BMW X3 2021 Manual PDF

Opening
when
a
Check
Control
message
is
displayed
Directly
from
the
Check
Control
message
on
the
Control
Display:


"Owner's
Manual"
Changing
between
a
function
and
the
Owner's
Manual
To
switch
from
a
function,
for
instance
radio,
to
the
Owner's
Manual
on
the
Control
Display
and to
alternate
between
the
two
displays:
1.

Press
the
button.2."Owner's
Manual"3.Select
the
desired
page
in
the
Owner'sManual.4.

Press
the
button
again
to
return
to
the
last
displayed
function.5.

Press
the
button
to
return
to
the
page
of
the
Owner's
Manual
displayed
last.
To
alternate
continuously
between
the
last
dis#j
played
function
and
the
last
displayed
page
of the
Owner's
Manual,
repeat
steps
4
&
5.
Opensa
new
display
every
time.
Programmable
memory
buttons
General
information The
entry
points
into
the
Owner's
Manual
can
bestored
on
the
programmable
memory
buttons,
refer
to
page
46,
and
called
up
directly.
Storing
1.Select
the
desired
entry
point
via
iDrive:'x"Quick
reference"'x"Search
by
pictures"'x"Keyword
search"'x"Animations"2.

Press
the
desired
programmable
memory
button
and
hold
for
more
than
2
sec#j onds.
Executing
Press
the
corresponding
button.The
owner's
manual
is
directly
dis#j
played
at
the
selected
entry
point.
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Opening
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features
andoptions
This
chapter
describes
all
standard,
country-spe#jcific
and
optional
features
offered
with
the
series. It
also
describes
features
and
functions
that
are
not
necessarily
available
in
your
vehicle,
e.g.,
due to
the
selected
options
or
country
versions.
Thisalso
applies
to
safety-related
functions
and
sys#j
tems.
When
using
these
functions
and
systems,
the
applicable
laws
and
regulations
must
be
ob#j
served.
Vehicle
key
General
information Depending
on
the
equipment
version,
the
vehicle
is
delivered
with
two
vehicle
keys
or
one
vehicle
key
and
the
BMW
display
key,
refer
to
page
77.
Each
vehicle
key
contains
a
replaceable
battery,
refer
to
page
75.
Depending
on
the
equipment
and
country
ver#j sion,
various
settings,
refer
to
page
88,
can
be
configured
for
the
button
functions.
A
personal
driver
profile,
refer
to
page
59,
for
each
vehicle
key
is
stored
in
the
vehicle.
To
provide
information
on
maintenance
require#j ments,
the
service
data
is
stored
in
the
vehiclekey,
refer
to
page
326.
To
prevent
possible
locking
in
of
the
vehicle
key,
take
the
vehicle
key
with
you
when
exiting
the
vehicle.
Safety
information
Warning
People
or
animals
in
the
vehicle
can
lock
the
doors
from
the
inside
and
lock
themselves
in.
In this
case,
the
vehicle
cannot
be
opened
from
the
outside.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Take
the vehicle
key
with
you
so
that
the
vehicle
can
be
opened
from
the
outside.
Warning
For
some
country
versions,
unlocking
from
the inside
is
only
possible
with
special
knowledge.
Persons
who
spend
a
lengthy
time
in
the
vehi#j
cle
while
being
exposed
to
extreme
tempera#j
tures
are
at
risk
of
injury
or
death.
Do
not
lock
the
vehicle
from
the
outside
when
there
are
people
in
it.
Warning
Unattended
children
or
animals
in
the
vehicle can
cause
the
vehicle
to
move
and
endanger themselves
and
traffic,
for
instance
due
to
thefollowing
actions:
'xPressing
the
Start/Stop
button.'xReleasing
the
parking
brake.'xOpening
and
closing
the
doors
or
win#j
dows.'xEngaging
selector
lever
position
N.'xUsing
vehicle
equipment.
There
is
a
risk
of
accidents
or
injuries.
Do
not
leave
children
or
animals
unattended
in
the
ve#j hicle.
Take
the
vehicle
key
with
you
when
exit#j
ing
and
lock
the
vehicle.
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Overview1Unlocking2Locking3Opening/closing
the
tailgate4Press
and
hold
or
press
three
times
in
quick
succession:
panic
mode
Press
briefly:
pathway
lighting
Unlocking
General
information
The
behavior
of
the
vehicle
during
unlocking
us#j
ing
the
vehicle
key
depends
on
the
following
set#j
tings:
'xIf
only
the
driver's
door
and
the
fuel
filler
flap or
all
access
to
the
vehicle
will
be
unlocked.'xIf
the
unlocking
of
the
vehicle
is
confirmed
with
a
light
signal
or
a
sound
signal.'xIf
the
welcome
light,
refer
to
page
152,
is
switched
on
when
the
vehicle
is
being
un#j
locked.'xIf
the
driver's
seat
is
set
to
the
last
position
saved
in
the
driver's
profile.
Unlocking
the
vehicle
Press
the
button
on
the
vehicle
key.
If,
due
to
the
settings,
only
the
driver's
door
and
fuel
filler
flap
were
unlocked,
press
the
button
on the
vehicle
key
again
to
unlock
the
other
vehicleaccess
points.
In
addition,
the
following
functions
are
executed:
'xThe
settings
stored
in
the
driver
profile,
refer to
page
59,
are
applied.'xThe
interior
lights
are
switched
on,
unless
they
were
manually
switched
off.'xFolded
in
exterior
mirrors
are
folded
out.
If
the
exterior
mirrors
were
folded
in
via
the
button
in
the
car's
interior,
they
will
not
be
folded
out
when
unlocking.'xWith
anti-theft
protection:
Anti-theft
protec#j tion
is
switched
off.'xWith
alarm
system:
The
alarm
system
will
beswitched
off.
After
opening
one
of
the
front
doors,
the
vehicle
is
ready
for
operation.
The
light
functions
may
depend
on
the
ambient
brightness.
Convenient
opening Press
and
hold
the
button
on
the
vehi#j
cle
key
after
unlocking.
The
windows
and
the
glass
sunroof
with
sun
protection
are
opened,
as
long
as
the
button
on
the
vehicle
key
is
pressed.
Locking General
information The
behavior
of
the
vehicle
during
locking
using
the
vehicle
key
depends
on
the
following
set#j
tings:
'xIf
the
locking
of
the
vehicle
is
confirmed
with
a
light
signal
or
a
sound
signal.'xIf
the
exterior
mirrors
are
automatically
folded
in
when
the
vehicle
is
locked.
The
exterior
mirrors
are
not
folded
in
when
the
hazard
warning
flashers
are
switched
on.'xIf
pathway
lighting
is
activated
during
locking.
Locking
the
vehicle
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2.

Press
the
button
on
the
vehicle
key.
The
following
functions
are
executed:
'xAll
doors,
the
tailgate,
and
the
fuel
filler
flapare
locked.'xWith
anti-theft
protection:
Anti-theft
protec#jtion
is
switched
on.
This
prevents
the
doorsfrom
being
unlocked
using
the
lock
buttons
or
the
door
openers.'xWith
alarm
system:
The
alarm
system
will
be switched
on.
If
the
drive-ready
state
is
still
switched
on
when
you
lock
the
vehicle,
the
vehicle
horn
honks twice.
In
this
case,
the
drive-ready
state
must
beswitched
off
by
means
of
the
Start/Stop
button.
With
Comfort
Access:
convenient
closing
Safety
information
Warning
With
convenient
closing,
body
parts
can
be jammed.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Make
sure that
the
area
of
movement
of
the
doors
is
clear
during
convenient
closing.
Closing
Press
and
hold
the
button
on
the
vehicle
key
in
the
area
close
to
the
vehicle
after
locking.
The
windows
and
the
glass
sunroof
with
sun
protection
are
closed,
as
long
as
the
button
on
the
vehicle
key
is
pressed.
Switching
on
the
interior
and
exterior
lights
Press
the
button
on
the
vehicle
key
withthe
vehicle
locked.
The
function
is
not
available
for
the
first
10
sec#j
onds
after
locking.'xThe
interior
lights
are
switched
on,
unless they
were
manually
switched
off.
For
switch#jing
the
interior
lights
on/off
manually,
refer
to
page
156.'xDepending
on
the
settings,
the
exterior
light#j
ing,
refer
to
page
152,
will
be
switched
on.
The
light
functions
may
depend
on
the
ambient
brightness.
TailgateGeneral
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
coun#j
try
version,
it
is
also
possible
to
have
the
doors
unlocked.
To
perform
settings,
refer
to
page
88.
When
the
trailer
socket
is
in
use,
the
tailgate
can#j not
be
opened
with
the
vehicle
key
or
with
the
button
in
the
car's
interior.
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.
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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
and
hold
the
button
on
the
vehi#jcle
key
for
approx.
1
second.
Panic
mode You
can
trigger
the
alarm
system
if
you
find
your#j
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.
Switching
pathway
lighting
on Press
and
hold
the
button
on
the
vehi#j
cle
key
for
approx.
1
second.
It
is
possible
to
adjust
the
duration
of
the
path#j
way
lighting
feature,
refer
to
page
152.
Replacing
the
battery
1.Remove
the
integrated
key
from
the
vehicle key,
refer
to
page
81.2.Place
the
integrated
key
underneath
the
bat#j
tery
compartment
cover,
arrow
1,
and
lift
thecover
with
a
lever
movement
of
the
integrated
key,
arrow
2.3.Push
battery
in
the
direction
of
the
arrow
us#j
ing
a
pointed
object
and
lift
it
out.4.Insert
a
type
CR
2032
battery
with
the
posi#j tive
side
facing
up.5.Press
the
cover
closed.6.Push
the
integrated
key
into
the
vehicle
key
until
the
integrated
key
engages.
Have
old
batteries
disposed
of
by
a
deal#j
er#ss
service
center
or
another
qualified service
center
or
repair
shop
or
take
them
to
a
collection
point.
Additional
vehicle
keys
Additional
vehicle
keys
are
available
from
a
serv#j ice
center
or
another
qualified
service
center
or
repair
shop.
Loss
of
vehicle
keys
A
lost
vehicle
key
can
be
blocked
and
replaced by
a
dealer#ss
service
center
or
another
qualified
service
center
or
repair
shop.
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Malfunction
General
information A
Check
Control
message,
refer
to
page
136,
is
displayed.
Vehicle
key
recognition
by
the
vehicle
may
mal#j function
under
the
following
circumstances:'xThe
battery
of
the
vehicle
key
is
discharged.
For
replacing
the
battery,
refer
to
page
75.'xInterference
of
the
radio
connection
from
transmission
towers
or
other
equipment
with
high
transmitting
power.'xShielding
of
the
vehicle
key
due
to
metal
ob#j jects.
Do
not
transport
the
vehicle
key
together
with metal
objects.'xInterference
of
the
radio
connection
from
mo#j
bile
phones
or
other
electronic
devices
in
di#j
rect
proximity
to
the
vehicle
key.
Do
not
transport
the
vehicle
key
together
with electronic
devices.'xInterference
of
radio
transmission
by
a
charg#j
ing
process
of
mobile
devices,
for
instance charging
of
a
mobile
phone.'xThe
vehicle
key
is
in
direct
proximity
of
thewireless
charging
tray.
Place
the
vehicle
key
in
a
different
location.
In
the
case
of
interference,
the
vehicle
can
be unlocked
and
locked
from
the
outside
with
the
integrated
key,
refer
to
page
81.
Switching
the
drive-ready
state
on
via
emergency
detection
of
the
vehicle
key
It
is
not
possible
to
switch
on
the
drive-ready
state
if
the
vehicle
key
has
not
been
detected.
Proceed
as
follows
in
this
case:
1.Hold
the
back
of
the
vehicle
key
against
themarked
area
on
the
steering
column.
Pay
at#jtention
to
the
display
in
the
instrument
clus#jter.2.If
the
vehicle
key
is
detected:
Switch
on
drive-ready
state
within
10
sec#j
onds.
If
the
vehicle
key
is
not
recognized,
slightly change
the
position
of
the
vehicle
key
and
repeat
the
procedure.
Frequently
Asked
Questions
What
precautions
can
be
taken
to
be
able
to open
a
vehicle
with
an
accidentally
locked
in
ve#jhicle
key
'xThe
options
provided
by
the
Remote
Serv#j
ices
of
the
BMW
Connected
app
include
the
ability
to
lock
and
unlock
a
vehicle.
This
requires
an
active
BMW
Connected#j
Drive
contract
and
the
BMW
Connected
app
must
be
installed
on
a
smartphone.'xUnlocking
the
vehicle
can
be
requested
via the
BMW
ConnectedDrive
Call
Center.
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active
BMW
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BMW
display
key
General
informationThe
BMW
display
key
is
supplied
with
an
addi#jtional
mechanical
key.
If
the
display
key
is
used,the
mechanical
key
should
be
carried
with
you,for
instance
in
the
wallet.
The
mechanical
key
is
used
like
the
integrated
key,
refer
to
page
81.
The
display
key
supports
all
functions
of
the standard
remote
control.
In
addition,
the
following
functions
are
also
avail#j
able:
'xDisplay
status
of
doors
and
windows.'xDisplay
status
of
the
anti-theft
warning
sys#j
tem.'xDisplay
service
information.'xCall
up
range
with
available
fuel.
Safety
information
Warning
People
or
animals
in
the
vehicle
can
lock
the
doors
from
the
inside
and
lock
themselves
in.
In this
case,
the
vehicle
cannot
be
opened
from
the
outside.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Take
the vehicle
key
with
you
so
that
the
vehicle
can
be
opened
from
the
outside.
Warning
For
some
country
versions,
unlocking
from
the inside
is
only
possible
with
special
knowledge.
Persons
who
spend
a
lengthy
time
in
the
vehi#j
cle
while
being
exposed
to
extreme
tempera#j
tures
are
at
risk
of
injury
or
death.
Do
not
lock
the
vehicle
from
the
outside
when
there
are
people
in
it.
Warning
Unattended
children
or
animals
in
the
vehicle can
cause
the
vehicle
to
move
and
endanger themselves
and
traffic,
for
instance
due
to
thefollowing
actions:
'xPressing
the
Start/Stop
button.'xReleasing
the
parking
brake.'xOpening
and
closing
the
doors
or
win#j
dows.'xEngaging
selector
lever
position
N.'xUsing
vehicle
equipment.
There
is
a
risk
of
accidents
or
injuries.
Do
not
leave
children
or
animals
unattended
in
the
ve#j hicle.
Take
the
vehicle
key
with
you
when
exit#j
ing
and
lock
the
vehicle.
Overview
1Opening/closing
the
tailgate2Unlocking3Press
and
hold
or
press
three
times
in
quick
succession:
panic
mode
Press
briefly:
pathway
lighting4Locking5Display6Back7Switch
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Reception
range
The
number
of
available
display
key
functions depends
on
the
distance
from
the
vehicle.'xWhen
you
are
in
close
proximity
to
the
vehi#jcle,
all
functions
of
the
display
key
are
availa#jble.'xThe
status
information
can
be
called
up
in
the
extended
reception
range.
With
parked-car
heating:
the
parked-car
heat#j ing
can
be
operated.
Without
parked-car
heating:
the
parked-car
ventilation
can
be
operated.'xOutside
of
the
reception
range
of
the
vehicle, you
can
display
the
last
transmitted
status
in#jformation
from
the
vehicle.


The
symbol
is
shown
on
the
display
if
one
of
the
buttons
is
pressed
outside
of
the
reception
range.
Display General
information
The
display
is
divided
into
the
upper
status
line,
the
information
area,
and
the
lower
status
line.
Upper
status
line The
upper
status
line
displays
the
following
infor#jmation:
'x

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Vehicle
secured/vehicle
unsecured.'xSet
time
in
the
vehicle.'x

Charge
state
of
the
display
key
battery.
Information
area
The
information
area
can
be
used
to
access
in#j
formation
and
perform
additional
functions.
If
the
information
area
contains
more
than
one
page,
then
page
indicators
are
shown
beneath the
information.


A
solid
indicator
denotes
the
current
page.
Swipe
to
the
right
or
left
with
a
finger
to
change between
the
pages.
If
further
information
is
available
on
a
page,
tap the
appropriate
symbol.
To
return
to
the
original
page:




tap
on
the
symbol
beneath
the
display.
Lower
status
line The
lower
status
line
indicates
whether
or
notthe
display
key
is
within
reception
range,
refer
topage
78.
'x"Connected":
the
display
key
is
within
recep#j
tion
range.'x"Updated":
the
display
key
is
not
within
re#j ception
range.
It
indicates
when
the
last
data
transfer
from
the
vehicle
took
place.
Switching
on/off
The
display
will
go
out
automatically
after
a
brief
period
to
conserve
battery
power.
To
hide
the
display
manually:
Press
the
button
on
the
left
side
of
the
display key.
For
an
overview,
refer
to
page
77.
To
show
the
display:
1.Press
the
button
on
the
left
side
of
the
dis#j
play
key.2.Then,
swipe
with
your
finger
from
bottom
to top
to
unlock
the
screen
lock.
To
switch
off
the
display
to
increase
the
usablebattery
life:
1.If
necessary,
cancel
the
screen
lock.2.Press
and
hold
the
button
on
the
left
side
of
the
display
key
for
longer
than
4
seconds.3."OK"
To
switch
the
display
on:
Press
the
button
on
the
left
side
of
the
display key.
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Operating
conceptThe
following
information
shows
how
to
accessthe
information
and
functions
using
the
mainmenus.Main
menuInformation/Function"Security
information"

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Door
status.
Alarm
system
status.
After
alarm
triggering:
date,
time,
and
reason
for
trig#j
gering
the
alarm.

Window
status.
Glass
sunroof
status."Vehicle
information"Maintenance
indicators
of
Condition
Based
Service
CBS,
refer
to
page
326.
Status
of
the
roadside
parking
lights."Mobility
info"Range
with
available
fuel."Preconditioning
setting"With
parked-car
heating:
operate
parked-car
heat#j
ing,
refer
to
page
238.
Without
parked-car
heat#j
ing:
operate
parked-car
ventilation,
refer
to
page
238.
Display
key
battery
General
information Follow
the
following
information:
'xIf
the
charge
state
of
the
display
key
batterydeclines,
the
display
is
switched
off
automati#j
cally.
The
battery
must
be
recharged
so
that
the
display
can
be
switched
back
on.
The
op#j
erability
of
the
standard
buttons
is
retained until
the
battery
is
completely
discharged.'xCharge
the
battery
for
at
least
three
hoursbefore
using
the
display
key
for
the
first
timeor
if
the
key
has
not
been
used
for
an
ex#j
tended
period.'xThe
display
key
can
be
used
during
charging
via
the
USB
port.
If
the
battery
is
fully
dis#j charged,
it
may
take
some
time
before
thedisplay
key
can
be
used
again.'xDue
to
the
large
number
of
USB
chargersavailable
on
the
market,
it
cannot
be
guaran#jteed
that
every
charger
will
function
properly.
The
charging
duration
depends
on
the
charger
used.'xCharging
via
the
USB
port
may
heat
up
the
charger
and
the
display
key.
Charging
in
the
wireless
charging
tray
may
heat
up
the
tray
and
the
display
key.
At
higher
temperatures,
the
charge
current
through
the
display
key
may
be
reduced,
and
in
isolated
cases
the
charge
process
may
be
interrupted
temporarily.'xWhen
inserting
the
display
key
into
the
wire#j less
charging
tray,
make
sure
there
are
noobjects
between
it
and
the
wireless
charging
tray.
Safety
information
Warning
When
charging
a
device
that
meets
the
Qi
standard
in
the
wireless
charging
tray,
any
metal
objects
located
between
the
device
and
the
tray
can
become
very
hot.
Placing
storage
devices
or
electronic
cards,
such
as
chip
cards,
cards
with
magnetic
strips
or
cards
for
signal
transmission,
between
the
device
and
the
tray may
impair
the
card
function.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
and
risk
of
damage
to
property.
When
charging
mobile
devices,
make
sure
there
are
no
objects
between
the
device
and
the
tray.
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Charging
Via
USB
Connect
the
display
key
via
the
micro-USB
charging
socket
to
a
USB
port.
Manual
transmission:
in
the
center
armrest1.Open
the
center
armrest.2.Place
the
display
key
into
the
recess
of
the
wireless
charging
tray
underneath
the
center
armrest.
Make
sure
that
the
display
is
on
the
side
of the
clamp
and
that
the
lock
button
points
up#j ward.3.Close
the
center
armrest.
Steptronic
transmission:
in
the
centerconsole
1.Open
the
tray
cover.2.Place
the
display
key
into
the
middle
of
the
wireless
charging
tray
in
front
of
the
cup
hold#j
ers.
Ensure
that
the
display
is
facing
up.3.Close
the
tray
cover.LED
displaysColorMeaningBlueThe
display
key
is
charging.
The
blue
LED
stays
illuminated
once
the
inserted
display
key
is
fully
charged.OrangeThe
display
key
is
not
charging.
Temperature
on
the
display
key
pos#j
sibly
too
high
or
foreign
object
in
charging
tray.RedThe
display
key
is
not
charging.
Contact
a
dealer#ss
service
center
or
another
qualified
service
center
or
re#j
pair
shop.
Malfunction
General
information A
Check
Control
message
is
displayed.
BMW
display
key
detection
by
the
vehicle
may malfunction
under
the
following
circumstances:
'xThe
battery
of
the
display
key
is
discharged.Charge
the
battery,
refer
to
page
79.'xInterference
of
the
radio
connection
from
transmission
towers
or
other
equipment
with
high
transmitting
power.'xShielding
of
the
display
key
due
to
metal
ob#j jects.'xInterference
of
the
radio
connection
from
mo#j
bile
phones
or
other
electronic
devices
in
di#j
rect
proximity.'xInterference
of
radio
transmission
by
a
charg#j
ing
process
of
mobile
devices,
for
instance charging
of
a
mobile
phone.
Do
not
transport
the
display
key
together
with
metal
objects
or
electronic
devices.
In
the
case
of
interference,
the
vehicle
can
also
be
unlocked
and
locked
from
the
outside
with
the
mechanical
key.
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