weight BMW X3 2011 F25 Owner's Manual

Seat tilt*:
Pull the lever and move the seat to the desired
tilt. After releasing the lever, apply your weight
to the seat or lift it off to make sure the seat en‐
gages properly.
Height:
Pull the lever and apply your weight to the seat
or lift it off, as necessary.
Backrest tilt:
Pull the lever and apply your weight to the back‐
rest or lift it off, as necessary.
Overview: electrically* adjustable
seats1Backrest width2Lumbar support*3Forward/backward, height, seat tilt4Backrest tilt5Seat and mirror memory for driver's seat
Settings in detail: electrically*
adjustable seats
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Transporting children safelyThe right place for children
Note Children in the vehicle
Do not leave children unattended in the
vehicle; otherwise, they could endanger them‐
selves and other persons, e.g., by opening the
doors.◀
Children should always be in the rear
Accident research shows that the safest place
for children is in the back seat.
Transporting children in the rear
Only transport children younger than
13 years of age or shorter than 5 ft/150 cm in the
rear in child restraint fixing systems provided in
accordance with the age, weight and size of the
child; otherwise, there is an increased risk of in‐
jury in an accident.
Children 13 years of age or older must wear a
safety belt as soon as a suitable child restraint
fixing system can no longer be used, due to their
age, weight and size.◀
Children on the front passenger seat
Should it ever be necessary to use a child re‐
straint fixing system in the front passenger seat,
make sure that the front, knee and side airbags
on the front passenger side are deactivated. Au‐
tomatic deactivation of front passenger airbags,
refer to page 81.
Deactivating the front passenger airbags
If a child restraint fixing system is used in
the front passenger seat, the front passenger
airbags must be deactivated; otherwise, there is
an increased risk of injury to the child when the
airbags are triggered, even with a child restraint
fixing system.◀Installing child restraint fixing
systems
Before mounting
Before mounting child restraint fixing systems,
ensure that the rear seat backrests are locked.
Notes Manufacturer's information for child re‐
straint fixing systems
To select, mount and use child restraint fixing
systems, observe the information provided by
the system manufacturer; otherwise, the pro‐
tective effect can be impaired.◀
On the front passenger seat
After installing a child restraint fixing system in
the front passenger seat, make sure that the
front, knee and side airbags on the front pas‐
senger side are deactivated.
Deactivate the front passenger airbags auto‐
matically, refer to page 81.
Deactivating the front passenger airbags
If a child restraint fixing system is used in
the front passenger seat, the front passenger
airbags must be deactivated; otherwise, there is
an increased risk of injury to the child when the
airbags are triggered, even with a child restraint
fixing system.◀
Seat position and height
Before installing a child restraint fixing system,
move the front passenger seat as far back as
possible and adjust its height to the highest po‐
sition to obtain the best possible position for the
belt and to offer optimal protection in the event
of an accident.
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Avoid load on the brakes
Avoid placing excessive load on the brake
system. Light but consistent brake pressure can
lead to high temperatures, brake wear and pos‐
sibly even brake failure.◀
Do not drive in neutral
Do not drive in neutral or with the engine
stopped, as doing so disables engine braking. In
addition, steering and brake assist is unavailable
with the engine stopped.◀
Brake disc corrosion
Corrosion on the brake discs and contamination
on the brake pads are furthered by:▷Low mileage.▷Extended periods when the vehicle is not
used at all.▷Infrequent use of the brakes.
Corrosion occurs when the minimum pressure
that must be exerted by the pads during brake
applications to clean the discs is not reached.
Should corrosion form on the brake discs, the
brakes will tend to respond with a pulsating ef‐
fect that generally cannot be corrected.
Condensation under the parked vehicle
When using the automatic climate control, con‐
densation water develops that exits underneath
the vehicle.
Therefore, traces of condensed water under the
vehicle are normal.
Loading Overloading the vehicle
To avoid exceeding the approved carrying
capacity of the tires, never overload the vehicle.
Overloading can lead to overheating and in‐
creases the rate at which damage develops in‐
side the tires. This could result in a sudden loss
of tire inflation pressure.◀
No fluids in the trunk
Make sure that fluids do not leak into the
trunk; otherwise, the vehicle may be damaged. ◀
Determining the load limit1.Locate the following statement on your ve‐
hicle’s placard*:▷The combined weight of occupants and
cargo should never exceed XXX kg or
YYY lbs. Otherwise, damage to the ve‐
hicle and unstable driving situations may
result.2.Determine the combined weight of the
driver and passengers that will be riding in
your vehicle.3.Subtract the combined weight of the driver
and passengers from XXX kilograms or YYY
pounds.4.The resulting figure equals the available
amount of cargo and luggage load capacity.
For example, if the YYY amount equals
1,400 lbs and there will be five 150 lbs pas‐
sengers in your vehicle, the amount of avail‐
able cargo and luggage load capacity is
650 lbs: 1,400 lbs minus 750 lbs = 650 lbs.5.Determine the combined weight of luggage
and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That
weight may not safely exceed the available
cargo and luggage load capacity calculated
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Load
The maximum load is the sum of the weight of
the occupants and the cargo.
The greater the weight of the occupants, the
less cargo that can be transported.
Stowing cargo
▷Very heavy cargo: when the rear seat is not
occupied, secure each of the outer safety
belts in the opposite buckle.▷Cover sharp edges and corners.▷Heavy cargo: stow as far forward and as low
as possible, ideally directly behind the rear
seat.▷If necessary, fold down the rear backrests to
stow cargo.▷Use the partition net, refer to page 112, to
protect passengers. Make sure that objects
cannot penetrate the partition net.
Place protective material around any sharp-
edged or pointed objects that could bump
against the rear window while the vehicle is
in motion.Securing cargo
Lashing eyes in the cargo area
Lashing eyes in the cargo area with a
rail*
▷Smaller and lighter items: secure with re‐
taining straps, a cargo net* or draw straps.▷Larger and heavy objects: secure with cargo
straps*.
Cargo straps can be attached to four lashing
eyes located in the cargo area.
The cargo area package* makes additional
lashing eyes available.
Securing cargo
Always position and secure the cargo as
described above; otherwise, it can endanger the
car's occupants if sudden braking or swerving
becomes necessary.
Heavy or hard objects should not be carried
loose inside the car; otherwise, they could be
thrown around as a result of hard braking, sud‐
den swerves, etc., and endanger the occu‐
pants.◀
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Roof-mounted luggage rack
Note
Roof-mounted luggage racks are only available
for vehicles with roof rails*.
Special rack system as optional
accessory
A special rack system is available as an optional
accessory.
Follow the directions given in the installation in‐
structions.
Anchorage points
The roof rails* provide mounting points for the
roof-mounted luggage rack.
Follow the directions given in the installation in‐
structions.
Mounting
Be sure that adequate clearance is maintained
for raising and opening the glass sunroof*.
Loading
Because roof racks raise the vehicle's center of
gravity when loaded, they have a major effect on
vehicle handling and steering response.
Therefore, note the following when loading and
driving:▷Do not exceed the approved roof/axle loads
and the approved gross vehicle weight.▷Distribute the roof load uniformly.▷The roof load should not be too large in area.▷Always load the heaviest pieces on the bot‐
tom.▷Secure the roof luggage firmly, e. g., tie with
ratchet straps.▷Do not let objects project into the opening
path of the tailgate.▷Drive smoothly. Avoid sudden acceleration
and braking maneuvers. Take corners gen‐
tly.Saving fuel
General information
Your vehicle contains advanced technology for
the reduction of fuel consumption and emis‐
sions.
Fuel consumption depends on a number of dif‐
ferent factors.
The implementation of certain measures, driv‐
ing style and regular maintenance, refer to
page 219, can have an influence on fuel con‐
sumption and on the environmental impact.
Remove unnecessary cargo
Additional weight increases fuel consumption.
Remove attached parts following use
Remove auxiliary mirrors, roof or rear luggage
racks which are no longer required following
use.
Attached parts on the vehicle impair the aero‐
dynamics and increase the fuel consumption.
Close the windows and glass sunroof*
Driving with the glass sunroof and windows
open results in increased air resistance and
raises fuel consumption.
Check the tire inflation pressure
regularly
Check and, if necessary, correct the tire inflation
pressure, refer to page 207, at least twice a
month and before starting on a long trip.
Low tire inflation pressure increases rolling re‐
sistance and thus raises fuel consumption and
tire wear.
Drive away without delay
Do not wait for the engine to warm up while the
vehicle remains stationary. Start driving right
away, but at moderate engine speeds.
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FuelFuel qualityRefuel with unleaded fuel only
Do not use leaded fuel as this would per‐
manently damage the catalytic converter.◀
Do not refuel with ethanol
Do not refuel with E85, i.e., fuel with an
ethanol content of 85 %, or with Flex Fuel, as this
would damage the engine and fuel supply sys‐
tem.◀
Required fuel
Super Premium Gasoline/AKI 91 or AKI
89
BMW recommends AKI 91 or 89.
Gasoline with lower AKI
The minimum AKI Rating is 89.
If you use gasoline with this minimum AKI Rat‐
ing, the engine may produce knocking sounds
when starting at high outside temperatures.
This has no effect on the engine life.
Minimum fuel grade
Do not use any gasoline below the mini‐
mum specified fuel grade; otherwise, engine
damage may occur.◀
Use high-quality brands
Field experience has indicated significant differ‐
ences in fuel quality: volatility, composition, ad‐
ditives, etc., among gasolines offered for sale in
the United States and Canada.
Fuels containing up to and including 10 % etha‐
nol or other oxygenates with up to 2.8 % oxygen
by weight, that is, 15 % MTBE or 3 % methanol
plus an equivalent amount of co-solvent, will not
void the applicable warranties with respect to
defects in materials or workmanship.Minimum fuel grade
The use of poor-quality fuels may result in
driveability, starting and stalling problems es‐
pecially under certain environmental conditions
such as high ambient temperature and high al‐
titude.
Should you encounter driveability problems
which you suspect could be related to the fuel
you are using, we recommend that you respond
by switching to a recognized high-quality brand
such as gasoline that is advertised as Top Tier
Detergent Gasoline.
Failure to comply with these recommendations
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X3 xDrive 35iDisplacementcu in/cm³181.7/2,979No. of cylinders6Maximum output
at engine speedhp
rpm300
5,800Maximum torque
at engine speedlb ft/Nm
rpm295/400
1,300–5,000
Weights

X3 xDrive 28iApproved gross vehicle weightlbs/kg5,136/2,330Loadlbs/kg903/410Approved front axle loadlbs/kg2,403/1,090Approved rear axle loadlbs/kg2,832/1,285Approved roof load capacitylbs/kg220/100Trunk capacitycu ft/l19.4–56.5/550–1,600

X3 xDrive 35iApproved gross vehicle weightlbs/kg5,213/2,365Loadlbs/kg903/410Approved front axle loadlbs/kg2,447/1,110Approved rear axle loadlbs/kg2,843/1,290Approved roof load capacitylbs/kg220/100Cargo area capacitycu ft/l19.4–56.5/550–1,600Seite 241241
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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
Brake discs, breaking in 120 Seite 252252
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Fuel filler flap 204
Fuel gauge 67
Fuel quality 206
Fuel, tank capacity 242
Fuse 227
G
Garage door opener, refer to Integrated universal remote
control 107
Gas station recommenda‐ tion 137
Gear change, automatic trans‐ mission 65
General driving notes 120
Glass sunroof, refer to Panor‐ amic glass sunroof 45
Glove compartment 114
GPS navigation, refer to Navi‐ gation system 128
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 241
Gross weight, permissible for trailer towing 241
H
Hand brake, refer to Parking brake 59
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 108
Hazard warning flashers 228
HDC Hill Descent Control 87
HD Radio 149
Head airbags 80
Headlamp control, auto‐ matic 77
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐ ture 76
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐ ture via remote control 36
Headlamp flasher 62
Headlamp flasher, bulb re‐ placement 223
Headlamp glass 222
Headlamps 222
Headlamps, care 234 Headlamp washer system 62
Headliner 18
Head restraints 47
Head restraints, front 51
Head restraints, rear 51
Head-up Display 99
Head-up Display, care 235
Heavy cargo, stowing 123
Height, seats 47
Height, vehicle 238
High-beam Assistant 78
High beams 62
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant 78
High beams, bulb replace‐ ment 223
Hill Descent Control HDC 87
Hills 121
Holder for beverages 115
Homepage 6
Hood 215
Horn 12
Hot exhaust system 120
House number, entering for navigation 129
Hydroplaning 121
I
Ice warning, refer to External temperature warning 69
Icy roads, refer to External temperature warning 69
Identification marks, tires 210
Identification number, refer to Engine compartment 215
iDrive 19
Ignition key, refer to Remote control 32
Ignition off 58
Ignition on 58
Indication of a flat tire 83
Indicator and warning mes‐ sages 14
Indicator lamps 14
Individual air distribu‐ tion 101, 103 Individual settings, refer to
Personal Profile 33
Inflation pressure, tires 207
Info display, refer to Com‐ puter 70
Information on the navigation data 142
Initializing, Tire Pressure Mon‐ itor TPM 83
Instrument cluster 13, 67
Instrument cluster, electronic displays 15
Instrument lighting 79
Integrated key 32
Integrated universal remote control 107
Intensity, AUTO program 104
Interactive map 132
Interior equipment 107
Interior lamps 79
Interior lamps via remote con‐ trol 36
Interior motion sensor 43
Interior rearview and exterior mirrors, automatic dimming
feature 54
Interior rearview mirror 54
Intermediate destinations 134
Internet 198
Internet page 6
Intersection, entering for navi‐ gation 129
Interval display, service re‐ quirements 73
iPod/iPhone 167
J
Jacking points for the vehicle jack 226
Jack, refer to Vehicle jack 226
Joystick, automatic transmis‐ sion 65
Jump starting 229
K
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Technical data 238
TeleService 195
Temperature, automatic cli‐ mate control 102, 104
Temperature display, external temperature 69
Temperature, engine oil 68
Terminal, starting aid 230
Text messages 187
Text messages, supplemen‐ tary 75
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 42
Theft protection, lug bolts 226
Theft protection, refer to Cen‐ tral locking system 35
Thigh support 49
Tilt alarm sensor 43
Tilt, seats 47
Time of arrival 71
Tire age 212
Tire damage 211
Tire identification marks 210
Tire inflation pressure 207
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 82
Tires, changing 212
Tires, everything on wheels and tires 207
Tires, run-flat tires 213
Tire tread 211
Toll roads, route 136
Tone 146
Tool kit 221
Tools 221
Top View 97
Torque, engine 240
Total vehicle weight 241
Tow fitting 231
Towing 230
Town/city, navigation 128
Tow-starting 230
TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor 82
Traction control 86
TRACTION program, Dynamic Driving Control 87 Traffic bulletins, naviga‐
tion 139
Traffic situation/gray card 140
Transmission, automatic 64
Transporting children safely 55
Tread, tires 211
Treble, tone 146
Trip computer 71
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 62
Trip odometer 68
Trunk cover 110
Trunk lid 39
Turning circle 240
Turning circle lines, backup camera 96
Turn signals, operation 61
U
Unintentional alarm 43
Units of measure 73
Universal remote control 107
Unlock button, automatic transmission 65
Unlocking/locking from in‐ side 38
Unlocking/locking via door lock 38
Unlocking/locking with remote control 36
Upholstery care 234
USB audio interface 167
USB interface 114
V
Variable sport steering 88
Vehicle battery 227
Vehicle battery, replacing 227
Vehicle, breaking in 120
Vehicle care 234
Vehicle identification number, refer to Identification number
in the engine compart‐
ment 215
Vehicle jack 226 Vehicle paint 234
Vehicle storage 235
Vehicle wash 233
Ventilation 106
Ventilation, refer to Parked-car ventilation 106
Version of the navigation data 142
Video playback 157
Voice activation, short com‐ mands 243
Voice activation system 25
Volume, setting 146
W
Warning lamps 14
Warning messages, refer to Check Control 74
Warning triangle 229
Washer fluid 64
Washer fluid reservoir, ca‐ pacity 242
Washer nozzles, wind‐ shield 63
Washer system 62
Washing, vehicle 233
Water on roads 121
Weather Band 149
Weights 241
Welcome lamps 76
Wheel base, vehicle 240
Wheel change 226
Wheels, changing 212
Wheels, everything on wheels and tires 207
Wheels, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 82
Width, vehicle 238
Window defroster, rear 102, 105
Windows, powered 43
Windshield washer fluid 64
Windshield washer noz‐ zles 63
Windshield washer system 62
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