2022 BMW X3 Owners Manual

Recommended
tire
brands
For
each
tire
size,
the
manufacturer
of
the
vehi#jcle
recommends
certain
tire
brands.
The
tire
brands
can
be
identified
by
a
star
on
the
tire
sidewall.
New
tires Tire
traction
is
not
optimal
due
to
production-re#jlated
circumstances
when
tires
are
brand-new.
Drive
conservatively
for
the
first
200
miles/300
km.
Retreaded
tires
Warning
Retreaded
tires
can
have
different
tire
casing structures.
With
advanced
age
the
service
life
can
be
limited.
There
is
a
risk
of
an
accident.
The
manufacturer
of
your
vehicle
does
not
rec#j
ommend
the
use
of
retreaded
tires.
The
manufacturer
of
the
vehicle
does
not
rec#j
ommend
the
use
of
retreaded
tires.
Winter
tires General
information Winter
tires
are
recommended
for
operating
on
winter
roads.
Although
so-called
all-season
tires
with
M+S identification
provide
better
winter
traction
than
summer
tires,
they
usually
do
not
provide
the
same
level
of
performance
as
winter
tires.
Safety
information
Warning
If
the
vehicle
is
equipped
with
an
M
Sport
dif#j ferential
and
all-weather
tires
on
19
inch
rims,
this
can
alter
handling,
for
instance
the
vehicle
may
skid.
There
may
be
a
risk
of
accident
or risk
of
damage
to
property.
If
the
vehicle
is
equipped
with
an
M
Sport
differential,
do
not
fit
all-weather
tires
on
19
inch
rims.
Maximum
speed
of
winter
tires
If
the
maximum
speed
of
the
vehicle
is
higherthan
the
permissible
speed
for
the
winter
tires,
then
attach
a
label
showing
the
permissible
maxi#j mum
speed
in
the
field
of
vision.
The
label
is
available
from
a
dealer's
service
center
or
an#j other
qualified
service
center
or
repair
shop.
With
winter
tires
mounted,
observe
and
do
not
exceed
the
permissible
maximum
speed.
Changing
runflat
tires When
changing
from
run-flat
tires
to
standard
tires,
it
must
be
ensured
that
the
vehicle
contains
a
compact
spare
tire
("donut")
or
tire
mobility
kit.
Further
information
is
available
from
a
dealer's
service
center
or
another
qualified
service
center or
repair
shop.
Rotating
wheels
between
axles
Warning
Rotating
tires
between
the
axles
on
vehicles with
different
tire
sizes
or
rim
sizes
on
the
front
and
rear
axles
can
cause
damage
to
the
tires
and
the
vehicle.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Do not
rotate
the
tires
between
the
axles
on
vehi#jcles
with
different
tire
sizes
or
rim
sizes
on
the
front
and
rear
axles.
Different
wear
patterns
can
occur
on
the
front
and
rear
axles
depending
on
individual
driving
conditions.
The
tires
can
be
rotated
in
pairs
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tween
the
axles
to
achieve
even
wear.
Further
in#jformation
is
available
from
a
dealer's
service
cen#jter
or
another
qualified
service
center
or
repairshop.
After
rotating,
check
the
tire
pressure
and
correct,
if
needed.
Storing
tires Tire
pressure
Do
not
exceed
the
maximum
tire
inflation
pres#j
sure
indicated
on
the
tire
sidewall.
Storage'xStore
wheels
and
tires
in
a
cool,
dry
and
dark
place.'xAlways
protect
tires
against
all
contact
with
oil,
grease,
and
solvents.'xDo
not
leave
tires
in
plastic
bags.'xRemove
dirt
from
wheels
or
tires.
Runflat
tires
Principle
Run-flat
tires
permit
continued
driving
under
re#j
stricted
conditions
even
in
the
event
of
a
com#j
plete
tire
pressure
loss.
General
information The
wheels
consist
of
tires
that
are
self-support#j
ing,
to
a
limited
degree,
and
possibly
special
rims.
The
reinforcement
of
the
sidewall
allows
the
tire
to
remain
drivable
to
a
restricted
degree
in
the event
of
a
tire
pressure
loss.
Follow
the
instructions
for
continued
driving
with a
flat
tire.
Safety
information
Warning
The
vehicle
handles
differently
when
a
run-flat
tire
has
insufficient
or
no
tire
pressure;
for
in#j stance,
reduced
lane
stability
when
braking,
braking
distances
are
longer
and
the
self-steer#j
ing
properties
will
change.
There
is
a
risk
of
ac#j cident.
Drive
moderately
and
do
not
exceed
a
speed
of
50
mph/80
km/h.
Warning
Heavy
trailers
can
start
swinging
when
continu#j
ing
to
drive
with
a
flat
tire.
There
may
be
a
risk
of
accident
or
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Do
not
exceed
a
speed
of
35
mph/60
km/h
when
driving
with
a
trailer
and
a
flat
tire.
Immediately
brake
in
the
case
of
swinging.
Apply
necessary
steering
corrections
as
carefully
as
possible.
Identification
The
tires
are
marked
on
the
tire
sidewall
with
Run-flat
System
Component
RSC.
Repairing
a
flat
tire
Safety
measures
'xPark
the
vehicle
as
far
away
as
possible
from
passing
traffic
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'xSecure
the
vehicle
against
rolling
away
by
setting
the
parking
brake.'xTurn
the
steering
wheel
until
the
front
wheels are
in
the
straight-ahead
position
and
engage
the
steering
wheel
lock.'xHave
all
vehicle
occupants
get
out
of
the
ve#j
hicle
and
ensure
that
they
remain
outside
the hazardous
area
in
a
safe
place,
such
as
be#jhind
a
guardrail.'xIf
necessary,
set
up
a
warning
triangle
at
an
appropriate
distance.
Tire
repair
set
Principle
With
the
tire
repair
set,
minor
tire
damage
can
be
sealed
temporarily
to
enable
continued
driving.
General
information
'xTo
enable
continued
driving,
liquid
sealant
is
pumped
into
the
tire,
which
hardens
and
seals
the
damage
from
the
inside.'xFollow
the
instructions
on
using
the
tire
repair set
found
on
the
compressor
and
sealant
bottle.'xUse
of
the
tire
repair
set
may
be
ineffective
if the
tire
puncture
measures
approx.
4
mm
ormore.'xContact
a
dealer's
service
center
or
anotherqualified
service
center
or
repair
shop
if
thetire
cannot
be
made
drivable.'xDo
not
remove
foreign
bodies
that
have
pe#jnetrated
the
tire.
Remove
foreign
objects
onlywhen
they
are
visibly
protruding
from
the
tire.'xPull
the
speed
limit
sticker
off
the
sealant
bot#j
tle
and
apply
it
to
the
steering
wheel.'xThe
use
of
a
sealing
compound
can
damage the
wheel
electronics.
In
this
case,
have
theelectronics
checked
and
replaced
at
the
next
opportunity.'xThe
compressor
can
be
used
to
check
the
tire
inflation
pressure.Overview
Storage
Storage
for
the
tire
repair
set
is
provided
in
thecompartment
under
the
cargo
area
floor.
Fold
up
the
cargo
floor
panel.
Sealant
bottle
'xSealant
bottle,
arrow
1.'xFiller
hose,
arrow
2.
Observe
expiration
date
on
the
sealant
bottle.
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Compressor1Sealant
bottle
unlocking2Sealant
bottle
holder3Tire
pressure
display4Reduce
tire
inflation
pressure
button5On/off
switch6Compressor7Connector/cable
for
socket8Connection
hose
Safety
measures
'xPark
the
vehicle
as
far
away
as
possible
from
passing
traffic
and
on
solid
ground.'xTurn
on
the
hazard
warning
system.'xSecure
the
vehicle
against
rolling
away
by
setting
the
parking
brake.'xTurn
the
steering
wheel
until
the
front
wheels are
in
the
straight-ahead
position
and
engage
the
steering
wheel
lock.'xHave
all
vehicle
occupants
get
out
of
the
ve#j
hicle
and
ensure
that
they
remain
outside
the hazardous
area
in
a
safe
place,
such
as
be#jhind
a
guardrail.'xIf
necessary,
set
up
a
warning
triangle
at
an
appropriate
distance.Filling
the
tire
with
sealing
compound
Safety
information
DANGER
If
the
exhaust
pipe
is
blocked
or
ventilation
is
in#j
sufficient,
harmful
exhaust
gases
can
enter
into the
vehicle.
The
exhaust
gases
contain
pollu#j
tants
which
are
colorless
and
odorless.
In
en#j
closed
areas,
exhaust
gases
can
also
accumu#j
late
outside
of
the
vehicle.
There
is
danger
to
life.
Keep
the
exhaust
pipe
free
and
ensure
suf#j
ficient
ventilation.
NOTICE
The
compressor
can
overheat
during
extended operation.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
prop#j
erty,
among
other
potential
damage.
Do
not
run the
compressor
for
more
than
10
minutes.
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2.Pull
filler
hose
completely
out
of
the
cover
of
the
sealant
bottle.
Do
not
kink
the
hose.3.Slide
the
sealant
bottle
into
the
holder
on
the
compressor
housing,
ensuring
that
it
en#j
gages
audibly.4.Screw
the
filler
hose
of
the
sealant
bottle
onto
the
tire
valve
of
the
nonworking
wheel.5.With
the
compressor
switched
off,
insert
the
connector
into
the
power
socket
in
the
vehi#j
cle
interior.6.With
standby
state
or
drive-ready
state
switched
on,
switch
on
the
compressor.
Let
the
compressor
run
for
max.
10
minutes
to
fill
the
tire
with
sealing
compound
and
achieve
a
tire inflation
pressure
of
approx.
2.0
bar.
While
the
tire
is
being
filled
with
sealing
com#j
pound,
the
tire
inflation
pressure
may
sporadi#j
cally
reach
approx.
5
bar.
Do
not
switch
off
the
compressor
in
this
phase.
Checking
and
adjusting
the
tire
inflation
pressure
Checking
1.Switch
off
the
compressor.2.Read
the
tire
pressure
on
the
tire
pressure
display.
To
continue
the
trip,
a
tire
inflation
pressure
of
at least
2
bar
must
be
reached.
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Removing
and
stowing
the
sealant
bottle1.Unscrew
the
filler
hose
of
the
sealant
bottle from
the
tire
valve.2.Press
the
red
unlocking
device.3.Remove
the
sealant
bottle
from
the
compres#jsor.4.Wrap
and
store
the
sealant
bottle
in
suitablematerial
to
avoid
contamination
of
the
cargoarea.
Minimum
tire
inflation
pressure
is
not
reached
1.Pull
the
connector
out
of
the
power
socket
in
the
vehicle
interior.2.Drive
33
ft/10
m
forward
and
back
to
distrib#j ute
the
sealing
compound
in
the
tire.3.Screw
the
connection
hose
of
the
compres#j
sor
directly
onto
the
tire
valve
stem.4.Insert
the
connector
into
the
power
socket
in the
vehicle
interior.5.With
standby
or
drive
readiness
turned
on,
turn
on
the
compressor
and
let
it
run
for
a maximum
of
10
minutes.When
the
tire
pressure
does
not
reach
at
least
2
bar,
contact
a
manufacturer
service
center
or
another
qualified
service
center
or
repair
shop.
When
a
tire
pressure
of
at
least
2
bar
is
reached,
see
Minimum
tire
inflation
pressure
is
reached.6.Unscrew
the
connection
hose
of
the
com#j pressor
from
the
tire
valve.7.Pull
the
connector
out
of
the
power
socket
in
the
vehicle
interior.8.Stow
the
tire
repair
set
in
the
vehicle.
Minimum
tire
inflation
pressure
is
reached
1.Unscrew
the
connection
hose
of
the
com#j pressor
from
the
tire
valve.2.Pull
the
connector
out
of
the
power
socket
in
the
vehicle
interior.3.Stow
the
tire
repair
set
in
the
vehicle.4.Immediately
drive
approx.
5
miles/10
km
to ensure
that
the
sealing
compound
is
evenly
distributed
in
the
tire.
Do
not
exceed
a
speed
of
50
mph/80
km/h. If
possible,
do
not
drive
at
speeds
less
than12
mph/20
km/h.
Adjustment
1.Stop
at
a
suitable
location.2.Screw
the
connection
hose
of
the
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3.Insert
the
connector
into
the
power
socket
inthe
vehicle
interior.4.Correct
the
tire
inflation
pressure
to
at
least
2.0
bar:'xIncrease
tire
pressure:
with
standby
or
drive
readiness
turned
on,
turn
on
the compressor
and
let
it
run
for
a
maximum
of
10
minutes.'xReduce
tire
inflation
pressure:
press
the
button
on
the
compressor.5.Unscrew
the
connection
hose
of
the
com#j pressor
from
the
tire
valve.6.Pull
the
connector
out
of
the
power
socket
in
the
vehicle
interior.7.Stow
the
tire
repair
set
in
the
vehicle.
Continuing
the
trip
Do
not
exceed
the
permissible
maximum
speedof
50
mph/80
km/h.
Reinitialize
the
Flat
Tire
Monitor.
Reset
the
Tire
Pressure
Monitor
again.
Replace
the
faulty
tire
and
the
sealant
bottle
of
the
tire
repair
set
promptly.
Additional
information:
'xRun-flat
tires,
refer
to
page
351.'xTire
pressure
monitor,
refer
to
page
344.Tire
chains
Safety
information
Warning
With
the
mounting
of
tire
chains
on
unsuitable
tires,
the
tire
chains
can
come
into
contact
with vehicle
parts.
There
may
be
a
risk
of
accidentor
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Only
mount
tire
chains
on
tires
that
are
designated
by
their
manufacturer
as
suitable
for
the
use
of
tire
chains.
Warning
Insufficiently
tight
tire
chains
may
damage
tires
and
vehicle
components.
There
may
be
a
risk
of
accident
or
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Make
sure
that
the
tire
chains
are
always
sufficiently tight.
Re-tighten
as
needed
according
to
the
tire
chain
manufacturer's
instructions.
Fine-link
tire
chains
The
manufacturer
of
the
vehicle
recommendsthe
use
of
fine-link
tire
chains.
Certain
types
offine-link
tire
chains
have
been
tested
by
the
manufacturer
of
the
vehicle
and
recommended as
road-safe
and
suitable.
Information
regarding
suitable
tire
chains
is
avail#j
able
from
a
dealer#ss
service
center
or
another qualified
service
center
or
repair
shop.
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Remove
hubcaps
before
using
tire
chains.
For
mounting,
align
the
hubcap
with
the
groove
to
the
tire
valve
and
press
on
all
the
way
around until
it
is
snapped
into
place.
Use Use
only
in
pairs
on
the
rear
wheels,
equipped
with
the
tires
of
the
following
size:'x225/60
R
18.'x245/50
R
19.
The
wheel
size
and
rim
offset
are
located
on
the inside
of
the
wheel.
Follow
the
tire
chain
manufacturer's
instructions.
Do
not
initialize
the
Flat
Tire
Monitor
after
mounting
tire
chains,
as
doing
so
may
result
in incorrect
readings.
Do
not
reset
the
Tire
Pressure
Monitor
after mounting
tire
chains,
as
doing
so
may
result
in
incorrect
readings.
When
driving
with
tire
chains,
briefly
activate
Dy#j namic
Traction
Control
DTC
to
optimize
the
drive
power.
Maximum
speed
with
tire
chains Do
not
exceed
a
speed
of
30
mph/50
km/h
when
using
tire
chains.
Tire
pressure
monitor
Principle
The
Tire
Pressure
Monitor
monitors
the
tire pressure
and
issues
a
warning
if
the
tire
pressure has
dropped.
General
information Sensors
in
the
tire
valves
measure
the
tire
infla#j
tion
pressure
and
tire
temperature.
Using
the
tire
settings
in
iDrive,
the
system
can
automatically
compare
the
predefined
target
pressures
with
the
actual
tire
inflation
pressures.
If
tires
are
being
used
that
are
not
specified
on the
tire
inflation
pressure
details
on
the
vehicle,
such
as
tires
with
special
approval,
the
system
needs
to
be
actively
reset.
The
system
will
then
take
over
the
actual
tire
inflation
pressures
as
the target
pressures.
When
operating
the
system,
also
note
the
infor#j mation
found
in
the
Tire
inflation
pressure
chap#j
ter.
Additional
information:
Tire
inflation
pressure,
refer
to
page
328.
Safety
information
Warning
The
display
of
the
target
pressures
is
not
a substitute
for
the
tire
inflation
pressure
details on
the
vehicle.
Incorrect
entries
in
the
tire
set#j
tings
can
lead
to
incorrect
target
tire
inflation
pressure
values.
In
this
case,
it
cannot
be
guar#j anteed
that
the
notification
of
a
tire
pressureloss
will
be
reliable.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
and
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Ensure
that
the
tire
sizes
of
the
mounted
tires
are
displayed
cor#j
rectly
and
match
the
details
on
the
tires
and
on the
vehicle.
Functional
requirements
The
following
conditions
must
be
met
for
the
system;
otherwise,
reliable
message
of
a
tire
pressure
loss
is
not
assured:
'xEvery
time
a
tire
or
wheel
is
changed,
the
correct
details
on
the
mounted
tires
must
be entered
in
the
tire
settings.'xThe
Tire
Pressure
Monitor
does
not
activate
until
after
driving
for
a
few
minutes:'xAfter
a
tire
or
wheel
replacement.'xAfter
a
reset,
for
tires
with
special
appro#j val.'xAfter
changing
the
tire
setting.'xFor
tires
with
special
approval:Seite
344MOBILITYWheels
and
tires344
Online
Edition
for
Part
no.
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