2013 BMW X3 XDRIVE 28I oil

MaintenanceVehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment
is also described that is not available in a vehicle,
e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐
ment or country variant. This also applies for
safety-related functions and systems.
BMW Maintenance System
The maintenance system directs you to re‐
quired maintenance measures and thereby sup‐
ports you in maintaining road safety and the op‐
erational reliability of the vehicle.
Condition Based Service CBS
Sensors and special algorithms take into ac‐
count the driving conditions of your vehicle.
Based on this, Condition Based Service deter‐
mines the maintenance requirements.
The system makes it possible to adapt the
amount of maintenance you need to your user
profile.
Detailed information on service requirements,
refer to page 78, can be displayed on the Control
Display.
Service data in the remote control
Information on the required maintenance is con‐
tinuously stored in the remote control. Your
service center will read out this data and suggest
the right array of service procedures for your ve‐
hicle.
Therefore, hand your service specialist the re‐
mote control that you used most recently.Storage periods
Storage periods during which the vehicle bat‐
tery was disconnected are not taken into ac‐
count.
If this occurs, have a service center update the
time-dependent maintenance procedures,
such as checking brake fluid and, if necessary,
changing the engine oil and the microfilter/acti‐
vated-charcoal filter.
Service booklet
Perform maintenance work at the service cen‐
ter, and record the work in the service booklet.
The entries are proof of regular maintenance.
Service and Warranty
Information Booklet for US
models and Warranty and
Service Guide Booklet for
Canadian models
Please consult your Service and Warranty Infor‐
mation Booklet for US models and Warranty and
Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models for
additional information on service requirements.
Maintenance and repair should be performed by
your service center. Make sure to have regular
maintenance procedures recorded in the vehi‐
cle's Service and Warranty Information Booklet
for US models, and in the Warranty and Service
Guide Booklet for Canadian models. These en‐
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CareVehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment
is also described that is not available in a vehicle,
e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐
ment or country variant. This also applies for
safety-related functions and systems.
Car washes
Notes Steam jets or high-pressure washers
When using steam jets or high-pressure
washers, hold them a sufficient distance away
and use a maximum temperature of
140 ℉/60 ℃.
Ensure that a distance of at least 31.5 in‐
ches/50 cm is maintained at all times. Holding
them too close or using excessively high pres‐
sures or temperatures can cause damage or
preliminary damage that may then lead to long-
term damage.
Follow the operating instructions for the high-
pressure washer.◀
Cleaning sensors/cameras with high-
pressure washers
When using high-pressure washers, do not
spray the exterior sensors and cameras, e.g.,
Park Distance Control, for extended periods of
time and only from a distance of at least
12 in/30 cm.◀
Wash your vehicle frequently, particularly in win‐
ter.
Intense soiling and road salt can damage the ve‐
hicle.Automatic car washes
Notes
Note the following:▷Give preference to cloth car washes or those
that use soft brushes in order to avoid paint
damage.▷Make sure that the wheels and tires are not
damaged by the transport mechanisms.▷Fold in the exterior mirrors; otherwise, they
may be damaged, depending on the width of
the vehicle.▷Deactivate the rain sensor, refer to page 67,
to avoid unintentional wiper activation.▷In some cases, an unintentional alarm can be
triggered by the interior motion sensor of the
alarm system. Follow the instructions on
avoiding an unintentional alarm, refer to
page 42.
Guide rails in car washes
Avoid car washes with guide rails higher
than 4 in/10 cm; otherwise, the vehicle body
could be damaged.◀
Before driving into a car wash
In order to ensure that the vehicle can roll in a car
wash, take the following steps:
Automatic transmission:
1.Release parking brake, refer to page 63, and
deactivate Automatic Hold, refer to
page 64.2.Drive into the car wash.3.Depress the brake pedal as needed.4.Engage transmission position N.5.Switch the engine off. In this way, the igni‐
tion remains switched on, and a Check-Con‐
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Transmission position P with the igni‐
tion off
When the ignition is switched off, position P
is engaged automatically. When in an auto‐
matic car wash, for example, ensure that the
ignition is not switched off accidentally.◀
The vehicle cannot be locked from the outside
when in transmission position N.
A signal is sounded when an attempt is made to
lock the vehicle.
Transmission position
Transmission position P is engaged automati‐
cally:
▷When the ignition is switched off.▷After approx. 15 minutes.
Headlamps
▷Do not rub dry and do not use abrasive or
caustic cleansers.▷Soak areas that have been soiled e.g. due to
insects, with shampoo and wash off with
water.▷Thaw ice with deicing spray; do not use an
ice scraper.
After washing the vehicle
After washing the vehicle, apply the brakes
briefly to dry them; otherwise, braking action can
be reduced and corrosion of the brake discs can
occur.
Remove all residue completely from the wind‐
shields, otherwise streaking may cause loss of
visibility and wiper noise when the windshield
wipers are operated.
Vehicle care
Car care products
BMW recommends using cleaning and care
products from BMW, since these have been
tested and approved.
Car care and cleaning products
Follow the instructions on the container.
When cleaning the interior, open the doors or
windows.
Only use products intended for cleaning vehi‐
cles.
Cleansers can contain substances that are dan‐
gerous and harmful to your health.◀
Vehicle paint
Regular care contributes to driving safety and
value retention. Environmental influences in
areas with elevated air pollution or natural con‐
taminants, such as tree resin or pollen can affect
the vehicle's paintwork. Tailor the frequency
and extent of your car care to these influences.
Aggressive substances such as spilled fuel, oil,
grease or bird droppings must be removed im‐
mediately to prevent the finish from being al‐
tered or discolored.
Leather care
Remove dust from the leather often, using a
cloth or vacuum cleaner.
Otherwise, particles of dust and road grime
chafe in pores and folds, and lead to increased
wear and premature degradation of the leather
surface.
To guard against discoloration, such as from
clothing, provide leather care roughly every two
months.
Clean light-colored leather more frequently be‐
cause soiling on such surfaces is substantially
more visible.
Use leather care products; otherwise, dirt and
grease will gradually break down the protective
layer of the leather surface.
Suitable care products are available from the
service center.
Upholstery material care
Vacuum regularly with a vacuum cleaner.Seite 184MobilityCare184
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA
ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 102
Activated-charcoal filter 125
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 101
Adaptive light control 88
Additives, oil 166
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 46
After washing vehicle 184
Airbags 91
Airbags, indicator/warning light 92
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 121, 124
Air, dehumidifying, refer to Cooling function 121, 124
Air distribution, manual 120, 123
Air flow, automatic climate control 124
Air pressure, tires 155
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion 125
Air volume, automatic climate control 121
Alarm system 40
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 124
All-season tires, refer to Win‐ ter tires 161
All-wheel-drive 103 Alternating-code hand-held
transmitter 128
Alternative oil types 166
Ambient light 90
Antifreeze, washer fluid 68
Antilock Brake System, ABS 102
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 102
Approved axle load 191
Approved engine oils 166
Armrest, refer to Center arm‐ rest 135
Arrival time 82
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ tance 179
AUTO H button, refer to Auto‐ matic Hold 64
AUTO intensity 123
Automatic car wash 183
Automatic climate con‐ trol 120
Automatic climate control with enhanced features 122
Automatic Curb Monitor 53
Automatic deactivation, front passenger airbags 93
Automatic headlamp con‐ trol 87
Automatic Hold 64
Automatic locking 37
Automatic recirculated-air control 124
Automatic tailgate 38
Automatic transmission with Steptronic 68
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 123
AUTO program, climate con‐ trol 121
AUTO program, intensity 123 Auto Start/Stop function 61
Average fuel consumption 82
Average speed 82
Axle loads, weights 191
B
Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 48
Backrest, width 48
Backup camera 114
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 179
Bar for tow-starting/tow‐ ing 181
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 176
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 30
Battery, vehicle 176
Belts, safety belts 49
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 135
Blinds, sun protection 43
BMW Assist, see user's manual for Navigation, Enter‐
tainment and Communica‐
tion
BMW Homepage 6
BMW Internet page 6
BMW Maintenance Sys‐ tem 168
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 135
Brake assistant 102
Brake discs, breaking in 140
Brake force display 101
Brake lamps, brake force dis‐ play 101
Brake lights, adaptive 101
Brake pads, breaking in 140 Seite 202ReferenceEverything from A to Z202
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Direction indicator, refer toTurn signals 65
Display, electronic, instrument cluster 73
Display in windshield 118
Display lighting, refer to Instru‐ ment lighting 89
Displays 72
Displays, cleaning 186
Disposal, coolant 167
Disposal, vehicle battery 177
Distance control, refer to PDC 112
Distance to destination 82
Divided screen view, split screen 21
Door lock, refer to Remote control 30
Downhill control 103
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC 102
Driving experience switch 105
Driving instructions, breaking in 140
Driving mode 105
Driving notes, general 140
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 102
Driving tips 140
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 102
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 103
Dynamic Damping Con‐ trol 104
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 102
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 103
E
ECO PRO 147
ECO PRO display 147
ECO PRO mode 147 EfficientDynamics 148
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster 73
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC 102
Emergency detection, remote control 31
Emergency release, door lock 36
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 152
Emergency Request 178
Emergency service, refer to Roadside Assistance 179
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 31
Energy Control 78
Energy recovery 78
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function 61
Engine, automatic switch- off 61
Engine compartment 163
Engine compartment, working in 163
Engine coolant 167
Engine oil 165
Engine oil, adding 166
Engine oil additives 166
Engine oil change 166
Engine oil filler neck 166
Engine oil temperature 76
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 166
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 166
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 31
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 179
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine 60
Engine stop 60
Engine temperature 76
Entering a car wash 183
Equipment, interior 127 ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐
gram, refer to DSC 102
Exchanging wheels/tires 160
Exhaust system 140
Exterior mirror, automatic dim‐ ming feature 53
Exterior mirrors 52
External start 179
External temperature dis‐ play 77
External temperature warn‐ ing 77
Eyes for securing cargo 144
F
Failure message, refer to Check Control 74
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 42
Fan, refer to Air flow 124
Fan, refer to Air volume 121
Fault displays, refer to Check Control 74
Filler neck for engine oil 166
Fine wood, care 185
First aid kit 179
Fitting for towing, refer to Tow fitting 182
Flat tire, changing wheels 176
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 97
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 94
Flat tire, warning lamp 95, 98
Flooding 141
Floor carpet, care 185
Floor mats, care 185
Fold-out position, windshield wipers 68
Foot brake 141
Front airbags 91
Front fog lamps 89
Front fog lamps, front, bulb re‐ placement 174
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New wheels and tires 160
No Passing Information 79
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 181
O
OBD Onboard Diagnos‐ tics 169
Obstacle marking, backup camera 115
Octane rating, refer to Gaso‐ line quality 154
Odometer 77
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Oil 165
Oil, adding 166
Oil additives 166
Oil change 166
Oil change interval, service re‐ quirements 78
Oil filler neck 166
Oil types, alternative 166
Oil types, approved 166
Old batteries, disposal 177
Onboard Diagnostics OBD 169
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 16
Onboard vehicle tool kit 171
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 124
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 76
Overtaking prohibitions 79 P
Paint, vehicle 184
Panic mode 35
Panoramic glass sunroof 43
Park Distance Control PDC 112
Parked-car ventilation 125
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 142
Parking aid, refer to PDC 112
Parking brake 63
Parking lamps 86
Parking lamps, bulb replace‐ ment 173
Parking with Auto Hold 64
Partition net 132
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 53
Pathway lines, backup cam‐ era 115
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 112
Performance Control 103
Personal Profile 31
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof 44
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 43
Plastic, care 185
Power failure 177
Power windows 42
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure 155
Pressure warning, tires 97
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file 31
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 21
Protective function, glass sun‐ roof 44
Protective function, win‐ dows 43
Push-and-turn switch, refer to Controller 16, 17 R
Radiator fluid 167
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control 30
Radio ready state 59
Radio, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Rain sensor 67
Rear lamps 175
Rear socket 130
Rearview mirror 52
Rear window de‐ froster 122, 124
Recirculated-air filter 125
Recirculated-air mode 121, 124
Recommended tire brands 161
Refueling 152
Remaining range 77
Remote control/key 30
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 35
Remote control, universal 127
Replacement fuse 177
Replacing parts 171
Replacing wheels/tires 160
Reporting safety defects 8
Reserve warning, refer to Range 77
Resetting, Tire Pressure Mon‐ itor TPM 95
Retaining straps, securing cargo 144
Retreaded tires 161
Roadside parking lamps 87
Roller sunblinds 43
RON gasoline quality 154
Roof load capacity 191
Roof-mounted luggage rack 142
Rope for tow-starting/tow‐ ing 181 Seite 207Everything from A to ZReference207
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RSC Run Flat System Compo‐nent, refer to Run-flat
tires 162
Rubber components, care 185
Run-flat tires 162
S
Safe braking 141
Safety 7
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passenger
seat 50
Safety belts 49
Safety belts, care 185
Safety switch, windows 43
Safety systems, airbags 91
Saving fuel 0
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play 16
Screwdriver 171
Screw thread for tow fit‐ ting 182
Seat and mirror memory 52
Seat belts, refer to Safety belts 49
Seat heating, front 49
Seat heating, rear 49
Seating position for chil‐ dren 55
Seats 46
Selection list in instrument cluster 81
Selector lever, automatic transmission 69
Sensors, care 186
Service and warranty 7
Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service CBS 168
Service requirements, dis‐ play 78
Service, Roadside Assis‐ tance 179
Settings on Control Dis‐ play 83 Settings, storing for seat, mir‐
ror 52
Shifting, automatic transmis‐ sion 68
Shift paddles on steering wheel 70
Short commands 193
Side airbags 91
Signaling, horn 12
Signals when unlocking 35
Sitting safely 46
Size 190
Slide/tilt glass roof 43
Smallest turning circle 191
Snow chains 162
Socket 129
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ nostics 169
SOS button 178
Spare fuse 177
Specified engine oil types 166
Speed, average 82
Speed limit detection, on‐ board computer 82
Speed limiter, display 79
Speed Limit Information 79
Speed limit in the com‐ puter 82
Split screen 21
SPORT+ - program, Dynamic Driving Control 105
Sport automatic transmis‐ sion 70
SPORT program, Dynamic Driving Control 105
Sport program, transmis‐ sion 70
Sport steering, variable 105
Stability control systems 102
Start/stop, automatic func‐ tion 61
Start/Stop button 59
Start function during malfunc‐ tion 31
Starting the engine 60 Status display, tires 94
Status information, iDrive 20
Status of Owner's Manual 6
Steering wheel, adjusting 54
Steering wheel heating 54
Steptronic, automatic trans‐ mission 68
Stopping the engine 60
Storage compartments 134
Storage compartments, loca‐ tions 134
Storage, tires 161
Storing the vehicle 186
Summer tires, tread 159
Supplementary text mes‐ sages 75
Switch for Dynamic Driv‐ ing 105
Switch-on times, parked-car ventilation 126
Switch, refer to Cockpit 12
Symbols 6
T
Tachometer 76
Tailgate 37
Tailgate, automatic 38
Tailgate via remote control 35
Tail lamps 175
Technical changes, refer to Safety 7
Technical data 190
Telephone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Temperature, automatic cli‐ mate control 121, 123
Temperature display, external temperature 77
Temperature, engine oil 76
Terminal, jump-starting 180
Text messages, supplemen‐ tary 75
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 40 Seite 208ReferenceEverything from A to Z208
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