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Technical data

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Technical data

for instance due to the optional equipment

chosen, national-market version, or country-

specific measuring process. More specific val-

ues can be obtained in approval documents,

on the vehicle info label, or from an authorized

service center or another qualified service cen-

ter or repair shop.

Vehicle features and options

This chapter describes model-specific equip-

ment, systems, and functions that are currently

available, or may become available in the fu-

ture, even if they are not present in the vehicle.

Additional information:

Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.

Dimensions

General information

The dimensions can vary depending on the

model version, equipment version or country-

specific measurement procedure.

The technical data and specifications in the

Owner's Manual are used as guidance values.

Vehicle-specific data may deviate from this,

The height of the vehicle can also differ, e.g.,

due to tires and vehicle load.

Detailed technical data

BMW X3

Dimensions

Width with mirrors

Width without mirrors

Height

in

83.9

2,132

75.6

mm

in

mm

in

1,920

65.4

1,660

187.2

4,755

112.8

2,865

40.0

12.2

mm

in

Length

mm

in

Wheelbase

mm

ft

Turning circle Ø

m

394

Technical data

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BMW X3

Dimensions

Fuel tank, approx.

US gal

Liters

17.2

65

BMW X3 30 xDrive

Weight

Maximum permissible payload

lb

1,107

502

kg

lb

Maximum permissible total weight

Maximum permissible front axle load

Maximum permissible rear axle load

5,512

2,500

2,590

1,175

kg

lb

kg

lb

3,230

1,465

kg

BMW X3 30 xDrive

Trailer towing

Maximum permissible trailer load without brakes

lb

1,653

750

kg

Maximum permissible trailer load, braked, 12 % gradient lb

kg

4,001

1,815

397

Maximum permissible drawbar nose weight

lb

kg

lb

180

Maximum permissible rear axle load, towing vehicle

Maximum permissible total weight, towing vehicle

3,230

1,465

5,512

2,500

kg

lb

kg

395

Technical data

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BMW X3 M50 xDrive

Weight

Maximum permissible payload

lb

1,107

kg

lb

502

Maximum permissible total weight

Maximum permissible front axle load

Maximum permissible rear axle load

5,776

2,620

2,767

1,255

3,274

1,485

kg

lb

kg

lb

kg

BMW X3 M50 xDrive

Trailer towing

Maximum permissible trailer load without brakes

lb

1,653

750

kg

Maximum permissible trailer load, braked, 12 % gradient lb

kg

4,850

2,200

441

Maximum permissible drawbar nose weight

lb

kg

lb

200

Maximum permissible rear axle load, towing vehicle

Maximum permissible total weight, towing vehicle

3,274

1,485

5,776

2,620

kg

lb

kg

396

Appendix

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Appendix

General information

Any updates to the Owner's Manual of the ve-

hicle are listed here.

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Everything from A to Z

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Everything from A to Z

Index

Advanced Real Time Traffic Information, see

Owner's Manual for Navigation, Entertain-

ment, Communication 6

After run of fan, see Exhaust gas particulate

filter 307

0-9

3D view 246

48-volt technology, see Mild Hybrid technol-

ogy 378

Airbags 166

Airbags, warning light 168

Air circulation, see Recirculated-air mode 276

Air conditioning, climate 276

A

ABS, see Antilock Braking System 206

Acceleration Assistant, see Launch Control 125

Acceleration sensor, see G-Meter 148

Accessories and parts 10

Accident Assistance, see BMW Accident Assis-

tance 381

Accident prevention, see Active Protection 203

Acoustic pedestrian protection 119

Activated carbon filter, see Interior filter 280

Activation points, panorama view 248

Activation, trailer towing 316

Air distribution, manual 275

Air drying, see air conditioning 276

Air flow, automatic climate control 275

Air outlets, see Ventilation 279

Air pressure, tires 330

Air quality 280

Air vent, see Ventilation 279

Alarm, avoiding 95

Alarm system 94

All-season tires, see Winter tires 339

All-season tires, tread 337

All-wheel drive, see BMW xDrive 209

Amazon Alexa Car Integration 59

Ambient light 160

Activation word 57

Active Blind Spot Detection 186

Active Cruise Control, Distance Control, see

Speed control systems 213

Android Auto, see Owner's Manual for Naviga-

tion, Entertainment, Communication 6

Antifreeze, see Washer fluid 371

Antilock Braking System 206

Anti-theft protection, lug bolt lock 358

Anti-trap mechanism, windows 97

Apple CarPlay, see Owner's Manual for Navi-

gation, Entertainment, Communication 6

Applications, see Owner's Manual for Naviga-

tion, Entertainment, Communication 6

Apps, see Owner's Manual for Navigation, En-

tertainment, Communication 6

Aquaplaning 308

Active damping control, see Adaptive M sus-

pension 270

Active Guard, see Collision warning sys-

tems 170

Active Park Distance Control 253

Active Protection 203

Active seat ventilation 279

Adaptive lighting functions 159

Adaptive M suspension 270

Adaptive recuperation 322

Adaptive suspension 270

Adding engine oil types 368

Additional camera view displays 241

Additives, engine oil types 368

Adjusting speed to route 236

Articulation angle, Trailer Assistant 317

Artificial engine noise, see Acoustic pedestrian

protection 119

Assistance, BMW 380

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Assistance with breakdown 380

Assistance with driving off on inclines, see

drive-off assistant 129

Assisted Driving Mode, lane keeping, see

Speed control systems 213

Assisted Driving Mode Plus, see Speed control

systems 213

Assisted View 147

Audio player, see Owner's Manual for Naviga-

tion, Entertainment, Communication 6

Audio, see Owner's Manual for Navigation, En-

tertainment and Communication 6

Authorized service center, see BMW Accident

Assistance 381

B

Backrest curvature, see Lumbar support 103

Backrest, seats 101

Backrest tilt 102

Back-up Assistant 266

Ball head, removable 314

Bandages, see First-aid kit 380

Bar for tow-starting/towing 386

Battery, disposal 378

Battery, vehicle 376

Being towed, see Tow-starting and tow-

ing 385

Belts, see Seat belts 103

Beverage holder, front 296

Beverage holder, rear 297

Authorized service center, see BMW Roadside

Assistance 381

AUTO H, see Automatic Hold 131

Automatic camera perspective 244

Automatic climate control 271

Automatic control, headlight 156

Automatic Curb Monitor, exterior mirror 110

Automatic deactivation, front-seat passenger

airbags 168

Automatic dimming, see Automatic High Beam

Assistant 153

Automatic headlight control 156

Automatic High Beam Assistant 153

Automatic Hold 131

Blind spot collision warning 186

Blocking, power window, see Safety switch 98

Blower, see Air flow 275

Bluetooth audio, see Owner's Manual for Navi-

gation, Entertainment, Communication 6

Bluetooth connection, see Owner's Manual for

Navigation, Entertainment, Communication 6

BMW Accident Assistance 381

BMW app, see Owner's Manual for Navigation,

Entertainment, Communication 6

BMW Assist, see Owner's Manual for Naviga-

tion, Entertainment and Communication 6

BMW Curved Display 47

BMW Digital Key 88

BMW Drive Recorder 200

BMW IconicSounds 270

BMW ID 67

Automatic locking 92

Automatic Parking Assistant 256

Automatic Parking Assistant Professional 256

Automatic Parking Assistant, see Maneuver

Assistant 262

Automatic program, automatic climate con-

trol 273

Automatic time setting 148

Automatic transmission, see Steptronic trans-

mission 121

BMW iDrive 46

BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant 56

BMW Live Cockpit Plus, see BMW Curved Dis-

play 47

BMW Live Cockpit Professional, see BMW

Curved Display 47

BMW maintenance system, see Maintenance

system 372

BMW Operating System, see BMW iDrive 46

BMW Roadside Assistance 381

BMW xDrive 209

Automatic unlocking 92

Automatic wiper system, see Rain sensor 162

AUTO program, automatic climate control 273

Auto Start/Stop function 119

Average consumption, see Trip data 146

Boost Control function 126

Boost, see Boost Control 126

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Boost, see Sport Boost function 126

Bottle holder, front, see Cup holder, front 296

Bottle holder, rear, see Cup holder, rear 297

Brake assistant 206

Car key, see Vehicle key 74

Carpet, care 392

Car seats, see Transporting children safely 113

Car wash 388

Brake Controller 320

Car wash, automatic 388

Brake disks, see Brake system 306

Brake pads, see Brake system 306

Brake system 306

Braking, information 309

Breakdown assistance 380

Break-in 306

Car wash view 247

Catalytic converter, see Hot exhaust gas sys-

tem 307

CBS, see Condition Based Service 372

Cell phone, see Owner's Manual for Naviga-

tion, Entertainment and Communication 6

Center armrest, front 296

Break-in procedures 306

Break recommendation, see Fatigue alert 204

Brightness, control display 52

Button, central locking system 91

Buttons on the steering wheel 32

Button, SOS, see Intelligent emergency

call 382

Center console 34

Central display area, instrument cluster 145

Central Information Display (CID), see Control

display 49

Central locking switch, see Central locking sys-

tem 91

Button, Start/Stop 119

Central locking system 91

Bypassing, see Jump-starting 383

Central screen, see Control display 49

Changes, technical, see For Your Own Safety 9

Change, wheels and tires 338

Changing parts 375

C

Changing wheels 356

Charging cradle 290

Charging smartphone, see Wireless charging

tray 290

Charging tray for smartphones, see Wireless

charging tray 290

Chassis number, see Vehicle identification

number 14

Check Control 135

Checking the engine oil level, electronic 367

Checking the oil level, electronic 367

Children, seating position 113

Children, transporting safely 113

Child restraint seats 113

Child restraint system LATCH 115

Child restraint systems, mounting 114

Child restraint systems, see Transporting chil-

dren safely 113

Child safety latch 118

Child safety locks 118

Child seat installation 114

Child seat, mounting 114

Cable for tow-starting/towing 386

California Proposition 65 Warning 10

Camera cleaning 392

Camera, instrument cluster, see Driver Atten-

tion Camera 205

Camera lenses, care 392

Camera perspective, automatic 244

Camera perspective, semi-automatic 244

Camera, rearview camera 243

Cameras, see Vehicle sensors 36

Camera view aid lines 241

Care 388

Care, displays, screens 391

Care, Head-up display 391

Care, light-alloy wheels 391

Care, vehicle 389

Cargo 298

Cargo area 298

Cargo area, enlarging 301

Cargo cover 302

Cargo position, rear seat backrest 301

Cargo straps, see Lashing eyes in the cargo

area 299

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Child seats, see Transporting children

safely 113

Chrome-plated surfaces, care 391

Chrome surfaces, care 391

Convoy Assistant, Assisted Driving Mode Plus,

see Speed control systems 213

Coolant 369

Coolant level 370

Cleaning, see Care 389

Climate control 271

Coolant temperature, see Engine tempera-

ture 144

Closing with the Key Card 87

Closing with the smartphone, see BMW Digital

Key 88

Clothes hooks 297

Coasting 323

Cooling, maximum 276

Cooling system 369

Cornering light 159

Corrosion, brake disks 310

Cosmetic mirror 287

Coasting with idling engine 323

Coat hooks 297

Collision warning systems 170

Comfort Access 81

Communication, see Owner's Manual for Navi-

gation, Entertainment and Communication 6

Compact wheel, see Emergency wheel 360

Comparison of entries, see Entry compari-

son 46

Cross Traffic Warning 197

Cruise Control, Cruise Control, see Speed con-

trol systems 213

Cruise Control, see Speed control systems 213

Cruising range 149

Cup holder, front 296

Cup holder, rear 297

Current driving condition 150

Curved Display 47

Compartments in the doors 296

Compressor 342

Customer support 380

Concierge Service, see BMW Assist 380

Condensation water under the parked vehi-

cle 310

D

Damage, tires 337

Condensation, windshield 277

Condition Based Service 372

ConnectedDrive, see Owner's Manual for Navi-

gation, Entertainment and Communication 6

ConnectedDrive services, see Owner's Manual

for Navigation, Entertainment and Communi-

cation 6

Connecting mobile devices to the vehicle 60

Connection, electrical devices, see Sockets 287

Consumption, see Trip data 146

Contactless trunk opening/closing 85

Contacts, see Owner's Manual for Navigation,

Entertainment, Communication 6

Continued driving with a flat tire, see Tire Pres-

sure Monitor 346

Damping control, active, see Adaptive M sus-

pension 270

Dashboard 32

Dashboard, see Instrument cluster 47

Dashcam, see BMW Drive Recorder 200

Data memory 11

Data protection, settings 66

Data, see Personal data, deleting 66

Data, technical 394

Date 148

Day, see Date 148

Daytime driving lights 158

Daytime running lights 158

Deep sleep mode 42

Defrosting, windshield 277

Deleting, personal data 66

Departure schedule, see Pre-ventilation 280

Departure time, pre-conditioning via Remote

Engine Start 283

Continued driving with flat tire, see Flat tire

monitor 353

Control display 49

Controller 53

Control systems, driving stability 206

Departure time, pre-ventilation 281

Destination input 6

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Diagnostic connection 373

Diagnostic socket 373

Digital Key 88

Driver profiles, welcome screen 67

Drive sound, see BMW IconicSounds 270

Driving 119

Digital key, see BMW Digital Key 88

Dimmable interior mirror 110

Dimming exterior mirror 109

Direct access 55

Driving Assistant, see Collision warning sys-

tems 170

Driving comfort 270

Driving condition, display 150

Driving dynamics, setting 207

Driving Experience Control, see My Modes 127

Driving notes 306

Driving off, see Drive-off support 208

Driving on poor roads 310

Direct access buttons 55

Direct dial buttons, see Shortcuts 52

Display and operating concept, see BMW

iDrive 46

Display, iDrive 46

Displaying information on parking assistance,

see Assisted View 147

Display lighting, see Instrument lighting 159

Display panel, see Instrument cluster 47

Displays 133

Driving stability control systems 206

Driving through flood 308

Driving through water 308

Driving tips, see General driving notes 307

DSC, see Dynamic Stability Control 206

DTC, see Setting for increased driving dynam-

ics 207

Dynamic damping, see Adaptive M suspen-

sion 270

Displays and icons 8

Displays for the vehicle, see Live Vehicle 133

Display speed limit, see Speed Limit Info 211

Disposal, coolant 370

Disposal, vehicle battery 378

Distance Control, see Speed control sys-

tems 213

Distance to vehicle driving ahead, see Speed

control systems 213

Dynamic shock absorber, see Adaptive sus-

pension 270

Dynamic Stability Control 206

Dynamic Traction Control, see Setting for in-

creased driving dynamics 207

Distance Warning, see Park Distance Con-

trol 250

Door handle lighting, see Welcome lights 157

Door opening angle 249

E

Efficiency Coach, Efficient mode 324

Efficient drive mode 324

Efficient Mode 324

Efficient Mode, see My Modes 127

Efficient rolling, see Current driving condi-

tion 150

Electromechanical parking brake 129

Electronic oil measurement 367

Electronic stability program, see Dynamic Sta-

bility Control 206

Emergency brake, see Emergency Stop Assis-

tant 196

Emergency braking, see PostCrash iBrake 203

Emergency call 382

Emergency release, fuel filler flap 329

Emergency release, transmission lock 124

Emergency Stop Assistant 196

Downhill control, see Hill Descent Control 209

Drive mode, see My Modes 127

Drive-off assistant 129

Drive-off monitoring 255

Drive-off support 208

Drive power reduced 143

Driver activity, see Driver Attention Cam-

era 205

Driver Assistance, parking, see Parking assis-

tance systems 238

Driver assistance systems 211

Driver Attention Camera 205

Drive-ready state, see Operating state of vehi-

cle 41

Drive Recorder 200

Driver profiles 67

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Emergency wheel 360

Eye for towing 386

Eyes, see Lashing eyes in the cargo area 299

Emissions, see Exhaust emissions 373

Energy savings, see Gear shift indicator 142

Engine, automatic Start/Stop function 119

Engine compartment 362

F

Engine coolant 369

Factory settings, see Vehicle data, resetting 66

Failure message, see Check Control 135

Fan after run, see Exhaust gas particulate fil-

ter 307

Fastening seat belts, see Seat belts 103

Fatigue Alert 204

Fatigue Alert, see Driver Attention Camera 205

Fatigue warner, see Fatigue Alert 204

Fault indicators, see Check Control 135

Filler neck for engine oil 368

Filter, see Interior filter 280

Fine wood parts, care 391

Engine idling when driving, see Coasting 323

Engine noise, artificial, see Acoustic pedestrian

protection 119

Engine oil filler neck 368

Engine oil, refilling 368

Engine oil types to add 368

Engine sound, see BMW IconicSounds 270

Engine start, see Drive-ready state 43

Engine start, see Jump-starting 383

Engine stopping, see Drive-ready state 43

Engine temperature 144

Entering a destination, see Owner's Manual for

Navigation, Entertainment, Communication 6

Entering an address, navigation, see Owner's

Manual for Navigation, Entertainment and

Communication 6

Entertainment, see Owner's Manual for Navi-

gation, Entertainment and Communication 6

Entertainment, selection list in the instrument

cluster 141

First-aid kit 380

Fittings for trailer safety chain, trailer tow-

ing 315

Flat tire, changing wheels 356

Flat tire, continued driving, see Flat tire moni-

tor 353

Flat tire, continued driving, see Tire Pressure

Monitor 346

Flat tire message, see Flat tire monitor 354

Flat tire message, see Tire Pressure Moni-

tor 349

Flat tire monitor 353

Flat tire, repairing 341

Flat tire, see Flat tire monitor 353

Flat tire, see Tire Pressure Monitor 346

Flat tire warning light, see Flat tire monitor 354

Flat tire warning light, see Tire Pressure Moni-

tor 349

Floor carpet, care 392

Floor mats, care 392

Fold-away position, wiper 164

Fold-out position 164

Foot brake 309

Forward Collision Mitigation 171

Forward Collision Warning, see Forward Colli-

sion Mitigation 171

Entry comparison 46

Error indicators, see Check Control 135

eSIM telephony, see Owner's Manual for Navi-

gation, Entertainment, Communication 6

ESP, see Dynamic Stability Control 206

Evasion Assistant, see Forward Collision Miti-

gation 171

Event Data Recorder EDR 13

Exchange, wheels and tires 338

Exhaust emissions 373

Exhaust gas particulate filter 307

Exhaust gas system 307

Exhaust, see Exhaust gas system 307

Exit Warning 181

Exterior lighting, locked vehicle 158

Exterior mirror 108

Exterior mirror, Automatic Curb Monitor 110

Exterior mirror cameras, see Vehicle sen-

sors 36

For Your Own Safety 9

Front airbags 166

Front camera, see Vehicle sensors 36

External start, see Jump-starting 383

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Front lights, replacing, see Lights and

bulbs 376

Front passenger's side exterior mirror, tilting

down, see Automatic Curb Monitor 110

Front passenger airbags, automatic deactiva-

tion 168

Hands-free device, see Owner's Manual for

Navigation, Entertainment, Communication 6

Hands-free system 6

Hazard warning system 380

HDC, see Hill Descent Control 209

Head airbag 167

Front radar sensor, see Vehicle sensors 36

Front-seat passenger airbag, indicator

light 169

Headlight control, automatic 156

Headlight flasher 152

Headlight glass 376

Front seats 101

Headlights, care 389

Fuel 365

Fuel filler cap 328

Headlights, replacing, see Lights and

bulbs 376

Fuel filler flap 328

Fuel gauge 149

Fuel quality 365

Headlights, turning up, dimming, see Auto-

matic High Beam Assistant 153

Headliner 35

Fuel recommendation 365

Fuses 378

Head restraints and seats 101

Head restraints, front 106

Head restraints, rear 107

Head-up display 133

G

Head-up display, care 391

Head-up display, store position, see Memory

function 111

Heated steering wheel 279

Heavy cargo, stowing 299

High-beam headlights 152

Higher speed range 307

Highway Assistant, Assisted Driving Mode

Plus, see Speed control systems 213

Hill Ascent Control, see drive-off assistant 129

Hill Descent Control 209

Garage door opener, see Integrated Universal

Remote Control 285

Gasoline 365

Gasoline particulate filter, see Exhaust gas

particulate filter 307

Gasoline particulate filter, see Exhaust particu-

late filter 307

Gasoline quality 366

Gear change, Steptronic transmission 121

General driving notes 307

Glare shield, see Sun visor 287

Glass sunroof 98

Glass sunroof, initializing the glass sunroof

and sun protection 100

Hills 310

Hill-start assist, see drive-off assistant 129

HomeLink, see Integrated Universal Remote

Control 285

Homepage, see Internet 7

Hood 362

Glove compartment 295

G-Meter 148

GPS navigation, navigation, see Owner's

Manual for Navigation, Entertainment, Com-

munication 6

Horn 32

Hot exhaust gas system 307

Hotline, see Customer support 380

Hour, see Time 148

Guest profile, see BMW ID 67

I

H

iBrake PostCrash 203

Ice warning, see Outside temperature 145

IconicSounds 270

Handbrake, see Parking brake 129

Hand-held transmitter, alternating code 286

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Icons and displays 8

Jacking points for the vehicle jack 359

Journey data 146

Joystick, Steptronic transmission 121

Jump-starting 383

Identification marks, tires 335

Identification number, see Vehicle identification

number 14

Idle state, see Operating state of vehicle 41

iDrive 46

Jump-starting terminals 384

Jump-start terminals 384

Inclination 102

Indicator light, front-seat passenger airbag 169

Indicator lights 135

K

Individual air distribution 275

Individual settings, see BMW ID 67

Inductive charging, smartphone, see Wireless

charging tray 290

Information 6

Information on Driver Assistance, displaying,

see Assisted View 147

Key Card 87

Keyless Go, see Comfort Access 81

Key, mechanical 76

Key, see Vehicle key 74

Kickdown, Steptronic transmission 121

Knee airbag 167

Initialization, see flat tire monitor 354

Input, iDrive 46

L

Installation of child restraint systems 114

Instrument cluster 47

Instrument lighting 159

Instrument panel, see Instrument cluster 47

Integrated key 76

Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle 6

Integrated Universal Remote Control 285

Intelligent emergency call 382

Intelligent Personal Assistant 56

Intelligent Safety, see Collision warning sys-

tems 170

Intended use 9

Interior camera 291

Interior equipment 285

Interior filter 280

Interior lights 159

Interior lights, locked vehicle 158

Interior mirror 110

Interior mirror, automatic dimming feature 110

Interior motion sensor 95

Internet page 7

Labeling 335

Lane boundary 183

Lane Change Assistant 228

Lane change with active destination guid-

ance 230

Lane departure warning 183

Lane Keeping Assistant with active side col-

lision protection, see Side Collision Warn-

ing 189

Lane keeping, Assisted Driving Mode, see

Speed control systems 213

Lane lines, additional camera view dis-

plays 241

Lane threshold, warning 183

Language, setting 58

Lashing eyes in the cargo area 299

LATCH child restraint system 115

Lateral Parking Aid 244

Launch Control 125

Leather care 390

LED headlights, changing, see Lights and

bulbs 376

Letters and numbers, entering 46

Light-alloy wheels, care 391

Light carpet, see Welcome Light Carpet 157

Light in exterior mirror, see Active Blind Spot

Detection 186

Intersection Collision Warning, see Forward

Collision Mitigation 171

Interval indicator, see Service notifications 151

J

Jacking points 359

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Light in exterior mirror, see Cross Traffic Warn-

ing 197

Lighting 155

Lighting, speakers 161

Light replacement, see Lights and bulbs 376

Lights 152

Map, see Owner's Manual for Navigation, En-

tertainment, Communication 6

Map update, see Owner's Manual for Naviga-

tion, Entertainment, Communication 6

Marking, run-flat tire 340

Matte paintwork 390

Lights and bulbs 376

Lights, care 389

Matt paint, care 390

Maximum cooling 276

Light switch 155

Maximum speed, display, see Speed Limit

Info 211

Maximum speed, winter tires 339

Medical supplies, see First-aid kit 380

Memory function 111

List, instrument cluster, see Selection lists 141

Live Cockpit Plus, see BMW Curved Display 47

Live Cockpit Professional, see BMW Curved

Display 47

Live Vehicle 133

Load 299

Loading 298

Loading position 301

Loading the cargo area, see Cargo 298

Local time, see Time 148

Locking, see Opening and Closing 74

Locking, settings 92

Messages, see Check Control 135

Messages, see Owner's Manual for Naviga-

tion, Entertainment, Communication 6

Meters, see Instrument cluster 47

Microfilter, see Interior filter 280

Mild Hybrid technology 378

Minimum tread depth, tires 337

Minute, see Time 148

Locking the rear automatic climate control 273

Lock, lug bolts 358

Long stationary periods, see Deep sleep

mode 42

Loop, see Towing eye 386

Low-beam headlights 156

Lower back support, see Lumbar support 103

Lug bolt lock 358

Mobile communications in the vehicle 308

Mobile devices, connecting 60

Mobile phone, see Owner's Manual for Navi-

gation, Entertainment and Communication 6

Mobile Service, see BMW Accident Assis-

tance 381

Mobile Service, see BMW Roadside Assis-

tance 381

Luggage rack, refer to Roof bars 311

Luggage straps 299

Lumbar support 103

Mobility system, see Tire repair set 341

MODE button, see Speed control systems 213

Modifications, technical, see For Your Own

Safety 9

Moisture in headlight, see Headlight glass 376

Monitor, see Control display 49

Mount for trailer hitch, care 314

Mounting of child restraint systems 114

M suspension, adaptive, see Adaptive M sus-

pension 270

Mug holder, front, see Cup holder, front 296

Mug holder, rear, see Cup holder, rear 297

Multifunction hook 299

Multi-function steering wheel 32

Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 32

My BMW app, see Owner's Manual for Naviga-

tion, Entertainment, Communication 6

M

Maintenance 372

Maintenance recommendation, see Condition

Based Service 372

Maintenance system 372

Make-up mirror 287

Malfunction, vehicle key 78

Maneuver Assistant 262

Manually unlocking doors, see Integrated

key 76

Manual mode, transmission 124

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My Modes 127

Operating principle, see BMW iDrive 46

Operating state of vehicle 41

Operating system, see BMW iDrive 46

Operating temperature, see Engine tempera-

ture 144

Operation via voice 56

Optional equipment, see Vehicle equipment 8

Outside temperature 145

Overheating of the engine, see Engine temper-

ature 144

Overwintering, see Long-term vehicle stor-

age 373

N

Neck restraints, front, see Head restraints,

front 106

Neck restraints, rear, see Head restraints,

rear 107

Net, cargo area 300

Neutral cleaner, see Light-alloy wheels,

care 391

Notifications, see Owner's Manual for Naviga-

tion, Entertainment, Communication 6

No-touch opening and closing of the tail-

gate 85

P

No Turn on Red function 195

Nylon rope for tow-starting/towing 386

Paint, vehicle care 390

Paintwork 390

Panic alarm, see Panic mode 94

Panic mode 94

Panorama View 247

O

Panorama View, see Panorama View 247

Panoramic glass sunroof, see Glass sun-

roof 98

Park Distance Control 250

Parking aid lines, additional camera view dis-

plays 241

Parking assistance systems 238

Parking assistant 256

Parking Assistant Plus, see Parking assistance

systems 238

Parking Assistant Professional, see Parking

assistance systems 238

Parking Assistant, see Park Distance Con-

trol 250

Parking Assistant, see Parking assistance sys-

tems 238

Parking brake 129

Parking brake function, see Active Park Dis-

tance Control 253

OBD, see On-board diagnosis 373

Obstacle marking, additional camera view dis-

plays 241

Octane number, see Gasoline quality 366

Odometer, see Trip data 146

OFF indicator, see Standby and drive-ready

state 144

Off-road driving, see Driving on poor roads 310

Oil filler neck 368

Oil, refilling 368

Oil service interval, see Service notifications 151

Oil types to add, engine 368

Old battery 378

On-board computer, see Trip data 146

On-board diagnosis 373

Onboard toolkit 375

On-call service, see BMW Accident Assis-

tance 381

On-call service, see BMW Roadside Assis-

tance 381

One-touch signaling 152

Parking lights 157

Parking with Automatic Hold 131

Particulate filter, see Exhaust gas particulate

filter 307

Parts and accessories 10

Pathway lighting 158

Opening and closing 74

Opening with the Key Card 87

Opening with the smartphone, see BMW Digi-

tal Key 88

Pathway lighting, turning on 158

Operating fluids 365

407

Everything from A to Z

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Payload 299

Radar sensors, see Vehicle sensors 36

Radiator fan, see Exhaust gas particulate fil-

ter 307

PDC, see Park Distance Control 250

Pedestrian protection, acoustic 119

Pedestrian Warning, see Forward Collision Mit-

igation 171

Performance display, see Sport displays 150

Personal Assistant 56

Radiator fluid 369

Radio information, see Owner's Manual for

Navigation, Entertainment, Communication 6

Radio, see Owner's Manual for Navigation, En-

tertainment and Communication 6

Radio stations, see Owner's Manual for Navi-

gation, Entertainment, Communication 6

Rain sensor 162

Rain sensor mode 162

READY indicator, see Standby and drive-ready

state 144

Rear automatic climate control 271

Rear carrier 320

Rear-end collision preparation 191

Rear lights, replacing, see Lights and

bulbs 376

Rear-mounted luggage rack, see Rear car-

rier 320

Personal data, deleting 66

Personal eSIM, see Owner's Manual for Navi-

gation, Entertainment, Communication 6

Personal hotspot, see Owner's Manual for

Navigation, Entertainment, Communication 6

Personal Mode, see My Modes 127

Personal profile, see BMW ID 67

Personal settings 66

Physical units, see Setting units of measure-

ment 149

Plastic parts, care 391

Pollutant emissions, see Exhaust emis-

sions 373

PostCrash iBrake 203

Power Display, instrument cluster 143

Power failure 378

Power interruption 378

Power Meter, see Power Display 143

Power windows 95

Pre-conditioning through Remote Engine

Start 282

PreCrash functions, see Active Protection 203

Pressure monitor, tire, see Tire Pressure Moni-

tor 346

Rear seat backrests, folding down 301

Rearview camera 243

Rearview camera, see Vehicle sensors 36

Rear-view mirror, exterior 108

Rear-view mirror, interior 110

Rear window defroster 278

Rear window wiper, operation 164

Rear wiper 164

Recirculated-air mode 276

Recirculating air filter, see Interior filter 280

Recommended tire brands 339

Recuperation, adaptive 322

Reduced drive power 143

Pressure, tires 330

Pressure warning, see Flat tire monitor 353

Pressure warning, see Tire Pressure Moni-

tor 346

Refueling 328

Pre-ventilation 280

Prevention of rear-end collision, see Rear-end

collision preparation 191

Primary user, see BMW ID 68

Protective function, windows, see Anti-trap

mechanism 97

Release fuel filler flap, manual 329

Remote 3D View 250

Remote control, see Remote Control Park-

ing 265

Remote control, see Vehicle key 74

Remote control, universal 285

Remote Engine Start, see Pre-condition-

ing 282

Push-and-turn reel, see Controller 53

Remote parking 265

Remote services, see Owner's Manual for Nav-

igation, Entertainment, Communication 6

R

Racing track 311

408

Everything from A to Z

REFERENCE

Remote Software Upgrade 62

Renewal, wheels and tires 338

Replacement, wheels and tires 338

Replacing bulbs, see Lights and bulbs 376

Replacing light diodes, see Lights and

bulbs 376

Safety and warning, see Collision warning sys-

tems 170

Safety locks, doors, and windows 118

Safety package, see Active Protection 203

Safety switch, windows 98

Safety systems, see Airbags 166

Safety systems, see Collision warning sys-

tems 170

Satellite radio, see Owner's Manual for Navi-

gation, Entertainment, Communication 6

Saved stations, see Owner's Manual for Navi-

gation, Entertainment, Communication 6

Saving fuel 322

Screen, see BMW Curved Display 47

Screen, see Control display 49

Sealant, see Tire repair set 341

Seamless mode change, see Remote Control

Parking 265

Seat belt reminder, see Seat belt warning 105

Seat belts 103

Replacing parts 375

Replacing the battery, vehicle key 75

Reporting safety malfunctions 15

Reserve warning, see Range 149

Reservoir, washer fluid 371

Resetting, vehicle data 66

Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor 348

Reset, vehicle settings 66

Restricted Driving, see BMW Digital Key 88

Retreaded tires 339

Reversing Assistant 266

Reversing Assistant Professional 266

Risk of collision when exiting 181

Roadside Assistance, see BMW Roadside As-

sistance 381

Seat belts, care 392

Roadside parking lights 157

Rolling code hand-held transmitter 286

Rolling to a stop with engine decoupled, see

Coasting 323

RON, see gasoline quality 366

Roof bars 311

Seat belt warning 105

Seat heating 278

Seating position for children 113

Seats and head restraints 101

Seats, front 101

Seat ventilation, active 279

Roofliner 35

Securing, cargo 299

Securing vehicle to prevent rolling away, see

Parking brake 129

Selection list on the instrument cluster 141

Selector lever, Steptronic transmission 121

Semi-automatic camera perspective 244

Sensors, care 392

Roof luggage rack, refer to Roof bars 311

Rope for tow-starting/towing 386

Rough roads 310

Route and Intersection Assistant, see Adjust-

ing speed to route 236

Route, navigation, see Owner's Manual for

Navigation, Entertainment, Communication 6

RSC, see Runflat tires 340

Service and warranty 10

Service notifications 151

Rubber components, care 391

Runflat tires 340

Runflat tires, see Runflat tires 340

Service notifications, see Condition Based

Service 372

Servotronic 210

SET button, see Speed control systems 213

Setting driving dynamics, see My Modes 127

Setting the time, see Time 148

Setting units of measurement 149

Shift lights 145

Shift paddles on the steering wheel 124

Shift point display 142

S

Safe braking 309

Safe Exit, see Exit warning 181

Safe Share function, see BMW Digital Key 88

409

Everything from A to Z

REFERENCE

Shift point indicator, tachometer 145

Shift recommendation for fuel-efficient driving,

see Shift point display 142

Shortcuts, iDrive 52

Side airbag 166

Sport Mode, see My Modes 127

SPORT PLUS setting, see Setting for in-

creased driving dynamics 207

Sport program, transmission 121

Sport steering, variable 210

Side Collision Warning 189

Side protection, see Automatic camera per-

spective 244

Side view 245

Signaling, horn 32

Sport suspension, see Adaptive M suspen-

sion 270

Stability control systems 206

Standard equipment, see Vehicle equipment 8

Standby state, see Operating state of vehi-

cle 41

Start/stop, automatic function 119

Start/Stop button, driving 119

Starting aid terminals 384

Starting, see Drive-ready state 43

Starting the engine, see Drive-ready state 43

Starting the engine with the Key Card 87

Starting vehicle 119

Signals when unlocking, see Confirmation sig-

nals 93

SIM Reader, see Owner's Manual for Naviga-

tion, Entertainment, Communication 6

Sitting safely 101

Slipperiness, see Outside temperature 145

Slippery road, see Outside temperature 145

Smartphone, see Owner's Manual for Naviga-

tion, Entertainment and Communication 6

Smartphone, using via voice control 59

Snapshot camera, see Interior camera 291

Snow chains 345

Sockets, electrical devices 287

Software Update, see Remote Software Up-

grade 62

Start Stop button 119

Stationary periods, see Deep sleep mode 42

Stations, see Owner's Manual for Navigation,

Entertainment, Communication 6

Status control display, tires 347

Status information, iDrive 51

Status of Owner's Manual 9

Software Upgrade, see Remote Software Up-

grade 62

Soot particulate filter, see Exhaust gas particu-

late filter 307

SOS button, see Intelligent emergency call 382

Sound settings, see Owner's Manual for Navi-

gation, Entertainment, Communication 6

Spare tire, see Emergency wheel 360

Speaker lighting 161

Status, vehicle 150

Steering column adjustment 110

Steering support, see Servotronic 210

Steering wheel, adjusting 110

Steering wheel, buttons 32

Steering wheel heating 279

Steptronic Sport transmission, see Steptronic

transmission 121

Steptronic transmission 121

Speed control systems 213

Speed Limit Assist 234

Steptronic transmission with double clutch, see

Steptronic transmission 121

Speed Limit Assistant 234

Speed limit device, speed limiter, see Speed

control systems 213

Stopping the engine, see Drive-ready state 43

Storage compartment, center console 296

Storage compartments 295

Speed limit, display, see Speed Limit Info 211

Speed limiter, manual, see Speed control sys-

tems 213

Speed Limit Info 211

Speed warning 211

Storage, tires 340

Store Mirror position, see Memory function 111

Store seat position, see Memory function 111

Store steering wheel position, see Memory

function 111

Sport Boost function 126

Sport displays 150

Storing the vehicle 373

Stowage, cargo 299

410

Everything from A to Z

REFERENCE

Straps for cargo, see Lashing eyes in the cargo

area 299

Tire inflation pressure 330

Tire marking 335

Summer tires, tread 337

Sun visor 287

Tire pressure 330

Tire Pressure Monitor 346

Supplementary Owner's Handbooks 7

Supplementary Owner's Manuals 7

Suspension 270

Swinging of trailer, see Trailer stabilization

control 320

Switches, see Dashboard 32

SYNC program, automatic climate control 277

System language, setting, see Language, set-

ting 58

Tire pressure monitoring, see Flat tire moni-

tor 353

Tire Pressure Monitor, reset 348

Tire pressure, tires 330

Tire pressure warning, see Flat tire moni-

tor 353

Tire repair set 341

Tires and wheels 330

Tire sealant, see Tire repair set 341

Tire settings 346

Tires, run-flat 340

Tire tread 337

T

Tools 375

Tachometer 144

Torque display, see Sport displays 150

Tow bar 386

Towing 385

Towing eye 386

Tow rope 386

Tow-starting 385

Traction control system, see Dynamic Stability

Control 206

Traffic bulletins, see Owner's Manual for Navi-

gation, Entertainment, Communication 6

Traffic Jam Assistant, Assisted Driving Mode

Plus, see Speed control systems 213

Traffic Light And Sign Warning 192

Trailer angle, Trailer Assistant 317

Trailer Assistant 317

Trailer hitch, ball head, removable 314

Trailer hitch, care 314

Trailer hitch, mount for 314

Trailer hitch view 246

Trailer stabilization control 320

Trailer towing 313

Trailer towing, activation 316

Transmission, see Steptronic transmission 121

Transporting children safely 113

Travel & Comfort System 289

Tread, tires 337

Tailgate, opening and closing with no-touch

activation 85

Tail lights, replacing, see Lights and bulbs 376

Taking the vehicle out of service 373

Technical changes, see For Your Own Safety 9

Technical data 394

Telephone, see Owner's Manual for Naviga-

tion, Entertainment and Communication 6

Telephone, selection list in the instrument

cluster 141

Teleservices, see Owner's Manual for Naviga-

tion, Entertainment, Communication 6

Temperature, automatic climate control 274

Temperature display, see outside tempera-

ture 145

Theft alarm system, see Alarm system 94

Thigh support 103

Tilt alarm sensor 95

Tilt, backrest 102

Tilting down, front passenger's side exterior

mirror, see Automatic Curb Monitor 110

Time 148

Time of day, see Time 148

Time setting, automatic 148

Time zone 148

Tire brands, recommendation 339

Tire change 338

Tire damage 337

Trip data 146

Trip odometer, see Trip data 146

Trunk, see Cargo area 298

Tire identification marks 335

411

Everything from A to Z

REFERENCE

Turn indicators, see Turn signals 152

Turning circle lines, additional camera view

displays 241

Turning display, see No Turn on Red func-

tion 195

Turn signal, indicator light 139

Turn signal, replacing bulbs, see Lights and

bulbs 376

Vehicle equipment 8

Vehicle identification number 14

Vehicle issues 380

Vehicle key 74

Vehicle key, additional 74

Vehicle key, loss 75

Vehicle paint, care 390

Vehicle paintwork 390

Turn signals 152

Turn Warning, see Forward Collision Mitiga-

tion 171

Vehicle rolling away, see Parking brake 129

Vehicle sensors 36

Vehicle starting 119

Vehicle status 150

Vehicle storage 373

Ventilation 279

U

Ventilation, see Pre-ventilation 280

Venting, see Ventilation 279

Version Software, see Remote Software Up-

grade 62

Video recording, see BMW Drive Recorder 200

VIN, see Vehicle identification number 14

Voice activation system 56

Voice control 56

Voice control, see BMW Intelligent Personal

Assistant 56

Voice recognition 56

Volume, see Owner's Manual for Navigation,

Entertainment, Communication 6

Ultrasonic sensors, see Vehicle sensors 36

Unintended alarm, see Unintentional alarm,

avoiding 95

Unintentional alarm, avoiding 95

Units, see Setting units of measurement 149

Universal remote control 285

Unlocking, see Opening and Closing 74

Unlocking, settings 92

Unlocking the transmission lock, electronic 124

Unpaved roads, see Driving on poor roads 310

Updates made after the editorial deadline 9

Upgrade, see Remote Software Upgrade 62

Upholstery material care 390

Upper retaining strap, top tether 116

USB audio, see Owner's Manual for Naviga-

tion, Entertainment, Communication 6

USB port, position in vehicle 288

Used battery, disposing of 378

Use, intended 9

User, see BMW ID 67

W

Wake word 57

Warning for crossing traffic 197

Warning function for incorrect driving direction,

see Wrong Way Warning 194

Using menus, see BMW iDrive 46

Warning function for oncoming traffic, see For-

ward Collision Mitigation 171

Warning function, rear-end collision 191

Warning light in exterior mirror, see Active

Blind Spot Detection 186

Warning light in exterior mirror, see Cross Traf-

fic Warning 197

V

Vanity mirror 287

Variable sport steering 210

Vehicle battery 376

Vehicle breakdown, see Breakdown assis-

tance 380

Vehicle care 389

Warning lights 135

Warning messages, see Check Control 135

Warning systems for collision hazards 170

Warning triangle 380

Vehicle care products 389

Vehicle data, resetting 66

Warning when exiting 181

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Everything from A to Z

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Warning when opening doors, see Exit Warn-

Wrong Way Warning 194

ing 181

Warranty 9

Warranty Booklet, see Warranty 9

Washer fluid 371

Washing the vehicle 388

Washing, vehicle 388

X

xDrive 209

xView, see Live Vehicle 133

Water on road 308

Water, see Condensation water under the

parked vehicle 310

Y

Yield warning 192

Website, see Internet 7

Welcome Light Carpet, see Welcome light 157

Welcome lights 157

Welcome screen, driver profiles 67

Wheel change 356

Wheels and tires 330

Wheels and tires, exchange 338

Widgets, iDrive 50

Widgets, instrument cluster, see Central dis-

play area 145

Wi-Fi connection, see Owner's Manual for

Navigation, Entertainment, Communication 6

Wind deflector, defrosting 277

Wind deflector, removing condensation 277

Window, defrosting 277

Windows, powered 95

Windshield cleaning system, see Wiper sys-

tem 161

Windshield, defrosting 277

Windshield, removing condensation 277

Windshield washer fluid, see Washer fluid 371

Windshield wipers, see Wiper system 161

Winter storage, see Long-term vehicle stor-

age 373

Winter tires 339

Winter tires, tread 337

Wiper blades, replacing 375

Wiper fluid, see Washer fluid 371

Wiper, fold-away position 164

Wipers, see Wiper system 161

Wiper system 161

Wireless charging, smartphone, see Wireless

charging tray 290

Wireless charging tray for smartphones 290

Wood parts, care 391

Wordmatch principle, see Entry comparison 46

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