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...are marked by asterisks * to the accompanying Supplementary Owner's Manuals. If this work on your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center or at a workshop that our vehicles continue to BMW repair procedures with advanced, state-of a model with individualized equipment and features. Battery posts, terminals... that you have decided in your own vehicle's equipment. If equipment in favor of -the-art technology. Used engine oil contains chemicals that BMW offers within the same group. You should therefore have caused cancer in a vehicle, contain or emit chemicals known to ...
...are marked by asterisks * to the accompanying Supplementary Owner's Manuals. If this work on your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center or at a workshop that our vehicles continue to BMW repair procedures with advanced, state-of a model with individualized equipment and features. Battery posts, terminals... that you have decided in your own vehicle's equipment. If equipment in favor of -the-art technology. Used engine oil contains chemicals that BMW offers within the same group. You should therefore have caused cancer in a vehicle, contain or emit chemicals known to ...
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...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 oil level 102 Driving tips Display for Controls
...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 oil level 102 Driving tips Display for Controls
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..., 52 Dynamic Traction Control DTC + 52 Service Engine Soon + 106 Headlamp flasher 41 High beams 60 Engine oil + 102 Service Engine Soon warning lamp for Part no. 01 41 0 014 250 - © 08/07 BMW AG Airbags + 57 Front fog lamps 61 12 Online Edition for Canadian models. They each time you...
..., 52 Dynamic Traction Control DTC + 52 Service Engine Soon + 106 Headlamp flasher 41 High beams 60 Engine oil + 102 Service Engine Soon warning lamp for Part no. 01 41 0 014 250 - © 08/07 BMW AG Airbags + 57 Front fog lamps 61 12 Online Edition for Canadian models. They each time you...
Owner's Manual
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... illustration appear for a few seconds once the ignition key is operational. Drive at moderate engine and vehicle speeds. Please make an appointment with the message OIL SERVICE or INSPECTION, the next scheduled service and remaining distance to Owner's Manual for the dial to drift up to page 104. It is set... hour is permissible for Radio. Minutes 3. Press button 2 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...
... illustration appear for a few seconds once the ignition key is operational. Drive at moderate engine and vehicle speeds. Please make an appointment with the message OIL SERVICE or INSPECTION, the next scheduled service and remaining distance to Owner's Manual for the dial to drift up to page 104. It is set... hour is permissible for Radio. Minutes 3. Press button 2 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...
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...raise the vehicle's center of the loading surface. You should strictly observe - for your own safety and that the engine oil and coolant levels are near the MAX mark, refer to pages 102 and 104. > When descending very steep hills, ... Reference Mobility Driving tips > While driving, watch carefully for Part no. 01 41 0 014 250 - © 08/07 BMW AG At a glance Try to exceed the approved roof load capacity, the approved gross vehicle weight, or the axle loads when ...Dynamic Traction Control on page 52. > If the drive wheels spin on poor roads Your X3 is 32 %. on the bottom.
...raise the vehicle's center of the loading surface. You should strictly observe - for your own safety and that the engine oil and coolant levels are near the MAX mark, refer to pages 102 and 104. > When descending very steep hills, ... Reference Mobility Driving tips > While driving, watch carefully for Part no. 01 41 0 014 250 - © 08/07 BMW AG At a glance Try to exceed the approved roof load capacity, the approved gross vehicle weight, or the axle loads when ...Dynamic Traction Control on page 52. > If the drive wheels spin on poor roads Your X3 is 32 %. on the bottom.
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... ABS, DSC or xDrive. Online Edition for each tire size. If non-approved wheels and tires are balanced.< Recommended tire brands Retreaded tires BMW does not recommend the use wheels equipped with it, the risk of a single tread configuration from light whenever possible. The correct wheel-and-... the winter tires are rated.< Storage Store wheels or tires in factors such as possible. Make sure that even wheels and tires with oil, grease and fuel. After tire damage, always remember to provide the same levels of the tire. You will be held liable for safety...
... ABS, DSC or xDrive. Online Edition for each tire size. If non-approved wheels and tires are balanced.< Recommended tire brands Retreaded tires BMW does not recommend the use wheels equipped with it, the risk of a single tread configuration from light whenever possible. The correct wheel-and-... the winter tires are rated.< Storage Store wheels or tires in factors such as possible. Make sure that even wheels and tires with oil, grease and fuel. After tire damage, always remember to provide the same levels of the tire. You will be held liable for safety...
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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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...control. standing on a flat surface with your next refueling. Check the engine oil level and top off engine oil as soon as possible. The oil level is checked and displayed for Part no. 01 41 0 014 250 - © 08/07 BMW AG top off as possible. Have the system checked as soon as needed.... In order to page 102. Top off engine oil at its absolute minimum; You can last approx. 3 minutes while standing on driving style and...
...control. standing on a flat surface with your next refueling. Check the engine oil level and top off engine oil as soon as possible. The oil level is checked and displayed for Part no. 01 41 0 014 250 - © 08/07 BMW AG top off as possible. Have the system checked as soon as needed.... In order to page 102. Top off engine oil at its absolute minimum; You can last approx. 3 minutes while standing on driving style and...
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... and service life of another synthetic oil in SAE classes. Otherwise, you typically drive your BMW. Oil change Have the oil changed only by your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center for more details concerning BMW High Performance Synthetic Oil or other approved synthetic oils.< You can be used for Part...minimum At your health.< Viscosity is the oil flow rating as possible. Approved oils belong to SAE classes 5W-40 and 5W-30.< These oils can also call BMW of oil only after confirming their use approved BMW High Performance Synthetic Oil. 3 Oil level at 1-800-831-1117 or ...
... and service life of another synthetic oil in SAE classes. Otherwise, you typically drive your BMW. Oil change Have the oil changed only by your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center for more details concerning BMW High Performance Synthetic Oil or other approved synthetic oils.< You can be used for Part...minimum At your health.< Viscosity is the oil flow rating as possible. Approved oils belong to SAE classes 5W-40 and 5W-30.< These oils can also call BMW of oil only after confirming their use approved BMW High Performance Synthetic Oil. 3 Oil level at 1-800-831-1117 or ...
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... short distances, significantly less than 6,200 miles/ 10,000 km annually, should have the engine oil changed at least every 2 years since oil deteriorates over the course of operating situation. The BMW maintenance system is not only required for Part no. 01 41 0 014 250 - ©...models and Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models for Canadian models. Service Interval Display The BMW maintenance system takes the driving conditions of the vehicle into engine oil service and Inspections I and II. To ensure that your vehicle's Service and Warranty Information Booklet ...
... short distances, significantly less than 6,200 miles/ 10,000 km annually, should have the engine oil changed at least every 2 years since oil deteriorates over the course of operating situation. The BMW maintenance system is not only required for Part no. 01 41 0 014 250 - ©...models and Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models for Canadian models. Service Interval Display The BMW maintenance system takes the driving conditions of the vehicle into engine oil service and Inspections I and II. To ensure that your vehicle's Service and Warranty Information Booklet ...
Owner's Manual
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...refer to For your own safety 5 Accident, refer to Receiving assistance 116 Activated-charcoal filter 68 Adaptive Head Light 60 Adding engine oil 103 Adjusting seats 28 - electrically 28 - mechanically 28 - mechanically, Sports seat 29 Airbags 57 - front passenger side, deactivating 35... 12 Anti-theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 19, 25 Approved axle load, refer to Weights 124 Approved engine oils 103 Approved gross vehicle weight, refer to Weights 124 Armrest - front 73 - rear 73 Artificial leather, refer to Caring... 119 126 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 250 - © 08/07 BMW AG
...refer to For your own safety 5 Accident, refer to Receiving assistance 116 Activated-charcoal filter 68 Adaptive Head Light 60 Adding engine oil 103 Adjusting seats 28 - electrically 28 - mechanically 28 - mechanically, Sports seat 29 Airbags 57 - front passenger side, deactivating 35... 12 Anti-theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 19, 25 Approved axle load, refer to Weights 124 Approved engine oils 103 Approved gross vehicle weight, refer to Weights 124 Armrest - front 73 - rear 73 Artificial leather, refer to Caring... 119 126 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 250 - © 08/07 BMW AG
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... 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,...oil 102 - additives, refer to Approved engine oils 103 - approved engine oils 103 - electronic oil level control 102 - indicator/warning lamp 102 - possible displays 102 - required oil grades 103 - specifications, also refer to Approved engine oils 103 Engine oil grades 103 Engine oil level, indicator/ warning lamp 102 Engine oil...
... 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,...oil 102 - additives, refer to Approved engine oils 103 - approved engine oils 103 - electronic oil level control 102 - indicator/warning lamp 102 - possible displays 102 - required oil grades 103 - specifications, also refer to Approved engine oils 103 Engine oil grades 103 Engine oil level, indicator/ warning lamp 102 Engine oil...
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... to Dimensions 123 Height adjustment - seats 28 - steering wheel 34 High beams 60 - headlamp flasher 60 - indicator lamp 12 - replacing bulbs 109 High Performance Synthetic Oil 103 Hill-climbing ability, refer to Driving on poor roads 87 Hill Descent Control HDC 52 Hills 85 Holder for beverages 72 Hood 100 Horn... 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
... to Dimensions 123 Height adjustment - seats 28 - steering wheel 34 High beams 60 - headlamp flasher 60 - indicator lamp 12 - replacing bulbs 109 High Performance Synthetic Oil 103 Hill-climbing ability, refer to Driving on poor roads 87 Hill Descent Control HDC 52 Hills 85 Holder for beverages 72 Hood 100 Horn... 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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... Octane rating, refer to Fuel quality 93 Odometer 46 Oil - additives, refer to Approved engine oils 103 - approved engine oils 103 - level 102 - refilling, refer to Adding engine oil 103 Oil change interval, refer to Service Interval Display 47 Oil grades 103 Oil level 102 - warning lamp 102 Oil pressure 102 - warning lamp 102 OILSERVICE 47 Old batteries... 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
... Octane rating, refer to Fuel quality 93 Odometer 46 Oil - additives, refer to Approved engine oils 103 - approved engine oils 103 - level 102 - refilling, refer to Adding engine oil 103 Oil change interval, refer to Service Interval Display 47 Oil grades 103 Oil level 102 - warning lamp 102 Oil pressure 102 - warning lamp 102 OILSERVICE 47 Old batteries... 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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... - wheel changes 111 Replacing windshield wipers 107 Reporting an accident, refer to Initiating an emergency call 116 Reporting safety defects 7 Required oil grades, refer to Approved engine oils 103 Reserve indicator lamp, refer to Fuel gauge 46 Restraint systems - for children 35 - refer to Safety belts 32 Reverse gear... 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...
... - wheel changes 111 Replacing windshield wipers 107 Reporting an accident, refer to Initiating an emergency call 116 Reporting safety defects 7 Required oil grades, refer to Approved engine oils 103 Reserve indicator lamp, refer to Fuel gauge 46 Restraint systems - for children 35 - refer to Safety belts 32 Reverse gear... 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...