BMW X3 2018 Owners Manual

Driving
tips
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Things
to
remember
when
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.
Breaking-in
period
General
information Moving parts need to begin working togethersmoothly.
The following instructions will help you to achj
ieve a long vehicle life and good efficiency.
During break-in, do not use the Launch Conj trol, refer to page 114.
Safety
information WARNING
Due to new parts and components,
safety and driver assistance systems can react
with a delay. There is a risk of an accident. Afj
ter installing new parts or with a new vehicle,
drive conservatively and intervene early if necj
essary. Observe the break-in procedures of
the respective parts and components.'

Safety
informationNOTE
Objects in unpaved areas, for instance
stones or branches, can damage the vehicle.
There is a risk of damage to property. Do not drive on unpaved terrain.'

During several minutes of cleaning the followj
ing may occur:'yTemporarily, the engine may run less
smoothly.'yNoises and a slight amount of smoke comj
ing from the exhaust gas system, even afj
ter the engine is switched off.'yA somewhat higher engine speed is necesj sary to reach usual performance.
Mobile
communication
devices
in
the
vehicle
WARNING
Vehicle electronics and mobile phones
can influence one another. There is radiation
due to the transmission operations of mobile
phones. There is a risk of injury or risk of damj
age to property. If possible, in the car's interior use only mobile phones with direct connecj
tions to an exterior antenna in order to exclude mutual interference and deflect the radiation
from the car's interior.'

are securely fastened again after they were rejmoved, for instance for cleaning.'

'yDo not exceed the approved roof/axle
loads and the approved gross vehicle
weight.'yBe sure that adequate clearance is mainj
tained for tilting and opening the glass sunroof.'yDistribute the roof load uniformly.'yThe roof load should not extend past the
loading area.'yAlways place the heaviest pieces on the
bottom.'ySecure the roof luggage firmly, for instance
using ratchet straps.'yDo not let objects project into the opening
path of the tailgate.'yDrive cautiously and avoid sudden accelerj
ation and braking maneuvers. Take corners
gently.
Driving
on
racetracks
Higher mechanical and thermal loads during
racetrack operation lead to increased wear. This wear is not covered by the warranty. Thevehicle is not designed for use in motor sportscompetition.
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Trailer
towingVehicle
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.
General
information
The permissible trailer loads, axle loads, drawj
bar node weights, and the permissible gross
vehicle weight are specified in the technical
data.
The vehicle is equipped with an enhanced susj
pension system on the rear axle and, dependj
ing on the vehicle type, with a more powerful
cooling system.
Before
driving Drawbar
nose
weightThe maximum load of the tractor is lowered by
the weight of the trailer hitch and the drawbar nose weight. The drawbar nose weight inj
creases the vehicle weight. Do not exceed the approved gross vehicle weight of the towingvehicle.
Loading Distribute cargo as evenly as possible on the
cargo area.
Stow the load as low and close to the trailer axle as possible. A low center of gravity in the trailer increases the driving safety of the entirevehicle-trailer combination.Do not exceed the approved gross vehicle
weight of the trailer and the permissible trailer
load of the vehicle. The smaller value applies in
each case.
Tire
inflation
pressure Note the tire inflation pressure of the vehicle
and trailer.
For the vehicle, the tire inflation pressure for
higher loads applies.
Information regarding the tire inflation presj
sure, refer to page 268.
For the trailer, the specifications of the manuj facturer apply.
Flat
Tire
Monitor
FTM After correcting the tire inflation pressure or
hitching/unhitching a trailer, initialize the runflat
tires, refer to page 288.
Tire
Pressure
Monitor
TPM After correcting the tire inflation pressure or
hitching/unhitching a trailer, reset the Tire
Pressure Monitor TPM, refer to page 281.
Exterior
mirrors Exterior mirrors, which allow the driver to see
both rear corners of the trailer, are available as
special accessories from a dealerss service
center or another qualified service center or rej pair shop.
Power
consumption
Before starting to drive, check the function of
the trailer tail lights.
The consumption of the trailer tail lights must not exceed the following values:'yTurn signals/brake lights: 54 watts perside.'yRear lights: 100 watts in total.Seite 247Trailer
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'yBackup light: 54 watts in total.
Keep the activation times of the electronic sysjtems/power consumers short when towing a
camper to save the vehicle battery power.
Towing
a
trailer
General
information If the trailer socket is in use, some driver assisj
tance systems are unavailable, or available to a
limited extent. A Check Control message is
displayed where applicable.
When driving with a trailer or load carrier and
the trailer socket not in use, some driver assisj tance systems may have functional limitationsor may malfunction.
To prevent malfunctions, activate trailer towj ing, refer to page 249.
Safety
information WARNING
Depending on the design and loading of
trailers, they may begin swinging at speeds exj
ceeding approx. 50 mph/80 km/h. There is a
risk of accidents or risk of damage to property.
Adapt your speed when driving with a trailer.
Immediately brake in the case of swinging. Apj
ply necessary steering corrections as carefully
as possible.'

Trailer
stabilization
controlConcept
This system supports the driver in stopping the swinging of a trailer.
The trailer stabilization control detects swingj ing and automatically brakes the vehiclequickly to leave the critical speed range andstabilize the vehicle-trailer combination.
General
information If the trailer power socket is in use but a trailer
has not been hitched, the system can become
active in certain driving situations, such as
when using a bicycle rack with lighting.
Functional
requirement
The system is functional at speeds beginning
at approx. 40 mph/65 km/h while a trailer is bej ing towed and the trailer power socket is inuse.
System
limits
The system cannot intervene or not intervene
in time in the following situations, for instance:'yIf a trailer jackknifes suddenly, for instance
on slippery roads or loose surfaces.'yIf a trailer with a high center of gravity tilts,
before swinging is detected.'yIf DSC Dynamic Stability Control is deactij vated or has malfunctioned.
Activating
trailer
towing
Concept
Activating trailer towing prevents driver assisj
tance systems from malfunctioning, as they can do when driving with a trailer or load carrier
and the trailer socket not in use.
Activating
trailer
towing
Via iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3.Activate trailer towing.
Mount
for
trailer
hitch
General
information
The mount for the trailer hitch is located on the
rear of the vehicle.
Information on suitable trailer hitches is found on the underside of the mount, see arrow.
Follow the Maintenance Instructions, refer to
page 325.
Safety
information WARNING
During driving operation, high temperaj
tures can occur underneath the vehicle body, for instance caused by the exhaust gas sysjtem. Contact with the hot components cancause burns. There is a risk of injury. Do nottouch hot components. Do not perform work in
the vicinity of hot components until after they
have cooled down.'

Removing
the
cover
Pull the cover out of the back of the mount,and stow it in the vehicle.
Trailer
connector
The socket is located to the left of the mount
for the trailer hitch.
Fittings
for
trailer
safety
chain
There are two fittings on the mount for thetrailer hitch for securing the trailer safety chain.
Secure the trailer safety chain to the fittings for
increased safety when driving with a trailer.
Ensure that the trailer safety chain can move
freely and is not dragging on the ground.
Brake
Controller
The vehicle manufacturer recommends that
you have a Brake Controller installed by a dealj erss service center or another qualified servicecenter or repair shop.
Information on installing a Brake Controller can
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