2022 BMW X3 Owners Manual

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.
Valet
parking
mode
Principle
In
the
valet
parking
mode,
the
Control
Display
is
disabled.
The
operation
via
iDrive
is
no
longer possible.
E.g.,
this
mode
can
be
used
when
the
vehicle
is handed
over
for
valet
parking.
General
information In
the
valet
parking
mode,
it
is
not
possible
to
change
vehicle
settings
via
iDrive.
Personal
pro#j
files
cannot
be
changed.
Personal
data
cannot be
displayed.
Additionally,
the
following
actions
are
carried
out:
'xThe
volume
of
the
audio
system
is
limited.'xThe
integrated
Universal
Remote
Control
is
deactivated.'xDSC
cannot
be
switched
off.Functional
requirements'xAt
least
one
driver
profile
has
been
created.'xA
driver
profile
or
the
guest
profile
is
active.'xAt
least
one
driver
profile
has
an
assigned
ConnectedDrive
account.
Accessing
the
menu
for
the
valet
parking
mode
Via
the
switch-off
screen
After
switching
off
drive-ready
state
the
switch-
off
screen
will
be
displayed.
Select
the
entry
for the
valet
parking
mode
on
the
switch-off
screen.
Via
the
display
bar
at
the
upper
edge of
the
Control
Display
1.Tip
the
Controller
up.2."Valet
parking
mode"
Via
the
vehicle
settings
1."CAR"2."Settings"3."General
settings"4."Valet
parking
mode"
Activating
the
valet
parking
mode
General
information
Before
activating
the
valet
parking
mode,
a
PIN
must
be
set
up
to
be
able
to
deactivate
the
valet
parking
mode
at
a
future
time.
The
procedure
for
entering
the
PIN
varies
de#j
pending
on
the
active
driver
profile.
Driver
profile
with
PIN A
PIN
has
been
stored
for
the
active
driver
pro#jfile.
It
is
not
necessary
to
enter
another
PIN. "Activate
now"
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Driver
profile
without
PINA
PIN
must
be
assigned
to
the
driver
profile.1."PIN"2.Enter
PIN.3."Activate
now"
Guest
profileThe
guest
profile
is
the
active
driver
profile.
A
PIN
must
be
entered.
1."PIN"2.Enter
PIN.3."Activate
now"
This
PIN
can
be
used
once
to
deactivate
the
valet
parking
mode
for
the
active
guest
pro#j
file.
Deactivating
valet
parking
mode
General
information The
lock
screen
of
the
valet
parking
mode
is
dis#jplayed
on
the
Control
Display.
The
deactivation
of
the
valet
parking
mode
de#j pends
on
which
driver
profile
is
selected
on
thelock
screen.
Driver
profile
with
PIN Regardless
of
which
driver
activated
the
valetparking
mode,
a
driver
can
deactivate
the
valet
parking
mode
by
entering
his/her
PIN.
1.Select
driver
profile.2.Enter
the
assigned
PIN
for
the
driver
profile.
If
you
forgot
the
PIN,
the
valet
parking
mode must
be
deactivated
by
entering
the
assigned
ConnectedDrive
access
data.
Driver
profile
without
PIN
The
valet
parking
mode
was
activated
by
another person.
To
deactivate
the
valet
parking
mode,
a
driver
without
a
PIN
has
to
enter
the
access
datafor
his
ConnectedDrive
account.1.Select
driver
profile.2.Enter
the
ConnectedDrive
access
data
as#jsigned
to
the
driver
profile.
Guest
profile
In
the
guest
profile,
the
valet
parking
mode
canonly
be
deactivated
if
the
valet
parking
mode
was activated
in
the
guest
profile.
1.Select
guest
profile.2.Enter
the
PIN
that
was
specified
during
acti#jvation.
If
the
PIN
has
been
forgotten,
the
valet
parkingmode
must
be
deactivated
via
a
personal
driver
profile.
Settings
General
information
Depending
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.
Unlocking
and
locking
Doors
1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Key
button
settings"4.

Select
the
icon.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
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The
entire
vehicle
is
unlocked.
Confirmation
signals
from
the
vehicle
1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Doors/
vehicle
access"4.Deactivate
or
activate
the
desired
confirma#j tion
signals:'x"Flash
when
locking/unlocking"
Unlocking
is
signaled
by
blinking
twice,
locking
by
blinking
once.'xWith
alarm
system:
"Sound
when
locking/unlocking"
Unlocking
is
confirmed
with
two
sound
signals,
locking
is
confirmed
with
one
sound
signal.
Folding
mirrors
in
automatically
1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Doors/
vehicle
access"4."Fold
mirrors
in
when
locked"
Automatic
unlocking
1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Doors/
vehicle
access"4.Select
the
desired
setting:5.'x"Unlock
doors
when
in
Park"'x"Unlock
at
end
of
trip"
After
drive-ready
state
is
switched
off
by pressing
the
Start/Stop
button,
the
locked
vehicle
is
automatically
unlocked.
Automatic
locking
1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Doors/
vehicle
access"4."Lock
in
a
few
minutes"
The
vehicle
locks
automatically
after
a
while
if
no
door
is
opened
after
unlocking.
Tailgate
Tailgate
and
doors
Depending
on
the
vehicle
equipment
and
coun#j
try
version,
this
setting
may
not
be
offered.
1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Key
button
settings"4.

Select
the
icon.5.Select
the
desired
setting:'x"Tailgate"
Depending
on
your
vehicle's
optional
fea#j
tures,
the
tailgate
is
either
unlocked
or opened.'x"Tailgate
opens
only
when
vehicle
is
unlocked."
The
vehicle
must
be
unlocked
before
the
tailgate
can
be
used
with
the
vehicle
key.'x"Tailgate
and
door(s)"
Depending
on
your
vehicle's
optional
fea#j
tures,
the
tailgate
is
either
unlocked
or
opened
and
the
doors
unlocked.'x"Lock
tailgate
button"
The
operation
of
the
tailgate
via
the
vehi#j cle
key
is
disabled.
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.
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4."Tailgate"5."Opening
height"6.Monitor
the
tailgate
and
set
the
desired
opening
height.
Comfort
Access
Touchless
locking
and
unlocking
Contactless
locking
and
unlocking
can
be switched
on
or
off.
1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Doors/
vehicle
access"4."Comfort
access"
Establishing
idle
state
after
opening
the
front
doors
1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Doors/
vehicle
access"4."Turn
off
vehicle
after
opening
door"
Idle
state,
refer
to
page
41.
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.
Turning
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.
Panic
mode You
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.
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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
car
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.
Ending
the
alarm
'xUnlock
the
vehicle
with
the
vehicle
key.'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
86.'xWith
Comfort
Access:
when
carrying
the
ve#j
hicle
key,
grasp
the
driver's
door
or
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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.
When
a
window
is
often
opened
in
the
same
po#j sition,
this
task
can
be
performed
by
the
BMW
Intelligent
Personal
Assistant.
For
instance
when the
same
parking
garage
is
frequently
used.
Additional
information:
'xVehicle
key,
refer
to
page
82.'xBMW
Intelligent
Personal
Assistant,
refer
to
page
52.
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
readiness
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
Principle
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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Safety
information
Warning
Accessories
on
the
windows
such
as
antennas
can
impact
jam
protection.
There
is
a
risk
of
in#j jury.
Do
not
install
accessories
in
the
area
of
movement
of
the
windows.
Closing
without
the
jam
protection
system
In
case
of
danger
from
the
outside
or
if
ice
mightprevent
normal
closing,
proceed
as
follows:
1.

Pull
the
switch
past
the
resistance
point
and
hold
it
there.
The
window
closes
with
limited
jam
protec#j
tion.
If
the
closing
force
exceeds
a
specific threshold,
closing
is
interrupted.2.

Pull
the
switch
past
the
resistance
point
again
within
approx.
4
seconds
and
hold it
there.
The
window
closes
without
jam
protection.
Safety
switch
Principle
The
safety
switch
can
be
used
to
prevent
chil#j
dren,
for
instance
from
opening
and
closing
the rear
windows
using
the
switches
in
the
rear.
If
an
accident
of
a
certain
severity
occurs,
the
safety
function
is
switched
off
automatically.
Turning
on/off Press
the
button.
The
LED
lights
up
if
the
safety
function
is
switched
on.
Roller
sunblinds,
rear
side
windows
Safety
information
Warning
With
closed
roller
sunblinds
and
open
windows,
the
roller
sunblinds
may
be
strained
while
driv#j
ing
due
to
the
wind.
The
roller
sunblinds
may be
damaged
and
vehicle
occupants
may
be
harmed.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Do
not
open
the
windows
while
driving
if
the
roller
sunblinds
are
closed.
Pull
out
the
roller
sunblind
at
the
loop
and
hook
it
onto
the
bracket.
Glass
sunroof
General
information
The
glass
sunroof
and
the
sun
protection
are
op#j
erated
using
the
same
switch.
The
glass
sunroof
can
be
opened
from
the
out#j
side
with
the
vehicle
key
and
also
closed
with Comfort
Access.
With
Comfort
Access:
The
glass
sunroof
can
be closed
from
the
outside
via
Comfort
Access.
Safety
information
Warning
Body
parts
can
be
jammed
when
operating
the
glass
sunroof.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Make
sure
that
the
area
of
movement
of
the
glass
sunroof
is
clear
during
opening
and
closing.
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Overview
Opening/closing
the
glass
sun#jroof.
Functional
requirements
The
glass
sunroof
and
the
sun
protection
can
be
operated
under
the
following
conditions.
'xStandby
state
is
switched
on.'xDrive
readiness
is
switched
on.
The
vehicle
key
must
be
in
the
car's
interior.
Lifting/closing
glass
sunroof Push
switch
briefly
upward.
'xThe
closed
glass
sunroof
tilts
and
the
sun
protection
opens
slightly.'xThe
opened
glass
sunroof
closes
until
it
is
in
the
tilted
position.
The
sun
protection
does
not
move.'xThe
tilted
glass
sunroof
closes.Opening/closing
the
glass
sunroof
and
sun
protection
separately'xSlide
switch
back
to
the
resist#j
ance
point
and
hold.
Holding
down
the
switch
opens
the
sun
protection.
If
the
sun
protection
is
already
fully
open,
the
glass
sunroof
opens.'xSlide
switch
forward
to
the
resistance
point
and
hold.
The
glass
sunroof
closes
while
the
switch
is
being
held.
If
the
glass
sunroof
is
already
closed
or
in
the
tilted
position,
the
sun
pro#j tection
closes.'xSlide
the
switch
back
past
the
resistancepoint.
The
sun
protection
opens
automatically.
If
the sun
protection
is
already
fully
open,
the
glass
sunroof
opens
automatically.
Pressing
the
switch
again
stops
the
motion.'xPush
the
switch
forward
past
the
resistance point.
The
glass
sunroof
closes
automatically.
If
the
glass
sunroof
is
already
closed
or
in
the
tilted
position,
the
sun
protection
closes
automati#j
cally.
Pressing
the
switch
again
stops
the
motion.
Opening/closing
the
glass
sunroof
and
sun
protection
together
'xBriefly
press
out
the
switch
twice
in
succession
toward
the
rear
past
the
resistance
point.
The
glass
sunroof
and
sun
protection
are
opening
to#j
gether.Seite
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