2008 BMW X3 3.0SI fuel reserve

Everything under control
46
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 US gal /
67 liters. Instructions for refueling can be found
on page92.
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 US gal /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.

Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Mobility
93
Fuel tank capacity
Approx. 17.7 US gal/67 liters, including the
reserve capacity of approx. 2 US gal/8 liters.
Never attempt to continue driving until
the tank is completely empty; this can
negatively affect engine function and can dam-
age the vehicle.<
Fuel specifications
Never use leaded gasoline. Otherwise,
you will damage the catalytic converter.
Do not use flex fuel or E85, i.e. fuel that is com-
prised of 85 % ethanol as these can damage the
engine and fuel supply system.<
Required fuel
Super Premium Gasoline/AKI 91
This gasoline is highly recommended.
However, you may also use gasoline with a
lower AKI rating. The minimum AKI rating is 87.
If you use gasoline with this minimum AKI rat-
ing, the engine may produce knocking sounds
when starting at high outside temperatures.
This has no effect on the engine life.
Do not use any gasoline below the speci-
fied minimum fuel grade. Otherwise, the
engine could be damaged.<
Use high-quality brands
Field experience has indicated significant dif-
ferences in fuel quality: volatility, composition,
additives, etc., among gasolines offered for sale
in the United States and Canada. Fuels contain-
ing up to and including 10 % ethanol or other
oxygenates with up to 2.8 % oxygen by weight,
that is, 15 % MTBE or 3 % methanol plus an
equivalent amount of co-solvent, will not void
the applicable warranties with respect to
defects in materials or workmanship.The use of poor-quality fuels may result in
stalling, starting and drivability problems
especially under certain environmental condi-
tions such as high ambient temperature and
high altitude.
Should you encounter drivability problems that
you suspect could be related to the fuel you are
using, we recommend that you respond by
switching to a recognized high-quality brand
such as gasoline that is advertised as Top Tier
Detergent Gasoline.
Failure to comply with these recommendations
may also result in unscheduled maintenance.<

Technical data
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Weights
Capacities
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
Notes
Fuel tank
Fuel reserve US gal/liters
US gal/litersapprox. 17.7/67
approx. 2/8Fuel specification: page93
Windshield washer system
incl. headlamp washer systemUS quarts/liters approx. 3.2/3.0
approx. 6.9/6.5For details: page43

Everything from A to Z
130 Front fog lamps61
– replacing bulbs110
Front passenger airbags
– automatic deactivation57
– status58
Fuel93
– average consumption49
– capacity124
– gauge46
– quality93
– saving83
Fuel cap92
Fuel display, refer to Fuel
gauge46
Fuel filler door92
– releasing in the event of
electrical malfunction92
Fuel gauge46
Fuel tank contents, refer to
Filling capacities124
Full preparation package
mobile phone, refer to
separate Owner's Manual
Fuses115
G
Garage-door opener, refer to
Integrated universal remote
control69
Gasoline
– refer to Fuel quality93
– refer to Fuel
specifications93
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel
gauge46
Gear indicator in automatic
transmission with
Steptronic40
Gearshift lever, manual
transmission40
General driving notes84
Glove compartment72
Grills, refer to
Ventilation65,68
Gross vehicle weight, refer to
Weights124
Ground clearance87
H
Halogen lamps108
Handbrake39
– indicator lamp39
Hands-free microphone75
– refer to Car phone
preparation75
Hazard warning flashers10
HDC Hill Descent Control52
Head airbags57
Headlamp control,
automatic60
Headlamp flasher41
– indicator lamp12
Headlamps108
– care, refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
– replacing bulbs107
Headlamp washer reservoir
– capacity, refer to Filling
capacities124
– refer to Washer fluid43
Headlamp washer system
– headlamp washing43
– washer fluid43
Head Light, refer to Adaptive
Head Light60
Head restraints29
– sitting safely27
Heated mirrors33
Heated rear window
– air conditioner64
– automatic climate control68
Heated seats31
Heated steering wheel34
Heater
– rear window64,68
– windshield washer jets43
Heating
– exterior mirror33
– seats31
– steering wheel34
Heating and ventilation63,66
Heavy cargo, refer to Cargo
loading85
Height, refer to
Dimensions123Height adjustment
– seats28
– steering wheel34
High beams60
– headlamp flasher60
– indicator lamp12
– replacing bulbs109
High Performance Synthetic
Oil103
Hill-climbing ability, refer to
Driving on poor roads87
Hill Descent Control HDC
52
Hills85
Holder for beverages72
Hood100
Horn10
Hotel function18
Hot exhaust system84
Hydraulic brake assistant,
refer to Brake assistant51
Hydroplaning84
I
Icy conditions, refer to
Outside temperature
warning48
Ignition38
Ignition key18
Ignition key positions, refer to
Ignition lock38
Ignition lock38
Imprint2
Indicator/warning lamp
– airbags58
– alarm system25
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic41
– brakes104
– coolant temperature47
– DSC52
– engine temperature47
– Flat Tire Monitor54
– fog lamps61
– front passenger airbags58
– reserve46
– safety belt warning32
– Tire Pressure Monitor55

Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Mobility
133
Power failure
– battery114
– panorama glass sunroof24
– windows23
Power seat adjustment28
Power socket
– in cargo area74
– refer to Cigarette lighter
socket74
Power windows22
– initializing23
– safety switch23
Precious wood, refer to Caring
for your vehicle brochure
Pressure, tires94
Pressure monitoring,
tires54,55
Programming settings, refer
to Vehicle Memory, Key
Memory18
Puncture, Flat Tire Monitor54
R
Radiator, refer to Coolant104
Radio, refer to Owner's
Manual for Radio/Onboard
Computer
Radio-control key, refer to
Master key with remote
control18
Radio navigation, refer to
separate Owner's Manual
Rain sensor42
Range, setting units48
Reading lamps
– front61
– rear62
Rear armrest, refer to Armrest,
rear73
Rear backrests, folding76
Rear lamps and reflector, refer
to Tail lamps110
Rear seat back, folding76
Rearview mirrors, exterior33
Rear window defroster
– air conditioner64
– automatic climate control68Rear window safety switch23
Rear window wiper43
– wiper blade
replacement107
Rechargeable flashlight73
Recirculated-air mode
– air conditioner64
– automatic climate control68
Refueling92
Remaining distance, refer to
Cruising range49
Remaining distance until
service47
Remote control19
– garage-door opener69
– liftgate20
– malfunction20
Removing condensation,
windows
– air conditioner64
– automatic climate control67
Replacement fuses115
Replacing bulbs, refer to
Lamps and bulbs107
Replacing tires
– new wheels and tires97
– wheel changes111
Replacing windshield
wipers107
Reporting an accident, refer to
Initiating an emergency
call116
Reporting safety defects7
Required oil grades, refer to
Approved engine oils103
Reserve indicator lamp, refer
to Fuel gauge46
Restraint systems
– for children35
– refer to Safety belts
32
Reverse gear
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic41
– manual transmission40
Roadside Assistance, refer to
Receiving assistance116
Roadside parking lamps60Roller cover for cargo area,
refer to Cargo area cover77
Roll-up cover, refer to Cargo
area cover77
Roof load capacity, refer to
Weights124
Roof-mounted luggage
rack87
Rope, refer to Tow starting
and towing118
Rotating coin holder, refer to
Storage compartments73
Run-flat indicator, refer to Flat
Tire Monitor54
S
Safety belts32
– safe sitting position27
– warning lamp32
Safety belt tensioners, refer to
Safety belts32
Safety defects7
Safety feature, windows23
Safety systems, refer to
– ABS Antilock Brake
System51
– Airbags57
– DSC Dynamic Stability
Control51
– xDrive52
Screw thread for tow
fitting118
Seat heating31
Seat memory, refer to Seat
and mirror memory31
Seats
– adjusting electrically28
– adjusting sports seat29
– heating31
– memory, refer to Seat and
mirror memory31
– sitting safely27
– storing the setting31
Securing cargo, refer to Cargo
loading85
Securing vehicle, with the
remote control19