OK, I give up, where is the USB charge point?

[badboybubby]

Just received my brand new 2.0 SE with standard infotainment system. I have a CD slot in the glove box with SD card slot and an IPod thing in the centre console but can find anywhere to charge my phone? Am I being really thick? Help ?

 

[Avanti]

Just received my brand new 2.0 SE with standard infotainment system. I have a CD slot in the glove box with SD card slot and an IPod thing in the centre console but can find anywhere to charge my phone? Am I being really thick? Help ?

Whats up with a 12v to usb adaptor? Cost less than £2 nowadays.

 

[dipth]

Just received my brand new 2.0 SE with standard infotainment system. I have a CD slot in the glove box with SD card slot and an IPod thing in the centre console but can find anywhere to charge my phone? Am I being really thick? Help ?

 

[Avanti]

Dipth that's the style I have along with a dedicated charging point in the centre console, however I think up front as per the OP, many have the MDI connector there, which I fear the OP will have to obtain the MDI to USB lead to charge his handset on the move or get a 12v-usb adaptor and use his current phone lead.

 

[TheSwede]

If you have selected MDI port as an option you “lose” the AUX / USB outlets.

If you have “smoker set” the power outlet is in the centre console.

As Avanti write buy a MDI to USB cable, perhaps on e-bay. There are old treads in the matter on the forum.

/Peter

 

[badboybubby]

Thanks, I didn't set any option but assumed it came with a USB socket, looks like I need a lead!

 

[gtiw7]

I have MDI

for USB port check under your armrest mine is there

 

[Avanti]

I have MDI

for USB port check under your armrest mine is there

Is yours like this?



Mine is, but I have the ATC option.

 

[badboybubby]

I wonder if the MDI option can be swapped over by a dealer?

 

[badboybubby]

Is yours like this?



Mine is, but I have the ATC option.

Nope

 

[Talk-torque]

The problem here is the generic user manual, which covers all the items which can be fitted, but covers it with a disclaimer about different equipment levels etc. When I read the manual, before I had my car, I got the impression that there would be a USB point, but, as above, it only come with certain options.

Shame, it would be useful.

 

[monsta]

I picked up a USB MDI cable on ebay for £5, have a look on there

 

[stevew09]

You could always go back to your dealer and ask them for the MDI to USB cable. I asked for one when I picked my car up and they just gave me it.

 

[rapport25]

I currently have an android phone and would like to connect this to my cars MDI.

Will this lead give me the same options as per an I phone? Artwork displayed when tracks are playing & full album/ track browsing on the screens display, including charging?

Thanks in advance,

Rappy..

 

[redbutcher]

Think it will just charge the phone. I have the mdi USB lead from my mk6 and use that to charge my phone from the mdi socket as my phone also acts as my satnav. I went with an sd card for music/album art.