2016 BMW X3 ESP

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. The respectively applicable country
provisions must be observed when using the
respective features 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.◀
Overview
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
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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
BMW Response Center can take further
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 trunk.
To remove, loosen the bracket.
First aid kit
Note
Some 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 trunk.
Jump-starting
General information If the battery is discharged, the engine can be
started using the battery of another vehicle and two jumper cables. Only use jumper ca‐
bles with fully insulated clamp handles.
Hints 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.◀
To prevent personal injury or damage to both
vehicles, adhere strictly to the following proce‐
dure.
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PreparationBodywork 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.◀1.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.
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 cables1.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
started in the usual way.
If the first starting attempt is not success‐
ful, wait a few minutes before making an‐
other attempt in order to allow the dis‐
charged battery to recharge.3.Let both engines run for several minutes.4.Disconnect the jumper cables in the re‐
verse order.
Check the battery and recharge if needed.
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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. The respectively applicable country
provisions must be observed when using the
respective features 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/camera lenses with
high-pressure washers
When using high-pressure washers, do not
spray the sensors and camera lenses on the
outside of the vehicle for long periods and
maintain 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 74, 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:
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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 tothe selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems. The respectively applicable country
provisions must be observed when using the
respective features 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 befound 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
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 238ReferenceTechnical data238
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Connecting electrical devi‐ces 163
Continued driving with a flat tire 105 , 108
Control Display 18
Control Display, settings 92
Controller 18, 19
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 123
Convenient opening with the remote control 37
Coolant 213
Coolant level 213
Coolant temperature 85
Cooling function 154, 157
Cooling, maximum 156
Cooling system 213
Cornering light 96
Corrosion on brake discs 177
Cosmetic mirror 162
Courtesy lamps during un‐ locking 37
Courtesy lamps with the vehi‐ cle locked 38
Cruise control 137
Cruise control, active with Stop & Go 130
Cruising range 85
Cupholder 169
Current fuel consumption 86
D
Damage, tires 202
Damping control, dy‐ namic 126
Data, technical 238
Date 85
Daytime running lights 96
Daytime running lights, bulb replacement 219
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting 153, 156
Dehumidifying, air 154, 157
Deleting personal data 25
Deletion of personal data 25 Destination distance 90
Diesel exhaust fluid, at low temperatures 194
Diesel exhaust fluid, having refilled 194
Diesel exhaust fluid, on mini‐ mum 194
Diesel exhaust fluid, replen‐ ishing yourself 194
Diesel particulate filter 175
Digital clock 85
Dimensions 238
Dimmable exterior mirrors 60
Dimmable interior rearview mirror 60
Direction indicator, refer to Turn signals 72
Display, electronic, instru‐ ment cluster 80
Display in windshield 93
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 98
Displays, cleaning 234
Disposal, coolant 214
Disposal, vehicle battery 224
Distance control, refer to PDC 139
Distance to destination 90
Divided screen view, split screen 23
Door lock 39
Door lock, refer to Remote control 34
Downhill control 125
Drive-off assistant 128
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC 123
Driving Dynamics Con‐ trol 126
Driving instructions, break- in 174
Driving mode 126
Driving notes, general 175
Driving on bad roads 174
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 123 Driving tips 175
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 123
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 124
Dynamic Damping Con‐ trol 126
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 123
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 124
E
ECO PRO 182
ECO PRO, bonus range 183
ECO PRO display 182
ECO PRO driving mode 182
ECO PRO mode 182
ECO PRO Tip - driving in‐ struction 184
EfficientDynamics 184
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster 80
Electronic oil measure‐ ment 210
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC 123
Emergency detection, remote control 35
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 190
Emergency Request 226
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 35
Emergency unlocking, trans‐ mission lock 78
Energy Control 86
Energy recovery 86
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function 68
Engine, automatic switch- off 68
Engine compartment 208
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Engine coolant 213
Engine idling when driving, coasting 185
Engine oil 210
Engine oil, adding 211
Engine oil additives 211
Engine oil change 212
Engine oil filler neck 211
Engine oil temperature 85
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 212
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 212
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 35
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 227
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine 67
Engine stop 67
Engine temperature 85
Entering a car wash 231
Equipment, interior 160
Error displays, see Check Control 81
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 123
Exchanging wheels/tires 202
Exhaust system 175
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 60
Exterior mirrors 59
External start 227
External temperature dis‐ play 85
External temperature warn‐ ing 85
Eyes for securing cargo 179
F
Failure message, see Check Control 81
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 47 Fan, refer to Air
flow 153, 156
Filler neck for engine oil 211
Fine wood, care 233
First aid kit 227
Fitting for towing, see Tow fit‐ ting 229
Flat tire, changing wheels 223
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 106
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 103
Flat tire, warning lamp 104, 107
Flooding 176
Floor carpet, care 234
Floor mats, care 234
Folding back rear seat back‐ rests 165
Fold-out position, wiper 75
Foot brake 176
Front airbags 100
Front-end collision warning with braking function 112
Front-end collision warning with City Braking func‐
tion 110
Front fog lights 98
Front fog lights, bulb replace‐ ment 221
Front fog lights, front, bulb re‐ placement 220
Front lights 219
front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation 102
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp 102
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 106
Fuel 192
Fuel consumption, current 86
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 90
Fuel filler flap 190
Fuel gauge 84
Fuel lid 190 Fuel quality 192
Fuel recommendation 192
Fuel, tank capacity 240
Fuse 224
G
Garage door opener, refer to Universal Integrated Remote
Control 160
Gasoline 192
Gear change, Steptronic transmission 76
Gear shift indicator 87
General driving notes 175
Glare shield 162
Glass sunroof, refer to Panor‐ amic glass sunroof 49
Glove compartment 168
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 239
H
Halogen headlights, bulb re‐ placement 219
Handbrake, refer to Parking brake 70
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 161
Hazard warning flashers 226
HDC Hill Descent Con‐ trol 125
Head airbags 100
Headlight control, auto‐ matic 96
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture 96
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture via remote control 38
Headlight flasher 73
Headlight flasher, bulb re‐ placement 219
Headlight glass 218
Headlights 219
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