Sorting the task list
1. Select the header in the task list.
Displaying the calendar day
2. Select the sorting criterion:
1. Displaying the calendar month.
▷ "Priority (!)"
2. Select the desired day.
▷ "Subject"
The appointments on the selected day are
▷ "Due date"
displayed.
Displaying the task

Appointment
Select the desired task.
Displays
Select the desired appointment.
Additional functions
The following functions are available when a
Additional functions task is selected:
The following functions are available when an Symbol Function
appointment entry is selected: Scroll through the task.
Symbol Function
"Text-to-speech", refer to
Scrolling through the appoint‐ page 75.
ment.
"Use contact data", refer to
"Text-to-speech", refer to page 74.
page 75.
"Use contact data", refer to

page 74. Notes
"All attendees".
Displaying notes
1. "Office"
2. "Notes"
Tasks
Text notes from the mobile phone and
Displaying the task list voice notes recorded in the vehicle are dis‐
played.
1. "Office"
You can choose whether the notes are to be
2. "Tasks"
transferred from a mobile phone. The notes
You can choose whether the tasks will be trans‐
ferred from a mobile phone. The tasks can also
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can also be transferred from both connected ▷ "Play"

mobile phones. The recording cannot be resumed after
1. Open "Options". playback has been started.
2. Select the mobile phone from which the ▷ "Back to beginning"
notes are to be transferred. ▷ "Fast rewind"
Reverse approx. 5 seconds.
Text notes
▷ "Fast forward"
Displaying a text note Fast forward approx. 5 seconds.
Select the desired text note. ▷ "Delete"
▷ "OK"
Additional functions End recording.
The following functions are available when a
text note is selected: Displaying a voice note
Symbol Function Select desired voice note.
Scroll through the note.
Additional functions
"Text-to-speech", refer to The following functions are available when a
page 75. voice note is selected:
"Use contact data", refer to Symbol Function
page 74.
"Play"
"Pause"
Voice notes
"Back to beginning"
General information
"Fast rewind"
Voice notes can be recorded. They are stored in
the vehicle and can be exported via the USB in‐ "Fast forward"
terface or sent as message. A voice note is lim‐
ited to a recording time of approx. 2 minutes. "Delete"
Recording a voice note Exporting a voice note

1. "Office" In order to export voice notes via the USB port,
2. "Notes" a compatible medium must be connected to
the USB interface in the center console.
3. "New voice memo"
▷ Compatible devices: USB mass storage de‐
4. Select function:
vices, such as USB flash drives or MP3 play‐
▷ "Start recording" ers with a USB interface.
Start recording. After the signal has ▷ Non-compatible devices: USB hard drives,
sounded, the voice note can be re‐ USB hubs, USB memory card readers with
corded. multiple inserts, Apple iPod/iPhone.
▷ "Pause"
Press again to resume recording.
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▷ File systems: popular file systems for USB minders can also be transferred from both con‐
media are supported. FAT 32 is the recom‐ nected mobile phones.
mended format.
1. Open "Options".
2. Select the mobile phone from which the re‐
interface in the center console.
minders are to be transferred.
2. "Office"
3. "Notes" Activating/deactivating a Reminder
4. If necessary, highlight the desired voice pop-up
note. 1. "Office"
5. Open "Options". 2. Open "Options".
6. "Export all memos (USB)" or "Export voice 3. "Activate pop-up reminders"
memo (USB)". All Reminders for appointments and tasks
All voice notes will be exported or the pre‐ are displayed in a list on the Control Display
viously marked voice note will be exported. when they are due.
Deleting a voice note Closing all Reminders

1. If necessary, highlight the desired voice 1. "Office"
note. 2. "Reminders"
2. Open "Options". 3. "Close all reminders"
3. "Delete all voice memos" or "Delete voice
memo"
4. "OK" Contact data
General information
Reminders Contact data from appointments, tasks, SMS
text messages, e-mails and notes can be saved
General information or selected.
Reminders of pending appointments and tasks
are displayed. After an appointment or after a Using contact data
task is due, the reminder is no longer displayed. "Use contact data"
▷ Select the contact to display contact details.
Displaying reminders
▷ Select the phone number to establish a
1. "Office" connection directly.
2. "Reminders" ▷ Select e-mail address to directly write an e-
3. Select the desired reminder. mail.
The corresponding appointment or the task
is displayed. Storing contact data
You can choose whether the reminders are to 1. "Use contact data"
be transferred from a mobile phone. The re‐ 2. Highlight the phone number or e-mail ad‐
dress.
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3. Open "Options". ▷ The mobile phone is connected via WiFi at

4. "Add to existing contact" or "Store as new the same time.
contact" ▷ The Office function is deactivated.
▷ The mobile phone was not selected for
transferring the desired elements.
Reading out loud ▷ Appointments are, depending on the data
size, older than 30 days or are more than
General information 90 days in the future.
SMS text messages, e-mails, appointment en‐ ▷ Tasks have been marked as completed.
tries, tasks, notes and voice notes can all be
▷ Depending on the number of stored ap‐
read out or played back.
pointments, task notes, and messages in
the mobile phone, not all are displayed in
Start audio readout
the vehicle.
1. Select the desired element:
Why are not all appointments, tasks and re‐
2. "Text-to-speech" minders from the mobile phone displayed at
The following options are available during the right time?
reading or playback: ▷ The time zone, time or date are not cor‐
▷ "Pause" rectly set on the vehicle or mobile phone.
Pause reading. Select again to restart read‐ Why is the e-mail attachment not displayed?
ing. ▷ E-mails are transmitted without an attach‐
▷ "Back to beginning" ment.
Start reading again from the beginning. Why are texts not displayed in full length?
▷ "Next paragraph" ▷ Text were already transmitted from the
Skip a paragraph. mobile phone in a shortened form.
▷ "Previous paragraph" ▷ Synchronization between the mobile phone

and vehicle may take several minutes.
Go back one paragraph.
Why are contact pictures not being displayed?
▷ To end reading or playback, tilt the control‐
ler to the left. ▷ A maximum of 200 contact pictures can be
transferred to the vehicle from each con‐
nected mobile phone.
Frequently asked ques‐ Why is there a delay before an e-mail is dis‐

played?
tions ▷ Check the e-mail settings on the mobile
Information on compatible mobile phones, re‐ phone and adjust, if needed.
fer to page 56. If all points in this list have been checked and
Why is it not possible to display appointments, the required function is still not available, con‐
tasks, reminders, notes or messages from the tact the hotline, a dealer’s service center or an‐
mobile phone? other qualified service center or repair shop.
▷ The mobile phone is not compatible with
the missing function or is not connected
correctly.
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Communication Contacts
Contacts
Vehicle features and op‐ 6. If the vehicle is equipped with a navigation
system: Enter the address. Only addresses
tions contained in the navigation data in the ve‐
This chapter describes all standard, country- hicle can be entered. This ensures that des‐
specific and optional features offered with the tination guidance is possible for all ad‐
series. It also describes features that are not dresses.
necessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due 7. If necessary, "Store"
to the selected options or country versions. This 8. "Store contact in vehicle"
tems. When using these functions and systems, Specifying the home address
A home address can be stored. It appears at
observed.
the top of the contact list.
1. "Home"
Functional requirement 2. Create a contact.
The description of contacts applies to vehicles 3. "Store contact in vehicle"

without extended Bluetooth mobile phone in‐
stallation package.
My contacts
General information General information

List of all contacts stored in the vehicle.
Contacts can be created and edited. The con‐
tacts from the mobile phone are also displayed.
Displaying contacts
Addresses can be adopted as destinations for
navigation and the phone numbers can be di‐ 1. "Contacts"
aled. 2. "My contacts"
All contacts are listed in alphabetical order. De‐
pending on the number of contacts, an A-Z
New contact search is offered.
Creating a new contact Dialing a phone number

1. "Contacts" 1. Select the desired contact.
2. "New contact" 2. Select the phone number.
3. The entry fields are still filled with the previ‐ The connection is established.
ous entries: "Clear input fields".
4. Fill in the entry fields: select the symbol Editing a contact
next to the entry field. 1. Select the desired contact.
5. Enter the text. 2. "Edit contact"
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3. Change the entries. Depending on how the contacts were stored on

4. Move the Controller to the left. the mobile phone, the sorting order of the
names may differ from the selected sorting or‐
5. "Yes"
der.
If a contact from the mobile phone is edited,
the changes are not stored on the mobile Deleting contacts
phone. A copy of the entry is stored in the vehi‐
The contacts that are stored in the vehicle are
cle, and only this copy is displayed. Under cer‐
deleted.
tain circumstances, a contact entry with the
same name is created. 1. "My contacts"
2. Highlight the contact.
Selecting the contact as a navigation
3. Open "Options".
destination
4. "Delete contact" or "Delete all contacts"
2. Select the address.
When contacts from the mobile phone are
used, the address may need to be matched
to the navigation data contained in the ve‐
hicle. In this case: correct the address.
3. "Start guidance" or "Add as another dest."
Checking the address as a destination

An address that is to be used for destination
guidance must match the navigation data con‐
tained in the vehicle. The address can be
checked for this purpose.
1. Select the desired contact and highlight the
address.
2. Open "Options".
3. "Check as destination"
4. Correct and store the address, if needed.
If the address is corrected and stored, a copy of
it is stored in the vehicle. The address is not
changed on the mobile phone.
Selecting the sorting order of the

names
Names can be displayed in a different order.
1. "My contacts"
2. Open "Options".
3. "Display last name first" or "Display first
name first"
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Communication MINI Connected
MINI Connected
Vehicle features and op‐ Roadside Assistance
tions
Concept
This chapter describes all standard, country- MINI Roadside Assistance can be contacted if
specific and optional features offered with the assistance is needed in the event of a break‐
series. It also describes features that are not down.
In the event of a breakdown, data on the vehi‐
cle's condition is sent by MINI to Roadside As‐
sistance.
observed. General information
Roadside Assistance can also be contacted via a
Check Control message, refer to the Owner's
Manual for the vehicle.
Your dealer’s service
center Starting Roadside Assistance
Concept Starting the service

Possible contact with the dealer’s service cen‐ 1. "MINI Connected"
ter.
2. "Roadside Assistance"
The scope of the available functions depends
3. The number of Roadside Assistance is dis‐
on the country-specific version.
played.
General information
In special cases, for instance following a change
Customer Relations
of owner or a move, an adaptation of the en‐
tered dealer’s service center may be necessary.
Concept
The adaptation can be made by a dealer’s serv‐
ice center or another qualified service center or Contact MINI Customer Relations for informa‐
repair shop. tion on all aspects of your vehicle.
Calling a dealer’s service center Calling Customer relations

1. "MINI Connected" 1. "MINI Connected"
2. "Your service center" 2. "Customer Relations"
3. The number of the service partner is dis‐ 3. "Start service"

played. A voice connection is established to Cus‐
A voice connection can be established with tomer Relations. A mobile phone may need
the service partner. A mobile phone may to be paired for this purpose.
need to be connected for this purpose.
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MINI Connected Communication
Apps dent. Only use the systems or devices when the

General information
stationary.◀
Certain apps of a compatible smartphone can
be integrated in the vehicle. These apps are
shown on the Control Display. Use Apps
1. Connect the smartphone via the snap-in
▷ The functional scope shown on the Control
adapter or via the USB audio interface.
Display depends on the scope of the app
installed on the smartphone. 2. "MINI Connected"
▷ The data transfer of the apps from the 3. Select desired app on the smartphone.
smartphone to the vehicle can take some
time. Some apps depend on the speed of Displaying the status
the available Internet connection of the 1. "MINI Connected"
smartphone.
2. "Connection Assistant"
▷ In rare cases, a smartphone cannot simulta‐
neously use apps and the Bluetooth hands-
free system. If necessary, restart the app on
the smartphone after a phone conversa‐
tion.
Requirements
▷ Compatible smartphone.
▷ Apps are installed on the smartphone and
ready for operation.
▷ Corresponding mobile wireless contract.
▷ The manufacturer of your vehicle recom‐
mends the use of apps that MINI has deter‐
mined to be compatible with your vehicle;
otherwise there may be malfunctions in
system operations.
Information about compatible smartphones,
available apps and their installation can be
found at www.mini.com/connectivity or a deal‐
er’s service center or at another qualified serv‐
ice center or repair shop.
For reasons of safety, some apps are usable
only while the vehicle is stationary.
WARNING
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Navigation
Entertainment
Communication
Reference

Reference Short commands of the voice activation system
Short commands of the voice

activation system
Vehicle features and op‐ General information
tions Instructions for the voice activation system, see
vehicle Owner's Manual.
specific and optional features offered with the The Integrated Owner's Manual includes a
series. It also describes features that are not complete list of the short commands.
necessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due To have the available spoken instructions read
to the selected options or country versions. This out loud: ›Voice commands‹.
observed.
Settings
Function Command
Opens the main menu. ›Main menu‹
"Options", open the menu. ›Options‹
"Settings", open the menu. ›Settings‹
Switch off the Control Display. ›Control display off‹
Select split screen content. ›Split screen ...‹, for instance map split screen
Open settings for light. ›Lighting‹
Open settings for door locking. ›Doors and key‹
Open settings for climate control. ›Climate‹
Open settings for Head-up Display. ›head up display‹
Open sport displays. ›Driving Excitement‹
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Short commands of the voice activation system Reference
Vehicle
Owner's Manual
Function Command
Open user instructions for the selected menu. ›Display Owner's Manual‹
Open the Quick Reference Guide. ›Quick reference‹
Open the index. ›Owner's Manual‹
Open the search by pictures. ›Search by pictures‹
Onboard Computer
Function Command
Call up the Onboard Computer. ›Onboard info‹
Call up the trip computer. ›Trip computer‹
Vehicle
Function Command
"Vehicle info", Open the menu. ›Vehicle info‹
Display vehicle status. ›Vehicle status‹
"eDRIVE" Display info. ›eDRIVE‹
Navigation
General information
Function Command
"Navigation", Open the menu. ›Navigation‹
Navigate to contact from the address book in ›Navigate to ...‹

Navigation or to an address.
Open the destination entry. ›Enter address‹
Open Points of Interest. ›Points of Interest‹
Open "Free text search". ›Free text search‹
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Function Command
Start destination guidance. ›Start guidance‹
Terminate destination guidance. ›Stop guidance‹
Open the route criteria. ›Routes‹
Turn on spoken instructions. ›Voice instructions on‹
Repeat the spoken instruction. ›Repeat voice instructions‹
Turn off spoken instructions. ›Voice instructions off‹
Map
Function Command
Display the map. ›Map‹
Map facing north. ›Map facing north‹
Map facing the direction of travel. ›Map in direction of travel‹
Perspective map. ›Map perspective‹
Open the map scale. ›Map scale‹, e.g., map scale 100 meters
Automatic day/night map mode. ›Map mode automatic‹
Split screen settings
Function Command
Switch on the split screen. ›Split screen on‹
Switch off the split screen. ›Split screen off‹
Open the selection for display in split screen. ›Split screen content‹
Destination guidance with intermediate destinations
Function Command
Enter a new destination. ›Enter address‹
Open trip list. ›Stored trips‹
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Radio
General information
Function Command
"Radio", Open the menu. ›Radio‹
Switch to the radio with sound output switched ›Radio on‹

on.
FM
Function Command
Open a frequency. ›FM ... F M‹, e.g., the frequency 93.5 megahertz
AM
Function Command
Open a frequency. ›AM ...‹, e.g., the frequency 753 kilohertz
"AM", Open the menu. ›A M‹
Satellite radio
Function Command
"Satellite radio", Open the menu. ›Satellite radio‹
Switch to satellite radio with sound output ›Satellite radio on‹

switched on.
Select the channel. ›Channel ...‹
Stored stations
Function Command
"Presets", Open the menu. ›Presets‹
Open the list of stored stations. ›Select preset‹
Select a stored station. ›Preset ...‹ e.g., stored station 2
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Multimedia
General information
Function Command
"Multimedia", Open the menu. ›Multimedia‹
Music collection
Function Command
Open the music collection menu. ›Music collection‹
Switch to the music collection with sound out‐ ›Music collection on‹
put on.
Open music search. ›Music search‹
Open the playback lists. ›Playlists‹
External devices
Function Command
"External devices", Open the menu. ›External devices‹
Start playback through Bluetooth device. ›Bluetooth player on‹
Switch to the USB audio device with sound out‐ ›U S B on‹

put switched on.
Tone
Function Command
"Tone", Open the menu. ›Tone‹
Telephone
Function Command
"Telephone", Open the menu. ›Telephone‹
Open upon contact from the phone book. ›Call ...‹
Redialing, display the list of dialed numbers. ›Redial‹
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Office
Function Command
"Office", Open the menu. ›Office‹
"Current office", Open the menu. ›Current office‹
Send e-mail. ›E-mail to ...‹
Send a SMS text message. ›Text message to ...‹
Contacts
Function Command
Address book, open A-Z search. ›Choose name‹
"My contacts", Open the menu. ›My contacts‹
MINI Connected
Function Command
Open MINI Connected. ›MINI Assist‹ or ›MINI Connected‹
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Reference Everything from A to Z
Everything from A to Z
Index
A Destination entry, GPS coordi‐ Help regarding external devi‐
nates 14 ces, see frequently asked
Address entry, navigation 9 Destination guidance 17 questions 46
Alternative routes 18 Destination guidance with in‐ Help regarding navigation,
AM/FM station 34 termediate destinations, see see frequently asked ques‐
Announcement, navigation, Planning a trip 15 tions 28
see Spoken instructions 19 Destination input 9 Help regarding Office, see fre‐
Applications 79 Digital radio 35 quently asked questions 75
Appointments 71 DTMF suffix dialing 62 Help regarding the telephone,
Apps 79 Dynamic destination guid‐ see frequently asked ques‐
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ ance 25 tions 59
tance 78
Audio books, via USB audio in‐ E I
terface 43
Audio playback, Bluetooth 44 E-mail 71 Incoming call 60
Audio playback, pause 32 Emergency service, see Road‐ Information on the navigation
AUX-IN port, connection of side Assistance 78 data 27
audio devices 41 Entertainment, changing the Interactive map 13
entertainment source 32 Intermediate destinations 15
B External devices 41 iPod/iPhone 41
Balance 33 F M
Bass 33
Bluetooth audio 44 Fader 33 Map, destination entry 13
Bluetooth connection, activat‐ FM/AM station 34 Map in split screen 22
ing/deactivating 57 Map view 20
Breakdown assistance 78 G Message list, traffic bulle‐
tins 23
C Gas station recommenda‐ Messages 70
tion 19 Microphone muting 62
Calendar 71 Gong, volume equalization 33 Mobile phone 56
Call holding 62 GPS coordinates, destination MP3 player 41
Conference 62 entry 14 Music collection 49
Connecting mobile phone 57 GPS navigation 8 Music search 50
Contacts 68, 76 Gray display of the map 24 Music, storing 49
Current location, storing 10
Customer relations 78 H N
D HD Radio 35 Navigation 8
Navigation data 27
Dealer's service center 78 Notes 72
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Everything from A to Z Reference
O Search charging stations, see Voice activation, short com‐

Charging stations and Points mands 82
Office 67 of Interest 11 Voice command response 64
Service, Roadside Assis‐ Voice notes 73
P tance 78
Short commands 82
Pairing mobile phone 57 SMS text messages 70
Pause, audio playback 32 Snap-in adapter, mobile
Personal information 67 phone 64
Phone 56 Software applications, smart‐
Phone book 62 phone 79
Podcasts, via USB audio inter‐ Software update 47
face 43 Speed Volume, volume equal‐
Points of Interest, naviga‐ ization 33
tion 11 Split screen map settings 22
Position, storing 10 Spoken instructions, naviga‐
tion 19
R State/province, selecting for
navigation 9
Radio 34 Stations, stored 39
Radio, changing the entertain‐ Station, storing 34
ment source 32
Radio, control elements 32 T
Radio, muting 32
Radio, overview 32 Tasks 72
Radio, switching on 32 Telephone conference 62
Radio, tone settings 33 Toll roads, route 17
RDS 35 Tone 33
Reading out loud 75 Traffic bulletins, naviga‐
Received calls 64 tion 23
Redialing 63 Treble 33
Reminders 74
Remote inquiry 62 U
Renaming a station 35
Roadside Assistance 78 USB interface, connection of
Route 18 audio devices 41
Route criteria, route 17
Route, displaying 18 V
Routes, avoiding 17
Route section, bypassing 19 Version of the navigation
data 27
S Video playback, snap-in
adapter 43
Satellite radio 36 Videos, via USB audio inter‐
face 43
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General information Entering the address via the street

▷ Destination guidance is started to the town/ 3. "OK"

Using the home address as the 4. Open "Options".

General information Find Points of Interest

Calling up the last destination 3. Select the search function.

1. "Navigation" ▷ "Keyword search"

2. "Last destinations" ▷ "Category search"

Editing the destination ▷ "At current location"

1. "Navigation" ▷ "At destination"

2. "Last destinations" ▷ "At different location"

3. Highlight the destination. ▷ "Along route"

4. Open "Options". 3. Enter a search term.

5. "Edit destination" 4. "OK"

5. "Display Points of Interest" Interest, these destinations will be dis‐

1. "Navigation" ▷ "Show destination": the map section

1. Press button on the steering wheel.

Depending on the entry, up to 20 towns/ 1. "Navigation"

Planning a trip This symbol marks the active leg of the

Entering intermediate destinations In the Professional navigation system:

In the Professional navigation system:

With the Professional navigation

1. "Navigation" The recommended route may differ from the

▷ After the destination guidance has been 5. Select the criterion.

▷ "Short": distance-optimized route, be‐ ▷ Depending on the vehicle equipment, ar‐

Different views of the route are available during 1. "Navigation"

3. "Route information" Spoken instructions

Gas station recommendation Storing on the programmable memory

Quick access to frequently used Map section

Search for a Points of Interest. ▷ "Traffic info map": information about

Map views ▷ : display additional settings.

Settings are stored for the profile currently Additional settings

Traffic bulletins during ▷ Difference between the trip lengths and

▷ Semi-dynamic destination guidance: detour

Depending on the equipment, hazard mes‐ ▷ Traffic bulletins continue to be displayed on

Activating dynamic destination

"Submit anonymous data": if appropri‐ 2. "Navigation update"

Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked ques‐

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Changing the entertain‐

Programmable memory buttons.

Change waveband/satellite radio.

1. "Radio" The stations can also be stored on the pro‐

Select the or symbol. 3. "FM stations" or "AM stations".

Renaming a station It is recommended to switch on RDS.

3. Adjust the settings for the current station. 4. Open "Options".

Or: 5. "HD Radio reception"

"FM stations" This symbol is displayed in the status line

Information about HD Radio multicast stations Symbol Function

Manage the Favorites.

5. The phone number and an electronic serial Selecting a category

Symbol Function Storing the league or team

1. "Radio" 2. "Favorite alert!"

2. "Satellite radio" Select the symbol while the message is

Deleting Favorites Automatic update

Connect the Apple iPod/iPhone Track search