Mini NAVIGATION SYSTEM User Manual

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Mini NAVIGATION SYSTEM User Manual

OWNER'S MANUAL

NAVIGATION SYSTEM

CONTENTS

Overview

Navigation

The navigation system at a glance

8

Functions at a glance 10

 

Screen displays at a glance 12

 

Control concept 14

 

Emergency 15

 

Explanation of function selection

16

Safety notice 17

 

Settings 17

 

Care instructions 18

 

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To activate the system

 

 

Safety 20

 

 

 

GPS 20

 

 

 

Map CD/DVD 20

 

 

Starting GPS navigation

21

 

Selecting your destination

 

Destination entry 22

 

 

Manual destination entry

23

 

Map-supported destination selection

26

Selecting destination in

 

 

"Information"

28

 

 

Recent destinations 29

 

 

Returning to the starting point 30

 

Route selection

31

 

 

Destination guidance system

 

Starting the destination guidance

 

system 32

 

 

 

Displaying route

33

 

 

Changing route

35

 

 

Voice messages

36

 

 

Continue active guidance

37

 

Terminate/interrupt active guidance

37

Address book

 

 

 

Creating an address book

38

 

Address selection 39

 

 

Deleting an address 39

 

 

Mode selection

Current position 40 Wordmatch principle 41

Troubleshooting

What to do if ... 42

2

Computer

 

 

Index

Starting the computer

44

Everything from A to Z 50

Range 44

 

 

 

Outside temperature

44

 

Traveling time

45

 

 

Distance 45

 

 

 

Fuel consumption 45

 

 

Average speed

46

 

 

Speed limit 46

 

 

 

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Notes on this Owner's Manual

To start using your navigation system right away, consult the overview of controls and displays and the concise operating instructions in the first chapter.

In addition, you will find

>all the information you will need to adjust the screen and care for your computer in the "Overview" chapter

>all information on the GPS navigation system in the "Navigation" chapter

>information on how you can use the computer to calculate various data related to vehicle operation in the "Computer" chapter.

The fastest way to find information on any specific topic is by turning to the index.

A list explaining all of the abbreviations that appear on the computer screen can be found in the glossary at the end of the manual.

Should the day arrive when you wish to sell your MINI, please remember to hand this Owner's Manual to the next owner – it is an important part of the vehicle.

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Symbols used

Indicates precautions that must be followed precisely in order to avoid

the possibility of personal injury and serious damage to the vehicle or the navigation system.<

Contains information that will assist you in gaining the optimum benefit

from your navigation system and enable you to care more effectively for your navigation system.<

<Marks the end of a specific item of information.

If you have additional questions, please consult your MINI center for information and advice.

Editorial notice

To ensure that our accessories and in-car equipment continue to combine advanced technology with unexcelled levels of quality, we at MINI pursue a policy of continuous, ongoing development embracing every aspect of design. It is therefore possible that some of your own vehicle's equipment and features may vary from those described in this manual. We are also unable to guarantee that all of the descriptions and illustrations contained in the manual will be completely accurate in all respects. We must therefore request your understanding for the fact that we are unable to recognize legal claims based on the data, descriptions and illustrations in this manual and your own vehicle's equipment.

Software release version

When you select the "Settings" menu, the version number of your software appears at the upper right of the screen.

"SW 4-1/XX" means:

>4: Generation 4

>1: Top Navigation

>XX: Current version.

The information in this Owner's Manual is based on the following software version: 1.2.

Please contact your MINI center if you have any questions regarding the

software version.<

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Overview

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THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM AT A GLANCE

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THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM AT A GLANCE

Displays and controls

1Display screen

>Function displays

2 Light sensor

3Operating the navigation system 14

>Turn: highlight function or adjust setting

>Press: confirm selection or store setting

4MENU

>Select top menu 14

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NAVIGATION

COMPUTER

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FUNCTIONS AT A GLANCE

10

FUNCTIONS AT A GLANCE

1Computer

>Cruising range display 44

>Outside temperature display 44

>Traveling time display 45

>Distance display 45

>Starting fuel consumption calculations 45

>Starting calculations of average speed 46

>Setting speed limit 46

2 GPS navigation

>Changing the map CD/DVD 20

>Selecting the destination 22

>Route selection 31

>Guidance to destination 32

>Displaying route 33

>Address book entries and access 38 >Current position display 38

3 Screen deactivation

4 Emergency 15

5Settings

>Screen display mode selection 17

>Volume adjustment of navigation

information 17

>Screen color pattern selection 17

>Language selection 17

>Unit selection 17

>Screen brightness adjustment 17

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SCREEN DISPLAYS AT A GLANCE

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SCREEN DISPLAYS AT A GLANCE

Split screen display mode (Split)

Left side of screen

>Information from computer (e.g. current average fuel consumption) 45

>Information on route (e.g. map section according to map scale) 33.

Right side of screen

>Information on current location (longitude, latitude and altitude) or

>Information from destination guidance

system (e.g. direction of turn) 32.

When calculating the altitude, which only takes place during GPS recep-

tion, deviations from the actual altitude of the current position can result.<

Full screen mode (Full)

All available information and selection data are displayed across the entire screen, regardless of the currently selected function.

If you prefer this display mode, please select the "Settings" function in the menu (MENU) to change the "Split" default setting; refer to page 17.

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CONTROL CONCEPT

MENU selection

Various functions are integrated in the navigation system. Select the top menu (MENU) for a list of these functions, refer to page 10.

Select "MENU"

When you select a function from the MENU, a list of selection options or of submenus will appear in the display:

>For information on selecting functions, refer to "Selecting functions"

>For information on how to request a display of additional functions, refer to the section on "Additional functions"

>For information on settings for menu selection, refer to "Resetting history" on page 15

>To return to a higher menu level, refer to "Selecting the return symbol" section on page 15

To return to the main MENU from any other menu/any other function:

Selecting functions

To select a function, use the rotary button to complete the two following steps:

1.Mark the function

Turn the rotary button until the desired function is highlighted

2.Confirm your selection

Press the rotary button.

On the following pages, these two steps are summarized as:

Select "Function".

Additional functions

Additional functions can be displayed using the symbol.

Turn the rotary button toward the corresponding symbol. Now you can proceed to mark and select one of the functions in the display, refer to "Selecting functions".

Depending on the range of available functions, it may take a few seconds until all additional functions appear on the

screen.<

You can only select those menu entries or functions that are displayed on the screen in white letters.<

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CONTROL CONCEPT

Resetting history

This function (Last Function Memory) makes it easier for you to access previously viewed information or a previously used function of the "GPS-Navigation" menu after the navigation system has been switched off or the menu changed.

To return to the top menu level of the "GPSNavigation" with the next menu change:

Briefly press twice in a row.

Selecting return symbol

To return to a previous menu or function, proceed as follows:

Select .

EMERGENCY

OVERVIEW

NAVIGATION

The navigation system displays the most important data needed for an emergency call:

>the vehicle identification number

>the emergency call number

>your current position.

COMPUTER

INDEX

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EXPLANATION OF FUNCTION SELECTION

To help you get oriented as quickly as pos-

To exit a function or a selection mode

sible, the individual selection procedures

accidentally selected, please reselect

are provided immediately below each

it again. Then you can select any desired

menu option.

function.<

Individual control and entry processes may

 

include the following elements:

 

>Button to be pressed

>Functions that you select using the rotary button. "Selecting functions", refer to page 14

>The rotary button appears with arrows

for control procedures in which it is

An example: Screen

pressed or turned only.

 

 

Individual steps are separated by the

1. Select "MENU"

symbol.

 

 

 

2.

Select "Settings"

 

3.

Select "Screen"

 

4.

Turn the rotary button to select the dis-

 

 

play type

 

5.

Press the rotary button to store.

 

 

The settings are adopted.

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SAFETY NOTICE

SETTINGS

As soon as the device is put into operation, the navigation system displays the following safety precautions:

"WARNING!

Use this system only when traffic and environmental conditions permit.

Pay attention to traffic laws and situations. Safe vehicle operation is the driver's responsibility.

Always wear your safety belt."

To accept these safety precautions after reading:

Select "Accept".

Selecting settings

The onboard computer of your vehicle has a basic setting for all displays. You can change these to suit your personal preferences as desired.

1.Select "MENU"

2.Select "Settings".

The adjustment options appear on the display screen.

You can adjust:

>"Screen"

You can choose the display mode (Split or Full), refer to page 13

>"Color set"

Use this function to select color settings for the display

>"Language"

This option allows you to select the language of the display texts

>"Nav. volume"

This option allows you to select the volume of the navigation instructions (min to max)

>"Temperature" (7or 6)

>"Distance" (mls or km).

For additional settings, follow the symbol.

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