bulb BMW X3 2011 F25 Owner's Manual

Leaving the vehicle with the engine run‐
ning
Before leaving the vehicle with the engine run‐
ning, engage position P of the automatic trans‐
mission and ensure that the parking brake is set.
Otherwise, the vehicle may begin to roll.◀
Activating
This function can be activated when the driver's
door is closed and the safety belt is fastened, or
while driving.
Press the button.
The LED and the letters AUTO H light
up.
The indicator lamp lights up.
Automatic Hold is activated.
Deactivating Press the button again.
The LED and the letters AUTO H go
out.
Automatic Hold is deactivated.
If the vehicle is being held by Automatic Hold,
press on the brake pedal to deactivate it.
When the parking brake, refer to page 59, is set
manually, Automatic Hold is deactivated auto‐
matically.
Driving
Automatic Hold is activated: the vehicle is auto‐
matically secured against rolling when it stops.
The indicator lamp lights up in green.
Step on the accelerator pedal to drive
off.
The brake is released automatically.
The indicator lamp goes out.
Lower lamp: indicator lamp in Canadian models
Before driving into a car wash
Deactivate Automatic Hold; otherwise, the
parking brake will be set when the vehicle is sta‐
tionary and the vehicle will no longer be able to
roll.◀Parking
The parking brake is automatically set if the en‐
gine is switched off while the vehicle is being
held by Automatic Hold.
The indicator lamp changes from green
to red.
The parking brake is not set if the engine
is switched off while the vehicle is coast‐
ing to a halt. Automatic Hold is deacti‐
vated.
Take the remote control with you
Take the remote control with you when
leaving the vehicle so that children, for example,
cannot release the parking brake.◀
Malfunction
In the event of a failure or malfunction of the
parking brake, secure the vehicle against rolling
using a wheel chock, for example, when leaving
it.
Turn signal, high beams,
headlamp flasher
Turn signal
Using turn signals
Press the lever beyond the resistance point.
To switch off manually, press the lever to the re‐
sistance point.
Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator lamp in‐
dicates that a turn signal bulb has failed.
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Replacing componentsTool kit
The tool kit is located under the first aid kit be‐
hind the left folding cover in the cargo area.
Wiper blade replacement Do not fold down the wipers without wiper
blades
Do not fold down the wipers if wiper blades have
not been installed; this may damage the wind‐
shield.◀
Replacing the front wiper blades
1.To change the wiper blades, fold up, refer to
page 64, the wiper arms.2.Fold up the wipers.3.Position the wiper blade in a horizontal po‐
sition.4.Remove the wiper blade toward one side.
Replacing the rear wiper blades
1.Lift off the wiper fully and pull off the wiper
blade, arrow.2.Attach a new wiper blade. It must engage
audibly.
Lamp and bulb replacement
General information
Lamps and bulbs make an essential contribution
to vehicle safety.
The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends
that you entrust corresponding procedures to
your service center if you are unfamiliar with
them or they are not described here.
You can obtain a selection of replacement bulbs
at your service center.
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Danger of burns
Only change bulbs when they are cool;
otherwise, there is the danger of getting
burned.◀
Working on the lighting system
When working on the lighting system, you
should always switch off the lights affected to
prevent short circuits.
To avoid possible injury or equipment damage
when replacing bulbs, observe any instructions
provided by the bulb manufacturer.◀
Do not touch the bulbs
Do not touch the glass of new bulbs with
your bare hands, as even minute amounts of
contamination will burn into the bulb's surface
and reduce its service life.
Use a clean tissue, cloth or something similar, or
hold the bulb by its base.◀
Light-emitting diodes (LEDs)
Light-emitting diodes installed behind a cover
serve as the light source for controls, display el‐
ements and other equipment.
These light-emitting diodes, which are related
to conventional lasers, are officially designated
as Class 1 light-emitting diodes.
Do not remove the covers
Do not remove the covers, and never stare
into the unfiltered light for several hours; other‐
wise, irritation of the retina could result.◀
Headlamp glass
Condensation can form on the inside of the ex‐
ternal lamps in cool or humid weather. When the
light is switched on, the condensation evapo‐
rates after a short time. The headlamp glasses
do not need to be changed.
If there is a large amount of moisture, e.g., water
droplets form in the lamp, have it checked by
your service center.Front lamps, bulb replacement
At a glance
Halogen headlamps1High beams/headlamp flasher2Parking lamps3Low beams4Turn signal/side marker light
Xenon headlamps*
1Parking lamps/daytime running lights*2Low beams/high beams/headlamp flasher3Turn signal/side marker light
Halogen headlamps
Follow the general instructions on lamps and
bulbs, refer to page 221.
Low beams
55-watt bulb, H7
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1.Open the hood, refer to page 215.2.Unscrew the cap counterclockwise and re‐
move it.3.Carefully pull out the connector.4.Pull the bulb off the connector and insert the
new bulb.5.Insert the new bulb and attach the cover in
the reverse order.
High beams/headlamp flasher and parking
lamps
High beams/headlamp flasher: 55-watt bulb, H7
Parking lamps: 5-watt bulb, W5W
1.Open the hood, refer to page 215.2.Press, arrow 1, and fold out the cover, ar‐
row 2.3.Remove the bulb holder.
The lower bulb is the high beam and head‐
lamp flasher, and the upper bulb is the park‐
ing lamp.4.Pull off the bulb.5.Insert the new bulb and attach the cover in
the reverse order.Xenon headlamps*
Because of the long life of these bulbs, the like‐
lihood of failure is very low. Switching the lamps
on and off frequently shortens their life.
If a bulb fails, switch on the front fog lamps* and
continue the trip with great care. Comply with
local regulations.
Do not perform work/bulb replacement on
xenon headlamps
Have any work on the xenon lighting system, in‐
cluding bulb replacement, performed only by a
service center.
Due to the high voltage present in the system,
there is the danger of fatal injuries if work is car‐
ried out improperly.◀
For checking and adjusting headlamp aim,
please contact your BMW center.
Xenon headlamps*: Low beams
Follow the general instructions on lamps and
bulbs, refer to page 221.
These lamps are made using xenon technology.
Contact your service center in the event of a
malfunction.
Adaptive light control*
The parking lamps and daylight running lights
are made using LED technology.
Please contact your service center in the event
of a malfunction.
Front fog lamps*
Follow the general instructions on lamps and
bulbs, refer to page 221.
Front fog lamps in vehicles equipped with adap‐
tive light control*: 55-watt bulb, H11
Front fog lamps without adaptive light control:
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1.Insert the screwdriver from the tool kit, with
the flat side facing outward, past the removal
hook and onto the clip, arrow 1.2.Turn the screwdriver by 90°, arrow 2.3.Press the removal hook upward, arrow, and
remove the front fog lamp from the front us‐
ing the hook.4.Detach the connector.5.Turn the bulb bracket and remove it.6.Remove the bulb and replace it.7.Proceed in reverse order to insert the front
fog lamp. Note the guide rails in doing so.
Turn signal
The turn signals are located next to each low
beam in the engine compartment.
21-watt bulb, PY 21W
1.Open the hood, refer to page 215.2.Unscrew the cap counterclockwise and re‐
move it carefully.
The bulb is attached to the cap.3.Turn the bulb clockwise to remove it.4.Insert the new bulb and attach the cover in
the reverse order.
Lateral turn signals
Follow the general instructions on lamps and
bulbs, refer to page 221.
These lamps are made using LED technology.
Please contact your service center in the event
of a malfunction.
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Tail lamps, bulb replacement
At a glance1Turn signal2Backup lamp3Brake light4Tail lamp*5Tail lamp/brake light
Adaptive light control* or xenon
headlamps*: Tail lamps
Follow the general instructions on lamps and
bulbs, refer to page 221.
These lamps are made using LED technology.
Contact your service center in the event of a
malfunction.
Halogen headlamps: Turn signal, tail
lamp and brake lamp
21-watt bulb, P21W
1.Open the tailgate.2.Insert the screwdriver from the tool kit be‐
tween the cover and body, push it up, arrow,
and remove the cover.3.Release the nuts.4.Remove the tail lamp from the body and de‐
tach the connector.5.Detach the bulb holder from the tail lamp.
The turn signal is the upper bulb and the tail
lamp/brake lamp is the lower bulb on the
bulb holder.6.Turn the bulb and remove it.7.Proceed in the reverse order to insert the
new bulb and attach the bulb holder.
Ensure that the bulb holder is firmly at‐
tached.
Backup lamp and brake force display
Backup lamp: 16-watt bulb, W16W
Brake force display: 21-watt bulb, H21W
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1.Open the tailgate.2.Pull out the cover at the recessed grip, ar‐
row.3.Detach the connector.4.Detach the bulb holder from the tail lamp.
The backup lamp is the upper lamp and the
brake force display is the lower lamp on the
bulb holder.5.To replace the backup lamp, pull off the bulb
carefully.
To replace the brake lamp, push the bulb
down and turn it to the left.6.Proceed in the reverse order to insert the
new bulb and attach the bulb holder.
Ensure that the bulb holder is firmly at‐
tached.
Changing wheels
Notes
The vehicle equipment does not include a spare
tire.
When using run-flat tires* or tire sealants, a tire
does not need to be changed immediately in the
event of pressure loss due to a flat tire.
The tools for changing wheels are available as
accessories from your service center.
Jacking points for the vehicle jack
The jacking points for the vehicle jack are lo‐
cated in the positions shown.
Lug bolt lock*
The lug bolt lock is in the tool kit or in a storage
compartment close to the tool kit.
▷Lug bolt, arrow 1.▷Adapter, arrow 2.
Removing
1.Attach the adapter to the wheel lug.2.Unscrew the lug bolt.
Remove the adapter after screwing the lug bolt
back on.
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA
ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 86
Activated-charcoal filter 105
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 85
Adaptive light control 77
Adaptive light control, bulb re‐ placement 223
Additional telephone 176
Additives, oil 217
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 47
After washing vehicle 234
Airbags 80
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 102, 104
Air distribution, manual 101, 103
Air drying, refer to Cooling function 102, 105
Air pressure, tires 207
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion 106
Air volume, automatic climate control 101, 104
Alarm system 42
Alarm, unintentional 43
All around the center con‐ sole 17
All around the headliner 18
All around the steering wheel 12
ALL program, automatic cli‐ mate control 105
All-season tires, refer to Win‐ ter tires 213
All-wheel-drive 87
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 108
Alternative oil types 218
AM/FM station 148 Announcement, navigation,
refer to Spoken instruc‐
tions 137
Antifreeze, washer fluid 64
Antilock Brake System, ABS 86
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 86
Appointments 189
Approved engine oils 217
Armrest, refer to Center arm‐ rest 114
Arrival time 71
Assist 195
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ tance 229
Audio playback 155
Audio playback, Blue‐ tooth 169
AUTO intensity 104
Automatic car wash 233
Automatic climate con‐ trol 101
Automatic climate control with enhanced features 103
Automatic Curb Monitor 53
Automatic deactivation, front passenger airbags 81
Automatic headlamp con‐ trol 77
Automatic Hold 60
Automatic locking 38
Automatic recirculated-air control 104
Automatic tailgate 40
Automatic transmission with Steptronic 64
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 104
AUTO program, climate con‐ trol 101
AUTO program, intensity 104
AUX-IN port 166 Average fuel consumption 70
Average speed 70
Axle loads, weights 241
B
Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 49
Backrest, seats 47
Backrest, width 49
Backup camera 95
Balance 146
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 229
Bar for tow-starting/tow‐ ing 231
Bass 146
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 227
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 32
Battery, vehicle 227
Before entering the car wash 233
Belts, safety belts 50
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 115
Blinds, sun protection 44
Bluetooth audio 169
Bluetooth connection, activat‐ ing/deactivating 177
BMW Assist 195
BMW EfficientDynamics, refer to Saving fuel 124
BMW homepage 6
BMW Internet page 6
BMW Maintenance Sys‐ tem 219
BMW Search 197
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 115
Brake assistant 86
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Brake force display 85
Brake lamps, brake force dis‐ play 85
Brake lights, adaptive 85
Brake pads, breaking in 120
Braking, notes 121
Breakdown assis‐ tance 228, 229
Breaking in 120
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 73
Bulb replacement 221
Bulb replacement, front 222
Bulb replacement, rear 225
Bulbs and lamps 221
Button, Start/Stop 58
C
Calendar 189
California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Camera, backup camera 97
Camera, care 235
Camera, Top View 99
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 115
Car battery 227
Car care products 234
Care, displays 235
Care, vehicle 234
Cargo 122
Cargo area 110
Cargo area, enlarg‐ ing 110 , 111
Cargo area lid 39
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 116
Cargo straps, securing cargo 123
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol 32
Carpet, care 235
Car wash 233
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 120
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 219 CD/DVD 155
CDs, storing 162
Cell phone 176
Center armrest 114
Center console 17
Central locking system 35
Central screen, refer to Control Display 19
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 6
Changing parts 221
Changing wheels/tires 212
Check Control 74
Children, seating position 55
Children, transporting safely 55
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 55
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 56
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 55
Child-safety locks 57
Child seat, mounting 55
Child seats 55
Chrome parts, care 234
Cigarette lighter 108
Cleaning, displays 235
Climate control 101, 103
Clock 69
Closing/opening from in‐ side 38
Closing/opening via door lock 38
Closing/opening with remote control 36
Clothes hooks 115
Combination instrument 13
Combination instrument, elec‐ tronic displays 15
Combination switch, refer to Turn signals 61
Combination switch, refer to Wiper system 62
Comfort Access 41
Computer 70
Concierge service 196 Condensation on win‐
dows 102, 105
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 122
Condition Based Service CBS 219
Confirmation signal 37
Contacts 185
Control Display 19
Control Display, settings 72
Controller 19
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 86
Convenient opening 36
Coolant 218
Cooling function 102, 105
Cooling, maximum 104
Cooling system 218
Corrosion on brake discs 122
Cruise control 91
Cruising range 67
Cupholder 115
Current fuel consumption 68
Current location, storing 130
Customer Relations 200
D
Damage, tires 211
Damping control, dynamic 88
Data, technical 238
Date 69
Daytime running lights 77
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting 102, 105
Destination distance 70
Destination guidance 135
Destination guidance with in‐ termediate destinations 134
Destination input, naviga‐ tion 128
Digital clock 69
Digital radio 149
Dimensions 238
Dimmable mirrors 54
Direction indicator, refer to Turn signals 61
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Display in front windshield 99
Display, instrument cluster 67
Display lighting, refer to Instru‐ ment lighting 79
Displays 13
Displays, cleaning 235
Disposal, coolant 218
Disposal, vehicle battery 227
Distance control, refer to PDC 93
Distance to destination 70
Divided screen view, split screen 23
Door lock, refer to Remote control 32
Downhill control 87
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC 86
Driving instructions, breaking in 120
Driving notes, general 120
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 86
Driving tips 120
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 86
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 86
DTMF suffix dialing 181
DVD/CD 155
DVD/CD notes 161
DVD changer 159
DVD settings 158
DVDs, storing 162
DVD, video 157
Dynamic Damping Control 88
Dynamic destination guid‐ ance 141
Dynamic Driving Control 89
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 86
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 86
E
EfficientDynamics, refer to Saving fuel 124 Electronic displays, instru‐
ment cluster 15
Electronic engine oil level check 217
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC 86
Emergency detection, remote control 33
Emergency release, door lock 38
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 204
Emergency Request 228
Emergency service, refer to Roadside Assistance 229
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 33
Energy Control 68
Energy recovery 68
Engine compartment 215
Engine compartment, working in 215
Engine coolant 218
Engine oil 217
Engine oil, adding 217
Engine oil additives 217
Engine oil filler neck 217
Engine oil temperature 68
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 218
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 217
Engine specifications 240
Engine start, assistance 229
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 33
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine 58
Engine stop 59
Engine temperature 68
Equalizer 146
Equipment, interior 107
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 86
Exchanging wheels/tires 212
Exhaust system 120
Exterior mirrors 53
External devices 166 External temperature dis‐
play 69
External temperature warn‐ ing 69
Eyes for securing cargo 123
F
Fader 146
Failure message, refer to Check Control 74
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 43
Fan, refer to Air vol‐ ume 101, 104
Fault displays, refer to Check Control 74
Filler neck for engine oil 217
Fine wood, care 235
First aid kit 229
Fitting for towing, refer to Tow fitting 231
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 82
Flat tire, warning lamp 83
Flat tire, wheel change 226
Flooding 121
Floor carpet, care 235
Floor mats, care 235
FM/AM station 148
Fold-out position, windshield wipers 64
Foot brake 121
Front airbags 80
Front fog lamps 79
Front fog lamps, front, bulb re‐ placement 223
Front lamps 222
Front passenger airbags, au‐ tomatic deactivation 81
Front passenger airbags, indi‐ cator lamp 82
Front seats, adjusting 47
Fuel cap 204
Fuel consumption, current 68
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
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