2017 BMW X3 service

Changing wheels/tiresGeneral information
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.
No spare tire is provided with your vehicle.
If needed, the tools for changing wheels are
available as accessories from a dealer’s service
center or another qualified service center or re‐
pair shop.
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.
The added amount of acid is sufficient for the
service life of the battery.
More information about the battery can be re‐
quested from a dealer’s service center or an‐
other qualified service center or repair shop.
Battery replacement ATTENTION
Vehicle batteries that are not compatible
can damage vehicle systems and impair vehi‐
cle functions. There is a risk of personal and
property damage. Only vehicle batteries that
are compatible with your vehicle type should
be installed in your vehicle. Information on
compatible vehicle batteries is available at your
dealer’s service center.◀
After a battery replacement, the manufacturer
of your vehicle recommends that the vehicle
battery be registered on the vehicle by a
dealer’s service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop to ensure that all
comfort features are fully available and that any
Check Control messages of these comfort fea‐
tures are no longer displayed.
Charging the battery
General information
Make sure that the battery is always suffi‐
ciently charged to guarantee that the battery
remains usable for its full service life.
The battery may need to be charged in the fol‐
lowing cases:▷When making frequent short-distance
drives.▷If the vehicle is not used for more than a
month.
Information
ATTENTION
Battery chargers for the vehicle battery
can work with high voltages and currents,
which means that the 12 volt on-board net‐
work can be overloaded or damaged. There is
a risk of damage to property. Only connect
battery chargers for the vehicle battery to the
starting aid terminals in the engine compart‐
ment.◀
Starting aid terminals In the vehicle, only charge the battery via the
starting aid terminals, refer to page 239, in the
engine compartment with the engine off.
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Power failureAfter a power loss, some equipment needs to
be newly initialized or individual settings up‐
dated, for example:▷Seat and mirror memory: store the posi‐
tions again.▷Time: update.▷Date: update.▷Glass sunroof: initialize the system, refer to
page 52.
Disposing of old batteries
Have old batteries disposed of by a
dealer’s service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop
or take them to a collection point.
Maintain the battery in an upright position for
transport and storage. Secure the battery so
that it does not tip over during transport.
Fuses Information WARNING
Incorrect and repaired fuses can overload
electrical lines and components. There is risk
of fire. Never attempt to repair a blown fuse.
Do not replace a nonworking fuse with a sub‐
stitute of another color or amperage rating.◀
Plastic tweezers and information on the fuse
types and locations are stored in the fuse box
in the cargo area.
In the glove compartment
Swing the cover down, arrow.
In the cargo area
Open the cover on the right side trim, arrow,
and remove the sound insulation.
Information on the fuse types and locations is
found on a separate sheet.
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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.
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.
Warning triangle
The warning triangle is located behind the left-
hand cover in the cargo area.
To remove, loosen the bracket.
First-aid kit InformationSome 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.
Jump-starting General information
If the battery is discharged, the engine can be
started using the battery of another vehicle
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wear and premature degradation of the leather
surface.
To guard against discoloration, such as from
clothing, clean leather and provide leather care
roughly every two months.
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 a
dealer’s service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
Upholstery material careVacuum regularly with a vacuum cleaner.
If upholstery is very dirty, for example, with
beverage stains, use a soft sponge or micro‐
fiber cloth with a suitable interior cleaner.
Clean the upholstery down to the seams using
large sweeping motions. Avoid rubbing the
material vigorously.
ATTENTION
Open Velcro® fasteners on articles of
clothing can damage the seat covers. There is
a risk of damage to property. 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
Environmental influences can cause surface
soiling of rubber parts and a loss of gloss. For cleaning, use only water and suitable care
products, the manufacturer of your vehicle rec‐
ommends original BMW care products.
Treat especially worn rubber parts with rubber
care agents at regular intervals. When cleaning
rubber seals, do not use any silicon-containing
vehicle care products in order to avoid damage
or noises.
Fine wood parts
Clean fine wood facing and fine wood compo‐
nents only with a moist rag. Then dry with a
soft cloth.
Plastic components ATTENTION
Cleansers that contain alcohol or sol‐
vents, such as lacquer thinners, heavy-duty
grease removers, fuel, or such, can damage
plastic parts. There is a risk of damage to prop‐
erty. Clean with a microfiber cloth. Dampen
cloth lightly with water.◀
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Safety belts
Dirty belt straps impede the reeling action and
thus have a negative impact on safety.
WARNING
Chemical cleansers can destroy the
safety belt webbing. Missing protective effect
of the safety belts. There is a risk of injury or
danger to life. Use only a mild soapy solution
for cleaning the safety belts.◀
Use only a mild soapy solution, with the safety
belts clipped into their buckles.
Do not allow the switchs to retract the safety
belts until they are dry.
Carpets and floor mats WARNING
Objects in the driver's floor area can limit
the pedal distance or block a depressed pedal.
There is risk of an accident. Stow objects in
the vehicle such that they are secured and
cannot enter into the driver's floor area. Use
floor mats that are suitable for the vehicle and
can be safely attached to the floor. Do not use
loose floor mats and do not layer several floor
mats. Make sure that there is sufficient clear‐
ance for the pedals. Ensure that the floor mats
are securely fastened again after they were re‐
moved, e.g., for cleaning.◀
Floor mats can be removed from the car's inte‐
rior for cleaning.
If the floor carpets are very dirty, clean with a
microfiber cloth and water or a textile cleaner.
To prevent matting of the carpet, rub back and
forth in the direction of travel only.
Sensor/camera lenses
To clean sensors and camera lenses, use a
cloth moistened with a small amount of glass
detergent.Displays/Screens/protective glass of
the Head-up Display
ATTENTION
Chemical cleansers, moisture or fluids of
any kind can damage the surface of displays
and screens. There is a risk of damage to prop‐
erty. Clean with a clean, antistatic microfiber
cloth.◀
ATTENTION
The surface of displays can be damaged
with improper cleaning. There is a risk of dam‐
age to property. Avoid pressure that is too high
and do not use any scratching materials.◀
Clean with a clean, antistatic microfiber cloth.
Head-up Display:
Clean the protective glass of the Head-up Dis‐
play using a microfiber cloth and commercially
available dish-washing soap.
Long-term vehicle storage
When the vehicle is shut down for longer than
three months, special measures must be
taken. Further information is available from a
dealer’s service center or another qualified
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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.
Information
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 be
found in the approval documents, on labels onthe vehicle or can be obtained from a dealer’s
service center or another qualified service cen‐
ter or repair shop.
The information in the vehicle documents al‐
ways has priority over the information in this
Owner's Manual.
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. BMW X3Width with mirrorsinches/mm82.2/2,089Width without mirrorsinches/mm74.1/1,881Heightinches/mm66.1-66.1/1,678-1,679Lengthinches/mm183.6/4,663Wheelbaseinches/mm110.6/2,810Smallest turning radius diam.ft/m39.1/11.9Seite 250ReferenceTechnical data250
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BMW Advanced Diesel 202
BMW Assist, see Owner's Manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
BMW Driver’s Guide app 6
BMW Homepage 6
BMW Internet page 6
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem 226
Bonus range, ECO PRO 191
Bottle holder, see Cup holder 177
Brake assistant 129
Brake discs, break-in 182
Brake force display 128
Brake lights, adaptive 128
Brake lights, brake force dis‐ play 128
Brake pads, break-in 182
Braking, information 184
Breakdown assis‐ tance 237, 238
Break-in 182
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 97
Bulb replacement 229
Bulb replacement, front 230
Bulb replacement, rear 233
Bulbs and lights 229
Button, RES 139
Button, Start/Stop 68
Bypassing, see Jump-start‐ ing 238
C
California Proposition 65 Warning 8
Calling up mirror adjust‐ ment 47
Calling up seat adjust‐ ment 47
Camera lenses, care 246
Camera, rearview cam‐ era 148 Camera, Side View 153
Camera, Top View 151
Can holder, see Cup holder 177
Car battery 235
Care, displays 246
Care, vehicle 244
Cargo 186
Cargo area 173
Cargo area, enlarging 173
Cargo area partition net 174
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 178
Cargo cover 173
Cargo straps, securing cargo 187
Car key, see Remote con‐ trol 34
Carpet, care 246
Car wash 243
Catalytic converter, see Hot exhaust system 183
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 226
CD/Multimedia, see Owner's Manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
Center armrest 177
Center console 16
Central locking system 40
Central screen, see Control Display 18
Changes, technical, see Own Safety 7
Changing parts 228
Changing wheels 235
Changing wheels/tires 210
Chassis number, see Vehicle identification number 10
Check Control 85
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically 220
Children, seating position 64
Children, transporting safely 64 Child restraint fixing system
LATCH 66
Child restraint system 64
Child restraint systems, mounting 65
Child safety locks 67
Child seat, mounting 65
Child seats 64
Chrome parts, care 245
Cigarette lighter 169
Cleaning displays 246
Climate control 159, 162
Clock 89
Closing/opening via door lock 39
Closing/opening with remote control 38
Closing the tailgate with no- touch activation 44
Clothes hooks 178
Coasting 193
Coasting with engine decou‐ pled, coasting 193
Coasting with idling en‐ gine 193
Cockpit 14
Cold starting, see Starting the engine 69
Combination switch, see Turn signals 75
Combination switch, see Wiper system 75
Comfort Access 43
COMFORT program, Dy‐ namic Driving Control 134
Compartments in the doors 177
Compass 95
Compressor 212
Condensation on win‐ dows 161, 164
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 185
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Configuring driving pro‐gram 134
Confirmation signal 46
ConnectedDrive, see Owner's Manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
ConnectedDrive Services
Connecting electrical devi‐ ces 170
Container for washer fluid 78
Continued driving with a flat tire 111 , 114
Control Display 18
Control Display, settings 96
Controller 19
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 129
Convenient opening with the remote control 38
Coolant 224
Coolant temperature 89
Cooling function 160, 163
Cooling, maximum 163
Cooling system 224
Cornering light 102
Corrosion on brake discs 185
Cosmetic mirror 169
Courtesy lamps during un‐ locking 38
Courtesy lamps with the vehi‐ cle locked 38
Cruise control 142
Cruise control, active with Stop&Go function 136
Cruise control with distance control, see active cruise
control, ACC 136
Cruise control without dis‐ tance control, see cruise
control 142
Cruising range 90
Cup holder 177
Current fuel consumption 90 D
Damage, tires 210
Damping control, dy‐ namic 132
Data, technical 250
Date 90
Daytime running lights 102
Daytime running lights, bulb replacement 230
Defrosting, see Windows, de‐ frosting 161, 164
Dehumidifying, air 160, 163
Deleting personal data 25
Deletion of personal data 25
Destination distance 95
Diesel exhaust fluid, at low temperatures 202
Diesel exhaust fluid, having refilled 202
Diesel exhaust fluid, on mini‐ mum 202
Diesel exhaust fluid, replen‐ ishing yourself 202
Diesel fuel 201
Diesel particulate filter 183
Digital clock 89
Dimensions 250
Dimmable exterior mirrors 62
Dimmable interior mirror 62
Direction indicator, see Turn signals 75
Display, electronic, instru‐ ment cluster 84
Display in windshield 98
Display lighting, see Instru‐ ment lighting 104
Displays, cleaning 246
Disposal, coolant 225
Disposal, vehicle battery 236
Distance control, see PDC 145
Distance to destination 95
Divided screen view, split screen 24
Door lock 39 Door lock, see Remote con‐
trol 34
Downhill control 131
Drive-off assistant 135
Drive-off assistant, see DSC 129
Driving Dynamics Con‐ trol 133
Driving instructions, break- in 182
Driving mode 133
Driving notes, general 183
Driving on bad roads 182
Driving on racetracks 185
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 129
Driving tips 183
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 129
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 130
Dynamic Damping Con‐ trol 132
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 129
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 130
E
ECO PRO 190
ECO PRO, bonus range 191
ECO PRO display 190
ECO PRO driving mode 190
ECO PRO mode 190
ECO PRO Tip - driving in‐ struction 192
EfficientDynamics 192
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster 84
Electronic oil measure‐ ment 220
Electronic Stability Program ESP, see DSC 129
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