AUX BMW 335I XDRIVE SEDAN 2011 Owners Manual
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Controls
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Communications
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Entertainment
Mobility
Locking
To lock the glove compartment, use the inte-
grated key of the remote control, refer to 
page26.
USB interface for data transmission
Port for importing and exporting data on USB 
devices, e.g. music collections, refer to 
page172.
Observe the following when connecting:
>Do not use force when plugging the con-
nector into the USB audio interface.
>Do not connect devices such as fans or 
lamps to the USB audio interface.
>Do not connect USB hard drives.
>Do not use the USB interface to recharge 
external devices.
Center armrest
Storage compartment
The center armrest between the front seats 
contains either a compartment or the cover for 
the snap-in adapter
*, depending on the equip-
ment version.
Opening
Press the button, see arrow.
Settings*
Slide the center armrest on the driver's side into 
the desired position.
Connection for external audio device
You can connect an external audio device such 
as a CD or MP3 player and play audio tracks 
over the car's loudspeaker system:
>AUX-IN port, refer to page173
>USB audio interface
*/additional connection 
of the music player in the mobile phone
*, 
refer to page174 
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External devices
At a glance
AUX-IN port
You can connect an external audio device, for 
instance an MP3 player, and play audio tracks 
over the car's loudspeaker system. You can 
adjust the tone using iDrive.
Connecting
Lift up the center armrest.
Connection for audio playback:
TRS connector 1/8 in/3.5 mm
To play audio tracks over the car's loudspeaker 
system, connect the headset or line-out port of 
the external device to the AUX-IN port.
Starting audio playback
Connect the audio device, switch it on and 
select a track. Operate the system on the audio 
device.
Via iDrive
1."CD/Multimedia"
2.If applicable, "External devices"
3. "AUX front"
Adjusting the volume
The volume of the sound output depends on 
the audio device. If this volume differs markedly 
from the volume of the other audio sources, it is 
advisable to adjust the volumes.
1."CD/Multimedia"
2.If applicable, "External devices"
3. "AUX front"
4."Volume"
5.Turn the controller until the desired volume 
is set and then press the controller.
SymbolMeaning
AUX-IN port
USB audio interface
*/audio inter-
face mobile phone
* 
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External devices
174
USB audio interface*/
extended connectivity of 
the music player in the 
mobile phone*
It is possible to connect external audio devices/
mobile phones. They can be operated via iDrive. 
Sound is output on the vehicle loudspeakers.
Options for connecting external 
devices
>Connection via USB audio interface: Apple 
iPod / iPhone, USB devices, e. g. MP3 
player, USB flash drive, or mobile phones 
that are supported by the USB audio inter-
face.
>Connection via snap-in adapter
*, refer to 
page180, when equipped with additional 
connection of music player in the mobile 
phone: Apple iPhone / mobile phones. Play-
back is possible only if no audio device/
mobile phone is connected to the USB 
audio interface.
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.
Audio files
The system can play standard audio formats, 
e.g. MP3, WMA, WAV (PCM), and AAC, as well 
as playlists in the M3U format.
Connecting via USB audio interface
Lift up the center armrest.
1AUX-IN port for audio playback:
TRS connector 1/8 in/3.5 mm
2USB interface
Apple iPod/iPhone
To connect the device, use the special cable 
adapter for the Apple iPod/iPhone, available 
from your BMW center. The cable adapter is 
required for a flawless connection.
Using the Apple iPod/iPhone cable adapter, 
connect the Apple iPod/iPhone to the AUX-IN 
port1 and USB interface2. 
The Apple iPod/iPhone menu structure is sup-
ported by the USB audio interface.
USB device
When connecting the device use a flexi-
ble adapter cable, to protect the USB 
interface and your USB device against physical 
damage.<
Connect the USB device to connector 2, using 
a flexible adapter cable.
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 transmission, the tracks can be called up 
via the file directory.
Information from up to four USB devices can 
be stored in the vehicle, or a total of about 
16,000 tracks. 
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I f  a  f i f t h  U S B  d e v i c e  i s  c o n n e c t e d  o r  i f  m o r e  t h a n  
16,000 tracks are stored, information on exist-
ing tracks may be 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"
3.Select the  symbol. 
The name of the audio device may appear.
Playback begins with the first track. When an 
Apple iPhone is connected via the snap-in 
adapter and an audio device is connected to the 
AUX-IN port at the same time, 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
Selection is possible via:
>Playback lists
>Information: type of music, artist, album, 
title
>Additionally for USB devices: file directory, 
composer
Track titles are displayed if they have been 
stored in the Latin alphabet.
Starting the track search
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" can be used to find specific 
entries.
>Open "A-Z search" and enter the 
desired entry. When a character is 
entered, a filter is applied using this 
character as the first letter. When several 
characters are entered, all results are 
displayed that contain this sequence of 
characters.
>Select the desired entry from the list.
5.Select additional categories if desired.
Not all categories need to be selected. For 
example, if you wish to display all of the 
tracks of a particular artist, then only select 
this artist. All of the tracks by that artist are 
then displayed.
6."Start play" 
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Everything from A to Z
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Everything from A to Z
Index
A
ABS Antilock Brake 
System85
ACC, refer to Active cruise 
control64
Accident, refer to Sending an 
Emergency Request246
Activated-charcoal filter for 
automatic climate 
control105
Active Cruise Control
– indicator lamp67
– malfunction68
– selecting distance66
– sensor68
Active cruise control64
Active steering92
Adaptive brake light
– Brake Force Display93
Adaptive light control98
Additives
– coolant230
Address, entering131,137
Address for navigation
– entering131
Adjusting temperature inside 
the car, refer to Automatic 
climate control103
Adjusting the thigh support43
Airbags94
– indicator/warning lamp96
– sitting safely42
Air conditioning mode
– automatic climate 
control103
– ventilation105
Air distribution
– automatic103
Airing, refer to Ventilation105
Air pressure, refer to Tire 
inflation pressure208Air recirculation, refer to 
Recirculated-air mode104
Air supply
– automatic climate 
control103
– ventilation105
Air vents102
Air volume104
AKI, refer to Fuel 
specifications203
Alarm system33
– avoiding unintentional 
alarms34
– interior motion sensor34
– switching off an alarm34
– tilt alarm sensor34
Albums of music 
collection170
ALL program104
All-season tires, refer to 
Winter tires224
All-wheel drive, refer to 
xDrive86
AM, waveband153
Ambient air, refer to 
Recirculated-air mode104
Antenna for mobile phone180
Antifreeze
– coolant230
– washer fluid62
Antilock Brake System 
ABS85
Anti-theft alarm system, refer 
to Alarm system33
Anti-theft system27
Approved axle loads, refer to 
Weights257
Approved gross vehicle 
weight, refer to Weights257
Armrest, refer to Center 
armrest111
Arrival time, refer to 
Computer74Ashtray112
Assist systems, refer to 
Driving stability control85
AUC Automatic recirculated-
air control104
Audible instructions, refer to 
Spoken instructions142
Audio150
– controls150
– switching on/off150
– tone control150
– volume150
Audio device, external111
Automatic
– air distribution103
– air volume103
– cruise control62,64
– headlamp control97
Automatic car washes233
Automatic climate control102
Automatic curb monitor49
Automatic high beams and 
low beams, refer to High-
beam assistant99
Automatic recirculated-air 
control AUC104
Automatic Service 
Request199
Automatic transmission with 
Steptronic57
– interlock58
– overriding selector lever 
lock60
– shiftlock, refer to Changing 
selector lever position58
– sport program59
– towing248
– tow-starting248
AUTO program for automatic 
climate control103
AUX-IN
– port111
AUX-IN port173 
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Reference 273
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Instructions for navigation 
system, refer to Voice 
instructions142
Instrument cluster12
Instrument combination, refer 
to Instrument cluster12
Instrument lighting101
Instrument panel, refer to 
Cockpit10
Integrated key26
Integrated universal remote 
control107
Interactive map137
Interior lamps101
– remote control28
Interior motion sensor34
Interior rearview mirror49
– automatic dimming 
feature49
– compass109
Interlock, refer to Disengaging 
the remote control58
Intermittent mode of the 
wipers61
Intersection, entering, 
navigation132
iPod, connecting, refer to 
AUX-IN port173
iPod, connecting, refer to USB 
audio interface174
J
Jacking points244
Joystick, refer to iDrive16
Jumpering, refer to Jump-
starting247
Jump-starting247
K
Key, refer to Integrated key/
remote control26
Keyless go, refer to Comfort 
Access34
Keyless opening and closing, 
refer to Comfort Access34Key Memory, refer to Personal 
Profile26
Kickdown58
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic58
Knock control203
L
Lamps
– automatic headlamp 
control97
– parking lamps/low beams97
Lamps and bulbs, replacing 
bulbs238
Lap-and-shoulder belt, refer 
to Safety belts47
Lashing eyes, refer to 
Securing cargo126
Last destinations134
LATCH child restraint fixing 
system52
Leather care235
LED Light-emitting 
diodes238
Length, refer to 
Dimensions255
License plate lamp, replacing 
bulb243
Light
– high-beam assistant99
Light-alloy wheels235
Light-emitting diodes 
LED238
Lighter113
– connecting electrical 
appliances113
Lighting
– instruments101
– lamps and bulbs238
– vehicle, refer to Lamps97
Light switch97
Limit, refer to Speed limit82
Load126
Load securing equipment, 
refer to Securing cargo126
Lock buttons, doors, refer to 
Locking30Locking
– adjusting confirmation 
signal28
– from inside30
– from outside28
– without remote control, refer 
to Comfort Access34
Locking and unlocking doors
– confirmation signals28
– from inside30
– from outside27
Low beam control, refer to 
High-beam assistant99
Low-beam headlamps97
– automatic97
– replacing bulbs239
Lower back support, refer to 
Lumbar support44
Luggage rack, refer to Roof-
mounted luggage rack127
Lumbar support44
M
M+S tires, refer to Winter 
tires224
Maintenance, refer to Service 
Booklet
Maintenance system231
Malfunction
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic60
– tires89
– trunk lid32
Malfunction warnings, refer to 
Check Control80
Manual car wash234
Manual mode, automatic 
transmission with 
Steptronic59
Manual operation
– door lock30
– driver's door30
– fuel filler flap202
– glass roof38
– panorama glass roof40
– parking lock, automatic 
transmission60
– trunk lid32 
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Everything from A to Z
274 Manual transmission57
Map for navigation
– changing scale143
– entering destination136
Map view142
Master key, refer to Remote 
control with integrated 
key26
Maximum cooling103
Maximum speed
– with winter tires224
Measurements, refer to 
Dimensions255
Memory, refer to Seat and 
mirror memory46
MENU button16
Menus, refer to iDrive16
Messages187
Messages from the concierge 
service188
Microfilter
– BMW Maintenance 
System231
– for automatic climate 
control105
Microfilter/activated-charcoal 
filter
– BMW Maintenance 
System231
Microphone
– telephone14
– voice commands14
Mirror dimming feature49
Mirrors48
– automatic curb monitor49
– exterior mirrors48
– heating48
– interior rearview mirror49
– memory, refer to Seat and 
mirror memory46
Mirrors, folding in before 
entering a car wash48Mobile phone
– adjusting volume183
– connecting, refer to Mobile 
phone, pairing181
– installation location, refer to 
Center armrest111
– operation via iDrive184
– pairing181
– refer to separate Owner's 
Manual
Mobile phone, installation 
location, refer to Center 
armrest111
Mobile phone, refer to 
Telephone180
Mobile phone, refer to the 
separate Owner's Manual
Modifications, technical, refer 
to For your own safety5
Monitor, refer to iDrive 
controls16
Monitoring system for tire 
pressures, refer to Flat Tire 
Monitor88
MP3 player, connecting, refer 
to AUX-IN port
173
MP3 player, connecting, refer 
to USB audio interface174
Multi-channel playback151
Multifunctional steering 
wheel, refer to Buttons on 
the steering wheel11
Multifunction switch
– refer to Turn signals/
headlamp flasher60
– refer to Wiper system61
Multimedia screen, refer to 
iDrive16
Music, managing171
Music collection168
– backup172
– deleting172
– random sequence171
– restoring172
Music player, connecting, 
refer to AUX-IN port173Music player, connecting, 
refer to USB audio 
interface174
Music search169
My Info188
N
Navigation
– starting destination 
guidance after entering a 
destination133
– storing current position134
– voice activation137
Navigation announcements, 
refer to Switching voice 
instructions on/off142
Navigation data130
Navigation system130
– address book133
– bypassing a route 
section141
– continuing destination 
guidance140
– destination entry131
– dynamic destination 
guidance141
– entering a destination by 
voice137
– entering a destination 
manually131
– frequently asked 
questions147
– gas station 
recommendations142
– planning a trip138
– route list141
– selecting destination via 
map136
– selecting route criteria140
– special destinations135
– starting destination 
guidance140
– terminating destination 
guidance140
– traffic bulletins144
– voice instructions142
– volume adjustment142