2020 BMW X3 PLUG-IN HYBRID Owners Manual

Closing
Allow
the
bonnet
to
drop
from
a
height
of
apj
proximately
50
cm,
20
in.
The
bonnet
must
engage
on
both
sides.
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Engine
oilVehicle
equipment
This
chapter
describes
all
standard,
country-spejcific
and
optional
equipment
available
for
the
model
series.
It
may
therefore
describe
equipj
ment
and
functions
which
are
not
installed
in your
vehicle,
for
example
on
account
of
the
spejcial
equipment
selected
or
the
country
specificaj
tion.
This
also
applies
to
safety-relevant
funcj
tions
and
systems.
Please
comply
with
the
relevant
laws
and
regulations
when
using
the
corresponding
functions
and
systems.
General
Engine
oil
consumption
depends
on
the
driving
style
and
operating
conditions.
Therefore
check
the
engine
oil
level
regularly each
time
you
fill
up
with
fuel
by
taking
a
detailedmeasurement.
Engine
oil
consumption
may
increase
due
to
the following,
for
example:
'xDynamic
driving
style.'xRunning
in
the
engine.'xEngine
idling.'xUse
of
engine
oil
grades
rated
as
unsuitable.
Different
Check
Control
messages
are
shown
on
the
Control
Display,
depending
on
the
engine
oil
level.
Safety
notes
NOTE
Too
little
engine
oil
causes
engine
damage. There
is
a
risk
of
material
damage.
Top
up
with
engine
oil
immediately.
NOTE
Too
much
engine
oil
can
damage
the
engine
or
the
catalytic
converter.
There
is
a
risk
of
matej
rial
damage.
Do
not
add
too
much
engine
oil.
If there
is
too
much
engine
oil,
have
the
engine
oil
level
corrected
by
a
Service
Partner
of
the
manufacturer
or
another
qualified
Service
Partj
ner
or
a
specialist
workshop.
Electronic
oil
measurement
General
Electronic
oil
measurement
uses
two
measuringmethods:
'xMonitoring.'xDetailed
measurement.
When
frequently
making
short
trips
or
using
a
dynamic
driving
style,
for
example
taking
corners
at
high
speed,
perform
a
detailed
measurement
at
regular
intervals.
Monitoring
Principle
The
engine
oil
level
is
monitored
electronically
during
the
journey
and
can
be
shown
on
the
Control
Display.
If
the
engine
oil
level
is
outside
its
permissible operating
range,
a
Check
Control
message
is
shown.
Operating
requirements A
current
measurement
is
available
after
approxij
mately
30
minutes
of
normal
driving
with
the
inj ternal
combustion
engine
running.
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Displaying
the
engine
oil
levelVia
iDrive:1.My
Vehicle2.Vehicle
status3.

Engine
oil
level
The
engine
oil
level
is
displayed.
System
limits When
frequently
making
short
trips
or
using
adynamic
driving
style,
it
may
not
be
possible
tomeasure
the
oil
level.
In
this
case,
the
measurej
ment
for
the
last,
sufficiently
long
journey
is
disj played.
Detailed
measurement
Principle The
engine
oil
level
is
checked
when
the
vehicleis
stationary
and
is
shown
on
a
scale.
If
the
engine
oil
level
is
outside
its
permissibleoperating
range,
a
Check
Control
message
is
shown.
General During
measurement,
the
idle
speed
is
increased
slightly.
Operating
requirements
'xVehicle
is
standing
on
level
ground.'xIn
drive-ready
state.'xSteptronic
transmission:
selector
lever
in
sej
lector
lever
position
N
or
P
and
accelerator pedal
not
pressed.'xThe
internal
combustion
engine
is
at
operatj
ing
temperature.Carrying
out
a
detailed
measurement
Via
iDrive:1.My
Vehicle2.Vehicle
status3.

Engine
oil
level4.Measure
engine
oil
level5.Start
measurement
The
engine
oil
level
is
checked
and
shown
on
a
scale.
Adding
engine
oil
GeneralDo
not
top
up
engine
oil
unless
a
message
is
disjplayed
in
the
instrument
cluster.
The
top-up amount
is
specified
in
the
message
on
the
Conj
trol
Display.
Only
replenish
with
suitable
types
of
engine
oil, see
page
356.
Safely
stop
the
vehicle
and
switch
off
drive-ready state
before
topping
up
with
engine
oil.
Do
not
add
too
much
engine
oil.
Safety
notes
WARNING
Service
products,
for
example
oils,
greases,
coolants
and
fuels,
can
contain
substances
that
are
harmful
to
health.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
even
death.
Please
comply
with
the
instructions
on
the
containers.
Do
not
allow
service
prodj
ucts
to
come
into
contact
with
clothing,
skin
or
eyes.
Do
not
pour
service
products
into
other
bottles.
Keep
service
products
out
of
the
reach
of
children.
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NOTE
Too
little
engine
oil
causes
engine
damage. There
is
a
risk
of
material
damage.
Top
up
with
engine
oil
immediately.
NOTE
Too
much
engine
oil
can
damage
the
engine
or
the
catalytic
converter.
There
is
a
risk
of
matej
rial
damage.
Do
not
add
too
much
engine
oil.
If there
is
too
much
engine
oil,
have
the
engine
oil
level
corrected
by
a
Service
Partner
of
the
manufacturer
or
another
qualified
Service
Partj
ner
or
a
specialist
workshop.
Overview
The
oil
filler
neck
is
in
the
engine
compartment,
see
page
351.
Adding
engine
oil
1.Open
the
bonnet,
see
page
352.2.Turn
the
cap
anticlockwise
to
open.3.Add
engine
oil.4.Tighten
cap.Engine
oil
grades
for
topping
up
General Engine
oil
quality
is
a
critical
factor
in
the
service
life
of
the
engine.
Only
replenish
with
the
types
of
engine
oil
that
are
listed.
Some
engine
oil
grades
may
not
be
available
in
all
countries.
Safety
notes
NOTE
Oil
additives
can
damage
the
engine.
There
is
a risk
of
material
damage.
Do
not
use
oil
addij
tives.
NOTE
Using
the
wrong
engine
oil
can
result
in
engine
malfunctions
and
damage.
There
is
a
risk
of
material
damage.
When
selecting
the
engine
oil,
make
sure
that
it
is
the
correct
specification.
Suitable
engine
oil
grades
Engine
oils
with
the
following
oil
specifications
can
be
used.
Petrol
engineBMW
Longlife-04.BMW
Longlife-12
FE.BMW
Longlife-17
FE+.
Alternative
engine
oil
grades
If
suitable
engine
oils
are
not
available,
up
to
1
lij
tre,
2
pints,
of
an
engine
oil
with
the
following
oil
specification
can
be
used
for
topping
up:
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Petrol
engineACEA
C2.ACEA
C3.
Viscosity
classesWhen
selecting
an
engine
oil,
make
sure
that
theengine
oil
belongs
to
one
of
the
following
viscosjity
classes:
Viscosity
classesSAE
0W-20.SAE
5W-20.SAE
0W-30.SAE
5W-30.SAE
0W-40.SAE
5W-40.
Viscosity
classes
with
a
high
viscosity
grade
canincrease
fuel
consumption.
Further
information
on
suitable
engine
oil
specifij
cations
and
viscosity
classes
can
be
obtained
from
a
Service
Partner
of
the
manufacturer
or
anj
other
qualified
Service
Partner
or
a
specialist
workshop.
Oil
change
NOTE
If
the
engine
oil
is
not
changed
at
the
correct
time,
engine
wear
may
increase
which
could
cause
engine
damage.
There
is
a
risk
of
matej
rial
damage.
Do
not
exceed
the
service
date
inj dicated
in
the
vehicle.
The
manufacturer
of
the
vehicle
recommends
having
the
engine
oil
changed
by
a
Service
Partj ner
of
the
manufacturer
or
another
qualified
Service
Partner
or
a
specialist
workshop.
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CoolantVehicle
equipment
This
chapter
describes
all
standard,
country-spejcific
and
optional
equipment
available
for
the
model
series.
It
may
therefore
describe
equipj
ment
and
functions
which
are
not
installed
in your
vehicle,
for
example
on
account
of
the
spejcial
equipment
selected
or
the
country
specificaj
tion.
This
also
applies
to
safety-relevant
funcj
tions
and
systems.
Please
comply
with
the
relevant
laws
and
regulations
when
using
the
corresponding
functions
and
systems.
General
Coolant
is
a
mixture
of
water
and
an
additive.
Not
all
commercially
available
additives
are
suitaj ble
for
the
vehicle.
Do
not
mix
additives
of
differjent
colours.
Comply
with
the
50:50
mixing
ratioof
water
to
additive.
Information
regarding
suitajble
additives
is
available
from
a
Service
Partner
ofthe
manufacturer
or
another
qualified
ServicePartner
or
a
specialist
workshop.
Safety
notes
WARNING
If
the
cooling
system
is
opened
when
the
enj
gine
is
hot,
coolant
can
escape
and
cause
scalding.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Only
open
the cooling
system
when
the
engine
has
cooleddown.
WARNING
Additives
are
harmful
to
health
and
using
the
wrong
additives
can
damage
the
engine.
There is
a
risk
of
injury
and
material
damage.
Do
not
allow
additives
to
come
into
contact
with
clothj ing,
skin
or
eyes,
and
do
not
swallow
them.
Only
use
suitable
additives.
Coolant
level
General
The
vehicle
has
two
cooling
circuits.
Always check
the
coolant
levels
of
both
coolant
tanksand
top
up
if
necessary.
To
check
the
coolant
level
in
the
filler
neck
1.Allow
the
engine
to
cool
down.2.Open
the
bonnet,
see
page
352.3.Turn
cap
on
coolant
tank
slightly
anticlockj
wise,
then
allow
the
pressure
to
escape.4.Open
cap
on
coolant
tank.5.The
coolant
level
is
correct
if
it
is
between the
Min.
and
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marks
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Replenishing
the
coolant1.Allow
the
engine
to
cool
down.2.Open
the
bonnet,
see
page
352.3.Turn
cap
on
coolant
tank
slightly
anticlockj
wise,
then
allow
the
pressure
to
escape.4.Open
cap
on
coolant
tank.5.If
necessary,
slowly
top
up
to
the
correct
level;
do
not
overfill.6.Tighten
cap.7.Have
the
cause
of
coolant
loss
rectified
as
soon
as
possible.
Disposal
When
disposing
of
coolant
and
coolant
additives,
comply
with
the
relevant
envij
ronmental
protection
regulations.
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MaintenanceVehicle
equipment
This
chapter
describes
all
standard,
country-spejcific
and
optional
equipment
available
for
the
model
series.
It
may
therefore
describe
equipj
ment
and
functions
which
are
not
installed
in your
vehicle,
for
example
on
account
of
the
spejcial
equipment
selected
or
the
country
specificaj
tion.
This
also
applies
to
safety-relevant
funcj
tions
and
systems.
Please
comply
with
the
relevant
laws
and
regulations
when
using
the
corresponding
functions
and
systems.
BMW
Maintenance
System
The
maintenance
system
indicates
what
maintej
nance
measures
are
required
and
thereby
assists in
maintaining
the
road
safety
and
operationalsafety
of
the
vehicle.
The
exact
work
required
and
the
maintenance
inj tervals
may
vary
depending
on
the
national-marj
ket
version.
Labour,
spare
parts,
operating
matej rials
and
wear
materials
are
charged
separately.Additional
information
is
available
from
a
ServicePartner
of
the
manufacturer
or
another
qualifiedService
Partner
or
a
specialist
workshop.
Condition
Based
ServiceCBS
Principle Sensors
and
special
algorithms
monitor
the
conjditions
in
which
the
vehicle
is
used.
CBS
uses
this
information
to
determine
what
maintenance
is
required.
The
system
therefore
allows
the
scope
of
the maintenance
work
to
be
adapted
to
the
individual
usage
profile.
General
Information
on
service
requirements,
see
page
163,
can
be
shown
on
the
Control
Display.
Service
data
in
the
vehicle
key Information
on
maintenance
requirements
iscontinuously
stored
in
the
vehicle
key.
The
Servjice
Partner
can
read
out
this
data
and
suggest
aprogramme
of
maintenance
for
your
vehicle.
It
is
therefore
important
to
give
the
service
advij
sor
the
vehicle
key
that
was
last
used
to
drive
the vehicle.
Periods
out
of
use Periods
when
the
vehicle
is
out
of
use
with
its
battery
disconnected
are
not
taken
into
account.
In
such
cases,
have
any
time-dependent
maintej
nance
procedures,
for
example
those
concerning the
brake
fluid
and,
where
applicable,
the
engine
oil
and
microfilter/activated
charcoal
filter,
updaj
ted
by
a
Service
Partner
of
the
manufacturer
or
another
qualified
Service
Partner
or
a
specialist
workshop.
Service
history
Maintenance
and
repairs
Have
maintenance
and
repairs
carried
out
by
a Service
Partner
of
the
manufacturer
or
another
qualified
Service
Partner
or
a
specialist
workj shop.
Entries The
maintenance
work
carried
out
is
entered
inthe
maintenance
records
and
the
vehicle
data.
As
with
a
service
booklet,
the
entries
provide
evij
dence
of
regular
maintenance.
If
an
entry
is
made
in
the
electronic
service
hisj tory
of
the
vehicle,
service-relevant
data
is
saved
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