BMW X3 2018 Owners Manual

Safety
informationWARNING
Using the memory function while driving
can lead to unexpected seat or steering wheel movements. Vehicle control could be lost.
There is a risk of an accident. Only retrieve the
memory function when the vehicle is stationj ary.'

Switching
offPress button and hold until bar display
on the climate control display goes
out.
Seat
heating
distribution The heating action in the seat cushion and the
seat backrest can be distributed in different
ways.
Via iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Climate functions"4.Select a menu item:'y"Seat heating"'y"Seat and steering wheel heating"'y"Seat climate control"'y"Seat climate / steer. wheel heating"5.Select the desired seat, if needed.6.Press the Controller and turn it to set the
seat heating distribution.
Active
seat
ventilation
Concept
The seat cushion and backrest surfaces are cooled by means of integrated fans.
The ventilation cools the seat, for instance if the car's interior is overheated or for continujous cooling at high temperatures.
Overview
Active seat ventilation
Switching
on Press button once for each ventilation
level.
Highest level if three bars are shown on the clij mate control display.
The ventilation switches back by one level afj ter a short time.
Switching
off Press button and hold until bar display
on the climate control display goes
out.
Individual
activation
Concept
A number of heating and cooling functions can be automatically activated depending on the
external temperature.
General
information
The external temperature at which the funcj tions are to be automatically activated can be
set via iDrive.
Depending on the equipment package, the folj lowing functions can be automatically actij
vated:
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'yHeated steering wheel.'ySeat ventilation.
If the trip is continued within approx. 15 mij
nutes after a stop, the functions are activated automatically with the levels that were last sejlected.
Functional
requirements
'yThe safety belt of the corresponding seat
is buckled.'yThe external temperature exceeds or falls below the set external temperature in thefirst 2 minutes after drive-ready state has
been switched on.'yThe external temperature exceeds or falls below the set external temperature after
the individual activation settings have been
changed.
Activating/deactivating
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Climate functions"4.Select a menu item:'y"Steering wheel heating"'y"Seat heating"'y"Seat and steering wheel heating"'y"Seat climate control"'y"Seat climate / steer. wheel heating"5.Select desired seat.6.Select the menu item of the desired funcj tion.7.Set the external temperature at which the
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Transporting
children
safelyVehicle
features
and
optionsThis chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due
to the selected options or country versions.
This also applies to safety-related functions
and systems. When using these functions and systems, the applicable laws and regulations
must be observed.
The
right
place
for
children
Safety
information WARNING
Unattended children or animals can
cause the vehicle to move and endanger themj selves and traffic, for instance due to the folj
lowing actions:'yPressing the Start/Stop button.'yReleasing the parking brake.'yOpening and closing the doors or winj
dows.'yEngaging selector lever position N.'yUsing vehicle equipment.
There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do not leave children or animals unattended in the vej
hicle. Take the remote control with you when exiting and lock the vehicle.'

Installing
child
restraint
systems
General
information
Pay attention to the information, operating and
safety information of the child restraint system manufacturer when selecting, installing and
using child restraint systems.
Safety
information WARNING
The protective effect of damaged child
restraint systems or of child restraint systems exposed to an accident and their fasteningsystems can be limited or lost. A child can
e.g.,not sufficiently restrained, for instance in the event of an accident or braking and evasivemaneuvers. There is a risk of injuries or danger
to life. Have damaged child restraint systems
or of child restraint systems exposed to an acj
cident and their fastening systems checked
and possibly replaced by the dealerss service
center or another qualified service center or rej pair shop.'

Child
seat
security
The safety belts in the rear and the front pasjsenger safety belt can be permanently locked
to fasten child restraint systems.
Locking
the
safety
belt
1.Pull out the belt strap completely.2.Secure the child restraint system with the
safety belt.3.Allow the belt strap to be pulled in and pull it tight against the child restraint system.
The safety belt is locked.
Unlocking
the
safety
belt
1.Unbuckle the safety belt buckle.2.Remove the child restraint system.3.Allow the belt strap to be pulled in comj
pletely.
LATCH
child
restraint
fixing
system
General
information LATCH: Lower Anchors and Tether for Chilj
dren.
Pay attention to the information, operating and
safety information of the child restraint system manufacturer when selecting, installing and
using LATCH child restraint fixing systems.
Mounts
for
the
lower
LATCH
anchors
General
information
The lower anchors may be used to attach the
CRS to the vehicle seat up to a combined child and CRS weight of 65 lb/30 kg when the child
is restrained by the internal harnesses.
Safety
information WARNING
If the LATCH child restraint fixing sysj
tems are not correctly engaged, the protective
effect of the LATCH child restraint fixing sysj
tem can be limited. There is a risk of injuries or
danger to life. Make sure that the lower anj
chors are securely engaged and that the
LATCH child restraint fixing system fits sej
curely against the backrest.'

Assembly
of
LATCH
child
restraint
fixing
systems1.Install child restraint system, see manufacj
turer's information.2.Ensure that both LATCH anchors are propj erly connected.
Child
restraint
systems
with
tether
strap
Safety
information WARNING
If the upper retaining strap is incorrectly
used for the child restraint system, the protecj
tive effect can be reduced. There is a risk of inj
jury. Make sure that the upper retaining strap is not guided across sharp edges and without
twisting to the upper retaining strap.'

Doors
Push the locking lever on the rear doors up.The door can now be opened from the outsideonly.
Safety
switch
for
the
rear Press button on the driver's door.
This locks various functions so that they canj
not be operated from the rear. Safety switch, refer to page 79.
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DrivingVehicle
features
and
options
This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due
to the selected options or country versions.
This also applies to safety-related functions
and systems. When using these functions and systems, the applicable laws and regulations
must be observed.
Start/Stop
buttonConcept Pressing the Start/Stop button
switches drive-ready state on or off, refer to page 21.
Steptronic transmission: the drive-ready state is switched on
when you depress the brake pedal while pressj ing the Start/Stop button.
Pressing the Start/Stop button again switches
drive-ready state back off and standby state, refer to page 21, is switched back on.
Drive-ready
state Safety
information DANGER
If the exhaust pipe is blocked or ventilaj
tion is insufficient, harmful exhaust gases can
enter into the vehicle. The exhaust gases conj tain pollutants which are colorless and odorj
less. In enclosed areas, exhaust gases can also
accumulate outside of the vehicle. There is
danger to life. Keep the exhaust pipe free and
ensure sufficient ventilation.'

A Check Control message with yellow
indicator light is displayed.
Display
in
the
instrument
cluster When drive-ready state is switched on, the
tachometer shows the current engine speed.
Switching
off
drive-ready
state
Steptronic
transmission1.Engage selector lever position P with the
vehicle stopped.2.Press the Start/Stop button.
The engine is switched off.3.Set the parking brake.
Auto
Start/Stop
function
Concept
The Auto Start/Stop function helps save fuel. The system switches off the engine during a
stop, for instance in traffic congestion or at
traffic lights. Drive-ready state remains
switched on. The engine starts automatically
for driving off.
General
information After each engine start using the Start/Stop
button, the Auto Start/Stop function is ready.
The function is activated from speeds of apj
prox. 3 mph/5 km/h.
Depending on the selected driving mode, refer
to page 115, the system is automatically actij
vated or deactivated.
Engine
stop
Functional
requirements
Steptronic
transmission
The engine is switched off automatically durj
ing a stop under the following conditions:
'yThe selector lever is in selector lever posij
tion D.'yThe brake pedal remains pressed while the vehicle is stationary or the vehicle is held
by Automatic Hold.'yThe driver's safety belt is buckled or the driver's door is closed.
Steptronic
transmission:
manual
engine
stop
If the engine was not switched off automatij
cally when the vehicle stopped, the engine can be switched off manually:
'yPress the brake pedal forcefully again from
the current pedal position.'yEngage selector lever position P.
If all functional preconditions are fulfilled, the
engine switches off.
Air
conditioner
when
the
engine
isswitched
off
The air flow from the air conditioner is reducedwhen the engine is switched off.
Displays
in
the
instrument
cluster
General
information The display in the tachometer
indicates that the Auto Start/ Stop function is ready for an Auj
tomatic engine start.
The display indicates that the conditions for an automatic enjgine stop have not been met.
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