BMW X3 2018 Owners Manual

Replacing
a
bulb1.In the wheel house, press the two retainertabs and fold down the cover.2.Unscrew and remove the bulb holder.3.Press the bulb gently into the bulb holder,
turn counterclockwise and remove it.4.Insert the new bulb.5.Mount the bulb holder.6.Mount the lid.
Adaptive
LED
headlights
Follow the safety information, refer to
page 308.
All lights feature LED technology.
In the case of a malfunction, contact a dealerss
service center or another qualified service cenj
ter or repair shop.
LED
front
fog
lights
Follow the safety information, refer to
page 308.
LED front fog lights are made using LED techj nology.
In the case of a malfunction, contact a dealerss
service center or another qualified service cenj
ter or repair shop.
Tail
lights
General
information
Follow the safety information, refer to
page 308.
With LED headlights or LED headlights with enhanced features: the rear light features LED
technology.
With Adaptive LED headlights: all tail lights feature LED technology.
In the case of a malfunction, contact a dealerss service center or another qualified service cenj
ter or repair shop.
Overview1Brake light2Turn signal3Tail lights4Backup light5Lower brake light
Exterior
tail
lights,
bulb
replacement
General
information
Follow the safety information, refer to
page 308.
Brake lights, turn signal: 21-watt bulb, P21W.
Lower brake light: 21-watt bulb, H21W.
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Removing
the
exterior
tail
light1.Open the tailgate.2.Use the screwdriver from the onboard vejhicle tool kit to loosen the clip, arrow 1, andremove the cover, arrow 2.3.Release both nuts.4.Open the cover on the side trim in thecargo area, arrow, and remove the warning
triangle, refer to page 315.5.Loosen the screw and remove the holder.6.Remove the connector, arrow 1, and
loosen the screw, arrow 2.7.Detach the tail light from the body.
Replacing
the
bulbs
1.Loosen the four fasteners on the bulb
holder, arrow 1, and detach the bulb holder
from the tail light, arrow 2.2.Press the bulb gently into the bulb holder,
turn counterclockwise and remove it.3.Proceed in the reverse order to insert the new bulb and attach the bulb holder. Make
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Installing
the
tail
light1.Install the tail light in reverse order of rejmoval and attach the connector.2.Install the holder for the warning triangleand attach the warning triangle.3.Close the cover on the side trim in the
cargo area.4.Fasten the cover with the clip.
Reversing
light
in
the
tailgate
General
information
Follow the safety information, refer to
page 308.
21-watt bulb, H21W.
Access
to
the
light
1.Open the tailgate.2.Pull out the cover at the recessed grip, arj
row.
Replacing
a
bulb
1.Pull the bulb holder out of the reflector.2.Press the bulb gently into the bulb holder,
turn counterclockwise and remove it.3.To insert the new bulb and attach the bulb
holder, proceed in reverse order of rej
moval.Vehicle
battery
General
information
The battery is maintenance-free.
The added amount of acid is sufficient for the
service life of the battery.
More information about the battery can be rej
quested from a dealerss service center or anj other qualified service center or repair shop.
The manufacturer of your vehicle recommendsthat you have a dealerss service center or anjother qualified service center or repair shopregister the vehicle battery to the vehicle after
the battery has been replaced. Once the batj tery has been registered again, all comfort feaj
tures will be available without restriction and any Check Control messages displayed which
relate to comfort features will disappear.
Safety
information NOTE
Vehicle batteries that are not compatible
can damage vehicle systems and impair vehij cle functions. There is a risk of personal and
property damage. Only vehicle batteries that are compatible with your vehicle type should
be installed in your vehicle. Information on compatible vehicle batteries is available at yourdealerss service center.'

'yIf the vehicle is not used for more than amonth.
Safety
information
NOTE
Battery chargers for the vehicle battery
can work with high voltages and currents,
which means that the 12 volt on-board netj work can be overloaded or damaged. There is
a risk of damage to property. Only connect battery chargers for the vehicle battery to thestarting aid terminals in the engine compartj
ment.'

Breakdown
assistanceVehicle
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.
Hazard
warning
flashers
The button is located in the center console.
The red light in the button flashes when the
hazard warning flashers are activated.
Warning
triangle
The warning triangle is located behind the left-
hand cover in the cargo area.1.Open the cover on the left side trim.2.Open the bracket and take the warning trij
angle out in the direction of the car's intej
rior.
First-aid
kit
General
information
Some of the articles have a limited service life.
Check the expiration dates of the contentsregularly and replace any expired items
promptly.
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Storage
The first-aid kit is located behind the left-hand
cover in the cargo area.
To open, pull on the handle.
Roadside
Assistance
General
information
Roadside Assistance can be reached around the clock in many countries, and provides supjport in the event of a breakdown or an accij
dent.
The content and scope of the services that are
available may vary by country.
For more information, see the Integrated Ownj
er's Manual, Online Owner's Manual, BMW Driverss Guide app or, if necessary, the Ownjer's Manual for Navigation, Entertainment, and
Communication.
Roadside
Assistance
Concept
BMW Roadside Assistance can be contacted if
assistance is needed in the event of a breakj down.
General
information In the event of a breakdown, data on the vehij
cle's condition are sent directly to Roadside
Assistance.
Roadside Assistance can also be contacted via
a Check Control message, refer to page 122.
Requirements'yActive ConnectedDrive contract, equipj
ment version with Intelligent emergency call or BMW ConnectedDrive services.'yCellular network reception.'yStandby state is switched on.
Starting
Roadside
Assistance
If the vehicle is equipped with Teleservices,
support is offered through Teleservice Diagnoj
sis.
Via iDrive:
1."ConnectedDrive"2."BMW Assist"3."BMW Roadside Assistance"
A voice connection is established.
Teleservice
Diagnosis
Teleservice Diagnosis enables the wireless
transmission of detailed vehicle data that is imj
portant for vehicle diagnosis. This data is transmitted automatically.
A voice connection is established to Roadside
Assistance.
Starting
Teleservice
Help
Teleservice Help is a country-specific feature
that enables an in-depth diagnosis of the vehij
cle by Roadside Assistance via wireless transj mission.
You can launch Teleservice Help by requesting
it through Roadside Assistance.
1.Park the vehicle in a safe place.2.Set the parking brake.3.Control Display is switched on.4."Teleservice Help"
The driving ability of the vehicle can be rej stored for specific functions.
If this is not possible, further measures will be
initiated, for instance Roadside Assistance will
be informed.
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BMW
Accident
Assistance
Concept
BMW Group Accident Assistance can be conj tacted if assistance is needed in the event of an accident.
General
information If the vehicle sensors detect a minor to moderjately severe accident, which did not trigger anyairbags, a Check Control message appears on
the instrument cluster. In addition, a text mesj sage appears on the Control Display.
When BMW Accident Assistance is activated, data on the vehicle's condition is sent to BMW.
Requirements'yActive ConnectedDrive contract, equipj
ment version with Intelligent emergency call or BMW ConnectedDrive services.'yCellular network reception.'yStandby state is switched on.
Starting
BMW
Accident
Assistance
If
an
accident
is
detected
automatically
A text message relating to BMW Accident Asj sistance appears on the Control Display.
The connection can be established directly:
"BMW Accident Assist."
The Check Control message for BMW Accij
dent Assistance can also be called up from the
stored Check Control messages, refer to
page 122, for a certain length of time.
Starting
manually
BMW Accident Assistance can also be conj tacted independently of the automatic accij
dent detection function.
Via iDrive:
1."ConnectedDrive"2."BMW Assist"3."BMW Accident Assistance"
Follow the displays on the Control Display.
A voice connection is established.4."End call"
The voice connection can be terminated.
Intelligent
emergency
call
Concept
In case of an emergency, an Emergency Rej
quest can be made through the system.
General
information
Only press the SOS button in an emergency.
For technical reasons, the Emergency Request cannot be guaranteed under unfavorable conjditions.
Overview
SOS button in the roofliner.
Functional
requirements
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Initiating
an
Emergency
Request
automatically
Under certain conditions, for instance if the airj bags trigger, an Emergency Request is autoj
matically initiated immediately after an accij
dent of corresponding severity. Automatic
Collision Notification is not affected by pressj
ing the SOS button.
Initiating
an
Emergency
Request
manually1.Touch the cover.2.Press the SOS button and hold until the
LED on the microphone lights up green.'yThe LED is illuminated green when an
Emergency Request has been initiated.
If a cancel prompt appears on the Control
Display, the Emergency Request can be
aborted.
If the situation allows, wait in your vehicle
until the voice connection has been estabj
lished.'yThe LED flashes green when a connection to the BMW Response Center has been
established.
The BMW Response Center then makes contact with you and takes further steps to
help you.
Even if you are unable to respond, the
BMW Response Center can take further
steps to help you under certain circumj
stances.
For this, data is transmitted to the BMW
Response Center which serves to deterj
mine the necessary rescue measures. E.g., the current position of the vehicle, if it canbe established.
Even if you can no longer hear the BMW Response Center through the loudspeakj
ers, the BMW Response Center may still
be able to hear you.
The BMW Response Center ends the Emerj
gency Request.
Jump-starting
General
information If the battery is discharged, the engine can be
started using the battery of another vehicle and two jumper cables. Only use jumper caj
bles with fully insulated clamp handles.
Safety
information DANGER
Contact with live components can lead to
an electric shock. There is a risk of injuries or danger to life. Do not touch any componentsthat are under voltage.'

Starting
aid
terminals
The starting aid terminal in the engine comj
partment acts as the battery's positive termij
nal.
Open the cover of the starting aid terminal.
A special connection on the body acts as the battery negative terminal.
Connecting
the
cables Before you begin, switch off all unnecessaryelectronic systems/power consumers, such asthe radio, on the assisting and receiving vehijcle.
1.Open the cover of the starting aid terminal.2.Attach one terminal clamp of the positive
jumper cable to the positive terminal of the battery, or to the corresponding starting
aid terminal of the vehicle providing assisj
tance.3.Attach the terminal clamp on the other end of the cable to the positive terminal of the
battery, or to the corresponding starting
aid terminal of the vehicle to be started.4.Attach one terminal clamp of the negative jumper cable to the negative terminal ofthe battery, or to the corresponding engine
or body ground of assisting vehicle.5.Attach the second terminal clamp to the
negative terminal of the battery, or to the corresponding engine or body ground of
the vehicle to be started.
Starting
the
engine
Never use spray fluids to start the engine.
1.Start the engine of the assisting vehicle
and let it run for several minutes at an inj creased idle speed.
If the vehicle to be started has a diesel enj gine: let the engine of the assisting vehiclerun for approx. 10 minutes.2.Start the engine of the vehicle that is to bestarted in the usual way.
If the first starting attempt is not successj
ful, wait a few minutes before making anj
other attempt in order to allow the disj
charged battery to recharge.3.Let both engines run for several minutes.4.Disconnect the jumper cables in the rej verse order.
Check the battery and recharge, if needed.
Tow-starting
and
towing Safety
information WARNING
Due to system limits, individual functions
can malfunction during tow-starting/towing with the Intelligent Safety systems activated.
There is a risk of an accident. Switch all Intellij gent Safety systems off prior to tow-starting/
towing.'

Steptronic
transmission:
transporting
the
vehicle
General
information
The vehicle is not permitted to be towed.
Safety
information NOTE
The vehicle can be damaged when towj
ing the vehicle with a single lifted axle. There is a risk of damage to property. The vehicleshould only be transported on a loading platjform.'