2006 BMW X3 2.5I oil additives

Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Mobility
95
works according to BMW repair procedures
with correspondingly trained personnel.
Approved 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 of another synthetic oil in between oil
changes. Only use oils with the API SH specifi-
cation or higher.
Ask your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle
Center for more details concerning BMW
High Performance Synthetic Oil or other
approved synthetic oils.<
You can also call BMW of North America at
1-800-831-1117 or visit website
www.bmwusa.com to obtain this information.
BMW engines are designed to operate
without additives, and their use could
even lead to damage in some cases.<
Viscosity classes
Viscosity is the oil flow rating as defined in
SAE classes.
The selection of the correct SAE class depends
on the climate conditions in the area where you
typically drive your BMW.
Approved oils belong to SAE classes
5W-40 and 5W-30.<
These oils can be used for driving in all ambient
temperatures.
Coolant
Warning lamp
The warning lamp lights up: coolant
level is too low; top off at the next
opportunity.Do not open the cooling system when the
engine is hot. Escaping coolant can cause
burns.<
Coolant consists of water and coolant additive.
Not all commercially available additives are suit-
able for your BMW. Ask your BMW Sports
Activity Vehicle Center for suitable additives.
Only use suitable additives; otherwise,
engine damage may result. The additives
present a health hazard.<
Always observe all applicable environ-
mental laws and regulations when dis-
posing of used coolant additives.<
Checking coolant level
1.The engine must be at ambient tempera-
ture.
2.Turn the cap of the expansion tank counter-
clockwise to allow any accumulated pres-
sure to escape, then continue turning to
open.
3.The coolant level is correct if the upper end
of the red float bar is at least at the same
height as the top edge of the filler neck,
refer to arrow. The bar end may only pro-
trude by a maximum of ιin/2 cm, i.e. up to
the second mark on the float bar, refer also
to drawing beside the 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.

Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Mobility
121
Driving notes76
Driving on poor roads80
Driving stability control
systems48
Driving through water80
Driving tips, refer to Driving
instructions76
Drying air, refer to Switching
cooling function on/
off60,63
DSC Dynamic Stability
Control48
– indicator lamp48
DVD changer, refer to Owner's
Manual for Radio/Onboard
Computer
Dynamic Brake Control, refer
to DBC Dynamic Brake
Control48
Dynamic Brake Control DBC
– warning lamp50
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC48
– indicator lamp48
E
Electrical malfunctions
– automatic transmission
malfunction39
– door lock20
– driver's door20
– fuel filler door84
– liftgate21
– panorama glass sunroof24
Electronic brake-force
distribution48
Electronic Stability Program,
refer to DSC Dynamic
Stability Control48
Emergency call107
Emergency operation, refer to
Manual operation
– doors20
– driver's door20
– fuel filler door84
– liftgate21
– panorama glass sunroof24Emergency Service, refer to
Receiving assistance107
Engine
– breaking-in76
– data114
– indicator lamps36
– overheated, refer to Coolant
thermometer44
– speed43
– starting36
– switching off37
Engine compartment93
Engine coolant95
Engine coolant
temperature44
Engine oil94
– additives, refer to Approved
engine oils95
– approved engine oils95
– indicator/warning lamp94
– required oil grades95
Engine oil grades95
Engine oil level94
– indicator/warning lamp94
Engine oil pressure94
– indicator/warning lamp94
Engine oil sensor94
– indicator/warning lamp94
Engine output, refer to Engine
data114
Equipment range, refer to
Service and Warranty Infor-
mation Booklet for US
models, Warranty and
Service Guide Booklet for
Canadian models
ESP Electronic Stability
Program, refer to DSC
Dynamic Stability
Control48
Exhaust system77
Exterior mirrors30
– automatically dimming77
Eye, tow starting and
towing109
F
Failure of electrical
accessories106
False alarms, refer to Avoiding
unintentional alarms25
Fastening safety belts, refer to
Safety belts29
Filter, refer to
– Microfilter61
– Microfilter/activated
charcoal filter64
First aid, refer to First-aid
kit108
First-aid kit108
Flat tire103
– compact wheel103
– Flat Tire Monitor50
– refer to Tire inflation
pressure86
– refer to Wheel changes103
– Tire Pressure Monitor52
Flat Tire Monitor50
– indicator lamp51
– initializing system51
– snow chains91
– system limits51
– warning errors51
Flooding, refer to Driving
through water77
Floor cover72
Fog lamps, indicator lamp57
Folding rear seat back70
Four wheel drive, refer to
xDrive49
Front airbags53
Front fog lamps57
– replacing bulbs102
Front passenger airbags,
automatic deactivation54
Fuel85
– average consumption46
– capacity116
– gauge43
– quality85
Fuel cap84
Fuel display, refer to Fuel
gauge43

Everything from A to Z
124 Master key18
– with remote control18
Maximum speed, with winter
tires90
Mechanical seats27
Memory, refer to
– Seat and mirror memory29
– Vehicle Memory, Key
Memory32
Microfilter
– air conditioner61
– automatic climate control64
Microphone, refer to Car
phone preparation69
Microphone for telephone69
Mirrors30
– automatic curb monitor31
– mirror heating31
– mirror memory, refer to Seat
and mirror memory29
Mobile communications
devices in vehicle77
Mobile phone, refer to
separate Owner's Manual
Monitoring tire pressure, refer
to Flat Tire Monitor50
Monitoring tire pressure, refer
to Tire Pressure Monitor52
Multi-function steering wheel,
refer to Buttons on steering
wheel13
Multifunction switch
– turn signals/headlamp
flasher39
– washer/wiper system40
N
Navigation system, refer to
separate Owner's Manual
Neck support, refer to Head
restraints28
Nets68
Nonsmoker's equipment
package68,69
Nozzles, refer to
Ventilation61,64
Nylon rope, refer to Tow
starting and towing109
O
OBD socket97
Octane rating, refer to Fuel
quality85
Odometer43
Oil
– additives, refer to Approved
engine oils95
– approved engine oils95
– capacity116
– consumption, refer to
Checking engine oil level94
– dipstick94
– level94
– refilling, refer to Adding
engine oil94
Oil change interval, refer to
Service Interval Display44
Oil grades95
Oil level94
– warning lamp94
Oil pressure94
– warning lamp94
Oil sensor94
– warning lamp94
OILSERVICE44
Old batteries, refer to
Disposal106
Onboard Diagnostics OBD
interface socket97
On-board monitor, refer to
separate Owner's Manual
Onboard tool kit99
Opening and closing
– from inside20
– from outside19
– using the door lock20
– using the remote control19
Output, refer to Engine
data114
Outside air
– air conditioner60
– automatic climate control63
Outside temperature display
– changing unit of measure45
– on computer45
Overheating of engine, refer to
Coolant thermometer44
P
Panic mode19
Panorama glass sunroof23
– automatic opening and
closing23
– closing with electrical
malfunction24
– comfort operation20
– comfort position23
– initializing23
– power failure23
– remote control19
Parcel shelf, refer to Cargo
area cover71
Park Distance Control PDC47
Parking aid, refer to PDC Park
Distance Control47
Parking assistant, refer to
PDC Park Distance
Control47
Parking brake, refer to
Handbrake37
Parking lamps56
Parking lamps/low beams56
Partition net72
Parts and accessories, refer to
For your own safety6
Passenger airbags, status54
Passenger-side mirror tilt
function31
Pathway lighting56
PDC Park Distance Control47
Pinch protection
system22,23
– panorama glass sunroof23
– power windows22
Plastic, refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Pollen, refer to
– Microfilter61
– Microfilter/activated
charcoal filter64
Power failure
– battery106
– panorama glass sunroof23
– windows22
Power seat adjustment27