BMW X3 2018 Manual Online

Closing
from
the
raised
position
without
jam
protection
If there is an external danger,
push the switch forward past the
resistance point and hold it.
The glass sunroof closes without jam protecj
tion.
Initializing
after
a
power
interruption General
information After a power failure during the opening orclosing process, the glass sunroof can only be
operated to a limited extent.
The system can be initialized under the followj
ing conditions.'yThe vehicle is parked in a horizontal posij
tion.'yThe drive-ready state is established.'yThe external temperature is above
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SettingsVehicle
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.
Sitting
safely
An ideal seating position that meets the needs
of the occupants can make a vital contribution to relaxed, fatigue-free driving.
In the event of an accident, the correct seating
position plays an important role. Follow the inj formation in the following chapters:'ySeats, refer to page 82.'ySafety belts, refer to page 84.'yHead restraints, refer to page 86.'yAirbags, refer to page 140.
Seats,
front
Safety
information WARNING
Seat adjustments while driving can lead
to unexpected movements of the seat. Vehicle
control could be lost. There is a risk of an accij dent. Only adjust the seat on the driver's sidewhen the vehicle is stationary.'

Forward/backward
Push switch forward or backward.
Height
Push switch up or down. Seat
tilt
Move switch up or down.
Backrest
tilt
Move switch forward or backward.Thigh
support
Pull the lever at the front of the seat and push
the thigh support forward or back.
Lumbar
support
Concept
The curvature of the seat backrest can be adj
justed in a way that it supports the lumbar rej gion of the spine. The lower back and the
spine are supported for upright posture.
Settings
'yPress the front/rear section
of the button:
The curvature is increased/
decreased.'yPress the upper/lower secj
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Functional
limitations
It may not be possible to adjust the lumbar
support at very high and very low temperaj
tures.
Backrest
width
Concept
Adjusting the backrest width may improve latj
eral support when taking corners.
General
information
You can change the backrest width by adjustj
ing the side wings of the backrest.
To make it easier to enter and exit the vehicle,
the backrest width temporarily opens fully.
Settings'yPress the front section of
the button:
The backrest width dej
creases.'yPress the rear section of the
button:
The backrest width inj
creases.
Functional
limitations
It may not be possible to adjust the backrest
width at very high and very low temperatures.
Rear
seats
General
information The backrest tilt can be adjusted for the rearseats. The backrest tilt for the center section is
adjusted together with the left backrest.
Backrest
tilt
Pull the lever and apply your weight to the
backrest or lift it off, as necessary.
Safety
belts Number
of
safety
belts
and
safety
belt
buckles
The vehicle is fitted with five safety belts to enj
sure occupant safety. However, they can only offer protection when adjusted correctly.
The two outer safety belt buckles of the rear
seats are intended for the persons sitting on the left and right.
The center safety belt buckle of the rear seats is intended for the person sitting in the middle.
General
information
Always make sure that safety belts are being
worn by the occupants before driving off. The
airbags supplement the safety belts as an adj
ditional safety device. The airbags are not a substitute for safety belts.
The upper shoulder strap's anchorage point
will be correct for adult seat occupants of evj
ery build if the seat is correctly adjusted.
Safety
information WARNING
Use of a safety belt to buckle more than
one person will potentially defeat the ability of
the safety belt to serve its protective funcj tion.There is a risk of injuries or danger to life.
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Do not allow more than one person to wear asingle safety belt. Infants and children are not
allowed on an occupant's lap, but must be
transported and secured in designated child restraint systems.'

Safety
mode
In critical situations, for instance during an emergency stop, the front safety belts tighten automatically.
If the situation passes without an accident ocj
curring, the belt tension relaxes.
If the belt tension does not loosen automatij
cally, stop the vehicle and unbuckle the safety belt using the red button in the safety beltbuckle. Fasten the safety belt before continujing on your trip.
Front
head
restraints Safety
information WARNING
A missing protective effect due to rej
moved or not correctly adjusted head rej
straints can cause injuries in the head and neck area. There is a risk of injury.'yBefore driving, install the removed head rej
straints on the occupied seats.'yAdjust the head restraint so its center supj ports the back of the head at as close to
eye level as possible.'yAdjust the distance so that the head rej straint is as close as possible to the back of
the head. Adjust the distance via the backj rest tilt as needed.'

RemovingOnly remove the head restraint if no one will besitting in the seat in question.1.Raise the head restraint up against the rej
sistance.2.Press the button, arrow 1, and pull the head restraint out completely.
Installing
Proceed in the reverse order to install the head
restraint.
Rear
head
restraints Safety
information WARNING
A missing protective effect due to rej
moved or not correctly adjusted head rej
straints can cause injuries in the head and neck area. There is a risk of injury.
'yBefore driving, install the removed head rej
straints on the occupied seats.'yAdjust the head restraint so its center supj ports the back of the head at as close to
eye level as possible.'yAdjust the distance so that the head rej straint is as close as possible to the back of
the head. Adjust the distance via the backj rest tilt as needed.'

Adjusting
the
height
The height of the outer head restraints can be
adjusted.
'yTo lower: press the button, arrow 1, and
push the head restraint down.'yTo raise: push the head restraint up.
After setting the height, move the head rej
straint up or down slightly, making sure it enj
gages properly.
RemovingThe outer head restraints can be removed.
Only remove the head restraint if no one will be
sitting in the seat in question.
1.Fold down the rear seat backrest, refer to
page 236, in question.2.Raise the head restraint up against the rej
sistance.3.Press the button, arrow 1, and pull the head restraint out completely.
Installing
Proceed in the reverse order to install the head
restraint.
Mirrors
Exterior
mirrors
General
information The mirror on the front passenger side is more
curved than the driver's side mirror.
The mirror setting is stored for the driver proj
file currently in use. When the vehicle is unj
locked via the remote control, the position is
automatically retrieved if the function, refer to page 75, is activated for this purpose.
The current exterior mirror position can be stored using the memory function, refer to
page 90.
Safety
information WARNING
Objects reflected in the mirror are closer
than they appear. The distance to the traffic
behind could be incorrectly estimated, for inj stance while changing lanes. There is a risk of
an accident. Estimate the distance to the traffic behind by looking over your shoulder.'

The selected mirror moves along with the butjton movement.
Selecting
a
mirror To change over to the other mirror:Slide the switch.
Malfunction
In case of an electrical malfunction, adjust the
mirror by pressing the edges of the mirror
glass.
Folding
in
and
out NOTE
Depending on the vehicle width, the vej
hicle can be damaged in vehicle washes. There is a risk of damage to property. Before washj
ing, fold in the mirrors by hand or with the butj ton.'

Overview
Functional
requirements
'yKeep the photocells clean.'yDo not cover the area between the interiormirror and the windshield.
Steering
wheel
Safety
information WARNING
Steering wheel adjustments while driving
can lead to unexpected steering wheel movej ments. Vehicle control could be lost. There is arisk of an accident. Adjust the steering wheelwhile the vehicle is stationary only.'