All features.

Apple CarPlay® Preparation is the fast and convenient way to wirelessly use your iPhone and your favourite iOS apps safely behind the wheel of your MINI. It is an in-car multimedia hub that takes the things you want to do while driving and puts them in your touchscreen display. So you can get directions, conduct phone calls, receive and send messages, and listen to music – while staying fully focused on the road. It also lets you operate Spotify and selected third party apps. You can control the main functions using your MINI’s Touchscreen controls, the MINI Controller or via Siri voice commands. And you can activate Siri on your iPhone by long-pressing the voice control button on the steering wheel.

Find detailed information on supported apps at http://www.apple.com/ios/carplay/ – and see how it makes your everyday life better, easier and more connected.

MINI Online let you do whatever you want to do and connect with everything that's important to you. Enjoy a whole host of intelligent services and vehicle apps that provide you with information and entertainment throughout your journey. It will also be your enabler to use the new MINI App.

MINI Online combines numerous services and apps in one neat package to keep you abreast of everything that’s happening around you. It is continuously being updated with new apps as we seek to provide extra functionality and benefits for our users*.

NEWS.

You stay in the picture with the latest news that is continuously updated by Thomson Reuters. The content you receive is selected according to your preferred categories, such as business or sport and world. To ensure you keep concentrating on the road and traffic ahead while you drive, the selected news items can be read out via the text-to-speech audio function if required. You can also save your individual RSS feeds.

WEATHER.

We'll keep you informed of the weather you can expect at your destination. If you look under MINI Online in your vehicle, it offers you a detailed daily preview as well as an outlook for the next five days. This includes morning, midday, evening, night, rain probability, wind speed and direction, humidity, and “feels like” temperature.

COUNTRY INFORMATION.

Read about driving restrictions and rules by country. Find out about speed limits, mandatory equipment and special rules.

PARKING INFORMATION.

Find parking possibilities at places nearby or at certain locations. Find out about opening hours, availability and pricing (if data is available).

RAIN RADAR.

As part of the weather app, this shows an overlay map with preciptations for chosen locations, e.g. it tells you when rain is approaching your current location or destination.

ONLINE SEARCH.

Search and find any point of interest within a few seconds. You can also look up location-based services. Results are shown with address, phone numbers and distances from specific locations. Additional information like ratings and reviews (if available), opening hours and images are also provided where possible.

WIKI LOCAL.

Search for and read Wikipedia articles related to places nearby or specific locations. You can decide what you want to know. The apps in your MINI are there for you with all the answers.

Remote Services enables you to access your MINI and activate some of its functions with your phone from a distance using the MINI App. This means you can locate your vehicle. You can lock and unlock the doors remotely. And you can also activate the air conditioning or ventilation from a distance, too, to make sure it's exactly as you like it before you head off – and much more. You can do all this and more with the MINI App.

The MINI Navigation System gives you route navigation that leads you to your destination through a combination of voice commands, map displays and arrow indicators on a high-quality, high-resolution easy-to-use Touchscreen display. It lets you pinch and zoom the app to give you a clear, detailed view of your route. The system also offers you night mode, Real-Time Traffic Information (optional) and a Points of Interest search function to guide you quickly and safely to your destination. The system is operated via the MINI Controller with map updates available via over-the air or USB. All in all, it turns your MINI Visual Boost radio into an expert guide.

Stay one step ahead of the traffic and avoid delays thanks to Real-Time Traffic Information (RTTI) and MINI Connected's navigation system. It alerts you about accidents, traffic jams and roadworks ahead. RTTI helps you find the fastest routes and steer clear of any holdups. It keeps you updated on the traffic situation on all key roads and motorways. It calculates what delays can be expected and suggests detours so you can react in good time.

Select ‘Navigation’ in the main menu, then choose ‘Map’. Traffic conditions are displayed in colours under ‘Map views’. Green indicates no problems. Yellow is for slow traffic. Orange is for stop-and-go. Red signals stationary traffic. A yellow or red warning appears in ‘Traffic information’ the moment there is news available for a specific route. Details of the delay and possible detours are provided when clicking on ‘Traffic information'.

If you are not able to directly call for help in an accident, it’s good to know that MINI can. With the optional, intelligent Emergency Call system, your MINI automatically sends a distress call to the locally available mobile services. A SIM card and integrated telematics unit transmit relevant data such as the exact GPS coordinates of your MINI, chassis number (VIN), type of collision (e.g. whereabouts of impact), status of airbags and seatbelts, number of passengers and direction of travel. Specially trained personnel will then establish contact with you, inform the appropriate emergency services so that help can reach the scene as fast as possible. They will give you support by telephone – in your own language wherever possible. This function can also be activated manually.

Trying to remember service appointments now is a thing of the past. Thanks to Teleservices, your MINI automatically knows when routine or unscheduled maintenance is required, and it provides you and your preferred MINI Service Partner with all the relevant information.

You can speak to your MINI in your natural speaking voice. The Natural Language Understanding has a processing speed of just a few seconds and can recognise your normal voice. So you can interact with your MINI with your voice – and interrupt it if you wish. You can even ask it to do things like: "show me the fastest way home." It’s the perfect way to control many of your phone’s functions so you can keep your hands on the wheel and eyes safely on the road.

The front armrest (with storage compartment) is as practical as it is comfortable. Ergonomically designed, it provides easy access to the MINI Controller. The armrest folds down and can be fixed in several positions. Furthermore, it houses the optional available sturdy wireless docking system which, equipped with a telephone-specific adapter, perfectly integrates QI-enabled smartphones into your vehicle, for secure storage and fast, optimised charging.

The MINI Wireless Charging tray, located in the centre armrest, lets you securely store and safely charge any QI-enabled smartphone as you drive – while keeping your cockpit cable-free. As soon as you place your phone in the charging station, your battery automatically gets a top up. Once docked, an LED light will indicate that your phone is connected and charging. The charging tray also enables your phone to obtain the best possible network reception, as it connects your phone via inductive coupling to the external aerial.

The USB connection at the base of the central console is effectively an auxiliary input (and charger) that enables you to directly control and play music players, files on memory sticks and smartphones. Connecting devices to the USB interface is simple and straightforward – depending on the equipment – and can be carried out using your original USB cables or a MINI cable adapter available as an accessory.

Located in the centre console, the MINI Controller allows you to easily navigate through all your MINI Connected features and functions by turning, pressing, and tilting the dial. A small representation of the controller appears in your Touchscreen display so you can easily see where you are within MINI Connected and what you are doing. There are also direct selection buttons for Media, Telecommunication, Main Menu, Radio and Map Menu. An Option key opens a context-sensitive settings page, and pressing Back takes you to the last page selected.

The Bluetooth hands-free interface integrates compatible, Bluetooth-enabled smartphones wirelessly and intelligently to your MINI’s system and, of course, the intuitive display and control options. This means you can directly access the most important data and functions of your phone or device inside your MINI. It is extremely safe and comfortable to use as it can be operated by the MINI Controller, the multifunctional steering wheel or by voice control.

Bluetooth audio streaming allows the Bluetooth hands-free interface to wirelessly transmit music data to your MINI’s audio system. This is possible with the Radio MINI Visual Boost and all MINI Connected package options. Depending on the equipment installed, the mobile phone can be operated by the MINI Controller, the multifunctional steering wheel or by voice control.

Soft to the touch, this ergonomically shaped sports steering wheel with contrast stitching in petrol offers an especially good grip and lends your interior a confident, sporty character. The multifunction options put a variety of easy-to-use telephone, voice and audio controls at your fingertips as well as features such as cruise control.

MINI Connected’s eDrive Services help maximise comfort, practicality and efficiency in your MINI Electric. While you drive, it continually calculates your Green Route – the most energy efficient route you can currently take. Your MINI App shows you in real time where the nearest charging stations are located, the connection types and charging capacities provided. It always tries to ensure you’ll reach your preferred charging station. It also shows you your battery’s range for all driving modes, your current charge status and the remaining charging time.