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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Functional requirements
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retrieved using the memory function:
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Exterior mirror position.
Height of the Head-up Display.
General information
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can be set for each driver profile.
The following settin