BMW X3 Owners Manual: Electronic unlocking of the transmission lock
General information Electronically unlock the transmission lock to maneuver vehicle from the danger area.
Unlocking is possible, if the started can spin the engine.
Engaging selector lever position N
1. Depress the brake pedal.
2. Press the Start/Stop button. The starter must audibly start.
3. Press and hold the selector lever into position N.
A corresponding Check Control message is displayed.
4. Press the selector lever again into position N within approx. 6 seconds.
Position N is displayed in the instrument cluster.
5. Release brake, as soon as the starter stops.
6. Maneuver the vehicle from the danger area and secure it against moving on its own.
Shift paddles
The shift paddles on the steering wheel allow
you to shift gears quickly while keeping both
hands on the steering wheel.
Shift up: briefly p ...
Steptronic Sport transmission:
Launch Control
The concept
Launch Control enables optimum acceleration
on surfaces with good traction.
Hints
Component wear
Do not use Launch Control too ofte ...
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BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Brake testing and bleeding: Checking thickness of brake pad
Special tools required:
34 1 260
NOTE:
The thickness of the outer brake pads can be determined without removing the
wheels.
If necessary, move vehicle until opening for brake pad wear indicator (brake
pad) can be seen through rim styling.
Insert special tool 34 1 260 wheel ...