2016 BMW X3 Owner's Manual

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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 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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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 capacityL550–1,600

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 capacityL550–1,600

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 capacityL550–1,600Seite 239Technical dataReference239
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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 capacityL550–1,600
Capacities

US gal/litersNotesFuel tank, approx.17.7/67Fuel quality, refer to
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 123
ACC, Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go 130
Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control 79
Accessories and parts 7
Activated-charcoal filter 157
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 120
Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, ACC 130
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 122
Adaptive Light Control 96
Additives, oil 211
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 52
After washing vehicle 232
Airbags 100
Airbags, indicator/warning light 101
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 153, 157
Air, dehumidifying, refer to Cooling function 154, 157
Air distribution, manual 153, 156
Air flow, automatic climate control 153, 156
Air pressure, tires 197
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion 158
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 203
All-wheel-drive 125
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 161
Alternative oil types 212
Ambient light 99
Antifreeze, washer fluid 75
Antilock Brake System, ABS 123
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 123
Approved axle load 239
Approved engine oils, see Suitable engine oil
types 212
Armrest, refer to Center arm‐ rest 169
Arrival time 91
Ash tray 162
Assistance when driving off 128
Assist system, refer to Intelli‐ gent Safety 108
AUTO H button 71
AUTO H button, refer to Au‐ tomatic Hold 71
AUTO intensity 156
Automatic car wash 231
Automatic climate con‐ trol 152
Automatic climate control with enhanced features 155
Automatic Cruise Control with Stop & Go 130
Automatic Curb Monitor 59
Automatic deactivation, front- seat passenger airbags 102 Automatic headlight con‐
trol 96
Automatic Hold 71
Automatic locking 46
Automatic recirculated-air control 157
Automatic tailgate 41
Automatic transmission, see Steptronic transmission 76
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 156
AUTO program, climate con‐ trol 153
AUTO program, intensity 156
Auto Start/Stop function 68
Average fuel consumption 90
Average speed 90
Axle loads, weights 239
B Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 54
Backrest, width 54
Bad road trips 174
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 227
Bar for tow-starting/ towing 229
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 224
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 35
Battery, vehicle 223
Belts, safety belts 55
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 169
Blinds, sun protection 49
BMW Advanced Diesel 193
BMW Assist, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐Seite 242ReferenceEverything from A to Z242
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tertainment and Communi‐
cation
BMW Driver’s Guide App 6
BMW Homepage 6
BMW Internet page 6
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem 215
Bonus range, ECO PRO 183
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 169
Brake assistant 123
Brake discs, break-in 174
Brake force display 122
Brake lights, adaptive 122
Brake lights, brake force dis‐ play 122
Brake pads, break-in 174
Braking, hints 176
Breakdown assistance 226
Break-in 174
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 93
Bulb replacement 218
Bulb replacement, front 219
Bulb replacement, rear 222
Bulbs and lights 218
Button, RES 133
Button, Start/Stop 66
Bypassing, refer to Jump- starting 227
C
California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Camera lenses, care 234
Camera, rearview cam‐ era 142
Camera, Side View 146
Camera, Top View 145
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 169
Car battery 223
Car care products 232
Care, displays 234
Care, vehicle 232 Cargo 178
Cargo area 165
Cargo area, enlarging 165
Cargo area partition net 166
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 170
Cargo cover 165
Cargo, securing 179
Cargo straps, securing cargo 179
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol 34
Carpet, care 234
Car wash 231
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 175
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 215
CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
Center armrest 169
Center console 16
Central locking system 40
Central screen, refer to Con‐ trol Display 18
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 7
Changing parts 217
Changing wheels 223
Changing wheels/tires 202
Chassis number, see vehicle identification number 9
Check Control 81
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically 210
Children, seating position 62
Children, transporting safely 62
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 62
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 64
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 62 Child safety locks 65
Child seat, mounting 62
Child seats 62
Chrome parts, care 233
Cigarette lighter 162
Cleaning displays 234
Climate control 152, 155
Clock 85
Closing/opening via door lock 39
Closing/opening with remote control 37
Closing the tailgate with no- touch activation 44
Clothes hooks 170
Coasting 185
Coasting with engine decou‐ pled, coasting 185
Coasting with idling en‐ gine 185
Cockpit 14
Cold starting, refer to Starting the engine 67
Combination reel, refer to Turn signals 72
Combination switch, refer to Wiper system 73
Comfort Access 42
COMFORT program, Dy‐ namic Driving Control 128
Compartments in the doors 169
Compass 91
Compressor 204
Condensation on win‐ dows 153, 156
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 177
Condition Based Service CBS 215
Confirmation signal 45
ConnectedDrive, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
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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
Engine compartment, work‐ ing in 208 Seite 244ReferenceEverything from A to Z244
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