2011 BMW X3 CD player

Connect the headphones or line-out connector
of the device to the jack plug.
Playback1.Connect the audio device, switch it on and
select a track on the audio device.2."CD/Multimedia"3.If necessary. "External devices".4. "AUX front"
The sound is played back on the vehicle loud‐
speakers.
Volume
The volume of the sound output is dependent
on the audio device. If this volume differs mark‐
edly from the volume of the other audio sources,
it is advisable to adjust the volumes.
Adjusting the volume
1."CD/Multimedia"2.If necessary. "External devices".3. "AUX front"4."Volume"5.Turn the controller until the desired volume
is set and press the controller.
USB audio interface*/mobile phone
audio interface*
At a glance
It is possible to connect external audio devices.
They can be operated via iDrive. The sound is
output on the vehicle loudspeakers.
Connectors for external devices▷Connection via USB audio interface: Apple
iPod/iPhone, USB devices, e.g., MP3 play‐
ers, USB flash drives, or mobile phones that
are supported by the USB audio interface.▷Connection via snap-in adapter when equip‐
ped with extended connectivity of the music
player in the mobile phone: Apple iPhone or
mobile phones.
Playback might only be possible if no con‐
nector is plugged into the USB audio inter‐
face.
Due to the large number of different audio devi‐
ces available on the market, it cannot be ensured
that every audio device/mobile phone is opera‐
ble on the vehicle.
Ask your service center about suitable audio de‐
vices/mobile phones.
Audio files
Standard audio files can be played back:
▷MP3.▷WMA.▷WAV (PCM).▷AAC*, M4A*.▷Playback lists: M3U, WPL*, PLS*.
Connection of Apple iPod/iPhone via
USB audio interface
The USB audio interface is in the center armrest.
To connect the device, use the special cable
adapter for the Apple iPod/iPhone, available
from your service center, or a flexible adapter
cable*.
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Unpairing a device1."CD/Multimedia"2."Bluetooth (audio)"3.If necessary, "Bluetooth audio".4.Highlight the device that is to be unpaired.5.Open "Options".6."Remove phone from list"
What to do if...
Information on suitable devices can be found at
www.bmwusa.com/bluetooth.
Suitable mobile phones, refer to page 176.
▷The device is not supported by the vehicle.
Perform a software update*, refer to
page 172, if needed.▷The device could not be paired or con‐
nected.
Do the Bluetooth passkeys on the device
and the vehicle match? Enter the same
passkey on the device and via iDrive.
Did it take longer than 30 seconds to enter
the passkey? Repeat the pairing procedure.
Are too many Bluetooth devices connected
to the device or vehicle? Delete connections
with other devices if necessary.
Is the mobile phone in power-save mode or
does it have only a limited remaining battery
life? Charge the mobile phone in the snap-
in adapter or via the charging cable.
Depending on the mobile phone, it is possi‐
ble that only one device can be connected
to the vehicle. Unpair the connected device
from the vehicle and pair and connect only
one device.
The device no longer reacts? Switch the de‐
vice off and on again.
Repeat the pairing procedure.▷Music cannot be played back.
Start the program for playing back music
data on the device and select a track on the
device if necessary.
Switch the radio off and on again.▷Music files can only be played back softly.
Adjust the volume settings on the device.▷Playback is disturbed when buttons are
pressed or by other messages on the de‐
vice.
Switch off the button tones and other signal
tones on the device.▷Playback is interrupted by a telephone call
or traffic bulletin and is not resumed auto‐
matically.
Switch the radio off and on again.▷Playback is not possible if the mobile phone
is connected both via Bluetooth Audio and
via the extended connectivity of the music
player in the mobile phone*.
Disconnect one of the two connections; for
example, disconnect the audio connection,
refer to page 171, and restart playback.
If all points in this list have been checked and the
required function is still not available, please
contact the hotline or service center.
Software update*
The vehicle supports various external devices
depending on the current software version. A
software update may result in vehicle support of
new mobile phones or new external devices, for
example.
Software updates and related current informa‐
tion is available at www.bmw.com/update.
Displaying the current version
The currently installed software is displayed.
1."Settings"2."Software update"3."Show current version"
Updating the software
The software may only be updated when the ve‐
hicle is stationary.
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Professional mobile phone preparation
package*At a glance
The concept
Mobile phones or other external devices such as
audio players can be connected to the vehicle
via Bluetooth.
After these devices are paired once, they are
recognized automatically when the ignition is
switched on as soon as they are inside the ve‐
hicle and can be operated via iDrive, the buttons
on the steering wheel, and via voice activation*.
Depending on their functionality, external devi‐
ces can be used via the vehicle as a telephone
or as an audio source.
The telephone functions are described in the
following. Operating the audio functions, refer to
page 169.
Up to four external devices can be paired.
Certain functions may need to be enabled by the
mobile phone provider or service provider.
Using the mobile phone while driving
Make entries only when traffic and road
conditions allow. Do not hold the mobile phone
in your hand while you are driving; use the
hands-free system instead. If you do not ob‐
serve this precaution, you can endanger the ve‐
hicle occupants and other road users.◀
Snap-in adapter*
The snap-in adapter is used to:▷Hold the mobile phone.▷Recharge the battery.▷Connect the mobile phone to an outside an‐
tenna of the vehicle.
This provides for better network reception
and consistent sound quality.Approved mobile phones
Details on which mobile phones and external
devices with a Bluetooth interface are sup‐
ported by the mobile phone preparation pack‐
age can be obtained at www.bmwusa.com/blue‐
tooth.
Displaying the vehicle identification
number and software part number
The vehicle identification number and software
part number are needed to determine which mo‐
bile phones are supported by the mobile phone
preparation package. The software version of
the mobile phone may also be required.1."Telephone"2.Open "Options".3."Bluetooth info"4."Display system information"
These approved mobile phones with a certain
software version, support the vehicle functions
described below.
Malfunctions may occur with other mobile
phones or software versions.
Do not operate a mobile phone that is connected
to the vehicle on the mobile phone keypad, as
this may lead to a malfunction.
Pairing/unpairing the mobile
phone
General information
The following functions are available:
▷Use of a mobile phone as a telephone.▷Use of a mobile phone as an additional tele‐
phone.▷Use of a mobile phone as an audio source.▷Use of an audio device as an audio source,
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Keyless Go, refer to ComfortAccess 41
Key Memory, refer to Personal Profile 33
Kickdown, automatic trans‐ mission 65
Knee airbag 80
L
Lamp replacement 221
Lamp replacement, front 222
Lamp replacement, rear 225
Lamps 76
Lamps and bulbs 221
Language on Control Dis‐ play 73
Lashing eyes, securing cargo 123
LATCH child restraint fixing system 56
Leather, care 234
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 222
Length, vehicle 240
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing 24
Light-alloy wheels, care 234
Light control 77
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 222
Lighting 76
Lighting via remote control 36
Light switch 76
Load 123
Loading 122
Lock, door 38
Locking/unlocking from in‐ side 38
Locking/unlocking via door lock 38
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control 36
Locking, automatic 38
Locking, central 35
Locking via tailgate 39
Lock, power window 44 Locks, doors, and win‐
dows 57
Low beams 76
Low beams, automatic, refer to High-beam Assistant 78
Lower back support 49
Lug bolt lock 226
Luggage compartment roller cover 110
Luggage rack, refer to Roof- mounted luggage rack 124
Lumbar support 49
M
Maintenance 219
Maintenance require‐ ments 219
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 73
Maintenance system, BMW 219
Malfunction displays, refer to Check Control 74
Manual air distribu‐ tion 101, 103
Manual air volume 101, 104
Manual brake, refer to Parking brake 59
Manual mode, transmis‐ sion 65
Manual operation, backup camera 95
Manual operation, door lock 38
Manual operation, exterior mir‐ rors 53
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 204
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 94
Manual operation, Top View 98
Map, destination entry 132
Map in split screen 139
Map view 138
Marking on approved tires 212 Marking, run-flat tires 213
Master key, refer to Remote control 32
Maximum cooling 104
Maximum speed, winter tires 213
Measure, units of 73
Medical kit 229
Memory, seat, mirror 52
Menu in instrument cluster 69
Menus, operating, iDrive 19
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 20
Message list, traffic bulle‐ tins 139
Messages 187
Microfilter 103, 105
Minimum tread, tires 211
Mirror 53
Mirror memory 52
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 121
Mobile phone 176
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 6
Moisture in headlamp 222
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 19
Mounting of child restraint fix‐ ing systems 55
MP3 player 166
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 12
Multimedia 155
Music collection 162
Music search 163
Music, storing 162
N
Navigation 128
Navigation data 142
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 51
Neck restraints, rear, refer to Head restraints 51
New wheels and tires 212 Seite 256256
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