2021 BMW X3 M Owners Manual

In
addition
to
locking,
the
windows
and
glasssunroof
with
sun
protection
will
be
closed.
Opening
the
tailgate
General
information
If
the
tailgate
is
opened
via
Comfort
Access,
locked
doors
are
not
unlocked.
To
avoid
locking
the
vehicle
key
in
the
vehicle,
do
not
place
the
vehicle
key
in
the
cargo
area.
Safety
information
Warning
Body
parts
can
be
jammed
when
operating
the tailgate.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Make
sure
thatthe
area
of
movement
of
the
tailgate
is
clearduring
opening
and
closing.
Warning
The
tailgate
pivots
out
when
it
opens.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Make
sure
that
the
area
of
movement
of
the
tailgate
is
clear
during
opening
and
closing.
NOTICE
Sharp-edged
or
pointed
objects
can
hit
the windows
and
heat
conductors
while
driving. There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Coverthe
edges
and
ensure
that
pointed
objects
do
not
hit
the
windows.
Opening
Press
the
button
on
tailgate's
exterior.
Opening
and
closing
the
tailgate
with
no-touch
activation
Concept
The
tailgate
can
be
opened
and
closed
with
no-
touch
activation
using
the
vehicle
key
you
are carrying.
Two
sensors
detect
a
forward-directedfoot
motion
in
the
central
rear
area
and
the
tail#j
gate
is
opened
and
closed.
General
information
To
avoid
locking
the
vehicle
key
in
the
vehicle, do
not
place
the
vehicle
key
in
the
cargo
area.
If
the
vehicle
key
is
in
the
sensor
area,
the
tail#j
gate
may
open
or
close
inadvertently
if
you
unin#j
tentionally
move
your
foot
or
if
a
foot
movement
is
detected.
The
sensor
has
an
approximate
range
of
5
ft/1.50
m
extending
from
the
rear
of
the
vehi#j
cle.
If
the
tailgate
is
opened
with
no-touch
activation, locked
doors
are
not
unlocked.
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Safety
information
Warning
During
no-touch
activation,
vehicle
parts
may
be
touched,
such
as
the
hot
exhaust
gas
sys#j
tem.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
When
moving
your foot,
make
sure
you
have
a
firm
stance
and
donot
touch
the
vehicle.
Warning
Body
parts
can
be
jammed
when
operating
the
tailgate.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Make
sure
that the
area
of
movement
of
the
tailgate
is
clear
during
opening
and
closing.
Warning
The
tailgate
pivots
out
when
it
opens.
There
is a
risk
of
injury
or
risk
of
damage
to
property.Make
sure
that
the
area
of
movement
of
thetailgate
is
clear
during
opening
and
closing.
NOTICE
Sharp-edged
or
pointed
objects
can
hit
the windows
and
heat
conductors
while
driving. There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Coverthe
edges
and
ensure
that
pointed
objects
do
not
hit
the
windows.
Performing
the
foot
movement
1.Stand
in
the
middle
behind
the
vehicle
at
ap#j prox.
one
arm's
length
away
from
the
rear
of
the
vehicle.2.Wave
a
foot
under
the
vehicle
in
the
direction
of
travel
and
immediately
pull
it
back.
Withthis
movement,
the
leg
must
pass
through
the
ranges
of
both
sensors.
Opening
Perform
the
foot
movement
described
earlier.
Before
the
tailgate
opens,
the
hazard
warning system
flashes.
Moving
your
foot
again
will
stop
the
opening
mo#j tion,
and
moving
it
one
more
time
after
that
will close
the
tailgate.
Closing
Perform
the
foot
movement
described
earlier.
The
hazard
warning
system
flashes
and
an
acoustic
signal
sounds.
Moving
your
foot
again
will
stop
the
closing
mo#j
tion,
and
moving
it
one
more
time
after
that
will re-open
the
tailgate.
Malfunction
Vehicle
key
recognition
by
the
vehicle
may
mal#j
function
under
the
following
circumstances:
'xThe
battery
of
the
vehicle
key
is
discharged.
For
replacing
the
battery,
refer
to
page
80.'xInterference
of
the
radio
connection
from
transmission
towers
or
other
equipment
with
high
transmitting
power.'xShielding
of
the
vehicle
key
due
to
metal
ob#j jects.
Do
not
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the
vehicle
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'xInterference
of
the
radio
connection
from
mo#j
bile
phones
or
other
electronic
devices
in
di#j
rect
proximity
to
the
vehicle
key.
Do
not
transport
the
vehicle
key
together
with electronic
devices.
Wet
or
snowy
conditions
may
disrupt
the
locking
request
recognition
function
on
the
door
han#j
dles.
In
the
case
of
a
malfunction,
unlock
and
lock
the vehicle
using
the
buttons
of
the
vehicle
key
or
use
the
integrated
key.
Additional
information:
Integrated
key,
refer
to
page
85.
Tailgate
General
information To
avoid
locking
the
vehicle
key
in
the
vehicle,
do
not
place
the
vehicle
key
in
the
cargo
area.
Depending
on
the
vehicle
equipment
and
coun#j
try
versions,
it
is
possible
to
specify
whether
the
doors
are
also
unlocked
when
unlocking
using
the
vehicle
key.
Additional
information: Settings,
refer
to
page
92.
Safety
information
Warning
Body
parts
can
be
jammed
when
operating
the tailgate.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Make
sure
that the
area
of
movement
of
the
tailgate
is
clearduring
opening
and
closing.
Warning
The
tailgate
pivots
out
when
it
opens.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Make
sure
that
the
area
of
movement
of
the tailgate
is
clear
during
opening
and
closing.
NOTICE
Sharp-edged
or
pointed
objects
can
hit
the windows
and
heat
conductors
while
driving. There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Coverthe
edges
and
ensure
that
pointed
objects
do
not
hit
the
windows.
Tailgate
Opening
From
the
outside
'xUnlock
the
vehicle
and
then
press
the
button
on
the
outside
of
the
tailgate.'xWith
Comfort
Access:
carry
the
vehicle
key with
you
and
press
the
button
on
the
outside
of
the
tailgate.'xPress
the
button
on
the
vehicle
key
for
approx.
1
second.
Depending
on
the
setting,
the
doors
may
also
be
unlocked.
If
the
vehicle
is
stationary,
the
tailgate
opens
au#j tomatically
to
the
adjusted
opening
height.
From
the
inside Press
the
button
in
the
driver's
door
down#j
ward.
If
the
vehicle
is
locked,
selector
lever
position
P
must
be
engaged
first.
The
tailgate
will
be
opened
to
the
configured
opening
height.
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Interruption
of
the
opening
procedure
The
opening
procedure
is
interrupted
in
the
fol#j
lowing
situations:'xWhen
the
vehicle
starts
moving.'xBy
pressing
the
button
on
the
outside
of
the
tailgate.
Pressing
again
closes
the
tailgate.'xBy
pressing
the
button
on
the
inside
of
the
tailgate.
Pressing
again
closes
the
tailgate.'xBy
pressing
the
button
on
the
vehicle
key.
Pressing
again
continues
the
opening
mo#j
tion.'xBy
pressing
or
pulling
the
button
in
the
driv#j
er's
door.
Pressing
again
continues
the
open#j
ing
motion.
Closing
From
the
outside
'x

Press
the
button
on
the
inside
of
the
tailgate.
With
Comfort
Access:
'x

Press
the
button
on
the
inside
of
the
tailgate.
The
vehicle
will
be
locked
after
closing
the tailgate.
The
driver's
door
must
be
closed
for
this
purpose
and
the
vehicle
key
must
be
out#j
side
of
the
vehicle
in
the
area
of
the
tailgate.
From
the
inside
Pull
and
hold
the
button
in
the
driver
door.
The
vehicle
key
must
be
located
in
the
car#ss
inte#j
rior
for
this
function.
An
acoustic
signal
sounds
before
the
tailgate
is
closed.
Interruption
of
the
closing
procedure
The
closing
procedure
is
interrupted
in
the
fol#j
lowing
situations:
'xIf
the
vehicle
starts
off
with
a
jerky
movement.'xBy
pressing
the
button
on
the
outside
of
the
tailgate.
Pressing
again
re-opens
the
tailgate.'xBy
pressing
the
button
on
the
inside
of
the
tailgate.
Pressing
again
re-opens
the
tailgate.'xBy
releasing
the
button
in
the
driver's
door. Pulling
again
and
holding
continues
the
clos#j
ing
motion.
Malfunction
Safety
information
Warning
With
manual
operation
of
a
blocked
tailgate,
it
can
release
itself
unexpectedly
from
the
block#j
age.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Do
not
operate
the
tailgate
man#j
ually
if
it
is
blocked.
Have
it
checked
by
a
deal#j
er#ss
service
center
or
another
qualified
service
center
or
repair
shop.
In
the
event
of
an
electrical
malfunction,
operate
the
unlocked
tailgate
manually
with
a
slow
and smooth
motion.
To
close
the
tailgate
fully,
press
down
lightly only.
Closing
occurs
automatically.
Adjusting
General
informationDepending
on
the
vehicle
equipment
and
coun#j
try
version,
various
settings
for
opening
and
clos#j ing
are
possible.
These
settings
are
stored
for
the
driver
profile currently
used.
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Unlocking
and
lockingDoors
Via
iDrive:1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Key
button
settings"4.

Select
the
symbol.5.Select
the
desired
setting:'x"Driver's
door
only"
Only
the
driver's
door
and
the
fuel
filler flap
are
unlocked.
Pressing
again
unlocks
the
entire
vehicle.'x"All
doors"
The
entire
vehicle
is
unlocked.
Confirmation
signals
from
the
vehicle
Via
iDrive:
1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Doors/Access"4.Deactivate
or
activate
the
desired
confirma#jtion
signals:'x"Flash
when
locking/unlocking"
Unlocking
is
signaled
by
two
flashes,
lock#j
ing
by
one.'xWith
alarm
system:
"Sound
when
locking/unlocking"
Unlocking
is
confirmed
with
two
sound
signals,
locking
is
confirmed
with
one
sound
signal.
Folding
mirrors
automatically
Via
iDrive:
1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Doors/Access"4."Fold
mirrors
in
when
locked"
The
exterior
mirrors
are
automatically
folded
in
during
locking.
Automatic
unlocking
Via
iDrive:
1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Doors/Access"4."Unlock
at
end
of
trip"
After
drive-ready
state
is
switched
off
by pressing
the
Start/Stop
button,
the
locked
ve#j
hicle
is
automatically
unlocked.
Automatic
locking
Via
iDrive:
1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Doors/Access"4.Select
the
desired
setting:'x"Lock
automatically"
The
vehicle
locks
automatically
after
a
while
if
no
door
is
opened
after
unlocking.'x"Lock
after
starting
to
drive"
The
vehicle
locks
automatically
after
you
drive
off.
Tailgate
Tailgate
and
doors
Depending
on
the
vehicle
equipment
and
coun#j
try
version,
this
setting
may
not
be
offered.
Via
iDrive:
1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Key
button
settings"4.

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'x"Tailgate"
The
tailgate
is
opened.'x"Tailgate
and
door(s)"
The
tailgate
is
opened
and
the
doors
un#j
locked.
Adjusting
the
opening
height
You
can
set
how
far
the
tailgate
can
be
opened.
When
adjusting
the
opening
height,
make
sure
the
clearance
above
the
tailgate
is
at
least
4
in/10
cm.
Via
iDrive:
1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Doors/Access"4."Tailgate"5."Opening
height"6.Monitor
the
tailgate
and
set
the
desired
opening
height.
Establishing
idle
state
after
opening
the
front
doors
Via
iDrive:
1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Doors/Access"4."Turn
off
vehicle
after
opening
door"
Opening
the
front
doors
establishes
the
idle
state.
Idle
state,
refer
to
page
37.
Alarm
system
General
information
When
the
vehicle
is
locked,
the
vehicle
alarm
system
reacts
to
the
following
changes:
'xOpening
a
door,
the
hood,
or
the
tailgate.'xMovements
in
the
car's
interior.'xChanges
in
the
vehicle
tilt,
for
instance,
dur#j ing
attempts
at
stealing
a
wheel
or
when
tow#j
ing
the
vehicle.'xDisconnected
battery
voltage.'xImproper
use
of
the
socket
for
OBD
Onboard
Diagnosis.'xLocking
the
vehicle
while
a
device
is
con#j nected
to
the
socket
for
the
OBD
Onboard-
Diagnosis.
The
alarm
system
signals
these
changes
visually and
acoustically:
'xAcoustic
alarm:
Depending
on
local
regulations,
the
acoustic alarm
may
be
suppressed.'xVisual
alarm:
By
flashing
of
the
hazard
warning
system
and
headlights,
where
required.
Do
not
modify
the
system
to
ensure
function
of
the
alarm
system.
Switching
on/off
The
alarm
system
is
switched
on
or
off
as
soon as
the
vehicle
is
locked
with
the
vehicle
key
or
unlocked
or
locked
via
Comfort
Access.
Opening
the
doors
with
the
alarm
system
switched
on
The
alarm
system
is
triggered
when
a
door
is opened
if
the
door
was
unlocked
using
the
integrated
key
in
the
door
lock.
Opening
the
tailgate
with
the
alarm
system
switched
on
The
tailgate
can
be
opened
even
when
the
alarm
system
is
switched
on.
After
the
tailgate
is
closed,
it
is
locked
and
moni#j
tored
again
provided
the
doors
are
locked.
The
hazard
warning
system
flashes
once.
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Panic
modeYou
can
trigger
the
alarm
system
if
you
find
your#jself
in
a
dangerous
situation.'xPress
the
button
on
the
vehicle
key
and
hold
for
at
least
3
seconds.'xBriefly
press
the
button
on
the
vehicle
key three
times
in
succession.
To
switch
off
the
alarm:
press
any
button.
Indicator
light
on
the
interior
mirror
'xThe
indicator
light
flashes
briefly
every
2
sec#j onds:
The
alarm
system
is
switched
on.'xIndicator
light
flashes
for
approx.
10
seconds,
then
it
flashes
briefly
every
2
seconds:
Interior
motion
sensor
and
tilt
alarm
sensor
are
not
active,
as
doors,
hood,
or
tailgate
are not
correctly
closed.
Correctly
closed
access
points
are
secured.
When
the
still
open
access
points
are
closed,
the
interior
motion
sensor
and
tilt
alarm
sen#j
sor
will
be
switched
on.'xThe
indicator
light
goes
out
after
unlocking:
The
vehicle
has
not
been
tampered
with.'xThe
indicator
light
flashes
after
unlocking
un#j til
drive-ready
state
is
switched
on,
but
nolonger
than
approx.
5
minutes:
An
alarm
has
been
triggered.Tilt
alarm
sensor
The
tilt
of
the
vehicle
is
monitored.
The
alarm
system
responds
in
situations
such
as
attempts
to
steal
a
wheel
or
when
the
vehicle
is
towed.
Interior
motion
sensor
The
windows
and
the
glass
sunroof
must
be
closed
for
the
system
to
function
properly.
Avoiding
unintentional
alarms General
information
The
tilt
alarm
sensor
and
interior
motion
sensor
can
trigger
an
alarm,
although
no
unauthorized
action
occurred.
Possible
situations
for
an
unwanted
alarm:'xIn
automatic
vehicle
washes.'xIn
duplex
garages.'xDuring
transport
on
trains
carrying
vehicles,
at
sea
or
on
a
trailer.'xWith
animals
in
the
vehicle.'xWhen
the
vehicle
is
locked
after
start
of
fuel#j ing.
The
tilt
alarm
sensor
and
the
interior
motion
sen#j
sor
can
be
switched
off
in
such
situations.
Switching
off
the
tilt
alarm
sensor
and
interior
motion
sensor
Press
the
button
on
the
vehicle
key
within
10
seconds
as
soon
as
the
vehicle
is
locked.
The
indicator
light
lights
up
for
approx.
2
sec#j
onds
and
then
continues
to
flash.
The
tilt
alarm
sensor
and
interior
motion
sensor are
switched
off
until
the
vehicle
is
locked
again.
Switching
off
the
alarm
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'xUnlock
the
vehicle
with
the
integrated
key
and
activate
the
drive-ready
state
via
emer#j gency
detection
of
the
vehicle
key.
Malfunction,
refer
to
page
80.'xWith
Comfort
Access:
when
carrying
the
ve#j
hicle
key,
grasp
the
driver's
door
or
front
pas#j
senger
door
handle
completely.
Power
windows
General
information
The
windows
can
be
opened
with
the
vehicle
key
from
the
outside
as
well
as
closed
with
Com#j
fort
Access.
With
Comfort
Access:
The
windows
can
be closed
from
the
outside
via
Comfort
Access.
Additional
information:
Vehicle
key,
refer
to
page
77.
Safety
information
Warning
When
operating
the
windows,
body
parts
and
objects
can
be
jammed.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Make
sure
that
the
area
of
movement
of
the
windows
is
clear
during
opening
and
closing.
Overview
Power
windows
Safety
switch
Functional
requirements The
windows
can
be
operated
under
the
follow#j
ing
conditions.'xStandby
state
is
switched
on.'xDrive-ready
state
is
switched
on.
The
vehicle
key
must
be
in
the
car's
interior.
Opening
'xPress
the
switch
to
the
resistance
point.
The
window
opens
while
the
switch
is
being held.'xPress
the
switch
beyond
the
resist#j
ance
point.
The
window
opens
automatically.
Pressing
the
switch
again
stops
the
motion.
Closing
'xPull
the
switch
to
the
resistance
point.
The
window
closes
while
the
switch
is
being
held.'xPull
the
switch
beyond
the
resist#j
ance
point.
The
window
closes
automatically
if
the
door
is
closed.
Pulling
again
stops
the
motion.
Jam
protection
system
Concept
The
jam
protection
prevents
objects
or
body
parts
becoming
jammed
between
the
door
frame
and
window
while
a
window
is
being
closed.
General
information If
resistance
or
a
blockage
is
detected
while
a
window
is
being
closed,
the
closing
action
is
in#j
terrupted.
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