Display

Information stage
The dimmed lamp in the mirror housing indicates when there are vehicles in the blind spot or approaching from behind.
Warning
If the turn signal is set while a vehicle is in the critical zone, the steering wheel vibrates briefly and the lamp in the mirror housing flashes brightly.
The warning stops when the turn signal is switched off, or the other vehicle leaves the critical zone.
See also:
Notes
▷ Reception may not be available in some situations,
such as under certain environmental
or topographic conditions. The satellite
radio has no influence on this.
▷ The signal may no ...
Using voice activation
Activating the voice activation system
1. Press the button on the
steering
wheel.
2. Wait for the signal.
3. Say the command.
The command is displayed in the instrument
cluster.
This symb ...
Compact Design
Just as BMW's compact 3 Series ranks below the midsize 5 Series, the
five-seat X3 sits in the shadow of the larger X5. The styling clearly says BMW,
but it's the multi-paneled look of earlier mode ...
