2020 BMW X3 M Owners Manual

Malfunction
Safety
information
Warning
With
manual
operation
of
a
blocked
tailgate,
it
can
release
itself
unexpectedly
from
the
blockj
age.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Do
not
operate
the
tailgate
manj
ually
if
it
is
blocked.
Have
it
checked
by
a
dealj
erss
service
center
or
another
qualified
service
center
or
repair
shop.
Manual
operation
Operate
the
unlocked
tailgate
manually
with
a
slow
and
smooth
motion.
To
close
the
tailgate
fully,
press
down
lightly
only.
Closing
occurs
automatically.
Adjusting
General
informationDepending
on
the
package
and
country
version,
various
settings
are
available
for
the
vehicle
key
functions.
These
settings
are
stored
for
the
driver
profile currently
used.
Unlocking Doors
Via
iDrive:
1.My
Vehicle2.Vehicle
settings3.Doors/Key4.

Driver's
door
or



All
doors5.Select
the
desired
setting:'xDriver's
door
onlyOnly
the
driver's
door
and
the
fuel
filler flap
are
unlocked.
Pressing
again
unlocks
the
entire
vehicle.'xAll
doors
The
entire
vehicle
is
unlocked.
Tailgate
Depending
on
the
vehicle
equipment
and
counj
try
version,
this
setting
may
not
be
offered.
Via
iDrive:
1.My
Vehicle2.Vehicle
settings3.Doors/Key4.

Select
the
symbol.5.Select
the
desired
setting:'xTailgate
The
tailgate
is
opened.'xTailgate
and
door(s)
The
tailgate
is
opened
and
the
doors
unj
locked.
Adjusting
the
last
seat
and
mirror
position
Via
iDrive:
1.My
Vehicle2.Driver
profiles3.Select
driver
profile.


The
setting
can
be
made
for
the
driver
profile
marked
with
this
symbol.
4.Last
seat
position
automatic
When
the
vehicle
is
unlocked,
the
driver's
seat and
exterior
mirrors
resume
their
last
set
posij
tions.
The
most
recent
position
is
independent
of
the positions
saved
via
the
seat
memory.
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Confirmation
signals
from
the
vehicle
Via
iDrive:1.My
Vehicle2.Vehicle
settings3.Doors/Key4.Deactivate
or
activate
the
desired
confirmajtion
signals:'xFlash
for
lock/unlock
Unlocking
is
signaled
by
two
flashes,
lockj
ing
by
one.'xWith
alarm
system:
Acoustic
signal
for
lock/unlock
Unlocking
is
signaled
by
two
honks
of
the
horn,
locking
by
one.
Automatic
locking
Via
iDrive:
1.My
Vehicle2.Vehicle
settings3.Doors/Key4.Select
the
desired
setting:'xLock
automatically
The
vehicle
locks
automatically
after
a
while
if
no
door
is
opened
after
unlocking.'xLock
after
starting
to
drive
The
vehicle
locks
automatically
after
you
drive
off.
Automatic
unlocking
Via
iDrive:
1.My
Vehicle2.Vehicle
settings3.Doors/Key4.Unlock
at
end
of
trip
After
drive-ready
state
is
switched
off
by pressing
the
Start/Stop
button,
the
locked
vej
hicle
is
automatically
unlocked.Folding
mirrors
automatically
Via
iDrive:1.My
Vehicle2.Vehicle
settings3.Doors/Key4.Fold
mirrors
in
when
locked
The
exterior
mirrors
are
automatically
folded
in
during
locking.
Establishing
idle
state
after
opening
the
front
doors
Via
iDrive:
1.My
Vehicle2.Vehicle
settings3.Doors/Key4.Turn
off
after
door
opening
Opening
the
front
doors
establishes
the
idle
state,
refer
to
page
41.
Alarm
system
General
information
When
the
vehicle
is
locked,
the
vehicle
alarm
system
reacts
to
the
following
changes:
'xOpening
a
door,
the
hood,
or
the
tailgate.'xMovements
in
the
car's
interior.'xChanges
in
the
vehicle
tilt,
for
instance,
durj ing
attempts
at
stealing
a
wheel
or
when
towj
ing
the
vehicle.'xDisconnected
battery
voltage.'xImproper
use
of
the
socket
for
OBD
Onboard
Diagnosis.'xLocking
the
vehicle
while
a
device
is
conj nected
to
the
socket
for
the
OBD
Onboard-
Diagnosis.
For
socket
for
the
OBD
Onboard
Diagnosis,
refer
to
page
323.
The
alarm
system
signals
these
changes
visually
and
acoustically:
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'xAcoustic
alarm:
Depending
on
local
regulations,
the
acoustic alarm
may
be
suppressed.'xVisual
alarm:
By
flashing
the
exterior
lighting.
Switching
on/off
When
you
unlock
and
lock
the
vehicle,
either
with
the
vehicle
key
or
via
Comfort
Access,
the
alarm
system
is
switched
off
and
on
at
the
same
time.
Opening
the
doors
with
the
alarm
system
switched
on
The
alarm
system
is
triggered
when
a
door
is
opened
if
the
door
was
unlocked
using
the integrated
key
in
the
door
lock.
Switching
off
the
alarm,
refer
to
page
100.
Opening
the
tailgate
with
the
alarm
system
switched
on
The
tailgate
can
be
opened
even
when
the
alarmsystem
is
switched
on.
After
the
tailgate
is
closed,
it
is
locked
and
monij
tored
again
provided
the
doors
are
locked.
The hazard
warning
system
flashes
once.
Panic
mode You
can
trigger
the
alarm
system
if
you
find
yourjself
in
a
dangerous
situation.
'xPress
the
button
on
the
vehicle
key
and
hold
for
at
least
3
seconds.'xBriefly
press
the
button
on
the
vehicle
key three
times
in
succession.
To
switch
off
the
alarm:
press
any
button.
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,
the
interior
motion
sensor
and
tilt
alarm
senj
sor
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.
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Avoiding
unintentional
alarmsGeneral
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
vehicle
key
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
with
the
vehicle
key.'xUnlock
the
vehicle
with
the
integrated
key
and
activate
the
drive-ready
state
via
emerj gency
detection
of
the
vehicle
key,
refer
topage
85.'xWith
Comfort
Access:
when
carrying
the
vej
hicle
key,
grasp
the
driver's
door
or
front
pasj
senger
door
handle
completely.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
activated.'xThe
vehicle
key
is
in
the
car's
interior.
Opening
'xPress
the
switch
to
the
resistance
point.
The
window
opens
while
the
switch
is
being held.'xPress
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The
window
opens
automatically.
Pressing
the
switch
again
stops
the
motion.
Convenient
opening
with
the
vehicle
key,
refer
to page
83.
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
with
the
vehicle
key,
refer
to page
84.
Closing
via
Comfort
Access,
refer
to
page
92.
Jam
protection
system
Concept
The
jam
protection
prevents
objects
or
body
parts
becoming
jammed
between
the
door
frame and
window
while
a
window
is
being
closed.
General
information
If
resistance
or
a
blockage
is
detected
while
a
window
is
being
closed,
the
closing
action
is
inj terrupted
and
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.
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
can
be
used
to
prevent
chilj dren,
for
instance
from
opening
and
closing
therear
windows
using
the
switches
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
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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
activated.'xThe
vehicle
key
is
in
the
car's
interior.
Lifting/closing
glass
sunroof
Push
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
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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
with
the
vehicle
key,
refer
to
page
83.
Closing
via
Comfort
Access,
refer
to
page
92.
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
Concept
The
jam
protection
prevents
objects
or
body
parts
from
becoming
jammed
between
the
roof
and
glass
sunroof
while
the
glass
sunroof
is
closj ing.
General
information If
a
resistance
or
blockage
is
detected
while
the
glass
sunroof
is
closing,
the
closing
operation
is
interrupted
once
the
roof
reaches
the
half-open
position,
or
it
is
stopped
when
closing
from
the
tilted
position.
Closing
from
the
open
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.
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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During
initialization,
the
glass
sunroof
closeswithout
jam
protection.
Make
sure
that
the
closing
area
is
clear.
Initializing
the
system Press
the
switch
up
and
hold
it
until
initialization
is
complete.
Initialization
begins
within
15
seconds.'xIf
the
glass
sunroof
is
closed,
it
opens
then closes
again.'xIf
the
glass
sunroof
is
open,
it
first
closes,then
opens
and
closes
again.
Initialization
is
complete
once
the
glass
sunroof
and
sun
protection
have
opened
then
closed again.
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