2020 BMW X3 PLUG-IN HYBRID Owners Manual

For
Australia/New
Zealand:
installation
of
child
restraints
Please
note
the
following
warning
because
your
vehicle
has
been
equipped
with
a
front
airbag
for
the
front
passenger's
seat
that
cannot
be
deactij
vated:
It
is
recommended
not
to
use
any
kind
of
child
restraint
system
on
the
front
pasj senger's
seat.
Extreme
hazard
Do
not
use
a
rearward
facing
child
restraint
on
a
seat
protected
by
an
airbag
in
front
of
it.
Not
for
Australia/New
Zealand:
On
the
front
passenger
seat
Deactivating
airbags
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.
Before
fitting
a
child
restraint
on
the
front
pasjsenger
seat,
make
sure
that
the
front
and
sideairbags
on
the
passenger
side
are
disabled.
If
the
airbag
cannot
be
deactivated,
do
not
fit
child
rej
straint
systems.
Deactivating
the
front
passenger
airbags
with
key
switch,
see
page
185.
Rear-facing
child
restraint
systems
DANGER
If
triggered,
active
front
passenger
airbags
can fatally
injure
a
child
in
a
rearward
facing
child
rej straint
system.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
evendeath.
Make
sure
that
the
front
passenger
airjbags
are
deactivated
and
the
PASSENGERAIRBAG
OFF
indicator
lamp
is
illuminated.
Follow
the
information
on
the
front
passengersun
visor.
Never
use
a
rearward-facing
child
restraint
on
a seat
protected
by
an
active
airbag
in
front
of
it,
as
death
or
serious
injury
to
the
child
can
occur.
Seat
position
and
height Before
installing
a
universal
child
restraint
sysjtem,
move
the
front
passenger
seat
as
far
back
as
it
will
go
and
adjust
to
a
mid-height
position.
This
seat
position
and
height
achieves
the
best
possible
routing
of
the
belt
and
protection
in
the event
of
an
accident.
If
the
upper
attachment
point
of
the
seat
belt
is
located
ahead
of
the
child
seat's
belt
guide,
carej
fully
move
the
front
passenger
seat
forwards
until the
best
possible
belt
guidance
is
achieved.
Backrest
width
With
adjustable
backrest
width:
before
fitting
a
child
restraint
system
on
the
front
passenger
seat,
fully
open
the
backrest
width.
Do
not
change
the
backrest
width
from
this
point
on
and do
not
call
up
a
memory
position.
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ISOFIX
child
seatmountings
General
Note
for
Australia:
ISOFIX
child
seats
are
not
perj
mitted
for
road
use
in
Australia
at
the
time
of
printing.
However,
also
since
a
change
of
the
rej
spective
regulations
is
also
expected
in
the
fuj
ture,
lower
ISOFIX
anchorages
are
supplied
in
line
with
applicable
ADRs
also
for
Australia.
Please
comply
with
the
operating
and
safety
injstructions
provided
by
the
child
restraint
system
manufacturer
when
selecting,
attaching
and
usj
ing
ISOFIX
child
restraint
systems.
Suitable
ISOFIX
child
restraint
systems
Only
certain
ISOFIX
child
restraints
may
be
usedin
the
seats
intended
for
this
purpose.
The
correj
sponding
size
class
and
size
category
are
denoj ted
by
a
letter
or
ISO
reference
on
a
plate
on
the
child
seat.
Information
about
which
child
restraint
systems
can
be
used
on
the
seats
in
question
and
if
the
child
restraint
systems
are
suitable
for
or
comply
with
ISOFIX:
you
can
find
an
overview
of
the
seats
that
are
suitable
for
child
restraint
systems
in
the
section
on
suitable
seats
for
child
restraint systems,
see
page
124.
Brackets
for
lower
ISOFIX
anchors
Safety
note
WARNING
If
the
ISOFIX
child
restraint
systems
are
not
enj
gaged
correctly,
the
protective
function
of
the ISOFIX
child
restraint
systems
may
be
limited.There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
even
death.
Makesure
the
lower
anchor
point
has
engaged
corj
rectly
and
the
ISOFIX
child
restraint
system
rests
firmly
against
the
backrest.
PositionSymbolMeaningThe
corresponding
symbol
shows
the
brackets
for
the
lower
ISOFIX
anchors.
The
fixtures
for
the
lower
ISOFIX
anchors
are
loj
cated
behind
the
marked
covers.
The
covers
fold
back
automatically
when
you
inj sert
the
anchors
for
a
child
restraint
system.
Before
fitting
ISOFIX
child
restraints
Pull
the
seat
belt
away
from
the
area
of
the
child
seat
mountings.
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Fitting
ISOFIX
child
restraint
systems1.Install
the
child
restraint
system,
see
the manufacturer's
instructions.2.Make
sure
that
both
ISOFIX
anchors
are
enj
gaged
correctly.
i-Size
child
restraint
systems
Generali-Size
is
a
regulation
for
child
restraint
systems,which
is
used
for
the
approval
of
child
restraint
systems.
SymbolMeaningIf
this
symbol
is
seen
in
the
vehij
cle,
the
vehicle
has
been
apj
proved
in
accordance
with
i-
Size.
The
symbol
shows
the
mounts
for
the
system's
lower
anchors.The
corresponding
symbol
shows
the
mounting
point
for
the
upper
retaining
strap.
Fixtures
for
the
upper
retaining
strap
Safety
notes
WARNING
If
the
upper
retaining
strap
is
used
incorrectly with
the
child
restraint
system,
the
protective
function
may
be
reduced.
There
is
a
risk
of
inj
jury.
Make
sure
that
the
upper
retaining
strap
is
not
twisted
and
is
not
routed
to
the
upper mounting
point
over
sharp
edges.
WARNING
If
the
rear
backrest
is
not
locked,
the
protective
effect
of
the
child
restraint
system
is
limited
or
non-existing.
The
rear
backrest
can
fold
forj
ward
in
certain
situations,
for
example
braking
manoeuvre
or
accident.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
even
death.
Make
sure
that
the
rear
backrj
ests
are
locked.
NOTE
The
mounting
points
for
the
upper
retaining
straps
of
child
restraint
systems
are
only
intenj ded
for
these
retaining
straps.
The
mounting
points
can
be
damaged
if
other
objects
are
atj tached.
There
is
a
risk
of
material
damage.
Onlyattach
child
restraint
systems
to
the
uppermounting
points.
Mounting
points
The
corresponding
symbol
shows
the
mounting
point
for
the
upper retaining
strap.
Depending
on
the
equipment
version,
there
are
two
or
three
mounting
points
for
the
upper
rej
taining
strap
of
ISOFIX
child
restraint
systems.
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Routing
the
retaining
strap1Direction
of
travel2Head
restraint3Hook
for
the
upper
retaining
strap4Mounting
point5Seat
backrest6Upper
retaining
strapAttaching
the
upper
retaining
strap
to
the
mounting
point1.Raise
head
restraint
if
necessary.2.Guide
the
upper
retaining
strap
between
the
mounts
or
along
both
sides
of
the
head
rej straint
to
the
mounting
point.
On
the
middle
seat,
guide
the
strap
over
or
along
both
sides
of
the
head
restraint
to
the
mounting
point
as
needed.3.Guide
the
retaining
strap
between
the
seat
backrest
and
the
luggage
compartment cover.4.Attach
the
hook
of
the
retaining
strap
to
the
mounting
point.5.Tighten
the
retaining
strap
by
pulling
it
firmly
down.6.Push
the
head
restraint
down
if
necessary and
engage
it
in
place.
Suitable
seats
for
child
restraint
systems
General
The
legal
provisions
determining
which
child
seat is
permitted
for
which
age
and
body
size
may
vary
from
country
to
country.
Please
comply
with the
relevant
national
legal
provisions.
Additional
information
is
available
from
a
Service Partner
of
the
manufacturer
or
another
qualified
Service
Partner
or
a
specialist
workshop.Overview
Information
about
which
child
restraint
systems
can
be
used
on
the
seats
in
question
in
accordj
ance
with
the
ECE-R
16
and
ECE-R
129
standj
ards.
For
detailed
information
on
the
use
of
child
rej
straint
systems,
see
Seats
for
child
restraint
sysj
tems,
see
page
391.
Seats
and
child
restraint
systems
The
section
below
provides
information
on
which
child
restraint
system
is
suitable
for
which
seat
in the
vehicle.
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SeatAirbag,
front
pasj
sengerFastening13
a)ONOFF4,
6
-
b)
e)
5
-
c,
d)a)
Adapt
the
front/back
position
of
the
front
passenger
seat
and,
if
necessary,
move
it
to
the
highest position
to
achieve
the
best
possible
routing
of
the
belt.
b)
When
using
child
seats
on
the
rear
seats,
adjust
the
front/back
position
of
the
front
seat
if
necesj
sary,
and
also
adjust
the
head
restraint
of
the
rear
seat
or
remove
it.
c)
Only
occupy
the
outer
seats
if
the
belt
buckles
are
easily
accessible.
d)
The
seat
is
not
suitable
for
child
seats
with
a
support
stand.
e)
Depending
on
the
equipment
or
national-market
version.Right-hand
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SeatAirbag,
front
pasj
sengerFastening1
a)ONOFF34,
6
-
b)
e)
5
-
c,
d)a)
Adapt
the
front/back
position
of
the
front
passenger
seat
and,
if
necessary,
move
it
to
the
highest position
to
achieve
the
best
possible
routing
of
the
belt.
b)
When
using
child
seats
on
the
rear
seats,
adjust
the
front/back
position
of
the
front
seat
if
necesj
sary,
and
also
adjust
the
head
restraint
of
the
rear
seat
or
remove
it.
c)
Only
occupy
the
outer
seats
if
the
belt
buckles
are
easily
accessible.
d)
The
seat
is
not
suitable
for
child
seats
with
a
support
stand.
e)
Depending
on
the
equipment
or
national-market
version.


SymbolMeaningSymbolMeaningNot
suitable
for
child
restraint
systems.Suitable
for
ISOFIX
child
rej
straint
systems.Suitable
for
Universal-category
child
restraint
sysj tems
approved
for
use
in
this
weight
group.Suitable
for
ISOFIX
and
i-
Size
child
restraint
systems.Suitable
for
child
restraint
systems
in
the
Semi- Universal
category
if
the
vehicle
and
the
seat
arelisted
in
the
list
of
vehicle
models
from
the
manuj
facturer
of
the
child
restraint
system.Suitable
for
child
restraint
systems
with
an
upper
rej
taining
strap.
Suitable
seats
for
child
restraint
systems
with
a
belt
Information
about
which
child
restraint
systems
can
be
used
on
the
seats
in
question
if
the
childrestraint
systems
are
attached
with
a
seat
belt
in
accordance
with
the
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GroupWeight
of
childApproximate
ageFront
pasj
senger
seat,
airj
bag
ONFront
pasj
senger
seat,
airj
bag
OFF
m
a)Rear
seats,
outer
m
b)Rear
seat,
middle
m
c,
d)0Up
to
10
kgUp
to
9
monthsXU,
LU,
LU0+Up
to
13
kgUp
to
18
monthsXU,
LU,
LUI9
m
18
kgUp
to
4
yearsXU,
LU,
LUII15
m
25
kgUp
to
7
yearsXU,
LU,
LUIII22
m
36
kg7
years
and
overXU,
LU,
LUU:
suitable
for
child
restraint
systems
in
the
Universal
category
that
have
been
approved
for
use
in
this
weight
group.
L:
suitable
for
child
restraint
systems
in
the
Semi-Universal
category
if
the
vehicle
and
the
seat
are
listed
in
the
list
of
vehicle
models
from
the
manufacturer
of
the
child
restraint
system.
X:
not
suitable
for
child
restraint
systems
in
the
Universal
category
that
have
been
approved
for
use
in
this
weight
group.
a)
Adapt
the
front/back
position
of
the
front
passenger
seat
and,
if
necessary,
move
it
to
the
highest
position
to
achieve
the
best
possible
routing
of
the
belt.
b)
When
using
child
restraint
systems
on
the
rear
seats,
adapt
the
front/back
position
of
the
front
seat
if
necessary,
and
also
adjust
the
head
restraint
of
the
rear
seat,
or
remove
it.
c)
Only
occupy
the
outer
seats
if
the
belt
buckles
are
easily
accessible.
d)
The
seat
is
not
suitable
for
child
seats
with
a
support
stand.
Suitable
seats
for
ISOFIX
child
restraint
systems
The
following
ISOFIX
child
restraint
systems
may
be
used
on
the
seats
designated
as
appropriate
for
this
purpose.
The
corresponding
size
classand
size
category
are
denoted
by
a
letter
or
ISO
reference
on
a
plate
on
the
child
seat.
GroupWeight
of
childApproximate
ageClass/
categoryFront
passenj
ger
seat,
airbag
ONFront
passenj
ger
seat,
airbag
OFFRear
seats,
outer
m
a)Rear
seat,
middleCarrycotF
-
ISO/L1
G
-
ISO/L2X
XX
XIL
ILX
X0Up
to
10
kgApproximately
9
monthsE
-
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GroupWeight
of
childApproximate
ageClass/
categoryFront
passenj
ger
seat,
airbag
ONFront
passenj
ger
seat,
airbag
OFFRear
seats,
outer
m
a)Rear
seat,
middle0+Up
to
13
kgApproximately
18
monthsE
-
ISO/R1
D
-
ISO/R2
C
-
ISO/R3X
X
XX
X
XIL
IL
ILX
X
XI9
-
18
kgUp
to
approxij
mately
4
yearsD
-
ISO/R2
C
-
ISO/R3
B
-
ISO/F2
B1
-
ISO/F2X
A
-
ISO/F3X
X
X
X
XX
X
X
X
XIL
IL
IL,
IUF
IL,
IUF
IL,
IUFX
X
X
X
Xa)
When
using
child
seats
on
the
rear
seats,
adjust
the
front/back
position
of
the
front
seat
if
necesj
sary,
and
also
adjust
the
head
restraint
of
the
rear
seat
or
remove
it.IL:
suitable
for
ISOFIX
child
restraint
systems
in
the
Semi-Universal
category
if
the
vehicle
and
the
seat
are
listed
in
the
list
of
vehicle
models
provided
by
the
manufacturer
of
the
child
restraint
system.IUF:
suitable
for
forward-facing
ISOFIX
child
restraint
systems
in
the
Universal
category
that
have
been
approved
for
use
in
this
weight
class.X:
the
seat
is
not
approved
or
equipped
with
mounting
points
for
the
ISOFIX
system.
Suitable
seats
for
i-Size
child
restraint
systems
Information
on
the
suitability
of
the
different
vehij cle
seats
for
the
installation
of
child
restraint
sysjtems
suitable
for
i-Size
or
meeting
i-Size
requirej
ments
-
in
accordance
with
standard
ECE-R
129:
GroupFront
passenger
seat,
airbag
ONFront
passenger
seat,
airbag
OFFRear
seats,
outer
2nd
seat
rowRear
seat,
middle
2nd
seat
rowi-SizeXXi-UXi-U,
suitable
for
rearward
and
forward-facing
i-Size
child
restraint
systems.X:
not
suitable
for
i-Size
child
restraint
systems.Recommended
child
seats
Please
comply
with
the
operating
and
safety
inj structions
provided
by
the
child
restraint
systemmanufacturer
when
selecting,
attaching
and
usj
ing
child
restraint
systems.
The
manufacturer
of
the
vehicle
recommends
the
following
child
restraint
systems:'xMaxi-Cosi
CabrioFix.'xMaxi-Cosi
FamilyFix
base.'xR