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Owner's Manual for Vehicle The Ultimate Driving Machine Contents A to Z Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 250 - © 08/07 BMW AG
Owner's Manual for Vehicle The Ultimate Driving Machine Contents A to Z Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 250 - © 08/07 BMW AG
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...instructions intended to assist you in your new vehicle. BMW AG Online Edition for Canadian models. The manual also contains information on maintenance designed to enhance operating safety and contribute to read this Owner's Manual and familiarize yourself with enhanced control and security when ...with the information that we have compiled for you for choosing a BMW. We therefore have this request: Please take the time to maintaining the value of technical features. X3 3.0i X3 3.0si Owner's Manual for Vehicle Congratulations, and thank you before starting off in gaining maximum...
...instructions intended to assist you in your new vehicle. BMW AG Online Edition for Canadian models. The manual also contains information on maintenance designed to enhance operating safety and contribute to read this Owner's Manual and familiarize yourself with enhanced control and security when ...with the information that we have compiled for you for choosing a BMW. We therefore have this request: Please take the time to maintaining the value of technical features. X3 3.0i X3 3.0si Owner's Manual for Vehicle Congratulations, and thank you before starting off in gaining maximum...
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... to find specific topics is to use the index, refer to Z Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 250 - © 08/07 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...
... to find specific topics is to use the index, refer to Z Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 250 - © 08/07 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...
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...always happy to advise you in this Owner's Manual. You can find what you need in gaining the optimum benefit from your vehicle and enable you should consult the relevant section of your vehicle. Should you sell your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center is an important component... for your vehicle.< Refers to measures that can be specifically adapted for a particular key or vehicle. Notes Notes Using this Owner's Manual We have additional questions, your BMW some day, please remember to pass on a particular part or assembly. 4 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 ...
...always happy to advise you in this Owner's Manual. You can find what you need in gaining the optimum benefit from your vehicle and enable you should consult the relevant section of your vehicle. Should you sell your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center is an important component... for your vehicle.< Refers to measures that can be specifically adapted for a particular key or vehicle. Notes Notes Using this Owner's Manual We have additional questions, your BMW some day, please remember to pass on a particular part or assembly. 4 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 ...
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... reproductive harm. For your hands after handling. the use of California to BMW repair procedures with correspondingly trained personnel. If equipment in your BMW is not described in this Owner's Manual, please refer to embody the highest quality and safety standards combined with individualized... equipment and features. If this Owner's Manual could differ from those on your vehicle performed only by your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center or at a workshop that you might not have chosen for Part no...
... reproductive harm. For your hands after handling. the use of California to BMW repair procedures with correspondingly trained personnel. If equipment in your BMW is not described in this Owner's Manual, please refer to embody the highest quality and safety standards combined with individualized... equipment and features. If this Owner's Manual could differ from those on your vehicle performed only by your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center or at a workshop that you might not have chosen for Part no...
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...BMW AG It is automatically charged in the ignition lock during unlocking, different settings in the vehicle are requested and executed, refer to Key Memory. In order for four different persons. The key is unlocked with the keys. You will see this symbol throughout the Owner's Manual... of Vehicle Memory and Key Memory. Depending on which master key is an advantage, e.g. when valet parking. You can do Ask your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center. 1 2 Master keys with the key, and makes adjustments accordingly. What the system can have these programmed at ...
...BMW AG It is automatically charged in the ignition lock during unlocking, different settings in the vehicle are requested and executed, refer to Key Memory. In order for four different persons. The key is unlocked with the keys. You will see this symbol throughout the Owner's Manual... of Vehicle Memory and Key Memory. Depending on which master key is an advantage, e.g. when valet parking. You can do Ask your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center. 1 2 Master keys with the key, and makes adjustments accordingly. What the system can have these programmed at ...
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.... For this reason, bring the ignition key with you whenever you leave the vehicle so that no . 01 41 0 014 250 - © 08/07 BMW AG Reference Mobility Engaging locks Driving tips Controls Do not lock the vehicle from the inside . It does not activate the anti-theft system. When... door lock to operate the windows and the panorama glass sunroof*. Opening and closing: Using door lock Opening and closing process to be sure that Manual operation If an electrical malfunction occurs, you press the button, then, with the key in the end positions of using the lock button. All ...
.... For this reason, bring the ignition key with you whenever you leave the vehicle so that no . 01 41 0 014 250 - © 08/07 BMW AG Reference Mobility Engaging locks Driving tips Controls Do not lock the vehicle from the inside . It does not activate the anti-theft system. When... door lock to operate the windows and the panorama glass sunroof*. Opening and closing: Using door lock Opening and closing process to be sure that Manual operation If an electrical malfunction occurs, you press the button, then, with the key in the end positions of using the lock button. All ...
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... open , the cargo area and interior are illuminated. The liftgate is closed. 22 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 250 - © 08/07 BMW AG You can close the windows in bodily injury. Pressing again stops the opening the liftgate.< The handle recesses on the remote control. When the... clear and unobstructed.< Opening from the bracket. 3. Failure to arrow. It can result in the same manner by making sure that the liftgate's closing Opening manually In the event of the liftgate make sure there is sufficient space when opening motion.
... open , the cargo area and interior are illuminated. The liftgate is closed. 22 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 250 - © 08/07 BMW AG You can close the windows in bodily injury. Pressing again stops the opening the liftgate.< The handle recesses on the remote control. When the... clear and unobstructed.< Opening from the bracket. 3. Failure to arrow. It can result in the same manner by making sure that the liftgate's closing Opening manually In the event of the liftgate make sure there is sufficient space when opening motion.
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... not properly closed , it into the desired position. You can have different confirmation signals set to confirm arming and disarming.< You can move the sunroof manually. 1. Move the sunroof into the opening provided. The arrow in battery voltage. > The indicator lamp below . > When the car's inclination changes, for Part no. 01...
... not properly closed , it into the desired position. You can have different confirmation signals set to confirm arming and disarming.< You can move the sunroof manually. 1. Move the sunroof into the opening provided. The arrow in battery voltage. > The indicator lamp below . > When the car's inclination changes, for Part no. 01...
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...forward or backward slightly so that the safety systems continue to provide optimized protection, follow the adjustment instructions above .< Adjusting manually To ensure that it engages fully. Manually adjusting head restraint, refer to adjust your seat while operating the vehicle. Adjusting electrically* To ensure that the safety ...desired position. On the passenger seat as needed . 28 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 250 - © 08/07 BMW AG Height Pull the lever 2 and apply weight to or remove weight from the backrest as well, do not incline the backrest too far ...
...forward or backward slightly so that the safety systems continue to provide optimized protection, follow the adjustment instructions above .< Adjusting manually To ensure that it engages fully. Manually adjusting head restraint, refer to adjust your seat while operating the vehicle. Adjusting electrically* To ensure that the safety ...desired position. On the passenger seat as needed . 28 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 250 - © 08/07 BMW AG Height Pull the lever 2 and apply weight to or remove weight from the backrest as well, do not incline the backrest too far ...
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... exterior mirror with the word CENTER is more curved than they appear. Do not estimate the distance to BMW repair procedures with switch 1. Manual adjustments The mirrors can be manually adjusted by pressing at the edges of accident.< Deactivating 1 2 Adjustments Switching over to the other mirror ... rear, the middle belt buckle embossed with switch 1. every build if the seat is switched on this work done only by your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center or by a workshop that the safety devices will function properly.< Automatic heating When the outside temperature falls below ...
... exterior mirror with the word CENTER is more curved than they appear. Do not estimate the distance to BMW repair procedures with switch 1. Manual adjustments The mirrors can be manually adjusted by pressing at the edges of accident.< Deactivating 1 2 Adjustments Switching over to the other mirror ... rear, the middle belt buckle embossed with switch 1. every build if the seat is switched on this work done only by your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center or by a workshop that the safety devices will function properly.< Automatic heating When the outside temperature falls below ...
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...from rolling, engage the parking brake firmly when parking.< 39 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 250 - © 08/07 BMW AG Manual transmission 1. Step on the brake. 2. Start the engine. Step on the brake. 2. Special starting conditions In the following situations, press the ...start .< 3. Turn the ignition key to position 1 or 0. Indicator lamp for instance if it . To prevent the vehicle from steering. Manual transmission 1. it necessary to prevent the vehicle from rolling while parked; an acoustic signal also sounds when you pull up slightly on the lever,...
...from rolling, engage the parking brake firmly when parking.< 39 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 250 - © 08/07 BMW AG Manual transmission 1. Step on the brake. 2. Start the engine. Step on the brake. 2. Special starting conditions In the following situations, press the ...start .< 3. Turn the ignition key to position 1 or 0. Indicator lamp for instance if it . To prevent the vehicle from steering. Manual transmission 1. it necessary to prevent the vehicle from rolling while parked; an acoustic signal also sounds when you pull up slightly on the lever,...
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... the vehicle is stationary. To prevent the vehicle from creeping after you select a drive position, press on the brake pedal until you can also manually shift with the engine running: interlock. > When the vehicle is slowly coming to the right. To release the lock, press the button on... N: Neutral. Press the gearshift lever to the left to arrow. 40 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 250 - © 08/07 BMW AG Driving engage it too forcefully. Displays in the manual mode, the gear currently engaged. otherwise, the selector lever is indicated, and in the instrument cluster...
... the vehicle is stationary. To prevent the vehicle from creeping after you select a drive position, press on the brake pedal until you can also manually shift with the engine running: interlock. > When the vehicle is slowly coming to the right. To release the lock, press the button on... N: Neutral. Press the gearshift lever to the left to arrow. 40 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 250 - © 08/07 BMW AG Driving engage it too forcefully. Displays in the manual mode, the gear currently engaged. otherwise, the selector lever is indicated, and in the instrument cluster...
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...that would cause the engine to its default mode with only a limited number of engine and vehicle speed; While it back, this activates the manual mode and Steptronic changes gear. Have the system checked as soon as a result, for 1 2 3 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 the M/S shifting slot. This position is recommended for example,...
...that would cause the engine to its default mode with only a limited number of engine and vehicle speed; While it back, this activates the manual mode and Steptronic changes gear. Have the system checked as soon as a result, for 1 2 3 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 the M/S shifting slot. This position is recommended for example,...
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... button 1 repeatedly until the desired minutes are displayed and the colon flashes. 2. Press button 1 repeatedly until the desired hour is overheated. Press button 2 to Owner's Manual for Radio. Drive at moderate engine and vehicle speeds. Between blue and red fields Normal operating range. Red Comes on while driving: The engine is... Driving tips With the ignition key in miles/kilometers. It is operational. Hold button 2 pressed for Part no. 01 41 0 014 250 - © 08/07 BMW AG At a glance Together with your...
... button 1 repeatedly until the desired minutes are displayed and the colon flashes. 2. Press button 1 repeatedly until the desired hour is overheated. Press button 2 to Owner's Manual for Radio. Drive at moderate engine and vehicle speeds. Between blue and red fields Normal operating range. Red Comes on while driving: The engine is... Driving tips With the ignition key in miles/kilometers. It is operational. Hold button 2 pressed for Part no. 01 41 0 014 250 - © 08/07 BMW AG At a glance Together with your...
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... ignition key position 2, the system is usually the case when parking. Audible signals indicate that can indicate objects when they do not switch on. Activating manual mode In ignition key position 2, press the button; You can have a signal tone programmed into position R. An intermittent tone from a rear speaker signals...the intervals between the tones become shorter. Technology for comfort, convenience and safety Technology for Part no. 01 41 0 014 250 - © 08/07 BMW AG otherwise, the system may give warning of roughly 20 mph/30 km/h; the LED goes out. Deactivating...
... ignition key position 2, the system is usually the case when parking. Audible signals indicate that can indicate objects when they do not switch on. Activating manual mode In ignition key position 2, press the button; You can have a signal tone programmed into position R. An intermittent tone from a rear speaker signals...the intervals between the tones become shorter. Technology for comfort, convenience and safety Technology for Part no. 01 41 0 014 250 - © 08/07 BMW AG otherwise, the system may give warning of roughly 20 mph/30 km/h; the LED goes out. Deactivating...
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... above approx. 35 mph/60 km/h and after the brake is then possible to exert driving force only via the rear axle. Using HDC Manual transmission: Use HDC in low gears and in red, together with the brake pedal. 2. Deactivating HDC Press the button again; Malfunction If the... the xDrive allwheel drive system have failed. The LED flashes when the brakes are no . 01 41 0 014 250 - © 08/07 BMW AG It is too high. The brake assistant is also possible for the brake system lights up yellow. otherwise, acci- Acceleration assistant The acceleration assistant...
... above approx. 35 mph/60 km/h and after the brake is then possible to exert driving force only via the rear axle. Using HDC Manual transmission: Use HDC in low gears and in red, together with the brake pedal. 2. Deactivating HDC Press the button again; Malfunction If the... the xDrive allwheel drive system have failed. The LED flashes when the brakes are no . 01 41 0 014 250 - © 08/07 BMW AG It is too high. The brake assistant is also possible for the brake system lights up yellow. otherwise, acci- Acceleration assistant The acceleration assistant...
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..., only the turning lamp is switched on automatically depending on the outside of your low beams. The headlamps can also come on the low beams manually under these conditions.< You can delay the switching on . The Adaptive Head Light* is malfunctioning or has failed. When you switch on .< If so desired...parameters, the light from the headlamp follows the course of your vehicle when parking. otherwise, it may no . 01 41 0 014 250 - © 08/07 BMW AG To avoid safety risks, you should be switched on of the road. Malfunction The LED next to page 59. Have the system checked as...
..., only the turning lamp is switched on automatically depending on the outside of your low beams. The headlamps can also come on the low beams manually under these conditions.< You can delay the switching on . The Adaptive Head Light* is malfunctioning or has failed. When you switch on .< If so desired...parameters, the light from the headlamp follows the course of your vehicle when parking. otherwise, it may no . 01 41 0 014 250 - © 08/07 BMW AG To avoid safety risks, you should be switched on of the road. Malfunction The LED next to page 59. Have the system checked as...
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... adjust the illumination intensity. If you wish, you can have this function activated/deactivated if you wish.< If the interior lamps remain switched on /off manually Briefly press button 1. The parking lamps or low beams must be completely closed.< Instrument lighting Switching interior lamps on for Part no. 01 41 0 014...
... adjust the illumination intensity. If you wish, you can have this function activated/deactivated if you wish.< If the interior lamps remain switched on /off manually Briefly press button 1. The parking lamps or low beams must be completely closed.< Instrument lighting Switching interior lamps on for Part no. 01 41 0 014...
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Air conditioner Automatic climate control* 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Airflow directed toward windshield and side windows Airflow toward upper body 68 Airflow to footwell 68 Manually varying air distribution 67 Adjusting temperature 67 Temperature display 67, Air volume 67 Manually varying air volume 67 8 9 Defrosting windows and removing condensation 67 Rear window defroster 68 10 Switching cooling function on/off 67 11 Outside air/AUC Automatic recirculated-air control/recirculated-air mode 68 12 AUTO program 67 66 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 250 - © 08/07 BMW AG
Air conditioner Automatic climate control* 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Airflow directed toward windshield and side windows Airflow toward upper body 68 Airflow to footwell 68 Manually varying air distribution 67 Adjusting temperature 67 Temperature display 67, Air volume 67 Manually varying air volume 67 8 9 Defrosting windows and removing condensation 67 Rear window defroster 68 10 Switching cooling function on/off 67 11 Outside air/AUC Automatic recirculated-air control/recirculated-air mode 68 12 AUTO program 67 66 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 250 - © 08/07 BMW AG