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Functional description, MINI Connected: Troubleshooting

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If problems occur when establishing the connection, the customer can perform a self-diagnosis. This self-diagnosis is integrated in the application in order to locate the cause of the problem. The procedure for performing the self-diagnosis is self-explanatory. Proceed as follows:

  1. Do not connect the terminal device to the vehicle (unplug connected terminal device if necessary).
  2. Start the application.
  3. Activate "MINI Help" button (2).
  4. Activate "Connect to MINI" button (1).
  5. Activate "Self-diagnosis" button (1).
  6. Connect terminal device to vehicle. The self-diagnosis then starts automatically.
Fig 1: Screen Display - MINI Help Button
G10004068Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Item Explanation
1  "Connect to MINI" button
2  "MINI Help" button
Fig 2: Screen Display - Self-Diagnosis Button
G10004069Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Item Explanation
1  "Self-diagnosis" button
NOTE: If the customer is not able to solve his problem with the aid of self-diagnosis, the MINI Connected Support is available via BMW/MINI in North America.

In rare cases the customer may be asked to contact his authorized MINI dealer.