2005 BMW X3 3.0I roof

Everything from A to Z
118
J
Jacking points100
Jumping, refer to Jump
starting104
Jump starting104
K
Key Memory30
Keys16
Kick-down37
L
Lamps and bulbs95
Lashing eyes, refer to
Securing cargo75
LATCH child-restraint fixing
system33
LEDs light-emitting diodes98
Length, refer to
Dimensions111
License plate lamp, replacing
bulbs98
Lifting handle, compact
wheel99
Light-alloy wheels, care, refer
to the Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Light-emitting diodes
LEDs98
Lighter65
Lighter socket65
Lighting of instruments54
Lights, refer to Parking lamps/
low beams53
Lights on warning53
Light switch53
Load, refer to Cargo
loading74
Lock buttons, doors, refer to
Locking19
Locking
– from inside18
– from outside16
Locking, vehicle
– from inside18
– from outside16Locking and unlocking doors
– from inside18
– from outside16
Low beams53
– automatic53
– indicator lamp, defective
lamp53
– replacing bulbs96
Lower back support, refer to
Lumbar support26
Lug bolts100
– torque101
Luggage compartment19
– capacity112
– cover, refer to Cargo area
cover67
– floor cover69
– increasing volume67
– opening/closing, refer to
Tailgate19
– opening from outside19
– opening with remote
control17
– refer to Cargo area67
– remote control17
Luggage compartment cover,
refer to Cargo area cover67
Luggage compartment lid,
refer to Tailgate19
Luggage compartment net,
refer to Partition net68
Luggage rack, refer to Roof-
mounted luggage rack76
Lug wrench99
Lumbar support26
M
Maintenance93
Maintenance system93
Malfunctions
– automatic transmission38
– door lock18
– fuel filler door80
– panorama glass sunroof22
– tailgate19Manual operation
– door lock18
– driver's door18
– fuel filler door80
– panorama glass sunroof22
– tailgate19
Manual transmission36
Master key16
– with remote control16
Maximum speed, with winter
tires86
Mechanical seats25
Memory, refer to
– Seat and mirror memory26
– Vehicle Memory, Key
Memory30
Microfilter
– air conditioner58
– automatic climate control61
Microphone, refer to Car
phone preparation66
Microphone for telephone66
Mini-Disc operation, refer to
Owner's Manual for Radio/
Onboard Computer
Mirrors28
– automatic curb monitor29
– mirror heating29
– mirror memory, refer to Seat
and mirror memory26
Multi-function steering wheel,
refer to Buttons on steering
wheel12
Multifunction switch
– turn signals/headlamp
flasher38
– washer/wiper system38N
Navigation system, refer to
Owner's Manual for
Onboard Computer/Radio
and Navigation System
Neck support, refer to Head
restraints25
Nets65
Non-smoker's equipment
package65

Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Mobility
119
Nozzles, refer to
Ventilation57,61
Nylon rope, refer to Tow-
starting and towing105
O
OBD connector93
Octane rating, refer to Fuel
quality81
Odometer42
Oil
– approved engine oils91
– capacity112
– dipstick90
Oil change interval
– refer to Service and
Warranty Information
Booklet for US models,
Warranty and Service Guide
Booklet for Canadian
models
– refer to Service Interval
Display43
Oil consumption90
Oil grades91
Oil level90
– warning lamp90
Oil pressure90
– warning lamp90
Oil sensor90
– warning lamp90
OIL SERVICE43
Old batteries, refer to
Disposal101
Onboard computer, refer to
separate Owner's Manual
Onboard Diagnostics OBD
interface socket93
Onboard tool kit95
Opening and closing
– from inside18
– from outside16
– using the door lock18
– using the remote control16
Output, refer to Engine
data110Outside air
– air conditioner57
– automatic climate control60
Outside temperature display
– changing unit of measure44
– in computer44P
Panorama glass sunroof21
– automatic opening and
closing21
– closing with electrical
malfunction22
– comfort operation18
– comfort position21
– initializing21
– power failure21
– remote control17
Parcel shelf, refer to Cargo
area cover67
Park Distance Control PDC46
Parking aid, refer to PDC Park
Distance Control46
Parking brake, refer to
Handbrake35
Parking lamps53
– replacing bulbs97
Parking lamps/low beams53
Parking vehicle35
Partition net68
Parts and accessories, refer to
For your own safety6
Passenger-side mirror tilt
function29
Pathway lighting53
PDC Park Distance Control46
Plastic, refer to the Caring for
your vehicle brochure
Pollen, refer to
– Microfilter58
– Microfilter/activated
charcoal filter61
Portable phone, refer also to
separate Owner's Manual
Power failure
– battery102
– panorama glass sunroof21
– windows20Power seat adjustment26
Power socket65,69
Power windows20
– initializing20
– safety switch20
Pressure, tires82
Pressure monitoring, tires49
– Flat Tire Monitor49
Programming settings, refer
to Vehicle Memory, Key
Memory30
Protective function, panorama
glass sunroof21
Puncture, Flat Tire Monitor49
R
Radiator, refer to Coolant91
Radio, refer to Owner's
Manual for Radio/Onboard
Computer
Radio-control key, refer to
Master key with remote
control16
Radio navigation, refer to
separate Owner's Manual
Rain sensor39
Range, setting units44
Reading lamps
– front55
– rear55
Rear backrests, folding67
Rear seat back, folding67
Rearview mirrors, exterior28
Rear window defroster
– air conditioner57
– automatic climate control61
Rear window safety switch20
Rear window wiper39
– wiper blade replacement95
Recirculated-air mode
– air conditioner57
– automatic climate control60
Reflector, refer to Tail
lamps98
Refueling80
– fuel filler door80
Remaining distance, refer to
Cruising range45

Everything from A to Z
120 Remaining distance for
Service43
Remote control16
– garage-door opener62
– malfunction17
– tailgate17
Removing condensation,
windows
– air conditioner58
– automatic climate control60
Replacement fuses102
Replacement keys16
Replacing bulbs, refer to
Lamps and bulbs95
Replacing tires
– new wheels and tires86
– wheel changes99
Replacing windshield
wiper95
Reporting safety defects7
Reserve indicator lamp, refer
to Fuel gage42
Restraint systems
– for children31
– refer to Safety belts27
Reverse gear
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic37
– manual transmission36
Roadside Assistance, refer to
Receiving assistance103
Roadside parking lamps54
– replacing bulbs97
Roll-up cover, refer to Cargo
area cover67
Roof load, refer to
Weights112
Roof-mounted luggage
rack76
Rope, refer to Tow-starting
and towing105
Rotating coin holder, refer to
Storage compartments64
Run-flat indicator, refer to Flat
Tire Monitor49
S
Safety belts27
– sitting safely24
– warning lamp27
Safety belt tensioners, refer to
Safety belts27
Safety defects, reporting7
Safety feature, power
windows20
Safety systems, refer to
– ABS Antilock Brake
System47
– Airbags51
– DSC Dynamic Stability
Control47
– xDrive48
Screwdriver, refer to Onboard
tool kit95
Seat heating27
Seat memory, refer to Seat
and mirror memory26
Seats
– adjusting electrically26
– adjusting sports seat25
– heating27
– memory, refer to Seat and
mirror memory26
– sitting safely24
– storing the setting26
Securing cargo, refer to Cargo
loading74
Selector lever, automatic
transmission37
Selector lever interlock, refer
to Shiftlock37
Selector-lever positions,
automatic transmission36
Service, refer to Receiving
assistance103
Service and warranty7
Service Engine Soon34,94
Service Interval Display43,93
Setting interior
temperature57,60
Shifting gears, with automatic
transmission with
Steptronic37Shiftlock37
Side airbags51
Side tilt, permissible76
Side turn signals, replacing
the bulbs97
Sitting safely24
– with airbags24
– with safety belts24
Ski bag66
Smokers' package, refer to
Ashtray65
Snow chains87
SOS, refer to Initiating an
emergency call103
Spare fuses102
Spare key16
Spare tire, refer to Wheel
changes99
Spare wheel, refer to Compact
wheel99
Specified oils91
Speed
– with compact wheel101
– with winter tires86
Speedometer11
– refer to Instrument
cluster11
Sport program, automatic
transmission with
Steptronic37
Sports seat25
Stability control, refer to DSC
Dynamic Stability
Control47
Starting, refer to Engine34
Starting difficulties
– jump starting104
Starting engine34,35
Starting problems at very low
temperatures35
Status of this Owner's Manual
at time of printing5
Steering lock34
Steering wheel10,12
– adjustment28
– buttons12
– lock34
Steering wheel heater28