2021 BMW X3 PLUG-IN HYBRID Owners Manual

Folding
back
the
backrest
Return
the
rear
seat
backrest
to
the
seat
position
and
engage
it.
Folding
down
the
center
section1.Fold
down
the
center
head
restraint.2.Pull
lever
and
fold
the
center
section
forward.
Cargo
position Concept
The
rear
seat
backrests
can
be
moved
into
an
upright
loading
position
individually.
An
adjust#j
ment
in
several
tilt
stages
is
possible
as
needed.
General
information The
backrest
tilt
for
the
center
section
is
ad#j
justed
together
with
the
left
backrest.
Adjusting
1.Pull
the
lever
and
hold
it.2.Adjust
the
tilt
of
the
rear
seat
backrest
if
re#j
quired.After
the
adjustment,
move
the
backrest
slightly forward
or
back
to
engage
it
correctly.
Cargo
cover
Safety
information
Warning
Loose
objects
or
devices
with
a
cable
connec#j tion
to
the
vehicle,
for
instance
mobile
phones,
can
be
thrown
about
the
car's
interior
while
driving,
for
instance
in
the
event
of
an
accident,
braking
or
evasive
maneuver.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Secure
loose
objects
or
devices
with
a
cable
connection
to
the
vehicle
in
the
car's
in#j
terior.
Warning
A
cargo
cover
that
snaps
back
quickly
can
jam
body
parts
or
cause
damage.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Do
not
let
the
cargo
cover
snap
back
into
place.
Warning
An
incorrectly
inserted
cargo
cover
can
be
thrown
about
the
car's
interior,
such
as
in
the
event
of
an
accident
or
a
braking
or
evasive
ma#j
neuver.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
and
risk
of
dam#j
age
to
property.
Make
sure
the
cargo
cover
is
securely
engaged
in
the
brackets.
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Closing
Pull
out
the
cargo
cover,
arrow
1,
and
hook
bothsides
into
the
brackets,
arrow
2.
Removing
The
cover
can
be
removed
to
load
bulky
lug#j gage.
Press
the
release
button,
arrow
1,
and
pull
the
cargo
cover
out
toward
the
rear,
arrow
2.
The
cargo
cover
can
be
stowed
in
the
storagecompartment
under
the
cargo
floor
panel.
Stowing
1.Open
the
storage
compartment
on
the
left
side.
Storage
compartment
on
the
left
side,
refer
to
page
271.2.Open
the
cargo
floor
panel.
Storage
compartment
under
the
cargo
floor panel,
refer
to
page
271.3.Stow
the
cargo
cover
on
the
left
and
lower
it
on
the
right
side.4.Close
the
cargo
floor
panel.
Installing
Slide
the
cover
forward
horizontally
into
the
two side
brackets.
Make
sure
that
the
cover
audibly
engages
on
both
sides.
Cargo
area
partition
net
General
information The
cargo
area
partition
net
can
be
installed
in
two
different
positions
in
the
vehicle.
With
the
rear
seat
backrest
folded
down
1.Fold
down
the
rear
seat
backrests.
Enlarging
the
cargo
area,
refer
to
page
271.2.Open
the
front
lids
up
on
the
roof
frame
until
they
engage.3.Insert
each
of
the
two
top
retaining
pins
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until
they
reach
the
stop,
arrow
1,
and
push
them
forward.4.Attach
the
cargo
area
partition
net
with
the lower
two
hooks
into
the
two
eyes
on
thefolded-down
rear
seat
backrest,
arrows
2.You
may
need
to
lift
the
rear
seat
backrests
slightly
in
order
to
do
this.
With
the
rear
seat
backrest
upright
1.Remove
the
cargo
cover.2.If
necessary,
move
the
rear
seat
backrest
into a
more
upright
position.
Rear
seats,
refer
to
page
104.3.Open
the
rear
lids
up
on
the
roof
frame
until
they
engage.4.Insert
each
of
the
two
top
retaining
pins
of the
cargo
area
partition
net
into
the
recepta#jcles
until
they
reach
the
stop,
arrow
1,
and
push
them
forward.5.Attach
the
cargo
area
partition
net
with
the upper
two
hooks
into
the
two
eyes
on
therear
seat
backrest,
arrows
2.
Ski
and
snowboard
bag
The
ski
and
snowboard
bag
is
contained
in
a
protective
jacket
in
the
cargo
area.
Follow
the
installation
and
owner's
manual
in#j
cluded
in
the
protective
jacket.
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Things
to
remember
when
drivingVehicle
features
andoptions
This
chapter
describes
all
standard,
country-spe#jcific
and
optional
features
offered
with
the
series. It
also
describes
features
and
functions
that
are
not
necessarily
available
in
your
vehicle,
e.g.,
due to
the
selected
options
or
country
versions.
Thisalso
applies
to
safety-related
functions
and
sys#j
tems.
When
using
these
functions
and
systems,
the
applicable
laws
and
regulations
must
be
ob#j
served.
Breaking-in
period
General
information Moving
parts
need
to
begin
working
together
smoothly.
The
following
instructions
will
help
you
to
ach#j ieve
a
long
vehicle
life
and
good
efficiency.
During
break-in,
do
not
use
the
Launch
Control.
Safety
information
Warning
Due
to
new
parts
and
components,
safety
and driver
assistance
systems
can
react
with
a
de#j
lay.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
After
installing new
parts
or
with
a
new
vehicle,
drive
conser#jvatively
and
intervene
early
if
necessary.
Ob#j
serve
the
break-in
procedures
of
the
respective parts
and
components.
Engine,
transmission,
and
axle
drive
General
information
The
tachometer
is
available
in
the
SPORT
drive
mode
or
in
the
M/S
Sport
program.
Up
to
1,200
miles/2,000
km
Do
not
exceed
the
maximum
engine
and
road
speed:'xFor
gasoline
engine
4,500
rpm
and
100
mph/160
km/h.
Avoid
full
load
or
kickdown
under
all
circumstan#j ces.
From
1,200
miles/2,000
km
The
engine
and
vehicle
speed
can
gradually
be increased.
Tires Tire
traction
is
not
optimal
due
to
manufacturing
circumstances
when
tires
are
brand-new;
they achieve
their
full
traction
potential
after
a
break-intime.
Drive
conservatively
for
the
first
200
miles/300
km.
Brake
system Brake
discs
and
brake
pads
only
reach
their
full
effectiveness
after
approx.
300
miles/500
km. Drive
moderately
during
this
break-in
period.
Following
part
replacement Observe
the
break-in
procedures
again,
if
com#j
ponents
mentioned
above
are
replaced.
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Driving
on
poor
roads
Concept
Because
of
its
greater
ground
clearance,
the
ve#j hicle
can
be
driven
on
a
variety
of
road
types
andqualities.
All-wheel
drive
can
help
improve
forward
mo#j mentum.
Safety
information
NOTICE
Objects
in
unpaved
areas,
for
instance
stones or
branches,
can
damage
the
vehicle.
There
isa
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Do
not
drive
onunpaved
terrain.
When
driving
on
poor
roads
For
your
own
safety,
for
the
safety
of
passengers and
of
the
vehicle,
heed
the
following
points:
'xFamiliarize
yourself
with
the
vehicle
before
driving.'xDo
not
take
risks
when
driving.'xAdjust
the
speed
to
the
road
surface
condi#j tions.
The
steeper
and
more
uneven
the
road
surface,
the
slower
the
speed
should
be.'xWhen
driving
on
steep
uphill
or
downhill
grades:
add
engine
oil
and
coolant
up
to
near
the
MAX
mark.'xOn
steep
downhill
grades,
use
Hill
Descent Control
HDC.'xAvoid
that
the
chassis
bottom
coming
in
con#j
tact
with
the
ground.
The
ground
clearance
is
no
more
than
7.8
in#j
ches/20
cm
and
can
vary
according
to
the
ve#j
hicle's
load.'xWhen
wheels
continue
to
spin,
depress
the
accelerator
pedal
sufficiently
so
that
driving stability
control
systems
can
distribute
the
driving
force
to
the
wheels.
Activate
DTC
Dy#j namic
Traction
Control
if
available.After
a
trip
on
poor
roads
After
a
trip
on
poor
roads,
check
wheels
and
tires
for
damage
to
maintain
driving
safety.
Clear heavy
soiling
from
the
body.
General
driving
notes
Closing
the
tailgate
Safety
information
Warning
An
open
tailgate
protrudes
from
the
vehicle
and
can
endanger
occupants
and
other
traffic
par#j
ticipants
or
damage
the
vehicle
in
the
event
of
an
accident,
braking
or
evasive
maneuvers.
In addition,
exhaust
fumes
may
enter
the
car's
in#j
terior.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Do
not
drive
with
the
tailgate
open.
Driving
with
the
tailgate
open
If
driving
with
the
tailgate
open
cannot
be
avoided:
'xClose
all
windows
and
the
glass
sunroof.'xGreatly
increase
the
air
flow
from
the
vents.'xDrive
moderately.
Hot
exhaust
gas
system
Warning
High
temperatures
can
occur
underneath
the body,
for
instance
caused
by
the
exhaust
gassystem,
while
driving.
Contact
with
the
exhaust
gas
system
can
cause
burns.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Do
not
touch
the
hot
exhaust
gas
sys#j tem,
including
the
exhaust
pipe.
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If
combustible
materials,
such
as
leaves
or
grass,
come
in
contact
with
hot
parts
of
the
ex#j
haust
gas
system,
these
materials
can
ignite.
There
is
a
risk
of
fire
and
injuries.
Do
not
re#j move
the
heat
shields
installed
and
never
apply
undercoating
to
them.
Make
sure
that
no
com#j
bustible
materials
can
come
in
contact
with
hot
vehicle
parts
in
driving
operation,
idle
or
during
parking.
Mobile
communication
devices
in
the
vehicle
Warning
Vehicle
electronics
and
mobile
phones
can
in#j fluence
one
another.
There
is
radiation
due
to the
transmission
operations
of
mobile
phones.There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
risk
of
damage
toproperty.
If
possible,
in
the
car's
interior
useonly
mobile
phones
with
direct
connections
to
an
exterior
antenna
in
order
to
exclude
mutual interference
and
deflect
the
radiation
from
thecar's
interior.
Hydroplaning
On
wet
or
slushy
roads,
a
wedge
of
water
canform
between
the
tires
and
road
surface.
This
phenomenon
is
referred
to
as
hydroplaning.
It
is
characterized
by
a
partial
or
complete
loss
of contact
between
the
tires
and
the
road
surface,ultimately
undermining
your
ability
to
steer
and
brake
the
vehicle.
Driving
through
water General
information
When
driving
through
water,
follow
the
following:
'xDeactivate
Auto
Start/Stop
function.'xDrive
through
calm
water
only.'xDrive
through
water
only
if
it
is
not
deeper
than
maximum
19.6
inches/50
cm.'xDrive
through
water
no
faster
than
walking
speed,
up
to
3
mph/5
km/h.
Safety
information
NOTICE
When
driving
too
quickly
through
too
deep
wa#j
ter,
water
can
enter
into
the
engine
compart#j
ment,
the
electrical
system
or
the
transmission.There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
When
driving
through
water,
do
not
exceed
the
maxi#j mum
indicated
water
level
and
the
maximum
speed
for
driving
through
water.
Braking
safely
General
information The
vehicle
is
equipped
with
an
Antilock
Braking
System
ABS
as
a
standard
feature.
Perform
an
emergency
stop
in
situations
that
re#j
quire
such.
Steering
is
still
responsive.
You
can
still
avoid
any
obstacles
with
a
minimum
of
steering
effort.
Pulsation
of
the
brake
pedal
and
sounds
from
the
hydraulic
circuits
indicate
that
the
Antilock
Brak#j ing
System
ABS
is
in
its
active
mode.
In
certain
braking
situations,
the
perforated
brake
discs
can
emit
functional
noises.
However,
func#j
tional
noises
have
no
effect
on
the
performance
and
operational
reliability
of
the
brake.
Objects
in
the
area
around
the
pedals
Warning
Objects
in
the
driver's
floor
area
can
limit
the pedal
distance
or
block
a
depressed
pedal.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Stow
objects
in
the vehicle
such
that
they
are
secured
and
cannotenter
into
the
driver's
floor
area.
Use
floor
mats
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that
are
suitable
for
the
vehicle
and
can
be
safely
attached
to
the
floor.
Do
not
use
loose
floor
mats
and
do
not
layer
several
floor
mats. Make
sure
that
there
is
sufficient
clearance
for
the
pedals.
Ensure
that
the
floor
mats
are
se#j
curely
fastened
again
after
they
were
removed,
for
instance
for
cleaning.
Driving
in
wet
conditions When
roads
are
wet,
salted,
or
in
heavy
rain,
gen#j
tly
press
the
brake
pedal
every
few
miles.
Ensure
that
this
action
does
not
endanger
other
traffic.
The
heat
generated
during
braking
dries
brake
discs
and
brake
pads
and
protects
them
against corrosion.
In
this
way
braking
efficiency
will
be
available when
you
need
it.
Hills
General
information
Drive
long
or
steep
downhill
gradients
in
the
gear
that
requires
least
braking
effort.
Otherwise,
the
brakes
may
overheat
and
reduce
brake
effi#j
ciency.
You
can
increase
the
engine's
braking
effect
by shifting
down,
going
all
the
way
to
first
gear,
if
needed.
Safety
information
Warning
Light
but
consistent
brake
pressure
can
lead
to
high
temperatures,
brakes
wearing
out
and
possibly
even
brake
failure.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Avoid
placing
excessive
stress
on
the
brake
system.
Warning
In
idle
state,
in
the
ECO
PRO
driving
mode
or
with
drive-ready
state
switched
off,
safety-rele#j
vant
functions,
for
instance
engine
braking
ef#j
fect,
braking
force
boost,
and
steering
assis#j
tance,
are
restricted
or
not
available
at
all.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Do
not
drive
in
idle
state,
in
the
ECO
PRO
driving
mode
or
with
drive-ready
state
switched
off.
Brake
disc
corrosion
Corrosion
on
the
brake
discs
and
contamination
on
the
brake
pads
are
increased
by
the
following
circumstances:
'xLow
mileage.'xExtended
periods
when
the
vehicle
is
not
used
at
all.'xInfrequent
use
of
the
brakes.'xAggressive,
acidic,
or
alkaline
cleaning
agents.
Corrosion
buildup
on
the
brake
discs
will
cause
a pulsating
effect
on
the
brakes
in
their
response
-
generally
this
cannot
be
corrected.
Condensation
water
under
the
parked
vehicle
When
using
the
automatic
climate
control,
con#j
densation
water
develops
and
collects
under#j
neath
the
vehicle.
Roof-mounted
luggagerack
General
information
Installation
only
possible
with
roof
rack.
Roof
racks
are
available
as
special
accessories.
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Warning
When
driving
with
a
roof
load,
for
instance
with
roof-mounted
luggage
rack,
the
vehicle's
cen#j
ter
of
gravity
is
higher,
which
increases
the
risk of
the
vehicle
tipping
in
critical
driving
situa#j
tions.
There
may
be
a
risk
of
accident
or
risk
of damage
to
property.
Do
not
deactivate
DSC
Dynamic
Stability
Control
when
driving
with
roof
load.
Mounting
Follow
the
installation
instructions
of
the
roof
rack.
Be
sure
that
adequate
clearance
is
maintained for
tilting
and
opening
the
glass
sunroof.
Loading Because
roof-mounted
luggage
racks
raise
the
vehicle's
center
of
gravity
when
loaded,
they
have
a
major
effect
on
vehicle
handling
and
steering
response.
Therefore,
note
the
following
when
loading
and driving:
'xDo
not
exceed
the
approved
roof/axle
loadsand
the
approved
gross
vehicle
weight.'xBe
sure
that
adequate
clearance
is
main#j
tained
for
tilting
and
opening
the
glass
sun#j
roof.'xDistribute
the
roof
load
uniformly.'xThe
roof
load
should
not
extend
past
the loading
area.'xAlways
place
the
heaviest
pieces
on
the
bot#j
tom.'xSecure
the
roof
luggage
firmly,
for
instance
using
ratchet
straps.'xDo
not
let
objects
project
into
the
opening path
of
the
tailgate.'xDrive
cautiously
and
avoid
sudden
accelera#jtion
and
braking
maneuvers.
Take
corners
gently.
Driving
on
racetracks
Warning
The
vehicle
is
not
designed
for
use
in
M
Sport or
motor
sport
type
competition.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Do
not
use
the
vehicle
for
M
Sport
or
motor
sport
type
competitions.
Higher
mechanical
and
thermal
loads
during
racetrack
operation
lead
to
increased
wear.
This
wear
is
not
covered
by
the
warranty.
Seite
280DRIVING
TIPSThings
to
remember
when
driving280
Online
Edition
for
Part
no.
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