2007 BMW X3 3.0SI technical data

X3 3.0i
X3 3.0siOwner's Manual for Vehicle
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designed to enhance operating safety and contribute to main-
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Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Mobility
Contents
The fastest way to find specific topics is to use
the index, refer to page124.
Using this Owner's Manual
4Notes
7Reporting safety defects
At a glance
10Cockpit
Controls
18Opening and closing
27Adjustments
34Transporting children safely
37Driving
45Everything under control
49Technology for comfort, convenience
and safety
58Lamps
61Air conditioner
67Practical interior accessories
Driving tips
80Things to remember when driving
Mobility
88Refueling
90Wheels and tires
97Under the hood
102Maintenance
104Replacing components
113Giving and receiving assistance
Reference
120Technical data
124Everything from A to Z

Reference
This chapter contains technical data and the
index that will direct you as quickly as possible
to the information you seek.
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Technical data
120
Technical data
Engine specifications
X3 3.0iX3 3.0si
Displacement
Number of cylinderscu in/cm
3182.8/2996
6182.8/2996
6
Maximum power
at engine speedhp
rpm215
6250260
6600
Maximum torque
at engine speedIb ft/Nm
rpm185/251
2750225/305
2750
An engine performance test is authorized only on an appropriate chassis dynamometer.

Technical data
122
Weights
X3 3.0iX3 3.0si
Curb weight
>manual transmission
>automatic transmissionlbs./kg
lbs./kg4012/1820
4067/18454012/1820
4067/1845
Approved gross vehicle weight
>manual transmission
>automatic transmissionlbs./kg
lbs./kg5015/2275
5071/23005049/2290
5104/2315
Payload lbs./kg 1003/455 1036/470
Approved front axle load
>manual transmission
>automatic transmissionlbs./kg
lbs./kg2425/1100
2425/11002425/1100
2535/1150
Approved rear axle load lbs./kg 2778/1260 2778/1260
Approved roof load capacity lbs./kg 165/75 165/75
Cargo area capacity cu ft/l 71/2,011 71/2,011

Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Mobility
125
Bar, towing116
Battery111
– charging111
– disposal111
– indicator lamp12
– jump starting114
– power failure111
– remote control18
– warning lamp111
Belts, refer to Safety belts31
Beverage holder, refer to Cup
holders70
Blower, refer to
– Air volume62
– Air volume, adjusting
manually65
BMW homepage4
BMW maintenance
system102
Bottle holder, refer to Cup
holders70
Brake assistant50
– warning lamp52
Brake fluid101
– level101
– warning lamp101
Brake force display55
Brake lamps107
– indicator lamp, defective
bulb12,58
– replacing bulbs107
– two-stage55
Brake pads82
– breaking-in80
– warning lamp82
Brake pedal, refer to Safe
braking81
Brake rotors
– brake system80
– breaking-in80
Brakes81,101
– ABS50,81
– brake fluid101
– brake pads82
– breaking-in80
– handbrake38
– indicator/warning lamp12Brake system101
– brake fluid101
– brake pads82
– breaking-in80
– disk brakes82
– warning lamp101
Brake wear warning
– refer to Brake pads82
– warning lamp101
Breakdown service, refer to
Receiving assistance113
Breaking-in80
Bulb replacement, refer to
Lamps and bulbs104
Buttons on steering wheel13
C
California law
– Event Data Recorders103
– Proposition 65 Warning5
Calling, refer to telephone
Owner's Manual
Can holder, refer to Cup
holders70
Capacities123
Capacity, Cargo area122
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 brochure
Cargo, securing83
Cargo area22,74
– capacity122
– cover75
– emergency release, refer to
Opening manually22
– enlarging74
– floor cover76
– foldable rear backrest74
– hatch, refer to Liftgate22
– lashing eyes76
– opening from outside22
– opening with remote
control20
– power socket72Cargo loading82
– load83
– securing cargo83
– stowing cargo83
– vehicle82
Caring for artificial leather,
refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Caring for carpet, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Caring for leather, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Caring for plastic, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Caring for vehicle finish, refer
to Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Car keys, refer to Key set18
Car phone, refer to separate
Owner's Manual
Car phone preparation73
Car radio, refer to Owner's
Manual for Radio/Onboard
Computer
Car wash81
– refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Cassette operation, refer to
Owner's Manual for Radio/
Onboard Computer
CD operation, refer to Owner's
Manual for Radio/Onboard
Computer
Cellphone, refer to separate
operating instructions
Central locking system19
– interior21
Changes, technical, refer to
For your own safety5
Changing a wheel108
Changing gears
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic40
– manual transmission39
Changing wheels94

Everything from A to Z
126 Charge-current indicator
lamp12,111
Check Gas Cap, warning
lamp12,88
Child's seat, refer to Child
restraint systems34
Child restraint fixing system
LATCH35
Child restraint systems34
– installing34
– with tether strap35
Child-safety locks36
Child seat security34
Chock109
Chrome parts, care, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Cigarette lighter72
Circulation of air, refer to
Recirculated-air
mode62,66
Cleaning, vehicle, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Cleaning rear window42
Clock46,47
– 12 or 24 hour mode47
– setting, also refer to Owner's
Manual for Radio/Onboard
Computer
– setting time46
Closing
– from inside21
– with the remote control19
Clothes hooks71
Clutch80
– breaking-in80
Cockpit10
Cold start, refer to Starting
engine37
Combination of wheel/tire95
Compact wheel, wheel
changes109
Compartments, refer to
Storage compartments71
Compartments in cargo area,
refer to Behind side trim
panel76Compass, digital68
Computer47
– also refer to Owner's Manual
for Onboard Computer
– functions47
Condensation, refer to When
the vehicle is parked81
Confirmation signal for
locking/unlocking
vehicle19,21
Connecting car vacuum
cleaner, refer to Connecting
electrical devices72
Connecting electrical
devices72
Consumption, refer to
Average fuel
consumption48
Consumption indicator, refer
to Fuel gauge45
Controls, refer to Cockpit10
Convenience operation
– from outside21
– panorama glass sunroof21
– windows21
Coolant101
– level101
– temperature gauge46
– warning lamp101
Cooling, refer to
Temperature62,65
Copyright2
Correct wheels and tires95
Cruise control43
– buttons on steering
wheel13
– indicator lamp43
Cruising range48
Cup holders70
Curb weight, refer to
Weights122
Cylinders, refer to Engine
data120
D
Dashboard lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting60
Dashboard system, refer to
Cockpit10
Data, technical120
– dimensions121
– engine120
– filling capacities123
– weights122
Daytime running lamps58
Deactivating front passenger
airbags34,56
Defective lamp58
Defects7
Defrosting windows62,65
– air conditioner62
– automatic climate control65
Defrosting windows and
removing condensation
– air conditioner62
– automatic climate control65
Defrost position, refer to
Defrosting windows62,65
Digital clock46
Digital compass68
Dimensions121
Dimming mirror33
Directional indicators, refer to
Turn signals40
Disk brakes82
Displacement, refer to Engine
data120
Display illumination, refer to
Instrument lighting60
Display lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting60
Displays, refer to Instrument
cluster11
Disposal, vehicle battery111
Disposal of the vehicle, refer
to Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Distance warning, refer to
PDC Park Distance
Control49
Door keys18

Everything from A to Z
132 Service and warranty6
Service Engine Soon37,103
Service Interval
Display46,102
Setting interior
temperature62,65
Shifting gears in automatic
transmission with
Steptronic40
Shiftlock39
Side airbags56
Side tilt, permissible84
Side turn signals, bulb
replacement107
Signal horn, refer to Horn10
Sitting safely27
– with airbags27
– with head restraint27
– with safety belt27
Ski bag73
Smokers' package, refer to
Ashtray72
Snow chains96
Soft drink can holder, refer to
Cup holders70
SOS, refer to Initiating an
emergency call113
Spare fuses112
Spare key18
Spare wheel, refer to Compact
wheel109
Speed
– with compact wheel111
– with winter tires95
Speedometer, refer to
Instrument cluster11
Split rear backrest, refer to
Enlarging cargo area74
Sport program, automatic
transmission with
Steptronic40
Sports seat29
Stability control, refer to
Driving stability control
systems50
Starting, refer to Starting
engine37Starting difficulties
– at very low temperatures38
– jump starting114
Starting engine37
Starting off uphill, refer to
Acceleration assistant52
Status of passenger
airbags57
Status of this Owner's Manual
at time of printing5
Steering lock37
Steering wheel10
,13
– adjustment33
– buttons on steering
wheel13
– heater33
– lock37
Steering wheel with
buttons13
Steptronic39
Storage compartments71
Storage package71
Storage package nets71
Storage space, refer to Cargo
area74
Storing desired speed, refer to
Cruise control43
Storing seat position, refer to
Seat and mirror memory30
Storing tires95
Straps, refer to Cargo
loading82
Sunroof, refer to Panorama
glass sunroof23
Switches, refer to Cockpit10
Switching cooling function on/
off62,65
Switching off engine38
Symbols4
T
Tachometer45
Tail lamps107
– indicator lamp, defective
bulb58
– replacing bulbs107
Tank, washing systems, refer
to Washer fluid42
Tank capacity123
Technical data120
Technical modifications5
Telephone, refer to separate
operating instructions
Temperature
– air conditioner62
– automatic climate control65
– tires94
Temperature display
– outside temperature47
– outside temperature
warning47
– setting units47
Temperature gauge46
Temperature of coolant, refer
to Coolant thermometer46
Temperature warning47
Tempomat, refer to Cruise
control43
Thigh support adjustment29
Three point safety belts31
Tightening torque of lug bolts,
refer to After mounting110
Tilt alarm sensor
– remote control20
– switching off20,26
Tilt function, passenger-side
mirror32
Tire inflation pressures90
– monitoring, refer to Tire
Pressure Monitor54
– restoring90
Tire Pressure Monitor54
– malfunction warnings54
– resetting system54
– system limitations54
– warning lamp54
Tire replacement94