2014 BMW X3 Lamp

sure that the bulb holder is engaged in all
fasteners.
Installing the tail lamp
1.Connect and install the tail lamp.2.Insert the cover with the three mountings
in the tail lamp. While applying pressure on
the top and bottom bracket, slide the cover
down to the stop.
Lights in the tailgate
General information
Follow general instructions, refer to page 213.
Reversing lights: 16-watt bulb, W16W.
Inner brake lamp: 21-watt bulb, H21W.
Accessing the lights
1.Open the tailgate.2.Pull out the cover at the recessed grip, ar‐
row.3.Detach the connector.
Replacing the reversing lamp and inner
brake lamp
1.Detach the bulb holder from the tail lamp.
The reversing lamp is the upper bulb and
the inner brake lamp is the lower bulb on
the bulb holder.2.To replace the reversing lamp, pull off the
bulb carefully.
To replace the inner brake lamp, push the
bulb down and turn it to the left.Installing the bulb holder1.Attach the connector to the tail lamp.2.Proceed in the reverse order to insert the
new bulb and attach the bulb holder.
Ensure that the bulb holder is firmly at‐
tached.
License plate lights
Follow general instructions, refer to page 213.
These lights are made using LED technology.
Contact your service center in the event of a
malfunction.
Changing wheels
Hints
When using run-flat tires or sealants, a tire
does not need to be changed immediately in
the event of pressure loss due to a flat tire.
Which is why no spare tire is available.
The tools for changing wheels are available as
accessories from your service center.
Jacking points for the vehicle jack
The jacking points for the vehicle jack are lo‐
cated at the positions shown.
Vehicle battery Maintenance
The battery is maintenance-free.
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steps to help you under certain circum‐
stances.
For this, data are transmitted to the BMW
Response Center which serve to deter‐
mine the necessary rescue measures. E. g.
the current position of the vehicle, if it can
be established.▷If the LED is flashing green, but the BMW
Response Center can no longer be heard
via the speaker, you can nevertheless still
be heard at the BMW Response Center.
Initiating an Emergency Request
automatically
Under certain conditions, an Emergency Re‐
quest is automatically initiated immediately af‐
ter a severe accident. Automatic Collision Noti‐
fication is not affected by pressing the SOS
button.
Warning triangle
The warning triangle is located behind the left-
hand cover in the cargo area.
To remove, loosen the bracket.
First aid kit NoteSome of the articles have a limited service life.
Check the expiration dates of the contents
regularly and replace any expired items
promptly.
Storage
The first aid kit is located behind the left-hand
cover in the cargo area.
Roadside Assistance Service availability
Roadside Assistance can be reached around
the clock in many countries. You can obtain as‐
sistance there in the event of a vehicle break‐
down.
Roadside Assistance The Roadside Assistance phone number can
be viewed on the iDrive or a connection to
Roadside Assistance can be established di‐
rectly.
For additional information, see user's manual
for Navigation, Entertainment and Communi‐
cation.
Jump-starting
Hints
If the battery is discharged, an engine can be
started using the battery of another vehicle
and two jumper cables. Only use jumper ca‐
bles with fully insulated clamp handles.
To prevent personal injury or damage to both
vehicles, adhere strictly to the following proce‐
dure.
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Do not touch live parts
To avoid the risk of potentially fatal in‐
jury, always avoid all contact with electrical
components while the engine is running.◀
Preparation1.Check whether the battery of the other ve‐
hicle has a voltage of 12 volts. This infor‐
mation can be found on the battery.2.Switch off the engine of the assisting vehi‐
cle.3.Switch off any electronic systems/power
consumers in both vehicles.
Bodywork contact between vehicles
Make sure that there is no contact be‐
tween the bodywork of the two vehicles; other‐
wise, there is a danger of short circuits.◀
Starting aid terminals Connecting order
Connect the jumper cables in the correct
order to prevent risk of injury from arcing.◀
The so-called starting aid terminal in the en‐
gine compartment acts as the battery's posi‐
tive terminal.
The body ground or a special nut acts as the
battery negative terminal.
Connecting the cables
1.Pull off the lid of the BMW starting aid ter‐
minal.2.Attach one terminal clamp of the positive
jumper cable to the positive terminal of the
battery, or to the corresponding starting
aid terminal of the vehicle providing assis‐
tance.3.Attach the terminal clamp on the other end
of the cable to the positive terminal of the
battery, or to the corresponding starting
aid terminal of the vehicle to be started.4.Attach one terminal clamp of the negative
jumper cable to the negative terminal of
the battery, or to the corresponding engine
or body ground of assisting vehicle.5.Attach the second terminal clamp to the
negative terminal of the battery, or to the
corresponding engine or body ground of
the vehicle to be started.
Starting the engine
Never use spray fluids to start the engine.
1.Start the engine of the assisting vehicle
and let it run for several minutes at an in‐
creased idle speed.
If the vehicle to be started has a diesel en‐
gine: let the engine of the assisting vehicle
run for approx. 10 minutes.2.Start the engine of the vehicle that is to be
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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.
If upholstery is very dirty, e.g., with beverage
stains, use a soft sponge or microfiber cloth
with a suitable interior cleaner.
Clean the upholstery down to the seams using
large sweeping motions. Avoid rubbing the
material vigorously.
Damage from Velcro® fasteners
Open Velcro® fasteners on pants or
other articles of clothing can damage the seat
covers. Ensure that any Velcro® fasteners are
closed.◀
Caring for special components
Light-alloy wheels When cleaning the vehicle, use only neutral
wheel cleaners having a pH value from 5 to 9.
Do not use abrasive cleaning agents or steam
jets above 140 ℉/60 ℃. Follow the manufac‐
turer's instructions.
Aggressive, acidic or alkaline cleaning agents
can destroy the protective layer of adjacent
components, such as the brake disk.
Chrome surfaces Carefully clean components such as the radia‐
tor grille or door handles with an ample supply of water, possibly with shampoo added, partic‐
ularly when they have been exposed to road
salt.Rubber components
Aside from water, treat only with rubber
cleansers.
When cleaning rubber seals, do not use any
silicon-containing car care products in order to
avoid damage or noises.
Fine wood partsClean fine wood facing and fine wood compo‐
nents only with a moist rag. Then dry with a
soft cloth.
Plastic components
These include:▷Imitation leather surfaces.▷Roofliner.▷Lamp lenses.▷Instrument cluster cover.▷Matt black spray-coated components.▷Painted parts in the interior.
Clean with a microfiber cloth.
Dampen cloth lightly with water.
Do not soak the roofliner.
No cleansers that contain alcohol or sol‐
vents
Do not use cleansers that contain alcohol or
solvents, such as lacquer thinners, heavy-duty
grease removers, fuel, or such; this could lead
to surface damage.◀
Safety belts
Dirty belt straps impede the reeling action and
thus have a negative impact on safety.
Chemical cleaning
Do not clean chemically; this can destroy
the webbing.◀
Use only a mild soapy solution, with the safety
belts clipped into their buckles.
Do not allow the reels to retract the safety
belts until they are dry.
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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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Terminal, starting aid 223
Text messages, supplemen‐ tary 83
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 46
Thigh support 53
Tilt alarm sensor 46
Time of arrival 90
Tire damage 200
Tire identification marks 198
Tire inflation pressure 195
Tire inflation pressure moni‐ tor, refer to FTM 105
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 102
Tires, changing 200
Tires, everything on wheels and tires 195
Tires, run-flat tires 202
Tire tread 199
Tone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Tool 212
Top View 142
Total vehicle weight 233
Touchpad 21
Tow fitting 225
Towing 224
Tow lug, see tow fitting 225
Tow-starting 224
TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor 102
Traction control 122
TRACTION, driving dynam‐ ics 122
Transmission lock, electronic unlocking 77
Transmission, Steptronic transmission 75
Transporting children safely 61
Tread, tires 199
Trip computer 90
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 71 Trip odometer 84
Turning circle lines, rearview camera 141
Turn signals, operation 71
U Unintentional alarm 47
Units of measure 92
Universal remote control 158
Unlock button, Steptronic transmission 76
Unlocking/locking via door lock 39
Unlocking/locking with re‐ mote control 37
Unlocking, settings 45
Unpaved roads, cross-coun‐ try trips 172
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline 6
Upholstery care 228
USB interface 162
V Vanity mirror 160
Variable sport steering 124
Vehicle battery 218
Vehicle battery, replac‐ ing 219
Vehicle, break-in 172
Vehicle care 227
Vehicle features and op‐ tions 6
Vehicle identification num‐ ber 9
Vehicle jack 218
Vehicle paint 227
Vehicle storage 229
Vehicle wash 226
Ventilation 156
Ventilation, refer to Parked- car ventilation 157
VIN, see vehicle identification number 9 Voice activation system 26
W Warning and indicator lamps, see Check Control 80
Warning displays, see Check Control 80
Warning messages, see Check Control 80
Warning triangle 222
Washer fluid 74
Washer fluid reservoir, ca‐ pacity 234
Washer nozzles, wind‐ shield 73
Washer system 72
Washing, vehicle 226
Water on roads 174
Weights 233
Welcome lights 94
Wheel cleaner 228
Wheels, changing 200
Wheels, everything on wheels and tires 195
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 105
Wheels, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 102
Window defroster, rear 152, 155
Windows, powered 47
Windshield washer fluid 74
Windshield washer noz‐ zles 73
Windshield washer sys‐ tem 72
Windshield wiper 72
Winter diesel 191
Winter storage, care 229
Winter tires, suitable tires 201
Winter tires, tread 199
Wiper 72
Wiper blades, replacing 212
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