BMW X3 2011 - Driving Tips

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Driving tips

This chapter provides you with information useful

in dealing with specific driving and operating

modes.

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Table of Contents5
Notes6
The Fastest Way to Find Information on a Partic6
Vehicle Equipment6
For Your Own Safety6
Parts and Accessories7
California Proposition 65 Warning7
Service and Warranty7
For Canadian Customers8
Reporting Safety Defects8
At a Glance11
Cockpit12
All Around the Steering Wheel12
All Around the Center Console14
All Around the Headliner15
Idrive16
Controls at a Glance16
Operating Concept17
Example: Setting the Clock19
Status Information19
Status Field19
Split Screen20
Programmable Memory Buttons20
Entering Letters and Numbers21
Voice Activation System22
Integrated Owner's Manual in the Vehicle25
Controls29
Opening and Closing30
Remote Control Key30
Personal Profile31
Profile Management31
Central Locking System33
Opening and Closing: from the Outside34
Opening and Closing: from the Inside37
Comfort Access40
Functional Requirements40
Alarm System41
Power Windows42
Safety Switch43
Pinch Protection43
Roller Sunblinds44
Panoramic Glass Sunroof44
Adjusting46
Vehicle Equipment46
Sitting Safely46
Thigh Support48
Lumbar Support48
Safety Belts49
Front Head Restraints50
Rear Head Restraints51
Seat and Mirror Memory52
Steering Wheel54
Transporting Children Safely55
The Right Place for Children55
Installing Child Restraint Fixing Systems55
LATCH Child Restraint Fixing System56
Child Seat Security56
Locking the Doors and Windows57
Driving58
Start/Stop Button58
Starting the Engine59
Automatic Transmission59
Engine Stop59
Parking Brake60
Turn Signal, High Beams, Headlamp Flasher62
Washer/Wiper System62
Windshield Washer Nozzles64
Washer Fluid64
Transmission Positions65
Displays68
Instrument Cluster68
Electronic Displays69
Check Control70
Indicator/Warning Lamps70
Fuel Gauge72
Engine Oil Temperature72
Odometer and Trip Odometer72
External Temperature73
Current Fuel Consumption73
Energy Recovery74
Service Requirements74
Selection Lists in the Instrument Cluster75
Trip Computer77
Settings on the Control Display78
Lamps80
Parking Lamps/Low Beams, Headlamp Control80
Headlamp Range Control82
Adaptive Light Control82
High-Beam Assistant82
System Limits83
Front Fog Lamps83
Instrument Lighting84
Interior Lamps84
Reading Lamps84
Safety85
Front Airbags85
Tire Pressure Monitor (Tpm)88
FTM Flat Tire Monitor91
Status Display92
Brake Force Display93
Driving Stability Control Systems94
DSC Dynamic Stability Control94
DTC Dynamic Traction Control95
Performance Control95
HDC Hill Descent Control95
Dynamic Damping Control96
Variable Sport Steering97
Dynamic Driving Control97
Driving Comfort99
Cruise Control99
PDC Park Distance Control101
Backup Camera103
Switching on Automatically103
Top View106
Head-Up Display107
Climate Control109
Automatic Climate Control109
Automatic Climate Control with Enhanced Features111
Parked-Car Ventilation114
Interior Equipment116
Integrated Universal Remote Control116
Connecting Electrical Devices118
Cargo Area118
Partition Net120
Storage Compartments122
Glove Compartment122
Center Armrest123
Compartments in the Doors123
Clothes Hooks124
Storage Compartments in the Cargo Area124
Retaining Strap125
Driving Tips127
Things to Remember When Driving128
Breaking-In Period128
General Driving Notes128
Roof-Mounted Luggage Rack130
Loading131
Determining the Load Limit131
Stowing Cargo132
Securing Cargo132
Cargo Net, Flexnet133
Saving Fuel134
Close the Windows and Glass Sunroof134
Switch off the Engine During Longer Stops135
Switch off any Functions that Are Not Currently Needed135
Have Maintenance Carried out135
Navigation137
Navigation System138
Destination Input138
Destination Guidance146
Terminating Destination Guidance146
Continuing Destination Guidance146
Map View148
Traffic Bulletins150
Navigation Data152
Entertainment155
Tone156
Vehicle Equipment156
Treble, Bass, Balance, and Fader156
Adjusting the Equalizer156
Multi-Channel Playback, Surround157
Resetting the Tone Settings157
Radio158
Sound Output158
Weather Band160
Additional Information160
Satellite Radio160
Selecting Channels161
Selecting a Category162
Storing Favorites163
Stored Stations164
Deleting a Station165
CD/Multimedia166
Audio Playback167
Music Collection173
External Devices178
Bluetooth Audio181
Software Update185
Communication187
Professional Mobile Phone Preparation Package188
Pairing/Unpairing the Mobile Phone189
Activating/Deactivating Bluetooth189
Unpairing the Mobile Phone191
Switching the Microphone to Mute194
Snap-In Adapter196
Installation Position197
Removing the Mobile Phone197
Inserting the Mobile Phone197
Office198
Office Information198
Displaying Contacts199
Exporting/Importing Contacts201
Reading out Loud206
Contacts207
New Contact207
Editing a Contact208
Deleting Contacts208
Connecteddrive209
BMW Assist209
Concierge Service210
Roadside Assistance210
BMW Search211
Customer Relations212
Service Request212
Data Transfer214
Displaying Status214
Mobility217
Refueling218
Observe the Following When Refueling219
Fuel220
Fuel Quality220
Wheels and Tires221
Tire Inflation Pressure221
Tire Identification Marks223
Tire Tread225
Tire Damage225
Changing Wheels and Tires226
Run-Flat Tires227
Snow Chains227
Engine Compartment229
Important Features in the Engine Compartment229
Closing the Hood230
Engine Oil231
Checking the Oil Level231
Adding Engine Oil231
Oil Change232
Oil Types for Refilling232
Maintenance234
BMW Maintenance System234
Condition Based Service CBS234
Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US Models and Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian Models234
Socket for OBD Onboard Diagnosis235
Data Memory235
Replacing Components236
Onboard Vehicle Tool Kit236
Wiper Blade Replacement236
Lamp and Bulb Replacement237
Changing Wheels241
Vehicle Battery241
Breakdown Assistance243
Hazard Warning Flashers243
Emergency Request243
First Aid Kit244
Warning Triangle244
Jump Starting244
Tow-Starting and Towing246
Care248
Car Washes248
Vehicle Paint249
Vehicle Care249
Reference Technical Data254
Engine Specifications255
Short Commands of the Voice Activation System258
General Information258
Vehicle Information259
CD/DVD Drive263
BMW Assist or Connecteddrive266
Everything from a to Z268

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