2023 BMW X3 warning

Center armrest, front
General information
A storage compartment is located in the center
armrest between the seats.
Opening the storage compartment
Press the button.
Closing the storage compartment Press the lid down until it engages.
Front cup holder
Safety information
Warning
Unsuitable containers in the cup holders may
damage the cup holders or be thrown about
the car

shatterproof, and sealable containers. Do not
transport hot beverages.
NOTICE
With an open cup holder, the center armrest
cannot be folded back up. There is a risk of damage to property, among other potential
damage. Press back the covers before the
center armrest is folded up.
Opening and closing the cup holder
Opening the cup holder
Fold the center armrest forward.
Press the button.
Closing the cup holder
Press both covers back inward in sequence and fold the center armrest back.
Coat hooks
General information
The coat hooks are located in the grab handles
in the rear.
Safety information
Warning
Clothing articles on the coat hooks can ob

Warning
If combustible materials, such as leaves or
grass, come in contact with hot parts of the
exhaust system, these materials can ignite.
There is a risk of fire and an injury hazard. Do not remove the heat shields installed and
never apply undercoating to them. Make sure that no combustible materials can come in
contact with hot vehicle parts while driving, in
Neutral or during parking.
Mobile radio in the vehicle
Warning
Vehicle electronics and mobile communica

Objects in the travel path of the pedals
Warning
Objects in the driver

Mount for trailer hitch
General information
The mount for the trailer hitch is located on therear of the vehicle.
Information on suitable trailer hitches is found on the underside of the mount, see arrow.
Remove the ball head when driving without a trailer or load carrier.
Follow the Maintenance Instructions, refer to
page 386.
Safety information
Warning
During driving, high temperatures can occur underneath the vehicle body, for instance
caused by the exhaust system. Contact with
the hot components can cause burns. There
is a risk of injury. Do not touch hot compo

2.Turn the fuel cap counterclockwise.3.Place the fuel cap in the bracket attached tothe fuel filler flap.
Closing
Warning
The retaining strap of the fuel cap can be jammed and crushed during closing. The cap
cannot be correctly closed. Fuel or fuel va

When the tire inflation pressure in all four
tires is correct, the flat tire monitor may not
have been initialized. In this case, initialize
the system.
If identification of flat tire damage is not
possible, please contact an authorized
service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.2.Repair the flat tire, for instance with a tire
repair set or by changing the wheel.
Runflat tires
Safety information
Warning
The vehicle handles differently when a runflat tire has insufficient or no tire pressure; for
instance, reduced directional stability when
braking, braking distances are longer and the self

Warning
When the jack is not inserted into the jacking point provided for this purpose, the vehiclemay be damaged or the jack may slip when
it is being cranked up. There is a risk of injury or risk of damage to property. When cranking
up the jack, ensure that it is inserted in the
jacking point next to the wheel well.
Warning
A vehicle that is raised on a jack may fall off of the jack if lateral forces are exerted on
it. There is a risk of injury and risk of dam