BMW X3 (F25) Owners Manual: Opening and closing

BMW X3 (F25) Owners Manual / Controls / Opening and closing

Vehicle features and options

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.

Remote control/key

General information

The vehicle is supplied with two remote controls with integrated key.

Every remote control holds a replaceable battery.

You may set the key functions depending on the optional features and country-specific version.

The vehicle stores personal settings for every remote control. The remote controls hold information on required maintenance. Service data in the remote control.

Overview

BMW X3. Overview

  1. Unlocking
  2. Locking
  3. Unlock the tailgate
  4. Press briefly: headlight courtesy delay feature
    Press and hold: Panic mode

Integrated key

BMW X3. Integrated key

Press button, arrow 1, and remove the key, arrow 2.

The integrated key fits the following locks:

  • Driver's door.
  • Glove compartment on the front passenger side.

Replacing the battery

BMW X3. Replacing the battery

1. Remove integrated key from remote control.

2. Push in the catch with the key, arrow 1.

3. Remove the cover of the battery compartment, arrow 2.

4. Insert a battery of the same type with the positive side facing up.

5. Press the cover closed.

Take the used battery to a recycling center or to your service center.

New remote controls

New remote controls are available from the service center.

Loss of the remote controls

Lost remote controls can be disabled by your service center.

Emergency detection of remote control

It is possible to switch on the ignition or start the engine in situations such as the following:

  • Interference of radio transmission to remote control by external sources e.g., by radio masts.
  • Empty battery in remote control.
  • Interference from radio transmissions through mobile devices in close proximity to remote control.
  • Interference of radio transmission by charger while charging items such as mobile devices in the vehicle.

A Check Control message is displayed if an attempt is made to switch on the ignition or start the engine.

Starting the engine with emergency detection of the remote control

BMW X3. Starting the engine with emergency detection of the remote control

Steptronic transmission: if a corresponding Check Control message appears, hold the remote control, as shown, against the marked area on the steering column and press the Start/Stop button within 10 seconds while pressing the brake.

If the remote control is not recognized: slightly change the height position of the remote control and repeat the procedure.

Personal Profile

The concept

Personal Profile provides three profiles, using which personal vehicle settings can be stored.

Every remote control has one of these profiles assigned.

If the vehicle is unlocked using a remote control, the assigned personal profile will be activated.

All settings stored in the profile are automatically applied.

If several drivers use their own remote control, the vehicle will adjust the personal settings during unlocking. These settings are also restored, if the vehicle has been used in the meantime by a person with a different remote control.

Changes to the settings are automatically saved in the personal profile.

Three personal profiles and a guest profile can be created.

Adjusting

The settings for the following systems and functions are saved in the active profile. The scope of storable settings is country- and equipment-dependable.

  • Unlocking and locking.
  • Lights.
  • Climate control.
  • Radio.
  • Instrument cluster.
  • Programmable memory buttons.
  • Volumes, tone.
  • Control Display.
  • Navigation.
  • Park Distance Control PDC.
  • Rearview camera
  • Side View.
  • Head-up Display.
  • Driving Dynamics Control.
  • Driver's seat position, exterior mirror position, steering wheel position.
  • Cruise control.
  • Intelligent Safety.
  • Active Blind Spot Detection.

Profile management

Opening profiles Regardless of the remote control in use a different profile may be activated.

1. "Settings"

2. "Profiles"

3. Select a profile.

  • All settings stored in the called-up profile are automatically applied.
  • The called-up profile is assigned to the remote control being used at the time.
  • If the profile is already assigned to a different remote control, this profile will apply to both remote controls. It cannot be differentiated anymore between the settings for the two remote controls.

Renaming profiles A personal name can be assigned to every profile to avoid confusion between the profiles.

1. "Settings"

2. "Profiles"

3. "Options"

4. "Rename current profile"

Resetting profiles The settings of the active profile are reset to their default values.

1. "Settings"

2. "Profiles"

3. "Options"

4. "Reset current profile"

Exporting profiles Most settings of the active profile can be exported.

This can be helpful for securing and retrieving personal settings, before delivering the vehicle to a workshop, e.g. Profiles can be taken to another vehicle equipped with the Personal Profile function.

The following export options are available:

  • Via BMW Online.
  • Via the USB port to a USB device.

    Popular file systems for USB devices are supported. FAT32 and exFAT are the recommended formats for profile export.

    Other formats may not support the export.

1. "Settings"

2. "Profiles"

3. "Export profile"

4. BMW Online: "BMW Online"
USB interface: "USB device"

Importing profiles Profiles exported via BMW Online can also be imported via BMW Online.

Profiles stored on a USB device can be imported via the USB interface.

Existing settings are overwritten with the imported profile.

1. "Settings"

2. "Profiles"

3. "Import profile"

4. BMW Online: "BMW Online"
USB interface: "USB device"

Using the guest profile The guest profile is for individual settings that are saved in none of the three personal profiles.

This can be useful for drivers who are using the vehicle temporarily and do not have their own profile.

1. "Settings"

2. "Profiles"

3. "Guest"

The guest profile cannot be renamed. It is not assigned to the current remote control.

Display profile list during start The profile list can be displayed during each start to select the desired profile.

1. "Settings"

2. "Profiles"

3. "Options"

4. "Display user list at startup"

Using the remote control

Note

Take the remote control with you

People or animals left unattended in a parked vehicle can lock the doors from the inside.

Always take the remote control with you when leaving the vehicle so that the vehicle can then be opened from the outside.

Unlocking

Press button on the remote control.

  • All doors, the tailgate, and the fuel filler flap are being unlocked.
  • Interior lamps and courtesy lamps are activated.

    This function is not available, if the interior lamps were switched off manually.

  • The welcome lamps are switched on, if this function was activated.
  • Exterior mirrors folded through convenient closing are folded open.

You can set how the vehicle is to be unlocked.

The alarm system, is disarmed.

Convenient opening

Press and hold this button on the remote control after unlocking.

The windows and the glass sunroof are opened, as long as the button on the remote control is pressed.

Locking

Locking from the outside

Do not lock the vehicle from the outside with people inside the car, as the vehicle cannot be unlocked from inside without special knowledge.

The driver's door must be closed.

Press button on the remote control.

All doors, the tailgate, and the fuel filler flap are being locked.

Switching on interior lights and courtesy lights

Press button on the remote control with the vehicle locked.

This function is not available, if the interior lamps were switched off manually.

If the button is pressed again within 10 seconds after vehicle was locked, the interior motion sensor and tilt alarm sensor of the antitheft warning system, are turned off. After locking, wait 10 seconds before pressing the button again.

Panic mode

You can trigger the alarm system if you find yourself in a dangerous situation.

Press button on the remote control for at least 3 seconds.

To reel off the alarm: press any button.

Unlocking the tailgate

With automatic tailgate operation:

Note the opening height of the tailgate

The tailgate swings back and up when it opens. Ensure that there is sufficient clearance when the tailgate opens; otherwise, damage may result.

Press button on the remote control for approx. 1 second.

The tailgate opens slightly, regardless of whether the vehicle was previously locked or unlocked.

With automatic tailgate operation, the closed tailgate is automatically opened.

Depending on the features and the country version, it is also possible to have door unlocked.

Create the settings.

If the doors were not unlocked, the tailgate is locked again as soon as it closes.

Do not place the remote control in the cargo area

Take the remote control with you and do not leave it in the cargo area; otherwise, the remote control is locked inside the vehicle when the tailgate is closed.

Provide edge protection

Sharp objects or those with edges can hit the rear window while driving and damage the heat conductors of the rear window. Provide edge protection.

Switching on the headlight courtesy delay feature

Briefly press the button on the remote control.

The duration can be set in the Control Display.

Malfunction

Remote control detection by the vehicle can among others be malfunctioning under the following circumstances:

  • The battery of the remote control is discharged.

    Replace the battery.

  • Interference of the radio connection from transmission towers or other equipment with high transmit power.
  • Shielding of the remote control due to metal objects.
  • Interference of the radio connection from mobile phones or other electronic devices in direct proximity.

Do not transport the remote control together with metal objects or electronic devices.

In the case of interference, the vehicle can also be unlocked and locked from the outside without remote control.

For US owners only The transmitter and receiver units comply with part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communication Commission regulations. Operation is governed by the following:

FCC ID:

  • LX8766S.
  • LX8766E.
  • LX8CAS.
  • LX8CAS2.
  • MYTCAS4.

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 interference, 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.

Without remote control

From the outside

Locking from the outside

Do not lock the vehicle from the outside with people inside the car, as the vehicle cannot be unlocked from inside without special knowledge.

Remove the key before pulling the door handle

Before pulling the outside door handle, remove the key to avoid damaging the paintwork and the key.

BMW X3. Without remote control

Unlock or lock the driver's door via the door lock using the integrated key.

The other doors must be unlocked or locked from the inside.

Alarm system The alarm system is not armed if the vehicle is locked with the integrated key.

The alarm system is triggered when the door is opened, if the vehicle was unlocked via the door lock.

In order to terminate this alarm, unlock vehicle with the remote control or switch on the ignition, if needed, through emergency detection of the remote control.

From the inside

Unlocking and locking

BMW X3. From the inside

Via the buttons for the central locking system.

  • By pressing the button, the vehicle is locked with the doors closed.
  • Pressing the button unlocks the vehicle.

The vehicle is not secured against theft when locking.

The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.

In the event of a severe accident, the vehicle is automatically unlocked. The hazard warning system and interior lights come on.

Unlocking and opening

  • Press the central locking system button to unlock the doors together, and then pull the door handle above the armrest.
  • On the door to be opened, pull the door handle twice: the first time unlocks the door, the second time opens it. The other doors remain locked.

Tailgate

Opening

The tailgate swings back and up when it opens.

Ensure that adequate clearance is available before opening.

Opening from the outside

BMW X3. Opening from the outside

  • Press button next to the tailgate.
  • Press button on the remote control for approx. 1 second.

    As the case may be, the doors are also unlocked.

    Unlocking with the remote control.

The tailgate is unlocked and can be swung upward.

Closing

Hints

Keep the closing path clear

Make sure that the closing path of the tailgate is clear; otherwise, injuries may result.

Do not place the remote control in the cargo area

Take the remote control with you and do not leave it in the cargo area; otherwise, the remote control is locked inside the vehicle when the tailgate is closed.

Provide edge protection

Sharp objects or those with edges can hit the rear window while driving and damage the heat conductors of the rear window. Provide edge protection.

Closing

BMW X3. Closing

Recessed grips on the inside trim of the tailgate can be used to conveniently pull down the tailgate.

Automatic tailgate operation

Adjusting the opening height You can set how far the tailgate should open.

Adjusting the opening height

When adjusting the opening height, ensure that there is a clearance of at least 4 in/10 cm above the tailgate. Otherwise, the ceiling may not be high enough for the open tailgate if the loading situation changes.

1. "Settings"

2. "Tailgate"

3. Turn the controller until the desired opening height is selected.

Opening

Note the opening height of the tailgate

The tailgate swings back and up when it opens. Ensure that there is sufficient clearance when the tailgate opens; otherwise, damage may result.

Adjust the opening height of the tailgate according to the given situation.

BMW X3. Opening

  • Press button on tailgate's exterior
  • Press button on the remote control for approx. 1 second.

    As the case may be, the doors are also unlocked.

    Opening with the remote control.

  • Press button in the driver's door.

If the vehicle is stationary, the tailgate opens automatically to the adjusted opening height.

The opening procedure is interrupted:

  • By pressing a button again.
  • When starting the engine.
  • When the vehicle starts moving.
  • By pressing the button on the inside of the tailgate.

Closing

Keep the closing path clear

Make sure that the closing path of the tailgate is clear; otherwise, injuries may result.

Monitor closing

Monitor closing to ensure that no one becomes trapped.

Do not place the remote control in the cargo area

Take the remote control with you and do not leave it in the cargo area; otherwise, the remote control is locked inside the vehicle when the tailgate is closed.

Provide edge protection

Sharp objects or those with edges can hit the rear window while driving and damage the heat conductors of the rear window. Provide edge protection.

Without Comfort Access:

BMW X3. Without Comfort Access:

  • Press button on the inside of the tailgate.

With Comfort Access:

BMW X3. With Comfort Access:

  • Press button, arrow 1, on the inside of the tailgate.

    Pressing the button again stops the motion.

  • Press button, arrow 2.

    The vehicle will be locked after closing the tailgate. The driver's door must be closed for this purpose and the remote control must be outside of the vehicle in the area of the tailgate.

    Pressing the button again stops the motion.

BMW X3. With Comfort Access:

  • Press button on tailgate's exterior Pressing the button again stops the motion.
  • Pull and hold the button in the driver door. Releasing the button stops window/roof movement.

    The remote control must be located in the interior for this function.

An acoustic signal sounds and the tailgate closes.

The closing operation is interrupted:

  • When starting the engine.
  • The vehicle starts off with jerks.

Manual operation

Do not operate the tailgate manually if it is blocked

If the tailgate is blocked, do not operate it manually as the tailgate may otherwise become damaged and injury may result.

Contact your service center.

In the event of an electrical malfunction, operate the unlocked tailgate manually with a slow and smooth motion.

Comfort Access

The concept

The vehicle can be accessed without activating the remote control.

All you need to do is to have the remote control with you, such as in your pants pocket.

The vehicle automatically detects the remote control when it is in close proximity or in the car's interior.

Comfort Access supports the following functions:

  • Unlocking/locking of the vehicle.
  • Convenient closing.
  • Separate unlocking of the tailgate.
  • Open/close tailgate with no-touch activation.
  • Start the engine.

Functional requirements

  • There are no external sources of interference nearby.
  • To lock the vehicle, the remote control must be located outside of the vehicle.
  • The next unlocking and locking cycle is not possible until after approx. 2 seconds.
  • The engine can only be started if the remote control is in the vehicle.

Unlocking

BMW X3. Unlocking

Grasp the door handle on the driver's or front passenger door completely, arrow.

This corresponds with pressing the button on the remote control.

Locking

BMW X3. Locking

Touch the surface on the door handle of the driver's or front passenger door, arrow, with your finger for approx. 1 second without grasping the door handle.

This corresponds with pressing the button on the remote control. To save battery power, ensure that the ignition and all electronic systems and/or power consumers are turned off before locking the vehicle.

Convenient closing

Monitor closing

Monitor closing to ensure that no one becomes trapped.

BMW X3. Convenient closing

Touch the surface on the door handle of the driver's or front passenger door, arrow, with your finger and hold it there without grasping the door handle.

This corresponds to pressing and holding the remote control button.

In addition to locking, the windows and the glass sunroof close and the exterior mirrors fold in.

Unlocking the tailgate separately

Press button on tailgate's exterior This corresponds with pressing the button on the remote control. The situation of the doors does not change.

Note the opening height of the tailgate

The tailgate swings back and up when it opens. Ensure that there is sufficient clearance when the tailgate opens; otherwise, damage may result.

Do not place the remote control in the cargo area

Take the remote control with you and do not leave it in the cargo area; otherwise, the remote control is locked inside the vehicle when the tailgate is closed.

Opening and closing the tailgate with no-touch activation

The tailgate can be opened with no-touch activation using the remote control you are carrying.

With automatic tailgate operation, it can also be closed with no-touch activation. Two sensors detect a forward-directed foot motion in the center of the area at the rear of the car and the trunk lid opens and/or closes.

Foot movement to be carried out

Do not touch vehicle

With the foot motion, make sure there is steady stance and do not touch the vehicle; otherwise, there is a danger of injury, e. g. from hot exhaust system parts.

1. Place in the center behind the vehicle, about an arm's length from the vehicle rear.

2. Move a foot in the direction of travel as far under the vehicle as possible and immediately pull it back. With this movement, the leg must pass through the ranges of both sensors.

BMW X3. Foot movement to be carried out

Opening Perform the foot movement described earlier.

The tailgate opens, regardless of whether it was previously locked or unlocked.

The tailgate swings back and up when it opens. Ensure that adequate clearance is available before opening.

Before the opening, the hazard warning system flashes.

Preventing inadvertent opening

In situations where the tailgate should not be opened with no-touch activation, ensure that the remote control is located beyond the range of the sensor, at least 5 ft/1.50 m from the rear of the car.

Otherwise, the tailgate may be opened inadvertently, for example by an unintentional or misinterpreted movement of the foot.

Closing Perform the foot movement described earlier.

The hazard warning system flashes on and an acoustic signal sounds before the tailgate closes.

When closing, the tailgate pivots back and down.

The closing of the tailgate has no effect on the locking of the vehicle.

Another foot movement can interrupt the closing operation.

Avoiding unintentional closing

In situations in which the opened tailgate should not to be closed with no-touch activation, ensure that the remote control is located beyond the range of the sensor, at least 5 ft/1.50 m from the rear of the car.

Otherwise, the tailgate may be closed inadvertently, for example by an unintentional or misinterpreted movement of the foot.

Keep the closing path clear

Make sure that the closing path of the tailgate is clear; otherwise, injuries may result.

Do not place the remote control in the cargo area

Take the remote control with you and do not leave it in the cargo area; otherwise, the remote control is locked inside the vehicle when the tailgate is closed.

Malfunction

Remote control detection by the vehicle can among others be malfunctioning under the following circumstances:

  • The battery of the remote control is discharged.

    Replace the battery

  • Interference of the radio connection from transmission towers or other equipment with high transmit power.
  • Shielding of the remote control due to metal objects.
  • Interference of the radio connection from mobile phones or other electronic devices in direct proximity.

Do not transport the remote control together with metal objects or electronic devices.

In the case of a malfunction, unlock and lock the vehicle using the buttons of the remote control or using the integrated key.

Adjusting

Unlocking

The settings are saved in the active profile.

Doors

1. "Settings"

2. "Doors/key"

3. Select the symbol.

4. Select the desired function:

  • "Driver's door only"
    Only the driver's door and the fuel filler flap are unlocked. Pressing again unlocks the entire vehicle.
  • "All doors"
    The entire vehicle is unlocked.

Tailgate Depending on optional features and country version, this setting is not offered in some cases.

1. "Settings"

2. "Doors/key"

3. Select the symbol.

4. Select the desired function:

  • "Tailgate"
    Depending on your vehicle's optional features, the tailgate is either unlocked or opened.
  • "Tailgate + door(s)"
    Depending on your vehicle's optional features, the tailgate is either unlocked or opened and the doors unlocked.

Confirmation signals from the vehicle

The settings are saved in the active profile.

1. "Settings"

2. "Doors/key"

3. Deactivate or activate the desired confirmation signals.

  • "Acoustic sig. lock/unlock"
  • "Flash when lock/unlock"

Automatic locking

The settings are saved in the active profile

1. "Settings"

2. "Doors/key"

3. Select the desired function:

  • "Lock if no door is opened"
    The vehicle locks automatically after a short period of time if no door is opened.
  • "Lock after start driving"
    The vehicle locks automatically after you drive off.

Retrieving the seat and mirror settings

The driver's seat and exterior mirror positions used last are stored for the remote control currently in use.

When the vehicle is unlocked, these positions are automatically retrieved if this function was activated.

Pinch hazard when moving back the seat

If this function is used, first make sure that the footwell behind the driver's seat is empty. Otherwise, people might get injured or objects damaged when the seat is moved back.

The adjustment procedure is interrupted:

  • When a seat position switch is pressed.
  • When a button of the seat and mirror memory is pressed.

Activating the setting

1. "Settings"

2. "Doors/key"

3. "Last seat position autom."

Alarm system

The concept

When the vehicle is locked, the vehicle alarm system responds to:

  • Opening a door, the hood or the tailgate.
  • Movements in the interior.
  • Changes in the vehicle tilt, e. g., during attempts at stealing a wheel or when towing the car.
  • Disconnected battery voltage.

The alarm system briefly signals tampering:

  • By sounding an acoustic alarm.
  • By switching on the hazard warning system.
  • By flashing the daytime running lights.

Arming and disarming the alarm system

When you unlock or lock the vehicle, either with the remote control or via the Comfort Access, the alarm system is disarmed or armed at the same time.

Door lock and armed alarm system

The alarm system is triggered when the door is opened, when the vehicle is unlocked via the door lock.

Tailgate and armed alarm system

The tailgate can be opened even when the alarm system is armed.

After the tailgate is closed, it is locked and monitored again when the doors are locked.

The hazard warning system flashes once.

Panic mode

You can trigger the alarm system if you find yourself in a dangerous situation.

Press button on the remote control for at least 3 seconds.

To switch off the alarm: press any button.

Indicator lamp on the interior rearview mirror

BMW X3. Indicator lamp on the interior rearview mirror

  • The indicator lamp flashes briefly every 2 seconds: The system is armed.
  • The indicator lamp flashes after locking: The doors, hood or tailgate is not closed properly, but the rest of the vehicle is secured.

    After 10 seconds, the indicator lamp flashes continuously. Interior motion sensor and tilt alarm sensor are not active.

    When the still open access is closed, interior motion sensor and tilt alarm sensor will be switched on.

  • The indicator lamp goes out after unlocking: The vehicle has not been tampered with.
  • The indicator lamp flashes after unlocking until the engine ignition is switched on, but no longer than approx. 5 minutes: An alarm has been triggered.

Interior motion sensor

The windows and glass sunroof must be closed for the system to function properly.

Avoiding unintentional alarms

The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor can be switched off together, such as in the following situations:

  • In automatic car washes.
  • In duplex garages.
  • During transport on trains carrying vehicles, at sea or on a trailer.
  • With animals in the vehicle.

Switching off the tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor

Press the remote control button again within 10 seconds as soon as the vehicle is locked.

The indicator lamp lights up for approx. 2 seconds and then continues to flash.

The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor are turned off, until the vehicle is locked again.

Switching off the alarm

  • Unlock vehicle with the remote control or switch on the ignition, if needed through emergency detection of remote control
  • With Comfort Access: if you are carrying the remote control on your person, grasp the driver side or front passenger side door handle completely.

Power windows

Hint

Take the remote control with you

Take the remote control with you when leaving the vehicle so that children, e.g., cannot operate the power windows and injure themselves.

BMW X3. Power windows

Opening

  • Press the button to the resistance point.

    The window opens while the switch is held.

  • Press the switch beyond the resistance point.

    The window opens automatically. Pressing the switch again stopse the motion.

See also: Convenient opening, via remote control.

Closing

Keep the closing path clear

Monitor closing and make sure that the closing path of the window is clear; otherwise, injuries may result.

  • Pull the switch to the resistance point.

    The window closes while the switch is held.

  • Pull the switch beyond the resistance point.

    The window closes automatically. Pulling again stops the motion.

    See also: closing by means of Comfort Access.

Pinch protection system

Danger of jamming even with pinch protection

Even with the pinch protection system, check that the window's closing path is clear; otherwise, the closing action may not stop in certain situations, e.g., if thin objects are present.

No window accessories

Do not install any accessories in the window's range of movement; otherwise, the pinch protection system will be impaired.

If closing force exceeds a specific margin as a window closes, closing is interrupted.

The window reopens slightly.

Closing without the pinch protection system

Keep the closing path clear

Monitor closing and make sure that the closing path of the window is clear; otherwise, injuries may result.

E.g. danger from the outside or ice might prevent window from closing properly - proceed as follows:

1. Pull the reel past the resistance point and hold it there.

The pinch protection is limited and the window reopens slightly if the closing force exceeds a certain margin.

2. Pull the reel past the resistance point again within approx. 4 seconds and hold it there.

The window closes without jam protection.

Safety switch

General information The safety switch in the driver's door can be used to prevent children, e.g., from opening and closing the rear windows using the switches in the rear.

Switching on and off

Press button.

The LED lights up if the safety function is switched on.

Safety switch for rear operation

Press the safety switch when transporting children in the rear; otherwise, injury may result if the windows are closed without supervision.

Roller sunblinds

Roller sunblinds for the rear side windows

Pull out the roller sunblind at the loop and hook it onto the bracket.

Do not open the window while the roller sunblind is tilted

Do not open the window while the roller sunblind is tilted; otherwise, there is a risk of damage at high speeds that may result in personal injury.

Panoramic glass sunroof

General information

The glass sunroof and the sliding visor can be operated together or separately, using the same switch.

The glass sunroof is operational when the ignition is switched on.

Keep the closing path clear

Monitor closing and make sure that the closing path of the glass sunroof is clear; otherwise, injuries may result.

Take the remote control with you

Take the remote control with you when leaving the vehicle so that children, e.g., cannot operate the glass sunroof and injure themselves.

BMW X3. General information

Tilting the glass sunroof

Push switch briefly upward.

  • The closed glass sunroof is tilted and the sliding visor opens slightly.
  • The opened glass sunroof closes until it is in its tilted position. The sliding visor does not move.

Opening/closing the glass sunroof and sliding visor separately

  • Press the reel in the desired direction to the resistance point and hold it there.

    The sliding visor opens, as long as the reel is held down. If the sliding visor is already fully open, the glass sunroof opens.

    The glass sunroof closes as long as the reel is held down. If the glass sunroof is already closed or in the tilted position, the sliding visor closes.

  • Press the reel in the desired direction past the resistance point.

    The sliding visor opens automatically. If the sliding visor is already fully open, the glass sunroof opens automatically.

    The glass sunroof closes automatically. If the glass sunroof is already closed or in the tilted position, the sliding visor closes automatically.

    Pressing the reel upward stops the motion.

Opening/closing the glass sunroof and sliding visor together

Briefly press the reel twice in succession in the desired direction past the resistance point.

The glass sunroof and sliding visor move together. Pressing the reel upward stops the motion.

  • See also: Convenient opening, via remote control.
  • See also: closing by means of Comfort Access.

Comfort position

If the glass sunroof is not automatically completely opened, the comfort position has been attained. In this position the wind noises in the interior are the least.

If desired, continue the movement by pressing the reel.

Pinch protection system

If the closing force when closing the glass sunroof exceeds a certain value, the closing movement is stopped, beginning at approximately the middle of the opening in the roof, or from the tilted position during closing.

The glass sunroof reopens slightly.

Danger of jamming even with pinch protection

Despite the pinch protection system, check that the glass sunroof's closing path is clear; otherwise, the closing action may not be interrupted in certain extreme situations, such as when thin objects are present.

Closing from the open position without pinch protection E. g. if there is an external danger, proceed as follows:

1. Press the reel forward beyond the resistance point and hold.

The pinch protection is limited and the glass sunroof reopens slightly if the closing force exceeds a certain margin.

2. Press the reel forward again beyond the resistance point and hold until the glass sunroof closes without jam protection. Make sure that the closing area is clear.

Closing from the raised position without pinch protection If there is an external danger, push the reel forward past the resistance point and hold it.

The glass sunroof closes without jam protection.

Initializing after a power failure

After a power failure during the opening or closing process, the glass sunroof can only be operated to a limited extent.

Initializing the system The system can be initialized when the vehicle is stationary and the engine is running.

During the initialization, the glass sunroof closes without jam protection.

Keep the closing path clear

Monitor closing and make sure that the closing path of the glass sunroof is clear; otherwise, injuries may result.

Press the reel up and hold it until the initialization is complete:

  • Initialization begins within 15 seconds and is completed when the glass sunroof and sliding visor are completely closed.
  • The glass sunroof closes without jam protection.
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