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
Integrated key
Press button, arrow 1, and remove the key, arrow 2.
The integrated key fits the following locks:
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:
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
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.
BMW X3 Owners Manual > Installing child restraint
systems: On the front passenger seat
Deactivating airbags
Deactivating the front-seat passenger
airbags
If a child restraint system is used in the front
passenger seat, deactivate the front-seat passenger
airbags; otherwise, there is an increased
risk of injury to the child when the airbags
are activated, even with a child restr ...