BMW X3 2018 Owners Manual

General
information
The warning is repeated if the vehicle speed
exceeds the set speed limit again, after it has
dropped below it by 3 mph/5 km/h.
Displaying,
setting
or
changing
the
speed
warning
Via iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Speed warning"4."Warning at:"5.Turn the Controller until the desired speed is displayed.6.Press the Controller.
Activating/deactivating
the
speed
warning
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Speed warning"4."Speed warning"5.Press the Controller.
Setting
your
current
speed
as
the
speed
warning
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Speed warning"4."Select current speed"5.Press the Controller.
Vehicle
status
General
information The status can be displayed and actions perj
formed for several systems.
Opening
the
vehicle
status
Via iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle status"
Information
at
a
glance
'y "Flat Tire Monitor": Status of the Flat
Tire Monitor, refer to page 288.'y "Tire Pressure Monitor": Status of the
Tire Pressure Monitor, refer to page 281.'y "Engine oil level": Electronic engine
oil level check, refer to page 299.'y "Diesel exhaust fluid": BMW Advanced
Diesel, refer to page 263.'y "Check Control": Check Control mesj
sages are stored in the background and
can be displayed on the Control Display.
Displaying stored Check Control mesj
sages, refer to page 122.'y "Service required": Displaying servj
ice requirements, refer to page 124.'y "Teleservice Call": service request.
Head-up
Display
Concept
This system projects important information
into the driver's field of vision, for instance the
speed.
The driver can get information without averting his or her eyes from the road.
General
information Read the information for cleaning the Head-up
Display, refer to page 325.
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Overview
Switching
on/off
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Displays"4."Head-Up Display"5."Head-Up Display"
Display
Overview
The following information is displayed on the Head-up Display:
'ySpeed.'yNavigation system.'yCheck Control messages.'ySelection list in the instrument cluster.'yDriver assistance systems.
Some of this information is only displayedbriefly as needed.
Selecting
the
view
Various views are available for the Head-up Display.
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Displays"4."Head-Up Display"5.Select the desired setting.'y"STANDARD": all displays in the Head-
up Display are active.'y"REDUCED": the displays in the Head- up Display are reduced to the minij
mum.'y"INDIVIDUAL": all displays in the Head-
up Display are active. Individual disj
plays such as Check Control messages
can be selected individually.
The setting is stored for the driver profile curj
rently used.
Selecting
displays
in
the
Head-up Display
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Displays"4."Head-Up Display"5."INDIVIDUAL"6.Select the desired setting.
The setting is stored for the driver profile curj
rently used.
Setting
the
brightness The brightness is automatically adjusted to the
ambient brightness.
The basic setting can be adjusted manually.
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Displays"4."Head-Up Display"5."Brightness"6.Turn the Controller until the desired brightj ness is set.7.Press the Controller.Seite 132ControlsDisplays132
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When the low beams are switched on, thebrightness of the Head-up Display can be adj
ditionally influenced using the instrument lightj ing.
Adjusting
the
height
Via iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Displays"4."Head-Up Display"5."Height"6.Turn the Controller until the desired height
is reached.7.Press the Controller.
The setting is stored for the driver profile curj
rently used.
The height of the Head-up Display can also be
stored using the memory function, refer to
page 90.
Setting
the
rotation
The screen of the Head-up Display can be roj
tated around its own axis.
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Displays"4."Head-Up Display"5."Rotation"6.Turn the Controller until the desired setj ting is selected.7.Press the Controller.
Visibility
of
the
display
The visibility of the displays in the Head-up
Display is influenced by the following factors:
'yCertain sitting positions.'yObjects on the cover of the Head-up Disj
play.'ySunglasses with certain polarization filters.'yWet roads.'yUnfavorable light conditions.
If the image is distorted, have the basic setj tings checked by a dealerss service center or
another qualified service center or repair shop.
Special
windshield
The windshield is part of the system.
The shape of the windshield makes it possibleto display a precise image.
A film in the windshield prevents double imj ages from being generated.
For this reason, it is strongly suggested to have the special windshield replaced by a dealj
erss service center or another qualified service center or repair shop, if necessary.
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LightsVehicle
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.
Overview Switches
in
the
vehicle
The light switch element is located next to the
steering wheel.
SymbolFunctionFront fog lights.Lights off.
Daytime running lights.Parking lights.Automatic headlight control.
Adaptive light functions.SymbolFunctionLow beams.Instrument lighting.Right roadside parking light.Left roadside parking light.
Parking
lights,
low
beams
and
roadside
parking
lights
General
information
Position of switch:
, ,
If the driver's door is opened when the drive- ready state is switched off, the exterior lightingis automatically switched off.
Parking
lights
Position of switch:

The vehicle is illuminated on all sides.
Do not use the parking lights for extended pej
riods; otherwise, they might drain the battery
and it would then be impossible to switch on
drive-ready state.
Low
beams Position of switch:

The low beams illuminate when drive-ready
state is switched on.
Roadside
parking
lights When the vehicle is parked, a one-sided roadj
side parking light can be switched on.
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ButtonFunctionRight roadside parking light on/off.Left roadside parking light on/off.
Welcome
lights
and
headlight
courtesy
delay
feature
Welcome
lights
General
information
Depending on the equipment, the exterior
lighting of the vehicle can be set individually.
Activating/deactivating Position of switch:
,
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Lighting"4."Exterior lighting"5.Select the desired setting.'y"Welcome lights"
Individual light functions are switched
on for a limited time.'y"LED light carpet"
The area next to the vehicle is illumij nated for a limited time.
Headlight
courtesy
delay
feature
General
information
The low beams stay lit for a particular time if
the high beams are switched on after standby
state is switched on.
Setting
the
duration
Via iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Lighting"4."Exterior lighting"5."Pathway lighting"6.Select the desired setting.
Automatic
headlight
control
Concept
The low beams are switched on and off autoj
matically depending on the ambient brightj
ness, for instance in tunnels, in twilight or if there is precipitation.
General
information
A blue sky with the sun low on the horizon can
cause the lights to be switched on.
Activating Position of switch:

The indicator light in the instrument cluster is
illuminated when the low beams are switched
on.
System
limits
The automatic headlight control cannot serve
as a substitute for your personal judgment of
lighting conditions.
For example, the sensors are unable to detect
fog or hazy weather. To avoid safety risks unj
der these conditions, you should always switch
on the lights manually.
Daytime
running
lights General
information
Position of switch:
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The daytime running lights light up when
drive-ready state is switched on. After drive-
ready state is switched off, the parking lights
light up in position
.
Activating/deactivating
In some countries, daytime running lights are
mandatory, so it may not be possible to deactij
vate the daytime running lights.
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Lighting"4."Exterior lighting"5.Select the desired setting.
The setting is stored for the driver profile curj
rently used.
Adaptive
light
functions Concept
Adaptive light functions enable dynamic illumij
nation of the roadway.
General
information The adaptive light functions may consist of
one system or multiple systems, depending on the equipment version:
'yAdaptive Light Control, refer to page 136.'yCornering light, refer to page 136.
Activating
Position of switch:

The adaptive light functions are active when
the drive-ready state is switched on.
Adaptive
Light
Control Depending on the steering angle and other paj
rameters, the light from the headlight follows the course of the road.
To avoid blinding oncoming traffic, the Adapj
tive Light Control does not swivel to the oppoj
site lane when the vehicle is at a standstill.
Cornering
light In tight curves, for instance on mountainous
roads or when turning, an additional, cornering
light is switched on that lights up the inside of
the curve when the vehicle is moving below a certain speed.
The cornering light is automatically switched on depending on the steering angle or the use
of turn signals.
When driving in reverse, the cornering lights
may be automatically switched on regardless of the steering angle.
Adaptive
headlight
range
control
The adaptive headlight range control compenjsates for acceleration and braking operations
in order not to blind the oncoming traffic and to
achieve optimum illumination of the roadway.
High-beam
Assistant Concept
The high-beam Assistant detects other traffic
participants early on and automatically switches the high beams on or off depending
on the traffic situation.
General
information
The high-beam Assistant ensures that the high
beams are switched on, whenever the traffic
situation allows. In the low speed range, the
high beams are not switched on by the system.
The system responds to light from oncoming
traffic and traffic driving ahead of you, and to
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The high beams can be switched on and off atany time as usual.
Activating/deactivating
Position of switch:
Press and hold button on signal lever.
The indicator light in the instrumentcluster is illuminated when the low
beams are switched on.
The headlights are automatically switched bej tween low beams and high beams.
The blue indicator light in the instruj
ment cluster lights up when the system
switches on the high beams.
The high-beam Assistant is deactivated when
manually switching the high beams on and off,
refer to page 106.
To reactivate the high-beam Assistant, press
the button on the turn signal lever.
Sensitivity
of
the
high-beam
Assistant General
information The sensitivity of the high-beam Assistant canbe adjusted.
Safety
information WARNING
If adjustments have been made or the
sensitivity has been modified, oncoming traffic may be dazzled. There is a risk of an accident.
If adjustments have been made and the sensij
tivity has been modified, make sure that onj
coming traffic is not dazzled. Switch off the
high beams manually if required.'

Fog
lightsFront
fog
lights
Concept
The front fog lights work alongside the low
beams to illuminate a wider area of the roadj
way.
Functional
requirement
The low beams must be switched on before switching on the front fog lights.
Switching
on/off Press button.
The green indicator light lights up if
the front fog lights are switched on.
If the automatic headlight control, refer to page 135, is activated, the low beams will
come on automatically when you switch on the front fog lights.
When the high beams or headlight flasher are activated, the front fog lights are not switched on.
Instrument
lighting Functional
requirement
The parking lights or low beams must be
switched on to adjust the brightness.
Settings Adjust the brightness with thethumbwheel.Interior
lights
General
information
Depending on the equipment version, interior
lights, footwell lights, entry lights, ambient lighting, and speaker lighting are automaticallycontrolled.
Overview
Buttons
in
the
vehicle
Interior lights
Reading lights
Switching
the
interior
lights
on/off Press button.
To switch off permanently: press the button
and hold for approx. 3 seconds.
The interior lights in the rear of the vehicle can
be switched on and off independently. The
button is located in the rear roofliner.
Switching
the
reading
lights
on/off Press button.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the
reading lights are located next to the interior
lights in the front and rear.
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Ambient
light
General
information
Depending on the equipment version, lighting
can be adjusted for some lights in the car's inj terior.
If the ambient light was deactivated via iDrive,
it will not be switched on when the vehicle is
unlocked.
Switching
on/offThe ambient light is switched on when the vej
hicle is unlocked, and switched off when the
vehicle is locked.
Via iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Lighting"4."Interior lighting"5."Ambient lighting"
The selected setting is stored for the driver profile currently used.
Selecting
color
scheme Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Lighting"4."Interior lighting"5."Color"6.Select the desired setting.
Setting
the
brightness
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Lighting"4."Interior lighting"5."Brightness"6.Select the desired setting.
Dimmed
while
driving Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Lighting"4."Interior lighting"5."Dimmed for night driving"
Some lights of the interior lighting are dimmed
when the vehicle is driven in the dark.
The selected setting is stored for the driver profile currently used.
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SafetyVehicle
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., dueto 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.
Airbags
1Front airbag, driver2Front airbag, front passenger3Head airbag4Side airbag5Knee airbagFront
airbags
Front airbags help protect the driver and the front passenger by responding to frontal imj
pacts in which safety belts alone would not
provide adequate protection.Side
airbag
In a lateral impact, the side airbag supports the
side of the body in the chest and lap area.
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