2019 BMW X3 Owners Manual

A
flag
symbol
is
displayed
in
the
instrument
cluster.6.The
starting
engine
speed
adjusts.
Within 3
seconds,
release
the
brake.
Repeated
use
during
a
trip
After
Launch
Control
has
been
used,
the
transj mission
must
cool
down
for
approx.
5
minutesbefore
Launch
Control
can
be
used
again.Launch
Control
adjusts
to
the
surrounding
conj
ditions,
when
used
again.
After
using
Launch
Control To
increase
vehicle
stability,
activate
DSC
Dyj
namic
Stability
Control
again
as
soon
as
possible.
System
limits An
experienced
driver
may
be
able
to
achievebetter
acceleration
values
in
DSC
OFF
mode.
Driving
Dynamics
Control
Concept
The
Driving
Dynamics
Control
influences
the
driving
dynamics
properties
of
the
vehicle.
The
vehicle
can
be
adjusted
depending
on
the
situaj
tion
using
various
driving
modes.
General
information
The
following
systems
are
affected,
for
instance:
'xEngine
characteristics.'xSteptronic
transmission.'xAdaptive
chassis.'xSteering.'xAdaptive
M
chassis.'xDisplay
in
the
instrument
cluster.'xCruise
control.
When
drive-ready
state
is
switched
on,
the COMFORT
driving
mode
is
selected
automatij cally.
Overview
Displays
in
the
instrument
cluster
The
selected
driving
mode
is
disjplayed
in
the
instrument
cluster.
Driving
modes
ButtonDriving
modeConfigurationSPORT
SPORT
PLUSINDIVIDUALCOMFORTECO
PROINDIVIDUALADAPTIVE
Driving
modes
in
detail
COMFORT
Concept
Balanced
tuning
between
dynamic
and
efficient driving.
Switching
on Press
the
button
repeatedly
until
COMj
FORT
is
displayed
in
the
instrument
cluster.
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SPORT
Concept
Dynamic
tuning
for
higher
agility
with
an
optij mized
chassis
and
suspension.
Switching
on Press
the
button
repeatedly
until
SPORT
is
displayed
in
the
instrument
cluster.
SPORT
INDIVIDUAL
Concept
Individual
settings
can
be
adjusted
in
the
SPORT
INDIVIDUAL
driving
mode.
Configuration
Via
iDrive:1.My
Vehicle2.Vehicle
settings3.If
necessary,
Driving
Experience
Control4.Configure
SPORT
INDIVIDUAL5.Select
the
desired
setting.
The
setting
is
stored
for
the
driver
profile
curj
rently
used.
Reset
SPORT
INDIVIDUAL
to
the
standard
setj
tings:
Reset
to
SPORT
STANDARD.
SPORT
PLUS
Concept
Dynamic
tuning
for
maximum
agility
with
an
adj justed
drive.
Switching
on Press
the
button
repeatedly
until
SPORT
PLUS
is
displayed
in
the
instruj
ment
cluster.
ECO
PRO
Concept
Efficient
driving
setting.
Switching
on Press
the
button
repeatedly
until
ECO
PRO
is
displayed
in
the
instrument
clusj
ter.
ECO
PRO
INDIVIDUAL
Concept
Individual
settings
can
be
adjusted
in
the
ECO
PRO
INDIVIDUAL
driving
mode.
Configuration
Via
iDrive:1.My
Vehicle2.Vehicle
settings3.If
necessary,
Driving
Experience
Control4.Configure
ECO
PRO
INDIVIDUAL5.Select
the
desired
setting.
The
setting
is
stored
for
the
driver
profile
curj
rently
used.
Reset
ECO
PRO
INDIVIDUAL
to
the
standard settings:
Reset
to
ECO
PRO
STANDARD.
ADAPTIVE
Concept
Comfort-oriented
driving
mode,
whose
tuning
is automatically
modified
to
the
driving
situation and
driving
style.
If
the
navigation
system
is
active,
upcoming
road
sections
are
considered.
The
function
may
be
restricted
if
the
navigation
data
is
invalid,
outdated
or
not
available,
for
exj
ample.
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Switching
onPress
the
button.
ADAPTIVE
is
disj
played
in
the
instrument
cluster.
INDIVIDUAL
configuration General
information
The
individual
configuration
of
the
driving
mode is
stored
for
the
active
driver
profile.
The
last
setconfiguration
is
activated
directly
when
the
drivjing
mode
is
called
up
again.
Activating
configuration
of
the
driving
mode
Press
the
button
for
the
desired
driving
mode
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DisplaysVehicle
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.
Instrument
cluster
General
information Depending
on
the
vehicle
equipment,
it
may
be
possible
to
deactivate
the
display
change
in
the
instrument
cluster
via
iDrive.
Some
of
the
displays
in
the
instrument
cluster
may
differ
from
the
illustrations
in
this
Owner's Manual.
Overview
1Fuel
gage\_ 145
Instrument
cluster
with
enhanced
features: range\_ 1462Speedometer3Time\_146
External
temperature\_ 146Variable
displays
Service
requirements\_ 1464Instrument
cluster
with
enhanced
features:
tachometer\_ 145
Instrument
cluster
with
enhanced
features: ECO
PRO
displays\_ 2805Engine
temperature\_ 1456Navigation
display
Transmission
display
Status,
Driving
Dynamics
Control\_ 1377Check
Control\_141
Onboard
Computer\_ 1508Variable
displays
Speed
Limit
Info\_ 148
Instrument
cluster
without
enhanced
feaj
tures:
Range\_ 1469Reset
miles\_ 151
Instrument
cluster
with
enhanced
features:
setting
the
operating
mode
Concept
Depending
on
the
equipment,
the
instrument
cluster
can
be
set
to
three
different
operating
modes
in
addition
to
the
driving
mode.
Settings
Via
iDrive:
1.My
Vehicle2.iDrive
settings3.Displays4.Instrument
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setting:Seite
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'xSTANDARD:
all
displays
on
the
instruj
ment
cluster
are
active.'xREDUCED
all
displays
on
the
instruj ment
cluster
are
reduced
to
the
essential.'xINDIVIDUAL:
all
displays
on
the
instruj
ment
cluster
are
active.
Individual
displays
can
be
individually
selected.
Configuring
INDIVIDUAL
'xDriving
mode
display:
when
the
driving mode
is
switched
into
ECO
PRO
or
SPORT,the
instrument
cluster
automatically
switches
into
the
respective
view.'xSpeed
limit
exceeded:
if
the
speed
recogj
nized
by
Speed
Limit
Info
is
exceeded,
the exceeded
range
is
marked
red
in
the
speedjometer.'xInstrument
cluster
with
enhanced
features:
Magnifier
function:
the
current
speed
is
shown
enlarged
in
the
speedometer.
Instrument
cluster
without
enhanced
features:
selecting
displays
in
the
instrument
cluster
Via
iDrive:
1.My
Vehicle2.iDrive
settings3.Displays4.Instrument
panel5.Select
desired
setting:'xRoad
signs:
display
Speed
Limit
Info.
Check
Control
Concept
The
Check
Control
system
monitors
functions
in
the
vehicle
and
notifies
you
of
malfunctions
in the
monitored
systems.
General
information
A
Check
Control
message
is
displayed
as
a
comj
bination
of
indicator
or
warning
lights
and
SMS
text
messages
in
the
instrument
cluster
and,
if
applicable,
in
the
Head-up
Display.
In
addition,
an
acoustic
signal
may
sound
and
an
SMS
text
message
may
appear
on
the
Control
Display.
Indicator/warning
lights Concept
Indicator/warning
lights
in
the
instrument
cluster display
the
status
of
some
functions
in
the
vehij
cle
and
indicate
when
a
malfunction
is
present
in the
monitored
systems.
General
information The
indicator/warning
lights
can
light
up
in
a
varij
ety
of
combinations
and
colors.
Several
of
the
lights
are
checked
for
proper
funcj tioning
and
light
up
temporarily
when
drive-ready
state
is
switched
on.
Red
lights
Safety
belt
reminder Indicator
light
flashes
or
is
illuminated:
safety
belt
on
the
driver
or
passenger side
is
not
buckled.
The
safety
belt
rej
minder
can
also
be
activated
if
objects
are
placed on
the
front
passenger
seat.
Make
sure
that
the
safety
belts
are
positioned correctly.
Safety
belt
reminder
for
rear
seats The
safety
belt
is
not
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Airbag
systemAirbag
system
and
belt
tensioner
are
not
working.
Have
the
vehicle
checked
immediately
by
a
dealerss
service
center
or
another
qualified
service
center
or
repair
shop.
Parking
brake The
parking
brake
is
set.
Release
the
parking
brake,
refer
to page
125.
Brake
system Braking
system
impaired.
Continue
to
drive
moderately.
Have
the
vehicle
checked
immediately by
a
dealerss
service
center
or
anotherqualified
service
center
or
repair
shop.
Yellow
lights Anti-lock
Braking
System
ABS Braking
force
boost
may
not
be
working.
Avoid
abrupt
braking.
Take
the
longer
braking
distance
into
account.
Have
the
system
immediately
checked
by
a
dealerss
service
center
or
another
qualified
service
center
or
repair
shop.
DSC
Dynamic
Stability
Control The
indicator
light
flashes:
DSC
controls
the
drive
and
braking
forces.
The
vehicle
is
stabilized.
Reduce
speed
and
modify
your
driving
style
to
the
driving
circumstances.
The
indicator
light
lights
up:
DSC
has
malfuncj
tioned.
Have
the
system
immediately
checked
by
a
dealj
erss
service
center
or
another
qualified
service center
or
repair
shop.
DSC,
refer
to
page
192.DSC
Dynamic
Stability
Control
is
deactivated
or
DTC
Dynamic
Traction Control
is
activated
DSC
is
deactivated
or
DTC
is
activated.
DSC,
refer
to
page
192,
and
DTC,
refer
to
page
194.
Flat
Tire
Monitor
FTM The
Flat
Tire
Monitor
signals
a
loss
oftire
inflation
pressure
in
a
tire.
Reduce
your
speed
and
stop
cautiously.
Avoid
sudden
braking
and
steering
maneuvers.
Flat
Tire
Monitor,
refer
to
page
317.
Tire
Pressure
Monitor
TPM The
indicator
light
lights
up:
the
TirePressure
Monitor
reports
a
low
tire
inflaj
tion
pressure
or
a
flat
tire.
Follow
the
inj
formation
in
the
Check
Control
message.
The
indicator
light
flashes
and
then
continuously
lights
up:
no
flat
tire
or
loss
of
tire
inflation
presj sure
can
be
detected.'xInterference
caused
by
systems
or
devices
with
the
same
radio
frequency:
after
leaving the
area
of
the
interference,
the
system
autoj
matically
becomes
active
again.'xIn
the
case
of
tires
with
special
approval: TPM
was
unable
to
complete
the
reset.
Rejset
the
system
again.'xA
wheel
without
TPM
wheel
electronics
ismounted:
have
it
checked
by
a
dealerss
servj
ice
center
or
another
qualified
service
center
or
repair
shop
as
needed.'xMalfunction:
have
the
system
checked
by
a dealerss
service
center
or
another
qualified
service
center
or
repair
shop.
Tire
Pressure
Monitor,
refer
to
page
310.
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Steering
systemSteering
system
may
not
be
working.
Have
the
system
checked
by
a
dealerss
service
center
or
another
qualified
servj
ice
center
or
repair
shop.
Emissions'xThe
warning
light
lights
up:
Emissions
are
deteriorating.
Have
the vehicle
checked
as
soon
as
possible.'xThe
warning
light
flashes
under
certain
cirj
cumstances:
This
indicates
that
there
is
excessive
misfiring in
the
engine.
Reduce
the
vehicle
speed
and
have
the
sysj
tem
checked
immediately;
otherwise,
serious
engine
misfiring
within
a
brief
period
can
serij
ously
damage
emission
control
components, in
particular
the
catalytic
converter.
Socket
for
Onboard
Diagnosis,
refer
topage
335.
Green
lights
Safety
belt
reminder
for
rear
seats The
safety
belt
is
buckled
on
the
correj
sponding
rear
seat.
Turn
signal Turn
signal
switched
on.
Unusually
rapid
flashing
of
the
indicator
light
indicates
that
a
turn
signal
bulb
has
failed.
Turn
signal,
refer
to
page
127.
Parking
lights,
headlight Parking
lights
or
headlights
are
switched
on.
Parking
light/low
beams,
automatic
headlight
control,
refer
to
page
157.
Lane
departure
warning The
indicator
light
lights
up:
the
system
is
activated.
At
least
one
lane
marking was
detected
and
warnings
can
be
isj
sued.
Lane
departure
warning,
refer
to
page
178.
Front
fog
lights Front
fog
lights
are
switched
on.
Front
fog
lights,
refer
to
page
161.
High-beam
Assistant High-beam
Assistant
is
switched
on.High
beams
are
switched
on
and
off
auj
tomatically
depending
on
the
traffic
sitj
uation.
High-beam
Assistant,
refer
to
page
160.
Automatic
Hold Automatic
Hold
is
activated.
The
vehicle
is
automatically
held
in
place
when
it
is
stationary.
Automatic
Hold,
refer
to
page
125.
Blue
lights High
beams High
beams
are
switched
on.
High
beams,
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to
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Hiding
Check
Control
messages
Press
and
hold
the
button
on
the
turn
signal
lever.
Continuous
display
Some
Check
Control
messages
are
displayed continuously
and
are
not
cleared
until
the
malj
function
is
eliminated.
If
several
malfunctions
ocj cur
at
once,
the
messages
are
displayed
consecj
utively.
The
messages
can
be
hidden
for
approx.
8
secj onds.
After
this
time,
they
are
displayed
again
automatically.
Temporary
display
Some
Check
Control
messages
are
hidden
autoj
matically
after
approx.
20
seconds.
The
Check Control
messages
are
stored
and
can
be
disj
played
again
later.
Displaying
stored
Check
Control
messages
Via
iDrive:
1.My
Vehicle2.Vehicle
status3.Move
the
Controller
to
the
left.4.

Check
Control5.Select
the
SMS
text
message.Display
Check
Control At
least
one
Check
Control
message
is
displayed
or
is
stored.
SMS
text
messages SMS
text
messages
in
combination
with
a
symj
bol
in
the
instrument
cluster
explain
a
Check
Control
message
and
the
meaning
of
the
indicaj
tor/warning
lights.
Supplementary
SMS
text
messages Additional
information,
such
as
the
reason
for
an
error
or
malfunction
or
the
required
action,
can
be
called
up
via
Check
Control.
With
urgent
messages
the
added
text
will
be
auj
tomatically
displayed
on
the
Control
Display.
Depending
on
the
Check
Control
message,
furj
ther
help
can
be
selected.
Via
iDrive:1.My
Vehicle2.Vehicle
status3.Move
the
Controller
to
the
left.4.

Check
Control5.Select
the
desired
text
message.6.Select
desired
setting:'xCall
BMW
Accident
Assistance
Contact
BMW
Group
Accident
Assisj
tance.'xService
request
Contact
a
dealerss
service
center
or
anj
other
qualified
service
center
or
repair
shop.'xBMW
Roadside
Assistance
Contact
Roadside
Assistance.'xOwner's
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