seat memory BMW X3 2016 F25 Owner's Manual

meantime by a person with a different remote
control.
Changes to the settings are automatically
saved in the personal profile.
Three personal profiles and a guest profile can
be created.
Adjusting
The settings for the following systems and
functions are saved in the active profile. The
scope of storable settings is country- and
equipment-dependable.▷Unlocking and locking.▷Lights.▷Climate control.▷Radio.▷Instrument cluster.▷Programmable memory buttons.▷Volumes, tone.▷Control Display.▷Navigation.▷Park Distance Control PDC.▷Rearview camera▷Side View.▷Head-up Display.▷Driving Dynamics Control.▷Driver's seat position, exterior mirror posi‐
tion, steering wheel position.▷Cruise control.▷Intelligent Safety.▷Active Blind Spot Detection.
Profile management
Opening profiles Regardless of the remote control in use a dif‐
ferent profile may be activated.
1."Settings"2."Profiles"3.Select a profile.▷All settings stored in the called-up profile
are automatically applied.▷The called-up profile is assigned to the re‐
mote control being used at the time.▷If the profile is already assigned to a differ‐
ent remote control, this profile will apply to
both remote controls. It cannot be differen‐
tiated anymore between the settings for
the two remote controls.
Renaming profiles
A personal name can be assigned to every pro‐
file to avoid confusion between the profiles.
1."Settings"2."Profiles"3."Options"4."Rename current profile"
Resetting profiles
The settings of the active profile are reset to
their default values.
1."Settings"2."Profiles"3."Options"4."Reset current profile"
Exporting profiles
Most settings of the active profile can be ex‐
ported.
This can be helpful for securing and retrieving
personal settings, before delivering the vehicle
to a workshop, e.g. Profiles can be taken to an‐
other vehicle equipped with the Personal Pro‐
file function.
The following export options are available:
▷Via BMW Online.▷Via the USB port to a USB device.
Popular file systems for USB devices are
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After releasing the lever, move the seat for‐
ward or back slightly making sure it engages
properly.
Height
Pull the lever and apply your weight to the seat
or lift it off, as necessary.
Backrest tilt
Pull the lever and apply your weight to the
backrest or lift it off, as necessary.
Seat tilt
Pull the lever and move the seat to the desired
tilt. After releasing the lever, apply your weight
to the seat or lift it off to make sure the seat
engages properly.
Electrically adjustable seats
At a glance1Seat and mirror memory2Backrest width3Lumbar support4Backrest tilt5Forward/backward, height, seat tilt
General information
The seat setting for the driver's seat is stored
for the profile currently in use. When the vehi‐
cle is unlocked via the remote control, the po‐
sition is automatically retrieved if the Function,
refer to page 46, is activated for this purpose.
Adjustments in detail
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1.Raise the head restraint up against the re‐
sistance.2.Press button, arrow 1, and pull the head re‐
straint out completely.
The center head restraint cannot be removed.
Before transporting passengers
Reinstall the head restraint before trans‐
porting anyone in the seat; otherwise, the pro‐
tective function of the head restraint is unavail‐
able.◀
Seat and mirror memory
Hints Do not retrieve the memory while driving
Do not retrieve the memory setting while
driving, as an unexpected movement of the
seat could result in an accident.◀
Keep the movement area unobstructed
When changing the seat position, keep
the seat's area of movement unobstructed;
otherwise, people might get injured or objects
damaged.◀
The conceptTwo driver's seat and exterior mirror positions
can be stored per profile, refer to page 35, and
called up. Settings for the backrest width and
lumbar support are not stored in memory.
At a glance
Storing
1.Switch on the ignition.2.Set the desired position.3. Press button. The LED in the but‐
ton lights up.4.Press selected button 1 or 2 while the LED
is lit. The LED goes out.
If the SET button is pressed accidentally:
Press button again.
The LED goes out.
Calling up settings
Comfort function
1.Open the driver's door.2.Switch off the ignition.3.Briefly press the desired button 1 or 2.
The corresponding seat position is performed
automatically.
The procedure stops when a reel for adjusting
the seat or one of the buttons is pressed.
Safety mode
1.Close the driver's door or reel on the igni‐
tion.2.Press and hold the desired button 1 or 2
until the adjustment procedure is com‐
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Calling up of a seat position
deactivated
After a brief period, calling up stored seat posi‐
tions is deactivated to save battery power.
To reactivate calling up of a seat position:▷Open or close the door or tailgate.▷Press a button on the remote control.▷Press the Start/Stop button.
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors
General information The mirror on the passenger side is more
curved than the driver's side mirror.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the mir‐
ror setting is stored for the profile currently in
use. When the vehicle is unlocked via the re‐
mote control, the position is automatically re‐
trieved if this function is active.
Note Estimating distances correctly
Objects reflected in the mirror are closer
than they appear. Do not estimate the distance
to the traffic behind you based on what you
see in the mirror, as this will increase your risk
of an accident.◀
At a glance1Adjusting   592Left/right, Automatic Curb Monitor3Fold in and out   60
Selecting a mirror
To change over to the other mirror:
Slide the switch.
Adjusting electrically The setting corresponds to the direc‐
tion in which the button is pressed.
Saving positions
Seat and mirror memory, refer to page 58.
Adjusting manually
In case of electrical malfunction press edges of
mirror.
Automatic Curb MonitorThe concept
If reverse gear is engaged, the mirror glass on
the front passenger side is tilted downward.
This improves your view of the curb and other
low-lying obstacles when parking, e.g.
Activating
1. Slide the switch to the driver's side
mirror position.
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of unexpected movement of the seat back‐
rest.◀
On the front passenger seat
Deactivating airbags Deactivating the front-seat passenger
airbags
If a child restraint system is used in the front
passenger seat, deactivate the front-seat pas‐
senger airbags; otherwise, there is an in‐
creased risk of injury to the child when the air‐
bags are activated, even with a child restraint
system.◀
After installing a child restraint system in the
front passenger seat, make sure that the front,
knee and side airbags on the front passenger
side are deactivated.
Deactivate the front-seat passenger airbags automatically, refer to page 102.
Seat position and height
Before installing a child restraint system, move
the front passenger seat as far back as possi‐
ble and adjust its height to the highest and
thus best possible position for the belt and to
offer optimal protection in the event of an acci‐
dent.
If the upper anchorage of the safety belt is lo‐
cated in front of the belt guide of the child seat,
move the passenger seat carefully forward un‐
til the best possible belt guide position is
reached.
Backrest width Backrest width for the child seat
Before installing a child restraint system
in the front passenger seat, the backrest width
must be opened completely. Do not changethe adjustment after this; otherwise, the stabil‐
ity of the child seat will be reduced.◀
Adjustable backrest width: before installing a
child restraint system in the front passenger
seat, open the backrest width completely. Do
not change the backrest width again and do
not call up a memory position.
Child seat security
The rear safety belts and the front passenger
safety belt can be permanently locked to fas‐
ten child restraint systems.
The front passenger safety belt can be perma‐
nently locked to fasten child restraint systems.
Locking the safety belt
1.Pull out the strap completely.2.Secure the child restraint system with the
belt.3.Allow the strap to be pulled in and pull it
tight against the child restraint system.
The safety belt is locked.
Unlocking the safety belt
1.Unbuckle the belt buckle.2.Remove the child restraint system.3.Allow the strap to be pulled in completely.Seite 63Transporting children safelyControls63
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The added amount of acid is sufficient for the
service life of the battery.
Further information about the battery can be
obtained from your service center.
Battery replacement Use approved vehicle batteries only
Only use vehicle batteries that have been
approved for your vehicle by the manufacturer;
otherwise, the vehicle could be damaged and
systems or functions may not be fully availa‐
ble.◀
After a battery replacement, have the battery
registered on the vehicle by the service center
to ensure that all comfort features are fully
available and that any Check Control mes‐
sages of these comfort features are no longer
displayed.
Charging the battery
General information
Make sure that the battery is always suffi‐
ciently charged to guarantee that the battery
remains usable for its full service life.
The battery may need to be charged in the fol‐
lowing cases:▷When making frequent short-distance
drives.▷If the vehicle is not used for prolonged pe‐
riods, longer than a month.
Hints
Do not connect charging devices to the
12 volt socket in the vehicle
Do not connect battery chargers to the fac‐
tory-installed 12 volt sockets in the vehicle as
this may damage the vehicle battery due to an
increased power consumption.◀
Starting aid terminals
In the vehicle, only charge the battery via the
starting aid terminals, refer to page 228, in the
engine compartment with the engine off.
Power failure After a temporary power loss, some equipment
needs to be newly initialized or individual set‐
tings updated, e. g.:▷Seat and mirror memory: store the posi‐
tions again.▷Time: update.▷Date: update.▷Glass sunroof: initialize the system, refer to
page 50.
Disposing of old batteries
Have old batteries disposed of by your
service center or bring them to a recy‐
cling center.
Maintain the battery in an upright position for
transport and storage. Secure the battery so
that it does not tip over during transport.
Fuses Hints Replacing fuses
Never attempt to repair a blown fuse and
do not replace a defective fuse with a substi‐
tute of another color or amperage rating; this
could lead to a circuit overload, ultimately re‐
sulting in a fire in the vehicle.◀
Plastic tweezers and information on the fuse
types and locations are stored in the fuse box
in the trunk.
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Lights 95
Lights and bulbs 218
Light switch 95
Load 179
Loading 178
Lock, door 39
Locking/unlocking via door lock 39
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control 37
Locking, automatic 46
Locking, settings 45
Locking via tailgate 40
Lock, power window 49
Locks, doors, and win‐ dows 65
Low beams 95
Low beams, automatic, refer to High-beam Assistant 97
Lower back support 54
Low-Sulfur Diesel 193
Luggage rack, refer to Roof- mounted luggage rack 180
Lumbar support 54
M
Maintenance 215
Maintenance require‐ ments 215
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 86
Maintenance system, BMW 215
Make-up mirror 162
Malfunction displays, see Check Control 81
Manual air distribu‐ tion 153, 156
Manual air flow 153, 156
Manual brake, refer to Parking brake 70
Manual mode, Steptronic transmission 77
Manual operation, door lock 39 Manual operation, exterior
mirrors 59
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 190
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 140
Manual operation, rearview camera 142
Manual operation, Top View 145
Marking on approved tires 203
Marking, run-flat tires 204
Master key, refer to Remote control 34
Maximum cooling 156
Maximum speed, display 88
Maximum speed, winter tires 203
Measure, units of 93
Medical kit 227
Memory, seat, mirror 58
Menu, EfficientDynamics 184
Menu in instrument clus‐ ter 89
Menus, operating, iDrive 18
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 20
Messages, see Check Con‐ trol 81
Microfilter 154, 157
Minimum tread, tires 202
Mirror 59
Mirror memory 58
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 175
Mobility System 204
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 7
Moisture in headlight 218
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Mounting of child restraint systems 62
Moving sun visor 162 Multifunction steering wheel,
buttons 14
N
Navigation, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 56
Neck restraints, rear, refer to Head restraints 57
Neutral cleaner, see wheel cleaner 233
New wheels and tires 202
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 229
O OBD Onboard Diagnosis 216
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐ agnosis 216
Obstacle marking, rearview camera 143
Octane rating, refer to Rec‐ ommended fuel grade 192
Odometer 85
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Offroad trips 174
Oil 210
Oil, adding 211
Oil additives 211
Oil change 212
Oil change interval, service requirements 86
Oil filler neck 211
Oil types, alternative 212
Oil types, approved 212
Old batteries, disposal 224
On-board computer 90
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Rubber components,care 233
Run-flat tires 204
S Safe braking 176
Safety 7
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passen‐
ger seat 56
Safety belts 55
Safety belts, care 233
Safety switch, windows 49
Safety systems, airbags 100
Saving fuel 181
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Screwdriver, see Onboard ve‐ hicle tool kit 217
Screw thread, see screw thread for tow fitting, screw
thread for tow fitting 230
Sealant 204
Seat and mirror memory 58
Seat belts, refer to Safety belts 55
Seat heating, front 55
Seat heating, rear 55
Seating position for chil‐ dren 62
Seats 52
Selection list in instrument cluster 89
Selector lever, Steptronic transmission 76
Sensors, care 234
Service and warranty 8
Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service
CBS 215
Service requirements, dis‐ play 86
Services, ConnectedDrive
Servotronic 126 SET button, see Active
Cruise Control, ACC 130
SET button, see Cruise con‐ trol 137
Settings, locking/unlock‐ ing 45
Settings on Control Dis‐ play 92
Settings, storing for seat, mir‐ ror 58
Shift paddles on the steering wheel 78
Side airbags 100
Side View 146
Signaling, horn 14
Signals when unlocking 45
Sitting safely 52
Size 238
Ski and snowboard bag 167
Slide/tilt glass roof 49
Snow chains 207
Socket 163
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ nostics 216
Soot particulate filter 175
SOS button 226
Spare fuse 224
Specified engine oil types 212
Speed, average 90
Speed limit detection, on- board computer 91
Speed limiter, display 88
Speed Limit Information 88
Speed warning 91
Split screen 23
SPORT+ - program, Dynamic Driving Control 127
Sport displays, torque dis‐ play, performance dis‐
play 91
SPORT program, Dynamic Driving Control 127
Sport program, transmis‐ sion 77
Sport steering, variable 126 Stability control systems 123
Start/stop, automatic func‐ tion 68
Start/Stop button 66
Start function during malfunc‐ tion 35
Starting the engine 67
Status control display, tires 104
Status information, iDrive 23
Status of Owner's Manual 7
Steering assistance 126
Steering wheel, adjusting 61
Steering wheel heating 61
Steptronic Sport transmis‐ sion, refer to Steptronic
transmission 76
Steptronic transmission 76
Stopping the engine 67
Storage compartments 168
Storage compartments, loca‐ tions 168
Storage, tires 204
Storing the vehicle 234
Suitable engine oils 212
Summer tires, tread 201
Sun visor 162
Supplementary text mes‐ sages 84
Surround View 141
Switch for Dynamic Driv‐ ing 126
Switch-on times, parked-car ventilation 159
Switch, refer to Cockpit 14
Symbols 6
Symbols in the status field 23
SYNC program, automatic cli‐ mate control 157
T Tachometer 84
Tailgate, automatic 41
Tailgate closing 40 Seite 249Everything from A to ZReference249
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