2014 BMW X3 XDRIVE 28I manual transmission

Switching on/off
Switching on automatically Select transmission position R with the engine
running.
Automatic deactivation during forward travel
The system switches off when a certain driving
distance or speed is exceeded.
Switch the system back on if necessary.
Switching on/off manually Press the button.▷On: the LED lights up.▷Off: the LED goes out.
In addition to the PDC Park Distance Control,
the rearview camera, refer to page 117, can be
switched on.
Switching on the rearview camera viathe iDrive
With PDC activated or Top View switched on:
"Rear view camera"
The rearview camera image is displayed. The
setting is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
Display
Signal tones When approaching an object, an intermittent
tone is sounded that indicates the position of
the object. For example, if an object is de‐
tected to the left rear of the vehicle, a signal
tone sounds from the left rear speaker.
The shorter the distance to the object be‐
comes, the shorter the intervals.
If the distance to a detected object is less than
approx. 12 in/30 cm, a continuous tone is
sounded.
If objects are located both in front of and be‐
hind the vehicle, an alternating continuous sig‐
nal is sounded.
The intermittent tone is interrupted after ap‐
prox. 3 seconds:▷If the vehicle stops in front of an object that
is detected by only one of the corner sen‐
sors.▷If moving parallel to a wall.
The signal tone is switched off:
▷When the vehicle moves away from an ob‐
ject by more than approx. 4 in/10 cm.▷When transmission position P is engaged.
Volume
The volume of the PDC signal can be adjusted,
refer to user's manual for Navigation, Enter‐
tainment, Communication.
The setting is stored for the remote control
currently in use.
Visual warning
The approach of the vehicle to an object can
be shown on the Control Display. Objects that
are farther away are displayed on the Control
Display before a signal tone sounds.
A display appears as soon as Park Distance
Control (PDC) is activated.
The range of the sensors is represented in the
colors red, green and yellow.
If the rearview camera image was selected last,
it again appears on the display. To switch to
PDC:
1. "Rear view camera" Select the symbol
on the Control Display.2.Press the controller.
The setting is stored for the remote control
currently in use.
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Camera
The camera lens is located in the handle of the
tailgate. The image quality may be impaired by
dirt.
Clean the lens, refer to page 190.
Switching on/off
Switching on automatically Select transmission position R with the engine
running.
The backup camera image is displayed if the
system was switched on via the iDrive.
Automatic deactivation during forward
travel
The system switches off when a certain driving
distance or speed is exceeded.
Switch the system back on if necessary.
Switching on/off manually Press the button.
▷On: the LED lights up.▷Off: the LED goes out.
The PDC is shown on the Control Display.
Switching on the rearview camera via
the iDrive
With PDC activated or Top View switched on:
"Rear view camera"
The rearview camera image is displayed. The
setting is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
Display on the Control Display
Functional requirement▷The rearview camera is switched on.▷The tailgate is fully closed.
Activating the assistance functions
More than one assistance function can be ac‐
tive at the same time.
▷Parking aid lines
"Parking aid lines"
Pathway and turning circle lines are dis‐
played.
▷Obstacle marking
"Obstacle marking"
Spatially-shaped markings are displayed.
Pathway lines
▷Can be shown in the rearview camera im‐
age when in transmission position R.▷Help you to estimate the space required
when parking and maneuvering on level
roads.▷Are dependent on the current steering an‐
gle and are continuously adjusted to the
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3."ECO PRO Info"
ECO PRO tip - SymbolsAn additional symbol and a text instruction are
displayed.
SymbolMeasureFor efficient driving style, back off
the accelerator or delay accelerating
to allow time to assess road condi‐
tions.Reduce speed to the selected ECO
PRO speed.Automatic transmission: switch
from M/S to D and avoid manual
shift interventions.
Indications on the Control Display
EfficientDynamics Information on fuel consumption and technol‐
ogy can be displayed during driving.
1."Vehicle Info"2."EfficientDynamics"
Displaying fuel consumption history
The average fuel consumption can be dis‐
played within an adjustable time frame.
Vertical bars show consumption for the se‐
lected time frame.
Trip interruptions are represented below the
bar on the time axis.
"Consumption history"
Adjusting fuel consumption history time frame
Select the symbol.
Resetting fuel consumption history
1.Open "Options".2."Reset consumption history"Displaying EfficientDynamics info
The current efficiency can be displayed.
"EfficientDynamics info"
The following systems are displayed:
▷Automatic engine start-stop function.▷Energy recovery.▷Climate control output.
Display ECO PRO tips
"ECO PRO Tips"
The setting is stored for the profile currently in
use.
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CareVehicle equipmentAll 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.
Car washes Hints 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 ℃.
If the vehicle has a glass sunroof, ensure that a distance of at least 31.5 inches/80 cm is main‐
tained. Holding them too close or using exces‐
sively high pressures or temperatures can
cause damage or preliminary damage that may
then lead to long-term damage.
Follow the user's manual 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.◀
Regularly remove foreign items such as leaves
in the area below the windshield when the
hood is raised.
Wash your vehicle frequently, particularly in
winter.Intense soiling and road salt can damage the
vehicle.
Automatic car washes
Hints
Note the following:▷Give preference to cloth car washes or
those that use soft brushes in order to
avoid paint damage.▷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 69, to avoid unintentional wiper acti‐
vation.▷In some cases, an unintentional alarm can
be triggered by the interior motion sensor
of the alarm system. Follow the instruc‐
tions on avoiding an unintentional alarm,
refer to page 44.
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.Drive into the car wash.2.Engage transmission position N.3.Switch the engine off.
In this way, the ignition remains switched
on, and a Check-Control message is dis‐
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 107
Activated-charcoal filter 129
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 105
Adaptive light control 90
Additives, oil 170
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 48
After washing vehicle 188
Airbags 94
Airbags, indicator/warning light 95
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 125, 128
Air, dehumidifying, refer to Cooling function 125
Air distribution, manual 124, 127
Air drying, refer to Cooling function 128
Air flow, automatic climate control 125, 128
Air pressure, tires 159
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion 129
Alarm system 43
Alarm, unintentional 44
All around the center con‐ sole 14
All around the headliner 15
All around the steering wheel 12
ALL program, automatic cli‐ mate control 128
All-season tires, refer to Win‐ ter tires 165
All-wheel-drive 108 Alternating-code hand-held
transmitter 132
Alternative oil types 170
Ambient light 93
Antifreeze, washer fluid 70
Antilock Brake System, ABS 107
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 107
Approved engine oils 170
Armrest, refer to Center arm‐ rest 139
Arrival time 86
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ tance 183
AUTO H button, refer to Au‐ tomatic Hold 66
AUTO intensity 127
Automatic car wash 187
Automatic climate con‐ trol 124
Automatic climate control with enhanced features 126
Automatic Curb Monitor 55
Automatic deactivation, front passenger airbags 96
Automatic headlamp con‐ trol 90
Automatic Hold 66
Automatic locking 42
Automatic recirculated-air control 128
Automatic tailgate 39
Automatic transmission with Steptronic 71
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 127
AUTO program, climate con‐ trol 125
AUTO program, intensity 127
Auto Start/Stop function 63 Average fuel consumption 86
Average speed 86
Axle loads, weights 195
B Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 50
Backrest, width 50
Backup camera 117
Bad road trips 146
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 183
Bar for tow-starting/ towing 185
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 180
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 32
Battery, vehicle 180
Belts, safety belts 51
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 139
Blinds, sun protection 46
BMW Assist, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
BMW Homepage 6
BMW Internet page 6
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem 172
Bonus range, ECO PRO 152
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 139
Brake assistant 107
Brake discs, breaking in 144
Brake force display 105
Brake lamps, brake force dis‐ play 105
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Radio, see user's manual forNavigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Rain sensor 68
Rear lamps 178
Rear socket 134
Rearview mirror 54
Rear window de‐ froster 126, 128
Recirculated-air filter 129
Recirculated-air mode 125, 128
Recommended tire brands 164
Refueling 156
Remaining range 81
Remote control/key 32
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 36
Remote control, univer‐ sal 131
Replacement fuse 181
Replacing parts 174
Replacing wheels/tires 164
Reporting safety defects 9
Reserve warning, refer to Range 81
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 98
Retaining straps, securing cargo 148
Retreaded tires 164
Roadside parking lamps 90
Roller sunblinds 46
RON gasoline quality 158
Roof load capacity 195
Roof-mounted luggage rack 149
Rope for tow-starting/ towing 185
RSC Run Flat System Com‐ ponent, refer to Run-flat
tires 165
Rubber components, care 189
Run-flat tires 165 S
Safe braking 145
Safety 7
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passen‐
ger seat 52
Safety belts 51
Safety belts, care 189
Safety switch, windows 45
Safety systems, airbags 94
Saving fuel 150
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play 16
Screwdriver 174
Screw thread for tow fit‐ ting 186
Seat and mirror memory 54
Seat belts, refer to Safety belts 51
Seat heating, front 51
Seat heating, rear 51
Seating position for chil‐ dren 57
Seats 48
Selection list in instrument cluster 85
Selector lever, automatic transmission 71
Sensors, care 190
Service and warranty 7
Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service
CBS 172
Service requirements, dis‐ play 82
Service, Roadside Assis‐ tance 183
Services, ConnectedDrive
Settings, locking/unlock‐ ing 42
Settings on Control Dis‐ play 87
Settings, storing for seat, mir‐ ror 54 Shifting, automatic transmis‐
sion 71
Shift paddles on steering wheel 73
Side airbags 94
Signaling, horn 12
Signals when unlocking 42
Sitting safely 48
Size 194
Slide/tilt glass roof 46
Smallest turning circle 195
Snow chains 165
Socket 133
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ nostics 173
SOS button 182
Spare fuse 181
Specified engine oil types 170
Speed, average 86
Speed limit detection, on‐ board computer 86
Speed limiter, display 83
Speed Limit Information 83
Speed limit in the com‐ puter 86
Split screen 21
SPORT+ - program, Dynamic Driving Control 110
Sport automatic transmis‐ sion 73
Sport displays, torque dis‐ play, performance dis‐
play 87
SPORT program, Dynamic Driving Control 111
Sport program, transmis‐ sion 72
Sport steering, variable 110
Stability control systems 107
Start/stop, automatic func‐ tion 63
Start/Stop button 61
Start function during malfunc‐ tion 33
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Status display, tires 97
Status information, iDrive 20
Status of Owner's Manual 6
Steering wheel, adjusting 56
Steering wheel heating 56
Steptronic, automatic trans‐ mission 71
Stopping the engine 62
Storage compartments 138
Storage compartments, loca‐ tions 138
Storage, tires 165
Storing the vehicle 190
Summer tires, tread 163
Supplementary text mes‐ sages 79
Switch for Dynamic Driv‐ ing 110
Switch-on times, parked-car ventilation 130
Switch, refer to Cockpit 12
Symbols 6
T Tachometer 80
Tailgate 38
Tailgate, automatic 39
Tailgate via remote con‐ trol 36
Tail lamps 178
Technical changes, refer to Safety 7
Technical data 194
Telephone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Temperature, automatic cli‐ mate control 125, 127
Temperature display, external temperature 81
Temperature, engine oil 80
Terminal, starting aid 184
Text messages, supplemen‐ tary 79 Theft alarm system, refer to
Alarm system 43
Theft protection, refer to Central locking system 35
Thigh support 50
Tilt alarm sensor 44
Time of arrival 86
Tire damage 163
Tire identification marks 161
Tire inflation pressure 159
Tire inflation pressure moni‐ tor, refer to FTM 100
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 97
Tires, changing 164
Tires, everything on wheels and tires 159
Tires, run-flat tires 165
Tire tread 163
Tone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Tools 174
Top View 120
Total vehicle weight 195
Touchpad 19
Tow fitting 186
Towing 185
Tow-starting 185
TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor 97
Traction control 108
TRACTION program, Dy‐ namic Driving Control 108
Transmission, automatic 71
Transporting children safely 57
Tread, tires 163
Trip computer 87
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 67
Trip odometer 81
Trunk lid 38
Turning circle 195
Turning circle lines, rearview camera 119 Turn signals, operation 67
U Unintentional alarm 44
Units of measure 88
Universal remote control 131
Unlock button, automatic transmission 71
Unlocking/locking from in‐ side 38
Unlocking/locking via door lock 37
Unlocking/locking with re‐ mote control 35
Unlocking, settings 42
Unpaved roads, cross-coun‐ try trips 146
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline 7
Upholstery care 189
USB interface 134
V Variable sport steering 110
Vehicle battery 180
Vehicle battery, replac‐ ing 180
Vehicle, breaking in 144
Vehicle care 188
Vehicle equipment 6
Vehicle identification number, refer to Identification num‐
ber in the engine compart‐
ment 167
Vehicle jack 180
Vehicle paint 188
Vehicle storage 190
Vehicle wash 187
Ventilation 129
Ventilation, refer to Parked- car ventilation 129
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