2018 BMW X3 Owners Manual

MaintenanceVehicle
features
and
options
This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due
to the selected options or country versions.
This also applies to safety-related functions
and systems. When using these functions and systems, the applicable laws and regulations
must be observed.
BMW
maintenance
system The maintenance system indicates requiredmaintenance measures, and thereby provides
support in maintaining road safety and the opj erational reliability of the vehicle.
In some cases, scopes and intervals may vary
according to the country-specific version. Rej
placement work, spare parts, fuels and lubrij
cants, and wear materials are calculated sepaj rately. Further information is available from a
dealerss service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.
Condition
Based
Service
CBS
Concept
Sensors and special algorithms take into acj
count the driving conditions of the vehicle.
CBS uses these to calculate the need for
maintenance.
The system makes it possible to adapt the amount of maintenance corresponding to your user profile.General
information
Information on service requirements, refer to page 124, can be displayed on the Control Disj
play.
Service
data
in
the
remote
control Information on the required maintenance iscontinuously stored in the remote control. Thedealerss service center can read this data outand suggest a maintenance scope for the vehijcle.
Therefore, hand the service advisor the remote
control with which the vehicle was driven most
recently.
Storage
periods Storage periods during which the vehicle batj
tery was disconnected are not taken into acj count.
If this occurs, have a dealer's service center or another qualified service center or repair shopupdate the time-dependent maintenance projcedures, such as checking brake fluid and, if
necessary, changing the engine oil and the mij
crofilter/activated-charcoal filter.
Service
and
WarrantyInformation
Booklet
for
US
models
and
Warranty
and Service
Guide
Booklet
for
Canadian
models
Please consult your Service and Warranty Inj
formation Booklet for US models and Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian modjels for additional information on service rejquirements.
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service center or repair shop. Records of reguj
lar maintenance and repair work should be rej
tained.
Socket
for
OBD
Onboard
Diagnosis
Safety
information NOTE
The socket for Onboard Diagnosis is an
intricate component intended to be used in
conjunction with specialized equipment to check the vehicless primary emissions system.Improper use of the socket for Onboard Diagjnosis, or contact with the socket for Onboard
Diagnosis for other than its intended purpose,
can cause vehicle malfunctions and creates risks of personal and property damage. Given
the foregoing, the manufacture of your vehicle
strongly recommends that access to the socket for Onboard Diagnosis be limited to a
dealer's service center or another qualified service center or repair shop or other persons
that have the specialized training and equipj
ment for purposes of properly utilizing the
socket for Onboard Diagnosis.'

Replacing
componentsVehicle
features
and
optionsThis chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due
to the selected options or country versions.
This also applies to safety-related functions
and systems. When using these functions and systems, the applicable laws and regulations
must be observed.
Onboard
vehicle
tool
kit
The onboard vehicle tool kit is located under
the cargo floor panel.
Wiper
blade
replacement Safety
information NOTE
The window may sustain damage if the
wiper falls onto it without the wiper blade inj
stalled. There is a risk of damage to property.
Hold the wiper firmly when changing the wiper
blade. Do not fold or switch on the wiper withj out a wiper blade installed.'

Replacing
the
rear
wiper
blade1.Lift off the wiper fully and pull off the wiperblade, arrow.2.Attach a new wiper blade. The wiper blademust engage audibly.3.Fold down the wipers.
Lights
and
bulbs
General
information
Lights
and
bulbs
Lights and bulbs make an essential contribuj
tion to vehicle safety.
Some items of equipment use light-emitting
diodes installed behind a cover as a light source. These light-emitting diodes are related
to conventional lasers and are officially desigj nated as Class 1 light-emitting diodes.
The manufacturer of the vehicle recommendsthat you let a dealerss service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop perform the work in case of a malfunction.
A spare light box is available from a dealerss
service center or another qualified service cenj
ter or repair shop.
Follow the safety information, refer to
page 308.
Headlight
glass
Condensation can form on the inside of the exj
ternal lights in cool or humid weather. When
driving with the lights switched on, the conj
densation evaporates after a short time. The
headlight glass does not need to be changed.
If despite driving with the headlights switched
on, increasing humidity forms, for instance waj
ter droplets in the light, have the headlights
checked.
Safety
information WARNING
Bulbs can get hot during operation. Conj
tact with the bulbs can cause burns. There is a risk of injury. Only change bulbs after they
have cooled off.'

The low-beam headlights, side lights, and dayj
time running lights and the turn signals in the
exterior mirror feature LED technology.
In the case of a malfunction, contact a dealerssservice center or another qualified service cenj
ter or repair shop.
Overview1High beams/headlight flasher2Low beams3Turn signal4Daytime running lights/parking lights
Turn
signal,
bulb
replacement
General
information
Follow the safety information, refer to
page 308.
24-watt bulb, PY24W
Replacing
a
bulb1.In the wheel house, press the two retainer tabs and fold down the cover.2.Unscrew and remove the bulb holder.3.Press the bulb gently into the bulb holder,
turn counterclockwise and remove it.4.Insert the new bulb.5.Mount the bulb holder.6.Mount the lid.
High
beams,
bulb
replacement
General
information
Follow the safety information, refer to
page 308.
55-watt bulb, H7.
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Replacing
a
bulb1.Open the hood, refer to page 297.2.Unscrew the lid counterclockwise and rej
move it.3.Pull the bulb holder out past the spring rej
sistance point.4.Pull off the bulb.5.Insert the new bulb and attach the cover in the reverse order.
Make sure that the connector is correctly
seated.
LED
headlights
with
enhanced
features
General
information
Follow the safety information, refer to
page 308.
All front lights are designed with LED technolj ogy, with the exception of the two turn signals.
In the case of a malfunction, contact a dealerssservice center or another qualified service cenj
ter or repair shop.
Overview1Cornering light2Daytime running lights/parking lights3Low-beams/high-beams4Turn signal
Turn
signal,
bulb
replacement
General
information
Follow the safety information, refer to
page 308.
24-watt bulb, PY24W
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Replacing
a
bulb1.In the wheel house, press the two retainertabs and fold down the cover.2.Unscrew and remove the bulb holder.3.Press the bulb gently into the bulb holder,
turn counterclockwise and remove it.4.Insert the new bulb.5.Mount the bulb holder.6.Mount the lid.
Adaptive
LED
headlights
Follow the safety information, refer to
page 308.
All lights feature LED technology.
In the case of a malfunction, contact a dealerss
service center or another qualified service cenj
ter or repair shop.
LED
front
fog
lights
Follow the safety information, refer to
page 308.
LED front fog lights are made using LED techj nology.
In the case of a malfunction, contact a dealerss
service center or another qualified service cenj
ter or repair shop.
Tail
lights
General
information
Follow the safety information, refer to
page 308.
With LED headlights or LED headlights with enhanced features: the rear light features LED
technology.
With Adaptive LED headlights: all tail lights feature LED technology.
In the case of a malfunction, contact a dealerss service center or another qualified service cenj
ter or repair shop.
Overview1Brake light2Turn signal3Tail lights4Backup light5Lower brake light
Exterior
tail
lights,
bulb
replacement
General
information
Follow the safety information, refer to
page 308.
Brake lights, turn signal: 21-watt bulb, P21W.
Lower brake light: 21-watt bulb, H21W.
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Removing
the
exterior
tail
light1.Open the tailgate.2.Use the screwdriver from the onboard vejhicle tool kit to loosen the clip, arrow 1, andremove the cover, arrow 2.3.Release both nuts.4.Open the cover on the side trim in thecargo area, arrow, and remove the warning
triangle, refer to page 315.5.Loosen the screw and remove the holder.6.Remove the connector, arrow 1, and
loosen the screw, arrow 2.7.Detach the tail light from the body.
Replacing
the
bulbs
1.Loosen the four fasteners on the bulb
holder, arrow 1, and detach the bulb holder
from the tail light, arrow 2.2.Press the bulb gently into the bulb holder,
turn counterclockwise and remove it.3.Proceed in the reverse order to insert the new bulb and attach the bulb holder. Make
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