fuel cap BMW X3 2014 F25 Owner's Manual

RefuelingVehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems.
Hints Refuel promptly
Refuel no later than at a range of
30 miles/50 km or engine operation might fail
and damage might occur.◀
Diesel engines The filler neck is designed for refueling at die‐
sel fuel pumps.
Fuel lid
Opening1.Briefly press the rear edge of the fuel filler
flap.2.Turn the tank lid counterclockwise.3.Place the tank lid in the bracket attached to
the fuel filler flap.
Closing
1.Fit the lid and turn it clockwise until you
clearly hear a click.2.Close the fuel filler flap.
Do not pinch the retaining strap
Do not pinch the retaining strap attached
to the lid; otherwise, the lid cannot be closed
properly and fuel vapors can escape.◀
Manually unlocking fuel filler flap In the event of an electrical malfunction, e.g.
The release is located in the cargo area.
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X3 xDrive28dApproved gross vehicle weightlbs/kg5,160/2,341Loadlbs/kg910/413Approved front axle loadlbs/kg2,460/1,116Approved rear axle loadlbs/kg2,830/1,284Approved roof load capacitylbs/kg220/100Cargo area capacitycu ft27.6–63.3Canada: cargo area capacity550–1,600
Capacities
US gal/litersNotesFuel tank, approx.17.7/67Fuel quality, refer to
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Engine oil change 207
Engine oil filler neck 206
Engine oil temperature 84
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 207
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 207
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 35
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 222
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine 66
Engine stop 66
Engine temperature 84
Entering a car wash 226
Equipment, interior 158
Error displays, see Check Control 80
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 121
Exchanging wheels/tires 200
Exhaust system 173
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 59
Exterior mirrors 58
External start 222
External temperature dis‐ play 84
External temperature warn‐ ing 84
Eyes for securing cargo 177
F
Failure message, see Check Control 80
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 47
Fan, refer to Air flow 151, 154
Filler neck for engine oil 206
Fine wood, care 228
First aid kit 222
Fitting for towing, see tow fit‐ ting 225 Flat tire, changing
wheels 218
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 105
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 102
Flat tire, warning lamp 103, 106
Flooding 174
Floor carpet, care 229
Floor mats, care 229
Fold-out position, wiper 74
Foot brake 174
Front airbags 99
Front-end collision warning with braking function 111
Front-end collision warning with City Braking func‐
tion 108
Front fog lights 97
Front fog lights, bulb replace‐ ment 216
Front fog lights, front, bulb re‐ placement 215
Front lights 214
front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation 101
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp 101
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 105
Fuel 190
Fuel consumption, current 85
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 89
Fuel filler flap 188
Fuel gauge 83
Fuel lid 188
Fuel quality 190
Fuel recommendation 190
Fuel, tank capacity 234
Fuse 219 G
Garage door opener, refer to Universal Integrated Remote
Control 158
Gasoline 190
Gear change, Steptronic transmission 75
Gear shift indicator 86
General driving notes 173
Glare shield 160
Glass sunroof, refer to Panor‐ amic glass sunroof 48
Glove compartment 166
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 233
H
Halogen headlights, bulb re‐ placement 214
Handbrake, refer to Parking brake 69
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 159
Hazard warning flashers 221
HDC Hill Descent Con‐ trol 123
Head airbags 99
Headlight control, auto‐ matic 95
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture 95
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture via remote control 38
Headlight flasher 72
Headlight flasher, bulb re‐ placement 214
Headlight glass 213
Headlights 214
Headlights, care 227
Headlight washer system 72
Head restraints 51
Head restraints, front 55
Head restraints, rear 56
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Outside air, refer to Auto‐matic recirculated-air con‐
trol 155
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 84
P Paint, vehicle 227
Panoramic glass sunroof 48
Parallel parking assistant 146
Park Distance Control PDC 137
Parked-car ventilation 157
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 175
Parking aid, refer to PDC 137
Parking assistant 146
Parking brake 69
Parking lights 94
Parking lights, bulb replace‐ ment 214
Parking with Automatic Hold 70
Particulate filter 173
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 58
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ era 141
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 137
Pedestrian warning with city braking function 114
Performance Control 122
Personal Profile 35
Personal Profile, exporting profiles 36
Personal Profile, importing profiles 36
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof 49
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 48
Plastic, care 228
Power failure 219
Power windows 47 Pressure, tire air pres‐
sure 195
Pressure warning, tires 105
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file 35
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 24
Protective function, glass sunroof 49
Protective function, win‐ dows 48
Push-and-turn reel, refer to Controller 18, 19
R Radiator fluid 208
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control 34
Radio ready state 65
Radio, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Rain sensor 73
Rear lights 217
Rear socket 162
Rearview camera 139
Rearview mirror 58
Rear window de‐ froster 152, 155
Recirculated-air filter 156
Recirculated-air mode 151, 155
Recommended fuel grade 190
Recommended tire brands 201
Refueling 188
Remaining range 84
Remote control/key 34
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 38
Remote control, univer‐ sal 158
Replacement fuse 219
Replacing parts 212 Replacing wheels/tires 200
Reporting safety defects 9
RES button 131
RES button, see Active Cruise Control, ACC 128
RES button, see Cruise con‐ trol 135
Reserve warning, refer to Range 84
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 103
Residual heat, automatic cli‐ mate control 155
Retaining straps, securing cargo 177
Retreaded tires 201
Roadside parking lights 95
Roller sunblinds 48
RON recommended fuel grade 190
Roofliner 17
Roof load capacity 233
Roof-mounted luggage rack 178
Rope for tow-starting/ towing 224
RSC Run Flat System Com‐ ponent, refer to Run-flat
tires 202
Rubber components, care 228
Run-flat tires 202
S Safe braking 174
Safety 7
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passen‐
ger seat 55
Safety belts 54
Safety belts, care 228
Safety reel, windows 48
Safety systems, airbags 99
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