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EnglishInterior equipment -> USB interface/AUX-IN port for your BMW X4 2014-2018
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Center armrest
USB interface/AUX-IN port
Concept
Mobile devices with USB port can be con‐
nected to the USB interface.
A mobile audio device, e.g., a MP3 player, can
be connected using the AUX-IN port.
General information
Depending on the equipment, the USB inter‐
face is located in the center console or in the
glove compartment.
Remove the cover.
Rear center console
USB interface in the glove
compartment
Mobile storage devices with USB port can be
connected to the USB interface in the glove
compartment.
Common file systems are supported. FAT32
and exFAT are the recommended formats.
The following applications are possible:
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Exporting and importing profiles, refer to
page 43.
Remove the cover.
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Loading of software updates.
In the cargo area
Adding music files to the music collection
and saving the music collection.
USB interface in the center console
In addition to the USB storage devices descri‐
bed above, additional mobile devices with USB
port can be connected to the USB interface in
the center console.
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Mobile phones supported by the USB in‐
terface.
The socket is located on the right side in the
cargo area.
The snap-in adapter features a separate
USB port that is automatically connected
when a compatible mobile phone is in‐
serted.
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Audio devices with USB port, for example
MP3 player.
This allows further uses:
Playing music files via USB audio.
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Playing video films via USB video.
temperatures; refer to the device owner's
manual.
Information about compatible USB devices can
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Due to the many different compression
techniques, proper playback of the media
stored on the USB storage device cannot
be guaranteed in all cases.
Overview
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A connected USB storage device will be
supplied with charging current via the USB
interface if the device supports this.
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.
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Depending on how the USB storage device
should be used, settings may be required
on the USB storage device, refer to the de‐
vice owner's manual.
The USB interface and the AUX-IN port are lo‐
cated in the center armrest.
Non- compatible USB media:
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USB hard drives.
USB hubs.
USB memory card readers with multiple in‐
serts.
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HFS-formatted USB media.
MTP devices.
Devices such as fans or lights.
The USB interface is located in the glove com‐
partment.
Cargo area
Connecting an external device
Observe the following when connecting:
Cargo cover
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Do not use force when plugging the con‐
nector into the USB interface.
Safety information
WARNING
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Use a flexible adapter cable.
Loose objects or devices with a cable
Protect the USB storage device against
mechanical damage.
connection to the vehicle, e.g., mobile phones,
can be thrown into the vehicle's interior while
driving, e.g., in the event of an accident or dur‐
ing braking and evasive maneuvers. There is a
risk of injury. Secure loose objects or devices
with a cable connection to the vehicle in the
vehicle's interior.◀
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Due to the large number of USB media
available on the market, it cannot be guar‐
anteed that every device is operable on the
vehicle.
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Do not expose USB media to extreme envi‐
ronmental conditions, such as very high
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