BMW X3 2004 User Manual
Owner's Manual
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We are very glad that you have decided to purchase a
BMW.
The more familiar you are with it, the more secure you will
be on the roads. This is why we ask you:
Please read the information we have gathered for you in
this owner's manual before you set off with your new BMW.
You receive important information on vehicle operation
that enables you to make full use of the technical benefits
of your BMW. You will also find information on maintenance that serves to retain the operating and road safety as
well as the best possible value retention of your vehicle.
You will find supplementary information in other brochures.
This Owner's Manual should be considered a permanent
part of this vehicle. It should stay with the vehicle when
sold to provide the next owner with important operating,
safety and maintenance information.
We wish you good and safe driving.
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Contents
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The fastest way to find specific topics is to
use the index, refer to page 119.
Using this Owner's Manual
4 Notes
At a glance
10 Cockpit
Controls
18 Opening and closing
27 Adjustments
34 Transporting children safely
37 Driving
45 Everything under control
49 Technology for comfort, convenience
and safety
57 Lamps
60 A congenial climate
66 Practical interior accessories
Driving tips
76 Things to remember when driving
Mobility
84 Refueling
86 Wheels and tires
92 Under the engine hood
97 Maintenance
98 Laws and regulations
99 Replacing components
107 Giving and receiving assistance
Reference
114 Technical data
117 Everything from A to Z
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Using this Owner's Manual
Notes
We have made every effort to ensure that
you are able to find what you need in this
Owner's Manual as quickly as possible.
The fastest way to find certain topics is by
using the detailed index at the end. For a
brief initial overview, please refer to the first
chapter.
Should you sell your BMW some day,
please remember to hand over the Owner's
Manual as well; it is an important component of your vehicle.
Additional sources of information
If you have additional questions, your BMW
Sports Activity Vehicle Center is always
happy to advise you.
You can find information on BMW, e.g.
technology, on the Internet at
www.bmwusa.com.
Symbols used
Indicates precautions that must be
followed precisely in order to avoid
the possibility of personal injury and serious damage to the vehicle.
Contains information that will assist
you in gaining the optimum benefit
from your vehicle and enable you to care
more effectively for your vehicle.
Refers to measures that can be taken
to help protect the environment.
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Marks the end of a specific item of infor-
mation.
*
Indicates special equipment, countryspecific equipment and optional extras
when available.
Vehicle Memory, Key Memory, refer
to page 33. Identifies functions that
can be specifically adapted for a particular
key or vehicle. These adjustments can be
performed either by yourself or by your
BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center.
Symbols on vehicle components
Indicates that you should consult the
relevant section of this Owner's Manual for information on a particular part or
assembly.
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The individual vehicle
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On buying your BMW, you have decided in
favor of a model with individualized equipment and features. This Owner's Manual
describes all models and equipment that
BMW offers within the same group.
We hope you will understand that equipment and features are included that you
might not have chosen for your vehicle.
Sections describing options and special
*
equipment are marked by asterisks
assist you in identifying possible differences between the descriptions in this
manual and your own vehicle's equipment.
Should your BMW be equipped with features or accessories not described in this
manual, e.g. car radio or portable phone,
please consult the enclosed supplementary owner's manuals.
to
Editorial notice
BMW pursues a policy of continuous,
ongoing development that is conceived to
ensure that our vehicles continue to
embody the highest quality and safety
standards combined with advanced, stateof-the-art technology. For this reason, the
features described in this Owner's Manual
may differ from those on your vehicle. Nor
can errors and omissions be entirely ruled
out. You are therefore asked to appreciate
that no claims can be entertained on the
basis of the data, illustrations or descriptions in this Owner's Manual.
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For your own safety
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Fuels
Use unleaded gasoline only. Fuels
Notes
containing up to and including 10%
ethanol or other oxygenates with up to
2.8% oxygen by weight, i.e. 15% MTBE or
3% methanol plus an equivalent amount of
co-solvent – will not void the applicable
warranties respecting defects in materials
or workmanship. Field experience has indicated significant differences in fuel quality –
i.e. volatility, composition, additives, etc. –
among gasolines offered for sale in the
United States and Canada. The use of
poor-quality fuels may result in driveability,
starting and stalling problems especially
under certain environmental conditions,
such as high ambient temperature and high
altitude.
Should you encounter driveability problems which you suspect could be related to
the fuel you are using, we recommend that
you respond by switching to a recognized
high-quality brand.
Failure to comply with these recommendations may result in unscheduled maintenance.
Follow the relevant safety rules when you
are handling gasoline.
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Maintenance and repair
Advanced technology, e.g. the use of
modern materials and high-performance electronics, requires specially
adapted maintenance and repair methods.
Therefore, only have corresponding work
on your BMW carried out by a BMW Sports
Activity Vehicle Center or a workshop that
works according to BMW repair procedures with correspondingly trained personnel. If work is carried out improperly, there
is a danger of consequential damage and
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the related safety risks.
Parts and accessories
For your own safety, use genuine
parts and accessories approved by
BMW.
When you purchase accessories tested
and approved by BMW and Genuine BMW
Parts, you simultaneously acquire the
assurance that they have been thoroughly
tested by BMW to ensure optimum performance when installed on your vehicle.
BMW warrants these parts to be free from
defects in material and workmanship.
BMW will not accept any liability for damages resulting from installation of parts and
accessories not approved by BMW.
BMW cannot test every product made by
other manufacturers to verify if it can be
used on a BMW safely and without risk to
either the vehicle, its operation, or its occupants.
Genuine BMW Parts, BMW Accessories
and other products approved by BMW,
together with professional advice on using
these items, are available from all BMW
Sports Activity Vehicle Centers.
Installation and operation of non-BMW
approved accessories such as alarms,
radios, amplifiers, radar detectors, wheels,
suspension components, brake dust
shields, telephones – including operation of
any portable phone from within the vehicle
without using an externally mounted
antenna – or transceiver equipment, for
instance, CBs, walkie-talkie, ham radio or
similar accessories, may cause extensive
damage to the vehicle, compromise its
safety, interfere with the vehicle's electrical
system or affect the validity of the BMW
Limited Warranty. See your BMW Sports
Activity Vehicle Center for additional information.
systems may be performed by any automotive repair establishment or individual using
any certified automotive part.
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Maintenance, replacement, or repair
of the emission control devices and
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Service and warranty
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This manual is supplemented by a Service
and Warranty Information Booklet for US
models or a Warranty and Service Guide
Booklet for Canadian models.
We recommend that you read this publication thoroughly.
Your BMW is covered by the following warranties:
>
New Vehicle Limited Warranty
>
Rust Perforation Limited Warranty
>
Federal Emissions System Defect Warranty
>
Federal Emissions Performance Warranty
>
California Emission Control System
Limited Warranty.
Detailed information about these warranties is listed in the Service and Warranty
Information Booklet for US models or in the
Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for
Canadian models.
Reporting safety defects
The following only applies to vehicles
owned and operated in the US.
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect
which could cause a crash or could cause
injury or death, you should immediately
inform the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration NHTSA in addition to notifying BMW of North America, LLC, P.O. Box
1227, Westwood, New Jersey 076751227, telephone toll-free
1-800-831-1117.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it
may open an investigation, and if it finds
that a safety defect exists in a group of
vehicles, it may order a recall and 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 either call the
Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at
1-800-424-9393 or 366-0123
in Washington, D.C. area, or write to:
NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also
obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline.
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This overview of buttons, switches and
displays is intended to serve as a source
of orientation in your vehicle's operating
environment. The section will also assist
you in becoming acquainted with the
control concepts and options available
for operating the various systems.
Cockpit
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Controls
Cockpit
1
Parking lamps/low beams 57
2
>
Turn signal indicators 41
>
Standing lamps 58
>
High beams 58
>
Headlamp flasher 41
>
Computer 47
3
Fog lamps 58
10
4
Horn
5
Washer/Wiper system/Rain sensor 41
6
Hazard warning flashers
7
Central locking system 18
8
Unlocking the engine hood 92
Instrument cluster
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Speedometer
2
Indicator and warning lamps 12
3
Tachometer 45
with indicator and warning lamps 12
4
Coolant temperature gauge 45
5
Fuel gauge 45
6
Button for
>
Displaying the time 46
>
Service Interval Display 46
7
Selector lever and program display for
automatic transmission 40
8
Button for
>
Resetting trip odometer 45
>
Setting the time 46
9
Display for
>
Trip odometer/odometer 45
> Time 46
> Service Interval 46
> Computer 47
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Indicator and warning
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lamps
Engine oil + 94
Technology that monitors itself
The indicator and warning lamps identified
+ symbol are subjected to an oper-
by the
Cockpit
ation check each time you switch on the
engine. They each light up once for different periods of time.
When a malfunction occurs in a monitored
system, the corresponding lamp will either
fail to go out when the engine is started, or
it will come on again during normal driving.
Detailed information is provided on the
specified pages.
Please fasten safety belt
Airbags
Brake system
With handbrake released 52/ 96
With handbrake set 38
With other warning lamps 52
Brake warning lamp for Canadian
models
+ 54
+
+ 30
Service Engine Soon
Service Engine Soon
+ 98
+ 37
warning lamp for Canadian
models.
Check Gas Cap
+
Engine electronics + 37
Battery charge current
+ 105
Topping up coolant 95
Topping up washer fluid 94
Lamp defective 57
Turn signal indicators 41
Driving stability control systems/
Antilock Brake System
+ 53
Antilock Brake System ABS/
Chassis control system for Canadian models
Brake pads
+ 96
Dynamic Stability Control DSC/
+ 50/ 52
xDrive
Flat Tire Monitor
Automatic transmission
+ 53
+ 39
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Fog lamps 58
Headlamp flasher 41
High beams 58
Cruise control 43
Colors
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The indicator and warning lamps can light
up in different colors and combinations.
The following section explains the significance of the individual colors as well as
how you should respond when they
appear.
> Red:
Stop the vehicle immediately
or
an important reminder
> Yellow:
Have the system inspected as soon as
possible
or
for your information
> Green:
For your information
> Blue
For your information.
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Buttons in steering wheel*
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The buttons integrated in the steering
wheel are provided so that you can operate
a number of accessories quickly and without being distracted from traffic conditions.
You may operate:
Cockpit
> selected audio source functions
> Recirculating air mode/steering wheel
heating
> the cruise control
> some telephone functions
> the voice command system.
on.<
Telephone/voice command system
*
In order to operate a system, the corresponding system must be switched
Cruise control
Cruise control: calling up
Cruise control: storing and accelerating
as well as braking and storing
Cruise control: activate/interrupt/deactivate
–
Recirculated-air mode/steering
wheel heating
Depending on the equipment, there is
a button for the recirculated-air mode
or steering wheel heating.<
+
Press briefly:
Accept incoming call, start dialing, terminate call.
Extended pressure:
Switch voice command system on and off
Telephone/audio sources
Switching between telephone and radio,
cassette, CD or MD
Fast forward/reverse
> Radio
Press briefly: next station
> CD
Press briefly: skipping tracks
Maintain pressure on the button: fast
forward/reverse
> Telephone
Browse name directory
Volume
Switching the recirculated-air mode and
automatic recirculated-air control on and
off
Steering wheel heating: switching on/off,
refer to page 31.
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Controls
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This chapter is intended to provide you
with information for complete control
of your vehicle. Its extensive array of
features and accessories, both for driving
and for your own safety, comfort and
convenience, are described here.
Opening and closing
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Key set
1 Master keys with remote control deter-
Opening and closing
mine the functions of the Key Memory,
refer to page 33.
You can mark the keys using the colored decals you received on taking
delivery of the vehicle
There is an extended-life battery
in every master key which is
charged automatically in the ignition
lock as you drive.
If you have any master keys that are not
being used on a regular basis, you
should therefore remember to recharge
these units by using them to drive the
vehicle for an extended period at least
once a year.<
2 Spare key for storage in a safe place,
such as in your wallet.
This key cannot be used to open the
lock for the glove compartment. This is
an advantage, e.g. at a hotel. The key is
not intended for constant use.
Central locking system
The concept
The central locking system is ready for
operation whenever the driver's door is
closed. The system engages or releases
the locks on the
> doors
> tailgate
> fuel filler door.
The central locking system can be operated from the outside
> via the remote control
> via the driver's door lock
and from inside via the button for the central locking system.
When the system is locked from inside, the
fuel filler door remains unlocked, refer to
page 20.
The anti-theft system is automatically activated whenever you activate the central
locking system from outside the vehicle.
This prevents the doors from being
unlocked via the safety lock buttons or
door handles. The alarm system is also
armed or disarmed.
In an accident, the central locking system
automatically unlocks the vehicle. In addition, the hazard warning flashers and interior lamps switch on.
You can have an acknowledgment
signal set to confirm that the vehicle is
correctly locked.<
Opening and closing – from outside
Using the remote control
The remote control provides two additional
functions for the central locking system:
> Switching on the interior lamps, refer to
page 19.
You can also use this function to locate
your vehicle in parking garages etc.
> Opening the tailgate, refer to page 19.
The tailgate will open slightly, regardless of whether it was previously locked
or unlocked.
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another function:
> Panic mode
In case of danger, you can trigger an
alarm.
When you engage/release the vehicle
locks, you simultaneously activate/deactivate the anti-theft system, arm/disarm the
alarm system, and switch the interior lamps
on/off.
As a reminder that the ignition key is
still in the ignition lock after you open
the driver's door, you can have a sound signal set.<
Protect the remote control against
unauthorized use by handing over
only the spare key, for example when using
hotel valet parking.<
Because any persons or animals left
unattended in a parked vehicle could
lock the doors from the inside, you should
always take the vehicle's keys with you so
that the vehicle can be opened again from
the outside at any time.<
Unlocking
Press the button.
Press the button once to unlock the driver’s
door only; press a second time to unlock all
remaining doors as well as the tailgate and
the fuel filler door.
Switching off the tilt alarm sensor*
and interior motion sensor*
Press the button once again directly
after locking.
For details, refer to page 25.
Switching on the interior lamps
If the vehicle is locked, press the
button.
Panic mode*
By pressing and holding the button for
more than approx. two seconds, you can
trigger the alarm system in response to any
impending danger.
To switch off the alarm: press any of the
buttons.
Unlocking tailgate
Press the button.
The tailgate will open slightly, regardless of
whether it was previously locked or
unlocked.
Before and after a trip, ensure that the
tailgate has not been opened unintentionally.
A previously locked tailgate is also locked
after closing.<
If you desire, the tailgate can only be
opened using the remote control if the
vehicle is unlocked. This can be adjusted.<
Convenience opening mode
Press and hold the button. The windows
and the sliding panel of the panorama glass
roof are opened.
Press the button a second time and hold.
The panorama glass roof is opened.
If you desire, you can have this special feature activated/deactivated on
a vehicle-specific basis.<
Locking and securing
Press the button.
If you desire, the vehicle locks auto-
matically if no door or lid is opened
after unlocking. You may have this function
set on a vehicle-specific basis if you wish.<
Malfunctions
The remote control system may be affected
by other units or equipment operating in
the immediate vicinity of your vehicle.
Should the remote control fail to operate
owing to interference of this kind, you can
respond by using the master key to unlock
your vehicle at one of the doors.
In case of faults, please contact your BMW
Sports Activity Vehicle Center. You can
also obtain replacement keys there.
If it is no longer possible to lock the vehicle
via the remote control, the battery is discharged. Use this remote control during an
extended drive; this will recharge the battery, refer to page 18.
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The transmitter and receiver units comply
with part 15 of the FCC – Federal Communications Commission – regulations. Operation is governed by the following:
FCC ID: LX8EWS
LX8FZVS
LX8FZVE
Compliance statement:
This device complies with part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
> This device may not cause harmful
interference, and
> this device must accept any interfer-
Opening and closing
ence received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
Any unauthorized modifications or
changes to these devices could void
the user's authority to operate the equipment.<
Using the door lock
> To open:
With the door closed, turn the key to the
Unlock position and hold it there.
> To close:
With the door closed, turn the key to the
Lock position and hold it there.
Watch during the closing process to
be sure that no one is injured. Releas-
ing the key stops the operation.<
Manual operation
In the event of an electrical defect:
You can turn the key all the way to the
right or left in the door lock to lock or
unlock the driver's door.
Opening and closing – from inside
One turn of the key in the driver's door lock
unlocks the driver's door only.
Turning the key a second time unlocks all of
the remaining doors, the tailgate and the
fuel filler door.
You can have a signal set to confirm
that the vehicle's locks have engaged
securely.<
Convenience operation
You also have the option of operating the
windows and the panorama glass roof from
the driver's door lock.
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You can use this button to operate the central locking system when the front doors
are closed. With this button, only the doors
and the tailgate are unlocked or locked.
The anti-theft system is not activated.
If only the driver's door was unlocked
from the outside and you press the
button, then, with the driver's door still
open, the passenger-side door, the tailgate
and the fuel filler door will also unlock.
If the driver's door is closed, it will be
locked.<
The central locking system locks
automatically after driving off. This
can be adjusted to be vehicle-specific or
key-specific.<
Unlocking and opening the doors
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1. Press the button for central locking sys-
tem
2. Pull the respective door handle above
the armrest
or
individually pull on the door handle of each
door twice to unlock and open.
Engaging the locks
> Press button for central locking system
or
> press down the individual safety lock
buttons.
To prevent you from being locked
out, the opened driver's door cannot be locked using the safety lock button.<
Because any persons or animals left
unattended in a parked vehicle could
lock the doors from the inside, you should
always take the vehicle's keys with you so
that the vehicle can be opened again from
the outside at any time.<
Manual unlocking
In the event of an electrical defect:
1. Fold up the floor cover in the cargo area
2. Press the lever to the right.
The tailgate is locked again as soon as you
close it.
Closing
Tailgate
Opening from outside
Press the button in the handle strip. The
tailgate is unlocked and opens somewhat.
During opening, the tailgate pivots
upward and to the rear. Ensure that
adequate clearance is available before
opening.<
When the tailgate is open, the cargo area
and interior are lit up.
The handle recesses on the interior trim of
the tailgate make it easier to pull down.
To avoid injuries, be sure that the
travel path of the tailgate is clear
when it is closed, as with all closing procedures.<
Operate the vehicle only when the
tailgate is completely closed. Otherwise, exhaust fumes could penetrate the
interior of the vehicle.<
If special circumstances should make it
absolutely necessary to operate the vehicle
with the tailgate open:
1. Close all windows and the glass roof
2. Greatly increase the air supply of the air
conditioner or automatic climate control, refer to page 60 or 63.
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Electric power windows
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Opening and closing windows
As of ignition key position 1:
> Press the switch up to the resistance
point:
Opening and closing
The window continues to move as long
as you continue to press the switch
> Press the switch beyond the resistance
point:
The window moves downward automatically. Briefly press the switch again
to stop the opening movement.
You can close the windows in the same
manner by pulling the switch.
After switching off the ignition
You can operate the electric power windows for up to 15 minutes as long as neither of the front doors has been opened.
When leaving the vehicle parked,
always remove the remote control
from the ignition lock and close the doors;
this precaution prevents children from
operating the electric power windows and
injuring themselves, etc.<
For convenience operation with the door
lock, refer to page 20.
Anti-trapping mechanism
If the closing force rises beyond a predefined threshold during closing, the system will immediately stop moving the window prior to lowering it slightly.
Despite the anti-trapping mechanism
you should always inspect the window's travel path prior to closing it, as the
safety system might fail to detect certain
kinds of obstructions, such as very thin
objects, and the window would continue
closing.
You can disable the anti-trapping mechanism by pressing the switch beyond the
resistance point and holding it.<
Following interruptions in electrical
power supply
After disconnecting the battery, the antitrapping mechanism must be reinitialized.
To do this, open and close the windows
once and continue pull the switch for 2 seconds after closing.
Safety switch
With the safety switch, you can prevent the
rear windows from being opened or closed
via the switches in the rear passenger area,
by children, for example. The indicator
lamp lights up when this safety feature is
activated.
Press the safety switch whenever
children are riding in the rear of the
vehicle. Careless use of the electric power
windows can lead to injury.<
You can deactivate the function again
as of ignition key position 1.<
Accessories in the window area
After installing any accessory – such as a
clamp-on antenna for a portable phone –
within the window's travel range, you will
need to have the system reinitialized for
use under the new conditions. Please contact your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center.
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Panorama glass roof*
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To prevent injuries, exercise care
when closing the panorama glass roof
and keep it in your field of vision until it is
shut.
When leaving the vehicle, always remove
the remote control and close the doors to
prevent children from operating the glass
roof and injuring themselves, etc.<
Raising, opening, closing
The glass roof and sliding panel are operational as of ignition key position 1.
After the ignition has been switched off:
You can operate the panorama glass roof
for up to 1 minute as long as neither of the
doors has been opened.
Opening the glass roof and sliding
panel together
Within 2 seconds, push the switch backward twice beyond the resistance point.
The glass roof moves to the convenience
position and the sliding panel opens completely. To open the glass roof fully at a
standstill, slide the switch backward
beyond the resistance point.
Sliding the switch again stops the motion.
Closing the glass roof and sliding
panel together
Within 2 seconds, push the switch forward
twice beyond the resistance point.
The glass roof and sliding panel close completely.
Sliding the switch again stops the motion.
Operating sliding panel
> Opening, closing:
Slide the switch up to the resistance
point in the desired direction.
The motion continues for as long as the
switch is held
> Automatic opening, closing:
Slide the switch beyond the resistance
point in the desired direction.
Sliding the switch again stops the
motion.
Operating glass roof
> Opening, closing:
Slide the switch up to the resistance
point in the desired direction.
The motion continues for as long as the
switch is held
> Automatically in convenience position:
Slide the switch beyond the resistance
point in the desired direction.
In the convenience position, the glass
roof is not fully opened.
Sliding the switch again stops the
motion.
> Automatic opening and closing:
Slide the switch beyond the resistance
point in the desired direction. The glass
roof moves initially into the convenience position. To open or close fully at
a standstill, slide the switch beyond the
resistance point in the desired direction.
Sliding the switch again stops the
motion
> To raise: slide switch
To lower: slide switch forward.
Sliding the switch again stops the
motion.
Ventilation setting
In the ventilation setting, the glass roof is
raised and the sliding panel opens to a gap:
Press the switch twice within 2 seconds.
Pressing the switch again stops the
motion.
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Press the switch once.<
Anti-trapping mechanism
If the glass roof and sliding panel encounter resistance when closing from roughly
one third of the roof opening or when closing from the raised position, the closing
action is interrupted and the glass roof and
sliding panel reopen a little.
Despite the anti-trapping mechanism
you should always inspect the roof's
travel path prior to closing it, as the safety
system might fail to detect certain kinds of
obstructions, such as very thin objects, and
the window would continue closing.
The anti-trapping mechanism for closing
Opening and closing
the panorama glass roof is deactivated if
the switch is pressed beyond the resistance point and held there. The closing
action is interrupted when you release the
switch.<
Following interruptions in electrical
power supply
Following interruptions in electrical power,
for instance, when the battery is disconnected, it is possible that the glass roof will
extend to its tilt-up position, but fail to
respond to other commands. For initialization, please contact your BMW Sports
Activity Vehicle Center.
Manual operation
In the event of an electrical malfunction,
you can operate the glass roof manually:
1. Pull the cover downward
2. Insert the Allen key from the compart-
ment beneath the cargo area floor, refer
to page 103, in the proper opening and
turn the panorama glass roof in the
desired direction. Direction of rotation
for closing, refer to arrow.
Alarm system*
The concept
The vehicle alarm system responds:
> When a door, the hood, or the tailgate is
opened
> To movement in the vehicle's interior –
interior motion sensor
> To variations in the vehicle tilt angle
such as occur during attempts to steal
the wheels or tow the vehicle
> To interruption of battery voltage.
The system responds to unauthorized vehicle entry and attempted theft by simultaneously activating:
> An acoustic alarm, which lasts for a
period of approx. 30 seconds
> The hazard warning flashers for approx.
5 minutes
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in the same rhythm.
Arming and disarming the alarm
system
When the vehicle is locked or unlocked
with the key or the remote control, the
alarm system is also simultaneously armed
or disarmed.
If the alarm system has been properly
armed, the hazard warning flashers light up
once.
You can have different acknowledgment signals set to confirm arming
and disarming.<
You can also open the tailgate with the sys-
tem armed using the button on the
remote control, refer to page 19. When you
close the tailgate, the system is rearmed.<
Switching off the alarm
> Unlock the vehicle using the remote
control, refer to page 19
> Turn the ignition key to position 1.
Indicator lamp displays
> If the indicator lamp goes out when the
system is disarmed: no manipulation or
attempted intrusions have been
detected in the period since the system
was armed
> If the indicator lamp flashes for 10 sec-
onds after the system is disarmed: an
attempted entry has been detected in
the period since the system was armed.
Following triggering of an alarm, the indicator lamp will flash continuously.
Avoiding unintentional alarms
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion
sensor may be switched off at the same
time. You can do this to prevent a false
alarm from being triggered in garages with
elevator ramps, for instance, or when the
vehicle is transported by trailer or train:
Lock twice:
> Press the button on the remote
control twice consecutively
> Lock using the door lock twice.
The indicator lamp lights up briefly and
then flashes continuously. The tilt alarm
sensor and the interior motion sensor are
deactivated as long as the system is
armed.
If you wish, the tilt alarm sensor and
interior motion sensor are permanently switched off. You can have this set
at your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center.<
> The indicator lamp below the interior
rearview mirror flashes continuously:
the system is armed
> The indicator lamp flashes during arm-
ing: door(s), the hood or tailgate are not
completely closed. Even if you do not
close the alerted area, the system
begins to monitor the remaining areas,
and the indicator lamp flashes continuously after 10 seconds. However, the
interior motion sensor is not activated
Interior motion sensor
In order for the interior motion sensor to
function properly, the windows and panorama glass roof must be completely
closed.
However, be sure to switch off the interior
motion sensor – refer to Avoiding unintentional alarms – when you
> leave children or animals in the vehicle
> the windows or panorama glass roof
are to remain open.
The tilt alarm sensor and interior
motion sensor are switched off inad-
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and panorama glass roof is interrupted
within the first 10 seconds and then reinitiated. If this has occurred, the system must
be disarmed and then rearmed.<
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Sitting safely
The ideal sitting position can make a vital
contribution to relaxed driving that is as
fatigue-free as possible. The sitting position plays an important role together with
the safety belts and airbags in providing
occupants with maximum levels of passive
safety in an accident. Therefore, observe
the following instructions, as otherwise the
protective function of the safety systems
may be impaired.
For additional information on transporting
children safely, refer to page 34.
Sitting safely with airbags
Always maintain an adequate dis-
tance between yourself and the airbags. Always hold the steering wheel by
its rim with hands at the 9 o'clock and
3 o'clock positions, to minimize the risk of
injuries to your hands and arms in the event
of airbag deployment.
No one and nothing is to come between the
airbags and the seat occupant.
Do not use the cover of the front airbag on
the front passenger side as a storage area.
Make sure that the front passenger is correctly seated, i.e. feet or legs not resting on
the instrument panel, as otherwise leg injuries can result if the knee and front airbag is
triggered.
Never let an occupant's head rest near or
on a side airbag because the inflating airbag could cause a serious or fatal injury.<
Even if you adhere to all the instructions
injuries resulting from contact with airbags
cannot be fully excluded, depending on the
circumstances. The ignition and inflation
noise may provoke a mild – usually temporary – hearing loss in extremely sensitive
individuals.
For airbag locations and additional information on airbags, refer to page 54.
Sitting safely with safety belts
Even though there is an airbag, wear a
safety belt every time you get in the vehicle. Although airbags enhance safety by
providing added protection, they are not a
substitute for safety belts.
Your vehicle has five seats that are all
equipped with a safety belt.
Occupants should sit upright and be
properly restrained at all times:
infants and small children in appropriate
child-restraint systems; larger children and
adults using the safety belts.
Expectant mothers should always wear
their safety belts, taking care to position
the lap belt against the lower hips, where it
will not exert pressure against the abdominal area.
Never allow more than one person to wear
a single safety belt. Never allow infants and
small children to ride in a passengers lap.
Do not route the belt across your neck, or
run it across sharp edges. Be sure that the
belt does not become caught or jammed.
Avoid twisting the belt while routing it firmly
across the hips and shoulder. Do not allow
the belt to rest against hard or fragile
objects. Otherwise, in the event of a frontal
impact, a loose lap belt could slide over
your hips, leading to abdominal injury.
Avoid wearing clothing that prevents the
belt from fitting properly and pull the lap
belt periodically to readjust the tension
across your shoulder in order to avoid a
reduction in the retention effect of the
safety belt.<
For fastening safety belts, refer to page 30.
Seats
Note before adjusting
Never try to adjust your seat while
operating the vehicle. The seat could
respond with unexpected movement, and
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lead to an accident.
Especially on the passenger's side, do not
incline the backrest too far to the rear while
the vehicle is being driven, as otherwise
there is a danger in the event of an accident
of sliding under the safety belt, eliminating
the protection normally provided by the
belt.<
Please observe the information on using
safety belts provided on page 30 and the
Adjustments
information on the head restraints on
page 28.
Seat adjustment
To ensure that the safety systems
continue to provide optimized protection, please observe the adjustment
instructions above.<
1 Longitudinal direction
Pull the lever and slide the seat into the
desired position.
After you release the lever, move the
seat forward or backward slightly so
that it engages fully
2 Height
Pull the lever and apply weight to or
remove weight from the seat as
required
3 Backrest angle
Pull the lever and apply weight to or
remove weight from the backrest as
required
Adjusting the BMW sports seat*
You can also adjust the tilt and the thigh
support:
1 Upward tilt:
Pull the lever as many times as required
to set the desired tilt
2 Downward tilt:
Press the lever as many times as
required to set the desired tilt
3 Thigh support:
Pull the lever and move the thigh support in the longitudinal direction
Head restraints
Align the head restraints so that their
center is approximately at ear level,
as otherwise the risk of spinal injuries is
increased in the event of an accident.<
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