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THE BMW X3.
OWNER'S MANUAL.
OWNER'S MANUAL.
Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 903 813 - 07 12 490
Owner's Manual for
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  • Page 1 Contents Owner's Manual for Vehicle The Ultimate Driving Machine THE BMW X3. THE BMW X3. OWNER'S MANUAL. OWNER'S MANUAL. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 903 813 - 07 12 490...
  • Page 3 Also use the Integrated Owner's Manual in your vehicle. It con‐ tains important information on vehicle operation that will help you make full use of the technical features available in your BMW. The manual also contains information designed to enhance operating reliability and road safety, and to contribute to maintaining the value of your BMW.
  • Page 4 © 2012 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft Munich, Germany Reprinting, including excerpts, only with the written consent of BMW AG, Munich. US English VI/12, 07 12 490 Printed on environmentally friendly paper, bleached without chlorine, suitable for recycling. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 903 813 - 07 12 490...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Mobility The fastest way to find information on a partic‐ ular topic or item is by using the index, refer to Refueling page 202. Fuel Wheels and tires Engine compartment Notes Engine oil Coolant At a glance Maintenance Cockpit Replacing components iDrive Breakdown assistance...

  • Page 6: Vehicle Equipment

    Owner's Manual, please refer to the Supple‐ center will be glad to advise you at any time. mentary Owner's Manuals. Information on BMW, e.g., on technology, is On right-hand drive vehicles, some controls are available on the Internet: bmwusa.com. arranged differently than shown in the illustra‐...

  • Page 7: Notes

    We recommend that you read this publication on a BMW safely and without risk to either the thoroughly. Your vehicle is covered by the fol‐ vehicle, its operation, or its occupants. Genuine lowing warranties: BMW Parts, BMW Accessories and other prod‐...

  • Page 8: Reporting Safety Defects

    Detailed information about these warranties is tional Highway Traffic Safety Administration listed in the Service and Warranty Information NHTSA, in addition to notifying BMW of North Booklet for US models or in the Warranty and America, LLC, P.O. Box 1227, Westwood, New Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models.
  • Page 9 Notes Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 903 813 - 07 12 490...
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  • Page 11: At A Glance

    At a glance These overviews of buttons, switches and displays are intended to familiarize you with your vehicle. You will also become quickly acquainted with the available control concepts and options. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 903 813 - 07 12 490...

  • Page 12: Cockpit

    At a glance Cockpit Cockpit Vehicle equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐ All standard, country-specific and optional ment or country variant. This also applies for equipment that is offered in the model series is safety-related functions and systems.
  • Page 13 Cockpit At a glance Automatic headlamp con‐ Voice activation  23 trol  87 Daytime running lights  87 Phone, see user's manual for Nav‐ Adaptive light control  88 igation, Entertainment and Com‐ munication. High-beam Assistant  88 Thumbwheel for selection lists  110 Instrument lighting  89 10 Steering column stalk, right Windshield wipers  66 Steering column stalk, left...

  • Page 14: All Around The Center Console

    At a glance Cockpit All around the center console Headliner  15 PDC Park Distance Control  112 Control Display  16 Backup camera  114 Glove compartment  134 View  116 vent  125 HDC Hill Descent Control  103 Hazard warning system  178 Driving Experience Switch  105 Central locking system  33 DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol  102 Automatic climate control  120 Radio/Multimedia, see user's manual for...
  • Page 15 Cockpit At a glance All around the headliner Emergency Request  178 Reading lamps  90 Panoramic glass sunroof  43 Interior lamps  90 Indicator lamp, front passenger airbag  93 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 903 813 - 07 12 490...

  • Page 16: Idrive

    At a glance iDrive iDrive Vehicle equipment Control Display All standard, country-specific and optional Notes equipment that is offered in the model series is ▷ To clean the Control Display, follow the care described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment instructions. is also described that is not available in a vehicle, ▷...
  • Page 17 iDrive At a glance Press. Turn. Move in four directions. Press. Move in two directions. Buttons on controller Press the button Function MENU Open the main menu. RADIO Opens the Radio menu. MEDIA Opens the CD/Multimedia menu. Opens the Navigation menu.
  • Page 18 At a glance iDrive Menu items in the Owner's Manual Press the button Function In the Owner's Manual, menu items that can be BACK Open previous panel. selected are set in quotation marks, e.g., "Settings". OPTION Opens the Options menu. Changing between panels After a menu item is selected, e.g., "Radio", a Operating concept...

  • Page 19: Setting The Clock

    iDrive At a glance The function is deactivated. Example: setting the clock Setting the clock Press the button. The main menu is displayed. Additional options: move the controller to the Turn the controller until "Settings" is high‐ right repeatedly until the "Options" menu is dis‐ lighted, and then press the controller.
  • Page 20 At a glance iDrive Telephone symbols Turn the controller until "Time:" is high‐ lighted, and then press the controller. Symbol Meaning Incoming or outgoing call. Missed call. Wireless network reception strength. Symbol flashes: network search. Wireless network is not available. Turn the controller to set the hours and Bluetooth is switched on.

  • Page 21: General Information

    iDrive At a glance Split screen tions, phone numbers and entry points into the menu. General information The settings are stored for the remote control currently in use. Additional information can be displayed on the right side of the split screen, e.g., information Saving a function from the onboard computer.
  • Page 22 At a glance iDrive Entering letters and numbers ▷ Destination search: town/city names can be entered using the spelling of language avail‐ able on the Control Display. General information Turn the controller: select letters or num‐ bers. Select additional letters or numbers if needed.

  • Page 23: Voice Activation System

    Voice activation system At a glance Voice activation system Vehicle equipment Wait for the signal. Say the command. All standard, country-specific and optional The command is displayed in the instrument equipment that is offered in the model series is cluster. described in this chapter.
  • Page 24 At a glance Voice activation system respective of which menu item is currently se‐ "Speech mode:" lected, e.g., ›Vehicle status‹. Select the setting. List of short commands of the voice activation system, refer to page 193. Help dialog for the voice activation system Calling up help dialog: ›Help‹...
  • Page 25 Voice activation system At a glance ›Station ...‹ e. g. Classic Radio station ▷ Keep the doors, windows, and glass sunroof closed to prevent noise interference. ▷ Avoid making other noise in the vehicle while speaking. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 903 813 - 07 12 490...

  • Page 26: Integrated Owner's Manual In The Vehicle

    At a glance Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle Vehicle equipment Select components All standard, country-specific and optional Press the button. equipment that is offered in the model series is Turn the controller: open "Vehicle Info". described in this chapter.
  • Page 27 Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle At a glance Opening via the iDrive Programmable memory buttons To move directly from the application on the General information Control Display to the options menu: The Owner's Manual can be stored on the pro‐ grammable memory buttons and called up di‐...
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  • Page 29: Controls

    Controls This chapter is intended to provide you with information that will give you complete control of your vehicle. All features and accessories that are useful for driving and your safety, comfort and convenience are described here. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 903 813 - 07 12 490...

  • Page 30: Opening And Closing

    Controls Opening and closing Opening and closing Vehicle equipment Integrated key All standard, country-specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e.
  • Page 31 Opening and closing Controls Personal Profile New remote controls You can obtain new remote controls from your The concept service center. You can set several of your vehicle's functions Loss of the remote controls to suit your personal needs and preferences. Lost remote controls can be blocked by your ▷...
  • Page 32 Controls Opening and closing Importing profiles "Profiles" Existing settings and contacts are overwritten with the imported profile. "Settings" "Profiles" "Import profile" Select a profile. The profile that is opened is assigned to the re‐ mote control currently in use. Renaming profiles "Settings"...

  • Page 33: Central Locking System

    Opening and closing Controls Note: the guest profile cannot be renamed. ▷ Backup camera: selection of functions and type of display. Display profile list during start ▷ Language on the Control Display. The profile list can be displayed during each ▷...

  • Page 34: Using The Remote Control

    Controls Opening and closing Operating from the inside The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐ rently in use. "Settings" "Door locks" With professional navigation system: "Unlock button:" Without professional navigation system: Select a symbol. Select the desired function: Via the button for the central locking system.

  • Page 35: Courtesy Lamps

    Opening and closing Controls Switching on interior lamps and Confirmation signals from the vehicle courtesy lamps "Settings" Press the button on the remote control "Door locks" with the vehicle locked. Deactivate or activate the desired confirma‐ tion signals. Panic mode ▷...

  • Page 36: Manual Operation

    Controls Opening and closing For US owners only Remove the key before pulling the door handle The transmitter and receiver units comply with part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communication Before pulling the outside door handle, remove Commission regulations. Operation is governed the key to avoid damaging the paintwork and the by the following: key.◀...

  • Page 37: Locking And Unlocking

    Opening and closing Controls Opening and closing: from the Tailgate inside Opening Locking and unlocking The tailgate pivots back and up when it opens. Ensure that adequate clearance is available be‐ fore opening. Provide edge protection Sharp or angular objects can hit the rear window while driving and damage the heating wires of the rear window.

  • Page 38: Locking The Vehicle

    Controls Opening and closing Closing Adjusting the opening height When adjusting the opening height, en‐ sure that there is a clearance of at least 4 in/10 cm above the tailgate. Otherwise, the ceiling may not be high enough for the open tail‐ gate if the load situation changes.◀...

  • Page 39: The Concept

    Opening and closing Controls The closing operation is interrupted: ▷ When starting the engine. ▷ The vehicle starts off with jerks. Keep the closing path clear Make sure that the closing path of the tail‐ gate is clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀ Do not place the remote control in the cargo area ▷...

  • Page 40: Alarm System

    Controls Opening and closing Functional requirements This corresponds to pressing the button on the remote control. ▷ There are no external sources of interfer‐ ence nearby. To save battery power, ensure that the ignition and all electronic systems and/or power con‐ ▷...

  • Page 41: Panic Mode

    Opening and closing Controls Panic mode ▷ Opening of a door, the hood or the tailgate. ▷ Movements in the vehicle. Press the button on the remote control for at least 3 seconds. ▷ Changes in the vehicle tilt, e.g., during at‐ tempts to steal a wheel or when towing the car.

  • Page 42: Interior Motion Sensor

    Controls Opening and closing The alarm system responds in situations such as attempts to steal a wheel or when the car is towed. Interior motion sensor The windows and glass sunroof must be closed for the system to function properly. Avoiding unintentional alarms The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor Opening...

  • Page 43: Roller Sunblinds

    Opening and closing Controls Pinch protection system Switching on and off If the closing force exceeds a specific value as a Press the button. window closes, the closing action is interrupted. The LED lights up if the safety function The window reopens slightly. is switched on.
  • Page 44 Controls Opening and closing The glass sunroof and sliding visor move to‐ gether. Pressing the switch again stops the mo‐ tion. Convenient operation, refer to page 34, via the remote control. Convenient closing, refer to page 40, with Com‐ fort Access. Comfort position Tilting the glass sunroof Stops the roof in the comfort position if the roof...
  • Page 45 Opening and closing Controls Closing from the raised position without pinch protection If there is an external danger, push the switch forward past the resistance point and hold it. The roof closes without pinch protection. Initializing after a power failure After a power failure during the opening or clos‐...

  • Page 46: Adjusting

    Controls Adjusting Adjusting Vehicle equipment Manually adjustable seats All standard, country-specific and optional At a glance equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e.
  • Page 47 Adjusting Controls Height Electrically adjustable seats At a glance Pull the lever and apply your weight to the seat or lift it off, as necessary. Backrest width Lumbar support Backrest tilt Forward/backward, height, seat tilt Backrest tilt Seat and mirror memory for driver's seat Note The seat setting for the driver's seat is stored for the remote control currently in use.

  • Page 48: Lumbar Support

    Controls Adjusting Thigh support Height. Pull the lever at the front of the seat and adjust Seat tilt. the thigh support. Lumbar support The curvature of the seat backrest can be ad‐ justed in such a way that it supports the lumbar region of the spine.

  • Page 49: Safety Belts

    Adjusting Controls Front seat heating If the drive is continued within approx. 15 mi‐ nutes, the seat heating is activated automati‐ cally with the temperature selected last. When ECO PRO, refer to page 147, is activated, the heater output is reduced. Switching off Press the button longer.

  • Page 50: Front Head Restraints

    Controls Adjusting Putting on the belt above approx. 5 mph/8 km/h. It can also be ac‐ tivated if objects are placed on the front pas‐ Lay the belt, without twisting, snugly senger seat. across the lap and shoulders, as close to the body as possible.

  • Page 51: Adjusting The Height

    Do not hang objects, e.g., clothes hangers, Adjusting the height on the head restraints. ▷ Only attach accessories approved by BMW to the seat or head restraint. Otherwise, the protective function of the active head restraint will be impaired and the personal safety of the occupants will be endangered.◀...

  • Page 52: Seat And Mirror Memory

    Controls Adjusting Seat and mirror memory The procedure stops when a switch for adjust‐ ing the seat or one of the buttons is pressed. General information Safety mode Close the driver's door or switch on the ig‐ nition. Press and hold the desired button 1 or 2 until the adjustment procedure is completed.

  • Page 53: Automatic Dimming Feature

    Adjusting Controls Estimating distances correctly Deactivating Objects reflected in the mirror are closer Slide the mirror changeover switch to the pas‐ than they appear. Do not estimate the distance senger's side mirror position. to the traffic behind you based on what you see Fold in and out in the mirror, as this will increase your risk of an accident.◀...

  • Page 54: Steering Wheel

    Controls Adjusting Steering wheel Interior rearview mirror Reducing the blinding effect General information Do not adjust while driving Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving; otherwise, an unexpected movement could result in an accident.◀ Adjusting From behind when driving at night: turn the knob.

  • Page 55: Transporting Children Safely

    Transporting children safely Controls Transporting children safely Vehicle equipment tomatic deactivation of front passenger airbags, refer to page 93. All standard, country-specific and optional Deactivating the front passenger airbags equipment that is offered in the model series is If a child restraint fixing system is used in described in this chapter.

  • Page 56: Transporting Children Safely

    Controls Transporting children safely Locking the safety belt an increased risk of injury to the child when the airbags are triggered, even with a child restraint Pull out the belt webbing completely. fixing system.◀ Secure the child restraint fixing system with the belt.
  • Page 57 Transporting children safely Controls Retaining strap guide Retaining strap Make sure that the upper retaining strap is not routed over the head restraints or sharp edges and is free of twisting on its way to the upper mounting point; otherwise, the belt can‐ not properly secure the child restraint fixing sys‐...
  • Page 58 Controls Transporting children safely Locking the doors and windows Rear doors Push the locking lever on the rear doors down. The door can now be opened from the outside only. Safety switch for the rear Press the button on the driver's door if children are being transported in the rear.

  • Page 59: Driving

    Driving Controls Driving Vehicle equipment door is opened if the lights are switched off or the daytime running lights are switched All standard, country-specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment Ignition off is also described that is not available in a vehicle, Automatic transmission: Press the Start/Stop...
  • Page 60 Controls Driving ▷ When the ignition is switched off: press ON/ Do not wait for the engine to warm up while the OFF button on the radio. vehicle remains stationary. Start driving at mod‐ erate engine speeds. ▷ When the engine is running: press the Start/ Stop button.

  • Page 61: Automatic Mode

    Driving Controls Displays in the instrument cluster Set the parking brake. The display indicates that the Auto Start/Stop function is ready Auto Start/Stop function for an automatic engine start. The concept The Auto Start/Stop function helps save fuel. The display indicates that the The system switches off the engine during a conditions for an automatic en‐...

  • Page 62: Safety Mode

    Controls Driving Preventing an engine stop using the When Automatic Hold is activated: press the brake pedal accelerator. After the engine starts, accelerate as usual. The engine stop can be actively prevented within one second after the vehicle comes to a Safety mode standstill.

  • Page 63: While Driving

    Driving Controls Automatic transmission: the transmission Set the parking brake and further secure position P is engaged automatically. the vehicle as required Set the parking brake. Set the parking brake firmly when parking; oth‐ erwise, the vehicle could roll. On steep upward Engine start as usual via Start/Stop button.

  • Page 64: For Your Safety

    Controls Driving Inadvertent operation of the accelerator ▷ Reactivate Automatic Hold. pedal Leaving the vehicle with the engine run‐ Make sure that the accelerator pedal is not op‐ ning erated unintentionally; otherwise, the vehicle is Before leaving the vehicle with the engine run‐ set in motion and there is a risk of an accident.◀...

  • Page 65: Headlamp Flasher

    Driving Controls Turn signal, high beams, Before driving into a car wash headlamp flasher Deactivate Automatic Hold; otherwise, the parking brake will be set when the vehicle is sta‐ tionary and the vehicle will no longer be able to Turn signal roll.◀...
  • Page 66 Controls Driving Signaling briefly Switching on Press the lever to the resistance point and hold it there for as long as you want the turn signal to flash. High beams, headlamp flasher Press the wiper levers up. The lever automatically returns to its initial po‐ sition when released.

  • Page 67: Windshield Washer Nozzles

    Driving Controls Intermittent operation or rain sensor Clean the windshield, headlamps The concept The rain sensor automatically controls the time between wipes depending on the intensity of the rainfall. The sensor is located on the wind‐ shield, directly behind the interior rearview mir‐ ror.

  • Page 68: Washer Fluid Reservoir

    Controls Driving Washer fluid reservoir Press the lever forward: intermittent wipe. When reverse gear is engaged, the system switches to Adding washer fluid continuous operation. Only add washer fluid when the engine is To clean the rear window, press the lever further cool, and then close the cover completely to forward.

  • Page 69: Engaging The Transmission Position

    Driving Controls Engaging D, R and N When the ignition is switched off, refer to page 59, position P is engaged automatically. P Park Select only when the vehicle is stationary. The drive wheels are blocked. P is engaged automatically: ▷...
  • Page 70 Controls Driving Sport program DS and manual mode M/ Sport automatic transmission: prevent automatic upshifting in M/S manual mode Activating the sport program For vehicles with Sport automatic transmis‐ sions, automatic shift operations are not per‐ formed, at maximum engine speed for example, if one of the following conditions is met: ▷...
  • Page 71 Driving Controls The vehicle only shifts up or down at appropriate engine and road speeds, e.g., it does not shift down if the engine speed is too high. The selected gear is briefly displayed in the in‐ strument cluster, followed by the current gear. Displays in the instrument cluster The transmission position is dis‐...

  • Page 72: Displays

    Controls Displays Displays Vehicle equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐ All standard, country-specific and optional ment or country variant. This also applies for equipment that is offered in the model series is safety-related functions and systems.
  • Page 73 Displays Controls Electronic displays With the Professional navigation system Selection list, e.g., radio  81 Computer  81 Navigation display, see user's manual for Transmission displays  71 Navigation, Entertainment and Communi‐ Service requirements  78 cation. Messages, e.g. Check Control  74 Speed limit detection  79 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 903 813 - 07 12 490...

  • Page 74: Check Control

    Controls Displays With the Business navigation system or no navigation Clock  77 Selection lists, e. g. Dynamic Driving Con‐ trol  81 External temperature  77 Computer  81 Messages, e.g. Check Control  74 Service requirements  78 Transmission displays  71 Check Control Indicator/warning lamps The concept The Check Control system monitors functions in the vehicle and notifies you of malfunctions in the monitored systems.

  • Page 75: Text Messages

    Displays Controls Overview: indicator/warning lamps Symbol Function or system Steering system Symbol Function or system Turn signal Emissions Parking brake Emissions in Canadian models Parking brake in Canadian models Brake system Automatic Hold Brake system in Canadian models Front fog lamps ABS Antilock Brake System High beams ABS Antilock Brake System in Cana‐...

  • Page 76: Fuel Gauge

    Controls Displays Messages after trip completion ▷ Display additional information about the Check Control message in the integrated Special messages that are displayed during owner's manual. driving are displayed again after the ignition is ▷ "Service request" switched off. Contact the service partner. ▷...

  • Page 77: Odometer And Trip Odometer

    Displays Controls Odometer and trip odometer Date ▷ Odometer, arrow 1. The date is displayed in the in‐ strument cluster. ▷ Trip odometer, arrow 2. Set the date on the Control Dis‐ play, refer to page 84. Resetting the trip odometer Range Press the knob.

  • Page 78: Current Fuel Consumption

    Controls Displays Current fuel consumption Service requirements Displays the current fuel con‐ Display sumption. You can check whether you are currently driving in an efficient and environmen‐ tally-friendly manner. Displaying the current fuel consumption "Settings" "Info display" "Additional indicators" The driving distance or the time to the next scheduled maintenance is displayed briefly after the ignition is switched on.
  • Page 79 Displays Controls Speed limit detection with No Symbols Passing Information Symbols Description The concept No service is currently required. Speed limit detection The deadline for service or a le‐ Speed limit detection uses a symbol in the gally mandated inspection is shape of a traffic sign to display the currently approaching.
  • Page 80 Controls Displays At a glance Speed limit detection can also be displayed in the Head-up Display. Camera No Passing Information ▷ Start of No Passing zone. ▷ End of No Passing zone. ▷ No Passing Information not available. No Passing Information can also be displayed in the Head-up Display.

  • Page 81: Info Display

    Displays Controls Selection lists in the Computer instrument cluster Calling up information on the info display The concept Press the onboard computer button on the turn The following can be operated using the buttons signal lever. and the thumbwheel on the steering wheel and the display in the instrument cluster: Information is displayed on the info display of the instrument cluster.

  • Page 82: Average Fuel Consumption

    Controls Displays Distance to destination When the arrow view in the Head-up Display is inactive. The distance remaining to the destination is dis‐ played if a destination is entered in the naviga‐ tion system before the trip is started. Adjusting the info display The distance to the destination is adopted au‐...

  • Page 83: Trip Computer

    Displays Controls Display on the Control Display The speed limit is stored. Display the onboard computer or trip computer Activating/deactivating the limit on the Control Display. "Settings" "Vehicle Info" "Speed" "Onboard info" or "Trip computer" "Warning" Resetting the fuel consumption and Press the controller.
  • Page 84 Controls Displays Setting the date format "Time:" "Settings" "Time/Date" "Format:" Select the desired format. Turn the controller until the desired hours are displayed. Press the controller. Turn the controller until the desired minutes are displayed. The date format is stored. Press the controller.

  • Page 85: Units Of Measure

    Displays Controls Units of measure The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐ rently in use. Setting the units of measure Depending on the light conditions, the bright‐ To set the units for fuel consumption, route/dis‐ ness control may not be clearly visible. tance and temperature: "Settings"...

  • Page 86: Lamps

    Controls Lamps Lamps Vehicle equipment If the driver door is opened with the ignition switched off, the exterior lighting is automati‐ All standard, country-specific and optional cally switched off at these switch settings. equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter.
  • Page 87 Lamps Controls Headlamp courtesy delay feature Daytime running lights The low beams stay lit for a short while after the With the ignition switched on, the daytime run‐ ignition is switched off, if the lamps are switched ning lights light up in position 0, off and the headlamp flasher is switched on.

  • Page 88: Adaptive Light Control

    Controls Lamps Adaptive light control 0 / 1 = 1 to 2 people without luggage. 1 / 1 = 5 people without luggage. The concept 1 / 2 = 5 people with luggage. Adaptive light control is a variable headlamp 2 / 2 = 1 person, full cargo area.

  • Page 89: Fog Lamps

    Lamps Controls Switching the high beams on and off ▷ When the windshield in front of the interior manually rearview mirror is fogged over, dirty or cov‐ ered with stickers, etc. Camera ▷ High beams on, arrow 1. ▷ High beams off/headlamp flasher, arrow 2. The camera is located near the base of the mir‐...

  • Page 90: Interior Lamps

    Controls Lamps Interior lamps General information The interior lamps, footwell lamps, entry lamps and courtesy lamps are controlled automati‐ cally. The brightness of some of these lamps is influ‐ enced by the thumbwheel for the instrument lighting. Interior lamps Reading lamp Switching the interior lamps on and off Press the button.

  • Page 91: Safety

    Safety Controls Safety Vehicle equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐ All standard, country-specific and optional ment or country variant. This also applies for equipment that is offered in the model series is safety-related functions and systems.
  • Page 92 Controls Safety Knee airbag ▷ Do not apply adhesive materials to the air‐ bag cover panels, cover them or modify The knee airbag supports the legs in a frontal them in any way. impact. ▷ Never modify either the individual compo‐ Protective action nents or the wiring in the airbag system.

  • Page 93: Deactivation System

    Safety Controls When there is a malfunction, have the air‐ less they are specifically recommended by bag system checked immediately the manufacturer of your vehicle. When there is a malfunction, have the airbag ▷ Do not place any electronic devices on the system checked immediately;...

  • Page 94: Tire Pressure Monitor Tpm

    Controls Safety sure that the indicator lamp for the front pas‐ there is a significant loss of pressure in one or senger airbags lights up. This indicates that the more tires. child seat has been detected and the front pas‐ Functional requirements senger airbags are not activated.

  • Page 95: Resetting The System

    Safety Controls A change in the tire inflation pressure during the external temperature in the instrument clus‐ driving is taken into account. ter. A correction is only necessary if this is indicated Resetting the system by the TPM Reset the system after each correction of the Wheels, green tire inflation pressure and after every tire or wheel change.
  • Page 96 Controls Safety Run-flat tires, refer to page 162, are labeled Check the air pressure in all four tires at the with a circular symbol containing the letters next opportunity. RSC marked on the tire sidewall. If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires is correct, the Tire Pressure Monitor may not Do not continue driving without run-flat have been initialized.
  • Page 97 Safety Controls Message when the system was not flated. Accordingly, when the low tire pressure reset telltale illuminates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them A Check Control message is displayed. to the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly The system detected a wheel change but was under-inflated tire causes the tire to overheat not reset.
  • Page 98 Controls Safety In the event of a pressure loss, the diameter and tion of a flat tire. Initialization is started by con‐ therefore the rotational speed of the corre‐ firming the inflation pressures. sponding wheel change. This is detected and Do not initialize the system when driving with reported as a flat tire.

  • Page 99: Lane Departure Warning

    Safety Controls Do this by checking the air pressure in all Because the possible driving distance depends four tires. on how the vehicle is used during the trip, the actual distance may be smaller or greater de‐ If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires is pending on the driving speed, road conditions, correct, the Flat Tire Monitor may not have external temperature, cargo load, etc.
  • Page 100 Controls Safety Notes ▷ Off: the LED goes out. The state is stored for the remote control cur‐ Personal responsibility rently in use. The system cannot serve as a substitute for the driver's personal judgment of the course Display in the instrument cluster of the road and the traffic situation.

  • Page 101: Brake Force Display

    Safety Controls ▷ When the lane markings are covered by ob‐ jects. ▷ When driving very close to the vehicle in front of you. ▷ When driving toward bright lights. ▷ When the windshield behind the interior rearview mirror is fogged over, dirty or cov‐ ered with stickers, etc.

  • Page 102: Driving Stability Control Systems

    Controls Driving stability control systems Driving stability control systems Vehicle equipment to physical limits, DSC helps to keep the vehicle on a steady course by reducing engine speed All standard, country-specific and optional and by applying brakes at individual wheels. equipment that is offered in the model series is Adjust your driving style to the situation described in this chapter.

  • Page 103: Driving Stability Control Systems

    Driving stability control systems Controls Indicator/warning lamps Deactivating DTC When DSC is deactivated, DSC OFF is dis‐ Press the button again. played in the instrument cluster. TRACTION and the DSC OFF indicator The indicator lamp lights up: DSC is de‐ lamp go out.
  • Page 104 Controls Driving stability control systems Deactivating HDC Use HDC in low gears or in transmission position D or R only. Press the button again and the LED goes out. HDC is automatically deactivated Increasing or decreasing vehicle speed above approx. 37 mph/60 km/h. Specify desired speed in the range from approx.
  • Page 105 Driving stability control systems Controls COMFORT / ECO PRO ▷ The vehicle has a flat tire. Balanced control of the vehicle. ▷ When activating cruise control in TRAC‐ TION or DSC OFF mode. Variable sport steering DSC OFF When DSC OFF, refer to page 102, is active, The variable sport steering increases the steer‐...
  • Page 106 Controls Driving stability control systems The program can be configured to individual In certain situations, the system automatically specifications. The configuration is stored for changes to the NORMAL program, automatic the remote control currently in use. program change, refer to page 105. Activating SPORT ECO PRO ECO PRO, refer to page 147, provides consis‐...
  • Page 107 Driving stability control systems Controls Selected program The selected program is dis‐ played in the instrument cluster. Display on the Control Display Program changes can be displayed on the Con‐ trol Display. "Settings" "Control display" "Driving mode info" Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 903 813 - 07 12 490...

  • Page 108: Driving Comfort

    Controls Driving comfort Driving comfort Vehicle equipment Acute warning Warning of the imminent danger of a collision All standard, country-specific and optional when the vehicle approaches another vehicle at equipment that is offered in the model series is a relatively high differential speed. described in this chapter.
  • Page 109 Driving comfort Controls Warning stages Functional limitations The system may not be fully functional in the Symbol Measure following situations: ▷ In heavy fog, rain, sprayed water or snowfall. The vehicle lights up red: prewarn‐ ing. ▷ In tight curves. Increase distance.
  • Page 110 Controls Driving comfort Switching off It maintains the speed that was set using the control elements on the steering wheel. Deactivated or interrupted system The system brakes on downhill gradients if en‐ If the system is deactivated or interrupted, gine braking action is insufficient. actively intervene by braking and, if necessary, Unfavorable conditions with evasive maneuvers;...
  • Page 111 Driving comfort Controls When the system is switched on, the current celerates the vehicle without requiring pres‐ speed is maintained and stored as the desired sure on the accelerator. After the rocker speed. switch is released, the vehicle maintains its final speed.

  • Page 112: Pdc Park Distance Control

    Controls Driving comfort PDC Park Distance Control At a glance Button in the vehicle The concept PDC supports you when parking. Objects that you are approaching slowly in front of or behind your vehicle are indicated with: ▷ Signal tones. ▷...
  • Page 113 Driving comfort Controls Display The range of the sensors is represented in col‐ ors: red, green and yellow. Signal tones If the backup camera image was selected last, it When approaching an object, an intermittent again appears on the display. To switch to PDC: tone is sounded that indicates the position of the "Rear view camera"...
  • Page 114 Controls Driving comfort Malfunction Camera A Check Control message, refer to page 74, is displayed in the instrument cluster. On the Control Display, the areas in front of and behind the vehicle are shaded. PDC has failed. Have the system checked. To ensure full operability: ▷...
  • Page 115 Driving comfort Controls Turning circle lines The backup camera image is displayed. The set‐ ting is stored for the remote control currently in use. Display on the Control Display Functional requirement ▷ The backup camera is switched on. ▷ The tailgate is fully closed. Activating the assistance functions ▷...

  • Page 116: Top View

    Controls Driving comfort Parking using pathway and turning System limits circle lines Detection of objects Position the vehicle so that the turning circle lines lead to within the limits of the parking High, protruding objects such as ledges may not space.
  • Page 117 Driving comfort Controls Switching on the backup camera via the Top View iDrive With Top View switched on: Cameras "Rear view camera" The backup camera image is displayed. The set‐ ting is stored for the remote control currently in use. Display Visual warning The approach of the vehicle to an object can be...

  • Page 118: Head-Up Display

    Controls Driving comfort Head-up Display Contrast With Top View switched on: The concept "Contrast" Turn the controller until the desired setting is reached and press the controller. Displaying the turning circle and pathway lines ▷ The static, red turning circle line shows the space needed to the side of the vehicle when the steering wheel is turned all the way.
  • Page 119 Driving comfort Controls ▷ Check Control messages. The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐ rently in use. ▷ Speed limit detection. ▷ Cruise control. Special windshield ▷ Lane departure warning. The windshield is part of the system. Some of this information is only displayed briefly The shape of the windshield makes it possible as needed.

  • Page 120: Climate Control

    Controls Climate control Climate control Vehicle equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐ All standard, country-specific and optional ment or country variant. This also applies for equipment that is offered in the model series is safety-related functions and systems.

  • Page 121: Climate Control

    Climate control Controls The programs can be combined as necessary. Continuous recirculated-air mode The recirculated-air mode should not be Air volume, manual used for an extended period of time, as the air quality inside the vehicle deteriorates steadily.◀ Turn the wheel to set the desired air volume.
  • Page 122 Controls Climate control The cooling function is switched on automati‐ Switching on cally with the AUTO program. Set any air volume. When using the automatic climate control, con‐ The AUTO program can also be switched on di‐ densation water, refer to page 142, develops rectly via the AUTO button.

  • Page 123: Maximum Cooling

    Climate control Controls Automatic recirculated-air control/recircu‐ 12 Cooling function lated-air mode 13 Rear window defroster ALL program 14 Seat heating  49 10 Temperature, right 11 Defrosting windows and removing conden‐ sation Climate control functions in detail Air flows out of the vents for the upper body re‐ gion.

  • Page 124: Rear Window Defroster

    Controls Climate control Air flow, manual The program is switched off if the settings on the front passenger side are changed. To be able to manually adjust the air flow, switch off the AUTO program first. Defrosting windows and removing Press the left or right side of the button: condensation decrease or increase air flow.
  • Page 125 Climate control Controls Switching on ▷ Draft-free ventilation: Press any button except: Adjust the vent to let the air flow past you. ▷ ALL program. Ventilation in the rear ▷ Rear window defroster. ▷ Left side of Air volume button. ▷...
  • Page 126 Controls Climate control Preselecting the switch-on time "Settings" "Climate" "Timer 1:" or "Timer 2:" Set the desired time. Activating the switch-on time "Settings" "Climate" "Activate Timer 1" or "Activate Timer 2" The symbol on the automatic climate control lights up when the switch-on time is activated. The symbol on the automatic climate control flashes when the system has been switched on.

  • Page 127: Interior Equipment

    Interior equipment Controls Interior equipment Vehicle equipment patible with the integrated universal remote control. All standard, country-specific and optional If you have any questions, please contact: equipment that is offered in the model series is ▷ Your service center. described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, ▷...
  • Page 128 Controls Interior equipment rearview mirror. The required distance de‐ For systems with an alternating-code system, pends on the manual transmitter. the integrated universal remote control and the system also have to be synchronized. Simultaneously press and hold the button of the desired function on the hand-held trans‐...

  • Page 129: Front Center Console

    Interior equipment Controls Connecting electrical devices can then be controlled by the button on the interior rearview mirror. Note If the LED does not flash faster after at least 60 seconds, change the distance and repeat Do not plug the charger into the socket the step.

  • Page 130: Rear Center Console

    Controls Interior equipment Rear center console The USB interface is located in the glove com‐ partment Remove cover. General information In the cargo area Connection for importing and exporting data on USB devices, e.g.: ▷ Personal Profile settings, refer to page 33. ▷...

  • Page 131: Cargo Area

    Interior equipment Controls Cargo area Cargo cover Reach under the cover and turn it upward, ar‐ rows. Pull the cover back horizontally. Cargo cover with partition net: Pull out the cargo cover, arrow 1, and hook both Removing sides into the brackets, arrow 2. The cover can be removed to load bulky lug‐...

  • Page 132: Partition Net

    Controls Interior equipment The rear seat backrest is divided into two parts at a ratio of 60 to 40. If equipped with through-loading system: the rear seat backrest is divided in the ratio 40–20– 40. The sides and the middle section can be folded down separately.
  • Page 133 Interior equipment Controls row. This is best performed from the rear Fold open the front covers on the headliner. seat. Carefully pull out the partition net and insert it into the brackets as in the normal cargo area, refer to page 132. This is best performed from the front seat.

  • Page 134: Storage Compartments

    Controls Storage compartments Storage compartments Vehicle equipment Glove compartment All standard, country-specific and optional Front passenger side equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment Opening is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e.

  • Page 135: Storage Compartments

    Storage compartments Controls Compartments in the doors Cupholders Do not stow any breakable objects Notes Do not store any breakable objects, e. g. Shatter-proof containers and no hot glass bottles, in the compartments, or there is drinks an increased risk of injury in the event of an ac‐ Use light and shatter-proof containers and do cident.◀...
  • Page 136 Controls Storage compartments Storage compartments in the cargo area Storage space under the cargo floor cover Pull the center armrest forward at the strap. To open: press the button. To close: push both covers back in, one after the other. Pushing back the covers Raise the cargo floor panel.
  • Page 137 Storage compartments Controls Left side storage compartment To open: pull the handle. Lashing eyes in the cargo area To secure the cargo, refer to page 144, there are lashing eyes in the cargo area. Lashing eyes in the cargo area with rail To secure the cargo, refer to page 144, there are lashing eyes in the cargo area.
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  • Page 139: Driving Tips

    Driving tips This chapter provides you with information useful in dealing with specific driving and operating modes. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 903 813 - 07 12 490...

  • Page 140: Things To Remember When Driving

    Driving tips Things to remember when driving Things to remember when driving Vehicle equipment Drive conservatively for the first 200 miles/300 km. All standard, country-specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is Brake system described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment Brakes require an initial break-in period of ap‐...
  • Page 141 Things to remember when driving Driving tips Do not remove the heat shields installed and Adhere to water depth and speed limita‐ never apply undercoating to them. When driv‐ tions ing, standing at idle and while parking, take care Do not exceed this water depth and walking to avoid possible contact between the hot ex‐...
  • Page 142 Driving tips Things to remember when driving Condensation under the parked vehicle In this way braking efficiency will be available when you need it. When using the automatic climate control, con‐ densation water develops that exits underneath Hills the vehicle. Drive long or steep downhill gradients in the gear Therefore, traces of condensed water under the in which the least braking is required.

  • Page 143: Loading

    Loading Driving tips Loading Vehicle equipment hicle and unstable driving situations may result. All standard, country-specific and optional Determine the combined weight of the equipment that is offered in the model series is driver and passengers that will be riding in described in this chapter.
  • Page 144 Driving tips Loading Stowing cargo Securing cargo Lashing eyes in the cargo area ▷ Heavy cargo: stow as far forward and as low as possible, ideally directly behind the rear To secure the cargo, there are four lashing eyes seat. in the cargo area ▷...

  • Page 145: Securing Cargo

    Loading Driving tips Cargo net, FlexNet The flexible cargo net is hooked into eyes and secures the cargo in the cargo area. The storage net can be attached to the following eyes: ▷ Lashing eyes on the rail system. ▷ Eyes on the cargo area wall.

  • Page 146: Saving Fuel

    Driving tips Saving fuel Saving fuel Vehicle equipment Close the windows and glass sunroof All standard, country-specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is Driving with the glass sunroof and windows described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment open results in increased air resistance and is also described that is not available in a vehicle, raises fuel consumption.

  • Page 147: Saving Fuel

    Saving fuel Driving tips The flow of fuel is interrupted while coasting. Please also note the BMW Maintenance Sys‐ tem, refer to page 168. Switch off the engine during ECO PRO longer stops Switch off the engine during longer stops, e.g.,...
  • Page 148 Driving tips Saving fuel ECO PRO Potential Configure the program. The percentage of potential savings that can be achieved with the current configuration is dis‐ played. Indications on the Control Display EfficientDynamics Information on fuel consumption and technol‐ ogy can be displayed during driving. "Vehicle Info"...
  • Page 149 Saving fuel Driving tips The setting is stored for the profile currently in use. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 903 813 - 07 12 490...
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  • Page 151: Mobility

    Mobility To ensure that you remain mobile at all times, this chapter supplies you with important information on the topics of fuels and lubricants, wheels and tires, service, maintenance, and Roadside Assistance. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 903 813 - 07 12 490...

  • Page 152: Refueling

    Mobility Refueling Refueling Vehicle equipment Turn the fuel cap counterclockwise. All standard, country-specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e.
  • Page 153 Refueling Mobility Open the cover on the right side trim. Pull the green knob with the fuel pump sym‐ bol. This releases the fuel filler flap. Observe the following when refueling The fuel tank is full when the filler nozzle clicks off the first time.

  • Page 154: Fuel

    Mobility Fuel Fuel Vehicle equipment Recommended fuel quality BMW recommends AKI 91. All standard, country-specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is Minimum fuel grade described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment BMW recommends AKI 89. is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e.

  • Page 155: Wheels And Tires

    Wheels and tires Mobility Wheels and tires Vehicle equipment Pressure specifications The tire inflation pressure table, refer to All standard, country-specific and optional page 156, contains all pressure specifications equipment that is offered in the model series is for the specified tire sizes at the ambient tem‐ described in this chapter.

  • Page 156: Wheels And Tires

    Mobility Wheels and tires Tire inflation pressure values up to Tire size Pressure specifica‐ 100 mph/160 km/h tions in bar/PSI Front: 245/40 R 20 2.2 / 32 99 Y XL RSC 2.4 / 35 Tire size Pressure specifica‐ Rear: tions in bar/PSI 275/35 R 20 102 Y XL RSC Specifications in bar/...
  • Page 157 Wheels and tires Mobility Tire size Pressure specifications Tire size Pressure specifica‐ in bar/PSI tions in bar/PSI Front: 245/40 R 20 2.2 / 32 245/50 R 18 100 V M 2.4 / 35 2.8 / 41 99 Y XL RSC +S A/S RSC 2.4 / 35 Rear:...

  • Page 158: Tire Identification Number

    Mobility Wheels and tires 96: load rating, not for ZR tires Y: speed rating, before the R on ZR tires Tire size Pressure specifications in bar/PSI Speed letter T = up to 118 mph, 190 km/h Specifications in bar/PSI with cold H = up to 131 mph, 210 km/h tires V = up to 150 mph, 240 km/h...

  • Page 159: Tire Tread

    Wheels and tires Mobility Treadwear Temperature grade for this tire The treadwear grade is a comparative rating The temperature grade for this tire is es‐ based on the wear rate of the tire when tested tablished for a tire that is properly inflated and under controlled conditions on a specified gov‐...

  • Page 160: Tire Damage

    Mobility Wheels and tires Minimum tread depth In case of tire damage If there are indications of tire damage, re‐ duce your speed immediately and have the wheels and tires checked right away; otherwise, there is the increased risk of an accident. Drive carefully to the next service center or tire shop.

  • Page 161: Winter Tires

    Wheels and tires Mobility Approved wheels and tires Retreaded tires The manufacturer of your vehicle recom‐ Possibly substantial variations in the de‐ mends that you use only wheels and tires that sign and age of the tire casing structures can have been approved for your particular vehicle limit service life and have a negative impact on model.

  • Page 162: Snow Chains

    Mobility Wheels and tires Always protect tires against all contact with oil, Consult your service center for more informa‐ grease and fuels. tion. Do not exceed the maximum tire inflation pres‐ sure indicated on the side wall of the tire. Use only in pairs on the rear wheels, equipped with the tires of the following size: Run-flat tires...

  • Page 163: Engine Compartment

    Engine compartment Mobility Engine compartment Vehicle equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐ All standard, country-specific and optional ment or country variant. This also applies for equipment that is offered in the model series is safety-related functions and systems.

  • Page 164: Engine Compartment

    Mobility Engine compartment Closing the hood Never reach into the engine compartment Never reach into the intermediate spaces or gaps in the engine compartment. Otherwise, there is risk of injury, e.g. from rotating or hot parts.◀ Pull the lever. Let the hood drop from a height of approx. 16 in/40 cm and push down on it to lock it fully.

  • Page 165: Engine Oil

    Engine oil Mobility Engine oil Vehicle equipment "Engine oil level" All standard, country-specific and optional Oil level display messages equipment that is offered in the model series is Different messages appear on the display de‐ described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment pending on the oil level.
  • Page 166 The oil level is checked and displayed via a scale. Approved oil types Duration: approx. 1 minute. Gasoline engine Adding engine oil BMW High Performance SAE 5W-30 BMW Longlife-01 Filler neck BMW Longlife-01 FE Additional information about the approved types of oils can be requested from the service center.

  • Page 167: Coolant

    Coolant Mobility Coolant Vehicle equipment Coolant level All standard, country-specific and optional Checking equipment that is offered in the model series is Let the engine cool. described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, Turn the cap of the expansion tank slightly e.

  • Page 168: Maintenance

    This also applies for changing the engine oil and the microfilter/acti‐ safety-related functions and systems. vated-charcoal filter. BMW Maintenance System Service booklet The maintenance system directs you to re‐ Perform maintenance work at the service cen‐...
  • Page 169 In addition, if you signed a service contract for BMW Assist, certain vehicle data can be sent directly from the vehicle to facilitate the desired services. There is an OBD socket on the driver's side for...
  • Page 170 Mobility Maintenance However, other parties, such as law enforce‐ ment, could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation. To read data recorded by an EDR, special equip‐ ment is required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed.

  • Page 171: Replacing Components

    Replacing components Mobility Replacing components Vehicle equipment Replacing the front wiper blades To change the wiper blades, fold up, refer to All standard, country-specific and optional page 68, the wiper arms. equipment that is offered in the model series is Fold up the wipers.

  • Page 172: Replacing Components

    Mobility Replacing components Lamp and bulb replacement Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) Light-emitting diodes installed behind a cover Notes serve as the light source for controls, display el‐ ements and other equipment. Lamps and bulbs These light-emitting diodes, which are related Lamps and bulbs make an essential contribution to conventional lasers, are officially designated to vehicle safety.
  • Page 173 Insert the new bulb and attach the cover in the reverse order. For checking and adjusting headlamp aim, please contact your BMW center. High beams/headlamp flasher and parking Xenon headlamps lamps Follow the general instructions on lamps and Low beams and high beams are designed with bulbs, refer to page 172.

  • Page 174: Turn Signal

    Mobility Replacing components The parking lamps and daylight running lights Detach the connector. are made using LED technology. Contact your service center in the event of a malfunction. Front fog lamps Follow the general instructions on lamps and bulbs, refer to page 172. Front fog lamps in vehicles equipped with Adap‐...
  • Page 175 Replacing components Mobility The bulb is attached to the cap. 21-watt bulb, P21W With an Adaptive Light Control or xenon head‐ lamp: tail lamp is designed with LED-technol‐ ogy. Contact your service center in the event of a malfunction. Open the tailgate. Insert the screwdriver from the onboard ve‐...

  • Page 176: Changing Wheels

    Mobility Replacing components Turn the bulb and remove it. The turn signal Ensure that the bulb holder is firmly at‐ is the upper bulb and the tail lamp/brake tached. lamp is the lower bulb on the bulb holder. Proceed in the reverse order to insert the Changing wheels new bulb and attach the bulb holder.

  • Page 177: Charging The Battery

    Replacing components Mobility Fuses systems or functions may not be fully availa‐ ble.◀ Notes After a battery replacement, have the battery registered on the vehicle by your service center Replacing fuses to ensure that all comfort functions are fully Never attempt to repair a blown fuse and available and that any Check Control messages do not replace a defective fuse with a substitute are no longer displayed.

  • Page 178: Breakdown Assistance

    ▷ The radio ready state is switched on. lished. ▷ The BMW Assist system is logged in to a ▷ The LED flashes if the connection to the wireless communications network sup‐ BMW Assist Response Center has been es‐...
  • Page 179 Mobility First aid kit Assist Response Center contacts you and takes further steps to help you. Even if you are unable to respond, the BMW Assist Response Center can take further steps to help you under certain circumstan‐ ces. For this purpose, data that are used to de‐...

  • Page 180: Starting The Engine

    Switch off any electronic systems/power Connecting the cables consumers in both vehicles. Pull off the cap of the BMW starting aid ter‐ Bodywork contact between vehicles minal. Make sure that there is no contact be‐ Attach one terminal clamp of the positive tween the bodywork of the two vehicles;...

  • Page 181: Tow Truck

    Breakdown assistance Mobility Towing other vehicles Let both engines run for several minutes. Disconnect the jumper cables in the reverse General information order. Light towing vehicle Check the battery and recharge if necessary. The towing vehicle must not be lighter than the vehicle being towed;...
  • Page 182 The screw-in tow fitting should always be car‐ Tow-starting ried in the vehicle. It can be screwed in at the front or rear of the BMW. It is stored in the on‐ Automatic transmission board vehicle tool kit behind the left folding cover in the cargo area.

  • Page 183: Care

    Care Mobility Care Vehicle equipment Automatic car washes All standard, country-specific and optional Notes equipment that is offered in the model series is Note the following: described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment ▷ Give preference to cloth car washes or those is also described that is not available in a vehicle, that use soft brushes in order to avoid paint e.
  • Page 184 Car care products Upholstery material care BMW recommends using cleaning and care products from BMW, since these have been Vacuum regularly with a vacuum cleaner. tested and approved. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 903 813 - 07 12 490...
  • Page 185 Care Mobility If they are very dirty, e.g., beverage stains, use a ▷ Lamp lenses. soft sponge or microfiber cloth with a suitable ▷ Instrument cluster cover. interior cleaner. ▷ Matte black spray-coated components. Clean the upholstery down to the seams using ▷...
  • Page 186 Mobility Care If the floor carpets are very dirty, clean with a microfiber cloth and water or a textile cleaner. To prevent matting of the carpet, rub back and forth in the direction of travel only. Sensors/cameras To clean sensors and cameras, use a cloth mois‐ tened with a small amount of glass cleaner.
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  • Page 189: Reference

    Reference This chapter contains technical data, short commands for the voice activation system, and an index that will quickly take you to the information you need. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 903 813 - 07 12 490...

  • Page 190: Technical Data

    Reference Technical data Technical data Vehicle equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐ All standard, country-specific and optional ment or country variant. This also applies for equipment that is offered in the model series is safety-related functions and systems.
  • Page 191 Technical data Reference Length, wheel base Wheel base: 110.6 inches/2,810 mm Vehicle length: 182.9 inches / 4,648 mm Smallest turning circle Dia.: 39 ft/11.9 m Weights X3 xDrive28i Approved gross vehicle weight lbs/kg 5,136/2,330 Load lbs/kg 903/410 Approved front axle load...
  • Page 192 Reference Technical data X3 xDrive35i Approved gross vehicle weight lbs/kg 5,214/2,365 Load lbs/kg 903/410 Approved front axle load lbs/kg 2,447/1,110 Approved rear axle load lbs/kg 2,844/1,290 Approved roof load capacity lbs/kg 220/100 Cargo area capacity cu ft/l 19.4–56.5 550–1,600 Capacities...

  • Page 193: Short Commands Of The Voice Act. System

    Short commands of the voice act. system Reference Short commands of the voice act. system Vehicle equipment General information All standard, country-specific and optional Instructions for voice activation system, refer to equipment that is offered in the model series is page 23.
  • Page 194 Reference Short commands of the voice act. system Vehicle information Owner's Manual Function Command Open the Owner's Manual. ›Display Owner's Manual‹ Open the Quick Reference Guide. ›Quick reference‹ Open the index. ›Owner's Manual‹ Open the search by pictures. ›Search by pictures‹ Computer Function Command...
  • Page 195 Short commands of the voice act. system Reference Function Command Open destination guidance. ›Guidance‹ Start destination guidance. ›Start guidance‹ Terminate destination guidance. ›Stop guidance‹ Open the home address. ›Home address‹ Open the route criteria. ›Route preference‹ Open the route. ›Route information‹ Turn on spoken instructions.
  • Page 196 Reference Short commands of the voice act. system Function Command Split screen, map facing north. ›Split screen map facing north‹ Split screen, current position. ›Split screen current position‹ Split screen, facing the direction of travel. ›Split screen map in direction of travel‹ Split screen, perspective.

  • Page 197: Satellite Radio

    Short commands of the voice act. system Reference Function Command Open the FM stations. ›F M‹ Open the manual search. ›Manual‹ Select a frequency range. ›Select frequency‹ Open a station. ›Select station‹ Function Command Open a frequency. ›Frequency ... Kilohertz‹ e.g., frequency 753 or 753 kilohertz Open the AM stations.

  • Page 198: Music Collection

    Reference Short commands of the voice act. system CD/multimedia CD/DVD drive Function Command Select a track. ›Track ...‹ e.g., track 5 ›C D track ...‹ e.g., CD track 5 Play back a CD. ›C D on‹ Select a CD. ›Select C D‹ Select a CD and track.
  • Page 199 Short commands of the voice act. system Reference Tone Function Command Open the tone settings. ›Tone‹ Telephone Function Command Dial a phone number. ›Dial number‹ Opens the Telephone menu. ›Telephone‹ Display the phone book. ›Phonebook‹ Redialing. ›Redial‹ Display received calls. ›Received calls‹...
  • Page 200 Reference Short commands of the voice act. system BMW Assist or ConnectedDrive Function Command Open BMW Assist. ›B M W Assist‹ Open ConnectedDrive. ›Connected Drive‹ Open BMW Search. ›B M W Online‹ Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 903 813 - 07 12 490...
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  • Page 202: Everything From A To Z

    Automatic climate control with pholder Air pressure, tires enhanced features Blinds, sun protection Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ Automatic Curb Monitor BMW Assist, see user's tion Automatic deactivation, front manual for Navigation, Enter‐ Air volume, automatic climate passenger airbags tainment and Communica‐...

  • Page 203: Everything From A To Z

    Everything from A to Z Reference Braking, notes tainment and Communica‐ Computer Breakdown assis‐ tion Condensation on win‐ tance 178, Center armrest dows 121, Breaking in Center console Condensation under the vehi‐ Brightness of Control Dis‐ Central locking system play Central screen, refer to Control Condition Based Service Bulb replacement...
  • Page 204 Reference Everything from A to Z Direction indicator, refer to EfficientDynamics ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ Turn signals Electronic displays, instru‐ gram, refer to DSC Display, electronic, instrument ment cluster Exchanging wheels/tires cluster Electronic Stability Program Exhaust system Display in windshield ESP, refer to DSC Exterior mirror, automatic dim‐...
  • Page 205 Everything from A to Z Reference Front passenger airbags, au‐ Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐ Ignition key, refer to Remote tomatic deactivation ture via remote control control Front passenger airbags, indi‐ Headlamp flasher Ignition off cator lamp Headlamp flasher, bulb re‐ Ignition on FTM Flat Tire Monitor placement...
  • Page 206 Reference Everything from A to Z Locking/unlocking with re‐ Manual operation, Park Dis‐ mote control tance Control PDC Key/remote control Locking, automatic Manual operation, Top Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Locking, central View Access Locking via tailgate Marking on approved Key Memory, refer to Personal Lock, power window tires...
  • Page 207 Everything from A to Z Reference New wheels and tires No Passing Information Nylon rope for tow-starting/ Paint, vehicle Radiator fluid towing Panic mode Radio-operated key, refer to Panoramic glass sunroof Remote control Park Distance Control Radio ready state Radio, see user's manual for OBD Onboard Diagnos‐...
  • Page 208 Reference Everything from A to Z RSC Run Flat System Compo‐ Settings, storing for seat, mir‐ Status display, tires nent, refer to Run-flat Status information, iDrive tires Shifting, automatic transmis‐ Status of Owner's Manual Rubber components, sion Steering wheel, adjusting care Shift paddles on steering Steering wheel heating...
  • Page 209 Everything from A to Z Reference Theft protection, refer to Cen‐ Washer fluid tral locking system Washer fluid reservoir, ca‐ Thigh support Unintentional alarm pacity Tilt alarm sensor Units of measure Washer nozzles, wind‐ Time of arrival Universal remote control shield Tire damage Unlock button, automatic...
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