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Page 1: ...The Ultimate Driving Machine Owner s Manual for Vehicle Contents A Z Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 012 863 07 06 BMW AG...

Page 2: ...Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 012 863 07 06 BMW AG...

Page 3: ...le 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 o...

Page 4: ...including excerpts only with the written consent of BMW AG Munich Order No 01 41 0 012 863 US English VII 06 Printed in Germany Printed on environmentally friendly paper bleached without chlorine sui...

Page 5: ...ransporting children safely 38 Driving 46 Everything under control 50 Technology for comfort convenience and safety 59 Lamps 62 Air conditioner 68 Practical interior accessories Driving tips 80 Things...

Page 6: ...n 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 car...

Page 7: ...chnology 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...

Page 8: ...onents brake dust shields telephones including operation of any mobile phone from within the vehicle without using an externally mounted antenna or transceiver equipment such as CBs walkie talkies ham...

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 o...

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Page 11: ...rve as a source of orientation in 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...

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 syste...

Page 13: ...auge 47 5 Fuel gauge 46 6 Button for Displaying the time 47 Service Interval Display 47 Checking oil level 99 7 Selector lever and program displays for automatic transmission 40 8 Button for Resetting...

Page 14: ...e System 51 ABS Antilock Brake System chassis control system for Canadian models Brake system With handbrake released 53 101 With handbrake engaged 39 With other warning lamps 53 Brake warning lamp fo...

Page 15: ...You may oper ate Selected audio source functions Recirculated air mode steering wheel heater Cruise control Selected telephone functions Voice command system In order to operate a system it must be sw...

Page 16: ...ending 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 heating on off refer to page 3...

Page 17: ...At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility Reference 15 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 012 863 07 06 BMW AG...

Page 18: ...Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 012 863 07 06 BMW AG...

Page 19: ...u 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 E...

Page 20: ...ons for personal adjustment You can have these programmed at your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center There are vehicle related and person related adjustments Vehicle Memory and Key Mem ory You can con...

Page 21: ...ion whenever the driver s door is closed The system locks or unlocks doors liftgate fuel filler door Operating from outside via the remote control via the driver s door lock The central locking system...

Page 22: ...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 lift...

Page 23: ...ors 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 with the driver s door still open then the passenger s...

Page 24: ...er 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...

Page 25: ...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 batter...

Page 26: ...s sunroof or sliding visor encounter resistance when closing from roughly one third of the roof opening or when closing from the raised position the closing action is interrupted and the panorama glas...

Page 27: ...iftgate is closed it is locked again and monitored Switching off alarm Unlock the vehicle using the remote control refer to page 19 Turn the ignition key to position 1 Indicator lamp displays The indi...

Page 28: ...alarm sensor and interior motion sensor Press the button on the remote con trol again as soon as the vehicle is locked The indicator lamp lights up briefly and then flashes continuously The tilt alarm...

Page 29: ...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...

Page 30: ...rovide 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...

Page 31: ...e up or down press upper 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 desi...

Page 32: ...e head restraint upward to the stop 2 Press button arrow 1 and pull head restraint all the way out Installation 1 Press button arrow 1 and slide the head restraint into its sockets 2 Adjust the head r...

Page 33: ...ignition key to position 0 or 2 2 Press the desired memory button 1 2 or 3 and maintain pressure until the adjustment process has been completed If the button has been pressed inadvert ently Press th...

Page 34: ...luding the belt tensioners replaced and have belt anchorage points inspected Have this work done only by your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center or by a workshop that works according to BMW repair pro...

Page 35: ...hout an alarm system tilt the small lever forward Interior and exterior mirror automatically dimming This function is controlled by two photocells in the inside rearview mirror One is integrated into...

Page 36: ...on for steering wheel heater is located on the steering wheel refer to page 13 With the ignition switched on press the button When the heater is switched on the LED in the button lights up Online Edit...

Page 37: ...child restraint system Your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center will be happy to advise you For more information on automatic deactivation of the front passenger airbags refer to page 57 Installing chi...

Page 38: ...3 Attach the hook of the tensioning strap to the attachment point 4 Slide head restraint into the lowest position 5 Tighten tensioning strap snugly Middle seat 1 Fold center armrest slightly forward...

Page 39: ...r LATCH mounts have correctly snapped into place and the child restraint system is resting snugly against the seat When driving With side airbags in the rear make sure that children do not lean out of...

Page 40: ...ft into neutral or selector lever position P and engage the handbrake before leaving the vehi cle with the engine running Do not discontinue the starting procedure pre maturely but also do not prolong...

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 When...

Page 42: ...age 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 Sta...

Page 43: ...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...

Page 44: ...h rain sensor You can set the wipe interval to four stages with the knurled wheel 5 In addition the wipe interval is varied automati cally depending on road speed Rain sensor The rain sensor automatic...

Page 45: ...ystem is switched on the headlamps are cleaned at regular and appropriate intervals Rear window wiper Rear window wiper in intermittent mode When reverse gear is engaged the wiper operates continuousl...

Page 46: ...e 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...

Page 47: ...ence At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 45 Resuming stored speed Press button The vehicle accelerates to and maintains the last speed stored Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 012 863 07 06 BM...

Page 48: ...el supply is interrupted to protect the engine Fuel gauge Fuel tank capacity approx 17 7 gallons 67 liters Instructions for refueling can be found on page 88 If the tilt of the vehicle varies when you...

Page 49: ...ining distance to this service are displayed in miles kilometers The remaining distance is determined on the basis of the past driving style A flashing display and a sign before the numerical value me...

Page 50: ...g functions in a different unit of measure Outside temperature Changing unit of measure 7 6 During the display hold down the button in the turn signal lever until the display changes Outside temperatu...

Page 51: ...nge 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 possibl...

Page 52: ...ift into reverse or move the selector lever into position R Wait for one sec ond to pass before moving You can have a signal tone programmed into the system to verify that the PDC is active Activating...

Page 53: ...king 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...

Page 54: ...ts 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 X3 The combined effects of...

Page 55: ...warning 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 t...

Page 56: ...out side factors and does not detect a natural even pressure drop in all four tires In the following situations the system could be delayed or malfunction When the system has not been initialized Whe...

Page 57: ...unable to detect flat tires if a wheel not equipped with TPM electronics has been mounted e g a compact wheel or if TPM is experiencing tem porary interference from other systems or devices that use...

Page 58: ...ure warning lamp lights up you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible and inflate them to the proper pressure Driving on a signif icantly underinflated tire causes the tire to over heat...

Page 59: ...tivity Vehicle Center or a workshop that works according to BMW repair procedures with correspondingly trained personnel and that has the required explosives licenses Unprofessional attempts to servic...

Page 60: ...orrect sitting position is detected on the seat The front and side airbags for the pas senger are activated The indicator lamp does not light up when the seat is empty In this case the front and side...

Page 61: ...mps If so desired the light switch can remain in the low beam or automatic headlamp control posi tion The exterior lamps are automatically switched off after the vehicle is parked The parking lamps ca...

Page 62: ...not active when driving in reverse and only points toward the passenger side when the vehicle is stationary When driv ing in reverse only the turning lamp on the two sides is activated Malfunction The...

Page 63: ...locking the vehicle one of the doors or the liftgate may not be completely closed Switching interior lamps on and off Briefly press button 1 If you want the interior lamps to remain off all the time p...

Page 64: ...rd windshield and side windows 2 Airflow toward upper body 63 3 Airflow to footwell 63 4 Air volume 63 5 Recirculated air mode 63 6 Temperature 63 7 Air distribution 63 8 Rear window defroster 63 9 Co...

Page 65: ...ure setting 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 vehicle by tem porarily suspen...

Page 66: ...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 you...

Page 67: ...ly varying air distribution 66 5 Adjusting temperature 66 6 Temperature display 66 Air volume 66 7 Manually varying air volume 66 8 Defrosting windows and removing condensation 66 9 Rear window defros...

Page 68: ...ng maximum cool ing or heating capacity as needed and then keeps this temperature constant When you change between different tem perature settings in rapid succession the system does not have enough t...

Page 69: ...window defroster The rear window heating switches off automatically after a certain amount of time Ventilation 1 Knurled wheels for opening and closing the air vents through an infinitely variable ra...

Page 70: ...the origi nal hand held transmitter then it is safe to assume that the radio controlled device is compatible with the integrated universal remote control If you have additional questions please ask a...

Page 71: ...ssibilities for synchronization When programming hand held transmitters that employ an alternating code please follow these additional instructions Programming will be easier with the aid of a second...

Page 72: ...onal again after approx 10 seconds Calibrating digital compass In the following situations the digital compass must be calibrated C or CAL appears on the display The wrong cardinal direction appears o...

Page 73: ...o close press the cover in the middle and slide the cup holder in Rear A cup holder is located in the center armrest at the rear Press the button to open Glove compartment Opening Pull the handle The...

Page 74: ...ontains a storage compart ment To open pull the cover upward Storage compartment in the instrument panel Opening Press the button in the direction of the arrow Closing Fold the cover down Storage pack...

Page 75: ...h 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 Lighter soc...

Page 76: ...the button and disen gage the door 2 Press the button again the door in the cargo area opens If you press the button firmly the first time this also opens the door in the cargo area 3 Place the ski ba...

Page 77: ...both seats individually to enlarge the cargo area Reach into the opening and pull forward refer to arrow Before folding down the rear backrest remove the cover caps for the LATCH child restraint fixi...

Page 78: ...are mounted on the backs of the rear seat backs refer to arrows 1 Guide the case in from the right side until it locks into place refer to arrow 2 As you do this the cargo area cover must always point...

Page 79: ...arrow If needed you can remove or raise the floor cover Raising Swing up the floor cover and hook it onto the handle of the cargo area cover by its catch Lashing eyes rail You can secure heavy duty ca...

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Page 81: ...is 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 0 012 8...

Page 82: ...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 be...

Page 83: ...ioner auto matic climate control system during operation and then exits under the vehicle Traces of con densed water under the vehicle are therefore normal Before driving into a car wash Fold in the e...

Page 84: ...celerator pedals and obstruct their move ment Corrosion on brake rotors When the vehicle is driven only occasionally during extended periods when the vehicle is not used at all and in operating condit...

Page 85: ...and as low as possible placing it directly behind the rear seat backrests Cover sharp edges and corners Do not stack cargo higher than the upper edge of the backrests Items that could bump against the...

Page 86: ...th the advantages of a normal passenger car Driving on unpaved terrain can cause damage to the vehicle When you are driving on poor roads there are a few points which you should strictly observe for y...

Page 87: ...e useful to temporarily activate DTC refer to DTC Dynamic Traction Control on page 52 If the drive wheels spin on one side depress the accelerator pedal far enough to permit the driving stability cont...

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Page 89: ...maintain your mobility by supplying important information on vital topics including fuels and lubricants wheels and tires service maintenance and breakdown assistance Mobility Online Edition for Part...

Page 90: ...er flap in the cargo area on the right hand side panel refer to page 77 2 Pull the green button The fuel filler flap is released Always observe all applicable precautions and regulations when handling...

Page 91: ...rience 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 includin...

Page 92: ...he 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 ti...

Page 93: ...At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 91 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 0 012 863 07...

Page 94: ...ible load and weights can be found on page 120 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 p...

Page 95: ...read 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 a...

Page 96: ...a 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...

Page 97: ...he original 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 summe...

Page 98: ...nd 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 Monito...

Page 99: ...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...

Page 100: ...round negative terminal refer to page 113 3 Jump starting terminal refer to page 113 4 Filler neck for engine oil refer to Adding engine oil 5 Reservoir for brake fluid refer to page 101 6 Expansion t...

Page 101: ...ff engine oil at the earliest opportunity e g with your next refuelling The warning lamp lights up yellow within 30 seconds after starting the engine The oil level sensor has failed It is not possible...

Page 102: ...eration 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...

Page 103: ...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...

Page 104: ...e To ensure 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 ref...

Page 105: ...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 tightene...

Page 106: ...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 car...

Page 107: ...hibit this To avoid risk of potentially fatal injuries due to the extremely high voltages at which these units operate service work should always be entrusted to qualified personnel Halogen low beams...

Page 108: ...n until the lamp base locks into place Make sure that the cover does not fall into the engine compartment otherwise the vehicle can be damaged or other road users can be endangered Front passenger sid...

Page 109: ...p 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...

Page 110: ...side 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 approp...

Page 111: ...Take out the compact wheel toward the back 9 Fasten the retaining strap to the compact wheel receptacle and resecure the compact wheel receptacle by reversing the above steps The width of the defecti...

Page 112: ...h the vehicle After mounting 1 Tighten the lug bolts in a diagonal pattern To ensure safety always have the lug bolts checked with a calibrated torque wrench as soon as possible to ensure that they ar...

Page 113: ...t at your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center or bring them to a collection point Maintain the battery in an upright position for transport and storage Always secure the battery to prevent it from tipp...

Page 114: ...to buttons To open the cover Briefly press the cover refer to arrow 1 Emergency call 2 Roadside Assistance Initiating an emergency call Press button 1 for at least 2 seconds The LED above the button...

Page 115: ...ems and com 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...

Page 116: ...le 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 a...

Page 117: ...king and the 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 W...

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Page 119: ...Reference This chapter contains the technical data and the index that will direct you as quickly as possible to the information sought Reference Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 012 863 07 06 BMW AG...

Page 120: ...rs cu in cm 182 8 2996 6 182 8 2996 6 Maximum power at engine speed hp rpm 215 6250 260 6600 Maximum torque at engine speed Ib ft Nm rpm 185 251 2750 225 305 2750 An engine performance test is authori...

Page 121: ...Controls Driving tips Mobility 119 Dimensions All dimensions in inches millimeters Smallest turning circle dia 38 4 ft 11 7 m Height with roof rack 66 0 in 1674 mm Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0...

Page 122: ...front axle load manual transmission automatic transmission lbs kg lbs kg 2425 1100 2425 1100 2425 110 2535 1150 Approved rear axle load lbs kg 2778 1260 2778 1260 Approved roof load capacity lbs kg 16...

Page 123: ...Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 121 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 012 863 07 06 BMW AG...

Page 124: ...coolant 100 washer fluid 43 Antilock Brake System ABS 51 indicator lamp 12 Anti theft alarm system refer to Alarm system 19 25 Approved axle load refer to Weights 120 Approved engine oils 100 Approved...

Page 125: ...83 Cargo area 22 75 capacity 120 cover 76 emergency operation refer to Opening manually 22 enlarging 75 floor cover 77 folding rear seat backrest 75 lashing eyes 77 lid refer to Liftgate 22 opening f...

Page 126: ...g refer to Temperature 63 66 Correct wheels and tires 95 Cruise control 44 buttons on steering wheel 13 indicator lamp 44 Cruising range 49 Cup holders 71 Curb weight refer to Weights 120 Cylinders re...

Page 127: ...l 99 additives refer to Approved engine oils 100 approved engine oils 100 electronic oil level control 99 indicator warning lamp 99 possible displays 99 required oil grades 100 specifications also ref...

Page 128: ...washing 43 washer fluid 43 Head Light refer to Adaptive Head Light 60 Head restraints 29 installing front 30 removing front 30 sitting safely 27 Heated mirrors 32 Heated rear window air conditioner 63...

Page 129: ...iftgate lamp replacing bulbs 108 Lifting handle compact wheel 109 Light alloy wheels care refer to Caring for your vehicle brochure Light emitting diodes LEDs 105 Lighter 73 Lighter socket 73 Lighting...

Page 130: ...engine oils 100 level 99 refilling refer to Adding engine oil 100 Oil change interval refer to Service Interval Display 47 Oil grades 100 Oil level 99 warning lamp 99 Oil pressure 99 warning lamp 99 O...

Page 131: ...66 Refueling 88 Remaining distance refer to Cruising range 49 Remaining distance until service 47 Remote control 19 garage door opener 68 liftgate 20 malfunction 20 Removing condensation windows air c...

Page 132: ...arting difficulties at very low temperatures 39 jump starting 113 Starting engine 38 Starting off uphill refer to Acceleration assistant 53 Status of passenger airbags 58 Status of this Owner s Manual...

Page 133: ...hanism refer to P Park 41 Transmission malfunction refer to Malfunction 41 Transporting children safely 35 Transport securing device refer to Securing cargo 83 Traveling on poor roads 84 Tread depth r...

Page 134: ...t wheel 109 Wheels and tires 95 Width refer to Dimensions 119 Windows 22 convenience operation 21 safety switch 23 Windshield cleaning 43 defrosting refer to Defrosting windows 63 66 Windshield washer...

Page 135: ...specifi cations Fuel Engine oil Only top off engine oil when the corresponding warning lamp lights up in the instrument cluster or when the oil level measurement 1 0 is displayed refer to page 100 Tir...

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