2020 BMW X3 PLUG-IN HYBRID Owners Manual

Vehicle
paintworkGeneralRegular
care
promotes
driving
safety
and
prejserves
your
vehicle's
value.
Environmental
efj
fects
in
areas
with
high
air
pollution
or
natural
contaminants,
for
example
tree
resin
or
pollen,
may
affect
the
vehicle
paintwork.
Take
such
facj
tors
into
consideration
when
deciding
on
the
frej quency
and
scope
of
vehicle
care
measures.
Immediately
remove
aggressive
substances,
for
example
spilled
fuel,
oil,
grease
or
bird
droppings
to
prevent
paintwork
damage
and
discolouration.
Matt
paintwork Only
use
cleaning
and
care
products
that
are
suitable
for
vehicles
with
matt
paintwork.
Leather
care
Remove
dust
from
the
leather
at
regular
intervals with
a
cloth
or
vacuum
cleaner.
Dust
and
road
dirt
will
otherwise
become
worked into
pores
and
folds,
resulting
in
considerableabrasion
and
causing
the
leather
surface
to
bejcome
prematurely
brittle.
In
order
to
protect
against
discolouration,
for
exj ample
from
clothing,
clean
and
care
for
theleather
approximately
every
two
months.
Clean
light-coloured
leather
more
frequently
as
it has
the
tendency
to
soil
faster.
Use
leather
cleaner,
otherwise
dirt
and
grease
will
attack
the
protective
coating
of
the
leather.
Care
of
upholstery
fabrics General
Regularly
clean
the
upholstery
with
a
vacuum cleaner.
In
the
event
of
heavy
soiling,
for
example
stains
caused
by
drinks,
use
a
soft
sponge
or
a
lint-free microfibre
cloth
with
suitable
interior
cleaningagents.Clean
the
upholstery
up
to
the
seams
using
wide
wiping
actions.
Avoid
rubbing
vigorously.
Safety
note
NOTE
Open
Velcro
fasteners
on
articles
of
clothing
can
damage
the
seat
covers.
There
is
a
risk
of
material
damage.
Make
sure
that
any
Velcro
fasteners
on
your
clothing
are
closed.
Care
of
special
parts
Light
alloy
wheels
When
cleaning
the
wheels
while
they
are
instalj
led
on
the
vehicle,
only
use
neutral
rim
cleaner
with
a
pH
value
of
between
5
and
9.
Do
not
use
abrasive
cleaners
or
steam
cleaners
above
60


could
be
damaged
and
become
a
source
ofnoise.
Fine
wood
parts Clean
fine
wood
trims
and
fine
wood
parts
with
a
damp
cloth
only.
Then
dry
them
with
a
soft
cloth.
Kenaf
Treat
parts
made
from
kenaf
fibres
with
a
suitaj ble
care
product
only.
Plastic
parts
NOTE
Cleaning
agents
containing
alcohol
or
solvents,
such
as
nitro
thinners,
cold
cleaners,
fuel
or
similar
can
damage
plastic
parts.
There
is
a
risk of
material
damage.
Clean
with
a
microfibrecloth.
Lightly
moisten
the
cloth
with
water,
ifnecessary.
Clean
with
a
microfibre
cloth.
Lightly
moisten
the
cloth
with
water
if
necessary. Do
not
soak
the
headliner.
Seat
belts
WARNING
Chemical
cleaners
can
cause
irreparable
damj age
to
the
fabric
of
the
seat
belts.
The
protecj
tive
function
of
the
seat
belts
will
be
lost.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
even
death.
Only
use
a
mild
soap
and
water
solution
for
cleaning
the
seat belts.
Dirt
on
the
belt
straps
can
interfere
with
the
acj
tion
of
the
reel
and
is
a
safety
hazard.
Only
clean
the
belt
straps
with
a
mild
soap
soluj
tion
while
still
fitted
to
the
vehicle.
Do
not
allow
seat
belts
to
retract
until
they
are dry.
Carpets
and
foot
mats
WARNING
Objects
in
the
driver's
footwell
can
restrict
the
pedal
travel
or
block
a
pedal
that
has
been
pressed.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Ensure
that
items
in
the
vehicle
are
stowed
securely
and cannot
get
into
the
driver's
footwell.
Only
usefloor
mats
that
are
suitable
for
the
vehicle
andcan
be
securely
fastened
to
the
floor.
Do
not
use
loose
floor
mats,
and
do
not
place
several
floor
mats
on
top
of
one
another.
Make
sure that
there
is
sufficient
space
for
the
pedals.
Enj
sure
that
floor
mats
are
securely
reattached
afj ter
removal,
for
example
for
cleaning.
Floor
mats
can
be
removed
from
the
vehicle
to enable
the
interior
to
be
cleaned
more
thorj
oughly.
In
the
event
of
heavy
soiling,
clean
floor
carpets using
a
microfibre
cloth
and
water
or
textile
cleaner.
Rub
back
and
forth
in
the
direction
of
travel
to
prevent
matting.
Australia
only:
Bracket
for
trailer
tow
hitch
Keep
the
bracket
clean.
Regularly
grease
or
oil
bearings
and
sliding
surfaj
ces
with
resin-free
grease
or
oil.
Before
using
a
steam
cleaner
or
high
pressure
cleaner
on
the
vehicle,
remove
the
ball
linkage and
insert
the
cover
into
the
bracket.
Sensors
and
camera
lenses
Clean
sensors
or
camera
lenses
using
a
cloth
moistened
with
a
small
amount
of
glass
cleaner.
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Displays,
screens
and
protective
glass
of
the
Head-Up
Display
NOTE
Chemical
cleaners,
moisture
or
fluids
of
all kinds
can
damage
the
surface
of
displays
and
screens.
There
is
a
risk
of
material
damage.
Clean
with
a
clean,
anti-static
microfibre
cloth.
NOTE
Incorrect
cleaning
can
damage
the
surfaces
of displays.
There
is
a
risk
of
material
damage.
Avoid
applying
excessive
pressure
and
do
not
use
abrasive
materials.
Clean
with
a
clean,
anti-static
microfibre
cloth.
Clean
the
protective
glass
of
the
Head-Up
Disj
play,
see
page
173,
with
a
microfibre
cloth
and
commercially
available
dishwashing
liquid.
Long
periods
of
non-use
and
laying
up
the
vehicle
Principle
When
the
vehicle
is
standing
around
for
several
weeks,
where
possible
stop
with
a
fully-charged high-voltage
battery.
Do
not
place
the
vehicle
in
storage
for
longer than
14
days
if
the
electric
range
has
been
usedup.
For
phases
of
standing
of
up
to
three
months, where
possible
park
the
vehicle
plugged
into
asuitable
power
source
or
virtually
fully
charged.
General A
Service
Partner
of
the
manufacturer
or
anotherqualified
Service
Partner
or
a
specialist
workshop
will
be
pleased
to
advise
you
on
the
measures that
should
be
taken
when
placing
the
vehicle
in
storage
for
longer
than
three
months.
Safety
note
NOTE
Excessive
discharging
can
damage
the
high-
voltage
battery.
There
is
a
risk
of
material
damj age.
Before
standing
for
a
long
time,
ensurethat
the
high-voltage
battery
is
fully
charged.
During
the
stationary
phase,
connect
the
vehij cle
to
a
suitable
charging
location
with
a
chargjing
station.
The
high-voltage
battery
is
charged
automatically
as
needed.
Ensure
that
the
charging
process
can
be
carried
out.
Check
the
charge
state
regularly.
Do
not
leave
the
vehicle
standing
for
more
than three
months
with
a
charge
level
less
than
apj
proximately
50
%.
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Technical
dataVehicle
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
spej cial
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
The
technical
data
and
specifications
in
the
Owner's
Handbook
are
reference
figures.
Data
relating
to
a
specific
vehicle
can
deviate
from
this,
for
example,
due
to
selected
special
equipj
ment,
country
variants
or
country-specific
measj
urement
methods.
Detailed
values
can
be
found in
the
permit
documents,
on
information
plateson
the
vehicle
or
can
be
requested
from
a
Servj
ice
Partner
of
the
manufacturer
or
another
qualij
fied
Service
Partner
or
a
specialist
workshop.
The
information
in
the
vehicle
documents
always
takes
precedence
over
the
information
in
the
Owner's
Handbook.
Dimensions
Dimensions
can
vary
depending
on
the
model version,
equipment
or
country-specific
measurejment
method.
The
heights
specified
do
not
take
into
account
add-on
parts
such
as
a
roof
aerial,
roof
railing
orspoiler.
The
heights
can
deviate,
for
example, due
to
selected
special
equipment,
tyres,
loadsand
suspension
design.
BMW
X3Width
with
mirrorsmm
(in)2138
(84.2)Width
without
mirrorsmm
(in)1891
(74.4)Heightmm
(in)1676
(66)Lengthmm
(in)4708
(185.4)Wheelbasemm
(in)2864
(112.8)Smallest
turning
circle
dia.m
(ft)12.0
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Weights


X3
xDrive30eKerb
weight
ready
for
road,
with
75
kg,
165
lb,
load,
tank
90
%
full,
no
optional
extraskg
(lb)2065
(4553)Permitted
gross
weightkg
(lb)2620
(5776)Loadkg
(lb)630
(1389)Front
axle
load
limitkg
(lb)1200
(2646)Rear
axle
load
limitkg
(lb)1510
(3329)Roof
loadkg
(lb)100
(220)
Not
for
Australia/New
Zealand:
towing
a
trailer


X3
xDrive30eTowing
loads
according
to
EU
operating
permit.
Consult
a
Service
Partner
of
the
manufacturer
or
another
qualified
Service
Partner
or
a
specialist
workshop
about
options
for
increasing
the
loads.Unbraked
trailer
loadkg
(lb)750
(1653)Trailer
load
with
brake
on
upward
gradient
up
to
12
%kg
(lb)2000
(4409)Trailer
load
with
brake
on
upward
gradient
up
to
8
%kg
(lb)2000
(4409)Maximum
trailer
nose
weightkg
(lb)100
(220)Minimum
trailer
nose
weightkg
(lb)25
(55)Rear
axle
load
limit,
towing
vehiclekg
(lb)1670
(3682)Total
weight,
towing
vehiclekg
(lb)2720
(5997)
For
Australia/New
Zealand:
towing
a
trailer
The
trailer
load
specifications
are
shown
on
the
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Filling
capacities


BMW
X3
plug-in
hybridFuel
tank,
approximately.Litres
(gal)50.0
(11.0)Observe
the
additional
information
on
fuel
qualj
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see
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Seats
for
child
restraint
systemsVehicle
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
Information
about
which
child
restraint
systems
can
be
used
on
the
seats
in
question
in
accordj ance
with
the
ECE-R
16
and
ECE-R
129
standjard.
Left-hand
drive
vehicles:
Which
child
restraint
systems
can
be
used
on
the
seats


Seat
position13456Seat
position
suitable
for
universal
fastening
with
a
belt.NoYesYesYesYesi-Size
seat
position.NoNoYesNoYesSeat
position
suitable
for
side
mounting:
L1/L2.NoNoYesNoYesLargest
rear-facing
mounting:
R1/R2X/R2/R3.NoNoR3NoR3Largest
front-facing
mounting:
F2X/F2/F3.NoNoF3NoF3Largest
suitable
booster
mount:
B2/B3.NoNoB3NoB3Not
compatible
with
i-Size
seat
position
with
a
support
stand:
cannot
be
used.
Seat
position
with
lower
ISOFIX
anchors,
but
without
Top
Tether:
cannot
be
used.
Seat
belt
buckles
for
adults
are
located
on
the
side
between
the
two
lower
ISOFIX
anchors:
cannot be
used.Seat
numberPosition
in
the
vehicle1Front
left2Front
centre3Front
right42nd
seat
row
leftSeat
numberPosition
in
the
vehicle52nd
seat
row
centre62nd
seat
row
right73rd
seat
row
leftSeite
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Seat
numberPosition
in
the
vehicle83rd
seat
row
centre93rd
seat
row
right
Right-hand
drive
vehicles:
which
child
restraint
systems
can
be
used
on
which
seats


Seat
position13456Seat
position
suitable
for
universal
fastening
with
a
belt.YesNoYesYesYesi-Size
seat
position.NoNoYesNoYesSeat
position
suitable
for
side
mounting:
L1/L2.NoNoYesNoYesLargest
rear-facing
mounting:
R1/R2X/R2/R3.NoNoR3NoR3Largest
front-facing
mounting:
F2X/F2/F3.NoNoF3NoF3Largest
suitable
booster
mount:
B2/B3.NoNoB3NoB3A
seat
position
without
i-Size
approval
is
not
compatible
with
an
i-Size
support
stand.
A
seat
position
with
lower
ISOFIX
anchors,
but
with
no
Top
Tether,
is
not
available. There
are
no
seat
belt
buckles
for
adults
between
the
two
bottom
ISOFIX
anchors.Seat
numberPosition
in
the
vehicle1Front
left2Front
centre3Front
right42nd
seat
row
left52nd
seat
row
centre62nd
seat
row
right73rd
seat
row
left83rd
seat
row
centre93rd
seat
row
rightSeite
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