2019 BMW X3 Owners Manual

Replacing
the
rear
wiper
bladeThe
wiper
blade
is
engaged
at
the
end
of
thewiper
arm.1.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
contribution
to
vehicle
safety.
Some
items
of
equipment
use
light-emitting
dij
odes
installed
behind
a
cover
as
a
light
source.
These
light-emitting
diodes
are
related
to
conj
ventional
lasers
and
are
officially
designated
as Class
1
light-emitting
diodes.
The
manufacturer
of
the
vehicle
recommends
that
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
servj
ice
center
or
another
qualified
service
center
or
repair
shop.
Follow
the
safety
information,
refer
to
page
337.
Headlight
glass
Condensation
can
form
on
the
inside
of
the
headlight
glass
in
cool
or
humid
weather.
When driving
with
the
lights
switched
on,
the
condenj
sation
evaporates
after
a
short
time.
The
headj light
glass
does
not
need
to
be
changed.
If
despite
driving
with
the
headlights
switched
on,
increasing
humidity
forms,
for
instance
water
droplets
in
the
light,
have
the
headlights
checked.
Safety
information
WARNING
Bulbs
can
get
hot
during
operation.
Contact
with
the
bulbs
can
cause
burns.
There
is
a
risk of
injury.
Only
change
bulbs
after
they
have
cooled
off.
WARNING
Work
on
switched-on
lighting
systems
can
cause
short
circuits.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
risk
of
damage
to
property.
When
working
on
the
lighting
system,
switch
off
the
lights
in
question.
If
necessary,
heed
the
bulb
manufacj
turer's
instructions.
WARNING
Intensive
brightness
can
irritate
or
damage
the
retina
of
the
eye.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Do
not look
directly
into
the
headlights
or
other
light
sources.
Do
not
remove
the
LED
covers.
NOTICE
Dirty
bulbs
have
a
reduced
service
life.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Do
not
hold
new bulbs
with
your
bare
hands.
Use
a
clean
clothor
something
similar,
or
hold
the
bulb
by
its
base.
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Front
lights
LED
headlights General
information
Follow
the
safety
information,
refer
to
page
337.
The
low-beam
headlights,
side
lights,
and
dayj
time
running
lights
and
the
turn
signals
in
the
exj
terior
mirror
feature
LED
technology.
In
the
case
of
a
malfunction,
contact
a
dealerss
service
center
or
another
qualified
service
center 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
337.
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
337.
55-watt
bulb,
H7.
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Replacing
a
bulb1.Open
the
hood,
refer
to
page
326.2.Unscrew
the
lid
counterclockwise
and
rej
move
it.3.Pull
the
bulb
holder
out
past
the
spring
resistj ance
point.4.Pull
off
the
bulb.5.Insert
the
new
bulb
and
attach
the
cover
inthe
reverse
order.
Make
sure
that
the
connector
is
correctly
seated.
LED
headlights
with
enhanced
features
General
information
Follow
the
safety
information,
refer
to
page
337.
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
dealerss
service
center
or
another
qualified
service
center 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
337.
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
337.
All
lights
feature
LED
technology.
In
the
case
of
a
malfunction,
contact
a
dealerss service
center
or
another
qualified
service
centeror
repair
shop.
LED
front
fog
lights Follow
the
safety
information,
refer
to
page
337.
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
center or
repair
shop.
Tail
lights
General
information Follow
the
safety
information,
refer
to
page
337.
With
LED
headlights
or
LED
headlights
with
enj
hanced
features:
the
rear
light
features
LED
technology.
With
Adaptive
LED
headlights:
all
tail
lights
feaj ture
LED
technology.
In
the
case
of
a
malfunction,
contact
a
dealerss
service
center
or
another
qualified
service
center or
repair
shop.
Overview1Brake
light2Turn
signal3Tail
lights4Reversing
lights5Lower
brake
lights
Exterior
tail
lights,
bulb
replacement General
information
Follow
the
safety
information,
refer
to
page
337.
Brake
lights,
turn
signal:
21-watt
bulb,
P21W.
Lower
brake
lights:
21
W
bulb,
H21W.
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Removing
the
exterior
tail
light1.Open
the
tailgate.2.Use
the
screwdriver
from
the
onboard
vehicletool
kit
to
loosen
the
clip,
arrow
1,
and
rejmove
the
cover,
arrow
2.3.Release
both
nuts.4.Open
the
cover
on
the
side
trim
in
the
cargo
area,
arrow,
and
remove
the
warning
triangle, refer
to
page
344.5.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.
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Installing
the
tail
light1.Install
the
tail
light
in
reverse
order
of
removaland
attach
the
connector.2.Install
the
holder
for
the
warning
triangle
and
attach
the
warning
triangle.3.Close
the
cover
on
the
side
trim
in
the
cargo
area.4.Fasten
the
cover
with
the
clip.
Reversing
light
in
the
tailgate
General
information
Follow
the
safety
information,
refer
to
page
337.
21-watt
bulb,
H21W.
Access
to
the
light
1.Open
the
tailgate.2.Pull
out
the
cover
at
the
recessed
grip,
arrow.
Replacing
a
bulb
1.Pull
the
bulb
holder
out
of
the
reflector.2.Press
the
bulb
gently
into
the
bulb
holder, turn
counterclockwise
and
remove
it.3.To
insert
the
new
bulb
and
attach
the
bulb
holder,
proceed
in
reverse
order
of
removal.
Vehicle
battery
General
information
The
battery
is
maintenance-free.
More
information
about
the
battery
can
be
rej quested
from
a
dealerss
service
center
or
anotherqualified
service
center
or
repair
shop.
The
manufacturer
of
your
vehicle
recommends
that
you
have
a
dealerss
service
center
or
another qualified
service
center
or
repair
shop
register
the
vehicle
battery
to
the
vehicle
after
the
battery
has
been
replaced.
Once
the
battery
has
been registered
again,
all
comfort
features
will
be
availj
able
without
restriction
and
any
Check
Control
messages
displayed
which
relate
to
comfort
feaj
tures
will
disappear.
Safety
information
WARNING
Vehicle
batteries
that
are
not
compatible
can
damage
vehicle
systems
and
impair
vehicle
functions.
There
is
a
risk
of
personal
and
propj
erty
damage.
Only
vehicle
batteries
that
are
compatible
with
your
vehicle
type
should
be
inj
stalled
in
your
vehicle.
Information
on
compatij ble
vehicle
batteries
is
available
at
your
dealerss
service
center.
Charging
the
battery
General
information
Make
sure
that
the
battery
is
always
sufficiently
charged
to
guarantee
that
the
battery
remains
usable
for
its
full
service
life.
A
discharged
battery
is
indicated
by
a
red
indicator
light.
The
battery
may
need
to
be
charged
in
the
folj
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cases:
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making
frequent
short-distance
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Safety
information
NOTICE
Battery
chargers
for
the
vehicle
battery
can
work
with
high
voltages
and
currents,
which
means
that
the
12
volt
on-board
network
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
compartment.
Starting
aid
terminals
In
the
vehicle,
only
charge
the
battery
via
the
starting
aid
terminals,
refer
to
page
348,
in
the
engine
compartment
with
the
engine
off.
Power
failureAfter
a
power
loss,
some
equipment
needs
to
be
newly
initialized
or
individual
settings
updated,
for
example:
'xMemory
function:
store
the
positions
again.'xTime:
update.'xDate:
update.'xGlass
sunroof:
initialize
the
system.
Disposing
of
old
batteries
Have
old
batteries
disposed
of
by
a
dealjerss
service
center
or
another
qualifiedservice
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
Safety
information
WARNING
Incorrect
and
repaired
fuses
can
overload
elecj
trical
lines
and
components.
There
is
a
risk
of
fire.
Never
attempt
to
repair
a
blown
fuse.
Do not
replace
a
nonworking
fuse
with
a
substituteof
another
color
or
amperage
rating.
Accessing
the
fuses
Open
the
cover
on
the
right
side
trim.
The
fuse
box
is
located
behind
the
sound
insulaj
tion.
Information
on
the
fuse
types
and
locations,
as well
as
the
positions
of
any
other
fuse
boxes,
is
found
on
a
separate
sheet
in
the
fuse
box.
Replacing
fusesThe
vehicle
manufacturer
recommends
that
you
have
a
dealer's
service
center
or
another
qualij
fied
service
center
or
repair
shop
replace
the
fuses.
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Breakdown
assistanceVehicle
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.
Hazard
warning
flashers
The
button
is
located
in
the
center
console.
The
red
light
in
the
button
flashes
when
the
hazj ard
warning
flashers
are
activated.
Warning
triangle
The
warning
triangle
is
located
behind
the
left-hand
cover
in
the
cargo
area.
1.Open
the
cover
on
the
left
side
trim.2.Open
the
bracket
and
take
the
warning
trianjgle
out
in
the
direction
of
the
car's
interior.
First-aid
kit
General
information
Some
of
the
articles
have
a
limited
service
life.
Check
the
expiration
dates
of
the
contents
reguj larly
and
replace
any
expired
items
promptly.
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