2023 BMW X3 Owners Manual

Activating/deactivating the BMW
Drive Recorder
The BMW Drive Recorder must be activated
before the first use of the recording function.1."Apps"2."Drive Recorder"3.Accept Privacy Policy.4."Settings"5."Recording allowed"6.Select the desired setting.
Recording functions
Automatic recording Recordings are saved automatically when thevehicle sensors detect an accident.
Manual recording
Using the button Press and hold this button.
Via iDrive
1."Apps"2."Drive Recorder"3."Start recording"
To stop the recording: "Cancel". Recording can also be started by selecting the
widget on the Control Display.
Recording playback and
administration
Stored video recordings can be played back, exported and deleted.
For your own safety, the video recording is
only displayed on the Control Display up to ap

System limitsIn the event of serious accidents, it may not
be possible to store recordings if the damage on the vehicle is too great or the power supply
was interrupted.
Active Protection
Principle
Active Protection prepares occupants and the
vehicle for a possible accident in critical driving
or collision situations.
General information
Depending on vehicle equipment and national

At standstillAfter coming to a halt, the brake is released
automatically.
Harder vehicle deceleration
In certain situations, it may be necessary to
bring the vehicle to a halt more quickly than automatic braking allows.
To do this, quickly apply extra force to the
brake. For a brief period, the brake pressure will be higher than the brake pressure that is
achieved by the automatic braking function.
Automatic brake actuation is interrupted.
Canceling automatic braking It may be necessary to interrupt automaticbraking in certain situations, for instance when
making an evasive maneuver.
Cancel automatic braking:

During the display, various settings can be se

Driving stability control systemsVehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, country

Safety information
Warning
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the driver

Dynamic Traction Control
PrincipleThe Dynamic Traction Control is a variant of
the Driving Stability Control where the drive power is optimized.
The system ensures maximum drive power
on unusual road conditions, for instance unp

suspension control systems, such as Dynamic
Stability Control, further optimizes traction and
driving dynamics.
General information
xDrive variably distributes the driving power to the front and rear axles as demanded by the
driving situation and road condition.
Because of the needs