BMW X5: USB connection
General information
The following mobile devices can be connected to the USB port:
- 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 device will be supplied with charge current via the USB port if the device supports this. Follow the maximum charge current of the USB port.
The following uses are possible on USB ports with data transmission:
- Playing music files.
- Playing videos.
Follow the following when connecting:
- Do not use force when plugging the connector into the USB port.
- Use a flexible adapter cable.
- Protect the USB device against mechanical damage.
- Due to the large number of USB devices available on the market, it cannot be guaranteed that every device is operable on the vehicle.
- Do not expose USB devices to extreme environmental conditions, such as very high temperatures; refer to the operating instructions of the device.
- Due to the many different compression techniques, proper playback of the media stored on the USB device cannot be guaranteed in all cases.
- To ensure proper transmission of the stored data, do not charge a USB device via the onboard socket, when it is connected to the USB port.
- Depending on how the USB device is being used, settings may be required on the USB storage device, refer to the operating instructions of the device.
Not compatible USB devices:
- USB hard drives.
- USB hubs.
- USB memory card readers with multiple slots.
- HFS-formatted USB devices.
- Devices such as fans or lamps.
Functional requirement
Compatible device with USB port.
Additional information: Compatible devices.
Connecting the device
Connect the USB device using a suitable adapter cable to a USB port.
The USB device is displayed in the device list.
Additional information: USB port.
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General information
Depending on the equipment version, the scope
of delivery includes two vehicle keys or one vehicle
key and the BMW display key.
Each vehicle key contains a replaceable battery.
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Tailgate - Vehicle key
Tailgate
General information
To avoid locking the vehicle key in the vehicle,
do not place the vehicle key in the cargo area.
The following settings are available for the operation
of the tailgate wi
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Instructions For Removing And Installing Electronic Control Units
IMPORTANT:
Disconnecting the vehicle battery will cancel the fault memories
of control
units. Consequently, before disconnecting the car's battery, always
interrogate the fault memories. Investigate stored faults and, once any
faults have been remedied, cancel the fault memory.
Control unit
Control Display and
Controller
Principle
The iDrive functions are displayed on the Control
Display. The Control Display can be operated using
the Controller, touchpad, and touchscreen.
Overview
Control Display with touchscreen
Controller with buttons and touchpad
Control Display
Safety information
NOTICE
Objects in the area
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