2013 BMW X3 XDRIVE 35I open hood

Automatic headlamp con‐
trol   87
Daytime running lights   87
Adaptive light control   88
High-beam Assistant   88Instrument lighting  896Steering column stalk, leftTurn signal  65High beams, head‐
lamp flasher   65High-beam Assistant   88Roadside parking lamps   87Computer  817Steering wheel buttons, leftStore speed   110Resume speed   111Cruise control on/off, interrupt‐
ing   110Cruise control rocker switch   818Instrument cluster  729Steering wheel buttons, rightEntertainment sourceVolumeVoice activation  23Phone, see user's manual for Nav‐
igation, Entertainment and Com‐
munication.Thumbwheel for selection lists   11010Steering column stalk, rightWindshield wipers  66Rain sensor  67Clean the windshields and head‐
lamps   67Rear window wiper   6711Start/stop the engine and switch
the ignition on/off   60Auto Start/Stop function   6112Horn13Steering wheel heating  5414Adjust steering wheel  5415Open the tailgate  3716Unlock hood  163Seite 13CockpitAt a glance13
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▷Opening of a door, the hood or the tailgate.▷Movements in the vehicle.▷Changes in the vehicle tilt, e.g., during at‐
tempts to steal a wheel or when towing the
car.▷Interruptions in battery voltage.
The alarm system briefly indicates tampering:
▷By sounding an acoustic alarm.▷By switching on the hazard warning system.▷By flashing the high beams.
Arming and disarming the alarm
system
General information
When you lock or unlock the vehicle, either with
the remote control, Comfort Access or at the
door lock the alarm system is armed or disarmed
at the same time.
Door lock and armed alarm system
Unlocking via the door lock will trigger the alarm
on some country-specific versions.
In order to terminate this alarm, unlock vehicle
with the remote control or switch on the ignition,
if necessary, by emergency detection of the re‐
mote control.
Tailgate and armed alarm system
The tailgate can be opened using the remote
control, even if the alarm system is armed.
Press the button on the remote control
for approx. 1 second.
After the tailgate is closed, it is locked and moni‐
tored again by the alarm system. The hazard
warning system flashes once.
In some vehicle equipment variants, the tailgate
can only be opened using the remote control if
the vehicle was unlocked first.
Panic mode
Press the button on the remote control
for at least 3 seconds.
Switching off the alarm▷Unlock the vehicle using the remote control.▷With Comfort Access: if you are carrying the
remote control with you, pull on the door
handle.
Indicator lamp on the interior rearview
mirror
▷The indicator lamp flashes briefly every
2 seconds:
The system is armed.▷The indicator lamp flashes after locking:
The doors, hood or tailgate is not closed
properly, but the rest of the vehicle is se‐
cured.
After 10 seconds, the indicator lamp flashes
continuously. Interior motion sensor and tilt
alarm sensor are not active.▷The indicator lamp goes out after unlocking:
The vehicle has not been tampered with.▷The indicator lamp flashes after unlocking
until the engine is started, but no longer than
approx. 5 minutes:
An alarm has been triggered.
Tilt alarm sensor
The tilt of the vehicle is monitored.
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When Automatic Hold is activated: press the
accelerator.
After the engine starts, accelerate as usual.
Safety mode
After the engine switches off automatically, it
will not start again automatically if any one of the
following conditions are met.
▷The driver's safety belt is unbuckled and the
driver's door is open.▷The hood was unlocked.
Some indicator lamps light up for varying
lengths of time.
The engine can only be started via the Start/
Stop button.
Note
Even if driving away was not intended, the de‐
activated engine starts up automatically in the
following situations:
▷Excessive warming of the passenger com‐
partment when the cooling function is
switched on.▷The steering wheel is turned.▷Automatic transmission: the transmission
position is changed from D to N, R, or M/S.▷Automatic transmission: the transmission
position is changed from P to N, D, R, or M/
S.▷Fogging of the windows when the automatic
climate control is switched on.▷The vehicle battery charge is very low.▷Excessive cooling of the passenger com‐
partment when the heating is switched on.
Preventing an automatic engine stop
with automatic transmission
The concept
To make it possible to drive away very quickly,
such as at an intersection, the automatic engine
stop can be actively prevented.
Preventing an engine stop using the
brake pedal
The engine stop can be actively prevented
within one second after the vehicle comes to a
standstill.▷Immediately after the vehicle comes to a
standstill, briefly press the brake pedal
forcefully.▷Then press the brake pedal with normal
braking force.
Activating/deactivating the system
manually
Using the button
Press the button.
▷LED comes on: Auto Start Stop function is
deactivated.
The engine is started during an automatic
engine stop.
The engine can only be stopped or started
via the Start/Stop button.▷LED goes out: Auto Start Stop function is
activated.
Switching off the vehicle during an
automatic engine stop
During an automatic engine stop, the vehicle
can be switched off permanently, e.g., when
leaving it.
1.Press the Start/Stop button. The ignition is
switched off. The Auto Start/Stop function
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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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Never reach into the engine compartment
Never reach into the intermediate spaces
or gaps in the engine compartment. Otherwise,
there is risk of injury, e.g. from rotating or hot
parts.◀1.Pull the lever.2.Press the release handle and open the hood.3.Be careful of protruding parts on the hood.
Danger of injury when the hood is open
There is a danger of injury from protruding
parts when the hood is open.◀
Closing the hood
Let the hood drop from a height of approx.
16 in/40 cm and push down on it to lock it fully.
Make sure you hear the engine compartment lid
engage.
Hood open when driving
If you see any signs that the hood is not
completely closed while driving, pull over imme‐
diately and close it securely.◀
Danger of pinching
Make sure that the closing path of the
hood is clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀
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Xenon headlamps1Parking lamps / daytime running lights2Low beams/high beams/headlamp flasher3Turn signal/side marker light
Halogen headlamps
Low beams
Follow the general instructions on lamps and
bulbs, refer to page 172.
55-watt bulb, H7
1.Open the hood, refer to page 163.2.Unscrew the cap counterclockwise and re‐
move it.3.Carefully pull out the connector.4.Pull the bulb off the connector and insert the
new bulb.5.Insert the new bulb and attach the cover in
the reverse order.
High beams/headlamp flasher and parking
lamps
Follow the general instructions on lamps and
bulbs, refer to page 172.
High beams/headlamp flasher: 55-watt bulb, H7
Parking lamps: 5-watt bulb, W5W1.Open the hood, refer to page 163.2.Press, arrow 1, and fold out the cover, ar‐
row 2.3.Remove the bulb holder.
The lower bulb is the high beam and head‐
lamp flasher, and the upper bulb is the park‐
ing lamp.4.Pull off the bulb.5.Insert the new bulb and attach the cover in
the reverse order.
Xenon headlamps
Because of the long life of these bulbs, the like‐
lihood of failure is very low. Switching the lamps
on and off frequently shortens their life.
If a xenon bulb fails, switch on the front fog lamps
and continue the trip with great care. Comply
with local regulations.
Do not perform work/bulb replacement on
xenon headlamps
Have any work on the xenon lighting system, in‐
cluding bulb replacement, performed only by a
service center. Due to the high voltage present
in the system, there is the danger of fatal injuries
if work is carried out improperly.◀
For checking and adjusting headlamp aim,
please contact your BMW center.
Xenon headlamps
Low beams and high beams are designed with
xenon technology.
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The parking lamps and daylight running lights
are made using LED technology.
Contact your service center in the event of a
malfunction.
Front fog lamps
Follow the general instructions on lamps and
bulbs, refer to page 172.
Front fog lamps in vehicles equipped with Adap‐
tive Light Control: 55-watt bulb, H11
Front fog lamps without Adaptive Light Control:
35-watt bulb, H81.Insert the screwdriver from the onboard ve‐
hicle tool kit, with the flat side facing out‐
ward, past the removal hook and onto the
clip, arrow 1.2.Turn the screwdriver by 90°, arrow 2.3.Press the removal hook upward, arrow, and
remove the front fog lamp from the front us‐
ing the hook.4.Detach the connector.5.Turn the bulb bracket and remove it.6.Remove the bulb and replace it.7.Proceed in reverse order to insert the front
fog lamp. Note the guide rails in doing so.
Turn signal
Follow the general instructions on lamps and
bulbs, refer to page 172.
The turn signals are located next to each low
beam in the engine compartment.
21-watt bulb, PY 21W
1.Open the hood, refer to page 163.2.Unscrew the cap counterclockwise and re‐
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Front passenger airbags, au‐tomatic deactivation 93
Front passenger airbags, indi‐ cator lamp 93
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 97
Fuel cap 152
Fuel consumption, current 78
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 82
Fuel filler flap 152
Fuel gauge 76
Fuel quality 154
Fuel, tank capacity 192
Fuse 177
G
Garage door opener, refer to Integrated universal remote
control 127
Gasoline 154
Gasoline quality 154
Gear change, automatic trans‐ mission 69
General driving notes 140
Glass sunroof, refer to Panor‐ amic glass sunroof 43
Glove compartment 134
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 191
H
Handbrake, refer to Parking brake 63
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 128
Hazard warning flashers 178
HDC Hill Descent Control 103
Head airbags 91
Headlamp control, auto‐ matic 87
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐ ture 87 Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐
ture via remote control 35
Headlamp flasher 66
Headlamp flasher, bulb re‐ placement 173
Headlamp glass 172
Headlamps 172
Headlamps, care 184
Headlamp washer system 66
Headliner 15
Head restraints 46
Head restraints, front 50
Head restraints, rear 51
Head-up Display 118
Head-up Display, care 186
Heavy cargo, stowing 144
Height, vehicle 190
High-beam Assistant 88
High beams 66
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant 88
High beams, bulb replace‐ ment 173
Hill Descent Control HDC 103
Hills 142
Hints 6
Holder for beverages 135
Homepage 6
Hood 163
Horn 12
Hot exhaust system 140
HUD Head-up Display 118
Hydroplaning 141
I
Ice warning, refer to External temperature warning 77
Icy roads, refer to External temperature warning 77
Identification marks, tires 158
Identification number, refer to Important features in the en‐
gine compartment 163
iDrive 16 Ignition key, refer to Remote
control 30
Ignition off 59
Ignition on 59
Indication of a flat tire 95, 98
Individual air distribu‐ tion 120, 123
Individual settings, refer to Personal Profile 31
Inflation pressure, tires 155
Inflation pressure warning, tires 97
Info display, refer to Com‐ puter 81
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 98
Initializing, Tire Pressure Mon‐ itor TPM 95
Instrument cluster 72
Instrument cluster, electronic displays 73
Instrument lighting 89
Integrated key 30
Integrated universal remote control 127
Intensity, AUTO program 123
Interior equipment 127
Interior lamps 90
Interior lamps via remote con‐ trol 35
Interior motion sensor 42
Interior rearview mirror 54
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming feature 54
Internet page 6
Interval display, service re‐ quirements 78
J
Jacking points for the vehicle jack 176
Jack, refer to Vehicle jack 176
Joystick, automatic transmis‐ sion 69
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