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How to change the language on the Mini's CIC IDrive system

Model: Mini Mini F56, F57, F54, F55 - Years 2014-2023
Part: Onboard computer

Let's see how to change the language on the Mini infotainment system, namely the CIC IDrive system: from the multimedia screen, go to the bottom option "settings": in the submenu, select the option "language/unit". Here we will see a page showing the current language and units of measurement being used. If we want to change the language, highlight it and confirm: a list of languages will appear, from which we can choose the one we prefer to use, and now we will see the entire menu in the selected language. If we want to change the units of measurement shown on the same page, we must follow the same steps.

Posted on 8 April 2025 by ScegliAuto

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