2020 BMW X3 PLUG-IN HYBRID Owners Manual

Integrated
key
GeneralWith
the
integrated
key,
the
driver's
door
can
beunlocked
and
locked
without
the
vehicle
key.
The
integrated
key
also
fits
in
the
glove
compartj
ment.
Use
the
integrated
key
to
operate
the
key
switch
for
front
passenger
airbags,
see
page
185.
Safety
notes
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
periodsand
are
exposed
to
extreme
temperatures
as
aresult.
Do
not
lock
the
vehicle
from
the
outside
when
there
is
someone
inside
it.
NOTE
The
door
lock
is
fixed
to
the
door.
The
door
handle
can
be
moved.
Pulling
the
door
handle when
the
integrated
key
is
inserted
can
damj
age
the
paint
or
the
integrated
key.
There
is
a
risk
of
material
damage.
Pull
out
the
integrated
key
before
pulling
on
the
outer
door
handle.
Removing
Press
the
button,
arrow
1,
and
pull
out
the
integrated
key,
arrow
2.
Unlocking/locking
using
the
door
lock
1.Pull
the
door
handle
outwards
with
one
hand
and
hold
it.2.Slide
one
finger
of
your
other
hand
under
the
cover
from
behind
and
push
the
cover
outj wards.
Support
the
cover
with
your
thumb,
to
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3.Remove
the
cover.4.Unlock
or
lock
the
door
lock
with
the
integrated
key.
The
other
doors
must
be
unlocked
or
locked from
the
inside.
Alarm
systemThe
switched-on
alarm
system
is
triggered
when
the
door
is
opened
after
being
unlocked
via
the
door
lock.
The
alarm
system
is
not
switched
on
if
the
vehij cle
is
locked
with
the
integrated
key.
Central
locking
buttons
General In
the
event
of
an
accident
of
sufficient
severity,
the
vehicle
is
automatically
unlocked.
The
hazard warning
lights
and
interior
lights
illuminate.
Overview
Central
locking
buttons.
Locking Press
the
button
with
the
front
doorsclosed.
Locking
does
not
activate
the
vehicle's
anti-theft protection
system.
Unlocking Press
the
button.
Opening'xPress
the
button
to
unlock
all
the
doors
together.
Pull
the
door
handle
above
the
armrest.'xTurn
the
door
handle
on
the
door
to
be
opened.
The
other
doors
remain
locked.
Comfort
Access
Principle
This
feature
allows
you
to
access
the
vehicle
without
having
to
operate
the
vehicle
key.
Simply
having
the
vehicle
key
with
you,
for
examjple
in
your
trouser
pocket,
is
sufficient.
The
vehicle
automatically
recognises
the
vehicle key
when
it
is
in
the
immediate
vicinity
or
inside
the
vehicle.
General Comfort
Access
supports
the
following
funcj
tions:
'xUnlocking
and
locking
the
vehicle
using
the
door
handle.'xComfort
closing.'xOpen
the
tailgate.'xOpen
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Operating
requirements'xTo
lock
the
vehicle,
the
vehicle
key
must
be
located
outside
the
vehicle
in
the
vicinity
of the
doors.'xThe
vehicle
can
only
be
unlocked
and
lockedagain
after
approximately
2
seconds.
Unlocking
General
The
behaviour
of
the
vehicle
when
unlocked
via
Comfort
Access
depends
on
the
following
setj
tings:
'xWhether
the
unlocking
of
the
vehicle
is
acj knowledged
with
a
light
signal
or
an
acoustic
signal.'xWhether
the
welcome
light
is
switched
on
when
the
vehicle
is
unlocked.
Unlocking
the
vehicle
Fully
grip
the
handle
of
a
vehicle
door.
The
following
functions
are
also
carried
out:
'xIf
a
driver
profile
has
been
assigned
to
the
vej hicle
key,
this
driver
profile
is
activated
and
the
settings
saved
in
it
are
configured.'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.
Locking
GeneralThe
behaviour
of
the
vehicle
when
locked
viaComfort
Access
depends
on
the
following
setj
tings:
'xWhether
locking
of
the
vehicle
is
acknowlj edged
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
Close
the
driver's
door.
With
your
finger,
touch
the
grooved
area
on
thehandle
of
a
closed
vehicle
door
for
approximately
1
second,
without
gripping
the
door
handle.
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
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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
With
your
finger,
touch
the
knurled
area
on
the
handle
of
a
closed
vehicle
door
and
keep
your
finger
there
without
gripping
the
door
handle.
In
addition
to
locking,
the
windows
and
the
Glass
Roof
with
sun
guard
are
closed.
The
exterior
mirrors
are
folded
in,
provided
that
they
were
not
folded
in
when
the
vehicle
was
locked.
If
the
hazard
warning
lights
are
switched on,
the
exterior
mirrors
are
not
folded
in.
Opening
the
tailgate
General If
the
tailgate
is
opened
using
Comfort
Access,locked
doors
are
not
unlocked.
To
prevent
the
vehicle
key
from
being
locked
in,
do
not
place
it
in
the
luggage
compartment.
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.
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
the
button
on
the
outside
of
the
tailgate.
Opening
and
closing
the
tailgate
contactlessly
Principle The
tailgate
can
be
opened
and
closed
contactjlessly,
provided
you
are
carrying
the
vehicle
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with
you.
Two
sensors
detect
a
directed
footmovement
in
the
central
rear
area
and
the
tailjgate
is
opened
and
closed.
GeneralFor
Australia:
contactless
opening
and
closing
ofthe
tailgate
is
not
possible
with
trailer
tow
hitch.
To
prevent
the
vehicle
key
from
being
locked
in,
do
not
place
it
in
the
luggage
compartment.
If
the
vehicle
key
is
within
the
sensor
range,
the
tailgate
can
be
accidentally
opened
or
closed
by
an
unintentional
or
presumed
foot
movement.
The
sensor
range
extends
to
approximately
1.50
m,
5
ft
behind
the
rear
area.
If
the
tailgate
is
opened
with
a
contactless
method,
locked
doors
are
not
unlocked.
Safety
notes
WARNING
When
operating
the
boot
lid
contactlessly,
there
is
a
risk
of
touching
vehicle
parts,
for
exj
ample
the
hot
exhaust
system.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Make
sure
you
are
standing
securely
as you
move
your
foot,
and
do
not
touch
the
vehij
cle.
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.
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.
Operating
requirements
It
is
not
possible
to
open
the
tailgate
contactj
lessly
if
the
trailer
socket
is
in
use.
Correct
foot
movement
1.Stand
in
the
centre
behind
the
vehicle,
apj
proximately
an
arm's
length
away
from
the rear
of
the
vehicle.2.Kick
your
foot
underneath
the
vehicle
and
imjmediately
pull
it
back.
Your
leg
must
moveacross
the
ranges
of
both
sensors.
Opening
Perform
the
foot
movement
described
previj
ously.
The
hazard
warning
lights
flash
before
the
tailj gate
opens.
Moving
your
foot
again
will
stop
the
opening
opj eration,
and
moving
it
one
more
time
after
thatwill
close
the
boot
lid
again.
Closing
Perform
the
foot
movement
described
previj ously.
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The
hazard
warning
lights
flash
and
an
acousticsignal
sounds.
Moving
your
foot
again
will
stop
the
closing
operj
ation,
and
moving
it
one
more
time
after
that
will open
the
boot
lid
again.
Malfunction
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.
Wet
or
snowy
conditions
may
interfere
with
thelocking
request
recognition
function
on
the
door
handles.
If
a
fault
occurs,
unlock
and
lock
the
vehicle
with
the
buttons
on
the
vehicle
key
or
with
the
integrated
key,
see
page
89.
Tailgate
General
To
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.
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.
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
objjects
cannot
strike
the
windows.
Tailgate
GeneralWhen
the
trailer
socket
is
in
use,
the
tailgate
canjnot
be
opened
with
the
vehicle
key
or
with
the
button
in
the
interior.
Opening
General
When
the
trailer
socket
is
in
use,
the
tailgate
canj
not
be
opened
with
the
vehicle
key
or
with
the
button
in
the
interior.
To
adjust
the
opening
height
The
extent
to
which
the
tailgate
opens
can
be
set.
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When
setting
the
opening
height,
make
sure
thatthere
is
a
space
of
at
least
10
cm,
4
in,
above
thetailgate.
Via
iDrive:1.My
Vehicle2.Vehicle
settings3.Doors/Key4.Tailgate5.Watch
the
tailgate
and
set
the
desired
openj ing
height.
From
outside
'xUnlock
the
vehicle,
then
press
the
button
onthe
outside
of
the
tailgate.'xWith
Comfort
Access:
have
the
vehicle
key
about
your
person
and
press
the
button
on
the
outside
of
the
tailgate.'xPress
the
button
on
the
vehicle
key
for
approximately
1
second.
If
applicable,
the
doors
are
also
unlocked.
To
open
with
the
vehicle
key,
see
page
82.
When
the
vehicle
is
stationary,
the
tailgate
opens
automatically
up
to
the
set
opening
height.
From
inside When
the
vehicle
is
stationary,
press
the
button
in
the
driver's
door
down.
The
tailgate
opens
up
to
the
set
opening
height.
Cancelling
the
opening
operation
The
opening
procedure
is
interrupted
in
the
following
situations:
'xIf
the
vehicle
begins
to
move.'xBy
pressing
the
button
on
the
outside
of
the
tailgate.
Pressing
again
closes
the
tailgate.'xBy
pressing
the
button
on
the
inside
of
the
tailgate.
Pressing
again
closes
the
tailgate.'xBy
pressing
the
button
on
the
vehicle
key.
Pressing
again
resumes
the
opening
operaj
tion.
Pressing
and
holding
the
button
closes
the
tailgate
again.'xBy
pressing
or
pulling
the
button
in
the
drivj
er's
door.
Pressing
again
resumes
the
openj ing
operation.
Closing
From
outside
'xPress
and
hold
the



button
on
the
vehicle
key
until
the
tailgate
has
closed.
Releasing
the
button
stops
the
movement.'x

Press
the
button
on
the
inside
of
the
tailgate.
With
Comfort
Access:
'x

Press
the
button
on
the
inside
of
the
tailgate.
The
vehicle
is
locked
after
the
tailgate
has
been
closed.
To
do
so,
the
driver's
door
must be
closed
and
the
vehicle
key
must
be
outj
side
the
vehicle
in
the
vicinity
of
the
tailgate.
From
inside
Pull
and
hold
the
button
in
the
driver'sdoor.
For
this
function,
the
vehicle
key
must
be
in
the interior.
Cancelling
the
closing
operation
The
closing
procedure
is
interrupted
in
the
following
situations:
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'xWhen
driving
off
suddenly.'xBy
pressing
the
button
on
the
outside
of
the
tailgate.
Pressing
again
re-opens
the
tailgate.'xBy
pressing
the
button
on
the
inside
of
the
tailgate.
Pressing
again
re-opens
the
tailgate.'xBy
releasing
the
button
in
the
driver's
door. Pulling
the
button
again
and
holding
it
in
this
position
resumes
the
closing
operation.'xBy
releasing
the
button
on
the
vehicle
key.
Pressing
the
button
again
and
holding
it
down
resumes
the
closing
operation.
Malfunction
Safety
note
WARNING
A
locked
tailgate
may
move
unexpectedly
when
being
operated
manually.
There
is
a
risk
of
inj jury
or
material
damage.
Do
not
manually
operj
ate
a
locked
tailgate.
Have
the
system
checked by
a
Service
Partner
of
the
manufacturer
or
anj
other
qualified
Service
Partner
or
a
specialist
workshop.
Manual
operation
When
operating
the
unlocked
tailgate
manually,
do
so
slowly
and
without
a
sudden
movement.
Only
light
pressure
is
required
to
fully
close
the
tailgate.
The
closing
operation
is
then
performed
automatically.
Settings
General Various
settings
are
possible
for
the
vehicle
keyfunctions
depending
on
the
equipment
and
the
national-market
version.
These
settings
are
saved
for
the
current
driver
profile.
Unlocking
and
locking
Doors
Via
iDrive:1.My
Vehicle2.Vehicle
settings3.Doors/Key4.

Select
the
symbol.5.Select
the
desired
setting:'xDriver's
door
only
Only
the
driver's
door
is
unlocked.
Pressj
ing
again
unlocks
the
entire
vehicle.'xAll
doors
The
entire
vehicle
is
unlocked.
Vehicle
acknowledgement
signals
Via
iDrive:
1.My
Vehicle2.Vehicle
settings3.Doors/Key4.Flash
for
lock/unlock
Unlocking
is
acknowledged
by
flashing
twice, locking
by
flashing
once.
Automatic
folding
of
the
mirrors
Via
iDrive:
1.My
Vehicle2.Vehicle
settings3.Doors/Key4.Fold
mirrors
in
when
locked
The
exterior
mirrors
are
folded
in
automatij cally
when
the
vehicle
is
locked.
Automatic
unlocking
Via
iDrive:
1.My
Vehicle2.Vehicle
settingsSeite
96CONTROLSOpening
and
closing96
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