2019 BMW X3 Owners Manual

Closing
WARNING
The
retaining
strap
of
the
fuel
cap
can
be
jamj
med
and
crushed
during
closing.
The
cap
canj not
be
correctly
closed.
Fuel
or
fuel
vapors
can
escape.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
risk
of
damj
age
to
property.
Pay
attention
that
the
retaining
strap
is
not
jammed
or
crushed
when
closing
the
cap.
1.Fit
the
cap
and
turn
it
clockwise
until
you
clearly
hear
a
click.2.Close
the
fuel
filler
flap.
Manually
unlocking
fuel
filler
flap
It
may
be
necessary
in
certain
situations
to
unj
lock
the
fuel
filler
flap
manually,
e.g.
with
an
elecj
trical
fault.
Have
fuel
filler
flap
unlocked
by
a
dealerss
service
center
or
another
qualified
service
center
or
rej
pair
shop.
Follow
the
following
when refueling
General
information When
refueling,
insert
the
filler
nozzle
completelyinto
the
filler
pipe.
Lifting
up
the
fuel
pump
nozzle
during
refueling
causes:
'xPremature
switching
off.'xReduced
return
of
the
fuel
vapors.
The
fuel
tank
is
full
when
the
filler
nozzle
clicks
off
the
first
time.
Make
sure
that
the
fuel
cap
is
closed
properly
afj ter
refueling,
otherwise
the
emissions
warning
light
may
light
up.
Follow
safety
regulations
posted
at
the
gas
staj
tion.
Safety
information
NOTICE
Fuels
are
toxic
and
aggressive.
Overfilling
of
the fuel
tank
can
damage
the
fuel
system.
Painted
surfaces
may
be
damaged
by
contact
with
fuel.
Escaping
fuel
can
harm
the
environment.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Avoid
overfilling.
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FuelVehicle
features
andoptions
This
chapter
describes
all
standard,
country-spejcific
and
optional
features
offered
with
the
series. It
also
describes
features
that
are
not
necessarilyavailable
in
your
vehicle,
e.
g.,
due
to
the
selectedoptions
or
country
versions.
This
also
applies
to
safety-related
functions
and
systems.
When
usj
ing
these
functions
and
systems,
the
applicable laws
and
regulations
must
be
observed.
Fuel
recommendation
General
information Depending
on
the
region,
many
gas
stations
sellfuel
that
has
been
customized
to
winter
orsummer
conditions.
Fuel
that
is
available
in
winjter,
for
instance
helps
make
a
cold
start
easier.
Gasoline General
information
For
the
best
fuel
efficiency,
the
gasoline
should
be
sulfur-free
or
very
low
in
sulfur
content.
Fuels
that
are
marked
on
the
gas
pump
as
conj
taining
metal
must
not
be
used.
Fuels
with
a
maximum
ethanol
content
of
25
%,
i.
e.
E10
or
E25,
may
be
used
for
refueling.
Ethanol
should
meet
the
following
quality
stanjdards:
US:
ASTM
4806mxx
CAN:
CGSB-3.511mxx
xx:
comply
with
the
current
standard
in
each
case.
Safety
information
CAUTION
The
use
of
poor-quality
fuels
may
result
in
harmful
engine
deposits
or
damage.
Additionj
ally,
problems
relating
to
drivability,
starting
and stalling,
especially
under
certain
environmentalconditions
such
as
high
ambient
temperature
and
high
altitude,
may
occur.
If
drivability
problems
are
encountered,
we
recj
ommend
switching
to
a
high
quality
gasoline
brand
and
a
higher
octane
grade
n
AKI
numj
ber
n
for
a
few
tank
fills.
To
avoid
harmful
enj
gine
deposits,
it
is
highly
recommended
to
purj
chase
gasoline
from
Top
Tier
retailers.
Failure
to
comply
with
these
recommendations
may
result
in
the
need
for
unscheduled
maintej
nance.
NOTICE
Even
small
quantities
of
the
wrong
fuel
or wrong
fuel
additives
can
damage
the
fuel
sysj
tem
and
engine.
Furthermore,
the
catalytic
converter
is
permanently
damaged.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Do
not
refuel
or
add
the
following
in
the
case
of
gasoline
engines:
'xLeaded
gasoline.'xMetallic
additives,
for
instance
manganese or
iron.
Do
not
press
the
Start/Stop
button
after
refueljing
with
the
wrong
fuel.
Contact
a
dealerss
servj ice
center
or
another
qualified
service
center
orrepair
shop.
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NOTICE
Incorrect
fuels
can
damage
the
fuel
system
and
the
engine.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
propj erty.
Do
not
use
fuels
with
a
higher
percentageof
ethanol
than
recommended.
Do
not
refuelwith
fuels
containing
methanol,
e.g.
M5
to
M100.
NOTICE
Fuel
that
does
not
comply
with
the
minimum quality
can
compromise
engine
function
or
cause
engine
damage.
There
is
a
risk
of
damj
age
to
property.
Do
not
fill
with
fuel
that
does
not
comply
with
the
minimum
quality.
Recommended
fuel
grade
BMW
recommends
AKI
91.
Minimum
fuel
grade
BMW
recommends
AKI
89.
If
you
use
gasoline
with
this
minimum
AKI
Rating,
the
engine
may
produce
knocking
sounds
when starting
at
high
external
temperatures.
This
has
no
effect
on
the
engine
life.
Diesel
Safety
information
NOTICE
Even
small
quantities
of
the
wrong
fuel
or wrong
fuel
additives
can
damage
the
fuel
sysj
tem
and
engine.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Follow
the
following
for
diesel
engines:
'xUse
only
Ultra-Low
Sulfur
Diesel.'xDo
not
refuel
with
pure
methyl
ester.'xOnly
refuel
with
biodiesel
with
a
maximum of
B5/5
%
according
to
ASTM
D975.'xDo
not
use
gasoline.'xThe
vehicle
manufacturer
recommendsonly
using
diesel
additives
which
have
been
classified
as
suitable.
Do
not
press
the
Start/Stop
button
after
refuelj
ing
with
the
wrong
fuel.
Contact
a
dealerss
servj
ice
center
or
another
qualified
service
center
or
repair
shop.
Low-Sulfur
Diesel
The
engine
of
your
BMW
is
designed
for
diesel
with
low
sulfur
content:
Ultra-Low
Sulfur
Diesel
ASTM
D
975-xx.
xx:
comply
with
the
current
standard
in
each
case.
Use
only
Ultra-Low
Sulfur
Diesel.
The
fraction
of
biodiesel
in
the
fuel
must
not
exj
ceed
5
%,
referred
to
as
B5.
Do
not
use
gasoj
line.
If
you
do
fill
the
tank
with
the
wrong
fuel,
for
instance
gasoline,
do
not
start
the
engine
as
this
may
damage
the
engine.
In
the
case
of
incorrect
refueling,
contact
a
dealj
erss
service
center
or
another
qualified
service center
or
repair
shop
or
Roadside
Assistance.
If
the
fuel
pump
nozzle
does
not
fit
in
the
fillerpipe
of
your
BMW,
please
check
to
ensure
thatyou
are
refueling
at
a
diesel
fuel
pump
that
isequipped
with
a
diesel
fuel
pump
nozzle.
In
the
event
the
Ultra-Low
Sulfur
Diesel
fuel
canj
not
be
fully
inserted
into
the
fuel
filler
neck,
please
contact
BMW
Roadside
Assistance
for
inj
structions
on
how
to
add
fuel.
For
more
informaj tion
on
Roadside
Assistance,
refer
to
page
345.
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Advanced
Diesel
Concept
BMW
Advanced
Diesel
reduces
nitrogen
oxides in
the
diesel
emissions
by
injecting
diesel
exj
haust
fluid
into
the
exhaust
system.
A
chemical
reaction
takes
place
inside
the
catalytic
converter that
minimizes
nitrogen
oxides.
General
information The
vehicle
has
a
tank
that
must
be
refilled.
To
be
able
to
establish
the
drive-ready
state
as
usual,
there
must
be
an
adequate
amount
of
diej
sel
exhaust
fluid.
Diesel
exhaust
fluid
can
be
refilled
at
any
time.
Diesel
exhaust
fluid
is
available
at
many
gas
staj tions.
If
possible,
refill
diesel
exhaust
fluid
using
a
fuel
pump,
refer
to
page
293.
Diesel
exhaust
fluid
at
low
temperatures
Due
to
its
physical
properties,
it
is
possible
that
the
diesel
exhaust
fluid
may
need
to
be
replenj ished
more
frequently
if
exposed
to
temperaj
tures
under
+23


Replenishing
diesel
exhaust
fluid
yourself
in
exceptional
cases
General
information
You
can
replenish
Diesel
exhaust
fluid
yourself
in exceptional
cases,
for
instance
to
get
to
yourscheduled
service.
Safety
information
WARNING
Small
amounts
of
ammonia
fumes
can
escape when
opening
the
diesel
exhaust
fluid
conj tainer.
Ammonia
fumes
have
a
pungent
odorand
irritate
skin,
mucous
membranes,
and
eyes.There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Do
not
inhale
escaping
ammonia
fumes.
Avoid
the
contact
of
articles
of clothing,
skin
or
eyes
with
diesel
exhaust
fluid.
Do
not
swallow
any
diesel
exhaust
fluid.
Keep children
away
from
diesel
exhaust
fluids.
WARNING
Operating
materials,
for
instance
oils,
greases,
coolants,
fuels,
can
contain
harmful
ingredients.
There
is
a
risk
of
injuries
or
danger
to
life.
Folj
low
the
instructions
on
the
containers.
Avoid
the
contact
of
articles
of
clothing,
skin
or
eyes
with
operating
materials.
Do
not
refill
operating
materials
into
different
bottles.
Store
operating
materials
out
of
reach
of
children.
NOTICE
The
diesel
exhaust
fluid
ingredients
are
very aggressive.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
propj
erty.
Avoid
contact
of
diesel
exhaust
fluid
with
surfaces
of
the
vehicle.
Suitable
diesel
exhaust
fluid
'xRecommended:
BMW
Diesel
Exhaust
Fluid.
With
this
bottle
and
its
special
adapter,
dieselexhaust
fluid
can
be
replenished
simply
and
safely.'xAlternatively
recommended:
NOx
Diesel
exj
haust
fluid
AUS
32.
Diesel
exhaust
fluid
can
be
purchased
at
a
dealj
erss
service
center
or
another
qualified
service center
or
repair
shop.
Refill
quantity When
the
reserve
level
indicator
starts,
add
at
least
1.3
US
gal/5
liters.
Tank
for
diesel
exhaust
fluid
The
fuel
cap
for
diesel
exhaust
fluids
is
next
to
the
fuel
cap
for
the
fuel
tank.
Adding
diesel
exhaust
fluid
at
the
fuel
pump
General
information
When
refueling,
insert
the
filler
nozzle
completely into
the
filler
pipe.
Lifting
up
the
fuel
pump
nozzleduring
refueling
causes:
'xPremature
switching
off.'xOverflow
of
diesel
exhaust
fluid.
The
tank
for
diesel
exhaust
fluid
is
full
when
the
filler
nozzle
clicks
off
the
first
time.
Depending
on
the
filling
nozzle,
it
may
not
be possible
to
fill
the
tank
for
the
diesel
exhaust
fluid
completely.
Follow
safety
regulations
posted
at
the
gas
staj
tion.
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Adding
diesel
exhaust
fluid1.Open
the
fuel
filler
flap,
refer
to
page
288.2.Turn
the
fuel
cap
of
the
diesel
exhaust
fluid
tank
counterclockwise
and
remove.3.Place
the
fuel
cap
in
the
bracket
attached
to
the
fuel
filler
flap.4.Using
the
fuel
pump
nozzle,
add
at
least
the recommended
refilling
quantity,
refer
topage
293.
The
fuel
tank
is
full
when
the
filler
nozzle clicks
off
the
first
time.5.Replace
the
fuel
cap
and
turn
it
clockwise.6.Close
the
fuel
filler
flap.Adding
diesel
exhaust
fluid
using
a
bottle1.Open
the
fuel
filler
flap,
refer
to
page
288.2.Turn
the
fuel
cap
of
the
diesel
exhaust
fluid
tank
counterclockwise
and
remove.3.Place
the
fuel
cap
in
the
bracket
attached
to
the
fuel
filler
flap.4.Place
the
bottle
on
it
and
turn
it
clockwise
as far
as
it
will
go.5.Press
the
bottle
down.
The
vehicle
tank
will
be
filled.
The
tank
is
full
when
the
fill
level
in
the
bottle
no
longer
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6.Pull
back
the
bottle
and
unscrew
it.7.Replace
the
fuel
cap
and
turn
it
clockwise.8.Close
the
fuel
filler
flap.
Filling
with
an
incorrect
fluid
General
information
A
Check
Control
message
is
displayed
when
an
incorrect
fluid
is
added.
In
the
case
that
an
incorrect
fluid
was
refilled,
contact
a
dealerss
service
center
or
another
qualified
service
center
or
repair
shop.
Safety
information
WARNING
After
adding
an
incorrect
fluid,
for
instance
antij
freeze
for
washer
fluid,
the
system
can
heat and
ignite.
There
is
a
risk
of
fire
and
injuries.
Donot
add
incorrect
fluids.
Do
not
start
the
engineafter
adding
an
incorrect
fluid.
After
filling
diesel
exhaust
fluid
Reserve
level
indicator The
reserve
level
indicator
will
stillappear
along
with
the
remaining
range
after
refilling.
The
drive-ready
state
can
be
esj tablished.
After
several
minutes
of
driving,
the
reserve
level
indicator
goes
out.
Diesel
exhaust
fluid
on
minimum
After
filling,
the
indicator
is
still
displayed.
The
drive-ready
state
can
only
be
established
after
the
indicator
goes
out.1.Press
the
Start/Stop
button
three
times.
The
indicator
goes
out
after
approx.
1
minute.2.Press
the
Start/Stop
button
and
establish
the drive-ready
state.
Disposing
of
bottles
Have
bottles
for
diesel
exhaust
fluid
disj
posed
of
by
a
dealer's
service
center
or another
qualified
service
center
or
repair
shop
or
take
them
to
a
collection
point.
Do
not
dispose
of
empty
bottles
with
household waste
unless
this
is
permitted
by
local
regulajtions.
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Wheels
and
tiresVehicle
features
andoptions
This
chapter
describes
all
standard,
country-spejcific
and
optional
features
offered
with
the
series. It
also
describes
features
that
are
not
necessarilyavailable
in
your
vehicle,
e.
g.,
due
to
the
selectedoptions
or
country
versions.
This
also
applies
to
safety-related
functions
and
systems.
When
usj
ing
these
functions
and
systems,
the
applicable laws
and
regulations
must
be
observed.
Tire
inflation
pressure
General
information The
tire
characteristics
and
tire
inflation
pressure
influence
the
following:
'xThe
service
life
of
the
tires.'xRoad
safety.'xDriving
comfort.'xFuel
consumption.
Safety
information
WARNING
A
tire
with
too
little
or
no
tire
inflation
pressure
may
heat
up
significantly
and
sustain
damage.
This
will
have
a
negative
impact
on
aspects
of handling,
such
as
steering
and
braking
rej
sponse.
There
is
a
risk
of
an
accident.
Regularly
check
the
tire
inflation
pressure,
and
correct
it as
needed,
for
instance
twice
a
month
and
bej
fore
a
long
trip.
Tire
inflation
pressure
specifications
In
the
tire
inflation
pressure
table The
tire
inflation
pressure
table,
refer
to
page
298,
contains
all
tire
inflation
pressure
specifications
for
the
specified
tire
sizes
at
the
ambient
temperature.
The
tire
inflation
pressure
values
apply
to
tire
sizes
approved
by
the
manuj
facturer
of
the
vehicle
for
the
vehicle
type.
To
identify
the
correct
tire
inflation
pressure,
please
note
the
following:'xTire
sizes
of
your
vehicle.'xMaximum
permitted
driving
speed.
On
the
Control
Display
The
current
tire
inflation
pressure
values
and
the
intended
tire
inflation
pressure
values
for
the
mounted
tires
can
be
displayed
on
the
Control Display.
To
ensure
that
they
are
displayed
correctly,
the tire
sizes
must
be
stored
in
the
system
and
must have
been
set,
refer
to
page
310,
for
the
mounted
tires.
The
current
tire
inflation
pressure
value
is
loj cated
on
each
tire.
The
intended
tire
inflation
pressure
value
is
loj cated
in
the
lower
area
of
the
Control
Display.
Checking
the
tire
inflation
pressure
General
information
Tires
heat
up
while
driving.
The
tire
inflation pressure
increases
with
the
tire
temperature.
Tires
have
a
natural,
consistent
loss
of
tire
inflajtion
pressure.
The
displays
of
inflation
devices
may
under-read
by
up
to
0.1
bar/2
psi.
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