MINI Countryman 2018 Owner's Manual
OWNER'S MANUAL.
MINI COUNTRYMAN.
Contents
A-Z
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MINI
Owner's Manual for the vehicle
Thank you for choosing a MINI.
The more familiar you are with your vehicle, the better control
you will have on the road. We therefore strongly suggest:
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 vehicle operation that will help
you make full use of the technical features available in your
MINI. The manual also contains information designed to en‐
hance operating reliability and road safety, and to contribute to
maintaining the value of your MINI.
Any updates made after the editorial deadline can be found in
the appendix of the printed Owner's Manual for the vehicle.
Get started now. We wish you driving fun and inspiration with
your MINI.
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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 278.
The topics of Navigation, Entertainment, and
Communication can be called up via the follow‐
ing Owner's Manuals: Integrated Owner's
Manual in the vehicle, Online Owner's Manual,
MINI Driver's Guide app.
6 Information
AT A GLANCE
16 Cockpit
20 Central Information Display (CID)
29 Voice activation system
32 General settings
43 Owner's Manual media
CONTROLS
50 Opening and closing
71 Settings
83 Transporting children safely
88 Driving
109 Displays
128 Lights
134 Safety
153 Driving stability control systems
158 Driving comfort
176 Climate control
184 Interior equipment
191 Storage compartments
194 Cargo area
MOBILITY
218 Refueling
220 Fuel
222 Wheels and tires
241 Engine compartment
243 Engine oil
247 Coolant
249 Maintenance
251 Replacing components
261 Breakdown assistance
267 Care
REFERENCE
274 Technical data
277 Appendix
278 Everything from A to Z
DRIVING TIPS
204 Things to remember when driving
209 Saving fuel
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Information
Using this Owner's
Manual
Orientation
The fastest way to find information on a partic‐
ular topic is by using the index.
An initial overview of the vehicle is provided in
the first chapter.
Updates made after the editorial
deadline
Due to updates after the editorial deadline, dif‐
ferences may exist between the printed Own‐
er's Manual and the following Owner's Man‐
uals:
▷ Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle.
▷ Online Owner's Manual.
▷ MINI Motorer’s Guide App.
Notes on updates can be found in the appendix
of the printed Owner's Manual for the vehicle.
Owner's Manual for Navigation,
Entertainment, Communication
The Owner's Manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment, and Communication can be obtained as
printed book from the service center.
The topics of Navigation, Entertainment, and
Communication can be called up via the follow‐
ing Owner's Manuals:
▷ Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle.
▷ Online Owner's Manual.
▷ MINI Motorer’s Guide App.
Additional sources of in‐
formation
Dealer’s service center
A dealer’s service center will be glad to answer
questions at any time.
Internet
The Owner's Manual and general Information
about MINI, for example on technology, are
available on the Internet: www.miniusa.com.
Integrated Owner's Manual in the
vehicle
The Integrated Owner's Manual specifically de‐
scribes features and functions found in the ve‐
hicle. The Integrated Owner's Manual can be
displayed on the Control Display. Additional in‐
formation, refer to page 43.
MINI Motorer’s Guide app
The app specifically describes features and
functions found in the vehicle. The app can be
displayed on smartphones and tablets. Addi‐
tional information, refer to page 44.
Online Owner's Manual
The Online Owner's Manual specifically de‐
scribes features and functions found in the ve‐
hicle. The Online Owner's Manual can be dis‐
played in any of today's browsers. Additional
information, refer to page 45.
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Symbols and displays
Symbols in the Owner's Manual
Symbol Meaning
Precautions that must be followed. To
avoid the possibility of personal injury
and serious damage to the vehicle.
◄ End of a specific item of information.
Measures that can be taken to help
protect the environment.
"..." Control Display texts used to select
individual functions.
›...‹ Verbal instructions to use with the
voice activation system..
››...‹‹ Answers generated by the voice
activation system.
Action steps
Action steps to be carried out are presented as
numbered list. The steps must be carried out in
the defined order.
First action step.
1.
2. Second action step.
Enumerations
Enumerations without mandatory order or al‐
ternative possibilities are presented as list with
bullet points.
▷ First possibility.
▷ Second possibility.
Symbols on vehicle components
Refers to the relevant section of this
Owner's Manual for further information on a
particular part or assembly.
Vehicle features and op‐
tions
This Owner's Manual describes all models and
all standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series.
Therefore, this Owner's Manual also describes
and illustrates features and functions that are
not available in your vehicle, for example be‐
cause of the selected optional features or the
country-specific version.
This also applies to safety-related functions and
systems.
When using these functions and systems, the
applicable laws and regulations must be ob‐
served.
For any options and equipment not described
in this Owner's Manual, refer to the Supple‐
mentary Owner's Manuals.
Your dealer’s service center is happy to answer
any questions that you may have about the
features and options applicable to your vehicle.
Status of the Owner's
Manual
Basic information
The manufacturer of your vehicle pursues a
policy of constant development that is con‐
ceived to ensure that our vehicles continue to
embody the highest quality and safety stan‐
dards. In rare cases, therefore, the features de‐
scribed in this Owner's Manual may differ from
those in your vehicle.
Updates made after the editorial
deadline
Due to updates after the editorial deadline, dif‐
ferences may exist between the printed Own‐
er's Manual and the following Owner's Man‐
uals:
▷ Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle.
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▷ Online Owner's Manual.
▷ MINI Motorer’s Guide App.
Notes on updates can be found in the appendix
of the printed Owner's Manual for the vehicle.
For Your Own Safety
Manufacturer
The manufacturer of this MINI is Bayerische
Motoren Werke Aktionengesellschaft, BMW AG.
Intended use
Follow the following when using the vehicle:
▷ Owner's Manual.
▷ Information on the vehicle. Do not remove
stickers.
▷ Technical vehicle data.
▷ The traffic, speed, and safety laws where
the vehicle is driven.
▷ Vehicle documents and statutory docu‐
ments.
Warranty
Your vehicle is technically configured for the
operating conditions and registration require‐
ments applying in the country of first delivery,
also known as homologation. If your vehicle is
to be operated in a different country it might
be necessary to adapt your vehicle to poten‐
tially differing operating conditions and regis‐
tration requirements. If your vehicle does not
comply with the homologation requirements in
a certain country you may not be able to lodge
warranty claims for your vehicle there. Further
information on warranty is available from a
dealer’s service center.
Maintenance and repairs
Advanced technology, e. g. the use of modern
materials and high-performance electronics,
requires suitable maintenance and repair work.
The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends
that you entrust corresponding procedures to a
MINI dealer’s service center. If you choose to
use another service facility, the manufacturer of
your vehicle recommends use of a facility that
performs work, for instance maintenance and
repair, according to MINI specifications with
properly trained personnel, referred to in this
Owner's Manual as "another qualified service
center or repair shop".
If work is performed improperly, for instance
maintenance and repair, there is a risk of sub‐
sequent damage and related safety risks.
Parts and accessories
The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends
the use of parts and accessory products ap‐
proved by the manufacturer of the MINI.
Approved parts and accessories, and advice on
their use and installation are available from a
MINI dealer's service center.
MINI parts and accessories were tested by the
manufacturer of the MINI for their safety and
suitability in MINI vehicles.
The manufacturer of your vehicle warrants gen‐
uine MINI parts and accessories.
The manufacturer of your vehicle does not
evaluate whether each individual product from
another manufacturer can be used with MINI
vehicles without presenting a safety hazard,
even if a country-specific official approval was
issued. The manufacturer of your vehicle does
not evaluate whether these products are suita‐
ble for MINI vehicles under all usage conditions.
California Proposition 65 Warning
California laws require us to state the following
warning:
Engine exhaust and a wide variety of automo‐
bile components and parts, including compo‐
nents found in the interior furnishings in a vehi‐
cle, contain or emit chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer and birth de‐
fects and reproductive harm. In addition, cer‐
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tain fluids contained in vehicles and certain
products of component wear contain or emit
chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects or other repro‐
ductive harm. Battery posts, terminals and re‐
lated accessories contain lead and lead com‐
pounds. Wash your hands after handling. Used
engine oil contains chemicals that have caused
cancer in laboratory animals. Always protect
your skin by washing thoroughly with soap and
water.
Service and warranty
We recommend that you read this publication
thoroughly. Your vehicle is covered by the fol‐
lowing warranties:
▷ New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
▷ Rust Perforation Limited Warranty.
▷ Federal Emissions System Defect Warranty.
▷ Federal Emissions Performance Warranty.
▷ California Emission Control System Limited
Warranty.
Detailed information about these warranties is
listed in the Service and Warranty Information
Booklet for US models or in the Warranty and
Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models.
Your vehicle has been specifically adapted and
designed to meet the particular operating con‐
ditions and homologation requirements in your
country and continental region in order to de‐
liver the full driving pleasure while the vehicle is
operated under those conditions. If you wish to
operate your vehicle in another country or re‐
gion, you may be required to adapt your vehi‐
cle to meet different prevailing operating con‐
ditions and homologation requirements. You
should also be aware of any applicable war‐
ranty limitations or exclusions for such country
or region. In such case, please contact Cus‐
tomer Relations for further information.
Maintenance
Maintain the vehicle regularly to sustain the
road safety, operational reliability and the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Specifications for required maintenance meas‐
ures:
▷ MINI Maintenance system.
▷ Service and Warranty Information Booklet
for US models.
▷ Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for
Canadian models.
If the vehicle is not maintained according to
these specifications, this could result in serious
damage to the vehicle. Such damage is not
covered by the MINI New Vehicle Limited War‐
ranty.
Data memory
General information
Electronic control devices are installed in the
vehicle. Some of these are necessary for the ve‐
hicle to function safely or provide assistance
during driving, for instance driver assistance
systems. Furthermore, control devices facilitate
comfort or infotainment functions.
Electronic control devices contain data memo‐
ries, which are able to temporarily or perma‐
nently store information about the condition of
the vehicle, component load, maintenance re‐
quirements, technical events or faults.
This information generally records the state of a
component, a module, a system or the environ‐
ment, for instance:
▷ Operating states of system components,
e.g., fill levels, tire inflation pressure, bat‐
tery status.
▷ Status messages for the vehicle and its indi‐
vidual components, e.g., wheel rotational
speed, wheel speed, deceleration, trans‐
verse acceleration, engaged safety belt in‐
dicator.
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▷ Malfunctions and faults in important system
components, for instance lights and brakes.
▷ Information on vehicle-damaging events.
▷ Responses by the vehicle to special situa‐
tions such as airbag deployment or en‐
gagement of the stability control systems.
▷ Ambient conditions, e.g., temperature, rain
sensor signals.
The data is required to perform the control de‐
vice functions. Furthermore, it also serves to
recognize and correct malfunctions, and helps
the vehicle manufacturer to optimize vehicle
functions. The majority of this data is transient
and is only processed within the vehicle itself.
Only a small proportion of the data is stored in
event or fault memories and, if needed, in the
vehicle key.
Reading out data
When servicing, for instance during repairs,
service processes, warranty cases, and quality
assurance measures, this technical information
can be read out from the vehicle together with
the vehicle identification number. A dealer’s
service center or another qualified service cen‐
ter or repair shop can read out the information.
The socket for OBD Onboard Diagnosis re‐
quired by law in the vehicle is used to read out
the data. The data is collected, processed, and
used by the relevant organizations in the serv‐
ice network. The data documents the technical
conditions of the vehicle, helps in locating
faults and improving quality, and is transferred
to the vehicle manufacturer, if needed.
Furthermore, the manufacturer has product
monitoring duties to meet in line with product
liability law. To fulfill these duties, the vehicle
manufacturer needs technical data from the
vehicle. Fault and event memories in the vehi‐
cle can be reset when a dealer’s service center
or another qualified service center or repair
shop performs repair or servicing work.
Data on the scope of servicing work performed
and maintenance records are stored in the ve‐
hicle by means of the service history and trans‐
ferred to the vehicle manufacturer. The vehicle
owner can contact a dealer's service center to
object to the data being stored and transferred
to the vehicle manufacturer. This objection ap‐
plies for as long as the vehicle owner remains
the proprietor of the vehicle.
Data entry and data transfer into the
vehicle
General information
Depending on the vehicle equipment, some
data can be transferred into the vehicle when
using comfort and infotainment functions,
for instance:
▷ Multimedia data such as music, films or
photos for playback in an integrated multi‐
media system.
▷ Address book data for use in conjunction
with an integrated hands-free system or an
integrated navigation system.
▷ Entered navigation destinations.
▷ Data on the use of Internet services.
This data can be stored locally in the vehicle or
is found on a device that has been connected
to the vehicle, e.g., a smartphone, USB stick or
MP3 player. If this data is stored in the vehicle,
it can be deleted at any time. This data is only
transmitted to third parties if expressly desired.
This depends on the personal settings selected
for using online services.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the fol‐
lowing comfort and individual settings can be
stored in the vehicle and modified at any time,
for instance:
▷ Settings for the seat and steering wheel po‐
sitions.
▷ Suspension and climate control settings.
▷ Individual settings, for instance lighting in
the car's interior.
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Control via mobile devices
Depending on the vehicle equipment, mobile
devices connected to the vehicle, for instance
smartphones, can be controlled via the vehicle
control elements. The sound and picture from
the mobile device can be played back and dis‐
played through the multimedia system. Certain
information is transferred to the mobile device
at the same time. Depending on the type of
connection, this includes, for instance position
data and other general vehicle information.
This optimizes the way in which selected apps,
for instance navigation or music playback,
work.
There is no further interaction between the mo‐
bile device and the vehicle, for instance active
access to vehicle data. How the data will be
processed further is determined by the provider
of the particular app being used. The extent of
the possible settings depends on the respective
app and the operating system of the mobile
device.
Services
General information
If the vehicle has a wireless network connec‐
tion, this enables data to be exchanged be‐
tween the vehicle and other systems. The wire‐
less network connection is realized via an invehicle transmitter and receiver unit or via
personal mobile devices brought into the vehi‐
cle, for instance smartphones. This wireless net‐
work connection enables 'online functions' to
be used. These include online services and apps
supplied by the vehicle manufacturer or by
other providers.
there too. Personal data may be used to per‐
form online services. Data is exchanged over a
secure connection, for instance with the IT sys‐
tems of the vehicle manufacturer intended for
this purpose. Any collection, processing, and
use of personal data above and beyond that
needed to provide the services must always be
based on a legal permission, contractual ar‐
rangement or consent.
In addition, the vehicle manufacturer evaluates
anonymized information on transport infra‐
structure and how the infotainment system is
used. This information cannot be traced back to
individual vehicles or people. Evaluating the
data enables the manufacturer to further im‐
prove its products or services, for instance by
incorporating the most up-to-date traffic bulle‐
tins. The data transfer feature can be deacti‐
vated in the vehicle. Certain services and func‐
tions, some of which are subject to a charge,
can be deactivated by the driver. It is also pos‐
sible to activate or deactivate the data connec‐
tion as a whole. That is, with the exception of
functions and services required by law such as
Assist systems.
Services from other providers
When using online services from other provid‐
ers, these services are the responsibility of the
relevant provider and subject to their data pri‐
vacy conditions and terms of use. The vehicle
manufacturer has no influence on the content
exchanged during this process. Information on
the way in which personal data is collected and
used in relation to services from third parties,
the scope of such data, and its purpose, can be
obtained from the relevant service provider.
Services from the vehicle manufacturer
Where online services from the vehicle manu‐
facturer are concerned, the corresponding
functions are described in the appropriate
place, for instance the Owner's Manual or man‐
ufacturer's website. The relevant legal informa‐
tion pertaining to data protection is provided
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Event Data Recorder EDR
This vehicle is equipped with an event data re‐
corder EDR. The main purpose of an EDR is to
record, in certain crash or near crash-like situa‐
tions, such as an air bag deployment or hitting
a road obstacle, data that will assist in under‐
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standing how a vehicle’s systems performed.
The EDR is designed to record data related to
vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short
period of time, typically 30 seconds or less.
The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record
such data as:
▷ How various systems in your vehicle were
operating.
▷ Whether or not the driver and passenger
safety belts were fastened.
▷ How far, if at all, the driver was depressing
the accelerator and/or brake pedal.
▷ How fast the vehicle was traveling.
This data can help provide a better understand‐
ing of the circumstances in which crashes and
injuries occur.
EDR data is recorded by your vehicle only if a
nontrivial crash situation occurs; no data is re‐
corded by the EDR under normal driving condi‐
tions and no personal data, for instance name,
gender, age, and crash location, are recorded.
However, other parties, such as law enforce‐
ment, could combine the EDR data with the
type of personally identifying data routinely ac‐
quired during a crash investigation.
To read data recorded by an EDR, special
equipment is required, and access to the vehi‐
cle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the ve‐
hicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law
enforcement, that have the special equipment,
can read the information if they have access to
the vehicle or the EDR.
Vehicle identification
number
The vehicle identification number can be found
in the engine compartment, on the right-hand
side of the vehicle.
The vehicle identification number can be found
on the type label, on the right-hand side of the
vehicle.
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The vehicle identification number can also be
found behind the windshield.
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Reporting safety defects
For US customers
The following only applies to vehicles owned
and operated in the US.
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect
which could cause a crash or could cause injury
or death, you should immediately inform the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
NHTSA, in addition to notifying MINI of North
America, LLC, P.O. Box 1227, Westwood, New
Jersey 07675-1227, Telephone
1-800-831-1117.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may
open an investigation, and if it finds that a
safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it
may order a recall and remedy campaign.
However, NHTSA cannot become involved in
individual problems between you, your dealer,
or MINI of North America, LLC.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle
Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236
(TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http://www.safe‐
rcar.gov; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA, 400
Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590.
You can also obtain other information about
motor vehicle safety from http://www.safe‐
rcar.gov
Information
For Canadian customers
Canadian customers who wish to report a
safety-related defect to Transport Canada, De‐
fect Investigations and Recalls, may call the
toll-free hotline 1-800-333-0510. You can also
obtain other information about motor vehicle
safety from http://www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety.
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WATCH ME.
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AT A GLANCE
CONTROLS
DRIVING TIPS
MOBILITY
REFERENCE
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AT A GLANCE
Cockpit
Cockpit
Vehicle features and op‐
tions
This chapter describes all standard, countryspecific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due
to the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐
tems. When using these functions and systems,
the applicable laws and regulations must be
observed.
In the vicinity of the steering wheel
1 Power windows 67
2 Exterior mirror operation 79
3 Buttons of the central locking system 55
4 Lights
Front fog lights 131
Light switch 128
Lights off
Daytime running lights 130
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Parking lights 128
Low beams 128
Automatic headlight control 129
Cornering light 130
High-beam Assistant 130
Instrument lighting 131
5 Steering wheel buttons, left
Cockpit
AT A GLANCE
Camera-based cruise control on/
off 158
Cruise control on/off 164
Cruise control: store speed
Pausing, continuing cruise control
Cruise control: increase speed
Cruise control: reduce speed
Camera-based cruise control: re‐
duce distance
Camera-based cruise control: in‐
crease distance
6 Steering column stalk, left
Turn signal 94
High beams, head‐
light flasher 94
Windshield wipers 98
Rain sensor 99
Cleaning windows 97
Rear window wiper 97
Clean the rear window 97
9 Steering wheel buttons, right
Voice activation 29
Telephone
Confirm the selection 118
Move selection up 118
Move selection down 118
High-beam Assistant 130
Canada: roadside parking
light 129
Onboard Computer 118
7 Instrument cluster 109
8 Steering column stalk, right
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Increase volume
Reduce volume
10 Horn, entire surface
11 Adjust the steering wheel 81
12 Unlock hood 241
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13 Operate the tailgate 58
Cockpit
In the vicinity of the center console
1 Hazard warning system 261
Intelligent Safety 144
2 Control Display 20
3 Radio/Multimedia
4 Glove compartment 191
5 Climate control 176
6 PDC Park Distance Control 166
Rearview camera 169
Parking assistant 172
Auto Start/Stop function 90
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Start/stop the engine and switch
the ignition on/off 88
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐
trol 153
MINI Driving Modes switch 155
7 Steptronic transmission selector lever 103
Manual transmission selector lever 102
8 Controller with buttons 21
9 Parking brake 93
In the vicinity of the roofliner
Cockpit
AT A GLANCE
1 Emergency Request
2 Indicator light, front-seat passen‐
ger airbag 137
3 Reading lights 132
4 Ambient light 132
5 Panoramic glass sunroof 68
6 Interior lights 132
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AT A GLANCE
Central Information Display (CID)
Central Information Display (CID)
Vehicle features and op‐
tions
This chapter describes all standard, countryspecific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due
to the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐
tems. When using these functions and systems,
the applicable laws and regulations must be
observed.
Concept
The Central Information Display (CID) combines
the functions of a multitude of switches. These
functions can be operated via the Controller or
touchscreen.
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.◀
Control elements
Overview
1 Control Display with touchscreen
2 Controller with buttons and, depending on
the equipment version, with touchpad
Control Display
General information
To clean the Control Display, follow the care in‐
structions, refer to page 270.
In the case of very high temperatures on the
Control Display, for instance due to intense so‐
lar radiation, the brightness may be reduced
down to complete deactivation. Once the tem‐
perature is reduced, for instance through shade
or air conditioning, the normal functions are re‐
stored.
Safety information
NOTE
Objects in the area in the front of the
Control Display can shift and damage the Con‐
trol Display. There is a risk of damage to prop‐
erty. Do not place objects in the area in front of
the Control Display.◀
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Switching on
Switch on the ignition.
1.
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2. Press the Controller.
Switching off
Central Information Display (CID)
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1.
2. "Turn off control display"
Press button.
Controller with navigation system
General information
The buttons can be used to open the menus di‐
rectly. The Controller can be used to select
menu items and enter the settings.
Some functions of the Central Information Dis‐
play (CID) can be operated using the touchpad
on the Controller, refer to page 26:
Operation
▷ Turn.
▷ Move in four directions.
Buttons on the Controller
Button Function
Press once: call up main menu.
Press twice: open recently used me‐
nus.
Open the Communication menu.
▷ Press.
Open the Media/Radio menu.
Open destination input menu for navi‐
gation.
Open navigation map.
Open the previous display.
Open the Options menu.
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AT A GLANCE
Central Information Display (CID)
Controller without navigation system
General information
The buttons can be used to open the menus di‐
rectly. The Controller can be used to select
menu items and enter the settings.
Some functions of the Central Information Dis‐
play (CID) can be operated using the touchpad
on the Controller, refer to page 26:
Operation
▷ Turn.
▷ Press.
Buttons on the Controller
Button Function
Press once: call up main menu.
Press twice: open recently used me‐
nus.
Open the Communication menu.
Open the Media/Radio menu.
Open the previous display.
Open the Options menu.
Operating with the Con‐
troller
Opening the main menu
Press button.
▷ Move in two directions.
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The main menu is displayed.
All Central Information Display (CID) functions
can be called up via the main menu.
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Central Information Display (CID)
AT A GLANCE
Selecting menu items
Highlighted menu items can be selected.
1. Turn the Controller until the desired menu
item is highlighted.
2. Press the Controller.
Menu items in the Owner's Manual
In the Owner's Manual, menu items that can be
selected are set in quotation marks, for in‐
stance "System settings".
Changing between displays
After a menu item is selected, for instance
"System settings", a new display appears.
▷ Move the Controller to the left.
Closes the current display and shows the
previous display.
▷
▷ Move the Controller to the right.
Press button.
The previous display opens.
New display is opened.
Opening recently used menus
The recently used menus can be displayed.
Press button twice.
Opening the Options menu
Press button.
The "Options" menu is displayed.
The Options menu consists of various areas:
▷ Screen settings, for instance "Split screen".
▷ Control options for the selected main
menu, for instance for "Media/Radio".
▷ If applicable, further operating options for
the selected menu, for instance "Save
station".
Changing settings
Select a field.
1.
2. Turn the Controller until the desired setting
is displayed.
The arrow indicates that additional displays can
be opened.
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Central Information Display (CID)
Activating/deactivating the functions
Several menu items are preceded by a check‐
box. It indicates whether the function is acti‐
vated or deactivated. Selecting the menu item
activates or deactivates the function.
Function is activated.
Function is deactivated.
Entering letters and numbers
General information
Letters and numbers can be entered via the
Controller.
The keyboard's display changes automatically.
Input
Turn the Controller: select letters or num‐
1.
bers.
2. : confirm entry.
Symbol Function
Press the Controller: delete let‐
ters or number.
or
Hold the Controller down: delete
all letters or numbers.
Switching between upper/lower case,
numbers and characters
Depending on the menu, you can switch be‐
tween entering upper and lower case letters
and numbers:
Symbol Function
Enter the letters.
Entry comparison
When entering names and addresses, the
choice is narrowed down with every letter en‐
tered and letters may be added automatically.
Entries are continuously compared with data
stored in the vehicle.
▷ Only those letters are offered during entry
for which data is available.
▷ Destination search: place names can be en‐
tered in all languages that are available on
the Control Display.
Using alphabetical lists
For alphabetical lists with more than 30 entries,
the letters for which there is an entry are dis‐
played at the left edge.
Turn the Controller to the left or right
1.
quickly.
All letters for which there are entries are
displayed on the left edge.
2. Select the first letter of the desired entry.
The first entry of the selected letter is dis‐
played.
Operating via touch‐
screen
General information
The Control Display is equipped with a touch‐
screen.
Touch screen with your fingers. Do not use any
objects.
Enter the numbers.
or
Without navigation system
Select the symbol.
Change between capital and
lower-case letters.
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Opening the main menu
Tap on symbol.
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Central Information Display (CID)
▷ Swipe to the left.
▷ Tap on symbol.
New display is opened.
Opening recently used menus
1. Tap on symbol.
2. Tap on symbol.
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All Central Information Display (CID) functions
can be called up via the main menu.
Selecting menu items
Tap desired menu item.
Menu items in the Owner's Manual
In the Owner's Manual, menu items that can be
selected are set in quotation marks, for in‐
stance "System settings".
Changing between displays
After a menu item is selected, a new display
opens.
Changing settings
Settings such as volumes can be changed via
the touchscreen.
▷ Slide in the selected field to the right or left,
until the desired setting is displayed.
▷ , Tap on symbol.
Activating/deactivating the functions
Several menu items are preceded by a check‐
box. It indicates whether the function is acti‐
vated or deactivated. Selecting the menu item
activates or deactivates the function.
Function is activated.
Function is deactivated.
Entering letters and numbers
The arrow indicates that additional displays can
be opened.
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General information
Letters and numbers can be entered using the
Controller or the touchscreen.
The keyboard's display changes automatically.
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Central Information Display (CID)
Symbol Function
Tapping the symbol: delete the letter
or number.
Tapping and holding the symbol for
an extended period: delete all letters
or numbers.
Switching between upper/lower case,
numbers and characters
Symbol Function
Enter the letters.
Enter the numbers.
or Change between capital and
lower-case letters.
Operating navigation map
The navigation map can be moved with the
touchscreen.
Function Operation
Enlarge/shrink
map.
Drag in or out with the fin‐
gers.
Touchpad
General information
Some functions of the Central Information Dis‐
play (CID) can be operated using the touchpad
on the Controller:
Selecting functions
"My MINI"
1.
2. "System settings"
3. "Touchpad"
4. Select the desired function.
▷ "Speller": enter letters and numbers.
▷ "Map": using the map.
▷ "Search fields": write letters without se‐
lecting the list field.
▷ "Audio feedback": pronounces entered
letters and numbers.
Entering letters and numbers
Entering letters requires some practice at the
beginning. When entering, pay attention to the
following:
▷ The system distinguishes between upper
and lower-case letters and numbers. To
make entries, it may be necessary to
change between upper and lower-case let‐
ters, numbers and characters, refer to
page 24.
▷ Enter characters as they are displayed on
the Control Display.
▷ Always enter associated characters, such as
accents or periods so that the letter can be
clearly recognized. The set language deter‐
mines what input is possible. Where neces‐
sary, enter special characters via the Con‐
troller.
▷ To delete a character, swipe to the left on
the touchpad.
▷ To enter a blank space, swipe to the right in
the center of the touchpad.
▷ To enter a hyphen, swipe to the right in the
upper area of the touchpad.
▷ To enter an underscore, swipe to the right
in the lower area of the touchpad.
Using the map
The map in the navigation system can be
moved via the touchpad.
Function Operation
Move map. Swipe in the appropriate di‐
rection.
Enlarge/shrink
map.
Display menu. Tap once.
Drag in or out on the touch‐
pad with fingers.
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Central Information Display (CID)
AT A GLANCE
Split screen
General information
Additional information can be displayed on the
right side of the split screen, for instance infor‐
mation from the Onboard Computer.
In the divided screen view, the so-called split
screen, this information remains visible even
when switching to another menu.
Switching the split screen on/off
1.
2. "Split screen"
Selecting the display
The display can be selected in menus, where
the split screen is supported.
1.
2. Press the Controller.
Press button.
Move the Controller to the right until the
split screen is selected.
Status information
General information
The status field can be found in the upper area
of the Control Display. Status information is dis‐
played in the form of symbols.
Status field symbols
Radio
Symbol Meaning
HD Radio station is being received.
Satellite radio is switched on.
Telephone
Symbol Meaning
Incoming or outgoing call.
Missed call.
Signal strength of cellular network.
Symbol flashes: network search.
Cellular network is not available.
3. Select the desired setting.
Specifying the number of displays
It is possible to specify the number of displays.
Move the Controller to the right until the
1.
split screen is selected.
2. Press the Controller.
3. "Personalize menu"
4. Select the desired setting.
5. Move the Controller to the left.
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Roaming is active.
SMS text message received.
Message received.
Reminder.
Sending not possible.
Contacts are loaded.
Entertainment
Symbol Meaning
Music collection.
AUX-IN port.
Bluetooth audio.
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Central Information Display (CID)
Symbol Meaning
USB audio interface.
Mobile phone audio interface.
iPod.
Additional symbols
Symbol Meaning
Check Control message.
The sound output has been switched
off.
Encrypted connection not active.
Request for the current vehicle posi‐
tion.
Programmable memory buttons
General information
The Central Information Display (CID) functions
can be stored on the programmable memory
buttons and called up directly, for instance
radio stations, navigation destinations, phone
numbers and menu entries.
Settings are stored for the driver profile cur‐
rently used.
The function will work immediately. This
means, for instance that the number is dialed
when a phone number is selected.
Displaying the key assignment
Touch buttons with finger. Do not wear gloves
or use objects.
The button assignment is displayed at the top
edge of screen.
Deleting the button assignments
Press buttons 1 and 6 simultaneously for
1.
approx. 5 seconds.
2. "OK"
Storing a function
Select the function via the Central Informa‐
1.
tion Display (CID).
2.
Press and hold the desired button,
until a signal sounds.
Running a function
Press button.
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Voice activation system
Voice activation system
AT A GLANCE
Vehicle features and op‐
tions
This chapter describes all standard, countryspecific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due
to the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐
tems. When using these functions and systems,
the applicable laws and regulations must be
observed.
Concept
Most functions displayed on the Control Display
can be operated by voice commands via the
voice activation system. The system supports
you with announcements during input.
General information
▷ Functions that can only be used when the
vehicle is stationary can only be operated
via the voice activation system to a limited
extent.
▷ The system uses a special microphone on
the driver's side.
▷ ›...‹ in the Owner's Manual denotes verbal
instructions to use with the voice activation
system.
▷ Say the commands, numbers, and letters
smoothly and with normal volume, empha‐
sis, and speed.
▷ Always say commands in the language of
the voice activation system.
Functional requirements
Via the Control Display, set a language that is
also supported by the voice activation system
so that the spoken commands can be identi‐
fied.
To set the language, refer to page 32.
Using the voice activa‐
tion system
Activating the voice activation system
1. Press button on the steering wheel.
2. Wait for the signal.
3. Say the command.
This symbol in the instrument cluster indi‐
cates that the voice activation system is active.
If no other commands are available, operate
the function via the Central Information Display
(CID).
Terminating the voice activation
system
Press the button on the steering wheel
or ›Cancel‹.
Possible commands
General information
Most menu items on the Control Display can be
voiced as commands.
Commands from other menus can also be spo‐
ken.
You may select list entries such as phone list
entries via voice activation. Read these list en‐
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Voice activation system
tries out loud exactly as they are shown in the
respective list.
Displaying possible commands
The following is displayed in the top area of the
Control Display:
▷ Some possible commands for the current
menu.
▷ Some possible commands from other me‐
nus.
▷ Status of the voice recognition.
▷ Encrypted connection is not available.
Help on the voice activation system
▷ To have information on the operating prin‐
ciple of the voice activation system read
out loud: ›General information on voice
control‹.
▷ To have help for the current menu read out
loud: ›Help‹.
Example: opening the tone settings
The commands of the menu items are spoken
just as they are selected via the Controller.
Switch on the Entertainment sound output,
1.
if needed.
2.
3. ›Media and radio‹
4. ›Tone‹
Press button on the steering wheel.
Settings
Setting the voice dialog
You can set the system to use standard dialog
or a short version.
The short version of the voice dialog plays back
short messages in abbreviated form.
1. "My MINI"
2. "System settings"
3. "Language"
4. "Speech mode:"
5. Select the desired setting.
Selecting the input language
For some languages, the input language can be
selected.
"My MINI"
1.
2. "System settings"
3. "Language"
4. "Voice control:"
5. Select the desired setting.
Activating voice recognition via the
server
The voice recognition feature via the server
provides a dictation function and a natural
method of entering destinations while improv‐
ing the quality of voice recognition. To use the
functions, data is transmitted to a service pro‐
vider via an encrypted connection and stored
locally there.
"My MINI"
1.
2. "System settings"
3. "Language"
4. "Server speech recognition"
Speaking during voice output
It is possible to answer during inquiries of the
voice activation system. The function can be
deactivated if inquiries are often undesirably
interrupted, for instance due to background
noise or talking.
"My MINI"
1.
2. "System settings"
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