BMW 3 Owners & Service Manuals

BMW 3: USB connection

General information

Mobile devices with a USB port are connected to the USB interface.

  • Mobile phones.
  • Audio devices such as MP3 players.
  • USB storage devices.

    Common file systems are supported. FAT32 and exFAT are the recommended formats.

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.

    READ NEXT:

     WiFi hotspot

    Concept Compatible devices with WiFi interface can use the Internet connection of the vehicle via the WiFi hotspot. General information Up to 10 devices can be connected to the WiFi hotspot simultaneo

     Apple CarPlay preparation

    Concept 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

     Screen Mirroring

    General information Screen Mirroring enables mirroring (outputting) of the smartphone display on the Control Display. Functional requirements Compatible smartphone with Screen Mirroring interface.

    SEE MORE:

     Displays in the instrument cluster

    General information Depending on the equipment version, the displays in the instrument cluster may vary. Display in the speedometer Green marking: system is active, the marking indicates the desired speed. Grey marking: system is interrupted, the marking indicates the stored speed. No mar

     Automatic climate control - adjusting the air flow manually

    Concept The air flow for climate control can be adjusted manually. General information To adjust the air flow manually switch off AUTO program first. Operation Press the lower or upper side of the button: decrease or increase air flow. The selected air flow is shown on the climate control display.

    © 2019-2025 Copyright www.bmw3g20.com