2017 BMW X3 washer fluid

When wipers are frozen to windshield, wiper
operation is deactivated.
ATTENTION
If the rain sensor is activated, the wipers
can accidentally start moving in vehicle
washes. There is a risk of damage to property.
Deactivate the rain sensor in vehicle washes.◀
Setting the frequency or sensitivity of
the rain sensor
Turn the thumbwheel to adjust the frequency
or sensitivity of the rain sensor.
Up: short interval or high sensitivity of the rain
sensor.
Down: long interval or low sensitivity of the rain
sensor.
Clean the windshield, headlamps
Pull the wiper lever towards you.
The system sprays washer fluid on the wind‐
shield and activates the wipers briefly.
In addition, the headlamps are cleaned at regu‐
lar intervals when the vehicle's lights are acti‐
vated.
WARNING
The washer fluid can freeze onto the win‐
dow at low temperatures and obstruct the
view. There is risk of an accident. Only use the
washer systems, if the washer fluid cannot
freeze. Use antifreeze, if needed.◀
ATTENTION
When the washer fluid reservoir is empty,
the wash pump cannot work as intended.
There is a risk of damage to property. Do not
use the washer system when the washer fluid
reservoir is empty.◀
Windshield washer nozzles
The windshield washer nozzles are automati‐
cally heated while the ignition is switched on.
Rear window wiper
Switching on the rear window wiper
Turn the switch from idle position 0 upward,
arrow 1: interval mode. When reverse gear is
engaged, the system switches to continuous
operation.
Cleaning rear window
In interval mode: turn the switch further, ar‐
row 2. The switch automatically returns to its
interval position when released.
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In idle position: turn switch downward, arrow 3.
The switch automatically returns to its idle po‐
sition when released.
Fold-away position of the wipers
Important, when changing the wiper blades or
when folding out under frosty conditions, for
example.
WARNING
If the wipers start moving in the folded
away state, body parts can be jammed or dam‐
age may occur to parts of the vehicle. There is
a risk of injury or risk of property damage.
Make sure that the vehicle is switched off
when the wipers are in the folded away state
and the wipers are folded in when switching
on.◀1.Switch the ignition on and off again.2.With icy conditions make sure that blades
are not frozen to the windshield.3.Press the wiper lever up beyond the point
of resistance and hold it for approx. 3 sec‐
onds, until the wipers remain in a nearly
vertical position4.Lift the wiper all the way off of the wind‐
shield.
After the wipers are folded back down, the
wiper system must be reactivated.
1.Switch on the ignition.2.Push wiper lever down. Wipers return to
their resting position and are ready again
for operation.Washer fluid
General information All washer nozzles are supplied from one res‐
ervoir.
Prepare a mixture of tap water, windshield
washer concentrate, and possibly antifreeze
prior to filling.
Recommended minimum fill quantity:
0.2 US gal/1 liter.
Information WARNING
Some antifreeze agents can contain
harmful substances and are flammable. There
is risk of fire and a risk of injury. Observe the
instructions on the containers. Keep antifreeze
away from ignition sources. Do not refill oper‐
ating materials into different bottles. Store op‐
erating materials out of reach of children.
United States: The washer fluid mixture ratio is
regulated by the U.S. EPA and many individual
states; do not exceed the allowable washer
fluid dilution ratio limits that apply. Follow the
usage instructions on the washer fluid con‐
tainer.
Use of BMW’s Windshield Washer Concen‐
trate or the equivalent is recommended.◀
WARNING
Washer fluid can ignite and catch fire on
contact with hot engine parts. There is a risk of
injury or risk of property damage. Only add
washer fluid when the engine is cooled down.
Next, fully close the lid of the washer fluid res‐
ervoir.◀
ATTENTION
Silicon-containing additives in the
washer fluid for the water-repelling effect on
the windows can lead to damage to the wash‐
ing system. There is a risk of damage to prop‐
erty. Do not add silicon-containing additives to
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ATTENTION
Mixing different windshield washer con‐
centrates or antifreeze agents can damage the
washing system. There is a risk of damage to
property. Do not mix different windshield
washer concentrates or antifreeze agents. Ob‐
serve the information and mixing ratios pro‐
vided on the containers.◀
The use of undiluted windshield washer con‐
centrate or alcohol-based antifreeze can lead
to incorrect readings at temperatures below
+ 5 ℉/- 15 ℃.
Overview
The washer fluid reservoir is located in the en‐
gine compartment.
Steptronic transmission
Information WARNING
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move
and possibly roll away. There is risk of an acci‐
dent. Before exiting, secure the vehicle against
rolling.
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured
against rolling away, observe the following:
▷Set the parking brake.▷On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
turn the front wheels in the direction of the
curb.▷On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
also secure the vehicle, e.g., with a wheel
chock.◀
Selector lever positions
D Drive
Selector lever position for normal vehicle oper‐
ation. All gears for forward travel are activated
automatically.
R Reverse Select only when the vehicle is stationary.
N Neutral
The vehicle may roll in selector lever posi‐
tion N, e.g. in car washes.
When the ignition is switched off, refer to
page 68, selector lever position P is engaged
automatically.
P Park Select only when the vehicle is stationary. The
drive wheels are blocked.
Selector lever position P is engaged automati‐
cally in the following situations:
▷After the engine is switched off when the
vehicle is in radio-ready state, refer to
page 68, or when the ignition is switched
off, refer to page 68, and when selector
lever position R or D is set.▷With the ignition off, if selector lever posi‐
tion N is engaged.▷If the driver's safety belt is unbuckled, the
driver's door is opened, and the brake
pedal is not pressed while the vehicle is
stationary and selector lever position D
or R is engaged.
Kickdown
Kickdown is used to achieve maximum driving
performance. Step on the accelerator pedal
beyond the resistance point at the full throttle
position.
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The tank is full when the fill level in the bot‐
tle no longer changes. It is not possible to
overfill.5.Pull back the bottle, see arrow, and un‐
screw it.6.Replace the fuel cap and turn it clockwise.7.Close the fuel filler flap.
Filling with an incorrect fluid
Information WARNING
After adding an incorrect fluid, e.g., anti‐
freeze for washer fluid, the system can heat
and ignite. There is risk of fire and injuries. Do
not add incorrect fluids. Do not start the engine
after adding an incorrect fluid.◀
A Check Control message is displayed when
an incorrect fluid is added.
In the case that an incorrect liquid was refilled,
contact a dealer’s service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop.
Disposing of bottles
Diesel exhaust fluid bottles can be dis‐
posed of at a dealer’s service center or another qualified service center or re‐
pair shop.
Do not dispose of empty bottles with house‐
hold waste unless this is permitted by local
regulations.
Reserve indication The Reserve display will still ap‐
pear along with the remaining
range after refilling.
Engine can be started.
After several minutes of driving,
the Reserve indication goes out.
Diesel exhaust fluid on minimum After filling, the indicator is still
displayed.
The engine can only be started
after the indicator goes out.1.Switch on the ignition.
The indicator goes out after approx. 1 mi‐
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Engine compartmentVehicle 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 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.
Important features in the engine compartment
1Washer fluid reservoir2Vehicle identification number3Jump-starting, negative battery terminal4Jump-starting, positive battery terminal5Coolant reservoir6Oil filler neckHood
Information WARNING
Improperly executed work in the engine
compartment can damage vehicle compo‐
nents and impair vehicle functions. There is a
risk of personal and property damage. Themanufacturer of your vehicle recommends
that, in the effort to avoid such risks, work in
the engine compartment be performed by a
dealer’s service center or another qualified
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 129
ACC, Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go function 136
Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control 82
Accessories and parts 8
Activated-charcoal filter 164
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 126
Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go function,
ACC 136
Adaptive brake lights, see Brake force display 128
Adaptive Light Control 102
Additional information, iDrive 23
Additives, oil 222
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 53
After washing vehicle 244
Airbags 105
Airbags, indicator/warning light 106
Air circulation, see Recircu‐ lated-air mode 160, 163
Air, dehumidifying, see Cool‐ ing function 160, 163
Air distribution, man‐ ual 161 , 164
Air flow, automatic climate control 161, 164
Air pressure, tires 205
Air vents, see Ventilation 165
Alarm system 47
Alarm, unintentional 48
All around the center con‐ sole 16 All around the roofliner 17
All around the steering wheel 14
All-season tires, see Winter tires 211
All-wheel-drive 131
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 168
Alternative oil types 222
Ambient light 104
Antifreeze, washer fluid 78
Antilock Brake System, ABS 129
Anti-slip control, see DSC 129
App, BMW Driver’s Guide 6
Approved axle load 251
Armrest, see Center arm‐ rest 177
Arrival time 95
Ash tray 169
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ tance 238
Assistance when driving off 135
Assist system, see Intelligent Safety 114
AUTO H button 73
AUTO H button, see Auto‐ matic Hold 73
AUTO intensity 163
Automatic car wash 243
Automatic climate con‐ trol 159
Automatic cruise control with Stop&Go function 136
Automatic Curb Monitor 61
Automatic deactivation, Front-seat passenger air‐
bags 107 Automatic headlamp con‐
trol 101
Automatic Hold 73
Automatic locking 46
Automatic recirculated-air control 163
Automatic tailgate 41
Automatic transmission, see Steptronic transmission 79
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 163
AUTO program, climate con‐ trol 160
AUTO program, intensity 163
Auto Start/Stop function 70
AUX-IN port, general informa‐ tion 171
Average fuel consumption 94
Average speed 94
Axle loads, weights 251
B Backrest curvature, see Lum‐ bar support 55
Backrest, width 56
Bad road trips 182
Band-aids, see First-aid kit 238
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 235
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 35
Battery, vehicle 235
Being towed, see Tow-start‐ ing and towing 240
Belts, safety belts 56
Beverage holder, cup holder 177
Biodiesel 201
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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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Warning lamp in the exteriormirror, see Active Blind Spot
Detection 126
Warning messages, see Check Control 85
Warning triangle 238
Warranty 7
Washer fluid 78
Washer nozzles, wind‐ shield 77
Washer system 75
Washing, vehicle 243
Water on roads 184
Weights 251
Welcome lamps during un‐ locking 38
Welcome lights 101
Wheel cleaner 245
Wheels, changing 210
Wheels, everything on wheels and tires 205
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 112
Wheels, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 108
Window defroster, rear 161, 164
Windows, powered 48
Windshield washer fluid 78
Windshield washer noz‐ zles 77
Windshield washer sys‐ tem 75
Windshield washer system, see washer/wiper sys‐
tem 75
Windshield wiper, see wiper system 75
Winter storage, care 246
Winter tires, suitable tires 211
Winter tires, tread 210
Wiper 75
Wiper blades, replacing 228
Wiper fluid 78
Wiper, fold-away position 78 Wiper system 75
Wood, care 245
Word match concept, naviga‐ tion 26
Wrench, see Onboard vehicle tool kit 228
X
xDrive 131
Xenon headlights, bulb re‐ placement 231 Seite 263Everything from A to ZReference263
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