2014 BMW X3 tires

CareVehicle features and optionsThis 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.
Car washes
General information
Regularly remove foreign objects such as
leaves in the area below the windshield when
the hood is raised.
Wash your vehicle frequently, particularly in
winter. Intense soiling and road salt can dam‐
age the vehicle.
Hints 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 ℃.
If the vehicle has a glass sunroof, ensure that a
distance of at least 31.5 inches/80 cm is main‐
tained. Holding them too close or using exces‐
sively high pressures or temperatures can
cause damage or preliminary damage that may
then lead to long-term damage.
Follow the user's manual 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 oftime and only from a distance of at least
12 in/30 cm.◀
Automatic car washes
Hints▷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 73, to avoid unintentional wiper acti‐
vation.▷In some cases, an unintentional alarm can
be triggered by the interior motion sensor
of the alarm system. Follow the instruc‐
tions on avoiding an unintentional alarm,
refer to page 47.
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:
Steptronic transmission:
1.Drive into the car wash.2.Engage selector lever position N.3.Deactivating Automatic Hold, refer to
page 70.4.Release the parking brake.5.Switch the engine off.Seite 226MobilityCare226
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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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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 121
ACC, Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go 128
Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control 78
Activated-charcoal filter 156
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 118
Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, ACC 128
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 120
Adaptive Light Control 95
Additives, oil 206
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 51
After washing vehicle 227
Airbags 99
Airbags, indicator/warning light 100
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 151, 155
Air, dehumidifying, refer to Cooling function 152, 155
Air distribution, manual 151, 154
Air flow, automatic climate control 151, 154
Air pressure, tires 195
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion 156
Alarm system 46
Alarm, unintentional 47
All around the center con‐ sole 16
All around the roofliner 17
All around the steering wheel 14 All-season tires, refer to Win‐
ter tires 201
All-wheel-drive 123
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 159
Alternative oil types 207
Ambient light 97
Antifreeze, washer fluid 74
Antilock Brake System, ABS 121
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 121
Approved axle load 233
Approved engine oils 207
Armrest, refer to Center arm‐ rest 167
Arrival time 90
Ash tray 160
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ tance 222
Assistance when driving off 126
Assist system, refer to Intelli‐ gent Safety 107
AUTO H button 70
AUTO H button, refer to Au‐ tomatic Hold 70
AUTO intensity 154
Automatic car wash 226
Automatic climate con‐ trol 150
Automatic climate control with enhanced features 153
Automatic Cruise Control with Stop & Go 128
Automatic Curb Monitor 58
Automatic deactivation, front- seat passenger airbags 101
Automatic headlight con‐ trol 95
Automatic Hold 70 Automatic locking 45
Automatic recirculated-air control 155
Automatic tailgate 40
Automatic transmission, see Steptronic transmission 75
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 154
AUTO program, climate con‐ trol 151
AUTO program, intensity 154
Auto Start/Stop function 67
Average fuel consumption 89
Average speed 89
Axle loads, weights 233
B Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 53
Backrest, width 53
Bad road trips 172
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 222
Bar for tow-starting/ towing 224
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 219
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 34
Battery, vehicle 218
Belts, safety belts 54
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 167
Blinds, sun protection 48
BMW Advanced Diesel 191
BMW Assist, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
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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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Control Display 18
Control Display, settings 91
Controller 18, 19
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 121
Convenient opening with the remote control 37
Coolant 208
Coolant level 208
Coolant temperature 84
Cooling function 152, 155
Cooling, maximum 154
Cooling system 208
Corrosion on brake discs 175
Cosmetic mirror 160
Cruise control 135
Cruise control, active with Stop & Go 128
Cruise Control, refer to Active Cruise Control 128
Cruising range 84
Cupholder 167
Current fuel consumption 85
D
Damage, tires 200
Damping control, dy‐ namic 124
Data, technical 232
Date 84
Daytime running lights 95
Daytime running lights, bulb replacement 214
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting 151, 154
Dehumidifying, air 152, 155
Deleting personal data 24
Deletion of personal data 24
Destination distance 89
Diesel exhaust fluid, at low temperatures 192
Diesel exhaust fluid, having refilled 192
Diesel exhaust fluid, on mini‐ mum 192 Diesel exhaust fluid, replen‐
ishing yourself 192
Diesel particulate filter 173
Digital clock 84
Dimensions 232
Dimmable exterior mirrors 59
Dimmable interior rearview mirror 59
Direction indicator, refer to Turn signals 71
Display, electronic, instru‐ ment cluster 79
Display in windshield 92
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 97
Displays, cleaning 229
Disposal, coolant 209
Disposal, vehicle battery 219
Distance control, refer to PDC 137
Distance to destination 89
Divided screen view, split screen 23
Door lock 39
Door lock, refer to Remote control 34
Downhill control 123
Drive-off assistant 126
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC 121
Driving Dynamics Con‐ trol 124
Driving instructions, break- in 172
Driving mode 124
Driving notes, general 173
Driving on bad roads 172
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 121
Driving tips 173
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 121
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 122
Dynamic Damping Con‐ trol 124 Dynamic Stability Control
DSC 121
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 122
E ECO PRO 180
ECO PRO, bonus range 181
ECO PRO display 180
ECO PRO driving mode 180
ECO PRO mode 180
ECO PRO Tip - driving in‐ struction 182
EfficientDynamics 182
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster 79
Electronic oil measure‐ ment 205
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC 121
Emergency detection, remote control 35
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 188
Emergency Request 221
Emergency service, refer to Roadside Assistance 222
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 35
Emergency unlocking, trans‐ mission lock 77
Energy Control 85
Energy recovery 85
Engine, automatic reel-off 67
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function 67
Engine compartment 203
Engine compartment, work‐ ing in 203
Engine coolant 208
Engine idling when driving, coasting 183
Engine oil 205
Engine oil, adding 206
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Engine oil change 207
Engine oil filler neck 206
Engine oil temperature 84
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 207
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 207
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 35
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 222
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine 66
Engine stop 66
Engine temperature 84
Entering a car wash 226
Equipment, interior 158
Error displays, see Check Control 80
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 121
Exchanging wheels/tires 200
Exhaust system 173
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 59
Exterior mirrors 58
External start 222
External temperature dis‐ play 84
External temperature warn‐ ing 84
Eyes for securing cargo 177
F
Failure message, see Check Control 80
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 47
Fan, refer to Air flow 151, 154
Filler neck for engine oil 206
Fine wood, care 228
First aid kit 222
Fitting for towing, see tow fit‐ ting 225 Flat tire, changing
wheels 218
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 105
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 102
Flat tire, warning lamp 103, 106
Flooding 174
Floor carpet, care 229
Floor mats, care 229
Fold-out position, wiper 74
Foot brake 174
Front airbags 99
Front-end collision warning with braking function 111
Front-end collision warning with City Braking func‐
tion 108
Front fog lights 97
Front fog lights, bulb replace‐ ment 216
Front fog lights, front, bulb re‐ placement 215
Front lights 214
front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation 101
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp 101
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 105
Fuel 190
Fuel consumption, current 85
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 89
Fuel filler flap 188
Fuel gauge 83
Fuel lid 188
Fuel quality 190
Fuel recommendation 190
Fuel, tank capacity 234
Fuse 219 G
Garage door opener, refer to Universal Integrated Remote
Control 158
Gasoline 190
Gear change, Steptronic transmission 75
Gear shift indicator 86
General driving notes 173
Glare shield 160
Glass sunroof, refer to Panor‐ amic glass sunroof 48
Glove compartment 166
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 233
H
Halogen headlights, bulb re‐ placement 214
Handbrake, refer to Parking brake 69
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 159
Hazard warning flashers 221
HDC Hill Descent Con‐ trol 123
Head airbags 99
Headlight control, auto‐ matic 95
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture 95
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture via remote control 38
Headlight flasher 72
Headlight flasher, bulb re‐ placement 214
Headlight glass 213
Headlights 214
Headlights, care 227
Headlight washer system 72
Head restraints 51
Head restraints, front 55
Head restraints, rear 56
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Head-up Display, care 229
Heavy cargo, stowing 177
High-beam Assistant 96
High beams 72
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant 96
High beams, bulb replace‐ ment 214
Hill Descent Control HDC 123
Hills 174
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant 126
Hints 6
Holder for beverages 167
Hood 203
Horn 14
Hot exhaust system 173
HUD Head-up Display 92
Hydroplaning 174
I Ice warning, see External temperature warning 84
Icy roads, see External tem‐ perature warning 84
Identification marks, tires 198
Identification number, see ve‐ hicle identification num‐
ber 9
iDrive 18
Ignition key, refer to Remote control 34
Ignition off 65
Ignition on 65
Indication of a flat tire 103 , 106
Indicator and alarm lamps, see Check Control 80
Indicator lamp, see Check Control 80
Individual air distribu‐ tion 151, 154
Individual settings, refer to Personal Profile 35 Inflation pressure, tires 195
Inflation pressure warning, tires 105
Info display, refer to Com‐ puter 89
Initialize, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 103
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 106
Instrument cluster 79
Instrument cluster, electronic displays 79
Instrument lighting 97
Integrated key 34
Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle 29
Intelligent Emergency Re‐ quest 221
Intelligent Safety 107
Intensity, AUTO pro‐ gram 154
Interior equipment 158
Interior lights 97
Interior lights via remote con‐ trol 37
Interior motion sensor 47
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming feature 59
Interior rearview mirror, man‐ ually dimmable 59
Interval display, service re‐ quirements 85
J Jacking points for the vehicle jack 218
Joystick, Steptronic transmis‐ sion 75
Jump-starting 222
K
Key/remote control 34
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access 42 Key Memory, refer to Per‐
sonal Profile 35
Kickdown, Steptronic trans‐ mission 75
Knee airbag 99
L
Lamp replacement 213
Lamp replacement, front 214
Lamp replacement, rear 217
Lane departure warning 117
Lane margin, warning 117
Language on Control Dis‐ play 92
Lashing eyes, securing cargo 177
LATCH child restraint sys‐ tem 62
Launch Control 78
Leather, care 227
LED front fog lights, bulb re‐ placement 216
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 213
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing 25
Light alloy wheels, care 228
Light control 95
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 213
Lighter 160
Lighting 94
Lighting via remote con‐ trol 37
Light reel 94
Lights 94
Lights and bulbs 213
Load 177
Loading 176
Lock, door 39
Locking/unlocking via door lock 39
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control 37
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Locking, settings 45
Locking via tailgate 40
Lock, power window 48
Locks, doors, and win‐ dows 64
Low beams 94
Low beams, automatic, refer to High-beam Assistant 96
Lower back support 53
Low-Sulfur Diesel 191
Luggage rack, refer to Roof- mounted luggage rack 178
Lumbar support 53
M
Maintenance 210
Maintenance require‐ ments 210
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 85
Maintenance system, BMW 210
Make-up mirror 160
Malfunction displays, see Check Control 80
Manual air distribu‐ tion 151, 154
Manual air flow 151, 154
Manual brake, refer to Parking brake 69
Manual mode, Steptronic transmission 76
Manual operation, door lock 39
Manual operation, exterior mirrors 58
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 188
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 138
Manual operation, rearview camera 140
Manual operation, Top View 143 Marking on approved
tires 201
Marking, run-flat tires 202
Master key, refer to Remote control 34
Maximum cooling 154
Maximum speed, display 87
Maximum speed, winter tires 201
Measure, units of 92
Medical kit 222
Memory, seat, mirror 57
Menu, EfficientDynamics 182
Menu in instrument clus‐ ter 88
Menus, operating, iDrive 18
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 20
Messages, see Check Con‐ trol 80
Microfilter 152, 156
Minimum tread, tires 200
Mirror 58
Mirror memory 57
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 173
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 7
Moisture in headlight 213
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Mounting of child restraint systems 61
Moving sun visor 160
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 14
N
Navigation, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 55
Neck restraints, rear, refer to Head restraints 56 Neutral cleaner, see wheel
cleaner 228
New wheels and tires 200
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 224
O OBD Onboard Diagnosis 210
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐ agnosis 210
Obstacle marking, rearview camera 141
Octane rating, refer to Rec‐ ommended fuel grade 190
Odometer 84
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Offroad trips 172
Oil 205
Oil, adding 206
Oil additives 206
Oil change 207
Oil change interval, service requirements 85
Oil filler neck 206
Oil types, alternative 207
Oil types, approved 207
Old batteries, disposal 219
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 18
Onboard vehicle tool kit 212
Opening/closing via door lock 39
Opening and closing 34
Opening and closing, without remote control 39
Opening and closing, with re‐ mote control 37
Opening the tailgate with no- touch activation 43
Operating concept, iDrive 18
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