2021 BMW X3 PLUG-IN HYBRID Owners Manual

'xEach
time
the
rocker
switch
is
pressed
past
the
resistance
point,
the
desired
speed
changes
by
a
maximum
of
5
mph/10
km/h.
Hold
the
rocker
switch
in
position
to
repeat
the action.
Adjusting
the
distance
Safety
information
Warning
The
system
cannot
serve
as
a
substitute
for
the
driver#ss
personal
judgment.
Due
to
the
system limits,
braking
can
be
late.
There
may
be
a
riskof
accident
or
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Be
aware
to
the
traffic
situation
at
all
times.
Adjust
the
distance
to
the
traffic
and
weather
condi#j
tions
and
maintain
the
prescribed
safety
dis#j tance,
possibly
by
braking.
With
steering
and
traffic
jam
assistant:
adjusting
distance
Press
the
button
repeatedly
until
the
desired
distance
is
set.
Without
steering
and
traffic
jam
assistant:
reducing
distance
Press
the
button
repeatedly
until
the
desired
distance
is
set.
Instrument
cluster
will
display
selected
distance.
Without
steering
and
traffic
jam
assistant:
increasing
distance
Press
the
button
repeatedly
until
thedesired
distance
is
set.
Instrument
cluster
will
display
selected
distance.
Continuing
cruise
control
An
interrupted
cruise
control
can
be
continued
by
calling
up
the
stored
speed.
Make
sure
that
the
difference
between
current
speed
and
stored
speed
is
not
too
large
before
calling
up
the
stored
speed.
Otherwise,
uninten#j tional
braking
or
accelerating
may
occur.
Press
the
button
with
the
system
inter#jrupted.
Cruise
control
is
continued
with
the
stored
val#j ues.
In
the
following
cases,
the
stored
speed
value
is
deleted
and
cannot
be
called
up
again:'xWhen
the
system
is
switched
off.'xWhen
drive-ready
state
is
switched
off.
Changing
between
cruise
control
with/without
distance
control
Safety
information
Warning
The
system
does
not
react
to
traffic
driving
ahead
of
you,
but
instead
maintains
the
stored
speed.
There
may
be
a
risk
of
accident
or
riskof
damage
to
property.
Adjust
the
desired
speed
to
the
traffic
conditions
and
brake
as
needed.
Changing
to
cruise
control
without
distance
control
Distance
control
can
be
switched
off
and
on
when
driving
with
cruise
control
activated.
With
steering
and
traffic
jam
assistant:
press
and
hold
this
button.
Without
steering
and
traffic
jam
assis#j
tant:
Press
and
hold
this
button.
Press
and
hold
this
button.
In
order
to
switch
back
to
Cruise
control
with
dis#j
tance
control,
press
the
button
again.
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After
switching,
a
Check
Control
message
is
dis#j
played.
Displays
in
the
instrument
cluster
General
information
Depending
on
the
equipment
version,
the
dis#j
plays
in
the
instrument
cluster
may
vary.
Display
in
the
speedometer'xGreen
marking:
system
is
ac#j
tive,
the
marking
indicates
the
desired
speed.'xGrey
marking:
system
is
inter#j
rupted,
the
marking
indicates
the
stored
speed.'xNo
marking:
system
is
switched
off.
Distance
to
vehicle
ahead
of
you
Selected
distance
to
the
vehicle
ahead
of
you
is
shown.
SymbolDescriptionDistance
1Distance
2Distance
3SymbolDescriptionDistance
4
This
value
is
set
automatically after
the
system
is
switched
on.No
distance
control
display,
as
the
accelerator
pedal
is
being
pressed.
Detected
vehicle
SymbolDescriptionGreen
symbol:
A
vehicle
has
been
detected
ahead
of
you.
When
the
distance
to
the
detected
vehicle
in#j
creases,
the
vehicle
symbol
in
the
distance
dis#j
play
will
move
away.
If
necessary,
independent
drive-off,
such
as
by
stepping
on
the
accelerator
pedal
or
by
pressing
the
rocker
switch.
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Indicator/warning
lightsSymbolDescriptionIndicator
light
green:
system
is
active.
No
indicator
light:
system
is
switched
off.Vehicle
symbol
flashes:
The
conditions
are
not
adequate
for
the
system
to
work.
The
system
was
deactivated
but
applies
the
brakes
until
you
ac#j
tively
resume
control
by
press#j
ing
on
the
brake
pedal
or
accel#j
erator
pedal.The
vehicle
symbol
and
dis#j
tance
bars
flash
red
and
an
acoustic
signal
sounds:
Brake
and
make
an
evasive
ma#j
neuver,
if
necessary.System
interrupted.
Displays
in
the
Head-up
Display
Desired
speed
Some
system
information
can
also
be
displayed
in
the
Head-up
Display.
The
symbol
is
displayed
when
the
set
desired
speed
is
reached.
Distance
information The
symbol
is
displayed
when
the
dis#j
tance
from
the
vehicle
traveling
ahead
is
too
short.
The
distance
information
is
active
in
the
follow#j
ing
situations:
'xActive
Cruise
Control
switched
off.'xDisplay
in
the
Head-up
Display
selected.
Head-Up
Display,
refer
to
page
160.'xDistance
too
short.'xSpeed
greater
than
approx.
40
mph/70
km/h.
System
limits
Detection
range
The
detection
capacity
of
the
system
and
the
automatic
braking
capacity
are
limited.
Two-wheeled
vehicles
for
instance
might
not
be
detected.
Deceleration The
system
does
not
decelerate
in
the
followingsituations:
'xFor
pedestrians
or
similarly
slow-moving
road users.'xDepending
on
the
equipment,
with
red
traffic
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Merging
vehicles
A
vehicle
driving
in
front
of
you
is
not
detected
until
it
is
completely
within
the
same
lane
as
your vehicle.
If
a
vehicle
driving
ahead
of
you
suddenly
merges
into
your
lane,
the
system
may
not
be
able
to
au#j tomatically
restore
the
selected
distance.
It
maynot
be
possible
to
restore
the
selected
distance
in
certain
situations,
including
if
you
are
driving significantly
faster
than
vehicles
driving
ahead
of
you,
for
instance
when
rapidly
approaching
a truck.
When
a
vehicle
driving
ahead
of
you
is
reli#j
ably
detected,
the
system
requests
that
the
driver
intervene
by
braking
and
carrying
out
eva#j
sive
maneuvers,
if
needed.
Cornering
When
the
desired
speed
is
too
high
for
a
curve,the
speed
is
reduced
slightly.
Because
curves
may
not
be
anticipated
in
advance,
drive
into
a
curve
at
an
appropriate
speed.
The
system
has
a
limited
detection
range.
Situa#j tions
can
arise
in
tight
curves
where
a
vehicle
driving
ahead
will
not
be
detected
or
will
be
de#j
tected
very
late.
When
you
approach
a
curve
the
system
may
briefly
report
vehicles
in
the
next
lane
due
to
the
bend
of
the
curve.
If
the
system
decelerates
youmay
compensate
it
by
briefly
accelerating.
After
releasing
the
accelerator
pedal
the
system
is
re#j
activated
and
controls
speed
independently.
Driving
off In
some
situations,
the
vehicle
cannot
drive
off
automatically;
for
example:
'xOn
steep
uphill
grades.'xIn
front
of
bumps
in
the
road.'xWith
a
heavy
trailer.
In
these
cases,
step
on
the
accelerator
pedal.
Weather
The
following
restrictions
can
occur
under
unfav#j orable
weather
or
light
conditions:
'xPoorer
vehicle
recognition.'xShort-term
interruptions
for
vehicles
that
are
already
recognized.
Examples
of
unfavorable
weather
or
light
condi#j tions:
'xWet
conditions.'xSnowfall.'xSlush.'xFog.'xGlare.
Drive
attentively,
and
react
to
the
current
trafficsituation.
If
necessary,
intervene
actively,
for
in#j
stance
by
braking,
steering
or
evading.
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Drive
powerThe
desired
speed
is
also
maintained
downhill.The
speed
may
not
be
maintained
on
uphillgrades
if
the
drive
power
is
insufficient.
Depending
on
the
drive
mode,
the
vehicle
may
exceed
or
drop
below
the
set
desired
speed
in
some
situations;
for
instance,
on
downhill
or
up#j hill
grades.
Malfunction
Radar
sensor The
system
cannot
be
activated
if
the
radar
sen#jsor
is
not
aligned
correctly.
This
may
be
causedby
damage
incurred,
for
instance
during
parking.
A
Check
Control
message
is
displayed
if
the
sys#j
tem
fails.
Have
the
system
checked
by
a
dealer's
service
center
or
another
qualified
service
center
or
re#j
pair
shop.
The
system
may
be
impaired
when
the
detection
range
of
the
radar
sensor
is
partially
covered such
as
by
the
license
plate
holder.
Camera The
function
for
detecting
and
responding
when
approaching
stationary
vehicles
may
be
limited
in the
following
situations:'xDuring
calibration
of
the
camera
immediately
after
vehicle
delivery.'xIf
the
camera
is
malfunctioning
or
dirty.
A Check
Control
message
is
displayed.
Steering
assistant
Concept
The
system
assists
the
driver
in
keeping
the
ve#j
hicle
within
the
lane.
For
this
purpose,
the
sys#j tem
executes
supporting
steering
movements,
for
instance
when
driving
in
a
curve.
General
information
The
system
determines
the
position
of
the
lane
markings
and
the
vehicle
driving
ahead
using
five
radar
sensors
and
a
camera.
Depending
on
the
speed,
the
system
orients
it#j
self
according
to
the
lane
markings
or
vehicles
in
front.
Sensors
on
the
steering
wheel
detect
whether the
steering
wheel
is
being
touched.
Safety
information
Warning
The
system
cannot
serve
as
a
substitute
for
the
driver#ss
personal
judgment
in
assessing
the
traffic
conditions.
Based
on
the
limits
of
the
system,
it
cannot
independently
react
to
all
traf#j fic
situations.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Adjust
driving
style
to
traffic
conditions.
Watch
traffic
closely
and
actively
intervene
where
appropri#j
ate.
Overview
Buttons
on
the
steering
wheel
ButtonFunctionSteering
and
traffic
jam
assistant
on/
off.
Radar
sensors
The
radar
sensors
are
located
in
the
bumpers.
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Front
center
bumper.
Front
side
bumper.
Rear
bumper.
Always
keep
the
bumper
in
the
area
of
the
radar
sensors
clean
and
unobstructed.
Camera
The
camera
is
installed
near
the
interior
mirror.
Keep
the
windshield
in
front
of
the
interior
mirror clean
and
clear.
Functional
requirements
'xSpeed
below
130
mph/210
km/h.'xSufficient
lane
width.'xAbove
approx.
43
mph,
70
km/h:
lane
mark#j
ing
on
both
sides
is
detected.'xBelow
approx.
43
mph,
70
km/h:
lane
marking
on
both
sides
or
a
vehicle
driving
ahead
is
de#j tected.'xHands
on
the
steering
wheel
rim.'xWide
curves.'xDrive
in
the
center
of
the
lane.'xTurn
signal
switched
off.'xThe
sensor
system
calibration
process
is
complete.
Switching
on/off
Switching
on Press
the
button
on
the
steering
wheel.
Steering
wheel
symbol
lights
up
gray.
The
system
is
on
standby
and
does
not
manipulate
steering.
System
activates
automatically
as
soon
as
all function
conditions
are
fulfilled.
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Steering
wheel
symbol
lights
up
green.
The
system
is
active.
With
the
system
switched
on,
the
person
warn#j
ing
with
City
braking
function
and
the
side
colli#j
sion
mitigation
are
active.
Switching
off Press
the
button
on
the
steering
wheel.
The
indicator
goes
out.
The
system
does
not
perform
supportive
steer#j
ing
wheel
movements.
Interrupting
automatically
The
system
is
automatically
interrupted
in
the
following
situations,
for
example:'xAt
a
speed
above
130
mph/210
km/h.'xWhen
the
steering
wheel
is
released.'xWhen
you
manipulate
steering.'xWhen
leaving
own
lane.'xWhen
the
turn
signal
is
switched
on.'xWhen
the
lane
is
too
narrow.'xIf
for
a
particular
time
no
lane
marking
is
de#j
tected
and
there
is
no
vehicle
driving
in
front.
Steering
wheel
symbol
lights
up
gray.
The
system
is
on
standby
and
does
not
manipulate
steering.
System
activates
automatically
as
soon
as
all
function
conditions
are
fulfilled.
Displays
in
the
instrument
cluster
SymbolDescriptionGray
steering
wheel
symbol:
The
system
is
on
standby.Green
steering
wheel
symbol:
The
system
is
activated.SymbolDescriptionDepending
on
equipment,
yel#j
low
flashing
steering
wheel
sym#j
bol:
Lane
marking
driven
over.
The
steering
wheel
vibrates
where
applicable.Yellow
steering
wheel
symbol
and
a
signal
sounds,
if
applica#j
ble:
System
interruption
is
imminent.Depending
on
equipment,
steer#j
ing
wheel
symbol
flashes
red,
signal
sounds:
System
is
switching
off.Green
steering
wheel
symbol
and
lane
marking
symbol:
The
system
supports
the
driver
in
keeping
the
vehicle
within
the
lane.Green
steering
wheel
symbol,
gray
lane
marking
symbol:
No
lane
marking
detected,
the
vehicle
follows
the
vehicle
ahead.
The
limits
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SymbolDescriptionYellow
steering
wheel
symbol:
The
hands
are
not
grasping
the
steering
wheel.
The
system
is
still
active.Red
steering
wheel
symbol
and
a
signal
sounds:
The
hands
are
not
grasping
the
steering
wheel.
System
interrup#j
tion
is
imminent.
It
is
possible
that
the
system
will
not
execute
any
supporting
steering
movements.
With
Active
Cruise
Control,
the
system
may
reduce
the
speed.
Displays
in
the
Head-up
Display
All
system
information
can
also
be
displayed
inthe
Head-up
Display.
System
limits
General
information
The
system
cannot
be
activated
or
meaningfully
used
in
certain
situations.
Safety
information
Warning
The
system
is
designed
to
operate
in
certain conditions
and
circumstances.
Due
to
condi#j tions
or
other
factors,
the
system
may
not
re#jspond.
There
may
be
a
risk
of
accident
or
riskof
damage
to
property.
Actively
intervene
as
warranted.
Refer
to
the
information
in
this
Own#j er#ss
Manual
regarding
the
scope
of
the
sys#j
tem#ss
operation
and
limitations.
Hands
on
the
steering
wheel
The
sensors
cannot
detect
hand-steering
wheel
contact
in
the
following
situations:'xDriving
with
gloves.'xProtective
covers
on
the
steering
wheel.
Narrow
lanes
When
driving
within
narrow
lanes,
the
system cannot
be
activated
or
effectively
used,
for
in#j
stance
in
the
following
situations:
'xIn
construction
areas.'xDepending
on
the
equipment,
with
automatic
formation
of
emergency
lanes.'xWithin
city
limits.
Weather
The
following
restrictions
can
occur
under
unfav#j orable
weather
or
light
conditions:
'xPoorer
recognition
of
vehicles
and
lane
mark#jings.'xShort-term
interruptions
for
vehicles
that
are
already
recognized.
Examples
of
unfavorable
weather
or
light
condi#j tions:
'xWet
conditions.'xSnowfall.'xSlush.'xFog.'xGlare.
Drive
attentively,
and
react
to
the
current
trafficsituation.
If
necessary,
intervene
actively,
for
in#j
stance
by
braking,
steering
or
evading.
PDC
Park
Distance
Control
Concept
PDC
is
a
support
when
parking.
Objects
that
you
are
approaching
slowly
in
front
of
or
behind
the
vehicle
are
indicated
by
signal
tones
and
a
dis#j
play
on
the
Control
Display.
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