2013 BMW X3 XDRIVE 35I Owners Manual

can then be controlled by the button on the
interior rearview mirror.
If the LED does not flash faster after at least
60 seconds, change the distance and repeat
the step. Several more attempts at different
distances may be necessary. Wait at least
15 seconds between attempts.
Canada: if programming with the hand-held
transmitter was interrupted, hold down the
interior rearview mirror button and repeat‐
edly press and release the hand-held trans‐
mitter button for 2 seconds.
Controls
Before operation
Before operating a system using the
integrated universal remote control, ensure that
there are no people, animals, or objects within
the range of movement of the remote-controlled
system; otherwise, there is a risk of injury or
damage.
Also follow the safety instructions of the hand-
held transmitter.◀
The system, such as the garage door, can be
operated using the button on the interior rear‐
view mirror while the engine is running or when
the ignition is started. To do this, hold down the
button within receiving range of the system until
the function is activated. The interior rearview
mirror LED stays lit while the wireless signal is
being transmitted.
Deleting stored functions
Press and hold the left and right button on the
interior rearview mirror simultaneously for ap‐
proximately 20 seconds until the LED flashes
rapidly. All stored functions are deleted. The
functions cannot be deleted individually.
Connecting electrical devices
Note Do not plug the charger into the socket
Do not connect battery chargers to the
factory-installed sockets in the vehicle. Doing so
may result in damage to the vehicle.◀
Sockets
Sockets can be used for the operation of elec‐
trical devices with the engine running or with the
ignition switched on. The total load of all sockets
must not exceed 140 watts at 12 volts.
Do not damage the socket by using unsuitable
connectors.
Front center console
Remove cover.
Center armrest
Remove cover.
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Rear center console
Remove cover.
In the cargo area
The socket is located on the right side in the
cargo area.
USB interface for data
transfer
At a glance
The USB interface for data transmission is lo‐
cated in the glove compartment.
The USB interface is located in the glove com‐
partment
General information
Connection for importing and exporting data on
USB devices, e.g.:
▷Personal Profile settings, refer to page 33.▷Music collection, see user's manual for Nav‐
igation, Entertainment and Communication.▷Importing trips, see user's manual for Navi‐
gation, Entertainment and Communication.
Notes
Observe the following when connecting:
▷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 interface.▷Do not connect USB hard drives.▷Do not use the USB interface to recharge
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Cargo area
Cargo cover
Pull out the cargo cover, arrow 1, and hook both
sides into the brackets, arrow 2.
Hook the cargo cover on both sides
Hook the cargo cover on both sides to pre‐
vent damaging the cover.◀
Do not deposit heavy objects
Do not deposit heavy or hard objects on
the trunk cover. Otherwise, they could endanger
occupants during braking and evasive maneu‐
vers, for example.◀
Do not let the trunk cover snap back into
place
Do not allow the trunk cover to snap back into
place; this can damage it.◀
Removing and inserting
Cargo cover without partition net:
Removing
The cover can be removed to load bulky lug‐
gage.
Reach under the cover and turn it upward, ar‐
rows. Pull the cover back horizontally.
Cargo cover with partition net:
Removing
The cover can be removed to load bulky lug‐
gage.
1.Press the button, arrow 1, to unlock the
cover.2.Pull the cover back, arrow 2.
Installing
Slide the cover forward horizontally into the two
side brackets until it audibly latches.
The red warning fields disappear in the case of
a cover with partition net.
Tug on the cover to check if it is properly locked
in place.
Enlarging the cargo area
General information
The cargo area can be enlarged by folding down
the rear seat backrest.
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The rear seat backrest is divided into two parts
at a ratio of 60 to 40.
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.
Danger of pinching
Before folding down the rear seat backr‐
ests, ensure that the area of movement of the
backrests is clear. In particular, ensure that no
one is located in or reaches into the area of
movement of the rear seat backrests when the
middle section is folded down. Otherwise, injury
or damage may result.◀
Locking the backrests
Before letting passengers ride in the rear,
engage the seat backrests, locking them in
place. Otherwise, there is the danger of an ac‐
cident due to unexpected seat movement.◀
Ensure that the lock is securely engaged
When folding back the backrest, be sure
that it locks in place securely. The red warning
field in the control display disappears. If it is not
properly engaged, transported cargo could en‐
ter the passenger compartment during braking
or evasive maneuvers and endanger the vehicle
occupants.◀
Using the middle safety belt
If the middle safety belt in the rear is used,
the larger section of the backrest must be
locked. Otherwise, the safety belt will not have
a restraining effect.◀
Folding down the sides
The right side can be folded down separately.
The left side can be folded down in combination
with the middle section.
Reach into the recess and pull forward.
Folding down the middle section
Reach into the recess and pull forward.
Partition net Do not let the partition net snap back into
place
Do not allow the partition net to snap back into
place; otherwise, there is a danger of injury and
the partition net could be damaged.◀
With a normal cargo area
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row. This is best performed from the rear
seat.
If the partition net is no longer needed: proceed
in reverse order.
With an enlarged cargo area
1.Fold down the entire rear seat backrest.2.Press the button, arrow 1, to unlock the case
on both sides.3.Pull the case rearward out of the two side
brackets, arrow 2. Make sure not to tilt it in
the process.4.Slide the case all the way into the guides,
arrows 1, on the backs of the backrests.5.Fold open the front covers on the headliner.6.Carefully pull out the partition net and insert
it into the brackets as in the normal cargo
area, refer to page 132.
This is best performed from the front seat.
If the partition net is no longer needed: proceed
in reverse order.
Finally, slide the case forward into the two brack‐
ets on the sides until it engages. The red warn‐
ing fields disappear.
Tug on the case to check if it is properly locked
in place.
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Storage compartmentsVehicle 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.
Notes No loose objects in the passenger com‐
partment
Do not stow any objects in the passenger com‐
partment without securing them; otherwise,
they may present a danger to occupants for in‐
stance during braking and avoidance maneu‐
vers.◀
Do not place anti-slip mats on the dash‐
board
Do not place anti-slip mats on the dashboard.
The mat materials could damage the dash‐
board.◀
Storage compartments
The following storage compartments are avail‐
able in the vehicle interior:▷Glove compartment on the front passenger
side, refer to page 134.▷Storage compartment in the front center
armrest, refer to page 135.▷Compartments in the doors.▷Pockets on the backrests of the front seats.▷Net in the front passenger footwell.Glove compartment
Front passenger side
Opening
Pull the handle.
The light in the glove compartment switches on.
Close the glove compartment again im‐
mediately
Close the glove compartment immediately after
use while driving; otherwise, injury may occur
during accidents.◀
Closing
Fold up the cover.
Locking
Lock glove compartment with an integrated key,
refer to page 30.
Then the remote control device without an
integrated key can be handed over, e.g. in the
hotel. Access to the glove box is not possible.
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Compartments in the doorsDo not stow any breakable objects
Do not store any breakable objects, e. g.
glass bottles, in the compartments, or there is
an increased risk of injury in the event of an ac‐
cident.◀
Center armrest
Opening
Press the button, arrow 1, and fold the center
arm rest up, arrow 2.
Connection for an external audio
device
An external audio device, e.g. an MP3 player, can
be connected via the AUX-In connector in the
center armrest.
For a description, see the user's manual for Nav‐
igation, Entertainment and Communication.
Cupholders
Notes Shatter-proof containers and no hot
drinks
Use light and shatter-proof containers and do
not transport hot drinks. Otherwise, there is the
increased danger of injury in an accident.◀
Unsuitable containers
Do not forcefully push unsuitable contain‐
ers into the cupholders. This may result in dam‐
age.◀
Front
Storage compartment in the front
cupholder
Use the inserts for the cupholder as an addi‐
tional storage compartment. Place the inserts
into the cupholder and snap them in place.
Only use the storage compartment for small ob‐
jects such as keys.
Rear
In the center armrest.
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Pull the center armrest forward at the strap.
To open: press the button.
To close: push both covers back in, one after the
other.
Pushing back the covers
Push back the covers before folding up the
center armrest; otherwise, the cupholder could
become damaged.◀
Clothes hooks
The clothes hooks are located in the grab han‐
dles in the rear.
Do not obstruct view
When suspending clothing from the
hooks, ensure that it will not obstruct the driver's
vision.◀
No heavy objects
Do not hang heavy objects from the hooks;
otherwise, they may present a danger to pas‐
sengers during braking and evasive maneu‐
vers.◀
Storage compartments in the
cargo area
Storage space under the cargo floor
cover
Raise the cargo floor panel. The storage space
under the cargo floor panel is subdivided.
Two additional subdividers can be inserted to
partition it further.
Storage compartment on the right side
A waterproof storage compartment is available
on the right side of the cargo area floor.
Hooks/multi-function hook
Multi-function hooks are available on the left and
right cargo area walls.
Retaining strap
A retaining strap is available on the right side trim
for fastening small objects.
Net
Smaller objects can be stored in the net on the
left side of the cargo area.
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