2009 BMW 335I CONVERTIBLE audio

USB-audio interface/mobile phone audio interface
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USB-audio interface/mobile phone audio
interface
Connectable devices
iPod / iPhone, mobile phone or USB devices
(MP3 player, USB flash drive). These devices
can be operated via iDrive.
Standard audio formats, e.g. MP3, WMA, WAV
(PCM) and AAC, and playlists in the M3U format
can be played.
Due to the large number of different audio
devices/mobile phones available on the market,
it cannot be ensured that every audio device/
mobile phone is operable on the vehicle.
Ask about suitable audio devices/mobile
phones at your BMW center.
Connecting
Lift up the center armrest.
1AUX-IN connection for audio playback:
TRS connector 1/8 in/3.5 mm
2USB interface
iPod
To connect the iPod use the BMW cable
adapter for Apple iPod. For more information,
contact your BMW center or go to the Internet:
www.bmw.com
To play audio tracks over the vehicle's loud-
speaker system, connect the iPod to ports1
and 2.The iPod's menu structure is supported by the
USB-audio interface/mobile phone audio inter-
face.
USB storage device
To connect the device, use a flexible
adapter cable to protect the USB inter-
face and your USB device against physical
damage.<
To play audio tracks over the vehicle's loud-
speaker system, connect the USB device to
port1.
After the device is connected for the first time,
the information on all tracks (e.g. artist, type of
music) and the playlists are transferred from the
USB device to the vehicle. This procedure may
take some time. The duration depends on the
USB device and the number of tracks.
During transfer, you can select the tracks using
the directories and file names.
After transfer, you can call up the tracks using
the information and playlists.
Information from up to four USB devices can be
stored in the vehicle, or a total of about 16,000
tracks.
If a fifth USB device is connected, the informa-
tion stored in the vehicle on the tracks of the
first USB device is deleted.
Music tracks with integrated Digital
Rights Management (DRM) cannot be
played.<
Starting audio playback
If the audio device has a device name, the name
is displayed.
1."CD/Multimedia"
2."External devices"
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3. Select the symbol.
The name of the audio device may appear.
If, for example, an iPhone is connected to the
USB interface at the same time that an audio
device is connected to the AUX-IN port, the
audio signal of the AUX-IN port is played.
Information about the track
If information about a track has been stored, it is
displayed automatically:
>Artist
>Album title
>Number of tracks
>Track file name
Track search
You can call up the tracks using the playlists
and information. With USB devices you can also
call up tracks using the file directory.
1."CD/Multimedia"
2."External devices"
3. Select the symbol.
The name of the audio device may appear.
4.Select the desired category, "Genre", "Art-
ist".All entries are displayed in a list. The "A-Z
search" is available depending on the num-
ber of entries.
>Open "A-Z search" and enter the
desired entry.
>Select the desired entry from the list.
5.Select additional categories if desired.
The tracks found are listed. Not all catego-
ries need to be selected. For example, to
search for all tracks by a certain artist, call
up that artist only. All of the tracks by that
artist are then displayed.
6."Start play"
Restarting a track search
"New search"
Random play sequence
You can play the tracks in the selected list in
random order, e.g. all tracks of a single artist.
1.Open "Options".
2."Random"
Fast forward/reverse
Press and hold the button for the corre-
sponding direction.
Notes
Do not expose the audio device to
extreme environmental conditions, e.g.
very high temperatures, refer to the operating
instructions of the audio device. Otherwise the
audio device may become damaged, which
could compromise safety while driving.<
Depending on the configuration of the audio
files, e.g. bit rates greater than 256 KBit/s, the
files may not play back correctly in every case.
Notes on connecting
>The USB-audio interface acts as the power
supply to the connected audio devices, pro-

USB-audio interface/mobile phone audio interface
166 vided that this is supported by the audio
device. Therefore, do not connect the USB
audio device to the power socket in the
vehicle during operation.
>Do not forcibly connect the plug to the USB
interface.
>Do not connect devices such as fans or
lamps to the USB-audio interface.
>Do not connect USB hard disks.
>Do not use the USB-audio interface to
charge external devices.

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4."Bluetooth"
Adjusting volume
Turn the knob during a call to select the desired
volume.
This volume for the hands-free system is main-
tained, even if the other audio sources are set to
minimum volume.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur-
rently in use.
Operation via iDrive
You can operate the following functions using
iDrive:
>Accepting/rejecting calls
>Dialing phone numbers
>Selecting phone numbers from the phone
book
>Selecting stored phone numbers, e.g. from
the list of received calls
>Ending calls
When the ignition is switched off or in radio
readiness, e.g. after taking the remote control
out of the ignition switch, you can continue an
ongoing call via the hands-free system for sev-
eral minutes.
Voice quality
If the person you are talking to is having difficul-
ties understanding you, this may be due to
excessive background noise. The full mobile
phone preparation package can compensate
for these noises to a certain extent. To optimize
voice quality during a call, we recommend that
you:
>Reduce background noise, e.g. by closing
the windows, reducing air flow from the
automatic climate control or pointing the
open front air vents downward
>Reduce the volume of the hands-free sys-
tem
Requirements
>The mobile phone's pairing data are stored
by the vehicle and the mobile phone is oper-
ational.
>The engine is running or the ignition is
switched on.
>The mobile phone is recognized by the
vehicle.
Receiving calls
If you have the phone number of the caller
stored in the phone book and the phone num-
ber has been transmitted, the name of the entry
is displayed.
Accepting a call
Press the button on the steering wheel.
or
"Accept"

Telephone
178 Turn the button during an instruction.
This volume for the instructions is maintained,
even if the other audio sources are set to mini-
mum volume.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur-
rently in use.
Calling
Dialing phone numbers
The connection to the desired subscriber is
established.
Correcting phone numbers
After the last spoken sequence of digits has
been repeated by the system, you can delete
this sequence of digits.
The command {Correct number} can be
repeated as often as you like.
Deleting phone numbers
All digits entered up to this point are deleted.
Voice phone book
A separate voice phone book is needed for
operation using voice commands.
The entries must be entered using voice com-
mands and are separate from the memory in the
mobile phone. In this case, phone numbers
stored on the mobile phone cannot be called up
or saved there using voice commands. Up to 50
entries can be set up. An entry always consists
of a name and a phone number.
Creating and editing a voice phone
book*
To store an entry:
An entry always consists of a name and a phone
number.
To delete an entry:
You can delete any entry from the voice phone
book.
To delete all entries:
{Delete phonebook} deletes all entries in the
phone book.
To read and dial entries:
You can have all entries in your voice phone
book read aloud in the order in which they were
entered and select a specific entry to establish a
connection: 1.{Dial number}.
2.Say the phone number.
For telephone calls abroad, say {Plus}
and then the country code.
3.{Dialing}.
{Correct number}.
The digits are deleted.
{Delete}
1.{Save name}.
2.Say the name.
Saying the name for the voice phone
book should not take longer than
approx. 2 seconds.
3.Say the phone number after being
prompted to do so by the system.
4.To save the phone number:
{Save}.
1.{Delete name}.
The dialog for deleting an entry opens.
2.Say the name when prompted.
3.Confirm the query with {Yes}.
1.{Delete phonebook}.
The dialog for deleting the phone book
opens.
2.Confirm the query with {Yes}.
3.Confirm the query again with {Yes}.
1.{Read phonebook}.
The dialog for reading the phone book
opens.
2.Say {Dial number} when the desired
entry is read.

Everything from A - Z
242
Everything from A - Z
Index
"..." Identifies Control Display
texts used to select
individual functions and
refers you to the page where
these texts can be found.
A
ABS Antilock Brake
System83
ACC, refer to Active cruise
control63
Accident, refer to Sending an
Emergency Request224
Activated-charcoal filter for
automatic climate
control100
Active cruise control63
– indicator lamps66
– malfunction67
– selecting distance65
– sensor66
Active steering89
Adaptive brake light
– brake force display89
Adaptive Head Light94
Additives
– coolant209
Address, entering125,131
Address for navigation
– entering125,131
Adjusting temperature inside
the car, refer to Automatic
climate control98
Adjusting the thigh support43
Adjusting the tone during
audio operation, refer to
Tone control144
Airbags90
– indicator/warning lamp91
– sitting safely42Air conditioning mode
– automatic climate control98
– ventilation100
Air distribution
– automatic98
Air flow rate99
Airing, refer to Ventilation100
Air pressure, refer to Tire
inflation pressure194
Air recirculation, refer to
Recirculated-air mode99
Air supply
– automatic climate control98
– ventilation100
Air vents97
AKI, refer to Fuel
specifications193
Alarm system32
– avoiding unintentional
alarms33
– interior motion sensor33
– switching off an alarm33
– tilt alarm sensor33
Albums of music
collection161
All-season tires, refer to
Winter tires205
All-wheel drive, refer to
xDrive84
AM, waveband147
Ambient air, refer to
Recirculated-air mode99
Antenna for mobile phone170
Antifreeze
– coolant209
– washer fluid61
Antilock Brake System
ABS83
Anti-theft alarm system, refer
to Alarm system32
Anti-theft system27
Approved axle loads, refer to
Weights235Approved gross vehicle
weight, refer to Weights235
Armrest, refer to Center
armrest106
Arrival time, refer to
Computer71
Ashtray
– front108
– rear108
Assistance systems, refer to
Driving stability control
systems83
AUC Automatic recirculated-
air control99
Audio144
– controls144
– switching on/off144
– tone control144
– volume144
Audio device, external106
Automatic
– air distribution98
– air flow rate98
– cruise control61,63
– headlamp control93
Automatic car washes213
Automatic climate control97
– automatic air distribution98
Automatic curb monitor50
Automatic recirculated-air
control AUC99
Automatic Service
Request187
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic57
– interlock57,58
– overriding selector lever
lock59
– shiftlock, refer to Changing
selector lever position58
– sport program58
– towing
226
– tow-starting226

Everything from A - Z
244 Care213
– automatic car washes213
– care products213
– carpets215
– CD/DVD drives216
– chrome parts214
– displays215
– exterior213
– fine wood parts215
– headlamps214
– high-pressure washer213
– interior215
– leather215
– light-alloy wheels215
– paintwork214
– plastic parts215
– retractable hardtop214
– rubber seals214
– safety belts215
– sensors and cameras215
– upholstery and cloth
trim215
– washing the car
manually214
– windows214
– wiper blades214
Cargo, securing120
Cargo bay
– capacity235
– convenient access34
– folding up the floor
panel111
– lamp, refer to Interior
lamps96
– opening from inside31
– opening from outside31
Cargo loading119
– securing cargo120
– stowing cargo119
– vehicle119
Car jack
– jacking points222
Car key, refer to Integrated
key/remote control26
Car phone
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest106
– refer to separate Owner's
ManualCar phone, refer to
Telephone170
Car radio, refer to Radio147
Car shampoo215
Car wash118
Catalytic converter, refer to
Hot exhaust system117
CBS Condition Based
Service
211
CD, audio playback152
CD changer152
– controls144
– fast forward/reverse154
– installation location156
– random play sequence153
– selecting a track152
– switching on/off144
– tone control144
– volume144
CD player152
– controls144
– fast forward/reverse154
– random play sequence153
– selecting a track152
– switching on/off144
– tone control144
– volume144
Center armrest106
Center brake lamp
– replacing bulb222
Center console, refer to
Around the center
console14
Central locking
– from inside30
– from outside27
Central locking system27
– convenient access34
– hotel function31
– setting unlocking
characteristics27
Changes, technical, refer to
For your own safety5
Changing bulbs, refer to
Lamps and bulbs218
Changing the measurement
units on the Control
Display72
Changing wheels222Chassis number, refer to
Engine compartment207
Check Control77
Child-restraint fixing system
LATCH53
Child-restraint systems52
Child seats, refer to
Transporting children
safely52
Chrome parts215
Chrome polish215
Cigarette lighter, refer to
Lighter108
Cleaning headlamps60
– washer fluid61
Cleaning your BMW, refer to
Care213
Clock
69
– 12h/24h mode76
– setting the time and date76
– setting time75
Closing
– from inside30
– from outside27
Clothes hooks107
Cockpit10
Cold start, refer to Starting the
engine55
Combined instrument, refer to
Instrument cluster12
Comfort access, refer to
Convenient access34
Comfort area, refer to Around
the center console14
Compartment for remote
control, refer to Ignition
lock55
Compass104
Computer70
– displays on Control
Display71
Computer, refer to iDrive16
Concierge service183
Condensation, refer to When
the vehicle is parked118
Condition Based Service
CBS211
Configuring settings, refer to
Personal Profile26

Everything from A - Z
246 Displays
– on the Control Display16
Displays, refer to Instrument
cluster12
Displays and controls10
Disposal
– coolant209
– remote control battery35
– vehicle battery222
Distance control, refer to
Active cruise control63
Distance remaining to service,
refer to Service
requirements73
Distance warning, refer to
Park Distance Control
PDC82
Door key, refer to Remote
control with integrated
key26
Door lock29
Doors, emergency
operation30
DOT Quality Grades202
Draft-free ventilation100
Drinks holders, refer to Cup
holders107
Drive-off assistance, refer to
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC83
Drive-off assistant85
Driving lamps, refer to Parking
lamps/low beams93
Driving notes116
Driving off on hills, refer to
Drive-off assistant85
Driving stability control
systems83
Driving through water118
Driving tips, refer to Driving
notes116
Dry air, refer to Cooling
function100
DSC Dynamic Stability
Control83
DTC Dynamic Traction
Control83
– indicator/warning lamp83DVD
– country codes154
– settings155
– video playback154
DVD menu155
DVD video154
Dynamic Brake Control
DBC83
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC
– indicator/warning lamp83
Dynamic Traction Control
DTC
– indicator/warning lamp84
E
Eject button, refer to Buttons
on the CD player144
Electrical malfunction
– door lock30
– driver's door30
– fuel filler door192
– glass roof38
Electric seat adjustment43
Electric steering wheel lock
– with convenient access34
Electronic brake-force
distribution EBV83
Electronic oil level check207
Electronic Stability Program
ESP, refer to Dynamic
Stability Control DSC83
Emergency actuation,
automatic transmission,
refer to Overriding selector
lever lock59
Emergency operation
– fuel filler door, manual
release192
Emergency operation, refer to
Closing manually
– glass roof38
Emergency operation, refer to
Manual operation
– door lock30
Emergency release
– luggage compartment lid
from inside32Emergency Request224
Emergency services, refer to
Roadside Assistance224
Energy, saving
– saving fuel116
Engine
– breaking in116
– data232
– overheated, refer to Coolant
temperature70
– speed232
– starting55
– starting, convenient
access34
– switching off56
Engine compartment207
Engine coolant, refer to
Coolant209
Engine oil
– adding209
– BMW Maintenance
System211
– capacity235
– checking level207
– intervals between changes,
refer to Service
requirements73
Engine output, refer to Engine
data232
Engine speed, refer to Engine
data232
Engine starting, refer to
Starting the engine55
Entry lamps, refer to Interior
lamps
96
Entry map for destination130
Equalizer, tone setting145
Error messages, refer to
Check Control77
Event data recorders212
Exhaust system, refer to Hot
exhaust system117
Exterior mirrors49
– adjusting49
– automatic dimming
feature50
– automatic heating50
– folding in and out49
External audio device106