Bmw X3 xDrive30i 2009 User Manual

The UltimateDriving MachineOwner's Manualfor VehicleContentsA - ZOnline Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 601 104 - © 08/08 BMW AG

Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 601 104 - © 08/08 BMW AG

Wheels and tires98TemperatureThe temperature grades are A, the highest, B and C representing the tire's resistance to the generation of heat and

Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 99age and related safety hazards. Make sure that the new wheels are balanced.<Retreaded tiresBMW

Wheels and tires100Snow chains*Only certain fine-link snow chains are tested, classified as road-safe, and recommended by BMW. You can obtain a list o

Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 101Under the hoodNever attempt to perform any service or repair operations on your vehicle without t

Under the hood102Important components in the engine compartment1 Filler neck for washer fluid of the headlamp and windshield washer system, refer to p

Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 103Engine oilEngine oil consumption depends on driving style and operating conditions.Warning lampEn

Under the hood1043 Oil level at minimumAt your earliest opportunity, add 1 US quart/1 liter engine oil, also refer to Adding engine oil.4 Oil level to

Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 105CoolantWarning lampThe warning lamp lights up:Coolant level is too low; top off at the next oppor

Maintenance106MaintenanceBMW maintenance systemThe BMW maintenance system supports the preservation of the road and operating safety of your BMW.Regul

Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 107Emissions valuesThe warning lamp lights up. Exhaust values are deteriorating. Have the vehi-cle c

At a glanceThis overview of buttons, switches and displaysis intended to familiarize you with your vehicle'soperating environment. The section wi

Care108CareCar-care productsBMW recommends that your vehicle be cleaned, cared for, and maintained using prod-ucts that have been approved by BMW for

Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 109Hand washesWhen washing the vehicle by hand, use ample water and optionally Auto Shampoo. Clean t

Care110Outside sensorsKeep sensors outside the vehicle, e.g. Park Distance Control, clean and free of ice in order to maintain full functionality.<

Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 111Storing your vehicleIf you are planning not to drive your vehicle for more than three months, ple

Replacing components112Replacing componentsOnboard tool kitThe onboard tool kit is located in the cargo area under the floor panel.To open the panel,

Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 113Please have your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center work on lamps whose replacement is not descri

Replacing components114For bulb replacement procedure, refer to Driver's side.Halogen high beamsH7 bulb, 55 wattsAlways wear gloves and eye prote

Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 115Side-mounted turn signalsW5W bulb, 5 watts1. Use finger pressure against the rear end of the lamp

Replacing components116Brake lamp:1. Remove bulb holder, refer to arrow 2.2. Remove and replace the bulb.License plate lampsC5W bulb, 5 watts1. Press

Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 117What you will needOpen liftgate and raise or remove floor cover, refer to page 78.1 Vehicle jack2

Cockpit10CockpitControls1 Parking lamps/low beams 592 Front fog lamps* 613 > Turn signals 41> Roadside parking lamps 60> High beams 60> He

Replacing components118Inserting compact wheelThe compact wheel is reinserted in the reverse sequence of its removal.When attaching the retaining stra

Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 119Protect valve stems with valve stem seal caps from dirt and contamina-tion. Dirt in valve stems i

Replacing components120FusesNever attempt to repair a blown fuse, and do not replace a defective fuse with a sub-stitute of another color or amperage

Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 121Giving and receiving assistanceReceiving assistanceThe Roadside Assistance of the BMW Group offer

Giving and receiving assistance122First-aid kit*Some of the articles in the first-aid kit may be used within a limited time only. Check the expi-ratio

Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 123Starting engine1. Start the engine of the assisting vehicle and let it run at a slightly elevated

Giving and receiving assistance124Towing methodsTo avoid damage, do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting or body and suspension parts.<In some c

Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 125Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 601 104 - © 08/08 BMW AG

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ReferenceThis chapter contains technical data andthe index that will direct you as quickly aspossible to the information you seek.ReferenceOnline Edit

At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobilityReference 11Instrument cluster1 Speedometer2 Indicator and warning lamps 123 Tachometer 46Indicator and warning

Technical data128Technical dataEngine specificationsX3 xDrive28i X3 xDrive30iDisplacementNumber of cylinderscu in/cm3182.8/2,9966182.8/2,9966Maximum p

Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 129DimensionsAll dimensions in inches/millimeters. Smallest turning circle dia.: 38.4 ft/11.7 m. Hei

Technical data130WeightsValues in ( ): with 19-inch tiresX3 xDrive28i X3 xDrive30iApproved gross vehicle weight> manual transmission> automatic

Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 131CapacitiesNotesFuel tankFuel reserve US gal./litersUS gal./litersapprox. 17.7/67approx. 2/8Fuel s

Everything from A to Z132Everything from A to ZIndexAABS Antilock Brake System 51– indicator lamp 12Acceleration assistance– refer to Acceleration ass

Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 133Blower, refer to– Air volume 64– Air volume, adjusting manually 67BMW homepage 4BMW maintenance s

Everything from A to Z134Check Gas Cap, warning lamp 12, 92Child's seat, refer to Child restraint devices 35Child restraint devices 35– installin

Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 135Driving stability control systems 51Driving through water 87Driving tips, refer to Driving instru

Everything from A to Z136Fuel display, refer to Fuel gauge 46Fuel filler cap 92Fuel filler door 92– releasing in the event of electrical malfunction 9

Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 137Initializing, refer to Power failure 23, 24INSPECTION 47Instrument cluster 11– refer to Cockpit 1

Cockpit12Indicator and warning lampsTechnology that monitors itselfIndicator and warning lamps that are identified with + are checked for proper funct

Everything from A to Z138Maximum speed, with winter tires 99Mechanical seats 28Memory, refer to– Seat and mirror memory 31– Vehicle Memory, Key Memory

Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 139RRadiator, refer to Coolant 105Radio, refer to Owner's Manual for Radio/Onboard ComputerRadi

Everything from A to Z140Signal horn, refer to Horn 10Sitting safely 27– with airbags 27– with head restraint 27– with safety belt 27Ski bag 75Smokers

Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 141Torque– engine 128– lug bolts 118Touch signaling 42Tow bar 124Tow fitting 123Towing 123– with aut

Everything from A to Z142Windshield wipers, refer to Washer/wiper system 42Winter tires 99– changing 116– condition 98– storage 99Wiper blade replacem

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At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobilityReference 13ColorsThe indicator and warning lamps can light up in different colors and combinations.The followi

Cockpit14Recirculated-air mode/steering wheel heater*Depending on the equipment package, a button is provided for the recirculated-air mode or steerin

At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobilityReference 15Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 601 104 - © 08/08 BMW AG

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ControlsThis chapter is intended to provide you withinformation for complete control of your vehicleand describes its extensive array of featuresand a

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Opening and closing18Opening and closingKey set1 Master keys with remote control2 Spare keyMaster keys with remote controlEach master key contains a b

Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 19> Active PDC Park Distance Control is acous-tically indicated by a signal tone when you shift i

Opening and closing20If you wish, you can have this special fea-ture deactivated on vehicles without an alarm system.<Do not lock the vehicle from

Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 21Opening and closing:Using door lockDo not lock the vehicle from the outside when people are in it

Opening and closing22you will always be able to unlock the vehicle from outside.<You can set an acoustic signal to remind you if the ignition key i

Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 23In the back, separate switches are provided in the armrests.For convenience operation using the re

Opening and closing24Do not use force to close the sliding visor when the sunroof is in its raised position, as this could damage the mechanism.<Op

Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 25Moving manually*In the event of an electrical malfunction, you can move the sunroof manually.1. Pu

Opening and closing26onds. However, the interior motion sensor is not activated.> The indicator lamp goes out after unlocking: no manipulation or a

Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 27AdjustmentsSitting safelyThe ideal sitting position can make a vital con-tribution to relaxed driv

X3 xDrive28iX3 xDrive30iOwner's Manual for VehicleCongratulations, and thank you for choosing a BMW.Thorough familiarity with your vehicle will p

Adjustments28SeatsNote before adjustingNever try to adjust your seat while operat-ing the vehicle. The seat could respond with unexpected movement, an

Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 291 Head restraint height2 Shoulder supportHead restraint height> To raise: move switch upward.&g

Adjustments30Do not use seat or head-restraint covers which could impair the operability of the active head restraint. Otherwise, the protective funct

Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 31Rear seats: adjusting height> To raise: pull upward.> To lower: press button, arrow 1, and s

Adjustments32Requesting a stored settingDo not request a position from the mem-ory while the vehicle is moving; otherwise, there is a risk of accident

Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 33Damage to safety beltsWhen strained by an accident or when damaged: have the safety belt system, i

Adjustments34Interior and exterior mirror, automatically dimming*This function is controlled by two photocells in the inside rearview mirror. One is i

Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 35Transporting children safelyThe right place for childrenDo not leave children unattended in the ve

Transporting children safely36LATCH child-restraint systemLATCH: Lower Anchor and Tethers for CHil-dren.For attachment and use of LATCH child-restrain

Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 37Outer seats:1. Slide head restraint upward.2. Guide upper tether strap between the sup-ports of th

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Driving38DrivingIgnition lock0 Steering locked1 Steering unlocked2 Ignition switched on3 Starting engineSteering lockedThe key can be inserted or remo

Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 39output or speed. Have the system checked immediately.Manual transmission1. Step on the brake.2. De

Driving40engage it too forcefully. In doing so, continu-ously press the button of the handbrake lever. Otherwise, excessively forceful engagement of t

Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 41P ParkSelect only when the vehicle is stationary. The transmission locks to prevent the rear wheel

Driving42Atypically rapid flashing of the indicator lamp indicates that a turn signal bulb has gone out.<Signaling brieflyPress lever to resistance

Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 43Fast wipeThe wipers operate at normal speed when the vehicle is stationary, not on vehicles with r

Driving44Cruise control*The vehicle maintains and stores the speed that you set at speeds greater than approx. 20 mph/30 km/h.You can use cruise contr

Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 45In addition, the system is automatically inter-rupted in response to the following conditions:>

Everything under control46Everything under controlOdometer1 Odometer2 Trip odometerOdometerYou can activate the displays shown in the illus-tration in

Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 47Coolant temperature gaugeBlueThe engine is still cold. Drive at moderate engine and vehicle speeds

Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobilityContentsThe fastest way to find specific topics is to use the index, refer to page 132.Using this Own

Everything under control48The set time is transferred to the display of the radio or displayed in the instrument cluster.Display modeIgnition key in p

Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 49During the display, hold down the computer button in the turn signal lever until the display chang

Technology for comfort, convenience and safety50Technology for comfort, convenience and safetyPDC Park Distance Control*The conceptPDC provides extra

Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 51MalfunctionThe LED in the button flashes and a short con-tinuous tone sounds. PDC is malfunctionin

Technology for comfort, convenience and safety52jointly. These systems do not take their cus-tomary stabilizing actions.To increase vehicle stability,

Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 53Activating HDCPress the button; the LED lights up.The LED flashes when the brakes are applied auto

Technology for comfort, convenience and safety54After releasing the brake, start driving immedi-ately; otherwise, the acceleration assistant will no l

Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 55MalfunctionThe warning lamp lights up yellow. The Flat Tire Monitor is malfunctioning or out of or

Technology for comfort, convenience and safety56Have the damaged tire replaced by your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center or a workshop that is famili

Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 57AirbagsThe following airbags are located beneath the marked covers:1 Front airbags2 Head airbags3

Notes4NotesAbout this Owner's ManualWe have made every effort to ensure that you are easily able to find what you need in this Owner's Manua

Technology for comfort, convenience and safety58in the back. Do not attach seat covers, seat cushion padding, ball mats or other items to the passenge

Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 59LampsParking lamps/low beams0 Lights off and daytime driving lamps*1 Parking lamps and daytime dri

Lamps60Automatic headlamp control*In switch position 3, the low beams are switched on or off automatically, for example in tunnels, at dawn and dusk,

Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 61Front fog lamps*Briefly press the button to switch on/off.The parking lamps or low beams must be s

Lamps62Rear reading lampsSwitch on and off with the button.To avoid discharging the battery, all of the vehicle's interior lamps are automaticall

Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 63Air conditionerAir conditioner1 Airflow directed toward windshield and side windows2 Airflow towar

Air conditioner64Air volumeYou can vary the air volume in steps 1 through 4. The heating or cooling output is more effective with a higher air volume.

Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 65Ventilation1 Serrated dials for opening and closing the air vents through an infinitely variable r

Air conditioner66Automatic climate control*1 Airflow directed toward windshield and side windows2 Airflow toward upper body 683 Airflow to footwell 68

Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 67A congenial climateFor almost all conditions, the AUTO pro-gram 12 offers the optimum air distribu

Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 5Your individual vehicleIn purchasing your BMW, you have decided in favor of a model with individual

Air conditioner68AUC Automatic Recirculated-air Control/recirculated air modeYou can set the desired operating mode by pressing the button repeatedly:

Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 69Practical interior accessoriesIntegrated universal remote control*The conceptThe integrated univer

Practical interior accessories70If the system cannot be operated after repeated programming, check whether the original hand-held transmitter uses an

Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 71Basic operationYou can call up a number of functions by press-ing the adjusting button with a shar

Practical interior accessories723. Press the adjusting button for approx. 6-7 seconds in order to call up C. Then drive in at least one complete circl

Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 73ClosingFold the cover up.To prevent injury in the event of an acci-dent while the vehicle is being

Practical interior accessories74Clothes hooksWhen hanging clothing from the hooks ensure that it will not obstruct the driver's vision. Do not ha

Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 75For audio playback via the vehicle's speakers, connect the headset or line out connection of

Practical interior accessories76Securing loadAfter loading, secure the ski bag and its con-tents. Tension the retaining strap on the ten-sioning buckl

Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 77Reach into the opening and pull forward, refer to arrow.Before folding down the rear backrests, re

Notes6Parts and accessoriesFor your own safety, use genuine parts and accessories approved by BMW.When you purchase accessories tested and approved by

Practical interior accessories78You can pull out the partition net and insert it into the holders in the roof area above.Partition net*Do not allow th

Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 79the openings in the rails. To slide the lashing eyes, press the button.Read and follow instruction

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Driving tipsThis section is designed to provide youwith extra support by supplying informationuseful in dealing with specific drivingand operating con

Things to remember when driving82Things to remember when drivingBreaking-inMoving parts should be allowed to adjust to one another. To ensure that you

Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 83Saving fuelThe fuel consumption of your vehicle is depen-dent on various factors. You can improve

Things to remember when driving84General driving notesClosing liftgateOperate the vehicle only when the liftgate is completely closed; otherwise, exha

Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 85HillsTo prevent overheating and reduced effi-ciency of the brake system, drive long or steep downh

Things to remember when driving86safely exceed the available cargo and lug-gage load capacity calculated in step 4.6. If your vehicle will be towing a

Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 87Roof-mounted luggage rack*A special rack system is available as an optional accessory for your BMW

Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 7Reporting safety defectsFor US customersThe following only applies to vehicles owned and operated i

Things to remember when driving88tribute the drive torque to the individual wheels.Please bear the following points in mind after driving on poor road

Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 89Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 601 104 - © 08/08 BMW AG

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MobilityThis section helps you maintain your mobilityby supplying important information onvital topics including fuels and lubricants,wheels and tires

Refueling92RefuelingFuel filler capOpeningAlways switch off the engine before refu-eling. Otherwise, no fuel can be dis-pensed into the tank and the S

Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 93Fuel tank capacityApprox. 17.7 US gal./67 liters, including the reserve capacity of approx. 2 US g

Wheels and tires94Wheels and tiresTire inflation pressureInformation for your safetyThe condition of the tires and the maintenance of the specified ti

Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 95Observe all national and local maximum speed limits; failure to do so could put you in violation o

Wheels and tires96X3 xDrive28iX3 xDrive30iTire size Pressure specifications in psi/kPaTraveling speeds of up to max. 100 mph/160 km/hTraveling speeds

Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility 97Tire identification marksKnowledge of the labeling on the side of the tire makes it easier to iden