2016 BMW X3 transmission

Gasoline engine:
If the engine oil level reaches the minimum
level, a check control message is displayed.
Diesel engine:
If the engine oil level reaches the minimum
level or an overfilling is detected, a check con‐
trol message is displayed.
During the measurement, the idle speed is in‐
creased somewhat.
General information A detailed measurement is only possible with
certain engines.
Requirements▷Vehicle is on level road.▷Steptronic transmission: selector lever in
selector lever position N or P and accelera‐
tor pedal not depressed.▷Engine is running and is at operating tem‐
perature.
Performing a detailed measurement
In order to perform a detailed measurement of
the engine oil level:
1."Vehicle info"2."Vehicle status"3. "Measure engine oil level"4."Start measurement"
The engine oil level is checked and displayed
via a scale.
Time: approx. 1 minute.
Adding engine oil General information
Switch off the ignition and safely park the vehi‐
cle before engine oil is added.
Oil filler neck
Only add engine oil when the message is dis‐
played in the instrument cluster. The quantity
to be added is indicated in the message dis‐
played in the instrument cluster.
Adding engine oil
Add oil within the next 125 miles/200 km;
otherwise, this may cause engine damage.◀
Do not add too much engine oil
When too much engine oil is added, im‐
mediately have the vehicle checked, otherwise,
this may cause engine damage.◀
Protect children
Keep oil, grease, etc., out of reach of chil‐
dren and observe the warnings on the contain‐
ers to prevent health risks.◀
Engine oil types to add Hints No oil additives
Oil additives may lead to engine dam‐
age.◀
Viscosity grades for engine oils
When selecting an engine oil, ensure that
the engine oil belongs to one of the viscosity
grades SAE 0W-40, SAE 0W-30, SAE 5W-40,
and SAE 5W-30 or malfunctions or engine
damage may occur.◀
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Tow-starting and towingNote Tow-starting and towing
For tow-starting or towing, switch off the
Intelligent Safety systems; otherwise malfunc‐
tions of the individual braking systems might
lead to accidents.◀
Steptronic transmission: transporting
your vehicle
Note Your vehicle is not permitted to be towed.
Therefore, contact a service center in the
event of a breakdown.
Do not have the vehicle towed
Have your vehicle transported on a load‐
ing platform only; otherwise, damage may oc‐
cur.◀
Tow truck
The vehicle should only be transported on a
loading platform.
Do not lift the vehicle
Do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting or
body and chassis parts; otherwise, damage
may result.◀
Use tow fitting located in the front only for po‐
sitioning the vehicle.
Towing other vehicles
Hints Light towing vehicle
The towing vehicle must not be lighter
than the vehicle being towed; otherwise, it will
not be possible to control the vehicle's re‐
sponse.◀
Attaching the tow bar/tow rope correctly
Attach the tow bar or tow rope to the tow
fitting; connecting it to other vehicle parts may
cause damage.◀▷Switch on the hazard warning system, de‐
pending on local regulations.▷If the electrical system has failed, clearly
identify the vehicle being towed by placing
a sign or a warning triangle in the rear win‐
dow.
Tow bar
The tow fittings used should be on the same
side on both vehicles.
Should it prove impossible to avoid mounting
the tow bar at an offset angle, please observe
the following:
▷Maneuvering capability is limited going
around corners.▷The tow bar will generate lateral forces if it
is secured with an offset.
Tow rope
When starting to tow the vehicle, make sure
that the tow rope is taut.
To avoid jerking and the associated stresses
on the vehicle components when towing, al‐
ways use nylon ropes or nylon straps.
Tow fitting
The screw-in tow fitting should always be car‐
ried in the vehicle.
The tow fitting can be screwed in at the front
or rear of the BMW.
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The tow fitting is located in the onboard vehi‐
cle tool kit behind the left folding cover in the
trunk.
Tow fitting, information on use
▷Use only the tow fitting provided with
the vehicle and screw it all the way in.▷Use the tow fitting for towing on paved
roads only.▷Avoid lateral loading of the tow fitting, e.g.,
do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting.
Otherwise, damage to the tow fitting and the
vehicle can occur.◀
Screw thread for tow fitting
Press on the mark on the edge of the cover to
push it out.
Tow-starting
Steptronic transmission
Do not tow-start the vehicle.
Tow-starting the engine is not possible due to
the Steptronic transmission.
Have the cause of the starting problems fixed.
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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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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
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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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Lights 95
Lights and bulbs 218
Light switch 95
Load 179
Loading 178
Lock, door 39
Locking/unlocking via door lock 39
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control 37
Locking, automatic 46
Locking, settings 45
Locking via tailgate 40
Lock, power window 49
Locks, doors, and win‐ dows 65
Low beams 95
Low beams, automatic, refer to High-beam Assistant 97
Lower back support 54
Low-Sulfur Diesel 193
Luggage rack, refer to Roof- mounted luggage rack 180
Lumbar support 54
M
Maintenance 215
Maintenance require‐ ments 215
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 86
Maintenance system, BMW 215
Make-up mirror 162
Malfunction displays, see Check Control 81
Manual air distribu‐ tion 153, 156
Manual air flow 153, 156
Manual brake, refer to Parking brake 70
Manual mode, Steptronic transmission 77
Manual operation, door lock 39 Manual operation, exterior
mirrors 59
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 190
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 140
Manual operation, rearview camera 142
Manual operation, Top View 145
Marking on approved tires 203
Marking, run-flat tires 204
Master key, refer to Remote control 34
Maximum cooling 156
Maximum speed, display 88
Maximum speed, winter tires 203
Measure, units of 93
Medical kit 227
Memory, seat, mirror 58
Menu, EfficientDynamics 184
Menu in instrument clus‐ ter 89
Menus, operating, iDrive 18
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 20
Messages, see Check Con‐ trol 81
Microfilter 154, 157
Minimum tread, tires 202
Mirror 59
Mirror memory 58
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 175
Mobility System 204
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 7
Moisture in headlight 218
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Mounting of child restraint systems 62
Moving sun visor 162 Multifunction steering wheel,
buttons 14
N
Navigation, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 56
Neck restraints, rear, refer to Head restraints 57
Neutral cleaner, see wheel cleaner 233
New wheels and tires 202
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 229
O OBD Onboard Diagnosis 216
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐ agnosis 216
Obstacle marking, rearview camera 143
Octane rating, refer to Rec‐ ommended fuel grade 192
Odometer 85
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Offroad trips 174
Oil 210
Oil, adding 211
Oil additives 211
Oil change 212
Oil change interval, service requirements 86
Oil filler neck 211
Oil types, alternative 212
Oil types, approved 212
Old batteries, disposal 224
On-board computer 90
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Rubber components,care 233
Run-flat tires 204
S Safe braking 176
Safety 7
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passen‐
ger seat 56
Safety belts 55
Safety belts, care 233
Safety switch, windows 49
Safety systems, airbags 100
Saving fuel 181
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Screwdriver, see Onboard ve‐ hicle tool kit 217
Screw thread, see screw thread for tow fitting, screw
thread for tow fitting 230
Sealant 204
Seat and mirror memory 58
Seat belts, refer to Safety belts 55
Seat heating, front 55
Seat heating, rear 55
Seating position for chil‐ dren 62
Seats 52
Selection list in instrument cluster 89
Selector lever, Steptronic transmission 76
Sensors, care 234
Service and warranty 8
Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service
CBS 215
Service requirements, dis‐ play 86
Services, ConnectedDrive
Servotronic 126 SET button, see Active
Cruise Control, ACC 130
SET button, see Cruise con‐ trol 137
Settings, locking/unlock‐ ing 45
Settings on Control Dis‐ play 92
Settings, storing for seat, mir‐ ror 58
Shift paddles on the steering wheel 78
Side airbags 100
Side View 146
Signaling, horn 14
Signals when unlocking 45
Sitting safely 52
Size 238
Ski and snowboard bag 167
Slide/tilt glass roof 49
Snow chains 207
Socket 163
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ nostics 216
Soot particulate filter 175
SOS button 226
Spare fuse 224
Specified engine oil types 212
Speed, average 90
Speed limit detection, on- board computer 91
Speed limiter, display 88
Speed Limit Information 88
Speed warning 91
Split screen 23
SPORT+ - program, Dynamic Driving Control 127
Sport displays, torque dis‐ play, performance dis‐
play 91
SPORT program, Dynamic Driving Control 127
Sport program, transmis‐ sion 77
Sport steering, variable 126 Stability control systems 123
Start/stop, automatic func‐ tion 68
Start/Stop button 66
Start function during malfunc‐ tion 35
Starting the engine 67
Status control display, tires 104
Status information, iDrive 23
Status of Owner's Manual 7
Steering assistance 126
Steering wheel, adjusting 61
Steering wheel heating 61
Steptronic Sport transmis‐ sion, refer to Steptronic
transmission 76
Steptronic transmission 76
Stopping the engine 67
Storage compartments 168
Storage compartments, loca‐ tions 168
Storage, tires 204
Storing the vehicle 234
Suitable engine oils 212
Summer tires, tread 201
Sun visor 162
Supplementary text mes‐ sages 84
Surround View 141
Switch for Dynamic Driv‐ ing 126
Switch-on times, parked-car ventilation 159
Switch, refer to Cockpit 14
Symbols 6
Symbols in the status field 23
SYNC program, automatic cli‐ mate control 157
T Tachometer 84
Tailgate, automatic 41
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