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Using this Owner's Manual

Notes

Reporting safety defects

At a glance

Cockpit

Controls

Opening and closing

Adjustments

Transporting children safely

Driving

Everything under control

Technology for comfort, convenience
and safety

Lamps

Air conditioner

Practical interior accessories

Driving tips

Things to remember when driving

Mobility

Refueling

Wheels and tires

Under the hood

Maintenance

Care

Replacing components

Giving and receiving assistance

Reference

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Technical data

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Everything from A to Z

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Summary of Contents for 2009 X3

Page 1: ...The Ultimate Driving Machine Owner s Manual for Vehicle Contents A Z Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 601 104 08 08 BMW AG ...

Page 2: ...Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 601 104 08 08 BMW AG ...

Page 3: ...vehicle It contains important data and instructions intended to assist you in gaining maximum use and satisfaction from your BMW s unique range of technical fea tures The manual also contains information on maintenance designed to enhance operating safety and contribute to main taining the value of your BMW throughout an extended service life This manual is supplemented by a Service and Warranty I...

Page 4: ...ich Germany Reprinting including excerpts only with the written consent of BMW AG Munich US English VIII 08 Printed on environmentally friendly paper bleached without chlorine suitable for recycling Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 601 104 08 08 BMW AG ...

Page 5: ...porting children safely 38 Driving 46 Everything under control 50 Technology for comfort convenience and safety 59 Lamps 63 Air conditioner 69 Practical interior accessories Driving tips 82 Things to remember when driving Mobility 92 Refueling 94 Wheels and tires 101 Under the hood 106 Maintenance 108 Care 112 Replacing components 121 Giving and receiving assistance Reference 128 Technical data 13...

Page 6: ...order to avoid the pos sibility of personal injury and serious damage to the vehicle Indicates information that will assist you in gaining the optimum benefit from your vehicle and enable you to care more effectively for your vehicle Refers to measures that can be taken to help protect the environment Marks the end of a specific item of informa tion Indicates special equipment country specific equ...

Page 7: ...echnology e g the use of modern materials and powerful electron ics requires specially adapted maintenance and repair methods You should therefore have the corresponding work on your vehicle per formed only by your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center or at a workshop that works according to BMW repair procedures with cor respondingly trained personnel If this work is not carried out properly there ...

Page 8: ...nents brake dust shields telephones including operation of any mobile phone from within the vehicle without using an externally mounted antenna or transceiver equipment for instance CBs walkie talkies ham radios or similar accessories may cause extensive dam age to the vehicle compromise its safety inter fere with the vehicle s electrical system or affect the validity of the BMW Limited Warranty S...

Page 9: ...roblems between you and your dealer or BMW of North America LLC To contact NHTSA you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll free at 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 or go to http www safercar gov or write to Adminis trator NHTSA 400 Seventh Street SW Washington DC 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety by going to http www safercar gov For Canadian customers Cana...

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Page 11: ...ed to familiarize you with your vehicle s operating environment The section will also assist you in becoming acquainted with the control concepts and options available for operating the various systems At a glance Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 601 104 08 08 BMW AG ...

Page 12: ...Turn signals 41 Roadside parking lamps 60 High beams 60 Headlamp flasher 41 Computer 48 4 Horn the entire surface 5 Washer wiper system rain sensor 42 6 Hazard warning flashers 7 Central locking system 19 8 Unlocking hood 101 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 601 104 08 08 BMW AG ...

Page 13: ...auge 47 5 Fuel gauge 46 6 Button for Displaying the time 47 Service Interval Display 47 Checking oil level 103 7 Selector lever and program displays for automatic transmission 40 8 Button for Resetting trip odometer 46 Setting time 47 9 Display for Trip odometer odometer 46 Time 47 Service Interval 47 Computer 48 Checking oil level 103 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 601 104 08 08 BMW AG ...

Page 14: ...lity control systems ABS Antilock Brake System 51 ABS Antilock Brake System chassis control system for Canadian models Brake system With handbrake released 53 105 With handbrake engaged 39 With other warning lamps 53 Brake warning lamp for Canadian models Brake pads 85 Please fasten safety belts 32 Airbags 57 Front fog lamps 61 Automatic transmission 40 Turn signals 41 DSC Dynamic Stability Contro...

Page 15: ...ou may oper ate Selected audio source functions Recirculated air mode steering wheel heater Cruise control Selected telephone functions Voice activation system In order to operate a system it must be switched on Telephone voice activation system audio sources Press the button answer and terminate call begin dialing selected phone number Extended pressure activate deactivate voice command system Di...

Page 16: ...epending on the equipment package a button is provided for the recirculated air mode or steering wheel heater Switch recirculated air mode on and off Switch steering wheel heater on off refer to page 34 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 601 104 08 08 BMW AG ...

Page 17: ...At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility Reference 15 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 601 104 08 08 BMW AG ...

Page 18: ...Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 601 104 08 08 BMW AG ...

Page 19: ...ou with information for complete control of your vehicle and describes its extensive array of features and accessories both for driving and for your own safety comfort and convenience Controls Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 601 104 08 08 BMW AG ...

Page 20: ... and person related adjustments Vehicle Memory and Key Mem ory You can configure up to four different basic adjustments for four different persons The only requirement is that each person use his or her own master key with remote control When your vehicle is unlocked with the remote control the vehicle recognizes the individual user by means of a data exchange with the key and makes adjustments ac...

Page 21: ...lamps and courtesy lamps are switched on and off with the remote control The alarm system is also armed or disarmed For additional details on the alarm system refer to page 25 You can set an acoustic signal to remind you if the ignition key is still in the ignition lock after you open the driver s door Operating from inside Via the central locking system button refer to page 21 When the system is ...

Page 22: ... liftgate open only after the vehicle has been unlocked You may have this function activated deacti vated To avoid damage make sure there is suf ficient space when opening the liftgate A previously locked liftgate is also locked again after closing Before and after a drive make sure that the lift gate has not been inadvertently released Malfunction The remote control may malfunction due to local r...

Page 23: ...o operate the central locking system when the front doors are closed This button only unlocks or locks the doors and the liftgate It does not activate the anti theft system If only the driver s door was unlocked from the outside and you press the but ton then with the driver s door still open the passenger side door the liftgate and the fuel filler door will unlock too If the driver s door is clos...

Page 24: ... refer to arrow The liftgate is released The liftgate is locked again as soon as it is closed Closing The handle recesses on the interior trim of the liftgate make it easier to pull down Avoid injuries by making sure that the lift gate s closing region is clear and unob structed Windows Keep windows in your line of sight while closing Failure to do so can result in bodily injury Always remove the ...

Page 25: ... closing press the switch past the resistance point and hold it there The window will close without the pinch protection system Following interruptions in electrical power supply After disconnecting the battery the pinch pro tection system must be reinitialized To do this open and close the windows once and continue pull the switch for longer than approx 2 sec onds after closing Safety switch With...

Page 26: ...tion the sunroof is not com pletely open This reduces the wind noise in the passenger compartment Each time the panorama glass sunroof is com pletely opened or closed it stops in the comfort position If you wish you can resume the motion by activating the switch After switching off ignition You can operate the panorama glass sunroof for approx 1 minute as long as no door has been opened Pinch prot...

Page 27: ... on the hazard warning flashers Flashing the high beams Arming and disarming alarm system When you lock or unlock the vehicle either with the remote control or at the door lock the alarm system is armed or disarmed at the same time If the alarm system has been properly armed the hazard warning flashers light up once You can have different confirmation sig nals set to confirm arming and disarm ing ...

Page 28: ...ompletely closed Avoiding unintentional alarms The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor may be switched off at the same time This pre vents unintentional alarms e g in the following situations In duplex garages When being transported on car carrying trains aboard ship or on a trailer When animals are to remain in the vehicle Switching off tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor Press ...

Page 29: ...airbag locations and additional information on airbags refer to page 57 Head restraint A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the risk of damage to the cervical vertebrae in acci dents Adjust the head restraint so that its mid dle lies approximately at the height of your ears Otherwise there is an increased risk of injury in the event of an accident Head restraints refer to page 29 Safety bel...

Page 30: ...provide optimized protection fol low the adjustment instructions above Longitudinal direction Pull the lever 1 and slide the seat into the desired position After you release the lever move the seat for ward or backward slightly so that it engages fully Height Pull the lever 2 and apply weight to or remove weight from the seat as needed Backrest Pull the lever 3 and apply weight to or remove weight...

Page 31: ...or lower section of switch Sports seat With this seat you can also adjust the tilt and the thigh support Upward tilt Pull the lever arrow 1 repeatedly until you reach the desired tilt Downward tilt Push the lever arrow 2 repeatedly until you reach the desired tilt Thigh support Pull the lever arrow 3 and slide the thigh sup port in the longitudinal direction Head restraints A correctly adjusted he...

Page 32: ... Sports Activity Vehicle Center if the front head restraints are to be removed and installed Front seats adjusting height To raise pull upward To lower press button arrow 1 and slide head restraint downward Front seats adjusting distance to back of head To move forward pull upward To move back press button and slide back head cushion Do not insert objects behind head cush ion as otherwise operabil...

Page 33: ...ature when three LEDs are lit To switch off Press the button and hold it longer Rear Functions the same as front seat heating two temperature levels Seat and mirror memory You can store and select three different adjust ment settings for the driver s seat and exterior mirrors The adjustment of the lumbar support is not stored in the memory Storing 1 Turn the ignition key to position 1 or 2 2 Set t...

Page 34: ...movement of the seat Safety belts To ensure that the safety systems con tinue to provide optimum protection please follow the instructions on page 27 Make sure the safety belts are worn in all occu pied seats every time you drive Although air bags enhance safety by providing added pro tection they are not a substitute for safety belts Fastening Make sure you hear the latch plate engage in the belt...

Page 35: ...ons refer to Seat and mirror memory on page 31 Manual adjustments The mirrors can also be manually adjusted by pressing at the edges of the mirror glass To prevent the exterior mirrors on this vehicle from being damaged always fold them in by hand before entering an automatic car wash Automatic heating When the outside temperature falls below a specified temperature both outside mirrors are automa...

Page 36: ...to the windshield in front of the mirror either Steering wheel Adjustments Do not adjust the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving There is a risk of acci dent from unexpected movement 1 Fold the lever down 2 Adapt the longitudinal position and height of the steering wheel to the seat position 3 Fold the lever back up Steering wheel heater The button for steering wheel heater is located on th...

Page 37: ...rbag is triggered even with a child restraint device For more information on automatic deactivation of the front passenger airbags refer to page 57 Installing child restraint devices Follow the child restraint device manu facturer s instructions for selection installation and use of the child restraint device Otherwise the degree of protection can be reduced On the passenger s seat After installin...

Page 38: ...h tether strap The top tether strap attachment points are only intended for attachment of child restraint device other uses can damage the attachment points For child restraint devices with tether straps there are three additional attachment points refer to arrows under covers in the floor of the cargo area Remove the corresponding cover before use Routing of tether strap Make sure that the tether...

Page 39: ...point 5 Pull tether strap tight When using the cargo area cover Guide tether strap through between the rear seat backrest and the cargo area cover When driving With rear side airbags make sure that children do not lean out of the child s seat toward the door panel otherwise injuries can result if the side airbags are triggered Child safety lock of rear doors Slide down the safety levers on the rea...

Page 40: ...e vehicle from rolling always shift into neutral or selector lever position P and engage the handbrake firmly before leaving the vehicle with the engine running Do not discontinue the starting procedure pre maturely but also do not prolong it for more than 20 seconds Release the ignition key immediately as soon as the engine starts When starting the engine do not press the accelerator pedal Do not...

Page 41: ...ove the ignition key when the vehicle is rolling otherwise the steering wheel lock would engage preventing you from steering When leaving the vehicle remove the ignition key and lock the steering To prevent the vehi cle from rolling engage the parking brake firmly when parking Manual transmission 1 Engage the parking brake firmly 2 Turn the ignition key to position 1 or 0 3 Shift into first gear o...

Page 42: ...nic refer to page 41 Parking vehicle To prevent the vehicle from rolling always select position P and engage the handbrake before leaving the vehicle with the engine running Selector lever positions P R N D M S Starting the engine The engine can only be started in selector lever positions P Park or N Neutral Displays in the instrument cluster P R N D SD M1 M2 M3 M4 M5 M6 The selector lever positio...

Page 43: ...t clus ter displays M1 to M6 Upshifts and downshifts are executed only when they will result in a plausible combination of engine and vehicle speed as a result for example a downshift that would cause the engine to overrev will not be executed by the system The gear selected will appear briefly in the instrument cluster followed by the current gear To use the automatic function again move the sele...

Page 44: ...ith rain sensor You can set the wipe interval to four stages with the serrated dial 5 In addition the wipe interval is varied automati cally depending on road speed Rain sensor The rain sensor automatically controls wiper operation as a function of the rain intensity The sensor is mounted on the windshield directly in front of the interior rearview mirror Deactivate the rain sensor when passing th...

Page 45: ...indow wiper Rear window wiper in intermittent mode When reverse gear is engaged the wiper operates continuously You can also program the interval 1 Briefly move the wiper lever from position 0 to position 2 2 Wait for desired interval maximum of 30 seconds 3 Move the wiper lever from position 0 to position 2 again Washer fluid Washer fluid antifreeze is flammable For this reason keep it away from ...

Page 46: ...in the memory is deleted in the process Maintaining speed storing and accelerating Briefly press button The system maintains and stores the current vehicle speed Each additional touch of the but ton increases the speed by approx 1 mph 1 km h Press and hold button The vehicle accelerates without pressure on the accelerator pedal When you release the button the system maintains and stores the curren...

Page 47: ...hen you apply pressure to the clutch pedal or when you move the automatic transmission selector lever from D to N If you exceed or fall below the set speed for an extended period by pressing the accel erator for example When DSC is activated Resuming stored speed Press button The vehicle accelerates to and maintains the last speed stored Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 601 104 08 08 BMW AG ...

Page 48: ...fuel supply is interrupted to protect the engine Fuel gauge Fuel tank capacity approx 17 7 US gal 67 liters Instructions for refueling can be found on page 92 If the tilt of the vehicle varies when you are driv ing in mountainous areas for example the indi cator may fluctuate slightly Reserve If the LED 1 starts to light up continuously there are still approx 2 US gal 8 liters of fuel left in the ...

Page 49: ...ce and remaining distance to this service are dis played The remaining distance is determined on the basis of the past driving style A flashing display and a sign before the numerical value mean that the service interval has been passed by the displayed number of miles kilometers Please make an appointment with your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center Clock If you wish to have a continuous clock di...

Page 50: ...tions in a different unit of measure Outside temperature Changing units of measure 7 6 During the display hold down the button in the turn signal lever until the display changes Outside temperature warning If the outside temperature falls below approx 37 57 36 the computer switches auto matically to the outside temperature display In addition an acoustic signal sounds and the display flashes for a...

Page 51: ...ange available with the remaining fuel The current fuel level is measured and the range is calculated taking into account the driving style over the last 20 miles 30 km Always refuel as soon as possible once your cruising range falls to below 30 miles 50 km otherwise engine functions are not ensured and damage can occur Average speed The calculation of the average speed does not take into account ...

Page 52: ...into reverse or move the selector lever into position R Wait for one second to pass before moving You can have a signal tone programmed into the system to verify that the PDC is active Activating manual mode In ignition key position 2 press the button the LED lights up Deactivating manual mode Press the button again the LED goes out The system is automatically deactivated once the vehicle travels ...

Page 53: ...s the wheels from locking during braking Safe steering response is maintained even during full braking This results in an increase in the active safety ABS is operational every time you start the engine Safe braking refer to page 84 Electronic brake force distribution The system controls the brake pressure in the rear wheels to ensure a stable braking behavior Brake assistant When the brake pedal ...

Page 54: ... forces When the indicator lamp lights up DTC is activated Deactivating DTC Press the button again the DTC indicator lamp in the instrument cluster goes out xDrive xDrive is the all wheel drive system of your BMW The combined effects of xDrive and DSC further optimize the traction and dynamic driv ing characteristics The all wheel drive system xDrive variably distributes the drive torque to the fr...

Page 55: ...rning lamp for the brake system lights up in red together with the warn ing lamps for ABS and DSC xDrive In addition a warning signal sounds The driving stability control systems have failed It is then possible to exert driving force only via the rear axle If the brake system warning lamp lights up in yellow in the described combination then the EBV Electronic brake force distribution is still ava...

Page 56: ...l four tires In the following situations the system could be delayed or malfunction When the system has not been initialized When driving on snow covered or slippery road surfaces Sporty driving style slip in the drive wheels high lateral acceleration When driving with snow chains When driving with a compact wheel the Flat Tire Monitor cannot operate Initializing system The initialization is compl...

Page 57: ...TPM is experiencing tem porary interference from other systems or devices that use the same frequency Resetting system The system must be reset after every cor rection of tire inflation pressure and after every tire or wheel change 1 Start engine but do not begin to drive 2 Press the button until the yellow warning lamp in the instrument cluster lights up for a few seconds 3 Begin driving After a ...

Page 58: ...nd inflate them to the proper pressure Driving on a significantly underinflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure Underinflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life and may affect the vehicle s handling and stopping ability Please note that the TPMS is not a sub stitute for proper tire maintenance and it is the driver s responsibility to maintain correct ti...

Page 59: ... has been triggered because there is a danger of burns In the event of malfunctions deactivation or triggering of the airbag restraint system have the testing repair removal and disposal of air bag generators executed only by a BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center or a workshop that works according to BMW repair procedures with correspondingly trained personnel and that has the required explosives l...

Page 60: ...nstalling a child s seat make sure that the indicator lamp for the front passenger air bags has illuminated This indicates that the system has detected the child s seat and that the front passenger airbags have been deactivated The indicator lamp does not come on as long as a person of sufficient size and in a correct sitting position is detected on the seat The front and side airbags for the pas ...

Page 61: ...least one bulb of the exterior lighting on the vehicle is defective Replacing bulbs refer to page 112 Door handle lighting When the parking lamps or low beams are switched on the interior door handles are also illuminated The intensity of the lighting is adjusted using the instrument lighting control Welcome lamps If when parking the vehicle you leave the light switch in position 2 or 3 the parkin...

Page 62: ...road surface Depending on the steering angle and other parameters the light from the headlamp follows the course of the road In tight curves e g serpentines or when mak ing turns up to a speed of approx 43 mph 70 km h a turning lamp is switched on and illu minates the inside of the curve Activating Adaptive Head Light With the ignition on turn the light switch to the Automatic headlamp control pos...

Page 63: ...re located in both exterior mirrors to illuminate the exterior area before the front doors If you wish you can have the interior lamps switch on after you unlock the vehi cle mechanically You may have this function activated deactivated if you wish If the interior lamps remain switched on after locking the vehicle one of the doors or the liftgate may not be completely closed Switching interior lam...

Page 64: ...on and off with the button To avoid discharging the battery all of the vehicle s interior lamps are automatically extinguished approx 15 minutes after the igni tion is switched off Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 601 104 08 08 BMW AG ...

Page 65: ...irflow directed toward windshield and side windows 2 Airflow toward upper body 65 3 Airflow to footwell 65 4 Air volume 64 5 Recirculated air mode 64 6 Temperature 64 7 Air distribution 64 8 Rear window defroster 64 9 Cooling function 64 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 601 104 08 08 BMW AG ...

Page 66: ... cooled dehumidified and then reheated depending on the temperature setting This function is only avail able with the engine running The cooling function helps to prevent conden sation from forming on the windows or to remove it quickly Depending on the weather the windshield may fog over briefly when the engine is started Recirculated air mode You can respond to unpleasant odors outside the vehic...

Page 67: ... for cooling Adjust the vents to direct the flow of cool air in your direction for instance if the interior has become too warm Draft free ventilation Set the vent outlets so that the air flows past you and is not directed straight at you Microfilter The microfilter removes dust and pollen from the incoming outside air It is replaced when maintenance is performed by your BMW Sports Activity Vehicl...

Page 68: ...tribution 67 5 Adjusting temperature 67 6 Temperature display 67 Air volume 67 7 Manually varying air volume 67 8 Defrosting windows and removing condensation 67 9 Rear window defroster 68 10 Switching cooling function on off 67 11 Outside air AUC Automatic recirculated air control recirculated air mode 68 12 AUTO program 67 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 601 104 08 08 BMW AG ...

Page 69: ...aximum cool ing or heating capacity as needed and then keeps this temperature constant The highest setting produces the maximum heat output regardless of the outside tempera ture The lowest setting activates maximum air conditioning When you change between different tem perature settings in rapid succession the system does not have enough time to achieve the desired temperature Manually adjusting ...

Page 70: ...window heating switches off automatically after a certain amount of time Depending on your equipment package the upper wires are used as an antenna and are not part of the rear window defroster Ventilation 1 Serrated dials for opening and closing the air vents through an infinitely variable range 2 Levers for changing airflow direction 3 Serrated dial for more or less cool air from the air vents f...

Page 71: ...evice is compatible with the integrated universal remote control If you have additional questions please ask at your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center or call 1 800 355 3515 You can find also information on the Internet at www bmwusa com or www homelink com HomeLink is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls Inc Programming 1 Memory buttons 2 LED Fixed code hand held transmitters 1 Turn the ig...

Page 72: ...ansmitters 3 Locate the button on the receiver of the equipment to be set e g on its drive unit 4 Press the button on the receiver of the device you want to set up After step 4 you have approx 30 seconds for step 5 5 Press the programmed memory button 1 of the integrated universal remote control three times The corresponding memory button 1 is now programmed with the signal of the original hand he...

Page 73: ...ess and hold the adjusting button for approx 3 4 sec onds The display indicates the number of the currently set compass zone To change the zone setting repeatedly press the adjusting button briefly until the number of the compass zone that applies to your current position is displayed The compass will be operational again after approx 10 seconds Calibrating digital compass In the following situati...

Page 74: ...en English E and German O The setting is automatically stored after approx 10 seconds Cup holders Use lightweight unbreakable containers otherwise there is a risk of injury in an accident Do not push unsuitable containers into the cup holder as this can damage it Front Depending on your optional equipment the center console contains either one or two cup holders Passenger side The cup holder for t...

Page 75: ...ment for coins and miscellaneous items Press button 2 Armrest rear The rear armrest contains a storage compart ment To open pull the cover upward Storage compartment in the instrument cluster Opening Press the button in the direction of the arrow Closing Fold the cover down Storage package Your convenience is enhanced by Armrest front Sliding lashing eyes in cargo area refer to page 78 Floor cover...

Page 76: ...le Connecting electrical devices You can use electrical devices such as flash lights car vacuum cleaners or the like with power ratings of up to approx 200 W at 12 V if at least one of the following connection points is provided Avoid damage to the socket caused by inserting plugs of the wrong shape or size To reduce the strain on the battery do not leave electrical devices connected with the engi...

Page 77: ...an transport of up to four pairs of standard skis or up to two snowboards The ski bag allows you to stow skis up to a length of up to 6 8 ft 2 1 m When skis of 6 8 ft 2 1 m in length are loaded the ski bag will tend to narrow reducing its overall capacity Loading 1 Fold down the center armrest pull off the cover panel press the button and disen gage the door 2 Press the button again the door in th...

Page 78: ...over 2 Remove the tray behind the cover panel with a screwdriver Pivot the handle of the screwdriver upward arrow 1 and simulta neously pull toward the front arrow 2 3 Position the ski bag on the lower edge of the opening refer to arrow 1 then insert it refer to arrow 2 Removing ski bag Pull the handle forward and remove the ski bag upward Do not position cargo at the opening If you do it can enda...

Page 79: ...way as inserting the ski bag refer to Inserting ski bag on page 76 Cargo area cover Pull the cargo area cover out by the handle and hook it into the rear holders You can carry light objects such as articles of clothing on the cargo area cover Never place heavy hard objects on the cover If you do so they could endanger passengers during braking or evasive maneu vers Do not allow the cover to snap b...

Page 80: ... it engages in the brackets Lowering partition net Grasp bar on one side on the partition net press upward and push the ends of the bar together then release from the brackets Behind side trim panel Press the button to open Floor cover Opening For access to the jack etc To open raise the cover by the handle refer to arrow If needed you can remove or raise the floor cover Raising Swing up the floor...

Page 81: ...hem into the desired position 3 Make sure the brackets have seated securely They must engage audibly Do not place any cargo on the brackets this can cause them to disengage Dividing cargo area You have the following possibilities for place ment of the cargo between the backrest and the telescoping rail between the telescoping rail and the retain ing strap Positioning the cargo between the telescop...

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Page 83: ...his section is designed to provide you with extra support by supplying information useful in dealing with specific driving and operating conditions Driving tips Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 601 104 08 08 BMW AG ...

Page 84: ...oplaning and can lead to partial or complete loss of traction vehi cle control and braking effectiveness Reduce your speed on wet roads Brake system Your vehicle must travel approx 300 miles 500 km before the brake pads and rotors achieve the optimum pad surface and wear patterns required for trouble free operation and long service life later on To break in the separate handbrake drums apply the h...

Page 85: ...riving smoothly and looking ahead reduces fuel consumption Avoiding high engine speeds Only use 1st gear when starting off Accelerate briskly from 2nd gear while avoiding high engine speeds and shifting up prematurely When the desired speed is reached shift into the highest possible gear and drive at constant speed at the lowest possible engine speed Always remember driving at low engine speeds de...

Page 86: ... 42 Hydroplaning When driving on wet or slushy roads reduce road speed If you do not a wedge of water can form between tires and road sur face This phenomenon is referred to as hydro planing and is characterized by a partial or complete loss of contact between tires and road surface ultimately undermining your abil ity to steer and brake the vehicle The danger of hydroplaning increases as tire tre...

Page 87: ...he pads during brake applications to clean the rotors is not reached Should corrosion form on the brake rotors the brakes will tend to respond with a pulsating effect that even extended application will fail to cure Brake pads The warning lamp lights up The brake pads have reached their min imum pad thickness Have brake pads replaced immediately Cargo loading To avoid loading the tires beyond thei...

Page 88: ...pposite side Securing cargo Use the luggage net or draw straps to hold down small and lightweight luggage and cargo refer to page 78 For larger and heavier pieces heavy duty cargo straps are available from your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center These heavy duty cargo straps are secured to lashing eyes mounted in the cargo area refer to page 78 Read the information provided with the heavy duty car...

Page 89: ...ances Always adapt your driving speed to the road conditions The more steep and uneven the roadway is the lower the speed should be You can operate your vehicle on uphill and downhill gradients with a maximum slope of 50 If you wish to drive on uphill and downhill grades of this nature make sure beforehand that the engine oil and coolant levels are near the MAX mark refer to pages 103 and 105 When...

Page 90: ...bear the following points in mind after driving on poor roads in order to preserve the road safety of your BMW Clean the heavy dirt from the body Clean mud snow ice and other materials from the wheels and tires Check the tires for damage Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 601 104 08 08 BMW AG ...

Page 91: ...Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 89 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 601 104 08 08 BMW AG ...

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Page 93: ...u maintain your mobility by supplying important information on vital topics including fuels and lubricants wheels and tires service maintenance and roadside assistance Mobility Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 601 104 08 08 BMW AG ...

Page 94: ...you can unlock the fuel filler door manually 1 Open the cover flap on the right hand side panel of the cargo area refer to page 78 2 Pull the green button The fuel filler door is released Always take all applicable precautions and comply with all regulations when han dling fuels Never carry spare fuel containers in your vehicle Whether empty or full these con tainers can leak cause an explosion an...

Page 95: ...fied minimum fuel grade Otherwise the engine could be damaged Use high quality brands Field experience has indicated significant dif ferences in fuel quality volatility composition additives etc among gasolines offered for sale in the United States and Canada Fuels contain ing up to and including 10 ethanol or other oxygenates with up to 2 8 oxygen by weight that is 15 MTBE or 3 methanol plus an e...

Page 96: ...the next page provides all the cor rect inflation pressures for the specified tire sizes at ambient temperature The inflation pressures in the table apply to BMW approved tire sizes and recom mended tire brands Your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center will be glad to supply this infor mation For correct identification of the right tire infla tion pressure for your tires please note the fol lowing T...

Page 97: ...e At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 95 Observe all national and local maximum speed limits failure to do so could put you in violation of the law Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 601 104 08 08 BMW AG ...

Page 98: ...eel T 135 90 R 17 104 M 60 420 60 420 60 420 60 420 60 420 60 420 More details on the permissible load and weights can be found on page 130 Tire size Pressure specifications in psi kPa Traveling speeds of up to max 100 mph 160 km h Traveling speeds including those above 100 mph 160 km h All pressure specifications in the table are indicated in psi kilopascal with cold tires Cold ambient temperatur...

Page 99: ...ad wear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified gov ernment test course For example a tire graded 150 would wear one and one half 1 1 2 times as well on the govern ment course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use however and may depart significantly from...

Page 100: ...noticeable loss in their ability to cope with cold weather driving condi tions once the tread wears to below 0 16 in 4 mm To ensure continued safety you should always have such tires replaced Wear indicators at the tread groove base refer to arrow are distributed over the tire s circum ference and are marked on the side of the tire with TWI Tread Wear Indicator If the tire tread has worn down to t...

Page 101: ... wheel and tire combination remounted on the vehicle as soon as possible Wheels equipped with electronics for TPM Tire Pressure Monitor When installing new tires or when changing from summer tires to winter tires or vice versa only use wheels equipped with TPM electron ics otherwise the Tire Pressure Monitor can not detect a flat tire refer to page 55 Your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center will b...

Page 102: ...and on the rear wheels Follow the manufacturer s instructions when installing snow chains Do not exceed a vehicle speed of 30 mph 50 km h with snow chains mounted Do not initialize the Flat Tire Monitor with snow chains installed otherwise the instrument might issue an incorrect reading When you are driving with snow chains it can be beneficial to temporarily activate DTC refer to page 52 Online E...

Page 103: ... a danger of subsequent dam age and related safety hazards Hood Unlocking Pull the lever located under the left side of the instrument cluster Opening To avoid causing damage make sure that wiper arms are resting against the wind shield before opening the hood Press the release handle and open the hood Closing Close the hood with force by allowing it to fall from a height of approx 1 ft 30 cm It m...

Page 104: ... ground negative terminal refer to page 122 3 Jump starting terminal refer to page 122 4 Filler neck for engine oil refer to Adding engine oil 5 Reservoir for brake fluid refer to page 105 6 Expansion tank for coolant refer to page 105 In vehicles with a gasoline engine the expansion tank is on the other side Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 601 104 08 08 BMW AG ...

Page 105: ...p off engine oil at the earliest opportunity e g with your next refueling The warning lamp lights up yellow within 30 seconds after starting the engine The oil level sensor has failed It is not possible to take a current or meaningful measurement Have the system checked as soon as possible Checking oil level Your vehicle is equipped with an electronic oil level control For the most precise possibl...

Page 106: ...engine oils The quality of the engine oil selected has critical significance for the operation and service life of an engine BMW continuously approves spe cific oils after confirming their suitability for use in its vehicles with extensive testing Only use approved BMW High Performance Synthetic Oil If you are unable to obtain BMW High Perfor mance Synthetic Oil you can add small amounts of anothe...

Page 107: ...nsion tank counter clockwise to allow any accumulated pres sure to escape then continue turning to open 3 The coolant level is correct when it is between the MIN and MAX marks also refer to illustration next to filler neck 4 If the coolant is low slowly add coolant up to the specified level do not overfill 5 Screw on the cap and tighten snugly 6 Have the reason for the coolant loss cor rected as s...

Page 108: ...re that the brake system continues to provide safe and reliable perfor mance remember to have the brake fluid changed at least every two years by a BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center also refer to the Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models or the Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models and Warranty and Service Gu...

Page 109: ...c converter Display of the previously described mal function on Canadian models When the fuel filler cap is not properly tightened the OBD system can detect the vapor leak and the indicator lamp will light up If the filler cap is subsequently tightened the indicator lamp should go out within a few days Event data recorders Your vehicle may be equipped with one or more sensing and diagnostic module...

Page 110: ...icle apply the brakes briefly to dry them Failure to do so may lead to a reduction in braking efficiency and also to corrosion of the brake rotors Car washes Give preference to cloth car washes Before driving into the car wash check whether the system is suitable for your BMW To do so pay attention to the following points Dimensions of your vehicle refer to page 129 If necessary fold in the exteri...

Page 111: ...important to adjust the frequency and extent of vehicle care accordingly Immediately remove particularly corrosive sub stances such as spilled fuel oil grease brake fluid tree sap or bird droppings otherwise they can damage the finish Repairing damages to finish Depending on the severity of the damage have stone damage or scratches touched up immediately in order to prevent rust from forming BMW r...

Page 112: ...y Treat the leather twice a year with a leather lotion since dirt and grease break down the pro tective layer of the leather Carpets cargo area Floor carpeting and floor mats can be vacu umed or when more heavily soiled cleaned with an interior cleaner Floor mats can be removed for cleaning When inserting them make sure that the seat rails do not protrude over the floor mats otherwise the floor ma...

Page 113: ... your vehicle If you are planning not to drive your vehicle for more than three months please seek advice from your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center or a workshop that works in accordance with BMW guidelines Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 601 104 08 08 BMW AG ...

Page 114: ...lbs make a significant contribu tion to road safety Therefore comply fully with the following instructions during bulb replace ment If you are not familiar with the specified procedures or they are not described here BMW recommends having this work carried out at your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center Never touch the glass of new bulbs with your bare fingers as even minute amounts of contaminatio...

Page 115: ... always be entrusted to qualified personnel Halogen low beams H7 bulb 55 watts Always wear gloves and eye protection the atmosphere inside the H7 bulb is pressurized Failure to observe this precaution can lead to injuries should the bulb be dam aged For checking and adjusting headlamp aim please contact your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center Driver s side 1 Position the screwdriver from the onboa...

Page 116: ...an be damaged or other road users can be endangered Front passenger side Before replacing the bulb remove the reservoir of the windshield washer system from the bracket refer to Halogen low beams on page 113 For bulb replacement procedure refer to Driver s side Parking and roadside parking lamps W5W bulb 5 watts A bulb is located over each high beam 1 Remove bulb cover for high beams refer to Halo...

Page 117: ...mp out on this side and remove toward the front 3 Turn the lamp base at the back of the head lamp to the left and remove it 4 Disconnect the cable connector 5 Slide new bulb onto plug connector be sure it snaps firmly into place 6 Install in the reverse order Tail lamps Turn signal lamp PY21WSV bulb 21 watts Other bulbs W16W bulb 16 watts 1 Brake lamp 2 Parking lamp rear lamp LED 3 Turn signal 4 B...

Page 118: ...Engage the handbrake and shift into first gear or reverse or move the selector lever to position P All passengers should be outside the vehicle and well away from your immediate working area behind a guardrail for instance If a warning triangle or portable hazard warning lamp is required set it up on the roadside at an appropriate distance from the rear of the vehi cle Comply with all safety guide...

Page 119: ...heel Its weight of approx 18 lbs 8 kg is then entirely supported by the handle 4 Slowly lower the handle as far as possible refer to arrow 4 5 Pull the compact wheel to the rear so that it is still securely resting in its compact wheel receptacle 6 If need be turn the wheel in the compact wheel receptacle so that the attachment of the retaining strap to the rim points toward the rear 7 Rotate the ...

Page 120: ...vehicle model with it or to raise any load of any kind To do so could cause accidents and personal injury 2 Guide the jack head into the rectangular recess of the jacking point when cranking up refer to drawing inset 3 Jack the vehicle up until the wheel you are changing is raised from the ground Mounting a wheel 1 Unscrew the lug bolts and remove the wheel 2 Remove accumulations of mud or dirt fr...

Page 121: ... lamp The warning lamp lights up The battery is no longer being charged The alterna tor V belt is defective or there is a mal function in the charge current circuit of the alternator Have the system checked immedi ately Do not continue driving if the V belt is defective The engine could be damaged due to overheating Moreover an increased amount of force is required for steering if there is a sharp...

Page 122: ...mperage rating as this could lead to a circuit overload ultimately resulting in a fire in the vehicle Open the glove compartment and turn the two quick release fasteners to the left refer to arrows Spare fuses plastic tweezers and information about fuse allocation are stored with the fuses Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 601 104 08 08 BMW AG ...

Page 123: ... to buttons To open the cover Briefly press the cover refer to arrow 1 Emergency request 2 Roadside Assistance Initiating an emergency request Press button 1 for at least 2 seconds The LED above the button lights up As soon as a voice connection to the BMW Assist Response Center has been established the LED flashes If the LED flashes but you are unable to hear the emergency Response Cen ter you ma...

Page 124: ...m ponents in both vehicles Ensure that there is no contact between the bodywork on the two vehicles other wise there is a danger of short circuits Connecting jumper cables Connect the jumper cables in the correct order failure to do so could generate sparks and cause injury In your BMW the so called jump starting termi nal in the engine compartment functions as the positive battery terminal also r...

Page 125: ...h the vehicle and screw it in as far as it will go Use the tow fitting only for towing on roads Avoid lateral loading of the tow fitting e g do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting Otherwise the tow fitting and the vehicle can be dam aged Access to screw thread Front Push the cover in the bumper out of the recess with a screwdriver Rear Press on the mark provided on the cover Being towed Make s...

Page 126: ...e associated stresses on vehicle components when towing always use nylon ropes or nylon straps Secure the tow rope to the tow fittings only Otherwise other vehicle parts could be dam aged With tow truck Do not tow your BMW with only the front or rear axle raised otherwise the wheels could lock and the transfer case could be dam aged Have your BMW transported only on a flat bed Tow starting If poss...

Page 127: ...Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 125 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 601 104 08 08 BMW AG ...

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Page 129: ...Reference This chapter contains technical data and the index that will direct you as quickly as possible to the information you seek Reference Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 601 104 08 08 BMW AG ...

Page 130: ...ders cu in cm3 182 8 2 996 6 182 8 2 996 6 Maximum power at engine speed hp rpm 215 6 250 260 6 600 Maximum torque at engine speed Ib ft Nm rpm 185 251 2 750 225 305 2 750 An engine performance test is authorized only on an appropriate chassis dynamometer Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 601 104 08 08 BMW AG ...

Page 131: ...e Controls Driving tips Mobility 129 Dimensions All dimensions in inches millimeters Smallest turning circle dia 38 4 ft 11 7 m Height with roof rack 66 0 in 1 674 mm Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 601 104 08 08 BMW AG ...

Page 132: ...360 Payload lbs kg 1 003 455 970 440 1 036 470 970 440 Approved front axle load manual transmission automatic transmission lbs kg lbs kg 2 425 1 100 2 425 1 100 2 425 1 100 2 535 1 150 Approved rear axle load lbs kg 2 867 1 300 2 844 1 290 2 910 1 320 2 844 1 290 Approved roof load capacity lbs kg 165 75 165 75 Cargo area capacity cu ft l 71 2 011 71 2 011 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 601 10...

Page 133: ...el tank Fuel reserve US gal liters US gal liters approx 17 7 67 approx 2 8 Fuel specification page 93 Windshield washer system incl headlamp washer system US quarts liters approx 3 2 3 0 approx 6 9 6 5 For details page 43 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 601 104 08 08 BMW AG ...

Page 134: ... 78 Antifreeze coolant 105 washer fluid 43 Antilock Brake System ABS 51 indicator lamp 12 Anti theft alarm system refer to Alarm system 25 Approved axle load refer to Weights 130 Approved engine oils 104 Approved gross vehicle weight refer to Weights 130 Armrest front 73 rear 73 Ashtray 74 AUC Automatic recirculated air control 68 Audio device external 74 Automatic air distribution 67 air volume 6...

Page 135: ...108 carpets 110 car washes 108 CD DVD players 110 chrome sections 109 displays 110 fine wood components 110 finish 109 hand washes 109 headlamps 109 high pressure cleaning jets 108 leather 110 light alloy wheels 109 plastic components 110 rubber seals 109 running boards 109 safety belts 110 sensors 110 upholstery materials cloth coverings 110 windows 109 wiper blades 109 Cargo securing 86 Cargo ar...

Page 136: ...mperature gauge 47 warning lamp 105 Cooling refer to Temperature 64 67 Copyright 2 Correct wheels and tires 99 Courtesy lamps 61 Cruise control 44 buttons on steering wheel 13 indicator lamp 44 Cruising range 49 Cup holders 72 Curb weight refer to Weights 130 Cylinders refer to Engine data 128 D Dashboard lighting refer to Instrument lighting 61 Dashboard system refer to Cockpit 10 Data technical ...

Page 137: ...isplays 103 required oil grades 104 specifications also refer to Approved engine oils 104 Engine oil grades 104 Engine oil level indicator warning lamp 103 Engine oil pressure 103 indicator warning lamp 103 Engine output refer to Engine data 128 Equipment package refer to Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models ESP Electronic St...

Page 138: ...ted rear window air conditioner 64 automatic climate control 68 Heated seats 31 Heated steering wheel 34 Heater rear window 64 68 windshield washer jets 43 Heating exterior mirror 33 seats 31 steering wheel 34 Heating and ventilation 63 66 Heavy cargo refer to Cargo loading 85 Height refer to Dimensions 129 Height adjustment seats 28 steering wheel 34 High beams 60 headlamp flasher 60 indicator la...

Page 139: ...es 59 Lighting of instruments 61 Lights refer to Parking lamps low beams 59 Light switch 59 Load 86 determining load limit 85 refer to Cargo loading 85 Lock buttons doors refer to Locking 21 Locking from inside 21 with the remote control 19 Low beams 59 automatic 60 indicator lamp defective bulb 59 replacing bulbs 113 Lower back support refer to Lumbar support 29 Lug bolts 118 torque 118 Luggage c...

Page 140: ...computer refer to separate Owner s Manual Onboard Diagnostics OBD interface socket 106 Onboard tool kit 112 Opening and closing from inside 21 using the door lock 21 with the remote control 19 Output refer to Engine data 128 Outside air air conditioner 64 automatic climate control 68 Outside temperature display changing unit of measure 48 on computer 48 Overheating of engine referto Coolant thermo...

Page 141: ...s 32 Reverse gear automatic transmission with Steptronic 41 manual transmission 40 Roadside Assistance refer to Receiving assistance 121 Roadside parking lamps 60 Roller cover for cargo area refer to Cargo area cover 77 Roll up cover refer to Cargo area cover 77 Roof load capacity refer to Weights 130 Roof mounted luggage rack 87 Rope refer to Tow starting and towing 123 Rotating coin holder refer...

Page 142: ...o Cockpit 10 Switching cooling function on off 64 67 Switching off engine 39 Symbols 4 T Tachometer 46 Tail lamps 115 indicator lamp defective bulb 59 replacing bulbs 115 Tank washing systems refer to Washer fluid 43 Tank capacity 131 Technical data 128 Technical modifications 5 Telephone refer to separate operating instructions Temperature air conditioner 64 automatic climate control 67 tires 98 ...

Page 143: ...remote control 19 Unlocking and locking doors with the remote control 19 V Valve screw caps refer to After mounting 118 Vehicle battery 119 breaking in 82 cargo loading 85 dimensions 129 locking from inside 21 parking 39 storage 111 weights 130 Vehicle care refer to Care and maintenance 108 Vehicle jack 117 jacking points 118 Vehicle Memory 18 Vehicle storage 111 Ventilation 65 68 draft free 65 68...

Page 144: ...ging 116 condition 98 storage 99 Wiper blade replacement 112 Wiper system 42 Working in the engine compartment 101 Wrench screwdriver refer to Onboard tool kit 112 X xDrive 52 Xenon headlamp 113 replacing bulbs 113 Y Your individual vehicle 5 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 601 104 08 08 BMW AG ...

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