2020 BMW X3 PLUG-IN HYBRID Owners Manual

Increasing
or
reducing
speed
Using
the
rocker
switch
for
Cruise
Control
The
desired
speed
can
be
changed
using
the
rocker
switch
for
Cruise
Control
on
the
steering
wheel.'xPress
the
rocker
switch
upwards:
the
speed is
increased
in
increments.'xPress
the
rocker
switch
upwards
and
hold
it
there:
the
speed
decreases
while
the
rocker
switch
is
pressed.'xPress
the
rocker
switch
downwards:
the
speed
is
decreased
in
increments.'xPress
the
rocker
switch
downwards
and
hold
it
there:
the
speed
decreases
while
the
rocker
switch
is
pressed.
With
the
brake
pedal
While
HDC
is
regulating
the
speed,
the
set
dej
sired
speed
can
be
reduced
by
depressing
the
brake
pedal.
Deactivating
HDC Press
the
button
again.
The
LED
is
extinj
guished.
HDC
is
automatically
deactivated
at
speeds
above
approx.
40
km/h,
25
mph.
Malfunction In
the
event
of
a
malfunction,
a
message
appears
in
the
instrument
cluster.
Variable
sport
steering
The
variable
sport
steering
facilitates
a
direct
and agile
driving
style
with
little
steering
effort.
The
variable
sport
steering
works
independently
of the
current
speed,
varying
the
steering
ratio
inline
which
the
steering
angle.
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Driver
Assistance
SystemsVehicle
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.
Manual
Speed
Limiter
Principle The
system
can
be
used
to
set
a
speed
limit
so
that
speed
restrictions
are
not
exceeded.
General
The
system
enables
speeds
from
a
value
of 30
km/h/20
mph
and
above
to
be
set
as
a
speed
limit.
Below
the
set
speed
limit,
the
vehicle
can
be
driven
without
restriction.
Overview Buttons
on
the
steering
wheel
ButtonFunctionSystem
on/off.Rocker
switch:
Changing
the
speed
limit,
see
page
219.Operation
Switching
on Press
the
button
on
the
steering
wheel.
The
current
speed
is
adopted
as
the
speed
limit. When
switching
on
at
a
standstill
or
driving
at
low
speed,
30
km/h/20
mph
is
set
as
the
speed
limit.
The
speedometer
marker
is
set
to
the
current speed.
When
activating
the
speed
limit
it
is
possible
that Dynamic
Stability
Control
DSC
will
be
switched on
and
the
drive
mode
switched
to
COMFORT.
Switching
off Press
the
button
on
the
steering
wheel.
The
system
switches
off
automatically
in
the following
situations,
for
example:'xWhen
switching
the
engine
off.'xWhen
switching
on
Cruise
Control.'xWhen
activating
some
programs
using
theDriving
Experience
Control.
The
displays
turn
off.
Interrupting The
system
is
interrupted
when
reverse
gear
isengaged
or
the
transmission
is
in
neutral.
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Change
speed
limit
Press
the
rocker
switch
repeatedly
up
or
downuntil
the
desired
speed
is
set.
'xEach
time
the
rocker
switch
is
pressed
to
theresistance
point,
the
speed
limit
is
increasedor
decreased
by
1
km/h,
1
mph.'xEach
time
the
rocker
switch
is
pressed
bejyond
the
resistance
point,
the
speed
limit
changes
to
the
next
multiple
of
10
km/h
on the
km/h
display
or
the
next
multiple
of
5
mphon
the
mph
display
in
the
speedometer.
If
the
set
speed
limit
has
been
reached
or
uninj
tentionally
exceeded,
for
example
when
driving
downhill,
there
is
no
active
brake
intervention.
If
you
set
a
speed
during
the
journey
which
is
bej
low
the
current
speed,
the
vehicle
coasts
down
to
the
set
speed
limit.
Vehicles
with
Active
Cruise
Control
ACC
and
Speed
Limit
Assist,
see
page
230:
a
change
in
the
speed
limit
detected
by
Speed
Limit
Assist
can
be
adopted
for
the
Speed
Limiter
as
a
new
speed
limit.
Exceeding
the
speed
limit The
system
gives
a
warning
if
the
travelling
speed
exceeds
the
set
speed
limit.
You
can
intentionally
exceed
the
speed
limit.
There
is
no
warning
in
such
a
case.
To
exceed
the
set
speed
limit
intentionally,
fully
depress
the
accelerator
pedal.
The
limit
automatically
becomes
active
again
as
soon
as
the
current
speed
falls
below
the
set speed
limit.
Warning
when
the
speed
limit
is
exceeded
Visual
warning If
the
speed
limit
is
exceeded:
the
indicaj
tor
lamp
in
the
instrument
cluster
flashes
for
as
long
as
you
exceed
the
set
speed
limit.
Acoustic
warning'xA
signal
sounds
if
you
inadvertently
exceedthe
set
speed
limit.'xIf
the
speed
limit
is
reduced
to
below
the
driven
speed
during
the
journey,
the
warning sounds
after
a
little
time.'xIf
you
intentionally
exceed
the
speed
limit
by
fully
pressing
the
accelerator
pedal,
no
warnj ing
sounds.
Displays
in
the
instrument
cluster
Display
in
the
speedometer
'xGreen
marker:
system
is
acj
tive.'xOrange/white
marker:
system
is
interrupted.'xNo
marker:
system
is
switched
off.
Indicator
lamp
'xIf
the
indicator
lamp
is
illuminated:
the
system
is
switched
on.'xIf
the
indicator
lamp
is
flashing:
set
speed
limit
is
exceeded.'xGrey
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Status
displayThe
display
of
the
set
speed
limit
is
hidj
den
after
a
short
time.
Cruise
Control
Principle
This
system
allows
a
desired
speed
to
be
set
usj
ing
the
buttons
on
the
steering
wheel.
The
dej sired
speed
is
then
maintained
by
the
system.To
do
so,
the
system
automatically
acceleratesand
brakes
the
vehicle
as
necessary.
General The
system
can
be
activated
from
30
km/h/20
mph.
Depending
on
the
vehicle
setting,
the
characterj
istics
of
Cruise
Control
may
change
in
certain
areas,
for
example
acceleration
in
ECO
PRO
drive
mode
is
less
pronounced.
Safety
notes
WARNING
The
system
does
not
relieve
you
of
your
perj sonal
responsibility
to
assess
the
traffic
situaj
tion
correctly.
Due
to
system
limitations,
it
canj not
respond
independently
and
appropriately
in
all
traffic
conditions.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident. Adapt
your
driving
style
to
the
traffic
conditions.Observe
the
traffic
situation
and
intervene
acj
tively
if
the
situation
warrants
it.
WARNING
The
risk
of
an
accident
may
be
increased
if
the
system
is
used
in
certain
situations,
such
as:
'xOn
stretches
of
road
with
many
corners
and
bends.'xIn
heavy
traffic.'xIf
the
road
is
icy,
if
there
is
fog
or
snow,
in
wet
conditions
or
on
a
loose
road
surface.
There
is
a
risk
of
accidents
or
material
damage. Only
use
the
system
if
it
is
possible
to
drive
at
a
constant
speed.
WARNING
The
desired
speed
may
be
set
incorrectly
by mistake
or
called
up
accidentally.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Adjust
the
desired
speed
to
the
traffic
conditions.
Observe
the
traffic
situation and
intervene
actively
if
the
situation
warrants
it.
Overview
Buttons
on
the
steering
wheel
ButtonFunctionCruise
Control
on/off,
see
page
220.To
interrupt
Cruise
Control,
see
page
221.
To
resume
Cruise
Control
with
last
setting,
see
page
222.Rocker
switch:
To
set
the
speed,
see
page
221.
Switching
Cruise
Control
on/off
Switching
on Press
the
button
on
the
steering
wheel.
The
indicator
lamps
are
illuminated
in
the
instruj ment
cluster
and
the
marker
in
the
speedometeris
positioned
at
the
current
speed.
Cruise
Control
is
active.
The
driven
speed
is
maintained
and
stored
as
the
desired
speed.
Dynamic
Stability
Control
DSC
is
switched
on,
if
necessary.
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Switching
offPress
the
button
on
the
steering
wheel.
The
displays
turn
off.
The
stored
desired
speed
is
deleted.
Interrupting
Cruise
Control
Interrupting
manually Press
the
button
while
the
system
is
acj
tivated.
Interrupting
automatically The
system
is
interrupted
automatically
in
the
following
situations:'xIf
the
driver
brakes.'xSteptronic
transmission:
if
the
selector
lever is
moved
out
of
selector
lever
position
D.'xIf
Dynamic
Traction
Control
DTC
is
activatedor
Dynamic
Stability
Control
DSC
deactivajted.'xIf
Dynamic
Stability
Control
DSC
intervenes.'xIf
with
the
Driving
Experience
Control
SPORT
PLUS
is
activated.
Setting
the
speed
Maintaining
and
saving
the
speed
While
the
system
is
interrupted,
press
the
rocker
switch
up
or
down
once.
When
the
system
is
switched
on,
the
current
speed
is
maintained
and
stored
as
the
desired speed.
The
saved
speed
is
displayed,
see
page
222,
in
the
speedometer
and
briefly
in
the
instrument
cluster,
where
applicable.
Dynamic
Stability
Control
DSC
is
switched
on,
if
necessary.
Changing
the
speed
Press
the
rocker
switch
repeatedly
up
or
downuntil
the
desired
speed
is
set.
If
the
system
is
active,
the
displayed
speed
is
stored
and
the
vehicle
adjusts
to
the
stored
speed
when
the
road
is
clear.
'xEach
time
the
rocker
switch
is
pressed
to
the resistance
point,
the
desired
speed
is
inj
creased
or
decreased
by
1
km/h,
1
mph.'xEach
time
the
rocker
switch
is
pressed
bej yond
the
resistance
point,
the
desired
speed
changes
to
the
next
multiple
of
10
km/h
on the
km/h
display
or
the
next
multiple
of
5
mphon
the
mph
display
in
the
speedometer.
The
maximum
speed
that
can
be
set
dej
pends
on
the
vehicle
and
the
set
characterisj
tics
of
the
hybrid
system,
see
page
134.'xPress
the
rocker
switch
to
the
resistance
point
and
hold
it
there:
the
vehicle
accelerj ates
or
decelerates
without
pressing
the
acj
celerator
pedal.
When
the
rocker
switch
is
released,
the
vehij
cle
maintains
the
final
speed.
Pressing
bej
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the
resistance
point
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Resuming
Cruise
ControlIf
Cruise
Control
is
interrupted,
it
can
be
resumed
by
calling
up
the
stored
speed.
Before
calling
up
the
stored
speed,
make
sure
that
the
difference
between
the
current
speed
and
the
stored
speed
is
not
too
great.
Otherwise,
there
may
be
unintentional
braking
or
acceleraj
tion.
With
the
system
interrupted,
press
thebutton.
Cruise
Control
is
resumed
with
the
stored
values.
In
the
following
instances,
the
stored
speed
is deleted
and
therefore
cannot
be
called
up
again:'xWhen
the
system
is
switched
off.'xWhen
drive-ready
state
is
switched
off.
Displays
in
the
instrument
cluster
Display
in
the
speedometer
'xGreen
indicator:
system
is
acj
tive,
the
indicator
shows
the
desired
speed.'xOrange/white
indicator:
sysj
tem
is
interrupted,
the
indicaj
tor
shows
the
saved
speed.'xNo
marker:
system
is
switched
off.
Indicator
lamp
'xGreen
indicator
lamp:
the
system
is
active.'xGrey
indicator
lamp:
the
system
is
inj
terrupted.'xNo
indicator
lamp:
the
system
is
switched
off.
Status
display
The
selected
desired
speed
is
hidden
afj
ter
a
short
time.
Displays
in
the
Head-Up
Display
Some
information
from
the
system
can
also
be shown
in
the
Head-Up
Display.
The
symbol
is
displayed
when
the
set
desired
speed
has
been
reached.
System
limits The
desired
speed
is
also
maintained
when
drivj
ing
downhill.
The
vehicle
may
drive
slower
than the
desired
speed
on
uphill
gradients
if
there
isnot
enough
engine
power.
In
ECO
PRO
drive
mode,
it
is
possible
that
the
vehicle
will
drive
faster
or
slower
than
the
desired
speed
setting
in
some
situations,
for
example
on
downward
or
upward
gradients.
Active
Cruise
Control
withStop&Go
function
ACC
Principle This
system
allows
you
to
set
a
desired
speedand
a
desired
distance
from
the
vehicle
in
front,
using
the
buttons
on
the
steering
wheel.
When
the
road
ahead
is
clear,
the
system
mainj
tains
the
desired
speed.
The
vehicle
accelerates
or
brakes
automatically.
If
there
is
a
vehicle
driving
in
front,
the
system adapts
the
speed
of
your
vehicle
in
order
to
maintain
the
set
distance
from
the
vehicle
ahead. The
speed
is
adapted
as
far
as
the
given
situaj
tion
allows.
General A
radar
sensor
in
the
front
bumper
and
a
camera
on
the
rear-view
mirror
are
used
to
detect
vehij
cles
ahead.
Depending
on
the
vehicle
setting,
the
characterj
istics
of
Cruise
Control
may
change
in
certain areas,
for
example
acceleration
in
ECO
PRO
drive
mode
is
less
pronounced.
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The
distance
can
be
set
in
several
stages
and
forsafety
reasons
is
dependent
on
the
respectivespeed.
If
the
vehicle
ahead
brakes
to
a
standstill
and
sets
off
again
shortly
afterwards,
the
system
is able
to
recognise
this
as
far
as
the
given
condijtions
allow.
Safety
notes
WARNING
The
system
does
not
relieve
you
of
your
perj
sonal
responsibility
to
assess
the
traffic
situaj
tion
correctly.
Due
to
system
limitations,
it
canj
not
respond
independently
and
appropriately
in
all
traffic
conditions.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Adapt
your
driving
style
to
the
traffic
conditions.
Observe
the
traffic
situation
and
intervene
acj
tively
if
the
situation
warrants
it.
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
fromrolling
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
The
desired
speed
may
be
set
incorrectly
by mistake
or
called
up
accidentally.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Adjust
the
desired
speed
to
the
traffic
conditions.
Observe
the
traffic
situation and
intervene
actively
if
the
situation
warrants
it.
WARNING
There
is
a
risk
of
accident
if
the
difference
in speed
relative
to
other
vehicles
is
excessively
high.
This
may
occur,
for
example,
in
the
following
situations:
'xWhen
quickly
approaching
a
slowly
movj
ing
vehicle.'xIf
another
vehicle
suddenly
veers
into
the vehicle's
own
lane.'xWhen
quickly
approaching
stationary
vehij
cles.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
even
death.
Observe the
traffic
situation
and
intervene
actively
if
thesituation
warrants
it.
Overview
Buttons
on
the
steering
wheel
ButtonFunctionCruise
Control
on/off,
see
page
224.To
interrupt
Cruise
Control,
see
page
224.
To
resume
Cruise
Control
with
last
setting,
see
page
226.Without
steering
and
lane
control
asj
sistant:
To
increase
the
distance,
see
page
226.Without
steering
and
lane
control
asj
sistant:
To
reduce
the
distance,
see
page
226.With
steering
and
lane
control
assisj
tant:
Adjusting
the
distance,
see
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ButtonFunctionRocker
switch:
To
set
the
speed,
see
page
225.
Speed
Limit
Assist:
to
accept
the
suggested
speed,
see
page
230.With
steering
and
lane
control
assisj
tant:
Steering
and
lane
control
assistant
inj
cluding
traffic
jam
assistant
on/off,
see
page
231.
Radar
sensor
The
radar
sensor
is
located
on
the
front
in
the
bumper.
Keep
the
radar
sensor
clean
and
unobstructed.
Camera
The
camera
is
located
near
the
rear-view
mirror. Keep
the
windscreen
clean
and
clear
in
this
area.
Use
The
system
can
be
used
to
optimum
effect
on well-constructed
roads.
The
minimum
speed
that
can
be
set
is 30
km/h/20
mph.
The
maximum
speed
which
can
be
set
when
driving
with
a
combustion
engine
is
limited
and
depends
on
the
vehicle
and
its
equipment,
for
example.
After
toggling
the
Cruise
Control
without
disj
tance
control,
even
higher
desired
speeds
can be
selected
when
driving
with
the
internal
comjbustion
engine.
The
system
can
also
be
activated
when
the
vehij cle
is
at
a
standstill.
Switching
Cruise
Control
on/off
and
interrupting
Switching
on Press
the
button
on
the
steering
wheel.
The
indicator
lamps
are
illuminated
in
the
instruj ment
cluster
and
the
marker
in
the
speedometeris
positioned
at
the
current
speed.
Cruise
Control
is
active.
The
driven
speed
is
maintained
and
stored
as
the
desired
speed.
Dynamic
Stability
Control
DSC
is
switched
on,
if
necessary.
Switching
off
When
switching
off
with
the
vehicle
at
a
standj still,
depress
the
brake
pedal
at
the
same
time.
Press
the
button
on
the
steering
wheel.
The
displays
turn
off.
The
stored
desired
speed
is
deleted.
Interrupting
manually With
the
system
activated,
press
thebutton
on
the
steering
wheel.Seite
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Assistance
Systems224
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