2004 BMW X3 3.0I child

Transporting children safely
36 Adjust the tether strap according to
the child-restraint manufacturer's
instructions.<
LATCH* child-restraint fixing
LATCH: Lower Anchor and Tethers for
CHildren.
The rear outer seating positions are pro-
vided with anchors for a LATCH child-
restraint fixing.
Access to anchorage points
The illustrations show the left rear seat as
an example. The anchorage points for the
LATCH child seat fixing are located behind
the cover caps.
Remove the cover caps toward the front.
Press on to remount.
Canadian models only:
The anchorage points for the LATCH child-
restraint fixing are identified by buttons.
To fit the child seat fixing LATCH, fol-
low the operating and safety instruc-
tions of the manufacturer.<
Before mounting the LATCH child-restraint
fixing, remove the cover caps.1.Engage the center safety belt into the
belt buckle
2.Pull the belt away from the area of the
child seat fixing.
For driving
With side airbags in the rear, make
sure that children do not lean out of
the child's seat toward the door panel, as
otherwise major injuries can result if the
side airbags are triggered.<
You can have the rear side airbags perma-
nently deactivated.
Your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center
will be happy to advise you.
Child-safety lock of rear doors
Slide down the safety levers on the rear
doors:
The door can now be opened from the out-
side only.
Safety switch for power windows
Always press the safety switch for the elec-
tric power windows, refer to page 22, when
children are in the rear of the vehicle.

Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Mobility
55
To ensure compliance with official safety
regulations, please also entrust disposal of
airbag generators to a BMW Sports Activity
Vehicle Center.<
Airbag warning information is also provided
on the sun visors.
Automatic deactivation of the front
passenger airbags
Your BMW has a seat occupation detection
system. By evaluating the weight on the
front passenger's seat, the system detects
whether or not the seat is occupied by a
child in the child-restraint system or an
adult.
>When a child is seated in the child-
restraint system or with an empty seat,
the front and side airbags are deacti-
vated on the passenger's side
>When an adult is traveling in the front
seat, the front and side airbags remain
active on the passenger side.
With heavier children, the front pas-
senger airbags can remain active, or
with very light adults or teenagers the front
passenger airbags can be deactivated
unintentionally.
The condition of the front passenger air-
bags is indicated via the telltale lamp, refer
to Indicator lamps in the following. In this
case transport the corresponding persons
on the rear seat.
Except when persons to be transported, do
not increase the load on the front passen-
ger seat with additional items. Do not fit
seat covers, seat cushion padding, ball
mats or other items to the front passenger
seat unless they are specifically recom-
mended by BMW. Do not place any items
under the seat. Otherwise, the function of
the seat occupation detection could be
impaired.<
Indicator/warning lamp
Airbag system operational
The airbag indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster indicates the operational readiness
of the entire airbag system and the safety
belt tensioners as of ignition key position 1.
The indicator lamp goes out after a few
seconds.
The telltale lamp above the interior rear-
view mirror indicates whether the passen-
ger airbag system is activated or deacti-
vated as of ignition key position 1.
The telltale lamp refers exclusively to
the passenger airbag system.<
>The telltale lamp goes out after a few
seconds.
The front passenger airbags are active,
e.g. when transporting an adult
>The telltale lamp lights up continuously.
The front passenger airbags are deacti-
vated, e.g. when a child is traveling in
the vehicle in the child-restraint system
or when the seat is empty.
For more information on the operating prin-
ciple of the front passenger airbag system
and seat occupation detection, refer to
Automatic deactivation of the front passen-
ger airbags.

Reference
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Controls
Driving tips
Mobility
69
>Nets in the luggage compartment and
on the rear of the front seats.
Front ashtray*
Press the edge of the opened cover:
The ashtray moves up and can be
removed.
On vehicles with the non-smoking pack-
age, the insert is removed in the same way.
Cigarette lighter, front*
Press the lighter 1 in.
The lighter can be removed as soon as it
retracts.
Hold or touch the hot cigarette lighter
by the knob only. Holding or touching
it in other areas could result in burns.
The cigarette lighter remains operational
when the ignition key has been removed.
For this reason, do not leave unsupervised
children in the vehicle.<
Lighter socket
The socket can be used to plug in hand
flashlights, car vacuum cleaners, etc., with
power ratings of up to approx. 200 W at
12 V. Avoid damage to the socket caused
by inserting plugs of a different shape or
size.
Non-smoking package
On vehicles with the non-smoking pack-
age, the socket is located in the same
position.
Access to the socket: lift off cap.
Sockets
You will find additional power outlets in the
cargo area, refer to page 73.
Ashtray, rear*
Remove the insert tray.
Cigarette lighter, rear*
Depending on your optional equipment, the
lighter can be located on the top or end
face of the center console.
Press the lighter in.
The lighter can be removed as soon as it
retracts.
Hold or touch the hot cigarette lighter
by the knob only. Holding or touching
it in other areas could result in burns.
The cigarette lighter remains operational
when the ignition key has been removed.
For this reason, do not leave unsupervised
children in the vehicle.<

Under the engine hood
94
Washer fluid
Windshield and headlamp washer
system
Antifreeze agent for the washer sys-
tems is inflammable. For this reason,
keep it away from sources of flame and
store it only in its original containers. Store
it so that it is inaccessible to children.
Always observe the instructions for use
provided on the containers.<
We recommend that you mix the
washer ßuid before adding it to the
reservoir.<
Capacity:
approx. 6.9 US quarts/6.5 liters.
Fill with water and, if required, with an anti-
freeze additive according to manufac-
turer's recommendations.
Engine oil
Indicator lamp
Engine oil pressure
The indicator lamp lights up red:
Stop the vehicle immediately and
switch off the engine. Check the
engine oil level; top up as required. If the oil
level is correct: contact the nearest BMW
Sports Activity Vehicle Center.
Do not continue driving. The engine
could be damaged because of inade-
quate lubrication.<
Engine oil level
The indicator lamp lights up yellow
while driving:
The oil level is at the absolute mini-
mum. Add engine oil as soon as possible.
Until then, do not drive more than
approx. 30 miles/50 km.
The indicator lamp lights up yellow
after the engine is switched off:
Top up engine oil at the earliest
opportunity Ð when refueling.
Engine oil sensor
The indicator lamp lights up yellow
within 20 seconds after starting the
engine:
The oil level sensor is defective. Please
have it checked by a BMW Sports Activity
Vehicle Center.
Checking oil level
1.Park the vehicle on a level surface
2.Switch the engine off after it has
reached normal operating temperature
3.After approx. 5 minutes, pull the dip-
stick out and wipe it off with a clean lint-
free cloth, paper towel, or similar mate-
rial
4.Carefully push the dipstick all the way
into the guide tube and pull it out again
5.The oil should extend to between the
two marks on the dipstick.
As is the case with fuel economy, the rate
at which the engine uses oil is strongly
influenced by driving style and operating
conditions.
The oil quantity between the two marks of
the dipstick is approx. 1.1 US quarts/1 liter.

Everything from A to Z
120 Bottle holder, refer to
Beverage holders 67
Brake fluid 96
Ð indicator lamp 96
Ð level 96
Ð replacing 96
Brake force display 54
Brake lamps
Ð defect 57
Ð indicator lamp 12
Ð replacing the bulbs 102
Brake pads and rotors
Ð breaking-in procedure 76
Brakes 77, 96
Ð ABS 77
Ð brake fluid 96
Ð break-in procedure 76
Ð handbrake 38
Ð indicator/warning
lamp 38
Brake system
Ð brake-fluid level 96
Ð brake pads 96
Ð corrosion 77
Ð disc brakes 76, 77
Ð indicator lamp 96
Ð rotors 76, 77
Brake wear warning
Ð brake pads 96
Ð indicator lamp 96
Break-in procedures 76
Bulbs and lamps 99
Buttons in steering
wheel 14
C
California Proposition
65 Warning 98
Capacities 117
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 brochureCargo area 71
Ð capacity 116
Ð cover 71
Ð floor cover 72
Ð folding rear seat
backrest 71
Ð increasing volume 71
Ð lashing eyes 73
Ð manual unlocking 21
Ð opening, remote
control 19
Ð opening/closing 21
Ð opening from the
outside 21
Ð sockets 73
Ð volume 116
Cargo bay, refer to Cargo
area 71
Cargo loading 78
Caring for leather, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Caring for the carpet, refer
to Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Caring for the vehicle finish,
refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Car keys, refer to Key
set 18
Car phone preparation 70
Car wash 77
Car wash, refer to Caring
for your vehicle brochure
Catalytic converter, refer to
High temperatures 76
Central locking system 18
Ð interior 20
Changes, technical, refer to
For your own safety 6
Changing a wheel 103
Check Gas Cap
Ð indicator lamp 12, 84
Checking inflation
pressure 86
Child's seats, refer to
Child-restraint
systems 34
Child-restraint systems 34
Child-safety locks 36
Chock 103Chrome parts, care, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Cigarette lighter
Ð front 69
Ð rear 69
Circulation of air, refer to
Recirculated-air
mode 61, 64
Cleaning, vehicle, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Cleaning the windshield 42
Cleaning windows,
reservoir 94
Clean the rear window 42
Clock 46
Ð 12/24 hour mode 48
Ð setting, refer also to
Owner's Manual for
Radio/Onboard
computer 46
Clutch 76
Ð breaking in 76
Cockpit 10
Cold start, refer to Starting
the engine 37
Comfort operation
Ð panorama glass roof 20
Compact wheel
Ð wheel changes 103
Compression ratio, refer to
Engine data 114
Computer 47
Computer, functions 48
Condensation, refer to A/C
operation 61, 64
Connecting a vacuum
cleaner, refer to Lighter
socket 69
Consumption, refer to
Average fuel
consumption 48
Consumption indicator,
refer to Fuel gauge 45
Contents 3
Controls, refer to
Cockpit 10
Convenience operation
Ð from outside 20
Ð windows 20

Everything from A to Z
126 Starting assistance, refer to
Jump-starting 108
Starting difficulties
Ð temperature 38
Starting-off assistance,
DSC 50
Starting the engine 38
Startup difficulties
Ð jump-starting 108
Status of this Owner's
Manual at time of
printing 5
Steering lock 37
Steering wheel 10, 14
Ð adjustment 31
Ð lock 37
Steering wheel heater 31
Steering wheel with
buttons 14
Steptronic 39
Storage compartments 68
Storage package 68
Storage package nets 68
Storage space, refer to
Cargo area 71
Storing seat position, refer
to Seat and mirror
memory 29
Storing the seat
adjustment 29
Straps, refer to Loading 78
Stroke, refer to Engine
data 114
Supply reservoir cleaning
systems 94
Switches, refer to
Cockpit 10
Switching off the engine 38
Symbols 4
T
Table of contents 3
Tachometer 45
Tailgate
Ð closing 21
Ð emergency operation 21
Ð opening from the
outside 21
Ð remote control 19Tailgate lamp
Ð bulb replacement 103
Tail lamps
Ð bulb replacement 102
Ð indicator lamp 57
Tank capacity 117
Technical modifications 6
Telephone, refer to
separate Owner's Manual
Temperature
Ð air conditioner 61
Ð automatic climate
control 64
Temperature, tires 88
Temperature display
Ð ice warning 47
Ð outside temperature 47
Ð setting the units 47
Temperature gauge 45
Thigh support
adjustment 28, 29
Three-point belt 30
Tightening torque 105
Tilt alarm sensor 25
Ð switching off 25
Tilt function, passenger-
side mirror 32
Tire inflation pressures 86
Tire pressure monitoring,
refer to Flat Tire
Monitor 53
Tires
Ð age 88
Ð break-in procedure 76
Ð changing 89
Ð condition 89
Ð DOT Quality Grades 88
Ð flat 103
Ð inflation pressure 86, 87
Ð replacing 89
Ð storage 90
Ð temperature 88
Ð traction 88
Ð treadwear 88
Ð Uniform Tire Quality
Grading 89
Ð wear indicators, refer to
Tire tread/damage 89
Ð wheel change 103
Tools, refer to Onboard tool
kit 99Torque of lug bolts 105
Tow bar 109
Tow fittings 109
Towing 109
Towing the vehicle 109
Tow rope 109
Tow sockets for tow
fitting 109
Tow-starting 109
Track width, refer to
Dimensions 115
Traction 88
Traction control
Ð DSC 50
Trailer loads 116
Transmission 39
Ð automatic transmission
with Steptronic 39
Ð manual transmission 39
Transmission lockout, refer
to P Parking 40
Transmission
malfunction 41
Transporting children 34
Transporting children
safely 34
Tread depth, refer to Tire
tread 89
Treadwear 88
Trip-distance counter, refer
to Trip odometer 45
Trip odometer 45
Trunk, refer to Cargo
area 71
Trunk lid, refer to
Tailgate 21
Turning circle, refer to
Dimensions 115
Turn signal indicators 41
Ð bulb replacement 101
Turn signal indicators, side
Ð bulb replacement 101
U
Underbody protection,
refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading 89