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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