2020 BMW X3 PLUG-IN HYBRID Owners Manual

Display
in
the
camera
view
The
relevant
boundary
area,
arrow
1,
in
the
camjera
view
flashes
red
if
the
sensors
detect
vehij
cles.
Yellow
lines,
arrow
2,
indicate
the
bumper
of
your vehicle.
Acoustic
warning In
addition
to
the
visual
display,
a
warning
signalsounds
when
your
own
vehicle
is
moving
in
thecorresponding
direction.
System
limits
The
system
may
have
limited
functionality
in
the
following
situations:
'xIf
the
approaching
vehicle
is
travelling
very
fast.'xIn
thick
fog,
wet
conditions
or
snow.'xOn
sharp
bends.'xIf
the
bumper
is
dirty,
iced
up
or
covered, for
example
by
stickers.'xIf
the
sensors'
field
of
view
is
obscured,
for
example
due
to
garage
walls,
hedges
or mounds
of
snow.'xWhen
a
projecting
load
is
being
transported.'xIf
crossing
objects
are
moving
very
slowly.'xIf
there
are
other
objects
in
the
field
of
view
ofthe
sensors
that
conceal
the
crossing
traffic.
If
the
trailer
socket
is
being
used,
for
examplewhen
operating
with
a
trailer
or
a
bicycle
carrier,
crossing
traffic
warning
is
not
available
for
the
area
behind
the
vehicle.
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Driving
comfortVehicle
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.
Suspension
components
The
suspension
components
have
been
optijmised
for
the
vehicle
and
its
area
of
use,
thus
enjsuring
the
best
possible
driving
experience.
Adaptive
suspension
Principle
The
system
reduces
unwanted
vehicle
movej ments
when
a
dynamic
driving
style
is
used
orwhen
driving
on
uneven
roads.
General
Depending
on
road
conditions
and
driving
style,
driving
dynamics
and
driving
comfort
are
enj
hanced.
Configuration
The
system
offers
various
shock
absorber
setj
tings,
from
comfortable
travel
to
dynamic
driving.
The
damper
configurations
are
assigned
to
the different
drive
modes
of
the
Driving
Experience
Control,
see
page
150.
Performance
Control
Performance
Control
increases
the
agility
of
the
vehicle.
Individual
wheels
are
braked
to
increase
agility for
a
sporty
driving
style.
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Air
conditioningVehicle
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.
Interior
air
quality
The
air
quality
in
the
vehicle
is
improved
by
the
following
components:
'xEmissions-tested
interior.'xMicrofilter.'xAir-conditioning
system
for
regulating
temj
perature,
air
flow
and
recirculated-air
mode.
Depending
on
the
equipment:
'xMicrofilter/activated
carbon
filter.'xIonisation.'xFragrancing.'xAutomatic
air
recirculation
control
AUC.'xIndependent
ventilation.Automatic
air
conditioning
Overview
Buttons
in
the
vehicle
Climate
functions
ButtonFunctionTemperature,
see
page
260.Air-conditioning
mode,
see
page
260.Maximum
cooling,
see
page
261.AUTO
programme,
see
page
261.Recirculated-air
mode,
see
page
262.Air
flow,
manual,
see
page
262.
AUTO
programme
intensity.Air
distribution,
manual,
see
page
262.Seite
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ButtonFunctionSYNC
Programme,
see
page
263.To
defrost
and
demist
the
winj
dow,
see
page
263.Rear
window
heating,
see
page
263.Active
seat
ventilation,
see
page
117.Seat
heating,
see
page
117.To
call
up
the
air
conditioning
menu,
see
page
260.
For
the
following
settings,
for
exj
ample:
upper
body
temperature
adjustment,
independent
ventij
lation.
Calling
up
the
air
conditioning
menu
Press
the
button.
The
air
conditioning
menu
is
displayed.
All
the
air
conditioning
functions
that
can
adjusj
ted
via
iDrive
can
be
called
up
via
the
air
condij
tioning
menu,
for
example
upper
body
temperaj
ture
adjustment,
independent
ventilation.
Switching
on/off Switching
onPress
any
button,
with
the
following
exceptions:
'xRear
window
heating.'xLeft
side
of
air
flow
button.'xSYNC
Programme.'xSeat
heating.'xSeat
ventilation.Switching
off
Hold
down
left
button
until
the
system
shuts
down.
Temperature Principle
The
automatic
air
conditioning
adjusts
to
the
set
temperature
as
quickly
as
possible,
using
maxij
mum
cooling
or
heating
power
if
necessary.
The temperature
is
then
maintained.
Adjusting Turn
the
wheel
to
select
the
dej
sired
temperature.
Avoid
switching
between
different
temperature
settings
in
rapid
sucj
cession.
The
automatic
air
condij
tioning
may
not
have
sufficient
time
to
establish
the
temperature
selected.
Cooling
function
Principle Interior
air
is
cooled
and
dried
and
then
heatedagain
depending
on
the
temperature
setting.
The
interior
can
be
cooled
when
the
drive-ready or
standby
state
is
switched
on.
Switching
on/off Press
the
button.
The
LED
is
illuminated
when
the
coolj
ing
function
is
switched
on.
Depending
on
the
weather
conditions,
the
windj
screen
and
the
side
windows
may
mist
over
for
a
short
time
when
the
drive-ready
state
has
been switched
on.
The
cooling
function
is
switched
on
automatij
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When
the
automatic
air
conditioning
is
in
operaj
tion,
condensation
develops
and
exits
underj
neath
the
vehicle.
Maximum
cooling
effect
Principle
When
the
standby
or
drive-ready
state
is
switched
on,
the
system
is
set
to
lowest
temperj
ature,
optimum
amount
of
air
and
air
recirculation
function.
General The
function
is
available
at
an
outside
temperaj
ture
above
approximately
0


Switching
on/off
Via
iDrive:1.My
Vehicle2.Vehicle
settings3.Climate
comfort4.If
applicable,
Air
quality5.Automatic
air
recirculation
If
there
is
condensation,
shut
down
recirculated- air
mode
or
remove
the
condensation,
seepage
263.
Recirculated-air
mode
Principle
If
the
air
outside
the
vehicle
has
an
unpleasant odour
or
contains
pollutants,
the
air
supply
to
theinterior
of
the
vehicle
can
be
shut
off.
The
air
injside
the
vehicle
is
then
recirculated.
Operation Press
the
button:
The
LED
is
illuminated
when
recirculaj
ted-air
mode
is
switched
on.
The
outside
air
supj
ply
is
shut
off.
When
recirculated-air
mode
is
switched
off,
fresh air
is
directed
into
the
vehicle's
interior.
Continuous
use
of
recirculated-air
mode
worjsens
air
quality
inside
the
vehicle
and
increases
condensation
on
the
windows.
The
recirculated-air
mode
automatically
switches
off
after
a
given
time
depending
on
the
ambient
conditions,
to
avoid
condensation.
If
there
is
condensation,
shut
down
recirculated- air
mode
or
remove
the
condensation,
seepage
263.
Adjusting
the
air
flow
manually
Principle
The
air
flow
for
air
conditioning
can
be
set
manj ually.
General
To
be
able
to
adjust
the
air
flow
manually,
firstswitch
off
the
AUTO
programme.
Operation Press
left
or
right
side
of
button:
reduceor
increase
air
flow.
The
selected
air
flow
is
shown
on
the
display
for
automatic
air
conditioning.
In
order
to
protect
the
battery
the
air
flow
rate
of
the
automatic
air
conditioning
is
reduced,
if
necj
essary.
To
adjust
the
air
distribution
manually
Principle
The
air
distribution
for
air
conditioning
can
be
set
manually.
Operation Press
the
button
repeatedly
to
select
a
programme:'xWindows,
upper
body
area
and
footwell.'xUpper
body
area
and
footwell.'xFootwell.'xWindows
and
footwell.'xWindows:
only
on
the
driver's
side.'xWindows
and
upper
body.'xUpper
body
area.
The
selected
air
distribution
is
shown
on
the
disj
play
for
automatic
air
conditioning.
If
there
is
condensation,
remove
it,
see
page
263.
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programme
Principle The
following
settings
on
the
driver's
side
can
be
transferred
to
the
front
passenger's
side
and
to the
rear:'xTemperature.'xAir
distribution.
Switching
on/off
Press
the
button.
The
LED
is
illuminated
when
the
SYNC
programme
is
switched
on.
The
programme
is
switched
off
automatically
if settings
are
changed
on
the
front
passenger's
side
or
in
the
rear
passenger
compartment.
Defrosting
windows
and
removing
condensation
Principle
Ice
and
condensation
are
quickly
removed
from
the
windscreen
and
the
front
side
windows.
Switching
on/off Press
the
button.
The
LED
is
illuminated
when
the
sysj
tem
is
switched
on.
The
air
flow
can
be
adjusted
manually
when
the system
is
switched
on.
If
there
is
condensation,
press
the
butj
ton
or
switch
on
the
cooling
function
to
use
the
condensation
sensor.
Ensure
that
air
can flow
towards
the
windscreen.
Rear
window
heating Press
the
button.
The
LED
is
illuminajted.
The
function
is
available
when
the
engine
is
runj
ning.
The
rear
window
heating
is
switched
off
autoj
matically
after
a
while.
Microfilter/activated
carbon
filter
The
microfilter
traps
dust
and
pollen
in
the
inj
coming
air.
The
activated
carbon
filter
also
removes
gaseous pollutants
from
the
outside
air
entering
the
vehij
cle.
Have
this
combined
filter
replaced
during
vehicle
when
the
vehicle
is
serviced,
see
page
360.
Ventilation
Principle
The
direction
of
the
various
air
flows
can
be
set
individually.
Setting
the
ventilation
General The
direction
of
the
air
flows
can
be
set
for
director
indirect
ventilation.
Open
the
side
nozzles
and
position
them
in
a way
that
ensures
effective
climate
control.
Direct
ventilation
Align
the
air
flow
directly
onto
the
vehicle
occuj
pants.
The
air
flow
provides
noticeable
heating
or
cooling
depending
on
the
set
temperature.
Indirect
ventilation Do
not
align
the
air
flow
directly
onto
the
vehicle
occupants.
The
vehicle
interior
is
cooled
or
heated
indirectly
depending
on
the
set
temperaj ture.
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Ventilation
at
front
Overview'xLever
for
changing
the
air
flow
direction,
arj
rows
1.'xKnurled
wheel
for
steplessly
opening
and closing
the
side
nozzles,
arrows
2.
Varying
the
ventilation
temperature
General
The
temperature
of
the
ventilation
in
the
upper body
area
can
be
varied.
The
temperature
is
adjusted
on
an
individual
baj sis,
for
example
towards
the
blue
for
colder
andtowards
the
red
for
warmer.
The
ventilation
air
flow
in
the
upper
body
area
provides
noticeable
heating
or
cooling
dependj
ing
on
the
set
temperature.
The
set
interior
temperature
for
driver
and
front
seat
passenger
is
not
changed
by
this.
Adjusting
Via
iDrive:
1.My
Vehicle2.Vehicle
settings3.If
applicable,
Climate
comfort4.Temperature
adjustment,
upper
body5.Set
the
desired
temperature.'xTowards
blue:
cooler.'xTowards
red:
warmer.Ventilation
in
the
rear,
centre'xLever
for
changing
the
air
flow
direction,
arj
rows
1.'xKnurled
wheel
for
steplessly
opening
and closing
the
side
nozzles,
arrow
2.
Rear
automatic
air
conditioning
Overview
Buttons
in
the
vehicle
Climate
functions
ButtonFunctionTemperature,
see
page
265.AUTO
programme,
see
page
265.Air
distribution,
manual,
see
page
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