washer fluid BMW X3 2012 Owners Manual

Clean the windshield, headlamps
Pull the lever.
The system sprays washer fluid on the wind‐
shield and activates the wipers briefly.
In addition, the headlamps are cleaned at regular
intervals when the vehicle lights are switched
on.
Do not use the washer system at freezing
temperatures
Do not use the washers if there is any danger
that the fluid will freeze on the windshield; oth‐
erwise, your vision could be obscured. For this
reason, use antifreeze.
Avoid using the washer when the reservoir is
empty; otherwise, you could damage the
pump.◀
Windshield washer nozzles
The washer jets are automatically heated when‐
ever the ignition is switched on.
Switching on the rear window wiper
Press the lever forward: intermittent wipe. When
reverse gear is engaged, the system switches to
continuous operation.
To clean the rear window, press the lever further
forward.
Fold-out position of the wipers
Required when changing the wiper blades or
under frosty conditions, for example.1.Switch off the ignition.2.Under frosty conditions, ensure that the
wiper blades are not frozen onto the wind‐
shield.3.Press the wiper lever up beyond the point of
resistance and hold it for approx. 3 seconds,
until the wiper remains in a nearly vertical
position.
After the wipers are folded back down, the wiper
system must be reactivated.
Fold the wipers back down
Before switching the ignition on, fold the
wipers back down to the windshield; otherwise,
the wipers may become damaged when they are
switched on.◀
1.Switch on the ignition.2.Press the wiper levers down. The wipers
move to their resting position and are ready
for operation.
Washer fluid
General information Antifreeze for washer fluid
Antifreeze is flammable. Therefore, keep
it away from sources of ignition.
Only keep it in the closed original container and
inaccessible to children.
Follow the instructions on the container.◀
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Washer fluid reservoirAdding washer fluid
Only add washer fluid when the engine is
cool, and then close the cover completely to
avoid contact between the washer fluid and hot
engine parts.
Otherwise, there is the danger of fire and a risk
to personal safety if the fluid is spilled.◀
All washer nozzles are supplied from one reser‐
voir.
Fill with water and – if required – with a washer
antifreeze, according to the manufacturer's rec‐
ommendations.
Mix the washer fluid before adding to maintain
the correct mixing ratio.
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic
Transmission positions
D Drive, automatic position
Position for normal vehicle operation. All for‐
ward gears are available.
R is Reverse
Select only when the vehicle is stationary.
N is Neutral
Use in automatic car washes, for example. The
vehicle can roll.
When the ignition is switched off, refer to
page 58, position P is engaged automatically.
P Park
Select only when the vehicle is stationary. The
drive wheels are blocked.
P is engaged automatically:▷After the engine is switched off, if the car is
in radio ready state, refer to page 59, or if the
ignition is switched off, refer to page 58, and
if position R or D is engaged.▷With the ignition is off, if position N is en‐
gaged.▷If the safety belt is unbuckled, the driver's
door is opened, and the brake pedal is not
pressed while the vehicle is stationary and
transmission position R or D is engaged.
Before exiting the vehicle, make sure that posi‐
tion P of the automatic transmission is engaged.
Otherwise, the vehicle may begin to roll.
Kickdown
Kickdown is used to achieve maximum driving
performance. Press on the gas pedal beyond the
resistance point at the full throttle position.
Engaging the transmission position
▷Transmission position P can only be disen‐
gaged if the engine is running and the brake
pedal is pressed.▷With the vehicle stationary, press on the
brake pedal before shifting out of P or N;
otherwise, the shift command will not be
executed: shift lock.
Depress the brake until you start driv‐
ing
To prevent the vehicle from creeping after
you select a driving position, maintain pres‐
sure on the brake pedal until you are ready
to start.◀Seite 65DrivingControls65
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Engine compartmentVehicle 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.
Important features in the engine compartment
1Washer fluid reservoir2Vehicle identification number3Jump-starting, negative terminal4Jump-starting, positive terminal5Coolant reservoir6Oil filler neckHood
Opening the hood Working in the engine compartment
Never attempt to perform any service or
repair operations on your vehicle without the
necessary professional technical training.If you are unfamiliar with the statutory guide‐
lines, have any work on the vehicle performed
only by a service center.
If this work is not carried out properly, there is
the danger of subsequent damage and related
safety hazards.◀Seite 229Engine compartmentMobility229
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA
ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 94
Activated-charcoal filter 114
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 93
Adaptive light control 82
Additional telephone 188
Additives, oil 232
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 46
After washing vehicle 249
Airbags 85
Airbags, indicator/warning light 86
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 110, 113
Air distribution, manual 109, 112
Air drying, refer to Cooling function 110, 113
Air pressure, tires 221
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion 114
Air volume, automatic climate control 110, 113
Alarm system 41
Alarm, unintentional 42
All around the center con‐ sole 14
All around the headliner 15
All around the steering wheel 12
ALL program, automatic cli‐ mate control 113
All-season tires, refer to Win‐ ter tires 226
All-wheel-drive 95
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 117 Alternative oil types 232
AM/FM station 158
Announcement, navigation, refer to Spoken instruc‐
tions 148
Antifreeze, washer fluid 64
Antilock Brake System, ABS 94
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 94
Applications 214
Appointments 204
Approved engine oils 232
Apps 214
Apps, video playback 181
Armrest, refer to Center arm‐ rest 123
Arrival time 76
Assist 209
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ tance 244
Audio playback 167
Audio playback, Blue‐ tooth 181
AUTO H button, refer to Auto‐ matic Hold 60
AUTO intensity 112
Automatic car wash 248
Automatic climate con‐ trol 109
Automatic climate control with enhanced features 111
Automatic Curb Monitor 53
Automatic deactivation, front passenger airbags 87
Automatic headlamp con‐ trol 81
Automatic Hold 60
Automatic locking 37
Automatic recirculated-air control 113 Automatic tailgate 38
Automatic transmission with Steptronic 65
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 112
AUTO program, climate con‐ trol 110
AUTO program, intensity 112
AUX-IN port 178
Average fuel consumption 76
Average speed 76
Axle loads, weights 256
B
Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 48
Backrest, width 48
Backup camera 103
Balance 156
Band-Aids, refer to First aid kit 244
Bar for tow-starting/tow‐ ing 246
Bass 156
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 241
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 30
Battery, vehicle 241
Belts, safety belts 49
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 123
Blinds, sun protection 44
Bluetooth audio 181
Bluetooth connection, activat‐ ing/deactivating 189
BMW Assist 209
BMW homepage 6
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V
Variable sport steering 97
Vehicle battery 241
Vehicle battery, replacing 241
Vehicle, breaking in 128
Vehicle care 249
Vehicle equipment 6
Vehicle identification number, refer to Identification number
in the engine compart‐
ment 229
Vehicle jack 241
Vehicle paint 249
Vehicle storage 251
Vehicle wash 248
Ventilation 114
Ventilation, refer to Parked-car ventilation 114
Version of the navigation data 152
Video playback 168
Video playback, iPhone 181
Video playback, snap-in adapter 181
Voice activation, short com‐ mands 258
Voice activation system 22
Volume, setting 156
W
Warning messages, refer to Check Control 70
Warning triangle 244
Washer fluid 64
Washer fluid reservoir, ca‐ pacity 257
Washer nozzles, wind‐ shield 64
Washer system 62
Washing, vehicle 248
Water on roads 129
Weather Band 160
Weights 256
Welcome lamps 80 Wheel base, vehicle 255
Wheels, changing 226
Wheels, everything on wheels and tires 221
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 91
Wheels, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 88
Width, vehicle 254
Window defroster, rear 111, 113
Windows, powered 42
Windshield washer fluid 64
Windshield washer noz‐ zles 64
Windshield washer system 62
Windshield wiper 62
Windshield wipers, fold-out position 64
Winter storage, care 251
Winter tires, suitable tires 226
Winter tires, tread 225
Wiper blades, replacing 236
Wiper fluid 64
Wiper system 62
Wood, care 250
Word match concept, naviga‐ tion 21
Wrench 236
X
xDrive 95
Xenon headlamps, bulb re‐ placement 238 Seite 276ReferenceEverything from A to Z276
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