2019 BMW X3 Owners Manual

Activate
voice
command
response
on
the
smartjphone
for
this
purpose.1.Press
and
hold
the



button
on
the
steering
wheel
for
approx.
3
seconds.
Voice
command
response
is
activated
on
the smartphone.2.Release
the



button.
If
activation
is
successful,
a
confirmation
apj
pears
on
the
Control
Display.
If
it
was
not
possible
to
activate
voice
command
response,
the
list
of
Bluetooth
devices
appears
on
the
Control
Display.
Possible
commands
General
informationMost
menu
items
on
the
Control
Display
can
be
voiced
as
commands.
Commands
from
other
menus
can
also
be
spoj ken.
You
may
select
list
entries
such
as
phone
list
enj
tries
via
voice
activation.
Read
these
list
entries out
loud
exactly
as
they
are
shown
in
the
respecjtive
list.
Displaying
possible
commands
The
following
is
displayed
in
the
top
area
of
the
Control
Display:
'xSome
possible
commands
for
the
current
menu.'xSome
possible
commands
from
other
mej nus.'xStatus
of
the
voice
recognition.'x

Encrypted
connection
is
not
available.
Help
on
the
voice
activation
system
'xTo
have
the
available
spoken
instructions read
out
loud:


transmitted
to
a
service
provider
via
an
encryptedconnection
and
stored
locally
there.
Via
iDrive:1.My
Vehicle2.iDrive
settings3.Language4.Server
speech
recognition
Speaking
during
voice
output
It
is
possible
to
answer
during
inquiries
of
the
voice
activation
system.
The
function
can
be
dej activated
if
inquiries
are
often
undesirably
interj
rupted,
for
instance
due
to
background
noise
or
talking.
Via
iDrive:
1.My
Vehicle2.iDrive
settings3.Language4.Speaking
during
voice
output
Setting
the
language
The
language
to
be
used
for
voice
activation
and
system
announcements
can
be
set.
Via
iDrive:
1.My
Vehicle2.iDrive
settings3.If
necessary,
Language4.Language:5.Select
the
desired
language.
Adjusting
the
volume
Turn
the
volume
button
during
the
spoken
inj
structions
until
the
desired
volume
is
set.
'xThe
volume
remains
constant
even
if
the
volj ume
of
other
audio
sources
is
changed.'xThe
volume
is
stored
for
the
driver
profilecurrently
used.
Information
for
Emergency
Requests
Do
not
use
the
voice
activation
system
to
initiate an
Emergency
Request.
In
stressful
situations,
the
voice
and
vocal
pitch
can
change.
This
can
unnecessarily
delay
the
establishment
of
a
phone
connection.
Instead,
use
the
SOS
button,
refer
to
page
346,
close
to
the
interior
mirror.
Environmental
conditions
'xKeep
the
doors,
windows,
and
glass
sunroofclosed
to
prevent
noise
interference.'xAvoid
making
other
noise
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General
settingsVehicle
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.
Language
Setting
the
language
Via
iDrive:
1.My
Vehicle2.iDrive
settings3.If
necessary,
Language4.Language:5.Select
the
desired
setting.
The
setting
is
stored
for
the
driver
profile
curj
rently
used.
Setting
the
voice
dialog Voice
dialog
for
the
voice
activation
system,
referto
page
57.
Time
Setting
the
time
zone Via
iDrive:
1.My
Vehicle2.iDrive
settings3.Date
and
time4.Time
zone:5.Select
the
desired
setting.
The
setting
is
stored
for
the
driver
profile
curj
rently
used.
Setting
the
time Via
iDrive:
1.My
Vehicle2.iDrive
settings3.Date
and
time4.Time:5.Turn
the
Controller
until
the
desired
hours
aredisplayed.6.Press
the
Controller.7.Turn
the
Controller
until
the
desired
minutesare
displayed.8.Press
the
Controller.
Setting
the
time
format
Via
iDrive:
1.My
Vehicle2.iDrive
settings3.Date
and
time4.Time
format:5.Select
the
desired
setting.
The
setting
is
stored
for
the
driver
profile
curj
rently
used.
Instrument
cluster
with
enhanced
features:
setting
the
clock
time
display
The
clock
time
can
be
displayed
in
analog
or
digjital
form.
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Via
iDrive:1.My
Vehicle2.iDrive
settings3.Displays4.Instrument
panel5.Time6.Select
the
desired
setting.
The
setting
is
stored
for
the
driver
profile
curj
rently
used.
Automatic
time
setting Depending
on
your
vehicle's
optional
features,the
time,
date
and,
if
needed,
the
time
zone
areupdated
automatically.
Via
iDrive:
1.My
Vehicle2.iDrive
settings3.Date
and
time4.Automatic
time
setting
The
setting
is
stored
for
the
driver
profile
curj
rently
used.
Date
Setting
the
date
Via
iDrive:
1.My
Vehicle2.iDrive
settings3.Date
and
time4.Date:5.Turn
the
Controller
until
the
desired
day
is displayed.6.Press
the
Controller.7.Make
the
settings
for
the
month
and
year.Setting
the
date
format
Via
iDrive:1.My
Vehicle2.iDrive
settings3.Date
and
time4.Date
format:5.Select
the
desired
setting.
The
setting
is
stored
for
the
driver
profile
curj
rently
used.
Setting
the
units
of measurement
Depending
on
the
country
version,
you
can
setthe
units
of
measurement
for
some
values,
for
inj
stance
consumption,
distances,
and
temperaj
ture.
Via
iDrive:
1.My
Vehicle2.iDrive
settings3.Units4.Select
the
desired
menu
item.5.Select
the
desired
setting.
The
setting
is
stored
for
the
driver
profile
curj
rently
used.
Activating/deactivating
the display
of
the
currentvehicle
position
Concept
If
vehicle
location
has
been
activated,
the
current
vehicle
position
can
be
displayed
in
the
BMW Connected
app
or
in
the
ConnectedDrive
cusjtomer
portal.
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Activating/deactivatingVia
iDrive:1.My
Vehicle2.Vehicle
settings3.Vehicle
tracking4.Vehicle
tracking
Activating/deactivating
popup
windows
For
some
functions,
popup
windows
are
disj
played
automatically
on
the
Control
Display.
Some
of
these
popup
windows
can
be
activated
or
deactivated.
Via
iDrive:
1.My
Vehicle2.iDrive
settings3.Pop-ups4.Select
the
desired
setting.
The
setting
is
stored
for
the
driver
profile
curj
rently
used.
Control
Display
Brightness Via
iDrive:
1.My
Vehicle2.iDrive
settings3.Displays4.Control
display5.Brightness
at
night6.Turn
the
Controller
until
the
desired
brightjness
is
set.7.Press
the
Controller.
The
setting
is
stored
for
the
driver
profile
curj
rently
used.
Depending
on
the
light
conditions,
the
brightj
ness
settings
may
not
be
clearly
visible.
Selecting
the
contents
of
themain
menu
For
some
menu
items
of
the
main
menu,
the
disj
played
contents
can
be
selected.1.

Press
button.2.Contents
of
main
menu3.Select
the
desired
menu
and
the
desired
content.
The
setting
is
stored
for
the
driver
profile
curj
rently
used.
Messages
Concept
The
menu
centrally
displays
all
messages
arrivj
ing
in
the
vehicle
in
list
form.
General
information The
following
messages
can
be
displayed:
'xTraffic
messages.'xCheck
Control
messages.'xCommunication
messages,
for
example
e-
mails,
SMS
text
messages
or
reminders.'xService
requirements
messages.
Messages
are
additionally
displayed
in
the
status field.
Retrieving
messages Via
iDrive:
1.Notifications2.Select
the
desired
message.
The
respective
menu
is
opened,
where
the
mesj
sage
is
displayed.
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Deleting
messagesAll
messages,
except
Check
Control
messages,
can
be
deleted
from
the
list.
Check
Control
mesj
sages
are
displayed
as
long
as
they
are
relevant.
Via
iDrive:1.Notifications2.Select
the
desired
message.3.

Press
button.4.Delete
this
notification
or
Delete
all
notifications
Settings
The
following
settings
can
be
adjusted:
'xSelect
the
applications,
from
which
mesjsages
will
be
permitted.'xSort
the
messages
according
to
date
or
priorjity.
Via
iDrive:
1.My
Vehicle2.iDrive
settings3.Notifications4.Select
the
desired
setting.
Data
protection
Data
transfer
Concept
The
vehicle
offers
different
functions,
whose
use
requires
a
data
transfer
to
BMW
or
a
service
proj vider.
The
data
transfer
can
be
deactivated
forsome
functions.
General
information With
data
transfer
deactivated,
the
respective
function
cannot
be
used.
Only
make
these
settings
while
stationary.
Activating/deactivating Follow
the
instructions
on
the
Control
Display.
Via
iDrive:1.My
Vehicle2.iDrive
settings3.Data
privacy4.Select
the
desired
setting.
Deleting
personal
data
in
the
vehicle
Concept
Depending
on
the
usage,
the
vehicle
stores
perj
sonal
data,
such
as
stored
radio
stations.
This
personal
data
can
be
permanently
deleted
using iDrive.
General
information Depending
on
the
equipment
package,
the
foljlowing
data
can
be
deleted:
'xDriver
profile
settings.'xStored
radio
stations.'xStored
programmable
memory
buttons.'xTravel
and
Onboard
Computer
information.'xMusic
hard
disk.'xNavigation,
for
instance
stored
destinations.'xPhone
book.'xOnline
data,
for
instance
Favorites,
cookies.'xOffice
data,
for
instance
voice
notes.'xLogin
accounts.
Altogether,
the
deletion
of
the
data
can
take
upto
15
minutes.
Functional
requirement Data
can
only
be
deleted
while
stationary.
Deleting
data
Heed
and
follow
the
instructions
on
the
Control Display.
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iDrive:1.My
Vehicle2.iDrive
settings3.Data
privacy4.Delete
personal
data5.Delete
personal
data6.OK7.Exit
and
lock
the
vehicle.
After
15
minutes,
the
deletion
process
is
comjpleted.
If
not
all
of
the
data
was
deleted,
repeat
the
delej
tion.
Canceling
deletion
Switch
on
the
drive-ready
state
to
cancel
delej tion
of
the
data.
Connections
Concept
Various
connection
types
are
available
for
using mobile
devices
in
the
vehicle.
The
connectiontype
to
select
depends
on
the
mobile
device
andthe
desired
function.
General
information The
following
overview
shows
possible
functionsand
the
suitable
connection
types
for
them.
Thescope
of
functions
depends
on
the
mobile
dejvice.
FunctionConnecj
tion
typeMaking
calls
via
the
hands-free
system.
Using
phone
functions
via
iDrive.
Using
the
smartphone
Office
functions.Bluetooth.Playing
music
from
the
smartj
phone
or
the
audio
player.Bluetooth
or
USB.FunctionConnecj
tion
typeUsing
compatible
apps
via
iDrive.Bluetooth
or
USB.USB
storage
device:
Exporting
and
importing
driver
profiles.
Performing
software
updates. Exporting
and
importing
stored
trips.
Playing
music.USB.Playing
videos
from
the
smartj
phone
or
the
USB
storage
dej
vice.USB.Using
the
vehicle
Internet
acj
cess.WiFi
hotj
spot.Use
Apple
CarPlay
apps
via iDrive
and
voice
operation.Bluetooth
and
WiFi.Screen
Mirroring:
Showing
the
smartphone
display
on
the
Control
Display.WiFi
The
following
connection
types
require
one-time
pairing
with
the
vehicle:
'xBluetooth.'xWiFi
hotspot.'xApple
CarPlay.'xScreen
Mirroring.
Paired
devices
are
automatically
recognized
later
on
and
connected
to
the
vehicle.
Safety
information
WARNING
Operating
the
integrated
information
systems and
communication
devices
while
driving
can distract
from
traffic.
It
is
possible
to
lose
controlof
the
vehicle.
There
is
a
risk
of
an
accident.
Only
use
the
systems
or
devices
when
the
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situation
allows.
As
warranted,
stop
and
usethe
systems
and
devices
while
the
vehicle
is stationary.
Compatible
devices General
information Information
on
mobile
devices
compatible
with
the
vehicle
can
be
found
at
www.bmwusa.com/ bluetooth.
Malfunctions
may
occur
with
devices
not
listed
or
deviating
software
versions.
Displaying
the
vehicle
identification
number
and
software
part
number
When
looking
for
compatible
devices,
you
mayhave
to
state
the
vehicle
identification
number
and
the
software
part
number.
These
numbers can
be
displayed
in
the
vehicle.
Via
iDrive:1.My
Vehicle2.iDrive
settings3.Mobile
devices4.Settings5.Bluetoothn
info6.System
information
A
software
update,
refer
to
page
70,
can
be
performed,
if
needed.
Bluetooth
connection Functional
requirements
'xCompatible
device,
refer
to
page
64,
with
Bluetooth
interface.'xThe
remote
control
or
BMW
display
key
is
in the
vehicle.'xThe
device
is
ready
for
operation.'xBluetooth
is
switched
on
in
the
vehicle,
referto
page
64,
and
on
the
device.'xBluetooth
presettings,
such
as
visibility,
may
be
required
on
the
device;
refer
to
the
ownj
er's
manual
of
the
device.
Switching
on
Bluetooth
Via
iDrive:
1.My
Vehicle2.iDrive
settings3.Mobile
devices4.Settings5.Bluetoothn
Activating/deactivating
telephone
functions
To
use
all
supported
functions
of
a
mobilephone,
the
following
functions
must
be
activated
prior
to
pairing
the
mobile
phone
with
the
vehicle.
Via
iDrive:
1.My
Vehicle2.iDrive
settings3.Mobile
devices4.Settings5.Select
desired
setting:'xOffice
Activate
function
to
transmit
short
mesj sages,
e-mails,
calendars,
tasks,
notes, and
reminders
to
the
vehicle.
Costs
can
be
incurred
by
transmitting
all
data
to
the
vehicle.'xContact
images
Activate
function
to
show
the
contact
picj
tures.6.Move
the
Controller
to
the
left.
Pairing
the
mobile
device
with
the
vehicle
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