BMW X3 2018 Owners Manual

Selector
lever
positions
Drive
mode
D
Selector lever position for normal vehicle operj
ation. All gears for forward travel are activated
automatically.
Reverse
R Engage selector lever position R only when the
vehicle is stationary.
Neutral
N
The vehicle may be pushed or roll without
power, for instance in vehicle washes, refer to
page 112, in selector lever position N.
Parking
position
P Selector lever position, for instance for parkingthe vehicle. The transmission blocks the drivewheels in selector lever position P.
Engage selector lever position P only when the
vehicle is stationary.
Selector lever position P is engaged automatij
cally in situations such as the following:'yAfter the drive-ready state is switched off
and selector lever position R, D or M/S is engaged.'yIf the driver's safety belt is unbuckled, the
driver's door is opened, and the brake pedal is not pressed while the vehicle is
stationary and selector lever position D,
M/S or R is engaged.'yAfter the standby state has been switched off when selector lever position N is enj
gaged.
Engaging
selector
lever
positions
General
information
To prevent the vehicle from creeping after you
select a drive mode, maintain pressure on the
brake pedal until you are ready to start.
Functional
requirements
Only when the drive-ready state is switched on and the brake pedal is depressed is it possible
to change from selector lever position P to anj
other selector lever position.
Engaging
selector
lever
position
D,
N,R
A selector lever lock prevents the following
faulty operation:'yUnintentional shifting into selector lever position R.'yUnintentional shifting from selector lever
position P into another selector lever posij
tion.1.Press and hold the button to release the
selector lever lock.2.With the driver's safety belt fastened,
briefly push the selector lever in the dej sired direction, past a resistance point, if
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Engaging
selector
lever
position
P
Press button P.Rolling
or
pushing
the
vehicle
General
information
In some situations, the vehicle is to roll without
its own power for a short distance, for instance
in a vehicle wash, or be pushed.
Engaging
selector
lever
position
N
1.Switch on drive-ready state while pressing
on the brake pedal.2.If necessary, release the parking brake.3.If necessary, switch off Automatic Hold, rej
fer to page 104.4.Depress the brake pedal.5.Touch the selector lever lock and engage
selector lever position N.6.Switch off drive-ready state.
In this way, standby state remains switched on, and a Check Control mesj
sage is displayed.
The vehicle may roll.
NOTE
Selector lever position P is automatically
engaged when standby state is switched off.
There is a risk of damage to property. Do not switch standby state off in vehicle washes.'

Manual
mode
M/S
Concept
Manual gear-shifting is possible in manual mode.
Activating
manual
mode1.Press the selector lever to the left out ofselector lever position D, arrow 1.2.Push the selector lever forward or pull itbackward, arrows 2.
Manual mode becomes active and the gear is
changed.
The engaged gear is displayed in the instruj
ment cluster, for instance M1.
Shifting
'yTo shift down: press the selector lever forjward.'yTo shift up: pull the selector lever rearjwards.
The transmission continues shifting automatijcally in certain situations, for instance when
speed limits are reached.
Steptronic
Sport
transmission:
prevent
automatic
upshifting
in
M/S
manual
mode
If driving mode SPORT, refer to page 116, is
selected, the Steptronic Sport transmission
does not automatically upshift in M/S manual
mode once the maximum speed is reached.
Depending on the BMW M drive configuration, this function is active independently of the
driving mode.
In addition, there is no downshifting for kickj
down.
Ending
the
manual
mode Push the selector lever to the right.
D is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Shift
paddles
Concept The shift paddles on the steering wheel allow
you to shift gears quickly while keeping both hands on the steering wheel.
General
information Shifting
The vehicle only shifts at suitable engine and
road speeds.
Short-term
manual
mode
In selector lever position D, actuating a shift paddle switches into manual mode temporajrily.
After conservative driving in manual mode without acceleration or shifting via the shift
paddles for a certain amount of time, the transj
mission switches back to automatic mode.
It is possible to switch into automatic mode asfollows:'yPull and hold right shift paddle.'yIn addition to the briefly pulled right shiftpaddle, briefly pull the left shift paddle.
Continuous
manual
mode
In selector lever position S, actuating a shift paddle switches into manual mode permaj
nently.
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Steptronic
Sport
transmission
With the appropriate transmission version, the
lowest possible gear can be selected by simulj
taneously activating kickdown and operating
the left shift paddles. This is not possible in
short-term manual mode.
Shifting'yTo shift up: briefly pull right shift paddle.'yTo shift down: briefly pull left shift paddle.'yThe lowest possible gear can be selected
by pulling and holding the left shift paddle.
The selected gear is briefly displayed in the inj
strument cluster, followed by the current gear.
Displays
in
the
instrument
cluster The selector lever position is
displayed, for example P.
Electronic
unlocking
of
the
transmission
lock
General
information
Electronically unlock the transmission lock to
maneuver vehicle from a danger area.
Unlocking is possible, if the starter can spin the
engine.
Before unlocking the transmission lock, set the parking brake to prevent the vehicle from rollj
ing away.
Engaging
selector
lever
position
N1.Press and hold down brake pedal.2.Press the Start/Stop button. The starter
must audibly start. Hold the Start/Stop butj
ton pressed.3.With your free hand, press the button on
the selector lever, arrow 1, and press the
selector lever into selector lever position N
and hold, arrow N, until selector lever posij
tion N is displayed in the instrument clusj
ter.
A Check Control message is displayed.4.Release Start/Stop button and selector lever.5.Release brake, as soon as the starterstops.6.Maneuver the vehicle from the danger areaand secure it against moving on its own.
For additional information, see the chapter ontow-starting and towing, refer to page 319.
Launch
Control
Concept
Launch Control enables optimum acceleration on surfaces with good traction under dry surjrounding conditions.
General
information
The use of Launch Control causes premature
component wear since this function represents a very heavy load for the vehicle.
Do not use Launch Control during the break-in, refer to page 242, period.
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Do not steer the steering wheel when drivingoff with Launch Control.
Functional
requirements
Launch Control is available when the engine is
at operating temperature. The engine is at opj erating temperature after an uninterrupted trip
of at least 6 miles/10 km.
Start
with
launch
control1.Switch on drive-ready state.2. Press button.
TRACTION is displayed in the instrument
cluster and the indicator light for DSC OFF
lights up.3.Engage selector lever position S.4.With the left foot, forcefully press down on
the brake.5.Press and hold down the accelerator pedal
beyond the resistance point at the full
throttle position, kickdown.
A flag symbol is displayed in the instruj
ment cluster.6.The starting engine speed adjusts. Within
3 seconds, release the brake.
Repeated
use
during
a
trip
After Launch Control has been used, the transj
mission must cool down for approx. 5 minutes before Launch Control can be used again.Launch Control adjusts to the surroundingconditions, when used again.
After
using
Launch
Control
To increase vehicle stability, activate DSC Dyj
namic Stability Control again as soon as possij ble.
System
limits
An experienced driver may be able to achieve better acceleration values in DSC OFF mode.
Driving
Dynamics
Control
Concept
The Driving Dynamics Control influences the
driving dynamics properties of the vehicle. The vehicle can be adjusted depending on the sitjuation using various driving modes.
General
information The following systems are affected, for inj
stance:'yEngine characteristics.'ySteptronic transmission.'yDynamic Damping Control.'ySteering.'yAdaptive M chassis.'yDisplay in the instrument cluster.'yCruise control.
When drive-ready state is switched on, the
COMFORT driving mode is selected automatij
cally.
Overview
Displays
in
the
instrument
cluster The selected driving mode is
displayed in the instrument clusj ter.
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Driving
modesButtonDriving
modeConfigurationSPORT
SPORT
PLUSINDIVIDUALCOMFORTECO PROINDIVIDUALADAPTIVE
Driving
modes
in
detail
COMFORT
Concept
Balanced tuning between dynamic and conj
sumption-optimized driving.
Switching
on Press button repeatedly until COMj
FORT is displayed in the instrument
cluster.
SPORT
Concept
Dynamic tuning for higher agility.
Switching
on Press button repeatedly until SPORTis displayed in the instrument cluster.
SPORT
INDIVIDUAL Concept
Individual settings can be adjusted in the
SPORT INDIVIDUAL driving mode.
Configuration
Via iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3.If necessary, "Driving Experience Control"4."Configure SPORT INDIVIDUAL"5.Select the desired setting.
The setting is stored for the driver profile curj
rently used.
Reset SPORT INDIVIDUAL to the standard settings:
"Reset to SPORT STANDARD".
SPORT
PLUS Concept
Dynamic tuning for maximum agility with optij
mized chassis and suspension and adjusted
drive.
Switching
on Press the button repeatedly untilSPORT PLUS is displayed in the inj
strument cluster.
ECO
PROConcept
Consumption-optimized tuning.
Switching
on Press button repeatedly until ECO
PRO is displayed in the instrument
cluster.
ECO
PRO
INDIVIDUAL Concept
Individual settings can be adjusted in the ECO PRO INDIVIDUAL driving mode.
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Configuration
Via iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3.If necessary, "Driving Experience Control"4."Configure ECO PRO INDIVIDUAL"5.Select the desired setting.
The setting is stored for the driver profile curj
rently used.
Reset ECO PRO INDIVIDUAL to the standard
settings:
"Reset to ECO PRO STANDARD".
ADAPTIVE
Concept
Comfort-oriented driving mode, whose tuning
is automatically modified to the driving situaj
tion and driving style.
If the navigation system is active, upcoming
road sections are considered.
The function may be restricted if the navigaj
tion data is invalid, outdated or not available,
for example.
Switching
on Press button. ADAPTIVE is displayedin the instrument cluster.
INDIVIDUAL
configuration
General
information The individual configuration of the drivingmode is stored for the active driver profile. Thelast set configuration is activated directly whenthe driving mode is called up again.
Activating
configuration
of
the
driving
mode
Press button for the desired driving mode sevj
eral times.
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DisplaysVehicle
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.
Instrument
cluster
General
information
Depending on the vehicle equipment, it may be
possible to deactivate the display change in the instrument cluster via iDrive.
Some of the displays in the instrument cluster
may differ from the illustrations in this Owner's Manual.
Overview1Fuel gauge\_ 122
Instrument cluster with enhanced features: range\_ 1242Speedometer3Time\_123
External temperature\_ 123
Driver assistance system displaysService requirements\_ 1244Instrument cluster with enhanced features:
tachometer\_ 123
Instrument cluster with enhanced features: ECO PRO displays\_ 2525Engine temperature\_ 1236Navigation display.
Transmission display
Status, Driving Dynamics Control\_ 1157Check Control\_119
Onboard Computer\_ 1288Driver assistance system displays
Speed Limit Info\_ 125
Instrument cluster without enhanced feaj
tures: range\_ 1249Reset miles\_128
Instrument
cluster
with
enhanced
features:
setting
the
operating
mode
Concept
Depending on the equipment, the instrument
cluster can be set to three different operating
modes in addition to the driving mode.
Settings
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Displays"4."Instrument panel"5.Select the desired setting.'y"STANDARD": all displays on the inj strument cluster are active.Seite 118ControlsDisplays118
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'y"REDUCED" all displays on the instruj
ment cluster are reduced to the essenj tial.'y"INDIVIDUAL": all displays on the inj
strument cluster are active. Individual
displays can be individually selected.
Configuring
INDIVIDUAL
'y"Driving mode display": when the driving
mode is switched into ECO PRO or
SPORT, the instrument cluster automatij
cally switches into the respective view.'y"Speed limit exceeded": if the speed recj ognized by Speed Limit Info is exceeded,
the exceeded range is marked red in the
speedometer.'yInstrument cluster with enhanced features:
"Magnifier function": the current speed is
shown enlarged in the speedometer.
Instrument
cluster
without
enhanced
features:
selecting
displays
in
the instrument
cluster
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Displays"4."Instrument panel"5.Select the desired setting.'y"Road signs": display Speed Limit Info.
Check
Control
Concept
The Check Control system monitors functions
in the vehicle and notifies you of malfunctions
in the monitored systems.
General
information
A Check Control message is displayed as a
combination of indicator or warning lights and
SMS text messages in the instrument cluster
and, if applicable, in the Head-up Display.
In addition, an acoustic signal may sound and an SMS text message may appear on the Conjtrol Display.
Indicator/warning
lights
Concept Indicator/warning lights in the instrument clusjter display the status of some functions in the vehicle and indicate when a malfunction ispresent in the monitored systems.
General
information
The indicator/warning lights can light up in a
variety of combinations and colors.
Several of the lights are checked for proper
functioning and light up temporarily when
drive-ready state is switched on.
Red
lights Safety
belt
reminder Indicator light flashes or is illuminated:
safety belt on the driver or passenger side is not buckled. The safety belt rej
minder can also be activated if objects are
placed on the front passenger seat.
Make sure that the safety belts are positioned
correctly.
Airbag
system Airbag system and belt tensioner are
not working.
Have the vehicle checked immediately
by a dealerss service center or another qualij
fied service center or repair shop.
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Release the parking brake, refer to page 104.
Brake
system Braking system impaired. Continue todrive moderately.
Have the vehicle checked immediately
by a dealerss service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.
Yellow
lights
Anti-lock
Braking
System
ABS Braking force boost may not be workj
ing. Avoid abrupt braking. Take the lonj
ger braking distance into account.
Have the system immediately checked
by a dealerss service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop.
DSC
Dynamic
Stability
Control The indicator light flashes: DSC conj
trols the drive and braking forces. The
vehicle is stabilized. Reduce speed and
modify your driving style to the driving circumj stances.
The indicator light lights up: DSC has malfuncj tioned.
Have the system immediately checked by a
dealerss service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.
DSC, refer to page 168.
DSC
Dynamic
Stability
Control
is
deactivated
or
DTC
Dynamic
Traction Control
is
activated
DSC is deactivated or DTC is activated.
DSC, refer to page 168, and DTC, refer
to page 169.Flat
Tire
Monitor
FTM
The Flat Tire Monitor signals a loss of
tire inflation pressure in a tire.
Reduce your speed and stop cauj
tiously. Avoid sudden braking and steering maj neuvers.
Flat Tire Monitor, refer to page 288.
Tire
Pressure
Monitor
TPM The indicator light lights up: the TirePressure Monitor reports a low tire inj
flation pressure or a flat tire. Follow the
information in the Check Control message.
The indicator light flashes and then continuj
ously lights up: no flat tire or loss of tire inflaj
tion pressure can be detected.'yInterference caused by systems or devices
with the same radio frequency: after leavj
ing the area of the interference, the system automatically becomes active again.'yIn the case of tires with special approval:TPM was unable to complete the reset.Reset the system again.'yA wheel without TPM wheel electronics is
mounted: have it checked by a dealerss
service center or another qualified service
center or repair shop as needed.'yMalfunction: have the system checked by a
dealerss service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.
Tire Pressure Monitor, refer to page 281.
Steering
system Steering system may not be working.Have the system checked by a dealerss
service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
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