2020 BMW X3 PLUG-IN HYBRID Owners Manual

Installing
rear
light1.Install
the
rear
light
in
the
reverse
sequenceand
attach
the
connector.2.Fit
the
bracket
for
the
warning
triangle
and
atjtach
the
warning
triangle.3.Close
the
cover
on
the
side
trim
in
the
lugjgage
compartment.4.Fasten
the
cover
with
the
clip.
Reversing
light
in
the
tailgate
General
Comply
with
the
safety
notes,
see
page
364.
21
watt
bulb,
H21W.
Access
to
the
light
1.Open
the
tailgate.2.Pull
out
cover
on
handle
recess,
see
arrow.
Changing
a
bulb
1.Pull
the
bulb
holder
out
of
the
reflector.2.Press
the
bulb
gently
into
the
bulb
holder, turn
anticlockwise
and
remove.3.To
insert
the
new
bulb
and
attach
the
bulb
holder,
proceed
in
the
reverse
sequence.
Vehicle
battery
General
The
battery
is
maintenance-free. More
information
regarding
the
battery
can
be
obtained
from
a
Service
Partner
of
the
manufacj
turer
or
another
qualified
Service
Partner
or
a
specialist
workshop.
Safety
note
WARNING
Vehicle
batteries
that
are
classified
as
unsuitaj
ble
may
damage
systems
or
result
in
functions
no
longer
being
carried
out.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
material
damage.
Only
use
vehicle
batj
teries
that
have
been
classified
as
suitable
by
the
vehicle
manufacturer.
Registering
the
battery
with
the
vehicle
The
manufacturer
of
the
vehicle
recommends
having
a
Service
Partner
of
the
manufacturer
or another
qualified
Service
Partner
or
an
authorjised
workshop
register
the
vehicle
battery
with
the
vehicle
after
the
battery
has
been
replaced. Once
the
battery
has
been
registered
again,
all
comfort
functions
will
be
available
without
rej
striction
and
any
Check
Control
messages
relatj
ing
to
the
comfort
functions
will
no
longer
be
disj
played.
Hazard
symbols The
following
hazard
symbols
can
be
found
on
the
vehicle
battery:
SymbolMeaningNo
smoking,
no
naked
flames,
no
sparks.Wear
protective
goggles.Keep
away
from
children.Risk
of
acid
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SymbolMeaningRinse
any
splashes
of
acid
with
water
immediately.
If
acid
comes
into
contact
with
eyes
or
is
swalj
lowed,
seek
medical
attention
immediately.No
direct
sunlight,
no
frost.Follow
the
user
manual.Explosive
gas
mixture.
Do
not
seal
any
openings
on
the
batj
tery.
Replacing
the
battery
GeneralThe
manufacturer
of
the
vehicle
recommends
only
having
the
vehicle
battery
replaced
by
a
Service
Partner
of
the
manufacturer
or
another
qualified
Service
Partner
or
an
authorised
workj
shop.
If
the
battery
is
not
replaced
correctly,
the
vehicle
may
not
recognise
it
properly
and
perfect
functioning
cannot
be
guaranteed.
Safety
note
DANGER
Touching
live
components
can
result
in
an electric
shock.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
even
death.
Do
not
touch
any
components
that could
be
live.
Notes
on
removal
Observe
the
following
notes
on
removing
the
vejhicle
battery:
'xPark
the
vehicle
and
switch
off
consumers.'xFirst
disconnect
the
power
at
the
negative
terminal.
Then
disconnect
the
power
at
the
positive
terminal.
Notes
on
installation
Observe
the
following
notes
on
installing
the
vej hicle
battery:
'xRemove
any
foreign
bodies
from
the
batteryholder.'xOnly
install
the
battery
in
the
intended
posij
tion
in
the
vehicle.'xKeep
the
battery
and
vehicle
connection
conj
tacts
clean.'xFirst
connect
the
power
at
the
positive
termij nal.
Then
connect
the
power
at
the
negativeterminal.'xUse
the
connections,
connectors
and
covers
provided.'xConnect
a
hose
to
the
gas
outlet
opening
if
necessary.
Initial
operation
The
battery
is
operational.
No
special
precauj
tions
are
required
for
start-up.
Charging
the
battery General
Ensure
the
battery
is
sufficiently
charged
to
guarantee
the
entire
lifetime
of
the
battery.
Charge
the
battery
under
the
following
situations:
'xIf
the
inspection
glass
on
the
top
of
the
batj
tery
is
black.'xIf
there
is
insufficient
starting
power.
The
following
conditions
can
have
a
negative
efj
fect
on
battery
performance:
'xFrequently
driving
short
distances.'xIf
the
vehicle
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Safety
note
NOTE
Battery
chargers
for
the
vehicle
battery
may
operate
with
high
voltages
and
high
currents which
can
overload
or
damage
the
12-volt
on-board
network.
There
is
a
risk
of
material
damj
age.
Only
connect
battery
chargers
for
the
vej hicle
battery
to
the
jump-starting
connections
in
the
engine
compartment.
Battery
charger
Battery
chargers
developed
especially
for
the
vej
hicle
and
suitable
for
the
on-board
network
can be
obtained
from
a
Service
Partner
of
the
manujfacturer
or
another
qualified
Service
Partner
or
aspecialist
workshop.
Charging
the
battery Only
charge
the
battery
via
the
jump-starting
connections,
see
page
379,
in
the
engine
comj
partment
and
with
the
engine
switched
off.
Power
failure Following
an
electrical
power
failure,
some
equipment
will
have
to
be
reinitialised
or
individj ual
settings
will
need
to
be
updated,
for
example:
'xWith
memory
function:
save
positions
again.'xTime:
update.'xDate:
update.'xGlass
Roof:
initialise
system.
Storing
the
battery
Observe
the
following
information
on
storing
vej hicle
batteries:
'xStore
the
battery
in
a
cool
and
dry
place.'xProtect
the
battery
from
direct
sunlight
and
frost.'xOnly
clean
the
battery
with
a
damp,
anti-static
cloth.'xStore
the
battery
upright
and
secure
it
against
falling
over.'xInstall
the
oldest
batteries
first.'xDo
not
remove
the
protective
cap
from
the contacts.'xCharge
or
install
the
battery
by
the
date
onthe
battery
label
at
the
latest.
Once
fullycharged,
the
battery
will
work
for
another
10
months.
Disposing
of
the
old
battery
Dispose
of
old
batteries
at
a
Service
Partner
of
the
manufacturer
or
another
qualified
Service
Partner
or
a
specialist
workshop
or
hand
them
in
to
an
authorised
colj lecting
point.
Batteries
filled
with
acid
should
be
transported
upright.
Protect
batteries
against
falling
over
when
in
transit.
Warranty
See
the
vehicle
purchase
contract
for
informaj
tion
on
the
battery
warranty.
Fuses
General
The
fuses
are
located
at
different
positions
in
the
vehicle.
Safety
note
WARNING
Incorrect
or
repaired
fuses
can
overload
electrij cal
cables
and
components.
There
is
a
risk
of
fire.
Do
not
repair
blown
fuses
or
replace
them
with
fuses
with
a
different
colour
or
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the
interior
The
fuses
are
located
in
the
interior,
behind
a
cover
in
the
front
seat
passenger
footwell.
Undo
fastenings,
arrow,
and
open
cover.
The
fuse
box
is
located
at
the
front
right.
Inside
the
boot
The
fuses
are
located
behind
a
cover
on
the
right-hand
side
in
the
boot.
Remove
the
cover
from
the
right-hand
trim panel.
The
fuse
box
is
located
behind
the
sound
insulaj
tion.
Information
on
the
fuse
types
and
locations,
as well
as
the
positions
of
any
other
fuse
boxes,
is
available
on
the
Internet:
www.bmw.com/fusej
card.
Where
applicable,
information
on
the
fuse
types
and
locations
is
also
found
on
a
separate
sheet
in
the
fuse
box.
Other
fuse
boxes
There
are
other
fuse
boxes
in
the
vehicle.
In
the
event
of
a
fault,
contact
a
Service
Partner
of
the manufacturer
or
another
qualified
Service
Partner
or
a
specialist
workshop.
Replacing
fuses The
vehicle
manufacturer
recommends
having
fuses
changed
by
a
Service
Partner
of
the
manuj facturer
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Help
in
case
of
a
breakdownVehicle
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.
Hazard
warning
lights
The
button
is
located
in
the
centre
console.
Warning
triangle
The
warning
triangle
is
located
behind
the
leftcover
panel
in
the
luggage
compartment.
1.Remove
the
cover
from
the
left-hand
trim
panel.2.Open
the
bracket
and
pull
out
the
warning
trij angle
towards
the
interior.
First-aid
kit
General
Some
items
in
the
kit
have
a
limited
life.
Check
the
use-by
dates
of
the
contents
regularly
and
replace
any
items
that
have
expired
in
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The
first-aid
kit
is
located
behind
the
left
coverpanel
in
the
luggage
compartment.
Pull
on
the
handle
to
open.
BMW
breakdown assistance
Principle
BMW
Group
breakdown
assistance
can
be
conj
tacted
if
you
require
help
in
the
event
of
a
breakj down.
General In
the
event
of
a
breakdown,
data
on
the
vehicle
condition
is
transferred
to
the
manufacturer
of the
vehicle.
It
is
possible
that
malfunctions
canbe
remedied
directly.
There
are
various
ways
of
making
contact.
'xVia
a
Check
Control
message,
see
page
161.'xCalling
with
a
mobile
phone.'xVia
the
BMW
Connected
app.
Requirements
'xActivated
ConnectedDrive
contract,
equipj
ment
with
intelligent
emergency
call
or
BMW
ConnectedDrive
services.'xMobile
reception.'xStandby
state
is
switched
on.Starting
When
equipped
with
Teleservice,
support
is
proj
vided
first
through
Teleservice
Diagnosis
and
then
by
Teleservice
Assistance.
Via
iDrive:1.ConnectedDrive2.BMW
Assistance3.BMW
Roadside
Assistance
Contact
with
the
manufacturer's
breakdown
assistance
is
established.
A
telephone
number
may
be
displayed.
Sej lect
it
to
dial
the
telephone
number
using
a
connected
mobile
telephone.
Teleservice
Diagnosis
Teleservice
Diagnosis
enables
the
detailed
vehij
cle
data
required
for
diagnosis
to
be
transferred via
mobile
communications.
This
data
is
transferjred
automatically.
Teleservice
Assistance
Teleservice
Assistance
is
a
country-specific
feaj
ture
that
enables
a
more
in-depth
diagnosis
of
the
vehicle
via
mobile
telephony.
Teleservice
Assistance
can
be
started
after
a
rej
quest
by
the
service
specialist.
1.Park
the
vehicle
safely.2.Apply
the
parking
brake.3.Control
Display
is
switched
on.4.Confirm
Teleservice
Assistance.
Certain
vehicle
functions
may
be
restored
to
a
drivable
condition.
If
this
is
not
possible,
further
measures
will
be
inij
tiated,
for
example
Mobile
Service
will
be
inj formed.
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Accident
Assistance
Principle
BMW
Group
Accident
Assistance
can
be
contacj
ted
if
help
is
required
in
the
event
of
an
accident.
General If
the
vehicle
sensors
detect
a
minor
to
moderj
ately
severe
accident,
which
did
not
trigger
any
airbags,
a
Check
Control
message
is
displayed
in
the
instrument
cluster.
A
corresponding
text
message
also
appears
on
the
Control
Display.
When
BMW
Accident
Assistance
is
activated,data
on
the
vehicle
condition
is
transferred
to
BMW.
Requirements
'xActivated
ConnectedDrive
contract,
equipj ment
with
intelligent
emergency
call
or
BMW
ConnectedDrive
services.'xMobile
reception.'xStandby
state
is
switched
on.
Starting
BMW
Accident
Assistance
If
an
accident
is
detected
automatically
A
text
message
prompting
the
driver
to
call
BMW
Accident
Assistance
is
shown
on
the
Conj
trol
Display.
The
connection
can
be
established
directly:
BMW
Accident
Assist.
The
Check
Control
message
for
BMW
Accident
Assistance
can
also
be
called
up
from
the
saved
Check
Control
messages,
see
page
161,
for
a
certain
length
of
time.
Starting
manually BMW
Accident
Assistance
can
also
be
contacj
ted
independently
of
the
automatic
accident
dej
tection
function.
Via
iDrive:1.ConnectedDrive2.BMW
Assistance3.BMW
Accident
Assistance
Follow
the
displays
on
the
Control
Display.
A voice
connection
is
established.4.End
call
The
voice
connection
can
be
terminated.
Emergency
call
Statutory
emergency
call
Principle The
system
can
be
used
to
trigger
an
emerj
gency
call
automatically
or
manually
in
emerj
gency
situations.
General Press
the
SOS
button
in
an
emergency
only.
The
emergency
call
establishes
a
connection
to a
public
emergency
call
number.
This
depends
on
factors
such
as
the
specific
mobile
telephone
network
and
national
regulaj
tions.
The
emergency
call
is
placed
using
the
SIM
card
integrated
in
the
vehicle
and
cannot
be
switched off.
For
technical
reasons,
it
might
not
be
possible
to
make
an
emergency
call
in
highly
adverse
condij
tions.
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SOS
button.
Operating
requirements
'xStandby
state
is
switched
on.'xEmergency
call
system
is
functional.'xIf
the
vehicle
is
equipped
with
intelligent emergency
call:
the
SIM
card
integrated
in
the
vehicle
is
activated.
Automatic
triggering
In
certain
circumstances,
for
example
deployj
ment
of
the
airbags,
an
emergency
call
may
be
placed
automatically
immediately
after
an
accij
dent
of
appropriate
severity.
An
automatic
emerj
gency
call
is
not
affected
by
pressing
the
SOS button.
Manual
triggering
1.Tap
on
cover
flap.2.Press
and
hold
the
SOS
button
until
the
LED
in
the
button
area
is
illuminated
green.'xThe
LED
is
illuminated
green
when
the
emerj
gency
call
has
been
activated.
If
a
cancellation
request
is
displayed
on
the Control
Display,
the
emergency
call
can
becancelled.
If
the
situation
permits,
wait
in
the
vehicle
unj til
voice
contact
has
been
established.'xThe
LED
flashes
green
when
the
connection
to
the
emergency
number
has
been
estabj
lished.When
an
emergency
call
is
made,
data
is
sent
to
the
public
rescue
coordination
centre
in
orj der
to
decide
what
rescue
measures
are
rej
quired,
e.g.
the
position
of
the
vehicle,
if
this can
be
determined.
For
information
on
data
transfer
and
storage, see
page
12.
Even
if
the
vehicle
occupants
can
no
longer hear
the
rescue
coordination
centre
through the
loudspeakers,
the
rescue
coordination
centre
may
still
be
able
to
hear
the
vehicle
occupants
speak.
The
rescue
coordination
centre
ends
the
emerj
gency
call.
Malfunction
The
emergency
call
function
may
be
impaired.
The
LED
near
the
emergency
call
button
illumij nates
for
approx.
30
seconds.
A
Check
Control
message
is
shown.
Have
checks
performed
by
a
Service
Partner
of
the
manufacturer
or
another
qualified
Service
Partner
or
a
specialist
workshop.
Intelligent
emergency
callPrinciple
The
system
can
be
used
to
trigger
an
emerj gency
call
automatically
or
manually
in
emerj
gency
situations.
General Press
the
SOS
button
in
an
emergency
only.
The
intelligent
emergency
call
system
estabj lishes
a
connection
with
the
BMW
emergencycall
centre.
Even
if
no
emergency
call
through
BMW
is
posj
sible,
in
some
cases
an
emergency
call
may
still
be
established
to
a
public
emergency
call
numj
ber.
This
depends
on
factors
such
as
the
specific mobile
telephone
network
and
national
regulaj
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