2020 BMW X3 Owners Manual

Viscosity
gradesViscosity
gradesSAE
0W-20.SAE
0W-30.
Viscosity
grade
SAE
0W-20
is
not
suitable
for
diesel
engines.
More
information
about
suitable
oil
ratings
and viscosity
grades
of
engine
oils
can
be
requested
from
a
dealerss
service
center
or
another
qualij
fied
service
center
or
repair
shop.
Engine
oil
change
NOTICE
Engine
oil
that
is
not
changed
in
timely
fashion can
cause
increased
engine
wear
and
thus
enj gine
damage.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
toproperty.
Do
not
exceed
the
service
data
indijcated
in
the
vehicle.
The
vehicle
manufacturer
recommends
that
youhave
a
dealer's
service
center
or
another
qualij
fied
service
center
or
repair
shop
change
the
enj
gine
oil.
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CoolantVehicle
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,
for
instance,
due
to
the
selected
options
or
country
versions.
This
also
applies
to
safety-related
functions
and
systems. When
using
these
functions
and
systems,
theapplicable
laws
and
regulations
must
be
obj
served.
General
information
Coolant
consists
of
water
and
additives.
Not
all
commercially
available
additives
are
suitaj
ble
for
the
vehicle.
Information
about
suitable
adj ditives
is
available
from
a
dealerss
service
center
or
another
qualified
service
center
or
repair
shop.
Safety
information
Warning
With
the
engine
hot
and
the
cooling
system
open,
coolant
can
escape
and
lead
to
scalding.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Only
open
the
cooling
system
with
the
engine
cooled
down.
Warning
Additives
are
harmful
and
incorrect
additives can
damage
the
engine.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
and
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Do
not
allow
additives
to
come
into
contact
with
skin,
eyes or
articles
of
clothing.
Use
suitable
additives
only.
Coolant
level
General
information
Vehicles
with
gasoline
engine
feature
two
coolj
ing
circuits.
Always
check
the
coolant
levels
of
both
coolant
reservoirs
and
refill
as
needed.
The
coolant
level
is
indicted
using
minimum
and
maximum
markings.
Depending
on
the
coolant
reservoir,
the
minimum
and
maximum
markings
are
located
at
different
locations.
Depending
on
the
engine
installation,
the
coolant
reservoir
is
located
on
the
right
side
or
the
left side
of
the
engine
compartment,
refer
to
page
331.
Checking
the
coolant
level
on
the
side
markings
1.Let
the
engine
cool.2.Open
the
hood,
refer
to
page
332.3.The
coolant
level
is
correct
if
it
lies
between
the
minimum
and
maximum
marks
on
the
coolant
reservoir.SymbolMeaning
Maximum.
Minimum.
Checking
the
coolant
level
in
the
filler
neck
1.Let
the
engine
cool.2.Open
the
hood,
refer
to
page
332.3.Turn
the
lid
of
the
coolant
reservoir
slightly
counterclockwise
to
allow
any
excess
presj
sure
to
dissipate,
then
open
it.4.Open
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5.The
coolant
level
is
correct
if
it
lies
betweenthe
minimum
and
maximum
marks
in
the
filler
neck.6.Close
the
lid.
Adding
1.Let
the
engine
cool.2.Open
the
hood,
refer
to
page
332.3.Turn
the
lid
of
the
coolant
reservoir
slightly
counterclockwise
to
allow
any
excess
presj
sure
to
dissipate,
then
open
it.4.Open
the
coolant
reservoir
lid.5.If
the
coolant
is
low,
slowly
add
coolant
up
to
the
specified
level;
do
not
overfill.6.Close
the
lid.7.Have
the
cause
of
the
coolant
loss
eliminated as
soon
as
possible.
Disposal
Comply
with
the
relevant
environmental
protection
regulations
when
disposing
of
coolant
and
coolant
additives.
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MaintenanceVehicle
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,
for
instance,
due
to
the
selected
options
or
country
versions.
This
also
applies
to
safety-related
functions
and
systems. When
using
these
functions
and
systems,
theapplicable
laws
and
regulations
must
be
obj
served.
BMW
maintenance
system
The
maintenance
system
indicates
required
maintenance
measures,
and
thereby
provides
support
in
maintaining
road
safety
and
the
operaj tional
reliability
of
the
vehicle.
In
some
cases,
scopes
and
intervals
of
the
mainj
tenance
system
may
vary
according
to
the
counj
try
version.
Replacement
work,
spare
parts,
fuels
and
lubricants,
and
wear
materials
are
calculated
separately.
Further
information
is
available
from
a
dealer's
service
center
or
another
qualified
servj
ice
center
or
repair
shop.
Condition
Based
ServiceCBS
Concept
Sensors
and
special
algorithms
take
into
account 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
148,
can
be
displayed
on
the
Control
Disj
play.
Service
data
in
the
vehicle
key Information
on
the
required
maintenance
is
conjtinuously
stored
in
the
vehicle
key.
The
service
center
can
read
this
data
out
and
suggest
a maintenance
scope
for
the
vehicle.
Therefore,
hand
the
service
advisor
the
vehicle
key
with
which
the
vehicle
was
driven
most
rej cently.
Storage
periods
Storage
periods
during
which
the
vehicle
battery was
disconnected
are
not
taken
into
account.
If
this
occurs,
have
a
dealer's
service
center
or
another
qualified
service
center
or
repair
shop update
the
time-dependent
maintenance
procejdures,
such
as
checking
brake
fluid
and,
if
necesj
sary,
changing
the
engine
oil
and
the
microfilter/ activated-charcoal
filter.
Service
and
Warranty Information
Booklet
for
USmodels
and
Warranty
and Service
Guide
Booklet
forCanadian
models
Please
consult
your
Service
and
Warranty
Inforj
mation
Booklet
for
US
models
and
Warranty
and Service
Guide
Booklet
for
Canadian
models
for
additional
information
on
service
requirements.
The
manufacturer
of
your
vehicle
recommends
that
maintenance
and
repair
be
performed
by
a service
center
or
another
qualified
service
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or
repair
shop.
Records
of
regular
maintenanceand
repair
work
should
be
retained.
Socket
for
OBD
Onboard Diagnosis
General
information Devices
connected
to
the
OBD
socket
trigger
the
alarm
system
when
the
vehicle
is
locked.
Rej move
any
devices
connected
at
the
OBD
socket
before
locking
the
vehicle.
Safety
information
NOTICE
The
socket
for
Onboard
Diagnosis
is
an
intrij cate
component
intended
to
be
used
in
conj
junction
with
specialized
equipment
to
check
the
vehicless
primary
emissions
system.
Imj
proper
use
of
the
socket
for
Onboard
Diagnoj
sis,
or
contact
with
the
socket
for
Onboard
Dij
agnosis
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
cenj
ter
or
repair
shop
or
other
persons
that
have
the
specialized
training
and
equipment
for
purj
poses
of
properly
utilizing
the
socket
for
Onj
board
Diagnosis.
Position
There
is
an
OBD
socket
on
the
driver's
side
for checking
the
primary
components
in
the
vehij
cle's
emissions.
Emissions
'xThe
warning
light
lights
up:
Emissions
are
deteriorating.
Have
the vehicle
checked
as
soon
as
possible.'xThe
warning
light
flashes
under
certain
cirj
cumstances:
This
indicates
that
there
is
excessive
misfiring in
the
engine.
Reduce
the
vehicle
speed
and
have
the
sysj
tem
checked
immediately;
otherwise,
serious
engine
misfiring
within
a
brief
period
can
serij
ously
damage
emission
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Replacing
componentsVehicle
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,
for
instance,
due
to
the
selected
options
or
country
versions.
This
also
applies
to
safety-related
functions
and
systems. When
using
these
functions
and
systems,
theapplicable
laws
and
regulations
must
be
obj
served.
Vehicle
tool
kit
The
onboard
vehicle
tool
kit
is
located
under
the
cargo
floor
panel.
Wiper
blades
Safety
information
NOTICE
The
window
may
sustain
damage
if
the
wiper falls
onto
it
without
the
wiper
blade
installed. There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Hold
thewiper
firmly
when
changing
the
wiper
blade.
Do
not
fold
or
switch
on
the
wiper
without
a
wiper blade
installed.
NOTICE
Folded-away
wipers
can
be
jammed
when
the hood
is
opened.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Make
sure
that
the
wipers
with
the wiper
blades
mounted
are
folded
down
onto
the
windshield
before
opening
the
hood.
Replace
front
wiper
blades1.To
change
the
wiper
blades,
fold
up
the
wiper
arms,
refer
to
page
132.2.Lift
the
wiper
all
the
way
off
of
the
windshield.3.Press
the
button,
arrow
1,
and
pull
out
the
wiper
blade,
arrow
2.4.Insert
the
new
wiper
blade
and
press
it
on
unj
til
it
you
hear
it
snap
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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
dealer's
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
dealer's
servj
ice
center
or
another
qualified
service
center
or
repair
shop.
Follow
the
safety
information,
refer
to
page
343.
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
cloth
or
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
343.
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
dealer's
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
343.
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
343.
55-watt
bulb,
H7.
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