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Summary of Contents for BMW 2018 BMW X3:
At a glance
15
Cockpit
16
Vehicle features and options
16
In the vicinity of the steering wheel
16
In the vicinity of the center console
18
In the vicinity of the roofliner
19
Idle state, standby state, and drive-ready state
21
Vehicle features and options
21
General information
21
Idle state
21
Standby state
22
Drive-ready state
22
iDrive
23
Vehicle features and options
23
Concept
23
Safety information
23
Control elements
23
Operating with the Controller
25
Operating via touchscreen
28
Touchpad
29
Split screen
30
Status information
30
Programmable memory buttons
31
BMW Gesture Control
33
Vehicle features and options
33
Concept
33
Overview
33
Activating/deactivating
33
Settings
33
Possible gestures
34
Voice activation system
36
Vehicle features and options
36
Concept
36
General information
36
Functional requirements
36
Using the voice activation system
36
Possible commands
36
Example: opening the tone settings
37
Settings
37
Adjusting the volume
38
Information for Emergency Requests
38
Environmental conditions
38
General settings
39
Vehicle features and options
39
Language
39
Time
39
Date
40
Setting the units of measurement
40
Activating/deactivating the display of the current vehicle position
40
Activating/deactivating popup windows
41
Control Display
41
Messages
41
Data protection
42
Connections
43
Owner's Manual media
52
Vehicle features and options
52
General information
52
Printed Owner's Manual
52
Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle
52
BMW Driverâs Guide App
53
Online Owner's Manual
54
Media components
54
Key features
55
Controls
57
Opening and closing
58
Vehicle features and options
58
Remote control
58
BMW display key
62
Integrated key
66
Buttons for the central locking system
67
Comfort Access
67
Tailgate
69
Automatic Soft Closing
72
Driver profile
72
Settings
74
Alarm system
76
Power windows
78
Roller sunblinds, rear side windows
79
Glass sunroof
79
Settings
82
Vehicle features and options
82
Sitting safely
82
Seats, front
82
Rear seats
84
Safety belts
84
Front head restraints
86
Rear head restraints
87
Mirrors
88
Steering wheel
90
Memory function
90
Seat heating
91
Active seat ventilation
92
Individual activation
92
Transporting children safely
94
Vehicle features and options
94
The right place for children
94
Installing child restraint systems
95
LATCH child restraint fixing system
96
Locking the doors and windows in the rear
97
Driving
99
Vehicle features and options
99
Start/Stop button
99
Drive-ready state
99
Auto Start/Stop function
100
Parking brake
103
Turn signal, high beams, headlight flasher
106
Washer/wiper system
106
Washer fluid
109
Steptronic transmission
110
Driving Dynamics Control
115
Displays
118
Vehicle features and options
118
Instrument cluster
118
Check Control
119
Fuel gauge
122
Tachometer
123
Standby state and drive-ready state
123
Engine temperature
123
External temperature
123
Time
123
Range
124
Service requirements
124
Gear shift indicator
125
Speed Limit Info
125
Selection lists
127
Onboard Computer in the instrument cluster
128
Onboard Computer on the Control Display
130
Sport displays
130
Speed warning
130
Vehicle status
131
Head-up Display
131
Lights
134
Vehicle features and options
134
Overview
134
Parking lights, low beams and roadside parking lights
134
Welcome lights and headlight courtesy delay feature
135
Automatic headlight control
135
Daytime running lights
135
Adaptive light functions
136
Adaptive headlight range control
136
High-beam Assistant
136
Fog lights
138
Instrument lighting
138
Interior lights
138
Safety
140
Vehicle features and options
140
Airbags
140
Intelligent Safety
143
Approach control warning with light braking function
145
Evasion assistance
149
Person warning with City light braking function
151
Lane departure warning
154
Active Blind Spot Detection
157
Side collision warning
161
Rear collision prevention
163
Brake force display
164
Active Protection
165
PostCrash â iBrake
165
Alertness assistant
166
Driving stability control systems
168
Vehicle features and options
168
Anti-lock Braking System ABS
168
Brake assistant
168
Adaptive brake assistant
168
Drive-off assistant
168
DSC Dynamic Stability Control
168
DTC Dynamic Traction Control
169
xDrive
170
HDC Hill Descent Control
171
Variable sport steering
172
Driver assistance systems
173
Vehicle features and options
173
Cruise control
173
Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go function ACC
175
Steering and lane control assistant
182
PDC Park Distance Control
186
Without Surround View: rearview camera
190
Surround View with parking assistant Plus
193
Parking assistant
200
Crossing traffic warning
205
Driving comfort
208
Vehicle features and options
208
Dynamic Damping Control
208
Adaptive M chassis
208
Performance Control
208
Climate control
209
Vehicle features and options
209
Interior air quality
209
Automatic climate control
209
Automatic climate control with enhanced features
212
Ventilation
215
Rear automatic climate control
216
Parked-car ventilation
218
Ambient air package
219
Interior equipment
223
Vehicle features and options
223
Integrated Universal Remote Control
223
Sun visor
225
Ashtray
226
Cigarette lighter
226
Sockets
227
USB interface
228
Storage compartments
229
Vehicle features and options
229
Safety information
229
Storage compartments
229
Glove compartment
229
Compartments in the doors
230
Storage compartment in the center console
230
Storage compartment in the rear center console
230
Center armrest
231
Cup holders
231
Clothes hooks
232
Cargo area
233
Vehicle features and options
233
Loading
233
Lashing eyes in the cargo area
234
Storage compartments in the cargo area
235
Enlarging the cargo area
236
Cargo cover
238
Cargo area partition net
238
Ski and snowboard bag
239
Driving tips
241
Things to remember when driving
242
Vehicle features and options
242
Breaking-in period
242
Driving on poor roads
242
General driving notes
243
Roof-mounted luggage rack
245
Driving on racetracks
246
Trailer towing
247
Vehicle features and options
247
General information
247
Before driving
247
Towing a trailer
248
Trailer stabilization control
249
Activating trailer towing
249
Mount for trailer hitch
249
Brake Controller
250
Saving fuel
251
Vehicle features and options
251
General information
251
Remove unnecessary cargo
251
Remove attached parts following use
251
Close the windows and glass sunroof
251
Tires
251
Drive away without delay
251
Look well ahead when driving
251
Avoid high engine speeds
252
Use coasting conditions
252
Switch off the engine during longer stops
252
Switch off any functions that are not currently needed
252
Have maintenance carried out
252
ECO PRO
252
Mobility
259
Refueling
260
Vehicle features and options
260
General information
260
Safety information
260
Fuel cap
260
Follow the following when refueling
261
Fuel
262
Vehicle features and options
262
Fuel recommendation
262
BMW Advanced Diesel
263
Wheels and tires
268
Vehicle features and options
268
Tire inflation pressure
268
Tire identification marks
272
Tire tread
273
Tire damage
274
Changing wheels and tires
274
Run-flat tires
276
Repairing a flat tire
276
Mobility System
277
Snow chains
281
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM
281
FTM Flat Tire Monitor
288
Changing wheels/tires
291
Emergency wheel
294
Engine compartment
296
Vehicle features and options
296
Important features in the engine compartment
296
Hood
297
Engine oil
299
Vehicle features and options
299
General information
299
Safety information
299
Electronic oil measurement
299
Adding engine oil
300
Engine oil types to add
301
Engine oil change
302
Coolant
303
Vehicle features and options
303
General information
303
Safety information
303
Coolant level
303
Disposal
304
Maintenance
305
Vehicle features and options
305
BMW maintenance system
305
Condition Based Service CBS
305
Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models and Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models
305
Socket for OBD Onboard Diagnosis
306
Replacing components
307
Vehicle features and options
307
Onboard vehicle tool kit
307
Wiper blade replacement
307
Lights and bulbs
308
Vehicle battery
313
Fuses
314
Breakdown assistance
315
Vehicle features and options
315
Hazard warning flashers
315
Warning triangle
315
First-aid kit
315
Roadside Assistance
316
Intelligent emergency call
317
Jump-starting
318
Tow-starting and towing
319
Care
322
Vehicle features and options
322
Washing the vehicle
322
Vehicle care
323
Reference
327
Technical data
328
Vehicle features and options
328
General information
328
Dimensions
328
Weights
329
Trailer towing
329
Capacities
330
Appendix
331
Updates made after the editorial deadline
331
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Table of Contents
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At a glance
15
Cockpit
16
Vehicle features and options
16
In the vicinity of the steering wheel
16
In the vicinity of the center console
18
In the vicinity of the roofliner
19
Idle state, standby state, and drive-ready state
21
Vehicle features and options
21
General information
21
Idle state
21
Standby state
22
Drive-ready state
22
iDrive
23
Vehicle features and options
23
Concept
23
Safety information
23
Control elements
23
Operating with the Controller
25
Operating via touchscreen
28
Touchpad
29
Split screen
30
Status information
30
Programmable memory buttons
31
BMW Gesture Control
33
Vehicle features and options
33
Concept
33
Overview
33
Activating/deactivating
33
Settings
33
Possible gestures
34
Voice activation system
36
Vehicle features and options
36
Concept
36
General information
36
Functional requirements
36
Using the voice activation system
36
Possible commands
36
Example: opening the tone settings
37
Settings
37
Adjusting the volume
38
Information for Emergency Requests
38
Environmental conditions
38
General settings
39
Vehicle features and options
39
Language
39
Time
39
Date
40
Setting the units of measurement
40
Activating/deactivating the display of the current vehicle position
40
Activating/deactivating popup windows
41
Control Display
41
Messages
41
Data protection
42
Connections
43
Owner's Manual media
52
Vehicle features and options
52
General information
52
Printed Owner's Manual
52
Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle
52
BMW Driverâs Guide App
53
Online Owner's Manual
54
Media components
54
Key features
55
Controls
57
Opening and closing
58
Vehicle features and options
58
Remote control
58
BMW display key
62
Integrated key
66
Buttons for the central locking system
67
Comfort Access
67
Tailgate
69
Automatic Soft Closing
72
Driver profile
72
Settings
74
Alarm system
76
Power windows
78
Roller sunblinds, rear side windows
79
Glass sunroof
79
Settings
82
Vehicle features and options
82
Sitting safely
82
Seats, front
82
Rear seats
84
Safety belts
84
Front head restraints
86
Rear head restraints
87
Mirrors
88
Steering wheel
90
Memory function
90
Seat heating
91
Active seat ventilation
92
Individual activation
92
Transporting children safely
94
Vehicle features and options
94
The right place for children
94
Installing child restraint systems
95
LATCH child restraint fixing system
96
Locking the doors and windows in the rear
97
Driving
99
Vehicle features and options
99
Start/Stop button
99
Drive-ready state
99
Auto Start/Stop function
100
Parking brake
103
Turn signal, high beams, headlight flasher
106
Washer/wiper system
106
Washer fluid
109
Steptronic transmission
110
Driving Dynamics Control
115
Displays
118
Vehicle features and options
118
Instrument cluster
118
Check Control
119
Fuel gauge
122
Tachometer
123
Standby state and drive-ready state
123
Engine temperature
123
External temperature
123
Time
123
Range
124
Service requirements
124
Gear shift indicator
125
Speed Limit Info
125
Selection lists
127
Onboard Computer in the instrument cluster
128
Onboard Computer on the Control Display
130
Sport displays
130
Speed warning
130
Vehicle status
131
Head-up Display
131
Lights
134
Vehicle features and options
134
Overview
134
Parking lights, low beams and roadside parking lights
134
Welcome lights and headlight courtesy delay feature
135
Automatic headlight control
135
Daytime running lights
135
Adaptive light functions
136
Adaptive headlight range control
136
High-beam Assistant
136
Fog lights
138
Instrument lighting
138
Interior lights
138
Safety
140
Vehicle features and options
140
Airbags
140
Intelligent Safety
143
Approach control warning with light braking function
145
Evasion assistance
149
Person warning with City light braking function
151
Lane departure warning
154
Active Blind Spot Detection
157
Side collision warning
161
Rear collision prevention
163
Brake force display
164
Active Protection
165
PostCrash â iBrake
165
Alertness assistant
166
Driving stability control systems
168
Vehicle features and options
168
Anti-lock Braking System ABS
168
Brake assistant
168
Adaptive brake assistant
168
Drive-off assistant
168
DSC Dynamic Stability Control
168
DTC Dynamic Traction Control
169
xDrive
170
HDC Hill Descent Control
171
Variable sport steering
172
Driver assistance systems
173
Vehicle features and options
173
Cruise control
173
Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go function ACC
175
Steering and lane control assistant
182
PDC Park Distance Control
186
Without Surround View: rearview camera
190
Surround View with parking assistant Plus
193
Parking assistant
200
Crossing traffic warning
205
Driving comfort
208
Vehicle features and options
208
Dynamic Damping Control
208
Adaptive M chassis
208
Performance Control
208
Climate control
209
Vehicle features and options
209
Interior air quality
209
Automatic climate control
209
Automatic climate control with enhanced features
212
Ventilation
215
Rear automatic climate control
216
Parked-car ventilation
218
Ambient air package
219
Interior equipment
223
Vehicle features and options
223
Integrated Universal Remote Control
223
Sun visor
225
Ashtray
226
Cigarette lighter
226
Sockets
227
USB interface
228
Storage compartments
229
Vehicle features and options
229
Safety information
229
Storage compartments
229
Glove compartment
229
Compartments in the doors
230
Storage compartment in the center console
230
Storage compartment in the rear center console
230
Center armrest
231
Cup holders
231
Clothes hooks
232
Cargo area
233
Vehicle features and options
233
Loading
233
Lashing eyes in the cargo area
234
Storage compartments in the cargo area
235
Enlarging the cargo area
236
Cargo cover
238
Cargo area partition net
238
Ski and snowboard bag
239
Driving tips
241
Things to remember when driving
242
Vehicle features and options
242
Breaking-in period
242
Driving on poor roads
242
General driving notes
243
Roof-mounted luggage rack
245
Driving on racetracks
246
Trailer towing
247
Vehicle features and options
247
General information
247
Before driving
247
Towing a trailer
248
Trailer stabilization control
249
Activating trailer towing
249
Mount for trailer hitch
249
Brake Controller
250
Saving fuel
251
Vehicle features and options
251
General information
251
Remove unnecessary cargo
251
Remove attached parts following use
251
Close the windows and glass sunroof
251
Tires
251
Drive away without delay
251
Look well ahead when driving
251
Avoid high engine speeds
252
Use coasting conditions
252
Switch off the engine during longer stops
252
Switch off any functions that are not currently needed
252
Have maintenance carried out
252
ECO PRO
252
Mobility
259
Refueling
260
Vehicle features and options
260
General information
260
Safety information
260
Fuel cap
260
Follow the following when refueling
261
Fuel
262
Vehicle features and options
262
Fuel recommendation
262
BMW Advanced Diesel
263
Wheels and tires
268
Vehicle features and options
268
Tire inflation pressure
268
Tire identification marks
272
Tire tread
273
Tire damage
274
Changing wheels and tires
274
Run-flat tires
276
Repairing a flat tire
276
Mobility System
277
Snow chains
281
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM
281
FTM Flat Tire Monitor
288
Changing wheels/tires
291
Emergency wheel
294
Engine compartment
296
Vehicle features and options
296
Important features in the engine compartment
296
Hood
297
Engine oil
299
Vehicle features and options
299
General information
299
Safety information
299
Electronic oil measurement
299
Adding engine oil
300
Engine oil types to add
301
Engine oil change
302
Coolant
303
Vehicle features and options
303
General information
303
Safety information
303
Coolant level
303
Disposal
304
Maintenance
305
Vehicle features and options
305
BMW maintenance system
305
Condition Based Service CBS
305
Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models and Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models
305
Socket for OBD Onboard Diagnosis
306
Replacing components
307
Vehicle features and options
307
Onboard vehicle tool kit
307
Wiper blade replacement
307
Lights and bulbs
308
Vehicle battery
313
Fuses
314
Breakdown assistance
315
Vehicle features and options
315
Hazard warning flashers
315
Warning triangle
315
First-aid kit
315
Roadside Assistance
316
Intelligent emergency call
317
Jump-starting
318
Tow-starting and towing
319
Care
322
Vehicle features and options
322
Washing the vehicle
322
Vehicle care
323
Reference
327
Technical data
328
Vehicle features and options
328
General information
328
Dimensions
328
Weights
329
Trailer towing
329
Capacities
330
Appendix
331
Updates made after the editorial deadline
331
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