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Retreaded tires
Possibly substantial variations in the de‐
sign and age of the tire casing structures can
limit service life and have a negative impact on
road safety.◀
Winter tires
The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends
winter tires for winter roads or at temperatures
below +45 ℉/+7 ℃.
Although so-called all-season M+S tires do pro‐
vide better winter traction than summer tires,
they do not provide the same level of perform‐
ance as winter tires.
Maximum speed of winter tires
If the maximum speed of the vehicle is higher
than the permissible speed for the winter tires,
then display a corresponding sign in the field of
vision. You can obtain this sign from the tire spe‐
cialist or from your service center.
Maximum speed for winter tires
Do not exceed the maximum speed for the
winter tires; otherwise, tire damage and acci‐
dents can occur.◀
Run-flat tires
For your own safety, only use run-flat tires. No
spare tire is available in the case of a flat tire. Your
service center will be glad to advise you.
Rotating wheels between axles
The manufacturer of your vehicle advises
against swapping wheels between the front and
rear axles.
This can impair the handling characteristics.
Storage
Store wheels and tires in a cool, dry place with
as little exposure to light as possible.
Always protect tires against all contact with oil,
grease and fuels.
Do not exceed the maximum tire inflation pres‐
sure indicated on the side wall of the tire.Run-flat tires*
Label
RSC label on the tire sidewall.
The wheels are composed of special rims and
tires that are self-supporting, to a limited de‐
gree.
The support of the sidewall allows the tire to re‐
main drivable to a restricted degree in the event
of a pressure loss.
Continued driving with a damaged tire., refer to
page 84
Changing run-flat tires
For your own safety, only use run-flat tires. No
spare tire is available in the case of a flat tire. Your
service center will be glad to advise you.
Snow chains
Fine-link snow chains
Only certain types of fine-link snow chains have
been tested by the manufacturer of your vehicle,
classified as road-safe and recommended.
Consult your service center for more informa‐
tion.
Use
Use only in pairs on the rear wheels, equipped
with the tires of the following size:
▷205/65 R 17.▷225/60 R 17.▷245/50 R 18.Seite 213213
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Replacing componentsTool kit
The tool kit is located under the first aid kit be‐
hind the left folding cover in the cargo area.
Wiper blade replacement Do not fold down the wipers without wiper
blades
Do not fold down the wipers if wiper blades have
not been installed; this may damage the wind‐
shield.◀
Replacing the front wiper blades
1.To change the wiper blades, fold up, refer to
page 64, the wiper arms.2.Fold up the wipers.3.Position the wiper blade in a horizontal po‐
sition.4.Remove the wiper blade toward one side.
Replacing the rear wiper blades
1.Lift off the wiper fully and pull off the wiper
blade, arrow.2.Attach a new wiper blade. It must engage
audibly.
Lamp and bulb replacement
General information
Lamps and bulbs make an essential contribution
to vehicle safety.
The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends
that you entrust corresponding procedures to
your service center if you are unfamiliar with
them or they are not described here.
You can obtain a selection of replacement bulbs
at your service center.
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Tow truck
Do not lift the vehicle
Do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting or
body and chassis parts; otherwise, damage may
result.◀
Use the tow fitting screwed in at the front for
maneuvering the vehicle only.
Towing other vehicles
General information Light towing vehicle
Your vehicle must not be lighter than the
vehicle being towed; otherwise, it will not be
possible to control vehicle response.◀
Attaching the tow bar/tow rope correctly
Attach the tow bar or tow rope to the tow
fitting; connecting it to other vehicle parts may
cause damage.◀
▷Switch on the hazard warning system, de‐
pending on local regulations.▷If the electrical system has failed, clearly
identify the vehicle being towed by placing
a sign or a warning triangle in the rear win‐
dow.
Tow bar
The tow fittings used should be on the same
side on both vehicles.
Should it prove impossible to avoid mounting
the tow bar at an offset angle, please observe
the following:
▷Maneuvering capability is limited during cor‐
nering.▷The tow bar will generate lateral forces if it
is secured with an offset.
Tow rope
When starting to tow the vehicle, make sure that
the tow rope is taut.
To avoid jerking and the associated stresses on
the vehicle components when towing, always
use nylon ropes or nylon straps.
Attaching the tow rope correctly
Only secure the tow rope on the tow fit‐
ting; otherwise, damage can occur when it is se‐
cured on other parts of the vehicle.◀
Tow fitting
The screw-in tow fitting should always be car‐
ried in the vehicle. It can be screwed in at the
front or rear of the BMW. It is stored in the tool
kit behind the left folding cover in the cargo area.
Tow fitting, information on use
▷Use only the tow fitting provided with
the vehicle and screw it all the way in.▷Use the tow fitting for towing on paved roads
only.▷Avoid lateral loading of the tow fitting, e.g.,
do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting.
Otherwise, damage to the tow fitting and the ve‐
hicle can occur.◀
Screw thread
Push out the cover by pressing on the arrow
symbol.
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X3 xDrive 35iDisplacementcu in/cm³181.7/2,979No. of cylinders6Maximum output
at engine speedhp
rpm300
5,800Maximum torque
at engine speedlb ft/Nm
rpm295/400
1,300–5,000
Weights

X3 xDrive 28iApproved gross vehicle weightlbs/kg5,136/2,330Loadlbs/kg903/410Approved front axle loadlbs/kg2,403/1,090Approved rear axle loadlbs/kg2,832/1,285Approved roof load capacitylbs/kg220/100Trunk capacitycu ft/l19.4–56.5/550–1,600

X3 xDrive 35iApproved gross vehicle weightlbs/kg5,213/2,365Loadlbs/kg903/410Approved front axle loadlbs/kg2,447/1,110Approved rear axle loadlbs/kg2,843/1,290Approved roof load capacitylbs/kg220/100Cargo area capacitycu ft/l19.4–56.5/550–1,600Seite 241241
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Brake force display 85
Brake lamps, brake force dis‐ play 85
Brake lights, adaptive 85
Brake pads, breaking in 120
Braking, notes 121
Breakdown assis‐ tance 228, 229
Breaking in 120
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 73
Bulb replacement 221
Bulb replacement, front 222
Bulb replacement, rear 225
Bulbs and lamps 221
Button, Start/Stop 58
C
Calendar 189
California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Camera, backup camera 97
Camera, care 235
Camera, Top View 99
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 115
Car battery 227
Car care products 234
Care, displays 235
Care, vehicle 234
Cargo 122
Cargo area 110
Cargo area, enlarg‐ ing 110 , 111
Cargo area lid 39
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 116
Cargo straps, securing cargo 123
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol 32
Carpet, care 235
Car wash 233
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 120
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 219 CD/DVD 155
CDs, storing 162
Cell phone 176
Center armrest 114
Center console 17
Central locking system 35
Central screen, refer to Control Display 19
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 6
Changing parts 221
Changing wheels/tires 212
Check Control 74
Children, seating position 55
Children, transporting safely 55
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 55
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 56
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 55
Child-safety locks 57
Child seat, mounting 55
Child seats 55
Chrome parts, care 234
Cigarette lighter 108
Cleaning, displays 235
Climate control 101, 103
Clock 69
Closing/opening from in‐ side 38
Closing/opening via door lock 38
Closing/opening with remote control 36
Clothes hooks 115
Combination instrument 13
Combination instrument, elec‐ tronic displays 15
Combination switch, refer to Turn signals 61
Combination switch, refer to Wiper system 62
Comfort Access 41
Computer 70
Concierge service 196 Condensation on win‐
dows 102, 105
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 122
Condition Based Service CBS 219
Confirmation signal 37
Contacts 185
Control Display 19
Control Display, settings 72
Controller 19
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 86
Convenient opening 36
Coolant 218
Cooling function 102, 105
Cooling, maximum 104
Cooling system 218
Corrosion on brake discs 122
Cruise control 91
Cruising range 67
Cupholder 115
Current fuel consumption 68
Current location, storing 130
Customer Relations 200
D
Damage, tires 211
Damping control, dynamic 88
Data, technical 238
Date 69
Daytime running lights 77
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting 102, 105
Destination distance 70
Destination guidance 135
Destination guidance with in‐ termediate destinations 134
Destination input, naviga‐ tion 128
Digital clock 69
Digital radio 149
Dimensions 238
Dimmable mirrors 54
Direction indicator, refer to Turn signals 61
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Fuel filler flap 204
Fuel gauge 67
Fuel quality 206
Fuel, tank capacity 242
Fuse 227
G
Garage door opener, refer to Integrated universal remote
control 107
Gas station recommenda‐ tion 137
Gear change, automatic trans‐ mission 65
General driving notes 120
Glass sunroof, refer to Panor‐ amic glass sunroof 45
Glove compartment 114
GPS navigation, refer to Navi‐ gation system 128
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 241
Gross weight, permissible for trailer towing 241
H
Hand brake, refer to Parking brake 59
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 108
Hazard warning flashers 228
HDC Hill Descent Control 87
HD Radio 149
Head airbags 80
Headlamp control, auto‐ matic 77
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐ ture 76
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐ ture via remote control 36
Headlamp flasher 62
Headlamp flasher, bulb re‐ placement 223
Headlamp glass 222
Headlamps 222
Headlamps, care 234 Headlamp washer system 62
Headliner 18
Head restraints 47
Head restraints, front 51
Head restraints, rear 51
Head-up Display 99
Head-up Display, care 235
Heavy cargo, stowing 123
Height, seats 47
Height, vehicle 238
High-beam Assistant 78
High beams 62
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant 78
High beams, bulb replace‐ ment 223
Hill Descent Control HDC 87
Hills 121
Holder for beverages 115
Homepage 6
Hood 215
Horn 12
Hot exhaust system 120
House number, entering for navigation 129
Hydroplaning 121
I
Ice warning, refer to External temperature warning 69
Icy roads, refer to External temperature warning 69
Identification marks, tires 210
Identification number, refer to Engine compartment 215
iDrive 19
Ignition key, refer to Remote control 32
Ignition off 58
Ignition on 58
Indication of a flat tire 83
Indicator and warning mes‐ sages 14
Indicator lamps 14
Individual air distribu‐ tion 101, 103 Individual settings, refer to
Personal Profile 33
Inflation pressure, tires 207
Info display, refer to Com‐ puter 70
Information on the navigation data 142
Initializing, Tire Pressure Mon‐ itor TPM 83
Instrument cluster 13, 67
Instrument cluster, electronic displays 15
Instrument lighting 79
Integrated key 32
Integrated universal remote control 107
Intensity, AUTO program 104
Interactive map 132
Interior equipment 107
Interior lamps 79
Interior lamps via remote con‐ trol 36
Interior motion sensor 43
Interior rearview and exterior mirrors, automatic dimming
feature 54
Interior rearview mirror 54
Intermediate destinations 134
Internet 198
Internet page 6
Intersection, entering for navi‐ gation 129
Interval display, service re‐ quirements 73
iPod/iPhone 167
J
Jacking points for the vehicle jack 226
Jack, refer to Vehicle jack 226
Joystick, automatic transmis‐ sion 65
Jump starting 229
K
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NORMAL program, DynamicDriving Control 90
Notes 6, 191
Number of cylinders, en‐ gine 240
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 231
O
OBD Onboard Diagnos‐ tics 219
Obstacle marking, backup camera 96
Odometer 68
Office 185
Oil 217
Oil, adding 217
Oil additives 217
Oil change interval, service re‐ quirements 73
Oil filler neck 217
Oil level check 217
Oil types, alternative 218
Oil types, approved 217
Old batteries, disposal 227
Onboard Diagnostics OBD 219
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 19
Opening/closing from in‐ side 38
Opening/closing via door lock 38
Opening/closing with remote control 36
Operating concept, iDrive 19
Outside air, refer to Automatic recirculated-air control 104
P
Paint, vehicle 234
Pairing, mobile phone 176
Panic mode 36
Panoramic glass sunroof 45
Park Distance Control PDC 93 Parked-car ventilation 106
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 122
Parking aid, refer to PDC 93
Parking brake 59
Parking lamps 76
Parking lamps, bulb replace‐ ment 223
Parking with Auto Hold 60
Partition net 112
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 53
Pathway lines, backup cam‐ era 96
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 93
Performance Control 87
Permissible axle load 241
Personal information 185
Personal Profile 33
Phone 176
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof 45
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 44
Plastic, care 235
Position, storing 130
Postal code, entering in navi‐ gation 128
Power failure 227
Power output, engine 240
Power windows 43
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure 207
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file 33
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 23
Protective function, glass sun‐ roof 45
Protective function, win‐ dows 44
Push-and-turn switch, refer to Controller 19
R
Radiator fluid 218 Radio 148
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control 32
Radio ready state 58
Rain sensor 63
Random 156
Random playback 156
RDS 149
Reading out loud 192
Rear lamps 225
Rear socket 109
Rearview mirror 53
Rear window de‐ froster 102, 105
Recirculated-air filter 105
Recirculated-air mode 102, 104
Recommended tire brands 212
Refueling 204
Release tool 221
Remaining range 67
Reminders 191
Remote control/key 32
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 37
Remote control, universal 107
Remote inquiry 181
Replacement fuse 227
Replacing parts 221
Replacing wheels/tires 212
Reporting safety defects 8
Reserve warning, refer to Range 67
Resetting, Tire Pressure Mon‐ itor TPM 83
Retaining straps, securing cargo 123
Retreaded tires 212
Roadside Assistance 196
Roadside parking lamps 77
Roller sunblinds 44
Roof load capacity 241
Roof-mounted luggage rack 124
Rope for tow-starting/tow‐ ing 231
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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
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