BMW 318D, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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If all the points on the list have been reviewed
and the desired function cannot be performed,
contact the Hotline, a Service Partner of the
manufacturer or another qualified Service Partner
or a specialist workshop.
USB connection
General
Mobile devices with a USB port are connected to
the USB interface.
▷ Mobile telephones.
▷ Audio devices, for example MP3 players.
▷ USB storage devices.
Common file systems are supported. For‐
mats FAT32 and exFAT are recommended.
A connected USB device is charged via the USB
interface if the device supports this. Note the
maximum charging current of the USB interface.
The following can be done at USB interfaces
compatible with data transfer:
▷ Playback of music files.
▷ Playback of video films.
When connecting, bear the following in mind:
▷ Do not use force when inserting the plug into
the USB interface.
▷ Use a flexible adapter cable.
▷ Protect the USB device from mechanical
damage.
▷ Due to the large variety of USB devices avail‐
able on the market, operation via the vehicle
cannot be ensured for every device.
▷ Do not expose the USB devices to extreme
environmental conditions, for example very
high temperatures; see the operating instruc‐
tions of the device.
▷ Due to the large variety of different compres‐
sion techniques, correct playback of the me‐
dia stored on the USB device cannot be
guaranteed in every case.
▷ To ensure correct transfer of the stored data,
do not charge a USB device from the socket
in the vehicle when the device is also con‐
nected to the USB interface.
▷ Depending on how the USB device is being
used, it may be necessary to perform settings
on the USB device; see the operating instruc‐
tions of the device.
Unsuitable USB devices:
▷ USB hard drives.
▷ USB hubs.
▷ USB memory card reader with several slots.
▷ HFS-formatted USB devices.
▷ Devices such as fans or lamps.
Operating requirements
Compatible device, see page 79 , with USB inter‐
face.
Connecting a device
Connect the USB device to a USB interface, see
page
301 , using a suitable adapter cable.
The USB device is displayed in the device list.
WiFi hotspot
Principle
Compatible devices with a WLAN interface can
use the vehicle's Internet connection via the
WiFi hotspot.
General
Up to 10 devices can be connected at the same
time using the WiFi hotspot.
Operating requirements
▷ Compatible device, see page 79 , with activa‐
ted WiFi interface.
▷ WiFi is activated in the vehicle.
▷ Internet usage is activated in the vehicle.
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