Here's EVERY BUTTON In The Brand NEW BMW X3! Tips, Tricks, Tutorial

[@abpakdeep]

I’m not a fan of the non m sport steering wheel, removing ambient lighting in the back, hiding the exhaust in the 30, making the moonroof fixed and cannot be opened, removing comfort access on rear and front passenger doors, lowering the height of the car, adding the lights to the turn signal stock like Nissan, making the door handle look less premium! It looks like a cross between an IX and XM! I prefer the previous generation X3 personally! Only advantage of this is the interior camera, belt driven steering, better suspension and interior camera!

[@BeamerView]

Many of those points I totally agree with! They did a lot of cost cutting with the new design I feel.

[@abpakdeep]

@@BeamerView hope they don’t spoil the X5 in 2027!!!

[@stevelouie5928]

They should dial back the ambient lighting. It's like the las Vegas strip in the front. I believe the back has some lighting by the door handle. It doesn't bother me because how often do you have back passengers?

[@abpakdeep]

Ambient lighting is something personally that I can live without. But comfort access is a problem. To unlock the rear doors with the key in the pocket in the previous generation on grabbing the rear door or front passenger it would open but in the 2025 the front door needs to be unlocked and can unlock all doors so an individual door can be unlocked by itself. Rear seat recline has disappeared four times a year I do family roadtrips, would prefer rear passengers to have the option to recline. All my opinions!

[@louisvo1904]

Hi ! I got X3 2025 yesterday. How do I turn heated outside mirrors. Thanks.

[@BeamerView]

They turn on automatically. There is no way to tell or switch to switch, but the car can sense when it needs to be on.

[@cambridgebob8953]

Great orientation video, better than trying to page through a print manual. Just picked up my new 2025 X3 this past Monday and am very impressed! Looking forward to future videos.

[@BeamerView]

Thanks! I'm glad to hear it. Congrats on the new X3!

[@lucaferrero822]

Is the seat massage available on the new X3?

[@BeamerView]

I don't think so, there isn't an option on the build website. Only X5s and up.

[@calvindragneel4667]

Is there a way to disable the auto engine start/stop whenever I turn on the engine?

[@BeamerView]

There is not unfortunately.

[@DonkeyViewAcres]

Once I set up my profile it appeared in the shortcut pulldown

[@justinbernardo8240]

"bmw did research and found out that majority of consumers do not open the sunroof" Right thats a great excuse to say we are cutting costs and trying to pinch every penny we can.

[@abpakdeep]

They have the iX and XM with fixed moonroof! Why destroy their best seller???

[@BeamerView]

Yeah many of the updates was done for cost cutting purposes, I do think they went a bit overboard especially since the X3 is a top seller.

[@Maatson_]

That and the issue with vibration sound and some ppl having leaks

[@abpakdeep]

Very few experienced leaks. Does it mean that all new models will have fixed moonroof!

[@Maatson_]

@ who told you that.

[@tonyfontes8935]

I saw the note on how to lock the glove box which made me think Is there a valet mode? If so, how do you use it? If not, what do you recommend? Do you have to give the valet one of the key fobs?

[@BeamerView]

The vehicle should have a valet mode, you could search for it in settings. it also has a valet key but is very annoying to get to, there is a small button on the back side and you have to split open the key fob, once you do there is a key you can take out. You take the key and leave the key fob with them.

[@smhca]

Just got mine. An absolute dream! For anybody that is waiting .. it took mine 2 months and 2 days to get mine!

[@BeamerView]

Pretty quick compared to mine! I got a coupe so took about 4 months, enjoy it and congrats!!

[@gforgupta]

I have ordered one, and it will be delivered by the end of February '25. Can you please explain to me how the inside e-sim works? Can we use it as a hot spot for our mobiles and then browse the internet?

[@bobmoore4010]

Safety goes out the window at 11:35.

[@KrisArmbrust-u2i]

Just got our new X3 yesterday. We went through the tutorial on programming the garage door opener a couple times and nothing is working. We do get the blinking orange light but that's all. Ideas on what we can try? Thank you! Love the videos - very in depth.

[@BeamerView]

Congrats on the new X3! There is a video on my channel showing kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5TPfIicr9KEars.

[@CaseyC-o9q]

Please cover in video cargo cover storage. Seems in my new 2025 x3 that the spare blocks storing it

[@BeamerView]

Will give it a shot, the one we had didn't have a spare but the majority of them are going to be coming out with one so i'll be sure to cover it on the next X3 video!

[@KoteswaraRaoInabathina]

Does this variant come with puddle lamps and approaching lights?

[@BeamerView]

Haven't tried this vehicle out in the night time yet, but I am pretty sure it does as all newer BMWs have been coming out with this for the last couple years!

[@arabbaj]

Hello, thank you for the video; it was very helpful. I just wanted to ask about the Drive Recorder feature-does it work on this car or not?

[@jiranuwatkhumrae4999]

Do you have a link to order cargo mat for BMW X3 2025?

[@BeamerView]

Currently don't have a link for it just yet. The vehicle is very new and I believe the manufacturers are still trying to play catch up for many of it's accessories!

[@4lumi]

How do you open the fuel tank?

[@BeamerView]

Make sure vehicle is unlocked, then you can just press on the gas door.

[@nighilkamalanathan9246]

I have a '24 330i it has Driving Assistance Professional Package. I was using it today. So usually when I turn on the steering assist it turns green and if I let go of the steering wheel when steering assist is on the steering wheel starts blinking yellow and the steering wheel icon turns yellow. But today however, when I let go of the steering wheel the steering wheel flashed red and the steering wheel icon was red. And the screen says, "Driving assistance permanently restricted. If recurs check service center." Is there any solution to this?

[@BeamerView]

Check to see if the sensor is clean, I would also make sure your BMW ID is setup. It does seem like a odd message, I would get it checked if it persists. May just be a software glitch. Brand new car so they do come with tiny bugs that get fixed through software updates.

[@johnbutrico3656]

I would be wary of the air vents. They seem very small. Do they cool the cabin adequately on very warm days?

[@BeamerView]

I haven't had any issues with it. They seem small but BMW designed them in a nice efficient way.

[@trekhardfilms]

This was one of my biggest concerns as a dog owner and pet sitter. Just bought the car yesterday. The vents in teh front are a long strip. They are thin... but once you get things adjusted the temp of the air is actually pretty dang cold. It doesn't seem to come out in a huge volume, but it was a good volume and I think the cabin would cool down nicely. I tested the back seat one which also had feet coolers and side coolers. If you turn off the side or feet more comes out of the console and it's very cold.

[@edjamesjr]

I am very anxiously waiting the X3 course. My car is here.

[@BeamerView]

Congratulations on getting your new car!

[@AngelaStephens-k1t]

I’m having trouble getting my trial Sirius xm playing. I have set everything up, sent a couple of refresh signals, I can hear it playing in the background but my screen is on the page that has the highlighted listen now button for the agreement but it doesn’t do anything when I click the button so it stays on that screen. Any help would be appreciated.

[@BeamerView]

Make sure you are parked outside when the signal is sent to your car. If it is persisting, I would bring it in to the dealer so have them take a look at it.

[@paulhenry913]

Just purchased a 25 x3 30. Please show me how to link the homelink. Tried both methods - rolling code and remote sync . Cant get to work. Thanks

[@BeamerView]

Many people seem to be having a issue with the 2025 one, here is a video. If the problem persists I bet BMW should release a software update that helps it out. kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5TPfIicr9KEars

[@GuitarGolfingPOPS]

Great video..thanks!…but need some advice. Test drove this new 2025 X3 yesterday, but felt like they’ve’cheapened the car somewhat. If you were in the market for a new X3, would you buy this one or the 2024 model? They still have ‘new’ inventory of those too. Thanks

[@BeamerView]

My brutally honest opinion, I typically do not buy newest model years since they usually use that year to work out the kinks in the car. Getting the 2024 would be the most reliable since its the oldest year in the generation. However if you do like the new tech in the car that would be the only reason I would say go for the 2025.

[@paulhenry913]

@@BeamerView That depends. I like the exterior better than the 24, the interior is better if you forget about the cheap door pulls. The car is right sized now - not to big, not to small. Mild hybrid application makes fuel economy on par with my Honda CRV 1.5!. Stiffer stronger body. I managed to get 6k off sticker with incentives which priced the car at or below Toyota crown Signia levels.

[@spoiler9112]

The 25 exterior appears more bland and less aggressive. There is too much cost cutting and loss of features that do not outweigh any tech advances. I will list them if you like. The interior of the 24 appears more classy and high quality to me. Additionally, I generally skip first year remodels. I usually jump on the latest and coolest, couldn't justlify it this time. Just got the 2024 M40i.

[@RogerS_UK-1941]

Great informative video. Is there a speed limiter button somewhere?

[@BeamerView]

Not on the new one, there should be a way for a warning to go off when you exceed a certain limit you set it to.

[@RogerS_UK-1941]

@@BeamerView Many thanks for giving us all the information and sharing it with us. 👍

[@kabbub]

When are you going to have a BMW x3 2025 course? I do have one on order. Thanks.

[@BeamerView]

Coming soon! Demand for it is very high so I am anticipating mid DEC.

[@trekhardfilms]

Great vid!! everyone make sure to go through privacy settings. bmw scans your face and data mines through the camera. Another note- controls for 2nd row a/c is on the computer screen in the climate control, then go to settings if you need to control it from the front (for pets).

[@chriss.2878]

Well done. This is a great video and invaluable to me as a new 2025 X3 owner! Is there a way of keeping the Shortcut screen continuously on while driving instead of the home screen?

[@BeamerView]

Not possible unfortunately, that would be very useful though!

[@stevelouie5928]

They should use hard buttons for the hvac. Anything that is used a lot shouldn't be touch screen because it's too distracting to do while moving.

[@BeamerView]

I believe they did this since most people just keep the temp on auto and use the temperature dial to control the temp

[@jcsdesign]

This is a great video! 👏

[@BeamerView]

Glad you liked it!!

[@askdeefaircommonsense1014]

You got to go over the speed camera app...

[@BeamerView]

For sure!!

[@askdeefaircommonsense1014]

@@BeamerView I just renewed mine...it doesn't pick up all but it does most...definitely a must have $25 yearly...

[@loseerich493]

Door vent control is ridiculous, especially when they do this vs putting ambient lighting in the back of the vehicle. Steering wheel design/look is WTF. Haptic feedback controls are so horrendous for a brand that's always advertised itself as 'Ultimate Driving Machine'. Having glass roof that doesn't open sucks. I really hate to be a Debby downer but I also like to keep things real. BMW has left me on with the current X1 through X3s. I'd have to be ok with going to a bigger vehicle in the X5 or else they've lost my SAV biz for the foreseeable future. A german lux brand has to deliver 'a nice place to be' look/vibe, & then it has to deliver a great driving experience. The only part of the new X1-->X3 I haven't been able to experience is actually driving them but they've already lost me in the looks, features, & cheap materials in places departments

[@BeamerView]

Yup the haptic feedback controls near the door vent was my biggest issue too, i've pointed it out to BMW. It looks and feels very cheap but it's meant to feel better when you're sitting inside pushing on it. They made changes to their design team so hopefully things get better!

[@karthikJ-99]

@@loseerich493 probably they should call this the ultimate plastic machine . With the amount of cost cutting they have done on this car

[@esco.letsgo]

They just need to leave the X1 M35i alone because this interior & exterior design is NOT the one. Ideally, all they need to do is add heated cup holders, ventilated seats, rear seat LED and include all of this with the ‘BMW X1 M Competition’ but realistically M60i. That is if they still want a future.

[@BeamerView]

Good points!

[@debbutante9591]

Very cool steering

[@BeamerView]

Yes very unique I will admit!

[@johnbmw550i]

Very helpful thanks.

[@BeamerView]

Glad it was helpful!

[@achamorro72]

Hi Dee!! Miss you on You tube. Hope all is ok with you!!!

[@BeamerView]

@@achamorro72 still here! Just been traveling lately more videos coming soon thanks for checking in on me. Hope all is well with you too!!

[@zaf7819]

It would be helpful if you could time stamp your videos so we can jump directly to tips we would like to review again.

[@BeamerView]

Sure will keep that in mind for future ones. Keep in mind, a lot of times youtube should also save where you left off when you come back to the video, it may be a setting on your phone.

[@mr.catchings1190]

This must be a 25 model, because my 24 X3 isn't like this.

[@BeamerView]

Correct!

[@11Hammers]

Not a fan of that steering wheel or the capacitive touch controls.

[@BeamerView]

Def takes some getting use to the steering wheel. I do like how it's a more thick design though.

[@karthikJ-99]

I have to say I’m pretty angry with this car . Lots of cost cutting and cheap plastics everywhere. Owning a 22 lci x3 this car is an insult and no where near the quality of bmws best car that we are used to as everyone said lots of cheap materials and my biggest issue is c pillar the thing that you touch every single time when you grab the rear seat belts is plastic it is leatherette in the current lci. I didn’t find one metal button latch or handle . All plastic disgusting

[@BeamerView]

Many to admit there was a lot of cost cutting taking place. I personally agree with it as it shouldn't be the case for a top selling BMW. BMW is making changes to their design team so hopefully things have a brighter future!

[@gregcochennet385]

I don’t like the steering wheel or the grill

[@BeamerView]

Takes some time getting use to.

[@bjsimon802]

BMw needs better designers, i dont mind the designs being slightly weaker in lower trims, but this is not the BMW way . i think they need to look at the playbook back 25 years ago, and fire the current engineers and bring people who love BMw's

[@BeamerView]

They made adjustments to their design team, should get better.

[@karthikJ-99]

The door handle and buttons give me headache . What the hell was bmw thinking those buttons don’t belong in a luxury car❤

[@BeamerView]

Takes some time getting use to, I do prefer the handles too though!

[@karthikJ-99]

@@BeamerView Yaa hopefully may be will get an x5 .. did you see Forbes just roasted bmw for the cheap interior yesterday on 15 th I think

[@bobmoore4010]

I hate this design, both inside and out. I am a BMW fan, and will not buy one until they come to their senses.

[@BeamerView]

Good news is they made some changes to their design team. Hopefully it's for the better!

[@gforgupta]

@@BeamerView , that means, changes to 2025 models or next year's models?

[@karthikJ-99]

Can’t believe how ugly and cheap the door handles and buttons look like atleast the m50 gets the gloss black buttons the standard ones are cheaper looking and feeling than a Toyota or Hyundai buttons

[@BeamerView]

That was a major complaint that i've heard from many clients. They work better with the door closed but still not a fan of the cost cutting that took place.

[@karthikJ-99]

@ atleast you are honest unlike lot of bmw geniuses or sales people who make videos straight up deny the cheapness and say it’s advanced and nice . Idk may be if they bumped the msrp a little bit and gave nicer materials people would have cried initially but this bmw would have dumpstered the glc (granny car) and q5 horrible reliability. But no they took the path of sustainability which is fine they could have used recycled aluminum and plastics to make the vegan seats and door cards but they didn’t . Any luxury car should have comfort access on all 4 doors period . They slowly took it off all their models now . And it’s not really a bmw if you don’t have tail pipes for gas cars . And I want to slap the person who thought cloth is a good material for dash and door tops which smells and collects dust and rain . They should have just give us the sensatech dash or veganza dash . There is a lot of cheap plastic in the car and it feels cheap especially in the door area removing ambient lights in rear doors amd door pockets and rear c pillar which went from leatherette to plastic. The cheapness is so bad they had to save 10$ on the side bolsters on the front seats using cloth instead of leatherette