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BMW X3 2005 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 will 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 an enjoyable driving experience.
BMW AG
© 2004 Bayerische Motoren Werke
Aktiengesellschaft Munich, Germany Reprinting, including excerpts, only with the written consent of BMW AG, Munich. Order No. 01 41 0 158 448 US English VIII/04 Printed in Germany Printed on environmentally friendly paper, bleached without chlorine, suitable for recycling.
Contents
The fastest way to find specific topics is to use the index, refer to page 113.
Using this Owner's Manual
4 Notes
At a glance
10 Cockpit
Controls
16 Opening and closing 24 Adjustments 31 Transporting children safely 34 Driving 42 Everything under control 46 Technology for comfort, convenience
and safety
53 Lamps 56 A congenial climate 62 Practical interior accessories
Driving tips
72 Things to remember when driving
Mobility
80 Refueling 82 Wheels and tires 88 Under the hood 93 Maintenance 95 Replacing components 103 Giving and receiving assistance
Reference
110 Technical data 113 Everything from A to Z
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Notes

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 fol-
lowed precisely in order to avoid the pos­sibility of personal injury and serious damage to the vehicle.
Indicates 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.
< Marks the end of a specific item of informa-
tion.
*
Indicates special equipment, country-specific equipment and optional extras, as well as equipment and functions not yet available at the time of printing.
Vehicle Memory, Key Memory, refer to
page 30. Identifies functions that can be specifically adapted for a particular key or vehi­cle. These adjustments can be performed by your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center.
Symbols on vehicle components
Indicates that you should consult the rel-
evant section of this Owner's Manual for information on a particular part or assembly.
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The individual vehicle

On purchasing 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 ble differences between the descriptions in this manual and your own vehicle's equipment.
If equipment in your BMW is not described in this Owner's Manual, please refer to the accom­panying Supplementary Owner's Manuals.
to assist you in identifying possi-

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, state-of-the-art technology. In iso­lated cases it is possible that the features described in this Owner's Manual could differ from those on your vehicle.
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For your own safety

Maintenance and repair
Notes
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 the related safety risks.<
California Proposition 65 Warning
California law requires us to state the following warning:
Engine exhaust and a wide variety of
automobile components and parts, including components found in the interior fur­nishings in a vehicle, contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects and reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Battery posts, terminals and related accesso­ries contain lead and lead compounds. Batter­ies also contain other chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer. Wash your hands after handling. Used engine oil contains chemicals that have caused cancer in labora­tory animals. Always protect your skin by wash­ing thoroughly with soap and water.<
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 mobile phone from within the vehicle without using an externally mounted antenna, or transceiver equipment, for instance CBs, walkie-talkies, ham radios 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. Refer to your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center for additional information.<
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of
the emission control devices and sys­tems may be performed by any automotive repair establishment or individual using any cer­tified automotive part.<
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Service and warranty

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 07675-1227, 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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At a glance
At a glance
This overview of buttons, switches and displays
is intended to familiarize you with 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

Controls

Cockpit
1 Parking lamps/low beams 53 2 > Turn signals 38
> Roadside parking lamps 54 > High beams 54 > Headlamp flasher 38 > Computer
3 Fog lamps
4 Horn
5 Washer/wiper system/rain sensor
6 Hazard warning flashers
*
44
*
54
10
7 Central locking system 16
8 Unlocking the hood 88
*
38

Instrument cluster

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1 Speedometer
2 Indicator and warning lamps 11
3 Tachometer 42
Indicator and warning lamps 11
4 Coolant temperature gage 42
5 Fuel gage 42
6 Button for
> Displaying the time 43 > Service Interval Display 43
7 Selector lever and program display for
automatic transmission 36
8 Button for
> Resetting trip odometer 42 > Setting the time 43
9 Display for
> Trip odometer/odometer 42 > Time 43 > Service Interval 43 > Computer 44

Indicator and warning lamps

Technology that monitors itself
The indicator and warning lamps identified by the Χ are subjected to an operation 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 ou t w he n th e e ng ine is sta rt ed, o r i t wil l c ome o n again during normal driving. Detailed informa­tion is provided on the specified pages.
Please fasten safety belt +27
Airbags
Brake system With handbrake released 49, 92 With handbrake engaged 35 With other warning lamps 49
+
51
+
11
Brake warning lamp for Canadian
models
Front fog lamps 54
Driving stability control systems/ ABS Antilock Brake System
Cockpit
ABS Antilock Brake System/chassis control system for Canadian models
Brake pads
DSC Dynamic Stability Control/ xDrive
Flat Tire Monitor
Automatic transmission
Engine oil
Service Engine Soon
Service Engine Soon warning lamp for Canadian models
Check Gas Cap
Engine electronics
Battery charge current
+
+
47, 49
+
90
92
+
*
+80
Headlamp flasher 38
+
49
High beams 54
Cruise control 40
Indicates from ignition key in posi­tion 2 when a door or the tailgate is opened.
Colors
49
+
36
+
94
+
34
+
101
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
Topping off coolant 91
Topping off washer fluid 90
Lamp defective 53
Turn signals 38
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Buttons on steering wheel*

The buttons integrated into 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:
> Selected audio source functions > Recirculated-air mode/steering wheel
heater
> Cruise control
> Selected telephone functions > Voice command system
In order to operate a system, the corre­sponding system m ust be switched on.<
Telephone*/voice command system*
Cruise control: storing and accelerating well as braking and storing
On the sports steering-wheel* the buttons +/– for the cruise control are located on the right­hand side of the steering wheel.
–
+
as
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Press briefly: Accept incoming call, start dialing, terminate call. Extended pressure: Activate/deactivate voice command system
Telephone*/audio sources*
Display/hide phonebook. Display the entries consecutively with the buttons for fast forward/ reverse
Fast forward/reverse
> Radio
Press briefly: next station
> CD
Press briefly: skip track
Extended pressure: fast forward/reverse
> Phone
Browse through list of names
Cruise control: activating/interrupting/deacti­vating
Recirculated-air mode/steering wheel heater*
Depending on the equipment, there is a button for the recirculated-air mode or
steering wheel heater.<
Switching recirculated-air mode on and off
Steering wheel heater: switching on/off, refer to page 28.
Volume
On the sports steering-wheel* the buttons +/– for volume are located on the left-hand side of the steering wheel.
Cruise control*
Cruise control: resume
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Controls
Controls
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

Key set

1 Master keys with remote control
Opening and closing
Every master key with remote control con­tains an extended-life battery as a power supply, which is charged automatically in the ignition lock as you drive. You should use each master key at least twice a year in order to maintain the charge condition. Depending on which master key is detected by the vehicle during unlocking, different settings in the vehicle are requested and executed, refer to Vehicle and Key Memory on page 30.
2 Spare key
For storage in a safe place, such as in your wallet. This key does not fit in the lock of the glove compartment. This is an advantage, e.g. when valet parking 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 18.
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 lock buttons or door handles. The alarm system is also armed or disarmed.
In the event of a serious accident, the central locking system unlocks automatically. In addi­tion, the hazard warning flashers and interior lamps switch on.
Replacement keys
Replacement and additional keys are available from your BMW Sport Activity Vehicle Center.
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Opening and closing: from outside

Using the remote control
When you engage/release the vehicle locks, you also activate/deactivate the anti-theft sys­tem, arm/disarm the interior lamps on/off.
You can set an acoustic signal to remind
you if the ignition key is still in the ignition lock after you open the driver's door.<
the alarm system, and switch
Protect the remote control against unau-
thorized use by handing over only the
spare key, for example when using hotel valet parking.<
For additional details on the alarm system, refer to page 22.
Because any persons or animals left unat-
tended in a parked vehicle could lock the doors from the inside, you should always keep the remote control with you; this precaution ensures that you will remain able to unlock the vehicle from the outside at all times.<
Switching on interior lamps
Press the button if the vehicle is locked. You can also use this function to locate your vehicle in parking garages etc.
Panic mode*
By pressing and holding the button for more than approx. two seconds, you can trigger the
*
alarm system danger.
To switch off the alarm: press any of the but­tons.
in response to any impending
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.
Convenience opening mode
Press and hold the button. The windows and the panorama glass sunroof open.
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 automati-
cally if no door or lid is opened after unlocking. You may have this function set on a vehicle-specific basis if you wish.<
As confirmation for the fact that the vehicle is properly locked, the hazard warning flashers light up.
If you wish, you can have this special fea-
ture deactivated on vehicles without an alarm system.<
Switching off tilt alarm sensor* and
*
interior motion sensor
Press the button again directly after locking. For details, refer to page 23.
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 again after closing.<
If you desire, the tailgate can only be
opened using the remote control if the vehicle is unlocked. This can be adjusted.<
Malfunctions
The remote control may malfunction due to local radio waves. Should the remote control fail to operate owing to interference of this kind, unlock and lock the vehicle via the door lock using the master key.
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 16.
For US owners only
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
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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 interfer-
ence.
and
> This device must accept any interference
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.<
Opening and closing
Using door lock
> To close:
With the door closed, turn the key to the Lock position and hold it.
Watch during the closing process to be sure that no one is injured. Releasing the
key stops the operation.<
Manual operation
If an electrical malfunction occurs, you can unlock or lock the driver's door with the key in the end positions of the door lock.

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.
As confirmation for the fact that the vehicle is properly locked, the hazard warning flashers light up.
If you wish, you can have this special fea­ture deactivated on vehicles without an
alarm system.<
Convenience operation
You also have the option of operating the win­dows and the panorama glass sunroof from the driver's door lock.
> To open:
With the door closed, turn the key to the Unlock position and hold it there.
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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 auto-
matically after driving off. This can be adjusted to be vehicle-specific or key-spe­cific.<
Unlocking and opening doors
1. Press button for central locking system.
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 locks
> Press button for central locking system.
or
> Press down the lock buttons of the doors.
To prevent you from being locked out, the opened driver's door cannot be locked using the lock button.
Because any persons or animals left unat-
tended in a parked vehicle could lock the doors from the inside, you should always keep the key with you; this precaution ensures that you will remain able to unlock the vehicle from the outside at all times.<

Tailgate

Manual unlocking
In the event of an electrical malfunction:
1. Fold up the floor cover in the cargo area.
2. Release the jack from the bracket.
3. Press the lever behind the cover to the side,
refer to arrow.
The tailgate is locked again as soon as you close it.
Closing
Opening from outside
Press the button in the handle strip. The tailgate is unlocked and opens somewhat.
During opening, the tailgate pivots back and up. 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.<
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Windows

Opening and closing windows
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 anti-trap­ping mechanism must be reinitialized. To do this, open and close the windows once and con­tinue pull the switch for longer than 2 seconds after closing.
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.
> Briefly press the switch beyond the resis-
tance point:
The window moves downward automati­cally. Briefly press the switch again to stop the opening motion.
You can close the windows in the same manner by pulling the switch.
After switching off ignition
You can operate the power windows for up to 15 minutes as long as neither of the front doors has been opened.
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key and close the doors, as otherwise
children could operate the windows and injure themselves.<
For convenience operation using the door lock, refer to page 18.
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
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.
Always press the safety switch when chil­dren ride in the rear, as otherwise
unchecked closing of the windows could lead to injuries.<
You can deactivate the function again as of ignition key position 1.<
Accessories in 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 sunroof*

When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key and close the doors, as otherwise
children could operate the sunroof and injure themselves.<
The panorama glass sunroof is operational from ignition key position 1.
After the ignition has been switched off: You can operate the panorama glass sunroof for up to 1 minute as long as neither of the doors has been opened.
Raising, opening, closing
Press the switch or slide it in the desired direc­tion up to the resistance point. Release the switch to stop the motion.
The sliding visor is opened slightly when the panorama glass sunroof is raised.
The panorama glass sunroof can be opened or closed independently with the sliding visor open.
Ventilation setting
The panorama glass sunroof is raised and the sliding visor is opened slightly: Briefly press the switch twice consecutively.
Automatic opening and closing
Briefly press the switch past the resistance point and then release it. Briefly pressing the switch again stops the motion.
Opening and closing panorama glass sunroof and sliding visor together
Briefly press the switch beyond the resistance point twice consecutively. Briefly pressing the switch again stops the motion.
Comfort position
Each time the panorama glass sunroof is com­pletely opened or closed, it stops in the comfort position. If desired, continue the motion follow­ing this with the switch.
In the comfort position the wind noise in the interior is reduced.
Anti-trapping mechanism
If the panorama glass sunroof or sliding visor encounter resistance when closing from roughly one third of the sunroof opening or when closing from the raised position, the clos­ing action is interrupted and the panorama glass sunroof and sliding visor reopen a little.
Despite the anti-trapping mechanism
inspect the sunroof'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 sunroof would con­tinue closing. The anti-trapping mechanism for closing the panorama glass sunroof 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 panorama glass sunroof will extend to its tilt-up position, but fail to respond to other commands. The system must be initial­ized. BMW recommends having this work car­ried out by your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center.
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Manual operation
In the event of an electrical malfunction, you can operate the panorama glass sunroof manually.
1. Pull off the cover firmly downward.
2. Insert the Allen wrench from the compart-
Opening and closing
ment beneath the cargo area floor, refer to page 99, into the proper opening and turn the panorama glass sunroof in the desired direction. Direction of rotation for closing, refer to arrow.
The system responds to unauthorized vehicle entry and attempted theft by simultaneously activating:
> The acoustic alarm for approx. 30 seconds. > The hazard warning flashers for approx.
5minutes.
> The high beams, which flash on and off in
the same rhythm.
Arming and disarming alarm system
When you lock or unlock the vehicle, either with the remote control or at the door lock, the alarm system is armed or disarmed at the same time.
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 disarm-
ing.<
You can also open the tailgate with the system armed using the button on the remote con­trol, refer to page 17. When you close the tail­gate, the system is rearmed.
Switching off alarm
> Unlock the vehicle using the remote control,
refer to page 17.
or
> Turn the ignition key to position 1.

Alarm system*

The concept
The vehicle alarm system responds:
> When a door, the hood, or the tailgate is
opened.
> To movements inside the vehicle: interior
motion sensor, refer to Tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor.
> To changes in the vehicle tilt angle such as
occur during attempts to steal the wheels or tow the vehicle.
> To interruptions in battery voltage.
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Indicator lamp displays
> The indicator lamp below the interior rear-
view mirror flashes continuously: the sys­tem is armed.
> The indicator lamp flashes when the vehicle
is locked: door(s) 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.
> The indicator lamp goes out when the vehi-
cle is unlocked: no manipulation or attempted intrusions have been detected in the period since the system was armed.
> The indicator lamp flashes for 10 seconds
after the vehicle is unlocked: 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.
Tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor
Tilt alarm sensor
The tilt of the vehicle is monitored. The alarm system reacts, e.g. in case of an attempted wheel theft or towing.
Switching off tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor
Press the button on the remote control again directly after locking.
The indicator lamp lights up briefly and then flashes continuously. The tilt alarm sensor and the interior motion sensor are switched off until the next time the vehicle is unlocked and subse­quently locked again.
If you wish, the tilt alarm sensor and inte-
rior motion sensor are permanently switched off. You can have this set at your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center.<
If you interrupt the convenience closing of
the windows and panorama glass sunroof within the first 10 seconds and then reinitiate the action, this will unintentionally switch off the tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor. If this has occurred, the system must be dis­armed and then rearmed.<
Interior motion sensor
In order for the interior motion sensor to func­tion properly, the windows and panorama glass sunroof must be completely closed.
Avoiding unintentional alarms
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor may be switched off at the same time. This pre­vents unintentional alarms, e.g. in the following situations:
> In stacking garages > When transporting on car-carrying trains > When animals are to remain in the vehicle
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Adjustments

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, head restraints and airbags in providing occupants
Adjustments
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 31.
Airbags
Always maintain an adequate distance
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 and does not place feet or legs against the instrument panel, as otherwise leg injuries can result if the 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 31.
Safety belts
Make sure the safety belts are worn in all occu­pied seats every time you drive. 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. Never allow more than one person to wear a sin­gle safety belt. Infants and children must not ride on a lap. 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. The safety belt must not rest against the neck, nor be wedged in any way or permitted to rub against sharp edges. Avoid twisting the belt while routing it snugly across the hips and shoulder, as close to the body as possible, with­out resting 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 shoulder belt upward periodically to read­just the tension across your lap in order to avoid a reduction in the restraining action of the safety belt.<
If the middle safety belt in the rear is used, then the wider backrest must be secured, refer to page 67, otherwise, the safety belt cannot exert any restraining action.
For fastening safety belts, refer to page 27.
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Seats

Note before adjusting
Never try to adjust your seat while operat-
ing the vehicle. The seat could respond with unexpected movement, and the ensuing loss of vehicle control could lead to an accident. On the passenger side as well, do not recline the backrest too far while the vehicle is being driven, as otherwise there is a danger of sliding under the safety belt during an accident, elimi­nating the protection normally provided by the belt.<
Please observe the information on using safety belts provided on page 27 and the information on the head restraints on page 25.
Seat adjustment
To ensure that the safety systems con-
tinue 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
Pull the lever and apply weight to or remove weight from the backrest as required.
Adjusting 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 a longitudinal direction.
Head restraints
Head restraints reduce the risk of injury to cervical vertebrae when accidents occur.
Adjust the head restraints so that their middles are approximately at ear height.<
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Adjustments
Adjustments
Height adjustment:
> To raise: pull upward. > To lower: press button, arrow 1, and slide
head restraint downward.
Front head restraint tilt angle: adjust by tilting.
Removing front head restraint
1. Pull the head restraint upward to the stop.
2. Press button, arrow 1, and pull head
restraint all the way out.
Installing front head restraint
1. Press button, arrow 1, and slide the head
restraint into its sockets.
2. Adjust the head restraint.
Setting the head restraint manually, refer to above paragraph.
Lumbar support*
You can also adjust the contours of the backrest to obtain additional support in the lumbar region.
The upper hips and spinal column receive sup­plementary support to help you maintain a relaxed, upright sitting position.
> To increase or decrease curvature: press
switch forward or back.
> To move curvature up or down: press
switch up or down.

Seat and mirror memory*

Power seat*
To ensure that the safety systems con­tinue to provide optimal protection,
please observe the adjustment instructions on page 24.<
1 Tilt
2 Longitudinal direction
3 Height
4 Backrest
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You can store and select three different adjust­ment settings for the driver's seat and exterior mirrors.
The adjustment of the lumbar support is not stored in the memory.
Storing
1. Turn the ignition key to position 1 or 2.
2. Set the desired seat and exterior mirror
position.
3. Press the MEMORY button:
The indicator lamp in the button lights up.
4. Press the desired memory button 1, 2 or 3:
The indicator lamp goes out.
Requesting a stored setting
Do not request a position from the mem­ory while the vehicle is moving, as other-
wise there is a risk of accident from unexpected seat movement.<
Convenience mode
1. Open the driver's door after unlocking or
turn the ignition key to position 1.
2. Briefly press the desired memory button 1,
2 or 3. The system immediately cancels the adjustment procedure when you press one of the seat adjustment buttons or use one o f the memory buttons.
Safety feature
1. Close the driver's door and turn the ignition
key to position 0 or 2.
2. Press the desired memory button 1, 2 or 3
and maintain pressure until the adjustment process has been completed.
If you press the dentally:
Press the button a second time – the indicator lamp goes out.<
You can have your vehicle programmed
to automatically recall your own individual adjustment settings for the seat and exterior mirror position whenever you use your personal remote control to unlock the vehicle.<
If you make use of this adjustment, be
sure that the footwell behind the driver's seat is unobstructed before unlocking the vehi­cle. If you fail to do so, any persons, animals or objects behind the seat could be injured or damaged by a rearward movement of the seat.<
M
EMORY button acci-

Heated seats*

The seat cushion and backrest can be heated when the ignition key is in position 2.
To request different temperature levels: press the button repeatedly.
To switch off from a higher heat setting: press the button and hold it slightly longer.

Safety belts

To ensure that the safety systems con­tinue to provide optimal protection,
please follow the instructions on page 24.<
Make sure the safety belts are worn in all occu­pied seats every time you drive. Although air­bags enhance safety by providing added pro­tection, they are not a substitute for safety belts.
Fastening
Make sure you hear the latch plate engage in the belt buckle.
Releasing
1. Press the red button in the belt buckle.
2. Hold the belt firmly.
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3. Guide the belt back into its reel.
The upper shoulder strap's anchorage point will be in the correct position for seat occupants of every build if the seat is correctly adjusted, refer to page 24.
The two rear safety belt buckles integrated into the rear seat are for passengers sitting on the left and right. The belt buckle embossed with the word CENTER is intended exclusively for use by passengers riding in the center posi-
Adjustments
tion.<
Safety belt reminder for front seats
The indicator lamp flashes or lights up. In addition, a signal sounds. Please make sure that the safety belts are
being worn correctly.
The safety belt reminder is activated if the safety belt on the driver's side has not yet been fastened. At speeds greater than 5 mph/8 km/h, the safety belt reminder is also activated if the pas­senger side safety belt has not yet been fas­tened, if heavy objects are placed on the pas­senger's seat, or if the front passenger's safety belt is released.

Steering wheel

Adjustments
Do not adjust the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving. There is a risk of acci-
dent from unexpected movement.<
1. Fold the clamping lever downward.
2. Adapt the steering wheel in the longitudinal
direction and height of the seat position.
3. Fold the clamping lever back up.
Steering wheel heater*
The button for steering wheel heater is located on the steering wheel, refer to page 12.
Damage to safety belts
If the safety belts are damaged or
stretched in an accident: have the entire belt system, including the tensioning mecha­nisms, replaced at your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center or at a workshop that works according to BMW repair procedures with cor­respondingly trained personnel. Have the belt anchorage points inspected for damage at the same time. Failure to observe this precaution may prevent the safety belts from effectively providing optimal protection when needed. If a child-restraint system was in the vehicle during an accident, consult the manufacturer's instructions regarding replacement.<
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Steering wheel heater: switching on/off
The steering wheel heater operates as of igni­tion key position 2.
Press the button to activate or deactivate this system.
The indicator lamp within the button lights up when the steering wheel heater is in operation.

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors
The mirror on the passenger side fea-
tures a lens with a more convex surface than the mirror installed on the driver's side. When estimating the distance between yourself and other traffic, bear in mind that the objects reflected in the mirror are closer than they appear. This means that estimations of the
distance to following traffic should not be
regarded as precise.<
Tilting down passenger's mirror, automatic parking function*
1 Adjustments
2 Switching over to the other mirror or to the
automatic parking function
Storing the mirror positions, refer to Seat and mirror memory on page 26.
To prevent the exterior mirrors on this vehicle from being damaged, always fold
them in by hand before entering an automatic car wash.<
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Manual adjustments
You can also adjust the mirrors manually if need be: by pressing the edges of the mirror glass.
Automatic heating
When the outside temperature falls below a specified temperature, both outside mirrors are automatically heated whenever the engine is running or the ignition is switched on.
Activating
1. Select the driver's exterior mirror with
switch 1.
2. When you shift into reverse or move the
selector-lever into position R, the exterior mirror glass on the front passenger side tilts downward slightly. This allows the driver to see the area immediately adjacent to the vehicle – such as a curb – when parking, etc.
You can have the angle of downward tilt set to depend on the key used.<
Deactivating
Select the front passenger's exterior mirror with switch 1.
Interior rearview mirror
To reduce the dazzle effect of following vehi­cles at night, turn the knob.
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