2012 BMW X3 fuel type

Note: the guest profile cannot be renamed.
Display profile list during start
The profile list can be displayed during each
start for selecting the desired profile.1."Settings"2."Profiles"3."Options" Open.4."Display user list at startup"
Personal Profile settings
The following functions and settings can be
stored in a profile.
More information on the settings can be found
under:
▷Exterior mirror position, refer to page 52.▷CD/Multimedia , refer to page 166: the audio
source listened to last.▷Driving Experience Switch, refer to
page 97: sport program.▷Driver's seat position, refer to page 35: au‐
tomatically retrieved after unlocking.▷Programmable memory buttons, refer to
page 20: assignment.▷Head-up Display, refer to page 107: selec‐
tion, brightness and position of the display.▷Headlamp courtesy delay feature, refer to
page 81: time setting.▷Tone, refer to page 156: tone settings.▷Automatic climate control/Automatic cli‐
mate control with enhanced features, refer
to page 109: settings.▷Navigation, refer to page 138: map views,
route criteria, spoken instructions on/ off.▷PDC Park Distance Control: adjusting the
volume of the signal tone, refer to
page 101.▷Radio: stored stations, station listened to
last, special settings, refer to page 158.▷Backup camera, refer to page 103: selec‐
tion of functions and type of display.▷Language on the Control Display, refer to
page 78.▷Triple turn signal activation, refer to
page 62.▷Locking the vehicle, refer to page 34: after
a brief period or after starting to drive.
Central locking system
The concept
The central locking system becomes active
when the driver's door is closed.
The system simultaneously engages and re‐
leases the locks on the following:
▷Doors.▷Tailgate.▷Fuel filler flap.
Operating from the outside
▷Via the remote control.▷Via the driver's door lock.▷Via the door handles of the driver's and front
passenger doors.▷Via the button on the tailgate.
The following takes place simultaneously when
locking/unlocking the vehicle via the remote
control:
▷Depending on how the vehicle is equipped,
the theft protection is activated/deactivated.
Theft protection prevents the doors from
being unlocked using the lock buttons or the
door opener.▷The welcome lamps, interior lamps and
courtesy lamps are switched on and off.▷The alarm system, refer to page 41, is
armed or disarmed.Seite 33Opening and closingControls33
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3."Warning at:"4.Turn the controller until the desired limit is
displayed.5.Press the controller.
The speed limit is stored.
Activating/deactivating the limit
1."Settings"2."Speed"3."Warning"4.Press the controller.
Applying your current speed as the
limit
1."Settings"2."Speed"3."Select current speed"4.Press the controller.
The current vehicle speed is stored as the
limit.
Trip computer
There are two types of computer.
▷"Onboard info": the values can be reset as
often as necessary.▷" Trip computer": the values provide an over‐
view of the current trip.
Resetting the trip computer
1."Vehicle Info"2."Trip computer"3."Reset": all values are reset."Automatically reset": all values are reset
approx. 4 hours after the vehicle comes to a
standstill.
Display on the Control Display
Display the computer or trip computer on the
Control Display.
1."Vehicle Info"2."Onboard info" or "Trip computer"
Resetting the fuel consumption and
speed
1."Vehicle Info"2."Onboard info"3."Cons." or "Speed"4."Yes"Seite 77DisplaysControls77
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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 93.
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.Seite 227Wheels and tiresMobility227
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA
ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 94
Activated-charcoal filter 114
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 93
Adaptive light control 82
Additional telephone 188
Additives, oil 232
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 46
After washing vehicle 249
Airbags 85
Airbags, indicator/warning light 86
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 110, 113
Air distribution, manual 109, 112
Air drying, refer to Cooling function 110, 113
Air pressure, tires 221
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion 114
Air volume, automatic climate control 110, 113
Alarm system 41
Alarm, unintentional 42
All around the center con‐ sole 14
All around the headliner 15
All around the steering wheel 12
ALL program, automatic cli‐ mate control 113
All-season tires, refer to Win‐ ter tires 226
All-wheel-drive 95
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 117 Alternative oil types 232
AM/FM station 158
Announcement, navigation, refer to Spoken instruc‐
tions 148
Antifreeze, washer fluid 64
Antilock Brake System, ABS 94
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 94
Applications 214
Appointments 204
Approved engine oils 232
Apps 214
Apps, video playback 181
Armrest, refer to Center arm‐ rest 123
Arrival time 76
Assist 209
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ tance 244
Audio playback 167
Audio playback, Blue‐ tooth 181
AUTO H button, refer to Auto‐ matic Hold 60
AUTO intensity 112
Automatic car wash 248
Automatic climate con‐ trol 109
Automatic climate control with enhanced features 111
Automatic Curb Monitor 53
Automatic deactivation, front passenger airbags 87
Automatic headlamp con‐ trol 81
Automatic Hold 60
Automatic locking 37
Automatic recirculated-air control 113 Automatic tailgate 38
Automatic transmission with Steptronic 65
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 112
AUTO program, climate con‐ trol 110
AUTO program, intensity 112
AUX-IN port 178
Average fuel consumption 76
Average speed 76
Axle loads, weights 256
B
Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 48
Backrest, width 48
Backup camera 103
Balance 156
Band-Aids, refer to First aid kit 244
Bar for tow-starting/tow‐ ing 246
Bass 156
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 241
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 30
Battery, vehicle 241
Belts, safety belts 49
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 123
Blinds, sun protection 44
Bluetooth audio 181
Bluetooth connection, activat‐ ing/deactivating 189
BMW Assist 209
BMW homepage 6
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Destination guidance 146
Destination guidance with in‐ termediate destinations 144
Destination input, naviga‐ tion 138
Digital clock 73
Digital radio 159
Dimensions 254
Dimmable exterior mirrors 53
Dimmable interior rearview mirror 54
Direction indicator, refer to Turn signals 62
Displacement, engine 255
Display, electronic, instrument cluster 69
Display in front wind‐ shield 107
Display lighting, refer to Instru‐ ment lighting 84
Displays 68
Displays, cleaning 251
Disposal, coolant 233
Disposal, vehicle battery 242
Distance control, refer to PDC 101
Distance to destination 76
Divided screen view, split screen 20
Door lock, refer to Remote control 30
Downhill control 95
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC 94
Driving instructions, breaking in 128
Driving notes, general 128
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 94
Driving tips 128
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 94
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 95
DVD/CD 166
DVD/CD notes 172 DVD changer 170
DVD settings 169
DVDs, storing 173
DVD, video 168
Dynamic Damping Control 96
Dynamic destination guid‐ ance 152
Dynamic Driving Control 97
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 94
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 95
E
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment combination 69
Electronic engine oil level check 231
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC 94
Emergency detection, remote control 31
Emergency release, door lock 37
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 218
Emergency Request 243
Emergency service, refer to Roadside Assistance 244
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 31
Energy Control 73
Energy recovery 74
Engine compartment 229
Engine compartment, working in 229
Engine coolant 232
Engine oil 231
Engine oil, adding 231
Engine oil additives 232
Engine oil change 232
Engine oil filler neck 231
Engine oil temperature 72
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 232 Engine oil types, ap‐
proved 232
Engine specifications 255
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 31
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine 59
Engine start, Starting aid 244
Engine stop 59
Engine temperature 72
Entering a car wash 248
Equalizer 156
Equipment, interior 116
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 94
Exchanging wheels/tires 226
Exhaust system 128
Exterior mirror, automatic dim‐ ming feature 53
Exterior mirrors 52
External devices 178
External start 244
External temperature dis‐ play 73
External temperature warn‐ ing 73
Eyes for securing cargo 132
F
Fader 156
Failure message, refer to Check Control 70
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 42
Fan, refer to Air vol‐ ume 110, 113
Fault displays, refer to Check Control 70
Filler neck for engine oil 231
Fine wood, care 250
First aid kit 244
Fitting for towing, refer to Tow fitting 247
Flat tire, changing wheels 241
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R
Radiator fluid 232
Radio 158
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control 30
Radio ready state 59
Rain sensor 63
Random 167
Random playback 167
RDS 159
Reading out loud 206
Rear lamps 240
Rear socket 118
Rearview mirror 52
Rear window de‐ froster 111, 113
Recirculated-air filter 114
Recirculated-air mode 110, 113
Recommended tire brands 226
Refueling 218
Remaining range 73
Reminders 205
Remote control/key 30
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 36
Remote control, universal 116
Replacement fuse 242
Replacing parts 236
Replacing wheels/tires 226
Reporting safety defects 8
Reserve warning, refer to Range 73
Resetting, Tire Pressure Mon‐ itor TPM 89
Retaining straps, securing cargo 132
Retreaded tires 226
Roadside Assistance 210
Roadside parking lamps 82
Roller sunblinds 44
Roof load capacity 256
Roof-mounted luggage rack 130 Rope for tow-starting/tow‐
ing 246
Route 147
Route criteria, route 146
Route, displaying 147
Routes, avoiding 146
Route section, bypassing 147
RPM, engine 255
RSC Runflat System Compo‐ nent, refer to Run-flat
tires 227
Rubber components, care 250
Run-flat tires 227
S
Safe braking 129
Safety 6
Safety belt reminder 50
Safety belts 49
Safety belts, care 250
Safety switch, windows 43
Safety systems, airbags 85
Satellite radio 160
Saving fuel 134
Scale, changing during navi‐ gation 149
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play 16
Screwdriver 236
Screw thread for tow fit‐ ting 247
Search, refer to BMW Search 211
Seat and mirror memory 52
Seat belts, refer to Safety belts 49
Seat heating, front 48
Seat heating, rear 49
Seating position for chil‐ dren 55
Seats 46
Selection list in instrument cluster 75 Selector lever, automatic
transmission 65
Sensors, care 251
Service and warranty 7
Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service CBS 234
Service requirements, dis‐ play 74
Service, Roadside Assis‐ tance 244
Settings on Control Dis‐ play 78
Settings, storing for seat, mir‐ ror 52
Shifting, automatic transmis‐ sion 65
Shift paddles on steering wheel 67
Short commands 258
Side airbags 85
Signaling, horn 12
Signals when unlocking 35
Sitting safely 46
Size 254
Slide/tilt glass roof 44
Smallest turning circle 255
Snap-in adapter, mobile phone 196
Snow chains 227
Socket 118
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ nostics 235
Software applications, iPhone 214
Software update 185
Spare fuse 242
Special destinations, naviga‐ tion 141
Specified engine oil types 232
Speed, average 76
Speed limit, setting 76
Speed Volume, volume equal‐ ization 157
Split screen 20
Split screen map settings 150 Seite 274ReferenceEverything from A to Z274
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