2020 BMW X3 Owners Manual

Activating
the
parking
brake
automatically
The
parking
brake
is
automatically
set
if
drive-ready
state
is
switched
off
while
the
vehicle
is
being
held
by
Automatic
Hold
or
if
the
vehicle
is
exited.
The
indicator
light
changes
from
green
to
red.
The
parking
brake
is
not
set
automatically,
if
the
drive-ready
state
is
switched
off,
while
the
vehij
cle
is
coasting
to
a
halt.
Automatic
Hold
is
deactij
vated.
Switching
function
readiness
off Press
the
button.The
LED
goes
out.
The
indicator
light
goes
out.
Automatic
Hold
is
switched
off.
If
the
vehicle
is
being
held
by
Automatic
Hold,
press
additionally
on
the
brake
pedal,
when
switching
off.
Malfunction If
the
parking
brake
fails
or
malfunctions,
securethe
vehicle
against
rolling
before
exiting.
A
Check
Control
message
is
displayed.
Secure
the
vehicle
against
rolling
away,
for
inj
stance
with
a
wheel
chock,
after
existing
the
vej
hicle.
After
a
power
failure To
reestablish
parking
brake
functionality
after
apower
failure:1.Switch
on
standby
state.2.

Pull
the
switch
while
stepping
on
the
brake
pedal
or
selector
lever
position
P
is
set
and
then
push.This
process
may
take
a
few
seconds.
Some
mechanical
sounds
associated
with
this
process are
normal.
The
indicator
light
is
no
longer
illumij
nated
as
soon
as
the
parking
brake
is
ready
for
operation
again.
Turn
signal,
high
beams, headlight
flasher
Turn
signal
Turn
signal
in
exterior
mirror
When
driving
and
during
operation
of
the
turn
signals
or
hazard
warning
system,
do
not
fold
in the
exterior
mirrors,
so
that
the
signal
lights
on
the
exterior
mirror
are
easy
to
see.
Using
turn
signals
Press
the
lever
past
the
resistance
point.
Triple
turn
signal
activation Lightly
tap
the
lever
up
or
down.
The
triple
turn
signal
duration
can
be
adjusted.
Via
iDrive:
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5.One-touch
turn
signal6.Select
the
desired
setting.
The
setting
is
stored
for
the
driver
profile
curj
rently
used.
Signaling
briefly
Press
the
lever
to
the
resistance
point
and
hold
it there
for
as
long
as
you
want
the
turn
signal
to
flash.
High
beams,
headlight
flasher Push
the
lever
forward
or
pull
it
backward.
'xHigh
beams
on,
arrow
1.
The
high
beams
light
up
when
the
low
beams
are
switched
on.'xHigh
beams
off/headlight
flasher,
arrow
2.
Wiper
system
General
information
Do
not
use
the
wipers
if
the
windshield
is
dry,
as
this
may
damage
the
wiper
blades
or
cause
them
to
become
worn
more
quickly.
Safety
information
Warning
If
the
wipers
start
moving
in
the
folded
away
state,
body
parts
can
be
jammed
or
damage may
occur
to
parts
of
the
vehicle.
There
is
a
riskof
injury
or
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Make
sure
that
the
vehicle
is
switched
off
when
thewipers
are
in
the
folded
away
state
and
the
wipj
ers
are
folded
in
when
switching
on.
NOTICE
If
the
wipers
are
frozen
to
the
windshield,
the
wiper
blades
can
be
torn
off
and
the
wiper
moj
tor
can
overheat
when
switching
on.
There
is
a risk
of
damage
to
property.
Defrost
the
windjshield
prior
to
switching
the
wipers
on.
Switching
on
Press
the
lever
up
until
the
desired
position
isreached.
'xResting
position
of
the
wipers,
position
0.'xRain
sensor,
position
1.'xNormal
wiper
speed,
position
2.'xFast
wiper
speed,
position
3.
When
travel
is
interrupted
with
the
wiper
systemswitched
on:
when
travel
continues,
the
wipers
resume
at
their
previous
speed.
Switching
off
and
brief
wipe
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Press
the
lever
down.'xSwitching
off:
press
the
lever
down
until
itreaches
its
standard
position.'xBrief
wipe:
press
the
lever
down
from
the
standard
position.
The
lever
automatically
returns
to
its
initial position
when
released.
Rain
sensor
Concept
The
rain
sensor
automatically
controls
the
time between
wipes
depending
on
the
intensity
of
therainfall.
General
information The
sensor
is
located
on
the
windshield,
directly
in
front
of
the
interior
mirror.
Safety
information
NOTICE
If
the
rain
sensor
is
activated,
the
wipers
can
accidentally
start
moving
in
vehicle
washes. There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Deactij
vate
the
rain
sensor
in
vehicle
washes.
Activating
Press
the
lever
up
once
from
its
standard
posij tion,
arrow
1.
Wiping
is
started.
The
LED
in
the
wiper
lever
is
illuminated.
In
frosty
conditions,
wiper
operation
may
not
start.
Deactivating Press
the
lever
back
into
the
standard
position.
Adjusting
the
rain
sensor
sensitivity
Turn
the
thumbwheel
to
adjust
the
sensitivity
of the
rain
sensor.
Upward:
high
rain
sensor
sensitivity.
Downward:
low
rain
sensor
sensitivity.
Windshield
washer
systemSafety
information
Warning
The
washer
fluid
can
freeze
onto
the
window
at low
temperatures
and
obstruct
the
view.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Only
use
the
washer
sysj
tems,
if
the
washer
fluid
cannot
freeze.
Use
washer
fluid
with
antifreeze,
if
needed.
NOTICE
When
the
washer
fluid
reservoir
is
empty,
the
wash
pump
cannot
work
as
intended.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Do
not
use
the
washer
system
when
the
washer
fluid
reservoir
is
empty.
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Cleaning
the
windshield
Pull
the
lever.
The
system
sprays
washer
fluid
on
the
windj shield
and
activates
the
wipers
briefly.
Windshield
washer
nozzles
The
windshield
washer
nozzles
are
automatically
heated
while
standby
state
is
switched
on.
Rear
window
wiper Overview
Switching
on
Turn
the
outer
switch
upward.
'xResting
position
of
the
wiper,
position
0.'xIntermittent
mode,
arrow
1.
When
reverse gear
is
engaged,
the
system
switches
to
conjtinuous
operation.
Clean
the
rear
window
Turn
the
outer
switch
in
the
desired
direction.
'xIn
resting
position:
turn
the
switch
downward,
arrow
3.
The
switch
automatically
returns
to its
idle
position
when
released.'xIn
intermittent
mode:
turn
the
switch
further,
arrow
2.
The
switch
automatically
returns
to its
interval
position
when
released.
The
function
is
deactivated
if
the
washer
fluidreservoir
level
is
low.
Fold-away
position
of
the
wipers Concept
The
fold-away
position
enables
the
wipers
to
be
folded
away
from
the
windshield.
General
information
Important,
for
instance
when
changing
the
wiper
blades
or
for
folding
away
under
frosty
condij
tions.
Safety
information
Warning
If
the
wipers
start
moving
in
the
folded
away state,
body
parts
can
be
jammed
or
damage may
occur
to
parts
of
the
vehicle.
There
is
a
riskof
injury
or
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Makesure
that
the
vehicle
is
switched
off
when
thewipers
are
in
the
folded
away
state
and
the
wipj
ers
are
folded
in
when
switching
on.
NOTICE
If
the
wipers
are
frozen
to
the
windshield,
the
wiper
blades
can
be
torn
off
and
the
wiper
moj tor
can
overheat
when
switching
on.
There
is
arisk
of
damage
to
property.
Defrost
the
windjshield
prior
to
switching
the
wipers
on.
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2.Press
and
hold
the
wiper
lever
down,
until
the
wipers
stop
in
a
close
to
vertical
position.3.Fold
the
wipers
all
the
way
away
from
the
windshield.
Folding
down
the
wipers
After
the
wipers
are
folded
back
down,
the
wiper
system
must
be
reactivated.
1.Fold
the
wipers
back
down
onto
the
windj
shield.2.Switch
on
standby
state
and
press
and
hold the
wiper
lever
down
again.3.Wipers
return
to
their
resting
position
and
areready
again
for
operation.
Washer
fluid
General
information
All
washer
nozzles
are
supplied
from
one
reserj
voir.
Use
a
mixture
of
tap
water
and
windshield washer
concentrate.
If
desired,
a
windshield
washer
concentrate
containing
antifreeze
can
be
used.
Recommended
minimum
fill
quantity:
0.2
US
gal/1
liter.
Safety
information
Warning
Some
antifreeze
agents
can
contain
harmful substances
and
are
flammable.
There
is
a
riskof
fire
and
a
risk
of
injury.
Follow
the
instrucj
tions
on
the
containers.
Keep
antifreeze
away
from
ignition
sources.
Do
not
refill
operating
materials
into
different
bottles.
Store
operating
materials
out
of
reach
of
children.
United
States:
the
washer
fluid
mixture
ratio
is
regulated
by
the
U.S.
EPA
and
many
individual states;
do
not
exceed
the
allowable
washer
fluid
dilution
ratio
limits
that
apply.
Follow
the
usage
instructions
on
the
washer
fluid
container.
Use
of
BMWss
Windshield
Washer
Concentrate
or
the
equivalent
is
recommended.
Warning
Washer
fluid
can
ignite
and
catch
fire
on
conj
tact
with
hot
engine
parts.
There
is
a
risk
of
inj
jury
or
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Only
add
washer
fluid
when
the
engine
is
cooled
down.
Next,
fully
close
the
lid
of
the
washer
fluid
resj
ervoir.
NOTICE
Silicon-containing
additives
in
the
washer
fluid
for
the
water-repelling
effect
on
the
windows
can
lead
to
damage
to
the
washing
system.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Do
not add
silicon-containing
additives
to
the
washerfluid.
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NOTICE
Mixing
different
windshield
washer
concenj
trates
or
antifreeze
can
damage
the
washing
system.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property. Do
not
mix
different
windshield
washer
concenjtrates
or
antifreeze.
Follow
the
information
and
mixing
ratios
provided
on
the
containers.
Overview
The
washer
fluid
reservoir
is
located
in
the
enj
gine
compartment.
Malfunction
The
use
of
undiluted
windshield
washer
concenj trate
or
alcohol-based
antifreeze
can
lead
to
injcorrect
readings
at
temperatures
below
+5


'xAfter
the
drive-ready
state
is
switched
off
andselector
lever
position
R,
D
or
M/S
is
enjgaged.'xIf
the
driver's
safety
belt
is
unbuckled,
the
driver's
door
is
opened,
and
the
brake
pedal is
not
pressed
while
the
vehicle
is
stationaryand
selector
lever
position
D,
M/S
or
R
is
enj
gaged.'xAfter
the
standby
state
has
been
switched
off
when
selector
lever
position
N
is
engaged.
Engaging
selector
lever
positions
General
information
To
prevent
the
vehicle
from
creeping
after
you
select
a
drive
mode,
maintain
pressure
on
the
brake
pedal
until
you
are
ready
to
start.
Functional
requirements
Only
when
the
drive-ready
state
is
switched
on
and
the
brake
pedal
is
depressed
is
it
possible
to
change
from
selector
lever
position
P
to
another
selector
lever
position.
The
selection
lever
position
P
cannot
be
changed
until
all
technical
requirements
are
met.
Engaging
selector
lever
position
D,
N,
R
A
selector
lever
lock
prevents
the
following
faultyoperation:
'xUnintentional
shifting
into
selector
lever
posij
tion
R.'xUnintentional
shifting
from
selector
lever
poj sition
P
into
another
selector
lever
position.1.Fasten
driver's
safety
belt.2.Press
and
hold
the
button
to
release
the
sejlector
lever
lock.3.Push
the
selector
lever
in
the
desired
direcj
tion,
past
a
resistance
point,
if
needed.
The
selector
lever
automatically
returns
to
the
center
position
when
released.
Engaging
selector
lever
position
P
Press
button
P.
Rolling
or
pushing
the
vehicle
General
information
In
some
situations,
the
vehicle
is
to
roll
without
its
own
power
for
a
short
distance,
for
instance
in
a
vehicle
wash,
or
be
pushed.
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Engaging
selector
lever
position
N1.Switch
on
drive-ready
state
while
pressing
onthe
brake
pedal.2.If
necessary,
release
the
parking
brake.3.If
necessary,
switch
off
Automatic
Hold,
referto
page
127.4.Depress
the
brake
pedal.5.Touch
the
selector
lever
lock
and
engage
sej
lector
lever
position
N.6.Switch
off
drive-ready
state.
In
this
way,
standby
state
remains
switched
on,
and
a
Check
Control
message
is
disj
played.
The
vehicle
can
roll.
NOTICE
Selector
lever
position
P
is
automatically
enj
gaged
when
standby
state
is
switched
off.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Do
not switch
standby
state
off
in
vehicle
washes.
Selector
lever
position
P
is
engaged
automatij
cally
after
approximately
35
minutes.
If
there
is
a
malfunction,
you
may
not
be
able
to
change
the
selector
lever
position.
Electronically
unlock
the
transmission
lock,
if
needed,
refer
to
page
138.
Kickdown Kickdown
is
used
to
achieve
maximum
driving
performance.
Step
on
the
accelerator
pedal
beyond
the
resistj
ance
point
at
the
full
throttle
position.
Sport
program
M/S Concept
The
shifting
points
and
shifting
times
in
the
Sport
program
are
designed
for
a
sportier
driving style.
The
transmission,
for
instance
shifts
up
later
and
the
shifting
times
are
shorter.
Activating
the
Sport
program
Press
the
selector
lever
to
the
left
from
selector lever
position
D.
The
engaged
gear
is
displayed
in
the
instrument
cluster,
for
instance
S1.
The
sport
program
of
the
transmission
is
actij vated.
Ending
the
Sport
program Push
the
selector
lever
to
the
right.
D
is
displayed
in
the
instrument
cluster.
Manual
mode
M/S
Concept
Manual
gear-shifting
is
possible
in
manual
mode.
Activating
manual
mode
1.Press
the
selector
lever
to
the
left
from
selecjtor
lever
position
D,
arrow
1.2.Push
the
selector
lever
forward
or
pull
it
backward,
arrows
2.
Manual
mode
becomes
active
and
the
gear
is
changed.
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