BMW X3 2018 Owners Manual

Emissions'yThe warning light lights up:
Emissions are deteriorating. Have the vehicle checked as soon as
possible.'yThe warning light flashes under certain cirj
cumstances:
This indicates that there is excessive misj
firing in the engine.
Reduce the vehicle speed and have the system checked immediately; otherwise,serious engine misfiring within a brief pej
riod can seriously damage emission conj trol components, in particular the catalytic
converter.
Socket for Onboard Diagnosis, refer to
page 306.
Green
lights Turn
signal Turn signal switched on.
Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator
light indicates that a turn signal bulb
has failed.
Turn signal, refer to page 106.
Parking
lights,
headlight Parking lights or headlights are
switched on.
Parking light/low beams, automatic
headlight control, refer to page 134.
Lane
departure
warning The indicator light lights up: the system
is activated. At least one lane marking
was detected and warnings can be isj
sued.
Lane departure warning, refer to page 154.
Front
fog
lights
Front fog lights are switched on.
Front fog lights, refer to page 138.
High-beam
Assistant High-beam Assistant is switched on.
High beams are switched on and off
automatically depending on the traffic
situation.
High-beam Assistant, refer to page 136.
Automatic
Hold Automatic Hold is activated. The vehij
cle is automatically held in place when it is stationary.
Automatic Hold, refer to page 104.
Blue
lights High
beams High beams are switched on.High beams, refer to page 106.
Hiding
Check
Control
messages
Press and hold button on signal lever.
Continuous
display Some Check Control messages are displayedcontinuously and are not cleared until the maljfunction is eliminated. If several malfunctions
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occur at once, the messages are displayed
consecutively.
The messages can be hidden for approx.
8 seconds. After this time, they are displayed again automatically.
Temporary
display
Some Check Control messages are hidden auj
tomatically after approx. 20 seconds. The Check Control messages are stored and can
be displayed again later.
Displaying
stored
Check
Control
messages
Via iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle status"3. "Check Control"4.Select the SMS text message.
Display
Check
Control At least one Check Control message isdisplayed or is stored.
SMS
text
messages SMS text messages in combination with asymbol in the instrument cluster explain aCheck Control message and the meaning ofthe indicator/warning lights.
Supplementary
SMS
text
messages
Additional information, such as the reason for
an error or malfunction or the required action, can be called up via Check Control.
With urgent messages the added text will be
automatically displayed on the Control Display.
Further
help
Depending on the Check Control message, further help can be selected.
Via iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle status"3. "Check Control"4.Select the desired text message.5.Select desired setting:'y"Call BMW Accident Assistance"
Contact BMW Roadside Assistance.'y"Service request"
Contact a dealerss service center or anj other qualified service center or repair
shop.'y"BMW Roadside Assistance"
Contact Roadside Assistance.'y"Owner's Manual"
Display additional information about
the Check Control message in the Integrated Owner's Manual.
Messages
after
trip
completion
Special messages displayed while driving are
displayed again after drive-ready state is
switched off.
Fuel
gauge
Concept
The current fill level of the fuel tank is disj
played.
General
information
Vehicle tilt position may cause the display to
vary.
Information on refueling, refer to page 260.
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Instrument
cluster
without
enhanced
features:
display
An arrow beside the fuel pumpsymbol shows which side of thevehicle the fuel filler flap is on.
Instrument
cluster
with
enhanced features:
display
An arrow beside the fuel pumpsymbol shows which side of the
vehicle the fuel filler flap is on.
The current range is displayed
as numerical value.
Indicator
light
In
the
instrument cluster
The yellow indicator light illuminates,
once the fuel reserve is reached.
Tachometer Always avoid engine speeds in the red warning
field. In this range, the fuel supply is reduced to
protect the engine.
Standby
state
and
drive-
ready
state
The letters OFF in the tachomej
ter indicate that drive-ready
state is switched off and
standby state is switched on.
The letters READY in the tachj
ometer indicate that the Auto
Start/Stop function is ready to
start the engine automatically.
For further information, see Idle state, standby state, and drive-ready state, refer to page 21.Engine
temperature
Display'yCold engine: the pointer is at
the low temperature end.
Drive at moderate engine
and vehicle speeds.'yNormal operating temperaj
ture: the pointer is in the
middle or in the lower half of
the temperature display.'yHot engine: the pointer is at the high end of the temperature range. In addition, a CheckControl message is displayed.
Check the coolant level, refer to page 303.
Indicator
light
In
the
instrument
cluster
A red indicator light is displayed.
External
temperature General
information
If the indicator drops to +37 

Setting the time and time format, refer to
page 39.
Range
Concept
The range indicates the distance that can still
be covered with the current fuel level.
General
information
The estimated range available with the remainj
ing fuel is permanently displayed in the instruj ment cluster.
With a low remaining range, a Check Control message is briefly displayed. With a dynamic
driving style, for instance taking curves agj gressively, the engine function is not alwaysensured.
The Check Control message appears continuj
ously below a range of approx. 30 miles/50 km.
Safety
information NOTE
With a driving range of less than
30 miles/50 km the engine may no longer have
sufficient fuel. Engine functions are not enj sured anymore. There is a risk of damage toproperty. Refuel promptly.'

SymbolsSymj
bolsDescriptionNo service is currently required.The deadline for scheduled maintej
nance or a legally mandated inspecj tion is approaching.The service deadline has already
passed.
Entering
appointment
dates
Enter the dates for the mandatory vehicle inj
spections.
Make sure that the vehicle's date and time are set correctly.
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle status"3. "Service required"4."Vehicle inspection"5."Date:"6.Select the desired setting.7.Confirm.
The entered date is stored.
Automatic
Service
Request
Data regarding the service status or legally mandated vehicle inspections is automaticallytransmitted to your dealerss service center bej
fore your vehicle is due for service.
You can check when your dealerss service cenj
ter was notified.
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle status"3. "Teleservice Call"Gear
shift
indicator
Concept
The system recommends the most fuel effij
cient gear for the current driving situation.
General
information
Depending on the vehicle's features and counj
try-specific version, the gear shift indicator is active in the manual mode of the Steptronictransmission and with manual transmission.
Steptronic
transmission:
displaying
Suggestions to shift gear up or down are disj
played in the instrument cluster.
On vehicles without a gear shift indicator, the
engaged gear is displayed.ExampleDescriptionFuel efficient gear is set.Shift into fuel efficient gear.
Speed
Limit
Info
Speed
Limit
Info
Concept
Speed Limit Info shows the current maximum permitted speed in the instrument cluster.
General
information
The camera in the area of the interior mirror
detects traffic signs at the edge of the road as
well as variable overhead sign posts.
Traffic signs with extra symbols are considered and compared with the vehicle's onboard data.The traffic sign will then be either displayed or
ignored depending on the situation.
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The system takes into account the information
stored in the navigation system and also disj plays speed limits present on routes without
signs.
Speed limits when towing a trailer are not
shown.
Safety
information WARNING
The system does not relieve from perj
sonal responsibility to assess visibility and trafj fic situation. There is a risk of an accident. Adjjust driving style to traffic conditions. Watchtraffic closely and actively intervene where apj
propriate.'

'yIn heavy fog, wet conditions, or snowfall.'yWhen signs are fully or partially concealedby objects, stickers or paint.'yWhen driving very close to the vehicle in
front of you.'yWhen driving toward bright lights or strong
reflections.'yWhen the windshield in front of the interior
mirror is fogged over, dirty or covered by a sticker, etc.'yIf the camera has overheated and beentemporarily switched off due to excessivelyhigh temperatures.'yIn the event of incorrect detection by the
camera.'yIf the speed limits or road data stored in the
navigation system are incorrect.'yIf the speed limits vary with the time of day
and the day of the week.'yIn areas not covered by the navigation sysj
tem.'yWhen roads differ from the navigation, such as due to changes in road routing.'yIn case of electronic traffic signs.'yWhen passing buses or trucks with trafficsigns applied to them.'yIf the traffic signs are non-conforming.'yDuring calibration of the camera immedijately after vehicle delivery.'yWhen signs that are valid for a parallel roadare detected.'yIn the presence of country-specific signs
and road configurations.
Selection
lists
General
information Depending on your vehicle's equipment, the
following can be displayed or operated using
the buttons and the thumbwheel on the steerj
ing wheel as well as the displays in the instruj
ment cluster and the Head-up Display:'yCurrent audio source.'yRedial phone feature.
Activating
a
list
and
adjusting
the
setting
On the right side of the steering wheel, turn
the thumbwheel to activate the corresponding list.
1.Turn the thumbwheel and select the dej
sired setting.2.Press the thumbwheel.
Display
Depending on the equipment version, the list
in the instrument cluster may differ from the ilj
lustration.
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Onboard
Computer
in
the
instrument
cluster
Concept
The Onboard Computer displays different vej hicle data in the instrument cluster, such as
average values.
Calling
up
information
Press and hold button on signal lever.
Information is displayed in the instrument clusj
ter. Pressing the button repeatedly displays
additional information.
Information
at
a
glance The following information can be displayed onthe Onboard Computer:
'yMiles and trip miles.'yTime of arrival and distance to destination.
When destination guidance is activated in
the navigation system.'yFuel consumption display.'yAverage fuel consumption and average speed.'yCompass display for the driving direction.
Adjusting
information
for
Onboard
Computer
For some information of the Onboard Comj
puter, it is possible to set whether it can be
called up in the instrument cluster.
Via iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Displays"4."Instrument panel"5."Onboard info"6.Select the desired setting.
The setting is stored for the driver profile curj
rently used.
Information
in
detail
Odometer
and
trip
odometer Displaying/resetting
miles
'yPress the knob to display
the trip miles.
When the drive-ready state is switched off, miles and
trip miles are displayed.'yKeep the knob pressed down to reset the
trip miles.
Display
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Time
of
arrival
and
distance
to
destination
General
information
The estimated time of arrival and the distance
remaining to the destination are displayed if a destination is entered in the navigation systembefore the trip is started.
Display'yTime of arrival, arrow 1.'yDistance to destination, arrow 2.
Fuel
consumption
display
Concept
During energy recovery, the kinetic energy of
the vehicle is converted into electric energy
during coasting. The vehicle battery is partially
charged and fuel consumption can be reduced.
The current fuel consumption displays the curj
rent consumption of fuel. Check whether you
are currently driving in an efficient and environj mentally-friendly manner.
General
information
Energy recovery and current fuel consumption can be displayed as bar displays in the Onjboard Computer.
Display'yEnergy recovery, arrow 1.'yAverage fuel consumption, arrow 2.'yCurrent fuel consumption, arrow 3.
Average
speed
and
average
fuel
consumption
General
information
Average speed and average fuel consumption
are calculated for the distance traveled since
the last reset in the Onboard Computer.
Periods in which the vehicle is parked with the engine manually stopped are not included in
the calculation of the average speed.
Resetting
average
values
Press and hold button on turn signal lever.
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Display'yAverage speed, arrow 1.'yAverage fuel consumption, arrow 2.
Onboard
Computer
on
the
Control
Display
Concept
The Onboard Computer displays different vej
hicle data on the Control Display, such as averj
age values.
General
information
Two types of Onboard Computers are availaj ble on the Control Display:
'y"Onboard info": average values, such as
the fuel consumption, are displayed. The values can be reset individually.'y"Trip computer": the values deliver an
overview of a certain distance and can be reset as often as necessary.
Calling
up
the
Onboard
Computer
or
trip
computer
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Driving information"3."Onboard info" or "Trip computer"Resetting
the
Onboard
Computer Via iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."Driving information"3."Onboard info"4."Consumption" or "Speed"5."OK"
Resetting
the
trip
computer Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Driving information"3."Trip computer"4.Move the Controller to the left, if needed.'y "Reset": all values are reset.'y "Automatic reset": all values are
reset approx. 4 hours after the vehicle
has come to a standstill.5.If necessary, "OK"
Sport
displays
General
information
On the Control Display, the current values for performance and torque can be displayed ifthe vehicle is appropriately equipped.
Displays Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Technology in action"3."Sport displays"
Speed
warning
Concept
A speed limit can be set that when reached will cause a warning to be issued.
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