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 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 013 638 - © 03/07 BMW AG

Содержание 2007 X3

Страница 1: ...The Ultimate Driving Machine Owner s Manual for Vehicle Contents A Z Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 013 638 03 07 BMW AG ...

Страница 2: ...Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 013 638 03 07 BMW AG ...

Страница 3: ...cle 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 Infor...

Страница 4: ...g including excerpts only with the written consent of BMW AG Munich Order No 01 41 0 013 638 US English II 07 Printed in Germany Printed on environmentally friendly paper bleached without chlorine suitable for recycling Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 013 638 03 07 BMW AG ...

Страница 5: ...Transporting children safely 37 Driving 45 Everything under control 49 Technology for comfort convenience and safety 58 Lamps 61 Air conditioner 67 Practical interior accessories Driving tips 80 Things to remember when driving Mobility 88 Refueling 90 Wheels and tires 97 Under the hood 102 Maintenance 104 Replacing components 113 Giving and receiving assistance Reference 120 Technical data 124 Eve...

Страница 6: ...in 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 ...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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...

Страница 9: ...problems 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 Can...

Страница 10: ...Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 013 638 03 07 BMW AG ...

Страница 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 0 013 638 03 07 BMW AG ...

Страница 12: ... Turn signals 40 Roadside parking lamps 59 High beams 59 Headlamp flasher 40 Computer 47 4 Horn the entire surface 5 Washer wiper system rain sensor 41 6 Hazard warning flashers 7 Central locking system 19 8 Unlocking hood 97 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 013 638 03 07 BMW AG ...

Страница 13: ...gauge 46 5 Fuel gauge 45 6 Button for Displaying the time 46 Service Interval Display 46 Checking oil level 99 7 Selector lever and program displays for automatic transmission 39 8 Button for Resetting trip odometer 45 Setting time 46 9 Display for Trip odometer odometer 45 Time 46 Service Interval 46 Computer 47 Checking oil level 99 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 013 638 03 07 BMW AG ...

Страница 14: ...ke System 50 ABS Antilock Brake System chassis control system for Canadian models Brake system With handbrake released 52 101 With handbrake engaged 38 With other warning lamps 52 Brake warning lamp for Canadian models Brake pads 82 Please fasten safety belt 31 Airbags 56 Front fog lamps 59 Automatic transmission 39 Turn signals 40 DSC Dynamic Stability Control xDrive 50 51 Dynamic Traction Contro...

Страница 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 switched on Telephone voice command system audio sources Press the button answer and terminate call begin dialing selected phone number Extended pressure activate deactivate voice command system Displa...

Страница 16: ...pending 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 33 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 013 638 03 07 BMW AG ...

Страница 17: ...At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility Reference 15 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 013 638 03 07 BMW AG ...

Страница 18: ...Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 013 638 03 07 BMW AG ...

Страница 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 0 013 638 03 07 BMW AG ...

Страница 20: ...ions 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 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 ...

Страница 21: ... opera tion 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 simultaneously operates the antitheft alarm system This pre vents the doors from being unlocked via the lock buttons or door handles The remote con trol also switches the interior lamps on an...

Страница 22: ...hether it was previously locked or unlocked If you wish you can have the 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 inadvertentl...

Страница 23: ...tral 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 tailgate and the fuel filler door will unlock too If the driver s door is closed it will be loc...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 25: ... example ice on the window prevents a normal 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...

Страница 26: ... opened Comfort position In the comfort position 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 a...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 29: ...g locations and additional information on airbags refer to page 56 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 belts Ma...

Страница 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...

Страница 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 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 restraint...

Страница 32: ...ut Installation 1 Press button arrow 1 and slide the head restraint into its sockets 2 Adjust the head restraint Heated seats Front Press once for each temperature level Maxi mum temperature 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 ad...

Страница 33: ...hicle programmed to automatically recall your own individual stored adjustment settings for the seat and exterior mirror position whenever you use your personal remote control to unlock the vehicle If you make use of this setting be sure that the footwell behind the driver s seat is unobstructed before unlocking the vehicle If you fail to do so any persons animals or objects behind the seat could ...

Страница 34: ...pondingly trained personnel Otherwise there can be no guarantee that the safety devices will function properly Mirrors Exterior mirrors The passenger side mirror is more curved than the driver s mirror Objects in the mirrors are closer than they appear Do not esti mate the distance to following traffic based on the view in the mirrors otherwise there is an increased risk of accident 1 Adjustments ...

Страница 35: ... mirror One is integrated into the mirror glass the other is located on the back of the mirror For trouble free operation keep the photocells clean and do not cover the area between the interior rearview mirror and the windshield Do not attach any kind of sticker to the windshield in front of the mirror either Steering wheel Adjustments Do not adjust the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving ...

Страница 36: ...ered even with a child restraint system For more information on automatic deactivation of the front passenger airbags refer to page 56 Installing child restraint systems Follow the child restraint system manu facturer s instructions for selection installation and use of the child restraint sys tem Otherwise the degree of protection can be reduced On the passenger s seat After installing a child re...

Страница 37: ... system with tether strap The top tether strap attachment points are only intended for attachment of child restraint systems other uses can damage the attachment points For child restraint systems with tether straps there are three additional attachment points refer to arrows under covers in the floor of the cargo area To use them remove the necessary cover with a screwdriver Routing of tether str...

Страница 38: ...her 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 side airbags in the rear 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 rear doors T...

Страница 39: ...ty hazard To prevent the 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 a...

Страница 40: ...hen 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 or reverse Automatic tr...

Страница 41: ...ift with the Steptronic refer to page 40 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 se...

Страница 42: ...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 selector lever to the right...

Страница 43: ...rovided in vehicles with 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 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 s...

Страница 44: ... 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 sources of flame and st...

Страница 45: ...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 current speed If the braking action of the engine is insufficient on a downhill stretch then the set vehicle can exceed the set speed Speed can drop on uphill grades if the ...

Страница 46: ...Driving 44 Resuming stored speed Press button The vehicle accelerates to and maintains the last speed stored Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 013 638 03 07 BMW AG ...

Страница 47: ...his range the 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 88 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 fue...

Страница 48: ...ce 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 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 displa...

Страница 49: ...y the following functions 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 d...

Страница 50: ... 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 periods in whi...

Страница 51: ...u shift 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 ...

Страница 52: ...e 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 81 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 is d...

Страница 53: ...king 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 X3 The combined effects of xDrive and DSC fur ther optimize the traction and dynamic driving characteristics The all wheel drive system xDrive variably distributes the drive torque to the...

Страница 54: ...g 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 availab...

Страница 55: ...ed by 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 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 Fla...

Страница 56: ...nable 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 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 ...

Страница 57: ...pressure 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 and can lead to tire failure Underinflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life and may affect the vehicle s handling and stop ping ability Please note that the TPMS is not a substit...

Страница 58: ...tivity Vehicle Center or a workshop that works according to BMW repair procedures with correspondingly trained personnel and that has the required explosives licenses Oth erwise unprofessional attempts to service the system could lead to failure in an emergency or undesired airbag activation either of which could result in personal injury Airbag warnings and information are also pro vided on the s...

Страница 59: ...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 senger are activated The indicator lamp does not light up when the seat is empty In this case the front and ...

Страница 60: ... brief period You may also have this function deacti vated if you wish Daytime running lamps If so desired the light switch can remain in position 0 1 or 3 In positions 0 and 3 after the vehicle is switched off the exterior lighting is automati cally switched off In position 1 the parking lamps are lit after the ignition is switched off The parking lamps can be switched on as needed as described u...

Страница 61: ...n the steering angle or the turn sig nal position In order not to blind oncoming traffic the Adap tive Head Light points toward the passenger side when the vehicle is stopped When driving in reverse only the turning lamp is active and lights up the region on the outside of the curve Malfunction The LED next to the symbol for automatic head lamp control flashes Adaptive Head Light is malfunctioning...

Страница 62: ... 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 press and hold the button for approx 3 seconds Press the button briefly to revert to normal operation You can have your interior lamps set to dim smoothly to the desired level when you switch them on or off Front reading lam...

Страница 63: ...irflow directed toward windshield and side windows 2 Airflow toward upper body 63 3 Airflow to footwell 63 4 Air volume 62 5 Recirculated air mode 62 6 Temperature 62 7 Air distribution 62 8 Rear window defroster 62 9 Cooling function 62 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 013 638 03 07 BMW AG ...

Страница 64: ...ter Switching cooling function on off When the cooling function is on the air is cooled dehumidified and then reheated depending on the temperature 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 suspending the supply of outside air The system then recircula...

Страница 65: ...ct 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 Vehicle Center A substantial reduction in a...

Страница 66: ...tribution 65 5 Adjusting temperature 65 6 Temperature display 65 Air volume 65 7 Manually varying air volume 65 8 Defrosting windows and removing condensation 65 9 Rear window defroster 66 10 Switching cooling function on off 65 11 Outside air AUC Automatic recirculated air control recirculated air mode 66 12 AUTO program 65 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 013 638 03 07 BMW AG ...

Страница 67: ...ly as possible any time of year using maximum 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 ...

Страница 68: ...rate Rear window defroster The rear 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 Knurled wheels for opening and closing the air vents through an infinitely variable range 2 Levers for changing airflow direction 3 Knurled wheel for more o...

Страница 69: ...d with 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 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...

Страница 70: ...hicle within the range of the remote controlled equipment 2 Program the integrated universal remote control as described above in the section on Fixed code hand held transmitters 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 progr...

Страница 71: ...played does not change despite a change in the direction of travel Not all cardinal directions are displayed Procedure 1 Make sure that there are no large metal objects or overhead power lines in the vicin ity of your vehicle and that you have enough space to drive in a circle 2 Input the currently applicable compass zone 3 Press the adjusting button for approx 6 7 seconds in order to call up C Th...

Страница 72: ...over in the middle To 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 lamp inside the glove com partment comes on Closing Fold the cover up To prevent injury in the event of an acci dent while the vehicle is being driven close the glove compartment i...

Страница 73: ...ar armrest contains 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 package Your convenience is enhanced by Armrest front Sliding lashing eyes in cargo area refer to page 76 Floor cover in cargo area that can be used in two positions refer to page 76 Nets in c...

Страница 74: ...oints is provided Avoid damage to the socket caused by inserting plugs of the wrong shape or size Lighter socket Remove cigarette lighter from its socket With the non smoker s equipment package the socket is covered with a removable cap Power socket in cargo area Fold the cover upward Connectionforexternalaudio device You can connect an external audio device e g a CD or MP3 player and play the sou...

Страница 75: ...ou press the button firmly the first time this also opens the door in the cargo area 3 Place the ski bag between the front seats and load The zipper facilitates access to the stowed items 4 Insert the latch plate of the ski bag retaining belt into the center safety belt buckle Make sure to load only clean skis into the ski bag Wrap sharp edges so that no damage occurs Securing load After loading s...

Страница 76: ...efore folding down the rear backrests remove the cover caps for the LATCH child restraint fixing system Otherwise impres sions can be left in the seat cushion When you fold the backrest upright again be sure that the catch engages securely This causes the red warning field in the recess to disappear Otherwise cargo can be thrown into the passenger compartment during brak ing or evasive maneuvers t...

Страница 77: ...or the case 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 in the direction of travel and the loop of the partition net must point upward You can pull out the partition net and insert it into the holders in the roof area above Partition net Do no...

Страница 78: ...oor The lashing eyes are stored in the cargo area under the floor cover They can be inserted into the openings in the rails To slide the lashing eyes press the button Read and follow instructions accompany ing the heavy duty cargo straps Adaptive attachment system The adaptive attachment system is to divide up the cargo area It is comprised of two brackets with a telescoping rail and a retaining s...

Страница 79: ...telescoping rail and the retain ing strap Positioning the cargo between the telescoping rail and the retaining strap 1 Place the cargo against the telescoping rail Press the button arrow 1 and pull the retaining strap around the cargo arrow 2 2 Hook the retaining strap to the recess 3 on the telescoping rail 3 Press the button on the bracket arrow 1 The retaining strap is pulled tight You can also...

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Страница 81: ...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 0 013 638 03 07 BMW AG ...

Страница 82: ...ust 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 handbrake lightly when coasting to a stop at a traffic signal for instance use cau tion to avoid posing a danger to other road users To avoid corrosion repeat this ...

Страница 83: ...ge could result from undesired wiper activation refer to page 41 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...

Страница 84: ...contaminants accumulate on the brake pads This occurs because the minimal pressure which must be exerted by the 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...

Страница 85: ...r seat is not occupied secure the safety belt on each side in the buckle on the opposite side Securing cargo Use the luggage net or draw straps to hold down small and lightweight luggage and cargo refer to page 76 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 ...

Страница 86: ...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 99 and 101 When descending ve...

Страница 87: ...els Please 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 0 013 638 03 07 BMW AG ...

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Страница 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 no 01 41 0 013 638 03 07 BMW AG ...

Страница 90: ...ock the fuel filler flap manually 1 Open the cover flap on the right hand side panel of the cargo area refer to page 76 2 Pull the green button The fuel filler flap 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 and lead to f...

Страница 91: ...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...

Страница 92: ...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...

Страница 93: ...e 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 0 013 638 03 07 BMW AG ...

Страница 94: ... 55 R 17 99 H M S 32 220 32 220 32 220 32 220 32 220 38 260 235 50 R 18 97 H M S 32 220 35 240 32 220 35 240 35 240 41 280 Front 235 50 R 18 97 V Rear 255 45 R 18 99 V 32 220 32 220 32 220 32 220 35 240 38 260 Front 235 45 R 19 95 W Rear 255 40 R 19 96W 32 220 35 240 32 220 35 240 35 240 41 280 Compact wheel T 135 90 R 17 104 M 61 420 61 420 61 420 61 420 61 420 61 420 More details on the permissi...

Страница 95: ...ead 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 1γ 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 t...

Страница 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 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 t...

Страница 97: ...the 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 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 54 Your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle C...

Страница 98: ...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 51 Online E...

Страница 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 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...

Страница 100: ... ground negative terminal refer to page 114 3 Jump starting terminal refer to page 114 4 Filler neck for engine oil refer to Adding engine oil 5 Reservoir for brake fluid refer to page 101 6 Expansion tank for coolant refer to page 101 In vehicles with a gasoline engine the expansion tank is on the other side Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 013 638 03 07 BMW AG ...

Страница 101: ... 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 possible...

Страница 102: ...pproved 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 o...

Страница 103: ...r 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 soon as possible B...

Страница 104: ...nsure 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 Book let for US models or the Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models and Warranty and Servic...

Страница 105: ...l 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 modules or a recording device capable of recording or tr...

Страница 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 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 contamination will burn into the bulb s surface and reduce its ...

Страница 107: ...ohibit 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 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 checkin...

Страница 108: ...in 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 side Before replacing the bulb remove the reservoir of the windshield washer system from the bracket refer to Halogen low beams on page 105 For bulb replacement procedure refer to Driver s side Parking ...

Страница 109: ...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...

Страница 110: ...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...

Страница 111: ...l 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 cla...

Страница 112: ...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...

Страница 113: ... 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...

Страница 114: ...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 0 013 638 03 07 BMW AG ...

Страница 115: ...Access 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 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...

Страница 116: ...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...

Страница 117: ...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...

Страница 118: ...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 With tow truck Do not tow the X3 with only the front or rear axle raised otherwise the wheels could lock and the transfer case could be dam aged Have the X3 transported only on a flat bed Tow starting If possib...

Страница 119: ...Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility 117 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 013 638 03 07 BMW AG ...

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Страница 121: ...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 0 013 638 03 07 BMW AG ...

Страница 122: ...ers cu in cm3 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 authorized only on an appropriate chassis dynamometer Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 013 638 03 07 BMW AG ...

Страница 123: ...e Controls Driving tips Mobility 121 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 0 013 638 03 07 BMW AG ...

Страница 124: ...smission lbs kg lbs kg 5015 2275 5071 2300 5049 2290 5104 2315 Payload lbs kg 1003 455 1036 470 Approved front axle load manual transmission automatic transmission lbs kg lbs kg 2425 1100 2425 1100 2425 1100 2535 1150 Approved rear axle load lbs kg 2778 1260 2778 1260 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 0 0...

Страница 125: ...el tank Fuel reserve US gal liters US gal liters approx 17 7 67 approx 2 8 Fuel specification page 89 Windshield washer system incl headlamp washer system US quarts liters approx 3 2 3 0 approx 6 9 6 5 For details page 42 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 013 638 03 07 BMW AG ...

Страница 126: ...nter tires 95 All wheel drive refer to xDrive 51 Anchorage points 76 Antifreeze coolant 101 washer fluid 42 Antilock Brake System ABS 50 indicator lamp 12 Anti theft alarm system refer to Alarm system 19 25 Approved axle load refer to Weights 122 Approved engine oils 100 Approved gross vehicle weight refer to Weights 122 Armrest front 71 rear 71 Artificial leather refer to Caring for your vehicle ...

Страница 127: ...Cargo area 122 Car care refer to Caring for your vehicle brochure Car care products refer to Caring for your vehicle brochure Care refer to Caring for your vehicle brochure Cargo securing 83 Cargo area 22 74 capacity 122 cover 75 emergency release refer to Opening manually 22 enlarging 74 floor cover 76 foldable rear backrest 74 hatch refer to Liftgate 22 lashing eyes 76 opening from outside 22 op...

Страница 128: ... fuel consumption 48 Consumption indicator refer to Fuel gauge 45 Controls refer to Cockpit 10 Convenience operation from outside 21 panorama glass sunroof 21 windows 21 Coolant 101 level 101 temperature gauge 46 warning lamp 101 Cooling refer to Temperature 62 65 Copyright 2 Correct wheels and tires 95 Cruise control 43 buttons on steering wheel 13 indicator lamp 43 Cruising range 48 Cup holders ...

Страница 129: ...off 38 Engine compartment 98 Engine coolant 101 Engine coolant temperature 46 Engine oil 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 refer to Approved engine oils 100 Engine oil grades 100 Engine oil level indicator warning lamp 99 Engine oil pressu...

Страница 130: ...3 refer to Washer fluid 42 Headlamp washer system headlamp washing 42 washer fluid 42 Head Light refer to Adaptive Head Light 59 Head restraints 29 installing front 30 removing front 30 sitting safely 27 Heated mirrors 32 Heated rear window air conditioner 62 automatic climate control 66 Heated seats 30 Heated steering wheel 33 Heater rear window 62 66 windshield washer jets 42 Heating exterior mi...

Страница 131: ...g handle compact wheel 109 Light alloy wheels care refer to Caring for your vehicle brochure Light emitting diodes LEDs 105 Lighter 72 Lighter socket 72 Lighting of instruments 60 Lights refer to Parking lamps low beams 58 Light switch 58 Load determining load limit 82 refer to Cargo loading 82 Lock buttons doors refer to Locking 21 Locking from inside 21 with the remote control 19 Low beams 58 au...

Страница 132: ...level 99 warning lamp 99 Oil pressure 99 warning lamp 99 OILSERVICE 46 Old batteries refer to Disposal 111 Onboard computer refer to separate Owner s Manual Onboard Diagnostics OBD interface socket 102 Onboard tool kit 104 Opening and closing from inside 21 using the door lock 21 with the remote control 19 Output refer to Engine data 120 Outside air air conditioner 62 automatic climate control 66 ...

Страница 133: ...08 Replacing windshield wipers 104 Reporting an accident refer to Initiating an emergency call 113 Reporting safety defects 7 Required oil grades refer to Approved engine oils 100 Reserve indicator lamp refer to Fuel gauge 45 Restraint systems for children 34 refer to Safety belts 31 Reverse gear automatic transmission with Steptronic 40 manual transmission 39 Roadside Assistance refer to Receivin...

Страница 134: ...Steering wheel with buttons 13 Steptronic 39 Storage compartments 71 Storage package 71 Storage package nets 71 Storage space refer to Cargo area 74 Storing desired speed refer to Cruise control 43 Storing seat position refer to Seat and mirror memory 30 Storing tires 95 Straps refer to Cargo loading 82 Sunroof refer to Panorama glass sunroof 23 Switches refer to Cockpit 10 Switching cooling funct...

Страница 135: ...ear 93 Tread wear indicator in tires refer to Minimum tread depth 94 Trip distance counter refer to Trip odometer 45 Trip odometer 45 Trunk lid refer to Liftgate 22 Turning circle refer to Dimensions 121 Turning lamp 59 Turn signals 40 indicator lamp 12 replacing bulbs 106 side replacing bulbs 107 U Units 47 outside temperature 47 Universal garage door opener refer to Integrated universal remote c...

Страница 136: ...cleaning 42 defrosting refer to Defrosting windows 62 65 Windshield washer reservoir capacity refer to Filling capacities 123 refer to Washer fluid 42 Windshield washer system washer wiper system 41 washer fluid 42 Windshield wiper blade replacement 104 Windshield wipers refer to Washer wiper system 41 Winter tires 95 changing 108 condition 94 storage 95 Wiper blade replacement 104 Wiper system 41...

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