2018 BMW X3 Owners Manual

The selected mirror moves along with the butjton movement.
Selecting
a
mirror To change over to the other mirror:Slide the switch.
Malfunction
In case of an electrical malfunction, adjust the
mirror by pressing the edges of the mirror
glass.
Folding
in
and
out NOTE
Depending on the vehicle width, the vej
hicle can be damaged in vehicle washes. There is a risk of damage to property. Before washj
ing, fold in the mirrors by hand or with the butj ton.'

Overview
Functional
requirements
'yKeep the photocells clean.'yDo not cover the area between the interiormirror and the windshield.
Steering
wheel
Safety
information WARNING
Steering wheel adjustments while driving
can lead to unexpected steering wheel movej ments. Vehicle control could be lost. There is arisk of an accident. Adjust the steering wheelwhile the vehicle is stationary only.'

Safety
informationWARNING
Using the memory function while driving
can lead to unexpected seat or steering wheel movements. Vehicle control could be lost.
There is a risk of an accident. Only retrieve the
memory function when the vehicle is stationj ary.'

Switching
offPress button and hold until bar display
on the climate control display goes
out.
Seat
heating
distribution The heating action in the seat cushion and the
seat backrest can be distributed in different
ways.
Via iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Climate functions"4.Select a menu item:'y"Seat heating"'y"Seat and steering wheel heating"'y"Seat climate control"'y"Seat climate / steer. wheel heating"5.Select the desired seat, if needed.6.Press the Controller and turn it to set the
seat heating distribution.
Active
seat
ventilation
Concept
The seat cushion and backrest surfaces are cooled by means of integrated fans.
The ventilation cools the seat, for instance if the car's interior is overheated or for continujous cooling at high temperatures.
Overview
Active seat ventilation
Switching
on Press button once for each ventilation
level.
Highest level if three bars are shown on the clij mate control display.
The ventilation switches back by one level afj ter a short time.
Switching
off Press button and hold until bar display
on the climate control display goes
out.
Individual
activation
Concept
A number of heating and cooling functions can be automatically activated depending on the
external temperature.
General
information
The external temperature at which the funcj tions are to be automatically activated can be
set via iDrive.
Depending on the equipment package, the folj lowing functions can be automatically actij
vated:
'ySeat heating.Seite 92ControlsSettings92
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'yHeated steering wheel.'ySeat ventilation.
If the trip is continued within approx. 15 mij
nutes after a stop, the functions are activated automatically with the levels that were last sejlected.
Functional
requirements
'yThe safety belt of the corresponding seat
is buckled.'yThe external temperature exceeds or falls below the set external temperature in thefirst 2 minutes after drive-ready state has
been switched on.'yThe external temperature exceeds or falls below the set external temperature after
the individual activation settings have been
changed.
Activating/deactivating
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Climate functions"4.Select a menu item:'y"Steering wheel heating"'y"Seat heating"'y"Seat and steering wheel heating"'y"Seat climate control"'y"Seat climate / steer. wheel heating"5.Select desired seat.6.Select the menu item of the desired funcj tion.7.Set the external temperature at which the
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Transporting
children
safelyVehicle
features
and
optionsThis chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due
to the selected options or country versions.
This also applies to safety-related functions
and systems. When using these functions and systems, the applicable laws and regulations
must be observed.
The
right
place
for
children
Safety
information WARNING
Unattended children or animals can
cause the vehicle to move and endanger themj selves and traffic, for instance due to the folj
lowing actions:'yPressing the Start/Stop button.'yReleasing the parking brake.'yOpening and closing the doors or winj
dows.'yEngaging selector lever position N.'yUsing vehicle equipment.
There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do not leave children or animals unattended in the vej
hicle. Take the remote control with you when exiting and lock the vehicle.'

Installing
child
restraint
systems
General
information
Pay attention to the information, operating and
safety information of the child restraint system manufacturer when selecting, installing and
using child restraint systems.
Safety
information WARNING
The protective effect of damaged child
restraint systems or of child restraint systems exposed to an accident and their fasteningsystems can be limited or lost. A child can
e.g.,not sufficiently restrained, for instance in the event of an accident or braking and evasivemaneuvers. There is a risk of injuries or danger
to life. Have damaged child restraint systems
or of child restraint systems exposed to an acj
cident and their fastening systems checked
and possibly replaced by the dealerss service
center or another qualified service center or rej pair shop.'

Child
seat
security
The safety belts in the rear and the front pasjsenger safety belt can be permanently locked
to fasten child restraint systems.
Locking
the
safety
belt
1.Pull out the belt strap completely.2.Secure the child restraint system with the
safety belt.3.Allow the belt strap to be pulled in and pull it tight against the child restraint system.
The safety belt is locked.
Unlocking
the
safety
belt
1.Unbuckle the safety belt buckle.2.Remove the child restraint system.3.Allow the belt strap to be pulled in comj
pletely.
LATCH
child
restraint
fixing
system
General
information LATCH: Lower Anchors and Tether for Chilj
dren.
Pay attention to the information, operating and
safety information of the child restraint system manufacturer when selecting, installing and
using LATCH child restraint fixing systems.
Mounts
for
the
lower
LATCH
anchors
General
information
The lower anchors may be used to attach the
CRS to the vehicle seat up to a combined child and CRS weight of 65 lb/30 kg when the child
is restrained by the internal harnesses.
Safety
information WARNING
If the LATCH child restraint fixing sysj
tems are not correctly engaged, the protective
effect of the LATCH child restraint fixing sysj
tem can be limited. There is a risk of injuries or
danger to life. Make sure that the lower anj
chors are securely engaged and that the
LATCH child restraint fixing system fits sej
curely against the backrest.'