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Summary of Contents for X3 xDrive 28i 2011

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual for Vehicle The Ultimate Driving Machine Contents A Z Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 606 190 12 10 500...

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Page 3: ...al in your vehicle It con tains important information on vehicle operation that will help you make full use of the technical features available in your BMW The manual also contains information designe...

Page 4: ...Germany Reprinting including excerpts only with the written consent of BMW AG Munich US English XI 10 12 10 500 Printed on environmentally friendly paper bleached without chlorine suitable for recycl...

Page 5: ...114 Storage compartments Driving tips 120 Things to remember when driving Navigation 128 Navigation Entertainment 146 Tone 148 Radio 155 CD multimedia Communication 176 Professional mobile phone prep...

Page 6: ...rticular part or assembly Your individual vehicle You have decided in favor of a vehicle with indi vidualized equipment and features This Owner s Manual describes the entire array of options and equip...

Page 7: ...ng warning Engine exhaust and a wide variety of automobile components and parts including components found in the interior furnishings in a vehicle con tain or emit chemicals known to the State of Cal...

Page 8: ...remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or BMW of North America LLC To contact NHTSA you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll free at 1...

Page 9: ...9 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 606 190 12 10 500 Reference Mobility Communication Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance...

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Page 11: ...s of buttons switches and displays are intended to familiarize you with your vehicle You will also become quickly acquainted with the available control concepts and options Online Edition for Part no...

Page 12: ...77 Daytime running lights 77 Adaptive light control 77 High beam Assistant 78 Instrument lighting 79 5 Steering column stalk left Turn signal 61 High beams head lamp flasher 61 High beam Assistant 78...

Page 13: ...op the engine and switch the ignition on off 58 11 Horn 12 Steering wheel heating 54 13 Adjust the steering wheel 54 14 Open the tailgate 39 15 Unlocking the hood Instrument cluster 1 Fuel gauge 67 2...

Page 14: ...ion or system Turn signal Parking brake Parking brake Automatic Hold Front fog lamps High beams Symbol Function or system High beam Assistant Parking lamps headlamp control DSC Dynamic Stability Contr...

Page 15: ...page 74 The text of urgent messages is displayed auto matically Instrument cluster electronic displays With the Professional navigation system 1 Selection list e g radio 69 Navigation display 128 Com...

Page 16: ...1 Clock external temperature 69 2 Symbols e g Check Control 74 3 Transmission displays 66 4 Program display e g Dynamic Driving Con trol 5 Computer 70 6 Test messages e g Service display 73 16 Online...

Page 17: ...e control 101 8 Controller with buttons 19 9 Parking brake 59 Auto Hold 60 10 PDC Park Distance Con trol 93 Backup camera 95 Top View 97 HDC Hill Descent Control 87 11 Dynamic Driving Control 89 DSC D...

Page 18: ...he headliner 1 Emergency Request 228 2 Panoramic glass sunroof 45 3 Indicator lamp front passenger airbag 82 4 Reading lamps 79 5 Interior lamps 79 18 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 606 190 12 10...

Page 19: ...buttons The buttons can be used to open the menus directly The controller can be used to select menu items and create the settings Control Display Notes To clean the Control Display follow the care in...

Page 20: ...cted 1 Turn the controller until the desired menu item is highlighted 2 Press the controller Menu items in the Owner s Manual In the Owner s Manual menu items that can be selected are set in quotation...

Page 21: ...ected main menu e g for Radio If applicable further operating options for the selected menu e g Store station Changing settings 1 Select a field 2 Turn the controller until the desired setting is disp...

Page 22: ...tin reception Status field symbols The symbols are grouped as follows Radio symbols Symbol Meaning Traffic bulletins switched on HD Radio is switched on Satellite radio switched on Telephone symbols S...

Page 23: ...s can be stored on the pro grammable memory buttons and called up di rectly e g radio stations navigation destina tions phone numbers and entry points into the menu The settings are stored for the rem...

Page 24: ...Enter the numbers Switching between upper and lower case letters Depending on the menu you can switch be tween entering upper and lower case letters Symbol Function Move the controller up switch from...

Page 25: ...If no other commands are available continue operating the function via iDrive Terminating the voice activation system Briefly press the button on the steering wheel or Cancel Possible commands Having...

Page 26: ...ently in use Notes on Emergency Requests Do not use the voice activation system to initiate an Emergency Request In stressful situations the voice and vocal pitch can change This can unnecessarily del...

Page 27: ...ing to the present function Therelevantinformationcanbeopeneddirectly Opening via the iDrive To move directly from the application on the Control Display to the options menu 1 Press the button or move...

Page 28: ...memory buttons General information The Owner s Manual can be stored and opened directly on the Programmable memory buttons Storing 1 Select Owner s Manual via the iDrive 2 Press the desired button for...

Page 29: ...29 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 606 190 12 10 500 Reference Mobility Communication Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance...

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Page 31: ...e you with information that will give you complete control of your vehicle All features and accessories that are useful for driving and your safety comfort and convenience are described here Online Ed...

Page 32: ...n the remote control refer to Service data in the remote control Integrated key Press the button on the back of the remote con trol arrow 1 and pull out the key arrow 2 The integrated key fits the dri...

Page 33: ...urrently activated Whenthevehicleisunlocked theprofilethat was last detected and called up with the re mote control is used Your personal settings will be recognized and called up again even if the ve...

Page 34: ...rofile The guest profile can be used to make individual settings without affecting the three Personal Profiles This can be useful for drivers who are using the vehicle temporarily and do not have thei...

Page 35: ...Central locking system The concept The central locking system becomes active when the driver s door is closed The system simultaneously engages and re leases the locks on the following Doors Tailgate...

Page 36: ...windows and the glass sunroof open Releasing the button stops the motion Locking Press the button on the remote control Do not lock from the outside Do not lock the vehicle from the outside if there a...

Page 37: ...errupted When a seat position switch is pressed When a button of the seat and mirror mem ory is pressed Activating the setting 1 Settings 2 Door locks 3 Last seat position auto Malfunction If the vehi...

Page 38: ...th the doors closed lock the vehicle using the button for the central locking system in the interior 2 Unlock and open the driver s or front pas senger door 3 Lock the vehicle Lock the driver s door u...

Page 39: ...1 second and re lease Opening from the inside Push the button in the driver s foot well The tailgate is opened if the vehicle is stationary provided that the tailgate has not been locked Closing Reces...

Page 40: ...on the remote control or in the driver s footwell Pressing the button again stops the motion The opening process is interrupted as well When the vehicle starts moving By pressing the button in the dri...

Page 41: ...s There are no external sources of interfer ence nearby To lock the vehicle the remote control must be located outside of the vehicle The next unlocking and locking cycle is not possible until after a...

Page 42: ...r tow the car Interruptions in battery voltage The alarm system briefly indicates tampering By sounding an acoustic alarm By switching on the hazard warning system By flashing the high beams Arming an...

Page 43: ...ges During transport on car carrying trains at sea or on a trailer When animals are to remain in the vehicle Switching off the tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor Press the button on the remo...

Page 44: ...e closing force exceeds a certain value 2 Pull the switch past the resistance point again within approx 4 seconds and hold it there The window closes without pinch protec tion Safety switch The safety...

Page 45: ...point The sliding visor moves automatically Pressing the switch again stops the motion Opening closing the glass sunroof When the sliding visor is open proceed as de scribed under Sliding visor Openi...

Page 46: ...yond the resistance point and hold until the roof closes without pinch protection Initializing after a power failure After a power failure it may only be possible to operate the roof to a limited exte...

Page 47: ...th erwise there is the danger of sliding under the safety belt in an accident This would eliminate the protection normally provided by the belt The seat setting is stored for the remote control curren...

Page 48: ...or lift it off as necessary Backrest tilt Pull the lever and apply your weight to the back rest or lift it off as necessary Overview electrically adjustable seats 1 Backrest width 2 Lumbar support 3 F...

Page 49: ...section of the switch The curvature is increased decreased Press the upper lower section of the switch The curvature is shifted up down Backrest width Change the width of the backrest using the side w...

Page 50: ...rear seat are for passen gers sitting on the left and right The center rear seat belt buckle is solely in tended for the center passenger One person per safety belt Never allow more than one person to...

Page 51: ...d restraint so that its center is ap proximately at ear level Distance Adjust the distance so that the head restraint is as close as possible to the back of the head If necessary adjust the distance b...

Page 52: ...mote control Settings for the backrest width and lumbar support are not stored in memory Storing 1 Switch on the ignition 2 Set the desired position 3 Press the button The LED in the button lights up...

Page 53: ...is un locked via the remote control the position is au tomatically retrieved if the setting for this function is active Selecting a mirror To change over to the other mirror Slide the mirror changeove...

Page 54: ...night turn the knob Interior mirror automatic dimming feature Photocells are used for control In the mirror glass On the back of the mirror For proper operation Keep the photocells clean Do not cover...

Page 55: ...en the airbags are triggered even with a child restraint fixing system Installing child restraint fixing systems Before mounting Before mounting child restraint fixing systems ensure that the rear sea...

Page 56: ...tem 3 Allow the belt webbing to be pulled in com pletely LATCH child restraint fixing system LATCH Lower Anchors and Tether for CHil dren Note Manufacturer s information for LATCH child restraint fixi...

Page 57: ...r retaining strap 4 Mounting point eye 5 Seat backrest 6 Upper retaining strap Attaching the upper retaining strap to the mounting point 1 Raise the head restraint 2 Guide the upper retaining strap be...

Page 58: ...r when the engine is off switch off the ignition and any unnecessary electronic systems power consumers Transmission position P with the ignition off When the ignition is switched off position P is en...

Page 59: ...Automatic transmission Switching off the engine 1 Engage transmission position P with the ve hicle stopped 2 Press the Start Stop button The engine is switched off The radio ready state is switched on...

Page 60: ...aged The LED and indicator lamp go out The parking brake is released Take the remote control with you Take the remote control with you when leaving the vehicle so that children for example cannot rele...

Page 61: ...amp in Canadian models Before driving into a car wash DeactivateAutomaticHold otherwise the parking brake will be set when the vehicle is sta tionary and the vehicle will no longer be able to roll Par...

Page 62: ...zen Do not switch on the wipers if they are fro zen onto the windshield otherwise the wiper blades and the windshield wiper motor may be damaged Switching on Press the wiper levers up The lever automa...

Page 63: ...an the windshield headlamps Pull the lever The system sprays washer fluid on the wind shield and activates the wipers briefly Inaddition theheadlampsarecleanedatregular intervals when the vehicle ligh...

Page 64: ...er and inaccessible to children Follow the instructions on the container Washer fluid reservoir Adding washer fluid Only add washer fluid when the engine is cool and then close the cover completely to...

Page 65: ...pedal before shifting out of P or N otherwise the shift command will not be executed shift lock Depress the brake until you start driv ing To prevent the vehicle from creeping after you select a driv...

Page 66: ...hift paddles for Sport automatic transmission The shift paddles on the steering wheel allow you to shift gears quickly while keeping both hands on the steering wheel If the shift paddles on the steeri...

Page 67: ...Check Control message is displayed briefly The remaining range is shown on the computer When a dynamic driving style is used such as when corners are taken rapidly engine functions are not ensured Th...

Page 68: ...uel consumption is displayed in the instrument cluster Energy recovery The energy of motion of the ve hicle is converted to electrical en ergy while coasting The vehicle battery is partially charged a...

Page 69: ...ccident Time The time is displayed in the in strument cluster Date The date is displayed in the in strument cluster Selection lists in the instrument cluster The concept Thefollowingcanbeoperatedusing...

Page 70: ...hat information from the com puter is to be displayed on the info display of the instrument cluster 1 Settings 2 Info display 3 Select the desired displays Information in detail Range Displays the est...

Page 71: ...gs 2 Speed 3 Select current speed 4 Press the controller The current vehicle speed is stored as the limit Resetting values The average fuel consumption and average speed can be reset Press and hold th...

Page 72: ...er 6 Turn the controller until the desired minutes are displayed 7 Press the controller The time is stored Setting the time format 1 Settings 2 Time Date 3 Format 4 Select the desired format The time...

Page 73: ...e brightness To set the brightness of the Control Display 1 Settings 2 Control display 3 Brightness 4 Turn the controller until the desired bright ness is set 5 Press the controller The setting is sto...

Page 74: ...nd time are set correctly 1 Vehicle Info 2 Vehicle status 3 Service required 4 Vehicle inspection 5 Date 6 Create the settings 7 Confirm The entered date is stored Automatic Service Request Dataregard...

Page 75: ...al lever Some Check Control messages are dis played continuously and are not cleared un til the malfunction is eliminated If several malfunctions occur at once the messages are displayed consecutively...

Page 76: ...start the engine When parking it is preferable to switch on the one sided roadside parking lamps refer to page 77 Low beams Switch position with the ignition switched on the low beams light up Welcom...

Page 77: ...2 Lighting 3 Daytime running lamps The setting is stored for the remote control cur rently in use Roadside parking lamps The vehicle can be illuminated on one side Switching on With the ignition swit...

Page 78: ...he system responds to light from oncoming traffic and traffic driving ahead of you and to ad equate illumination e g in towns and cities Switching the high beams on and off manually High beams on arro...

Page 79: ...low beams must be switched on to adjust the brightness Adjust the brightness using the thumbwheel Interior lamps General information The interior lamps footwell lamps entry lamps and courtesy lamps ar...

Page 80: ...legs in a frontal impact Protective action Airbags are not triggered in every impact situa tion e g in less severe accidents or rear end collisions Information on how to ensure the optimal protective...

Page 81: ...antled and the airbag generator scrapped by your service center or a workshop that has the necessary authorization for handling explosives Non professional attempts to service the sys tem could lead t...

Page 82: ...ition of the driver s and front passenger seats To maintain the accuracy of this function over the long term calibrate the front seats when a corresponding message appears on the Control Display Calib...

Page 83: ...ime If you drive away again the process resumes auto matically If a flat tire is detected during a reset all tires are displayed in yellow Low tire pressure message The yellow warning lamp lights up A...

Page 84: ...stance may be smaller or greater de pending on the driving speed road conditions external temperature cargo load etc Continued driving with a flat tire Drive moderately and do not exceed a speed of 50...

Page 85: ...TPMS low tire pressure telltale Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating prop erly The TPMS malfunction indicator is com bine...

Page 86: ...the situation An appropriate driving style is always the responsibility of the driver The laws of physics cannot be repealed even with DSC Therefore do not reduce the additional safety margin by drivi...

Page 87: ...icle Concerted action by the xDrive and DSC further optimize traction and driving dynamics The xDrive all wheel drive system variably dis tributes the drive forces to the front and rear axles as deman...

Page 88: ...Orange the system is on standby Malfunction A message is displayed in the instrument clus ter HDC is not available e g due to elevated brake temperatures Dynamic Damping Control The concept This syste...

Page 89: ...riving with optimized chassis and sus pension during limited driving stabilization Dynamic Traction Control is switched on The driver handles several of the stabilization tasks Activating SPORT Press...

Page 90: ...ally changes to the NORMAL program automatic program change refer to page 89 Displays Selected program The selected program is dis played in the instrument cluster Program selection Pressing the butto...

Page 91: ...tton on the steering wheel The marking in the speedometer is set to the current speed Cruise control can be used Switching off Deactivated or interrupted system If the system is deactivated or interru...

Page 92: ...herockerswitchispressedtothe point of resistance the desired speed in creases or decreases by approx 1 mph 1 km h Each time the rocker switch is pressed past the point of resistance the desired speed...

Page 93: ...aching an object quickly Avoid driving away quickly while PDC is not yet active For technical reasons the system may other wise be too late in issuing a warning Limits of ultrasonic measurement The de...

Page 94: ...el to a wall The signal tone is switched off When the vehicle moves away from an ob ject by more than approx 4 in 10 cm When transmission position P is engaged Volume You can set the volume of the PDC...

Page 95: ...ituation as well Check the traffic situation around the ve hiclewithyourowneyes Otherwise anaccident could result from road users or objects located outside the picture area of the backup camera Detec...

Page 96: ...e of the smallest possible turning circle on a level road Only one turning circle line is displayed when the steering wheel is turned Show the parking aid lines refer to page 97 Parking using pathway...

Page 97: ...press the controller Camera The camera lens is located in the handle of the tailgate The image quality may be impaired by dirt Clean the lens refer to page 235 Top View The concept Top View assists y...

Page 98: ...vehicle to an object can be shown on the Control Display When the distance to an object is small a red bar is shown in front of the vehicle as it is in the PDC display The display appears as soon as T...

Page 99: ...rmation with out averting his or her eyes from the road Display visibility The visibility of the displays in the Head up Dis play is influenced by Certain sitting positions Objects on the cover of the...

Page 100: ...Head up display 3 Height 4 Turn the controller The height is adjusted The setting is stored for the remote control cur rently in use Special windshield The windshield is part of the system The shape o...

Page 101: ...n Press the buttons repeatedly to select a pro gram Windows Upper body region Footwell The programs can be combined as necessary Air volume manual Turn the wheel to set the desired air volume The high...

Page 102: ...then keeps it constant Avoid rapidly switching between different tem peraturesettings Theautomaticclimatecontrol will not have sufficient time to adjust the set temperature Defrosting windows and remo...

Page 103: ...intensity 6 Interior temperature sensor always keep clear 7 Display 8 Automatic recirculated air control recircu lated air mode 9 ALL program 10 Temperature right 11 Defrosting windows and removing co...

Page 104: ...nsation as much as possible To switch off the program press the button again or manually adjust the air distribution Intensity of the AUTO program With the AUTO program switched on automatic control o...

Page 105: ...depending on the temperature setting warmed again Depending on the weather the windshield may fog up briefly when the engine is started The cooling function is switched on automati cally with the AUT...

Page 106: ...r and lowers its temperature if necessary The system can be switched on and off at any external temperature either directly or by using two preset switch on times It remains switched on for 30 minutes...

Page 107: ...ible with the universal remote control If you have any questions please contact Your service center www homelink com on the Internet Programming LED arrow 1 Memory buttons arrow 2 Fixed code hand held...

Page 108: ...con tinue the programming procedure be ginning with step 4 4 Locate the button on the receiver of the de vice to be set e g on the drive 5 Press the button on the receiver of the de vice to be set Yo...

Page 109: ...the engine running or the ignition switched on Do not damage the socket by using unsuitable connectors Front center console Remove the cover or cigarette lighter Center armrest Remove the cover Rear...

Page 110: ...h under the cover and push it up Pull the cover back horizontally Trunk cover with partition net Removing To load bulky luggage the cover can be re moved 1 Press the button arrow 1 to unlock the cover...

Page 111: ...by folding down the rear seat backrest The rear seat backrest is divided at a ratio of 40 20 40 The right side and the middle section can be folded down separately while the left side is al ways fold...

Page 112: ...sert the bars into the brackets on both sides in the headliner toward the front ar row This is best performed from the rear seat If the partition net is no longer needed proceed in reverse order With...

Page 113: ...ard into both brackets on the sides until it engages The red warning fields disappear Tug on the case to check if it is properly locked in place 113 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 606 190 12 10 50...

Page 114: ...ve compartment immediately after use while driving otherwise injury may occur during accidents Closing Fold up the cover USB interface for data transfer Connection for importing and exporting data on...

Page 115: ...est Pull the center armrest forward at the strap To open press the button To close push both covers back in one after the other Pushing back the covers Pushbackthecoversbeforefoldingupthe center armre...

Page 116: ...age compartment is available on the right side of the cargo area floor Hooks multi function hook Multi functionhooksareavailableontheleftand right cargo area walls Retaining strap Aretainingstrapisava...

Page 117: ...tment attach the hook under the floor panel to the fixture on the cargo area ceiling FlexNet The flexible storage net is hooked into eyes and secures the cargo in the cargo area The storage net can be...

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Page 119: ...Driving tips This chapter provides you with information useful in dealing with specific driving and operating modes Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 606 190 12 10 500...

Page 120: ...g in procedures should be ob served if any of the components mentioned above have to be renewed in the course of the vehicle s operating life General driving notes Closing the tailgate Drive with the...

Page 121: ...s is neces sary The vehicle maintains steering responsiveness You can still avoid any obstacles with a minimum of steering effort Pulsation of the brake pedal and sounds from the hydraulic circuits in...

Page 122: ...g capacity of the tires never overload the vehicle Overloading can lead to overheating and in creases the rate at which damage develops in side the tires This could result in a sudden loss of tire inf...

Page 123: ...ow while the vehicle is in motion Securing cargo Lashing eyes in the cargo area Lashing eyes in the cargo area with a rail Smaller and lighter items secure with re taining straps a cargo net or draw s...

Page 124: ...ur vehicle contains advanced technology for the reduction of fuel consumption and emis sions Fuel consumption depends on a number of dif ferent factors The implementation of certain measures driv ing...

Page 125: ...ings are achieved after the vehicle is switched off for only approx 4 seconds Switch off any functions that are not currently needed Functions such as seat heating and the rear win dow defroster requi...

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Page 127: ...Navigation This chapter contains various examples of how the navigation system can guide you reliably to your destination Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 606 190 12 10 500...

Page 128: ...automatically completing the entry and providing entry com parisons refer to page 24 Stored town city and street names can be called up quickly Iftheexistingentriesshouldnotbechanged the entries for...

Page 129: ...hespecified city town because it belongs to another part of the city town 1 Navigation 2 Enter address 3 Select Street or the displayed street 4 Change to the list of street names 5 Select In the disp...

Page 130: ...y First name 6 Store in vehicle Storing the position The current position can be stored in the ad dress book 1 Navigation 2 Open Options 3 Store position as contact or Add position to contact 4 Depend...

Page 131: ...vigation 2 Points of Interest 3 Select the search function Online Search 1 Google Search 2 Select a special destination 3 Select the symbol 4 Start guidance A Z search 1 A Z search 2 Town City Select...

Page 132: ...of special destinations List of special destinations special destinations areorganizedbydistanceandaredisplayedwith a directional arrow to the special destination on the split screen special destinati...

Page 133: ...n entry by voice you can change between voice operation and iDrive To have the available spoken instructions read out loud Voice commands Saying the entries the town city street and house number can b...

Page 134: ...in the same way as you would enter a town city Entering a house number separately Depending on the data in the navigation system house numbers up to number 2000 can be en tered 1 House number 2 Say t...

Page 135: ...in the trip move an intermediate destination to another po sition in the list Delete dest in the trip Go to next dest in the trip Some options are not available for certain trips Delete the stored tr...

Page 136: ...n of the fastest and shortest route Short route short distance irre spectiveofhowfastorslowprogresswill be Alternative routes if available alter native routes are suggested during ac tive route guidan...

Page 137: ...onger be by passed 1 Navigation 2 Route information 3 New route for 4 Remove blocking Gas station recommendation The remaining range is calculated and gas sta tions along the route are displayed 1 Nav...

Page 138: ...truction The traffic signs indicate the significance of the obstruction Red traffic sign the obstruction affects the planned route or direction Gray traffic sign the obstruction does not affect the pl...

Page 139: ...iew can be selected for the split screen independently from the main screen 1 Open Options 2 Split screen 3 Move the controller to the right repeatedly until the split screen is selected 4 Select Spli...

Page 140: ...indirect special consequential exemplary or inci dental damages including without limita tion lost revenues anticipated revenues or profits relating to the same arising from any claim relating direct...

Page 141: ...id den Destination guidance with traffic bulletins Semi dynamic destination guidance When traffic bulletin reception is switched on semi dynamic destination guidance is active The destination guidance...

Page 142: ...DVD if needed After interrupting your trip follow the instruc tions on the Control Display Viewing the status 1 Press the button 2 Navigation update What to do if Thecurrenttransmissionpositioncannotb...

Page 143: ...left the recommended route and the system requires a few seconds to cal culate a new route suggestion 143 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 606 190 12 10 500 Reference Mobility Communication Enterta...

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Page 145: ...tainment The chapter helps assure your enjoyment when receiving radio and television stations and playing CDs DVDs and tracks from the music collection Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 606 190 12 10...

Page 146: ...roller Equalizer Setting for individual audio frequency ranges Adjusting the equalizer 1 CD Multimedia Radio or Settings 2 Tone 3 Equalizer 4 Select the desired setting 5 To adjust turn the controller...

Page 147: ...during a phone call The following volumes are only stored for the respective paired telephone Microphone Loudspeak Adjusting the volume 1 CD Multimedia Radio or Settings 2 Tone 3 Volume settings 4 Sel...

Page 148: ...ion 1 Radio 2 FM or AM 3 Highlight the desired station 4 Press the controller for an extended period 5 Select the desired memory location The stations are stored for the remote control currently in us...

Page 149: ...layed broadcasting there may be repe titions or interruptions In this case switch off digital radio reception Displaying additional information Some stations broadcast additional information on the cu...

Page 150: ...o enable or unsubscribe from the channels you must have reception It is usually at its best when you have an unobstructed view of the sky The channel name is displayed in the status line Enabling chan...

Page 151: ...firm the highlighted channel 7 Select the desired memory location The channels are stored for the remote control currently in use The channels can also be stored on the pro grammable memory buttons re...

Page 152: ...1 Radio 2 Satellite radio 3 Replay Time shift 4 Automatic time shift To deactivate Automatic time shift Storing favorites Up to 30 favorites can be stored in the favorites list Available favorites are...

Page 153: ...Open Options 4 Set jump 5 Select the desired region The region is stored for the remote control cur rently in use Activating deactivating the jump 1 Radio 2 Satellite radio 3 Jump to Information for t...

Page 154: ...tored 1 Radio 2 Presets 3 Store station 4 Select the desired memory location The list of stored stations is stored for the re mote control currently in use The stations can also be stored on the progr...

Page 155: ...e CD DVD player or DVD changer 1 CD Multimedia 2 CD DVD 3 Select the desired CD or DVD Symbol Meaning CD DVD player DVD changer Playable formats DVD DVD ROM DVD R DVD R DVD RW DVD RW DVD R DL DVD R DL...

Page 156: ...information on the track If information about a track has been stored it is displayed automatically Interpret Album track Number of tracks on the CD DVD File name of track Random playback 1 CD Multim...

Page 157: ...matic trans mission is in position P DVD video 1 CD Multimedia 2 CD DVD 3 Select a DVD with video content 4 DVD menu VCD SVCD 1 CD Multimedia 2 CD DVD 3 Select a CD with video content 4 Select track 5...

Page 158: ...anguage 4 Select the desired language Selecting the subtitles The subtitles that are available depend on the DVD 1 Turn the controller during playback 2 Open Options 3 Subtitles 4 Select the desired l...

Page 159: ...every DVD Therefore they may not be available for use DVD changer In the cargo area The DVD changer is stored behind the left side trim in the cargo area Controls and displays 1 Empty DVD compartments...

Page 160: ...button 2 Select the DVD compartment The CD DVD is partially ejected 3 Remove the CD DVD Removing all CDs DVDs 1 Hold the button down 2 Remove the CDs DVDs Malfunctions If all LEDs on the DVD changer...

Page 161: ...ens and temporarily prevent playback Malfunctions involving individual CDs DVDs If malfunctions occur only with particular CDs DVDs this can be due to one of the following causes Home recorded CDs DVD...

Page 162: ...ology and re lated data are provided by Gracenote Gracenote is the industry standard in music rec ognition technology and related content deliv ery For more information please visit www gracenote com...

Page 163: ...age devi ces suchasUSBflashdrivesorMP3players with a USB interface Unsuitable devices USB hard drives USB hubs USB memory card readers with mul tiple inserts Apple iPod iPhone Music from the Apple iPo...

Page 164: ...e desired category e g Select artist 4 Say the desired entry in the list 5 Select other categories if you wish To select a track directly Title Say the voice command and the name of the desired track...

Page 165: ...Select the letters individually Deleting an album An album cannot be deleted while a track from that album is being played 1 CD Multimedia 2 Music collection 3 Highlight the desired album 4 Open Opti...

Page 166: ...ing from the USB device the existing music collection in the vehicle is replaced 1 CD Multimedia 2 Music collection 3 Open Options 4 Music data import export 5 Restore music from USB Deleting the musi...

Page 167: ...interface Apple iPod iPhone USB devices e g MP3 play ers USB flash drives or mobile phones that are supported by the USB audio interface Connectionviasnap inadapterwhenequip ped with extended connect...

Page 168: ...red in the vehicle If a fifth device is connected or if more than 16000 or 26000 tracks are stored information on existing tracks may be deleted Copy protection Music tracks with integrated Digital Ri...

Page 169: ...Depending on the configuration of the audio files e g bit rates greater than 256 kbit s the files may not play back correctly in each case Information on connection Theconnectedaudiodeviceissuppliedwi...

Page 170: ...layed 5 Perform additional steps on the device refer to the device operating instructions for in stance search for or connect the Bluetooth device or a new device The Bluetooth name of the vehicle app...

Page 171: ...ed when data is ex changed via a mobile phone connected via Bluetooth Starting playback 1 Connect the device 2 CD Multimedia 3 External devices 4 Select the symbol 5 Select the desired track from the...

Page 172: ...c data on the device and select a track on the device if necessary Switch the radio off and on again Music files can only be played back softly Adjust the volume settings on the device Playback is dis...

Page 173: ...the last software update can be re stored Thepreviousversionmayonlyberestoredwhen the vehicle is stationary 1 Settings 2 Software update 3 Restore previous version 4 OK All listed software updates ar...

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Page 175: ...tion All of the options available to you for mobile communication with family friends business partners and service providers are described in this chapter Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 606 190 1...

Page 176: ...mobile phone to an outside an tenna of the vehicle This provides for better network reception and consistent sound quality Approved mobile phones Details on which mobile phones and external devices wi...

Page 177: ...a call is active on the additional telephone incoming calls are displayed on the Control Display Audio source A mobile phone can be used as an audio source Activating deactivating the additional func...

Page 178: ...han one device is detected by the vehi cle the device at the top of the list is connected A different device can be connected by select ing it 1 Telephone 2 Bluetooth telephone 3 Select the device tha...

Page 179: ...t complete It is possible that only the phone book en tries of the mobile phone or the SIM card are transmitted It may not be possible to display phone book entries with special characters The number...

Page 180: ...ment cluster Reject Ending a call Via iDrive Hang up Via the button on the steering wheel Press the button Via the instrument cluster End call Entering a phone number Dialing a number 1 Telephone 2 Di...

Page 181: ...ng can be used for gaining ac cess to network services or for controlling devi ces e g to make a remote inquiry of an answer ing machine The DTMF code is needed for this purpose 1 Telephone 2 Select t...

Page 182: ...e 1 Telephone 2 Redial 3 Selectthedesiredentryandthephonenum ber if necessary The connection is established Saving an entry in the contacts 1 Highlight the entry 2 Open Options 3 Store as new contact...

Page 183: ...ome cases be continued on the mobile phone this depends on the mobile phone Follow the instructions on the mobile phone dis play refer also to the mobile phone operating instructions Snap in adapter I...

Page 184: ...Removing the mobile phone Press the button and remove the mobile phone 184 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 606 190 12 10 500 Professional mobile phone preparation package...

Page 185: ...mobile phones data access must be confirmed on the mobile phone The time time zone and date refer to page 72 are correctly set on the Control Displayandonthemobilephonetocorrectly display appointment...

Page 186: ...another destination Checking the address as a destination An address that is to be used for destination guidance must match the navigation data con tained in the vehicle The address can be checked for...

Page 187: ...the vehicle The number of transmitted pic tures depends on the mobile phone The mobile phone must support this function 1 Contacts 2 Open Options 3 Show images Display of all contact pictures is activ...

Page 188: ...ing the sender in the contacts 1 Highlight the desired message 2 Open Options 3 Store as new contact or Add to existing contact Reading the text message out loud Read the text message out loud refer t...

Page 189: ...ion is displayed in the e mail Sender Recipient If the e mail addresses are stored in the con tacts the contact is displayed Select the con tact to display details If the e mail addresses are not stor...

Page 190: ...r 1 Use contact data 2 Display the contact or select the phone number Select the contact to display contact de tails Select the phone number to establish a connection directly To save contact data 1 U...

Page 191: ...ct the desired note 2 Scroll in the note if necessary Turn the controller Select the symbol Using contact data If phone numbers of e mail addresses are in cluded in the note they can be used directly...

Page 192: ...eactivated The mobile phone is connected as an addi tional phone Appointments are older than 20 days or are more than 50 days in the future The tasks have been marked as completed or have a due date t...

Page 193: ...ecessary Store 8 Store contact in vehicle Specifying the home address A home address can be stored It appears at the top of the contact list 1 Home 2 Create a contact 3 Store contact in vehicle My con...

Page 194: ...checked for this purpose 1 Select the desired contact and highlight the address 2 Open Options 3 Check as destination 4 Correct and store the address if necessary Selecting the sorting order of the na...

Page 195: ...Response Center then speaks with you and takes further steps to help you Enhanced Roadside Assistance BMW Roadside Assistance can be contacted if assistance is needed in the event of a break down If...

Page 196: ...Concierge service offers infor mation on events gas stations or hotels and provides phone numbers and addresses Hotels can be booked directly by the BMW Assist Con cierge service The Concierge service...

Page 197: ...a voice connection is established to Roadside Assis tance BMW Search At a glance A business search can be opened via BMW Search License conditions This product contains NetFront Browser soft ware of...

Page 198: ...All rights reserved NetFront is a trademark or registered trademark of ACCESS CO LTD in Japan and other coun tries This software is based in part on the work of the Independent JPEG Group Using the In...

Page 199: ...ookmark The page currently being displayed is stored as a bookmark 1 Select the symbol 2 Add to bookmarks Selecting a bookmark 1 Select the symbol 2 Select the desired bookmark Deleting a bookmark 1 S...

Page 200: ...Assist or TeleService 1 BMW Assist 2 Customer Relations 3 Start service Service Request At a glance Sends information to your service partner to re quest the arrangement of a service appoint ment The...

Page 201: ...e Report Transmitstechnicaldatathatisevaluatedforthe ongoing development of BMW products from your vehicle to BMW in regular intervals if nec essary TeleService Report is activated in vehicles that me...

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Page 203: ...main mobile at all times this chapter supplies you with important information on the topics of fuels and lubricants wheels and tires service maintenance and Roadside Assistance Online Edition for Part...

Page 204: ...therwise the cap cannot be closed properly and fuel vapors can escape A message is displayed if the cap is loose or missing Manually unlocking fuel filler flap In the event of an electrical malfunctio...

Page 205: ...s Refuel promptly Refuel below a range of 30 miles 50 km otherwise enginefunctionsarenotensuredand damage may occur 205 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 606 190 12 10 500 Reference Mobility Communic...

Page 206: ...in fuel quality volatility composition ad ditives etc among gasolines offered for sale in the United States and Canada Fuels containing up to and including 10 etha nol or other oxygenates with up to...

Page 207: ...tains all pressure specifications for the specified tire sizes at the ambient tem perature Pressure specifications apply to ap proved tire sizes and recommended tire brands This information can be obt...

Page 208: ...kPa F 245 40 R 20 99 Y XL R 275 35 R 20 102 Y XL 2 2 32 2 6 38 T 135 80 R 18 104 M 4 2 60 4 2 60 Tire inflation pressures at max speeds above 100 mph 160 km h Speeds above 100 mph 160 km h In order to...

Page 209: ...19 102 V M S R 275 40 R 19 105 V M S 2 2 32 2 6 38 Tire size Pressure specifications in psi kPa F 245 40 R 20 99 Y XL R 275 35 R 20 102 Y XL 2 6 38 2 8 41 T 135 80 R 18 104 M 4 2 60 4 2 60 X3 35iA Wi...

Page 210: ...e guidelines of the U S Department of Transportation Tire age DOT 3510 the tire was manufactured in the 35th week in 2010 Recommendation regardless of wear replace tires at least every 6 years Uniform...

Page 211: ...tire is es tablished for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded Excessive speed underinfla tion or excessive loading either separately or in combination can cause heat buildup and pos sib...

Page 212: ...enter Incorrect wheel and tire combinations impair the function of a variety of systems such as ABS or DSC To maintain good handling and vehicle re sponse use only tires with a single tread con figura...

Page 213: ...ront and rear axles This can impair the handling characteristics Storage Store wheels and tires in a cool dry place with as little exposure to light as possible Always protect tires against all contac...

Page 214: ...ght Retighten as needed according to the chain manufacturer s instructions Do not initialize the Tire Pressure Monitor after mounting snow chains as doing so may result in incorrect readings When driv...

Page 215: ...erform any service or repair operations on your vehicle without the necessary professional technical training If you are unfamiliar with the statutory guide lines have any work on the vehicle performe...

Page 216: ...a height of approx 16 in 40 cm and push down on it to lock it fully Make sure you hear the engine compartment lid engage Hood open when driving If you see any signs that the hood is not completely clo...

Page 217: ...Engine oil level below minimum Add 1 quart Add oil within the next 125 miles 200 km Engine oil level too high Have this checked Have the vehicle checked immediately Too much engine oil Have the vehic...

Page 218: ...ble additives otherwise en gine damage may occur The additives are harmful to your health Coolant consists of water and additives Not all commercially available additives are suit able for your vehicl...

Page 219: ...ot taken into ac count If this occurs have a service center update the time dependent maintenance procedures such as checking brake fluid and if necessary changing the engine oil and the microfilter a...

Page 220: ...e display should go out in a short time Data memory Your vehicle records data relating to vehicle op eration faults and user settings These data are stored in the remote control and can be read out wi...

Page 221: ...emove the wiper blade toward one side Replacing the rear wiper blades 1 Lift off the wiper fully and pull off the wiper blade arrow 2 Attach a new wiper blade It must engage audibly Lamp and bulb repl...

Page 222: ...nal lasers are officially designated as Class 1 light emitting diodes Do not remove the covers Do not remove the covers and never stare into the unfiltered light for several hours other wise irritatio...

Page 223: ...regulations Do not perform work bulb replacement on xenon headlamps Have any work on the xenon lighting system in cluding bulb replacement performed only by a service center Due to the high voltage pr...

Page 224: ...in doing so Turn signal The turn signals are located next to each low beam in the engine compartment 21 watt bulb PY 21W 1 Open the hood refer to page 215 2 Unscrew the cap counterclockwise and re mo...

Page 225: ...over and body push it up arrow and remove the cover 3 Release the nuts 4 Remove the tail lamp from the body and de tach the connector 5 Detach the bulb holder from the tail lamp The turn signal is the...

Page 226: ...hicle equipment does not include a spare tire When using run flat tires or tire sealants a tire does not need to be changed immediately in the event of pressure loss due to a flat tire The tools for c...

Page 227: ...e the positions again Time update Date update Radio station save again Navigation system wait for the operability of the navigation Disposing of old batteries Have old batteries disposed of by your se...

Page 228: ...rvice center after you sign a new contract Initiating an Emergency Request 1 Press the cover briefly to open it 2 Press the SOS button until the LED in the button lights up The LED lights up an Emerge...

Page 229: ...to page 196 phone number can be viewed on the iDrive or a connection to Roadside Assistance can be es tablished directly Jump starting Notes If the battery is discharged an engine can be started usin...

Page 230: ...e to the neg ative terminal of the battery or to the corre sponding engine or body ground of the ve hicle to be started Starting the engine Never use spray fluids to start the engine 1 Start the engin...

Page 231: ...ring The tow bar will generate lateral forces if it is secured with an offset Tow rope When starting to tow the vehicle make sure that the tow rope is taut To avoid jerking and the associated stresses...

Page 232: ...ion Do not tow start the vehicle Due to the automatic transmission the engine cannot be started by tow starting Have the cause of the starting difficulties rem edied 232 Online Edition for Part no 01...

Page 233: ...idth of the vehicle Deactivate the rain sensor refer to page 63 to avoid unintentional wiper acti vation Insomecases anunintentionalalarmcanbe triggeredbytheinteriormotionsensorofthe alarm system Foll...

Page 234: ...ad to increased wear and premature degradation of the leather surface To guard against discoloration such as from clothing provide leather care roughly every two months Clean light colored leather mor...

Page 235: ...and any other objects out of the area of motion of the pedals otherwise the function of the pedals could be impeded while driving Do not place additional floor mats over existing mats or other object...

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Page 237: ...ce This chapter contains technical data short commands for the voice activation system and an index that will quickly take you to the information you need Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 606 190 12...

Page 238: ...al data Dimensions Width without mirrors height 1 Vehicle width without mirrors 74 inches 1 881 mm 2 Vehicle height 66 inches 1 675 mm 238 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 606 190 12 10 500 Technica...

Page 239: ...h mirrors 1 Vehicle width with mirrors 82 6 inches 2 098 mm 239 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 606 190 12 10 500 Reference Mobility Communication Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At...

Page 240: ...pecifications The rated power outputs are established on the basis of fuel grade AKI 91 X3 xDrive 28i Displacement cu in cm 182 8 2 996 No of cylinders 6 Maximum output at engine speed hp rpm 241 6 60...

Page 241: ...axle load lbs kg 2 832 1 285 Approved roof load capacity lbs kg 220 100 Trunk capacity cu ft l 19 4 56 5 550 1 600 X3 xDrive 35i Approved gross vehicle weight lbs kg 5 213 2 365 Load lbs kg 903 410 A...

Page 242: ...es Fuel tank US gal liters approx 17 7 67 Fuel quality refer to page 206 Windshield and headlamp washer system US quarts liters approx 5 3 5 0 242 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 606 190 12 10 500...

Page 243: ...instrument cluster Info Display Settings on the Control Display Control display Open the time and date Time and date Open the language and units Language and units Open the speed limit Speed Open the...

Page 244: ...mmand Open the vehicle information Vehicle info Open the vehicle status Vehicle status Navigation General information Function Command Navigation menu Navigation Open the destination entry Enter addre...

Page 245: ...travel Perspective map Map perspective view Automatic scaling of the map Map with automatic scaling Scale feet Map scale feet Scale meters Map scale meters e g map scale 100 meters Scale kilometers Ma...

Page 246: ...it screen scale miles e g split screen scale 5 miles Split screen highlight the traffic situation Split screen Traffic conditions Split screen computer Split screen on board info Split screen trip com...

Page 247: ...ther Band station Select a weather channel Satellite radio Function Command Open the satellite radio Satellite radio Switch on the satellite radio Satellite radio on Select a satellite radio channel S...

Page 248: ...t screen Entertainment details Music collection Function Command Search for music open a menu Music search Open the current playback Current playback Open the music collection Music collection Play ba...

Page 249: ...messages Messages Open the Bluetooth devices Bluetooth Office Function Command Open the Office menu Office Display Office Today Current office Display the contacts Contacts Display the messages Messa...

Page 250: ...acts Open the contacts Contacts New contact New contact BMW Assist Function Command Open BMW Assist B M W Assist Open BMW Search B M W Search Open the Internet Internet 250 Online Edition for Part no...

Page 251: ...251 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 606 190 12 10 500 Reference Mobility Communication Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance...

Page 252: ...o playback 155 Audio playback Blue tooth 169 AUTO intensity 104 Automatic car wash 233 Automatic climate con trol 101 Automatic climate control with enhanced features 103 Automatic Curb Monitor 53 Aut...

Page 253: ...ats 55 Chrome parts care 234 Cigarette lighter 108 Cleaning displays 235 Climate control 101 103 Clock 69 Closing opening from in side 38 Closing opening via door lock 38 Closing opening with remote c...

Page 254: ...gine coolant 218 Engine oil 217 Engine oil adding 217 Engine oil additives 217 Engine oil filler neck 217 Engine oil temperature 68 Engine oil types alterna tive 218 Engine oil types ap proved 217 Eng...

Page 255: ...House number entering for navigation 129 Hydroplaning 121 I Ice warning refer to External temperature warning 69 Icy roads refer to External temperature warning 69 Identification marks tires 210 Iden...

Page 256: ...air distribu tion 101 103 Manual air volume 101 104 Manual brake refer to Parking brake 59 Manual mode transmis sion 65 Manual operation backup camera 95 Manual operation door lock 38 Manualoperation...

Page 257: ...Pinch protection system win dows 44 Plastic care 235 Position storing 130 Postal code entering in navi gation 128 Power failure 227 Power output engine 240 Power windows 43 Pressure tire air pres sur...

Page 258: ...pter mobile phone 183 Snow chains 213 Socket 109 Socket OBD Onboard Diag nostics 219 Software update 172 Spare fuse 227 Special destinations naviga tion 131 Specified engine oil types 217 Speed averag...

Page 259: ...Units of measure 73 Universal remote control 107 Unlock button automatic transmission 65 Unlocking locking from in side 38 Unlocking locking via door lock 38 Unlocking locking with remote control 36...

Page 260: ...inter tires tread 211 Wiper blades replacing 221 Wiper fluid 64 Wiper system 62 Wood care 235 Word match concept naviga tion 24 Wrench 221 X xDrive 87 Xenon headlamps bulb re placement 223 Y Your indi...

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