2017 BMW X3 manual transmission

▷The car's interior has not yet been heated
or cooled to the required level.▷The engine is not yet at operating temper‐
ature.▷The wheels are at a sharp angle or the
steering wheel is being turned.▷After driving in reverse.▷Fogging of the windows when the auto‐
matic climate control is switched on.▷Vehicle battery is heavily discharged.▷At higher elevations.▷The engine compartment lid is unlocked.▷HDC Hill Descent Control is activated.▷The parking assistant is activated.▷Stop-and-go traffic.▷Selector lever in selector lever position N,
M/S or R.▷Use of fuel with high ethanol content.
Starting the engine
The engine starts automatically under the fol‐
lowing conditions:
▷Steptronic transmission: by releasing the
brake pedal.
When Automatic Hold is activated: press
the accelerator pedal.
After the engine starts, accelerate as usual.
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 lights light up for a varied
length of time.
The engine can only be started via the Start/
Stop button.
Functional limitations
Even if driving off was not intended, the deacti‐
vated engine starts up automatically in the fol‐
lowing situations:▷Excessive warming of the car's interior
when the cooling function is switched on.▷The steering wheel is turned.▷Steptronic transmission: change from se‐
lector lever position D to R, N or M/S.▷Steptronic transmission: change from se‐
lector lever position 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 car's interior when
the heating is switched on.
Activating/deactivating the system
manually
Using the button
Press 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
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The engaged gear is displayed in the instru‐
ment cluster, for example, S1.
The sport program of the transmission is acti‐
vated.
Activating the M/S manual mode1.Press the selector lever to the left out of
selector lever position D.2.Push the selector lever forward or pull it
backward.
Manual mode M/S becomes active and the
gear is changed.
The engaged gear is displayed in the instru‐
ment cluster, for example, M1.
If the situation requires, the Steptronic trans‐
mission continues to shift automatically.
Example: once maximum engine speed is at‐
tained, M/S manual mode is automatically up‐
shifted as needed.
Switching to manual mode
▷To shift down: press the selector lever for‐
ward.▷To shift up: pull the selector lever rear‐
wards.
Gears will only be shifted at appropriate engine
and road speeds, for example downshifting is
not possible if the engine speed is too high.
The selected gear is briefly displayed in the in‐
strument cluster, followed by the currently se‐
lected gear.
Steptronic Sport transmission: avoid automatic upshifting in M/S manual
mode
The Steptronic Sport transmission does not
automatically upshift in M/S manual mode
once the maximum speed is reached, if one of
the following conditions is met:
▷DSC deactivated.▷TRACTION activated.▷SPORT+ activated.In addition, there is no downshifting for kick‐
down.
With the respective transmission version, the
lowest possible gear can be selected by simul‐
taneously operating the kickdown and the left
shift paddle. This is not possible, when switch‐
ing briefly via the shift paddles from selector
lever position D to manual mode M/S.
Ending the sport program/manual
mode
Push the selector lever to the right.
D is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Shift paddles
The shift paddles on the steering wheel allow
you to shift gears quickly while keeping both
hands on the steering wheel.
▷Shift up: briefly pull right shift paddle.▷Shift down: briefly pull left shift paddle.▷With the respective transmission version,
the lowest possible gear can be selected
by pulling and holding the left shift paddle.
Gears will only be shifted at appropriate engine
and road speeds, for example downshifting is
not possible if the engine speed is too high.
The selected gear is briefly displayed in the in‐
strument cluster, followed by the current gear.
If the shift paddles on the steering wheel are
used to shift gears in automatic mode, the
transmission switches to manual mode tempo‐
rarily in selector lever position D and perma‐
nently in selector lever position S.
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In selector lever position D, after conservative
driving for a certain amount of time in manual
mode or if there has been no acceleration or
shifting of the shift paddles within a certain
amount of time, the transmission switches
back to automatic mode.
Displays in the instrument cluster The selector lever position is dis‐played, for example: P.
Electronic unlocking of the
transmission lock
General information
Electronically unlock the transmission lock to
maneuver vehicle from the danger area.
Unlocking is possible, if the starter can spin the
engine.
Before unlocking the transmission lock, apply
the parking brake to prevent the vehicle from
rolling away.
Engaging selector lever position N1.Press and hold down brake pedal.2.Press the Start/Stop button. The starter
must audibly start.3.Press the unlock button on the selector
lever, see arrow 1, and press and hold the
selector lever into selector lever position N,
see arrow N.A corresponding Check Control message
is displayed.4.Release the selector lever and press it
again into selector lever position N within
approx. 6 seconds.
Selector lever position N is displayed in the
instrument cluster.5.Release brake, as soon as the starter
stops.6.Maneuver the vehicle from the danger area
and secure it against moving on its own.
For further information, see the Tow-starting
and towing chapter.
Steptronic Sport transmission:
Launch Control
The concept Launch Control enables optimum acceleration
on surfaces with good traction.
General information
The use of Launch Control causes premature
component wear since this function represents
a very heavy load for the vehicle.
Do not use Launch Control during the break-in,
refer to page 182, period.
To increase vehicle stability, activate DSC
again as soon as possible.
An experienced driver may be able to achieve
better acceleration values in DSC OFF mode.
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Service requirements
The concept After the ignition is turned on the instrument
cluster briefly displays available driving dis‐
tance or time to the next scheduled mainte‐
nance.
A service advisor can read out the current
service requirements from your remote con‐
trol.
Display
Detailed information on service
requirements
More information on the scope of service re‐
quired can be displayed on the Control Dis‐
play.1."Vehicle info"2."Vehicle status"3. "Service required"
Required maintenance procedures and le‐
gally mandated inspections are displayed.4.Select an entry to call up detailed informa‐
tion.
Symbols
Sym‐
bolsDescriptionNo service is currently required.The deadline for scheduled mainte‐
nance or a legally mandated inspec‐
tion is approaching.The service deadline has already
passed.
Entering appointment dates
Enter the dates for the required inspections.
Make sure that the vehicle's date and time are
set correctly.
On the Control Display:1."Vehicle info"2."Vehicle status"3. "Service required"4."§ Vehicle inspection"5."Date:"6.Adjust the settings.7.Confirm.
The entered date is stored.
Automatic Service Request
Data regarding the service status or legally
mandated vehicle inspections are automati‐
cally transmitted to your dealer’s service cen‐
ter before a service due date.
You can check when your dealer’s service cen‐
ter was notified.
On the Control Display:
1."Vehicle info"2."Vehicle status"3.Open "Options".4."Last Service Request"
Gear shift indicator
The conceptThe system recommends the most fuel effi‐
cient gear for the current driving situation.
General information
Depending on the vehicle's features and coun‐
try version of the vehicle, the gear shift indica‐
tor is active in the manual mode of the Step‐
tronic transmission and with manual
transmission.
Suggestions to shift gear up or down are dis‐
played in the instrument cluster.
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Switching on/off
Switching on automatically PDC switches on automatically in the following
situations:▷If selector lever position R is engaged
when the engine is running.
The rearview camera also switches on.▷If equipped with front PDC: when obsta‐
cles are detected behind or in front of the
vehicle by PDC and the speed is slower
than approx. 2.5 mph/4 km/h.
You may turn off automatic activation:
1."Settings"2."Parking"3.Select setting.
Settings are stored for the profile currently
used.
If necessary, switch off automatic PDC activa‐
tion on obstacle detection, for example in car
washes, to reduce false alarms.
Automatic deactivation during forward
travel
The system switches off when a certain driving
distance or speed is exceeded.
Switch the system back on if needed.
With front PDC: switching on/off
manually
Press park assistance button.
▷On: the LED lights up.▷Off: the LED goes out.
The rearview camera image is displayed when
the reverse gear is engaged when pressing the
park assistance button.
Display
Signal tones When approaching an object, an intermittent
sound indicates the position of the object. E.g.
if an object is detected to the left rear of the
vehicle, a signal tone sounds from the left rear
speaker.
The shorter the distance to the object, the shorter the intervals.
If the distance to a detected object is less than
approx. 10 inches/25 cm, a continuous tone is
sounded.
With front PDC: if objects are located both in
front of and behind the vehicle, an alternating
continuous signal is sounded.
The signal tone is switched off, when selector
lever position P is engaged on vehicles with
Steptronic transmission.
Volume The ratio of the PDC signal tone volume to the
entertainment volume can be adjusted.1."Multimedia", "Radio" or "Settings"2."Tone"3."Volume settings"4."PDC"5.Turn the Controller until the desired set‐
ting is selected.6.Press the Controller.
Settings are stored for the profile currently
used.
Visual warning
The approach of the vehicle to an object can
be shown on the Control Display. Objects that
are farther away are already displayed on the
Control Display before a signal sounds.
A display appears as soon as Park Distance
Control (PDC) is activated.
The range of the sensors is represented in the
colors green, yellow and red.
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Overview
Button in the vehicle
Side View
Cameras
Front camera
Rear camera
Two cameras are used for the detection.
The image quality may be impaired by dirt.
Clean the camera lenses, refer to page 246.
Switching on/off
Switching on/off manually Press button.
Depending on the transmission position, the
picture of the front or rear camera is displayed.
Switching off automaticallyBy switching into a different function or when
changing gears.
Front Side View: when a certain driving dis‐ tance or speed is exceeded.
Display
General information The traffic area in front of or behind the vehicle
is displayed on the Control Display.
Brightness
With the Side View switched on:1. Select the symbol.2.Turn the Controller until the desired set‐
ting is reached, and press the Controller.
Contrast
With the Side View switched on:
1. Select the symbol.2.Turn the Controller until the desired set‐
ting is reached, and press the Controller.
Warning of crossing traffic
The concept When an object approaching from the side is
detected by the front or rear camera, this is de‐
picted by a symbol in the Side View display.
Requirements
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USB interface in the center consoleIn addition to the USB storage devices descri‐
bed above, additional mobile devices with USB
port can be connected to the USB interface in
the center console.▷Mobile phones supported by the USB in‐
terface.
The snap-in adapter features a separate
USB port that is automatically connected
when a compatible mobile phone is in‐
serted.▷Audio devices with USB port, for example
MP3 player.
This allows further uses:
▷Playing music files via USB audio.▷Playing video films via USB video.
Information about compatible USB devices can
be found at www.bmwusa.com/bluetooth.
Information Observe the following when connecting:
▷Do not use force when plugging the con‐
nector into the USB interface.▷Use a flexible adapter cable.▷Protect the USB device against mechanical
damage.▷Due to the large number of USB devices
available on the market, it cannot be guar‐
anteed that every device is operable on the
vehicle.▷Do not expose USB devices to extreme en‐
vironmental conditions, such as very high
temperatures; refer to the owner's manual
of the device.▷Due to the many different compression
techniques, proper playback of the media
stored on the USB device cannot be guar‐
anteed in all cases.▷A connected USB device is supplied with
charging current via the USB interface, as‐
suming this is supported by the device.▷To ensure proper transmission of the
stored data, do not charge an USB device
via the onboard socket, when it is con‐
nected to the USB interface.▷Depending on how the USB device should
be used, settings may be required on the
USB device, refer to the owner's manual of
the device.
Not suitable USB devices:
▷USB hard drives.▷USB hubs.▷USB memory card readers with multiple in‐
serts.▷HFS-formatted USB devices.▷MTP devices.▷Devices such as fans or lights.
Overview
The USB interface and the AUX-IN port are lo‐
cated in the center armrest.
The USB interface is located in the glove com‐
partment.
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LATCH child restraint fixingsystem 66
Launch Control 82
Leather, care 244
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 229
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing 25
Light 100
Light-alloy wheels, care 245
Light control 102
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 229
Lighter 169
Lighting 100
Lights and bulbs 229
Light switch 100
Load 187
Loading 186
Lock, door 39
Locking/unlocking via door lock 39
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control 38
Locking, automatic 46
Locking, settings 46
Lock, power window 50
Locks, doors, and win‐ dows 67
Low beams 100
Low beams, automatic, see High-beam Assistant 102
Lower back support 55
Low-Sulfur Diesel 201
Luggage rack, see Roof- mounted luggage rack 188
Lumbar support 55
M
Maintenance 226
Maintenance require‐ ments 226
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 91 Maintenance system,
BMW 226
Make-up mirror 169
Malfunction displays, see Check Control 85
Manual air distribu‐ tion 161, 164
Manual air flow 161, 164
Manual brake, see Parking brake 72
Manual mode, Steptronic transmission 80
Manual operation, door lock 39
Manual operation, exterior mirrors 61
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 146
Manual operation, rearview camera 148
Manual operation, Top View 151
Marking, run-flat tires 212
Master key, see Remote con‐ trol 34
Maximum cooling 163
Maximum speed, display 92
Maximum speed, winter tires 211
Measurement, units of 97
Medical kit 238
Memory, seat, mirror 60
Menu, EfficientDynamics 192
Menu in instrument clus‐ ter 93
Menus, operating, iDrive 18
Menus, see iDrive operating concept 20
Messages, see Check Con‐ trol 85
Microfilter 161, 164
Minimum tread, tires 210
Mirror 61
Mirror memory 60
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 184 Mobility System 212
Modifications, technical, see Own Safety 7
Moisture in headlight 229
Monitor, see Control Dis‐ play 18
Mounting of child restraint systems 65
Moving sun visor 169
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 14
N Navigation, see Owner's Manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
Neck restraints, front, see Head restraints 58
Neck restraints, rear, see Head restraints 59
Neutral cleaner, see wheel cleaner 245
New wheels and tires 210
O OBD Onboard Diagnosis 227
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐ agnosis 227
Obstacle marking, rearview camera 149
Octane rating, see Recom‐ mended fuel grade 201
Odometer 89
Office, see Owner's Manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Offroad trips 182
Oil 220
Oil, adding 221
Oil additives 222
Oil change 223
Oil change interval, service requirements 91 Seite 259Everything from A to ZReference259
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