2006 BMW X3 2.5I reset

At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Mobility Reference
11
Instrument cluster
1Speedometer
2Indicator and warning lamps12
3Tachometer43
Indicator and warning lamps12
4Coolant temperature gauge44
5Fuel gauge43
6Button for
>Displaying the time44
>Service Interval Display447Selector lever and program display for
automatic transmission38
8Button for
>Resetting trip odometer43
>Setting the time44
9Display for
>Trip odometer/odometer43
>Time44
>Service Interval44
>Computer45

Adjustments
32
Vehicle Memory, Key Memory
How the system functions
You have probably frequently wished that you
could configure individual functions of your
vehicle to reflect your own personal require-
ments. In developing your vehicle, BMW has
incorporated a number of options 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 the remote
control, the vehicle recognizes the individual
user by means of a data exchange with the key,
and makes adjustments accordingly.
In order for you to distinguish between the mas-
ter keys with remote control, color-coded
decals are supplied together with the keys.
What the system can do
Ask your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center
about the possibilities of Vehicle Memory and
Key Memory.
You will see this symbol throughout the
Owner's Manual. It is to remind you at
appropriate places of the settings that are avail-
able to you.<
Following configuration of memory func-
tions, vehicle operation may differ from
the description in the Owner's Manual. Should
you wish to sell your BMW some day, please
remember to have the memory functions reset
to the factory default settings.<
Examples of Vehicle Memory
>Different acknowledgment signals to con-
firm locking/unlocking of the vehicle, refer
to page19.
>Activating/deactivating function for path-
way lighting, refer to page56.
>Activating/deactivating daytime running
lamps, refer to page56.
>Active PDC Park Distance Control is acous-
tically indicated by a signal tone when you
shift into reverse or move the selector lever
into position R, refer to page47.
>Different acknowledgment signals to con-
firm arming/disarming the alarm system,
refer to page24.
>After an outside temperature warning has
been issued, the computer display returns
to the previous setting, refer to page45.
>Acoustic warning if the ignition key remains
in the ignition lock after the driver's door has
been opened, refer to page18.
Examples of Key Memory functions
>Locking the vehicle after starting to drive,
refer to page20.
>Automatic adjustment of the driver's seat
and exterior mirror position for each person
when unlocking the vehicle, refer to
page29.
>Angle of downward tilt of passenger side
mirror, refer to page31.
>Setting units of measure for displays in the
instrument cluster for time, outside temper-
ature, distance driven and fuel consump-
tion, refer to page45.

Reference
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Driving tips
Mobility
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Everything under control
Odometer
1Odometer
2Trip odometer
Odometer
You can activate the displays shown in the illus-
tration in ignition key position 0 or with the igni-
tion key removed by pressing the button in the
instrument cluster.
Trip odometer
To reset to zero:
1.Ignition key in position 1.
2.Press and hold the button until the trip
odometer is reset to zero.
Tachometer
Engine speeds in the red warning field must
absolutely be avoided.
In this range, the fuel supply is interrupted to
protect the engine.
Fuel gauge
Fuel tank capacity: approx. 17.7 gallons/
67 liters. Instructions for refueling can be found
on page84.
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 LED1 starts to light up continuously,
there are still approx. 2 gallons /8 liters of fuel
left in the tank.
Refuel well before the tank is empty. If
you drive down to the last drop, engine
functions are no longer assured and damage
can occur.<
When you switch on the ignition, the LED
comes on briefly to confirm that the system is
operational.

Everything under control
46 During the display, hold down the computer
button in the turn signal lever until the display
changes.
Average fuel consumption
The average fuel consumption is calculated for
the time during which the engine is running.
Reset average consumption:
Press the computer button in the turn indicator
lever for approx. 2 seconds.
Cruising range
Displays the estimated cruising range available
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 which the vehicle is
parked with the engine switched off.
Resetting average speed: press the computer
button in the turn indicator lever for approx.
2seconds.

Technology for comfort, convenience and safety
52
TPM Tire Pressure Monitor*
The concept
TPM controls the tire inflation pressure in the
four mounted wheels. The system notifies you
if the tire inflation pressure has fallen signifi-
cantly in one or more tires.
Functional requirement
To ensure the reliable signaling of a flat tire, the
system must be reset at the correct tire inflation
pressure.
Always use wheels equipped with TPM elec-
tronics, including a metal valve; otherwise, there
is no guarantee that the system will function
properly.
The system must be reset after every cor-
rection of tire inflation pressure and after
every tire or wheel change.<
System limits
TPM cannot warn you of sudden, serious
tire damage due to external factors.<
The system does not function properly if it has
not been reset, e.g. it may identify a tire as flat in
spite of the fact that the tire is filled to the cor-
rect inflation pressure.
The system is inactive and cannot indicate flat
tires if a wheel not equipped with TPM electron-
ics has been mounted, e.g. a compact wheel, or
if TPM is experiencing temporary 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 button until the yellow warning
lamp in the instrument cluster lights up for a
few seconds.
3.Begin driving.
After a few minutes of driving, the tire infla-
tion pressures in the tires are adopted as
the desired values to be monitored. The
resetting is completed during driving and
can be interrupted at any time without
requiring any input from you. The resetting
automatically continues when driving
resumes.
Low tire pressure message
The warning lamp lights up yellow. In
addition, a signal sounds. You have a
flat tire or a significant loss of tire pres-
sure in one or more tires.
1.Reduce speed and stop the vehicle care-
fully. Avoid sudden braking and steering
maneuvers.
2.Identify the damaged wheel or wheels.
If identification is not possible, con-
tact your BMW Sports Activity Vehi-
cle Center.<
3.Replace the damaged wheel, refer to
Wheel changes on page103.
4.Check tire inflation pressure and correct as
needed.
The compact wheel is not equipped with the
required TPM electronics and is not monitored
when mounted.
When driving with the compact wheel, the sys-
tem indicates a malfunction.

Wheels and tires
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Wheels and tires
Tire inflation pressure
Information for your safety
The condition of the tires and the maintenance
of the specified tire pressure are crucial not only
to the tire's service life, but also to driving com-
fort and most importantly, driving safety.
Checking pressure
Only check tire inflation pressure when the tires
are cold. This means after a maximum of
1.25 miles/2 km driving or when the vehicle has
been parked for at least 2 hours. When tires are
warm, the tire inflation pressure increases.
Check the tire inflation pressure regularly
and correct it as needed, even on the
compact wheel: at least twice a month and
before starting long trips. If you fail to observe
this precaution, you may be driving on tires with
incorrect tire pressures, a condition that can not
only compromise your vehicle's driving stability,
but also lead to tire damage and the risk of an
accident.
Do not drive with deflated, i.e. flat tires. A flat tire
will seriously impair your vehicle's handling and
braking response. Attempts to drive on a flat tire
can lead to loss of control over the vehicle.<
After correcting the tire inflation pressure,
reinitialize the Flat Tire Monitor
* or reset
the Tire Pressure Monitor
*, refer to pages51,
52.<
Pressure specifications
The table on 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. tion pressure for your tires, please note the fol-
lowing:
>Tire size for your vehicle
>Load status
>Maximum permissible driving speed
Tire inflation pressures for speeds
up to 100 mph/160 km/h
For normal driving at speeds of up to 100 mph/
160 km/h and to achieve an optimal driving
comfort, take note of the tire inflation pressures
listed on the following page in the column for
speeds up to max. 100 mph/160 km/h and
adjust your tire pressure as needed.
These tire inflation pressures are also listed on
the door pillar and can be seen with the driver's
door open.
The maximum permissible speed for
these tire inflation pressures is 100 mph/
160 km/h. Do not exceed this speed; failure to
heed this limit can lead to tire damage and acci-
dents.<
Tire inflation pressures for speeds
above 100 mph/160 km/h
In order to drive at maximum speeds
above 100 mph/160 km/h, take note of
the tire inflation pressures listed in the column
for speeds above 100 mph/160 km/h in the
table on the following page and adjust your tire
pressure as needed. Failure to due so can lead
to tire damage and accidents.<

Reference
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Driving tips
Mobility
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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 from
the mounting surfaces of the wheel and
hub. Clean the lug bolts.
3.Position the new wheel or compact wheel.
Secure the wheel by screwing at least two
lug bolts into opposite bolt holes. When you
mount wheels other than Genuine BMW
light-alloy wheels, different lug bolts may
also be required.
4.Screw in the remaining lug bolts. Tighten all
the bolts securely in a diagonal pattern.
5.Lower the jack and remove it from beneath
the vehicle.
After mounting
1.Tighten the lug bolts in a diagonal pattern.
To ensure safety, always have the lug
bolts checked with a calibrated
torque wrench as soon as possible to
ensure that they are tightened to the speci-
fied torque. The tightening torque is
101lbft/140Nm.<
2.Stow the defective wheel in the cargo area.
3.Check and correct the tire inflation pressure
at the earliest opportunity.
Protect valve stems and valve stem
seal caps from dirt and contamina-tion. Dirt in valve stems is a frequent source
of gradual air loss.<
4.Reinitialize the Flat Tire Monitor
* or reset
the Tire Pressure Monitor
*, refer to
pages51, 52.
Do not initialize the Flat Tire Monitor
when driving with a compact wheel.<
5.Replace the damaged tire with a new one as
soon as possible and have the new wheel
balanced.
Driving with compact wheel
Drive reservedly and do not exceed a
speed of 50 mph/80 km/h. Do not deacti-
vate DSC; otherwise, unstable driving condi-
tions may result.<
Mounting the compact wheel can change the
driving characteristics. For example, it can
reduce tracking stability during braking, extend
braking distances, and alter self-steering char-
acteristics in the limit range. With winter tires,
these characteristics are more pronounced.
Only one compact wheel may be
mounted. You should re-equip with
wheels and tires of the original size as quickly as
possible.<
Vehicle battery
Maintenance
The battery is 100 % maintenance-free, i.e., the
electrolyte will last for the life of the battery
when the vehicle is operated in a temperate cli-
mate. Your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center
will be happy to advise you on all questions con-
cerning the battery.
Warning 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.

Everything from A to Z
126 Selector lever interlock, refer
to Shiftlock38
Selector-lever positions,
automatic transmission38
Service, refer to Receiving
assistance107
Service and warranty7
Service Engine Soon36,98
Service Interval Display44,97
Setting interior
temperature60,63
Shifting gears with automatic
transmission with
Steptronic39
Shiftlock38
Side airbags53
Side tilt, permissible80
Side turn signals, bulb
replacement101
Signal horn, refer to Horn10
Sitting safely26
– with airbags26
– with head restraint26
– with safety belt26
Ski bag69
Smokers' package, refer to
Ashtray68
Snow chains91
Socket, refer to Cigarette
lighter socket69
Soft drink can holder, refer to
Cup holders66
SOS, refer to Initiating an
emergency call107
Spare fuses106
Spare key18
Spare wheel, refer to Compact
wheel103
Speed
– with compact wheel105
– with winter tires90
Speedometer11
– refer to Instrument
cluster11
Split rear backrest, refer to
Enlarging cargo area70
Sport program, automatic
transmission with
Steptronic39Sports seat28
Stability control, refer to
Driving stability control
systems48
Starting, refer to Starting
engine36
Starting difficulties
– at very low temperatures37
– jump starting
108
Starting engine36
Status of passenger
airbags54
Status of this Owner's Manual
at time of printing5
Steering lock36
Steering wheel10,13
– adjustment31
– buttons on steering
wheel13
– heater31
– lock36
Steering wheel with
buttons13
Steptronic38
Storage compartments67
Storage package68
Storage package nets68
Storage space, refer to Cargo
area70
Storing desired speed, refer to
Cruise control41
Storing seat position, refer to
Seat and mirror memory29
Storing tires90
Straps, refer to Cargo
loading78
Sunroof, refer to Panorama
glass sunroof23
Supply reservoirs, washer
systems41
Switches, refer to Cockpit10
Switching cooling function on/
off60,63
Switching off engine37
Symbols4
T
Tachometer43
Tail lamps102
– indicator lamp, defective
bulb56
– replacing bulbs102
Tank capacity116
Technical data114
Technical modifications6
Telephone, refer to separate
Owner's Manual
Temperature
– air conditioner60
– automatic climate control63
Temperature, tires89
Temperature display
– outside temperature45
– outside temperature
warning45
– setting units45
Temperature gauge44
Temperature of coolant, refer
to Coolant thermometer44
Temperature warning45
Tempomat, refer to Cruise
control41
The individual vehicle5
The right wheels and tires90
Thigh support adjustment28
Three point safety belts29
Tightening torque of lug bolts,
refer to After mounting105
Tilt alarm sensor
– remote control19
– switching off19,25
Tilt function, passenger-side
mirror31
Tire inflation pressure
monitoring, refer to Tire
Pressure Monitor52
Tire inflation pressures86
– restoring86
Tire Pressure Monitor52
– malfunction warnings52
– resetting system52
– system limitations52
– warning lamp52