2021 BMW X3 PLUG-IN HYBRID Owners Manual

'xWhen
other
camera
functions
are
being
per#j
formed
in
the
vehicle.'xWhen
the
vehicle
moves
faster
than
walking
speed.'xIt
may
not
be
possible
to
use
the
function
in every
country.'xFor
reasons
of
data
protection,
the
function
can
only
be
used
three
times
within
two hours.
With
Parking
Assistant:
Parking
Assistant
Concept
The
system
supports
the
driver
in
the
followingsituations:
'xWhen
parking
parallel
to
the
road,
parallel
parking.'xWhen
reverse
parking
diagonally
to
the
road, diagonal
parking.
The
system
orients
itselfwith
the
middle
of
the
parking
space
duringdiagonal
parking.
General
information
Handling
Parking
assistant
handling
is
divided
into
three
steps:
'xSwitching
on
and
activating.'xParking
space
search.'xParking.System
status
and
instructions
on
required
ac#j
tions
are
displayed
on
the
Control
Display.
Ultrasound
sensors
measure
parking
spaces
on
both
sides
of
the
vehicle.
Steptronic
transmission The
parking
assistant
calculates
the
best
possi#j
ble
parking
line
and
takes
control
of
the
following
functions
during
the
parking
operation:'xSteering.'xAccelerating
and
braking.'xChanging
gears.
Press
and
hold
the
park
assistance
button
for
the
duration
of
the
parking
operation.
The
parking
operation
is
automatic.
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.
Warning
If
the
trailer
hitch
is
used,
the
driver
assistance system
can
cause
damage
due
to
covered
sen#j
sors.
There
may
be
a
risk
of
accident
or
risk
of damage
to
property.
The
driver
assistance
sys#j
tem
should
not
be
used
during
trailer
towing
or
if
the
trailer
hitch
is
used,
for
instance
bicycle
rack.
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NOTICE
The
parking
assistant
can
steer
the
vehicle
over or
onto
curbs.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
toproperty.
Watch
traffic
closely
and
actively
in#j
tervene
where
appropriate.
The
safety
information
for
PDC
Park
Distance Control
and
for
opening
the
tailgate
applies
in
addition.
Additional
information:
'xPDC
Park
Distance
Control,
refer
to
page
216.'xTailgate,
refer
to
page
92.
Overview
Button
in
the
vehicle
Park
assistance
button
Ultrasound
sensors
With
the
four
side
ultrasound
sensors,
arrows,
and
the
ultrasound
sensors
of
PDC
Park
Dis#j tance
Control
in
the
bumpers,
the
parking
spaces
are
measured
and
the
distances
to
ob#j
stacles
determined.
Functional
requirements Ultrasound
sensors'xDo
not
cover
sensors,
for
instance
with
stick#j
ers.'xKeep
the
sensors
clean
and
unobstructed.
For
measuring
parking
spaces
'xMaximum
speed
while
driving
forward
approx.
22
mph/35
km/h.'xMaximum
distance
to
row
of
parked
vehicles:
5
ft/1.5
m.
Suitable
parking
space
General
information:
'xGap
behind
an
object
that
has
a
min.
lengthof
1.7
ft/0.5
m.'xGap
between
two
objects
with
a
minimum
length
of
approx.
1.7
ft/0.5
m.
Parallel
parking
to
the
road:
'xMin.
length
of
gap
between
two
objects:
your
vehicle's
length
plus
approx.
2.6
ft/0.8
m.'xMinimum
depth:
approx.
5
ft/1.5
m.
Diagonal
parking:
'xMinimum
width
of
the
gap:
own
vehicle's
width
plus
approx.
2.3
ft/0.7
m.'xMinimum
depth:
your
vehicle's
length.
The
depth
of
diagonal
parking
spaces
must
be
estimated
by
the
driver.
Due
to
technical limitations,
the
system
is
only
able
to
approxi#j
mate
the
depth
of
diagonal
parking
spaces.
For
the
parking
operation
'xDoors
and
tailgate
are
closed.'xThe
parking
brake
is
released.
Steptronic
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Switching
on
with
the
buttonPress
the
park
assistance
button.
The
LED
lights
up.
The
current
status
of
the
parking
space
search
is
indicated
on
the
Control
Display.


Parking
assistant
is
activated
automatically.
Switching
on
with
reverse
gear
1.Shift
into
reverse.
The
current
status
of
the
parking
space search
is
indicated
on
the
Control
Display.2.If
necessary,
activate:



"Autom.
Parking"
Switching
on
via
iDrive
Display
of
the
rearview
camera
or
PDC
view
must
be
active.
1.Move
the
Controller
to
the
right.2.Activate
the
parking
assistant
on
the
Control
Display:




"Autom.
Parking"
Display
on
the
Control
Display
System
activated/deactivated
Symj
bolMeaning
Gray:
the
system
is
not
available.
White:
the
system
is
available
but
not
activated.
System
is
activated.
Parking
space
search
is
active.
The
parking
procedure
is
active.
The
system
takes
over
the
steering.Parking
space
search
and
system
status'x

Parking
assistant
is
activated
and
parking
space
search
is
active.'xControl
Display
shows
suitable
parking
spaces
at
the
edge
of
the
road
next
to
the
ve#j
hicle
symbol.
When
Park
Assistant
is
active, suitable
parking
spaces
are
highlighted
andan
acoustic
signal
sounds.'xIf
a
diagonal
or
parallel
parking
space
is
clearlydetected,
the
system
automatically
adjusts
the
suitable
parking
method.
In
the
case
of
parking
spaces
suitable
for
parallel
and
diago#j
nal
parking,
a
selection
menu
is
displayed.
In
this
case,
the
desired
parking
method
must
be
selected
manually.'x

The
parking
procedure
is
active.
The
sys#j
tem
takes
over
the
steering.'xParking
space
search
is
always
active
when#j ever
the
vehicle
is
moving
forward
slow
andstraight,
even
if
the
system
is
deactivated.
When
the
system
is
deactivated,
the
displays
on
the
Control
Display
are
shown
in
gray.
Switching
signal
tone
for
suitable
parking
spaces
on/off
1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Driver
Assistance"4."Parking
and
Maneuvering"5."Automatic
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setting
is
stored
for
the
driver
profile
cur#j
rently
used.
Signal
tones
of
the
PDC
Park
Distance
Control
During
an
automatic
parking
operation,
no
inter#j
mittent
tone
will
sound
from
the
PDC
Park
Dis#j tance
Control.
A
continuous
tone
sounds
when
the
distance
to a
detected
object
is
less
than
approx.
8
in#j ches/20
cm.
Parking
using
the
parking
assistant
Parking1.Switching
on
and
activating
the
parking
assis#j
tant.
For
this,
engage
the
reverse
gear
or
press
the
parking
assist
button
and
activate
the
system
on
the
Control
Display,
if
needed.


Parking
assistant
is
activated.
2.Pass
the
row
of
parked
vehicles
forward
at
a
speed
of
up
to
approx.
22
mph/35
km/h
and
at
a
distance
of
maximum
5
ft/1.5
m.
The
status
of
the
parking
space
search
and
possible
parking
spaces
are
displayed
on
the
Control
Display.3.Confirm
the
suggested
parking
space
for
the parking
operation:
switch
on
the
turn
signal
on
the
corresponding
side.
The
system
takes
over
the
steering.4.Follow
the
instructions
on
the
Control
Dis#j
play.
Steptronic
transmission:
Press
and
hold
the
park
assistance
button
for
the
duration
of
the
parking
operation.
At
the end
of
the
parking
operation,
the
P
selector
lever
position
is
set.The
end
of
the
parking
operation
is
indicated
on
the
Control
Display.5.Adjust
the
parking
position
yourself,
if
needed.
Interrupting
manually
The
parking
assistant
can
be
interrupted
at
any
time:
'xSteptronic
transmission:
release
the
park
assistance
button
during
the
park#j
ing
procedure.'x

"Autom.
Parking":
select
the
symbol
on
the
Control
Display.
Interrupting
automatically
The
system
is
interrupted
automatically
in
the
following
situations:
'xWhen
the
driver
grasps
the
steering
wheel
or takes
over
steering.'xPossibly
on
snow-covered
or
slippery
road
surfaces.'xWhen
there
are
obstacles
that
are
hard
to overcome,
such
as
curbs.'xWhen
there
are
obstacles
that
suddenly
ap#jpear.'xIf
the
PDC
Park
Distance
Control
displays
clearances
that
are
too
small.'xWhen
a
maximum
number
of
parking
at#j tempts
or
the
time
taken
for
parking
is
ex#jceeded.'xWhen
switching
to
another
function
on
theControl
Display.
Steptronic
transmission:
'xWhen
the
park
assistance
button
is
released.'xIf
the
tailgate
is
open.'xIf
doors
are
open.'xWhen
setting
the
parking
brake.'xDuring
acceleration.'xWhen
the
brake
pedal
remains
pressed
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'xWhen
unfastening
the
driver's
safety
belt.
A
Check
Control
message
is
displayed.
Resuming
An
interrupted
parking
procedure
can
be
contin#j
ued,
if
needed.
Reactivate
the
parking
assistant
and
follow
the instructions
on
the
Control
Display.
Switching
off
The
system
can
be
switched
off
manually:
Press
the
park
assistance
button.
System
limits
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.
No
parking
assistance
The
parking
assistant
does
not
offer
assistance
in
the
following
situations:
'xIn
tight
curves.'xWhen
towing
a
trailer.'xFor
diagonal
parking
spaces.
Functional
limitations
The
system
may
not
be
fully
functional
in
the
fol#j
lowing
situations:
'xOn
bumpy
road
surfaces
such
as
gravel roads.'xOn
slippery
ground.'xOn
steep
uphill
or
downhill
grades.'xWith
accumulations
of
leaves/snow
in
the
parking
space.'xIn
case
of
changes
to
an
already-measured parking
space.'xWith
ditches
or
edges,
for
instance
an
edge
of
a
port.'xParking
spaces
that
are
not
suitable
may
be detected
or
suitable
parking
spaces
may
notbe
detected
at
all.
Limits
of
ultrasonic
measurement
The
detection
of
objects
with
ultrasonic
meas#j
urements
can
run
into
physical
limits.
The
limits
of
the
ultrasonic
measurement
of
the Park
Distance
Control
PDC
apply.
Additional
information:
PDC
Park
Distance
Control,
refer
to
page
216.
Malfunction
A
Check
Control
message
is
displayed.
The
parking
assistant
failed.
Have
the
system checked
by
a
dealer's
service
center
or
anotherqualified
service
center
or
repair
shop.
Cross
traffic
warning
Concept
At
blind
driveways
or
when
driving
out
of
diago#j
nal
parking
spaces,
approaching
cross
traffic
is
detected
sooner
by
the
system
than
is
possible from
the
driver's
seat.
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information
Two
radar
sensors
in
the
rear
bumper
monitorthe
area
behind
the
vehicle.
The
system
indicates
approaching
traffic.
Depending
on
the
vehicle
equipment,
the
traffic
area
in
front
of
the
vehicle
is
monitored
as
well. Two
additional
radar
sensors
are
located
in
the
front
bumpers.
Safety
information
Warning
The
system
cannot
serve
as
a
substitute
for
the
driver#ss
personal
judgment
in
assessing
visibility and
traffic
situation.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Adjust
driving
style
to
traffic
conditions.
Watch
traffic
closely
and
actively
intervene
where
ap#j propriate.
Overview
Button
in
the
vehicle
Park
assistance
button
Radar
sensors
The
radar
sensors
are
located
in
the
rear bumper.
Depending
on
the
vehicle
equipment,
two
addi#j
tional
radar
sensors
are
located
in
the
front bumpers.
Always
keep
the
bumper
in
the
area
of
the
radar
sensors
clean
and
unobstructed.
Switching
on/off Activating/deactivating
the
systemWith
the
button
1.

Press
the
park
assistance
button.2.Move
the
Controller
to
the
right.3.

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Via
iDrive1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Driver
Assistance"4."Parking
and
Maneuvering"5."Cross
Traffic
Warning"6."Activate
function"
Switching
on
automatically
If
the
system
was
activated
on
the
Control
Dis#j
play,
it
is
automatically
switched
on
as
soon
as PDC
Park
Distance
Control
or
Panorama
View
isactive
and
a
gear
is
engaged.
If
reverse
gear
is
engaged,
the
rear
system
is
switched
on.
Depending
on
the
vehicle
equipment,
the
front system
is
switched
on
when
a
forward
gear
isengaged.
Switching
off
automatically The
system
is
automatically
switched
off
in
the
following
situations:
'xWhen
the
speed
exceeds
walking
speed.'xWith
the
steering
and
traffic
jam
assistant
ac#j
tive:
when
a
certain
driving
distance
is
ex#j ceeded.'xWith
an
active
parking
operation
of
the
park#j
ing
assistant.
Warning
General
information
The
respective
display
is
called
up
on
the
Con#j
trol
Display.
A
signal
tone
may
sound
and
the light
in
the
exterior
mirror
may
flash.
Light
in
the
exterior
mirror
The
light
in
the
exterior
mirror
flashes
if
vehiclesare
detected
by
the
rear
sensors
and
your
ownvehicle
is
moving
backwards.
Display
in
the
PDC
Park
Distance
Control
view
In
the
PDC
Park
Distance
Control
view,
the
re#j
spective
boundary
area
flashes
red,
if
vehicles are
detected
by
the
sensors.
Display
in
the
camera
view
The
respective
boundary
area,
arrow
1,
in
the camera
view
flashes
red,
if
vehicles
are
detected
by
the
sensors.
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Yellow
lines,
arrow
2,
mark
the
bumper
of
yourown
vehicle.
Acoustic
warningIn
addition
to
the
optical
indicator,
a
warning
sig#jnal
sounds
if
your
own
vehicle
moves
into
the
re#jspective
direction.
System
limits
The
system
may
not
be
fully
functional
in
the
fol#j
lowing
situations:'xIf
the
speed
of
the
approaching
vehicle
is
very high.'xIn
heavy
fog,
wet
conditions,
or
snowfall.'xIn
tight
curves.'xIf
the
bumper
is
dirty,
iced
up,
or
covered,for
instance
by
stickers.'xIf
the
field
of
view
of
the
sensors
is
covered,e.g.,
by
garage
walls,
hedges
or
snow
hills.'xIf
cargo
protrudes.'xWhen
crossing
objects
move
at
a
very
slow
speed.'xIf
other
objects
are
in
the
capture
range
of
the sensors,
that
hide
cross
traffic.
If
the
trailer
power
socket
is
in
use
or
trailer
tow#j
ing
is
activated,
for
instance
during
operation with
trailer
or
bicycle
rack,
cross
traffic
warning
is
not
available
for
the
area
behind
the
vehicle.
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