2014 BMW X3 XDRIVE 28I navigation

When the arrow view in the Head-up Dis‐
play is inactive.
Adjusting the info display
You can select what information from the on‐
board computer is to be displayed on the info
display of the instrument cluster.
1."Settings"2."Info display"3.Select the desired displays.
Information in detail
Range
Displays the estimated cruising range available
with the remaining fuel.
It is calculated based on your driving style over
the last 20 miles/30 km.
Average fuel consumption
The average fuel consumption is calculated for
the period during which the engine is running.
The average fuel consumption is calculated for
the distance traveled since the last reset by the
onboard computer.
Average speed
Periods in which the vehicle is parked with the
engine manually stopped do not enter into the
calculation of the average speed.
Resetting average values
Press and hold the computer button on the turn signal lever.
Distance to destination
The distance remaining to the destination is
displayed if a destination is entered in the navi‐
gation system before the trip is started.
The distance to the destination is adopted au‐
tomatically.
Time of arrival
The estimated time of arrival is
displayed if a destination is en‐
tered in the navigation system
before the trip is started.
The time must be correctly set.
Speed limit detection
Description of the speed limit detection, refer
to page 83, function.
Speed limit
Display of a speed limit which, when reached,
should cause a warning to be issued.
The warning is repeated if the vehicle speed
drops below the set speed limit once by at least 3 mph/5 km/h.
Displaying, setting or changing the
limit1."Settings"2."Speed"3."Warning at:"4.Turn the controller until the desired limit is
displayed.5.Press the controller.
The speed limit is stored.
Activating/deactivating the limit
1."Settings"2."Speed"3."Warning"4.Press the controller.
Setting your current speed as the limit
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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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Head-up Display
The concept
This system projects important information
into the driver's field of vision, e.g., the speed.
In this way, the driver can get information with‐
out averting his or her eyes from the road.
Display visibility The visibility of the displays in the Head-up
Display is influenced by:
▷Certain sitting positions.▷Objects on the cover of the Head-up Dis‐
play.▷Sunglasses with certain polarization filters.▷Wet roads.▷Unfavorable light conditions.
If the image is distorted, check the basic set‐
tings.
Switching on/off
1."Settings"2."Head-Up Display"3."Head-Up Display"
Display
Overview
▷Speed.▷Navigation system.▷Check Control messages.▷Speed limit detection.▷Cruise control.▷Selection list from the instrument cluster.
Some of this information is only displayed
briefly as needed.
Selecting displays in the Head-up
Display
1."Settings"2."Head-Up Display"3."Displayed information"4.Select the desired displays in the Head-up
Display.
The settings are stored for the remote control
currently in use.
Setting the brightness
The brightness is automatically adjusted to the
ambient light.
The basic setting can be adjusted manually.
1."Settings"2."Head-Up Display"3."Brightness"4.Turn the controller.
When the low beams are switched on, the
brightness of the Head-up Display can be ad‐
ditionally influenced using the instrument light‐
ing.
The setting is stored for the remote control
currently in use.
Adjusting the height
1."Settings"2."Head-Up Display"3."Height"4.Turn the controller.
The setting is stored for the remote control
currently in use.
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Center armrest
Remove the cover.
Rear center console
Remove the cover.
In the cargo area
The socket is located on the right side in the
cargo area.
USB interface for data
transfer
The concept Connection for importing and exporting data
on USB devices, e.g.:▷Personal Profile settings, refer to page 34.▷Music collection, see user's manual for
Navigation, Entertainment and Communi‐
cation.▷Importing trips, see user's manual for Navi‐
gation, Entertainment, Communication.
Without Professional navigation
system or TV: at a glance
The USB interface is located in the glove com‐
partment.
With Professional navigation system
or TV: at a glance
The USB interface is located in the center arm‐
rest.
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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.
Description, see user's manual for Navigation,
Entertainment and Communication.
Cupholders
Hints 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 con‐
tainers into the cupholders. This may result in
damage.◀
Front
Rear
In the center armrest.
Pull the center armrest forward at the strap.
To open: press the button.
To close: push both covers back in, one after
the other.
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Changing wheels
Hints
The vehicle equipment does not include a
spare tire.
When using run-flat tires or tire sealants, a tire
does not need to be changed immediately in
the event of pressure loss due to a flat tire.
The tools for changing wheels are available as
accessories from your service center.
Jacking points for the vehicle jack
The jacking points for the vehicle jack are lo‐
cated at the positions shown.
Vehicle battery Maintenance
The battery is maintenance-free, i.e., the elec‐
trolyte will last for the life of the battery.
Your service center will be glad to advise you
on questions regarding the battery.
Battery replacement Use approved vehicle batteries only
Only use vehicle batteries that have been
approved for your vehicle by the manufacturer;
otherwise, the vehicle could be damaged and
systems or functions may not be fully availa‐
ble.◀
After a battery replacement, have the battery
registered on the vehicle by your service cen‐
ter to ensure that all comfort functions are fully
available and that any Check Control mes‐
sages of these comfort functions are no longer
displayed.
Charging the battery
Note Do not plug chargers into the socketDo not connect battery chargers to the
factory-installed sockets in the vehicle as this
may damage the battery.◀
General information Make sure that the battery is always suffi‐
ciently charged to guarantee that the battery
remains usable for its full service life.
The battery may need to be charged in the fol‐
lowing cases:▷When making frequent short-distance
drives.▷If the vehicle is not used for prolonged pe‐
riods, longer than a month.
Starting aid terminals
In the vehicle, only charge the battery via the
starting aid terminals, refer to page 184, in the
engine compartment with the engine off.
Power failure After a temporary power loss, some equipment
needs to be reinitialized.
Individual settings need to be reprogrammed:
▷Seat and mirror memory: store the posi‐
tions again.▷Time: update.▷Date: update.▷Radio station: saving new, see user's
manual for Navigation, Entertainment and
Communication.▷Navigation system: wait for the operability
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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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Brake pads, breaking in 144
Braking, hints 145
Breakdown assis‐ tance 182, 183
Breaking in 144
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 88
Bulb replacement 175
Bulb replacement, front 176
Bulb replacement, rear 178
Bulbs and lamps 175
Button, Start/Stop 61
Bypassing, refer to Jump- starting 183
C
California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Camera, care 190
Camera, rearview cam‐ era 118
Camera, Top View 120
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 139
Car battery 180
Car care products 188
Care, displays 190
Care, vehicle 188
Cargo 147
Cargo area 135
Cargo area, enlarging 136
Cargo area lid 38
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 140
Cargo cover 135
Cargo, securing 148
Cargo straps, securing cargo 148
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol 32
Carpet, care 190
Car wash 187
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 144 CBS Condition Based Serv‐
ice 172
CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
Center armrest 139
Center console 14
Center-Lock, see button for central locking 35
Central locking system 35
Central screen, refer to Con‐ trol Display 16
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 7
Changing parts 174
Changing wheels 180
Changing wheels/tires 164
Check Control 78
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically 169
Children, seating position 57
Children, transporting safely 57
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 57
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 58
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 57
Child safety locks 60
Child seat, mounting 57
Child seats 57
Chrome parts, care 189
Cleaning, displays 190
Climate control 124, 126
Clock 81
Closing/opening from in‐ side 38
Closing/opening via door lock 37
Closing/opening with remote control 35
Clothes hooks 140
Cockpit 12
Collision warning 102 Combination switch, refer to
Turn signals 67
Combination switch, refer to Wiper system 68
Comfort Access 41
COMFORT program, Dy‐ namic Driving Control 111
Compartments in the doors 139
Computer 85
Condensation on win‐ dows 125, 128
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 146
Condition Based Service CBS 172
Confirmation signal 42
ConnectedDrive, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
ConnectedDrive Services
Connecting electrical devi‐ ces 133
Control Display 16
Control Display, settings 87
Controller 16, 17
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 107
Convenient opening 36
Coolant 171
Coolant temperature 80
Cooling function 125, 128
Cooling, maximum 127
Cooling system 171
Corrosion on brake discs 146
Cruise control 113
Cruising range 81
Cupholder 139
Current fuel consumption 81
D
Damage, tires 163
Damping control, dy‐ namic 109 Seite 199Everything from A to ZReference199
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