2014 BMW X3 XDRIVE 28I length

DrivingVehicle equipment
All 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.
Start/Stop button The concept Pressing the Start/Stop button
switches the ignition on or off
and starts the engine.
Automatic transmission: The
engine starts if the brake is de‐
pressed while pressing the Start/Stop button.
Ignition on Automatic transmission: Press the Start/Stop
button but do not depress the brake.
All vehicle systems are ready for operation.
Most of the indicator and warning lamps in the
instrument cluster light up for varying lengths
of time.
To save battery power when the engine is off,
switch off the ignition and any unnecessary
electronic systems/power consumers.
The ignition switches off automatically:▷When locking the vehicle, even if the low
beams are switched on.▷Shortly before the battery is discharged
completely, so that the engine can still be
started.Note
If the engine is switched off and the ignition is
switched on, the system automatically
switches to the radio ready state when the
door is opened if the lights are switched off or
the daytime running lights are switched on.
Ignition off
Automatic transmission: Press the Start/Stop
button again, but do not depress the brake.
All indicator lamps in the instrument cluster go
out.
To save battery power when the engine is off,
switch off the ignition and any unnecessary
electronic systems/power consumers.
Transmission position P with the ignition
off
When the ignition is switched off, position P is
engaged automatically. When in an automatic
car wash, for example, ensure that the ignition
is not switched off accidentally.◀
The ignition automatically cuts off while the
vehicle is stationary and the engine is stopped:▷When locking the vehicle, and when the
low beams are activated.▷Shortly before the battery is discharged
completely, so that the engine can still be
started. This function is only available
when the low beams are switched off.▷When opening or closing the driver door, if
the driver's seat belt is unbuckled and the
low beams are switched off.▷While the driver's seat belt is unbuckled, if
the driver's door is open and the low
beams are switched off.
When the ignition is switched off, by opening
or closing the driver's door or unbuckling the
driver's seat belt, the radio ready state remains
active.
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Safety mode
After the engine switches off automatically, it
will not start again automatically if any one of
the following conditions are met.▷The driver's safety belt is unbuckled and
the driver's door is open.▷The hood was unlocked.
Some indicator lamps light up for varying
lengths of time.
The engine can only be started via the Start/
Stop button.
Note Even if driving away was not intended, the de‐
activated engine starts up automatically in the
following situations:
▷Excessive warming of the passenger com‐
partment when the cooling function is
switched on.▷The steering wheel is turned.▷Automatic transmission: the transmission
position is changed from D to N, R, or M/S.▷Automatic transmission: the transmission
position is changed from P to N, D, R or
M/S.▷Fogging of the windows when the auto‐
matic climate control is switched on.▷Vehicle battery is heavily discharged.▷Excessive cooling of the passenger com‐
partment when the heating is switched on.Activating/deactivating the system
manually
Using the button
Press the button.
▷LED comes on: Auto Start Stop function is
deactivated.
The engine is started during an automatic
engine stop.
The engine can only be stopped or started
via the Start/Stop button.▷LED goes out: Auto Start Stop function is
activated.
Switching off the vehicle during an
automatic engine stop
During an automatic engine stop, the vehicle
can be switched off permanently, e.g., when
leaving it.
1.Press the Start/Stop button. The ignition is
switched off. The Auto Start/Stop function
is deactivated.
Transmission position P is engaged auto‐
matically.2.Set the parking brake.
Engine start as usual via Start/Stop button.
Automatic deactivation
In certain situations, the Auto Start/Stop func‐
tion is deactivated automatically for safety rea‐
sons, such as when the driver is detected to be
absent.
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Length, wheel base1Wheel base: 110.6 inches/2,810 mm2Vehicle length: 182.9 inches / 4,648 mmSmallest turning circle
Dia.: 39 ft/11.9 m
Weights

X3 xDrive28iApproved gross vehicle weightlbs/kg5,137/2,330Loadlbs/kg904/410Approved front axle loadlbs/kg2,404/1,090Approved rear axle loadlbs/kg2,823/1,280Approved roof load capacitylbs/kg220/100Trunk capacitycu ft/l19.4–56.5
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Initializing, Flat Tire MonitorFTM 101
Instrument cluster 74
Instrument cluster, electronic displays 76
Instrument lighting 92
Integrated key 32
Integrated universal remote control 131
Intelligent Emergency Re‐ quest 182
Intensity, AUTO pro‐ gram 127
Interior equipment 131
Interior lamps 93
Interior lamps via remote con‐ trol 36
Interior motion sensor 44
Interior rearview mirror 56
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming feature 56
Internet page 6
Interval display, service re‐ quirements 82
J Jacking points for the vehicle jack 180
Joystick, automatic transmis‐ sion 71
Jump-starting 183
K
Key/remote control 32
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access 41
Key Memory, refer to Per‐ sonal Profile 33
Kickdown, automatic trans‐ mission 71
Knee airbag 94 L
Lamp replacement 175
Lamp replacement, front 176
Lamp replacement, rear 178
Lamps 89
Lamps and bulbs 175
Lane departure warning 104
Lane margin, warning 104
Language on Control Dis‐ play 88
Lashing eyes, securing cargo 148
LATCH child restraint fixing system 58
Leather, care 188
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 175
Length, vehicle 195
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing 22
Light alloy wheels, care 189
Light control 90
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 175
Lighting 89
Lighting via remote con‐ trol 36
Light switch 89
Load 147
Loading 147
Lock, door 37
Locking/unlocking from in‐ side 38
Locking/unlocking via door lock 37
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control 35
Locking, automatic 42
Locking, central 35
Locking, settings 42
Locking via tailgate 39
Lock, power window 45
Locks, doors, and win‐ dows 60
Low beams 89 Low beams, automatic, refer
to High-beam Assistant 91
Lower back support 50
Luggage rack, refer to Roof- mounted luggage rack 149
Lumbar support 50
M
Maintenance 172
Maintenance require‐ ments 172
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 82
Maintenance system, BMW 172
Malfunction displays, refer to Check Control 78
Manual air distribu‐ tion 124, 127
Manual air flow 125, 128
Manual brake, refer to Parking brake 65
Manual mode, transmis‐ sion 72
Manual operation, door lock 37
Manual operation, exterior mirrors 55
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 156
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 116
Manual operation, rearview camera 118
Manual operation, Top View 121
Marking on approved tires 164
Marking, run-flat tires 165
Master key, refer to Remote control 32
Maximum cooling 127
Maximum speed, display 83
Maximum speed, winter tires 165 Seite 202ReferenceEverything from A to Z202
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