BMW X3 2012 Owners Manual

Sensors/cameras
To clean sensors and cameras, use a cloth mois‐
tened with a small amount of glass cleaner.
Displays/screens
Clean the displays with a microfiber cloth.
Cleaning displays
Do not use chemical or household cleans‐
ers.
Keep all fluids and moisture away from the unit.
Otherwise, they could affect or damage surfa‐
ces or electrical components.
Avoid pressing too hard when cleaning and do
not use abrasive materials; otherwise, damage
can result.◀
Long-term vehicle storage
Your service center can advise you on what to
consider when storing the vehicle for longer
than three months.Seite 251CareMobility251
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Reference
This chapter contains technical data, short
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Technical dataVehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipmentis also described that is not available in a vehicle,
e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐
ment or country variant. This also applies for
safety-related functions and systems.
Dimensions
Width, height
1Vehicle height: 66 inches/1,675 mm2Vehicle width without mirrors: 74 inches/
1,881 mm3Vehicle width with mirrors: 82.6 in‐
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Length, wheel base1Wheel base: 110.6 inches/2,810 mm2Vehicle length: 182.7 inches/4,642 mmSmallest turning circle
Ø: 39 ft/11.9 m
Engine specifications
The rated power outputs are established on the
basis of fuel grade AKI 91. X3 xDrive 28iDisplacementcu in/cm³182.8/2,996No. of cylinders6Maximum output
at engine speedhp
rpm241
6,600Maximum torque
at engine speedlb ft/Nm
rpm221/300
2,750–4,000Seite 255Technical dataReference255
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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/kg2,833/1,285Approved roof load capacitylbs/kg220/100Trunk capacitycu ft/l19.4–56.5/550–1,600

X3 xDrive 35iApproved gross vehicle weightlbs/kg5,214/2,365Loadlbs/kg903/410Approved front axle loadlbs/kg2,447/1,110Approved rear axle loadlbs/kg2,844/1,290Approved roof load capacitylbs/kg220/100Cargo area capacitycu ft/l19.4–56.5/550–1,600Seite 256ReferenceTechnical data256
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Capacities
NotesFuel tankUS gal/litersapprox. 17.7/67Fuel quality, refer
to page 220Windshield and headlamp
washer systemUS quarts/litersapprox. 5.3/5.0Seite 257Technical dataReference257
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Short commands of the voice activation
systemVehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment
is also described that is not available in a vehicle,
e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐
ment or country variant. This also applies for
safety-related functions and systems.General information
Instructions for voice activation system, refer to
page 22.
To have the available spoken instructions read
out loud: ›Voice commands‹
Adjusting
Vehicle

FunctionCommandOpen the main menu.›Main menu‹Open the options.›Options‹Open the settings.›Settings‹Info display of the instrument cluster.›Info Display‹Settings on the Control Display.›Control display‹Open the time and date.›Time and date‹Open the language and units.›Language and units‹Open the speed limit.›Speed‹Open the light.›Lighting‹Open the door lock.›Door locks‹Open the profiles.›Profiles‹Seite 258ReferenceShort commands of the voice activation system258
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Equipment
FunctionCommandOpen the air conditioning settings.›Climate‹Open the Head-up Display.›head up display‹
Vehicle information
Owner's Manual

FunctionCommandOpen the Owner's Manual.›Display Owner's Manual‹Open the Quick Reference Guide.›Quick reference‹Open the index.›Owner's Manual‹Open the search by pictures.›Search by pictures‹
Computer

FunctionCommandOpen the computer.›Onboard info‹Open the trip computer.›Trip computer‹
Vehicle

FunctionCommandOpen the vehicle information.›Vehicle info‹Open the vehicle status.›Vehicle status‹Seite 259Short commands of the voice activation systemReference259
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Navigation
General information
FunctionCommandOpens the Navigation menu.›Navigation‹Open the destination entry.›Enter address‹Enter the address.›Enter address‹Enter a town/city.›City‹Enter a state/province.›State‹Enter the postal code.›Postal Code‹Open destination guidance.›Guidance‹Start destination guidance.›Start guidance‹Terminate destination guidance.›Stop guidance‹Open the home address.›Home address‹Open the route criteria.›Route preference‹Open the route.›Route information‹Turn on spoken instructions.›Switch on voice instructions‹Repeat the spoken instruction.›Repeat voice instructions‹Turn off spoken instructions.›Switch off voice instructions‹Display the address book.›Address book‹Display the most recent destinations.›Last destinations‹Open the traffic bulletins.›Traffic Info‹Special destinations.›Points of interest‹
Map

FunctionCommandDisplay the map.›Map‹Map facing north.›Map facing north‹Map facing the direction of travel.›Map in direction of travel‹Seite 260ReferenceShort commands of the voice activation system260
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