D Drive Selector lever position for normal vehicle operation.
All gears for forward travel are activated automatically.
R is Reverse Select only when the vehicle is stationary.
N Neutral: The vehicle may roll. Use in automatic car washes, e.g.
When the ignition is switched off, selector lever position P is engaged automatically.
P Park Select only when the vehicle is stationary. The drive wheels are blocked.
P is engaged automatically:
Before exiting the vehicle, make sure that selector lever position P is set. Otherwise, the vehicle may begin to move.
Kickdown Kickdown is used to achieve maximum driving performance. Step on the accelerator pedal beyond the resistance point at the full throttle position.
BMW X3 Owners Manual > Auto Start/Stop function: Activating/deactivating the system
manually
Using the button
Press button.
LED comes on: Auto Start/Stop function is
deactivated.
The engine is started during an automatic
engine stop.
The engine can only be stopped or started
via the Start/Stop button.
LED goes out: Auto Start/Stop function is
activated
Switching ...