2014 BMW X3 technical

Engine compartmentVehicle features and optionsThis chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems.
Important features in the engine compartment
1Washer fluid reservoir2Vehicle identification number3Jump-starting, negative battery terminal4Jump-starting, positive battery terminal5Coolant reservoir6Oil filler neckHood
Hints 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 work is not carried out properly, there is a
danger of subsequent damage and related
safety hazards.◀Seite 203Engine compartmentMobility203
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Breakdown assistanceVehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems.
Hazard warning flashers
The button is located in the center console.
Intelligent Emergency
Request
The concept In case of an emergency, an Emergency Re‐
quest can be made through this system.
General information
Only press the SOS button in an emergency.
Hints Emergency Request not guaranteed
For technical reasons, the Emergency
Request cannot be guaranteed under unfavor‐
able conditions.◀
At a glance
SOS button in the roofliner
Requirements
▷The SIM card integrated in the vehicle has
been activated.▷The radio-ready state is switched on.▷The Assist system is functional.
Initiating an Emergency Request
1.Press the cover briefly to open it.2.Press the SOS button until the LED at the
button lights up green.▷The LED lights up green: an Emergency
Request was initiated.
If a cancel prompt appears on the display,
the Emergency Request can be aborted.
If the situation allows, wait in your vehicle
until the voice connection has been estab‐
lished.▷The LED flashes green when a connection
to the BMW Response Center has been
established.
When the emergency request is received
at the BMW Response Center, the BMW
Response Center contacts you and takes
further steps to help you.
Even if you are unable to respond, the
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Reference
This chapter contains the technical data and an
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Technical dataVehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems.Note
The technical data and specifications in this
Owner's Manual are used as guidance values.
The vehicle-specific data can deviate from this,
for example, due to the selected special equip‐
ment, country version or country-specific
measurement method. Detailed values can be
found in the approval documents, on informa‐
tion signs on the vehicle or can be obtained
from the service center.
The information in the vehicle documents al‐
ways has priority.
Dimensions
Note
The dimensions can vary depending on the
model version, equipment or country-specific
measurement method.
The specified heights do not take into account
attached parts, for example, a roof antenna,
roof racks or spoiler. The heights can deviate,
for example, due to the selected special equip‐
ment, tires, load and chassis version.
X3Width with mirrorsinches/mm82.3/2,089Width without mirrorsinches/mm74.1/1,881Heightinches/mm66.1/1,679Lengthinches/mm183.8/4,668Wheelbaseinches/mm110.6/2,810Smallest turning radius diam.ft/m39/11.9Seite 232ReferenceTechnical data232
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Weights
X3 sDrive28iApproved gross vehicle weightlbs/kg4,970/2,254Loadlbs/kg910/413Approved front axle loadlbs/kg2,280/1,034Approved rear axle loadlbs/kg2,820/1,279Approved roof load capacitylbs/kg220/100Cargo area capacitycu ft27.6–63.3Canada: cargo area capacity550–1,600

X3 xDrive28iApproved gross vehicle weightlbs/kg5,080/2,304Loadlbs/kg910/413Approved front axle loadlbs/kg2,400/1,089Approved rear axle loadlbs/kg2,820/1,279Approved roof load capacitylbs/kg220/100Cargo area capacitycu ft27.6–63.3Canada: cargo area capacity550–1,600

X3 xDrive35iApproved gross vehicle weightlbs/kg5,150/2,336Loadlbs/kg910/413Approved front axle loadlbs/kg2,470/1,120Approved rear axle loadlbs/kg2,800/1,270Approved roof load capacitylbs/kg220/100Cargo area capacitycu ft27.6–63.3Canada: cargo area capacity550–1,600Seite 233Technical dataReference233
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X3 xDrive28dApproved gross vehicle weightlbs/kg5,160/2,341Loadlbs/kg910/413Approved front axle loadlbs/kg2,460/1,116Approved rear axle loadlbs/kg2,830/1,284Approved roof load capacitylbs/kg220/100Cargo area capacitycu ft27.6–63.3Canada: cargo area capacity550–1,600
Capacities
US gal/litersNotesFuel tank, approx.17.7/67Fuel quality, refer to
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BMW maintenance sys‐tem 210
Bonus range, ECO PRO 181
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 167
Brake assistant 121
Brake discs, break-in 172
Brake force display 120
Brake lights, adaptive 120
Brake lights, brake force dis‐ play 120
Brake pads, break-in 172
Braking, hints 174
Breakdown assis‐ tance 221, 222
Break-in 172
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 92
Bulb replacement 213
Bulb replacement, front 214
Bulb replacement, rear 217
Bulbs and lights 213
Button, RES 131
Button, Start/Stop 65
Bypassing, refer to Jump- starting 222
C
California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Camera, care 229
Camera, rearview cam‐ era 140
Camera, Side View 144
Camera, Top View 143
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 167
Car battery 218
Car care products 227
Care, displays 229
Care, vehicle 227
Cargo 176
Cargo area 162
Cargo area, enlarging 163
Cargo area partition net 164 Cargo area, storage compart‐
ments 168
Cargo cover 162
Cargo, securing 177
Cargo straps, securing cargo 177
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol 34
Carpet, care 229
Car wash 226
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 173
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 210
CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
Center armrest 167
Center console 16
Central locking system 39
Central screen, refer to Con‐ trol Display 18
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 7
Changing parts 212
Changing wheels 218
Changing wheels/tires 200
Chassis number, see vehicle identification number 9
Check Control 80
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically 205
Children, seating position 61
Children, transporting safely 61
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 61
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 62
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 61
Child safety locks 64
Child seat, mounting 61
Child seats 61
Chrome parts, care 228 Cigarette lighter 160
Cleaning displays 229
Climate control 150, 153
Clock 84
Closing/opening via door lock 39
Closing/opening with remote control 37
Closing the tailgate with no- touch activation 43
Clothes hooks 168
Coasting 183
Coasting with engine decou‐ pled, coasting 183
Coasting with idling en‐ gine 183
Cockpit 14
Cold starting, refer to Starting the engine 66
Combination reel, refer to Turn signals 71
Combination reel, refer to Wiper system 72
Comfort Access 42
COMFORT program, Dy‐ namic Driving Control 126
Compartments in the doors 167
Compass 90
Computer 89
Condensation on win‐ dows 151, 154
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 175
Condition Based Service CBS 210
Confirmation signal 45
ConnectedDrive, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
ConnectedDrive Services
Connecting electrical devi‐ ces 161
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