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  • Page 1 LINK: CONTENT & A-Z The Ultimate Driving Machine® OWNER'S MANUAL. BMW X3 M. Online Edition for Part no. 01405A37822 - VI/21...
  • Page 2 Online Edition for Part no. 01405A37822 - VI/21...
  • Page 3 The more familiar you are with your vehicle, the better control you will have on the road. We therefore strongly suggest: Read this Owner's Manual before starting off in your new BMW. Also use the Integrated Owner's Manual in your vehicle. It contains important notes on ve‐...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    On the road ........................CONTROLS Dashboard ........................Sensors of the vehicle ....................Operating state of the vehicle ..................iDrive ..........................BMW Remote Software Upgrade ................General settings ......................Personal settings ......................Connections ........................Opening and closing ..................... Seats, mirrors and steering wheel ................
  • Page 5 © 2021 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft Munich, Germany Reprinting, including excerpts, only with the written consent of BMW AG, Munich. US English ID7 VI/21, - Printed on environmentally friendly paper, bleached without chlorine, suitable for recycling. Online Edition for Part no. 01405A37822 - VI/21...

  • Page 6: Notes Information

    Internet Validity of the Owner's Manual Vehicle information and general information on BMW, for instance, on technology, are available Production of the vehicle on the Internet: www.bmwusa.com. At the time of production at the plant, the printed Owner's Manual is the most current resource.
  • Page 7 ››...‹‹ Responses generated by the voice Owner's Manuals. activation system. Your BMW service center is happy to answer any Action steps questions that you may have about the features and options applicable to your vehicle. Action steps to be carried out are presented as a numbered list.
  • Page 8 The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends of the printed Owner's Manual for the vehicle. that you entrust corresponding procedures to a BMW center. If you choose to use another serv‐ After a software update in the ice facility, BMW recommends use of a facility that performs work, e.g., maintenance and repair,...
  • Page 9 State of California to Specifications for maintenance measures: cause cancer and birth defects or other repro‐ ▷ BMW Maintenance system. ductive harm. To minimize exposure, avoid ▷ Maintenance Booklet, available online and ac‐ breathing exhaust, do not idle the engine ex‐...
  • Page 10 Information NOTES Refer to section on engine oil change regarding nical information. Information about the vehicle recommended service intervals for oil changes. condition, component usage, maintenance rec‐ ommendations, events or faults can be stored temporarily or permanently. Data memory This information generally documents the state of a component, a module, a system, or the sur‐...
  • Page 11 Information NOTES qualified service center or repair shop performs The sound and picture from the mobile device repair or servicing work. can be played back and displayed through the multimedia system. Certain information is trans‐ Data entry and data transmission ferred to the mobile device at the same time.
  • Page 12 Information NOTES Any collection, processing, and use of personal This data can help provide a better understand‐ data above and beyond that needed to provide ing of the circumstances in which crashes and the services must always be based on a legal injuries occur.
  • Page 13 Na‐ tional Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA, in addition to notifying BMW of North America, LLC, P.O. Box 1227, Westwood, New Jersey 07675-1227, Telephone 1-800-831-1117.

  • Page 14: Owner's Manual Media

    Owner's Manual media NOTES Owner's Manual media Vehicle features and Manual for the vehicle will contain the latest in‐ formation. options Printed Owner's Manual This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ cific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features and functions that are Concept not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due The printed Owner's Manual describes all stand‐...
  • Page 15 Owner's Manual media NOTES Scrolling through the Owner's Manual Turn the Controller, until the next or previous contents are displayed. Context help General information The Integrated Owner's Manual can be ac‐ cessed from any menu. Depending on the se‐ lected function, either the associated description or the main menu of the Integrated Owner's Manual will be displayed.

  • Page 16: Quick Reference Entering

    Entering QUICK REFERENCE Entering Opening and closing Buttons for the central locking system Buttons on the vehicle key Overview 1 Unlocking Buttons for the central locking system. 2 Locking 3 To open the tailgate Locking 4 Panic mode, pathway lighting Press the button with the front doors closed.
  • Page 17 Entering QUICK REFERENCE Comfort Access Opening and closing the tailgate with no-touch activation Principle Principle The vehicle can be accessed without operating The tailgate can be opened and closed with no- the vehicle key. touch activation using the vehicle key you are Carrying the vehicle key with you, e.g., in your carrying.
  • Page 18 Entering QUICK REFERENCE Driver's door Depending on the setting, the doors may be unlocked. Selector lever position P must be engaged to open the tailgate with the vehicle key. Closing Press the button on the inside of the upper tailgate. 1 Safety switch Displays, control elements 2 Power windows...
  • Page 19 Entering QUICK REFERENCE Buttons on the Controller Button Function Go to the main menu. Go to Apps menu. Go to the Media/Radio menu. Go to the Communication menu. Go to navigation map. Go to destination input menu for navi‐ gation. Go to the previous display.

  • Page 20: Set-Up And Use

    Set-up and use QUICK REFERENCE Set-up and use Seats, mirrors and steering Adjusting the height: electrical head restraints wheel Electrically adjustable seats Press switch up or down. Adjusting the distance: manual head 1 Backrest width restraints 2 Forward/backward, height, seat tilt 3 Backrest tilt, head restraint 4 Lumbar support Adjusting the head restraint...
  • Page 21 Set-up and use QUICK REFERENCE Adjusting the exterior mirrors Storing Set the desired position. Press the button. The writing on the button lights up. Press the desired button 1 or 2 at the door while the writing is lit. A signal sounds. Calling up settings Press the desired button 1 or 2.
  • Page 22 Set-up and use QUICK REFERENCE "New device" Button Function "Phone calls and audio" Changeover of waveband/satel‐ The vehicle's Bluetooth name is displayed on lite radio. the Control Display. Changing the waveband. Compare the control number displayed on Menu Apps. the Control Display with the control number on the display of the mobile device, and con‐...
  • Page 23 Set-up and use QUICK REFERENCE Establish the connection via the additional tele‐ phone: Press the button. "Call via" Apple CarPlay© preparation Principle CarPlay allows certain functions of a compatible Apple iPhone to be used via Siri voice control and iDrive. Functional requirements ▷...

  • Page 24: On The Road

    On the road QUICK REFERENCE On the road Driving Releasing With drive-ready state switched on: Drive readiness Press the switch while stepping on the brake pedal or selector lever position P is set. Turning on drive readiness The LED and indicator light turn off. The parking brake is released.
  • Page 25 On the road QUICK REFERENCE sure on the brake pedal until you are ready to The engaged gear is displayed in the instrument start. cluster, e.g., 1. In selector lever position R, the selector lever locks. Engaging selector lever position P Engage selector lever position R only when the Engage selector lever position P only when the vehicle is stationary.
  • Page 26 On the road QUICK REFERENCE High beams, headlight flasher Window wiper system Turn on window wiper system Press the lever forward or pull it backward. ▷ High beams on, arrow 1. Press the lever up until the desired position is The high beams light up when the low beams reached.
  • Page 27 On the road QUICK REFERENCE Activate/deactivate rain sensor Switching on the rear wiper Activate: press the lever up once from its 0 posi‐ Turn the outer switch upward. tion, arrow 1. ▷ Resting position of the wiper, position 0. Deactivate: press the lever back into the 0 posi‐ ▷...
  • Page 28 Cleaning the wheels The friction during hard braking may produce brake dust and make the rims dirty. Brake dust can be removed by cleaning the rims. BMW rec‐ ommends using vehicle care and cleaning prod‐ ucts from BMW. Turn the fuel cap counterclockwise.
  • Page 29 Take care not to add too much engine oil. provides phone numbers and addresses. Many Observe recommended engine oil types. hotels can be booked directly by the BMW Con‐ cierge service. The Concierge service is part of the optional BMW Assist Response Center.
  • Page 30 On the road QUICK REFERENCE Teleservices Teleservices are services that help to maintain vehicle mobility. Teleservices can comprise the following serv‐ ices: ▷ BMW Roadside Assistance. ▷ BMW Accident Assistance. ▷ Teleservice Call. ▷ Teleservice Report. ▷ Teleservice Battery Guard.
  • Page 31 On the road QUICK REFERENCE Online Edition for Part no. 01405A37822 - VI/21...

  • Page 32: Dashboard

    Dashboard CONTROLS Dashboard Vehicle features and not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due to the selected options or country versions. This options also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐ tems. When using these functions and systems, This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ the applicable laws and regulations must be ob‐...
  • Page 33 Dashboard CONTROLS Automatic headlight control  172 Manual Speed Limiter  222 Adaptive light functions  174 Automatic High Beam Assis‐ Depending on the equipment: tant  175 Cruise control on/off  224 beams  173 Instrument lighting  177 Depending on the equipment: Active Cruise Control on/off  226 Right roadside parking light  173 With steering and traffic jam assis‐ tant  236: Left roadside parking light  173...
  • Page 34 Dashboard CONTROLS Voice activation system  52 Rear wiper  142 Telephone, see Owner's Manual Clean the rear window  142 for Navigation, Entertainment and Communication  6 Horn, entire surface Thumbwheel for selection lists  166 15 Steering column stalk, right Steering wheel heating  123 Wipers  140 Rain sensor  140 18 Adjusting the steering wheel  123 Unlocking the hood  347...
  • Page 35 Dashboard CONTROLS Hazard warning system  362 Turning drive readiness state on/ off  133 Intelligent Safety  183 Auto Start/Stop function  133 Ventilation  277 Parking assistance systems  245 4 Glove compartment  297 5 Automatic climate control  272 Panorama View  264 6 Radio/multimedia, see Owner's Manual for Navigation, Entertainment, and Communica‐ DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ tion  6 trol  217 7 Controller with...
  • Page 36 Dashboard CONTROLS In the vicinity of the headliner Emergency Call, SOS  364 Reading lights  177 Glass sunroof  110 Interior lights  177 Indicator light, front passenger air‐ bag  182 Online Edition for Part no. 01405A37822 - VI/21...

  • Page 37: Sensors Of The Vehicle

    Sensors of the vehicle CONTROLS Sensors of the vehicle Vehicle features and Cameras options Front camera This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ cific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features and functions that are not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due to the selected options or country versions.
  • Page 38 Sensors of the vehicle CONTROLS Top view cameras ▷ Camera behind the windshield: if the camera has overheated and been temporarily switched off due to excessively high temper‐ atures. ▷ Camera behind the windshield: during cali‐ bration of the camera immediately after vehi‐ cle delivery.
  • Page 39 Sensors of the vehicle CONTROLS Ultrasound sensors Radar sensors, side, rear Ultrasound sensors in the front/ rear bumpers The ultrasound sensors of the Park Distance Control PDC are lo‐ cated in the bumpers. The radar sensors are located in the bumper. Ultrasonic sensors, side System limits of the radar sensors...
  • Page 40 Sensors of the vehicle CONTROLS ▷ Under certain weather conditions, e.g., high relative atmospheric humidity, wet conditions, snowfall, cold, extreme heat, or strong wind. ▷ With tow bars and trailer couplings of other vehicles. ▷ With thin or wedge-shaped objects. ▷...

  • Page 41: Operating State Of The Vehicle

    Operating state of the vehicle CONTROLS Operating state of the vehicle Vehicle features and Safety information options Warning This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and cific and optional features offered with the series. possibly roll away.
  • Page 42 Operating state of the vehicle CONTROLS Display in the instrument cluster ▷ After several minutes, if no operation takes place on the vehicle. OFF is displayed in the instru‐ ▷ If the charge state of the vehicle battery is ment cluster. The drivetrain is low.
  • Page 43 Operating state of the vehicle CONTROLS Display in the instrument cluster ▷ Set the parking brake. ▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope, The activated drive readiness is indicated in the turn the front wheels in the direction of the instrument cluster, depending on the equipment, curb.

  • Page 44: Idrive

    Via the Controller. All functions of the entertainment system, ▷ Via the touchscreen. e.g., radio stations or connection with external ▷ Via the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant. devices. ▷ Depending on the equipment: with the ges‐ ture control. Communication Phone and message functions, e-mail and Safety information calendar, and also the connection and manage‐...
  • Page 45 Management of apps, access to apps and ve‐ hicle functions. Additional apps and vehicle func‐ Several menu items are preceded by a check‐ tions can be purchased from the BMW Store. box. The checkbox indicates whether the func‐ tion is activated or deactivated. Selecting the Widgets menu item activates or deactivates the function.
  • Page 46 iDrive CONTROLS Icon Meaning Icon Meaning Roaming is active. Stop. Locating is active. Data protection. SMS text message received. Destination guidance active. Message received. Passengers on board. Reminder. Do not disturb. Sending not possible. Programmable memory buttons Entertainment symbols General information The iDrive functions can be stored on the pro‐...
  • Page 47 iDrive CONTROLS Executing a function Control Display Press the button. Safety information The function will work immediately. This means, for instance that the number is dialed when a NOTICE phone number is selected. Objects in the area in the front of the Control Display can shift and damage the Control Dis‐...
  • Page 48 iDrive CONTROLS Controller Buttons on the Controller Button Function General information The buttons can be used to open the menus di‐ Go to the main menu. rectly. The Controller can be used to select menu items and enter the settings. Go to Apps menu.
  • Page 49 iDrive CONTROLS Selecting a menu Adjusting contents Depending on the equipment, the contents of Selecting menu items menus "MEDIA", "COM" and "NAV" can be ad‐ justed, for instance to remove the entries of Turn the Controller until the desired menu functions that are not used from the menu.
  • Page 50 iDrive CONTROLS Deleting Entering special characters Icon Function Input Operation Press the Controller: delete letter or Delete a charac‐ Swipe to the left on the number. ter. touchpad. Hold the Controller down: delete all let‐ Enter a blank Swipe to the right in the ters or numbers.
  • Page 51 iDrive CONTROLS Opening the main menu ▷ To show the display bar, pull down the dis‐ play bar at the top edge of the screen. Tap on the icon. ▷ To hide the display bar, pull up the display bar at the top edge of the screen.
  • Page 52 The microphone on the driver's side is active. ▷ BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant is availa‐ ▷ Say the wake word ›Hello BMW‹ or a personal ble depending on the national-market ver‐ wake word. sion. The microphones on the driver's or front pas‐...
  • Page 53 General information tivation word from connected third-party provid‐ ers can be used. Speaking the wake word ›Hello BMW‹ or the per‐ sonal wake word will start the system. "CAR" "Settings" Preset wake word "General settings"...
  • Page 54 iDrive CONTROLS Function examples The voice control system and the feedback it provides does not replace the printed or Integrated Owner's Manual. The speech recog‐ Vehicle status and vehicle information nition and quality of the feedback may vary. ▷ ›Is my tire pressure still OK?‹ ›How can the passenger airbag be deactivated‹...
  • Page 55 iDrive CONTROLS "Response length" The device must be connected via Apple Car‐ Play or Android Auto. Select the desired setting. Speaking during voice output Press and hold the button on the steering wheel for approx. 3 seconds. It is possible to answer during inquiries of the The voice activation of the smartphone is ac‐...
  • Page 56 ▷ Execute gestures clearly. ▷ The gestures can also be executed from the BMW Gesture Control front-passenger side. Principle Several iDrive functions can be operated by hand motion using BMW Gesture Control. Online Edition for Part no. 01405A37822 - VI/21...
  • Page 57 iDrive CONTROLS Possible gestures Gesture Operation Function Move index finger forward and backward in the di‐ Accept call. rection of the screen. Select a highlighted entry in a list during voice control. Confirm pop-up. Move hand across the width of the Control Display Reject call.
  • Page 58 iDrive CONTROLS Gesture Operation Function Move fist with thumb extended to right left back Forward Skip function. and forth. The next title is played. Stretch out five fingers, form a fist and stretch five Individually assignable gesture. fingers out again. Assigning gesture individually ▷...

  • Page 59: Bmw Remote Software Upgrade

    Standby must be turned on to search for a soft‐ or quality improvements available. ware upgrade. General information Automatic search BMW recommends performing the Remote The vehicle regularly searches for updates in the Software Upgrade as soon as it becomes availa‐ background. ble.
  • Page 60 Display in the vehicle: Via BMW app "CAR" If an upgrade is available, information about the "Settings" new software version is displayed in the BMW "General settings" app. "Remote Software Upgrade" The data for the upgrade can then be down‐...

  • Page 61: Validity Of The Owner's Manual

    Remove connected devices from the OBD socket. In the event of a malfunction, follow the instruc‐ tions on the control display or in the BMW app. Starting installation If the malfunction cannot be remedied, contact a The upgrade can be installed when all prerequi‐...

  • Page 62: After A Software Update In The Vehicle

    BMW Remote Software Upgrade CONTROLS After a software update in the vehicle After a vehicle software update, such as via Re‐ mote Software Upgrade, the Integrated Owner's Manual for the vehicle will contain the latest in‐ formation. Online Edition for Part no. 01405A37822 - VI/21...

  • Page 63: General Settings

    General settings CONTROLS General settings Vehicle features and Setting the time format options "CAR" "Settings" This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ "General settings" cific and optional features offered with the series. "Date and time" It also describes features and functions that are "Time format:"...
  • Page 64 General settings CONTROLS Setting the date format data to analyze the attention of the driver. This system supports various vehicle assistance sys‐ "CAR" tems, e.g.: "Settings" ▷ Fatigue alert. "General settings" ▷ Steering and traffic jam assistant with Ex‐ "Date and time" tended Traffic Jam Assistant.

  • Page 65: General Information

    General settings CONTROLS Speed warning Activating/deactivating pop-ups Principle For some functions, pop-ups are displayed auto‐ The speed warning can be used to set a speed matically on the Control Display. Some of these limit. A warning will be issued when this speed pop-ups can be activated or deactivated.
  • Page 66 Communication messages, for example e- mails, SMS text messages or reminders. General information ▷ Messages, for instance from the BMW app. The BMW Intelligent Personal Assistants allows ▷ Messages from the manufacturer of the vehi‐ the configuration of the range of messages that cle, for instance technical information or im‐...
  • Page 67 General settings CONTROLS "Notification display" Select the desired setting. Online Edition for Part no. 01405A37822 - VI/21...

  • Page 68: Personal Settings

    Phone book. The vehicle offers different services, whose use ▷ Online data, for instance Favorites, cookies. requires a data transfer to BMW or a service pro‐ ▷ Office data, for instance voice memos. vider. The data transmission can be deactivated ▷...
  • Page 69 If the set-up assistant was opened in the in the driver's profile can be synchronized with guest profile: create driver profile. the personal BMW ConnectedDrive account. It is ▷ Pairing mobile devices with the vehicle. thereby possible to use these settings in other ▷...
  • Page 70 In the following cases the guest profile is auto‐ Scanning the displayed QR code will accept matically active: the access data for the ConnectedDrive ac‐ count from the BMW app. ▷ A driver profile has not been created yet. ▷...
  • Page 71 ConnectedDrive account. This means that it is possible to use the "CAR" personal settings in other BMW vehicles with "Driver profiles" ConnectedDrive access as well, if this function is Tilt the Controller to the right.
  • Page 72 "Avatar" Select the desired profile picture. ConnectedDrive countries: The profile image is transferred from the Con‐ nectedDrive customer portal or the BMW app. Deleting the driver profile "CAR" "Driver profiles" Tilt the Controller to the right.

  • Page 73: Connections

    Connections CONTROLS Connections Vehicle features and not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due to the selected options or country versions. This options also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐ tems. When using these functions and systems, This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ the applicable laws and regulations must be ob‐...
  • Page 74 Connections CONTROLS Function Connection type Symbol in the device list Apple CarPlay: Bluetooth and WLAN. Using apps via iDrive and via voice op‐ eration. Android Auto: Bluetooth and WLAN. Using apps via iDrive and via voice op‐ eration. Displaying the vehicle identification The following connection types require one-time pairing with the vehicle: number and software part number...
  • Page 75 Bluetooth audio. phones via Bluetooth®. WLAN in the vehicle, Wi-Fi hotspot. ▷ "Apps" Apps. With the installed BMW app, apps from the smartphone can be displayed in the Screen Mirroring. vehicle. Apple CarPlay. ▷ "Wi-Fi®"...
  • Page 76 Compatible device with Bluetooth interface. pected. Compatible devices, refer to page 74. In this case, the following explanations can help: ▷ The vehicle key or BMW display key is in the Why could the mobile phone not be paired or vehicle. connected? ▷...
  • Page 77 Connections CONTROLS WLAN connection ▷ Transmission of the telephone book entries is not yet complete. ▷ It is possible that only the telephone book en‐ General information tries of the mobile phone or the SIM card are For certain applications, such as apps, the data transmitted.
  • Page 78 Connections CONTROLS Connecting a device to the Tilt the Controller to the right. Internet via the Wi-Fi hotspot "Settings" "Internet connection" Using the Internet for the first time via the Wi- Fi hotspot requires registration and possibly a Select the desired setting. data volume purchase from a service provider.
  • Page 79 Connections CONTROLS Apple CarPlay© Operation preparation For more information, refer to the Integrated Owner's Manual or the Owner's Manual for Navi‐ gation, Entertainment, Communication. Principle Frequently Asked Questions CarPlay allows certain functions of a compatible Apple iPhone to be used via Siri voice control All requirements are met and all required steps and iDrive.
  • Page 80 Connections CONTROLS Frequently Asked Questions Android smartphone with Android 11, regard‐ less of the manufacturer. All requirements are met and all required steps ▷ Compatible devices, refer to page 74. were completed in the specified order. Despite that, the mobile device does not function as ex‐ ▷...
  • Page 81 Connections CONTROLS ▷ Do not use force when plugging the connec‐ Additional information: tor into the USB port. USB port, refer to page 292. ▷ Use a flexible adapter cable. ▷ Protect the USB device against mechanical damage. ▷ Due to the large number of USB devices available on the market, it cannot be guaran‐...

  • Page 82: Opening And Closing

    There is a risk of injury. Take the cle key and the BMW display key. vehicle key with you so that the vehicle can be Each vehicle key contains a replaceable battery.
  • Page 83 Opening and closing CONTROLS ▷ Pressing the Start/Stop button. ▷ If only the driver's door and the fuel filler flap or all access to the vehicle will be unlocked ▷ Releasing the parking brake. when the button is pressed for the first time. ▷...
  • Page 84 Opening and closing CONTROLS Locking Closing Press and hold the button on the vehicle General information key in the area close to the vehicle after The behavior of the vehicle during locking using locking. the vehicle key depends on the following set‐ The windows and the glass sunroof with sun tings: protection are closed, as long as the button on...
  • Page 85 Opening and closing CONTROLS Safety information Replacing the battery Warning NOTICE Body parts can be jammed when operating the Improper batteries in the vehicle key can dam‐ tailgate. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that age the vehicle key. There is a risk of damage the area of movement of the tailgate is clear to property, among other potential damage.
  • Page 86 Opening and closing CONTROLS Have old batteries disposed of by a deal‐ ▷ Fault of radio transmission by a charging er’s service center or another qualified process of mobile devices, for instance service center or repair shop or take charging of a mobile phone. them to a collection point.
  • Page 87 CONTROLS Safety information ▷ The options provided by the Remote Serv‐ ices of the BMW app include the ability to lock and unlock a vehicle. Warning This requires an active BMW Connected‐ People or animals in the vehicle can lock the Drive contract and the BMW app must be in‐...
  • Page 88 Opening and closing CONTROLS Overview Display General information The display is divided into the upper status line, the information area, and the lower status line. Upper status line The upper status line displays the following infor‐ mation: ▷ Vehicle secured/vehicle unsecured. 1 To open the tailgate ▷...
  • Page 89 Opening and closing CONTROLS Hiding the display on the display manually: press Main menu Information/Function the button on the left side of the display key. "Mobility info" Range with available fuel. To show the display: "Preconditioning With parked-car heating: Press the button on the left side of the dis‐ setting"...
  • Page 90 Malfunction Charging General information A Check Control message is displayed. Via USB BMW display key detection by the vehicle may Connect the display key via the micro-USB malfunction under the following circumstances: charging interface to a USB port. ▷ The battery of the display key is discharged.
  • Page 91 Opening and closing CONTROLS Key Card Turning on drive readiness via emergency detection of the BMW display key Principle The Key Card allows the vehicle to be unlocked and locked, as well as started. General information The Key Card is available with Comfort Access.

  • Page 92: In The Vehicle

    Key Card. If the Key Card is not detected, slightly change When BMW Digital Key is activated for the vehi‐ the position of the Key Card and repeat the pro‐ cle, a digital key can be used instead of the vehi‐...

  • Page 93: Principle

    For some country versions, unlocking from the Principle inside is only possible with special knowledge. BMW Digital Key allows the vehicle to be un‐ Persons who spend a lengthy time in the vehi‐ locked and locked, as well as started, with a cle while being exposed to extreme tempera‐...
  • Page 94 The proof of authorization can be started via the An authorized vehicle key, the digital remote BMW app or via the activation code in the corre‐ control key or another method may be used for sponding smartphone function, for instance the authentication.
  • Page 95 The digital remote control key must be enabled vehicle. again to be able to use BMW Digital Key again. Sale of the vehicle "CAR" "Settings"...
  • Page 96 Opening and closing CONTROLS Integrated key Removing General information The driver's door can be locked and unlocked without the vehicle key using the integrated key. Depending on the national-market version, the integrated key also fits the glove compartment. Safety information Press the button, arrow 1, and pull out the integrated key, arrow 2.
  • Page 97 Opening and closing CONTROLS Locking Remove the cover. Unlock or lock the door lock using the Press the button with the front doors integrated key. closed. ▷ The fuel filler flap remains unlocked. ▷ The vehicle is not secured against theft when locking.
  • Page 98 ▷ Folded in exterior mirrors are folded out. ▷ Unlocking and locking the vehicle using the BMW Digital Key. If the exterior mirrors were folded in via the button in the car's interior, they will not be ▷ Open the tailgate.
  • Page 99 Opening and closing CONTROLS Safety information ▷ All doors, the tailgate, and the fuel filler flap are locked. ▷ With alarm system: The alarm system will be Warning switched on. Body parts can be jammed when operating the tailgate. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that Convenient closing the area of movement of the tailgate is clear during opening and closing.
  • Page 100 Opening and closing CONTROLS Opening and closing the tailgate Warning with no-touch activation The tailgate pivots out when it opens. There is Principle a risk of injury or risk of damage to property. Make sure that the area of movement of the The tailgate can be opened and closed with no- tailgate is clear during opening and closing.
  • Page 101 Opening and closing CONTROLS Opening General information Perform the foot movement described earlier. The vehicle will be unlocked when an authorized vehicle key is detected in the unlocking zone. Before the tailgate opens, the hazard warning system flashes. The unlocking zone is located within a radius of approx.
  • Page 102 Opening and closing CONTROLS ▷ If pathway lighting is activated during locking. Additional information: ▷ If the exterior mirrors are automatically folded Integrated key, refer to page 96. out and in when the vehicle is unlocked and locked. Tailgate Functional requirements General information ▷...
  • Page 103 Opening and closing CONTROLS Tailgate ▷ By pressing the button on the inside of the tailgate. Pressing again closes the tailgate. Opening ▷ By pressing the button on the vehicle key. Pressing again continues the opening mo‐ From the outside tion.
  • Page 104 Opening and closing CONTROLS ▷ By pressing the button on the inside of the ▷ The volume of the audio system is limited. tailgate. Pressing again re-opens the tailgate. ▷ The integrated Universal Remote Control is ▷ By releasing the button in the driver's door. deactivated.
  • Page 105 Opening and closing CONTROLS Driver profile with PIN Driver profile without PIN A PIN has been stored for the active driver pro‐ The valet parking mode was activated by another file. person. To deactivate the valet parking mode, a driver without a PIN has to enter the access data It is not necessary to enter another PIN.
  • Page 106 Opening and closing CONTROLS Automatic locking Only the driver's door and the fuel filler flap are unlocked. Pressing again unlocks "CAR" the entire vehicle. "Settings" ▷ "All doors" "Doors/ vehicle access" The entire vehicle is unlocked. "Lock in a few minutes" The vehicle locks automatically after a while if Confirmation signals from the no door is opened after unlocking.
  • Page 107 Opening and closing CONTROLS When adjusting the opening height, make sure ▷ Changes in the vehicle tilt, for instance, dur‐ the clearance above the tailgate is at least ing attempts at stealing a wheel or when tow‐ 4 in/10 cm. ing the vehicle.
  • Page 108 Opening and closing CONTROLS Panic mode Tilt alarm sensor You can trigger the alarm system if you find your‐ The tilt of the vehicle is monitored. self in a dangerous situation. The alarm system responds in situations such as attempts to steal a wheel or when the vehicle is ▷...
  • Page 109 When a window is often opened in the same po‐ ▷ Drive readiness is switched on. sition, this task can be performed by the BMW The vehicle key must be in the car's interior. Intelligent Personal Assistant. For instance when the same parking garage is frequently used.
  • Page 110 Opening and closing CONTROLS Jam protection system If an accident of a certain severity occurs, the safety function is switched off automatically. Principle Turning on/off The jam protection prevents objects or body parts becoming jammed between the door frame Press the button. and window while a window is being closed.
  • Page 111 Opening and closing CONTROLS Safety information position. The sun protection does not move. ▷ The tilted glass sunroof closes. Warning Body parts can be jammed when operating the Opening/closing the glass glass sunroof. There is a risk of injury. Make sunroof and sun protection sure that the area of movement of the glass sunroof is clear during opening and closing.
  • Page 112 Opening and closing CONTROLS Opening/closing the glass Closing from the open position without jam protection sunroof and sun protection together In case of danger from the outside or if icing might prevent normal closing, proceed as fol‐ ▷ Briefly press out the switch lows: twice in succession toward the rear past the resistance...
  • Page 113 Opening and closing CONTROLS The system can be initialized under the following conditions: ▷ The vehicle is parked in a horizontal position. ▷ The vehicle will not be moved until the initiali‐ zation is completed. ▷ The drive-ready state is established. ▷...

  • Page 114: Seats, Mirrors And Steering Wheel

    Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Seats, mirrors and steering wheel Vehicle features and Seats, front options Safety information This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ cific and optional features offered with the series. Warning It also describes features and functions that are Seat setting while driving can lead to unex‐...
  • Page 115 Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Seat tilt The current seat position can be stored using the memory function. Overview Tilt switch up or down. Backrest tilt 1 Backrest width 2 Forward/backward, height, seat tilt 3 Backrest tilt, head restraint 4 Lumbar support Longitudinal direction Tilt switch forward or backward.
  • Page 116 Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Lumbar support Functional limitations It may not be possible to adjust the backrest Principle width at very high and very low temperatures. The curvature of the seat backrest can be ad‐ justed in a way that it supports the lumbar region Rear seats of the spine.
  • Page 117 Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS All belt fastening points are designed to achieve the best possible protective effect of the safety Warning belts with proper use of the safety belts and cor‐ The protective effect of safety gear, including rect seat setting.
  • Page 118 Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Buckling the safety belt Display in the instrument cluster Guide the safety belt slowly over shoulder The indicator light lights up and a signal and hip to put it on. sounds. Make sure that the safety belts are positioned correctly.
  • Page 119 Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS If the belt tension does not loosen automatically, ▷ Do not use seat or head restraint covers. stop the vehicle and unbuckle the safety belt us‐ ▷ Do not hang objects, for instance clothes ing the red button in the safety belt buckle.
  • Page 120 Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Adjusting the distance: manual Removing: M Sport seat head restraints The head restraints cannot be removed. Installing Proceed in the reverse order to install the head restraint. Rear head restraints Safety information ▷ Back: press the button and push the head re‐ straint toward the rear.
  • Page 121 Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS ▷ Only use accessories that have been de‐ After setting the height, make sure that the head termined to be safe for attachment to a restraint engages correctly. head restraint. ▷ Do not use any accessories, for instance Removing pillows, while driving.
  • Page 122 Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Safety information Folding in and out Warning NOTICE Objects reflected in the mirror are closer than Depending on the vehicle width, the vehicle they appear. The distance to the road users be‐ can be damaged in car washes. There is a risk hind could be incorrectly estimated, for in‐...
  • Page 123 Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Steering wheel Activating slide the switch to the driver's side Safety information mirror position. Engage selector lever position R. Warning Deactivating Steering wheel adjustments while driving can lead to unexpected steering wheel movements. Slide the switch to the front passenger's side Vehicle control could be lost.
  • Page 124 Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Turning on/off Warning Press the button. There is a risk of jamming when moving the A Check Control message is displayed. seats. There is a risk of injury or risk of damage to property. Make sure that the area of move‐ If the trip is resumed within approx.
  • Page 125 Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Seat heating Seat heating distribution The heating effect in the seat cushion and the seat backrest can be distributed in different Overview ways. Front "CAR" "Settings" "Climate control" Select the desired menu item. Select desired seat. Press the Controller and turn it to set the seat heating distribution.
  • Page 126 Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Turning off Activate the desired rule. Set the level. Press and hold the button, until the LEDs turn off. Climate control rules Principle Depending on the equipment, some heating and cooling functions can be automatically activated depending on the outside temperature.

  • Page 127: Transporting Children Safely

    Transporting children safely CONTROLS Transporting children safely Vehicle features and Warning options A heated vehicle may result in death to per‐ sons, especially children, or animals. There is a This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ risk of injury or danger to life. Do not leave per‐ cific and optional features offered with the series.
  • Page 128 Transporting children safely CONTROLS Installing child restraint Safety information systems Warning The safety belt cannot be fastened correctly on General information children shorter than 5 ft, 150 cm without suita‐ Pay attention to the specifications and the oper‐ ble additional child restraint systems. The pro‐ ating and safety information of the child restraint tective effect of safety gear, including safety system manufacturer when selecting, installing,...
  • Page 129 Transporting children safely CONTROLS On the front passenger seat Child seat security Deactivating airbags Warning Active front passenger airbags can injure a child in a child restraint system when the airbags are activated. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that the front passenger airbags are deacti‐...
  • Page 130 Transporting children safely CONTROLS Mounts for the lower LATCH Position anchors Icon Meaning General information The corresponding icon shows the mounts for the lower The lower anchors may be used to attach the LATCH anchors. CRS to the vehicle seat up to a combined child and CRS weight of 65 lbs/30 kg when the child is Seats equipped with lower restrained by the internal harnesses.
  • Page 131 Transporting children safely CONTROLS Before installing LATCH child be damaged. There is a risk of injury or risk of damage to property. Attach only child restraint restraint fixing systems systems at the corresponding attachment Pull the safety belt away from the area of the points.
  • Page 132 Transporting children safely CONTROLS For the middle seat, guide it over or along both sides of the head restraint to the attach‐ ment point where applicable. If there is a retaining strap, run it between the backrest and the cargo cover. Hook the hook of the retaining strap to the at‐...

  • Page 133: Driving

    Driving CONTROLS Driving Vehicle features and Auto Start/Stop function options Principle This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ The Auto Start/Stop function helps save fuel. cific and optional features offered with the series. The system switches off the engine during a It also describes features and functions that are stop, for instance in traffic jam or at traffic lights.
  • Page 134 Driving CONTROLS When all functional preconditions are fulfilled, the ▷ Where there is a risk of window condensation engine switches off. when the automatic climate control is switched on. Air conditioning system when the ▷ Engine or other parts not at operating tem‐ engine is switched off perature.
  • Page 135 Driving CONTROLS The engine can only be started via the Start/Stop The function may be restricted if the navigation button. data is invalid, outdated or not available, for ex‐ ample. System limits Activating/deactivating the Even if driving off was not intended, the deacti‐ system manually vated engine starts up automatically in the fol‐...
  • Page 136 Driving CONTROLS ▷ Drive-ready state is switched off. ▷ Set the parking brake. ▷ Standby state is switched on. ▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope, turn the front wheels in the direction of the ▷ Selector lever position P is engaged auto‐ curb.
  • Page 137 Driving CONTROLS Setting Automatic release The parking brake is released automatically With a stationary vehicle when you drive away. The LED and indicator light turn off. Pull the switch. The LED lights up. Automatic Hold The indicator light in the instrument clus‐ Principle ter illuminates red.
  • Page 138 Driving CONTROLS Establishing operational readiness of Automatic Hold Warning Unattended children or animals in the vehicle Turn on drive readiness. can cause the vehicle to move and endanger themselves and traffic, for instance due to the Press the button. following actions: The LED lights up.
  • Page 139 Driving CONTROLS Blinking The LED goes out. The indicator light goes out. Automatic Hold is switched off. If the vehicle is being held by Automatic Hold, press additionally on the brake pedal, when switching off. Malfunction Press the lever past the resistance point. If the parking brake fails or in case of a fault, se‐...
  • Page 140 Driving CONTROLS The high beams light up when the low beams Press the lever up until the desired position is are switched on. reached. ▷ High beams off/headlight flasher, arrow 2. ▷ Resting position of the wipers, position 0. ▷ Rain sensor, position 1.
  • Page 141 Driving CONTROLS Safety information Upward: high rain sensor sensitivity. Downward: low rain sensor sensitivity. NOTICE Windshield washer system If the rain sensor is activated, the wipers can accidentally start moving in vehicle washes. Safety information There is a risk of damage to property, among other potential damage.
  • Page 142 Driving CONTROLS Rear wiper Safety information Switching on the rear wiper Warning If the wipers start moving in the folded away state, body parts can be jammed or damage may occur to parts of the vehicle. There is a risk of injury or risk of damage to property.
  • Page 143 Driving CONTROLS Folding out the wipers ▷ Various driving programs: Drive mode or se‐ quential mode. Turn on standby state. ▷ Low Speed Assistant. Press and hold the wiper lever down, until the ▷ Various Drivelogic programs. wipers stop in a close to vertical position. ▷...
  • Page 144 Driving CONTROLS Engaging a selector lever Icon Function position Drive mode or sequential mode. General information Parking. To prevent the vehicle from creeping after you Selector lever positions select a gear position, maintain pressure on the brake pedal until you are ready to start. D is Drive mode The engaged selector lever position is displayed in the instrument cluster and on the selector...
  • Page 145 Driving CONTROLS Engaging selector lever position P Selector lever position P is engaged automati‐ cally after approximately 35 minutes. If there is a malfunction, you may not be able to change the selector lever position. Electronically unlock the transmission lock, if needed.
  • Page 146 Driving CONTROLS Sequential mode D/S Gear change Principle Principle In sequential mode, it is possible to shift gears Manual gear-shifting is possible via the shift pad‐ manually using the selector lever or the shift pad‐ dles or the selector lever in sequential mode. dles without letting off the gas.
  • Page 147 Driving CONTROLS Switching via the shift paddles Low Speed Assistant Principle The Low Speed Assistant gives assistance at very low speeds. The vehicle moves at walking speed. General information Use the Low Speed Assistant for maneuvering or in stop-and-go traffic. ▷...
  • Page 148 Driving CONTROLS After each switch between Sequential mode and "Transmission" Drive mode, the last program selected is an ac‐ Select the desired program tive. ▷ "D1" to "D3": Drive mode. If the drive-ready state is switched on after the ▷ "S1"...
  • Page 149 Driving CONTROLS A Check Control message is displayed. Press and hold down the accelerator pedal beyond the resistance point at the full throttle Release Start/Stop button and selector lever. position, kickdown. Release brake, as soon as the starter stops. A destination flag is displayed in the instru‐ Maneuver the vehicle from the hazardous ment cluster.
  • Page 150 Driving CONTROLS General information The setting is immediately applied with active M1 or M2 configuration. The system offers several different types of en‐ To activate the desired configuration with the se‐ gine response behavior: lected settings, press the corresponding button Program Response behavior on the steering wheel:...
  • Page 151 Driving CONTROLS Selecting a program Using the button Press button to activate or deactivate the sound control. The LED lights up when sound control is switched on. Via iDrive It is possible to configure the required program for buttons M1 or M2. "CAR"...

  • Page 152: Displays

    Displays CONTROLS Displays Vehicle features and Selection lists  166 options Widgets  154 Trip odometer, see Trip data  167 This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ M Steptronic Sport transmission: gear display cific and optional features offered with the series. with Drivelogic  163 It also describes features and functions that are 6 Engine oil temperature  162 not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due...
  • Page 153 Displays CONTROLS Display ▷ "ROAD": all displays of the assist systems and Intelligent Safety are active in the stand‐ ard view of the instrument cluster for comfort oriented driving. ▷ "SPORT": in the M View, the displays of the assist systems and Intelligent Safety are re‐ duced to a minimum.
  • Page 154 Displays CONTROLS Safety information and the Lane Change Assistant indicate a lane change to the next lane. At the same time, the lane change to the next lane is shown with ani‐ Warning mation in the Assisted Driving View. The system cannot serve as a substitute for the System limits driver’s personal judgment in assessing visibility and traffic situation.
  • Page 155 Displays CONTROLS Selecting Current consumption The current consumption displays the current consumption of fuel. Check whether you are cur‐ rently driving in an efficient and environmentally- friendly manner. Energy recovery During energy recovery, the kinetic energy of the vehicle is converted into electric energy in coast‐ ing overrun mode.
  • Page 156 Displays CONTROLS Hiding Check Control messages Text messages Text messages in combination with an icon in the instrument cluster explain a Check Control message and the meaning of the indicator/warn‐ ing lights. Supplementary text messages Additional information, such as the reason for a fault or the required action, can be called up via Check Control.
  • Page 157 Displays CONTROLS Red lights Approach control warning with light braking function Safety belt reminder The indicator light is illuminated: pre‐ warning. Brake and increase distance. Indicator light flashes or is illuminated: safety belt on the driver or passenger Indicator light flashes and an acoustic side is not buckled.
  • Page 158 Displays CONTROLS Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go is stabilized. Reduce speed and modify your driv‐ ing style to the driving circumstances. function The indicator light lights up: DSC has malfunc‐ Indicator light flashes and an acoustic tioned. signal sounds: braking and evading. Have the system immediately checked by a deal‐...
  • Page 159 Displays CONTROLS Green lights of the interference, the system automatically becomes active again. Safety belt reminder for rear seats ▷ In the case of tires with special approval: the tire pressure monitor was unable to complete The safety belt is buckled on the corre‐ the reset.
  • Page 160 Displays CONTROLS High beams are switched on and off automati‐ a cruise control system: Speed Limit Assistant is cally depending on the traffic situation. active and detected speed limits can be applied manually for the displayed system. Additional information: Automatic High Beam Assistant, refer to Indicator light illuminates: the detected page 175.
  • Page 161 Displays CONTROLS Blue lights Additional information: Assisted Driving Plus, refer to page 240. High beams High beams are switched on. Fuel gauge Additional information: High beams, refer to page 139. Principle The current fill level of the fuel tank is displayed. Gray lights General information Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go...
  • Page 162 Displays CONTROLS Standby state and drive- Outside temperature ready state General information The lettering OFF in the instru‐ If the indicator drops to +37 ℉/+3 ℃ or lower, a ment cluster indicates that drive- signal sounds. ready state is switched off and A Check Control message is displayed.
  • Page 163 Some information on service notifications can General information also be shown on the BMW display key. The estimated range available with the remaining fuel is permanently displayed in the instrument cluster.
  • Page 164 Displays CONTROLS Gear shift indicator Display Detailed information on service Principle notifications The gear shift indicator recommends the most More information on the type of service required efficient gear for the current driving situation. may be displayed on the Control Display. General information "CAR"...
  • Page 165 Displays CONTROLS With the navigation system, the system takes "Driver Assistance" into account the information stored in the naviga‐ If necessary, "Driving" tion data and also displays speed limits present "Speed Limit Assistance" on routes without signs. "Speed limits" Without a navigation system, the system is sub‐ "Show current limit"...

  • Page 166: On The Control Display

    Displays CONTROLS Selection lists a speed limit is exceeded may depend on the Speed Limit Assistant settings. ▷ "Excess speed display": the speed limit Concept that is detected by the Speed Limit Info is Lists can be displayed and, if necessary, used for displayed with a marking in the speedom‐...

  • Page 167: Car

    Displays CONTROLS ▷ Total time for shut off engine through the Button Function Auto Start/Stop function. Change the entertainment ▷ Consumption history in form of a chart. source. Pressing the button again will Displays close the currently displayed "CAR" list. "Driving information"...
  • Page 168 Displays CONTROLS ▷ "Start of trip ( )": the values are automati‐ been reset, the following interval is automatically cally reset approx. four hours after the ve‐ set: "Individual ( )". hicle has come to a standstill. ▷ "Refueling ( )": the values are automati‐ Sport displays cally reset after refueling with a larger quantity of fuel.
  • Page 169 Displays CONTROLS Going to the vehicle status Overview "CAR" "Vehicle status" Information at a glance Symbols Description "Flat Tire Monitor": status of the run-flat tires, refer to page 338. "Tire Pressure Monitor": status Turning on/off of the Tire Pressure Monitor, re‐ fer to page 333.
  • Page 170 Displays CONTROLS Configuring the M MODE programs Turn the Controller until the desired height is reached. Depending on the selected View mode, various Press the Controller. settings can be selected. The height of the Head-up Display can also be "CAR" stored using the memory function.
  • Page 171 Displays CONTROLS Shift lights Shift lights in the Head-up Display Principle The Shift lights in the instrument cluster indicate the maximum shift point at which the best possi‐ ble acceleration can be achieved. General information If the Head-up Display is switched on, the Shift lights will be displayed in the Head-up Display.

  • Page 172: Lights

    Lights CONTROLS Lights Vehicle features and Icon Function options Low beams. This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ Instrument lighting. cific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features and functions that are not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due Right roadside parking light.
  • Page 173 Lights CONTROLS Parking lights, low beams Welcome lights and roadside parking lights Principle General information The exterior lighting is switched on automatically when approaching or unlocking the vehicle. Position of switch: If the driver's door is opened when the drive- General information ready state is switched off, the exterior lighting is Depending on the equipment, the exterior light‐...
  • Page 174 Lights CONTROLS Activate/deactivate daytime Keep the light source clean and unobstructed. driving lights In some countries, daytime driving lights are Pathway lighting mandatory, so it may not be possible to deacti‐ vate the daytime driving lights in front. Principle "CAR" For the illumination of the vehicle’s surroundings "Settings"...
  • Page 175 Lights CONTROLS Cornering light The system responds to light from oncoming traffic and traffic driving ahead of you, and to am‐ bient lighting, for instance in towns and cities. Principle The high beams can be switched on and off In tight curves, for instance on mountainous manually at any time.
  • Page 176 Lights CONTROLS Deactivate Automatic High Beam Resetting the sensitivity Assistant Push the turn signal lever to the front again for approx. 10 seconds or switch off the drive-ready state. The sensitivity of the Automatic High Beam As‐ sistant is reset to the factory settings. System limits The Automatic High Beam Assistant cannot re‐...
  • Page 177 Lights CONTROLS Overview Depending on the country variant, further infor‐ mation can be obtained from the laser label on the headlight. Buttons in the vehicle Safety information Interior lights The label is in the headlight and is visible from Reading lights the outside.
  • Page 178 Lights CONTROLS Activating/deactivating ambient Dimmed while driving light Some lights of the interior lighting are dimmed when the vehicle is driven in the dark. "CAR" "Settings" "CAR" "Interior lighting" "Settings" "Ambient lighting" "Interior lighting" "Dimmed for night driving" Turning ambient light on/off The ambient light is switched on when the vehi‐...

  • Page 179: Safety

    Safety CONTROLS Safety Vehicle features and not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due to the selected options or country versions. This options also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐ tems. When using these functions and systems, This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ the applicable laws and regulations must be ob‐...
  • Page 180 Safety CONTROLS In the event of a side collision, the side airbag in risk of injury to your hands or arms as low as the rear protects the chest and lap area on the possible when the airbag is triggered. side of the bodies of the occupants in the outer ▷...
  • Page 181 Vehicle modifications for a person with disabili‐ ▷ The warning light lights up continu‐ ties may affect the air bag system; contact BMW ously. Customer Relations for further information. Have the system checked. Warnings and information on the airbags are also found on the sun visors.
  • Page 182 Safety CONTROLS If the message does not disappear after a repeat If it is not possible to activate the airbags, have calibration, have the system checked as soon as the person sit in the rear. possible. To enable accurate recognition of the occupied seat cushion: Automatic deactivation of ▷...
  • Page 183 Safety CONTROLS in time when the vehicle was manufactured. Af‐ ter installing a child restraint system, make sure Warning that the indicator light for the front passenger air‐ Indicators and warnings cannot serve as a sub‐ bags lights up. This indicates that the child re‐ stitute for the driver’s personal judgment.
  • Page 184 Safety CONTROLS Approach control warning Button Status with light braking function Button lights up green: all Intelligent Safety systems are switched on. Principle Button lights up orange: some Intelli‐ gent Safety systems are switched off The Forward Collision Warning warns of a possi‐ or currently unavailable.
  • Page 185 Safety CONTROLS Switching on manually manner that is not consistent with their normal use. There is a risk of accident. Adjust driving Press the button. style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic closely The menu for the Intelligent Safety sys‐ and actively intervene where appropriate. tem is displayed.
  • Page 186 Safety CONTROLS Setting the warning time Intervene in the case of an acute warning. De‐ pending on the driving situation and the equip‐ "CAR" ment version, the acute warning may be accom‐ "Settings" panied by a brief activation of the braking "Driver Assistance"...
  • Page 187 Safety CONTROLS System limits temporarily. When the vehicle slows down to be‐ low this speed, the system is reactivated. Safety information System limits of the sensors Additional information: Warning ▷ Cameras, refer to page 37. The system is designed to operate in certain ▷...
  • Page 188 Safety CONTROLS Safety information Approach control warning with light braking function, refer to page 184. ▷ Sensors detect sufficient clearance around Warning the vehicle. The system cannot serve as a substitute for the driver’s personal judgment in assessing visibility Turning on/off and traffic situation.
  • Page 189 Safety CONTROLS System limits ▷ Cameras, refer to page 37. ▷ Radar sensors, refer to page 38. Safety information Functional limitations The system may be limited in the following situa‐ Warning tions: The system is designed to operate in certain ▷...
  • Page 190 Safety CONTROLS Overview ments. Field of vision and visibility also affect the timing of the warnings. Button in the vehicle Safety information Warning The system cannot serve as a substitute for the driver’s personal judgment in assessing visibility and traffic situation. There is a risk of accident. Adjust driving style to traffic conditions.
  • Page 191 Safety CONTROLS Warning with braking function a setting is changed on the menu, all settings of the menu are activated. Display Press the button repeatedly. The following settings are switched be‐ General information tween: A warning symbol appears in the instrument "ALL ON": all Intelligent Safety systems are cluster and in the Head-up Display, where availa‐...
  • Page 192 Safety CONTROLS Acute warning with braking function Upper speed limit An acute warning is displayed in the event of an The system responds to crossing vehicles when immediate danger of collision with a crossing ve‐ your own speed is below approx. hicle.
  • Page 193 Safety CONTROLS Warning sensitivity Warning The more sensitive the warning settings are, for example the warning time, the more warnings are Indicators and warnings cannot serve as a sub‐ displayed. Therefore, there may also be an ex‐ stitute for the driver’s personal judgment. Due cess of premature or unjustified warnings and re‐...
  • Page 194 Safety CONTROLS Detection range Press the button repeatedly. The following settings are switched be‐ tween: "ALL ON": all Intelligent Safety systems are switched on. Basic settings are activated for the subfunctions. "INDIVIDUAL": the Intelligent Safety systems are switched on according to the individual settings. Some Intelligent Safety systems cannot be indi‐...
  • Page 195 Safety CONTROLS to activate the Brake Assistant function, the ▷ Partially covered pedestrians. brakes must be applied sufficiently quickly and ▷ Pedestrians that are not detected as such be‐ forcefully. cause of the viewing angle or contour. If there is a risk of collision, the system may also ▷...
  • Page 196 Safety CONTROLS with a brief active steering intervention in addi‐ Intelligent Safety tion to vibrating. The system thus helps keep the vehicle in the lane. Sensors Safety information The system is controlled by the following sen‐ sors: ▷ Cameras behind the windshield. Warning Additional information: The system cannot serve as a substitute for the...
  • Page 197 Safety CONTROLS Some Intelligent Safety systems cannot be indi‐ "Vibration intensity" vidually switched off. Select the desired setting. The setting is applied to all Intelligent Safety sys‐ Manual switching off tems. Press and hold this button. Switch steering intervention on/off All Intelligent Safety systems are The steering intervention can be switched on switched off.
  • Page 198 Safety CONTROLS keep the vehicle in the lane. The steering inter‐ er’s Manual regarding the scope of the sys‐ vention can be noticed on the steering wheel tem’s operation and limitations. and can be manually overridden at any time. Dur‐ ing an active steering intervention, the display in System limits of the sensors the instrument cluster will blink.
  • Page 199 Safety CONTROLS General information traffic closely and actively intervene where ap‐ propriate. Warning Indicators and warnings cannot serve as a sub‐ stitute for the driver’s personal judgment. Due to its limits, the system may not issue warnings or reactions, or these may be issued late or in a manner that is not consistent with their normal use.
  • Page 200 Safety CONTROLS Switching on manually Setting the warning time "CAR" Press the button. "Settings" The menu for the Intelligent Safety sys‐ tem is displayed. "Driver Assistance" If all Intelligent Safety systems were switched off, "Safety and Warnings" all systems are now switched on. "Active Blind Spot Detection"...
  • Page 201 Safety CONTROLS Warning function System limits Light in the exterior mirror Safety information Warning The system is designed to operate in certain conditions and circumstances. Due to condi‐ tions or other factors, the system may not re‐ spond. There may be a risk of accident or risk of damage to property.
  • Page 202 Safety CONTROLS ▷ In the event of missing, worn, poorly visible, The minimum speed is country-specific and is merging, diverging, or multiple lane markings displayed in the menu for the intelligent Safety such as in construction areas. systems. ▷ With lane boundaries that are covered in The front camera determines the lane marking snow, ice, dirt or water.
  • Page 203 Safety CONTROLS Overview a setting is changed on the menu, all settings of the menu are activated. Button in the vehicle Press the button repeatedly. The following settings are switched be‐ tween: "ALL ON": all Intelligent Safety systems are switched on. Basic settings are activated for the subfunctions.
  • Page 204 Safety CONTROLS Warning function ▷ Cameras, refer to page 37. ▷ Radar sensors, refer to page 38. Light in the exterior mirror Functional limitations The system may be limited in the following situa‐ tions: ▷ When a vehicle is approaching at a speed much faster than your own.
  • Page 205 Safety CONTROLS General information Overview Sensors The system is controlled by the following sen‐ sors: ▷ Radar sensors, side, rear. Additional information: Sensors of the vehicle, refer to page 37. Switching on/off Radar sensors monitor the area behind the vehi‐ The system is automatically active when the ve‐...
  • Page 206 Safety CONTROLS General information ▷ With lane change function: releasing the switch may trigger an automatic lane change. The emergency stop function is not triggered ▷ The system will take control of the vehicle for automatically. The emergency stop function can a maximum of 2 minutes.
  • Page 207 Other drivers of the vehicle must be informed Principle about the system. In addition, information about the system is required when handing off the ve‐ The BMW Drive Recorder stores brief video re‐ hicle. cordings of the vehicle surroundings, e.g., to document surrounding traffic.
  • Page 208 Drive Recorder ing brake is engaged or if the selector lever is in selector lever position P. The BMW Drive Recorder must be activated be‐ fore the first use of the recording function. "Apps" "Apps"...
  • Page 209 Safety CONTROLS Safety information "Settings" "Camera selection" Select desired camera. Warning In case of an accident, the system switches au‐ The system cannot serve as a substitute for the tomatically to "All" cameras. driver’s personal judgment. Due to the system limits, critical situation could not be detected If driver assistance systems are active, their cam‐...
  • Page 210 Safety CONTROLS General information in time. There is a risk of accident. Make sure that the driver is rested and alert. Adjust driving PostCrash can reduce the risk of another colli‐ style to traffic conditions. sion and subsequent consequences. At standstill Function After coming to a halt, the brake is released auto‐...
  • Page 211 Safety CONTROLS During the display, various settings can be se‐ lected. After a break, another recommendation to take a break cannot be displayed until after approxi‐ mately 45 minutes. System limits The function may be limited in the following sit‐ uations and may issue an incorrect warning or no warning at all: ▷...

  • Page 212: Driving Stability Control Systems

    Driving stability control systems CONTROLS Driving stability control systems Vehicle features and Adaptive brake assistant options In combination with Active Cruise Control ACC, this system ensures that the brakes respond This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ even more rapidly when braking in critical situa‐ cific and optional features offered with the series.
  • Page 213 Driving stability control systems CONTROLS Safety information Overview Buttons on the steering wheel Warning Depending on the setting, the DSC may only Button Function be available to a limited extent or may not be available when the M1 or M2 button is acti‐ vated.
  • Page 214 Driving stability control systems CONTROLS Using the button Display in the instrument cluster A reduced number of systems and functions can Icon Description be adjusted directly. Symbol lights up: corresponding Press the button. configuration is activated. Turn the Controller to select the desired set‐ ting.
  • Page 215 Driving stability control systems CONTROLS ▷ Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go function ACC. Warning ▷ Speed Limit Assistant. Indicators and warnings cannot serve as a sub‐ stitute for the driver’s personal judgment. Due ▷ Speed Limit Info with preview. to its limits, the system may not issue warnings ▷...
  • Page 216 Driving stability control systems CONTROLS Display Overview The display in the instrument cluster and the dis‐ Button in the vehicle play of the Head-up Display change with the se‐ lected program as follows: Program Display "ROAD" Standard View. "SPORT" M View: individually set widg‐ ets are displayed.
  • Page 217 Driving stability control systems CONTROLS Display in the instrument cluster Warning When the display of the widget in the in‐ When driving with a roof load, for instance with strument cluster for M SETUP is acti‐ roof-mounted luggage rack, the vehicle's cen‐ vated, the selected program is displayed.
  • Page 218 Driving stability control systems CONTROLS M xDrive, refer to page 219. ▷ When freeing vehicle from deep snow or driv‐ ing off from loose ground. Activating DSC ▷ With an increased need for dynamics or lon‐ gitudinal acceleration, for instance when driv‐ Press the button.
  • Page 219 Driving stability control systems CONTROLS M xDrive Via iDrive It is possible to configure M Dynamic Mode MDM for buttons M1 or M2. Principle "CAR" M xDrive is the all-wheel-drive system of the ve‐ "M setup""M menu" hicle. M xDrive and DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol work together to optimize the traction and "Configure M1"...
  • Page 220 Driving stability control systems CONTROLS HDC Hill Descent Control "Configure M1" or "Configure M2" Deactivate DSC, if needed. "M xDrive" Principle Select the desired program. HDC Hill Descent Control is a downhill control The setting is immediately applied with active feature that controls the vehicle speed on steep M1 or M2 configuration.
  • Page 221 Driving stability control systems CONTROLS Activating HDC Press the button. The LED on the button lights up. Speeds between approx. 2 mph/3 km/h and ap‐ prox. 20 mph/30 km/h are adopted as the set speed. Emergency braking function, Active PDC: the emergency braking function is deactivated.

  • Page 222: Driver Assistance Systems

    Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Driver assistance systems Vehicle features and Operation options Turning on Press the button on the steering wheel. This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ cific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features and functions that are The current speed is accepted as the speed not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due limit.
  • Page 223 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Changing the speed limit Warning when the speed limit is exceeded Visual warning If the speed limit is exceeded: the indica‐ tor light in the instrument cluster flashes while the vehicle speed is greater than the set speed limit. Acoustic warning Press the rocker switch up or down repeatedly ▷...
  • Page 224 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Cruise control Warning The set speed can be incorrectly adjusted or Principle called up by mistake. There is a risk of accident. With the Cruise Control, a set speed can be ad‐ Adjust the set speed to the traffic conditions. justed using the buttons on the steering wheel.
  • Page 225 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on, if The stored speed is displayed on the speedom‐ necessary. eter. DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on, if Turning off necessary. Depending on the equipment version, The speed can also be stored by pressing a but‐ press the relevant button on the steer‐...
  • Page 226 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Continuing cruise control The icon is displayed when the set speed is reached. An interrupted cruise control can be continued by calling up the stored speed. Make sure that the difference between current Active Cruise Control with speed and stored speed is not too large before Stop&Go function ACC calling up the stored speed.
  • Page 227 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Overview closely and actively intervene where appropri‐ ate. Buttons on the steering wheel Warning Button Function An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and With steering and traffic jam assistant: possibly roll away. There is a risk of accident. Cruise control on/off.
  • Page 228 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS ▷ Cameras behind the windshield. Icon Function ▷ Front radar sensor. Cruise control with distance control. Additional information: Sensors of the vehicle, refer to page 37. Depending on the equipment version, Application range cruise control with distance control and steering and traffic jam assistant.
  • Page 229 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Interrupting manually Setting the speed When active, press the button on the steering Maintaining and storing the speed wheel: With steering and traffic jam assistant. Without steering and traffic jam assis‐ tant. If interrupting the system while stationary, press on the brake pedal at the same time.
  • Page 230 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS ▷ Each time the rocker switch is tapped to the according to the traffic situation or the ambient resistance point, the set speed increases or conditions, for instance poor visibility. decreases by 1 mph/1 km/h. "CAR" ▷...
  • Page 231 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Changing between cruise control Display in the speedometer with/without distance control Depending on the equipment, a mark in the speedometer displays the status of the system. Safety information ▷ Green marking: system is ac‐ tive, the marking indicates the desired speed.
  • Page 232 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Detected vehicle Icon Description Symbol flashes gray: Icon Description The conditions are not adequate Green icon: for the system to work. A vehicle has been detected The system was deactivated but ahead of you. applies the brakes until you ac‐ tively resume control by press‐...
  • Page 233 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Displays in the Head-up Display Two-wheeled vehicles for instance might not be detected. Set speed Deceleration Some system information can also be displayed in the Head-up Display. The system does not decelerate in the following situations: The icon is displayed when the set speed is reached.
  • Page 234 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Cornering Weather The following restrictions can occur under unfav‐ orable weather or light conditions: ▷ Poorer vehicle detection. ▷ Short-term interruptions for vehicles that are already recognized. Drive attentively, and react to the current traffic situation. If necessary, intervene actively, for in‐ stance by braking, steering or evading.
  • Page 235 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS closely and actively intervene where appropri‐ ▷ "Show current limit": current speed limits ate. are displayed without being applied in the instrument cluster. ▷ "Off": depending on the national-market version, Speed Limit Info and Speed Limit Warning Assistant will be turned off.
  • Page 236 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS General information For instance, the speed will be reduced in the following situations, if necessary: Depending on the speed, the system orients it‐ ▷ Before making turns. self according to the lane markings or vehicles in front.
  • Page 237 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Functional requirements Icon Function ▷ Speed below 130 mph/210 km/h. Cruise control with distance control. ▷ Sufficient lane width. ▷ Above approx. 43 mph, 70 km/h: lane mark‐ Depending on the equipment version, ing on both sides is detected. cruise control with distance control and ▷...
  • Page 238 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Interrupting automatically Icon Description The system interrupts the supporting steering Yellow steering wheel symbol movements automatically, for example in the fol‐ and a signal sounds, if applica‐ lowing situations: ble: ▷ At a speed above 130 mph/210 km/h. System interruption is imminent.
  • Page 239 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Displays on the steering wheel Icon Description Yellow steering wheel symbol and a signal sounds, if applica‐ ble: System interruption is imminent. Depending on equipment, steer‐ ing wheel symbol flashes red, signal sounds: System is switching off. The two LED lights above the buttons illuminate Green steering wheel icon and analogously to the displays in the instrument...
  • Page 240 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Extended Traffic Jam warranted. Refer to the information in this Own‐ er’s Manual regarding the scope of the sys‐ Assistant tem’s operation and limitations. Principle System limits of the sensors Extended Traffic Jam Assistant supports the Additional information: driver with vehicle control in traffic jam situations.
  • Page 241 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Displays in the instrument ▷ The function is only available on certain street types, e.g. freeways. cluster ▷ Driving on a road without pedestrians or cy‐ clists. Icon Description ▷ Sufficient lane width. Indicator light green: system is ▷...
  • Page 242 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS System limits Safety information General information Warning The limits of the Steering and Lane Control As‐ The system cannot serve as a substitute for the sistant system apply. driver’s personal judgment in assessing the Additional information: traffic situation.
  • Page 243 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Changing lanes Displays in the instrument cluster Ensure that the traffic situation permits changing lanes. Icon Description Press the turn signal lever in the required di‐ rection to the pressure point for signaling Green steering wheel symbol. briefly.
  • Page 244 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Depending on the Icon Description equipment version: lane Green steering wheel symbol. change with active Gray line for lane marking on the appropriate side. guidance Green arrow symbol for lane- changing. Principle The system carries out a lane The system assists the driver when lane change.
  • Page 245 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Turn on adaptation to the course ▷ Adaptation to the course of the route is acti‐ vated. of the route ▷ The function must be available in the country "CAR" in which the vehicle is driven. "Settings"...
  • Page 246 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS ▷ Panorama View, refer to page 264. Warning ▷ Remote 3D View, refer to page 266. Due to high speeds when PDC Park Distance ▷ Cross traffic warning, refer to page 267. Control is activated, the warning can be de‐ layed due to physical circumstances.
  • Page 247 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Warning ▷ If selector lever position R is engaged when the engine is running. Signal tones ▷ Depending on the equipment version: while approaching detected obstacles at a speed slower than approx. 2.5 mph/4 km/h. The ac‐ General information tivation distance depends on the situation in An intermittent tone indicates when the vehicle...
  • Page 248 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Visual warning of damage to property. Actively intervene as warranted. Refer to the information in this Own‐ er’s Manual regarding the scope of the sys‐ tem’s operation and limitations. System limits of the sensors Additional information: ▷...
  • Page 249 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Depending on equipment Additionally, the safety information for the PDC Park Distance Control and the Automatic Parking version: emergency brake Assistant apply. function, Active PDC Additional information: ▷ PDC Park Distance Control, refer to page 246. Principle ▷...
  • Page 250 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS With Parking Assistant: Display side parking aid Principle The side protection warns of obstacles on the side of the vehicle. General information The system uses the ultrasonic sensors of the To protect the sides of the vehicle, obstacle Park Distance Control PDC and the Parking As‐...
  • Page 251 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Turning on/off Additionally, assistance functions can be shown in the display, e.g., help lines. Turning on automatically Safety information The system is switched on automatically if selec‐ tor lever position R is engaged when the engine is running.
  • Page 252 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Display on the Control Display Turning circle lines Toolbars The assistance functions can be activated man‐ ually via the toolbars on the sides of the Control Display. Move the Controller to the right, if needed. With corresponding equipment: "Camera image"...
  • Page 253 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS With Parking Assistant: The colored thresholds of the obstacle markings match the markings of the PDC Park Distance Parking Assistant Control. Principle Setting brightness and contrast With the rearview camera switched on: Move the Controller to the right, if needed. "Camera image"...
  • Page 254 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Overview ▷ Steering. ▷ Accelerating and braking. Button in the vehicle ▷ Changing gears. The parking operation is automatic. Safety information Warning The system cannot serve as a substitute for the driver’s personal judgment in assessing the traffic situation.
  • Page 255 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Display on the Control Display ▷ Min. length of gap between two objects: own vehicle length plus approx. 2.6 ft/0.8 m. System activated/deactivated ▷ Minimum depth: approx. 5 ft/1.5 m. Perpendicular parking: Icon Meaning ▷ Minimum width of the gap: own vehicle width plus approx.
  • Page 256 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS ▷ The parking operation is active. The sys‐ The status of the parking space search and tem takes over the steering. possible parking spaces are displayed on the Control Display. ▷ Parking space search is always active when‐ ever the vehicle is moving forward slow and Confirm the suggested parking space for the straight, even if the system is deactivated.
  • Page 257 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS ▷ When setting the parking brake. warranted. Refer to the information in this Own‐ er’s Manual regarding the scope of the sys‐ ▷ During acceleration. tem’s operation and limitations. ▷ When the brake pedal remains pressed for an extended period while the vehicle is station‐...
  • Page 258 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS With Parking Assistant: ▷ PDC Park Distance Control, refer to page 246. Reversing Assistant ▷ Automatic Parking Assistant, refer to page 253. Principle ▷ Tailgate, refer to page 102. The Back-up Assistant supports the driver when Functional requirements driving in reverse, for instance when driving out of tight or confusing parking or street situations.
  • Page 259 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS With Parking Assistant Terminating the system Plus: Surround View The system automatically cancels in situations such as the following: ▷ When the driver grasps the steering wheel or Principle takes over steering. Surround View supports the driver in parking and ▷...
  • Page 260 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Safety information Turning on/off Turning on automatically Warning The system is switched on automatically if selec‐ The system cannot serve as a substitute for the tor lever position R is engaged when the engine driver’s personal judgment in assessing the is running.
  • Page 261 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS spective will be retained for the current parking 3 Side view operation. 4 Automatic camera perspective 5 Movable unobstructed camera perspective Movable unobstructed camera perspective 6 Toolbar, right 7 Rearview camera With selection of the movable camera perspec‐ tive, a circle appears on the Control Display.
  • Page 262 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Parking aid lines Obstacle marking Lanes Obstacles behind the vehicle are detected by the PDC Park Distance Control sensors. Lanes help you to estimate the space required Obstacle markings can be shown in the camera when parking and maneuvering on level roads. image.
  • Page 263 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Display Display To protect the sides of the vehicle, obstacle The maximum opening angle of the doors is dis‐ markings are displayed on the sides of the vehi‐ played in selector lever position P. As soon as cle.
  • Page 264 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS With Parking Assistant Gray hatched areas with icon, for instance open door, in the camera image mark areas that are Plus: Panorama View currently not displayed. System limits Principle System limits of the sensors Additional information: ▷...
  • Page 265 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS With navigation system: driving style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic and vehicle surroundings closely and actively activation points intervene where appropriate. Principle Overview Positions where Panorama View should switch on automatically can be stored as activation points provided that a Global Positioning System Button in the vehicle signal is received.
  • Page 266 Plus: Remote 3D View Switching on/off individually Pre-adjustment Principle "CAR" The BMW app and the pictures of the Surround View cameras in combination with the corre‐ "Settings" sponding equipment enable the display of the "General settings" vehicle’s surroundings on a mobile device.
  • Page 267 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS General information Turning on/off "CAR" "Settings" "General settings" "Data privacy" "Individual selection" System limits of the sensors Additional information: Two radar sensors in the rear bumper monitor ▷ Cameras, refer to page 37. the area behind the vehicle. Functional limitations The system indicates approaching road users.
  • Page 268 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Park assistance button Depending on the vehicle equipment, the front system is switched on when a forward gear is engaged. Sensors Switching off automatically The system is controlled by the following sen‐ sors: The system is automatically switched off in the following situations: ▷...
  • Page 269 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Display in the PDC Park Distance System limits Control view System limits of the sensors Additional information: ▷ Radar sensors, refer to page 38. Functional limitations The system may be limited in the following situa‐ tions: ▷...

  • Page 270: Driving Comfort

    Driving comfort CONTROLS Driving comfort Vehicle features and Selecting a program options Using the button This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ cific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features and functions that are not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due to the selected options or country versions.
  • Page 271 Driving comfort CONTROLS Additional information: Widgets in the instrument cluster, refer to page 154. Performance Control Performance Control enhances the agility of the vehicle. To increase maneuverability, wheels are braked individually when a sporty driving style is used. Online Edition for Part no. 01405A37822 - VI/21...

  • Page 272: Climate Control

    Climate control CONTROLS Climate control Vehicle features and Automatic climate control options Overview This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ Buttons in the vehicle cific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features and functions that are not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due to the selected options or country versions.
  • Page 273 Climate control CONTROLS ▷ Air distribution, manual. Button Function ▷ Defrosting the windshield Seat heating, refer to page 125. Turning off Air conditioning. Complete system: Open Climate menu, such as for Press and hold the button until the the following settings: upper integrated automatic climate control body temperature adjustment, switches off.
  • Page 274 Climate control CONTROLS The air flow of the ventilation in the upper body Depending on the weather, the windshield and region heats or cools noticeably, depending on the side windows may fog up briefly when drive- the adjusted temperature. ready state is switched on. This does not change the set interior tempera‐...
  • Page 275 Climate control CONTROLS Press the button. "Level" The LED of the button is illuminated Set the desired intensity. with the AUTO program switched on. The selected intensity is shown on the climate control display. Via iDrive: Air recirculation mode "CAR" "Settings"...
  • Page 276 Climate control CONTROLS Air flow, manual SYNC program Principle Principle The air flow for climate control can be adjusted The Sync program can be used to apply the set‐ manually. tings on the driver's side to the passenger’s side. General information Switching the SYNC program on/off To adjust the air flow manually switch off AUTO "CAR"...
  • Page 277 Climate control CONTROLS Rear window defroster Direct ventilation The air flow is directed towards the passengers. Principle The air flow heats or cools noticeably, depending on the adjusted temperature. Ice and condensation are removed from the rear window quickly. Indirect ventilation Functional requirement The air flow is not directed towards the passen‐...
  • Page 278 Climate control CONTROLS Rear automatic climate Switching on/off using iDrive "CAR" control "Settings" "Climate control" Overview "Heating/ventilation" Buttons in the vehicle "Second row of seats" "Activate heating/cooling" Switching on using the button Press one of the following buttons: ▷ Temperature. ▷...
  • Page 279 Climate control CONTROLS The selected temperature is shown on the cli‐ ▷ Upper body region. mate control display. ▷ Upper body region and floor area. Do not rapidly switch between different tempera‐ ▷ Floor area. ture settings. Otherwise, the automatic climate control will not have sufficient time to adjust the Locking the control elements set temperature.
  • Page 280 There are different ways to switch the system on or off. Turning on The system switches off automatically after a Switch on the display of the BMW display certain period of time. The system continues to key. run for some time after being switched off.
  • Page 281 Activate the desired departure time. Setting the departure time Via BMW display key Switch on the display of the BMW display Via iDrive key. "CAR" "Preconditioning setting"...
  • Page 282 Climate control CONTROLS Safety information ▷ Make sure that the vehicle's date and time are set correctly. ▷ Air vents are opened. DANGER If the exhaust pipe is blocked or ventilation is in‐ Enabling the automatic engine sufficient, harmful exhaust gases can pollute start function the area in and around the vehicle or enter into The automatic engine start must be enabled be‐...
  • Page 283 Switching on via BMW display key setting/activating the departure time and the planned departure time to allow a sufficient pe‐ Switch on the display of the BMW display riod of time for the climate control. key. For reasons of safety, the system can only be "Preconditioning setting"...
  • Page 284 Activating the departure time via BMW display key ▷ Automatic climate control settings. ▷ Temperature and atmospheric humidity. Switch on the display of the BMW display key. ▷ Time of day and season. "Preconditioning setting" ▷ Physical condition of the vehicle occupants, for instance fatigue.
  • Page 285 Climate control CONTROLS Individual settings can be entered for some of Two different fragrances can be selected in the the climate control functions. vehicle. "CAR" Ionizer "Settings" "Climate control" Principle "Fragrance" The ionizer cleans the car's interior air of sus‐ pended particles and improves the air quality.
  • Page 286 Climate control CONTROLS The cartridge holder slides down. Position fragrance cartridge such that the chip faces away from the cartridge holder. Remove the cover of the fragrance cartridge. Hold the cover on the top to slide it from the Insert the fragrance cartridge without pres‐ fragrance cartridge.
  • Page 287 Climate control CONTROLS The cartridge holder slides down. Pull desired fragrance cartridge from the holder. Fragrance cartridge, arrow 1: first fragrance indicated on the Control Display. Fragrance cartridge, arrow 2: second fra‐ grance indicated on the Control Display. Pull desired fragrance cartridge from the holder.

  • Page 288: Interior Equipment

    Interior equipment CONTROLS Interior equipment Vehicle features and Safety information options Warning This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ The operation of remote-controlled systems cific and optional features offered with the series. with the integrated universal remote control, It also describes features and functions that are such as the garage door, may result in injury, not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due for example, body parts becoming jammed in a...
  • Page 289 Interior equipment CONTROLS Control elements on the interior Canada: if programming with the hand-held transmitter was interrupted, hold down the in‐ mirror terior mirror button and repeatedly press and release the hand-held transmitter button for 2 seconds. 6. ▷ The LED lights up green: programming completed.
  • Page 290 Interior equipment CONTROLS Synchronizing the universal remote control with Release the button. the system: ▷ The LED flashes fast: the hand-held transmitter was detected but program‐ Park the vehicle within range of the remote- ming is not complete. controlled system. Press the button on the interior mirror for Program the relevant button on the interior 2 seconds and release.
  • Page 291 Interior equipment CONTROLS Deleting stored functions Do not damage the socket by using non-com‐ patible connectors. All stored functions will be deleted. The func‐ tions cannot be deleted individually. Safety information Press and hold the two outer buttons on the in‐ terior mirror simultaneously for approximately 10 seconds until the LED on the interior mirror Warning...
  • Page 292 Interior equipment CONTROLS USB port Front center console General information Follow the information regarding the connection of mobile devices to the USB port in the section on USB connections. Additional information: USB connections, refer to page 80. In the center armrest Slide the cover forward.
  • Page 293 Qi capability and of other mo‐ bile devices, which support the Qi standard. ▷ Charging the BMW Display key. General information When inserting the mobile phone, make sure there are no objects between it and the wireless A USB port is located in the center console.
  • Page 294 Interior equipment CONTROLS Functional requirements ▷ The mobile phone must compatibly support the required Qi standard. If the mobile phone does not support the Qi standard, the mobile phone can be charged using a special Qi-compatible charging case. ▷ Standby state is switched on. ▷...
  • Page 295 Interior equipment CONTROLS LED displays LTE-Compensator - Information and User Manual Color Meaning Your car is equipped with a wireless charging tray (WCA) to charge your mobile phone and Blue The mobile phone is charging. connect it to the mobile network. To ensure the The blue LED stays illuminated once best possible connection a signal booster (LTE- the inserted mobile phone with Qi ca‐...
  • Page 296 BMW dealer. You must not remove the booster from the car nor use it with any other than the preinstalled coupling device or antenna.

  • Page 297: Storage Compartments

    Storage compartments CONTROLS Storage compartments Vehicle features and Front passenger side glove options compartment This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ Safety information cific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features and functions that are Warning not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due to the selected options or country versions.
  • Page 298 Storage compartments CONTROLS Safety information integrated key, for instance when the vehicle is parked by valet parking. Additional information: Warning Integrated key, refer to page 96. Breakable objects, such as glass bottles or glasses, can break in the event of an accident Driver's side glove or a braking or evasive maneuver.
  • Page 299 Storage compartments CONTROLS Center armrest, front Opening the cup holder General information A storage compartment is located in the center armrest between the seats. Opening the storage compartment Slide the cover forward. Press the button. Closing the storage Two cup holders are located in the center con‐ compartment sole.
  • Page 300 Storage compartments CONTROLS Safety information weight, shatterproof, and sealable containers. Do not transport hot beverages. Warning Clothing articles on the clothes hooks can ob‐ NOTICE struct the view while driving. There is a risk of With an open cup holder, the center armrest accident.

  • Page 301: Cargo Area

    Cargo area CONTROLS Cargo area Vehicle features and Warning options Improperly stowed objects can shift and be thrown into the car's interior, for instance in the This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ event of an accident or during braking and eva‐ cific and optional features offered with the series.
  • Page 302 Cargo area CONTROLS Lashing eyes in the cargo cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4. area If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be transferred to your ve‐ General information hicle. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage Attach load securing aids, such as lashing straps, load capacity of your vehicle.
  • Page 303 Cargo area CONTROLS Folding out the multifunction hook To slide the lashing eyes, press the button, ar‐ row 1. Make sure that the lashing eyes latch at the new position. Press on the multifunction hook and turn until it engages. Multifunction hook Retaining function for the cargo floor panel...
  • Page 304 Cargo area CONTROLS Storage compartment on Fold out the multifunction hook. Lower the cargo area floor, arrow 1, until it is the right side resting on the multifunction hook, arrow 2. General information Depending on the vehicle equipment, a storage compartment is located on the right side.
  • Page 305 Cargo area CONTROLS Storage compartment Depending on the vehicle equipment, the rear seat backrests can be folded down from the rear under the cargo floor panel or from the cargo area. Safety information General information There is a storage compartment under the cargo floor panel.
  • Page 306 Cargo area CONTROLS Cargo position to the protruding locking bracket and keep this area unobstructed. Principle The rear seat backrests can be moved into an NOTICE upright loading position individually. An adjust‐ ment in several tilt stages is possible as needed. Vehicle parts can be damaged when folding down the rear backrest.
  • Page 307 Cargo area CONTROLS Warning A cargo cover that snaps back quickly can jam body parts or cause damage. There is a risk of injury or risk of damage to property. Do not let the cargo cover snap back into place. Warning Press the release button, arrow 1, and pull the An incorrectly inserted cargo cover can be...

  • Page 308: Driving Tips

    The combination of M xDrive, active M dif‐ Engine oil temperature, refer to page 162. ferential, and an Adaptive M chassis in this vehi‐ cle ensures a high degree of driving dynamics that is typical of BMW M. Online Edition for Part no. 01405A37822 - VI/21...

  • Page 309: Things To Remember When Driving

    Things to remember when driving DRIVING TIPS Things to remember when driving Vehicle features and Engine, transmission, and axle drive options Up to 1,200 miles/2,000 km This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ Drive at varying engine and road speeds, but do cific and optional features offered with the series.
  • Page 310 Things to remember when driving DRIVING TIPS Driving on poor roads After a trip on poor roads After a trip on poor roads, check wheels and tires for damage to maintain driving safety. Clear Concept heavy soiling from the body. Because of its greater ground clearance, the ve‐...
  • Page 311 Things to remember when driving DRIVING TIPS ▷ Drive through water only if it is not deeper than maximum 9.8 inches/25 cm. Warning ▷ Drive through water no faster than walking If combustible materials, such as leaves or speed, up to 3 mph/5 km/h. grass, come in contact with hot parts of the ex‐...
  • Page 312 Things to remember when driving DRIVING TIPS enter into the driver's floor area. Use floor mats that are suitable for the vehicle and can be Warning safely attached to the floor. Do not use loose In idle state or with the engine switched off, floor mats and do not layer several floor mats.
  • Page 313 Things to remember when driving DRIVING TIPS M Driver's Package: driving in Loading the higher speed range Because roof-mounted luggage racks raise the vehicle's center of gravity when loaded, they have a major effect on vehicle handling and Warning steering response. Damage to vehicle components can negatively Therefore, note the following when loading and impact handling at high speeds.
  • Page 314 Things to remember when driving DRIVING TIPS When driving on a racetrack, increase the dura‐ tion of the load slowly. The standard brake linings and the wear indica‐ tors are not designed for racetrack operation. Online Edition for Part no. 01405A37822 - VI/21...

  • Page 315: Saving Fuel

    Saving fuel DRIVING TIPS Saving fuel Vehicle features and Close the windows and glass sunroof options Driving with the glass sunroof and windows open results in increased drag and raises fuel con‐ This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ sumption. cific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features and functions that are Tires not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due...
  • Page 316 Switch off these functions if they are not needed. Have maintenance carried out Have the vehicle maintained regularly to achieve optimal vehicle efficiency and service life. BMW Online Edition for Part no. 01405A37822 - VI/21...
  • Page 317 Saving fuel DRIVING TIPS Online Edition for Part no. 01405A37822 - VI/21...

  • Page 318: Mobility

    Refueling MOBILITY Refueling Vehicle features and Safety information options NOTICE This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ With a driving distance of less than cific and optional features offered with the series. 30 miles/50 km the engine may no longer have It also describes features and functions that are sufficient fuel.
  • Page 319 Refueling MOBILITY Turn the fuel cap counterclockwise. Have fuel filler flap unlocked by a dealer’s service center or another qualified service center or re‐ pair shop. Place the fuel cap in the bracket attached to the fuel filler flap. Closing Warning The retaining strap of the fuel cap can be jam‐...

  • Page 320: Wheels And Tires

    Wheels and tires MOBILITY Wheels and tires Vehicle features and Tire pressure specifications options In the tire inflation pressure table The tire inflation pressure table, refer to This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ page 320, contains all tire inflation pressure cific and optional features offered with the series.
  • Page 321 Control Display Tire pressure values up to 100 mph/160 km/h "CAR" "Vehicle status" X3 M "Tire Pressure Monitor" Check whether the current tire inflation pres‐ Tire size Pressure specifications in sure levels deviate from the intended tire bar/PSI pressure value.
  • Page 322 105 V XL M+S 100 mph/160 km/h Front: 255/45 2.7 / 39 R 20 105 Y XL X3 M Rear: 265/45 R 3.2 / 46 Without M Driver’s Package: 20 108 Y XL Online Edition for Part no. 01405A37822 - VI/21...
  • Page 323 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Speed letter Tire size Pressure specifications in bar/PSI Designation Maximum speed Front: 255/40 3.0 / 44 up to 100 mph/160 km/h ZR 21 102 Y up to 106 mph/170 km/h Rear: 265/40 3.4 / 49 up to 112 mph/180 km/h ZR 21 105 Y up to 118 mph/190 km/h Emergency...
  • Page 324 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Uniform Tire Quality Grading Temperature Quality grades can be found where applicable on The temperature grades are A, the highest, B, the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and and C, representing the tire's resistance to the maximum section width.
  • Page 325 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Minimum tread depth ▷ Driving over curbs. ▷ Road damage. ▷ Tire pressure too low. ▷ Vehicle overloading. ▷ Incorrect tire storage. Safety information Warning Wear indicators are distributed around the tire Damaged tires can lose tire inflation pressure, circumference.
  • Page 326 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Approved wheels and tires Warning General information Incorrect wheel/tire combinations will impair the vehicle's handling characteristics and a variety The following properties are recommended and of system functions, such as the Antilock Brak‐ approved by the manufacturer of the vehicle for ing System (ABS) or Dynamic Stability Control.
  • Page 327 Wheels and tires MOBILITY New tires Rotating wheels between axles Tire traction is not optimal due to production-re‐ lated circumstances when tires are brand-new. Warning Drive conservatively for the first Rotating tires between the axles on vehicles 200 miles/300 km. with different tire sizes or rim sizes on the front and rear axles can cause damage to the tires Retreaded tires...
  • Page 328 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Overview hazardous area in a safe place, such as be‐ hind a guardrail. Storage ▷ If necessary, set up a warning triangle at an appropriate distance. Tire repair set Principle With the tire repair set, minor tire damage can be sealed temporarily to enable continued driving.
  • Page 329 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Compressor Filling the tire with sealing compound Safety information DANGER If the exhaust pipe is blocked or ventilation is in‐ sufficient, harmful exhaust gases can enter into the vehicle. The exhaust gases contain pollu‐ tants which are colorless and odorless. In en‐ 1 Sealant bottle unlocking closed areas, exhaust gases can also accumu‐...
  • Page 330 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Pull filler hose completely out of the cover of With the compressor switched off, insert the the sealant bottle. Do not kink the hose. connector into the power socket in the vehi‐ cle interior. Slide the sealant bottle into the holder on the compressor housing, ensuring that it en‐...
  • Page 331 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Removing and stowing the sealant When the tire pressure does not reach at least 2 bar, contact a manufacturer service bottle center or another qualified service center or Unscrew the filler hose of the sealant bottle repair shop.
  • Page 332 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Tire chains Insert the connector into the power socket in the vehicle interior. Safety information Warning With the mounting of tire chains on unsuitable tires, the tire chains can come into contact with vehicle parts. There may be a risk of accident or risk of damage to property.
  • Page 333 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Safety information Do not initialize the Flat Tire Monitor after mounting tire chains, as doing so may result in incorrect readings. Warning Do not reset the Tire Pressure Monitor after Incorrect entries in the tire settings can lead to mounting tire chains, as doing so may result in incorrect target tire inflation pressure values.
  • Page 334 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Current tire pressure The tire details do not need to be re-entered when the tire pressure is corrected. The current tire pressure is displayed for each For summer and winter tires, the tire details en‐ tire. tered last are stored.
  • Page 335 Wheels and tires MOBILITY For tires with special approval: If a tire inflation pressure check is required perform a reset "CAR" Message "Vehicle status" An icon with a Check Control message appears "Tire Pressure Monitor" on the Control Display. Make sure that correct tire settings have Icon Possible cause been made.
  • Page 336 Wheels and tires MOBILITY If there is a significant tire pressure If a tire inflation pressure check is loss required Message Message An icon with a Check Control message appears A yellow warning light is illuminated in on the Control Display. the instrument cluster.
  • Page 337 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Measure sure Monitor may not have been reset. In this case, perform the reset. Reduce the vehicle speed. Do not exceed a speed of 80 mph/130 km/h. If tire damage cannot be found, contact a dealer’s service center or another qualified At the next opportunity, for instance at a filling service center or repair shop.
  • Page 338 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Measure maintenance, and it is the driver's responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if under- ▷ A wheel without wheel electronics is inflation has not reached the level to trigger illu‐ mounted: have the wheels checked, if mination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale.
  • Page 339 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Functional requirements The initialization is completed while driving, which can be interrupted at any time. The following conditions must be met for the The initialization automatically continues when system; otherwise, reliable message of a tire driving continues. pressure loss is not assured: ▷...
  • Page 340 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Safety information If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires is correct, the Flat Tire Monitor may not have been initialized. In this case, initialize the sys‐ Warning tem. The vehicle jack is only provided for short-term If identification of flat tire damage is not pos‐...
  • Page 341 Wheels and tires MOBILITY On a level surface Warning The vehicle jack is optimized for lifting the vehi‐ cle and for the jacking points on the vehicle only. There is a risk of injury. Do not lift any other vehicle or cargo using the vehicle jack. Warning When the vehicle jack is not inserted into the Place wheel chocks or other suitable objects in...
  • Page 342 Wheels and tires MOBILITY ▷ Depending on the vehicle equipment, get wheel change tools and, if necessary, the emergency wheel from the vehicle. ▷ If necessary, set up a warning triangle or port‐ able hazard warning light at an appropriate distance.
  • Page 343 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Make sure that the vehicle jack foot stands Hold the vehicle jack with one hand, arrow 1, vertically and at a right angle beneath the and grasp the vehicle jack crank or lever with jacking point. your other hand, arrow 2.
  • Page 344 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Put the new wheel or emergency wheel on Also check the tire inflation pressure of the and screw in at least two lug bolts in a cross‐ emergency wheel in the cargo area regularly, and wise pattern until hand-tight. correct it as needed.
  • Page 345 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Remove the cover. Open the ratchet strap at the clasp, arrow 1. Remove the emergency wheel from the stor‐ age well, arrow 2. Inserting the emergency wheel Place the emergency wheel in the storage well. Tie the ratchet strap. Make sure that it is cor‐ rectly and firmly seated.

  • Page 346: Engine Compartment

    Engine compartment MOBILITY Engine compartment Vehicle features and not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due to the selected options or country versions. This options also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐ tems. When using these functions and systems, This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ the applicable laws and regulations must be ob‐...
  • Page 347 Engine compartment MOBILITY Hood Warning Body parts can be jammed when opening and Safety information closing the hood. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that the area of movement of hood is clear during opening and closing. Warning Improperly executed work in the engine com‐...
  • Page 348 Engine compartment MOBILITY Closing the hood Energetically close the hood from approx. 20 in/50 cm. The hood must engage on both sides. Online Edition for Part no. 01405A37822 - VI/21...

  • Page 349: Operating Materials

    Operating materials MOBILITY Operating materials Vehicle features and Safety information options CAUTION This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ The use of poor-quality fuels may result in cific and optional features offered with the series. harmful engine deposits or damage. Addition‐ It also describes features and functions that are ally, problems relating to drivability, starting and stalling, especially under certain environmental...
  • Page 350 Control Display depending on the engine oil level. Recommended gas quality Safety information BMW recommends AKI 93. Refuel with this gasoline to achieve the rated performance and consumption values. NOTICE An engine oil level that is too low causes en‐...
  • Page 351 Operating materials MOBILITY Electronic oil measurement Detailed measurement Principle General information The engine oil level is checked when the vehicle The electronic oil measurement has two measur‐ is stationary and displayed via a scale. ing principles: If the engine oil level is outside its permissible ▷...
  • Page 352 Operating materials MOBILITY Take care not to add too much engine oil. Opening, refer to page 347. Open the lid counterclockwise. Safety information Warning Operating materials, for instance oils, greases, coolants, fuels, can contain harmful ingredients. There is a risk of injury or danger to life. Follow the instructions on the containers.
  • Page 353 Operating materials MOBILITY Oil specification BMW Longlife-01 FE. Alternative engine oil types If an engine oil suitable for continuous use is not available, up to 1 US quart/liter of an engine oil with the following oil rating can be added:...
  • Page 354 Operating materials MOBILITY Coolant level The coolant level is correct if it lies between the minimum and maximum marks in the filler neck. General information Depending on the motorization, there are up to two coolant reservoirs in the engine compart‐ ment.
  • Page 355 Follow the usage instructions on the washer fluid container. Use of BMW’s Windshield Washer Concentrate The washer fluid reservoir is located in the en‐ or the equivalent is recommended.

  • Page 356: Maintenance

    Therefore, hand the service advisor the vehicle key with which the vehicle was driven most re‐ BMW maintenance system cently. Storage periods The maintenance system provides service notifi‐ cations and thereby provides support in main‐...
  • Page 357 Maintenance MOBILITY Socket for OBD Onboard Emissions Diagnosis ▷ The warning light lights up: Emissions are deteriorating. Have the vehicle checked as soon as possible. General information ▷ The warning light flashes under certain cir‐ Devices connected to the OBD socket trigger cumstances: the alarm system when the vehicle is locked.

  • Page 358: Replacing Components

    Replacing components MOBILITY Replacing components Vehicle features and switch on the wiper without a wiper blade in‐ stalled. options This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ NOTICE cific and optional features offered with the series. Folded-away wipers can be jammed when the It also describes features and functions that are hood is opened.
  • Page 359 Replacing components MOBILITY Safety information Insert the new wiper blade and press it on un‐ til it you hear it snap into the holder. Fold down the wipers. Warning Focused laser light can irritate or permanently Replacing the rear wiper blade damage the retina of the eye.
  • Page 360 Replacing components MOBILITY Safety information The following circumstances can have a negative effect on the performance of the battery: ▷ Frequent short-distance drives. DANGER ▷ The vehicle is not used for more than a Contact with live components can lead to an month.
  • Page 361 Information on the fuse layout, as well as the po‐ sitions of any other fuse boxes, is available on the Warning Internet: www.bmw.com/fusecard. Incorrect and repaired fuses can overload elec‐ trical lines and components. There is a risk of Additional fuse boxes fire.

  • Page 362: Breakdown Assistance

    Breakdown Assistance MOBILITY Breakdown Assistance Vehicle features and Warning triangle options The warning triangle is located in the left storage compartment of the cargo area. This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ cific and optional features offered with the series. Open the cover on the left side trim. It also describes features and functions that are not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due to the selected options or country versions.
  • Page 363 BMW Roadside Assistance. In the event of a breakdown, data on the vehi‐ Park the vehicle in a safe place. cle's condition is transmitted to the BMW Road‐ side Assistance. Set the parking brake. There are various ways of contacting BMW Control Display is switched on.
  • Page 364 In addition, a text mes‐ sage appears on the Control Display. When BMW Accident Assistance is activated, Intelligent emergency call data on the vehicle's condition is sent to BMW. Principle Functional requirements In case of an emergency, an emergency call can ▷...
  • Page 365 Do not touch any components that are contact with the occupants of the vehicle and under voltage. initiates further steps to help. Even if you are unable to respond, the BMW Response Center can take further steps to Warning help you under certain circumstances.
  • Page 366 Breakdown Assistance MOBILITY Starting aid terminals If the first starting attempt is not successful, wait a few minutes before making another at‐ The starting aid terminal in the engine compart‐ tempt in order to allow the discharged battery ment acts as the positive battery terminal. to recharge.
  • Page 367 Breakdown Assistance MOBILITY Safety information There is a risk of damage to property, among other potential damage. ▷ Lift the vehicle using suitable means. Warning ▷ Do not lift or secure the vehicle by its tow If the approved gross vehicle weight of the tow‐ fitting, body parts, or suspension parts.
  • Page 368 Breakdown Assistance MOBILITY Safety information ▷ Do not exceed a towing distance of 3 miles/5 km. ▷ When starting to tow the vehicle, make sure NOTICE that the tow rope is taut. If the tow fitting is not used as intended, there may be damage to the vehicle or to the tow fit‐...

  • Page 369: Vehicle Care

    Vehicle Care MOBILITY Vehicle Care Vehicle features and Distances and temperature ▷ Maximum temperature: 140 ℉/60 ℃. options ▷ Minimum distance from sensors, cameras, seals: 12 inches/30 cm. This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ cific and optional features offered with the series. ▷...
  • Page 370 General information To guard against discoloration, such as from clothing, clean leather and provide leather care BMW recommends using vehicle care and roughly every two months. cleaning products from BMW. Suitable vehicle Clean light-colored leather more frequently be‐...
  • Page 371 Vehicle Care MOBILITY Clean the upholstery down to the seams using vehicle care products in order to avoid damage large sweeping motions. Avoid rubbing the ma‐ or noises. terial vigorously. Fine wood parts Safety information Clean fine wood facing and fine wood compo‐ nents only with a moist rag.
  • Page 372 Vehicle Care MOBILITY Carpets and floor mats NOTICE The surface of displays can be damaged with Warning improper cleaning. There is a risk of damage to Objects in the driver's floor area can limit the property, among other potential damage. Avoid pedal distance or block a depressed pedal.
  • Page 373 Vehicle Care MOBILITY Online Edition for Part no. 01405A37822 - VI/21...

  • Page 374: Reference

    The dimensions can vary depending on the The height of the vehicle can also differ, e.g. due model version, equipment version or country- to tires and vehicle load. specific measurement procedure. BMW X3 M Width with mirrors in/mm 84.2/2,138 Width without mirrors in/mm 74.7/1,897...
  • Page 375 Technical data REFERENCE Weights BMW X3 M Approved gross vehicle weight lbs/kg 5,512/2,500 Payload lbs/kg 840/381 Approved front axle weight lbs/kg 2,612/1,185 Approved rear axle weight lbs/kg 3,142/1,425 Capacities BMW X3 M Fuel tank, approx. US gal/liters 17.2/65.0 Observe further information on fuel quality, refer to page 349.

  • Page 376: Appendix

    The following chapters were updated in the printed version of the Owner's Manual after the editorial deadline for the Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle had closed: ▷ Opening and closing: BMW Digital Key: gen‐ eral. Online Edition for Part no. 01405A37822 - VI/21...
  • Page 377 Appendix REFERENCE Online Edition for Part no. 01405A37822 - VI/21...

  • Page 378: Everything From A To Z

    Everything from A to Z REFERENCE Everything from A to Z Index Air quality Alarm system Alarm, unintentional 3D View, see Surround View All-season tires, see Winter tires All-wheel drive, see M xDrive Ambient air package Ambient light ABS Antilock Braking System Android Auto, connection to the vehicle Acceleration Assistant, see Launch Control Android Auto preparation, connection to the ve‐...
  • Page 379 View Entertainment, Communication Camera, rearview camera, without Surround BMW Accident Assistance View BMW Assist, see Owner's Manual for Navigation, Camera, see Surround View Entertainment and Communication Cameras, see Sensors of the vehicle BMW Digital Key CANCEL button, Active Cruise Control...
  • Page 380 Climate control rules Car wash, automatic Closing with the Key Card Catalytic converter, see Hot exhaust gas sys‐ Closing with the smartphone, see BMW Digital CBS Condition Based Service Clothes hooks Cell phone, see Owner's Manual for Navigation, Combination switch, see Turn signals Entertainment and Communication Combination switch, see Washer/wiper sys‐...
  • Page 381 Cooling system Diagnosis connection Cornering light Differential lock Corrosion on brake discs Digital Key Cosmetic mirror Digital Key, see BMW Digital Key Cross traffic warning Dimensions Cruise control Dimmable exterior mirrors Cruise control, active with Stop&Go func‐ Dimmable interior mirror...
  • Page 382 Drive-off assistant, see DSC Emergency braking, see PostCrash - iBrake Driver activity, see Driver Attention Camera Emergency call Driver assistance, driving, see Intelligent Emergency service, see BMW Accident Assis‐ Safety tance Driver assistance, parking, see Parking assis‐ Emergency service, see BMW Roadside Assis‐...
  • Page 383 Everything from A to Z REFERENCE Entertainment, selection list in the instrument Floor carpet, care cluster Floor mats, care Entry comparison Fold-away position, wiper Equipment, interior Foot brake Error indicators, see Check Control Forward collision mitigation, see Intelligent ESP Electronic Stability Program, see DSC Safety Evasion Assistant For Your Own Safety...
  • Page 384 General driving notes High-performance engine General settings Hill Descent Control HDC Gesture Control Hills Gestures, see BMW Gesture Control Hill start assistant, see Drive-off assistant Glare shield, see Sun visor Holder for beverages, front Glass sunroof, electric Holder for beverages, rear...
  • Page 385 Loading position Keyless Go, see Comfort Access Loading the cargo area, see Stowing cargo Key, mechanical Local time, see Time Key, see BMW display key Lock control elements, rear automatic climate Key, see Vehicle key control Kickdown, M Steptronic Sport transmission...
  • Page 386 Maintenance recommendations, see Condition Mobile phone, see Owner's Manual for Naviga‐ Based Service CBS tion, Entertainment and Communication Maintenance, see Service notifications Mobile Service, see BMW Accident Assis‐ Maintenance system, BMW tance Make-up mirror Mobile Service, see BMW Roadside Assis‐...
  • Page 387 Personal Assistant Opening and closing Personal data, deleting Opening with the Key Card Personal profile, see Driver profiles Opening with the smartphone, see BMW Digital Personal settings Phone, connecting Operating concept, iDrive Physical units, see Set units of measurement Operating condition of the vehicle...
  • Page 388 Rear automatic climate control Reset, vehicle data Rear automatic climate control, lock control ele‐ Reset, vehicle settings ments Restricted Driving, see BMW Digital Key Rear-end collision preparation RESUME button, Active Cruise Control Rear-end collision warning, see Rear-end colli‐ RESUME button, cruise control...
  • Page 389 SET button, Active Cruise Control SET button, cruise control Safe braking Set clock Safe Share function, see BMW Digital Key Set day, see Date Safety belt reminder for driver's seat and front Set speed, see Active Cruise Control with passenger seat Stop&Go function...
  • Page 390 Everything from A to Z REFERENCE SMS, see Short messages, see Owner's Hand‐ Status, vehicle book for Navigation, Entertainment, Communi‐ Steering and Lane Control Assistant cation Steering Assistant, see Steering and Lane Con‐ Socket for OBD Onboard Diagnosis trol Assistant Sockets, electrical devices Steering column adjustment Software Update, see Remote Software Up‐...
  • Page 391 REFERENCE Technical changes, see For Your Own Safety Tool Technical data Top View, see Surround View Technology, BMW M Torque indicator electric motor, see Sport dis‐ Telephone, see Owner's Manual for Navigation, plays Entertainment and Communication Torque indicator, see Sport displays Telephone, selection list in the instrument clus‐...
  • Page 392 Updates made after the editorial deadline Voice control Upgrade, see Remote Software Upgrade Voice control, gesture control Upholstery material care Voice control, see BMW Intelligent Personal As‐ Upper retaining strap, top tether sistant USB connection Voice control system USB port, position in vehicle...
  • Page 393 Everything from A to Z REFERENCE Widgets, instrument cluster Width, vehicle Wi-Fi connection WiFi connection, see WLAN connection Wi-Fi hotspot Window, defrosting Windows, powered Windshield, defrosting Windshield washer fluid, see Washer fluid Windshield washer nozzles Windshield wiper, see Wiper system Winter storage, see Long-term vehicle stor‐...
  • Page 394 *BL5A3782200J* 01405A37822 ue Online Edition for Part no. 01405A37822 - VI/21...
  • Page 395 California Proposition 65 Warning For vehicles sold in California: Online Edition for Part no. 01405A37822 - VI/21...
  • Page 396 The Ultimate Driving Machine® BMW DRIVER'S GUIDE APP. Your customized information about the vehicle in an app. Optimized for smartphones & tablets. Can be used offline. *BL5A3782200J* 01405A37822 ue Online Edition for Part no. 01405A37822 - VI/21...

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