Controls -> Interior equipment for Your BMW X3 SUV 2020

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Interior equipment  
Interior equipment  
Compatibility  
Vehicle features and options  
If this symbol is printed on the packag‐  
This chapter describes all standard, country-  
specific and optional features offered with the  
series. It also describes features that are not  
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to  
the selected options or country versions. This  
also applies to safety-related functions and  
systems. The respectively applicable country  
provisions must be observed when using the  
respective features and systems.  
ing or in the instructions of the system  
to be controlled, the system is gener‐  
ally compatible with the universal garage door  
opener.  
If you have any questions, please contact:  
Your service center.  
HomeLink is a registered trademark of Gentex  
Corporation.  
Universal Integrated Remote  
Control  
Control elements on the interior  
rearview mirror  
The concept  
The universal garage door opener can operate  
up to 3 functions of remote-controlled sys‐  
tems such as garage door drives or lighting  
systems. The universal garage door opener re‐  
places up to 3 different hand-held transmitters.  
To operate the remote control, the buttons on  
the interior rearview mirror must be program‐  
med with the desired functions. The hand-held  
transmitter for the particular system is required  
in order to program the remote control.  
LED, arrow 1.  
Buttons, arrow 2.  
During programming  
The hand-held transmitter, arrow 3, is re‐  
quired for programming.  
During programming and before activat‐  
ing a device using the universal garage door  
opener, ensure that there are no people, ani‐  
mals or objects in the area of the remote-con‐  
trolled device; otherwise, there is a risk of in‐  
jury or damage.  
Programming  
General information  
1. Switch on the ignition.  
2. Initial setup:  
Also follow the safety instructions of the hand-  
held transmitter.◀  
Press and hold the left and right button on  
the interior rearview mirror simultaneously  
for approximately 20 seconds until the LED  
on the interior rearview mirror flashes. This  
Before selling the vehicle, delete the stored  
functions for the sake of security.  
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erases all programming of the buttons on  
the interior rearview mirror.  
rearview mirror starts flashing rapidly and then  
stays lit constantly for 2 seconds, the system  
features an alternating-code system. Flashing  
and continuous illumination of the LED will re‐  
peat for approximately 20 seconds.  
3. Hold the hand-held transmitter for the sys‐  
tem to be controlled approx. 1 to 3 in/2.5 to  
8 cm away from the buttons of the interior  
rearview mirror. The required distance de‐  
pends on the manual transmitter.  
For systems with an alternating-code system,  
the universal garage door opener and the sys‐  
tem also have to be synchronized.  
4. Simultaneously press and hold the button  
of the desired function on the hand-held  
transmitter and the button to be program‐  
med on the interior rearview mirror. The  
LED on the interior rearview mirror will be‐  
gin flashing slowly.  
Please read the operating manual to find out  
how to synchronize the system.  
Synchronizing is easier with the aid of a sec‐  
ond person.  
To synchronize:  
5. Release both buttons as soon as the LED  
flashes more rapidly. The LED flashing  
faster indicates that the button on the inte‐  
rior rearview mirror has been programmed.  
1. Park the vehicle within range of the re‐  
mote-controlled system.  
2. Program the relevant button on the interior  
rearview mirror as described.  
If the LED does not flash faster after at  
least 60 seconds, change the distance be‐  
tween the interior rearview mirror and the  
hand-held transmitter and repeat the step.  
Several more attempts at different distan‐  
ces may be necessary. Wait at least  
15 seconds between attempts.  
3. Locate and press the synchronizing button  
on the system being programmed. You  
have approx. 30 seconds for the next step.  
4. Hold down the programmed button on the  
interior rearview mirror for approximately  
3 seconds and then release it. If necessary,  
repeat this step up to three times in order  
to finish synchronization. Once synchroni‐  
zation is complete, the programmed func‐  
tion will be carried out.  
Canada: if programming with the hand-  
held transmitter was interrupted, hold  
down the interior rearview mirror button  
and repeatedly press and release the  
hand-held transmitter button for 2 sec‐  
onds.  
Reprogramming individual buttons  
6. To program other functions on other but‐  
tons, repeat steps 3 to 5.  
1. Switch on the ignition.  
2. Press and hold the interior rearview mirror  
button to be programmed.  
The systems can be controlled using the inte‐  
rior rearview mirror buttons.  
3. As soon as the interior rearview mirror LED  
starts flashing slowly, hold the hand-held  
transmitter for the system to be controlled  
approx. 1 to 3 in/2.5 to 8 cm away from the  
buttons of the interior rearview mirror. The  
required distance depends on the manual  
transmitter.  
Special feature of the alternating-  
code wireless system  
If you are unable to operate the system after  
repeated programming, please check if the  
system to be controlled features an alternat‐  
ing-code system.  
Read the system's operating manual, or press  
the programmed button on the interior rear‐  
view mirror longer. If the LED on the interior  
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4. Likewise, press and hold the button of the  
desired function on the hand-held trans‐  
mitter.  
proximately 20 seconds until the LED flashes  
rapidly. All stored functions are deleted. The  
functions cannot be deleted individually.  
5. Release both buttons as soon as the inte‐  
rior rearview mirror LED flashes more rap‐  
idly. The LED flashing faster indicates that  
the button on the interior rearview mirror  
has been programmed. The system can  
then be controlled by the button on the in‐  
terior rearview mirror.  
Sun visor  
Glare shield  
Fold the sun visor down or up.  
Glare shield from the side  
If the LED does not flash faster after at  
least 60 seconds, change the distance and  
repeat the step. Several more attempts at  
different distances may be necessary. Wait  
at least 15 seconds between attempts.  
Folding out  
1. Fold the sun visor down.  
2. Unhook it from the holder and swing it to  
the side.  
Canada: if programming with the hand-  
held transmitter was interrupted, hold  
down the interior rearview mirror button  
and repeatedly press and release the  
hand-held transmitter button for 2 sec‐  
onds.  
3. Move it back to the desired position.  
Folding up  
Proceed in the reverse order to close the sun  
visor.  
Controls  
Vanity mirror  
Before operation  
A vanity mirror is located in the sun visor be‐  
hind a cover. When the cover is opened, the  
mirror lighting switches on.  
Before operating a system using the uni‐  
versal garage door opener, ensure that there  
are no people, animals, or objects within the  
range of movement of the remote-controlled  
system; otherwise, there is a risk of injury or  
damage.  
Ashtray/cigarette lighter  
Also follow the safety instructions of the hand-  
held transmitter.◀  
Ashtray  
Opening  
The system, such as the garage door, can be  
operated using the button on the interior rear‐  
view mirror while the engine is running or when  
the ignition is started. To do this, hold down  
the button within receiving range of the system  
until the function is activated. The interior rear‐  
view mirror LED stays lit while the wireless sig‐  
nal is being transmitted.  
Deleting stored functions  
Press and hold the left and right button on the  
interior rearview mirror simultaneously for ap‐  
Slide the cover forward.  
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The ashtray can be inserted in the cupholder.  
Connecting electrical  
devices  
Emptying  
Hints  
Take out the insert.  
Do not connect charging devices to the  
12 volt socket in the vehicle  
Lighter  
Danger of burns  
Do not connect battery chargers to the fac‐  
tory-installed 12 volt sockets in the vehicle as  
this may damage the vehicle battery due to an  
increased power consumption.◀  
Only hold the hot lighter by its knob; oth‐  
erwise, there is a danger of getting burned.  
Switch off the ignition and take the remote  
control with you when leaving the vehicle so  
that children cannot use the lighter and burn  
themselves.◀  
Replace the cover after use  
Reinsert the lighter or socket cover after  
use, otherwise objects may get into the lighter  
socket or fixture and cause a short circuit.◀  
Replace the cover after use  
Reinsert the lighter or socket cover after  
use, otherwise objects may get into the lighter  
socket or fixture and cause a short circuit.◀  
Sockets  
General information  
The lighter socket can be used as a socket for  
electrical equipment while the engine is run‐  
ning or when the ignition is switched on.  
Note  
The total load of all sockets must not exceed  
140 watts at 12 volts.  
Do not damage the socket by using unsuitable  
connectors.  
The cigarette lighter is located in the center  
console.  
Front center console  
Push in the lighter.  
The lighter can be removed as  
soon as it pops back out.  
Slide the cover forward.  
Remove the cover or cigarette lighter.  
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Center armrest  
USB interface for data  
transfer  
The concept  
Connection for importing and exporting data  
on USB devices, e.g.:  
Personal Profile settings, refer to page 35.  
Music collection.  
Importing Trips.  
Remove the cover.  
Hints  
Observe the following when connecting:  
Rear center console  
Do not use force when plugging the con‐  
nector into the USB interface.  
Do not connect devices such as fans or  
lights to the USB interface.  
Do not connect USB hard drives.  
Do not use the USB interface for recharg‐  
ing external devices.  
With telephone: overview  
Remove the cover.  
In the cargo area  
The USB interface is located in the center arm‐  
rest.  
The socket is located on the right side in the  
cargo area.  
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Cargo area  
Cargo cover  
Closing  
Reach under the cover and turn it upward, ar‐  
rows. Pull the cover back horizontally.  
Cargo cover with cargo area partition  
net: Removing  
The cover can be removed to load bulky lug‐  
gage.  
Pull out the cargo cover, arrow 1, and hook  
both sides into the brackets, arrow 2.  
1. Press button, arrow 1, to unlock the cover.  
Hook the cargo cover on both sides  
Hook the cargo cover on both sides to  
prevent damaging the cover.◀  
Do not deposit heavy objects  
Do not deposit heavy or hard objects on  
the cargo cover. Otherwise, they may pose a  
risk to occupants, such as during braking and  
evasive maneuvers.◀  
Do not let the cargo cover snap back into  
place  
2. Pull the cover back, arrow 2.  
Do not allow the cargo cover to snap back into  
place; this can damage it.◀  
Installing  
Slide the cover forward horizontally into the  
two side brackets until it audibly latches.  
Removing and inserting  
The red warning fields disappear in the case of  
a cover with cargo area partition net.  
Cargo cover without cargo area  
partition net: Removing  
The cover can be removed to load bulky lug‐  
gage.  
Tug on the cover to check if it is properly  
locked in place.  
Enlarging the trunk  
General information  
The cargo area can be enlarged by folding  
down the rear seat backrest.  
The rear seat backrest is divided into two parts  
at a ratio of 60 to 40.  
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If equipped with through-loading system: the  
rear seat backrest is divided in the ratio 40–20–  
40. The sides and the middle section can be  
folded down separately.  
Hints  
Danger of jamming  
Before folding down the rear seat back‐  
rests, ensure that the area of movement of the  
backrests is clear. In particular, ensure that no  
one is located in or reaches into the area of  
movement of the rear seat backrests when the  
middle section is folded down. Otherwise, in‐  
jury or damage may result.◀  
Reach into the recess and pull forward.  
Folding down the middle section  
Ensuring the stability of the child seat  
When installing child restraint systems,  
make sure that the child seat is securely fas‐  
tened to the backrest of the seat. Angle and  
headrest of the backrest might need to be ad‐  
justed or possibly be removed. Make sure that  
all backrests are securely locked. Otherwise  
the stability of the child seat can be affected,  
and there is an increased risk of injury because  
of unexpected movement of the seat back‐  
rest.◀  
Reach into the recess and pull forward.  
Cargo area partition net  
Do not let the cargo area partition net  
back into place  
Ensure that the lock is securely engaged  
When you fold back the backrest make  
sure that it locks in place. When this happens  
the red warning field on the seat disappears.  
Otherwise transported cargo could shoot into  
the car's interior during braking or evasive ma‐  
neuvers and endanger occupants.◀  
Do not allow the cargo area partition net to  
snap back into place; otherwise, there is a dan‐  
ger of injury and the cargo area partition net  
could be damaged.◀  
With a normal cargo area  
1. Fold open the rear covers on the roofliner.  
Using the middle safety belt  
2. Pull the cargo area partition net out of the  
case by the strap.  
If the middle safety belt in the rear is  
used, the larger side of the backrest must be  
locked. Otherwise, the safety belt will not have  
a restraining effect.◀  
3. Insert the bars into the brackets on both  
sides in the roofliner toward the front, ar‐  
Folding down the sides  
The right side can be folded down separately.  
The left side can be folded down in combina‐  
tion with the middle section.  
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row. This is best performed from the rear  
seat.  
5. Fold open the front covers on the roofliner.  
6. Carefully pull out the cargo area partition  
net and insert it into the brackets as in the  
normal cargo area, refer to page 166.  
If the cargo area partition net is no longer  
needed: proceed in reverse order.  
Finally, slide the case forward into the two  
brackets on the sides, until it engages. The red  
warning fields disappear.  
If the cargo area partition net is no longer  
needed: proceed in reverse order.  
Ski and snowboard bag  
General information  
The ski and snowboard bag is contained in a  
protective jacket in the cargo area.  
With an enlarged cargo area  
1. Fold down the entire rear seat backrest.  
2. Press button, arrow 1, to unlock the case  
on both sides.  
Follow the installation and operation instruc‐  
tions included in the protective jacket.  
3. Pull the case rearward out of the two side  
brackets, arrow 2. Make sure not to tilt it in  
the process.  
4. Slide the case all the way into the guides,  
arrows 1, on the backs of the backrests.  
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