Controls at a glance

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Playing a supporting role: The innovative new 8-speed automatic transmission.
Like many new BMW models, the new BMW X3 features an 8-speed automatic transmission which brings smooth shifting, sportiness and efficiency to new levels of perfection. Compared to the exemplary 6 ...

Avoid high engine speeds
Use 1st gear to get the vehicle in motion. Beginning with 2nd gear, accelerate rapidly. When accelerating, shift up before reaching high engine speeds. When you reach the desired speed, shift i ...

Preselecting activation times
1. "Settings" 2. "Climate" 3. "Activate Timer 1" or "Activate Timer 2" 4. "Timer 1:" or "Timer 2:" Preselecting activation times 5. S ...