2020 BMW X3 PLUG-IN HYBRID Owners Manual

Storage
compartmentsVehicle
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.
Safety
notes
WARNING
Loose
objects
or
devices
connected
by
a
cable to
the
vehicle,
for
example
mobile
telephones,
may
be
thrown
around
the
interior
during
the
journey,
for
example
in
the
event
of
an
accident
or
when
braking
or
carrying
out
an
evasive
majnoeuvre.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Ensure
thatloose
objects
or
devices
connected
by
cable
to
the
vehicle
are
secured
in
place
in
the
interior.
NOTE
Anti-slip
mats
can
damage
the
instrument
panel.
There
is
a
risk
of
material
damage.
Do not
use
anti-slip
mats.
Storage
facilities
The
following
storage
facilities
are
located
in
the
interior:
'xGlove
compartment
on
the
passenger
side,
see
page
281.'xGlove
compartment
on
the
driver's
side,
see
page
282.'xPockets
in
the
doors,
see
page
282.'xStorage
compartment
in
the
centre
console,
see
page
282.'xCentre
armrest,
see
page
283.'xPockets
on
the
backrests
of
the
front
seats.
Glove
compartment
Front
passenger's
side
Safety
note
WARNING
The
glove
compartment
protrudes
into
the
inj
terior
when
it
is
opened.
Objects
in
the
glove compartment
may
be
thrown
around
the
intej
rior
during
the
journey,
for
example
in
the
event
of
an
accident,
braking
or
avoidance
manoeuj vres.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Immediately
close
the
glove
compartment
after
using
it.
Opening
Pull
the
handle.
The
lighting
in
the
glove
compartment
comes
on.
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Closing
Shut
the
lid.
Securing
The
glove
compartment
can
be
locked
with
an
integrated
key,
see
page
89.
This
prevents
acj
cess
to
the
glove
compartment.
After
the
glove
compartment
has
been
locked,
the
vehicle
key
can
be
handed
over
without
the integrated
key,
for
example
if
the
car
is
beingparked
by
a
valet
service.
Driver's
side
Safety
note
WARNING
The
glove
compartment
protrudes
into
the
inj
terior
when
it
is
opened.
Objects
in
the
glove compartment
may
be
thrown
around
the
intej
rior
during
the
journey,
for
example
in
the
event of
an
accident,
braking
or
avoidance
manoeuj
vres.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Immediately
close
the
glove
compartment
after
using
it.
Opening
Pull
the
handle.
Closing Shut
the
lid.
Pockets
in
the
doors
General
There
are
storage
compartments
in
the
doors.
Safety
note
WARNING
Breakable
objects,
for
example
glass
bottles
or glasses,
can
break
in
the
event
of
an
accident.
Shards
may
scatter
throughout
the
interior.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
material
damage.
Do
not
use
breakable
objects
during
a
journey.
Only
stow
breakable
objects
in
closed
storage
compartments.
Storage
compartment
in
the
centre
console
Opening
Push
the
cover
forward.
Closing
Push
the
cover
back.
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Storage
compartment
inthe
rear
of
the
centre console
There
are
one
or
two
storage
compartments
in
the
rear
centre
console.
Centre
armrest
Front General
There
is
a
storage
compartment
in
the
centre armrest
between
the
seats.
Opening
Press
the
button.
Closing
Push
the
cover
down
until
it
engages.
Cup
holders
Safety
note
WARNING
Unsuitable
containers
placed
in
the
cupholders
may
damage
the
cupholders
or
be
flung
into
the
interior,
for
example
in
the
event
of
an
accij dent
or
when
braking
or
carrying
out
evasive
manoeuvres.
Spilt
liquids
can
distract
the
driverfrom
the
road
and
lead
to
an
accident.
Hot
bevjerages
may
damage
the
cupholders
or
cause
scalding.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
material
damage.
Do
not
force
objects
into
the
cupholj der.
Use
lightweight,
sealable
and
shatterproof
containers.
Do
not
transport
hot
drinks.
Front Opening
Push
the
cover
forward.
There
are
two
cup
holders
in
the
centre
console.
Closing
Push
the
cover
back.
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RearSafety
note
NOTE
If
the
cup
holder
is
open,
the
centre
armrest cannot
be
folded
back.
There
is
a
risk
of
matej
rial
damage.
Push
back
the
covers
before
foldj
ing
up
the
centre
armrest.
Opening
1.Fold
the
centre
armrest
forwards.2.Press
the
button.
Closing
Push
back
both
covers
inwards
towards
each other.
Coat
hooks
General
The
coat
hooks
are
located
on
the
grab
handles
in
the
rear.
Safety
notes
WARNING
Items
of
clothing
on
the
coat
hooks
can
impair visibility
when
driving.
There
is
a
risk
of
accij
dent.
Hang
items
of
clothing
from
the
coat
hooks
so
that
they
do
not
obstruct
visibility
when
driving.
WARNING
Incorrect
use
of
the
coat
hooks
can
present
a danger,
for
example
if
objects
are
thrown
around
in
the
event
of
braking
and
evasive
maj
noeuvres.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
and
material
damage.
Only
hang
lightweight
objects,
for
exj
ample
items
of
clothing,
on
the
coat
hooks.
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Luggage
compartmentVehicle
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.
Loads
Safety
notes
WARNING
A
high
gross
vehicle
weight
can
make
the
tyres overheat,
causing
internal
damage
and
a
sudjden
loss
of
tyre
inflation
pressure.
Handling
characteristics
may
be
adversely
affected,
for
example
reduced
directional
stability,
longer
stopping
distance
and
modified
steering
charj acteristics.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Pleasecomply
with
the
permitted
load
index
of
thetyre,
and
do
not
exceed
the
permitted
gross
vej
hicle
weight.
WARNING
If
the
permitted
total
weight
and
the
permitted
axle
loads
are
exceeded,
the
operational
safety of
the
vehicle
is
no
longer
guaranteed.
There
isa
risk
of
accident.
Do
not
exceed
the
permittedtotal
weight
and
permitted
axle
loads.
WARNING
Loose
objects
or
devices
connected
by
a
cable
to
the
vehicle,
for
example
mobile
telephones,
may
be
thrown
around
the
interior
during
the
journey,
for
example
in
the
event
of
an
accident
or
when
braking
or
carrying
out
an
evasive
maj noeuvre.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Ensure
thatloose
objects
or
devices
connected
by
cable
to
the
vehicle
are
secured
in
place
in
the
interior.
WARNING
Incorrectly
stowed
objects
may
slip
or
be thrown
into
the
interior,
for
example
in
the
event
of
an
accident
or
when
braking
or
carryj
ing
out
an
evasive
manoeuvre.
Vehicle
occuj
pants
could
be
struck
and
injured.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Stow
and
secure
objects
and
the
load
correctly.
NOTE
Liquids
in
the
boot
may
cause
damage.
There
is
a
risk
of
material
damage.
Ensure
that
no
liqj
uids
leak
out
into
the
boot.
Stowing
and
securing
loads
in
the
vehicle
'xWrap
protective
material
around
any
sharp
corners
and
edges
on
the
load.'xHeavy
loads:
stow
as
far
forward
and
as
low
down
as
possible,
ideally
directly
behind
the rear
backrests.'xVery
heavy
loads:
stow
as
far
forward
and
as
low
down
as
possible,
ideally
directly
behind
the
rear
backrests.
If
there
are
no
passengers
on
the
back
seat,
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'xFully
fold
down
the
rear
backrests
if
a
largeload
is
to
be
stowed.'xDo
not
stack
load
items
above
the
upperedge
of
the
backrests.'xUse
the
luggage
net,
see
page
290,
to
proj
tect
the
vehicle's
occupants.
Make
sure
that objects
cannot
penetrate
the
luggage
net.'xSmall
and
lightweight
loads:
secure
with
rej
taining
straps,
a
luggage
net
or
other
suitable
straps.'xLarge
and
heavy
loads:
secure
with
lashing straps.
Lashing
eyes
in
the
boot
General
Load-securing
equipment,
for
example
lashingstraps,
tensioning
straps
or
luggage
nets,
must be
secured
to
the
lashing
eyes
in
the
luggagecompartment.
Lashing
eyes
Four
lashing
eyes
are
located
in
the
luggagecompartment
for
securing
loads.
Storage
compartments
in
the
luggage
compartment
Bag
holders
General There
is
a
bag
holder
on
the
right
side
in
the
lugjgage
compartment.
Safety
note
WARNING
Incorrect
use
of
the
bag
holders
can
present
a
danger,
for
example
if
objects
are
flung
around in
the
event
of
braking
and
evasive
manoeuj
vres.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
and
material
damj age.
Only
hang
light
objects,
for
example
shopjping
bags,
on
the
bag
holders.
Only
transport
heavy
luggage
in
the
boot
if
suitably
secured.
Folding
down
Press
on
the
bag
holder
and
turn
it
until
it
enj gages.
Side
storage
compartment,
left
General There
is
a
storage
compartment
on
the
left
sideof
the
luggage
compartment.
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Opening
Pull
the
handle.Side
storage
compartment,
right
General Depending
on
the
equipment,
there
may
be
a
storage
compartment
on
the
right.
Opening
Pull
the
handle.
Storage
compartment
under
boot
floor
General There
is
a
storage
compartment
under
the
boot
floor.
Opening
1.Fold
down
the
bag
holder,
see
page
286.2.Pull
the
boot
floor
up
by
the
handle.
Closing
Push
the
boot
floor
down
until
it
engages.
Extending
the
luggagecompartment
Principle Depending
on
the
equipment
fitted,
the
luggage
compartment
can
be
enlarged
as
follows:
'xThe
rear
backrests
can
be
folded
down.'xThe
rear
backrests
can
be
placed
in
the
cargo
position
to
achieve
an
upright
loading position.
General
The
rear
backrest
is
split
40m20m40.
The
rear
seat
backrests
on
each
side
and
the
middle
part
can
be
folded
down
individually.
Depending
on
the
equipment,
the
rear
backrests
can
be
folded
down
from
the
rear
or
from
the
luggage
compartment.
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Safety
notes
WARNING
Risk
of
entrapment
when
folding
down
the
rear backrest.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
material
damage.
Before
folding
down,
make
sure
that
the
area
of
movement
of
the
rear
backrest
and
the
head
restraint
is
kept
clear.
WARNING
If
a
rear
seat
backrest
is
not
locked,
unsecured
cargo
may
be
flung
into
the
interior,
for
example
in
the
event
of
an
accident
or
during
braking
or evasive
manoeuvres.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.Make
sure
that
the
rear
seat
backrest
is
locked
after
it
has
been
folded
back.
WARNING
If
the
seat
is
not
adjusted
properly
or
the
child seat
has
been
installed
incorrectly,
the
child
rej straint
system
may
have
limited
stability
or
maynot
be
stable
at
all.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
oreven
death.
Make
sure
that
the
child
restraint
system
rests
firmly
against
the
backrest.
Wherj ever
possible,
adapt
the
backrest
angle
of
all
the
relevant
seat
backrests
and
adjust
the
seats
correctly.
Make
sure
that
the
seats
and
their
backrests
are
correctly
engaged
or
locked.
If
possible,
adjust
the
height
of
the
head
rej
straints,
or
remove
them.
WARNING
Once
the
rear
backrest
has
been
folded
down,
the
locking
bracket
protrudes
into
the
interior.
There
is
a
risk
of
material
damage.
When
the
rear
seat
backrest
is
folded
down,
watch
out
for the
protruding
locking
bracket
and
keep
this
area
clear.
NOTE
Vehicle
parts
can
be
damaged
when
folding down
the
rear
backrest.
There
is
a
risk
of
matej
rial
damage.
When
folding
down,
make
sure
that
the
area
of
movement
of
the
rear
backrest including
head
restraint
is
kept
clear.
Folding
the
rear
backrest
down
from
the
rear
Pull
the
lever
and
fold
the
rear
seat
backrest
forj wards.
Folding
rear
backrest
down
from
the
luggage
compartment
Pull
the
lever
in
the
luggage
compartment.
Left
lever:
left
and
centre
backrests
fold
forj
wards.
Right
lever:
right
backrest
folds
forwards.
Folding
down
the
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part
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