BMW 5 Series: USB connection
General information
Mobile devices with a USB port are connected to
the USB interface.
- Mobile phones.
The snap-in adapter features a separate USB
port that is automatically connected when a
compatible mobile phone is inserted.
- 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:
- Exporting and importing driver profiles.
- Playing music files via USB audio.
- Playing videos via USB video.
- Loading of software updates.
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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Up to 8 devices can be connected with the hotspot
of the vehicle at the same time.
Functional requirements
Compatible device with
WiFi interface.
WiFi activated on the device.
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
General information
After one-time pairing, the devices are automatically
recognized and reconnected when
standby state is switched on.
The data stored on the SIM card or in the
mobile phone is
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Radar sensors
The radar sensors are located in the bumpers.
Front bumper.
Rear bumper.
Always keep the bumper in the area of the radar
sensors clean and unobstructed.
Camera
The camera is installed near the interior mirror.
Keep the windshield in front
General information
The technical data and specifications in the
Owner's Manual are used as guidance values.
The vehicle-specific data can deviate from this,
for instance due to the selected special equipment,
country version or country-specific measurement
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