2020 BMW X3 PLUG-IN HYBRID Owners Manual

Setting
brightness
and
contrastWhen
Surround
View
or
Panorama
View
is
switched
on,
it
is
possible
to
adjust
the
brightj ness
and
contrast.
Via
iDrive:1.Tilt
the
Controller
to
the
left.2.'x

Brightness'x

Contrast3.Set
the
desired
value.
Functional
limitations
The
system
can
only
be
used
to
a
limited
extent
in
the
following
situations:
'xIn
poor
light
conditions.'xIf
the
cameras
are
dirty.'xWith
a
door
open.'xWith
the
tailgate
open.'xWith
the
exterior
mirrors
folded
in.
Grey
hatched
areas
with
a
symbol,
for
example an
open
door,
in
the
camera
display
identify
areas
that
are
not
currently
shown.
System
limits
Non-visible
areas Due
to
the
angle
of
view,
the
area
under
the
vejhicle
cannot
be
seen
by
the
cameras.
Detection
of
objects
Very
low
obstacles
and
higher,
protruding
obj jects
such
as
ledges
cannot
be
detected
by
the
system.
Some
assistance
functions
also
take
account
of Park
Distance
Control
PDC
data.
Observe
the
notes
in
the
chapter
on
Park
Disj
tance
Control
PDC,
see
page
235.
The
objects
shown
in
the
Control
Display
may
be
closer
than
they
appear.
Do
not
estimate
the
disj tance
to
objects
based
on
the
display.
Malfunction
The
failure
of
a
camera
is
shown
on
the
Control Display.
A
yellow
symbol
is
shown
and
the
capj
ture
area
of
the
failed
camera
is
shown
in black
on
the
Control
Display.
With
Parking
Assistant Plus:
Remote
3D
View
Principle
With
the
corresponding
equipment,
the
BMW
Connected
App
and
the
camera
images
from Surround
View
can
be
used
to
show
the
areas
around
the
vehicle
on
a
mobile
device,
for
examj ple
a
smartphone.
The
function
shows
a
view
of
the
current
situaj
tion.
Operating
requirements
'xData
transfer
must
be
activated,
see
page
62.'xThe
BMW
Connected
App
must
be
installed
on
the
mobile
device.
Switching
the
function
on/off
Via
iDrive:
1.With
the
standby
state
switched
on:
My
Vehicle2.iDrive
settings3.Data
privacy4.Remote
3D
View
Functional
limitations
The
system
may
have
limited
functionality
or
may
not
be
available
at
all
in
the
following
situaj
tions,
for
example:
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poor
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'xWith
a
door
or
the
tailgate
open.
Dark
areas
in
the
display
indicate
areas
that
are
not
detecj
ted
by
the
system.'xWith
the
exterior
mirrors
folded
in.'xWhen
other
camera
functions
are
run
in
the vehicle.'xIf
the
vehicle
is
moving
faster
than
at
walking
speed.'xIt
may
not
be
possible
to
use
the
function
in all
countries.'xFor
reasons
related
to
data
protection,
the
function
can
only
be
run
three
times
in
two
hours.
With
Parking
Assistant:
Park
Assist
Principle
The
system
assists
with
parking
in
the
following
situations:
'xWhen
parking
sideways
parallel
to
the
road: parallel
parking.'xWhen
reverse
parking
perpendicular
to
theroad:
perpendicular
parking.
The
system
linesup
with
the
middle
of
the
parking
space
when
parking
perpendicular
to
the
road.
General
Operation
Operation
of
Park
Assistant
is
divided
into
three steps:
'xSwitching
on
and
activating.'xParking
space
search.'xParking.
The
status
of
the
system
and
the
actions
rejquired
are
shown
on
the
Control
Display.
Ultrasonic
sensors
measure
parking
spaces
on both
sides
of
the
vehicle.
Steptronic
transmission Park
Assistant
calculates
the
ideal
parking
line
and
takes
over
the
following
functions
during
a parking
operation:
'xSteering.'xAccelerating
and
braking.'xChanging
gear.
Press
and
hold
the
Park
Assistant
button
for
theduration
of
the
parking
operation.
The
parking
operation
takes
place
automatically.
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
When
the
trailer
tow
hitch
is
in
use,
the
driver assistance
system
could
cause
damage
if
its sensors
are
obstructed.
There
is
a
risk
of
accijdent
or
material
damage.
Do
not
use
the
driverassistance
system
during
trailer
operation
or
when
using
the
trailer
tow
hitch,
for
example with
a
bicycle
carrier.
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NOTE
Park
Assistant
may
steer
across
or
up
onto
kerbs.
There
is
a
risk
of
material
damage.
Obj serve
the
traffic
situation
and
intervene
actively
if
the
situation
warrants
it.
The
safety
notes
for
Park
Distance
Control
PDC,
see
page
235,
and
for
opening
the
tailgate,
see
page
94,
also
apply.
Overview Button
in
the
vehicle
Park
Assistant
button
Ultrasonic
sensors
The
system
uses
the
four
ultrasonic
sensors
loj cated
at
the
sides,
arrows,
and
the
ultrasonic
sensors
of
Park
Distance
Control
PDC
in
the
bumpers
to
measure
parking
spaces
and
distanj ces
to
obstacles.
Operating
requirements
Ultrasonic
sensors
To
ensure
full
functionality:'xDo
not
cover
the
sensors,
for
example
with stickers.'xKeep
the
sensors
clean
and
unobstructed.
For
measuring
parking
spaces
'xThe
vehicle
must
be
driving
forwards
in
astraight
line
at
speeds
up
to
approximately35
km/h,
22
mph.'xMaximum
distance
from
the
row
of
parked
vehicles:
1.5
m,
5
ft.
Suitable
parking
space
General:
'xGap
behind
an
object
that
is
at
least
0.5
m,
1.7
ft
long.'xGap
between
two
objects,
each
at
least 0.5
m,
1.7
ft
long.
Parking
parallel
to
the
road:
'xMinimum
length
of
gap
between
two
objects:own
vehicle
length
plus
approximately
0.8
m,2.6
ft.'xMinimum
depth:
approximately
1.5
m,
5
ft.
Perpendicular
parking:
'xMinimum
length
of
gap:
own
vehicle
width
plus
approximately
0.7
m,
2.3
ft.'xMinimum
depth:
own
vehicle
length.
Drivers
must
estimate
the
depth
of
perpenj
dicular
parking
spaces
themselves.
Due
to
technical
limits,
the
system
is
only
able
to
gauge
the
depth
of
perpendicular
parking spaces
approximately.
For
parking
'xDoors
and
tailgate
are
closed.'xThe
parking
brake
is
released.'xYou
must
indicate
accordingly
when
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Steptronic
transmission:'xDriver's
seat
belt
is
fastened.
Switching
on
and
activating
Switching
on
with
the
button Press
the
Park
Assistant
button.
The
LED
is
illuminated.
It
is
possible
to
display
the
current
status
of
the parking
space
search
on
the
Control
Display.


Park
Assistant
is
automatically
activated.
Switching
on
with
reverse
gear
1.Engage
reverse
gear.
It
is
possible
to
display
the
current
status
of the
parking
space
search
on
the
Control
Disj
play.2.To
activate:



Park
Assist
Display
on
the
Control
Display
System
is
activated/deactivated
Symj
bolMeaning
Grey:
system
not
available.
White:
system
available
but
not
actij
vated.
System
is
activated.Parking
space
search
and
system
status'xSymbol
P
on
the
vehicle
diagram:
Park
Assisj tant
is
activated
and
the
parking
space
search
is
active.'xSuitable
parking
spaces
are
shown
on
the Control
Display
on
the
edge
of
the
roadwaynext
to
the
vehicle
symbol.
When
Park
Assisj
tant
is
active,
suitable
parking
spaces
are
highlighted
in
colour
and
an
acoustic
signal
sounds.
To
switch
the
acoustic
signal
on/off,
see
page
253.'xWhen
perpendicular
or
parallel
parking
spaces
are
clearly
detected,
the
system
autoj matically
sets
the
appropriate
parking
method.
A
selection
menu
is
displayed
for
parking
spaces
that
are
large
enough
for
both parallel
and
perpendicular
parking.
In
this
case,
select
the
desired
parking
method
manually.'xParking
operation
active.
The
system
takes
over
the
steerj
ing.'xThe
parking
space
search
is
active
whenever the
vehicle
is
driving
forwards
at
low
speed,even
if
the
system
is
deactivated.
If
the
sysj
tem
is
deactivated,
the
displays
on
the
Conj
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Display
are
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Acoustic
signalsSwitching
the
acoustic
signal
for
suitable
parking
spaces
on/off
Via
iDrive:1.My
Vehicle2.Vehicle
settings3.Parking4.Park
Assist5.Sound
if
parking
space
detected
The
setting
is
saved
for
the
current
driver
profile.
Parking
with
Park
Assistant Driving
into
a
parking
space
1.Switch
on
and
activate
Park
Assistant.For
this,
engage
reverse
gear
or
press
the
Park
Assist
button
and
activate
the
system
on the
control
display
if
necessary.


Park
Assistant
is
activated.
2.Drive
forwards
past
the
line
of
parked
vehij
cles
at
a
speed
up
to
approximately
35
km/h, 22
mph
and
at
a
distance
of
maximum
1.5
m,
5
ft.
The
status
of
the
parking
space
search
and
possible
parking
spaces
are
shown
on
the Control
Display,
see
page
252.3.To
confirm
the
suggested
parking
space
for
the
parking
operation:
switch
on
the
turn
indij
cator
on
the
corresponding
side.
The
system
takes
over
the
steering.4.Follow
the
instructions
on
the
Control
Disj
play.
Steptronic
transmission:
Press
and
hold
the
Park
Assistant
button
for the
duration
of
the
parking
operation.
When
parking
is
complete,
selector
lever
position
P
is
engaged.Completion
of
parking
is
indicated
on
the
Control
Display.5.Adjust
the
parking
position
yourself
if
necesj sary.
Cancelling
manually
You
can
cancel
Park
Assistant
at
any
time:
'xSteptronic
transmission:
release
the
Park
Assistant
button
during
the
parkj
ing
operation.'x

Park
Assist:
select
the
symbol
on
the
Control
Display.
Cancelling
automatically
The
system
automatically
cancels
in
the
following
situations:
'xIf
the
driver
grips
the
steering
wheel
or
steers the
vehicle.'xOn
snow-covered
or
slippery
road
surfaces,
if
necessary.'xIf
it
encounters
objects
that
are
difficult
to
nej gotiate,
for
example
kerbs.'xIf
objects
appear
suddenly.'xIf
Park
Distance
Control
PDC
shows
gaps
that
are
too
small.'xWhen
a
maximum
number
of
parking
atj tempts
or
the
parking
time
is
exceeded.'xIf
other
functions
are
selected
on
the
Control
Display.
Steptronic
transmission:
'xIf
the
Park
Assistant
button
is
released.'xWith
the
tailgate
open.'xWhen
doors
are
open.'xIf
the
parking
brake
is
applied.'xWhen
accelerating.'xIf
the
brake
pedal
remains
pressed
for
a
relaj
tively
long
period
when
the
vehicle
is
stationj ary.'xWhen
the
driver's
seat
belt
is
unfastened.
A
Check
Control
message
is
shown.
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Resuming
You
can
continue
a
cancelled
parking
operation
if
applicable.
To
do
this,
reactivate
Park
Assistant,
see page
252,
and
follow
the
instructions
on
the
Control
Display.
Switching
offThe
system
can
be
switched
off
manually:
Press
the
Park
Assistant
button.
System
limits
Safety
note
WARNING
The
system
may
not
respond
at
all,
or
may
rej
spond
too
late,
incorrectly
or
without
justificaj
tion
due
to
system
limitations.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident
or
material
damage.
Observe
the
inj
formation
on
the
system
limits
and
intervene
actively
if
necessary.
No
parking
assistance
Park
Assistant
does
not
provide
assistance
in
the
following
situations:
'xOn
sharp
bends.'xWhen
towing
a
trailer.'xIn
angled
parking
spaces.
Functional
limitations
The
system
may
have
limited
functionality
in
the
following
situations,
for
example:
'xOn
uneven
road
surfaces,
for
example
gravel
roads.'xOn
slippery
surfaces.'xOn
steep
upward
or
downward
gradients.'xIf
leaves
have
collected
or
snow
has
drifted
or been
piled
up
in
the
parking
space.'xIf
there
is
a
change
in
a
measured
parking
space.'xIf
there
are
ditches
or
sudden
drops,
for
exj ample
a
quayside.
Limits
of
ultrasound
measurement
Certain
conditions
and
objects
may
push
ultraj sound
measurement
to
its
physical
limits,
includj
ing
the
following:
'xSmall
children
and
animals.'xPersons
wearing
certain
types
of
clothing,
for example
a
coat.'xExternal
interference
with
the
ultrasound,
for
example
by
passing
vehicles
or
loud
maj
chines.'xSensors
which
are
dirty,
iced
up,
damaged
or
incorrectly
adjusted.'xCertain
weather
conditions,
for
example
high
humidity,
wet
conditions,
snowfall,
extreme heat
or
strong
wind.'xTrailer
drawbars
and
tow
hitches
of
other
vej
hicles.'xThin
or
wedge-shaped
objects.'xMoving
objects.'xHigher
protruding
objects,
for
example
proj
jecting
walls.'xObjects
with
corners,
edges
and
smooth
surj
faces.'xObjects
with
fine
surfaces
or
structures,
for
example
fences.'xObjects
with
porous
surfaces.'xSmall
and
low
objects
such
as
boxes.'xObstacles
and
people
at
the
edge
of
the
lane.'xSoft
obstacles
or
obstacles
covered
in
foam.'xPlants
or
shrubs.'xLow
objects
already
indicated,
for
example
kerbs,
may
enter
the
sensors'
blind
areas
bej
fore
or
after
a
continuous
tone
is
given.'xThe
system
does
not
take
into
account
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'xIn
some
cases,
parking
spaces
may
be
detecjted
that
are
not
suitable
or
suitable
parking
spaces
may
not
be
detected.
Malfunction
A
Check
Control
message
is
shown. Park
Assistant
has
failed.
Have
the
system
checked
by
a
Service
Partner
of
the
manufacj turer
or
another
qualified
Service
Partner
or
a
specialist
workshop.
Crossing
traffic
warning
Principle At
blind
exits
or
when
leaving
perpendicular
parkj
ing
spaces,
the
system
detects
other
road
users approaching
from
the
side
earlier
than
is
possible
from
the
driver's
seat.
General
Two
radar
sensors
in
the
rear
bumper
monitor the
area
behind
the
vehicle.
The
system
indicates
when
other
road
users
are
approaching.
Depending
on
the
equipment,
the
area
in
front
of the
vehicle
is
also
monitored.
For
this
purpose, two
further
radar
sensors
are
located
in
the
front
bumper.
Safety
note
WARNING
The
system
does
not
relieve
you
of
your
perj
sonal
responsibility
to
assess
the
visibility
conj
ditions
and
traffic
situation
correctly.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Adapt
your
driving
style
to
the
traffic
conditions.
Observe
the
traffic
situation
and
intervene
actively
if
the
situation
warrants
it.
Overview
Button
in
the
vehicle
Park
Assistant
button
Radar
sensors
The
radar
sensors
are
located
in
the
rear bumper.
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Depending
on
the
equipment,
there
are
two
adj
ditional
radar
sensors
in
the
front
bumper.
Keep
the
bumpers
clean
and
unobstructed
in
the area
of
the
radar
sensors.
Switching
on/off Activating/deactivating
the
system
1.

Press
the
Park
Assistant
button.2.Tilt
the
Controller
to
the
left.3.

Settings4.Cross-traffic
alert5.Activate
function
Automatic
activation
If
the
system
was
activated
on
the
Control
Disj
play,
it
is
switched
on
automatically
as
soon
as Park
Distance
Control
PDC
or
Panorama
View
isactive
and
a
gear
is
engaged.
The
system
is
switched
on
at
the
rear
when
rej
verse
gear
is
engaged.
Depending
on
the
equipment,
the
system
is
switched
on
at
the
front
when
a
forward
gear
is engaged.
Switching
off
automatically The
system
switches
off
automatically
in
the
following
situations:
'xIf
walking
speed
is
exceeded.'xWhen
the
steering
and
lane
control
assistant is
active:
after
driving
for
a
particular
distance.'xWhen
Park
Assistant
is
actively
parking
the
vehicle.
Warning
GeneralThe
Control
Display
shows
the
corresponding
image,
an
acoustic
signal
sounds,
if
necessary, and
the
light
in
the
exterior
mirror
flashes.
Light
in
the
exterior
mirror
The
light
in
the
exterior
mirror
flashes
if
other
vej
hicles
are
detected
by
the
rear
sensors
when
the
vehicle
is
reversing.
Display
in
the
Park
Distance
Control
PDC
view
In
the
Park
Distance
Control
PDC
view,
the
relej vant
boundary
area
flashes
red
if
the
sensors
dejtect
vehicles.
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Assistance
Systems256
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