2013 BMW X3 XDRIVE 28I engine coolant

ContentsThe fastest way to find information on a partic‐
ular topic or item is by using the index, refer to
page 202.6Notes
At a glance
12Cockpit16iDrive23Voice activation system26Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle
Controls
30Opening and closing46Adjusting55Transporting children safely59Driving72Displays86Lamps91Safety102Driving stability control systems108Driving comfort120Climate control127Interior equipment134Storage compartments
Driving tips
140Things to remember when driving143Loading146Saving fuelMobility152Refueling154Fuel155Wheels and tires163Engine compartment165Engine oil167Coolant168Maintenance171Replacing components178Breakdown assistance183Care
Reference
190Technical data193Short commands of the voice act. system202Everything from A to Z
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▷ Display additional information about the
Check Control message in the integrated
owner's manual.▷ "Service request"
Contact the service partner.▷ "Roadside Assistance"
Contact Roadside Assistance.
Hiding Check Control messages
Press the computer button on the turn signal
lever.
▷Some Check Control messages are dis‐
played continuously and are not cleared un‐
til the malfunction is eliminated. If several
malfunctions occur at once, the messages
are displayed consecutively.
These messages can be hidden for approx.
8 seconds. After this time, they are dis‐
played again automatically.▷Other Check Control messages are hidden
automatically after approx. 20 seconds.
They are stored and can be displayed again
later.
Displaying stored Check Control
messages
1."Vehicle Info"2."Vehicle status"3. "Check Control"4.Select the text message.Messages after trip completion
Special messages that are displayed during
driving are displayed again after the ignition is
switched off.
Fuel gauge The vehicle inclination may
cause the display to vary.
Notes on refueling, refer to
page 152.
Tachometer
Always avoid engine speeds in the red warning
field. In this range, the fuel supply is interrupted
to protect the engine.
Engine oil temperature▷Cold engine: the pointer is at
the low temperature end.
Drive at moderate engine and
vehicle speeds.▷Normal operating tempera‐
ture: the pointer is in the mid‐
dle or in the left half of the
temperature display.▷Hot engine: the pointer is at the high tem‐
perature end. A Check Control message is
displayed in addition.
Coolant temperature
If the coolant along with the engine becomes too
hot, a Check Control message is displayed.
Check the coolant level, refer to page 167.
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Engine compartmentVehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipmentis 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.
Important features in the engine compartment
1Washer fluid reservoir2Vehicle identification number3Jump-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
safety hazards.◀Seite 163Engine compartmentMobility163
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CoolantVehicle 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.
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.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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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
Front lamps 172 Seite 204ReferenceEverything from A to Z204
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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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