2022 BMW X3 Owners Manual

namic
Stability
Control
(DSC),
further
optimizestraction
and
driving
dynamics.
General
information xDrive
variably
distributes
the
driving
power
to
the
front
and
rear
axles
as
demanded
by
the
driv#j ing
situation
and
road
condition.
Because
of
the
needs-based
use
of
the
all- wheel-drive
system,
Efficient4x4
yields
a
reduc#j
tion
in
consumption.
Display
on
the
Control
Display
Display
xView
display1."CAR"2."Driving
information"3."xVIEW"
The
following
information
is
displayed:
'xWith
a
navigation
system:
compass
display for
the
driving
direction.'xWith
navigation
system:
elevation
for
the
cur#jrent
position.'xWith
navigation
system:
destination
flag
incompass
direction
to
the
destination.'xPitch
attitude
with
degree
indication
and
per#j
centage.'xTransverse
gradient
with
degree
indication.'xGraphic
display
for
the
steering
angle.
Automatic
Differential
Brake
Principle Automatic
Differential
Brake
controls
the
drivingpower
by
automatic
brake
intervention
on
indi#j
vidual
wheels.
General
information The
function
works
in
the
same
way
as
a
differ#jential
lock
and
improves
traction
on
a
loose
sur#j
face,
for
example.
The
system
detects
when
a
wheel
begins
to
spin
and
automatically
brakes this
wheel.
The
driving
force
is
diverted
to
the
wheel
with
better
traction.
As
a
result,
the
drive
torque
is
transferred
more
efficiently
to
the
wheels
during
accelerations.
HDC
Hill
Descent
Control
Principle
HDC
Hill
Descent
Control
is
a
downhill
control feature
that
controls
the
vehicle
speed
on
steep
downhill
grades,
for
instance
when
driving
on
un#j
paved
roads.
General
information When
the
system
is
active,
the
vehicle
moves
at
the
speed
set
by
the
driver,
without
the
driver having
to
depress
the
brake
pedal.
While
HDC
is
controlling
the
speed,
the
system
automatically
distributes
the
braking
force
to
the
individual
wheels.
This
improves
vehicle
drivabil#j ity
and
driving
stability.
If
necessary,
the
Antilock
Braking
System
prevents
the
wheels
from
lock#j ing.
Hill
Descent
Control
can
be
activated
at
speeds below
approx.
25
mph/40
km/h.
Speeds
can
be
set
between
approx.
2
mph/3
km/h
and
approx.
20
mph/30
km/h.
When
the
vehicle
is
driving
downhill,
the
system
reduces
the
speed
to
the
set
value,
within
the
physical
limits.
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OverviewButton
in
the
vehicle
HDC
Activating
HDC Press
the
button.Speeds
between
approx.
2
mph/3
km/h
and
approx.
20
mph/30
km/h
are
adopted
as
the
set
speed.
Emergency
braking
function,
Active
PDC:
the
emergency
braking
function
is
deactivated.
Additional
information:
Emergency
brake
function,
Active
PDC,
refer
to
page
247.
Display
in
the
instrument
cluster An
icon
and
the
selected
desired
speed
are
displayed.
'xIndicator
green:
HDC
is
active.
The
system
is
actively
braking
the
vehicle.'xGray
display:
HDC
is
on
standby.
Display
in
the
Head-up
Display
The
HDC
status
can
also
be
displayed
in
the Head-up
Display.
Increasing
or
decreasing
vehicle
speed
Using
the
cruise
control
rocker
switch
The
set
speed
can
be
changed
using
the
cruise control
rocker
switch
on
the
steering
wheel.'xPress
the
rocker
switch
up:
the
speed
in#j
creases
gradually.'xPress
the
rocker
switch
up
and
hold:
the speed
increases
while
the
rocker
switch
ispressed.'xPress
the
rocker
switch
down:
the
speed
de#j
creases
gradually.'xPress
the
rocker
switch
down
and
hold:
the speed
decreases
while
the
rocker
switch
is
pressed.
Using
the
brake
pedal
While
HDC
is
controlling
the
speed,
the
set
speed
can
be
reduced
by
depressing
the
brake
pedal.
Deactivating
HDC Press
the
button
again.
HDC
is
automatically
deactivated
above
approx.
25
mph/40
km/h.
Malfunction
If
a
malfunction
occurs,
a
message
is
displayed
in
the
instrument
cluster.
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Variable
sport
steering
The
variable
sport
steering
facilitates
direct
andagile
handling
with
little
steering
effort.
The
varia#j
ble
sports
steering
works
independently
of
the current
speed,
varying
the
steering
ratio
in
line
with
the
steering
angle.
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Driver
assistance
systemsVehicle
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.
Manual
Speed
Limiter
Principle
The
system
can
be
used
to
set
a
speed
limit,
for instance
to
prevent
the
vehicle
from
exceeding
speed
limits.
General
information The
system
can
limit
the
speed,
starting
at
a
value
of
20
mph/30
km/h.
The
vehicle
can
be driven
at
any
speed
below
the
set
speed
limit.
OverviewButtons
on
the
steering
wheel
ButtonFunctionSystem
on/off.Store
current
speed.
Speed
Limit
Assistant:
accept
sug#j
gested
speed
manually.Rocker
switch:
Changing
the
speed
limit.Operation
Turning
on Press
the
button
on
the
steering
wheel.
The
current
speed
is
accepted
as
the
speed
limit.
If
the
system
is
switched
on
while
the
vehicle
is
stationary
or
driving
at
low
speeds,
20
mph/30
km/h
is
set
as
the
speed
limit.
The
marking
in
the
speedometer
is
set
to
the corresponding
speed.
When
the
speed
limit
is
switched
on,
DSC
Dy#j
namic
Stability
Control
and
COMFORT
driving
mode
may
be
switched
on
as
well.
Turning
off Press
the
button
on
the
steering
wheel.
The
system
switches
off
automatically
in
the
fol#j lowing
situations,
for
example:'xWhen
the
engine
is
switched
off.'xWhen
cruise
control
is
switched
on.'xWhen
certain
programs
are
activated
via
theDriving
Dynamics
Control.
The
displays
turn
off.
InterruptingIf
the
reverse
gear
is
engaged
or
at
idle,
the
sys#j
tem
is
interrupted
when
rolling
backwards.
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Changing
the
speed
limit
Press
the
rocker
switch
up
or
down
repeatedlyuntil
the
desired
speed
limit
is
set.
'xEach
time
the
rocker
switch
is
pressed
to
theresistance
point,
the
speed
limit
increases
or
decreases
by
1
mph/1
km/h.'xEach
time
the
rocker
switch
is
pressed
past
the
resistance
point,
the
desired
speed
changes
by
a
maximum
of
5
mph/10
km/h.
If
the
set
speed
limit
is
reached
or
unintentionally
exceeded,
such
as
when
driving
downhill,
the
ve#j
hicle
is
not
actively
braked.
When
the
speed
limit
is
set
during
a
trip
to
a
value
below
the
current
speed,
the
vehicle
coasts
until
it
drops
to
the
set
speed
limit.
The
current
speed
can
also
be
stored
by
press#j ing
a
button:
Press
the
button
on
the
steering
wheel.
Exceeding
the
speed
limit When
the
vehicle
speed
exceeds
the
set
speedlimit,
a
warning
is
issued.
The
speed
limit
can
be
exceeded
intentionally.
There
is
no
warning
in
this
case.
Press
the
accelerator
pedal
all
the
way
down
to
intentionally
exceed
the
set
speed
limit.
When
the
vehicle
speed
drops
below
the
set
speed
limit,
the
limit
is
automatically
reactivated.
Warning
when
the
speed
limit
is
exceeded
Visual
warning If
the
speed
limit
is
exceeded:
the
indica#j
tor
light
in
the
instrument
cluster
flashes
while
the
vehicle
speed
is
greater
than
the
set
speed
limit.
Acoustic
warning'xIf
the
speed
limit
is
exceeded
unintentionally,
a
signal
sounds.'xWhen
the
speed
limit
is
reduced
to
below
the
vehicle
speed
while
driving,
the
signal
sounds
after
some
time.'xWhen
the
speed
limit
is
intentionally
ex#j ceeded
by
stepping
on
the
accelerator
pedalall
the
way
down,
there
is
no
signal.
Displays
in
the
instrument
cluster
Display
in
the
speedometerDepending
on
the
equipment,
a
mark
in
the
speedometer
displays
the
status
of
the
system.
'xGreen
marking:
system
is
ac#j
tive.'xGrey
marking:
system
is
inter#j
rupted.'xNo
marking:
system
is
switched
off.
Indicator
light
'xThe
indicator
light
lights
up:
the
sys#j
tem
is
switched
on.'xThe
indicator
light
flashes:
the
set
speed
limit
has
been
exceeded.'xGray
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Cruise
control
Principle
With
the
Cruise
Control,
a
set
speed
can
be
ad#j justed
using
the
buttons
on
the
steering
wheel. The
system
maintains
the
set
speed.
The
sys#j
tem
accelerates
and
brakes
automatically
as
needed.
General
information The
system
can
be
activated
starting
at
20
mph/30
km/h.
Depending
on
the
vehicle
setting,
the
cruise
control
settings
may
change
under
certain
condi#j
tions.
For
instance,
acceleration
can
change
de#j
pending
on
the
driving
mode.
Safety
information
Warning
The
system
cannot
serve
as
a
substitute
for
the
driver#ss
personal
judgment
in
assessing
the
traffic
situation.
Based
on
the
limits
of
the
sys#j
tem,
it
cannot
independently
react
to
all
traffic situations.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Adjust
driving
style
to
traffic
conditions.
Watch
traffic
closely
and
actively
intervene
where
appropri#j
ate.
Warning
The
use
of
the
system
can
lead
to
an
increased risk
of
accidents
in
the
following
situations, for
instance:
'xOn
winding
roads.'xIn
heavy
traffic.'xOn
slippery
roads,
in
fog,
snow,
or
wet
conditions,
or
on
a
loose
road
surface.
There
may
be
a
risk
of
accident
or
risk
of
dam#j age
to
property.
Only
use
the
system
if
driving
at
constant
speed
is
possible.
Warning
The
set
speed
can
be
incorrectly
adjusted
or called
up
by
mistake.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Adjust
the
set
speed
to
the
traffic
conditions.
Watch
traffic
closely
and
actively
intervene where
appropriate.
Overview
Buttons
on
the
steering
wheel
ButtonFunctionCruise
control
on/off.Continue
cruise
control
with
the
last
setting.Pause
cruise
control.Store
current
speed.
Speed
Limit
Assistant:
accept
sug#j
gested
speed
manually.Rocker
switch:
Set
speed.
Switching
cruise
control
on/off
Turning
on Depending
on
the
equipment
version,press
the
relevant
button
on
the
steer#j
ing
wheel.
The
indicator
lights
in
the
instrument
cluster
light up
and
the
marking
on
the
speedometer
is
set
to
the
current
speed.
Cruise
control
is
active.
The
current
speed
is
maintained
and
stored
as
set
speed.
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DSC
Dynamic
Stability
Control
is
switched
on,
if
necessary.
Turning
off Depending
on
the
equipment
version,
press
the
relevant
button
on
the
steer#j
ing
wheel.
The
displays
turn
off.
The
stored
set
speed
is deleted.
Pausing
cruise
control
Interrupting
manually When
active,
press
the
button.
Interrupting
automatically
The
system
is
automatically
interrupted
in
the
following
situations,
for
example:'xWhen
braking
manually.'xSteptronic
transmission:
gear
lever
position
D is
disengaged.'xDynamic
Traction
Control
DTC
is
activated
or
DSC
Dynamic
Stability
Control
is
deactivated.'xThe
Dynamic
Stability
Control
(DSC)
adjusts.
Setting
the
speed
Maintaining
and
storing
the
speed
Press
the
rocker
switch
up
or
down
once
whilethe
system
is
interrupted.
When
the
system
is
switched
on,
the
current
speed
is
maintained
and
stored
as
the
set
speed.
The
stored
speed
is
displayed
on
the
speedom#j
eter.
DSC
Dynamic
Stability
Control
is
switched
on,
if
necessary.
The
speed
can
also
be
stored
by
pressing
a
but#j ton.
Press
the
button.
Changing
the
speed
Press
the
rocker
switch
up
or
down
repeatedly until
the
desired
speed
is
set.
If
active,
the
displayed
speed
is
stored
and
the
vehicle
reaches
the
stored
speed
when
the
road is
clear.
'xEach
time
the
rocker
switch
is
tapped
to
the
resistance
point,
the
set
speed
increases
or decreases
by
1
mph/1
km/h.'xEach
time
the
rocker
switch
is
pressed
past
the
resistance
point,
the
desired
speed
changes
by
a
maximum
of
5
mph/10
km/h.
The
maximum
speed
that
can
be
set
de#j
pends
on
the
vehicle.'xPressing
the
rocker
switch
to
the
resistance
point
and
holding
it:
vehicle
accelerates
or decelerates
without
pressure
on
the
acceler#j
ator
pedal.
After
the
rocker
switch
is
released,
the
vehi#j cle
maintains
its
final
speed.
Pressing
the
switch
beyond
the
resistance
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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#jtional
deceleration
or
acceleration
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.
Displays
in
the
instrument
cluster
Display
in
the
speedometerDepending
on
the
equipment,
a
mark
in
the
speedometer
displays
the
status
of
the
system.
'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.
Indicator
light
'xIndicator
light
green:
system
is
active.'xGray
indicator
light:
the
system
has
been
interrupted.'xNo
indicator
light:
system
is
switched
off.
Displays
in
the
Head-up
Display
Some
system
information
can
also
be
displayedin
the
Head-up
Display.
The
icon
is
displayed
when
the
set
speed
is
reached.
System
limits The
set
speed
is
also
maintained
downhill.
The
speed
may
not
be
maintained
on
uphill
grades
if
the
drive
power
is
insufficient.
In
ECO
PRO
driving
mode,
the
vehicle
may
ex#j ceed
or
drop
below
the
set
desired
speed
in
some
situations,
for
instance
on
downhill
or
uphill grades.
Active
Cruise
Control
with Stop&Go
function
ACC
Principle
Using
the
Cruise
Control,
a
desired
speed
and
a distance
to
a
vehicle
ahead
can
be
adjusted
us#j
ing
the
buttons
on
the
steering
wheel.
General
informationThe
system
maintains
the
set
speed
on
clear
roads.
The
vehicle
accelerates
or
brakes
auto#j
matically.
If
a
vehicle
is
driving
ahead
of
you,
the
system adjusts
the
speed
of
your
vehicle
so
that
the
set
distance
to
the
vehicle
ahead
is
maintained.
The speed
is
adjusted
as
far
as
the
given
situation
al#j
lows.
The
distance
can
be
adjusted
in
several
steps.
For
safety
reasons,
it
depends
on
the
respective
speed.
If
the
vehicle
ahead
of
you
brakes
to
a
halt,
and then
proceeds
to
drive
again
within
a
brief
period,
the
system
is
able
to
detect
this
within
the
given
system
limits.
Depending
on
the
vehicle
setting,
the
cruise
control
settings
may
change
under
certain
condi#j
tions.
For
instance,
acceleration
can
change
de#j
pending
on
the
driving
mode.
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