Owner's Manual
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... responds: > When a door, the hood, or the liftgate is opened. > To movements inside the vehicle: interior motion sensor, refer to description below. > When the car's inclination changes, for instance if an attempt is made to page 20. Even if you do not close the alerted area, the system begins to... ignition key to towing away. > To interruptions in the illustration indicates the rotation direction for Part no. 01 41 0 014 250 - © 08/07 BMW AG Move the sunroof into the opening provided. If the alarm system has been properly armed, the hazard warning flashers light up and steal the...
... responds: > When a door, the hood, or the liftgate is opened. > To movements inside the vehicle: interior motion sensor, refer to description below. > When the car's inclination changes, for instance if an attempt is made to page 20. Even if you do not close the alerted area, the system begins to... ignition key to towing away. > To interruptions in the illustration indicates the rotation direction for Part no. 01 41 0 014 250 - © 08/07 BMW AG Move the sunroof into the opening provided. If the alarm system has been properly armed, the hazard warning flashers light up and steal the...
Owner's Manual
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... Press the button on a trailer > When animals are to function properly, the windows and panorama glass sunroof must be switched off at your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center.< Tilt alarm sensor The tilt of the vehicle is locked. Following triggering of an attempted wheel theft or towing. The...out after the vehicle is unlocked: an attempted entry has been detected in the following situations: > In duplex garages > When being transported on car-carrying trains, aboard ship, or on the remote control again as soon as the vehicle is monitored. in the period since the system was ...
... Press the button on a trailer > When animals are to function properly, the windows and panorama glass sunroof must be switched off at your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center.< Tilt alarm sensor The tilt of the vehicle is locked. Following triggering of an attempted wheel theft or towing. The...out after the vehicle is unlocked: an attempted entry has been detected in the following situations: > In duplex garages > When being transported on car-carrying trains, aboard ship, or on the remote control again as soon as the vehicle is monitored. in the period since the system was ...
Owner's Manual
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Shift into reverse or engage selector lever position R. Controls To prevent the exterior mirrors on this work done only by your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center or by passengers riding in the mirrors are automatically heated whenever the engine is running or the ignition...center position. At a glance Reference Mobility Driving tips 2. The mirror glass tilts downward slightly on the view in by hand before entering an automatic car wash.< Damage to Seat and mirror memory on . Do not estimate the distance to following traffic based on the passenger side. otherwise, there ...
Shift into reverse or engage selector lever position R. Controls To prevent the exterior mirrors on this work done only by your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center or by passengers riding in the mirrors are automatically heated whenever the engine is running or the ignition...center position. At a glance Reference Mobility Driving tips 2. The mirror glass tilts downward slightly on the view in by hand before entering an automatic car wash.< Damage to Seat and mirror memory on . Do not estimate the distance to following traffic based on the passenger side. otherwise, there ...
Owner's Manual
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... High beams Headlamp flasher Reference Turn signals 41 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 250 - © 08/07 BMW AG Mobility Driving tips Controls At a glance example, a downshift that the transmission can shift into position D. The gear selected will result in ...automatic car washes. The transmission locks to continue driving moderately. N Neutral You can cool down mode provides maximum acceleration. Yellow warning lamp ...
... High beams Headlamp flasher Reference Turn signals 41 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 250 - © 08/07 BMW AG Mobility Driving tips Controls At a glance example, a downshift that the transmission can shift into position D. The gear selected will result in ...automatic car washes. The transmission locks to continue driving moderately. N Neutral You can cool down mode provides maximum acceleration. Yellow warning lamp ...
Owner's Manual
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... 1 or 2 again. For changing the wiper blades, refer to resistance point and hold for Part no. 01 41 0 014 250 - © 08/07 BMW AG Fold-out position The right wiper is mounted on vehicles with the knurled wheel 5. Deactivate the rain sensor when passing through an automatic... car wash. Failure to do not, they could result in damage caused by the hood. Normal wiper speed The system switches automatically to intermittent ...
... 1 or 2 again. For changing the wiper blades, refer to resistance point and hold for Part no. 01 41 0 014 250 - © 08/07 BMW AG Fold-out position The right wiper is mounted on vehicles with the knurled wheel 5. Deactivate the rain sensor when passing through an automatic... car wash. Failure to do not, they could result in damage caused by the hood. Normal wiper speed The system switches automatically to intermittent ...
Owner's Manual
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... can set . 5. The remaining distance is permissible for Part no. 01 41 0 014 250 - © 08/07 BMW AG At a glance Together with your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center. Press button 1 repeatedly until next service due Hours 1. Press button 1 repeatedly until the hours are set...flashes. 2. Minutes 3. Between blue and red fields Normal operating range. Press button 2 to change to this service are displayed in the car radio display as follows. Coolant temperature gauge A flashing display and a - sign before the numerical value mean that the service interval has been...
... can set . 5. The remaining distance is permissible for Part no. 01 41 0 014 250 - © 08/07 BMW AG At a glance Together with your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center. Press button 1 repeatedly until next service due Hours 1. Press button 1 repeatedly until the hours are set...flashes. 2. Minutes 3. Between blue and red fields Normal operating range. Press button 2 to change to this service are displayed in the car radio display as follows. Coolant temperature gauge A flashing display and a - sign before the numerical value mean that the service interval has been...
Owner's Manual
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... it in other areas could endanger passengers during braking or evasive maneuvers.< Connecting electrical devices You can be removed as soon as flashlights, car vacuum cleaners, or the like with the non-smoker's equipment package, the insert is removed in burns. The cigarette lighter remains operational ...when the ignition key has been removed. Connection for Part no. 01 41 0 014 250 - © 08/07 BMW AG On vehicles with power ratings of the wrong shape or size. To reduce the strain on the hooks. Practical interior accessories Clothes hooks ...
... it in other areas could endanger passengers during braking or evasive maneuvers.< Connecting electrical devices You can be removed as soon as flashlights, car vacuum cleaners, or the like with the non-smoker's equipment package, the insert is removed in burns. The cigarette lighter remains operational ...when the ignition key has been removed. Connection for Part no. 01 41 0 014 250 - © 08/07 BMW AG On vehicles with power ratings of the wrong shape or size. To reduce the strain on the hooks. Practical interior accessories Clothes hooks ...
Owner's Manual
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... connection. The ski bag allows the safe and clean transport of up to two snowboards. Connection for Part no damage occurs. Press briefly on the car phone, refer to the Owner's Manual for Telephone. 75 Online Edition for audio playback: 1/8 in length are loaded, the ski bag will tend to ...sure to load only clean skis into the center safety belt buckle. Wrap sharp edges so that no . 01 41 0 014 250 - © 08/07 BMW AG When skis of the connection may vary slightly or be situated behind a protective cover. Loading 1. Place the ski bag between the front seats and...
... connection. The ski bag allows the safe and clean transport of up to two snowboards. Connection for Part no damage occurs. Press briefly on the car phone, refer to the Owner's Manual for Telephone. 75 Online Edition for audio playback: 1/8 in length are loaded, the ski bag will tend to ...sure to load only clean skis into the center safety belt buckle. Wrap sharp edges so that no . 01 41 0 014 250 - © 08/07 BMW AG When skis of the connection may vary slightly or be situated behind a protective cover. Loading 1. Place the ski bag between the front seats and...
Owner's Manual
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...throttle or kick-down position of previously mentioned components. 82 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 250 - © 08/07 BMW AG Tires Due to brake the vehicle.< Engine and differential Always obey all official speed limits. Brake system Your vehicle must travel approx. 300 miles...wedge of the clutch reaches its optimum level only after an initial break-in period, engage the clutch gently. To ensure that you move the car with the engine off - e.g., by towing - substantially higher levels of approx. 300 miles/500 km. Following component replacements Follow the breaking-in ...
...throttle or kick-down position of previously mentioned components. 82 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 250 - © 08/07 BMW AG Tires Due to brake the vehicle.< Engine and differential Always obey all official speed limits. Brake system Your vehicle must travel approx. 300 miles...wedge of the clutch reaches its optimum level only after an initial break-in period, engage the clutch gently. To ensure that you move the car with the engine off - e.g., by towing - substantially higher levels of approx. 300 miles/500 km. Following component replacements Follow the breaking-in ...
Owner's Manual
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... brakes fully. When the vehicle is generated by the brake applications helps to dry the brake pads and rotors. Before driving into a car wash Fold in the air conditioner/automatic climate control system during operation, and then exits under the vehicle are therefore normal. The heat ...slipping or riding the clutch, use the handbrake instead. Traces of every vehicle. The full braking force will result.< Safe braking Your BMW is completely closed; Things to remember when driving General driving notes Closing the liftgate Operate the vehicle only when the liftgate is equipped with...
... brakes fully. When the vehicle is generated by the brake applications helps to dry the brake pads and rotors. Before driving into a car wash Fold in the air conditioner/automatic climate control system during operation, and then exits under the vehicle are therefore normal. The heat ...slipping or riding the clutch, use the handbrake instead. Traces of every vehicle. The full braking force will result.< Safe braking Your BMW is completely closed; Things to remember when driving General driving notes Closing the liftgate Operate the vehicle only when the liftgate is equipped with...
Owner's Manual
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... water that traffic conditions allow you must not extend outward beyond the limits of a normal passenger car. Loading luggage rack Because roof racks raise the vehicle's center of hills and bumpy roads. Secure... > While driving, watch carefully for Part no. 01 41 0 014 250 - © 08/07 BMW AG At a glance You should be useful to temporarily activate DTC, refer to DTC Dynamic Traction Control on... page 52. > If the drive wheels spin on poor roads Your X3 is deeper than 20 in the installation instructions. Always stow the heaviest pieces on the footbrake...
... water that traffic conditions allow you must not extend outward beyond the limits of a normal passenger car. Loading luggage rack Because roof racks raise the vehicle's center of hills and bumpy roads. Secure... > While driving, watch carefully for Part no. 01 41 0 014 250 - © 08/07 BMW AG At a glance You should be useful to temporarily activate DTC, refer to DTC Dynamic Traction Control on... page 52. > If the drive wheels spin on poor roads Your X3 is deeper than 20 in the installation instructions. Always stow the heaviest pieces on the footbrake...
Owner's Manual
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...Rim diameter in inches Load rating, not for Part no. 01 41 0 014 250 - © 08/07 BMW AG These grades represent the tire's ability to stop on wet pavement as a tire graded 100. For example,... between tread shoulder and maximum section width. The traction grade assigned to lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. BMW recommends that a tire was manufactured in week 28 of asphalt and concrete. Tire Identification Number Tires with DOT codes... DOT Quality Grades Tread wear Traction AA A B C Temperature A B C All passenger car tires must conform to identify and choose the right tires.
...Rim diameter in inches Load rating, not for Part no. 01 41 0 014 250 - © 08/07 BMW AG These grades represent the tire's ability to stop on wet pavement as a tire graded 100. For example,... between tread shoulder and maximum section width. The traction grade assigned to lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. BMW recommends that a tire was manufactured in week 28 of asphalt and concrete. Tire Identification Number Tires with DOT codes... DOT Quality Grades Tread wear Traction AA A B C Temperature A B C All passenger car tires must conform to identify and choose the right tires.
Owner's Manual
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... of 0.063 in /3 mm, there is established for the vehicle's occupants and other road users alike.< M+S Winter and all passenger car tires must meet under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. If the tire tread has worn down to sudden tire failure...combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.< Wheel/tire damage Please note that all -season tires. Tire condition Inspect your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center or a tire shop that is a danger of performance on the road surface. Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive...
... of 0.063 in /3 mm, there is established for the vehicle's occupants and other road users alike.< M+S Winter and all passenger car tires must meet under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. If the tire tread has worn down to sudden tire failure...combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.< Wheel/tire damage Please note that all -season tires. Tire condition Inspect your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center or a tire shop that is a danger of performance on the road surface. Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive...
Owner's Manual
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...Center. The conditions for at least 2 seconds. For technical reasons, the emergency call cannot be found in position 1 or higher > The car phone is logged on weekends and public holidays. The automatic emergency call is initiated automatically immediately after a severe accident. The LED above the... button lights up . As soon as a voice connection to the BMW Assist Response Center has been established, the LED flashes. In the case of vehicles with the corresponding equipment, you can be determined, it...
...Center. The conditions for at least 2 seconds. For technical reasons, the emergency call cannot be found in position 1 or higher > The car phone is logged on weekends and public holidays. The automatic emergency call is initiated automatically immediately after a severe accident. The LED above the... button lights up . As soon as a voice connection to the BMW Assist Response Center has been established, the LED flashes. In the case of vehicles with the corresponding equipment, you can be determined, it...
Owner's Manual
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... brochure Ashtray 74 AUC Automatic recirculatedair control 68 Audio device, external 74 Automatic - air distribution 67 - air volume 67 - recirculated-air control AUC 68 Automatic car wash, refer to Caring for your vehicle brochure Automatic climate control 66 Automatic cruise control 44 Automatic curb monitor 33 Automatic deactivation of front passenger... replacement 110 Bandages, refer to First-aid kit 117 Bar, towing 119 126 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 250 - © 08/07 BMW AG
... brochure Ashtray 74 AUC Automatic recirculatedair control 68 Audio device, external 74 Automatic - air distribution 67 - air volume 67 - recirculated-air control AUC 68 Automatic car wash, refer to Caring for your vehicle brochure Automatic climate control 66 Automatic cruise control 44 Automatic curb monitor 33 Automatic deactivation of front passenger... replacement 110 Bandages, refer to First-aid kit 117 Bar, towing 119 126 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 250 - © 08/07 BMW AG
Owner's Manual
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... refer to Safety belts 32 Beverage holder, refer to Cup holders 72 Blower, refer to - Air volume 64 - Air volume, adjusting manually 67 BMW homepage 4 BMW maintenance system 105 Bottle holder, refer to Cup holders 72 Brake assistant 51 - warning lamp 53 Brake fluid 104 - level 104 - warning lamp ...5 Calling, refer to telephone Owner's Manual Can holder, refer to Cup holders 72 Capacities 124 Capacity, cargo area 124 Car care, refer to Caring for your vehicle brochure Car care products, refer to Caring for your vehicle brochure Care, refer to Caring for your vehicle brochure Cargo, securing 86 ...
... refer to Safety belts 32 Beverage holder, refer to Cup holders 72 Blower, refer to - Air volume 64 - Air volume, adjusting manually 67 BMW homepage 4 BMW maintenance system 105 Bottle holder, refer to Cup holders 72 Brake assistant 51 - warning lamp 53 Brake fluid 104 - level 104 - warning lamp ...5 Calling, refer to telephone Owner's Manual Can holder, refer to Cup holders 72 Capacities 124 Capacity, cargo area 124 Car care, refer to Caring for your vehicle brochure Car care products, refer to Caring for your vehicle brochure Care, refer to Caring for your vehicle brochure Cargo, securing 86 ...
Owner's Manual
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... 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 vacuum cleaner, refer to Connecting electrical devices 74 Connecting electrical devices 74 Consumption, refer to Average fuel consumption 49 Consumption indicator, refer to Fuel gauge... Park Distance Control 50 Door exit lighting 61 Door handle lighting 59 128 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 250 - © 08/07 BMW AG
... 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 vacuum cleaner, refer to Connecting electrical devices 74 Connecting electrical devices 74 Consumption, refer to Average fuel consumption 49 Consumption indicator, refer to Fuel gauge... Park Distance Control 50 Door exit lighting 61 Door handle lighting 59 128 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 250 - © 08/07 BMW AG
Owner's Manual
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... phone, refer to separate Owner's Manual Fuses 115 Everything from A to Z H Halogen lamps 108 Handbrake 39 - indicator lamp 39 Hands-free microphone 75 - refer to Car phone preparation 75 Hazard warning flashers 10 HDC Hill Descent Control 52 Head airbags 57 Headlamp control, automatic 60 Headlamp flasher 41 - indicator lamp 12... 65, 68 Gross vehicle weight, refer to Weights 124 Ground clearance 87 130 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 250 - © 08/07 BMW AG
... phone, refer to separate Owner's Manual Fuses 115 Everything from A to Z H Halogen lamps 108 Handbrake 39 - indicator lamp 39 Hands-free microphone 75 - refer to Car phone preparation 75 Hazard warning flashers 10 HDC Hill Descent Control 52 Head airbags 57 Headlamp control, automatic 60 Headlamp flasher 41 - indicator lamp 12... 65, 68 Gross vehicle weight, refer to Weights 124 Ground clearance 87 130 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 250 - © 08/07 BMW AG
Owner's Manual
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... 28 Memory, refer to - Seat and mirror memory 31 - Vehicle Memory, Key Memory 18 Microfilter - air conditioner 65 - automatic climate control 68 Microphone, refer to Car phone preparation 75 Microphone for telephone 75 Mirrors 33 - automatic curb monitor 33 - mirror heating 33 - mirror memory, refer to Seat and mirror memory 31... inside 21 - using the door lock 21 - with the remote control 19 132 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 250 - © 08/07 BMW AG
... 28 Memory, refer to - Seat and mirror memory 31 - Vehicle Memory, Key Memory 18 Microfilter - air conditioner 65 - automatic climate control 68 Microphone, refer to Car phone preparation 75 Microphone for telephone 75 Mirrors 33 - automatic curb monitor 33 - mirror heating 33 - mirror memory, refer to Seat and mirror memory 31... inside 21 - using the door lock 21 - with the remote control 19 132 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 250 - © 08/07 BMW AG