2012 BMW X3 oil additives

Protect children
Keep oil, grease, etc., out of reach of chil‐
dren and heed the warnings on the containers
to prevent health risks.◀
Oil types for refilling
Notes No oil additives
Oil additives may lead to engine damage. ◀
Viscosity grades for engine oils
When selecting an engine oil, ensure that
the engine oil belongs to one of the viscosity
grades SAE 0W-40, SAE 0W-30, SAE 5W-40,
and SAE 5W-30 or malfunctions or engine dam‐
age may occur.◀
The engine oil quality is critical for the life of the
engine.
Some types of oils in some cases are not avail‐
able in all countries.
Approved oil typesSpecificationBMW High Performance SAE 5W-30BMW Longlife-01BMW Longlife-01 FE
Additional information about the approved
types of oils can be requested from the service
center.
Alternative oil types
If the approved engine oils are not available, up
to 1 US quart/liter of an oil with the following
specification can be added:
SpecificationAPI SM or superior grade specificationOil change
An oil change should be carried out by your
service center only.
Coolant
General information Danger of burns from hot engine
Do not open the cooling system while the
engine is hot; otherwise, escaping coolant may
cause burns.◀
Suitable additives
Only use suitable additives; otherwise, en‐
gine damage may occur. The additives are
harmful to your health.◀
Coolant consists of water and additives.
Not all commercially available additives are suit‐
able for your vehicle. Ask your service center for
suitable additives.
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Coolant level
Checking1.Let the engine cool.2.Turn the cap of the expansion tank slightly
counterclockwise to allow any excess pres‐
sure to dissipate, and then open it.3.The coolant level is correct if it lies between
the minimum and maximum marks in the
filler neck.4.If the coolant is low, slowly add coolant up to
the specified level; do not overfill.5.Turn the cap until there is an audible click.6.Have the cause of the coolant loss elimi‐
nated as soon as possible.
Disposal
Comply with the relevant environmental
protection regulations when disposing
of coolant and coolant additives.
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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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Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ing concept 17
Message list, traffic bulle‐ tins 150
Messages 201
Microfilter 111, 114
Minimum tread, tires 225
Mirror 52
Mirror memory 52
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 129
Mobile phone 188
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 6
Moisture in headlamp 237
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 16
Mounting of child restraint fix‐ ing systems 55
MP3 player 178
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 12
Multimedia 166
Music collection 173
Music search 174
Music, storing 173
N
Navigation 138
Navigation data 152
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 50
Neck restraints, rear, refer to Head restraints 51
New wheels and tires 226
NORMAL program, Dynamic Driving Control 98
Notes 205
Number of cylinders, en‐ gine 255
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 246 O
OBD Onboard Diagnos‐ tics 235
Obstacle marking, backup camera 105
Odometer 72
Office 198
Oil 231
Oil, adding 231
Oil additives 232
Oil change 232
Oil change interval, service re‐ quirements 74
Oil filler neck 231
Oil level check 231
Oil types, alternative 232
Oil types, approved 232
Old batteries, disposal 242
Onboard Diagnostics OBD 235
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 16
Onboard vehicle tool kit 236
Opening/closing from in‐ side 37
Opening/closing via door lock 36
Opening/closing with remote control 34
Operating concept, iDrive 16
Optional equipment, standard equipment 6
Outside air, refer to Automatic recirculated-air control 113
P
Paint, vehicle 249
Pairing, mobile phone 189
Panic mode 35
Panoramic glass sunroof 44
Park Distance Control PDC 101
Parked-car ventilation 114 Parked vehicle, condensa‐
tion 130
Parking aid, refer to PDC 101
Parking brake 60
Parking lamps 80
Parking lamps, bulb replace‐ ment 238
Parking with Auto Hold 60
Partition net 120
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 53
Pathway lines, backup cam‐ era 104
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 101
Performance Control 95
Permissible axle load 256
Personal information 198
Personal Profile 31
Phone 188
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof 45
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 43
Plastic, care 250
PlugIn 214
Position, storing 140
Postal code, entering in navi‐ gation 139
Power failure 242
Power output, engine 255
Power windows 42
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure 221
Pressure warning, tires 91
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file 31
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 20
Protective function, glass sun‐ roof 45
Protective function, win‐ dows 43
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