child lock BMW X3 2017 User Guide

Switching off the vehicle during an
automatic engine stop
During an automatic engine stop, the vehicle
can be switched off permanently, e.g., when
leaving it.
Steptronic transmission:1.Press the Start/Stop button. The ignition is
switched off. The Auto Start/Stop function
is deactivated.
Selector lever position P is engaged auto‐
matically.2.Set the parking brake.
Engine start as usual via Start/Stop button.
Automatic deactivation
In certain situations, the Auto Start/Stop func‐
tion is deactivated automatically for safety rea‐
sons, as it is detected that no driver is present.
Malfunction
The Auto Start/Stop function no longer
switches off the engine automatically. A Check Control message is displayed. It is possible to
continue driving. Have the system checked by
a dealer’s service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
Parking brake
The concept The parking brake is used to prevent the vehi‐
cle from rolling when it is parked.
Information WARNING
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move
and possibly roll away. There is risk of an acci‐
dent. Before exiting, secure the vehicle against
rolling.
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured
against rolling away, observe the following:
▷Set the parking brake.▷On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
turn the front wheels in the direction of the
curb.▷On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
also secure the vehicle, e.g., with a wheel
chock.◀
WARNING
Unattended children or animals can
cause the vehicle to move and endanger them‐
selves and traffic, e.g., due to the following ac‐
tions:
▷Pressing the Start/Stop button.▷Releasing the parking brake.▷Opening and closing the doors or win‐
dows.▷Engaging selector lever position N.▷Using vehicle equipment.
There is risk of accidents or injuries. Do not
leave children or animals unattended in the ve‐
hicle. Take the remote control with you when
exiting and lock the vehicle.◀
Overview
Parking brake
Setting Pull the switch.
The LED lights up.
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The indicator lamp switches from
green to red and the letters AUTO H go out.
Activating
This function can be activated when the driv‐
er's door is closed, the safety belt is fastened
and the engine is running.
Press button.
The LED and the letters AUTO H light
up.
The indicator lamp lights up.
Automatic Hold is activated.
Deactivating Press button again.
The LED and the letters AUTO H go
out.
Automatic Hold is deactivated.
If the vehicle is being held by Automatic Hold,
press on the brake pedal to deactivate it.
When the parking brake is set manually, Auto‐
matic Hold is deactivated automatically.
Driving Automatic Hold is activated: the vehicle is au‐
tomatically secured against rolling after brak‐
ing to a standstill.
The indicator lamp lights up green.
Step on the accelerator pedal to drive
off.
The brake is released automatically.
The indicator lamp goes out.
ATTENTION
If the vehicle is stationary, Automatic
Hold engages the parking brake. It prevents
the vehicle from rolling in a vehicle wash.
There is a risk of damage to property. Deacti‐vate Automatic Hold prior to entering the vehi‐
cle wash.◀
Parking
The parking brake is automatically set if the
engine is switched off while the vehicle is be‐
ing held by Automatic Hold.
The indicator lamp changes from green
to red.
The parking brake is not set if the en‐
gine is switched off while the vehicle is coast‐
ing to a halt. Automatic Hold is deactivated.
Automatic Hold remains activated during the
engine stop brought about by the Auto Start/
Stop function.
WARNING
Unattended children or animals can
cause the vehicle to move and endanger them‐
selves and traffic, e.g., due to the following ac‐
tions:▷Pressing the Start/Stop button.▷Releasing the parking brake.▷Opening and closing the doors or win‐
dows.▷Engaging selector lever position N.▷Using vehicle equipment.
There is risk of accidents or injuries. Do not
leave children or animals unattended in the ve‐
hicle. Take the remote control with you when
exiting and lock the vehicle.◀
Malfunction
In the event of a failure or malfunction of the
parking brake, secure the vehicle against roll‐
ing using a wheel chock, e.g., when leaving it.
After a power failure
Putting the parking brake into
operation
1.Switch on the ignition.Seite 74ControlsDriving74
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If equipped with through-loading system: the
rear seat backrest is divided in the ratio 40–20–
40. The sides and the middle section can be
folded down separately.
Information WARNING
Danger of jamming with folding down the
backrests. There is a risk of injuries or a risk of
property damage. Make sure that the area of
movement of the rear backrest and the of the
head restraint is clear prior to folding down.◀
WARNING
The stability of the child restraint system
is limited or compromised with incorrect seat
adjustment or improper installation of the child
seat. There is a risk of injury or danger to life.
Make sure that the child restraint system fits
securely against the backrest. If possible, ad‐
just the backrest tilt for all affected backrests
and correctly adjust the seats. Make sure that
seats and backrests are securely engaged. If
possible, adjust the height of the head re‐
straints or remove them.◀
WARNING
With an unlocked backrest, an unsecured
load can be thrown into the vehicle's interior,
e.g., in case of an accident, braking or evasive
maneuver. There is a a risk of injury. Make sure
that the backrest engages into the locking af‐
ter folding it back.◀
WARNING
With a rear backrest that is not locked,
the protective function of the middle safety
belt is not guaranteed. There is a risk of inju‐
ries or danger to life. If you are using the mid‐
dle safety belt, lock the wider rear backrest.◀
Folding down the sidesThe right side can be folded down separately.
The left side can be folded down in combina‐
tion with the middle section.
Reach into the recess and pull forward.
Folding down the middle section
Reach into the recess and pull forward.
Cargo area partition net
Information WARNING
If the cargo net snaps back, it can cause
injuries or damage. There is a risk of injuries or
a risk of property damage. Do not let the cargo
area partition net snap back into place.◀
With a normal cargo area
1.Fold open the rear covers on the roofliner.2.Pull the cargo area partition net out of the
case by the strap.3.Insert the bars into the brackets on both
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InformationWARNING
Small amounts of ammonia fumes can
escape when opening the diesel exhaust fluid
container. Ammonia fumes have a pungent
odor and irritate skin, mucous membranes, and
eyes. There is a risk of injury. Do not inhale es‐
caping ammonia fumes. Avoid the contact of
articles of clothing, skin or eyes with diesel ex‐
haust fluid. Do not swallow any diesel exhaust
fluid. Keep children away from diesel exhaust
fluids.◀
WARNING
Operating materials, e.g., oils, greases,
coolants, fuels, can contain harmful ingredi‐
ents. There is a risk of injury or danger to life.
Observe the instructions on the containers.
Avoid the contact of articles of clothing, skin or
eyes with operating materials. Do not refill op‐
erating materials into different bottles. Store
operating materials out of reach of children.◀
ATTENTION
The diesel exhaust fluid ingredients are
very aggressive. There is a risk of damage to
property. Avoid contact of diesel exhaust fluid
with surfaces of the vehicle.◀
Suitable diesel exhaust fluid▷Recommended: BMW Diesel Exhaust
Fluid. With this bottle and its special
adapter, diesel exhaust fluid can be replen‐
ished simply and safely.▷Alternatively recommended: NOx Diesel
exhaust fluid AUS 32.
Diesel exhaust fluid can be purchased at a
dealer’s service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
Refill quantity
When the Reserve display starts, add at least
3 bottles of diesel exhaust fluid.
This corresponds to approx. 1.5 US gal/6 liters.
Tank for diesel exhaust fluid
The fuel cap for diesel exhaust fluids is next to
the fuel cap for the fuel tank.
Adding the diesel exhaust fluid Add the diesel exhaust fluid when the ignition
is switched on.
1.Open the fuel filler flap, refer to page 198.2.Turn the fuel cap of the diesel exhaust fluid
tank counterclockwise and remove.3.Place the bottle on it and turn it as far as it
will go, see arrow.4.Press the bottle down, see arrow.
The vehicle tank will be filled.Seite 203FuelMobility203
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BMW Advanced Diesel 202
BMW Assist, see Owner's Manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
BMW Driver’s Guide app 6
BMW Homepage 6
BMW Internet page 6
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem 226
Bonus range, ECO PRO 191
Bottle holder, see Cup holder 177
Brake assistant 129
Brake discs, break-in 182
Brake force display 128
Brake lights, adaptive 128
Brake lights, brake force dis‐ play 128
Brake pads, break-in 182
Braking, information 184
Breakdown assis‐ tance 237, 238
Break-in 182
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 97
Bulb replacement 229
Bulb replacement, front 230
Bulb replacement, rear 233
Bulbs and lights 229
Button, RES 139
Button, Start/Stop 68
Bypassing, see Jump-start‐ ing 238
C
California Proposition 65 Warning 8
Calling up mirror adjust‐ ment 47
Calling up seat adjust‐ ment 47
Camera lenses, care 246
Camera, rearview cam‐ era 148 Camera, Side View 153
Camera, Top View 151
Can holder, see Cup holder 177
Car battery 235
Care, displays 246
Care, vehicle 244
Cargo 186
Cargo area 173
Cargo area, enlarging 173
Cargo area partition net 174
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 178
Cargo cover 173
Cargo straps, securing cargo 187
Car key, see Remote con‐ trol 34
Carpet, care 246
Car wash 243
Catalytic converter, see Hot exhaust system 183
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 226
CD/Multimedia, see Owner's Manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
Center armrest 177
Center console 16
Central locking system 40
Central screen, see Control Display 18
Changes, technical, see Own Safety 7
Changing parts 228
Changing wheels 235
Changing wheels/tires 210
Chassis number, see Vehicle identification number 10
Check Control 85
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically 220
Children, seating position 64
Children, transporting safely 64 Child restraint fixing system
LATCH 66
Child restraint system 64
Child restraint systems, mounting 65
Child safety locks 67
Child seat, mounting 65
Child seats 64
Chrome parts, care 245
Cigarette lighter 169
Cleaning displays 246
Climate control 159, 162
Clock 89
Closing/opening via door lock 39
Closing/opening with remote control 38
Closing the tailgate with no- touch activation 44
Clothes hooks 178
Coasting 193
Coasting with engine decou‐ pled, coasting 193
Coasting with idling en‐ gine 193
Cockpit 14
Cold starting, see Starting the engine 69
Combination switch, see Turn signals 75
Combination switch, see Wiper system 75
Comfort Access 43
COMFORT program, Dy‐ namic Driving Control 134
Compartments in the doors 177
Compass 95
Compressor 212
Condensation on win‐ dows 161, 164
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 185
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LATCH child restraint fixingsystem 66
Launch Control 82
Leather, care 244
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 229
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing 25
Light 100
Light-alloy wheels, care 245
Light control 102
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 229
Lighter 169
Lighting 100
Lights and bulbs 229
Light switch 100
Load 187
Loading 186
Lock, door 39
Locking/unlocking via door lock 39
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control 38
Locking, automatic 46
Locking, settings 46
Lock, power window 50
Locks, doors, and win‐ dows 67
Low beams 100
Low beams, automatic, see High-beam Assistant 102
Lower back support 55
Low-Sulfur Diesel 201
Luggage rack, see Roof- mounted luggage rack 188
Lumbar support 55
M
Maintenance 226
Maintenance require‐ ments 226
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 91 Maintenance system,
BMW 226
Make-up mirror 169
Malfunction displays, see Check Control 85
Manual air distribu‐ tion 161, 164
Manual air flow 161, 164
Manual brake, see Parking brake 72
Manual mode, Steptronic transmission 80
Manual operation, door lock 39
Manual operation, exterior mirrors 61
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 146
Manual operation, rearview camera 148
Manual operation, Top View 151
Marking, run-flat tires 212
Master key, see Remote con‐ trol 34
Maximum cooling 163
Maximum speed, display 92
Maximum speed, winter tires 211
Measurement, units of 97
Medical kit 238
Memory, seat, mirror 60
Menu, EfficientDynamics 192
Menu in instrument clus‐ ter 93
Menus, operating, iDrive 18
Menus, see iDrive operating concept 20
Messages, see Check Con‐ trol 85
Microfilter 161, 164
Minimum tread, tires 210
Mirror 61
Mirror memory 60
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 184 Mobility System 212
Modifications, technical, see Own Safety 7
Moisture in headlight 229
Monitor, see Control Dis‐ play 18
Mounting of child restraint systems 65
Moving sun visor 169
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 14
N Navigation, see Owner's Manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
Neck restraints, front, see Head restraints 58
Neck restraints, rear, see Head restraints 59
Neutral cleaner, see wheel cleaner 245
New wheels and tires 210
O OBD Onboard Diagnosis 227
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐ agnosis 227
Obstacle marking, rearview camera 149
Octane rating, see Recom‐ mended fuel grade 201
Odometer 89
Office, see Owner's Manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Offroad trips 182
Oil 220
Oil, adding 221
Oil additives 222
Oil change 223
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SYNC program, automatic cli‐mate control 164
T Tachometer 89
Tailgate, automatic 41
Tailgate closing 41
Tailgate, closing with no- touch activation 44
Tailgate opening 41
Tailgate, opening with no- touch activation 44
Tailgate via remote con‐ trol 38
Tail lamps 233
Technical changes, see Own Safety 7
Technical data 250
Telephone, see Owner's Manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
Temperature, automatic cli‐ mate control 160, 162
Temperature display for ex‐ ternal temperature 89
Temperature, engine oil 89
Terminal, starting aid 239
Text messages, supplemen‐ tary 88
Theft alarm system, see Alarm system 47
Thigh support 55
Tilt alarm sensor 48
Time of arrival 95
Tire damage 210
Tire identification marks 208
Tire inflation pressure 205
Tire inflation pressure moni‐ tor, see FTM 112
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 108
Tire repair kit, see Mobility System 212
Tires, changing 210 Tire sealant, see Mobility
System 212
Tires, everything on wheels and tires 205
Tires, run-flat tires 212
Tire tread 210
Tone, see Owner's Manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Tool 228
Top View 150
Total vehicle weight 251
Touchpad 21
Towing 240
Tow-starting 240
TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor 108
Traction control 130
TRACTION, driving dynam‐ ics 130
Transmission lock, electronic unlocking 82
Transmission, Steptronic transmission 79
Transporting children safely 64
Tread, tires 210
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 75
Trip odometer 89
Trip onboard computer 95
Trip recorder, see Trip odom‐ eter 89
Turning circle lines, rearview camera 149
Turn signals, operation 75
U
Unintentional alarm 48
Units of measurement 97
Universal remote control 167
Unlock button, Steptronic transmission 80
Unlocking/locking via door lock 39 Unlocking/locking with re‐
mote control 38
Unlocking, settings 46
Unpaved roads, cross-coun‐ try trips 182
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline 7
Upholstery care 245
USB interface, general infor‐ mation 171
USB port, see USB inter‐ face 171
V
Vanity mirror 169
Variable sport steering 132
Vehicle battery 235
Vehicle battery, replac‐ ing 235
Vehicle, break-in 182
Vehicle care 244
Vehicle care products 244
Vehicle features and op‐ tions 7
Vehicle identification num‐ ber 10
Vehicle jack 235
Vehicle paint 244
Vehicle position, GPS loca‐ tion 97
Vehicle storage 246
Vehicle wash 243
Ventilation 165
Ventilation, see Parked-car ventilation 165
VIN, see Vehicle identification number 10
Voice activation system 27
W Warning and indicator lamps, see Check Control 85
Warning displays, see Check Control 85 Seite 262ReferenceEverything from A to Z262
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