2017 BMW X3 winter tires

Tires with DOT codes meet the guidelines of
the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Tire age DOT … 0116: the tire was manufactured in the
1st week of 2016.
Recommendation
Regardless of wear and tear, replace tires at
least every 6 years.
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable
on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder
and maximum section width.
For example: Treadwear 200; Traction AA;
Temperature A
DOT Quality Grades
Treadwear
Traction AA A B C
Temperature A B C
All passenger car tires must conform to Fed‐
eral Safety Requirements in addition to these
grades.
TreadwearThe treadwear grade is a comparative rating
based on the wear rate of the tire when tested
under controlled conditions on a specified gov‐
ernment test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half, 1 g,
times as well on the government course as a
tire graded 100. The relative performance of
tires depends upon the actual conditions of
their use, however, and may depart signifi‐
cantly from the norm due to variations in driv‐
ing habits, service practices and differences in
road characteristics and climate.
Traction
The traction grades, from highest to lowest,
are AA, A, B, and C.Those grades represent the tire's ability to
stop on wet pavement as measured under
controlled conditions on specified government
test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire
marked C may have poor traction performance.
The traction grade assigned to this tire is
based on straight-ahead braking traction tests,
and does not include acceleration, cornering,
hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics.
Temperature
The temperature grades are A, the highest, B, and C, representing the tire's resistance to the
generation of heat and its ability to dissipate
heat when tested under controlled conditions
on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the ma‐
terial of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire
life, and excessive temperature can lead to
sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds
to a level of performance which all passenger
car tires must meet under the Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades Band
A represent higher levels of performance on
the laboratory test wheel than the minimum re‐
quired by law.
WARNING
The temperature grade for this tire is es‐
tablished for a tire that is properly inflated and
not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinfla‐
tion, or excessive loading, either separately or
in combination, can cause heat buildup and
possible tire failure.◀
RSC – Run-flat tires Run-flat tires, refer to page 212, are labeled
with a circular symbol containing the letters
RSC marked on the sidewall.
M+S
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Tire treadSummer tires
Do not drive with a tire tread depth of less than
0.12 inches/3 mm.
There is an increased danger of hydroplaning if
the tire tread depth is less than 0.12 in‐
ches/3 mm.
Winter tires
Do not drive with a tire tread depth of less than
0.16 inches/4 mm.
Below a tread depth of 0.16 inches/4 mm, tires
are less suitable for winter operation.
Minimum tread depth
Wear indicators are distributed around the
tire's circumference and have the legally re‐
quired minimum height of 0.063 in‐
ches/1.6 mm.
They are marked on the side of the tire with
TWI, Tread Wear Indicator.
Tire damage
General information
Inspect your tires regularly for damage, foreign
objects lodged in the tread, and tread wear.
Information Driving over rough or damaged road surfaces,
as well as debris, curbs and other obstacles
can cause serious damage to wheels, tires and
suspension parts. This is more likely to occur
with low-profile tires, which provide less cush‐
ioning between the wheel and the road. Be
careful to avoid road hazards and reduce your
speed, especially if your vehicle is equipped
with low-profile tires.
Indications of tire damage or other vehicle mal‐
functions:▷Unusual vibrations while driving.▷Unusual handling such as a strong ten‐
dency to pull to the left or right.
Damage can, e. g., be caused by driving over
curbs, road damage, or similar things.
WARNING
Damaged tires can lose tire inflation
pressure, which can lead to loss of vehicle
control. There is risk of an accident. If tire dam‐
age is suspected while driving, immediately re‐
duce speed and stop. Have wheels and tires
checked. For this purpose, drive carefully to
the nearest dealer’s service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop. Have
vehicle towed or transported as needed.◀
WARNING
Damaged tires can lose tire inflation
pressure, which can lead to loss of vehicle
control. There is risk of an accident. Do not re‐
pair damaged tires, but have them replaced.◀
Changing wheels and tires
Mounting Have mounting and wheel balancing carriedout by a dealer’s service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop.
Wheel and tire combination
You can ask the dealer’s service center or an‐
other qualified service center or repair shop
about the right wheel/tire combination and
wheel rim versions for the vehicle.
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Incorrect wheel and tire combinations impair
the function of a variety of systems such as
ABS or DSC.
To maintain good handling and vehicle re‐
sponse, use only tires with a single tread con‐
figuration from a single manufacturer.
Following tire damage, have the original wheel
and tire combination remounted on the vehicle
as soon as possible.
WARNING
Wheels and tires which are not suitable
for your vehicle can damage parts of the vehi‐
cle, e.g., due to contact with the body due to
tolerances despite the same official size rating.
There is risk of an accident. The manufacturer
of your vehicle strongly suggests that you use
wheels and tires that have been recommended
by the vehicle manufacturer for your vehicle
type.◀
Recommended tire brands
For each tire size, BMW recommends certain
tire brands. These can be identified by a star
on the tire sidewall.
New tires
Tire traction is not optimal due to manufactur‐
ing circumstances when tires are brand-new;
they achieve their full traction potential after a
break-in time.
Drive conservatively for the first
200 miles/300 km.
Retreaded tires
The manufacturer of your vehicle does not rec‐
ommend the use of retreaded tires.
WARNING
Retreaded tires can have different tire
casing structures. With advanced age the serv‐
ice life can be limited. There is risk of an acci‐
dent. The manufacturer of your vehicle does
not recommend the use of retreaded tires.◀
Winter tires
Winter tires are recommended for operating on winter roads.
Although so-called all-season M+S tires pro‐ vide better winter traction than summer tires,
they do not provide the same level of perform‐
ance as winter tires.
Maximum speed of winter tires If the maximum speed of the vehicle is higher
than the permissible speed for the winter tires,
then a respective symbol is displayed in your
field of vision. The label is available from a
dealer’s service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
With mounted winter tires, observe and adhere
to the permissible maximum speed.
Run-flat tires If you are already using run-flat tires, for your
own safety you should replace them only with
the same kind. No spare tire is available in the
case of a flat tire. Further information is availa‐
ble from a dealer’s service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop.
Rotating wheels between axles Different wear patterns can occur on the frontand rear axles depending on individual driving
conditions. The tires can be rotated between
the axles to achieve even wear. Further infor‐
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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.
Steam blaster and high-pressure
washer
Information ATTENTION
When cleaning with high-pressure wash‐
ers, components can be damaged due to the
pressure or temperatures being too high.
There is a risk of damage to property. Maintain
sufficient distance and do not spray too long
continuously. Follow the operating instructions
for the high-pressure washer.◀
Distances and temperature▷Maximum temperature: 140 ℉/60 ℃.▷Minimum distance from sensors, cameras,
seals: 12 inches/30 cm.▷Minimum distance from glass sunroof:
31.5 in/80 cm.
Automatic car washes
Information ATTENTION
Improper use of automatic vehicle
washes can cause damage to the vehicle.
There is a risk of damage to property. Informa‐
tion the following instructions:
▷Give preference to cloth vehicle washes or
those that use soft brushes in order to
avoid paint damage.▷Avoid vehicle washes with guide rails
higher than 4 in/10 cm to avoid damage to
the chassis.▷Observe the tire width of the guide rail to
avoid damage to tires and rims.▷Fold in exterior mirrors to avoid damage to
the exterior mirrors.▷Deactivate rain sensor, if necessary, to
avoid damage to the wiper system.◀
In some cases, an unintentional alarm can be
triggered by the interior motion sensor of the
alarm system. Follow the instructions on
avoiding an unintentional alarm, refer to
page 48.
If necessary, switch off automatic PDC activa‐
tion on obstacle detection, for example in car
washes, to reduce PDC false alarms.
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 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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LATCH child restraint fixingsystem 66
Launch Control 82
Leather, care 244
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 229
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing 25
Light 100
Light-alloy wheels, care 245
Light control 102
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 229
Lighter 169
Lighting 100
Lights and bulbs 229
Light switch 100
Load 187
Loading 186
Lock, door 39
Locking/unlocking via door lock 39
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control 38
Locking, automatic 46
Locking, settings 46
Lock, power window 50
Locks, doors, and win‐ dows 67
Low beams 100
Low beams, automatic, see High-beam Assistant 102
Lower back support 55
Low-Sulfur Diesel 201
Luggage rack, see Roof- mounted luggage rack 188
Lumbar support 55
M
Maintenance 226
Maintenance require‐ ments 226
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 91 Maintenance system,
BMW 226
Make-up mirror 169
Malfunction displays, see Check Control 85
Manual air distribu‐ tion 161, 164
Manual air flow 161, 164
Manual brake, see Parking brake 72
Manual mode, Steptronic transmission 80
Manual operation, door lock 39
Manual operation, exterior mirrors 61
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 146
Manual operation, rearview camera 148
Manual operation, Top View 151
Marking, run-flat tires 212
Master key, see Remote con‐ trol 34
Maximum cooling 163
Maximum speed, display 92
Maximum speed, winter tires 211
Measurement, units of 97
Medical kit 238
Memory, seat, mirror 60
Menu, EfficientDynamics 192
Menu in instrument clus‐ ter 93
Menus, operating, iDrive 18
Menus, see iDrive operating concept 20
Messages, see Check Con‐ trol 85
Microfilter 161, 164
Minimum tread, tires 210
Mirror 61
Mirror memory 60
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 184 Mobility System 212
Modifications, technical, see Own Safety 7
Moisture in headlight 229
Monitor, see Control Dis‐ play 18
Mounting of child restraint systems 65
Moving sun visor 169
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 14
N Navigation, see Owner's Manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
Neck restraints, front, see Head restraints 58
Neck restraints, rear, see Head restraints 59
Neutral cleaner, see wheel cleaner 245
New wheels and tires 210
O OBD Onboard Diagnosis 227
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐ agnosis 227
Obstacle marking, rearview camera 149
Octane rating, see Recom‐ mended fuel grade 201
Odometer 89
Office, see Owner's Manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Offroad trips 182
Oil 220
Oil, adding 221
Oil additives 222
Oil change 223
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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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