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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
Owner's Manual
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X3 3.0i X3 3.0si Owner's Manual for Vehicle Congratulations, and thank you before starting off in gaining maximum use and satisfaction from your BMW's unique range of your vehicle will provide you with the information that we have this Owner's Manual and familiarize yourself with enhanced control and security when you an enjoyable driving experience. The manual also contains...
X3 3.0i X3 3.0si Owner's Manual for Vehicle Congratulations, and thank you before starting off in gaining maximum use and satisfaction from your BMW's unique range of your vehicle will provide you with the information that we have this Owner's Manual and familiarize yourself with enhanced control and security when you an enjoyable driving experience. The manual also contains...
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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 children safely Driving Everything under control Technology for Part no. 01 41 0 014 250 - © 08/07 BMW AG Contents At a glance Reference Mobility Driving tips Controls...
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 children safely Driving Everything under control Technology for Part no. 01 41 0 014 250 - © 08/07 BMW AG Contents At a glance Reference Mobility Driving tips Controls...
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... you are easily able to find information on the Owner's Manual as equipment and functions not yet available at the end. Notes Notes Using this Owner's Manual We have additional questions, your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center is by your BMW some day, please remember to page 18. it ... every effort to ensure that you to care more effectively for Part no. 01 41 0 014 250 - © 08/07 BMW AG Should you in this Owner's Manual for a particular key or vehicle. technology, on a particular part or assembly. 4 Online Edition for your vehicle.< Refers to measures...
... you are easily able to find information on the Owner's Manual as equipment and functions not yet available at the end. Notes Notes Using this Owner's Manual We have additional questions, your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center is by your BMW some day, please remember to page 18. it ... every effort to ensure that you to care more effectively for Part no. 01 41 0 014 250 - © 08/07 BMW AG Should you in this Owner's Manual for a particular key or vehicle. technology, on a particular part or assembly. 4 Online Edition for your vehicle.< Refers to measures...
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... emit chemicals known to the State of California to the accompanying Supplementary Owner's Manuals. You should therefore have chosen for Part no. 01 41 0 014 250 - © 08/07 BMW AG For your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center or at a workshop that the features described... components and parts, including components found in the interior furnishings in this Owner's Manual could differ from those on your vehicle performed only by washing thoroughly with soap and water.< Editorial notice BMW pursues a policy of continuous, ongoing development that is possible that works ...
... emit chemicals known to the State of California to the accompanying Supplementary Owner's Manuals. You should therefore have chosen for Part no. 01 41 0 014 250 - © 08/07 BMW AG For your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center or at a workshop that the features described... components and parts, including components found in the interior furnishings in this Owner's Manual could differ from those on your vehicle performed only by washing thoroughly with soap and water.< Editorial notice BMW pursues a policy of continuous, ongoing development that is possible that works ...
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...you to the factory default settings.< New keys You can do Ask your wallet. when valet parking. Should you wish to sell your BMW some day, please remember to have the memory functions reset to distinguish between the master keys with remote control, color-coded decals are ...twice a year in the lock of your vehicle to four different basic adjustments for four different persons. You will see this symbol throughout the Owner's Manual. Master keys with remote control Spare key There are supplied together with the keys. Depending on which master key is that is an advantage,...
...you to the factory default settings.< New keys You can do Ask your wallet. when valet parking. Should you wish to sell your BMW some day, please remember to have the memory functions reset to distinguish between the master keys with remote control, color-coded decals are ...twice a year in the lock of your vehicle to four different basic adjustments for four different persons. You will see this symbol throughout the Owner's Manual. Master keys with remote control Spare key There are supplied together with the keys. Depending on which master key is that is an advantage,...
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... or higher: If you wish to have a continuous clock display, you switch on the ignition, the warning lamp 1 comes on briefly to Owner's Manual for Radio. Red Comes on the basis of miles/kilometers. Minutes 3. Blue The engine is overheated. Drive at moderate engine and vehicle speeds....and red fields Normal operating range. Hold button 2 pressed for Part no. 01 41 0 014 250 - © 08/07 BMW AG At a glance Together with your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center. The displays shown in position 1 or after starting the engine. 4. It is permissible for a few seconds...
... or higher: If you wish to have a continuous clock display, you switch on the ignition, the warning lamp 1 comes on briefly to Owner's Manual for Radio. Red Comes on the basis of miles/kilometers. Minutes 3. Blue The engine is overheated. Drive at moderate engine and vehicle speeds....and red fields Normal operating range. Hold button 2 pressed for Part no. 01 41 0 014 250 - © 08/07 BMW AG At a glance Together with your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center. The displays shown in position 1 or after starting the engine. 4. It is permissible for a few seconds...
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... cigarette lighter by inserting plugs of the wrong shape or size. Connection for Part no. 01 41 0 014 250 - © 08/07 BMW AG Avoid damage to the separate Owner's Manual for the radio or for the onboard computer. 74 Online Edition for external audio device You can use electrical devices such as...
... cigarette lighter by inserting plugs of the wrong shape or size. Connection for Part no. 01 41 0 014 250 - © 08/07 BMW AG Avoid damage to the separate Owner's Manual for the radio or for the onboard computer. 74 Online Edition for external audio device You can use electrical devices such as...
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... may vary slightly or be situated behind a protective cover. If you to stow skis up to 6.8 ft/2.1 m. Depending 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 the connection. Wrap sharp edges so that... no . 01 41 0 014 250 - © 08/07 BMW AG Fold down the center armrest, pull off the cover panel, press the button and disengage the door. The ski bag allows the safe and...
... may vary slightly or be situated behind a protective cover. If you to stow skis up to 6.8 ft/2.1 m. Depending 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 the connection. Wrap sharp edges so that... no . 01 41 0 014 250 - © 08/07 BMW AG Fold down the center armrest, pull off the cover panel, press the button and disengage the door. The ski bag allows the safe and...
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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... and bulbs 107 Buttons on steering wheel 13 C California law - Event Data Recorders 106 - Proposition 65 Warning 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 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... and bulbs 107 Buttons on steering wheel 13 C California law - Event Data Recorders 106 - Proposition 65 Warning 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...
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...for your vehicle brochure Cleaning rear window 43 Clock 47, 48 - 12 or 24 hour mode 48 - setting, also refer to Owner's Manual for Radio/Onboard Computer - setting time 47 Closing - from inside 21 - with the remote control 19 Clothes hooks 74 Clutch ...73 Compartments in cargo area, refer to Behind side trim panel 78 Compass, digital 70 Computer 48 - also refer to Owner's Manual for Onboard Computer - functions 48 Condensation, refer to When the vehicle is parked 84 Confirmation signal for locking/unlocking vehicle 19... 59 128 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 250 - © 08/07 BMW AG
...for your vehicle brochure Cleaning rear window 43 Clock 47, 48 - 12 or 24 hour mode 48 - setting, also refer to Owner's Manual for Radio/Onboard Computer - setting time 47 Closing - from inside 21 - with the remote control 19 Clothes hooks 74 Clutch ...73 Compartments in cargo area, refer to Behind side trim panel 78 Compass, digital 70 Computer 48 - also refer to Owner's Manual for Onboard Computer - functions 48 Condensation, refer to When the vehicle is parked 84 Confirmation signal for locking/unlocking vehicle 19... 59 128 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 250 - © 08/07 BMW AG
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... 64, 67 DSC Dynamic Stability Control 51 - indicator lamp 52 DTC Dynamic Traction Control 52 - indicator lamps 52 DVD changer, refer to Owner's Manual for Radio/Onboard Computer Dynamic Stability Control DSC 51 - indicator lamp 52 Dynamic Traction Control DTC 52 - indicator lamps 52 E Electrical malfunctions ...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...
... 64, 67 DSC Dynamic Stability Control 51 - indicator lamp 52 DTC Dynamic Traction Control 52 - indicator lamps 52 DVD changer, refer to Owner's Manual for Radio/Onboard Computer Dynamic Stability Control DSC 51 - indicator lamp 52 Dynamic Traction Control DTC 52 - indicator lamps 52 E Electrical malfunctions ...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...
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... event of electrical malfunction 92 Fuel gauge 46 Fuel tank contents, refer to Filling capacities 124 Full preparation package mobile 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... refer to Fuel specifications 93 Gasoline display, refer to Fuel gauge 46 Gear indicator in automatic transmission with Steptronic 40 Gearshift lever, manual transmission 40 General driving notes 84 Glove compartment 72 Grills, refer to Ventilation 65, 68 Gross vehicle weight, refer to Weights 124 ...
... event of electrical malfunction 92 Fuel gauge 46 Fuel tank contents, refer to Filling capacities 124 Full preparation package mobile 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... refer to Fuel specifications 93 Gasoline display, refer to Fuel gauge 46 Gear indicator in automatic transmission with Steptronic 40 Gearshift lever, manual transmission 40 General driving notes 84 Glove compartment 72 Grills, refer to Ventilation 65, 68 Gross vehicle weight, refer to Weights 124 ...
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...21 - fuel filler door 92 - liftgate 22 - panorama glass sunroof 25 Manual transmission 40 Master key 18 - with remote control 18 Maximum speed, with winter... flasher 41 - washer/wiper system 42 Everything from A to Z N Navigation system, refer to separate Owner's Manual Neck support, refer to Head restraints 29 Nets 73 New keys 18 Non-smoker's equipment package 74 Nozzles... - warning lamp 102 OILSERVICE 47 Old batteries, refer to Disposal 114 Onboard computer, refer to separate Owner's Manual Onboard Diagnostics OBD interface socket 105 Onboard tool kit 107 Opening and closing - from inside 21 -...
...21 - fuel filler door 92 - liftgate 22 - panorama glass sunroof 25 Manual transmission 40 Master key 18 - with remote control 18 Maximum speed, with winter... flasher 41 - washer/wiper system 42 Everything from A to Z N Navigation system, refer to separate Owner's Manual Neck support, refer to Head restraints 29 Nets 73 New keys 18 Non-smoker's equipment package 74 Nozzles... - warning lamp 102 OILSERVICE 47 Old batteries, refer to Disposal 114 Onboard computer, refer to separate Owner's Manual Onboard Diagnostics OBD interface socket 105 Onboard tool kit 107 Opening and closing - from inside 21 -...
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... 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 separate...Storage 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, ...
... 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 separate...Storage 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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... low temperatures 39 - jump starting 117 Starting engine 38 Starting off uphill, refer to Acceleration assistant 53 Status of passenger airbags 58 Status of this Owner's Manual at time of printing 5 Steering lock 38 Steering wheel 10, 13 - adjustment 34 - buttons on steering wheel 13 - heater 34 - lock 38 Steering wheel with... - 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
... low temperatures 39 - jump starting 117 Starting engine 38 Starting off uphill, refer to Acceleration assistant 53 Status of passenger airbags 58 Status of this Owner's Manual at time of printing 5 Steering lock 38 Steering wheel 10, 13 - adjustment 34 - buttons on steering wheel 13 - heater 34 - lock 38 Steering wheel with... - 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
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... Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 250 - © 08/07 BMW AG Reference Tires - age 96 - breaking-in 82 - changing 97 - changing...Traction control, refer to DSC Dynamic Stability Control 51 Transmission - automatic transmission with Steptronic 40 - manual transmission 40 Transmission locking mechanism, refer to P Park 41 Transmission malfunction, refer to Malfunction 41 ... Ventilation 65, 68 - draft-free 65, 68 Viscosity 103 Voice command system, refer to separate Owner's Manual At a glance Mobility Driving tips Controls W Warning and indicator lamps, overview 12 Warning triangle 116 Warranty...
... Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 250 - © 08/07 BMW AG Reference Tires - age 96 - breaking-in 82 - changing 97 - changing...Traction control, refer to DSC Dynamic Stability Control 51 Transmission - automatic transmission with Steptronic 40 - manual transmission 40 Transmission locking mechanism, refer to P Park 41 Transmission malfunction, refer to Malfunction 41 ... Ventilation 65, 68 - draft-free 65, 68 Viscosity 103 Voice command system, refer to separate Owner's Manual At a glance Mobility Driving tips Controls W Warning and indicator lamps, overview 12 Warning triangle 116 Warranty...