Use of Zen Vision M with in car media player functionali

I have an Alfa Romeo car which has the "Blue & me" option. This supports media players syncronised via Windows Media player to play music back via the in car entertainment system (plugged in via a USB port in the car).
I have successfully used an Apple ipod(syncronised with MP3 files) and a NOMAD MUVO player but cannot get my new Zen Vision M to be recognised by the system in the car. Does anyone have experience of this and any possible soltuions?
Many thanks
Paul

I have just bought an Alfa with Blue & Me media player and would like to know how to get around the problem of my Zen not being recognised by the system. I have used a friends ipod?and it worked so I know that the actual car system works. I have contacted Alfa but they have just turned it around and asked me to contact Creative for a solution, (and let them know the outcome!!)? which I have done and are still awaiting a reply. I would be grateful if anybody has come up with a solution to this problem if they could let me know. Hoping for an answer . GW

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