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Instrument cluster At a glance 1 2 3 4 5 6 Speedometer Indicator and warning lamps 12 Tachometer 46 Indicator and warning lamps 12 Coolant temperature gauge 47 Fuel gauge 46 Button for > Displaying the time 47 > Service Interval Display 47 > Checking oil level 102 7 Selector lever and ...program displays for automatic transmission* 40 Mobility 11 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 250 - © 08/07 BMW AG Reference 9 8 Button for > Resetting trip odometer 46 > Setting time 47 > Trip odometer/odometer 46 > Time 47 > Service Interval 47 > Computer 48 > Checking...
Instrument cluster At a glance 1 2 3 4 5 6 Speedometer Indicator and warning lamps 12 Tachometer 46 Indicator and warning lamps 12 Coolant temperature gauge 47 Fuel gauge 46 Button for > Displaying the time 47 > Service Interval Display 47 > Checking oil level 102 7 Selector lever and ...program displays for automatic transmission* 40 Mobility 11 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 250 - © 08/07 BMW AG Reference 9 8 Button for > Resetting trip odometer 46 > Setting time 47 > Trip odometer/odometer 46 > Time 47 > Service Interval 47 > Computer 48 > Checking...
Owner's Manual
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... that monitors itself Indicator and warning lamps that are identified with + are checked for Canadian models Brake pads + 85 Topping off washer fluid 43 Coolant low 104 Flat Tire Monitor* + 54 Tire Pressure Monitor* + 55 Lamp defective 59 Cruise control 44 Please fasten safety belt + 32 With ...other warning lamps 53 Brake warning lamp for proper function each light up once for Part no. 01 41 0 014 250 - © 08/07 BMW AG Battery charge current + 114 Automatic transmission + 40 Turn signals 41 DSC Dynamic Stability Control/ xDrive + 51, 52 Dynamic Traction Control DTC + 52...
... that monitors itself Indicator and warning lamps that are identified with + are checked for Canadian models Brake pads + 85 Topping off washer fluid 43 Coolant low 104 Flat Tire Monitor* + 54 Tire Pressure Monitor* + 55 Lamp defective 59 Cruise control 44 Please fasten safety belt + 32 With ...other warning lamps 53 Brake warning lamp for proper function each light up once for Part no. 01 41 0 014 250 - © 08/07 BMW AG Battery charge current + 114 Automatic transmission + 40 Turn signals 41 DSC Dynamic Stability Control/ xDrive + 51, 52 Dynamic Traction Control DTC + 52...
Owner's Manual
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... distance to confirm the time. 47 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 250 - © 08/07 BMW AG At a glance Together with your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center. It is operational. Hold button 2 pressed for a few seconds until the desired hour is still cold...Minutes 3. The displays shown in position 1 or after starting the engine. 4. You can also set . Drive at moderate engine and vehicle speeds. Coolant temperature gauge A flashing display and a - sign before the numerical value mean that the service interval has been passed by the displayed number of the...
... distance to confirm the time. 47 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 250 - © 08/07 BMW AG At a glance Together with your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center. It is operational. Hold button 2 pressed for a few seconds until the desired hour is still cold...Minutes 3. The displays shown in position 1 or after starting the engine. 4. You can also set . Drive at moderate engine and vehicle speeds. Coolant temperature gauge A flashing display and a - sign before the numerical value mean that the service interval has been passed by the displayed number of the...
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... vehicle is at approx. 25 mph/40 km/h and continue to that the engine oil and coolant levels are a few points which you begin driving. The roof load must not extend outward beyond...make sure beforehand that depth, drive at a low speed. Take corners gently. Driving on poor roads Your X3 is a maximum of approx. 8.0 in water that is 32 %. on its handling and steering response. After...is available as an optional accessory for Part no. 01 41 0 014 250 - © 08/07 BMW AG At a glance If you drive. These specifications can be evenly distributed and must be found under any...
... vehicle is at approx. 25 mph/40 km/h and continue to that the engine oil and coolant levels are a few points which you begin driving. The roof load must not extend outward beyond...make sure beforehand that depth, drive at a low speed. Take corners gently. Driving on poor roads Your X3 is a maximum of approx. 8.0 in water that is 32 %. on its handling and steering response. After...is available as an optional accessory for Part no. 01 41 0 014 250 - © 08/07 BMW AG At a glance If you drive. These specifications can be evenly distributed and must be found under any...
Owner's Manual
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In vehicles with a gasoline engine, the expansion tank is on the other side 2 3 Controls Important components in the engine compartment At a glance 1 Filler neck for washer fluid of the headlamp and windshield washer system, refer to page 43 Body ground, negative terminal, refer to page 117 Jump starting terminal, refer to page 117 4 5 6 Filler neck for engine oil, refer to Adding engine oil Reservoir for brake fluid, refer to page 104 Driving tips Reference Mobility 101 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 250 - © 08/07 BMW AG Expansion tank for coolant, refer to page 104.
In vehicles with a gasoline engine, the expansion tank is on the other side 2 3 Controls Important components in the engine compartment At a glance 1 Filler neck for washer fluid of the headlamp and windshield washer system, refer to page 43 Body ground, negative terminal, refer to page 117 Jump starting terminal, refer to page 117 4 5 6 Filler neck for engine oil, refer to Adding engine oil Reservoir for brake fluid, refer to page 104 Driving tips Reference Mobility 101 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 250 - © 08/07 BMW AG Expansion tank for coolant, refer to page 104.
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... travel may be necessary, and considerably longer braking distances may result. The coolant level is correct when it is low, slowly add coolant up to cool. 2. Escaping coolant can cause burns.< Coolant consists of the previously described malfunction on Canadian models. The brake fluid in...considerably longer brake pedal travel may be noticeable. Only use suitable additives; Please adapt your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center for Part no. 01 41 0 014 250 - © 08/07 BMW AG Checking coolant level 1. Allow engine to the specified level - do not overfill. 5. Under the...
... travel may be necessary, and considerably longer braking distances may result. The coolant level is correct when it is low, slowly add coolant up to cool. 2. Escaping coolant can cause burns.< Coolant consists of the previously described malfunction on Canadian models. The brake fluid in...considerably longer brake pedal travel may be noticeable. Only use suitable additives; Please adapt your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center for Part no. 01 41 0 014 250 - © 08/07 BMW AG Checking coolant level 1. Allow engine to the specified level - do not overfill. 5. Under the...
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... unintentional alarms 26 All-season tires, refer to Special characteristics of winter tires 98 All wheel drive, refer to xDrive 52 Anchorage points 78 Antifreeze - coolant 104 - washer fluid 43 Antilock Brake System ABS 51 - indicator lamp 12 Anti-theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 19, 25 Approved axle load... 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
... unintentional alarms 26 All-season tires, refer to Special characteristics of winter tires 98 All wheel drive, refer to xDrive 52 Anchorage points 78 Antifreeze - coolant 104 - washer fluid 43 Antilock Brake System ABS 51 - indicator lamp 12 Anti-theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 19, 25 Approved axle load... 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
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... consumption 49 Consumption indicator, refer to Fuel gauge 46 Controls, refer to Cockpit 10 Convenience operation - from outside 21 - panorama glass sunroof 21 - windows 21 Coolant 104 - level 104 - temperature gauge 47 - warning lamp 104 Cooling, refer to Temperature 64, 67 Copyright 2 Correct wheels and tires 98 Courtesy lamps 61 Cruise... 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
... consumption 49 Consumption indicator, refer to Fuel gauge 46 Controls, refer to Cockpit 10 Convenience operation - from outside 21 - panorama glass sunroof 21 - windows 21 Coolant 104 - level 104 - temperature gauge 47 - warning lamp 104 Cooling, refer to Temperature 64, 67 Copyright 2 Correct wheels and tires 98 Courtesy lamps 61 Cruise... 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
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...92 - liftgate 22 - panorama glass sunroof 25 129 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 250 - © 08/07 BMW AG Reference Electronic brake-force distribution 51 Electronic Stability Program, refer to DSC Dynamic Stability Control 51 Emergency call 116 Emergency operation, refer to ... 116 Engine - breaking-in 82 - data 122 - indicator lamps 38 - overheated, refer to Coolant thermometer 47 - speed 46 - starting 38 - switching off 39 Engine compartment 101 Engine coolant 104 Engine coolant temperature 47 Engine oil 102 - additives, refer to Approved engine oils 103 - approved engine oils 103...
...92 - liftgate 22 - panorama glass sunroof 25 129 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 250 - © 08/07 BMW AG Reference Electronic brake-force distribution 51 Electronic Stability Program, refer to DSC Dynamic Stability Control 51 Emergency call 116 Emergency operation, refer to ... 116 Engine - breaking-in 82 - data 122 - indicator lamps 38 - overheated, refer to Coolant thermometer 47 - speed 46 - starting 38 - switching off 39 Engine compartment 101 Engine coolant 104 Engine coolant temperature 47 Engine oil 102 - additives, refer to Approved engine oils 103 - approved engine oils 103...
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... positions, refer to Ignition lock 38 Ignition lock 38 Imprint 2 Indicator/warning lamp - airbags 58 - alarm system 25 - automatic transmission with Steptronic 41 - brakes 104 - coolant temperature 47 - DSC 52 - engine temperature 47 - Flat Tire Monitor 54 - fog lamps 61 - front passenger airbags 58 - reserve 46 - safety belt warning 32 - Tire... 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
... positions, refer to Ignition lock 38 Ignition lock 38 Imprint 2 Indicator/warning lamp - airbags 58 - alarm system 25 - automatic transmission with Steptronic 41 - brakes 104 - coolant temperature 47 - DSC 52 - engine temperature 47 - Flat Tire Monitor 54 - fog lamps 61 - front passenger airbags 58 - reserve 46 - safety belt warning 32 - Tire... 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
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... Outside air - air conditioner 64 - automatic climate control 68 Outside temperature display - changing unit of measure 48 - on computer 48 Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant thermometer 47 P Package tray, refer to Cargo area cover 77 Panic mode 20 Panorama glass sunroof 23 - closing after electrical malfunction 25 - convenience operation 21... 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
... Outside air - air conditioner 64 - automatic climate control 68 Outside temperature display - changing unit of measure 48 - on computer 48 Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant thermometer 47 P Package tray, refer to Cargo area cover 77 Panic mode 20 Panorama glass sunroof 23 - closing after electrical malfunction 25 - convenience operation 21... 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
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... 94 Pressure monitoring, tires 54, 55 Programming settings, refer to Vehicle Memory, Key Memory 18 Puncture, Flat Tire Monitor 54 R Radiator, refer to Coolant 104 Radio, refer to Owner's Manual for Radio/Onboard Computer Radio-control key, refer to Master key with remote control 18 Radio navigation, refer to...compartments 73 Run-flat indicator, refer to Flat Tire Monitor 54 133 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 250 - © 08/07 BMW AG Reference Safety belts 32 - safe sitting position 27 - warning lamp 32 Safety belt tensioners, refer to Safety belts 32 Safety defects 7 Safety feature...
... 94 Pressure monitoring, tires 54, 55 Programming settings, refer to Vehicle Memory, Key Memory 18 Puncture, Flat Tire Monitor 54 R Radiator, refer to Coolant 104 Radio, refer to Owner's Manual for Radio/Onboard Computer Radio-control key, refer to Master key with remote control 18 Radio navigation, refer to...compartments 73 Run-flat indicator, refer to Flat Tire Monitor 54 133 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 250 - © 08/07 BMW AG Reference Safety belts 32 - safe sitting position 27 - warning lamp 32 Safety belt tensioners, refer to Safety belts 32 Safety defects 7 Safety feature...
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... 64 - automatic climate control 67 - tires 97 Temperature display - outside temperature 48 - outside temperature warning 48 - setting units 48 Temperature gauge 47 Temperature of coolant, refer to Coolant thermometer 47 Temperature warning 48 Tempomat, refer to Cruise control 44 Thigh support adjustment 29 Three point safety belts 32 Tightening torque of lug... - resetting system 55 - system limitations 55 - warning lamp 55 Tire replacement 97 134 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 250 - © 08/07 BMW AG
... 64 - automatic climate control 67 - tires 97 Temperature display - outside temperature 48 - outside temperature warning 48 - setting units 48 Temperature gauge 47 Temperature of coolant, refer to Coolant thermometer 47 Temperature warning 48 Tempomat, refer to Cruise control 44 Thigh support adjustment 29 Three point safety belts 32 Tightening torque of lug... - resetting system 55 - system limitations 55 - warning lamp 55 Tire replacement 97 134 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 250 - © 08/07 BMW AG