2014 BMW X3 tow bar

▷Under certain weather conditions such as
high relative humidity, rain, snowfall, ex‐
treme heat or strong wind.▷With tow bars and trailer couplings of other
vehicles.▷With thin or wedge-shaped objects.▷With moving objects.▷With elevated, protruding objects such as
ledges or cargo.▷With objects with corners and sharp edges.▷With objects with a fine surface structure
such as fences.▷For objects with porous surfaces.
Low objects already displayed, e.g., curbs, can
move into the blind area of the sensors before
or after a continuous tone sounds.
False warnings
PDC may issue a warning under the following conditions even though there is no obstacle
within the detection range:
▷In heavy rain.▷When sensors are very dirty or covered
with ice.▷When sensors are covered in snow.▷On rough road surfaces.▷On uneven surfaces, such as speed
bumps.▷In large buildings with right angles and
smooth walls, e.g., in underground ga‐
rages.▷Through heavy pollution.▷Due to other ultrasound sources, e.g.,
sweeping machines, high pressure steam
cleaners or neon lights.
Malfunction
A Check Control message is displayed.
The range of the sensors is shown as a shaded
area on the Control Display.
PDC has failed. Have the system checked.
To ensure full functionality:▷Keep the sensors clean and free of ice.▷dimmedDo not put any stickers on sen‐
sors.▷When using high-pressure washers, do not
spray the sensors for long periods and
maintain a distance of at least 12 in/30 cm.
Surround View
The concept Surround View comprises various camera as‐
sistance systems that help the driver when
parking, maneuvering, and at complex exits
and intersections.
▷Rearview camera, refer to page 139▷Top View, refer to page 142.▷Side View, refer to page 144.
Rearview camera
The concept The rearview camera provides assistance in
parking and maneuvering backwards. The area
behind the vehicle is shown on the Control
Display.
Hints Check the traffic situation as well
Check the traffic situation around the ve‐
hicle with your own eyes. Otherwise, an acci‐
dent could result from road users or objects
that are not lidtured by the camera.◀
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Functional limitations
The system may not be fully functional in the
following situations:▷On bumpy road surfaces such as gravel
roads.▷On slippery ground.▷On steep uphill or downhill grades.▷With accumulations of leaves/snow in the
parking space.
Limits of ultrasonic measurement
Ultrasonic measuring might not function under
the following circumstances:
▷For small children and animals.▷For persons with certain clothing, e.g.
coats.▷With external interference of the ultra‐
sound, e.g. from passing vehicles or loud
machines.▷When sensors are dirty, iced over, dam‐
aged or out of position.▷Under certain weather conditions such as
high relative humidity, rain, snowfall, ex‐
treme heat or strong wind.▷With tow bars and trailer couplings of other
vehicles.▷With thin or wedge-shaped objects.▷With moving objects.▷With elevated, protruding objects such as
ledges or cargo.▷With objects with corners and sharp edges.▷With objects with a fine surface structure
such as fences.▷For objects with porous surfaces.
Low objects already displayed, e.g., curbs, can
move into the blind area of the sensors before
or after a continuous tone sounds.
The parking assistant may identify parking
spaces that are not suitable for parking.
Malfunction
A Check Control message is displayed.
The parking assistant failed. Have the system
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Ensure that the lock is securely engaged
When you fold back the backrest make
sure that it locks in place. When this happens
the red warning field on the seat disappears.
Otherwise transported cargo could shoot into
the car's interior during braking or evasive ma‐
neuvers and endanger occupants.◀
Using the middle safety belt
If the middle safety belt in the rear is
used, the larger side of the backrest must be
locked. Otherwise, the safety belt will not have
a restraining effect.◀
Folding down the sidesThe right side can be folded down separately.
The left side can be folded down in combina‐
tion with the middle section.
Reach into the recess and pull forward.
Folding down the middle section
Reach into the recess and pull forward.
Cargo area partition net Do not let the cargo area partition net
back into place
Do not allow the cargo area partition net to
snap back into place; otherwise, there is a dan‐
ger of injury and the cargo area partition net
could be damaged.◀
With a normal cargo area1.Fold open the rear covers on the roofliner.2.Pull the cargo area partition net out of the
case by the strap.3.Insert the bars into the brackets on both
sides in the roofliner toward the front, ar‐
row. This is best performed from the rear
seat.
If the cargo area 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 button, arrow 1, to unlock the case
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If the first starting attempt is not success‐
ful, wait a few minutes before making an‐
other attempt in order to allow the dis‐
charged battery to recharge.3.Let both engines run for several minutes.4.Disconnect the jumper cables in the re‐
verse order.
Check the battery and recharge if needed.
Tow-starting and towing Note Tow-starting and towing
For towing the vehicle turn, switch off the
Intelligent Safety systems; otherwise malfunc‐
tions of the individual braking systems might
lead to accidents.◀
Steptronic transmission: transporting
your vehicle
Note Your vehicle is not permitted to be towed.
Therefore, contact a service center in the
event of a breakdown.
Do not have the vehicle towedHave your vehicle transported on a load‐
ing platform only; otherwise, damage may oc‐
cur.◀
Tow truck
The vehicle should only be transported on a
loading platform.
Do not lift the vehicle
Do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting or
body and chassis parts; otherwise, damage
may result.◀
Use tow fitting located in the front only for po‐
sitioning the vehicle.
Towing other vehicles
Hints Light towing vehicle
The towing vehicle must not be lighter
than the vehicle being towed; otherwise, it will
not be possible to control the vehicle's re‐
sponse.◀
Attaching the tow bar/tow rope correctly
Attach the tow bar or tow rope to the tow
fitting; connecting it to other vehicle parts may
cause damage.◀
▷Switch on the hazard warning system, de‐
pending on local regulations.▷If the electrical system has failed, clearly
identify the vehicle being towed by placing
a sign or a warning triangle in the rear win‐
dow.
Tow bar
The tow fittings used should be on the same
side on both vehicles.
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Should it prove impossible to avoid mounting
the tow bar at an offset angle, please observe
the following:▷Maneuvering capability is limited going
around corners.▷The tow bar will generate lateral forces if it
is secured with an offset.
Tow rope
When starting to tow the vehicle, make sure
that the tow rope is taut.
To avoid jerking and the associated stresses
on the vehicle components when towing, al‐
ways use nylon ropes or nylon straps.
Tow fitting
The screw-in tow fitting should always be car‐
ried in the vehicle.
The tow fitting can be screwed in at the front
or rear of the BMW.
The tow fitting is located in the onboard vehi‐
cle tool kit behind the left folding cover in the
cargo area.
Tow fitting, information on use
▷Use only the tow fitting provided with
the vehicle and screw it all the way in.▷Use the tow fitting for towing on paved
roads only.▷Avoid lateral loading of the tow fitting, e.g.,
do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting.
Otherwise, damage to the tow fitting and the
vehicle can occur.◀
Screw thread for tow fitting
Press on the mark on the edge of the cover to
push it out.
Tow-starting
Steptronic transmission
Do not tow-start the vehicle.
Tow-starting the engine is not possible due to
the Steptronic transmission.
Have the cause of the starting problems fixed.
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 121
ACC, Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go 128
Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control 78
Activated-charcoal filter 156
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 118
Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, ACC 128
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 120
Adaptive Light Control 95
Additives, oil 206
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 51
After washing vehicle 227
Airbags 99
Airbags, indicator/warning light 100
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 151, 155
Air, dehumidifying, refer to Cooling function 152, 155
Air distribution, manual 151, 154
Air flow, automatic climate control 151, 154
Air pressure, tires 195
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion 156
Alarm system 46
Alarm, unintentional 47
All around the center con‐ sole 16
All around the roofliner 17
All around the steering wheel 14 All-season tires, refer to Win‐
ter tires 201
All-wheel-drive 123
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 159
Alternative oil types 207
Ambient light 97
Antifreeze, washer fluid 74
Antilock Brake System, ABS 121
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 121
Approved axle load 233
Approved engine oils 207
Armrest, refer to Center arm‐ rest 167
Arrival time 90
Ash tray 160
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ tance 222
Assistance when driving off 126
Assist system, refer to Intelli‐ gent Safety 107
AUTO H button 70
AUTO H button, refer to Au‐ tomatic Hold 70
AUTO intensity 154
Automatic car wash 226
Automatic climate con‐ trol 150
Automatic climate control with enhanced features 153
Automatic Cruise Control with Stop & Go 128
Automatic Curb Monitor 58
Automatic deactivation, front- seat passenger airbags 101
Automatic headlight con‐ trol 95
Automatic Hold 70 Automatic locking 45
Automatic recirculated-air control 155
Automatic tailgate 40
Automatic transmission, see Steptronic transmission 75
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 154
AUTO program, climate con‐ trol 151
AUTO program, intensity 154
Auto Start/Stop function 67
Average fuel consumption 89
Average speed 89
Axle loads, weights 233
B Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 53
Backrest, width 53
Bad road trips 172
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 222
Bar for tow-starting/ towing 224
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 219
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 34
Battery, vehicle 218
Belts, safety belts 54
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 167
Blinds, sun protection 48
BMW Advanced Diesel 191
BMW Assist, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
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Locking, settings 45
Locking via tailgate 40
Lock, power window 48
Locks, doors, and win‐ dows 64
Low beams 94
Low beams, automatic, refer to High-beam Assistant 96
Lower back support 53
Low-Sulfur Diesel 191
Luggage rack, refer to Roof- mounted luggage rack 178
Lumbar support 53
M
Maintenance 210
Maintenance require‐ ments 210
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 85
Maintenance system, BMW 210
Make-up mirror 160
Malfunction displays, see Check Control 80
Manual air distribu‐ tion 151, 154
Manual air flow 151, 154
Manual brake, refer to Parking brake 69
Manual mode, Steptronic transmission 76
Manual operation, door lock 39
Manual operation, exterior mirrors 58
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 188
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 138
Manual operation, rearview camera 140
Manual operation, Top View 143 Marking on approved
tires 201
Marking, run-flat tires 202
Master key, refer to Remote control 34
Maximum cooling 154
Maximum speed, display 87
Maximum speed, winter tires 201
Measure, units of 92
Medical kit 222
Memory, seat, mirror 57
Menu, EfficientDynamics 182
Menu in instrument clus‐ ter 88
Menus, operating, iDrive 18
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 20
Messages, see Check Con‐ trol 80
Microfilter 152, 156
Minimum tread, tires 200
Mirror 58
Mirror memory 57
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 173
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 7
Moisture in headlight 213
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Mounting of child restraint systems 61
Moving sun visor 160
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 14
N
Navigation, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 55
Neck restraints, rear, refer to Head restraints 56 Neutral cleaner, see wheel
cleaner 228
New wheels and tires 200
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 224
O OBD Onboard Diagnosis 210
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐ agnosis 210
Obstacle marking, rearview camera 141
Octane rating, refer to Rec‐ ommended fuel grade 190
Odometer 84
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Offroad trips 172
Oil 205
Oil, adding 206
Oil additives 206
Oil change 207
Oil change interval, service requirements 85
Oil filler neck 206
Oil types, alternative 207
Oil types, approved 207
Old batteries, disposal 219
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 18
Onboard vehicle tool kit 212
Opening/closing via door lock 39
Opening and closing 34
Opening and closing, without remote control 39
Opening and closing, with re‐ mote control 37
Opening the tailgate with no- touch activation 43
Operating concept, iDrive 18
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