2020 BMW X3 PLUG-IN HYBRID Owners Manual

WARNING
Parts
of
the
body
can
become
trapped
when the
head
restraints
are
moved.
There
is
a
risk
ofinjury.
When
moving
the
head
restraint,
make
sure
that
the
area
of
movement
is
kept
clear.
WARNING
Objects
on
the
head
restraint
impair
the
protecj tive
function
of
the
head
restraint
in
the
head
and
neck
area.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
'xDo
not
fit
any
covers
on
the
seats
or
head
restraints.'xDo
not
hang
objects
such
as
coat
hangers
directly
on
the
head
restraint.'xOnly
use
accessories
that
have
been
clasj
sified
as
safe
for
attaching
to
the
head
rej
straint.'xDo
not
use
any
accessories,
for
example
cushions,
during
the
journey.
Folding
down
the
middle
head
restraint
The
middle
head
restraint
can
be
folded
back
toimprove
the
view
to
the
back.
Only
fold
down
the
head
restraint
if
no
one
will
be
sitting
on
the
midj
dle
seat.
'xBackward:
press
the
button,
arrow
1,
and
fold
back
the
head
restraint.'xForwards:
fold
the
head
restraint
forwards
as
far
as
it
will
go.
Ensure
that
the
head
restraint engages
correctly.Adjusting
the
height
The
outer
head
restraints
can
be
adjusted
in
height.
'xDown:
press
the
button,
arrow
1,
and
slide the
head
restraint
downwards.'xUp:
push
the
head
restraint
upwards.
After
adjusting
the
height,
make
sure
that
the
head
restraint
engages
correctly.
Removing
Only
remove
the
head
restraint
if
no-one
is
inj tending
to
sit
in
the
seat
in
question.
1.Fold
down
the
corresponding
rear
backrest,
see
page
287.2.Push
the
head
restraint
up
until
resistance
is
felt.3.Press
the
button,
arrow
1,
and
pull
the
head
restraint
fully
out.
Installing
Proceed
in
the
reverse
order
to
install
the
head
restraint.
After
installation,
make
sure
that
the
head
rej
straint
engages
correctly.
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Mirrors
Exterior
mirrorGeneralThe
mirror
setting
is
saved
for
the
current
driver
profile.
When
the
vehicle
is
unlocked
with
the
vej
hicle
key,
this
setting
is
called
up
automatically
if
the
function
for
this
has
been
activated,
see
page
97.
The
current
exterior
mirror
position
can
be
saved with
the
memory
function,
see
page
116.
Safety
note
WARNING
Objects
reflected
in
the
mirror
are
closer
than
they
appear.
The
distance
to
road
users
behind
the
vehicle
could
be
incorrectly
estimated,
for
example
when
changing
lane.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Look
over
your
shoulder
to
estimate the
distance
from
following
traffic.
Overview
1To
adjust2To
select
a
mirror,
automatic
parking
function3Folding
in
and
out
Electrical
adjustment
Press
the
button.
The
selected
mirror
moves
in
response
to
thebutton
movement.
Selecting
a
mirror To
switch
to
the
other
mirror:
Push
the
switch.
Malfunction
In
the
event
of
an
electrical
fault,
press
the
edges of
the
mirror
glass
to
adjust
the
mirror.
Folding
in
and
out
NOTE
Because
of
its
width,
the
vehicle
could
sustain
damage
in
car
washes.
There
is
a
risk
of
matej
rial
damage.
Before
washing,
fold
the
mirrors
in
manually
or
with
the
button.
Press
the
button.
The
mirrors
can
be
folded
in
at
vehicle
speeds
up
to
approx.
20
km/h,
15
mph.
Folding
the
mirrors
in
and
out
is
useful
in
the
following
situations:
'xIn
car
washes.'xIn
narrow
streets.
Mirrors
which
are
folded
in
automatically
fold
out
when
the
vehicle
reaches
a
speed
of
approxij mately
40
km/h,
25
mph.
Automatic
heating
If
required,
both
exterior
mirrors
are
automatically heated
when
drive-ready
state
is
switched
on.
Automatically
dimmingThe
exterior
mirror
on
the
driver's
side
is
autoj
matically
dimmed.
Photocells
in
the
rear-view mirror,
see
page
115,
control
this
function.
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Automatic
parking
function,
exterior
mirror
Principle
When
reverse
gear
is
engaged,
the
passenger- side
mirror
is
tilted
downwards.
This
improves the
view
of
the
kerb
or
other
obstacles
near
theground,
for
example
when
parking.
Activating1.

Push
the
switch
to
the
driver's
mirror
position.2.Engage
selector
lever
position
R.
The
automatic
parking
function
is
deactivated when
the
trailer
socket
is
in
use.
Deactivating
Push
the
switch
to
the
passenger-side
mirror
poj
sition.
Rear-view
mirror,
manual-dim
To
reduce
glare
tilt
the
lever
on
the
rear-viewmirror
forward.
Rear-view
mirror
with
automatic
anti-dazzle
function
General
The
rear-view
mirror
is
dimmed
automatically.
The
function
is
controlled
by
photocells:
'xIn
the
mirror
glass.'xOn
the
back
of
the
mirror.Overview
Operating
requirements
'xKeep
the
photocells
clean.'xDo
not
obstruct
the
zone
between
the
rear- view
mirror
and
the
windscreen.
Steering
wheel
Safety
note
WARNING
Adjusting
the
steering
wheel
while
driving
may cause
the
steering
wheel
to
move
unexpectj edly.
You
could
lose
control
of
the
vehicle.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Only
adjust
the
steering
wheel
when
the
vehicle
is
at
a
standj
still.
Manual
steering
wheel
adjustment
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2.Move
the
steering
wheel
to
the
preferred
height
and
angle
to
suit
your
seated
position.3.Swing
the
lever
back
up.
Steering
wheel
heating
Overview
Steering
wheel
heating
Switching
on/off Press
the
button.A
Check
Control
message
is
shown.
If
a
journey
is
resumed
within
about
15
minutes
following
a
temporary
stop,
the
steering
wheel heating
is
activated
automatically
again,
provided
that
the
function
was
switched
on
at
the
end
of the
last
journey.
Memory
function
Principle
The
memory
function
enables
the
following
setj
tings
to
be
stored
and
retrieved
when
required:
'xSeat
position.'xExterior
mirror
position.'xHeight
of
the
Head-Up
Display.
General
For
each
driver
profile,
see
page
63,
two
memory
slots
can
be
assigned
with
different
settings.
The
following
settings
are
not
saved:'xBackrest
width.'xLumbar
support.
Safety
notes
WARNING
Using
the
memory
function
while
driving
may cause
the
seat
or
steering
wheel
to
move
unexj
pectedly.
You
could
lose
control
of
the
vehicle.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Only
call
up
the
memory
function
when
the
vehicle
is
at
standj
still.
WARNING
There
is
a
risk
of
entrapment
when
the
seats are
moved.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
material
damage.
Before
making
any
adjustment,
make
sure
that
the
area
of
movement
of
the
seat
is
clear.
Overview
The
memory
buttons
are
on
the
front
doors.
Saving
1.Set
the
desired
position.2.

Press
the
button.
The
lettering
in
the
button
is
illuminated.3.Press
the
desired
button
1
or
2
while
the
letj
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is
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RecallingPress
the
desired
button
1
or
2.The
saved
position
is
called
up
automatically.
The
operation
is
halted
when
you
press
a
seat
adjustment
switch
or
press
one
of
the
memory
buttons
again.
Once
underway,
adjustment
of
the
seat
position on
the
driver's
side
is
disabled
after
a
short
while.
Seat
heating
Overview Front
Seat
heating
Rear
Seat
heating
Switching
on Press
the
button
once
for
each
temperj
ature
level.
The
highest
level
is
selected
if
the
three
LEDs
are
illuminated.
If
ECO
PRO
is
activated,
see
page
307,
the
heating
power
is
reduced.
Switching
off Press
and
hold
the
button
until
the
bar
display
on
the
climate
display
no
longer
illuminates.
Seat
heating
distribution The
heat
distribution
between
the
seat
cushion
and
the
backrest
can
be
varied.
Via
iDrive:1.My
Vehicle2.Vehicle
settings3.Climate
comfort4.Select
a
menu
item:'xSeat
heating'xSeat
and
steering
wheel
heating'xSeat
climate
control'xSeat
climate
/
steer.
wheel
heating5.If
applicable,
select
the
desired
seat.6.Press
and
turn
the
Controller
to
adjust
the seat
heating
distribution.
Active
seat
ventilation
Principle
Integrated
fans
in
the
seat
and
backrest
surfaces ensure
that
the
seat
is
pleasant
to
sit
on.
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Overview
Active
seat
ventilation
Switching
on Press
the
button
once
for
each
ventilaj
tion
level.
The
highest
level
is
selected
if
the
three
LEDs
are
illuminated.
After
a
short
time,
the
system
automatically switches
down
one
level.
Switching
off Press
and
hold
the
button
until
the
bar
display
on
the
climate
display
no
longer
illuminates.
Individual
activation
Principle
Some
heating
and
cooling
functions
can
be
actij
vated
automatically
depending
on
the
outside
temperature.
General
The
outside
temperature
from
which
the
funcj
tions
are
to
be
activated
automatically
can
be
set using
iDrive.
Activation
is
performed
if
the
outside
temperaj ture
exceeds
or
falls
below
the
set
temperature
in
the
first
2
minutes
after
drive-ready
state
has
been
switched
on.
A
new
alignment
is
carried
out after
the
settings
have
been
changed.
Depending
on
the
equipment
version,
the following
functions
can
be
activated
automatij
cally:'xSeat
heating.'xSteering
wheel
heating.'xSeat
ventilation.
If
the
journey
is
continued
within
about
15
mij
nutes
after
a
temporary
stop,
the
functions
are automatically
activated
with
the
most
recent
setj
tings.
Operating
requirementsThe
seat
belt
of
the
corresponding
seat
is
fasj
tened.
Activating/deactivating Via
iDrive:
1.My
Vehicle2.Vehicle
settings3.Climate
comfort4.Select
the
desired
menu
item.5.Select
the
desired
seat.6.Select
the
menu
item
of
the
desired
function.7.Set
the
outside
temperature
from
which
the
function
is
to
be
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Carrying
children
safelyVehicle
equipment
This
chapter
describes
all
standard,
country-spejcific
and
optional
equipment
available
for
the
model
series.
It
may
therefore
describe
equipj
ment
and
functions
which
are
not
installed
in your
vehicle,
for
example
on
account
of
the
spejcial
equipment
selected
or
the
country
specificaj
tion.
This
also
applies
to
safety-relevant
funcj
tions
and
systems.
Please
comply
with
the
relevant
laws
and
regulations
when
using
the
corresponding
functions
and
systems.
Important
considerations
Safety
notes
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.
WARNING
Hot
vehicles
can
have
fatal
consequences,
in
particular
for
children
and
pets.
There
is
a
risk of
injury
or
even
death.
Do
not
leave
anyone
unsupervised
in
the
vehicle,
especially
children and
pets.
WARNING
Child
restraint
systems
and
their
parts
can
get very
hot
when
exposed
to
direct
sunlight.
Conj
tact
with
hot
parts
can
cause
burns.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Do
not
expose
the
child
restraint
system
to
direct
sunlight;
cover
the
child
rej
straint
system
if
necessary.
It
may
be
necessary
to
allow
the
child
restraint
system
to
cool
down before
strapping
a
child
in.
Do
not
leave
chilj
dren
unsupervised
in
the
vehicle.
Children
always
in
the
rear
seats
General Accident
research
has
shown
that
the
safest
place
for
children
is
on
the
rear
seat.
Children
younger
than
12
years
old
or
under
150
cm,
5
ft
tall
are
only
allowed
to
be
transporj
ted
in
the
rear
using
child
restraint
systems
apj
propriate
for
their
age,
weight
and
stature.
Chilj
dren
aged
12
years
and
older
must
be
secured
with
a
seat
belt
as
soon
as
a
suitable
child
rej straint
system
is
no
longer
appropriate
due
to
their
age,
weight
or
stature.
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Safety
note
WARNING
Children
under
150
cm,
5
ft
tall
cannot
wear
the
seat
belt
correctly
without
using
additional child
restraint
systems.
The
protective
function
of
the
seat
belts
may
be
limited
or
may
even
fail completely
if
the
seat
belts
are
worn
incorrectly.If
a
seat
belt
is
not
worn
correctly,
additional
injjuries
can
be
caused,
for
example
in
the
event
of
an
accident,
braking
or
avoidance
manoeuj vres.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
even
death.
Children
under
150
cm,
5
ft
tall
must
be
sej
cured
in
suitable
child
restraint
systems.
Not
for
Australia/New
Zealand:
Children
on
the
front
passenger
seat
General When
using
a
child
restraint
system
on
the
front
passenger
seat,
make
sure
that
the
front
and side
airbags
on
the
passenger
side
are
deactivaj
ted.
Front
passenger
airbags
can
only
be
deactij vated
with
the
key
switch
for
front
passenger
airj
bags,
see
page
185.
If
the
front
passenger
airbags
cannot
be
deactivated,
do
not
carry
chilj
dren
on
the
front
passenger
seat,
even
in
suitaj
ble
child
restraint
systems.
Safety
note
WARNING
Active
front
passenger
airbags
can
injure
a
child
in
a
child
restraint
system
if
they
are
deployed.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Make
sure
that
the
front passenger
airbags
are
deactivated
and
the
PASSENGER
AIRBAG
OFF
indicator
lamp
is
ilj luminated.
Fitting
child
restraints
General
Please
comply
with
the
operating
and
safety
injstructions
provided
by
the
child
restraint
system
manufacturer
when
selecting,
attaching
and
usj
ing
child
restraint
systems.
Safety
notes
WARNING
If
child
restraint
systems
and
their
attachment systems
have
been
damaged
or
subjected
to
stresses
in
an
accident,
their
protective
funcj
tion
may
be
limited
or
may
fail
completely.
A
child
might
not
be
adequately
restrained,
for
exj ample
in
the
event
of
an
accident,
braking
or
avoidance
manoeuvres.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
even
death.
Child
restraint
systems
that
are
damaged
or
have
been
subjected
to
stresses
in
an
accident must
not
be
used
further.
If
attachment
systems
have
been
damaged
or
subjected
to
stresses
in
an
accident,
have
them checked
and
replaced
by
a
Service
Partner
ofthe
manufacturer,
another
qualified
ServicePartner
or
a
specialist
workshop.
WARNING
If
the
seat
is
not
adjusted
properly
or
the
child
seat
has
been
installed
incorrectly,
the
child
rej
straint
system
may
have
limited
stability
or
may
not
be
stable
at
all.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
even
death.
Make
sure
that
the
child
restraint
system
rests
firmly
against
the
backrest.
Wherj
ever
possible,
adapt
the
backrest
angle
of
all
the
relevant
seat
backrests
and
adjust
the
seats
correctly.
Make
sure
that
the
seats
and
their
backrests
are
correctly
engaged
or
locked.
If
possible,
adjust
the
height
of
the
head
rej
straints,
or
remove
them.
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