2011 BMW X3 washer fluid

▷Brief wipe: press down once.▷To switch off normal wipe: press down once.▷To switch off fast wipe: press down twice.
Rain sensor*
The concept
The time between wipes is controlled automat‐
ically and depends on the intensity of the rainfall.
The sensor is located on the windshield, directly
in front of the interior rearview mirror.
Activating/deactivating the rain sensor
Press the button on the wiper lever.
When activated, the wipers move over the wind‐
shield once.
The LED in the steering column stalk lights up.
Deactivate the rain sensor in car washes
Deactivate the rain sensor when passing
through an automatic car wash; otherwise, dam‐
age could be caused by undesired wiper activa‐
tion.◀
Rain sensor sensitivity
Turn the thumbwheel.
Clean the windshield, headlamps*
Pull the lever.
The system sprays washer fluid on the wind‐
shield and activates the wipers briefly.
In addition, the headlamps are cleaned at regular
intervals when the vehicle lights are switched
on.
Do not use the washer system at freezing
temperatures
Do not use the washers if there is any danger
that the fluid will freeze on the windshield; oth‐
erwise, your vision could be obscured. For this
reason, use antifreeze.
Avoid using the washer when the reservoir is
empty; otherwise, you could damage the
pump.◀
Windshield washer nozzles
The washer jets are automatically heated*
whenever the ignition is switched on.
Switching on the rear window wiper
Press the lever forward: intermittent wipe. When
reverse gear is engaged, the system switches to
continuous operation.
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To clean the rear window, press the lever further
forward.
Fold-out position of the wipers
Required when changing the wiper blades or
under frosty conditions, for example.1.Switch off the ignition.2.Under frosty conditions, ensure that the
wiper blades are not frozen onto the wind‐
shield.3.Press the wiper lever up beyond the point of
resistance and hold it for approx. 3 seconds,
until the wiper remains in a nearly vertical
position.
After the wipers are folded back down, the wiper
system must be reactivated.
Fold the wipers back down
Before switching the ignition on, fold the
wipers back down to the windshield; otherwise,
the wipers may become damaged when they are
switched on.◀
1.Switch on the ignition.2.Press the wiper levers down. The wipers
move to their resting position and are ready
for operation.
Washer fluid
General information Antifreeze for washer fluid
Antifreeze is flammable. Therefore, keep
it away from sources of ignition.
Only keep it in the closed original container and
inaccessible to children.
Follow the instructions on the container.◀
Washer fluid reservoir Adding washer fluid
Only add washer fluid when the engine is
cool, and then close the cover completely to
avoid contact between the washer fluid and hot
engine parts.
Otherwise, there is the danger of fire and a risk
to personal safety if the fluid is spilled.◀
All washer nozzles are supplied from one reser‐
voir.
Fill with water and – if required – with a washer
antifreeze, according to the manufacturer's rec‐
ommendations.
Mix the washer fluid before adding to maintain
the correct mixing ratio.
Capacity
Approx. 5.3 US quarts/ 5 liters
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic*
Transmission positions
D Drive, automatic position
Position for normal vehicle operation. All for‐
ward gears are available.
R is Reverse
Select only when the vehicle is stationary.
N is Neutral
Use in automatic car washes, for example. The
vehicle can roll.
When the ignition is switched off, refer to
page 58, position P is engaged automatically.
P Park
Select only when the vehicle is stationary. The
drive wheels are blocked.
P is engaged automatically:
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Engine compartment
Important features in the engine compartment1Washer fluid reservoir2Vehicle identification number*3Jump starting, negative terminal4Jump starting, positive terminal5Coolant reservoir6Oil filler neckHood
Opening the hood Working in the engine compartment
Never attempt to perform any service or
repair operations on your vehicle without the
necessary professional technical training.
If you are unfamiliar with the statutory guide‐
lines, have any work on the vehicle performed
only by a service center.
If this work is not carried out properly, there is
the danger of subsequent damage and related
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA
ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 86
Activated-charcoal filter 105
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 85
Adaptive light control 77
Adaptive light control, bulb re‐ placement 223
Additional telephone 176
Additives, oil 217
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 47
After washing vehicle 234
Airbags 80
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 102, 104
Air distribution, manual 101, 103
Air drying, refer to Cooling function 102, 105
Air pressure, tires 207
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion 106
Air volume, automatic climate control 101, 104
Alarm system 42
Alarm, unintentional 43
All around the center con‐ sole 17
All around the headliner 18
All around the steering wheel 12
ALL program, automatic cli‐ mate control 105
All-season tires, refer to Win‐ ter tires 213
All-wheel-drive 87
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 108
Alternative oil types 218
AM/FM station 148 Announcement, navigation,
refer to Spoken instruc‐
tions 137
Antifreeze, washer fluid 64
Antilock Brake System, ABS 86
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 86
Appointments 189
Approved engine oils 217
Armrest, refer to Center arm‐ rest 114
Arrival time 71
Assist 195
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ tance 229
Audio playback 155
Audio playback, Blue‐ tooth 169
AUTO intensity 104
Automatic car wash 233
Automatic climate con‐ trol 101
Automatic climate control with enhanced features 103
Automatic Curb Monitor 53
Automatic deactivation, front passenger airbags 81
Automatic headlamp con‐ trol 77
Automatic Hold 60
Automatic locking 38
Automatic recirculated-air control 104
Automatic tailgate 40
Automatic transmission with Steptronic 64
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 104
AUTO program, climate con‐ trol 101
AUTO program, intensity 104
AUX-IN port 166 Average fuel consumption 70
Average speed 70
Axle loads, weights 241
B
Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 49
Backrest, seats 47
Backrest, width 49
Backup camera 95
Balance 146
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 229
Bar for tow-starting/tow‐ ing 231
Bass 146
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 227
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 32
Battery, vehicle 227
Before entering the car wash 233
Belts, safety belts 50
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 115
Blinds, sun protection 44
Bluetooth audio 169
Bluetooth connection, activat‐ ing/deactivating 177
BMW Assist 195
BMW EfficientDynamics, refer to Saving fuel 124
BMW homepage 6
BMW Internet page 6
BMW Maintenance Sys‐ tem 219
BMW Search 197
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 115
Brake assistant 86
Brake discs, breaking in 120 Seite 252252
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Technical data 238
TeleService 195
Temperature, automatic cli‐ mate control 102, 104
Temperature display, external temperature 69
Temperature, engine oil 68
Terminal, starting aid 230
Text messages 187
Text messages, supplemen‐ tary 75
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 42
Theft protection, lug bolts 226
Theft protection, refer to Cen‐ tral locking system 35
Thigh support 49
Tilt alarm sensor 43
Tilt, seats 47
Time of arrival 71
Tire age 212
Tire damage 211
Tire identification marks 210
Tire inflation pressure 207
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 82
Tires, changing 212
Tires, everything on wheels and tires 207
Tires, run-flat tires 213
Tire tread 211
Toll roads, route 136
Tone 146
Tool kit 221
Tools 221
Top View 97
Torque, engine 240
Total vehicle weight 241
Tow fitting 231
Towing 230
Town/city, navigation 128
Tow-starting 230
TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor 82
Traction control 86
TRACTION program, Dynamic Driving Control 87 Traffic bulletins, naviga‐
tion 139
Traffic situation/gray card 140
Transmission, automatic 64
Transporting children safely 55
Tread, tires 211
Treble, tone 146
Trip computer 71
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 62
Trip odometer 68
Trunk cover 110
Trunk lid 39
Turning circle 240
Turning circle lines, backup camera 96
Turn signals, operation 61
U
Unintentional alarm 43
Units of measure 73
Universal remote control 107
Unlock button, automatic transmission 65
Unlocking/locking from in‐ side 38
Unlocking/locking via door lock 38
Unlocking/locking with remote control 36
Upholstery care 234
USB audio interface 167
USB interface 114
V
Variable sport steering 88
Vehicle battery 227
Vehicle battery, replacing 227
Vehicle, breaking in 120
Vehicle care 234
Vehicle identification number, refer to Identification number
in the engine compart‐
ment 215
Vehicle jack 226 Vehicle paint 234
Vehicle storage 235
Vehicle wash 233
Ventilation 106
Ventilation, refer to Parked-car ventilation 106
Version of the navigation data 142
Video playback 157
Voice activation, short com‐ mands 243
Voice activation system 25
Volume, setting 146
W
Warning lamps 14
Warning messages, refer to Check Control 74
Warning triangle 229
Washer fluid 64
Washer fluid reservoir, ca‐ pacity 242
Washer nozzles, wind‐ shield 63
Washer system 62
Washing, vehicle 233
Water on roads 121
Weather Band 149
Weights 241
Welcome lamps 76
Wheel base, vehicle 240
Wheel change 226
Wheels, changing 212
Wheels, everything on wheels and tires 207
Wheels, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 82
Width, vehicle 238
Window defroster, rear 102, 105
Windows, powered 43
Windshield washer fluid 64
Windshield washer noz‐ zles 63
Windshield washer system 62
Windshield wiper 62 Seite 259259
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