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BMW X3 2006 Owner's Manual

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Congratulations, and thank you for choosing a BMW.
Thorough familiarity with your vehicle will provide you with enhanced control and security when you drive it. We therefore have this request:
Please take the time to read this Owner's Manual and familiarize yourself with the information that we have compiled for you before starting off in your new vehicle. It contains important data and instructions intended to assist you in gaining maximum use and satisfaction from your BMW's unique range of technical fea­tures. The manual also contains information on maintenance designed to enhance operating safety and contribute to main­taining the value of your BMW throughout an extended service life.
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 wish you an enjoyable driving experience.
BMW AG
© 2006 Bayerische Motoren Werke
Aktiengesellschaft Munich, Germany Reprinting, including excerpts, only with the written consent of BMW AG, Munich. Order No. 01 41 0 012 213 US English II/06 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 118.
Using this Owner's Manual
4 Notes 7 Reporting safety defects
At a glance
10 Cockpit
Controls
18 Opening and closing 26 Adjustments 33 Transporting children safely 36 Driving 43 Everything under control 47 Technology for comfort, convenience
and safety
56 Lamps 59 Air conditioner 65 Practical interior accessories
Driving tips
76 Things to remember when driving
Mobility
84 Refueling 86 Wheels and tires 92 Under the hood 97 Maintenance 99 Replacing components 107 Giving and receiving assistance
Reference
114 Technical data 118 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 easily able to find what you need in this Owner's Manual. The fastest way to find certain topics is by using the detailed index at the end. For a brie f initial overview of your vehicle , 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 32. 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

In 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 powerful electron­ics, requires specially adapted maintenance and repair methods. You should therefore have the corresponding work on your vehicle per­formed only by your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center or at a workshop that works according to BMW repair procedures with cor­respondingly trained personnel. If this work is not carried out properly, there is a danger of subsequent damage and related safety haz­ards.<
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. 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 damage 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 such as 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. See 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
For US customers
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 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 call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Adminis­trator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov
For Canadian customers
Canadian customers who wish to report a safety-related defect to Transport Canada, Defect Investigations and Recalls, may tele­phone the toll free hotline 1-800-333-0510, or contact Transport Canada by mail at: Trans­port Canada, ASFAD, Place de Ville Tower C, 330 Sparks Street, Ottawa ON K1A 0N5.
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At a glance
At a glance
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

Controls

Cockpit
1 Parking lamps/low beams 56 2 > Turn signals 39
> Roadside parking lamps 57 > High beams 57 > Headlamp flasher 39 > Computer
3 Front fog lamps
10
*
45
*
57
4 Horn
5 Washer/wiper system/rain sensor
6 Hazard warning flashers
7 Central locking system 18
8 Unlocking the hood 92
*
40

Instrument cluster

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1 Speedometer
2 Indicator and warning lamps 12
3 Tachometer 43
Indicator and warning lamps 12
4 Coolant temperature gauge 44
5 Fuel gauge 43
6 Button for
> Displaying the time 44 > Service Interval Display 44
7 Selector lever and program display for
automatic transmission 38
8 Button for
> Resetting trip odometer 43 > Setting the time 44
9 Display for
> Trip odometer/odometer 43 > Time 44 > Service Interval 44 > Computer 45
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Indicator and warning lamps

Technology that monitors itself
Indicator and warning lamps that are identified
+
are checked for proper function each
with time you turn the ignition key. They each light
Cockpit
up once for different periods of time.
When a malfunction occurs in a monitored sys­tem, the corresponding lamp will either fail to go out wh en th e e ng ine is sta rt ed, or it wil l c ome o n again during normal driving. Detailed informa­tion is provided on the specified pages.
Battery charge current
Headlamp flasher 39 High beams 57
Engine oil
+
94
Driving stability control systems/ ABS Antilock Brake System
ABS Antilock Brake System/chassis control system for Canadian models
Brake system
+
With handbrake released 50, 96 With handbrake engaged 37 With other warning lamps 50
Brake warning lamp for Canadian models
+
Brake pads
96
Please fasten safety belt
+
+
105
+
29
48
Automatic transmission +38
Turn signals 39
DSC Dynamic Stability Control/ xDrive
+
48, 49
Service Engine Soon
+
98
Service Engine Soon warning lamp for Canadian models.
Check Gas Cap
Engine electronics
*
+84
+
36
Washer fluid low 41
Coolant low 95
Flat Tire Monitor Tire Pressure Monitor
*
+
50
*
+
52
Lamp defective 56
Cruise control 41
With ignition key in position 2, this warning lamp indicates that a door or the liftgate is open.
Airbags
+
53
Front fog lamps 57
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Colors
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
Telephone*/audio sources*
Display/hide phonebook. Display entries con­secutively with buttons for fast forward/reverse
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> Radio
Press briefly: next station
> CD
Press briefly: skip track
Extended pressure: fast forward/reverse
> Phone
Browse through list of names
Volume

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, it must be switched on.<
Telephone*/voice command system*
Press briefly: Accept incoming call, start dialing, terminate call. Extended pressure: Activate/deactivate voice command system
On the sports steering wheel* and M sports steering wheel*, the +/– buttons for the volume are on the left side of the steering wheel.
Cruise control*
Cruise control: resuming
Cruise control: accelerating and storing + as well as decelerating and storing –
On the sports steering wheel
*
steering wheel control are on the right side of the steering wheel.
Cruise control: activating/interrupting/deacti­vating
, the +/– buttons for the cruise
*
and M sports
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Recirculated-air mode/steering wheel
heater*
Depending on the equipment, a button is provided for the recirculated-air mode or
steering wheel heater.<
Cockpit
Recirculated-air mode: switching on/off
Steering wheel heater: switching on/off, refer to page 31.
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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 32.
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. The key is not intended for constant use.
Replacement keys
You can get replacement keys or spare keys from your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center.

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 > liftgate > fuel filler door
Operating from outside
> via the remote control > via the driver's door lock
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 remote control also switches the interior lights on and off. The alarm system
*
is also armed or disarmed. For additional details on the alarm system, refer to page 24.
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.<
Operating from inside
Via the central locking system button, refer to page 20.
When the system is locked from inside, the fuel filler door remains unlocked.
In the event of an accident of sufficient severity, the central locking system unlocks automati­cally. In addition, the hazard warning flashers and interior lamps switch on.
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Opening and closing: from
outside
Using the remote control
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 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.<
Unlocking
1. Press the button.
The driver's door and fuel filler door are unlocked.
2. Press the button again.
All remaining doors and the liftgate are unlocked.
Convenience opening mode
Press and hold the button. The windows and
*
the panorama glass sunroof
If you wish, you can have this special fea-
ture activated/deactivated.<
Engaging locks
Press the button.
If you wish, the vehicle locks automati-
cally if no door or lid is opened after unlocking. You can have your vehicle set to do this if you wish.<
As confirmation of 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.<
are opened.
Switching off tilt alarm sensor* and interior motion sensor*
Press the button again directly after locking. For details, refer to page 25.
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*
You can also trigger the alarm system in case of danger: Press the button for at least three seconds.
Deactivating alarm: press any button.
Unlocking liftgate
Press the button.
The liftgate will open slightly, regardless of whether it was previously locked or unlocked.
To avoid damage, make sure there is suf-
ficient space when opening the liftgate. A previously locked liftgate is also locked again after closing. Before and after a drive, make sure that the lift­gate has not been inadvertently released.<
If so desired, you can have the remote
control system open the liftgate only when the vehicle is unlocked. You can have your vehicle set to do this if you wish.<
Malfunction
The remote control may malfunction due to local radio waves. Should this occur, use the master key to unlock and relock the vehicle via the door lock.
If it is no longer possible to lock the vehicle using the remote control, its battery is dis­charged. Use this remote control during an extended drive; this will recharge the battery, refer to page 18.
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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
LX8FZVE
Compliance statement: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
> This device must not cause harmful inter-
Opening and closing
ference, 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 this equipment.<
Using door lock
Convenience operation
You also have the option of using the door lock to operate the windows and the panorama glass
*
sunroof
Hold the key in the positions for unlocking or locking.
key stops the operation.<
.
Watch during the closing process to be sure that no one is injured. Releasing the
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

1. Turn key.
The driver's door and fuel filler door are unlocked.
2. Turn key again.
All remaining doors and the liftgate are unlocked.
As confirmation of 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.<
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You can use this button to operate the central locking system when the front doors are closed. This button only unlocks or locks the doors and the liftgate. It does not activate the anti-theft system.
If only the driver's door was unlocked
from the outside and you press the but­ton, with the driver's door still open, then the passenger-side door, the liftgate 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 you begin to drive. You can have your vehicle set to do this if you wish.<
Unlocking and opening doors
> Either unlock all of the doors by using the
central locking system button and then pull on the door handle above the armrest or
> pull the door handle of each door twice: the
first time unlocks the door, the second time opens it.
Engaging locks
> Either lock all doors via the central locking
system button 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 vehicle key with you; this precaution ensures that you will remain able to unlock the vehicle from the outside at all times.<
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.<
Opening manually
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 liftgate is released.
The liftgate is locked again as soon as it is closed.
Closing

Liftgate

To avoid damage, make sure there is suf­ficient space when opening the liftgate.<
Opening from outside
Press the button, refer to arrow, or the but­ton on the remote control. The liftgate opens slightly. It can be pivoted upward.
When the liftgate is open, the cargo area and interior are lit up.
The handle recesses on the interior trim of the liftgate make it easier to pull down.
Avoid injuries by making sure that the lift­gate's closing region is clear and unob-
structed.<
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Windows

Keep windows in your line of sight while
closing. Failure to do so can result in bodily injury. Always remove the key when leaving the vehi­cle; otherwise, children could operate the win­dows and injure themselves.<
tions, such as very thin objects, and the window would continue closing. You can disable the pinch protection system by pressing the switch past the resistance point and holding it. Do not install any accessories in the movement range of the window as this could impair the function of the pinch protection system.<
Opening, closing
Opening and closing
As of ignition key position 1:
> Press the switch to the resistance point:
The window continues to open as long as you press the switch.
> Press the switch past the resistance point:
The window opens automatically. Pressing again stops the opening motion.
You can close the windows in the same manner by pulling the switch.
In the back, separate switches are provided in the armrests.
For convenience operation using the remote control or the door lock, refer to pages 19, 20.
After switching off ignition
You can operate the windows for up to 1 minute as long as no door has been opened.
Following interruptions in electrical power supply
After disconnecting the battery, the pinch pro­tection system must be reinitialized. To do this, open and close the windows once and continue pull the switch for longer than 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 LED lights up when this safety function is activated.
Press the safety switch when children ride in the rear; otherwise, unsupervised
closing of the windows could lead to injuries.<
Pinch protection system
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 presence of the pinch protec-
tion system, inspect the window's travel path prior to closing it, as the safety system might fail to detect certain kinds of obstruc-
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Panorama glass sunroof*

The panorama glass sunroof is ready for opera­tion with the ignition key in position 2.
Keep panorama glass sunroof in your line
of sight while closing. Failure to do so can result in bodily injury. Always remove the key when leaving the vehi­cle; otherwise, children could operate the sun­roof and injure themselves.<
Raising, opening, closing
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 past 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 you wish, you can resume the motion by activating the switch.
In the comfort position, the wind noise in the interior is reduced.
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.
After switching off ignition
You can operate the panorama glass sunroof for approx. 1 minute as long as no door has been opened.
Pinch protection system
If the panorama glass sunroof or sliding visor 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 panorama glass sunroof and sliding visor reopen a little.
Despite the presence of the pinch protec-
tion system, 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. You can disable the pinch protection system by pressing the switch past the resistance point and holding it.<
Following interruptions in electrical power supply
After a power supply interruption, it may only be possible to raise the sunroof. The system must be initialized. BMW recommends having this work carried out by your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center.
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Closing manually
In the event of an electrical malfunction, you can move the panorama glass sunroof manually.
1. Pull the cover firmly downward to remove.
2. Insert the Allen wrench from the compart-
Opening and closing
ment beneath the cargo area floor, refer to page 103, into the proper opening and turn the panorama glass sunroof in the desired direction. The arrow in the illustration indi­cates the rotation direction for closing the sunroof.

Alarm system*

The concept
The vehicle alarm system responds:
> When a door, the hood, or the liftgate is
opened.
> To movements inside the vehicle: interior
motion sensor, refer to description below.
> When the car's inclination changes, for
instance if an attempt is made to jack it up and steal the wheels or to raise it prior to towing away.
> To interruptions in battery voltage.
The alarm system signals unauthorized manip­ulations for a short time by:
> Sounding an acoustic alarm > Switching on the hazard warning flashers > Flashing the high beams
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 open the liftgate even when the system is armed by using the button of the remote control, refer to page 19. When the liftgate is closed, it is locked again and monitored.
Switching off alarm
> Unlock the vehicle using the remote control,
refer to page 19.
> Turn the ignition key to position 1.
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Indicator lamp displays
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 duplex garages > When transporting on car-carrying trains > When animals are to remain in the vehicle
> The indicator lamp below the interior rear-
view mirror flashes continuously: the sys­tem is armed.
> The indicator lamp flashes after the vehicle
is locked: doors, hood, or liftgate are not properly 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 approx. 10 sec­onds. However, the interior motion sensor is not activated.
> The indicator lamp goes out after unlocking:
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
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 as soon as the vehicle is locked.
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, you can have the tilt alarm
sensor and interior motion sensor perma­nently switched off. You can have this setting made at your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center.<
Interior motion sensor
In order for the interior motion sensor to func­tion properly, the windows and panorama glass sunroof must be completely closed.
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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. Together with safety belts, head restraints, and airbags, sitting position plays an important role in an accident. Compliance with
Adjustments
the following instructions is important; failure to do so could impair the protective function of the safety systems.
For additional information on transporting chil­dren safely, refer to page 33.
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 passenger sits correctly, e.g. does not rest his feet or legs on the dashboard. Oth­erwise, a triggering of the front airbag could result in leg injuries. Make sure that passengers do not lean their heads against side or head air­bags. Otherwise, a triggering of the airbag could result in injuries.<
Even if you adhere to all the instructions, inju­ries resulting from contact with airbags cannot be entirely ruled out, 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 53.
Head restraint
A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the risk of damage to the cervical vertebrae in acci­dents.
Adjust the head restraint so that its mid­dle lies approximately at the height of
your ears. Otherwise, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of an accident.<
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 each equipped with a safety belt.
Never allow more than one person to
wear a single safety belt. Infants and chil­dren must not ride on a lap. Make sure that the belt in the lap area sits low against the hips and does not press against the abdomen. The safety belt must never rest against the throat, rub against sharp edges, pass ove r hard or frag­ile objects or be pinched. Fasten the safety belt around your body snugly, making sure that it is pulled taut across your lap and shoulder and that it is not twisted; otherwise, the belt can slide over the hips in the event of a frontal colli­sion and injure your abdomen. 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 70, otherwise, the safety belt cannot exert any restraining action.
Safety belts, refer to page 29.
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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 seat as well, do not incline the backrest too far to the rear while the vehicle is being driven; 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.<
Also follow the instructions regarding the height of head restraints on page 28 and regarding safety belt damage on page 30.
Adjusting manually
To ensure that the safety systems con-
tinue to provide optimized protection, fol­low the adjustment instructions above.<
Backrest
Pull the lever 3 and apply weight to or remove weight from the backrest as needed.
Adjusting electrically*
To ensure that the safety systems con­tinue to provide optimized protection, fol-
low the adjustment instructions above.<
Longitudinal direction
Pull the lever 1 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.
Height
Pull the lever 2 and apply weight to or remove weight from the seat as needed.
1 Tilt
2 Longitudinal direction
3 Height
4 Backrest
Manually adjusting head restraint, refer to Head restraints on page 28.
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Adjusting lumbar support*

Head restraints

A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the risk of damage to the cervical vertebrae in acci­dents.
Adjust the head restraint so that its mid­dle lies approximately at the height of
your ears. Otherwise, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of an accident.<
Adjustments
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.
Sports seat*
With this seat, you can also adjust the tilt and the thigh support:
Upward tilt
Pull the lever 1 repeatedly until you reach the desired tilt.
Adjusting height
> 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.
Downward tilt
Press the lever 2 repeatedly until you reach the desired tilt.
Thigh support
Pull the lever 3 and slide the thigh support in the longitudinal direction.
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