AUX BMW Z4 ROADSTER SDRIVE35I 2010 E89 Owner's Manual

Practical interior accessories
104 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 a USB hard drive.
>Do not use the USB interface to recharge
external devices.
Center armrest
Storage compartment
The center armrest contains either two cup-
holders, a compartment or the cover for the
snap-in adapter
*, depending on the equipment
version.
Locking the storage compartment*
When you lock the vehicle from the outside, the
storage compartment in the center armrest is
locked as well.
Opening
Fold the center armrest up, see arrow.
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 page163
>USB audio interface
*, refer to page163
Storage compartments inside
the vehicle
The following compartments are available,
depending on how your vehicle is equipped:
Compartments* in the doors
To open: fold open the cover.
Compartment* in the center console
There is an open storage compartment in the
center console.
Storage compartment* in the partition
To open: pull the handle.
The inserts in the storage compartment can be
removed individually.

Navigation
Entertainment
Driving tips
163Reference
At a glance
Controls
Communications
Mobility
External devices
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 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.To adjust: Turn the controller.
6.To store: Press the controller.
USB audio interface*/
additional connection 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.
Connection options for 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
interface.
>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.

External devices
164 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
Standard audio formats, e.g., MP3, WMA, WAV
(PCM) and AAC, and playlists in the M3U format
can be played.
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.
Connect the Apple iPod/iPhone with the AUX-
IN port and USB interface1 using the cable
adapter for the Apple iPod/iPhone.
The Apple iPod/iPhone menu structure is sup-
ported by the USB audio interface.
USB device
To connect the device, use a flexible
adapter cable to protect the USB inter-
face and your USB device against physical
damage.<
Connect the USB device with connector 2
using the 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.
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.

Reference 237
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Automatic high beams and
low beams, refer to High-
beam assistant90
Automatic recirculated-air
control AUC98
Automatic Service
Request188
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic53
– interlock53,54
– overriding selector lever
lock55
– shiftlock, refer to Changing
selector lever position54
– sport program54
– towing220
– tow-starting220
AUTO program for automatic
climate control97
AUX-IN port104,163
Available services188
Average fuel consumption66
– setting the units68
Average speed66
Avoid highways in
navigation130
Avoiding unintentional
alarms34
Axle loads, refer to
Weights228
B
Backrest contour, refer to
Lumbar support43
Backrests, refer to Seat
adjustment42
Backrest width adjustment43
Backup lamps
– replacing bulb214
Backup lamps, refer to Tail
lamps214
Band-aids, refer to First-aid
pouch219
Bar, refer to Towing
methods221Base plate for telephone or
mobile phone
– refer to Snap-in adapter180
– refer to Snap-in adapter in
the center armrest storage
compartment104
Bass, tone setting140
Battery216
– charging216
– disposal36,216
– jump-starting219
– remote control28
– temporary power failure216
Battery for mobile phone181
Battery renewal
– remote control36
– remote control for vehicle36
Being towed221
Belts, refer to Safety belts44
Belt tensioner, refer to Safety
belts44
Beverage holders, refer to
Cupholders105
Blower, refer to Air flow
rate94,97
Bluetooth, activating/
deactivating173
Bluetooth, refer to separate
Owner's Manual
BMW
– car shampoo211
BMW Assist,
activating186,188
BMW Assist184
BMW Homepage4
BMW Maintenance
System206
BMW Search186
BMW webpage4
Bottle holders, refer to
Cupholders105
Brake
– parking brake52
Brake Assist, refer to Dynamic
Brake Control DBC78Brake fluid, refer to Service
requirements69
Brake Force Display85
Brake lamps
– Brake Force Display85
– replacing bulb214
Brake pads112
– breaking in112
Brake rotors114
– brakes112
– breaking in112
Brakes
– ABS78
– BMW Maintenance
System206
– breaking in112
– service requirements69
Brakes, refer to Braking
safely114
Brake system112
– BMW Maintenance
System206
– breaking in112
– disc brakes114
Breakdown services, refer to
Roadside Assistance218
Breaking in the clutch112
Breaking in the differential,
refer to Engine and
differential112
Break-in period112
Brightness of Control
Display76
Bulb changing, refer to Lamps
and bulbs212
Button for starting the engine,
refer to Start/stop button50
Buttons on the steering
wheel11
C
California Proposition 65
warning6

Everything from A to Z
242 Heating93
– mirrors46
– rear window95,98
– seats43
Heating and ventilation, refer
to Climate93
Heavy loads, refer to Stowing
cargo116
Height, refer to
Dimensions227
Height adjustment
– seats42
– steering wheel46
High-beam assistant90
High beams90
– headlamp flasher90
– indicator lamp13
High beams and low beams,
automatic, refer to High-
beam assistant90
High-pressure
washer208,209
High water, refer to Driving
through water114
Highways, refer to Route
criteria130
Hills114
Holders for cups105
Homepage BMW4
Hood201
Horn10,11
Hot exhaust system113
Hydraulic brake assist, refer to
Dynamic Brake Control
DBC78
Hydroplaning113
I
IBOC, refer to HD Radio144
Ice warning, refer to Outside
temperature warning64
Identification marks
– run-flat tires199
– tire coding197iDrive16
– adjusting brightness76
– changing language75
– changing settings75
– changing units of measure
and display format68
– controls16
– menu guidance17
– operating principle16
– overview16
– setting the date and
time71,72
– status information20
iDrive operating principle16
Ignition50
– switched off50
– switched on50
Ignition key, refer to Remote
control with integrated
key28
Ignition key position 1, refer to
Radio readiness50
Ignition key position 2, refer to
Ignition on50
Ignition lock50
Imprint2
Indicator and warning
lamps13
– Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM83
Individual air distribution94
Inflation pressure, refer to Tire
inflation pressure194
Inflation pressure monitoring,
refer to Tire Pressure
Monitor TPM82
Initializing
– after power failure216
– compass, refer to
Calibrating103
– Flat Tire Monitor FTM81
– radio, refer to Station,
storing144
– refer to Setting the time and
date72Installation location
– telephone104
Instructions for navigation
system, refer to Voice
instructions132
Instrument cluster12
Instrument lighting91
Instrument panel, refer to
Cockpit10
Integrated key28
Integrated universal remote
control100
Interactive map127
Interior lamps92
– remote control30
Interior motion sensor34
Interior rearview mirror46
– automatic dimming
feature46
– compass102
Interlock, refer to Disengaging
the remote control53
Intermittent mode of the
wipers60
Intersection, entering,
navigation122
iPod, connecting, refer to
AUX-IN port163
iPod, connecting, refer to USB
audio interface163
J
Jacking points215
Joystick, refer to iDrive16
Jumpering, refer to Jump-
starting219
Jump-starting219
K
Key, refer to Integrated key/
remote control28
Keyless go, refer to Comfort
Access34

Everything from A to Z
244 Microfilter
– BMW Maintenance
System206
– for air conditioner95
– for automatic climate
control98
Microfilter/activated-charcoal
filter
– BMW Maintenance
System206
Mirror dimming feature46
Mirrors45
– automatic curb monitor46
– exterior mirrors45
– heating46
– interior rearview mirror46
– memory, refer to Seat and
mirror memory43
Mobile phone
– adjusting volume173
– connecting, refer to Mobile
phone, pairing170
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest104
– operation via iDrive173
– pairing170
– refer to separate Owner's
Manual
Mobile phone, installation
location, refer to Center
armrest104
Mobile phone, refer to
Telephone170
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
Monitor81
MP3 player, connecting, refer
to AUX-IN port163MP3 player, connecting, refer
to USB audio interface163
Multi-channel playback141
Multifunctional steering
wheel, refer to Buttons on
the steering wheel11
Multifunction switch
– refer to Turn signals/
headlamp flasher59
– refer to Wiper system60
Multimedia screen, refer to
iDrive16
Music, playing159
Music collection158
– backup162
– deleting162
– random sequence161
– restoring162
Music player, connecting,
refer to AUX-IN port163
Music player, connecting,
refer to USB audio
interface163
Music search159
My Info177
N
Navigation
– starting destination
guidance after entering a
destination123
– storing current position123
– voice activation127
Navigation announcements,
refer to Switching voice
instructions on/off132
Navigation data120Navigation system120
– address book123
– bypassing a route
section131
– continuing destination
guidance130
– destination entry121
– dynamic destination
guidance131
– entering a destination by
voice127
– entering a destination
manually121
– frequently asked
questions137
– gas station
recommendations131
– planning a trip128
– route list131
– selecting destination via
map126
– selecting route criteria130
– special destinations124
– starting destination
guidance130
– terminating destination
guidance130
– traffic bulletins133
– voice instructions132
– volume adjustment132
Nets, refer to Storage
compartments104
Neutral56
New tires199
NORMAL program, Dynamic
Driving Control79,80
North-facing map132
Number of cylinders, refer to
Engine data226
Nylon rope, refer to Tow
rope222