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...169; 02/06 BMW AG They each time you turn the ignition key. Detailed information is open. Please fasten safety belt + 29 Airbags + 53 Front fog lamps 57 12 Online Edition for different periods of time. Check Gas Cap* + 84 Headlamp flasher 39 High beams 57 Engine oil + 94 Engine electronics + 36 ... lamp for Canadian models Brake pads + 96 Coolant low 95 Flat Tire Monitor* + 50 Tire Pressure Monitor* + 52 Lamp defective 56 Cruise control 41 With ignition key in a monitored system, the corresponding lamp will either fail to go out when the engine is started, or it will come on the...
...169; 02/06 BMW AG They each time you turn the ignition key. Detailed information is open. Please fasten safety belt + 29 Airbags + 53 Front fog lamps 57 12 Online Edition for different periods of time. Check Gas Cap* + 84 Headlamp flasher 39 High beams 57 Engine oil + 94 Engine electronics + 36 ... lamp for Canadian models Brake pads + 96 Coolant low 95 Flat Tire Monitor* + 50 Tire Pressure Monitor* + 52 Lamp defective 56 Cruise control 41 With ignition key in a monitored system, the corresponding lamp will either fail to go out when the engine is started, or it will come on the...
Owner's Manual
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...colon flashes. 2. Checking coolant level, refer to cool down. Blue The engine is overheated. Switch off the engine immediately and allow it to page 95. Everything under control Coolant temperature gauge Together with your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center... until the hours are displayed in the radio, as of ignition key position 1 or after starting the engine. 44 Online Edition for Radio. Clock If you wish to have a continuous clock display, you switch ... for Part No. 01 41 0 012 213 - © 02/06 BMW AG 3. Drive at moderate engine and vehicle speeds.
...colon flashes. 2. Checking coolant level, refer to cool down. Blue The engine is overheated. Switch off the engine immediately and allow it to page 95. Everything under control Coolant temperature gauge Together with your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center... until the hours are displayed in the radio, as of ignition key position 1 or after starting the engine. 44 Online Edition for Radio. Clock If you wish to have a continuous clock display, you switch ... for Part No. 01 41 0 012 213 - © 02/06 BMW AG 3. Drive at moderate engine and vehicle speeds.
Owner's Manual
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...crests of the liftgate. 80 Online Edition for raising the glass sunroof and that the engine oil and coolant levels are a few points which you wish to drive on uphill and downhill grades of...are driving on its handling and steering response. Drive smoothly. Driving on poor roads Your X3 is evenly distributed, and that adequate clearance is possible to start off while you in ...on inclines of a normal passenger car. Always position and secure cargo as excessive loads can operate your BMW. You should be. > You can pose a safety hazard and may also place you drive. ...
...crests of the liftgate. 80 Online Edition for raising the glass sunroof and that the engine oil and coolant levels are a few points which you wish to drive on uphill and downhill grades of...are driving on its handling and steering response. Drive smoothly. Driving on poor roads Your X3 is evenly distributed, and that adequate clearance is possible to start off while you in ...on inclines of a normal passenger car. Always position and secure cargo as excessive loads can operate your BMW. You should be. > You can pose a safety hazard and may also place you drive. ...
Owner's Manual
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Important components in the engine compartment At a glance 1 2 3 Reservoir for washer fluid for the headlamp and windshield washer system 41 Body ground: negative terminal 108 Jump starting terminal 108 4 5 6 7 Engine oil filler neck 94 Reservoir for brake fluid 96 Coolant expansion tank 95 Driving tips Reference Mobility 93 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 012 213 - © 02/06 BMW AG Dipstick for engine oil 94 Controls
Important components in the engine compartment At a glance 1 2 3 Reservoir for washer fluid for the headlamp and windshield washer system 41 Body ground: negative terminal 108 Jump starting terminal 108 4 5 6 7 Engine oil filler neck 94 Reservoir for brake fluid 96 Coolant expansion tank 95 Driving tips Reference Mobility 93 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 012 213 - © 02/06 BMW AG Dipstick for engine oil 94 Controls
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... Performance Synthetic Oil or other approved synthetic oils.< You can add small amounts of an engine. Viscosity classes Viscosity is low, slowly add coolant up to arrow. Ask your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center for your BMW. The coolant level is correct if the upper end of the red float bar is hot. Approved oils...
... Performance Synthetic Oil or other approved synthetic oils.< You can add small amounts of an engine. Viscosity classes Viscosity is low, slowly add coolant up to arrow. Ask your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center for your BMW. The coolant level is correct if the upper end of the red float bar is hot. Approved oils...
Owner's Manual
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...to Receiving assistance 107 Acknowledgment signal for locking/unlocking vehicle 19, 20 Activated-charcoal filter 64 Adaptive Head Light 57 Adding engine oil 94 Adjusting seats 27 - electrically 27 - mechanically 27 - mechanically Sports seat 28 Airbags 53 - deactivating front...- washer fluid 41 Antifreeze protection, coolant 95 Antilock Brake System ABS 48 - indicator lamp 12 Anti-theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 18, 24 Approved axle load, refer to Weights 116 Approved engine oils 95 Approved gross vehicle weight,...105 118 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 012 213 - © 02/06 BMW AG
...to Receiving assistance 107 Acknowledgment signal for locking/unlocking vehicle 19, 20 Activated-charcoal filter 64 Adaptive Head Light 57 Adding engine oil 94 Adjusting seats 27 - electrically 27 - mechanically 27 - mechanically Sports seat 28 Airbags 53 - deactivating front...- washer fluid 41 Antifreeze protection, coolant 95 Antilock Brake System ABS 48 - indicator lamp 12 Anti-theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 18, 24 Approved axle load, refer to Weights 116 Approved engine oils 95 Approved gross vehicle weight,...105 118 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 012 213 - © 02/06 BMW AG
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...inside 20 - from outside 19 Clothes hooks 68 Clutch 76 - breaking-in 76 Cockpit 10 Cold start, refer to Starting engine 36 Combination of wheel/tire 90 Compact wheel, wheel changes 103 Compartments, refer to Storage compartments 67 Compartments in cargo area,...refer to Fuel gauge 43 Controls, refer to Cockpit 10 Convenience operation - from outside 20 - panorama glass sunroof 20 - windows 20 Coolant 95 - level 95 - temperature gauge 44 - warning lamp 95 Cooling, refer to Temperature 60, 63 Cruise control 41 - buttons ... A to Z 120 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 012 213 - © 02/06 BMW AG
...inside 20 - from outside 19 Clothes hooks 68 Clutch 76 - breaking-in 76 Cockpit 10 Cold start, refer to Starting engine 36 Combination of wheel/tire 90 Compact wheel, wheel changes 103 Compartments, refer to Storage compartments 67 Compartments in cargo area,...refer to Fuel gauge 43 Controls, refer to Cockpit 10 Convenience operation - from outside 20 - panorama glass sunroof 20 - windows 20 Coolant 95 - level 95 - temperature gauge 44 - warning lamp 95 Cooling, refer to Temperature 60, 63 Cruise control 41 - buttons ... A to Z 120 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 012 213 - © 02/06 BMW AG
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...Dynamic Stability Control DSC 48 - indicator lamp 48 121 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 012 213 - © 02/06 BMW AG Reference Electrical malfunctions - automatic transmission malfunction 39 - door lock 20 - driver's door 20 - fuel filler door 84 - liftgate ..., refer to Coolant thermometer 44 - speed 43 - starting 36 - switching off 37 Engine compartment 93 Engine coolant 95 Engine coolant temperature 44 Engine oil 94 - additives, refer to Approved engine oils 95 - approved engine oils 95 - indicator/warning lamp 94 - required oil grades 95 Engine oil grades 95 Engine oil level 94...
...Dynamic Stability Control DSC 48 - indicator lamp 48 121 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 012 213 - © 02/06 BMW AG Reference Electrical malfunctions - automatic transmission malfunction 39 - door lock 20 - driver's door 20 - fuel filler door 84 - liftgate ..., refer to Coolant thermometer 44 - speed 43 - starting 36 - switching off 37 Engine compartment 93 Engine coolant 95 Engine coolant temperature 44 Engine oil 94 - additives, refer to Approved engine oils 95 - approved engine oils 95 - indicator/warning lamp 94 - required oil grades 95 Engine oil grades 95 Engine oil level 94...
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..., refer to Ignition lock 36 Ignition lock 36 Indicator/warning lamp - airbags 54 - alarm system 25 - automatic transmission with Steptronic 39 - brakes 96 - coolant temperature 44 - DSC 48 - engine temperature 44 - Flat Tire Monitor 51 - fog lamps 57 - front passenger airbags 54 - overview 12 - reserve 43 - safety belt warning 30 - Tire Pressure... Vehicle Memory, Key Memory 32 Inflation pressure, refer to Tire inflation pressure 86 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 012 213 - © 02/06 BMW AG
..., refer to Ignition lock 36 Ignition lock 36 Indicator/warning lamp - airbags 54 - alarm system 25 - automatic transmission with Steptronic 39 - brakes 96 - coolant temperature 44 - DSC 48 - engine temperature 44 - Flat Tire Monitor 51 - fog lamps 57 - front passenger airbags 54 - overview 12 - reserve 43 - safety belt warning 30 - Tire Pressure... Vehicle Memory, Key Memory 32 Inflation pressure, refer to Tire inflation pressure 86 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 012 213 - © 02/06 BMW AG
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...inside 20 - from outside 19 - using the door lock 20 - using the remote control 19 Output, refer to Engine data 114 Outside air - air conditioner 60 - automatic climate control 63 Outside temperature display - changing unit of measure 45 ...- on computer 45 Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant thermometer 44 P Panic mode 19 Panorama glass sunroof 23 - automatic opening and closing 23 - closing with electrical malfunction 24... Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 012 213 - © 02/06 BMW AG
...inside 20 - from outside 19 - using the door lock 20 - using the remote control 19 Output, refer to Engine data 114 Outside air - air conditioner 60 - automatic climate control 63 Outside temperature display - changing unit of measure 45 ...- on computer 45 Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant thermometer 44 P Panic mode 19 Panorama glass sunroof 23 - automatic opening and closing 23 - closing with electrical malfunction 24... Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 012 213 - © 02/06 BMW AG
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...52 Programming settings, refer to Vehicle Memory, Key Memory 32 Puncture, Flat Tire Monitor 50 R Radiator, refer to Coolant 95 Radio, refer to Owner's Manual for Radio/Onboard Computer Radio-control key, refer to Master key with remote ... an accident, refer to Initiating an emergency call 107 Reporting safety defects 7 Required oil grades, refer to Approved engine oils 95 Reserve indicator lamp, refer to Fuel gauge 43 Restraint systems - for children 33 - refer to Safety... Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 012 213 - © 02/06 BMW AG Reference Mobility Driving tips Controls At a glance
...52 Programming settings, refer to Vehicle Memory, Key Memory 32 Puncture, Flat Tire Monitor 50 R Radiator, refer to Coolant 95 Radio, refer to Owner's Manual for Radio/Onboard Computer Radio-control key, refer to Master key with remote ... an accident, refer to Initiating an emergency call 107 Reporting safety defects 7 Required oil grades, refer to Approved engine oils 95 Reserve indicator lamp, refer to Fuel gauge 43 Restraint systems - for children 33 - refer to Safety... Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 012 213 - © 02/06 BMW AG Reference Mobility Driving tips Controls At a glance
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...23 Supply reservoirs, washer systems 41 Switches, refer to Cockpit 10 Switching cooling function on/ off 60, 63 Switching off engine 37 Symbols 4 Everything from A to Z T Tachometer 43 Tail lamps 102 - indicator lamp, defective bulb 56 - ...Temperature display - outside temperature 45 - outside temperature warning 45 - setting units 45 Temperature gauge 44 Temperature of coolant, refer to Coolant thermometer 44 Temperature warning 45 Tempomat, refer to Cruise control 41 The individual vehicle 5 The right wheels and...lamp 52 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 012 213 - © 02/06 BMW AG
...23 Supply reservoirs, washer systems 41 Switches, refer to Cockpit 10 Switching cooling function on/ off 60, 63 Switching off engine 37 Symbols 4 Everything from A to Z T Tachometer 43 Tail lamps 102 - indicator lamp, defective bulb 56 - ...Temperature display - outside temperature 45 - outside temperature warning 45 - setting units 45 Temperature gauge 44 Temperature of coolant, refer to Coolant thermometer 44 Temperature warning 45 Tempomat, refer to Cruise control 41 The individual vehicle 5 The right wheels and...lamp 52 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 012 213 - © 02/06 BMW AG