2019 BMW X3 Owners Manual

The
light
in
the
glove
compartment
switches
on.Closing
Fold
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
comj
partment
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.
Always
close
the glove
compartment
immediately
after
using
it.
Opening
Pull
the
handle.
Closing Fold
cover
closed.
Compartments
in
the
doors
General
information
There
are
storage
compartments
in
the
doors.
Safety
information
WARNING
Breakable
objects,
such
as
glass
bottles
or
glasses,
can
break
in
the
event
of
an
accident
or
a
braking
or
evasive
maneuver.
Broken
glass
can
be
scattered
in
the
car's
interior.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Do
not
use
any
breakable
objects
while
driving.
Only
stow
breakable
objects
in
closed
storage
compartments.
Storage
compartment
in
the
center
console
Opening
Slide
the
cover
forward.
Closing Slide
the
cover
rearward.
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Storage
compartment
inthe
rear
center
console
The
rear
center
console
contains
one
or
two
storage
compartments.
Center
armrest
Front General
information
A
storage
compartment
is
located
in
the
center
armrest
between
the
seats.
Opening
Press
the
button.
Closing
Press
cover
down
until
it
engages.
Cup
holders
Safety
information
WARNING
Unsuitable
containers
in
the
cup
holder
may
damage
the
cup
holders
or
thrown
into
the
car's
interior,
such
as
in
the
event
of
an
accij dent,
braking
or
evasive
maneuver.
Spilled
liqjuids
can
distract
from
the
traffic
conditions
andlead
to
an
accident.
Hot
drinks
can
damage
the
cup
holder
or
lead
to
scalding.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Do
not force
objects
into
the
cup
holder.
Use
light-
weight,
unbreakable,
and
sealable
containers.
Do
not
transport
hot
beverages.
Front Opening
Slide
the
cover
forward.
Two
cup
holders
are
located
in
the
center
conjsole.
Closing Slide
the
cover
rearward.
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RearSafety
information
NOTICE
With
an
open
cup
holder,
the
center
armrest
cannot
be
folded
back
up.
There
is
a
risk
of damage
to
property.
Press
back
the
covers
bejfore
the
center
armrest
is
folded
up.
Opening
1.Fold
the
center
armrest
forward.2.Press
the
button.
Closing
Press
both
covers
inward
back
against
each other.
Clothes
hooks
Safety
information
WARNING
Clothing
articles
on
the
clothes
hooks
can
obj struct
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.
WARNING
Improper
use
of
the
clothes
hooks
can
lead
to
a
risk
of
objects
flying
about
during
braking
and
evasive
maneuvers.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
and
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Only
hang
lightj
weight
objects,
for
instance
clothing
articles,
from
the
clothes
hooks.
General
information
The
clothes
hooks
are
located
in
the
grab
hanj
dles
in
the
rear.
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Cargo
areaVehicle
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.
Loading
Safety
information
WARNING
High
gross
weight
can
overheat
the
tires,
damj
age
them
internally
and
cause
a
sudden
drop
in tire
inflation
pressure.
Driving
characteristicsmay
be
negatively
impacted,
reducing
lane
staj
bility,
lengthening
the
braking
distances
and
changing
the
steering
response.
There
is
a
risk
of
an
accident.
Pay
attention
to
the
permitted
load
capacity
of
the
tires
and
never
exceed
the
permitted
gross
weight.
WARNING
Loose
objects
or
devices
with
a
cable
connecj tion
to
the
vehicle,
for
instance
mobile
phones,
can
be
thrown
into
the
car's
interior
while
drivj
ing,
for
instance
in
the
event
of
an
accident
or
during
braking
and
evasive
maneuvers.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Secure
loose
objects
or
devices
with
a
cable
connection
to
the
vehicle
in
the
car's
interior.
WARNING
Improperly
stowed
objects
can
shift
and
be thrown
into
the
car's
interior,
for
instance
in
the
event
of
an
accident
or
during
braking
and
evaj
sive
maneuvers.
Vehicle
occupants
can
be
hit
and
injured.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Stow
and secure
objects
and
cargo
properly.
NOTICE
Fluids
in
the
cargo
area
can
cause
damage.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Make
sure
that
no
fluids
leak
in
the
cargo
area.
Steps
for
Determining
Correct
Load
Limit
1.Locate
the
statement
vThe
combined
weight
of
occupants
and
cargo
should
never
exceed XXX
kg
or
XXX
lbsw
on
your
vehicless
placard.2.Determine
the
combined
weight
of
the
driver
and
passengers
that
will
be
riding
in
your
vej
hicle.3.Subtract
the
combined
weight
of
the
driver and
passengers
from
XXX
kg
or
XXX
lbs4.The
resulting
figure
equals
the
available
amount
of
cargo
and
luggage
load
capacity. For
example,
if
the
vXXXw
amount
equals
1,400
lbs
and
there
will
be
five
150
lbs
pasj
sengers
in
your
vehicle,
the
amount
of
availaj ble
cargo
and
luggage
load
capacity
is
650
lbs
(1,400m750
(5
x
150)

650
lbs)5.Determine
the
combined
weight
of
luggage and
cargo
being
loaded
on
the
vehicle.
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cargo
and
luggage
load
capacity
calculated
in
Step
4.6.If
your
vehicle
will
be
towing
a
trailer,
load
from
your
trailer
will
be
transferred
to
your
vej
hicle.
Consult
this
manual
to
determine
how this
reduces
the
available
cargo
and
luggageload
capacity
of
your
vehicle.
Load
The
maximum
load
is
the
sum
of
the
weight
ofthe
occupants
and
the
cargo.
The
greater
the
weight
of
the
occupants,
the less
cargo
that
can
be
transported.
Stowing
and
securing
cargo
'xCover
sharp
edges
and
corners
on
the
cargo.'xHeavy
cargo:
stow
as
far
forward
as
possible, directly
behind
and
at
the
bottom
of
the
rear
passenger
seat
backrests.'xVery
heavy
cargo:
stow
as
far
forward
as
posj
sible,
directly
behind
and
at
the
bottom
of
the
rear
passenger
seat
backrests.
When
the
rear seat
is
not
occupied,
secure
each
of
the
outer
safety
belts
in
the
opposite
buckle.'xIf
necessary,
fold
down
the
rear
backrests
to stow
large
cargo.'xDo
not
stack
cargo
above
the
top
edge
of
thebackrests.'xUse
the
cargo
area
partition
net,
refer
topage
266,
to
protect
occupants.
Make
sure
that
objects
cannot
penetrate
the
cargo
area
partition
net.'xSmaller
and
lighter
cargo:
secure
with
ratchet
straps
or
with
a
cargo
net
or
draw
straps.'xLarger
and
heavy
cargo:
secure
with
cargo
straps.
Lashing
eyes
in
the
cargo
area
General
information Attach
load
securing
aids,
such
as
lashing
straps,
tensioning
straps,
draw
straps
or
cargo
nets,
to
the
lashing
eyes
in
the
cargo
area.
Fixed
lashing
eyes
There
are
four
lashing
eyes
in
the
cargo
area
for
securing
cargo.
The
front
lashing
eyes
are
located
under
covers.
Movable
lashing
eyes
To
secure
the
cargo
there
are
additional
movable
lashing
eyes
in
the
cargo
area.
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The
lashing
eyes
may
be
located
underneath
thecargo
floor
panel.
The
lashing
eyes
can
be
inj
serted
into
the
openings
in
the
rails.
To
slide
the
lashing
eyes,
press
the
button,
arj
row
1.
Make
sure
that
the
lashing
eyes
latch
at
the
new
position.
Storage
compartments
in
the
cargo
area
Multi-function
hook
General
information A
multi-function
hook
is
located
on
the
left
or
right
side
in
the
cargo
area.
Safety
information
WARNING
Improper
use
of
the
multi-function
hooks
can
lead
to
a
risk
of
objects
flying
about
during braking
and
evasive
maneuvers,
for
example.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
and
risk
of
damage
to property.
Only
hang
lightweight
objects,
such
as
shopping
bags,
from
the
multi-function hooks.
Only
transport
heavy
luggage
in
the
cargo
area
if
it
has
been
appropriately
secured.
Folding
down
Press
on
the
multi-function
hook
and
turn
until
it engages.
Retaining
function
for
the
cargo
floor
panel
The
cargo
floor
panel
can
be
hooked
onto
the
right-hand
multi-function
hook.
Without
storage
compartment
package:
1.Fold
the
rear
part
of
the
cargo
floor
panel
forj ward.2.Lift
the
cargo
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3.Fold
down
the
multi-function
hook,
refer
topage
262.4.Lower
the
cargo
floor
panel,
arrow
1,
until
it
is
resting
on
the
multi-function
hook,
arrow
2.
With
storage
compartment
package:
1.Fold
down
the
multi-function
hook,
refer
topage
262.2.Lift
the
cargo
floor
panel.3.Release
the
loop
from
the
cargo
floor
panel.4.Attach
the
loop,
arrow
1,
on
the
multi-funcj
tion
hook,
arrow
2.
Tensioning
strap
A
tensioning
strap
is
available
on
the
left
sidetrim
for
fastening
small
objects.
Net Small
objects
can
be
stowed
in
the
net
on
theleft
side.
Left
side
storage
compartment
General
information
A
storage
compartment
is
located
on
the
left
side
in
the
cargo
area.
Opening
Pull
the
handle.
Storage
compartment
on
the
right
side
General
information Depending
on
the
vehicle
equipment,
a
storage
compartment
is
located
on
the
right
side.
Opening
Pull
the
handle.
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Storage
compartment
below
cargo
floor
panel
General
information There
is
a
storage
compartment
under
the
cargo
floor
panel.
Fold
up
the
cargo
floor
panel.
Enlarging
the
cargo
area
Concept
Depending
on
the
vehicle
equipment,
the
cargo
area
can
be
enlarged
as
follows:
'xThe
rear
seat
backrests
can
be
folded
down.'xThe
rear
seat
backrests
can
be
moved
into
an
upright
loading
position
using
the
cargo
setj ting.
General
information
The
rear
seat
backrest
is
divided
at
a
ratio
of
40m20m40.
The
side
rear
seat
backrests
and
the
center
section
can
be
folded
down
separately.
Depending
on
the
vehicle
equipment,
the
rear seat
backrests
can
be
folded
down
from
the
rearor
from
the
cargo
area.
Safety
information
WARNING
Danger
of
jamming
with
folding
down
the
backj rests.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Make
sure
that
the
area
of
movej ment
of
the
rear
backrest
and
the
of
the
headrestraint
is
clear
prior
to
folding
down.
WARNING
If
a
rear
seat
backrest
is
not
locked,
unsecured cargo
can
be
thrown
about
the
carss
interior;
for
instance,
in
the
event
of
an
accident,
braking or
an
evasive
maneuver.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.Make
sure
that
the
rear
seat
backrest
is
locked
after
folding
it
back.
WARNING
The
stability
of
the
child
restraint
system
is
limj ited
or
compromised
with
incorrect
seat
adjustj ment
or
improper
installation
of
the
child
seat.
There
is
a
risk
of
injuries
or
danger
to
life.
Make sure
that
the
child
restraint
system
fits
securelyagainst
the
backrest.
If
possible,
adjust
the
backrest
tilt
for
all
affected
backrests
and
corj
rectly
adjust
the
seats.
Make
sure
that
seats and
backrests
are
securely
engaged
or
locked.
If
possible,
adjust
the
height
of
the
head
rej
straints
or
remove
them.
WARNING
Once
the
rear
seat
backrest
has
been
folded down,
the
locking
bracket
protrudes
into
the
car's
interior.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
propj
erty.
When
the
rear
seat
backrest
is
folded down,
pay
attention
to
the
protruding
locking
bracket
and
keep
this
area
unobstructed.
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