2020 BMW X3 PLUG-IN HYBRID Owners Manual

Overview1Unlocking2Locking3To
open/close
the
tailgate4Function
adjustable:
Headlight
courtesy
delay
feature
Standing
air
conditioning
Unlocking
General
The
vehicle's
response
when
unlocked
with
the
vehicle
key
depends
on
the
following
settings:
'xWhether
only
the
driver's
door
and
the
fuel
tank
filler
flap
or
all
vehicle
access
points
are unlocked
with
the
first
press
of
the
button.'xWhether
the
unlocking
of
the
vehicle
is
acjknowledged
with
a
light
signal
or
an
acoustic
signal.'xWhether
the
welcome
light,
see
page
177,
is
switched
on
when
the
vehicle
is
unlocked.'xWhether
the
driver's
seat
is
set
to
the
last
seat
position
saved
in
the
driver's
profile.
Unlocking
the
vehicle
Press
the
button
on
the
vehicle
key.
If
only
the
driver's
door
has
been
unlocked
due
to
the
settings,
press
the
button
on
the
vehicle
key
again
to
unlock
the
other
vehicle
access points.
The
following
functions
are
also
carried
out:
'xThe
settings
saved
in
the
driver
profile,
see
page
63,
are
applied.'xThe
interior
light
is
switched
on
unless
it
was
switched
off
manually.'xFolded-in
exterior
mirrors
are
folded
out.
If
the
exterior
mirrors
were
folded
in
using
thebutton
in
the
interior,
they
are
not
folded
out
when
the
vehicle
is
unlocked.'xWith
anti-theft
security
system:
The
anti-theft
security
system
is
switched
off.'xWith
alarm
system:
The
alarm
system
is switched
off.
The
vehicle
is
operational
after
one
of
the
frontdoors
is
opened.
The
lighting
functions
may
depend
on
the
ambij ent
brightness.
Comfort
opening Keep
the
button
on
the
vehicle
keypressed
after
unlocking.
The
windows
and
the
Glass
Roof
with
sun
guard
are
opened
for
as
long
as
the
button
on
the
vehij
cle
key
is
pressed.
Locking GeneralThe
vehicle's
response
when
locked
with
the
vejhicle
key
depends
on
the
following
settings:
'xWhether
locking
of
the
vehicle
is
acknowljedged
with
a
light
signal
or
an
acoustic
signal.'xWhether
the
exterior
mirrors
are
automatically
folded
in
when
the
vehicle
is
locked.
If
the
hazard
warning
lights
are
switched
on,
the
exj
terior
mirrors
are
not
folded
in.'xWhether
the
home
lights
are
activated
when
the
vehicle
is
locked.
Locking
the
vehicle
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2.Press
the



button
on
the
vehicle
key.
The
following
functions
are
carried
out:
'xAll
the
doors
and
the
boot
lid
are
locked.'xWith
anti-theft
security
system:
The
anti-theft
security
system
is
switched
on.
This
prevents the
doors
from
being
unlocked
using
the
locking
buttons
or
the
door
handles.'xWith
alarm
system:
The
alarm
system
is switched
on.
If
the
drive-ready
state
is
still
switched
on
when
locking,
the
vehicle
horn
sounds
twice.
In
this
case,
switch
off
the
drive-ready
state
using
start/
stop
button.
Comfort
closing Safety
note
WARNING
Parts
of
the
body
can
become
trapped
when the
comfort
closing
feature
is
operated.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
When
the
comfort
closing
feaj
ture
is
operating,
make
sure
that
the
area
of
movement
is
kept
clear.
Closing
Keep
the
button
on
the
vehicle
keypressed
after
locking.
The
windows
and
the
Glass
Roof
with
sun
guard
are
closed
for
as
long
as
the
button
on
the
vehij
cle
key
is
pressed.
The
exterior
mirrors
are
folded
in,
provided
that they
were
not
folded
in
when
the
vehicle
waslocked.
If
the
hazard
warning
lights
are
switchedon,
the
exterior
mirrors
are
not
folded
in.
Switching
on
the
interior
light
and
exterior
lights
With
the
vehicle
locked,
press
the
button
on
the
vehicle
key.
The
function
is
not
available
for
the
first
10
secj
onds
after
locking.'xThe
interior
light
is
switched
on
unless
it
was
switched
off
manually.
To
switch
the
interior light
on/off
manually,
see
page
182.'xDepending
on
the
settings,
the
exterior
lights,
see
page
177,
are
switched
on.
The
lighting
functions
may
depend
on
the
ambij
ent
brightness.
Tailgate GeneralTo
prevent
the
vehicle
key
from
being
locked
in,do
not
place
it
in
the
luggage
compartment.
Depending
on
the
equipment
and
the
country
variant,
it
is
possible
to
select
whether
the
doors
are
also
unlocked.
To
adjust
the
settings,
see
page
96.
When
the
trailer
socket
is
in
use,
the
tailgate
canj not
be
opened
with
the
vehicle
key
or
with
thebutton
in
the
interior.
Safety
notes
WARNING
Parts
of
the
body
can
become
trapped
when the
tailgate
is
operated.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
When
opening
and
closing,
make
sure
that
the
area
of
movement
of
the
tailgate
is
kept
clear.
WARNING
The
tailgate
swings
outwards
when
opened.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
material
damage.
When
opening
and
closing,
make
sure
that
the
area
of
movement
of
the
tailgate
is
kept
clear.
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NOTE
Sharp
or
angular
objects
can
strike
the
winj
dows
and
the
heating
conductors
during
the journey.
There
is
a
risk
of
material
damage.
Cover
the
edges
and
make
sure
that
sharp
obj
jects
cannot
strike
the
windows.
Opening
Press
and
hold
the
button
on
the
vehij
cle
key
for
approximately
1
second.
On
some
equipment
versions,
the
doors
are
also unlocked
each
time.
Closing Press
and
hold
the
button
on
the
vehijcle
key
until
the
tailgate
has
closed.
Releasing
the
button
stops
the
closing
operation. If
the
doors
were
not
unlocked,
the
tailgate
is
locked
again
as
soon
as
it
is
closed.
Switching
on
the
headlight
courtesy
delay
feature
The
headlight
courtesy
delay
function
must
be
set
for
the
button
on
the
vehicle
key.
For
setj
tings,
see
page
97.
Press
and
hold
the
button
on
the
vehij cle
key
for
approximately
1
second.
It
is
possible
to
adjust
the
duration
of
the
headj
light
courtesy
delay
feature,
see
page
177.
Replacing
the
battery
1.Remove
the
integrated
key
from
the
vehicle key,
see
page
89.2.Place
integrated
key
under
the
battery
comj
partment
cover,
arrow
1,
and
pry
off
the
coverwith
a
lever
motion
of
the
integrated
key,
arj row
2.3.Use
a
pointed
object
to
push
the
battery
inthe
direction
of
the
arrow
and
lift
it
out.4.Insert
a
new
type
CR
2032
battery
with
the
positive
side
facing
upwards.5.Press
the
cover
back
into
position.6.Push
the
integrated
key
into
the
vehicle
key
until
the
integrated
key
engages.
Dispose
of
old
batteries
at
a
Service
Partner
of
the
manufacturer
or
another
qualified
Service
Partner
or
a
specialist
workshop
or
hand
them
in
to
an
authorised
colj lecting
point.
Additional
vehicle
keys
Additional
vehicle
keys
are
available
from
a
Servj ice
Partner
of
the
manufacturer
or
another
qualij
fied
Service
Partner
or
an
authorised
workshop.
Loss
of
vehicle
keys
A
lost
vehicle
key
can
be
blocked
and
replaced
by
a
Service
Partner
of
the
manufacturer
or
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qualified
Service
Partner
or
an
authorised
workshop.
Malfunction
General A
Check
Control
message,
see
page
158,
is
shown.
It
may
be
difficult
for
the
vehicle
to
detect
the
vej
hicle
key
in
some
conditions,
including
the
following:'xThe
battery
of
the
vehicle
key
is
discharged.
To
replace
the
battery,
see
page
83.'xDisruption
of
the
radio
link
by
transmission
masts
or
other
equipment
transmitting
powjerful
signals.'xShielding
of
the
vehicle
key
by
metallic
obj
jects.
Do
not
transport
the
vehicle
key
together
with metallic
objects.'xDisruption
of
the
radio
link
by
mobile
telej
phones
or
other
electronic
devices
in
the
imj
mediate
vicinity
of
the
vehicle
key.
Do
not
transport
the
vehicle
key
together
with electronic
devices.'xInterference
with
the
radio
transmission
caused
by
the
charging
of
mobile
devices,
for example
a
mobile
phone.'xThe
vehicle
key
is
located
in
the
immediatevicinity
of
the
wireless
charging
dock.
Place
the
vehicle
key
somewhere
else.
If
there
is
a
malfunction,
the
vehicle
can
be
unj
locked
and
locked
from
the
outside
with
the
integrated
key,
see
page
89.
Switching
on
drive-ready
state
via
the
special
ID
feature
of
the
vehicle
key
Drive-ready
state
cannot
be
switched
on
if
the
vehicle
key
has
not
been
detected.
If
this
happens,
proceed
as
follows:
1.Hold
the
rear
side
of
the
vehicle
key
againstthe
mark
on
the
steering
column.
Pay
attenj
tion
to
the
display
in
the
instrument
cluster.2.If
the
vehicle
key
is
detected:
Switch
on
drive-ready
state
within
10
secj
onds.
If
the
vehicle
key
is
not
detected,
change
the
poj
sition
of
the
vehicle
key
slightly
and
repeat
the
procedure.
Frequently
Asked
Questions
What
provisions
can
be
made
to
enable
a
vehicle to
be
opened
if
the
vehicle
key
has
accidentally
been
locked
inside
the
vehicle
'xThe
Remote
Services
of
the
BMW
Connecj
ted
app
can
be
used
to
lock
and
unlock
a
vej
hicle.
This
requires
an
active
BMW
Connectedj
Drive
contract
and
the
BMW
Connected
app
must
be
installed
on
a
smartphone.'xUnlocking
of
the
vehicle
can
be
requested
via
the
BMW
ConnectedDrive
call
centre.
This
requires
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BMW
display
key
GeneralThe
BMW
display
key
is
supplied
with
an
addijtional
mechanical
key.
When
using
the
displaykey,
you
should
also
carry
the
mechanical
key,
for
example
in
your
wallet
or
purse.
The
mechanj ical
key
is
used
in
the
same
way
as
the
integrated
key,
see
page
89.
The
display
key
supports
all
functions
of
the
standard
remote
control.
The
following
functions
are
also
available:
'xCall
up
status
of
doors
and
windows.'xCall
up
status
of
the
alarm
system.'xOperate
standing
air
conditioning.'xSet
charging
times.'xCall
up
the
range
with
the
available
fuel
and current
battery
charge
state.'xCall
up
charge
state
of
high-voltage
battery.'xCall
up
service
information.
Safety
notes
WARNING
Persons
remaining
in
the
vehicle
or
pets
left
inj side
can
lock
the
doors
from
the
inside
and
lock
themselves
in.
In
this
case,
the
vehicle
cannot
be
opened
from
the
outside.
There
is
a
risk
of injury.
Carry
the
vehicle
key
with
you
so
that
you
can
open
the
vehicle
from
the
outside.
WARNING
On
some
country
variants,
unlocking
from
the inside
is
only
possible
with
special
knowledge.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
danger
to
life
if
perj
sons
remain
in
the
vehicle
for
extended
periods
and
are
exposed
to
extreme
temperatures
as
a
result.
Do
not
lock
the
vehicle
from
the
outside
when
there
is
someone
inside
it.
WARNING
Unsupervised
children
or
pets
in
the
vehicle
can
set
the
vehicle
in
motion
and
endanger themselves
or
other
road
users,
for
example
by
the
following
actions:
'xPressing
the
start/stop
button.'xReleasing
the
parking
brake.'xOpening
and
closing
doors
or
windows.'xEngaging
selector
lever
position
N.'xOperating
vehicle
equipment.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident
or
injury.
Do
not
leave
children
or
pets
unsupervised
in
the
vehij cle.
When
leaving
the
vehicle,
take
the
vehiclekey
with
you
and
lock
the
vehicle.
Overview
1To
open/close
the
tailgate2To
unlock3Function
adjustable:
Home
lights,
standing
air
conditioning4To
lock5Display6Back7Switch
display
on/off8Micro-USB
charge
point
Reception
range
Number
of
available
functions
of
the
display
key depends
on
distance
to
vehicle.
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'xIn
close
reception
range,
all
functions
of
the
display
key
are
available.'xIn
the
extended
reception
range,
it
is
possible
to
call
up
status
information
and
to
operate standing
air
conditioning.'xOutside
reception
range,
it
is
possible
to
disj
play
last
status
information
transmitted
from
vehicle.


Symbol
is
shown
on
the
display
if
one
of
the
buttons
is
pressed
outside
the
reception
range.
Display General
Display
is
divided
into
the
status
bar
at
top,
inforj
mation
area
and
status
bar
at
bottom.
Upper
status
bar
Status
bar
at
top
shows
following
information:
'x

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Vehicle
locked/vehicle
unlocked.'xTime
set
in
vehicle.'x

State
of
charge
of
the
battery
of
the
disj
play
key.
Information
area
In
the
information
area,
the
information
can
be
called
up
and
the
additional
functions
carried
out.
If
information
area
contains
more
than
one
page, page
indicators
are
displayed
under
information.


Indicator
for
current
side
is
filled
in.
Swipe
to
the
left
or
right
to
switch
between
the sides.
If
further
information
can
be
accessed
on
a
page, tap
on
the
corresponding
symbol.


Tap
symbol
below
the
display
to
return
to
the
higher-level
page.
Press
again
to
display
charge
state
of
high-voltj age
battery.
Lower
status
bar
The
lower
status
bar
shows
whether
the
display
key
is
within
the
reception
range,
see
page
85.'xConnected:
the
display
key
is
located
in
the
reception
range.'xUpdated:
the
display
key
is
located
outside of
the
reception
range.
It
indicates
when
the
last
data
transfer
from
the
vehicle
took
place.
Switching
off/on
The
content
of
the
display
is
hidden
automatij
cally
after
a
brief
time
to
reduce
battery
power consumption.
Hide
the
information
shown
on
the
display
manj ually:
Press
the
button
on
the
left
of
the
display
key. Overview,
see
page
85.
Show
content
on
the
display:
1.Press
the
button
on
the
left
of
the
display
key.2.Next,
swipe
your
finger
from
the
bottom
to
the
top
to
cancel
the
screen
lock.
Switch
off
the
display
to
increase
the
battery
life:
1.Unlock
the
screen
if
necessary.2.Press
and
hold
the
button
on
the
left
side
of
the
display
key
for
longer
than
4
seconds.3.OK
Switch
on
the
display:
Press
the
button
on
the
left
of
the
display
key.
Operating
principle There
are
four
main
menus
via
which
sub-menus
can
be
accessed.
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information

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Status
of
the
doors.
Status
of
the
alarm
system.
After
alarm
triggering:
date,
time
and
reason
for
the
alarm
triggering.

Status
of
the
windows.
Status
of
the
Glass
Roof.Vehicle
informationMaintenance
displays
of
the
Condition
Based
Service
CBS,
see
page
360.
Status
of
the
parking
lights.Range
informationRange
with
the
available
fuel.
Status
during
the
charging
process.Departure
settingOperate
standing
air
conditionj
ing.
High-voltage
battery:
plan
charging
times.
Battery
of
the
display
key
General
Comply
with
the
following
notes:
'xIf
the
charge
state
of
the
display
key
battery decreases,
the
display
is
automatically
switched
off.
The
battery
must
be
charged
so the
display
can
be
switched
on
again.
Funcj
tional
capability
of
standard
buttons
is
rej
tained
until
the
battery
is
completely
flat.'xCharge
the
battery
for
at
least
three
hours before
using
the
display
key
for
the
first
timeor
if
the
key
has
not
been
used
for
an
extenjded
period.'xThe
display
key
can
be
used
while
charging
via
the
USB
connection.
If
the
battery
is
fullydischarged,
it
can
take
some
time
before
the
display
key
can
be
used
again.'xDue
to
the
large
variety
of
USB
devices
availj
able
on
the
market,
operation
via
the
vehicle
cannot
be
ensured
for
every
charger.
The
charging
time
depends
on
the
charger
used.'xCharging
via
the
USB
port
can
cause
the
charger
and
the
display
key
to
heat
up.
Charging
in
the
wireless
charging
dock
cancause
the
dock
and
the
display
key
to
heat
up.
At
higher
temperatures,
a
reduction
in
the
charging
current
can
occur
due
to
the
display key;
in
exceptional
cases,
the
charging
procjess
is
temporarily
interrupted.'xWhen
inserting
the
display
key
into
the
wirejless
charging
dock,
make
sure
there
are
no
objects
between
it
and
the
wireless
charging dock.
Safety
note
WARNING
When
charging
a
Qi-compatible
device
in
the
wireless
charging
dock,
any
metal
objects
locaj ted
between
the
device
and
the
dock
can
bejcome
very
hot.
If
storage
media
or
electroniccards,
for
example
smart
cards,
cards
with
magnetic
strips
or
cards
for
transmitting
sigj
nals,
are
placed
between
the
device
and
the
dock,
this
may
impair
card
function.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
and
material
damage.
When
chargj ing
mobile
devices,
make
sure
there
are
no
objjects
between
the
device
and
the
dock.
Charging
Via
USB
Connect
the
display
key
to
a
USB
port
using
the micro-USB
charging
connection.
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In
the
centre
console1.Open
the
cover
of
the
dock.2.Place
the
display
key
in
the
middle
of
thewireless
charging
dock
in
front
of
the
cujpholders.
Make
sure
that
the
display
is
pointing
upj
wards.3.Close
the
cover
of
the
dock.
Malfunction
General A
Check
Control
message
is
shown.
Detection
of
the
BMW
display
key
by
the
vehicle
may
be
disrupted
by
the
following
circumstanj
ces,
amongst
others:
'xThe
battery
of
the
display
key
is
flat.
Rej
charging
the
battery,
see
page
87.'xDisruption
of
the
radio
link
by
transmission
masts
or
other
equipment
transmitting
powjerful
signals.'xShielding
of
the
display
key
by
metallic
objjects.'xDisruption
of
the
radio
link
by
mobile
telej
phones
or
other
electronic
devices
in
the
imj
mediate
vicinity.'xInterference
with
the
radio
transmission
caused
by
the
charging
of
mobile
devices,
for example
a
mobile
phone.
Do
not
transport
the
display
key
together
with
metallic
objects
or
electronic
devices.
If
there
is
a
malfunction,
the
vehicle
can
be
unj
locked
and
locked
from
the
outside
with
the
mej
chanical
key.
Switching
on
drive-ready
state
by
special
ID
of
the
BMW
display
key
The
drive-ready
state
cannot
be
switched
on
if the
display
key
has
not
been
detected.
If
this
happens,
proceed
as
follows:
1.Hold
the
back
of
the
display
key
against
the
mark
on
the
steering
column.
Pay
attention
to the
display
in
the
instrument
cluster.2.If
the
display
key
is
detected:
Switch
on
drive-ready
state
within
10
secj
onds.
If
the
display
key
is
not
detected,
change
the
poj sition
of
the
display
key
slightly
and
repeat
the
procedure.
Resetting
the
BMW
display
key
If
the
charged
display
key
can
no
longer
be
switched
on,
or
the
display
no
longer
responds
to inputs,
the
display
key
can
be
reset.
Press
and
hold
the
following
buttons
on
the
disj
play
key
simultaneously
for
at
least
10
seconds
until
the
display
switches
off
and
on
again:
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