2012 BMW X3 parking brake

Current playback
List of tracks currently being played.1."CD/Multimedia"2."External devices"3.Select the or symbol.4. "Current playback"
Random playback
The current list of tracks is played back in ran‐
dom order.
1."CD/Multimedia"2."External devices"3."Options" Open.4."Random"
Fast forward/reverse
Press and hold the button.
Video playback
At a glance
Video playback via snap-in adapter is possible.
Operation can be performed via iDrive. The
sound is output on the vehicle loudspeakers.
Playback
The video image is displayed on the front Con‐
trol Display up to a speed of approx. 2 mph/3 km/
h; in some countries, it is only displayed if the
parking brake is set or if the automatic trans‐
mission is in position P.
1."CD/Multimedia"2."External devices"3. Select the symbol.4. "Video"5.Select the directory if necessary.To go up a level in the directory: move the
controller to the left.6.Select the desired video file to begin play‐
back.
Video menu
SymbolFunction Next video file Previous video file
Double-click on an icon to play back
previous video file.
Notes
Do not expose the audio device to extreme en‐
vironmental conditions, such as very high tem‐
peratures; refer to the audio device operating
instructions.
Depending on the configuration of the audio
files, e.g., bit rates greater than 256 kbit/s, the
files may not play back correctly in each case.
Information on connection
▷The connected audio device is supplied with
a max. power of 500 mA if supported by the
device. Therefore, do not additionally con‐
nect the device to a socket in the vehicle;
otherwise, playback may be compromised.▷Do not use force when plugging the con‐
nector into the USB interface.▷Do not connect devices such as fans or
lamps to the USB audio interface.▷Do not connect USB hard drives.▷Do not use the USB audio interface to re‐
charge external devices.
Bluetooth audio
At a glance
▷Music files on external devices such as audio
devices or mobile phones can be played
back via Bluetooth.Seite 181CD/multimediaEntertainment181
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CareVehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment
is also described that is not available in a vehicle,
e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐
ment or country variant. This also applies for
safety-related functions and systems.
Car washes
Notes Steam jets or high-pressure washers
When using steam jets or high-pressure
washers, hold them a sufficient distance away
and use a maximum temperature of 140 ℉/
60 ℃.
Holding them too close or using excessively
high pressures or temperatures can cause dam‐
age or preliminary damage that may then lead to
long-term damage.
Follow the operating instructions for the high-
pressure washer.◀
Cleaning sensors/cameras with high-
pressure washers
When using high-pressure washers, do not
spray the exterior sensors and cameras, e.g.,
Park Distance Control, for extended periods of
time and only from a distance of at least 12 in/
30 cm.◀
Wash your vehicle frequently, particularly in win‐
ter.
Intense soiling and road salt can damage the ve‐
hicle.Washing in automatic car washes
Give preference to cloth car washes or those
that use soft brushes in order to avoid paint
damage.
Notes
Note the following:▷Make sure that the wheels and tires are not
damaged by the transport mechanisms.▷Fold in the exterior mirrors; otherwise, they
may be damaged, depending on the width of
the vehicle.▷Deactivate the rain sensor, refer to page 63,
to avoid unintentional wiper activation.▷In some cases, an unintentional alarm can be
triggered by the interior motion sensor of the
alarm system. Follow the instructions on
avoiding an unintentional alarm, refer to
page 42.
Guide rails in car washes
Avoid car washes with guide rails higher
than 4 in/10 cm; otherwise, the vehicle body
could be damaged.◀
Before driving into a car wash
In order to ensure that the vehicle can roll in a car
wash, take the following steps:
Automatic transmission:
1.Releaseparking brake, refer to page 60, and
deactivate Automatic Hold, refer to
page 61.2.Drive into the car wash.3.Depress the brake pedal as needed.4.Engage transmission position N.5.Switch the engine off. In this way, the igni‐
tion remains switched on, and a Check-Con‐
trol message is displayed.Seite 248MobilityCare248
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Flat tire, Tire Pressure MonitorTPM 88
Flat tire, warning lamp 89, 92
Flooding 129
Floor carpet, care 250
Floor mats, care 250
FM/AM station 158
Fold-out position, windshield wipers 64
Foot brake 129
Front airbags 85
Front fog lamps 83
Front fog lamps, front, bulb re‐ placement 239
Front lamps 237
Front passenger airbags, au‐ tomatic deactivation 87
Front passenger airbags, indi‐ cator lamp 87
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 91
Fuel cap 218
Fuel consumption, current 73
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 76
Fuel filler flap 218
Fuel gauge 72
Fuel quality 220
Fuel, tank capacity 257
Fuse 242
G
Garage door opener, refer to Integrated universal remote
control 116
Gas station recommenda‐ tion 148
Gear change, automatic trans‐ mission 65
General driving notes 128
Glass sunroof, refer to Panor‐ amic glass sunroof 44
Glove compartment 122
Gong, volume equaliza‐ tion 157 GPS navigation, refer to Navi‐
gation system 138
Gray display of the map 151
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 256
Gross weight, permissible for trailer towing 256
H
Hand brake, refer to Parking brake 60
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 117
Hazard warning flashers 243
HDC Hill Descent Control 95
HD Radio 159
Head airbags 85
Headlamp control, auto‐ matic 81
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐ ture 81
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐ ture via remote control 35
Headlamp flasher 62
Headlamp flasher, bulb re‐ placement 238
Headlamp glass 237
Headlamps 237
Headlamps, care 249
Headlamp washer system 62
Headliner 15
Head restraints 46
Head restraints, front 50
Head restraints, rear 51
Head-up Display 107
Head-up Display, care 251
Heavy cargo, stowing 132
Height, vehicle 254
High-beam Assistant 82
High beams 62
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant 82
High beams, bulb replace‐ ment 238
Hill Descent Control HDC 95 Hills 130
Hints 6
Holder for beverages 123
Homepage 6
Hood 229
Horn 12
Hot exhaust system 128
House number, entering for navigation 139
Hydroplaning 129
I
Ice warning, refer to External temperature warning 73
Icy roads, refer to External temperature warning 73
Identification marks, tires 223
Identification number, refer to Important in the engine com‐
partment 229
iDrive 16
Ignition key, refer to Remote control 30
Ignition off 58
Ignition on 58
Indication of a flat tire 89, 92
Individual air distribu‐ tion 109, 112
Individual settings, refer to Personal Profile 31
Inflation pressure, tires 221
Inflation pressure warning, tires 91
Info display, refer to Com‐ puter 75
Information on the navigation data 152
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 92
Initializing, Tire Pressure Mon‐ itor TPM 89
Instrument cluster 68
Instrument cluster, electronic displays 69
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Integrated key 30
Integrated universal remote control 116
Intensity, AUTO program 112
Interactive map 143
Interior equipment 116
Interior lamps 84
Interior lamps via remote con‐ trol 35
Interior motion sensor 42
Interior rearview mirror 54
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming feature 54
Intermediate destinations 145
Internet page 6
Intersection, entering for navi‐ gation 139
Interval display, service re‐ quirements 74
iPod/iPhone 178
J
Jacking points for the vehicle jack 241
Jack, refer to Vehicle jack 241
Joystick, automatic transmis‐ sion 65
K
Key/remote control 30
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access 40
Key Memory, refer to Personal Profile 31
Kickdown, automatic trans‐ mission 65
Knee airbag 85
L
Lamp replacement 237
Lamp replacement, front 237
Lamp replacement, rear 240
Lamps 80 Lamps and bulbs 237
Language on Control Dis‐ play 78
Lashing eyes, securing cargo 132
LATCH child restraint fixing system 56
Leather, care 249
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 237
Length, vehicle 255
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing 21
Light-alloy wheels, care 250
Light control 82
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 237
Lighting 80
Lighting via remote control 35
Light switch 80
Load 131
Loading 131
Lock, door 36
Locking/unlocking from in‐ side 37
Locking/unlocking via door lock 36
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control 34
Locking, automatic 37
Locking, central 33
Locking via tailgate 38
Lock, power window 43
Locks, doors, and win‐ dows 57
Low beams 80
Low beams, automatic, refer to High-beam Assistant 82
Lower back support 48
Luggage compartment roller cover 118
Luggage rack, refer to Roof- mounted luggage rack 130
Lumbar support 48 M
Maintenance 234
Maintenance require‐ ments 234
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 74
Maintenance system, BMW 234
Malfunction displays, refer to Check Control 70
Manual air distribu‐ tion 109, 112
Manual air volume 110, 113
Manual brake, refer to Parking brake 60
Manual mode, transmis‐ sion 66
Manual operation, backup camera 104
Manual operation, door lock 37
Manual operation, exterior mir‐ rors 53
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 218
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 102
Manual operation, Top View 106
Map, destination entry 143
Map in split screen 150
Map view 148
Marking on approved tires 226
Marking, run-flat tires 227
Master key, refer to Remote control 30
Maximum cooling 112
Maximum speed, winter tires 227
Measure, units of 79
Medical kit 244
Memory, seat, mirror 52
Menu in instrument cluster 75
Menus, operating, iDrive 16 Seite 272ReferenceEverything from A to Z272
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Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ing concept 17
Message list, traffic bulle‐ tins 150
Messages 201
Microfilter 111, 114
Minimum tread, tires 225
Mirror 52
Mirror memory 52
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 129
Mobile phone 188
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 6
Moisture in headlamp 237
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 16
Mounting of child restraint fix‐ ing systems 55
MP3 player 178
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 12
Multimedia 166
Music collection 173
Music search 174
Music, storing 173
N
Navigation 138
Navigation data 152
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 50
Neck restraints, rear, refer to Head restraints 51
New wheels and tires 226
NORMAL program, Dynamic Driving Control 98
Notes 205
Number of cylinders, en‐ gine 255
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 246 O
OBD Onboard Diagnos‐ tics 235
Obstacle marking, backup camera 105
Odometer 72
Office 198
Oil 231
Oil, adding 231
Oil additives 232
Oil change 232
Oil change interval, service re‐ quirements 74
Oil filler neck 231
Oil level check 231
Oil types, alternative 232
Oil types, approved 232
Old batteries, disposal 242
Onboard Diagnostics OBD 235
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 16
Onboard vehicle tool kit 236
Opening/closing from in‐ side 37
Opening/closing via door lock 36
Opening/closing with remote control 34
Operating concept, iDrive 16
Optional equipment, standard equipment 6
Outside air, refer to Automatic recirculated-air control 113
P
Paint, vehicle 249
Pairing, mobile phone 189
Panic mode 35
Panoramic glass sunroof 44
Park Distance Control PDC 101
Parked-car ventilation 114 Parked vehicle, condensa‐
tion 130
Parking aid, refer to PDC 101
Parking brake 60
Parking lamps 80
Parking lamps, bulb replace‐ ment 238
Parking with Auto Hold 60
Partition net 120
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 53
Pathway lines, backup cam‐ era 104
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 101
Performance Control 95
Permissible axle load 256
Personal information 198
Personal Profile 31
Phone 188
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof 45
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 43
Plastic, care 250
PlugIn 214
Position, storing 140
Postal code, entering in navi‐ gation 139
Power failure 242
Power output, engine 255
Power windows 42
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure 221
Pressure warning, tires 91
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file 31
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 20
Protective function, glass sun‐ roof 45
Protective function, win‐ dows 43
Push-and-turn switch, refer to Controller 16 Seite 273Everything from A to ZReference273
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