2018 BMW X3 Owners Manual

distance depends on the hand-held transj
mitter.4.Likewise, press and hold the button of the
desired function on the hand-held transj mitter.5.Release both buttons as soon as the intej
rior mirror LED flashes more rapidly or lights up continuously. The LED flashing
more rapidly or being continuously lit up inj dicates that the button on the interior mirj
ror has been programmed. The system can
then be controlled by the button on the inj
terior mirror.
If the LED does not flash faster after at
most 60 seconds, change the distance and
repeat the programming starting with
step 4. Several more attempts at different
distances may be necessary. Wait at least 15 seconds between attempts.
Canada: if programming with the hand-
held transmitter was interrupted, hold
down the interior mirror button and repeatj
edly press and release the hand-held
transmitter button for 2 seconds.
Operation
WARNING
Body parts can be jammed when operatj
ing remote-controlled systems, such as the
garage door, using the integrated Universal Remote Control. There is a risk of injury or risk
of damage to property. Make sure that the area of movement of the respective system is clear
during programming and operation. Also follow
the safety information of the hand-held transj
mitter.'

AshtrayFront
center
console
Opening1.Slide the cover forward.2.The ashtray is located in a cup holder. Fold
the ashtray cover upward.
Emptying
Pull the ashtray with the closed cover out of the cup holder.
Cigarette
lighter
Safety
information WARNING
Contact with the hot heating element or
the hot socket of the cigarette lighter can cause burns. Flammable materials can ignite ifthe cigarette lighter falls down or is held
against the respective objects. There is a risk of fire and injuries. Take hold of the cigarettelighter by its handle. Make sure that childrendo not use the cigarette lighter and burn themjselves.'

OperationPush in the cigarette lighter.
The cigarette lighter can be rej moved as soon as it pops back
out.
Sockets
Concept
The lighter socket can be used as a socket for electrical equipment when standby and drive-ready state are switched on.
General
information
The total load of all sockets must not exceed 140 watts at 12 volts.
Do not damage the socket by using non-comj patible connectors.
Safety
information WARNING
Devices and cables in the unfolding area
of the airbags, such as portable navigation dej
vices, can hinder the unfolding of the airbag or
be thrown around in the car's interior during
unfolding. There is a risk of injury. Make sure
that devices and cables are not in the airbag's
area of unfolding.'

Pull off the cover.In
the
cargo
area
A socket is located on the right side in the
cargo area. Unfold the cover.
USB
interface
General
information
Follow the information regarding the connecj
tion of mobile devices to the USB interface in
the section on USB connections, refer topage 46.
In
the
center
armrest
A USB interface is located in the center armj rest.
In
the
center
console NOTE
Objects in the storage compartment,
e.g., large USB connectors, may block or damj age the cover when it is being opened or
closed. There is a risk of damage to property.Make sure that the area of movement of the
cover is clear while opening and closing it.'

Storage
compartmentsVehicle
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.
Safety
information WARNING
Loose objects or devices with a cable
connection to the vehicle, for instance mobile
phones, can be thrown into the car's interior while driving, for instance in the event of an acj
cident or during braking and evasive maneuj
vers. There is a risk of injury. Secure loose obj
jects or devices with a cable connection to the vehicle in the car's interior.'

ClosingFold cover closed.
Locking The glove compartment can be locked with an
integrated key. This prevents access to the glove compartment.
After the glove compartment is locked, the rej
mote control can be handed over without the
integrated key, for instance when the vehicle is
parked by valet parking.
Driver's
side
Safety
information WARNING
Folded open, the glove compartment
protrudes in the car's interior. Objects in the glove compartment can be thrown into thecar's interior while driving, for instance in theevent of an accident or during braking and evaj
sive maneuvers. There is a risk of injury. Alj ways close the glove compartment immedij
ately after using it.'

Center
armrest
Front
General
information
A storage compartment is located in the center armrest between the seats.
Opening
Press button.
Closing Press cover down until it engages.
Cup
holders Safety
information WARNING
Unsuitable containers in the cup holder
and hot beverages can damage the cup holder and increase the risk of injury in the event of anaccident. There is a risk of injury or risk ofdamage to property. Use light-weight, unj
breakable, and sealable containers. Do not transport hot beverages. Do not force objectsinto the cup holder.'

2.Press button.
ClosingPress both covers inward back against eachother.
Clothes
hooks Safety
information WARNING
Clothing articles on the clothes hooks
can obstruct the view while driving. There is a
risk of an accident. When suspending clothing
articles from the clothes hooks, ensure that they will not obstruct the driver's view.'