BMW X3 3.0I 2004 E83 User Guide

At a glance
This overview of buttons, switches and
displays is intended to serve as a source
of orientation in your vehicle's operating
environment. The section will also assist
you in becoming acquainted with the
control concepts and options available
for operating the various systems.

Cockpit

10

Cockpit
Controls

1

Parking lamps/low beams57

2

>

Turn signal indicators41

>

Standing lamps58

>

High beams58

>

Headlamp flasher41

>

Computer47

3

Fog lamps58

4

Horn

5

Washer/Wiper system/Rain sensor41

6

Hazard warning flashers

7

Central locking system18

8

Unlocking the engine hood92

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Instrument cluster

1

Speedometer

2

Indicator and warning lamps12

3

Tachometer45
with indicator and warning lamps12

4

Coolant temperature gauge45

5

Fuel gauge45

6

Button for

>

Displaying the time46

>

Service Interval Display46

7

Selector lever and program display for
automatic transmission40

8

Button for

>

Resetting trip odometer45

>

Setting the time46

9

Display for

>

Trip odometer/odometer45

>Time46
>Service Interval 46
>Computer47

Cockpit
12
Indicator and warning
lamps
Technology that monitors itself
The indicator and warning lamps identified
by the
+ symbol are subjected to an oper-
ation check each time you switch on the
engine. They each light up once for differ-
ent periods of time.
When a malfunction occurs in a monitored
system, the corresponding lamp will either
fail to go out when the engine is started, or
it will come on again during normal driving.
Detailed information is provided on the
specified pages.
Please fasten safety belt
+ 30
Airbags
+ 54
Brake system
+
With handbrake released 52/ 96
With handbrake set 38
With other warning lamps 52
Brake warning lamp for Canadian
models
Driving stability control systems/
Antilock Brake System
+ 53
Antilock Brake System ABS/
Chassis control system for Cana-
dian models
Brake pads
+ 96
Dynamic Stability Control DSC/
xDrive
+ 50/ 52
Flat Tire Monitor
+ 53
Automatic transmission
+ 39
Engine oil + 94
Service Engine Soon
+ 98
Service Engine Soon
+ 37
warning lamp for Canadian
models.
Check Gas Cap
+
Engine electronics + 37
Battery charge current
+ 105
Topping up coolant 95
Topping up washer fluid 94
Lamp defective 57
Turn signal indicators 41
Fog lamps 58
Headlamp flasher 41
High beams 58
Cruise control 43

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Colors
The indicator and warning lamps can light
up in different colors and combinations.
The following section explains the signifi-
cance of the individual colors as well as
how you should respond when they
appear.
>Red:
Stop the vehicle immediately
or
an important reminder
>Yellow:
Have the system inspected as soon as
possible
or
for your information
>Green:
For your information
>Blue
For your information.

Cockpit
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Buttons in steering wheel*
The buttons integrated in the steering
wheel are provided so that you can operate
a number of accessories quickly and with-
out being distracted from traffic conditions.
You may operate:
>selected audio source functions
>Recirculating air mode/steering wheel
heating
*
>the cruise control
>some telephone functions
>the voice command system.
In order to operate a system, the cor-
responding system must be switched
on.<
Telephone/voice command system
Press briefly:
Accept incoming call, start dialing, termi-
nate call.
Extended pressure:
Switch voice command system on and off
Telephone/audio sources
Switching between telephone and radio,
cassette, CD or MD
Fast forward/reverse
>Radio
Press briefly: next station
>CD
Press briefly: skipping tracks
Maintain pressure on the button: fast
forward/reverse
>Telephone
Browse name directory
VolumeCruise control
Cruise control: calling up
Cruise control: storing and accelerating
+
as well as braking and storing
Ð
Cruise control: activate/interrupt/deacti-
vate
Recirculated-air mode/steering
wheel heating
Depending on the equipment, there is
a button for the recirculated-air mode
or steering wheel heating.<
Switching the recirculated-air mode and
automatic recirculated-air control on and
off
Steering wheel heating: switching on/off,
refer to page 31.

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Controls
This chapter is intended to provide you
with information for complete control
of your vehicle. Its extensive array of
features and accessories, both for driving
and for your own safety, comfort and
convenience, are described here.

Opening and closing
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Opening and closing
Key set
1Master keys with remote control deter-
mine the functions of the Key Memory,
refer to page 33.
You can mark the keys using the col-
ored decals you received on taking
delivery of the vehicle
There is an extended-life battery
in every master key which is
charged automatically in the ignition
lock as you drive.
If you have any master keys that are not
being used on a regular basis, you
should therefore remember to recharge
these units by using them to drive the
vehicle for an extended period at least
once a year.<
2Spare key for storage in a safe place,
such as in your wallet.
This key cannot be used to open the
lock for the glove compartment. This is
an advantage, e.g. at a hotel. The key is
not intended for constant use.
Central locking system
The concept
The central locking system is ready for
operation whenever the driver's door is
closed. The system engages or releases
the locks on the
>doors
>tailgate >fuel filler door.
The central locking system can be oper-
ated from the outside
>via the remote control
>via the driver's door lock
and from inside via the button for the cen-
tral locking system.
When the system is locked from inside, the
fuel filler door remains unlocked, refer to
page 20.
The anti-theft system is automatically acti-
vated whenever you activate the central
locking system from outside the vehicle.
This prevents the doors from being
unlocked via the safety lock buttons or
door handles. The alarm system is also
armed or disarmed.
In an accident, the central locking system
automatically unlocks the vehicle. In addi-
tion, the hazard warning flashers and inte-
rior lamps switch on.
You can have an acknowledgment
signal set to confirm that the vehicle is
correctly locked.<
Opening and closing Ð from
outside
Using the remote control
The remote control provides two additional
functions for the central locking system:
>Switching on the interior lamps, refer to
page 19.
You can also use this function to locate
your vehicle in parking garages etc.
>Opening the tailgate, refer to page 19.
The tailgate will open slightly, regard-
less of whether it was previously locked
or unlocked.