BMW X3 2020 Owners Manual

Carrying
the
vehicle
key
with
you,
e.g.,
in
your
pants
pocket,
is
sufficient.
The
vehicle
automatically
detects
the
vehicle
key when
it
is
in
close
proximity
or
in
the
car's
intej
rior.
General
informationComfort
Access
supports
the
following
funcj
tions:'xUnlocking
and
locking
the
vehicle
from
the
door
handle.'xConvenient
closing.'xOpen
the
tailgate.'xOpen
and
close
the
tailgate
with
no-touch
activation.
Functional
requirements
'xTo
lock
the
vehicle,
the
vehicle
key
must
be
outside
of
the
vehicle
near
the
doors.'xThe
next
unlocking
and
locking
cycle
is
not
possible
until
after
approx.
2
seconds.
Unlocking
Grasp
the
handle
of
a
vehicle
door
completely.
Locking Close
the
driver's
door.
Touch
the
grooved
surface
on
the
handle
of
aclosed
vehicle
door
with
your
finger
for
approx.
1
second
without
grasping
the
door
handle.
Convenient
closing
Safety
information
Warning
With
convenient
closing,
body
parts
can
be jammed.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Make
surethat
the
area
of
movement
of
the
doors
is
clearduring
convenient
closing.
Closing
Touch
the
grooved
surface
on
the
handle
of
aclosed
vehicle
door
with
your
finger
and
hold
itthere
without
grasping
the
door
handle.
In
addition
to
locking,
the
windows
and
glass sunroof
will
be
closed.
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Opening
the
tailgate
General
information If
the
tailgate
is
opened
via
Comfort
Access,
locked
doors
are
not
unlocked.
To
avoid
locking
the
vehicle
key
in
the
vehicle,
do
not
place
the
vehicle
key
in
the
cargo
area.
Safety
information
Warning
Body
parts
can
be
jammed
when
operating
the
tailgate.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Make
sure
that the
area
of
movement
of
the
tailgate
is
clearduring
opening
and
closing.
Warning
The
tailgate
pivots
out
when
it
opens.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Make
sure
that
the
area
of
movement
of
the tailgate
is
clear
during
opening
and
closing.
NOTICE
Sharp-edged
or
pointed
objects
can
hit
the windows
and
heat
conductors
while
driving.There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Coverthe
edges
and
ensure
that
pointed
objects
do
not
hit
the
windows.
Opening
Press
the
button
on
tailgate's
exterior.
Touchless
opening
and
closing
of
the
tailgate
Concept
The
tailgate
can
be
opened
and
closed
with
no-
touch
activation
using
the
vehicle
key
you
are
carrying.
Two
sensors
detect
a
forward-directed foot
motion
in
the
central
rear
area
and
the
tailj
gate
is
opened
and
closed.
General
information
To
avoid
locking
the
vehicle
key
in
the
vehicle, do
not
place
the
vehicle
key
in
the
cargo
area.
If
the
vehicle
key
is
in
the
sensor
area,
the
tailj
gate
may
open
or
close
inadvertently
if
you
uninj
tentionally
move
your
foot
or
if
a
foot
movement
is
detected.
The
sensor
has
an
approximate
range
of
5
ft/1.50
m
extending
from
the
rear
of
the
vehij
cle.
If
the
tailgate
is
opened
with
no-touch
activation, locked
doors
are
not
unlocked.
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Safety
information
Warning
During
no-touch
activation,
vehicle
parts
may
be
touched,
such
as
the
hot
exhaust
gas
sysj
tem.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
When
moving
your foot,
make
sure
you
have
a
firm
stance
and
donot
touch
the
vehicle.
Warning
Body
parts
can
be
jammed
when
operating
the
tailgate.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Make
sure
that the
area
of
movement
of
the
tailgate
is
clear
during
opening
and
closing.
Warning
The
tailgate
pivots
out
when
it
opens.
There
is a
risk
of
injury
or
risk
of
damage
to
property.Make
sure
that
the
area
of
movement
of
thetailgate
is
clear
during
opening
and
closing.
NOTICE
Sharp-edged
or
pointed
objects
can
hit
the windows
and
heat
conductors
while
driving. There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Coverthe
edges
and
ensure
that
pointed
objects
do
not
hit
the
windows.
Functional
requirement
Touchless
opening
of
the
tailgate
is
not
possible
when
the
trailer
socket
is
in
use.
Performing
the
foot
movement
1.Stand
in
the
middle
behind
the
vehicle
at
apjprox.
one
arm's
length
away
from
the
rear
of
the
vehicle.2.Wave
a
foot
under
the
vehicle
in
the
direction
of
travel
and
immediately
pull
it
back.
Withthis
movement,
the
leg
must
pass
through
the
ranges
of
both
sensors.
Opening
Perform
the
foot
movement
described
earlier.
Before
the
tailgate
opens,
the
hazard
warning system
flashes.
Moving
your
foot
again
will
stop
the
opening
moj tion,
and
moving
it
one
more
time
after
that
will close
the
tailgate.
Closing
Perform
the
foot
movement
described
earlier.
The
hazard
warning
system
flashes
and
an
acoustic
signal
sounds.
Moving
your
foot
again
will
stop
the
closing
moj
tion,
and
moving
it
one
more
time
after
that
will re-open
the
tailgate.
Malfunction
Vehicle
key
recognition
by
the
vehicle
may
malj
function
under
the
following
circumstances:
'xThe
battery
of
the
vehicle
key
is
discharged.
For
replacing
the
battery,
refer
to
page
83.'xInterference
of
the
radio
connection
from
transmission
towers
or
other
equipment
with
high
transmitting
power.'xShielding
of
the
vehicle
key
due
to
metal
obj jects.
Do
not
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the
vehicle
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'xInterference
of
the
radio
connection
from
moj
bile
phones
or
other
electronic
devices
in
dij
rect
proximity
to
the
vehicle
key.
Do
not
transport
the
vehicle
key
together
with electronic
devices.
Wet
or
snowy
conditions
may
disrupt
the
locking
request
recognition
function
on
the
door
hanj
dles.
In
the
case
of
a
malfunction,
unlock
and
lock
the vehicle
using
the
buttons
of
the
vehicle
key
or
use
the
integrated
key,
refer
to
page
89.
Tailgate
General
information To
avoid
locking
the
vehicle
key
in
the
vehicle,
do
not
place
the
vehicle
key
in
the
cargo
area.
Depending
on
the
vehicle
equipment
and
counj
try
version,
it
is
also
possible
to
have
the
doors unlocked.
To
perform
settings,
refer
to
page
96.
Safety
information
Warning
Body
parts
can
be
jammed
when
operating
the
tailgate.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Make
sure
that the
area
of
movement
of
the
tailgate
is
clear
during
opening
and
closing.
Warning
The
tailgate
pivots
out
when
it
opens.
There
is a
risk
of
injury
or
risk
of
damage
to
property.Make
sure
that
the
area
of
movement
of
thetailgate
is
clear
during
opening
and
closing.
NOTICE
Sharp-edged
or
pointed
objects
can
hit
the windows
and
heat
conductors
while
driving. There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Coverthe
edges
and
ensure
that
pointed
objects
do
not
hit
the
windows.
Tailgate
General
information When
the
trailer
socket
is
in
use,
the
tailgate
canjnot
be
opened
with
the
vehicle
key
or
with
the
button
in
the
car's
interior.
Opening
General
information
When
the
trailer
socket
is
in
use,
the
tailgate
canj not
be
opened
with
the
vehicle
key
or
with
the
button
in
the
car's
interior.
Adjusting
the
opening
height
You
can
set
how
far
the
tailgate
should
open. When
adjusting
the
opening
height,
ensure
thatthere
is
a
clearance
of
at
least
4
in/10
cm
abovethe
tailgate.
Via
iDrive:
1.My
Vehicle2.Vehicle
settings3.Doors/Key4.Tailgate5.Monitor
the
tailgate
and
set
the
desired
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From
the
outside'xWithout
Comfort
Access:
unlock
vehicle.
With
Comfort
Access:
unlock
the
vehicle
or
have
the
vehicle
key
with
you.
Press
the
button
on
tailgate's
exterior.'xPress
the
button
on
the
vehicle
key
for
approx.
1
second.
Depending
on
the
setting,
the
doors
may
also
be
unlocked.
Opening
with
the
vehicle
key,
refer
to page
82.
If
the
vehicle
is
stationary,
the
tailgate
opens
auj tomatically
to
the
adjusted
opening
height.
From
the
inside With
Steptronic
transmission:
Press
the
button
in
the
driver's
door
downward.
If
the
vehicle
is
locked,
selector
lever
position
P must
be
engaged
first.
With
manual
transmission:
With
the
vehicle
stationary,
push
the
button
in
the
storage
compartment
of
the
driver's
door
downwards
twice
in
quick
succession.
The
tailgate
will
be
opened
to
the
configured
opening
height.
Interruption
of
the
opening
procedure
The
opening
procedure
is
interrupted
in
the
folj
lowing
situations:
'xWhen
the
vehicle
starts
moving.'xBy
pressing
the
button
on
the
outside
of
the
tailgate.
Pressing
again
closes
the
tailgate.'xBy
pressing
the
button
on
the
inside
of
the
tailgate.
Pressing
again
closes
the
tailgate.'xBy
pressing
the
button
on
the
vehicle
key.
Pressing
again
continues
the
opening
moj
tion.'xBy
pressing
or
pulling
the
button
in
the
drivj
er's
door.
Pressing
again
continues
the
openj
ing
motion.
Closing
From
the
outside
'x

Press
the
button
on
the
inside
of
the
tailgate.
With
Comfort
Access:
'x

Press
the
button
on
the
inside
of
the
tailgate.
The
vehicle
will
be
locked
after
closing
the tailgate.
The
driver's
door
must
be
closed
for
this
purpose
and
the
vehicle
key
must
be
outj
side
of
the
vehicle
in
the
area
of
the
tailgate.
From
the
inside
Pull
and
hold
the
button
in
the
driver
door.
The
vehicle
key
must
be
located
in
the
carss
intej
rior
for
this
function.
An
acoustic
signal
sounds
before
the
tailgate
is
closed.
Interruption
of
the
closing
procedure
The
closing
procedure
is
interrupted
in
the
folj
lowing
situations:
'xIf
the
vehicle
starts
off
with
a
jerky
movement.'xBy
pressing
the
button
on
the
outside
of
the
tailgate.
Pressing
again
re-opens
the
tailgate.'xBy
pressing
the
button
on
the
inside
of
the
tailgate.
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'xBy
releasing
the
button
in
the
driver's
door.Pulling
again
and
holding
continues
the
closj
ing
motion.
Malfunction
Safety
information
Warning
With
manual
operation
of
a
blocked
tailgate,
it
can
release
itself
unexpectedly
from
the
blockj
age.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Do
not
operate
the
tailgate
manj
ually
if
it
is
blocked.
Have
it
checked
by
a
dealj
erss
service
center
or
another
qualified
service
center
or
repair
shop.
Manual
operation
Operate
the
unlocked
tailgate
manually
with
a
slow
and
smooth
motion.
To
close
the
tailgate
fully,
press
down
lightly
only.
Closing
occurs
automatically.
Adjusting
General
informationDepending
on
the
package
and
country
version,
various
settings
are
available
for
the
vehicle
key
functions.
These
settings
are
stored
for
the
driver
profile currently
used.
Unlocking Doors
Via
iDrive:
1.My
Vehicle2.Vehicle
settings3.Doors/Key4.

Driver's
door
or



All
doors5.Select
the
desired
setting:'xDriver's
door
only
Only
the
driver's
door
and
the
fuel
filler flap
are
unlocked.
Pressing
again
unlocks
the
entire
vehicle.'xAll
doors
The
entire
vehicle
is
unlocked.
Tailgate
Depending
on
the
vehicle
equipment
and
counj
try
version,
this
setting
may
not
be
offered.
Via
iDrive:
1.My
Vehicle2.Vehicle
settings3.Doors/Key4.

Select
the
symbol.5.Select
the
desired
setting:'xTailgate
The
tailgate
is
opened.'xTailgate
and
door(s)
The
tailgate
is
opened
and
the
doors
unj
locked.
Adjusting
the
last
seat
and
mirror
position
Via
iDrive:
1.My
Vehicle2.Driver
profiles3.Select
driver
profile.


The
setting
can
be
made
for
the
driver
profile
marked
with
this
symbol.
4.Last
seat
position
automatic
When
the
vehicle
is
unlocked,
the
driver's
seat and
exterior
mirrors
resume
their
last
set
posij
tions.
The
most
recent
position
is
independent
of
the positions
saved
via
the
seat
memory.
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Confirmation
signals
from
the
vehicle
Via
iDrive:1.My
Vehicle2.Vehicle
settings3.Doors/Key4.Deactivate
or
activate
the
desired
confirmajtion
signals:'xFlash
for
lock/unlock
Unlocking
is
signaled
by
two
flashes,
lockj
ing
by
one.'xWith
alarm
system:
Acoustic
signal
for
lock/unlock
Unlocking
is
signaled
by
two
honks
of
the
horn,
locking
by
one.
Automatic
locking
Via
iDrive:
1.My
Vehicle2.Vehicle
settings3.Doors/Key4.Select
the
desired
setting:'xLock
automatically
The
vehicle
locks
automatically
after
a
while
if
no
door
is
opened
after
unlocking.'xLock
after
starting
to
drive
The
vehicle
locks
automatically
after
you
drive
off.
Automatic
unlocking
Via
iDrive:
1.My
Vehicle2.Vehicle
settings3.Doors/Key4.Unlock
at
end
of
trip
After
drive-ready
state
is
switched
off
by pressing
the
Start/Stop
button,
the
locked
vej
hicle
is
automatically
unlocked.Folding
mirrors
automatically
Via
iDrive:1.My
Vehicle2.Vehicle
settings3.Doors/Key4.Fold
mirrors
in
when
locked
The
exterior
mirrors
are
automatically
folded
in
during
locking.
Establishing
idle
state
after
opening
the
front
doors
Via
iDrive:
1.My
Vehicle2.Vehicle
settings3.Doors/Key4.Turn
off
after
door
opening
Opening
the
front
doors
establishes
the
idle
state,
refer
to
page
41.
Alarm
system
General
information
When
the
vehicle
is
locked,
the
vehicle
alarm
system
reacts
to
the
following
changes:
'xOpening
a
door,
the
hood,
or
the
tailgate.'xMovements
in
the
car's
interior.'xChanges
in
the
vehicle
tilt,
for
instance,
durj ing
attempts
at
stealing
a
wheel
or
when
towj
ing
the
vehicle.'xDisconnected
battery
voltage.'xImproper
use
of
the
socket
for
OBD
Onboard
Diagnosis.'xLocking
the
vehicle
while
a
device
is
conj nected
to
the
socket
for
the
OBD
Onboard-
Diagnosis.
For
socket
for
the
OBD
Onboard
Diagnosis,
refer
to
page
341.
The
alarm
system
signals
these
changes
visually
and
acoustically:
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'xAcoustic
alarm:
Depending
on
local
regulations,
the
acoustic alarm
may
be
suppressed.'xVisual
alarm:
By
flashing
the
exterior
lighting.
Switching
on/off
When
you
unlock
and
lock
the
vehicle,
either
with
the
vehicle
key
or
via
Comfort
Access,
the
alarm
system
is
switched
off
and
on
at
the
same
time.
Opening
the
doors
with
the
alarm
system
switched
on
The
alarm
system
is
triggered
when
a
door
is
opened
if
the
door
was
unlocked
using
the integrated
key
in
the
door
lock.
Switching
off
the
alarm,
refer
to
page
99.
Opening
the
tailgate
with
the
alarm
system
switched
on
The
tailgate
can
be
opened
even
when
the
alarm
system
is
switched
on.
After
the
tailgate
is
closed,
it
is
locked
and
monij
tored
again
provided
the
doors
are
locked.
The hazard
warning
system
flashes
once.
Panic
mode
You
can
trigger
the
alarm
system
if
you
find
yourj
self
in
a
dangerous
situation.
'xPress
the
button
on
the
vehicle
key
and
hold
for
at
least
3
seconds.'xBriefly
press
the
button
on
the
vehicle
key three
times
in
succession.
To
switch
off
the
alarm:
press
any
button.
Indicator
light
on
the
interior
mirror'xThe
indicator
light
flashes
briefly
every
2
secj onds:
The
alarm
system
is
switched
on.'xIndicator
light
flashes
for
approx.
10
seconds,
then
it
flashes
briefly
every
2
seconds:
Interior
motion
sensor
and
tilt
alarm
sensor
are
not
active,
as
doors,
hood,
or
tailgate
are not
correctly
closed.
Correctly
closed
access
points
are
secured.
When
the
still
open
access
points
are
closed,
the
interior
motion
sensor
and
tilt
alarm
senj
sor
will
be
switched
on.'xThe
indicator
light
goes
out
after
unlocking:
The
vehicle
has
not
been
tampered
with.'xThe
indicator
light
flashes
after
unlocking
unj til
drive-ready
state
is
switched
on,
but
nolonger
than
approx.
5
minutes:
An
alarm
has
been
triggered.
Tilt
alarm
sensor
The
tilt
of
the
vehicle
is
monitored.
The
alarm
system
responds
in
situations
such
as
attempts
to
steal
a
wheel
or
when
the
vehicle
is
towed.
Interior
motion
sensor
The
windows
and
the
glass
sunroof
must
be
closed
for
the
system
to
function
properly.
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Avoiding
unintentional
alarmsGeneral
information
The
tilt
alarm
sensor
and
interior
motion
sensor can
trigger
an
alarm,
although
no
unauthorized
action
occurred.
Possible
situations
for
an
unwanted
alarm:'xIn
automatic
vehicle
washes.'xIn
duplex
garages.'xDuring
transport
on
trains
carrying
vehicles,
at
sea
or
on
a
trailer.'xWith
animals
in
the
vehicle.'xWhen
the
vehicle
is
locked
after
start
of
fuelj ing.
The
tilt
alarm
sensor
and
the
interior
motion
senj
sor
can
be
switched
off
in
such
situations.
Switching
off
the
tilt
alarm
sensor
and
interior
motion
sensor
Press
the
button
on
the
vehicle
key
within
10
seconds
as
soon
as
the
vehicle
is
locked.
The
indicator
light
lights
up
for
approx.
2
secj
onds
and
then
continues
to
flash.
The
tilt
alarm
sensor
and
interior
motion
sensor are
switched
off
until
the
vehicle
is
locked
again.
Switching
off
the
alarm
'xUnlock
the
vehicle
with
the
vehicle
key.'xUnlock
the
vehicle
with
the
integrated
key
and
activate
the
drive-ready
state
via
emerj gency
detection
of
the
vehicle
key,
refer
topage
84.'xWith
Comfort
Access:
when
carrying
the
vej
hicle
key,
grasp
the
driver's
door
or
front
pasj
senger
door
handle
completely.Power
windows
Safety
information
Warning
When
operating
the
windows,
body
parts
and
objects
can
be
jammed.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury or
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Make
sure
thatthe
area
of
movement
of
the
windows
is
clear
during
opening
and
closing.
Overview
Power
windows
Safety
switch
Functional
requirements The
windows
can
be
operated
under
the
followj
ing
conditions.
'xStandby
state
is
established.'xDrive-ready
state
is
activated.'xThe
vehicle
key
is
in
the
car's
interior.
Opening
'xPress
the
switch
to
the
resistance
point.
The
window
opens
while
the
switch
is
being held.'xPress
the
switch
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The
window
opens
automatically.
Pressing
the
switch
again
stops
the
motion.
Convenient
opening
with
the
vehicle
key,
refer
to page
81.
Closing
'xPull
the
switch
to
the
resistance
point.
The
window
closes
while
the
switch
is
being
held.'xPull
the
switch
beyond
the
resistance
point.
The
window
closes
automatically
if
the
door
is
closed.
Pulling
again
stops
the
motion.
Convenient
closing
with
the
vehicle
key,
refer
to page
82.
Closing
via
Comfort
Access,
refer
to
page
90.
Jam
protection
system
Concept
The
jam
protection
prevents
objects
or
body
parts
becoming
jammed
between
the
door
frame and
window
while
a
window
is
being
closed.
General
information
If
resistance
or
a
blockage
is
detected
while
a
window
is
being
closed,
the
closing
action
is
inj terrupted
and
the
window
opens
slightly.
Safety
information
Warning
Accessories
on
the
windows
such
as
antennas
can
impact
jam
protection.
There
is
a
risk
of
inj jury.
Do
not
install
accessories
in
the
area
of
movement
of
the
windows.
Closing
without
the
jam
protection
system
In
case
of
danger
from
the
outside
or
if
ice
might
prevent
normal
closing,
proceed
as
follows:1.

Pull
the
switch
past
the
resistance
point
and
hold
it
there.
The
window
closes
with
limited
jam
protecj
tion.
If
the
closing
force
exceeds
a
specific threshold,
closing
is
interrupted.2.

Pull
the
switch
past
the
resistance
point
again
within
approx.
4
seconds
and
hold
it
there.
The
window
closes
without
jam
protection.
Safety
switch
Concept
The
safety
switch
can
be
used
to
prevent
chilj dren,
for
instance
from
opening
and
closing
therear
windows
using
the
switches
in
the
rear.
If
an
accident
of
a
certain
severity
occurs,
the
safety
function
is
switched
off
automatically.
Switching
on/off Press
the
button.
The
LED
lights
up
if
the
safety
function
is
switched
on.
Roller
sunblinds,
rear
sidewindows
Warning
With
closed
roller
sunblinds
and
open
windows,
the
roller
sunblinds
may
be
strained
while
drivj ing
due
to
the
wind.
The
roller
sunblinds
maybe
damaged
and
vehicle
occupants
may
be
harmed.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Do
not
open
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