2013 BMW X3 Power steering

CockpitVehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐ment is also described that is not available in a
vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional
equipment or country variant. This also applies
for safety-related functions and systems.
All around the steering wheel
1Rear window safety switch   452Power windows  443Exterior mirror operation   544Lane departure warning  104Collision warning  1025LampsFront fog lamps  92Parking lamps  89Low beams  89Automatic headlamp con‐
trol   90
Daytime running lights   90
Adaptive Light Control   90
High-beam Assistant   91Seite 12At a glanceCockpit12
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Seat and mirror memory
General information
Two different driver's seat and exterior mirror
positions can be stored and retrieved for each
remote control. Settings for the backrest width
and lumbar support are not stored in memory.
Storing
1.Switch on the ignition.2.Set the desired position.3. Press the button. The LED in the
button lights up.4.Press the desired button 1 or 2. The LED
goes out.
If the M button is pressed accidentally:
Press the button again.
The LED goes out.
Calling up settings Do not retrieve the memory while driving
Do not retrieve the memory setting while
driving, as an unexpected movement of the
seat or steering wheel could result in an acci‐
dent.◀
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 switch for adjust‐
ing the seat or one of the buttons is pressed.
Safety mode1.Close the driver's door or switch on the ig‐
nition.2.Press and hold the desired button 1 or 2
until the adjustment procedure is com‐
pleted.
Calling up of a seat position
deactivated
After a brief period, the calling up of stored
seat positions 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
At a glance
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Radio ready stateActivate radio ready state:▷When the engine is running: press the
Start/Stop button.
Some electronic systems/power consumers
remain ready for operation.
The radio ready state switches off automati‐
cally:
▷After approx. 8 minutes.▷When the vehicle is locked using the cen‐
tral locking system.▷Shortly before the battery is discharged
completely, so that the engine can still be
started.
Starting the engine
Hints Enclosed areas
Do not let the engine run in enclosed
areas; otherwise, breathing of exhaust fumes may lead to loss of consciousness and death.
The exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide,
an odorless and colorless but highly toxic
gas.◀
Unattended vehicle
Do not leave the vehicle unattended with
the engine running; doing so poses a risk of
danger.
Before leaving the vehicle with the engine run‐
ning, set the parking brake and place the trans‐
mission in position P or neutral to prevent the
vehicle from moving.◀
Repeated starting in quick succession
Avoid repeated unsuccessful attempts to
start the vehicle or starting the vehicle several
times in quick succession. Otherwise, the fuel
is not burned or is inadequately burned, posing
a risk of overheating and damage to the cata‐
lytic converter.◀
Do not wait for the engine to warm-up while
the vehicle remains stationary. Start driving at
moderate engine speeds.
Automatic transmission
Starting the engine1.Depress the brake pedal.2.Press the Start/Stop button.
The ignition is activated automatically for a
certain time and is stopped as soon as the en‐
gine starts.
Engine stop
Hints Take the remote control with you
Take the remote control with you when
leaving the vehicle so that children, for exam‐
ple, cannot start the engine.◀
Set the parking brake and further secure
the vehicle as required
Set the parking brake firmly when parking; oth‐
erwise, the vehicle could roll. On steep upward
and downward inclines, further secure the ve‐
hicle, for example, by turning the steering
wheel in the direction of the curb. ◀
Before driving into a car wash In order for the vehicle to be able to roll into a
car wash, heed the information regarding
Washing in automatic car washes, refer to
page 187.
Automatic transmission
Switching off the engine
1.Engage transmission position P with the
vehicle stopped.2.Press the Start/Stop button.
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Measure, units of 88
Medical kit 183
Memory, seat, mirror 54
Menu, EfficientDynamics 153
Menu in instrument clus‐ ter 85
Menus, operating, iDrive 16
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 18
Microfilter 126, 129
Minimum tread, tires 163
Mirror 54
Mirror memory 54
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 145
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 7
Moisture in headlamp 175
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 16
Mounting of child restraint fix‐ ing systems 57
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 12
N Navigation, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 52
Neck restraints, rear, refer to Head restraints 53
Neutral cleaner, see wheel cleaner 189
New wheels and tires 164
No Passing Information 83
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 185
O OBD Onboard Diagnosis 173
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐ agnosis 173 Obstacle marking, rearview
camera 119
Octane rating, refer to Gaso‐ line quality 158
Odometer 81
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Offroad trips 146
Oil 169
Oil, adding 170
Oil additives 170
Oil change 170
Oil change interval, service requirements 82
Oil filler neck 170
Oil types, alternative 170
Oil types, approved 170
Old batteries, disposal 181
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 16
Onboard vehicle tool kit 174
Opening and closing 32
Opening and closing, from in‐ side 38
Opening and closing via door lock 37
Opening and closing, with re‐ mote control 35
Operating concept, iDrive 16
Optional equipment, standard equipment 6
Outside air, refer to Auto‐ matic recirculated-air con‐
trol 128
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 80
Overtaking prohibitions 83
P Paint, vehicle 188
Panoramic glass sunroof 46
Park Distance Control PDC 115
Parked-car ventilation 129 Parked vehicle, condensa‐
tion 146
Parking aid, refer to PDC 115
Parking brake 65
Parking lamps 89
Parking lamps, bulb replace‐ ment 176
Parking with Auto Hold 66
Partition net 136
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 55
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ era 118
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 115
Performance Control 108
Permissible axle load 195
Personal Profile 33
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof 47
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 45
Plastic, care 189
Power failure 180
Power windows 44
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure 159
Pressure warning, tires 100
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file 33
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 22
Protective function, glass sunroof 47
Protective function, win‐ dows 45
Push-and-turn switch, refer to Controller 16, 17
R Radiator fluid 171
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control 32
Radio ready state 62 Seite 203Everything from A to ZReference203
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