2019 BMW X3 Owners Manual

Indicator
light
on
the
interior
mirror'xThe
indicator
light
flashes
briefly
every
2
secj onds:
The
alarm
system
is
switched
on.'xIndicator
light
flashes
for
approx.
10
seconds,
then
it
flashes
briefly
every
2
seconds:
Interior
motion
sensor
and
tilt
alarm
sensor
are
not
active,
as
doors,
hood,
or
tailgate
are not
correctly
closed.
Correctly
closed
access
points
are
secured.
When
the
still
open
access
points
are
closed,
interior
motion
sensor
and
tilt
alarm
sensor will
be
switched
on.'xThe
indicator
light
goes
out
after
unlocking:
The
vehicle
has
not
been
tampered
with.'xThe
indicator
light
flashes
after
unlocking
unj til
drive-ready
state
is
switched
on,
but
nolonger
than
approx.
5
minutes:
An
alarm
has
been
triggered.
Tilt
alarm
sensor
The
tilt
of
the
vehicle
is
monitored.
The
alarm
system
responds
in
situations
such
as
attempts
to
steal
a
wheel
or
when
the
vehicle
is
towed.
Interior
motion
sensor
The
windows
and
the
glass
sunroof
must
be
closed
for
the
system
to
function
properly.
Avoiding
unintentional
alarms
General
information
The
tilt
alarm
sensor
and
interior
motion
sensor can
trigger
an
alarm,
although
no
unauthorized
action
occurred.
Possible
situations
for
an
unwanted
alarm:'xIn
automatic
vehicle
washes.'xIn
duplex
garages.'xDuring
transport
on
trains
carrying
vehicles,
at
sea
or
on
a
trailer.'xWith
animals
in
the
vehicle.'xWhen
the
vehicle
is
locked
after
start
of
fuelj ing.
The
tilt
alarm
sensor
and
the
interior
motion
senj
sor
can
be
switched
off
in
such
situations.
Switching
off
the
tilt
alarm
sensor
and
interior
motion
sensor
Press
the
button
on
the
remote
control
within
10
seconds
as
soon
as
the
vehicle
is
locked.
The
indicator
light
lights
up
for
approx.
2
secj
onds
and
then
continues
to
flash.
The
tilt
alarm
sensor
and
interior
motion
sensor are
switched
off
until
the
vehicle
is
locked
again.
Switching
off
the
alarm
'xUnlock
the
vehicle
using
the
remote
control, if
needed,
through
emergency
detection
of
the
remote
control,
refer
to
page
80.'xWith
Comfort
Access:
if
you
are
carrying
the
remote
control
on
your
person,
grasp
the driver
side
or
front
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Power
windows
Safety
information
WARNING
When
operating
the
windows,
body
parts
and objects
can
be
jammed.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury or
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Make
sure
thatthe
area
of
movement
of
the
windows
is
clear
during
opening
and
closing.
Overview
Power
windows
Safety
switch
Functional
requirements The
windows
can
be
operated
under
the
followj
ing
conditions.
'xStandby
state
is
established.'xDrive-ready
state
is
established.'xThe
remote
control
is
in
the
car's
interior.
Opening
'xPress
the
switch
to
the
resistance
point.
The
window
opens
while
the
switch
is
being held.'xPress
the
switch
beyond
the
resistance
point.The
window
opens
automatically.
Pressing
the
switch
again
stops
the
motion.
Convenient
opening
via
the
remote
control,
refer
to
page
77.
Closing
'xPull
the
switch
to
the
resistance
point.
The
window
closes
while
the
switch
is
being
held.'xPull
the
switch
beyond
the
resistance
point.
The
window
closes
automatically
if
the
door
is
closed.
Pulling
again
stops
the
motion.
Convenient
closing
via
the
remote
control,
refer to
page
78.
Closing
via
Comfort
Access,
refer
to
page
86.
Jam
protection
system
General
information
If
closing
force
exceeds
a
specific
threshold
as
a
window
closes,
closing
is
interrupted.
The
window
opens
slightly.
Safety
information
WARNING
Accessories
on
the
windows
such
as
antennas can
impact
jam
protection.
There
is
a
risk
of
inj jury.
Do
not
install
accessories
in
the
area
of
movement
of
the
windows.
Closing
without
the
jam
protection
system
In
case
of
danger
from
the
outside
or
if
ice
might
prevent
normal
closing,
proceed
as
follows:
1.

Pull
the
switch
past
the
resistance
point
and
hold
it
there.
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The
window
closes
with
limited
jam
protecj
tion.
If
the
closing
force
exceeds
a
specific threshold,
closing
is
interrupted.2.

Pull
the
switch
past
the
resistance
point
again
within
approx.
4
seconds
and
hold
it
there.
The
window
closes
without
jam
protection.
Safety
switch
Concept
The
safety
switch
in
the
driver's
door
can
be used
to
prevent
children,
for
instance
from
openjing
and
closing
the
rear
windows
using
theswitches
in
the
rear.
If
an
accident
of
a
certain
severity
occurs,
the
safety
function
is
switched
off
automatically.
Switching
on/off Press
the
button.The
LED
lights
up
if
the
safety
function
is
switched
on.
Roller
sunblinds,
rear
sidewindows
WARNING
With
closed
roller
sunblinds
and
open
windows,
the
roller
sunblinds
may
be
strained
while
drivj ing
due
to
the
wind.
The
roller
sunblinds
maybe
damaged
and
vehicle
occupants
may
be
harmed.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Do
not
open
the
windows
while
driving
if
the
roller
sunblinds
are
closed.
Pull
out
the
roller
sunblind
at
the
strap
and
hook
it
onto
the
bracket.
Glass
sunroof
General
information
The
glass
sunroof
and
the
sun
protection
are
opj
erated
using
the
same
switch.
Safety
information
WARNING
Body
parts
can
be
jammed
when
operating
the glass
sunroof.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Make sure
that
the
area
of
movement
of
the
glass
sunroof
is
clear
during
opening
and
closing.
Overview
Opening/closing
the
glass
sunj roof.
Functional
requirements
The
glass
sunroof
and
the
sun
protection
can
be
operated
under
the
following
conditions.
'xStandby
state
is
established.'xDrive-ready
state
is
established.'xThe
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Lifting/closing
glass
sunroofPush
switch
briefly
upward.'xThe
closed
glass
sunroof
tilts
and
the
sun
protection
opens
slightly.'xThe
opened
glass
sunroof
closes
until
it
is
in
the
tilted
position.
The
sun
protection
does
not
move.'xThe
tilted
glass
sunroof
closes.
Opening/closing
the
glass
sunroof
and
sun
protection
separately
'xPress
the
switch
in
the
desired
direction
to
the
resistance
point
and
hold
it
there.
Holding
down
the
switch
opens
the
sun
protection.
If
the
sun
protection
is
already
fully
open,
the
glass
sunroof
opens.
The
glass
sunroof
closes
while
the
switch
is
being
held.
If
the
glass
sunroof
is
already
closed
or
in
the
tilted
position,
the
sun
protection
closes.'xPress
the
switch
in
the
desired
direction
past the
resistance
point.
The
sun
protection
opens
automatically.
If
the
sun
protection
is
already
fully
open,
the
glass
sunroof
opens
automatically.
The
glass
sunroof
closes
automatically.
If
the
glass
sunroof
is
already
closed
or
in
the
tilted
position,
the
sun
protection
closes
automatij
cally.
Pressing
the
switch
upward
stops
the
motion.Opening/closing
the
glass
sunroof
and
sun
protection
together
Briefly
press
the
switch
twice
insuccession
in
the
desired
direcjtion
past
the
resistance
point.
The
glass
sunroof
and
sun
proj
tection
move
together.
Pressing
the
switch
upward
stops
the
motion.
Convenient
opening
via
the
remote
control,
refer
to
page
77.
Closing
via
Comfort
Access,
refer
to
page
86.
Comfort
position
In
some
models,
the
wind
noises
in
the
car's
inj
terior
are
lowest
when
the
glass
sunroof
is
not
fully
open.
In
these
models,
the
automatic
funcj
tion
initially
only
opens
the
glass
sunroof
up
to
this
comfort
position.
Pressing
the
switch
again
opens
the
glass
sunj
roof
fully.
Jam
protection
system
General
information
If
the
closing
force
exceeds
a
certain
value
when closing
the
glass
sunroof,
the
closing
operation
isinterrupted
once
the
roof
reaches
the
half-openposition,
or
it
is
stopped
when
closing
from
the
tilted
position.
The
glass
sunroof
opens
slightly.
Closing
from
the
open
position
without
jam
protection
If
there
is
an
external
danger,
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the
switch
forward
past
the
resistancepoint
and
hold.
The
glass
sunroof
closes
with
limited
jam
protection.
If
the
closing
force
exceeds
a
spej
cific
threshold,
closing
is
interrupted.3.Push
the
switch
forward
again
past
the
resistj
ance
point
and
hold
until
the
glass
sunroof closes
without
jam
protection.
Make
sure
that
the
closing
area
is
clear.
Closing
from
the
raised
position
without
jam
protection
If
there
is
an
external
danger,
proceed
as
follows:
1.Close
all
doors.2.Push
the
switch
forward
past
the
resistancepoint
and
hold.
Initializing
after
a
power
interruption
General
information After
a
power
failure
during
the
opening
or
closj
ing
process,
the
glass
sunroof
can
only
be
operj
ated
to
a
limited
extent.
The
system
can
be
initialized
under
the
following
conditions.
'xThe
vehicle
is
parked
in
a
horizontal
position.'xThe
drive-ready
state
is
established.'xThe
external
temperature
is
above
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Seats,
mirrors,
and
steering
wheelVehicle
features
andoptions
This
chapter
describes
all
standard,
country-spejcific
and
optional
features
offered
with
the
series. It
also
describes
features
that
are
not
necessarilyavailable
in
your
vehicle,
e.
g.,
due
to
the
selectedoptions
or
country
versions.
This
also
applies
to
safety-related
functions
and
systems.
When
usj
ing
these
functions
and
systems,
the
applicable laws
and
regulations
must
be
observed.
Sitting
safely
An
ideal
seating
position
that
meets
the
needs
of
the
occupants
can
make
a
vital
contribution
to
relaxed,
fatigue-free
driving.
In
the
event
of
an
accident,
the
correct
seating
position
plays
an
important
role.
Follow
the
inforj mation
in
the
following
chapters:
'xSeats,
refer
to
page
102.'xSafety
belts,
refer
to
page
104.'xHead
restraints,
refer
to
page
106.'xAirbags,
refer
to
page
164.
Seats,
front
Safety
information
WARNING
Seat
adjustments
while
driving
can
lead
to
unj
expected
movements
of
the
seat.
Vehicle
conj
trol
could
be
lost.
There
is
a
risk
of
an
accident.
Only
adjust
the
seat
on
the
driver's
side
when
the
vehicle
is
stationary.
WARNING
With
a
backrest
inclined
too
far
to
the
rear,
the efficacy
of
the
safety
belt
can
no
longer
be
enj
sured.
There
is
a
risk
of
sliding
under
the
safety
belt
in
an
accident.
There
is
a
risk
of
injuries
or
danger
to
life.
Adjust
the
seat
prior
to
starting
the
trip.
Adjust
the
backrest
so
that
it
is
in
the
most
upright
position
as
possible
and
do
not
adjust
again
while
driving.
WARNING
There
is
a
risk
of
jamming
when
moving
the seats.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Make
sure
that
the
area
of
movej
ment
of
the
seat
is
clear
prior
to
any
adjustj
ment.
Electrically
adjustable
seats
General
information The
seat
adjustment
for
the
driver's
seat
is
stored
for
the
driver
profile
currently
used.
When
the
vehicle
is
unlocked
via
the
remote
control, the
position
is
automatically
retrieved
if
the
funcjtion,
refer
to
page
95,
is
activated
for
this
purj
pose.
The
current
seat
position
can
be
stored
using the
memory
function,
refer
to
page
111.
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Overview1Backrest
width2Forward/backward,
height,
seat
tilt3Backrest
tilt4Lumbar
support
Forward/backward
Push
switch
forward
or
backward.
Height
Push
switch
up
or
down.
Seat
tilt
Move
switch
up
or
down.
Backrest
tilt
Move
switch
forward
or
backward.
Thigh
support
Pull
the
lever
at
the
front
of
the
seat
and
push
the
thigh
support
forward
or
back.
Lumbar
support
Concept The
curvature
of
the
seat
backrest
can
be
adj
justed
in
a
way
that
it
supports
the
lumbar
region
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the
spine.
The
lower
back
and
the
spine
aresupported
for
upright
posture.
Settings'xPress
the
front/rear
section
of
the
button:
The
curvature
is
increased/
decreased.'xPress
the
upper/lower
section
of
the
button:
The
curvature
is
shifted
up/
down.
Functional
limitations
It
may
not
be
possible
to
adjust
the
lumbar
supj
port
at
very
high
and
very
low
temperatures.
Backrest
width
Concept Adjusting
the
backrest
width
may
improve
lateral
support
when
taking
corners.
General
information You
can
change
the
backrest
width
by
adjusting
the
side
wings
of
the
backrest.
To
make
it
easier
to
enter
and
exit
the
vehicle,
the
backrest
width
temporarily
opens
fully.
Settings
'xPress
the
front
section
of
the
button:
The
backrest
width
dej
creases.'xPress
the
rear
section
of
the
button:
The
backrest
width
increases.
Functional
limitations It
may
not
be
possible
to
adjust
the
backrest
width
at
very
high
and
very
low
temperatures.
Rear
seats
General
information
The
backrest
tilt
can
be
adjusted
for
the
rear
seats.
The
backrest
tilt
for
the
center
section
is adjusted
together
with
the
left
backrest.
Backrest
tilt
Pull
the
lever
and
apply
your
weight
to
the
backj rest
or
lift
it
off,
as
necessary.
Safety
belts
Number
of
safety
belts
and
safety
belt
buckles
The
vehicle
is
fitted
with
five
safety
belts
to
enj
sure
occupant
safety.
However,
they
can
only
ofj fer
protection
when
adjusted
correctly.
The
two
outer
safety
belt
buckles
of
the
rear
seats
are
intended
for
the
persons
sitting
on
the
left
and
right.
The
center
safety
belt
buckle
of
the
rear
seats
is intended
for
the
person
sitting
in
the
middle.
General
informationAlways
make
sure
that
safety
belts
are
being
worn
by
the
occupants
before
driving
off.
The
airbags
supplement
the
safety
belts
as
an
addij
tional
safety
device.
The
airbags
are
not
a
substij
tute
for
safety
belts.
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