2020 BMW X3 PLUG-IN HYBRID Owners Manual

eBOOSTWith
increased
acceleration,
for
example
when
overtaking,
the
maximum
available
power
of
the
electric
motor
is
called
on.
To
do
this,
press
the
accelerator
pedal
heavily.
Energy
recuperation: CHARGE
Principle
The
hybrid
system
enables
kinetic
energy
to
be
converted
into
electricity
when
braking
and
rollj ing
off.
The
high-voltage
battery
is
charged
by
this
energy
recuperation.
If
needed,
this
saved electrical
energy
is
supplied
back
to
the
electricmotor.
General Depending
on
the
setting
of
the
Driving
Experij
ence
Control,
see
page
150,
the
high-voltage
battery
is
recharged
at
different
rates,
and
the
vehicle
is
decelerated
at
different
rates
when
coasting.
Operating
requirements Recovering
kinetic
energy
depends
on
thefollowing
factors,
for
example:
'xVehicle
is
in
motion.'xSelector
lever
is
in
position
D
or
M/S.'xHigh-voltage
battery
is
not
completelycharged.
Displays
in
the
instrument
cluster
Displays
of
energy
recuperation
in
the
instrument
cluster,
see
page
156.
Parking
brake
Principle
The
parking
brake
is
used
to
prevent
the
vehicle from
rolling
when
it
is
parked.
Safety
notes
WARNING
An
unsecured
vehicle
can
start
moving
and
rollj ing
away.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Before
leaving
the
vehicle,
secure
it
to
prevent
it
from
rolling
away.
Observe
the
following
to
ensure
that
the
vehij
cle
is
secured
against
rolling
away:
'xApply
the
parking
brake.'xTurn
the
front
wheels
towards
the
kerb
on
upward
or
downward
gradients.'xAdditionally
secure
the
vehicle
on
upward
or
downward
gradients,
for
example
with
a chock.
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
vehicle key
with
you
and
lock
the
vehicle.
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Overview
Parking
brake
Engaging
When
the
vehicle
is
stationary Pull
the
switch.
The
LED
is
illuminated.
The
indicator
lamp
in
the
instrumentcluster
is
illuminated
red.
The
parking
brake
is
engaged.
While
the
vehicle
is
in
motion Use
during
the
journey
serves
as
an
emergencybrake:
Pull
and
hold
the
switch.
Vehicle
brakes
strongly
for
as
long
as
the
switch
is
pulled.
The
indicator
lamp
in
the
instrumentcluster
is
illuminated
red,
a
signal
sounds
and
the
brake
lights
illuminate.
A
Check
Control
message
is
shown.
If
the
vehicle
is
braked
to
approximately
3
km/h,
2
mph,
the
parking
brake
is
engaged.
Releasing Releasing
manually
1.Switch
on
drive-ready
state.2.

Steptronic
transmission:
press
the
switch
with
the
brake
pedal
depressed
or
sej
lector
lever
position
P
engaged.
LED
and
indicator
lamp
turn
off.
The
parking
brake
is
released.
Automatic
release The
parking
brake
is
automatically
released
on
driving
off.
LED
and
indicator
lamp
turn
off.
Steptronic
transmission:
Automatic
Hold
Principle
Steptronic
transmission:
This
system
provides
assistance
by
automatically
applying
and
releasing
the
brake,
for
example
in
stop-and-go
traffic.
The
vehicle
is
held
automatically
when
at
a
standstill.
On
upward
gradients,
it
prevents
the
vehicle from
rolling
back
when
driving
off.
General The
parking
brake
is
automatically
applied
in
thefollowing
conditions:
'xWhen
drive-ready
state
is
switched
off.'xWhen
the
driver's
door
is
opened
with
the
vej
hicle
at
a
standstill.'xIf
the
vehicle
is
brought
to
a
standstill
with
the
parking
brake
during
a
journey.
Display
The
indicator
lamp
changes
from
green
to
red.
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Safety
notes
WARNING
An
unsecured
vehicle
can
start
moving
and
rollj ing
away.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Before
leaving
the
vehicle,
secure
it
to
prevent
it
from
rolling
away.
Observe
the
following
to
ensure
that
the
vehij
cle
is
secured
against
rolling
away:
'xApply
the
parking
brake.'xTurn
the
front
wheels
towards
the
kerb
on
upward
or
downward
gradients.'xAdditionally
secure
the
vehicle
on
upward
or
downward
gradients,
for
example
with
a chock.
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
vehicle key
with
you
and
lock
the
vehicle.
NOTE
Automatic
Hold
applies
the
parking
brake
when
the
vehicle
is
stationary
and
prevents
the
vehij
cle
from
rolling
in
car
washes.
There
is
a
risk
of
material
damage.
Deactivate
Automatic
Hold
before
driving
into
the
car
wash.
Overview
Automatic
Hold
Establishing
operational
readiness
of
Automatic
Hold
1.Switch
on
drive-ready
state.2.

Press
the
button.
The
LED
is
illuminated.
The
indicator
lamp
illuminates
green.
Automatic
Hold
is
ready
to
operate.
When
the
vehicle
is
restarted,
the
last
sej
lected
setting
is
retained.
Automatic
Hold
holds
the
vehicle Operational
readiness
is
established
and
the
driver's
door
is
closed.
When
the
brake
is
pressed,
for
example
when
stopped
at
traffic
lights,
the
vehicle
is
automatij
cally
secured
to
prevent
it
from
rolling
away.
The
indicator
lamp
illuminates
green.
Driving
off
To
drive
off,
press
the
accelerator
pedal.
The
brake
is
released
automatically
and
the
indij
cator
lamp
for
the
parking
brake
is
no
longer
illuj
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Automatic
activation
of
the
parking
brake
The
parking
brake
is
automatically
applied
when the
vehicle
is
being
held
by
Automatic
Hold
and
drive-ready
state
is
switched
off
or
the
vehicle
is
exited.
The
indicator
lamp
changes
from
green
to
red.
The
parking
brake
is
not
applied
automatically
if drive-ready
state
was
switched
off
while
the
vejhicle
was
still
rolling.
Automatic
Hold
is
switched
off
in
this
case.
Switching
off
operational
readiness Press
the
button.
The
LED
is
extinguished.
The
indicator
lamp
extinguishes.
Automatic
Hold
is
switched
off.
If
the
vehicle
is
being
held
stationary
by
Autoj
matic
Hold,
also
depress
the
brake
pedal
when switching
off.
Malfunction
If
the
parking
brake
has
failed
or
malfunctioned, secure
the
vehicle
to
prevent
it
from
rolling
away
before
leaving
the
vehicle.
A
Check
Control
message
is
shown.
After
getting
out,
secure
the
vehicle
to
prevent
it from
rolling
away,
for
example
with
a
chock.
After
a
power
failure To
restore
parking
brake
functionality
after
apower
failure:1.Switch
on
standby
state.2.

Pull
the
switch
with
the
brake
pedal
dej
pressed
or
selector
lever
position
P
engaged
and
then
press
it.The
procedure
can
take
a
few
seconds.
Any sounds
that
occur
are
normal.
The
indicator
lamp
no
longer
illuminates
as
soon
as
the
parking
brake
is
once
again
operational.
Turn
indicators,
high-beam headlights,
headlight flasher
Turn
indicator
Turn
indicator
in
exterior
mirror Do
not
fold
in
the
exterior
mirrors
while
driving
orwhile
operating
the
turn
indicators
or
hazardwarning
lights
to
ensure
that
the
indicator
lampsin
the
exterior
mirrors
are
well
recognisable.
Indicating
Press
the
lever
beyond
the
resistance
point.
Triple
turn
signal Briefly
press
the
lever
up
or
down.
The
duration
of
the
triple
turn
signal
can
be
set.
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5.One-touch
turn
signal6.Select
the
desired
setting.
The
setting
is
saved
for
the
current
driver
profile.
Indicating
a
turn
briefly
Press
the
lever
as
far
as
the
resistance
point
and
hold
it
there
for
as
long
as
you
wish
to
indicate
a
turn.
High-beam
headlights,
headlight
flasher
Push
the
lever
forwards
or
pull
it
back.
'xHigh-beam
headlights
on,
arrow
1.
The
high-beam
headlights
are
illuminated
when
the
low-beam
headlights
are
switched on.'xHigh-beam
headlights
off/headlight
flasher,arrow
2.
Wiper
system
General
Do
not
use
the
wipers
on
a
dry
windscreen,
othj
erwise
the
wiper
blades
will
wear
or
become damaged
more
quickly.
Safety
notes
WARNING
If
the
wipers
start
moving
when
they
are
folded away
from
the
windscreen,
parts
of
the
body
may
become
trapped
or
the
vehicle
may
be damaged.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
material
damage.
Make
sure
that
the
vehicle
is
switched
off
when
the
wipers
are
folded
away
from
the
windscreen,
and
that
the
wipers
are
in
contact
with
the
windscreen
when
switching
on.
NOTE
If
the
wipers
are
frozen
to
the
windscreen, switching
them
on
may
cause
the
wiper
blades
to
tear
off
and
the
wiper
motor
to
overheat.
There
is
a
risk
of
material
damage.
Defrost
the
windscreen
before
switching
on
the
wipers.
Switching
on
Press
the
lever
upwards
to
the
desired
position.
'xRest
position
of
the
wipers,
position
0.'xRain
sensor,
position
1.'xNormal
wiper
speed,
position
2.
When
the
vehicle
is
at
a
standstill,
the
wipers switch
to
intermittent
operation.'xFast
wiper
speed,
position
3.
When
the
vehicle
is
at
a
standstill,
the
wipers switch
to
normal
speed.
If
a
journey
is
interrupted
with
the
wiper
systemswitched
on:
when
the
journey
is
resumed,
the
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wipers
continue
operating
at
the
previously
set
level.
Switching
off
and
flick-wiping
Press
the
lever
down.
'xTo
switch
off:
press
the
lever
downwards
to
the
home
position.'xTo
flick-wipe:
press
the
lever
downwards from
the
home
position.
The
lever
returns
to
the
home
position
when
released.
Rain
sensor
Principle
The
rain
sensor
automatically
controls
the
wiper operation
depending
on
the
level
of
rainfall.
General The
sensor
is
mounted
on
the
windscreen,
dijrectly
in
front
of
the
rear-view
mirror.
Safety
note
NOTE
In
car
washes,
the
wipers
may
inadvertently
start
moving
if
the
rain
sensor
is
activated.
There
is
a
risk
of
material
damage.
Deactivate
the
rain
sensor
in
car
washes.
Activating
Press
the
lever
upwards
once
from
the
home
poj
sition,
arrow
1.
Wiping
is
started.
The
LED
in
the
wiper
lever
is
illuminated.
If
there
is
frost,
wiping
may
not
start.
Deactivating
Press
the
lever
back
to
the
home
position.
Setting
the
sensitivity
of
the
rain
sensor
Turn
the
knurled
wheel
to
set
the
sensitivity
of
the
rain
sensor.
Upwards:
high
sensitivity
of
the
rain
sensor.
Downwards:
low
sensitivity
of
the
rain
sensor.
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Windscreen
washer
Safety
notes
WARNING
At
low
temperatures,
the
washer
fluid
can
freeze
onto
the
windscreen
and
restrict
visibilj
ity.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Only
use
the
washer
systems
if
there
is
no
possibility
of
the washer
fluid
freezing.
Use
antifreeze
if
required.
NOTE
If
the
washer
fluid
reservoir
is
empty,
the
washer
pump
cannot
operate
as
intended.
There
is
a
risk
of
material
damage.
Do
not
use the
washer
system
with
the
washer
fluid
reserjvoir
empty.
Cleaning
the
windscreen
Pull
the
lever.
Fluid
from
the
washer
fluid
reservoir
is
sprayed onto
the
windscreen
and
the
wipers
are
operated
briefly.
Windscreen
washer
jets The
windscreen
washer
jets
are
automaticallyheated
when
standby
state
is
switched
on.
Rear
wiper
Overview
Switching
on
Turn
the
outer
switch
upwards.
'xRest
position
of
the
wiper,
position
0.'xIntermittent
mode,
arrow
1.
Engaging
reverse
gear
activates
continuous
operation.
To
clean
the
rear
window
Turn
the
outer
switch
in
the
desired
direction.
'xIn
rest
position:
turn
the
switch
downwards,
arrow
3.
The
switch
returns
to
the
rest
posij
tion
when
released.'xIn
intermittent
operation:
turn
the
switch
furj
ther,
arrow
2.
The
switch
returns
to
the
interj
mittent
position
when
released.
The
function
is
deactivated
if
the
washer
fluid level
in
the
reservoir
is
low.
Fold-out
position
of
the
wipers Principle
In
the
fold-out
position,
the
wipers
can
be
folded
away
from
the
windscreen.
GeneralThis
is
necessary
for
example
when
replacing
thewiper
blades
or
to
keep
them
away
from
the
windscreen
when
there
is
frost.
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Safety
notes
WARNING
If
the
wipers
start
moving
when
they
are
folded
away
from
the
windscreen,
parts
of
the
body may
become
trapped
or
the
vehicle
may
bedamaged.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
material
damage.
Make
sure
that
the
vehicle
is
switched
off
when
the
wipers
are
folded
away
from
the
windscreen,
and
that
the
wipers
are
in
contact
with
the
windscreen
when
switching
on.
NOTE
If
the
wipers
are
frozen
to
the
windscreen, switching
them
on
may
cause
the
wiper
blades
to
tear
off
and
the
wiper
motor
to
overheat.
There
is
a
risk
of
material
damage.
Defrost
the
windscreen
before
switching
on
the
wipers.
Folding
out
the
wipers
1.Switch
on
standby
state.2.Press
the
wiper
lever
down
and
hold
until
the
wipers
stop
in
an
approximately
vertical
posij
tion.3.Lift
the
wipers
completely
away
from
the
windscreen.
Folding
in
the
wipers
After
folding
the
wipers
in,
the
wiper
system
must
be
reactivated.
1.Fold
the
wipers
fully
down
onto
the
windj
screen.2.Switch
on
standby
state
and
press
and
hold the
wiper
lever
down
again.3.The
wipers
move
back
to
the
rest
position
and
are
operational
once
again.
Washer
fluid
General
All
washer
jets
are
supplied
from
one
reservoir.
Use
a
mixture
of
tap
water
and
screenwash
conj centrate
for
the
windscreen
washer
system,
if
necessary
with
the
addition
of
antifreeze.
Recommended
minimum
fill
level:
1
litre,
1.7
Imp.
pints.
Safety
notes
WARNING
Some
antifreezes
can
contain
toxic
substances, and
are
flammable.
There
is
a
risk
of
fire
and
inj jury.
Please
comply
with
the
instructions
on
the
containers.
Keep
antifreezes
away
from
sourj
ces
of
combustion.
Do
not
pour
service
prodj
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