BMW X3 2018 Owners Manual

Ejection
MitigationThe head airbag system is designed as anejection mitigation countermeasure to reducethe likelihood of ejections of vehicle occupantsthrough side windows during rollovers or sideimpact events.
Knee
airbag The knee airbag supports the legs in a frontal
impact.
Protective
action
General
information
Airbags are not triggered in every impact situaj tion, for instance in less severe accidents orrear-end collisions.
Information
on
optimum
effect
of
the
airbags
WARNING
If the seat position is incorrect or the dej
ployment area of the airbags is impaired, the airbag system cannot provide protection as inj
tended and may cause additional injuries due
to triggering. There is a risk of injuries or danj
ger to life. Follow the information on achieving
the optimum protective effect of the airbag
system.'

Functional
readiness
of
the
airbag
system
Safety
information WARNING
Individual components can be hot after
triggering of the airbag system. There is a risk
of injury. Do not touch individual compoj nents.'

'yDo not place objects under the seat thatcould press against the seat from below.'yNo moisture in or on the seat.
Indicator
light
for
the
front-seat
passenger
airbags
The indicator light for the front-seat passenger
airbag in the roofliner indicates the operating
state of the front-seat passenger airbag.
The light indicates whether the airbags are eij
ther activated or deactivated.
After drive-ready state is switched on, the light
briefly lights up and then indicates whether the
airbags are either activated or deactivated.
'yThe indicator light lights up
when a child is properly
seated in a child restraint
system or when the seat is
empty. The airbags on the
front passenger side are not
activated.'yThe indicator light does not light up when,
for instance a correctly seated person of
sufficient size is detected on the seat. The
airbags on the front passenger side are acj
tivated.
Detected
child
restraint
systems
The system generally detects children seated in a child restraint system, particularly in child
restraint systems required by NHTSA at the
point in time when the vehicle was manufacj
tured. After installing a child restraint system,
make sure that the indicator light for the front-
seat passenger airbags lights up. This indij
cates that the child restraint system has been detected and the front-seat passenger airbags
are not activated.
Strength
of
the
driver's
and
front-seat
passenger
airbag
The explosive power that activates driver's/
front-seat passenger airbags very much dej
pends on the positions of the driver's/front
passenger seat.
To maintain the accuracy of this function over the long term, calibrate the front seats as soon
as a respective message appears on the Conj
trol Display.
Calibrating
the
front
seats WARNING
There is a risk of jamming when moving
the seats. There is a risk of injury or risk of damage to property. Make sure that the area ofmovement of the seat is clear prior to any adjjustment.'

'yApproach control warning with light brakjing function, refer to page 145.'yEvasion assistance, refer to page 149.'yPerson warning with City light braking
function, refer to page 151.'yLane departure warning, refer to
page 154.'yActive Blind Spot Detection, refer to
page 157.'ySide collision warning, refer to page 161.
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.'

ting is changed on the menu, all settings of themenu are activated.
Press button repeatedly. The followj
ing settings are switched between:
"ALL ON": all Intelligent Safety systems are switched on. Basic settings are activated for
the sub-functions, for instance setting for
warning time.
"INDIVIDUAL": the Intelligent Safety systems are switched on according to the individual
settings.
Some Intelligent Safety systems cannot be inj
dividually switched off.
Press and hold this button:
All Intelligent Safety systems are
switched off.
Approach
control
warning
with
light
braking
function
Concept
The system can help prevent accidents. If an
accident cannot be prevented, the system will help reduce the collision speed.
The system sounds a warning before an immij
nent collision and activates brakes independj ently, if needed.
General
information The system is controlled using a camera.
If the vehicle is equipped with a radar sensor,
the approach control warning is additionally
controlled via the cruise control radar sensor.
Intersection warning when equipped with a raj dar sensor: in addition, a warning is issued atintersections and junctions if a risk of collisionwith crossing traffic is detected.
The approach control warning is available even if cruise control has been deactivated.With the vehicle approaching another vehicle
intentionally, the approach control warning and
braking are delayed in order to avoid false sysj
tem reactions.
The system issues a two-phase warning of a possible risk of collision with vehicles at
speeds above approx. 3 mph/5 km/h. Time of
warnings may vary with the current driving sitj uation.
Detection
range
Objects that the system can detect are taken into account.
Intersection warning: the system is also able to
detect vehicles crossing your direction of travel when these vehicles enter into the dejtection range of the system.
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.'

fic conditions. Watch traffic closely and acjtively intervene where appropriate.'

"INDIVIDUAL": the Intelligent Safety systemsare switched on according to the individual
settings.
Some Intelligent Safety systems cannot be inj dividually switched off.
Press and hold this button.All Intelligent Safety systems are
switched off.ButtonStatusButton lights up green: all Intelligent Safety systems are switched on.Button lights up orange: some Intelj
ligent Safety systems are switched
off.Button does not light up: all Intellij
gent Safety systems are switched
off.
Setting
the
warning
time
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Intelligent Safety"4."Frontal Collision Warn."5.Select the desired setting.
The selected time is stored for the driver projfile currently used.
Warning
with
braking
function
Display
A warning symbol appears in the instrument
cluster and in the Head-up Display if a collision with a detected vehicle is imminent.
SymbolMeasureSymbol lights up red: prewarning.
Brake and increase distance.Symbol flashes red and an acoustic signal sounds: acute warning.
Brake and make an evasive maneuj ver, if necessary.Crossing traffic warning:
Symbol flashes red and an acoustic signal sounds: acute warning whenvehicles cross your direction of
travel.
Brake and make an evasive maneuj
ver, if necessary.
Prewarning
This warning is issued, for instance when there
is the impending danger of a collision or the distance to the vehicle ahead is too small.
If a prewarning is issued, intervene in the situaj
tion yourself.
Acute
warning
with
braking
function
Acute warning is displayed in case of the immij nent danger of a collision when the vehicle apj
proaches another object at a high differential
speed.
If an acute warning is issued, intervene in the
situation yourself. If necessary, the system
provides assistance, such as with an automatic
braking intervention, in a possible risk of collij
sion.
Acute warnings can also be triggered without
previous forewarning.
Brake
intervention,
City
light
braking
function
The warning prompts the driver to react. Durj
ing a warning, the maximum braking force is used when the brake is actuated. Prerequisite
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is sufficiently quick and hard stepping on thebrake pedal.
The system can additionally assist possibly
with automatic braking intervention if there is a
risk of a collision.
When the vehicle is traveling at a low speed,
the vehicle may come to a complete stop.
The braking intervention takes place up to apj
prox. 50 mph/80 km/h.
The braking intervention occurs only if vehicle stability has not been restricted, for instance
by deactivating the DSC Dynamic Stability
Control.
The driver may cancel the braking intervention
by stepping on the accelerator pedal or by acj tively moving the steering wheel.
Object detection can be restricted. Follow the
limitations of the detection range and funcj
tional restrictions.
With
radar
sensor
and
Active
Cruise
Control:
braking
intervention
The warning prompts the driver to react. Durj
ing a warning, the maximum braking force is
used when the brake is actuated. Prerequisite
is sufficiently quick and hard stepping on the
brake pedal.
The system can assist with automatic braking intervention if there is a risk of a collision.
The braking intervention can bring the vehicleto a complete stop.
The braking intervention occurs only if vehicle stability has not been restricted, for instanceby deactivating the DSC Dynamic Stability
Control.
At speeds above approx. 130 mph/210 km/h,
the braking intervention occurs as a brief brakj ing pressure. No automatic delay occurs.
The driver may cancel the braking intervention
by stepping on the accelerator pedal or by acj tively moving the steering wheel.
Cross-traffic warning: brake intervention is not performed in the event of cross traffic.Object detection can be restricted. Follow the
limitations of the detection range and funcj tional restrictions.
System
limits
Safety
information WARNING
The system can react not at all, too late,
incorrectly, or without justification due to the system limits. There is a risk of accidents or
risk of damage to property. Follow the informaj
tion regarding the system limits and actively intervene, if needed.'

Functional
limitations
The system may not be fully functional in the
following situations:'yIn heavy fog, wet conditions, or snowfall.'yIn tight curves.'yIf the driving stability control systems are limited or deactivated, for instance DSC
OFF.'yIf the field of view of the camera or the
windshield is dirty or covered in the area of
the interior mirror.'yIf the camera has overheated and been temporarily switched off due to excessivelyhigh temperatures.'yDepending on the equipment: if the radar
sensors are dirty or covered.'yUp to 10 seconds after the start of the enj gine via the Start/Stop button.'yDuring calibration of the camera immedijately after vehicle delivery.'yIf there are constant blinding effects bej
cause of oncoming light, for instance from
the sun low in the sky.
Warning
sensitivity
The more sensitive the warning settings are,
for example the warning time, the more warnj ings are displayed. Therefore, there may alsobe an excess of premature or unjustified warnj
ings and reactions.
Evasion
assistance
Concept
The system supports the driver in making evaj sive maneuvers in certain situations, such as
when obstacles suddenly appear.
General
information
The system issues a warning and intervenes to
support the driver if a lateral evasive maneuver
is possible. Sensors monitor and detect the
clearance around the vehicle. If the system
identifies space alongside the vehicle, it supj
ports an evasive maneuver begun by the driver
by safely providing targeted steering support.
Detection
range
Objects that the system can detect are takeninto account.
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. Adj just driving style to traffic conditions. Watchtraffic closely and actively intervene where apj
propriate.'

Front center bumper.
Front side bumper.
Rear bumper.
Always keep the bumper in the area of the raj dar sensors clean and unobstructed.
Camera
The camera is installed near the interior mirror.
Keep the windshield in front of the interior mirj
ror clean and clear.
Functional
requirements
'yApproach control warning with light brakj ing function, refer to page 145, is switched
on.'ySensors detect sufficient clearance around
the vehicle.
Switching
on/off
The system is automatically active after every
driving off.
Warning
with
evasion
support
Display
in
the
instrument
cluster
A warning symbol appears in the instrument cluster and in the Head-up Display if a collisionwith a detected vehicle is imminent.
SymbolMeasureSymbol lights up red: prewarning.
Brake and increase distance.Symbol flashes red and an acoustic signal sounds: acute warning.
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