2020 BMW X3 Owners Manual

A
minimum
of
10
minutes
should
pass
betweensetting/activating
the
departure
time
and
the
planned
departure
time
to
allow
a
sufficient
pej
riod
of
time
for
the
climate
control.
Setting
the
departure
time Via
iDrive1.My
Vehicle2.Vehicle
settings3.If
necessary,
Climate
functions4.Comfort
ventilation
or
Comfort
heating/
ventilation5.Select
the
desired
departure
time.6.Set
the
departure
time.7.Select
day
of
the
week,
if
needed.
Via
BMW
display
key
1.Switch
on
the
display
of
the
BMW
display key.2.Precondit.
setting3.Tap
the



symbol
or
the



symbol.4.Select
the
desired
departure
time.5.Set
the
departure
time.6.Select
day
of
the
week,
if
needed.7.OK
Activating
the
departure
time
Functional
requirement
If
a
departure
time
is
to
influence
the
switching
on
of
parked-car
ventilation,
the
respective
dej parture
time
must
be
activated
first.
Via
iDrive
1.My
Vehicle2.Vehicle
settings3.If
necessary,
Climate
functions4.Comfort
ventilation
or
Comfort
heating/
ventilation5.For
departure
time6.Activate
the
desired
departure
time.
Via
BMW
display
key
1.Switch
on
the
display
of
the
BMW
display key.2.Precondit.
setting3.Tap
the



symbol
or
the



symbol.4.

Tap
on
the
symbol.5.Activate
the
desired
departure
time.
Display






The
symbol
on
the
automatic
climate
control
signals
an
activated
departure
time.
Ambient
air
package
Concept The
Ambient
Air
Package
can
be
used
to
clean
and
scent
the
interior
air
with
high-quality
fraj
grances.
Ionization
is
used
to
clean
the
air
from
susj pended
particles.
Together
with
the
selected
fraj grance,
ionization
contributes
to
well-being
andrelaxation
while
driving.
General
information Two
different
fragrances
can
be
selected
in
the
vehicle.
A
variety
of
other
fragrances
is
possible by
replacing
the
fragrance
cartridges.
The
following
criteria
can
influence
the
percepj
tion
of
scents
in
the
car's
interior:
'xAutomatic
climate
control
settings.'xTemperature
and
air
humidity.'xTime
of
day
and
season.'xPhysical
condition
of
the
vehicle
occupants,
for
instance
fatigue.
BMW
recommends
the
use
of
genuine
BMW
fragrance
cartridges.
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The
genuine
BMW
fragrance
cartridges
are
not
suitable
for
refilling.
When
a
cartridge
is
empty,
replace
it
with
a
new
fragrance
cartridge.
Safety
information
Warning
Refilled
genuine
BMW
fragrance
cartridges
can
cause
the
emission
of
harmful
substances,
malj
functions,
and
damage
to
the
system.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Do not
refill
genuine
fragrance
cartridges.
When
acartridge
is
empty,
replace
it
with
a
new
fraj
grance
cartridge.
Ionization
Concept
Ionization
cleans
the
car's
interior
air
of
susj
pended
particles.
Switching
on/off
Via
iDrive:
1.My
Vehicle2.Vehicle
settings3.Climate
functions4.If
necessary,
Air
quality5.Ionization
The
climate
control
display
indicates
that
ionizaj tion
is
switched
on.
Fragrancing General
information Fragrancing
is
done
at
intervals
in
order
to
avoid
a
habituation
effect.
Two
fragrance
cartridges
in
the
vehicle
allow
switching
between
the
fragrances.
The
fragrance
cartridges
are
located
in
the
glove
compartment.
To
ensure
a
pleasant
fragrance
inside
of
the
vej hicle
when
starting
the
trip,
fragrancing
can
occur
prior
to
the
trip.
The
system
is
automatically
switched
on
with
the
parked-car
ventilation
if
fraj grancing
was
switched
on
at
the
end
of
the
last
trip.
Functional
requirements'xFragrance
cartridges
are
sufficiently
filled.'xInterior
temperature
between
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Via
iDrive:1.My
Vehicle2.Vehicle
settings3.Climate
functions4.Fragrance
The
fill
level
of
the
current
fragrance
is
disj
played.5.Select
the
desired
setting.
When
an
empty
fragrance
cartridge
is
indicated, the
cartridge
still
contains
a
fluid
carrying
the
fraj
grance.
However,
it
is
not
sufficient
for
fragrancj ing.
When
a
fragrance
cartridge
requires
replacej
ment,
a
Check
Control
message
is
displayed
Inserting
fragrance
cartridges The
fragrance
cartridges
are
located
in
the
glove
compartment.
1.Open
the
glove
compartment,
refer
to
page
260.2.Press
on
the
bottom
of
the
cartridge
holder.
The
cartridge
holder
slides
down.3.Remove
the
cover
of
the
fragrance
cartridge.
Hold
the
cover
on
the
top
to
slide
it
from
the
fragrance
cartridge.4.Insert
the
removed
cover
on
the
back
side
of the
fragrance
cartridge.5.Position
fragrance
cartridge
such
that
the
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6.Insert
the
fragrance
cartridge
without
presjsure
into
the
cartridge
holder.
The
cartridge
snaps
lightly
into
place.7.Push
the
cartridge
holder
up,
until
it
engages.
Make
sure
that
no
objects
press
against
the
cartridge
holder
from
below,
otherwise
the
function
of
the
ambient
air
package
could
be impacted.8.Close
the
glove
compartment.
Removing
the
fragrance
cartridge
The
fragrance
cartridges
are
located
in
the
glove
compartment.
1.Open
the
glove
compartment,
refer
to
page
260.2.Press
on
the
bottom
of
the
cartridge
holder.
The
cartridge
holder
slides
down.3.Pull
desired
fragrance
cartridge
from
the
holder.
Fragrance
cartridge,
arrow
1:
first
fragrance indicated
on
the
Control
Display.Fragrance
cartridge,
arrow
2:
second
fraj
grance
indicated
on
the
Control
Display.4.Pull
desired
fragrance
cartridge
from
the
holder.
Recycling
Empty
fragrance
cartridges
can
be
takento
a
dealerss
service
center
or
another
qualified
service
center
or
repair
shop
for
recycling.
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Interior
equipmentVehicle
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,
for
instance,
due
to
the
selected
options
or
country
versions.
This
also
applies
to
safety-related
functions
and
systems. When
using
these
functions
and
systems,
theapplicable
laws
and
regulations
must
be
obj
served.
Integrated
Universal Remote
Control
Concept
The
integrated
Universal
Remote
Control
in
the
interior
mirror
can
operate
up
to
3
functions
of remote-controlled
systems
such
as
garage
door
drives,
barriers,
or
lighting
systems.
General
information The
Integrated
Universal
Remote
Control
replaj
ces
up
to
3
different
hand-held
transmitters.
To
operate
the
remote
control,
the
buttons
on
the
interior
mirror
must
be
programmed
with
the
dej
sired
functions.
The
hand-held
transmitter
for
the particular
system
is
required
in
order
to
programthe
remote
control.
Before
selling
the
vehicle,
delete
the
stored
funcj tions
for
the
sake
of
security.
If
possible,
do
not
install
the
antenna
of
the
rej
mote-controlled
system,
e.g.
the
garage
door
drive,
near
metal
objects
to
ensure
the
best
posj
sible
operation.
Safety
information
Warning
The
operation
of
remote-controlled
systems with
the
integrated
universal
remote
control,
such
as
the
garage
door,
may
result
in
injury, for
example,
body
parts
becoming
jammed
in
a
garage
door.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Make
sure
that
the
area
of
movement
of
the
respective
system
is
clear
during
programming
and
operation.
Also
follow
the
safety
information
of
the
hand-held
transj
mitter.
Compatibility
If
this
symbol
is
printed
on
the
packagingor
in
the
owner's
manual
of
the
system
to
be
controlled,
the
system
is
generally
compatible
with
the
integrated
Universal
Remote
Control.
Additional
questions
are
answered
by:
'xA
dealer's
service
center
or
another
qualified
service
center
or
repair
shop.'xwww.homelink.com
on
the
Internet.
HomeLink
is
a
registered
trademark
of
Gentex Corporation.
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Control
elements
on
the
interior
mirror'xButtons,
arrow
1.'xLED,
arrow
2.'xThe
hand-held
transmitter,
arrow
3,
is
rej quired
for
programming.
Programming
General
information The
battery
of
the
hand-held
transmitter
must
befully
charged
at
the
time
of
programming
to
enjsure
an
optimal
range
of
the
integrated
universalremote
control.
1.Switch
on
standby
state.2.Initial
setup:
Press
and
hold
the
two
outer
buttons
on
the
interior
mirror
simultaneously
for
approxij
mately
10
seconds
until
the
LED
flashes green
rapidly.
This
erases
all
programming
ofthe
buttons
on
the
interior
mirror.3.Press
the
interior
mirror
button
to
be
proj
grammed.
The
LED
on
the
interior
mirror
will slowly
begin
flashing
orange.4.Hold
the
hand-held
transmitter
for
the
systemto
be
used
approx.
1
to
12
in/2.5
to
30
cmaway
from
the
buttons
on
the
interior
mirror.The
required
distance
depends
on
the
hand-held
transmitter.5.Press
and
hold
the
button
of
the
desired
function
on
the
hand-held
transmitter.Canada:
if
programming
with
the
hand-held
transmitter
was
interrupted,
hold
down
the
inj
terior
mirror
button
and
repeatedly
press
and
release
the
hand-held
transmitter
button
for
2
seconds.6.'xThe
LED
lights
up
green:
programming
completed.
Release
the
button.'xThe
LED
flashes
fast:
programming
is
not
complete.
Press
the
button
on
the
interior
mirror
for
2
seconds
and
release.
Perform
this
proj
cedure
three
times
to
complete
the
proj
gramming
procedure.
If
the
integrated
universal
remote
control remains
nonoperational,
continue
with
thespecial
features
for
change
code
wireless
systems.'xLED
does
not
flash
green
after
60
secj
onds:
programming
not
completed.
Repeat
steps
3
to
6.
To
program
other
functions
on
other
buttons,
rej
peat
steps
3
to
5.
Special
feature
of
the
rolling
code
wireless
system
If
you
are
unable
to
operate
the
remote-controljled
system
after
repeated
programming,
please
check
if
the
system
to
be
controlled
features
a
rolling
code
radio
system.
Refer
to
the
owner's
manual
for
the
system.
For
systems
with
a
rolling
code
radio
system,
the
integrated
Universal
Remote
Control
and
the
system
also
have
to
be
synchronized.
Please
read
the
owner's
manual
to
find
out
howto
synchronize
the
system.
Synchronizing
is
easier
with
the
aid
of
a
second
person.
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Synchronizing
the
universal
remote
control
with
the
system:1.Park
the
vehicle
within
range
of
the
remote-
controlled
system.2.Program
the
relevant
button
on
the
interior
mirror
as
described.3.Locate
and
press
the
synchronizing
button
on
the
system
being
programmed,
e.g.
at
the
garage
gate.
You
have
approx.
30
seconds for
the
next
step.4.Hold
down
the
programmed
button
on
the
injterior
mirror
for
approximately
3
seconds
andthen
release
it.
If
necessary,
repeat
this
step
up
to
three
times
in
order
to
finish
synchronij
zation.
Once
synchronization
is
complete,
the
programmed
function
will
be
carried
out.
Reprogramming
individual
buttons
1.Switch
on
standby
state.2.Press
and
hold
the
interior
mirror
button
to
be programmed.3.As
soon
as
the
LED
on
the
interior
mirror
flashes
orange
after
approx.
20
seconds,
rej
lease
the
button.4.Hold
the
hand-held
transmitter
for
the
system to
be
used
approx.
1
to
12
in/2.5
to
30
cmaway
from
the
buttons
on
the
interior
mirror.The
required
distance
depends
on
the
hand-held
transmitter.5.Press
and
hold
the
button
of
the
desired
function
on
the
hand-held
transmitter.
Canada:
if
programming
with
the
hand-held
transmitter
was
interrupted,
hold
down
the
inj
terior
mirror
button
and
repeatedly
press
and
release
the
hand-held
transmitter
button
for
2
seconds.6.The
LED
can
light
up
in
different
ways.'xThe
LED
lights
up
green:
the
programj
ming
procedure
is
completed.
Release
the
button.'xThe
LED
flashes
fast:
the
hand-held
transmitter
was
detected
but
programj
ming
is
not
complete.
Press
the
button
on
the
interior
mirror
for
2
seconds
and
release.
Perform
this
proj
cedure
three
times
to
complete
the
proj
gramming
procedure.
If
the
integrated
universal
remote
control remains
nonoperational,
continue
with
the
special
features
for
change
code
wireless
systems.'xLED
does
not
flash
green
after
60
secj
onds:
programming
not
completed.
Repeat
steps
3
to
6.
Operation
Warning
The
operation
of
remote-controlled
systems with
the
integrated
universal
remote
control,
such
as
the
garage
door,
may
result
in
injury, for
example,
body
parts
becoming
jammed
in
a
garage
door.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
risk
ofdamage
to
property.
Make
sure
that
the
area
of
movement
of
the
respective
system
is
clear
during
programming
and
operation.
Also
follow
the
safety
information
of
the
hand-held
transj
mitter.
The
system,
such
as
the
garage
door,
can
be
opj
erated
using
the
button
on
the
interior
mirror while
the
drive-ready
or
standby
state
isswitched
on.
To
do
this,
hold
down
the
button
within
receiving
range
of
the
system
until
the
function
is
activated.
The
interior
mirror
LED
stays
lit
while
the
wireless
signal
is
being
transj mitted.
Deleting
stored
functions All
stored
functions
will
be
deleted.
The
funcj
tions
cannot
be
deleted
individually.
Press
and
hold
the
two
outer
buttons
on
the
inj
terior
mirror
simultaneously
for
approximately
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seconds
until
the
LED
on
the
interior
mirror
flashes
green
rapidly.
Sun
visor
Glare
shield
Fold
the
sun
visor
down
or
up.
Glare
shield
from
the
side
Folding
out
1.Fold
the
sun
visor
down.2.Unhook
it
from
the
holder
and
swing
it
to
the side.
Folding
up
Proceed
in
the
reverse
order
to
close
the
sun
vij sor.
Vanity
mirror A
vanity
mirror
is
located
in
the
sun
visor
behind
a
cover.
When
the
cover
is
opened,
the
mirror
lighting
switches
on.
Ashtray
Front
center
console
Opening
1.Slide
the
cover
forward.2.The
ashtray
is
located
in
a
cup
holder.
Fold
the
ashtray
cover
upward.
Emptying
Pull
the
ashtray
with
the
closed
cover
out
of
the cup
holder.
Cigarette
lighter
Safety
information
Warning
Contact
with
the
hot
heating
element
or
the
hot
socket
of
the
cigarette
lighter
can
cause
burns. Flammable
materials
can
ignite
if
the
cigarettelighter
falls
down
or
is
held
against
the
objects.
There
is
a
risk
of
fire
and
injuries.
There
is
a
risk of
damage
to
property.
Take
hold
of
the
cigaj
rette
lighter
by
its
handle.
Make
sure
that
chilj
dren
do
not
use
the
cigarette
lighter.
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