2013 BMW X3 XDRIVE 28I buttons

At a glance
These overviews of buttons, switches and
displays are intended to familiarize you with your
vehicle. You will also become quickly acquainted with the available control concepts and options.Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 903 813 - 07 12 490

Automatic headlamp con‐
trol   87
Daytime running lights   87
Adaptive light control   88
High-beam Assistant   88Instrument lighting  896Steering column stalk, leftTurn signal  65High beams, head‐
lamp flasher   65High-beam Assistant   88Roadside parking lamps   87Computer  817Steering wheel buttons, leftStore speed   110Resume speed   111Cruise control on/off, interrupt‐
ing   110Cruise control rocker switch   818Instrument cluster  729Steering wheel buttons, rightEntertainment sourceVolumeVoice activation  23Phone, see user's manual for Nav‐
igation, Entertainment and Com‐
munication.Thumbwheel for selection lists   11010Steering column stalk, rightWindshield wipers  66Rain sensor  67Clean the windshields and head‐
lamps   67Rear window wiper   6711Start/stop the engine and switch
the ignition on/off   60Auto Start/Stop function   6112Horn13Steering wheel heating  5414Adjust steering wheel  5415Open the tailgate  3716Unlock hood  163Seite 13CockpitAt a glance13
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All around the center console1Headliner  152Control Display   163Glove compartment   1344Air vent  1255Hazard warning system   178Central locking system  336Automatic climate control   1207Radio/Multimedia, see user's manual for
Navigation, Entertainment and Communi‐
cation.8Controller with buttons   169Parking brake  63Auto Hold  6410PDC Park Distance Control   112
Backup camera   114
Top View   116HDC Hill Descent Control   10311Driving Experience Switch   105DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐
trol   10212Automatic transmission   68Seite 14At a glanceCockpit14
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iDriveVehicle 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.
The concept
The iDrive combines the functions of a multitude
of switches. Thus, these functions can be oper‐
ated from a central location.
Using the iDrive during a trip
To avoid becoming distracted and posing
an unnecessary hazard to your vehicle's occu‐
pants and to other road users, never attempt to
use the controls or enter information unless traf‐
fic and road conditions allow this.◀
Controls at a glance
Controls1Control Display2Controller with buttons
The buttons can be used to open the menus
directly. The controller can be used to select
menu items and create the settings.Control Display
Notes▷To clean the Control Display, follow the care
instructions.▷Do not place objects close to the Control
Display; otherwise, the Control Display can
be damaged.
Switching off
1. Press the button.2."Switch off control display"
Switching on
Press the controller again to switch the screen
back on.
Controller with navigation system
Select menu items and create settings.
1.Turn.Seite 16At a glanceiDrive16
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2.Press.3.Move in four directions.
Buttons on controller
Press the buttonFunctionMENUOpen the main menu.RADIOOpens the Radio menu.MEDIAOpens the CD/Multimedia
menu.NAVOpens the Navigation
menu.TELOpens the Telephone
menu.BACKDisplays the previous
panel.OPTIONOpens the Options menu.
Controller without navigation system
Select menu items and create settings.
1.Turn.2.Press.3.Move in two directions.
Buttons on controller
Press the buttonFunctionMENUOpen the main menu.AudioOpen audio menu last lis‐
tened to, switch between
audio menus.TELOpens the Telephone
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Split screen
General information
Additional information can be displayed on the
right side of the split screen, e.g., information
from the onboard computer.
In the divided screen view, the so-called split
screen, this information remains visible even
when you change to another menu.
Switching the split screen on and off1. Press the button.2."Split screen"
Selecting the display
1. Press the button.2."Split screen"3.Move the controller until the split screen is
selected.4.Press the controller or select "Split screen
content".5.Select the desired menu item.
Programmable memory
buttons
General information
The iDrive functions can be stored on the pro‐
grammable memory buttons and called up di‐
rectly, e.g., radio stations, navigation destina‐
tions, phone numbers and entry points into the
menu.
The settings are stored for the remote control
currently in use.
Saving a function1.Highlight the function via the iDrive.2. Press the desired button for more
than 2 seconds.
Running a function
Press the button.
The function will run immediately. This
means, for example, that the number is dialed
when a phone number is selected.
Displaying the button assignment
Use a finger to touch the buttons. Do not wear
gloves or use objects.
The key assignment is displayed at the top edge
of the screen.
▷To display short information: touch the but‐
ton.▷To display detailed information: touch the
button for an extended period.
Deleting the button assignments
1.Press buttons 1 and 8 simultaneously for
approx. five seconds.2."OK"Seite 21iDriveAt a glance21
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Opening via the iDrive
To move directly from the application on the
Control Display to the options menu:1. Press the button or move the controller
to the right repeatedly until the "Options"
menu is displayed.2."Display Owner's Manual"
Opening when a Check Control
message is displayed
Directly from the Check Control message on the
Control Display:
"Display Owner's Manual"
Changing between a function and the
Owner's Manual
To change from a function, e.g., radio, to the
Owner's Manual on the Control Display and to
switch between the two displays:
1. Press the button or move the controller
to the right repeatedly until the "Options"
menu is displayed.2."Display Owner's Manual"3.Select the desired page in the Owner's
Manual.4. Press the button again to return to the
function displayed last.5. Press the button to return to the page
of the Owner's Manual displayed last.
To switch back and forth repeatedly between
the function displayed last and the page of the
Owner's Manual displayed last, repeat steps 4
and 5. This opens a new panel every time.
Programmable memory buttons
General information
The Owner's Manual can be stored on the pro‐
grammable memory buttons and called up di‐
rectly.
Storing1."Owner's Manual" Select via the iDrive.2. Press the desired button for more
than 2 seconds.
Executing
Press the button.
The Owner's Manual is displayed im‐
mediately.
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Opening and closingVehicle 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.
Remote control/key
Buttons on the remote control1Unlocking2Locking3Opening the tailgate4Panic mode, headl. courtesy delay feat.
General information
The vehicle is supplied with two remote controls
with keys.
Every remote control contains a replaceable
battery.
The settings called up and implemented when
the vehicle is unlocked depend on which remote
control is used to unlock the vehicle, Personal
Profile, refer to page 31.
In addition, information about service require‐
ments is stored in the remote control, Service
data in the remote control, refer to page 168.
Integrated key
Press the button on the back of the remote con‐
trol, arrow 1, and pull out the key, arrow 2.
The integrated key fits the following locks:
▷Driver's door.▷Glove compartment on the front passenger
side.
Replacing the battery
1.Take the integrated key out of the remote
control.2.Push in the catch with the key, arrow 1.3.Remove the cover of the battery compart‐
ment; see arrow 2.4.Insert a battery of the same type with the
positive side facing upwards.5.Press the cover closed.
Take the used battery to a recycling cen‐
ter or to your service center.
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