2018 BMW X3 Owners Manual

Steptronic
transmissionThe parking assistant calculates the best posj
sible parking line and takes control of the folj
lowing functions during the parking procedure:'ySteering.'yAccelerating and braking.'yChanging the gears.
Press and hold the park assistance button for the duration of the parking procedure. Parkingis automatic.
Safety
information WARNING
The system does not relieve from perj
sonal responsibility to assess the traffic situaj
tion. Based on the limits of the system, it canj
not independently react to all traffic situations.
There is a risk of an accident. Adjust driving
style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic closely
and actively intervene where appropriate.'

'yMaximum distance to row of parked vehijcles: 5 ft/1.5 m.
Suitable
parking
space
General information:
'yGap behind an object that has a min. length
of 1.7 ft/0.5 m.'yGap between two objects with a minimum length of approx. 1.7 ft/0.5 m.
Parallel parking to the road:
'yMin. length of gap between two objects:your vehicle's length plus approx.
2.6 ft/0.8 m.'yMinimum depth: approx. 5 ft/1.5 m.
Diagonal parking:
'yMinimum width of the gap: own vehicle's width plus approx. 2.3 ft/0.7 m.'yMinimum depth: your vehicle's length.
The depth of diagonal parking spaces must be estimated by the driver. Due to technij
cal limitations, the system is only able to approximate the depth of diagonal parking
spaces.
For
parking
'yDoors and tailgate are closed.'yThe parking brake is released.
Steptronic transmission:
'yDriver's safety belt is fastened.
Switching
on
and
activating
Switching
on
with
the
button Press park assistance button.
The LED lights up.
The current status of the parking space search is indicated on the Control Display.
Parking assistant is activated automatically.
Switching
on
with
reverse
gear
Shift into reverse.
The current status of the parking space search is indicated on the Control Display.
To activate:
"Parking Assistant"
Display
on
the
Control
Display
System
activated/deactivated
SymbolMeaning Gray: the system is not available.
White: the system is available but
not activated. The system is activated.
Parking
space
search
and
system
status
'ySymbol P on the vehicle image: the parking
assistant is activated and the parking space search is active.'yControl Display shows suitable parking
spaces at the edge of the road next to the vehicle symbol. When the parking assistant
is active, suitable parking spaces are highj
lighted in color and a signal sounds. Switch signal tone on/off, refer to page 204.'yIf a diagonal or parallel parking space is
clearly detected, the system automaticallyadjusts the suitable parking method. In thecase of parking spaces suitable for parallel
and diagonal parking, a selection menu is
displayed. In this case, the desired parking
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'yThe parking procedure is acj
tive. Steering control has
been taken over by system.'yParking space search is always active
whenever the vehicle is moving forward
slow and straight, even if the system is dej
activated. When the system is deactivated, the displays on the Control Display areshown in gray.
Parking
using
the
parking
assistant
Parking
1. Press the park assistance button or
shift into reverse gear to switch on, refer to
page 202, the parking assistant. Activate
the parking assistant, if needed.
Parking assistant is activated.
2.Drive by the row of parked vehicles at a
speed of up to approx. 22 mph/35 km/h
and at a distance of maximum 5 ft/1.5 m.
The status of the parking space search and
possible parking spaces are displayed on the Control Display, refer to page 202.3.Follow the instructions on the Control Disj
play.
Steptronic transmission:
Press and hold the park assistance button
for the duration of the parking procedure.
At the end of the parking procedure, the P selector lever position is set.
The end of the parking procedure is indij
cated on the Control Display.4.Adjust the parking position yourself, if
needed.
Interrupting
manually
The parking assistant can be interrupted at any time:
'ySteptronic transmission: release the
park assistance button during the
parking procedure.'y "Parking Assistant" Select the symbol
on the Control Display.
Interrupting
automatically
The system is interrupted automatically in thefollowing situations:
'yIf the driver grasps the steering wheel ortakes over steering.'yPossibly on snow-covered or slippery roadsurfaces.'yWhen there are obstacles that are hard toovercome, such as curbs.'yWhen there are obstacles that suddenly
appear.'yIf the PDC Park Distance Control displays
clearances that are too small.'yIf a maximum number of parking attempts
or the time taken for parking is exceeded.'yWhen switching to another function on the
Control Display.
Steptronic transmission:
'yWhen the park assistance button is rej
leased.'yIf the tailgate is open.'yIf doors are open.'yWhen setting the parking brake.'yDuring acceleration.'yWhen the brake pedal remains pressed for
an extended period while the vehicle is staj
tionary.'yWhen unfastening the driver's safety belt.
A Check Control message is displayed.
Resuming An interrupted parking procedure can be conjtinued, if needed.
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Reactivate the parking assistant, refer topage 202, and follow the instructions on the
Control Display.
Switching
off
The system can be switched off manually:
Press park assistance button.
Switching
signal
tone
for
suitable
parking
spaces
on/off
Via iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Parking"4."Parking Assistant"5."Sound if parking space detected"
The setting is stored for the driver profile curj
rently used.
System
limits
Safety
information WARNING
The system can react not at all, too late,
incorrectly, or without justification due to the system limits. There is a risk of accidents or
risk of damage to property. Follow the informaj
tion regarding the system limits and actively intervene, if needed.'

'yWith obstacles and persons at the edge ofthe lane.'yWith soft obstacles or obstacles covered infoam material.'yWith plants and bushes.'yLow objects already displayed, for instance
curbs, can move into the blind area of the sensors before or after a continuous tone
sounds.'yCargo that extends beyond the perimeter of the vehicle is not taken into account by
the system.
Parking spaces that are not suitable may be
detected or suitable parking spaces may not be detected at all.
Malfunction
A Check Control message is displayed.
The parking assistant failed. Have the system
checked by a dealerss service center or anj
other qualified service center or repair shop.
Crossing
traffic
warning Concept
Two radar sensors in the rear bumper monitor
the area behind the vehicle.
At blind driveways or when driving out of diagj
onal parking spaces, approaching cross traffic
is detected sooner by the system than is posj sible from the driver's seat.
The system indicates approaching traffic.
The respective display is called up on the Conj
trol Display. A signal tone may sound and the
light in the exterior mirror may flash.
With the respective equipment variant, the traffic area in front of the vehicle is monitored
as well. Two additional radar sensors are loj
cated in the front bumpers.
Safety
information WARNING
The system does not relieve from perj
sonal responsibility to assess visibility and trafj fic situation. There is a risk of an accident. Adjjust driving style to traffic conditions. Watchtraffic closely and actively intervene where apj
propriate.'

Radar
sensors
The radar sensors are located in the rearbumper.
With the respective equipment variant, thereare two additional radar sensors in the front
bumper.
Always keep the bumper in the area of the raj
dar sensors clean and unobstructed.
Switching
on/off
Activating/deactivating
the
system
1. Press park assistance button.2.Move the Controller to the left.3. "Settings"4."Cross traffic alert"5."Cross traffic alert"
Switching
on
automatically If the system was activated on the Control Disj
play, it is automatically switched on as soon as PDC Park Distance Control or Panorama View
is active and a gear is engaged.
If reverse gear is engaged, the rear system is
switched on.
If the vehicle is equipped accordingly, the front system is switched on when a forward gear is
engaged.
Switching
off
automatically The system is automatically switched off in the
following situations:'yWhen the speed exceeds walking speed.'yWith the steering and lane control assistant active: when a certain driving distance is
exceeded.'yWith an active parking operation of the parking assistant.
WARNING
Light
in
the
exterior
mirror
The light in the exterior mirror flashes if vehij cles are detected by the rear sensors and yourown vehicle is moving backwards.
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Display
in
the
PDC
Park
Distance
Control
view
In the PDC Park Distance Control view, the rej spective boundary area flashes red, if vehicles
are detected by the sensors.
Display
in
the
camera
view
The respective boundary area, arrow 1, in the
camera view flashes red, if vehicles are dej
tected by the sensors.
Yellow lines, arrow 2, mark the bumper of your own vehicle.
Acoustic
warning In addition to the optical indicator, a warningsignal sounds if your own vehicle moves into
the respective direction.
System
limits
The system may not be fully functional in the following situations:
'yIf the speed of the approaching vehicle is very high.'yIn heavy fog, wet conditions, or snowfall.'yIn tight curves.'yIf the bumper is dirty, iced up, or covered,
for instance by stickers.'yIf cargo protrudes.'yIf crossing objects move at a very slow
speed.'yIf other objects are in the capture range of the sensors, that hide cross traffic.
If the trailer power socket is in use, for instanceduring operation with trailer or bicycle rack,
crossing traffic warning is not available for the
area behind the vehicle.
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Driving
comfortVehicle
features
and
options
This 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.
Dynamic
Damping
Control
Concept
This system reduces undesirable vehicle moj tion when using a dynamic driving style or travj
eling on uneven road surfaces.
This enhances the driving dynamics and drivj
ing comfort depending on the road surface
condition and driving style.
General
information The system offers several different damping
settings.
The damping settings are assigned to the difj
ferent driving modes of the Driving Dynamics
Control, refer to page 115.Driving modeDamper tuningCOMFORT
ECO PROBalanced outSPORTFirmAdaptive
M
chassis
Concept
The Adaptive M chassis is a controllable sport chassis/suspension. This system reduces unj
desirable vehicle motion when using a dynamic
driving style or traveling on uneven road surfaj ces.
This enhances the driving dynamics and drivj
ing comfort depending on the road surface
condition and driving style.
General
information
The system offers several different damping
settings.
These are assigned to the different driving
modes of the Driving Dynamics Control, refer to page 115.Driving modeDamper tuningSPORTFirmSPORT PLUSFirmCOMFORT/ECO PROBalanced out
Performance
Control
Performance Control enhances the agility of
the vehicle.
To increase maneuverability, wheels are
braked individually when a sporty driving style is used. The resulting braking power is simuljtaneously largely compensated by an engineintervention.
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