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The cooling function helps prevent condensa- tion on the windows or removes it quickly. Depending on the weather, the windshield may fog over briefly when the engine is started.
To cool the air more quickly and intensely when the external temperature is high, you can switch on the recirculated-air mode.<
Recirculated-air mode
If the air outside the car has an unpleasant odor or contains pollut- ants, shut off the supply to the inte-
rior of the car temporarily. The system then recirculates the air currently within the vehicle.
If the windows fog in recirculated-air mode, switch off the recirculated-air
mode and increase the air volume if necessary. The recirculated-air mode should not be used over an extended period of time; otherwise, the air quality in the passenger compartment will deteriorate continuously.<
Temperature
Turn upward, red, to increase the temper- ature. Turn downward, blue, to decrease the temperature.
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Defrosting windows and removing condensation 1. Set air flow rate to the maximum level. 2. Set air distribution to position
Condensation is removed from the windows more quickly when the cooling function is also activated.
3. Set to the highest temperature, red. 4. Deactivate recirculated-air mode. 5. Turn on windshield heating if necessary. 6. Turn on rear window defroster if necessary.
Microfilter The microfilter captures dust and pollen. The microfilter is changed by your MINI dealer dur- ing routine maintenance work.
Rear window defroster
The defroster is switched off auto- matically after a certain time. The rear window heating is lowered
or switched off entirely to reduce the drain on the battery.
Air distribution
Direct the flow of air to the windows area Intermediate settings are possible.
, to the upper body
or to the footwell
Windshield heating
The windshield heating is switched off automatically after a short time. The front window heating is low-
ered or switched off entirely to reduce the drain on the battery.
Automatic climate control
1 Air flow rate, manual 2 AUTO program 3 Recirculated-air mode 4 Maximum cooling 5 Air distribution, manual
6 Temperature 7 Defrosting windows and removing conden-
sation
8 Cooling function 9 Rear window defroster 10 Windshield heating
Comfortable interior climate AUTO program 2 offers the ideal air distribution and air flow rate for almost all conditions, refer to AUTO program below. All you need to do is
select an interior temperature which is comfort- able for you. The following sections inform you in detail about how to adjust the settings.
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Most settings are stored for the remote control currently in use, refer also to Personal Profile set- tings on page 27.
Air flow rate, manual
Press the – button to reduce air flow. Press the + button to increase it. You can reactivate the automatic mode for the air flow rate with the AUTO button.
The air flow rate is lowered or switched off entirely to reduce the drain on the battery. The display remains the same.
Switching the system on/off Reduce the air flow by pressing the – button repeatedly until the system is switched off. All displays go out. Press the AUTO button to switch the automatic climate control back on.
AUTO program
The AUTO program adjusts the air distribution to the windshield and side windows, toward the upper body area and into the footwell for you. The air flow rate and your temperature specifications will be adapted to outside influences in accordance with sea- sonal changes, e.g. sunlight. The cooling function is automatically switched on along with the AUTO program. The program is switched off if the air distribution is manually adjusted or if the button is pressed again.
Recirculated-air mode
Recirculated-air mode: the supply of outside air is permanently shut off. The system then recirculates
the air currently within the vehicle.
If condensation starts to form on the inside window surfaces, press the AUTO button or switch off the recirculated-air mode and, if necessary, increase the air flow rate.
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The recirculated-air mode should not be used over an extended period of time; otherwise, the air quality in the passenger compartment will deteriorate continuously.<
Maximum cooling
You will receive maximally cooled air as quickly as possible when the outside temperature is above 327/06 and while the engine is running. The automatic climate control goes into recircu- lated-air mode at the lowest temperature. Air flows at maximum rate from the vents for the upper body area. You should therefore open them for maximum cooling.
Air distribution, manual
The flow of air is directed to the windows, to the upper body area or to the footwell as selected. You can switch the automatic air distribution back on by pressing the AUTO but- ton.
Temperature
Set the desired temperature individually. The automatic climate control achieves this temperature as quickly as possible regardless of the season, using maximum cooling or heating power if necessary, and then maintains it.
If you switch between different tempera- ture settings in quick succession, the auto-
matic climate control does not have enough time to achieve the set temperature.<
Rear window defroster
The defroster is switched off auto- matically after a certain time. Depending on your vehicle's equip- ment, the upper wires serve as an
antenna and are not part of the rear window defroster.
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Defrosting windows and removing condensation
Quickly removes ice and condensa- tion from the windshield and front side windows. For this purpose, also switch on the
cooling function. The windshield heating is switched on automat- ically.
Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter The microfilter captures dust and pollen. The activated-charcoal filter provides additional pro- tection by filtering gaseous pollutants from the outside air. Your MINI dealer replaces this com- bined filter as a standard part of your scheduled maintenance. You can call up further information in the service requirements display, page 62.
Windshield heating
The windshield heating is switched off automatically after a certain time.
Ventilation
Cooling function
Button
Function
or
When the cooling function is on, the air is cooled, dried, then reheated according to the tempera- ture setting. The passen- ger compartment can only be cooled while the engine is running.
The cooling function helps prevent condensa- tion on the windows or removes it quickly. Depending on the weather, the windshield may fog over briefly when the engine is started. The recirculated-air mode may be switched on auto- matically. When the AUTO button is pressed, the cooling function switches on automatically.
1 Knob for continuous opening and closing 2 Jet for direction of air flow
Opening/closing Turn the knob.
Direction of air flow Swivel the entire jet.
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Vehicle equipment In this chapter, all production, country, and optional equipment that is offered in the model range is described. Equipment is also described that is not available because of, for example, selected options or country version. This also applies to safety related functions and systems.
A list of compatible remote controls is available on the Internet at www.homelink.com. HomeLink is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.
Operating elements on the rearview mirror
Integrated universal remote control
The concept By using the integrated universal remote con- trol, up to 3 functions of remote controlled devices, e.g., garage door openers or lighting systems, can be operated. As a result, the uni- versal remote control can replace up to 3 differ- ent remote controls. To operate, the buttons on the rearview mirror must be programmed with the desired functions. For programming, the remote control for each device is needed.
To prevent possible damage or injury, before programming or using the inte-
grated universal remote control, always inspect the immediate area to make certain that no people, animals or objects are within the travel range of the device. Comply also with the safety instructions supplied with the original hand-held transmitter.< Before selling the vehicle, delete the stored functions as a safety precaution, page.
Checking compatibility
Depending on your vehicle's equip- ment, the glove compartment can be ventilated and, if the cooling function is
switched on, can also be cooled. For additional information, please contact your MINI dealer or call: 1-800-355-3515.
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1 LED 2 Memory buttons 3 Hand-held transmitter
Programming
General information 1. Switch on ignition. 2.
Initial startup: Press and hold the right and left buttons on the rearview mirror for approx. 20 seconds until the LED on the rearview mirror starts flashing quickly. All the programming for the buttons on the rearview mirror is deleted.
3. Hold the original hand-held transmitter at a distance of approx. 1 in/2.5 cm to 3 in/8 cm from the buttons on the rearview mirror. The required distance depends on the hand- held transmitter.
4. Press both the desired function on the
remote and the button to be programmed on the rearview mirror at the same time. The LED flashes slowly at first.
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5. As soon as the LED flashes rapidly, release both buttons. The quick flashing indicates that the button on the rearview mirror has been programmed. If the LED does not flash rapidly after approx. 60 seconds, alter the distance between the rearview mirror and hand-held transmitter and repeat this step. Several attempts at different distances may be nec- essary. Wait at least 15 seconds before each attempt. Canada: If the programming was inter- rupted by the hand-held transmitter, press and hold the memory button and press the button on the hand-held transmitter for 2 seconds and release several times.
6. To program other functions on other but-
tons, repeat steps 3 to 5.
You can operate the system with the engine running or with the ignition switched on.
Special features of hopping-code transmitter systems If the device cannot be operated after being programmed repeatedly, then check if the device to be operated is equipped with a hop- ping-code system. In addition, check in the operating instructions for the device or press the programmed button on the rearview mirror for a longer period of time. If the LED on the rearview mirror first flashes quickly and then is on for 2 seconds, then the device is equipped with a hopping-code system. The flashing and the LED being on repeats itself for approx. 20 seconds. In addition, for devices with hopping-code sys- tems, the integrated universal remote control and the device must be synchronized. Information about synchronizing can be found in the operating instructions for the device to be set. Programming will be easier with the aid of a sec- ond person.
Synchronizing: 1. Park your vehicle within the range of the
remote-controlled device. Do not exceed the 164 ft/50 m range of the remote-controlled device.
2. Program the particular button on the rear-
view mirrors as described.
3. Find and press the button for synchronizing the device to be set. There remain approx. 30 seconds for the next step.
4. Press and hold the programmed button on the rearview mirror for approx. 3 seconds and then release. Repeat this step, possibly up to three times, to complete the synchro- nization. After the synchronization is com- pleted, the programmed function is imple- mented.
To reprogram individual buttons 1. Switch on ignition. 2. Press and hold the button to be pro-
grammed on the rearview mirror.
3. As soon as the LED on the rearview mirror starts flashing slowly, hold the hand-held transmitter of the device to be operated approx. 1 in/2.5 cm to 3 in/8 cm from the buttons on the rearview mirror. The required distance depends on the hand-held trans- mitter.
4. Press and also hold the button with the
desired function on the hand-held transmit- ter.
5. As soon as the LED on the rearview mirror starts blinking faster, release both buttons. The quick flashing indicates that the button on the rearview mirror has been pro- grammed. The device can now be operated using the button on the rearview mirror. Canada: If the LED is not flashing rapidly after 60 seconds, change the distance and repeat the step or, if the programming was interrupted by the hand-held transmitter, press and hold the memory button and
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press the button on the hand-held transmit- ter for 2 seconds and release several times.
Operation
Before using the integrated universal remote control, always inspect the imme- diate area to make certain that no people, ani- mals or objects are within the travel range of the device. Comply also with the safety instructions supplied with the original hand-held transmitter.< The device, for example a garage door, can be operated while the engine is running or when the ignition is on by using the button on the rearview mirror. In addition, while within the reception range of the device, press the button until the function is deleted. The LED on the rearview mirror is constantly on while the signal is being transmitted.
Deleting stored functions Press and hold the right and left buttons on the rearview mirror for approx. 20 seconds until the LED on the rearview mirror starts flashing quickly. All stored functions are deleted. The functions can not be deleted individually.
Digital compass
Operating principle By pressing the setting button with a thin, sharp object, e.g., a pen or a similar object, various functions can be called up. The following setting options are displayed one after the other, depending on how long the setting button is pressed down: > Quick press: display switches on/off > 3 to 6 seconds: compass zone setting > 6 to 9 seconds: compass calibration > 9 to 12 seconds: left/right-hand drive setting > 12 to 15 seconds: setting the language
Setting the compass zones Set the appropriate compass zone on your vehi- cle so that the compass operates properly; see world map with compass zones. To set the compass zones, press the setting but- ton for approx. 3-4 seconds. The number of the compass zones that have been set are shown on the display. To change the zone setting, quickly press the setting button as often as necessary until the number of the compass zone for your location is displayed. The compass is again ready to use after approx. 10 seconds.
1 Setting button on the back of the mirror 2 Display The cardinal or ordinal direction in which the vehicle is moving is shown on the display.
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Setting right/left-hand drive Your digital compass is already set to right-hand drive or left-hand drive at the factory, depend- ing upon your vehicle.
Setting the language You can set the language on the display: Press the setting button for approx. 12- 13seconds. Briefly press the setting button again to switch between English "E" and German "O". The setting is automatically stored after approx. 10 seconds.
Calibrating the digital compass The digital compass must be calibrated in the following situations: > The incorrect cardinal direction is displayed. > The direction that is displayed does not
change even though the driving direction changes.
> Not all cardinal directions are displayed.
Procedure 1. Make sure that there are no large metal
objects or overhead power lines near your vehicle, and that you have enough space to drive in circles.
2. Set the compass zone that currently applies. 3. Press the setting button approx. 6-7 seconds to call up C. Then drive in a complete circle at a maximum speed of 4 mph/7 km/h. If the calibration is successful, the C will be replaced by the directions.
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Closing Rotate the switch in the opposite direction of the arrow until it is in the vertical position. Depending on the temperature setting of the air conditioner or the automatic climate control, high temperatures may result in the glove com- partment.
USB interface for data transfer Connection for importing data from a USB stor- age device, e.g. software update, refer to page 153. The USB interface is located in the upper region of the glove compartment. Observe the following when connecting: > Do not use force when plugging the connec-
tor into the USB audio interface.
> Do not connect devices such as fans or
lamps to the USB interface.
> Do not connect USB hard drives. > Do not use the USB interface to recharge
external devices.
Connection for external audio device You can connect an external audio device such as a CD or MP3 player and play audio tracks over the vehicle's speaker system, refer to the Enter- tainment chapter starting on page 146.
Center armrest The center armrest between the front seats con- tains either a compartment or the cover for the snap-in adapter, see page 167. In the center armrest between the back seats, there is a storage compartment.
Glove compartment
Opening
Pull the handle to open the cover. The light in the glove compartment comes on.
Closing Fold cover up.
To prevent injury in the event of an acci- dent, close the glove compartment after
use while the vehicle is being driven.<
Ventilation Depending on your vehicle's equipment, the glove compartment can be ventilated and, if the cooling function is switched on, can also be cooled.
Opening Rotate the switch in the direction of the arrow.
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Opening Press the button, arrow, and lift the cover.
Center armrest rear
Removing The center armrest in the rear can be removed to increase the amount of storage room. 1. Turn handwheel counterclockwise until it
reaches the stop, arrow 1.
2. Push center armrest in the base plate gently
towards the back, arrow 2.
3. Raise the armrest in front and swing out.
Installing 1.
Insert center armrest in the back into the rear recess of the base plate, arrow 1.
2. Push to rear and swing down in front,
arrow 2.
3. Push center armrest in the base plate for-
ward.
4. Tighten handwheel by turning clockwise. Ensure that the center armrest engages properly when it is installed; otherwise, it may be dam- aged, for example, during braking maneuvers.
Storage compartments
Do not put any unsecured objects into the interior of the vehicle; otherwise these
may endanger the occupants, e.g., during brak- ing and evasive maneuvers.<
Do not use the instrument panel as a shelf, for example with non-slip mats; other-
wise, it could be damaged.<
In the vehicle interior Depending on your vehicle's equipment, you will find storage compartments in the front and rear doors and in the center console. Pockets are provided on the backrest rear pan- els of the front seats.
Center Rail On the Center Rail, a variety of accessories can be fastened to a special base plate and moved to various positions, e.g. a cupholder or a mobile phone holder.
Do not use accessory parts near the hand brake; otherwise these could be damaged
when the hand brake lever is operated.<
On the rail: Cupholder Only install and move the cupholder in the rear, between the rear seats.
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Inserting base plate The lever 3 can be locked in three positions.
Make sure that the lever 6 is situated opposite the mount 4.<
On the rail: Smartphone holder The upper part of the smartphone holder can be rotated by 360°. When installing in the front of the rail, ensure that there is sufficient space, e.g., away from the seat; otherwise, damage may be caused when rotating. 1. Pull the lever 1 up to unlock the mounts.
2. First install the smartphone on the Center
Rail with the mounts 2.
3. To secure, push lever 1 down.
Clothes hooks There are clothes hooks on the grab handles in the rear passenger compartment.
Items of clothing hung from the hooks must not obstruct the driver's view. Do not hang heavy objects from the hooks; otherwise, they could endanger the car's occupants, e.g. in case of heavy braking or sudden swerving.<
In the cargo area Depending on your vehicle's equipment, you have the following storage options: > Storage compartment under the flat load
floor
> Bag holder on the support for the cargo area
cover
0 Locking 1 Sliding along the rail 2 Inserting base plate For inserting, move the lever into position 2.
Sliding and locking 1. Push lever 3 into position 1. 2. Slide the base plate. 3. Push the lever 3 down, into position 0, and
lock the base plate in place.
Lock the base plate in place before driv- ing; otherwise, injuries may result in the
event of an accident.<
Installing cupholder 1. Lock base plate in place if necessary, refer to
Sliding and locking.
2. Pull the lever 6 up to unlock the mounts.
3. First insert the cupholder into the front mounts 4 and then snap it into the rear mounts 5.
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Hold or touch the hot cigarette lighter by the knob only. Holding or touching it in
other areas could result in burns. When leaving the car, always remove the key so that children cannot operate the cigarette lighter and burn themselves.<
Connecting electrical appliances In your MINI, when the engine is running or if the ignition is switched on, you can use electrical devices such as flashlights, car vacuum cleaners, etc., up to approx. 140 watts at 12 volts, as long as one of the following sockets is available. Avoid damaging the sockets by attempting to insert plugs of unsuitable shape or size.
Cigarette lighter socket Remove the lighter or cover from the socket.
Sockets In the rear passenger compartment
Cupholders and ashtray
Cupholders
Use lightweight, nonbreakable containers and do not transport hot beverages. Oth- erwise, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of an accident.<
Do not push unsuitable containers forcibly into the cupholder. Otherwise, you may
damage it.< Additional cupholders can be attached to the Center Rail in the rear passenger compartment.
Ashtray The ashtray is located in one of the cupholders in the center console.
Emptying Remove the entire ashtray.
Lighter
Pull out the cover.
In the cargo area
With the engine running or the ignition switched on, press in the cigarette lighter. The lighter can be pulled out as soon as it pops back out.
Pull out the cover.
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REFERENCE
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Vehicle equipment In this chapter, all production, country, and optional equipment that is offered in the model range is described. Equipment is also described that is not available because of, for example, selected options or country version. This also applies to safety related functions and systems.
Break-in period Moving parts need breaking-in time to adjust to each other. Please follow the instructions below in order to achieve the optimal service life and economy of operation for your vehicle.
Engine and differential Always obey all official speed limits.
Up to 1,200 miles/2,000 km Drive at varying engine and road speeds, but do not exceed the following: > Gasoline engine
4,500 rpm or 100 mph/160 km/h
Avoid full-throttle operation and use of the transmission's kickdown mode.
After driving 1,200 miles/2,000 km Engine and vehicle speeds can be gradually increased.
Tires Due to technical factors associated with their manufacture, tires do not achieve their full trac- tion potential until after an initial break-in period. Therefore, drive cautiously during the first 200 miles/300 km.
Brake system Brakes require an initial break-in period of approx. 300 miles/500 km to achieve optimized contact and wear patterns between brake pads and rotors. Drive cautiously during this break-in period.
Clutch The function of the clutch reaches its optimal level only after a distance driven of approx. 300 miles/500 km. During this break-in period, engage the clutch gently.
Following part replacement The same break-in procedures should be observed if any of the components mentioned above have to be renewed in the course of the vehicle's operating life.
General driving notes
Closing tailgate
Only drive with the tailgate closed. Failure to do so may endanger passengers or
other road users or may damage the vehicle in the event of an accident or a braking and eva- sive maneuver. In addition, exhaust gas may flow into the passenger compartment.< If special circumstances make it absolutely nec- essary to drive with the tailgate open: 1. Close all windows and the glass sunroof. 2. Switch off recirculated-air mode and switch the airflow control of the air conditioner or automatic climate control to high, refer to page 86 or 88.
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Hot exhaust system
As in all vehicles, extremely high tempera- tures are generated on the exhaust sys- tem. Do not remove the heat shields installed adjacent to various sections of the exhaust sys- tem, and never apply undercoating to them. When driving, standing at idle and while park- ing, take care to avoid possible contact between the hot exhaust system and any highly flamma- ble materials such as hay, leaves, grass, etc. Such contact could lead to a fire, with the risk of seri- ous personal injuries and property damage. Do not touch hot exhaust tail pipes. Otherwise, there is a risk of burns.<
Hydroplaning
When driving on wet or slushy roads, reduce road speed. If you do not, a wedge
of water can form between tires and road sur- face. This situation, known as hydroplaning, can cause partial or complete loss of tire contact with the road surface, so that the car cannot be steered or braked properly.< The risk of hydroplaning increases with declining tread depth on the tires, refer also to Tread depth on page 199.
Driving through water
Drive through water on the road only if it is not deeper than 1 ft/30 cm, and then only
at walking speed at the most. Otherwise, the vehicle's engine, the electrical systems and the transmission may be damaged.<
Parking brake on inclines
On inclines, do not hold the vehicle with the clutch; use the parking brake. Other-
wise, greater clutch wear will result.< For information on driving off using Hill Assist, refer to page 72.
Braking safely Your MINI is equipped with ABS. If you are in a situation which requires full braking, it is best to brake using maximum brake pressure. Since the
vehicle maintains steering responsiveness, you can still avoid possible obstacles with a mini- mum of steering effort. The pulsation of the brake pedal, together with the sound of hydraulic regulation, indicates that ABS is functioning properly.
Objects in the movement range of the pedals
Keep floor mats, carpet, and other objects out of the movement range of the pedals; otherwise, they may inhibit the function of the pedals during driving. Do not place additional floor mats onto an existing one or onto other objects. Only use floor mats that have been approved for the vehicle and can be appropri- ately fastened. Make sure that the floor mats are securely fastened again after they have been removed, e.g. for cleaning.<
Driving in wet conditions When roads are wet or there is heavy rain, briefly exert gentle pressure on the brake pedal every few miles. Monitor traffic conditions to ensure that this maneuver does not endanger other road users. The heat generated in this process helps dry the pads and rotors to ensure that. Then full braking force will be immediately avail- able when it is needed.
Hills
To prevent overheating and the resulting reduced efficiency of the brake system, drive long or steep downhill gradients in the gear in which the least braking is required. Even light but consistent brake pressure can lead to high temperatures, brake wear and possibly even brake failure.< You can increase the engine's braking effect by shifting down, all the way to first gear if neces- sary. This strategy helps you avoid placing excessive loads on the brake system. Downshift- ing in manual mode of the automatic transmis- sion, page 51.
Never drive with the clutch held down, with the transmission in neutral or with
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the engine switched off; otherwise, engine brak- ing action will not be present or there will be no power assistance to the brakes or steering. Never allow floor mats, carpets or any other objects to protrude into the area around the pedals; otherwise, pedal function could be impaired.<
Corrosion on brake rotors When the vehicle is driven only occasionally, during extended periods when the vehicle is not used at all, and in operating conditions where brake applications are less frequent, there is an increased tendency for corrosion to form on rotors, while contaminants accumulate on the brake pads. This occurs because the minimum pressure which must be exerted by the pads during brake applications to clean the rotors is not reached. Should corrosion form on the brake rotors, the brakes will tend to respond with a pulsating effect that even extended application will fail to cure.
When the vehicle is parked Condensation forms while the automatic climate control is in operation, and then exits under the vehicle. Traces of condensed water under the vehicle are therefore normal. In the MINI Cooper S, the coolant pump may continue to run for some time after the engine is switched off. This will generate noise in the engine compartment.
Cargo loading
To avoid loading the tires beyond their approved carrying capacity, never over- load the vehicle. Overloading can lead to over- heating and increases the rate at which damage develops inside the tires. The ultimate result can assume the form of a sudden blowout.<
Avoid fluid spills in the cargo area as they could damage the vehicle.<
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Cargo area cover
Do not place any objects on the cover; otherwise, they could endanger the car's occupants, e.g. in the case of braking or sudden swerving, or they may damage the cover.< When you open the tailgate, the roll-up cover is raised. To load bulky luggage, the cover can be removed. 1. Unhook the lift straps from the tailgate. 2. Lift the cover slightly, arrow 1, and pull it
rearward out of the bracket, arrow 2.
Rear seat backrest
Before folding down the rear seat back- rests, ensure that the range of motion for the backrests is unobstructed. Particularly with a folded down middle section, ensure that there is no one within the range of motion of the back- rest and that no one reaches into that region. Otherwise, injury or damage can result.<
To ensure that the safety systems con- tinue to provide optimized protection,
observe the safety belt information on page 40.< 5 seater: The rear seat back is divided in the fol- lowing proportions: 40-20-40.
When the outer rear seat backs are folded down, no one may sit in the middle posi-
tion.< If necessary, remove the third head restraint, refer to Removing head restraints, page 39.
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Open the center belt and insert in the take-up on the headliner, see page 41. Expand the cargo area by raising the rear seat backrests to a steeper angle. The backrests can be adjusted as needed in 10 stages between a comfort position and a transport position or can be folded down. In the comfort position, the backrests are as far back as possible; in the transport position, they are in an approximately vertical position. Before installing a child restraint system, observe the instructions starting on page 44.
Cargo area privacy screen Between the cargo area and the rear seat back- rest, there is a cargo area privacy screen. It can be folded down and used as a loading platform.
When the rear seat backrests are folded down, do not fold the privacy screen
upright. In an accident, cargo could fold down the privacy screen and damage it.<
Folding down the privacy screen 1.
If necessary, remove the cargo area cover, refer to page 102.
2. Fold the privacy screen up and to the rear,
arrow 1.
1. Hold on to the backrest near the top, for example on the headrest, and pull on the loop, arrow.
2. Lock backrest in the desired position or fold
down.
Folding the backrests back into position When folding the backrest, ensure that the lock properly engages. Otherwise, for
example during braking and avoidance maneu- vers, cargo can be thrown into the interior and endanger the occupants.<
If the rear seat backrests are positioned at a steeper angle, do not install child
restraint systems in the rear of the vehicle as their protective features may be ineffective.< When backrests are folded back from the folded-down position, they lock in the transport position. To set the desired backrest angle or a comfort- able position, pull the loop forward and adjust the backrest.
3. Release the locking mechanisms on the left
and right sides, arrows 2.
4. Grasp the outer sides of the privacy screen
and guide it downward.
Do not exceed the maximum load of 330 lbs/150 kg of the privacy screen when
it is in folded down into the loading platform position; otherwise, damage may occur.<
Folding the privacy screen forward 1. Fold down rear seat backrests. 2. Unlock privacy screen, see above. 3. Grasp the outer sides of the privacy screen and guide it forward onto the folded-down rear seat backrests.
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Removing 1. Removing cargo area cover, page 102. 2. Fold the privacy screen up and to the rear and unlock it, refer to Folding the privacy screen forward.
3. Remove it from the guides on the cargo area
floor, arrows, and remove the privacy screen.
Removing If necessary, the load floor can be removed. 1. Fold load floor together. 2. Pull the load floor back slightly out of the
take-up.
3. Then take it out toward the top. The folded together load floor can be placed into the luggage compartment.
Cargo net
Ensure that the cargo net is firmly attached; otherwise, injuries may occur.<
Before installing 1. Remove the pouch with the cargo net from the storage compartment under the pull-out floor panel in the cargo area.
2. Remove the cargo net from the pouch, then
unroll and unfold it. After use, fold the cargo net together, roll it back up in the same way, and place it in the pouch so that it can be stowed under the floor panel again. When doing so, make sure that hooks and tensioning buckles do not rest against the rod elements.
3. Unfold the cargo net until the rod elements
snap into place.
Installing behind the front seats
Flat load floor
Do not exceed a maximum load of 330 lbs/150 kg on the load floor; other-
wise, damage may result.<
Access to the storage space Under the load floor, there is storage space, e.g., for the cargo net. 1. Reach into the recess, arrow 1, at the back
edge of the load floor.
2. Lift up load floor behind and fold forwards,
arrow 2.
Before closing the tailgate, put the load floor back on the cargo area floor.
1. If necessary, remove the cargo area cover. 2. Fold down the rear seat backrests, refer to
Expanding cargo area.
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Insert each cargo net mounting pin all the way into its respective front mount in the headliner, arrow 1, and push it forward.
4. Attach the hook, arrow 2, at the bottom of each retaining strap to the respective eye on the vehicle floor.
5. Lash the cargo net securely. To do so,
tighten the retaining straps at the tensioning buckles.
Removing When removing and stowing the cargo net, pro- ceed in the reverse sequence. To fold closed, press the release button, arrow.
Bag holders
Holders on the left and right side of the support for the cargo area cover, arrow, e.g. for hanging shopping bags or storage bags.
Only hang light shopping bags or suitable items on the holders. Otherwise, this may create a hazard due to flying objects, for exam- ple in the event of braking and evasive maneu- vers. Transport heavy luggage only if it is appropri- ately secured in the cargo area.<
Determining cargo limit
1. Locate the following statement on your
vehicle's placard:
The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed
XXX kg or YYY lbs. Otherwise, this could damage the vehicle and produce unstable vehicle operating conditions.<
2. Determine the combined weight of the
driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle.
3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver
and passengers from XXX pounds or YYY kilograms.
4. The resulting figure equals the available
amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if the XXX amount equals 1,400 lbs and there will be four 150 lb- pas- sengers in your vehicle, the amount of avail- able cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs: 1,400 lbs minus 750 lbs = 650 lbs.
5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in step 4. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, part of the load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult the manual for transporting a trailer to determine how this may reduce the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle.
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Load 4-seater:
5-seater:
Securing cargo
The permissible load is the sum of the occu- pants' weights and the weight of the cargo. The greater the weight of the occupants, the less cargo/luggage can be transported.
Stowing cargo > Position heavy objects as low and as far for- ward as possible, ideally directly behind the rear seat backrests.
> Cover sharp edges and corners. > For very heavy cargo when the rear seat is not occupied, secure each safety belt in the respective opposite buckle.
> Do not stack higher than the top edge of the
backrests.
> Use the cargo net, refer to page 104. Ensure
that no objects can penetrate through the net.
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> Secure smaller and lighter items using
retaining or draw straps.
> Heavy-duty cargo straps for securing larger
and heavier objects are available at your MINI dealer.
> These cargo straps are fastened using eight
securing eyes. Two of them are located on the side wall, arrows 1, of the cargo area. Two of them are located on the rear wall, arrows 2, of the cargo area.
To use the lower lashing eyes, raise or remove the pull-out floor panel. Comply with the information enclosed with the load-securing devices.
Always position and secure the cargo as described above, so that it cannot endan- ger the car's occupants, for example if sudden braking or swerves are necessary. Do not exceed the approved gross vehicle weight and axle loads, page 230; otherwise, the vehicle's operating safety is no longer assured and the vehicle will not be in compliance with the construction and use regulations.
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Heavy or hard objects should not be carried loose inside the car, since they could be thrown around, for example as a result of heavy braking, sudden swerves, etc., and endanger the occu- pants. Do not secure cargo using the fastening points for the tether strap, page 45; they may become damaged.<
Rear luggage rack A special rear-mounted luggage rack is available as an optional accessory. It does not require a trailer hitch. Please comply with the precautions included with the installation instructions.
Roof-mounted luggage rack A special rack system is available as an option for your MINI. Your MINI dealer will be glad to advise you. Comply with the installation instruc- tions supplied with the rack system.
Loading roof-mounted luggage rack Because roof racks raise the vehicle's center of gravity when loaded, they have a major effect on vehicle handling and steering response. You should therefore always remember not to exceed the approved roof load capacity, the approved gross vehicle weight or the axle loads when loading the rack. You can find more information under Weights in the technical specifications. The roof load must be distributed uniformly and should not be too large in area. Heavy items should always be placed at the bottom. When loading, make sure that there is sufficient space for the movement of the glass roof. Fasten roof-mounted cargo correctly and securely to prevent it from shifting or falling off during the trip. Drive smoothly. Avoid sudden acceleration and braking maneuvers, and take corners gently.
Mounting points
The mounting points are located under the cov- ers in the bumper. Remove the covers, refer to page 224.
Loading rear luggage rack When loading, make sure that you do not exceed the approved gross vehicle weight and axle loads. You can find more information under Weights in the technical specifications.
Saving fuel
General information Your vehicle incorporates numerous technolo- gies for reducing fuel consumption and emis- sions. Fuel consumption depends on a number of dif- ferent factors. Fuel consumption and environ- mental pollution are affected by various actions, the manner of driving and regular maintenance.
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Coasting When approaching a red traffic light, take your foot off the accelerator and let the car roll to a stop in the highest gear possible. On a downhill gradient, take your foot off the accelerator and let the vehicle coast in a suitable gear. Fuel supply is shut off automatically when the vehicle is coasting.
Switch off the engine during lengthy stops Switch off the engine when stopping for lengthy periods, e.g. at traffic lights, railroad crossings or in traffic jams.
Switch off any features that are not currently required Features such as air conditioning, seat heaters and the rear window defroster require a great deal of energy and result in greater fuel con- sumption, especially in city driving and during Stop & Go operation. For this reason, switch off these features if they are not really needed.
Have the vehicle serviced Have your vehicle serviced regularly to achieve good economy and a long vehicle life. The man- ufacturer of your MINI recommends having the vehicle serviced by a MINI dealer. Also note the MINI Maintenance System, page 206.
Driving on poor roads Your MINI with ALL4 drive is at home on any type of street or road. It combines an all-wheel drive system with the advantages of a normal passenger car.
Do not drive on unpaved terrain, as other- wise the vehicle may be damaged.<
Remove unnecessary cargo Additional weight increases fuel consumption.
Remove attached parts no longer in use Attached parts on the vehicle affect its aerody- namics and increase fuel consumption.
Windowsclosing Open windows increase air resistance and therefore fuel consumption.
Check tire inflation pressure regularly Check and, if necessary, correct tire inflation pressure at least twice a month and before start- ing on a long trip. Low inflation pressure increases rolling resis- tance and thus leads to greater fuel consump- tion and tire wear.
Drive off immediately Do not wait for the engine to warm up while the vehicle remains stationary. Start driving right away, but at moderate engine speeds. This is the fastest way for the cold engine to reach its oper- ating temperature.
Think ahead while driving Avoid unnecessary acceleration and braking by maintaining a suitable distance to the vehicle driving ahead. Looking-ahead and smooth driving reduces fuel consumption.
Avoid high engine speeds Use first gear only for driving off. In second and higher gears, accelerate smoothly to a suitable engine and road speed. In doing so, avoid high engine speeds and shift up early. When you reach your desired traveling speed, shift to the highest suitable gear and drive at constant speed. As a rule: driving at low engine speeds lowers fuel consumption and reduces wear.
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After driving on poor roads, please observe the following points to maintain the driving safety of the vehicle: > Clean the coarsest dirt from the body. > Clean mud, snow, ice, etc. from the wheels
and tires and check the tires for damage.
When you are driving on poor roads, there are a few points which you should strictly observe for your own safety, for that of your passengers, and for the safety of the vehicle: > Familiarize yourself with the vehicle before
beginning to drive and do not take risks under any circumstances.
> Adapt your speed to road conditions. The
steeper and rougher the road surface is, the lower the speed should be.
> When driving on very steep uphill or down- hill grades, make sure in advance that the engine oil and coolant levels are close to the maximum mark, refer to page 203.
> While driving, watch carefully for obstacles
such as rocks or holes. Try to avoid these obstacles whenever possible.
> Make sure that the undercarriage does not touch the ground, for example on hilltops and bumpy roads. The ground clearance of the vehicle is a maximum of approx. 6.0 in/ 15 cm. Please note that the ground clear- ance can vary depending on loading and the driving conditions of the vehicle.
> Only drive through road surface water up to a maximum water depth of 1 ft/30 cm and only at walking speed; do not remain sta- tionary.
> After driving through water at low speed,
lightly press the brake pedal several times to dry the brakes and to prevent the braking effect from being reduced by wetness.
> Depending on the condition of the surface, it may be practical to briefly activate DTC, refer to DTC Dynamic Traction Control on page 71.
> If the drive wheels spin on one side, depress the accelerator pedal sufficiently so that the driving stability control systems can distrib- ute the drive forces to the individual wheels.
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CONTROLS
DRIVING TIPS
NAVIGATION
ENTERTAINMENT
COMMUNICATIONS
MOBILITY
REFERENCE
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Navigation system
Navigation data
Information on navigation data 1. "Navigation" 2. Open "Options". 3. "Navigation system version" Information about the data version is displayed.
Updating the navigation data
General information Navigation data are stored in the vehicle and can be updated. You may obtain current navigation data and the enabling code at your MINI dealer. Updating the data can take several hours, depending on the volume of data. > Update data while driving to reduce the
drain on the battery.
> The update is resumed automatically when
a trip is continued after an interruption.
> Only the main functions of the navigation
system are available during updating. > You can inquire as to the status of the
update.
> The data are stored in the vehicle. > After the updating process is complete, the
system restarts.
> The medium with the navigation data can be
removed after the update.
Navigation system
Vehicle equipment In this chapter, all production, country, and optional equipment that is offered in the model range is described. Equipment is also described that is not available because of, for example, selected options or country version. This also applies to safety related functions and systems.
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.
Enter data only with the vehicle station- ary, and always give priority to the appli- cable traffic regulations in the event of any con- tradiction between traffic and road conditions and the instructions issued by the navigation system. Failure to take to this precaution can place you in violation of the law and put vehicle occupants and other road users in danger.<
Selecting navigation 1. "Navigation"
During route guidance, an arrow view or a map view is displayed on the onboard computer.
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To update 1.
Insert USB storage device with navigation data > Into the USB interface in the glove com-
partment
> Into the USB audio interface.
2. Follow the instructions on the onboard com-
puter.
3. Enter the activation code of the USB storage
device.
4. Begin driving. After you begin to drive, the system restarts and updates the navigation data as you drive.
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Destination entry
Destination entry
General information In entering your destination you can select from among the following options: > Manual destination entry, see below > Selecting destination from address book,
page 116
> Last destinations, page 117
> Special destinations, refer to page 118
> Entering the destination via map, refer topage 119
> Selecting home address, refer to page 117
> Entering destination via voice, page 120
After selecting your destination you can proceed to start the route guidance, page 123.Manual destination entry To make it easier to enter town/city names and street names, you are supported with the word- match principle, refer to page 122. This makes it possible to enter different spellings and com- pletes your entry automatically so that stored town/city names and street names can be accessed quickly. 1. "Navigation" 2. "Enter address"
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The system also supports you with the following features: > If you do not enter a street, the system will guide you to the downtown area of a town or city.
> You can skip the entry of country and town/ city if the current entries should be retained for your new destination.
Entering a state/province 1. "Navigation" 2. "Enter address" 3. Select "State/Province" or displayed country.
Entering a town/city 1. Select "Town/City/Postal Code" or displayed
city.
2. Select letters, if necessary.
A list of all towns/cities starting with this let- ter appears on the Control Display. To delete letters: > To delete individual numbers or letters:
Turn the MINI joystick to highlight and press the MINI joystick.
> To delete all numbers or letters:
Turn the MINI joystick to highlight and press and hold the MINI joystick.
3.
If necessary, enter more letters. The list gradually grows smaller each time you enter a new letter.
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4.
symbol.
To enter spaces, if necessary: Select the If necessary, move the MINI joystick to the right and change to the list of towns and cit- ies and select a name.
4. Select the digits. 5. Change to the list of house numbers. 6. Select a house number or range of house
numbers.
Entering a street without a destination town/city It is also possible to enter a street without enter- ing a destination town/city. In this case all streets of the entered country are offered for selection. The related town/city is displayed after the street name. If a town/city has already been entered, this entry can be canceled. This may be practical if the desired street does not exist in the entered destination, because, for example, it belongs to another part of the town/city. 1. "Navigation" 2. "Enter address" 3. Select "Street" or displayed street. 4. Change to the list of street names. 5. Select "In" with the currently displayed
country.
6. Select the letters. 7. Change to the list of street names. 8. Highlight street. 9. Select the street.
Starting route guidance after entering the destination 1. "Accept destination" 2. "Start guidance" or "Add as another destina-
tion".
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Entering the postal code 1. Select "Town/City/Postal Code" or displayed
city.
symbol.
2. Select the 3. Select the digits individually. 4. Change to the list of postal codes and towns/
cities.
5. Highlight the postal code. 6. Select the zip code.
The corresponding destination is displayed.
Entering street and intersection 1. Select "Street" or displayed street. 2. Enter the street and intersection the same
way you entered the town/city.
If there are several streets with the same name: 1. Move the MINI joystick to the right to
change to the list of street names.
2. Highlight street. 3. Select the street.
Alternative: Entering street and house number 1. Select "Street" or displayed street. 2. Enter the street the same way you entered
the town/city.
3. "House number"
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Destination entry
> Setting "Route preference", refer to page
123.
> Search for "Points of Interest at loc.", refer to
page 118.
Storing a destination in the address book Store the destination in the address book after entering the destination. 1. "Navigation" 2. "Map" 3. "Guidance" 4. Open "Options". 5. "Store as new contact" or "Add to existing
contact".
Address book To create contacts, refer to page 165 or page 181.
Selecting a destination from the address book 1. "Navigation" 2. "Address book"
Contacts with addresses are displayed if these addresses have been checked as des- tinations. If the contacts with addresses from the mobile phone are not displayed, they must first be checked as destinations, refer to page 166 or page 182.
3. Select a contact in the list or if so desired,
4.
using the "A-Z search". If necessary, select "Business address" or "Home address".
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6. Select an existing contact, if available. 7. Select "Business address" or "Home
address".
8. Enter "Last name" and "First name" if you
wish.
9. "Store in vehicle"
Storing the position Your current position can be stored in the address book. 1. "Navigation" 2. Open "Options". 3. "Store position as contact" or "Add position
to contact".
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4. Depending on the selection, select an exist-
ing contact from the list or the type of address and enter the last and first name.
5. "Store in vehicle"
Last destinations The last destinations are stored automatically. These destinations can be called up and used as a destination for route guidance.
Editing or deleting an address 1. "Navigation" 2. "Address book" 3. Highlight the entry. 4. Open "Options". 5. "Edit in Contacts" or "Delete entry".
Accessing last destinations 1. "Navigation" 2. "Last destinations"
Using home address as destination The home address must be stored as a destina- tion. Refer to Defining a home address, page 165 or page 182. 1. "Navigation" 2. "Address book" 3. "Home"
4. "Start guidance"
3. Select the destination. 4. "Start guidance"
Editing a destination Destinations can be edited, for example, to change the house number of an existing entry. 1. "Navigation" 2. "Last destinations" 3. Highlight the destination. 4. Open "Options". 5. "Edit destination"
Deleting the last destinations 1. "Navigation" 2. "Last destinations" 3. Highlight the destination. 4. Open "Options". 5. "Delete entry" or "Delete all last destina-
tions".
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Special destinations You can search for a special destination, e.g. a hotel or place of interest, and start route guid- ance to the corresponding location.
The scope of information provided depends on the particular set of naviga-
tion data you are using.<
Accessing search for special destinations 1. "Navigation" 2. Select "Points of Interest" search.
A-Z search 1. "A-Z search" 2. "Town/City" 3. "Category" 4. "Category details"
For some special destinations, it is possible to select several category details. Move the MINI joystick to the left to exit category details.
5. "Keyword" 6. Enter keyword.
A list of the special destinations is displayed.
7. Select the special destination. 8. Select the 9. "Start guidance" or "Add as another destina-
symbol.
tion". If several details are stored, then you can scroll through the pages. If a phone number is available, a connection can be established, if desired.
Category search 1. "Category search" 2. "Search destination" 3. Select or enter town/city. 4. "Category" 5. Select category.
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6. "Category details"
For some special destinations, it is possible to select several category details. Move the MINI joystick to the left to exit category details.
7. "Start search"
A list of the special destinations is displayed.
8. Select the special destination.
Details are displayed. symbol.
9. Select the 10. "Start guidance" or "Add as another destina-
tion".
If several details are stored, then you can scroll through the pages. If a phone number is avail- able, a connection can be established, if desired.
Special destination location As you input the search destination, you can select from among various options. > "At current location" > "At destination" > "At different location" > With active route guidance: "Along route"
Starting the search for special destinations 1. "Start search" 2. A list of the special destinations is displayed.
> "At current location"
The special destinations are displayed in order of their distance and are displayed with a direction arrow pointing toward the destination.
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> "At destination", "At different location",
"Along route" The special destinations are displayed in order of their distance from the search point.
> Destinations of the selected category are displayed in the map display as symbols. The display depends on the map scale and the category.
3. Highlight special destination. 4. Select the special destination. 5. Select the 6. "Start guidance" or "Add as another destina-
symbol.
tion".
The distance from the destination is displayed.
Displaying special destinations in the map To display symbols of the special destinations in the map: 1. "Navigation" 2. "Map" 3. Open "Options". 4. "Display Points of Interest"
5. Select the settings.
Entering the destination via map If you only know the location of a destination or street, then you can enter the destination with the aid of the map.
Selecting the destination 1. "Navigation" 2. "Map"
The map shows the current position of the vehicle.
3.
"Interactive map"
4. Select the destination with the cross-hairs. > Changing scale: turn the MINI joystick. > Moving map: Move the MINI joystick in
the corresponding direction.
> Shifting map diagonally: Move the
MINI joystick in the corresponding direc- tion and turn the MINI joystick.
5. Press the MINI joystick to display additional
menu items. > Select the
symbol: "Start guidance" or
"Add as another destination".
> "Find points of interest": The search for
special destinations is started.
Specifying the street If the system does not detect any street, then a street name in the vicinity or the coordinates of the destination are displayed.
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Saying the entries > Countries, towns/cities, streets, and inter- sections can be either spoken aloud as an entire words or spelled in the system lan- guage, refer to page 67. Example: to enter a destination in a US state as a complete word, the system language must be English.
> Spell the entry if the language of the area is
different from the system language.
> Speak the letters smoothly and avoid exces-
sive emphasis and pauses.
Entering a town/city The town/city can be spelled or entered as an entire word.
The methods of entry depend on the nav- igation data in use and the country and
language settings.<
1.
{City} or {Spell city}.
2. Wait for the system prompt for the town/
city.
3. Say the name of the town/city or if neces-
sary, spell at least the first three letters. 4. Select city/town:
> To select a recommended town/city:
{Yes}
> Select other city/town: {New entry} > To select an entry, e.g. {Entry …} > Spell the entry: {Spell city}
Additional functions In the interactive map, the scale can be adjusted and the visible map section can be shifted. You can also access other functions by pressing the MINI joystick:
> Select the
symbol and "Start guid-
ance" if necessary.
> "Exit interactive map" > Map display > "Display destination"
The section of the map around the desti- nation is displayed.
> "Display current location"
The section of the map around the cur- rent position is displayed.
> "Find points of interest", refer to
page 118.
Entering destination via voice
General information > Voice activation system, refer to page 21. > When entering a destination by voice, it is
possible to switch between voice input and the onboard computer.
> Having the possible spoken commands read
aloud: {Voice commands}
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Similar-sounding towns/cities that cannot be differentiated by the system are com- piled in a separate list and displayed as a town/ city followed by three dots. If necessary, select this entry with {Yes}. Then select the desired city/town in this list.< The town/city can also be selected from the list via the onboard computer: Turn the MINI joystick until the destination is selected, and press the MINI joystick.
Entering a street or intersection The street or intersection is entered in the same way as the town/city.
Entering house number Depending on the data in the navigation system,
