10 AUX-In port, USB-audio interface 11 Driving stability control systems

Opening

Press the button to open the cover. The light in the glove compartment comes on.

Closing

Fold cover up. To prevent injury in the event of an accident, close the glove compartment after use while the vehicle is being driven.<

Ventilation*

Depending on your vehicle's equipment, it may be possible to ventilate the glove compartment.

Opening

Turn the switch to the horizontal position, arrow.

Closing

Turn the switch to the vertical position. Depending on the temperature setting of the air conditioning or the automatic climate control, high temperatures may result in the glove compartment.

Storage compartment

The center armrest between the front seats contains either a compartment or the cover for the mobile phone base plate* or the snap-in adapter* .

Opening

The cover slides along guide rails and can be opened fully by pushing it back and lifting it.

Closing

Push the cover forwards.

Connection for external audio device

> iPods/iPhones or USB devices such as MP3 players and USB memory sticks: Connect via the USB audio interface > iPhone/mobile phone music players: Connect via the snap-in adapter* (see separate owner's manual). Playback is only possible if there is no device connected to the USB audio interface.

1 Connection for audio playback:

TRS connector 1/8 in/3.5mm 2 USB interface*

iPod/iPhone

To connect the iPod/iPhone, use the cable adapter for the Apple iPod. For additional information, contact your MINI Dealer or visit the Internet at www.MINI.com To play audio tracks over the vehicle's loudspeaker system, connect the iPod to ports 1 and 2. The iPod/iPhone's menu structure is supported by the USB audio interface.

USB device

To play audio tracks over the vehicle's loudspeaker system, connect the USB device to port 2.

Notes

Do not expose the audio device to extreme environmental conditions, e.g. very high temperatures, refer to the operating instructions of the audio device. Otherwise the audio device may become damaged, which could compromise safety while driving.< > The USB-audio interface supplies the connected audio devices with power, provided that this is supported by the audio device.

Therefore, do not connect the USB audio device to the power socket in the vehicle during operation. > Do not forcibly connect the plug to the USB interface. > Do not connect devices such as fans or lamps to the USB-audio interface. > Do not connect USB hard disks. > Do not use the USB-audio interface to charge external devices.

Storage compartments

In the vehicle interior

Depending on your vehicle's equipment, you will find storage compartments in the doors, next to the rear seats and in the center console* . Nets* are located in the passenger footwell and on the backs of the front seat backrests.

Storage compartment on the front passenger side*

Opening

Briefly press the bottom edge of the cover.

Closing

Push the cover back into its original position. To prevent injury in the event of an accident, close the storage compartment after use while the vehicle is being driven.<

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.<

Cup holders

Two cup holders are located in the front of the center console, another is in the rear at the back of the center console. Do not place glass containers in the cup holders, as this increases the risk of injury in the event of an accident.<

Ashtray*

The ashtray is located in one of the cup holders in the center console.

Emptying

Remove the entire ashtray.

Lighter

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. 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.< In your MINI, you can use electrical devices such as a flashlight, car vacuum cleaner, etc., up to approx. 200watts at 12volts, 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.

Power socket in cargo bay

Pull out the cover.