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
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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Special tools required:
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Necessary preliminary tasks:
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Recycling
Fuel escapes when fuel lines are detached. Have a suitable collect
Special tools required:
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Observe following instructions relating to special tool:
Prior to each use, check the special tools for defects,
modifications
and operational reliability.
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