BMW 3: USB connection
General information
Mobile devices with a USB port are connected to
the USB interface.
A connected USB storage device will be supplied
with charge current via the USB interface if
the device supports this. Follow the maximum
charge current of the USB interface.
The following uses are possible on USB interfaces
with data transfer:
- Playing music files.
- Playing videos.
Follow the following when connecting:
- Do not use force when plugging the connector
into the USB interface.
- Use a flexible adapter cable.
- Protect the USB storage device against mechanical
damage.
- Due to the large number of USB storage devices
available on the market, it cannot be
guaranteed that every device is operable on
the vehicle.
- Do not expose USB storage devices to extreme
environmental conditions, such as very
high temperatures; refer to the owner's
manual of the device.
- Due to the many different compression techniques,
proper playback of the media stored
on the USB storage device cannot be guaranteed
in all cases.
- To ensure proper transmission of the stored
data, do not charge a USB storage device via
the onboard socket, when it is connected to
the USB interface.
- Depending on how the USB storage device is
being used, settings may be required on the
USB storage device, refer to the owner's
manual of the device.
Not compatible USB media:
- USB hard drives.
- USB hubs.
- USB memory card readers with multiple slots.
- HFS-formatted USB storage devices.
- Devices such as fans or lamps.
Functional requirement
Compatible device, with USB
interface.
Connecting the device
Connect the USB storage device using a suitable
adapter cable to a USB interface.
The USB storage device is displayed in the device
list.
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Compatible devices with WiFi interface can use
the Internet connection of the vehicle via the
WiFi hotspot.
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CarPlay allows certain functions of a compatible
Apple iPhone to be used via Siri voice operation
and iDrive.
Functional requirements
Compatible iPhone.
iPhone 5 or later with iOS 7.1 or la
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Screen Mirroring enables mirroring (outputting)
of the smartphone display on the Control Display.
Functional requirements
Compatible smartphone with Screen Mirroring interface.
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General information
Up to 30 trips can be stored in the trip list. If necessary,
delete existing trips to be able to store
new trips.
Storing
The destination guidance for the tip must be active.
1. Press the button on the
Controller.
2. "Destination options".
3. "Save trip".
4. Enter the name.
1. Guide the safety belt slowly over shoulder
and hip to put it on.
2. Insert the tongue plate into the safety belt
buckle. The safety belt buckle must engage
audibly.
When the safety belt is fastened, the driver's and
passenger's belt straps are automatically tightened
once after driving away.
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