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BMW X3 xDrive20d 2013 User Manual

BMW X3 xDrive20d 2013
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Owner's Handbook
for the Vehicle
THE BMW X3.
OWNER'S HANDBOOK.
The Ultimate Driving
Machine
THE BMW X3.
OWNER'S HANDBOOK.
Contents
A-Z
Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 900 867 - 03 12 490

Table of Contents

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BMW X3 xDrive20d 2013 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandBMW
ModelX3 xDrive20d 2013
CategoryAutomobile
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Cockpit

Around the steering wheel

Identifies controls around the steering wheel with corresponding page numbers.

Around the centre console

Identifies controls on the centre console with corresponding page numbers.

Around the headlining

Identifies controls on the headlining with corresponding page numbers.

iDrive

Overview of controls

Identifies control display and controller with buttons for menu access and settings.

Voice control system

Activating the voice control system

Steps to activate the voice control system using the steering wheel button.

Integrated Owner’s Handbook in the vehicle

Controls

Opening and closing

Buttons on the remote control

Identifies buttons for unlocking, locking, and tailgate opening.

Operating from outside

Methods to operate central locking from outside via remote control or driver's door.

Alarm system

Conditions under which the alarm system is triggered.

Closing

How to close power windows with anti-trap mechanism and safety precautions.

Adjusting

Safe seated position

Importance of a suitable seated position for relaxed driving and accident safety.

Manually adjustable seats

Identifies manual seat adjustment controls (forward/back, thigh support, etc.).

Electrically adjustable seats

Identifies electrically adjustable seat controls (width, lumbar, forward/back, etc.).

One person per seat belt

Warning against restraining more than one person per belt or children on laps.

Impairment of the restraining effect

Avoiding bulky clothing and wearing seat belt correctly to maintain restraining effect.

Adjustment for automatic retracting seat belts

How to draw and adjust belt length for proper buckling.

Damaged seat belts

What to do in case of damage, including belt system replacement.

Front head restraints

How correct head restraint adjustment reduces neck injury risk.

Adjusting head restraint

Ensuring correct adjustment for all occupied seats.

Reduced protection

Warnings about covers, objects on head restraints, and unapproved accessories.

Seat and mirror memory

Saving and recalling seat and mirror positions for each remote control.

Recalling

Warning against recalling memory while vehicle is in motion.

Exterior mirrors

Identifies exterior mirror controls (adjusting, parking function, folding).

Automatic parking function

How the passenger side mirror tilts down in reverse for parking assistance.

Steering wheel

Warning against adjusting steering wheel while driving.

Adjusting

How to adjust steering wheel height and angle.

Carrying children in safety

Important considerations

Warning against leaving children unattended in the vehicle.

Always carry children at the rear

Safest place for children is the rear seat, with appropriate restraints.

For Australia/New Zealand Installation of child restraints

Warning about front airbag for front passenger seat and recommendation against child restraints in front.

Extreme hazard

Warning against using rearward-facing child restraints on seats protected by airbags.

Deactivating airbags

Ensuring front and side airbags are disabled when fitting child restraints in the front seat.

Brackets for lower ISOFIX anchors

Properly engaging lower ISOFIX anchors and ensuring firm seating.

Upper ISOFIX retaining strap

Ensuring upper retaining strap is guided correctly without touching head restraint or sharp edges.

Driving

Start/stop button

How the start/stop button switches ignition on/off and starts the engine.

Auto Start Stop function

How Auto Start Stop function saves fuel by stopping the engine when stationary.

Parking brake

How the parking brake prevents the vehicle from rolling when parked.

While the vehicle is in motion

Using the parking brake switch as an emergency brake.

Automatic Hold

How Automatic Hold automatically applies and releases the brake in stop/go traffic.

Driving

How Automatic Hold secures the vehicle against rolling when stopped.

Turn indicators, high-beam headlights, headlight flasher

Identifies controls for high-beam headlights and flasher.

High-beam headlights, headlight flasher

Identifies controls for high-beam headlights and flasher.

Wiper system

How to switch wipers on/off and perform flick wiping.

Topping up washer fluid

How to top up washer fluid and safety precautions.

Automatic transmission with Steptronic

Explains D, R, N, and P positions for automatic transmission.

Engaging transmission positions

How to move from P, and the importance of pressing the brake before shifting from P or N.

Sport program DS and M/S manual shift mode

How to activate Sport program DS by pressing selector lever.

Activating M/S manual-shift mode

How to activate M/S manual-shift mode and how gears are shifted.

Shift paddles for sport automatic transmission

How shift paddles enable fast gearshifting and automatic mode switching.

Displays

Instrument cluster

Identifies instrument cluster gauges and displays (fuel, speed, lights, etc.).

Check Control

How Check Control monitors vehicle functions and alerts to faults.

Overview: indicator and warning lights

Lists symbols and their corresponding functions or systems.

Revolution counter

Importance of avoiding engine speeds in the red warning zone.

Outside temperature warning

Warning for low temperatures and risk of black ice.

Service requirements

How next maintenance is displayed and service status read from remote control.

Speed Limit Information with No Passing Information

How Speed Limit Information displays traffic signs and speed limits.

On-board computer

How to press the button to display information.

Speed limit

Display of speed limit where warning is issued when reached.

Displaying, setting or altering limit

Steps to display, set, or alter speed limit warnings.

Brightness

How to adjust the brightness of the control display.

Lights

Overview

Identifies various light controls and their functions.

Automatic driving lights control

How the system automatically switches low-beam headlights on/off based on ambient light.

Adaptive Headlights

How adaptive headlights illuminate the road surface responsively based on steering angle.

High-beam assistance

How the system automatically switches high beams on/off or fades out areas that dazzle oncoming vehicles.

Activating

Steps to activate high-beam assistance and how the system responds.

Personal responsibility

High-beam assistance cannot replace personal decision; manual dipping may be required.

Security

Airbags

Front airbags protect driver and passenger in head-on collisions where seat belts alone are insufficient.

Front airbags

Front airbags protect driver and passenger in head-on collisions where seat belts alone are insufficient.

Side airbags

Side airbags support body from the side in chest and pelvic area during side-on crashes.

Head airbags

Head airbags support the head in side-on collisions.

Information for optimal protective effect of the airbags

Information for optimal airbag protective effect.

Keep your distance from the airbags.

General safety advice regarding airbags, steering wheel grip, and objects between airbag and occupant.

Immediately check airbag system when there is a fault

Importance of checking airbag system immediately for proper function in accidents.

Not for Australia/New Zealand: Key switch for front passenger airbags

How to deactivate and reactivate front passenger airbags using the integrated key.

Deactivating the front passenger airbags

Steps to deactivate front passenger airbags.

Activating the front passenger airbags

Steps to activate front passenger airbags.

Runflat indicator RPA

How the system detects pressure loss based on wheel rotation speeds.

Sudden tyre damage

Warning about extreme, sudden tyre failure not being detected.

Indication of a flat tyre

What the yellow warning light and Check Control message mean, and immediate actions.

Final tyre failure

Vibration or loud noises indicating tyre failure and actions to take.

Lane departure warning

System warns if vehicle leaves lane on roads with lane markings above a certain speed.

System limits

System does not substitute personal assessment; warnings may be restricted.

Dynamic brake lights

How brake lights illuminate for normal braking and flash for severe braking.

Driving stability control systems

Anti-lock Brake System, ABS

How ABS prevents wheel locking and maintains steering control during braking.

Brake assist

How brake assist applies maximum braking power assistance during quick braking.

Dynamic Stability Control, DSC

How DSC prevents driven wheels losing traction and detects unstable driving conditions.

Deactivate DSC: DSC OFF

How to deactivate DSC and the effect on driving stability.

Dynamic Traction Control, DTC

How DTC provides maximum forward momentum on loose surfaces with limited driving stability.

Deactivating/activating Dynamic Traction Control, DTC

How DTC provides traction on loose surfaces with limited stability.

Performance Control

How Performance Control increases agility by braking rear wheel and compensating with engine intervention.

xDrive

How xDrive system optimizes traction and driving dynamics by distributing acceleration forces.

Hill Descent Control HDC

How HDC automatically regulates speed on steep inclines.

Activating HDC

Steps to activate HDC.

Dynamic Damper Control

How the system reduces unwanted vehicle movements on uneven roads or during dynamic driving.

Drive experience switch

Adjusting vehicle properties via drive experience switch and DSC OFF button.

SPORT

Sporty driving with optimized chassis and maximum driving stability, configurable individually.

Driving comfort

Forward alert

System warns of collision danger in two stages based on speed and proximity.

Warning levels

Explanation of warning symbols (red illumination, red flash with sound).

Advance warning

Warning for anticipated collision danger or short distance to vehicle ahead.

Acute warning

Warning for immediate collision with high differential speed.

Switching the warning function on/off

Steps to switch the forward alert function on/off.

Cruise Control

System is operational from approximately 30 km/h (20 mph).

Unfavourable conditions

Warnings about using system in unfavourable conditions.

Controls

Identifies Cruise Control controls (on/off, resume, set speed, maintain/change speed).

Switch off

How to switch off Cruise Control, including manual intervention.

Interrupting

Situations where Cruise Control interrupts automatically (brake, clutch, gear change, DSC).

Maintaining and saving the current speed

How to maintain and save the current speed.

Changing/maintaining speed

How to maintain and save current speed without interruption.

Adapting the desired speed

Adapting desired speed to traffic conditions and braking preparedness.

Park Distance Control, PDC

Driving lane lines

How driving lane lines appear in rear-view camera image and help with parking.

Turning circle lines

How turning circle lines appear in rear-view camera image and indicate space requirement.

Parking with the help of driving lane and turning circle lines

Steps to park using driving lane and turning circle lines.

Top View

Top View assists with manoeuvring and parking by displaying area around car.

Automatic activation

Automatic activation of Top View when engine is running and reverse gear engaged.

Switching on/off manually

Steps to switch Top View on/off manually.

Displaying the turning circle and driving lane line

How turning circle and driving lane lines appear in the rear-view camera image.

Head-Up Display

How the system projects important information into the driver's field of vision.

Switching on/off

Steps to switch the Head-Up Display ON/OFF.

Adjusting brightness

How brightness is automatically adapted to ambient light and can be adjusted manually.

Climate

Automatic air conditioning

Identifies automatic air conditioning controls (air distribution, air flow, AUTO program, etc.).

Continuous use of recirculated-air mode

Warning against continuous use of recirculated-air mode due to air quality deterioration.

Defrosting windows and removing condensation

How to remove ice and condensation quickly from the windscreen and front side windows.

Automatic air conditioning with extended functionality

Identifies controls for automatic air conditioning with extended functionality.

AUTO program

How airflow, air distribution, and temperature are automatically regulated.

Independent ventilation

How the independent ventilation system ventilates passenger compartment and lowers temperature.

Interior equipment

Integrated universal remote control

How the integrated remote control operates radio-controlled systems like garage doors.

Principle

How the integrated remote control operates radio-controlled systems like garage doors.

Control functions on the interior mirror

Identifies LED, buttons, and hand-held remote for interior mirror controls.

Programming

Steps to program the integrated universal remote control buttons.

Expanding the boot

How to enlarge the boot by folding down rear seat backrests.

Storage compartments

Glove box

How to open, close, and lock the glove box.

Front passenger's side

How to open, close, and lock the glove box.

Pockets in the doors

Warning against storing breakable objects in door pockets due to risk of injury.

Coat hooks

Location of clothes hooks and warnings about obstructing driver's view or hanging heavy objects.

Storage compartments in the boot

Description of storage space under floor panel, side compartments, hooks, and tensioning strap.

Driving hints

Hot exhaust system

Warnings about high temperatures in the exhaust system and flammable materials.

Aquaplaning

How aquaplaning occurs on wet roads and its effects on steering and braking.

Pay attention to the water depth and your speed

Warnings about exceeding water depth and speed, which can damage the engine/electrical system.

Safe braking

How ABS assists braking and allows steering around obstacles.

Objects in the range of movement of the pedals

Warnings about objects obstructing pedal movement and using approved floor mats.

Downhill gradients

Using lower gears for braking on steep downhill stretches to prevent brake system overheating.

Loading

Guidelines for loading heavy transported loads, wrapping sharp objects, and securing roof racks.

Securing the load

How lashing eyes are found in the boot for securing the load.

Lashing eyes in the boot

How lashing eyes are found in the boot for securing the load.

Securing transported loads

Accommodating and securing transported load to avoid endangering vehicle occupants.

Loads

Guidelines for stowing trailer load low and close to the axle for stability.

Maximum speed when towing a trailer

Increasing tyre pressures and not exceeding speed limits when towing a trailer.

Counteracting snaking

How to stabilize trailer snaking by braking hard immediately.

Trailer Stability Control

System helps neutralize trailer's tendency to swing side to side.

Trailer tow hitch with electrical swivel-mounted ball head

General information on the swivel-mounted ball head and its activation.

Swivelling out the ball head

Steps to swivel the ball head outwards.

Checking the interlock

Ensuring ball head is properly locked before driving with trailer or load carrier.

Swivelling in the ball head

Steps to swivel the ball head inwards.

Saving fuel

Measures and driving style to reduce consumption and emissions.

Checking tyre pressures regularly

Checking and correcting tyre inflation pressures at least twice a month.

Driving with foresight

Avoiding unnecessary acceleration/braking and keeping appropriate distance from preceding vehicle.

Making use of coasting

Taking foot off accelerator when approaching red lights or on downward stretches to allow car to roll.

Switching off the engine when stationary

Switching off engine when stopping for longer periods like traffic lights.

ECO PRO

ECO PRO supports low energy consumption driving style by adjusting engine and comfort functions.

Navigation system

Destination input

How to input destinations manually.

Entering a town/city

Steps to enter a town/city, including searching by letter and selecting from a list.

Entering a street and junction

Steps to enter a street or junction, including searching by name.

Address book

How to select a destination from the address book.

Last destinations

How last destinations reached are saved automatically and can be called up.

Starting route guidance

Steps to start route guidance after entering destinations.

With Professional navigation system: Google™ Local Search

How to use Google Local Search for points of interest.

Short commands of the voice control system

Technical data

Towing a trailer

Towing loads according to EU operating permit for various models.

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