2014 BMW X3 air filter

Cooling functionThe car's interior can only be cooled with the
engine running.
Press button.
The air will be cooled and dehumidi‐
fied and, depending on the temperature set‐
ting, warmed again.
Depending on the weather, the windshield and
side windows may fog up briefly when the en‐
gine is started.
The cooling function is switched on automati‐
cally with the AUTO program.
When using the automatic climate control,
condensation water, refer to page 175, devel‐
ops that exits underneath the vehicle.
Rear window defroster Press button.
The rear window defroster switches
off automatically after a certain period of time.Switching the system on/off
Switch off
Turn the rotary reel for the air volume, refer to
page 151, to 0. The blower and automatic cli‐
mate control are turned off entirely.
Switching on
Set any air volume.
The AUTO program can also be switched on
directly via the AUTO button.
Microfilter
The microfilter removes dust and pollen from
the incoming air.
This filter should be replaced during scheduled
maintenance, refer to page 210, of your vehi‐
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The interior temperature, air flow and air distri‐
bution can be adjusted with the ignition
switched on.
Switch off
Press the left button at the minimum fan
speed.
The symbol on the display of the automatic
climate control flashes.
Switching the system on/off Switch off Press and hold the left button until the
control switches off.
Switching on
Press any button except:
▷SYNC program.▷Rear window defroster.▷Left side of Air volume button.▷Seat heating.
Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter
In external and recirculated air mode the mi‐
crofilter/activated charcoal filter filters dust,
pollen, and gaseous pollutants out of the air.
This filter should be replaced during scheduled
maintenance, refer to page 210, of your vehi‐
cle.
Ventilation
Front ventilation▷Lever for changing the air flow direction,
arrow 1.▷Thumbwheels for opening and closing the
vents continuously, arrows 2.▷Thumbwheel to vary the temperature in
the upper body region, arrow 3.
Toward blue: colder.
Toward red: warmer.
The set interior temperature for the driver
and passenger are not changed.
Adjusting the ventilation
▷Ventilation for cooling:
Direct vent in your direction when vehicle's
interior is too hot.▷Draft-free ventilation:
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near the MAX mark. Uphill and downhill
grades can be traveled up to no more than
50 %.▷On steep downhill grades, use Hill Descent
Control HDC, refer to page 123.
Starting out is possible on uphill grades up
to 30 %. The permissible side tilt is 30 %.▷Avoid that the chassis bottom coming in
contact with the ground.
The ground clearance is no more than 7.8
inches/20 cm and can vary according to
the vehicle's load.▷When wheels continue to spin, depress the
accelerator so that driving stability control
systems can distribute the driving force to
the wheels. Activate DTC Dynamic Trac‐
tion Control if available.
After a trip on poor roads
After a trip on poor roads, check wheels and
tires for damage to maintain driving safety.
Clear heavy soiling from the body.
General driving notes
Closing the tailgate Drive with the tailgate closed
Only drive with the tailgate closed; other‐
wise, in the event of an accident or braking and
evasive maneuvers, passengers and other traf‐
fic may be injured, and the vehicle may be
damaged. In addition, exhaust fumes may en‐
ter the vehicle interior.◀
If driving with the tailgate open cannot be
avoided:
▷Close all windows and the glass sunroof.▷Greatly increase the air flow from the vents.▷Drive moderately.Hot exhaust system
Hot exhaust system
High temperatures are generated in the
exhaust system.
Do not remove the heat shields installed and
never apply undercoating to them. Make sure
that flammable materials, e. g. hay, leaves,
grass, etc. do not come in contact with the hot
exhaust system while driving, while in idle po‐
sition mode, or when parked. Such contact
could lead to a fire, resulting in an increased
risk of serious personal injury as well as prop‐
erty damage.
Do not touch hot exhaust pipes; otherwise,
there is a danger of getting burned.◀
Diesel particulate filter The diesel particulate filter collects soot parti‐
cles and burns them periodically at high tem‐
peratures.
During several minutes of cleaning the follow‐
ing may occur:▷Temporarily, the engine may run less
smoothly.▷Noises and a slight amount of smoke com‐
ing from the exhaust until shortly after the
engine is shut down.▷A somewhat higher engine speed is neces‐
sary to reach usual performance.
Mobile communication devices in the
vehicle
Mobile communication devices in the ve‐
hicle
It is not recommended to use mobile phones,
such as mobile phones, in the vehicle interior
without a direct connection to an external aer‐
ial. Otherwise, the vehicle's electronics and
mobile communication devices can interfere
with each other. In addition, there is no assur‐
ance that the radiation generated during trans‐
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MaintenanceVehicle 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.
BMW maintenance system
The maintenance system indicates required
maintenance measures, and thereby provides
support in maintaining road safety and the op‐
erational reliability of the vehicle.
Condition Based Service
CBS
Sensors and special algorithms take into ac‐
count the driving conditions of your vehicle.
Based on this, Condition Based Service recog‐
nizes the maintenance requirements.
The system makes it possible to adapt the
amount of maintenance corresponding to your
user profile.
Detailed information on service requirements,
refer to page 85, can be displayed on the Con‐
trol Display.
For service data
Information on the required maintenance is
continuously stored in the remote control. Your service center will read out this data and
suggest the right array of service procedures for your vehicle.
Therefore, hand your service specialist the re‐
mote control with which the vehicle was driven
most recently.Storage periods
Storage periods during which the vehicle bat‐
tery was disconnected are not taken into ac‐
count.
If this occurs, have a service center update the
time-dependent maintenance procedures,
such as checking brake fluid and, if needed,
changing the engine oil and the microfilter/
activated-charcoal filter.
Service and Warranty
Information Booklet for US
models and Warranty and
Service Guide Booklet for
Canadian models
Please consult your Service and Warranty In‐
formation Booklet for US models and Warranty
and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian mod‐ els for additional information on service re‐
quirements.
Maintenance and repair should be performed
by your service center. Make sure to have reg‐
ular maintenance procedures recorded in the
vehicle's Service and Warranty Information
Booklet for US models, and in the Warranty
and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian mod‐
els. These entries are proof of regular mainte‐
nance.
Socket for OBD Onboard
Diagnosis
Note Socket for Onboard Diagnosis
The socket for onboard diagnostics may
only be used by the service center or a work‐
shop that operates in accordance with the
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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‐
tertainment and Communi‐
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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
Engine oil additives 206 Seite 238ReferenceEverything from A to Z238
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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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Outside air, refer to Auto‐matic recirculated-air con‐
trol 155
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 84
P Paint, vehicle 227
Panoramic glass sunroof 48
Parallel parking assistant 146
Park Distance Control PDC 137
Parked-car ventilation 157
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 175
Parking aid, refer to PDC 137
Parking assistant 146
Parking brake 69
Parking lights 94
Parking lights, bulb replace‐ ment 214
Parking with Automatic Hold 70
Particulate filter 173
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 58
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ era 141
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 137
Pedestrian warning with city braking function 114
Performance Control 122
Personal Profile 35
Personal Profile, exporting profiles 36
Personal Profile, importing profiles 36
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof 49
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 48
Plastic, care 228
Power failure 219
Power windows 47 Pressure, tire air pres‐
sure 195
Pressure warning, tires 105
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file 35
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 24
Protective function, glass sunroof 49
Protective function, win‐ dows 48
Push-and-turn reel, refer to Controller 18, 19
R Radiator fluid 208
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control 34
Radio ready state 65
Radio, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Rain sensor 73
Rear lights 217
Rear socket 162
Rearview camera 139
Rearview mirror 58
Rear window de‐ froster 152, 155
Recirculated-air filter 156
Recirculated-air mode 151, 155
Recommended fuel grade 190
Recommended tire brands 201
Refueling 188
Remaining range 84
Remote control/key 34
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 38
Remote control, univer‐ sal 158
Replacement fuse 219
Replacing parts 212 Replacing wheels/tires 200
Reporting safety defects 9
RES button 131
RES button, see Active Cruise Control, ACC 128
RES button, see Cruise con‐ trol 135
Reserve warning, refer to Range 84
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 103
Residual heat, automatic cli‐ mate control 155
Retaining straps, securing cargo 177
Retreaded tires 201
Roadside parking lights 95
Roller sunblinds 48
RON recommended fuel grade 190
Roofliner 17
Roof load capacity 233
Roof-mounted luggage rack 178
Rope for tow-starting/ towing 224
RSC Run Flat System Com‐ ponent, refer to Run-flat
tires 202
Rubber components, care 228
Run-flat tires 202
S Safe braking 174
Safety 7
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passen‐
ger seat 55
Safety belts 54
Safety belts, care 228
Safety reel, windows 48
Safety systems, airbags 99
Saving fuel 179 Seite 242ReferenceEverything from A to Z242
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