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BMW X3 M, Owner'S Manual

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Storage

Storage for the first-aid kit is provided in the left
storage compartment of the cargo area.
To open, pull on the handle.

BMW Roadside Assistance

Principle

Contact the BMW Group Roadside Assistance if
assistance is needed in the event of a break‐
down.

General information

In the event of a breakdown, data on the vehi‐
cle's condition is transmitted to the BMW Road‐
side Assistance.
There are various ways of contacting BMW
Roadside Assistance.

▷

Via a Check Control message.
Supplementary text messages, refer to
page 

156

.

▷

Calling with a mobile phone.

▷

Via the BMW app.

Functional requirements

▷

Active ConnectedDrive contract, equipment
with intelligent emergency call or BMW Con‐
nectedDrive services.

▷

Cellular network reception.

▷

Standby state is switched on.

Starting manually

If the vehicle is equipped with Teleservices, sup‐
port is offered through Teleservice Diagnosis.

1.

"APPS"

2.

"Installed apps"

3.

"BMW Assist"

4.

If necessary, "BMW Roadside Assistance"
A voice connection is established.

Teleservice Diagnosis

Teleservice Diagnosis enables the wireless
transmission of detailed vehicle data that is im‐
portant for vehicle diagnosis. This data is trans‐
mitted automatically. It may be necessary to ap‐
prove this on the Control Display.

Teleservice Help

Depending on the country, Teleservice Help en‐
ables an in-depth diagnosis of the vehicle by
BMW Roadside Assistance via wireless trans‐
mission.
You can launch Teleservice Help by requesting it
through BMW Roadside Assistance.

1.

Park the vehicle in a safe place.

2.

Set the parking brake.

3.

Control Display is switched on.

4.

Confirm Teleservice Help.

BMW Accident Assistance

Principle

BMW Group Accident Assistance can be con‐
tacted if assistance is needed in the event of an
accident.

General information

If the vehicle sensors detect a minor to moder‐
ately severe accident, which did not trigger any
airbags, a Check Control message appears on

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Breakdown Assistance

MOBILITY

363

Online Edition for Part no. 01405A37822 - VI/21

Summary of Contents for X3 M

Page 1: ...The Ultimate Driving Machine OWNER S MANUAL BMW X3 M LINK CONTENT A Z Online Edition for Part no 01405A37822 VI 21...

Page 2: ...Online Edition for Part no 01405A37822 VI 21...

Page 3: ...s availa ble in your BMW The manual also contains information designed to enhance operating reliability and traffic safety and to contribute to maintaining the value of your BMW At the time of product...

Page 4: ...ONTROLS Dashboard 32 Sensors of the vehicle 37 Operating state of the vehicle 41 iDrive 44 BMW Remote Software Upgrade 59 General settings 63 Personal settings 68 Connections 73 Opening and closing 82...

Page 5: ...tenance 356 Replacing components 358 Breakdown Assistance 362 Vehicle Care 369 REFERENCE Technical data 374 Appendix 376 Everything from A to Z 378 2021 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft Mun...

Page 6: ...nication can be obtained as a printed book from the service center The topics are also discussed in the Integrated Owner s Manual in the vehicle Additional sources of information Service center A serv...

Page 7: ...odel series There fore this Owner s Manual also describes and il lustrates features and functions that are not available in a vehicle for example because of the selected optional equipment or the coun...

Page 8: ...work The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends that you entrust corresponding procedures to a BMW center If you choose to use another serv ice facility BMW recommends use of a facility that performs...

Page 9: ...thoroughly Your vehicle is covered by the follow ing warranties New Vehicle Limited Warranty Rust Perforation Limited Warranty Federal Emissions System Defect Warranty Federal Emissions Performance Wa...

Page 10: ...ation about the vehicle condition component usage maintenance rec ommendations events or faults can be stored temporarily or permanently This information generally documents the state of a component a...

Page 11: ...rough the multimedia system Certain information is trans ferred to the mobile device at the same time De pending on the type of incorporation this in cludes for instance position data and other genera...

Page 12: ...e is designed to record such data as How various systems in your vehicle were op erating Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were fastened How far if at all the driver was depressing...

Page 13: ...g BMW of North America LLC P O Box 1227 Westwood New Jersey 07675 1227 Telephone 1 800 831 1117 If NHTSA receives similar complaints it may open an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect e...

Page 14: ...Owner s Manual in the vehicle Notes on updates can be found in the appendix of the printed Owner s Manual for the vehicle After a software update in the vehicle After a vehicle software update such as...

Page 15: ...tion either the associated description or the main menu of the Integrated Owner s Manual will be displayed Opening via iDrive Change directly to the Options menu from the function on the Control Displ...

Page 16: ...s long as the button on the vehicle key is pressed Locking the vehicle 1 Close the driver s door 2 Press the button on the vehicle key All vehicle access points are locked Buttons for the central lock...

Page 17: ...e Opening and closing the tailgate with no touch activation Principle The tailgate can be opened and closed with no touch activation using the vehicle key you are carrying Performing the foot movement...

Page 18: ...of combinations and colors Several of the lights are checked for proper func tioning and light up temporarily when drive ready state is turned on Driver s door 1 Safety switch 2 Power windows 3 Exteri...

Page 19: ...n map Go to destination input menu for navi gation Go to the previous display Go to the Options menu Voice control Activating the voice control system Press the button on the steering wheel Say the co...

Page 20: ...he height make sure that the head restraint engages correctly Adjusting the height electrical head restraints Press switch up or down Adjusting the distance manual head restraints Back press the butto...

Page 21: ...the Head up Display Storing 1 Set the desired position 2 Press the button The writing on the button lights up 3 Press the desired button 1 or 2 at the door while the writing is lit A signal sounds Ca...

Page 22: ...vices 3 Tilt the Controller to the right 4 New device 5 Phone calls and audio The vehicle s Bluetooth name is displayed on the Control Display 6 Compare the control number displayed on the Control Dis...

Page 23: ...ivated on the iPhone WLAN is activated on the vehicle Pairing the iPhone with CarPlay 1 COM 2 Mobile devices 3 New device 4 Phone calls and audio The vehicle s Bluetooth name is displayed on the Contr...

Page 24: ...are illuminated Releasing With drive ready state switched on Press the switch while stepping on the brake pedal or selector lever position P is set The LED and indicator light turn off The parking br...

Page 25: ...at 2 Sequential mode is activated it is possible to shift gears manually without letting off the gas To shift up pull the selector lever rearwards To shift down press the selector lever for ward The e...

Page 26: ...trument lighting Right roadside parking light Left roadside parking light Window wiper system Turn on window wiper system Press the lever up until the desired position is reached Resting position of t...

Page 27: ...When reverse gear is engaged the system switches to con tinuous operation Clean the rear window Turn the outer switch in the desired direction In resting position turn the switch downward arrow 3 The...

Page 28: ...tire inflation pressure table in the printed Owner s Manual After correcting the tire pressure With runflat tires Reinitialize the Flat Tire Monitor With Tire Pressure Monitor The corrected tire infla...

Page 29: ...istance Hazard warning flashers The button is located in the center console Breakdown Assistance BMW Roadside Assistance 1 APPS 2 Installed apps 3 BMW Assist 4 If necessary BMW Roadside Assistance A v...

Page 30: ...bility Teleservices can comprise the following serv ices BMW Roadside Assistance BMW Accident Assistance Teleservice Call Teleservice Report Teleservice Battery Guard Your dealer s service center QUIC...

Page 31: ...On the road QUICK REFERENCE 31 Online Edition for Part no 01405A37822 VI 21...

Page 32: ...ry versions This also applies to safety related functions and sys tems When using these functions and systems the applicable laws and regulations must be ob served In the vicinity of the steering whee...

Page 33: ...ding on the equipment Cruise control on off 224 Depending on the equipment Active Cruise Control on off 226 With steering and traffic jam assis tant 236 Cruise control distance control and lane guidan...

Page 34: ...or 140 Cleaning the windshield 141 Rear wiper in Canadian mod els 142 Rear wiper 142 Clean the rear window 142 16 Horn entire surface 17 Steering wheel heating 123 18 Adjusting the steering wheel 123...

Page 35: ...on 6 7 Controller with buttons 48 8 HDC Hill Descent Control 220 9 Parking brake 136 Automatic Hold 137 10 M MODE 214 SETUP 212 Sound control 150 11 Turning drive readiness state on off 133 12 Auto St...

Page 36: ...f the headliner 1 Emergency Call SOS 364 2 Glass sunroof 110 3 Indicator light front passenger air bag 182 4 Reading lights 177 5 Interior lights 177 CONTROLS Dashboard 36 Online Edition for Part no 0...

Page 37: ...ns must be ob served Overview Depending on the equipment the following cam eras and sensors are installed in the vehicle Front camera Cameras behind the windshield Top view cameras Rearview camera Fro...

Page 38: ...or damaged With exterior mirrors folded in When driving toward bright lights or strong reflections e g because of a setting sun When it is dark outside Camera behind the windshield if the camera has...

Page 39: ...tem limits are reached Ultrasound sensors Ultrasound sensors in the front rear bumpers The ultrasound sensors of the Park Distance Control PDC are lo cated in the bumpers Ultrasonic sensors side The u...

Page 40: ...ine surface structure such as fences For objects with porous surfaces With small and low objects for instance boxes With soft obstacles or obstacles covered in foam material With plants and bushes In...

Page 41: ...There is a risk of accident Before exiting secure the vehicle against roll ing In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured against rolling away follow the following Set the parking brake On uphill...

Page 42: ...gs can be adjusted General information The vehicle is in the standby state after the front doors are opened from the outside Display in the instrument cluster OFF is displayed in the instru ment clust...

Page 43: ...l 2 Press the Start Stop button The ignition is activated automatically for a brief time and is stopped as soon as the engine starts Most of the indicator warning lights in the instru ment cluster lig...

Page 44: ...d communication devices while driving can distract from traffic It is possible to lose control of the vehicle There is a risk of accident Only use the systems or devices when the traffic sit uation al...

Page 45: ...s and addresses the choice is narrowed down with every letter and number and added automatically as needed Entries are continuously compared with data stored in the vehicle Only those letters and numb...

Page 46: ...Data protection Destination guidance active Passengers on board Do not disturb Programmable memory buttons General information The iDrive functions can be stored on the pro grammable memory buttons a...

Page 47: ...hift and damage the Control Dis play There is a risk of damage to property among other potential damage Do not place objects in the area in front of the Control Dis play Switching on off automatically...

Page 48: ...ct a menu item for example Tilt in four directions to switch between dis plays for example Buttons on the Controller Button Function Go to the main menu Go to Apps menu Go to the Media Radio menu Go t...

Page 49: ...lected widget Add new page Add page Delete selected page Delete page Adjust the content of the widget select widget 5 Done Adjusting contents Depending on the equipment the contents of menus MEDIA COM...

Page 50: ...Where necessary enter special characters via the Controller Entering special characters Input Operation Delete a charac ter Swipe to the left on the touchpad Enter a blank space Swipe to the right in...

Page 51: ...the display bar In the upper area of the Control Display it is pos sible to show or hide a display bar with additional functions To show the display bar pull down the dis play bar at the top edge of t...

Page 52: ...and speed identifies commands that can be spoken Functional requirements A language that is supported by the Personal Assistant must be set via iDrive Setting the system language refer to page 64 Alwa...

Page 53: ...word 8 Set wake word 9 Select the desired setting Activation word from third party providers Depending on the national market version some third party providers provide digital voice assis tants e g S...

Page 54: ...provides does not replace the printed or Integrated Owner s Manual The speech recog nition and quality of the feedback may vary How can the passenger airbag be deactivated The Personal Assistant retu...

Page 55: ...rces is changed Using the voice activation of the smartphone Depending on the device a smartphone con nected to the vehicle can be used via voice con trol The device must be connected via Apple Car Pl...

Page 56: ...ge dialects can cause problems with the speech recognition feature A poor data connection influences the re sponse time of the Personal Assistant and the Search BMW Gesture Control Principle Several i...

Page 57: ...after one circular motion Increase the volume Slowly move forearm counterclockwise in a circular pattern with the index finger stretched out forward Gesture is detected after one circular motion Redu...

Page 58: ...ntrol Display on off Select function 1 CAR 2 Settings 3 General settings 4 Gesture control 5 Function assignment gesture 1 or Function assignment gesture 2 6 Select the desired setting System limits G...

Page 59: ...vehicle to move and endanger themselves and traffic for instance due to the following actions Pressing the Start Stop button Releasing the parking brake Opening and closing the doors or win dows Enga...

Page 60: ...the version contains a de scription of the updates that are included in the Remote Software Upgrade During the download and after the installation has been completed successfully the information abou...

Page 61: ...te Software Upgrade 5 Start upgrade now Follow the instructions on the Control Dis play Functional limitations During the upgrade the majority of functions is temporarily unavailable for instance Haza...

Page 62: ...After a vehicle software update such as via Re mote Software Upgrade the Integrated Owner s Manual for the vehicle will contain the latest in formation CONTROLS BMW Remote Software Upgrade 62 Online...

Page 63: ...ral settings 4 Date and time 5 Time 6 Turn the Controller until the desired hours are displayed 7 Press the Controller 8 Turn the Controller until the desired minutes are displayed 9 OK Setting the ti...

Page 64: ...position and eye opening and uses the data to analyze the attention of the driver This system supports various vehicle assistance sys tems e g Fatigue alert Steering and traffic jam assistant with Ex...

Page 65: ...Select current speed Activating deactivating pop ups For some functions pop ups are displayed auto matically on the Control Display Some of these pop ups can be activated or deactivated 1 CAR 2 Settin...

Page 66: ...e vehicle manufacturer are displayed as long as they are relevant 1 Tip the Controller up 2 Notifications 3 Select desired notifications 4 Press the button 5 Select the desired setting Settings It is...

Page 67: ...4 Notification display 5 Select the desired setting General settings CONTROLS 67 Online Edition for Part no 01405A37822 VI 21...

Page 68: ...dually for separate services 1 CAR 2 Settings 3 General settings 4 Data privacy 5 Select the desired setting Deleting personal data in the vehicle Principle Depending on the usage the vehicle stores p...

Page 69: ...e carried out on the Welcome screen Switching the driver profile Starting the set up assistant This option is offered in new vehicle for a lim ited period of time As soon as the engine is started or a...

Page 70: ...the displayed QR code will accept the access data for the ConnectedDrive ac count from the BMW app Log in The access data must be entered via iDrive New registration Scan the displayed QR code and fo...

Page 71: ...g recognition using the vehicle key Switching to the guest profile The handed over vehicle key can then no longer be used to access the personal driver profile Selecting a driver profile Depending on...

Page 72: ...image can be tapped in the top status bar 4 Settings 5 Remove driver profile 6 Select the desired driver profile 7 Delete now ConnectedDrive countries If the driver profile was synchronized with a Co...

Page 73: ...to select depends on the mobile device and the desired function General information The following overview shows possible functions and the suitable connection types for them The scope of functions de...

Page 74: ...usa com bluetooth Malfunctions may occur with devices not listed or deviating software versions Displaying the vehicle identification number and software part number When looking for compatible device...

Page 75: ...evice The functions that were assigned to the device before disconnecting are assigned to the device when it is reconnected The functions may be deactivated on a device already connected Disconnect de...

Page 76: ...all required steps were completed in the specified order Despite that the mobile device does not function as ex pected In this case the following explanations can help Why could the mobile phone not...

Page 77: ...the volume of the microphone sepa rately in the sound settings If all points in this list have been checked and the required function is still not available contact Customer Relations a dealer s servi...

Page 78: ...evices connected via the hotspot use this data volume Deactivating Internet usage via the Wi Fi hotspot Internet usage may be deactivated if the data volume is used up for instance 1 COM 2 Mobile devi...

Page 79: ...n the device list Operation For more information refer to the Integrated Owner s Manual or the Owner s Manual for Navi gation Entertainment Communication Frequently Asked Questions All requirements ar...

Page 80: ...tions All requirements are met and all required steps were completed in the specified order Despite that the mobile device does not function as ex pected In this case the following explanations can he...

Page 81: ...ission of the stored data do not charge a USB device via the on board socket when it is connected to the USB port Depending on how the USB device is being used settings may be required on the USB stor...

Page 82: ...mation Warning The vehicle key has a button cell battery Bat teries or button cells can be swallowed and lead to serious or fatal injuries within two hours for example due to internal burns or chemica...

Page 83: ...page 173 Unlocking the vehicle Press the button on the vehicle key If due to the settings only the driver s door and fuel filler flap were unlocked press the button on the vehicle key again to unlock...

Page 84: ...losing Press and hold the button on the vehicle key in the area close to the vehicle after locking The windows and the glass sunroof with sun protection are closed as long as the button on the vehicle...

Page 85: ...ox 1 second It is possible to adjust the duration of the path way lighting feature Additional information Pathway lighting refer to page 174 Replacing the battery NOTICE Improper batteries in the vehi...

Page 86: ...ic devices in direct proximity to the vehicle key Do not carry the vehicle key in close proximity to other electronic devices Fault of radio transmission by a charging process of mobile devices for in...

Page 87: ...ine Start Additional information Integrated key refer to page 96 Safety information Warning People or animals in the vehicle can lock the doors from the inside and lock themselves in In this case the...

Page 88: ...tion area and the lower status line Upper status line The upper status line displays the following infor mation Vehicle secured vehicle unsecured Set time in the vehicle Charge state of the display ke...

Page 89: ...car heat ing Without parked car heat ing operate pre ventilation Stationary climate control through Remote Engine Start Display key battery General information Follow the following information If the...

Page 90: ...ver LED displays Color Meaning Blue The display key is charging The blue LED stays illuminated once the inserted display key is fully charged Orange The display key is not charging Temperature on the...

Page 91: ...ed General information The Key Card is available with Comfort Access Depending on the national market version the Key Card may not be available A digital key that has already been paired with the vehi...

Page 92: ...icle to deactivate the Key Card When BMW Digital Key is activated for the vehi cle a digital key can be used instead of the vehi cle key A deactivated Key Card remains in the list of paired digital ke...

Page 93: ...the vehicle has to be handed over to another person You can then hand over the vehicle key or the Key Card instead of your smartphone Always take the vehicle key with you to a service appointment Safe...

Page 94: ...ne for instance in the Wallet app As soon as a digital key is shared with another person the person will receive an invitation When the invitation is accepted the digital key on the recipient s smartp...

Page 95: ...the smartphone make sure that all doors and also the tailgate are closed Starting the engine 1 Open the cover of the smartphone tray 2 Place smartphone centered into the smart phone tray Ensure that...

Page 96: ...The door lock is permanently joined with the door The door handle can be moved When pulling the door handle with the integrated key inserted paint or the integrated key can be damaged There is a risk...

Page 97: ...r flap remains unlocked The vehicle is not secured against theft when locking Unlocking Press the button Opening Press the button to unlock all the doors Pull the door opener above the armrest Front d...

Page 98: ...s driver profile will be activated and the settings that are stored in it will be applied The interior lights are switched on unless they were manually switched off Folded in exterior mirrors are fold...

Page 99: ...neral information If the tailgate is opened via Comfort Access locked doors are not unlocked To avoid locking the vehicle key in the vehicle do not place the vehicle key in the cargo area Safety infor...

Page 100: ...m There is a risk of injury When moving your foot make sure you have a firm stance and do not touch the vehicle Warning Body parts can be jammed when operating the tailgate There is a risk of injury M...

Page 101: ...authorized vehicle key is detected in the unlocking zone The unlocking zone is located within a radius of approx 3 ft 1 m around the door handles The vehicle will be locked when the vehicle key leaves...

Page 102: ...c devices Wet or snowy conditions may disrupt the locking request detection on the door handles In the case of a malfunction unlock and lock the vehicle using the buttons of the vehicle key or use the...

Page 103: ...nside of the tailgate Pressing again closes the tailgate By pressing the button on the vehicle key Pressing again continues the opening mo tion By pressing or pulling the button in the driv er s door...

Page 104: ...nge vehicle settings via iDrive Personal pro files cannot be changed Personal data cannot be displayed Additionally the following actions are carried out The volume of the audio system is limited The...

Page 105: ...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 vale...

Page 106: ...op 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 ope...

Page 107: ...e of the socket for OBD Onboard Diagnosis Locking the vehicle while a device is con nected to the socket for the OBD Onboard Diagnosis The alarm system signals these changes visually and acoustically...

Page 108: ...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 wind...

Page 109: ...istant 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 mo...

Page 110: ...switch Principle The safety switch can be used to prevent chil dren for instance from opening and closing the rear windows using the switches in the rear If an accident of a certain severity occurs th...

Page 111: ...Opening closing the glass sunroof and sun protection separately Slide switch back to the resist ance point and hold Holding down the switch opens the sun protection If the sun protection is already fu...

Page 112: ...ing the closing operation is interrupted once the roof reaches the half open position or it is stopped when closing from the tilted position Closing from the open position without jam protection In ca...

Page 113: ...hout jam protection Make sure that the closing path is clear Initializing the system Press the switch up and hold it until the initialization is complete Initialization begins within 15 seconds If the...

Page 114: ...ning Seat setting while driving can lead to unex pected movements of the seat Vehicle control could be lost There is a risk of accident Only adjust the seat on the driver s side when the vehicle is st...

Page 115: ...pport Longitudinal direction Press switch forward or backward Height Press switch up or down Seat tilt Tilt switch up or down Backrest tilt Tilt switch forward or backward Thigh support Sport seat Pul...

Page 116: ...The backrest width increases Functional limitations It may not be possible to adjust the backrest width at very high and very low temperatures Rear seats General information The backrest tilt can be...

Page 117: ...fety belts correctly Warning With a rear backrest that is not locked the pro tective effect of the middle safety belt is not guaranteed There is a risk of injury or danger to life If you are using the...

Page 118: ...unbuckles a safety belt during the trip Display in the instrument cluster The indicator light lights up and a signal sounds Make sure that the safety belts are positioned correctly The safety belt re...

Page 119: ...e backrest tilt as needed Warning Body parts can be jammed when moving the head restraint There is a risk of injury Make sure that the area of movement is clear when moving the head restraint Warning...

Page 120: ...ear head restraints Safety information Warning Removal or incorrect adjustment of head re straints can cause injuries in the head and neck area There is a risk of injury Before driving install the rem...

Page 121: ...ight make sure that the head restraint engages correctly Removing Only remove the head restraint if no one will be sitting in the seat in question 1 Fold down the rear seat backrest in question Enlarg...

Page 122: ...of damage to property among other potential damage Before washing fold in the mirrors by hand or with the button Press the button Folding is only possible up to a speed of approx 15 mph 20 km h Foldi...

Page 123: ...ween the interior mirror and the windshield Steering wheel Safety information Warning Steering wheel adjustments while driving can lead to unexpected steering wheel movements Vehicle control could be...

Page 124: ...ts Vehicle control could be lost There is a risk of accident Only retrieve the memory function when the vehicle is stationary Warning There is a risk of jamming when moving the seats There is a risk o...

Page 125: ...ttings 3 Climate control 4 Select the desired menu item 5 Select desired seat 6 Press the Controller and turn it to set the seat heating distribution Active seat ventilation Principle Integrated fans...

Page 126: ...e has been switched on A new alignment is car ried out after the settings have been changed Depending on the equipment package the fol lowing functions can be automatically activated Seat heating Stee...

Page 127: ...A heated vehicle may result in death to per sons especially children or animals There is a risk of injury or danger to life Do not leave per sons especially children or animals unattended in the vehi...

Page 128: ...Pay attention to the specifications and the oper ating and safety information of the child restraint system manufacturer when selecting installing and using child restraint systems Safety information...

Page 129: ...seat carefully forward until the best possible belt guide position is reached Backrest width Adjustable backrest width before installing a child restraint system in the front passenger seat open the b...

Page 130: ...child restraint systems only When other ob jects are mounted the attachment points can be damaged There is a risk of injury or risk of damage to property Attach only child restraint systems at the cor...

Page 131: ...ger to life Make sure that the rear backrests are locked Warning The attachment points for child restraint sys tems in the vehicle are intended for attaching child restraint systems only When other ob...

Page 132: ...ng the doors and windows in the rear General information In certain situations it may be advisable to secure the rear doors and windows for instance when transporting children Doors Push the locking l...

Page 133: ...t Stop function Principle The Auto Start Stop function helps save fuel The system switches off the engine during a stop for instance in traffic jam or at traffic lights Drive ready state remains switc...

Page 134: ...terior has not yet been heated or cooled to the required level Where there is a risk of window condensation when the automatic climate control is switched on Engine or other parts not at operating tem...

Page 135: ...ituations in a proactive manner For instance this applies to the following situa tions When a situation is detected in which the stopping time is expected to be very short the engine is not switched o...

Page 136: ...y roll away There is a risk of accident Before exiting secure the vehicle against roll ing In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured against rolling away follow the following Set the parking brak...

Page 137: ...ally when you drive away The LED and indicator light turn off Automatic Hold Principle Automatic Hold assists the driver by automati cally setting and releasing the brake such as when moving in stop a...

Page 138: ...s the button The LED lights up The indicator light lights up green Automatic Hold is functional After every vehicle restart the last se lected setting is active Automatic Hold holding the vehicle Oper...

Page 139: ...unds associated with this process are normal The indicator light is no longer illumi nated as soon as the parking brake is ready for operation again Turn signal Turn signal in exterior mirror When dri...

Page 140: ...among other poten tial damage Defrost the windshield prior to switching the wipers on Turn on window wiper system Press the lever up until the desired position is reached Resting position of the wipe...

Page 141: ...ward low rain sensor sensitivity Windshield washer system Safety information Warning The washer fluid can freeze onto the window at low temperatures and obstruct the view There is a risk of accident O...

Page 142: ...he fold out position the wipers can be folded out from the windshield which is important for instance when changing the wiper blades or for folding away under frosty conditions Safety information Warn...

Page 143: ...d via the selector lever or the two shift paddles on the steering wheel The following functions are available Various driving programs Drive mode or se quential mode Low Speed Assistant Various Drivel...

Page 144: ...tandby state has been switched off when selector lever position N is engaged If the driver s safety belt is unbuckled the driver s door is opened and the brake pedal is not depressed while the vehicle...

Page 145: ...tched on and a Check Control message is dis played The vehicle can roll Selector lever position P is engaged automati cally after approximately 35 minutes If there is a malfunction you may not be able...

Page 146: ...quential mode The shift paddles on the steering wheel allow you to shift gears quickly while keeping both hands on the steering wheel General information Shifting Gears will only be shifted at appropr...

Page 147: ...ry low speeds The vehicle moves at walking speed General information Use the Low Speed Assistant for maneuvering or in stop and go traffic The Low Speed Assistant can also be used for rocking the vehi...

Page 148: ...equential mode The setting is immediately applied with active M1 or M2 configuration To activate the desired configuration with the se lected settings press the corresponding button on the steering wh...

Page 149: ...4 With your left foot forcefully press down on the brake 5 Press and hold down the accelerator pedal beyond the resistance point at the full throttle position kickdown A destination flag is displayed...

Page 150: ...gram The setting is immediately applied with active M1 or M2 configuration To activate the desired configuration with the se lected settings press the corresponding button on the steering wheel Displa...

Page 151: ...he required program for buttons M1 or M2 1 CAR 2 M menu 3 Configure M1 or Configure M2 4 Sound Control 5 Select the desired program The setting is immediately applied with active M1 or M2 configuratio...

Page 152: ...ansmission gear display with Drivelogic 163 6 Engine oil temperature 162 7 Outside temperature 162 8 Check Control 155 9 Speed Limit Assistant 234 Speed Limit Info 164 Time 63 Central display area Dep...

Page 153: ...be selected 1 CAR 2 M menu 3 Instrument panel 4 Configure view 5 Select the desired setting Configuring additional displays In the M View it is possible configure additional displays for the left out...

Page 154: ...tive Cruise Control with Stop Go function ACC and the Lane Change Assistant indicate a lane change to the next lane At the same time the lane change to the next lane is shown with ani mation in the A...

Page 155: ...is converted into electric energy in coast ing overrun mode The vehicle battery is partially charged and fuel consumption can be reduced Tire data Information about wheels and tires can be dis played...

Page 156: ...the indicator warn ing lights Supplementary text messages Additional information such as the reason for a fault or the required action can be called up via Check Control With urgent messages the adde...

Page 157: ...indicator light is illuminated pre warning Brake and increase distance Indicator light flashes and an acoustic signal sounds acute warning Brake and make an evasive maneuver if necessary Additional i...

Page 158: ...orces The vehicle is stabilized Reduce speed and modify your driv ing style to the driving circumstances The indicator light lights up DSC has malfunc tioned Have the system immediately checked by a d...

Page 159: ...e the sys tem checked immediately otherwise serious engine misfiring within a brief period can seri ously damage emission control components in particular the catalytic converter Additional informatio...

Page 160: ...a cruise control system Speed Limit Assistant is active and detected speed limits can be applied manually for the displayed system Indicator light illuminates the detected speed limit can be applied w...

Page 161: ...tant Indicator light is illuminated the system is ready Additional information Assisted Driving Plus refer to page 240 Fuel gauge Principle The current fill level of the fuel tank is displayed General...

Page 162: ...displayed Additional information Coolant level refer to page 354 Indicator light in the instrument cluster A red indicator light is displayed Outside temperature General information If the indicator...

Page 163: ...trol message appears continu ously below a range of approx 30 miles 50 km Safety information NOTICE With a driving distance of less than 30 miles 50 km the engine may no longer have sufficient fuel En...

Page 164: ...mmends the most efficient gear for the current driving situation General information Depending on the equipment and national mar ket version the gear shift indicator is active in the sequential mode o...

Page 165: ...l information Sensors of the vehicle refer to page 37 Displaying Speed Limit Info General information Depending on the vehicle equipment Speed Limit Info is displayed permanently in the instru ment cl...

Page 166: ...from the navigation such as due to changes in road layout In case of electronic traffic signs When passing buses or trucks with traffic signs applied to them When the traffic signs do not correspond...

Page 167: ...el consumption depending on the configured interval Average speed Total time for shut off engine through the Auto Start Stop function Consumption history in form of a chart Displays 1 CAR 2 Driving in...

Page 168: ...Via iDrive 1 CAR 2 Driving information 3 Trip data 4 Data since 5 Reset individual The average values and counters are reset Once the average values and counters have been reset the following interval...

Page 169: ...river s field of view for instance the speed The driver can get information without averting his or her eyes from the road General information Follow the information on cleaning the Head up Display Ov...

Page 170: ...e Controller The height of the Head up Display can also be stored using the memory function Setting the rotation The Head up Display view can be rotated 1 CAR 2 Settings 3 Displays 4 Head up display 5...

Page 171: ...he tachometer Arrow 1 successive yellow illuminated fields indicate the upcoming shift moment Arrow 2 fields are illuminated in red Do not wait any further to shift When the maximum RPM is reached the...

Page 172: ...l Adaptive light functions Icon Function Low beams Instrument lighting Right roadside parking light Left roadside parking light Automatic headlight control Principle The low beams are switched on and...

Page 173: ...parked a one sided roadside parking light can be switched on Button Function Right roadside parking light on off Left roadside parking light on off Welcome lights Principle The exterior lighting is s...

Page 174: ...ill illuminate in position Activate deactivate daytime driving lights In some countries daytime driving lights are mandatory so it may not be possible to deacti vate the daytime driving lights in fron...

Page 175: ...the traffic situation General information The Automatic High Beam Assistant ensures that the high beams are switched on whenever the traffic situation allows In the low speed range the high beams are...

Page 176: ...the factory settings System limits The Automatic High Beam Assistant cannot re place the driver s personal judgment of when to use the high beams In situation that require this therefore dimming manua...

Page 177: ...lighting are automatically con trolled Overview Buttons in the vehicle Interior lights Reading lights Turning interior lights on off Press the button To switch off permanently press the button and ho...

Page 178: ...rior lighting 4 Color 5 Select the desired setting Setting the brightness 1 CAR 2 Settings 3 Interior lighting 4 Brightness 5 Select the desired setting Dynamic light Individual actions for example in...

Page 179: ...tions and systems the applicable laws and regulations must be ob served Airbags 1 Front airbag driver 2 Front airbag front passenger 3 Head airbag 4 Side airbag 5 Knee airbag Front airbags Front airba...

Page 180: ...crossed over the steering wheel Se lect the settings so that the shoulder rests against the backrest when crossing the hands and the upper body is as far back as possible while still maintaining a com...

Page 181: ...d thereby indicates the operational readiness of the entire airbag system and the seat belt tensioners Malfunction Warning light does not come on when drive ready state is turned on The warning light...

Page 182: ...e person sit in the rear To enable accurate recognition of the occupied seat cushion Do not attach covers cushions ball mats or other items to the front passenger seat un less they are specifically de...

Page 183: ...a risk of accident Adjust driving style to traffic conditions Watch traffic closely and actively intervene where ap propriate Warning Indicators and warnings cannot serve as a sub stitute for the driv...

Page 184: ...rward Collision Warning warns of a possi ble risk of collision and may brake independently In the event of an accident the system may re duce impact speed General information Sensors detect the traffi...

Page 185: ...gent Safety systems were switched off all systems are now switched on Configure INDIVIDUAL depending on the equipment version the Intelligent Safety sys tems can be individually configured The individ...

Page 186: ...e warning time setting Late the brief ac tivation of the braking system is omitted If an acute warning is provided the system may also provide assistance such as through auto matic brake intervention...

Page 187: ...he system is reactivated System limits of the sensors Additional information Cameras refer to page 37 Radar sensors refer to page 38 Functional limitations The system may be limited in the following s...

Page 188: ...rol warning with light braking function is switched on Approach control warning with light braking function refer to page 184 Sensors detect sufficient clearance around the vehicle Turning on off The...

Page 189: ...tions In tight curves If the driving stability control systems are lim ited or deactivated for instance DSC OFF Up to 10 seconds after the start of the engine via the Start Stop button Intersection co...

Page 190: ...ual functions can malfunction during tow starting towing with the Intelligent Safety systems activated There is a risk of accident Switch all Intelligent Safety systems off prior to tow starting towin...

Page 191: ...ct the desired setting Early Medium Late only acute warnings are displayed Warning with braking function Display General information A warning symbol appears in the instrument cluster and in the Head...

Page 192: ...ircumstances Due to condi tions or other factors the system may not re spond There may be a risk of accident or risk of damage to property Actively intervene as warranted Refer to the information in t...

Page 193: ...ility and traffic situation There is a risk of accident Adjust driving style to traffic conditions Watch traffic closely and actively intervene where ap propriate Warning Indicators and warnings canno...

Page 194: ...eatedly The following settings are switched be tween ALL ON all Intelligent Safety systems are switched on Basic settings are activated for the subfunctions INDIVIDUAL the Intelligent Safety systems a...

Page 195: ...ued or be is sued late The following situations may not be detected for instance Partially covered pedestrians Pedestrians that are not detected as such be cause of the viewing angle or contour Pedest...

Page 196: ...is controlled by the following sen sors Cameras behind the windshield Additional information Sensors of the vehicle refer to page 37 Turning on off Turning on automatically The lane departure warning...

Page 197: ...t Safety sys tems Switch steering intervention on off The steering intervention can be switched on and off separately for Active Blind Spot Detec tion and lane departure warning 1 CAR 2 Settings 3 Dri...

Page 198: ...operate in certain conditions and circumstances Due to condi tions or other factors the system may not re spond There may be a risk of accident or risk of damage to property Actively intervene as war...

Page 199: ...steering intervention Safety information Warning The system cannot serve as a substitute for the driver s personal judgment in assessing visibility and traffic situation There is a risk of accident Ad...

Page 200: ...Safety systems are switched off Button Status Button lights up green all Intelligent Safety systems are switched on Button lights up orange some Intelli gent Safety systems are switched off or current...

Page 201: ...imits Safety information Warning The system is designed to operate in certain conditions and circumstances Due to condi tions or other factors the system may not re spond There may be a risk of accide...

Page 202: ...ront camera determines the lane marking positions If for instance another vehicle is detected next to the vehicle and if there is a risk of collision with this vehicle the system helps avoid the colli...

Page 203: ...all settings of the menu are activated Press the button repeatedly The following settings are switched be tween ALL ON all Intelligent Safety systems are switched on Basic settings are activated for t...

Page 204: ...sys tem s operation and limitations System limits of the sensors Additional information Cameras refer to page 37 Radar sensors refer to page 38 Functional limitations The system may be limited in the...

Page 205: ...eir normal use There is a risk of accident Adjust driving style to traffic conditions Watch traffic closely and actively intervene where appropriate Overview Sensors The system is controlled by the fo...

Page 206: ...y to activate the emergency stop function With lane change function releasing the switch may trigger an automatic lane change The system will take control of the vehicle for a maximum of 2 minutes The...

Page 207: ...he recording The function allows the documentation of the event of an accident Manual storage of the recording The function allows the documentation of traffic situations The system records up to 20 s...

Page 208: ...rol Display Recording playback and administration Stored video recordings can be played back ex ported and deleted For your own safety the video recording is only displayed on the Control Display up t...

Page 209: ...nent rear collisions Safety information Warning The system cannot serve as a substitute for the driver s personal judgment Due to the system limits critical situation could not be detected reliably o...

Page 210: ...k of alertness or fatigue may not be detected or not be detected in time There is a risk of accident Make sure that the driver is rested and alert Adjust driving style to traffic conditions Function T...

Page 211: ...time is set incorrectly When the vehicle speed is mainly below about 43 mph 70 km h With a sporty driving style such as during rapid acceleration or when cornering fast In active driving situations su...

Page 212: ...are thereby uti lized Do not reduce the pressure on the brake pedal for the duration of emergency braking Adaptive brake assistant In combination with Active Cruise Control ACC this system ensures tha...

Page 213: ...Adaptive M sus pension refer to page 270 Steering programs of Servotronic re fer to page 216 DSC Dynamic Stability Control DSC refer to page 217 and M Dynamic Mode MDM refer to page 218 M xDrive prog...

Page 214: ...o Display in the instrument cluster Icon Description Symbol lights up corresponding configuration is activated Symbol lights up and additional lettering Cannot be activated appears configuration canno...

Page 215: ...teering and traffic jam assistant Traffic Jam Assistant Lane change assistant Activating a system will automatically switch to the program ROAD Depending on the equipment TRACK The Intelligent Safety...

Page 216: ...r a comfortable steering response is conveyed General information The system offers several different steering force tunings Program Steering force tuning COMFORT Low steering forces good roadway feed...

Page 217: ...a risk of accident Adjust driving style to traffic conditions Watch traffic closely and actively intervene where appropri ate Warning When driving with a roof load for instance with roof mounted lugg...

Page 218: ...ns may be necessary General information When M Dynamic Mode MDM is activated the active M xDrive program is 4WD SPORT You may find it useful to briefly activate MDM under the following special circums...

Page 219: ...ability Con trol work together to optimize the traction and driving dynamics M xDrive variably distributes the drive forces to the front and rear axles as de manded by the driving situation and road c...

Page 220: ...tuations The driver is responsible adapting his or her driv ing style to the situation HDC Hill Descent Control Principle HDC Hill Descent Control is a downhill control feature that controls the vehic...

Page 221: ...ing the cruise control rocker switch The set speed can be changed using the cruise control rocker switch on the steering wheel Press the rocker switch up the speed in creases gradually Press the rocke...

Page 222: ...Button Function System on off Store current speed Speed Limit Assistant accept sug gested speed manually Rocker switch Changing the speed limit Operation Turning on Press the button on the steering wh...

Page 223: ...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...

Page 224: ...avy traffic On 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 age to property Only use the system if driving at constant speed i...

Page 225: ...dom eter DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on if necessary The speed can also be stored by pressing a but ton Press the button Changing the speed Press the rocker switch up or down repeatedly...

Page 226: ...splay The icon is displayed when the set speed is reached 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 ad...

Page 227: ...slowly moving vehicle Vehicle suddenly swerving into own lane When fast approaching standing vehicles There is a risk of injury or danger to life Watch traffic closely and actively intervene where ap...

Page 228: ...trument cluster Icon Function Cruise control with distance control Depending on the equipment version cruise control with distance control and steering and traffic jam assistant The selected function...

Page 229: ...h very little traffic without curb or shoulder markings If the detection range of the radar is impaired for instance by contamination or heavy pre cipitation After a longer stationary period when the...

Page 230: ...atic adaptation of the distance Depending on the equipment and national mar ket version the system can be adjusted so that the distance to the vehicle driving in front is auto matically adjusted withi...

Page 231: ...n After changing a Check Control message is dis played Displays in the instrument cluster General information Depending on the equipment version the dis plays in the instrument cluster may vary Displa...

Page 232: ...flashes gray The conditions are not adequate for the system to work The system was deactivated but applies the brakes until you ac tively resume control by press ing on the brake pedal or accel erator...

Page 233: ...performance are limited Two wheeled vehicles for instance might not be detected Deceleration The system does not decelerate in the following situations For pedestrians or similarly slow moving road u...

Page 234: ...Short term interruptions for vehicles that are already recognized Drive attentively and react to the current traffic situation If necessary intervene actively for in stance by braking steering or eva...

Page 235: ...pending on the national market version Speed Limit Info and Speed Limit Assistant will be turned off Displays in the instrument cluster A message is displayed in the instrument cluster when the system...

Page 236: ...urpose the system executes supporting steering movements for instance when driving in a curve General information Depending on the speed the system orients it self according to the lane markings or ve...

Page 237: ...d func tion is selected in the toolbar The toolbar for As sisted Driving mode is displayed at the bottom of the instrument cluster Icon Function Cruise control with distance control Depending on the e...

Page 238: ...the lane Yellow flashing steering wheel symbol Lane marking driven over The steering wheel vibrates where applicable Icon Description Yellow steering wheel symbol and a signal sounds if applica ble S...

Page 239: ...eed Displays on the steering wheel The two LED lights above the buttons illuminate analogously to the displays in the instrument cluster Yellow system interruption is imminent Red system will be deact...

Page 240: ...ended Traffic Jam Assistant supports the driver with vehicle control in traffic jam situations Supporting steering movements take place with out the driver actively steering General information The sy...

Page 241: ...Extended Traffic Jam Assistant is shown in green Two green LED lights are illuminated on the steering wheel The indicator light in the instrument cluster is shown in green The system begins to assist...

Page 242: ...substitute for the driver s personal judgment in assessing the traffic situation Based on the limits of the sys tem it cannot independently react to all traffic situations There is a risk of accident...

Page 243: ...ment cluster Icon Description Green steering wheel symbol Green arrow symbol for lane changing The system carries out a lane change Green steering wheel symbol Gray line for lane marking on the approp...

Page 244: ...the driver when lane changes are necessary to reach a navigation destination General information The system uses the sensors of the steering and lane control assistant Safety information Warning The...

Page 245: ...checkmark indi cates the active function Depending on the equipment and national mar ket version the traffic situation is displayed in the Assisted Driving View of the instrument cluster Additional in...

Page 246: ...sonal judgment in assessing the traffic situation Based on the limits of the sys tem it cannot independently react to all traffic situations There is a risk of accident Adjust driving style to traffic...

Page 247: ...Depending on the equipment version the sys tem cannot be switched off manually if the re verse gear is engaged Warning Signal tones General information An intermittent tone indicates when the vehicle...

Page 248: ...may be a risk of accident or risk of damage to property Actively intervene as warranted Refer to the information in this Own er s Manual regarding the scope of the sys tem s operation and limitations...

Page 249: ...a risk of accident Adjust driving style to traffic conditions Watch traffic and vehicle surroundings closely and actively intervene where appropriate Additionally the safety information for the PDC P...

Page 250: ...Assistant refer to page 253 Display To protect the sides of the vehicle obstacle markings are displayed on the sides of the vehi cle Color markings warning against detected ob stacles Gray markings ha...

Page 251: ...em is switched on automatically if selec tor lever position R is engaged when the engine is running Automatic deactivation during forward travel The system switches off when a certain driving distance...

Page 252: ...to the steering wheel movements Turning circle lines Turning circle lines can only be superimposed on the camera image together with lanes Turning circle lines show the course of the small est possib...

Page 253: ...the Control Display may be closer than they appear Do not estimate the distance from the objects on the display With Parking Assistant Parking Assistant Principle The Automatic Parking Assistant supp...

Page 254: ...Park Distance Control and for opening the tailgate apply in ad dition Additional information PDC Park Distance Control refer to page 246 Tailgate refer to page 102 Overview Button in the vehicle Park...

Page 255: ...ve 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 Sys...

Page 256: ...stance 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 sel...

Page 257: ...y be a risk of accident or risk of damage to property Actively intervene as warranted Refer to the information in this Own er s Manual regarding the scope of the sys tem s operation and limitations No...

Page 258: ...ant and for opening the tailgate apply Additional information PDC Park Distance Control refer to page 246 Automatic Parking Assistant refer to page 253 Tailgate refer to page 102 Functional requiremen...

Page 259: ...g movements when the vehicle is sta tionary while storing the distance covered The speed is not adapted to the distance traveled Road characteristics such as gradients or in clines With Parking Assist...

Page 260: ...ning on off Turning on automatically The system is switched on automatically if selec tor lever position R is engaged when the engine is running The camera perspective suitable for the respec tive dri...

Page 261: ...mera perspective is if necessary exited and the system uses a fixed perspective of the rear view camera If necessary manually select the automatic camera perspective when reverse gear is engaged The a...

Page 262: ...nes 1 Position the vehicle so that the red turning circle line leads to within the limits of the parking space 2 Turn the steering wheel to the point where the green lane covers the corresponding turn...

Page 263: ...dis played in selector lever position P As soon as the vehicle begins moving the opening angles are replaced by parking aid lines Limits of the display The vehicle s surroundings are displayed with di...

Page 264: ...ra is displayed in black on the Control Display With Parking Assistant Plus Panorama View Principle Panorama View gives you an earlier view of crossing traffic at blind driveway exits and inter sectio...

Page 265: ...e Positions where Panorama View should switch on automatically can be stored as activation points provided that a Global Positioning System signal is received General information Up to ten activation...

Page 266: ...able the display of the vehicle s surroundings on a mobile device The function displays a momentary view of the situation Sensors The system is controlled by the following sen sors Front camera Top vi...

Page 267: ...ning Principle At blind driveway exits or when driving out of per pendicular parking spaces road users approach ing from the side are detected sooner by the cross traffic warning than is possible from...

Page 268: ...Distance Control or Panorama View is active 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 fo...

Page 269: ...e Acoustic warning In addition to the optical indicator a warning sig nal sounds if your own vehicle moves into the re spective direction System limits System limits of the sensors Additional informat...

Page 270: ...s and driving comfort depending on the road condition and driving style General information The system offers different shock absorber set tings Program Shock absorber settings COMFORT Comfort oriente...

Page 271: ...er to page 154 Performance Control Performance Control enhances the agility of the vehicle To increase maneuverability wheels are braked individually when a sporty driving style is used Driving comfor...

Page 272: ...conditioning system to control the tem perature air flow and recirculated air mode Pre ventilation Ionizer Fragrancing Automatic recirculated air control Interior filter Depending on the equipment the...

Page 273: ...de Upper side of the air flow manual button Air distribution manual Defrosting the windshield Turning off Complete system Press and hold the button until the integrated automatic climate control switc...

Page 274: ...state is switched on Air conditioning is switched on automatically with the AUTO program When using the cooling mode condensation that will exit below the vehicle Maximum cooling Principle The system...

Page 275: ...l 4 Heating ventilation 5 Driver 6 Level 7 Set the desired intensity The selected intensity is shown on the climate control display Air recirculation mode Principle You may react to unpleasant odors o...

Page 276: ...mate control display SYNC program Principle The Sync program can be used to apply the set tings on the driver s side to the passenger s side Switching the SYNC program on off 1 CAR 2 Settings 3 Clima...

Page 277: ...nciple The air flow directions can be adjusted individu ally for direct or indirect ventilation Setting the ventilation General information Open the air vents and position them to ensure effective cli...

Page 278: ...3 Climate control 4 Heating ventilation 5 Second row of seats 6 Activate heating cooling Switching on using the button Press one of the following buttons Temperature AUTO program Air distribution man...

Page 279: ...tting Upper body region Upper body region and floor area Floor area Locking the control elements Principle The control elements of the rear automatic cli mate control can be disabled Activate deactiva...

Page 280: ...cooling AUTO program Air recirculation mode Upper side of the air flow manual button Air distribution manual Defrosting the windshield Turning off Press and hold the bottom button The system switches...

Page 281: ...eparture time 6 Select day of the week if needed 7 OK Activating the departure time Functional requirement To switch on the parked car ventilation automati cally at the departure time the departure ti...

Page 282: ...s in idle state or standby state and not in drive ready state Battery is sufficiently charged For reasons of safety the system can only be switched on twice consecutively The system will be available...

Page 283: ...arture can be set The departure time is preselected in two steps Set departure times Activate departure times The climate control function will start approxi mately 10 minutes before the set departure...

Page 284: ...the interior air with high quality fra grances General information Two different fragrances can be selected in the vehicle A variety of other fragrances is possible by replacing the fragrance cartridg...

Page 285: ...en the air vents to allow the fragrance to flow out Selecting the fragrance The car s interior is fragranced depending on the selected fragrance Two different fragrances can be selected in the vehicle...

Page 286: ...e holder The cartridge snaps lightly into place 7 Push the cartridge holder up until it engages Make sure that no objects press against the cartridge holder from below otherwise the function of the am...

Page 287: ...isplay Fragrance cartridge arrow 2 second fra grance indicated on the Control Display 4 Pull desired fragrance cartridge from the holder Recycling Empty fragrance cartridges can be taken to a dealer s...

Page 288: ...e remote control Before selling the vehicle delete the stored func tions for the sake of security If possible do not install the antenna of the re mote controlled system e g the garage door drive near...

Page 289: ...erior mirror button and repeatedly press and release the hand held transmitter button for 2 seconds 6 The LED lights up green programming completed Release the button The LED flashes fast programming...

Page 290: ...ht up in different ways The LED lights up green the program ming procedure is completed Release the button The LED flashes fast the hand held transmitter was detected but program ming is not complete...

Page 291: ...eed 140 watts at 12 volts Do not damage the socket by using non com patible connectors Safety information Warning Devices and cables in the unfolding area of the airbags such as portable navigation de...

Page 292: ...ns refer to page 80 In the center armrest A USB port is located in the center armrest Properties USB port Type C For charging mobile devices and for data transmission Charge current max 3 A In the fro...

Page 293: ...ral information When inserting the mobile phone make sure there are no objects between it and the wireless charging tray During charging the surface of the tray and the mobile phone may become warm Hi...

Page 294: ...atibly support the required Qi standard If the mobile phone does not support the Qi standard the mobile phone can be charged using a special Qi compatible charging case Standby state is switched on Ob...

Page 295: ...tion with the WCA The following paragraphs refer to this booster This is a CONSUMER device BEFORE USE you MUST REGISTER THIS DE VICE with your wireless provider and have your provider s consent Most w...

Page 296: ...her than the preinstalled coupling device or antenna Any modification of the existing antenna or coupling device as well as the use of other antennas or coupling devices will cause the cease of the bo...

Page 297: ...or devices with a cable connection to the vehicle in the car s in terior NOTICE Anti slip pads such as anti slip mats can dam age the dashboard There is a risk of damage to property among other potent...

Page 298: ...partments in the doors General information There are storage compartments in the doors Safety information Warning Breakable objects such as glass bottles or glasses can break in the event of an accide...

Page 299: ...e to property Do not force objects into the cup holder Use light weight shatterproof and sealable containers Do not transport hot beverages Opening the cup holder Slide the cover forward Two cup holde...

Page 300: ...k Clothes hooks General information The clothes hooks are located in the grab han dles in the rear Safety information Warning Clothing articles on the clothes hooks can ob struct the view while drivin...

Page 301: ...th a cable connection to the vehicle in the car s in terior Warning Improperly stowed objects can shift and be thrown into the car s interior for instance in the event of an accident or during braking...

Page 302: ...the rear seat is not occupied secure each of the outer safety belts in the opposite buckle Fold down the rear seat backrests completely to stow large cargo Do not stack cargo above the upper edge of...

Page 303: ...nd risk of damage to property Only hang lightweight objects from the multifunction hooks Only transport heavy luggage in the cargo area if it has been appro priately secured Folding out the multifunct...

Page 304: ...p is available on the left side trim for fastening small objects Net Small objects can be stowed in the net on the left side Storage compartment on the right side General information Depending on the...

Page 305: ...he rear backrest and the of the head restraint is clear prior to folding down Warning If a rear seat backrest is not locked unsecured cargo can be thrown about the car s interior for instance in the e...

Page 306: ...position individually An adjust ment in several tilt stages is possible as needed General information The backrest tilt for the center section is ad justed together with the left backrest Adjusting 1...

Page 307: ...go cover The cover can be removed to load bulky lug 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 storage compartment...

Page 308: ...ne oil temperature refer to page 162 Compound brake General information The high performance brake system has perfo rated compound brake discs Due to the specific layout temporary functional noise may...

Page 309: ...dures of the respective parts and components Engine transmission and axle drive Up to 1 200 miles 2 000 km Drive at varying engine and road speeds but do not exceed 5 500 rpm and 106 mph 170 km h Avoi...

Page 310: ...e to spin depress the accelerator so that driving stability control systems can distribute the driving force to the wheels Activate M Dynamic Mode MDM if necessary After a trip on poor roads After a t...

Page 311: ...Auto Start Stop function Drive through calm water only Drive through water only if it is not deeper than maximum 9 8 inches 25 cm Drive through water no faster than walking speed up to 3 mph 5 km h S...

Page 312: ...bly even brake system failure There is a risk of accident Avoid placing excessive stress on the brake system Warning In idle state or with the engine switched off safety functions for instance engine...

Page 313: ...ehicle 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 Do not exceed the approved roof axle wei...

Page 314: ...increase the dura tion of the load slowly The standard brake linings and the wear indica tors are not designed for racetrack operation DRIVING TIPS Things to remember when driving 314 Online Edition f...

Page 315: ...longer re quired following use Attached parts on the vehicle impair the aerody namics and increase the fuel consumption Close the windows and glass sunroof Driving with the glass sunroof and windows...

Page 316: ...vehicle auto matically switches off the engine during a stop If the engine is switched off and then restarted rather than leaving the engine running con stantly fuel consumption and emissions are re...

Page 317: ...Saving fuel DRIVING TIPS 317 Online Edition for Part no 01405A37822 VI 21...

Page 318: ...iller nozzle clicks off the first time Make sure that the fuel cap is closed properly af ter refueling otherwise the emissions warning light may light up Follow safety regulations posted at the fillin...

Page 319: ...ay attention that the retaining strap is not jammed or crushed when closing the cap 1 Fit the fuel cap and turn it clockwise until you clearly hear a click 2 Press on the fuel filler flap until it eng...

Page 320: ...month and be fore a long trip Tire pressure specifications In the tire inflation pressure table The tire inflation pressure table refer to page 320 contains all tire inflation pressure specifications...

Page 321: ...Vehicle status 3 Tire Pressure Monitor 4 Check whether the current tire inflation pres sure levels deviate from the intended tire pressure value 5 Correct the tire inflation pressure if the actual ti...

Page 322: ...or opti mum driving comfort note the pressure values in the tire inflation pressure table and adjust as nec essary Tire pressure values over 100 mph 160 km h X3 M Without M Driver s Package Tire size...

Page 323: ...be greater than one half of the vehicle s Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR Note front vs rear GAWR and tire loads respectively Speed letter Designation Maximum speed Q up to 100 mph 160 km h R up to 106...

Page 324: ...raction tests and does not include acceleration cornering hydro planing or peak traction characteristics Temperature The temperature grades are A the highest B and C representing the tire s resistance...

Page 325: ...ing over curbs Road damage Tire pressure too low Vehicle overloading Incorrect tire storage Safety information Warning Damaged tires can lose tire inflation pressure which can lead to loss of vehicle...

Page 326: ...s a risk of accident Do not mount steel wheels Warning Incorrect wheel tire combinations will impair the vehicle s handling characteristics and a variety of system functions such as the Antilock Brak...

Page 327: ...repair shop With winter tires mounted observe and do not exceed the permissible maximum speed Rotating wheels between axles Warning Rotating tires between the axles on vehicles with different tire siz...

Page 328: ...qualified service center or repair shop if the tire cannot be made drivable Do not remove foreign bodies that have pe netrated the tire Remove foreign objects only when they are visibly protruding fr...

Page 329: ...us area in a safe place such as be hind a guardrail If necessary set up a warning triangle at an appropriate distance Filling the tire with sealing compound Safety information DANGER If the exhaust pi...

Page 330: ...hed on switch on the compressor Let the compressor run for max 10 minutes to fill the tire with sealing compound and achieve a tire inflation pressure of approx 2 0 bar While the tire is being filled...

Page 331: ...r contact a manufacturer service center or another qualified service center or repair shop When a tire pressure of at least 2 bar is reached see Minimum tire inflation pressure is reached 6 Unscrew th...

Page 332: ...into contact with vehicle parts There may be a risk of accident or risk of damage to property Only mount tire chains on tires that are designated by their manufacturer as suitable for the use of tire...

Page 333: ...n Tire inflation pressure refer to page 320 Safety information Warning Incorrect entries in the tire settings can lead to incorrect target tire inflation pressure values In this case it cannot be guar...

Page 334: ...is displayed for each tire The current tire inflation pressures may change during driving or depending on the outside tem perature Current tire temperature The current tire temperatures are displayed...

Page 335: ...information Warning A damaged regular tire with low or missing tire inflation pressure impacts handling such as steering and braking response There is a risk of accident Do not continue driving Repair...

Page 336: ...or replace the wheel If a tire inflation pressure check is required Message An icon with a Check Control message appears on the Control Display Icon Possible cause Inflation was not carried out accord...

Page 337: ...onitor may not have been reset In this case perform the reset If tire damage cannot be found contact a dealer s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop 2 Repair the flat tire...

Page 338: ...d stopping ability Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance and it is the driver s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure even if under inflation has not rea...

Page 339: ...urn on drive ready state and do not drive off 5 Start the initialization with Perform reset 6 Drive away The initialization is completed while driving which can be interrupted at any time The initiali...

Page 340: ...ion Warning The vehicle jack is only provided for short term lifting of the vehicle for wheel changes Even if all safety measures are observed there is a risk of the raised vehicle falling if the vehi...

Page 341: ...icle Have a stuck wheel removed by a dealer s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop Securing the vehicle against rolling General information The vehicle manufacturer recomm...

Page 342: ...traffic flow have all vehicle occupants get out of the vehicle and ensure that they remain outside the haz ardous area in a safe place such as behind a guardrail Depending on the vehicle equipment ge...

Page 343: ...nt 6 Make sure that the vehicle jack foot stands vertically and perpendicularly beneath the jacking point after extending the vehicle jack 7 Crank the vehicle up until the vehicle jack is with the ent...

Page 344: ...quali fied service center or repair shop Emergency wheel Principle In the event of a flat tire the emergency wheel can be used in place of the wheel with the defec tive tire The emergency wheel is onl...

Page 345: ...l 1 Place the emergency wheel in the storage well 2 Tie the ratchet strap Make sure that it is cor rectly and firmly seated 3 Install the cover 4 Lift the cargo floor panel up slightly and fold in the...

Page 346: ...ry versions This also applies to safety related functions and sys tems When using these functions and systems the applicable laws and regulations must be ob served Overview 1 Jump starting positive ba...

Page 347: ...rectly locked hood can open while driv ing and restrict visibility There is a risk of acci dent Stop immediately and correctly close the hood Warning Body parts can be jammed when opening and closing...

Page 348: ...Closing the hood Energetically close the hood from approx 20 in 50 cm The hood must engage on both sides MOBILITY Engine compartment 348 Online Edition for Part no 01405A37822 VI 21...

Page 349: ...standard in each case Safety information CAUTION The use of poor quality fuels may result in harmful engine deposits or damage Addition ally problems relating to drivability starting and stalling esp...

Page 350: ...e engine oil consumption is dependent on your driving style and driving conditions Therefore regularly check the engine oil level af ter refueling by taking a detailed measurement The engine oil consu...

Page 351: ...last sufficiently long trip is displayed Detailed measurement Principle The engine oil level is checked when the vehicle is stationary and displayed via a scale If the engine oil level is outside its...

Page 352: ...dealer s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop Overview The oil filler neck is located in the engine com partment Additional information For an overview refer to page 346 A...

Page 353: ...ervals indicated in the ve hicle The vehicle manufacturer recommends that you have a dealer s service center or another quali fied service center or repair shop change the en gine oil Coolant General...

Page 354: ...e to allow any excess pres sure to dissipate then open it 4 Open the coolant reservoir lid 5 The coolant level is correct if it lies between the minimum and maximum marks in the filler neck 6 Close th...

Page 355: ...re is a risk of in jury or risk of damage to property Only add washer fluid when the engine is cooled down Next fully close the lid of the washer fluid res ervoir NOTICE Silicon containing additives i...

Page 356: ...pt the amount of maintenance corresponding to your user profile General information Information on service notifications can be dis played on the Control Display Additional information Service notific...

Page 357: ...ongly recommends that access to the socket for Onboard Diagnosis be limited to a dealer s service center or another qualified service cen ter or repair shop or other persons that have the specialized...

Page 358: ...r falls onto it without the wiper blade installed There is a risk of damage to property among other potential damage Hold the wiper firmly when changing the wiper blade Do not fold or switch on the wi...

Page 359: ...d laser light can irritate or permanently damage the retina of the eye There is a risk of injury The manufacturer of the vehicle recom mends that the work on the lighting system in cluding bulb replac...

Page 360: ...vice life A discharged battery is indicated by a red indicator light Charge the battery when acceleration is insuffi cient The following circumstances can have a negative effect on the performance of...

Page 361: ...arrows and open cover The fuse box is located on the front right In the cargo area The fuses are located in the cargo area on the right side behind a cover Open the cover on the right side trim The fu...

Page 362: ...ved Hazard warning flashers The button is located in the center console The red light in the button flashes when the haz ard warning flashers are activated Warning triangle The warning triangle is loc...

Page 363: ...stalled apps 3 BMW Assist 4 If necessary BMW Roadside Assistance A voice connection is established Teleservice Diagnosis Teleservice Diagnosis enables the wireless transmission of detailed vehicle dat...

Page 364: ...nction 1 APPS 2 Installed apps 3 BMW Assist 4 BMW Accident Assistance Follow the displays on the Control Display A voice connection is established Emergency Call Intelligent emergency call Principle I...

Page 365: ...ergency Request may be impaired The LED in the area of the SOS button lights up for approximately 30 seconds A Check Control message is displayed Have it checked by a dealer s service center or anothe...

Page 366: ...und of the vehicle to be started Starting the engine Never use spray fluids to start the engine 1 Start the engine of the assisting vehicle and let it run for several minutes at an increased idle spee...

Page 367: ...to control handling There is a risk of accident Make sure that the gross vehicle weight of the towing vehicle is heavier than the vehicle to be towed NOTICE If the tow bar or tow rope is attached inco...

Page 368: ...not lift the vehicle by the tow fit ting Check the attachment of the tow fitting in regular intervals Additional information Onboard vehicle tool kit refer to page 358 Safety information NOTICE If the...

Page 369: ...and do not spray too long continuously Follow the op erating instructions for the high pressure clean ers Distances and temperature Maximum temperature 140 60 Minimum distance from sensors cameras se...

Page 370: ...tributes to driving safety and value retention Environmental influences in areas with elevated air pollution or natural con taminants such as tree resin or pollen can affect the vehicle paintwork Tail...

Page 371: ...r and suitable cleaning agents for cleaning Treat especially worn rubber parts with rubber care products at regular intervals When cleaning rubber seals do not use any silicon containing vehicle care...

Page 372: ...sensors and camera lenses use a cloth moistened with a small amount of glass deter gent Displays screens and protective glass of the Head up Display NOTICE Chemical cleaning agents moisture or fluids...

Page 373: ...Vehicle Care MOBILITY 373 Online Edition for Part no 01405A37822 VI 21...

Page 374: ...te from this for instance due to the selected optional equip ment country version or country specific meas uring procedure Detailed values can be found in the approval documents on labels on the vehic...

Page 375: ...Approved front axle weight lbs kg 2 612 1 185 Approved rear axle weight lbs kg 3 142 1 425 Capacities BMW X3 M Fuel tank approx US gal liters 17 2 65 0 Observe further information on fuel quality ref...

Page 376: ...ter the editorial deadline The following chapters were updated in the printed version of the Owner s Manual after the editorial deadline for the Integrated Owner s Manual in the vehicle had closed Ope...

Page 377: ...Appendix REFERENCE 377 Online Edition for Part no 01405A37822 VI 21...

Page 378: ...76 Air outlets see Ventilation 277 Air pressure tires 320 Air quality 272 Alarm system 107 Alarm unintentional 108 All season tires see Winter tires 327 All wheel drive see M xDrive 219 Ambient air pa...

Page 379: ...ion 6 BMW Digital Key 93 BMW display key 87 BMW display key malfunction 90 BMW Drive Recorder 207 BMW Gesture Control 56 BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant 52 BMW maintenance system 356 BMW M technolo...

Page 380: ...nic see Adaptive M chassis suspension 270 Chassis number see Vehicle identification num ber 12 Check Control 155 Checking the engine oil level electronically 351 Children seating position 127 Children...

Page 381: ...Current consumption 155 Customer service see Owner s Manual for Navi gation Entertainment Communication 6 D Damage tires 325 Damping control 270 Damping control active see Adaptive M chassis suspensi...

Page 382: ...mic Stability Control 217 Dynamic Stability Control DSC 217 E Efficiency display widget in the instrument clus ter 155 Electronic oil measurement 351 Electronic Stability Program ESP see DSC 217 E mai...

Page 383: ...Flat tire repairing 327 Flat tire see Tire Pressure Monitor 333 Flat tire warning light FTM 339 Flat tire warning light see Tire Pressure Moni tor 336 Flooding driving through 311 Floor carpet care 3...

Page 384: ...istant 175 High beams 139 High beams low beams see High beam Assis tant 175 Higher speed range 313 High performance engine 308 Hill Descent Control HDC 220 Hills 312 Hill start assistant see Drive off...

Page 385: ...l assistant with active side collision protection see Side collision mitigation 202 Lane departure warning 195 Lane lines Surround View 260 Lane threshold warning 195 Language setting 64 Laser headlig...

Page 386: ...pplies see First aid kit 362 Memory function 124 M Engine Dynamics Control 149 Menu instrument cluster see Selection lists 166 Menus operating iDrive 44 Messages 66 Messages see Check Control 155 Mete...

Page 387: ...voice operation BMW Intelli gent Personal Assistant 54 P Paint car care 370 Pair device 73 Pairing mobile devices see Connections 73 Panic alarm see Panic mode 108 Panic mode 108 Panorama View 264 Pan...

Page 388: ...Owner s Hand book for Navigation Entertainment Communi cation 6 Remote control see Vehicle key 82 Remote control universal 288 Remote Engine Start see Stationary climate control 281 Remote services ap...

Page 389: ...Navigation Entertainment and Communica tion 6 Servotronic 216 SET button Active Cruise Control 226 SET button cruise control 224 Set clock 63 Set day see Date 63 Set speed see Active Cruise Control w...

Page 390: ...or Navigation Entertainment Communication 6 Status control display tires 334 Status information iDrive 45 Status of Owner s Manual 7 Status vehicle 168 Steering and Lane Control Assistant 236 Steering...

Page 391: ...e tread 324 Title gesture control 57 Tone see Owner s Manual for Navigation Enter tainment and Communication 6 Tool 358 Top View see Surround View 259 Torque indicator electric motor see Sport dis pla...

Page 392: ...see Ventilation 277 Vent see Ventilation 277 Version Software see Remote Software Up grade 59 Video recording see BMW Drive Recorder 207 Video see Owner s Manual for Navigation En tertainment and Com...

Page 393: ...ee Long term vehicle stor age 372 Winter tires 327 Winter tires tread 324 Wiper blades replacing 358 Wiper fluid see Washer fluid 354 Wiper fold away position 142 Wiper see Washer wiper system 140 Wip...

Page 394: ...BL5A3782200J 01405A37822 ue Online Edition for Part no 01405A37822 VI 21...

Page 395: ...California Proposition 65 Warning For vehicles sold in California Online Edition for Part no 01405A37822 VI 21...

Page 396: ...e Driving Machine BMW DRIVER S GUIDE APP Yourcustomizedinformationaboutthevehicleinanapp Optimizedforsmartphones tablets Canbeusedoffline BL5A3782200J 01405A37822 ue Online Edition for Part no 01405A3...

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