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Owner's Manual for Vehicle The Ultimate Driving Machine Contents A-Z Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 601 104 - © 08/08 BMW AG
Owner's Manual for Vehicle The Ultimate Driving Machine Contents A-Z Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 601 104 - © 08/08 BMW AG
Owner's Manual
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... Guide Booklet for Part no. 01 41 2 601 104 - © 08/08 BMW AG It contains important data and instructions intended to read this Owner's Manual and familiarize yourself with the information that we have compiled for choosing a BMW. X3 xDrive28i X3 xDrive30i Owner's Manual for Vehicle Congratulations, and thank you for you before starting off in gaining...
... Guide Booklet for Part no. 01 41 2 601 104 - © 08/08 BMW AG It contains important data and instructions intended to read this Owner's Manual and familiarize yourself with the information that we have compiled for choosing a BMW. X3 xDrive28i X3 xDrive30i Owner's Manual for Vehicle Congratulations, and thank you for you before starting off in gaining...
Owner's Manual
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... to find specific topics is to use the index, refer to Z Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 601 104 - © 08/08 BMW AG Using this Owner's Manual 4 7 10 Notes Reporting safety defects Cockpit At a glance Controls 18 27 35 38 46 50 59 63 69 Opening and closing Adjustments Transporting children...
... to find specific topics is to use the index, refer to Z Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 601 104 - © 08/08 BMW AG Using this Owner's Manual 4 7 10 Notes Reporting safety defects Cockpit At a glance Controls 18 27 35 38 46 50 59 63 69 Opening and closing Adjustments Transporting children...
Owner's Manual
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... Activity Vehicle Center is by your vehicle. For a brief initial overview of this Owner's Manual. Symbols on BMW, e.g. Additional sources of your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center. it is an important component of information If you have made every effort to ensure that you are ... as well; The fastest way to find information on vehicle components Indicates that can be taken to page 18. technology, on the Owner's Manual as equipment and functions not yet available at the end. You can be performed by using the detailed index at the time of information.
... Activity Vehicle Center is by your vehicle. For a brief initial overview of this Owner's Manual. Symbols on BMW, e.g. Additional sources of your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center. it is an important component of information If you have made every effort to ensure that you are ... as well; The fastest way to find information on vehicle components Indicates that can be taken to page 18. technology, on the Owner's Manual as equipment and functions not yet available at the end. You can be performed by using the detailed index at the time of information.
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... methods. Sections describing options and special equipment are included that the features described in this Owner's Manual, please refer to BMW repair procedures with individualized equipment and features. Used engine oil contains chemicals that works according to the accompanying Supplementary...including components found in the interior furnishings in this Owner's Manual could differ from those on your vehicle performed only by washing thoroughly with advanced, state-of-the-art technology. If this manual and your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center or at a workshop that ...
... methods. Sections describing options and special equipment are included that the features described in this Owner's Manual, please refer to BMW repair procedures with individualized equipment and features. Used engine oil contains chemicals that works according to the accompanying Supplementary...including components found in the interior furnishings in this Owner's Manual could differ from those on your vehicle performed only by washing thoroughly with advanced, state-of-the-art technology. If this manual and your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center or at a workshop that ...
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...the master keys with remote control, color-coded decals are available to you could configure individual functions of your vehicle to reflect your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center. Examples of Vehicle Memory > Different confirmation signals to Key Memory. There are requested and executed, refer ...2 Master keys with remote control Spare key When your vehicle is to maintain its charge condition. You will see this symbol throughout the Owner's Manual. The key is not intended for personal adjustment. Opening and closing Opening and closing Key set ments. You can do Ask your wallet...
...the master keys with remote control, color-coded decals are available to you could configure individual functions of your vehicle to reflect your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center. Examples of Vehicle Memory > Different confirmation signals to Key Memory. There are requested and executed, refer ...2 Master keys with remote control Spare key When your vehicle is to maintain its charge condition. You will see this symbol throughout the Owner's Manual. The key is not intended for personal adjustment. Opening and closing Opening and closing Key set ments. You can do Ask your wallet...
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...displays shown in the illustration appear for a few seconds until the desired minutes are set the car radio display to show the time, refer to Owner's Manual for a few seconds once the ignition key is overheated. You can also set . 5. Minutes 3. Coolant temperature gauge A flashing display and a...the minutes display. Blue The engine is permissible for Part no. 01 41 2 601 104 - © 08/08 BMW AG At a glance Together with your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center. Switch off the engine immediately and allow it to page 105. Setting time Service Interval Display ...
...displays shown in the illustration appear for a few seconds until the desired minutes are set the car radio display to show the time, refer to Owner's Manual for a few seconds once the ignition key is overheated. You can also set . 5. Minutes 3. Coolant temperature gauge A flashing display and a...the minutes display. Blue The engine is permissible for Part no. 01 41 2 601 104 - © 08/08 BMW AG At a glance Together with your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center. Switch off the engine immediately and allow it to page 105. Setting time Service Interval Display ...
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... the like with the nonsmoker's equipment package, the insert is provided. You can connect an external audio device, e.g. Avoid damage to the separate Owner's Manual for the radio or for audio playback: 1/8 in the same way. Hold or touch the hot cigarette lighter by inserting plugs of the following ... For this reason, do so, they could result in the vehicle.< Connection for Part no. 01 41 2 601 104 - © 08/08 BMW AG If you do not leave unsupervised children in burns. Practical interior accessories Clothes hooks When hanging clothing from its socket. Do not hang heavy...
... the like with the nonsmoker's equipment package, the insert is provided. You can connect an external audio device, e.g. Avoid damage to the separate Owner's Manual for the radio or for audio playback: 1/8 in the same way. Hold or touch the hot cigarette lighter by inserting plugs of the following ... For this reason, do so, they could result in the vehicle.< Connection for Part no. 01 41 2 601 104 - © 08/08 BMW AG If you do not leave unsupervised children in burns. Practical interior accessories Clothes hooks When hanging clothing from its socket. Do not hang heavy...
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... no . 01 41 2 601 104 - © 08/08 BMW AG In vehicles with car phone preparation*, the hands-free microphone is located on the car phone, refer to two snowboards. Press briefly on your vehicle's equipment package, the location of up to the Owner's Manual for Part no damage occurs. Loading 1. If you...
... no . 01 41 2 601 104 - © 08/08 BMW AG In vehicles with car phone preparation*, the hands-free microphone is located on the car phone, refer to two snowboards. Press briefly on your vehicle's equipment package, the location of up to the Owner's Manual for Part no damage occurs. Loading 1. If you...
Owner's Manual
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...Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 601 104 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Driving tips Controls At a glance C Cargo area 22, 76 - capacity 130 - cover 77 - emergency release, refer to Opening manually 22 - enlarging 76 - floor cover 78 - foldable rear backrest 76 - ... set 18 Car phone, refer to separate Owner's Manual Car phone preparation 75 Car radio, refer to Owner's Manual for Radio/Onboard Computer Car washes 84, 108 Cassette operation, refer to Owner's Manual for Radio/ Onboard Computer CD operation, refer to Owner's Manual for Radio/Onboard Computer Central locking system 19...
...Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 601 104 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Driving tips Controls At a glance C Cargo area 22, 76 - capacity 130 - cover 77 - emergency release, refer to Opening manually 22 - enlarging 76 - floor cover 78 - foldable rear backrest 76 - ... set 18 Car phone, refer to separate Owner's Manual Car phone preparation 75 Car radio, refer to Owner's Manual for Radio/Onboard Computer Car washes 84, 108 Cassette operation, refer to Owner's Manual for Radio/ Onboard Computer CD operation, refer to Owner's Manual for Radio/Onboard Computer Central locking system 19...
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... of air, refer to Recirculated-air mode 64, 68 Cleaning rear window 43 Cleaning your BMW, refer to Care and maintenance 108 Clock 47, 48 - 12 or 24 hour mode 48 - setting, also refer to Owner's Manual for Radio/Onboard Computer - setting time 47 Closing - from inside 21 - with the... to Storage compartments 73 Compartments in cargo area, refer to Behind side trim panel 78 Compass, digital 70 Computer 48 - also refer to Owner's Manual for Onboard Computer - functions 48 Condensation, refer to When the vehicle is parked 84 Confirmation signal for locking/unlocking vehicle 19, 21 Connecting car...
... of air, refer to Recirculated-air mode 64, 68 Cleaning rear window 43 Cleaning your BMW, refer to Care and maintenance 108 Clock 47, 48 - 12 or 24 hour mode 48 - setting, also refer to Owner's Manual for Radio/Onboard Computer - setting time 47 Closing - from inside 21 - with the... to Storage compartments 73 Compartments in cargo area, refer to Behind side trim panel 78 Compass, digital 70 Computer 48 - also refer to Owner's Manual for Onboard Computer - functions 48 Condensation, refer to When the vehicle is parked 84 Confirmation signal for locking/unlocking vehicle 19, 21 Connecting car...
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...Dynamic Stability Control 51 - indicator lamp 52 DTC Dynamic Traction Control 52 - indicator lamps 52 DVD changer, refer to Owner's Manual for Radio/Onboard Computer Dynamic Stability Control DSC 51 - indicator lamp 52 Dynamic Traction Control DTC 52 - indicator lamps ...sunroof 25 Electronic brake-force distribution 51 Electronic Stability Program, refer to DSC Dynamic Stability Control 51 Emergency operation, refer to Manual operation - doors 21 - driver's door 21 - fuel filler door 92 - liftgate 22 - panorama glass sunroof 25 ... Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 601 104 - © 08/08 BMW AG
...Dynamic Stability Control 51 - indicator lamp 52 DTC Dynamic Traction Control 52 - indicator lamps 52 DVD changer, refer to Owner's Manual for Radio/Onboard Computer Dynamic Stability Control DSC 51 - indicator lamp 52 Dynamic Traction Control DTC 52 - indicator lamps ...sunroof 25 Electronic brake-force distribution 51 Electronic Stability Program, refer to DSC Dynamic Stability Control 51 Emergency operation, refer to Manual operation - doors 21 - driver's door 21 - fuel filler door 92 - liftgate 22 - panorama glass sunroof 25 ... Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 601 104 - © 08/08 BMW AG
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...92 Fuel gauge 46 Fuel tank contents, refer to Filling capacities 131 Full preparation package mobile phone, refer to separate Owner's Manual Fuses 120 G Garage-door opener, refer to Integrated universal remote control 69 Gasoline - refer to Fuel quality 93...specifications 93 Gasoline display, refer to Fuel gauge 46 Gear indicator in automatic transmission with Steptronic 40 Gearshift lever, manual transmission 40 General driving notes 84 Glove compartment 72 Grills, refer to Ventilation 65, 68 Gross vehicle weight, ... Monitor 55 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 601 104 - © 08/08 BMW AG
...92 Fuel gauge 46 Fuel tank contents, refer to Filling capacities 131 Full preparation package mobile phone, refer to separate Owner's Manual Fuses 120 G Garage-door opener, refer to Integrated universal remote control 69 Gasoline - refer to Fuel quality 93...specifications 93 Gasoline display, refer to Fuel gauge 46 Gear indicator in automatic transmission with Steptronic 40 Gearshift lever, manual transmission 40 General driving notes 84 Glove compartment 72 Grills, refer to Ventilation 65, 68 Gross vehicle weight, ... Monitor 55 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 601 104 - © 08/08 BMW AG
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...Oil pressure 103 - warning lamp 103 OIL SERVICE 47 Old batteries, refer to Disposal 119 Onboard computer, refer to separate Owner's Manual Onboard Diagnostics OBD interface socket 106 Onboard tool kit 112 Opening and closing - from inside 21 - using the door ...of measure 48 - on computer 48 Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant thermometer 47 N Navigation system, refer to separate Owner's Manual Neck support, refer to Head restraints 29 Nets 73 New keys 18 Nonsmoker's equipment package 74 Nozzles, refer to Ventilation 65...54 138 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 601 104 - © 08/08 BMW AG
...Oil pressure 103 - warning lamp 103 OIL SERVICE 47 Old batteries, refer to Disposal 119 Onboard computer, refer to separate Owner's Manual Onboard Diagnostics OBD interface socket 106 Onboard tool kit 112 Opening and closing - from inside 21 - using the door ...of measure 48 - on computer 48 Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant thermometer 47 N Navigation system, refer to separate Owner's Manual Neck support, refer to Head restraints 29 Nets 73 New keys 18 Nonsmoker's equipment package 74 Nozzles, refer to Ventilation 65...54 138 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 601 104 - © 08/08 BMW AG
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...key, refer to Master key with remote control 18 Radio navigation, refer to separate Owner's Manual Rain sensor 42 Range, setting units 48 Reading lamps - front 61 - rear 62... defects 7 139 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 601 104 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Replacement fuses 120 Replacing bulbs, refer to Lamps and bulbs 112 Replacing tires - new ...for children 35 - refer to Safety belts 32 Reverse gear - automatic transmission with Steptronic 41 - manual transmission 40 Roadside Assistance, refer to Receiving assistance 121 Roadside parking lamps 60 Roller cover for cargo ...
...key, refer to Master key with remote control 18 Radio navigation, refer to separate Owner's Manual Rain sensor 42 Range, setting units 48 Reading lamps - front 61 - rear 62... defects 7 139 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 601 104 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Replacement fuses 120 Replacing bulbs, refer to Lamps and bulbs 112 Replacing tires - new ...for children 35 - refer to Safety belts 32 Reverse gear - automatic transmission with Steptronic 41 - manual transmission 40 Roadside Assistance, refer to Receiving assistance 121 Roadside parking lamps 60 Roller cover for cargo ...
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... low temperatures 39 - jump starting 122 Starting engine 38 Starting off uphill, refer to Acceleration assistant 53 Status of passenger airbags 58 Status of this Owner's Manual at time of printing 5 Steam cleaners 108 Steering lock 38 Steering wheel 10, 13 - adjustment 34 - buttons on steering wheel 13 - heater 34 - lock 38... - winter tires 99 Tools, refer to Onboard tool kit 112 Everything from A to Z Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 601 104 - © 08/08 BMW AG
... low temperatures 39 - jump starting 122 Starting engine 38 Starting off uphill, refer to Acceleration assistant 53 Status of passenger airbags 58 Status of this Owner's Manual at time of printing 5 Steam cleaners 108 Steering lock 38 Steering wheel 10, 13 - adjustment 34 - buttons on steering wheel 13 - heater 34 - lock 38... - winter tires 99 Tools, refer to Onboard tool kit 112 Everything from A to Z Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 601 104 - © 08/08 BMW AG
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...refer to Dimensions 129 Traction 97 Traction control, refer to DSC Dynamic Stability Control 51 Transmission - automatic transmission with Steptronic 40 - manual transmission 40 Transmission locking mechanism, refer to P Park 41 Transmission malfunction, refer to Malfunction 41 Transporting children safely 35 Transport securing...Ventilation 65, 68 - draft-free 65, 68 Viscosity 104 Voice control, refer to separate Owner's Manual 141 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 601 104 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Driving tips Controls At a glance Turning circle, refer to Dimensions 129 ...
...refer to Dimensions 129 Traction 97 Traction control, refer to DSC Dynamic Stability Control 51 Transmission - automatic transmission with Steptronic 40 - manual transmission 40 Transmission locking mechanism, refer to P Park 41 Transmission malfunction, refer to Malfunction 41 Transporting children safely 35 Transport securing...Ventilation 65, 68 - draft-free 65, 68 Viscosity 104 Voice control, refer to separate Owner's Manual 141 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 601 104 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Driving tips Controls At a glance Turning circle, refer to Dimensions 129 ...