headlamp BMW X3 3.0SI 2008 User Guide

Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Mobility
109
bracket. To do so, loosen the bolt, refer to
arrow, and place the reservoir to one side.
Bear in mind that the windshield washing
system reservoir is heavy. Failure to take
this into account can lead to personal injury or
damage to the vehicle.<
For bulb replacement procedure, refer to
Driver's side.
Halogen high beams
H7 bulb, 55 watts
Always wear gloves and eye protection –
the atmosphere inside the H7 bulb is
pressurized. Failure to observe this precaution
can lead to injuries should the bulb be dam-
aged.<
For checking and adjusting headlamp
aim, please contact your BMW Sports
Activity Vehicle Center.<
Driver's side
1.Open the clip and remove the lamp cover.
2.Press the bulb holder downward and
remove, refer to Low beams.
3.Pull off the lamp base; plug in a new lamp
base.
4.Place the lamp base with the lower edge
against the bracket and press it in until the
lamp base locks into place.
Make sure that the cover does not fall into
the engine compartment; otherwise, the
vehicle can be damaged or other road users can
be endangered.<
Front passenger side
Before replacing the bulb, remove the reservoir
of the windshield washer system from the
bracket, refer to Halogen low beams on
page108.
For bulb replacement procedure, refer to
Driver's side.
Parking and roadside parking lamps
W5W bulb, 5 watts
A bulb is located over each high beam.
1.Remove bulb cover for high beams, refer to
Halogen high beams.
2.Remove bulb holder.
3.Remove and replace the bulb.
Turn signal, front
PSY24WSV bulb, 24 watts
Access to the turn signal is at the edge of the
lamp unit, refer to arrow.
Make sure that the lamp base does not fall
into the engine compartment; otherwise,
the vehicle can be damaged or other road users
can be endangered.<
1.Turn the lamp base and remove it.
2.Replace the bulb.
3.Insert the lamp base. If it does not snap into
place immediately, turn the lamp base until
it does.

Replacing components
110
Side-mounted turn signals
W5W bulb, 5 watts
1.Use finger pressure against the rear end of
the lamp, refer to arrow, to press it forward
for removal.
2.Apply gentle pressure to the bulb while
turning it to the left and pull it out.
3.Install in the reverse order.
Front fog lamps
H11 bulb, 55 watts
Always wear gloves and eye protection –
the atmosphere inside the H11 bulb is
pressurized. Failure to observe this precaution
can lead to injuries should the bulb be dam-
aged.<
1.Pull the cover in front of the fog lamp for-
ward.
2.Loosen the screw, refer to arrow, pivot
headlamp out on this side and remove
toward the front.
3.Turn the lamp base at the back of the head-
lamp to the left and remove it.
4.Disconnect the cable connector.
5.Slide new bulb onto plug connector; be sure
it snaps firmly into place.6.Install in the reverse order.
Tail lamps
>Turn signal lamp:
PY21WSV bulb, 21 watts
>Other bulbs:
W16W bulb, 16 watts
1Brake lamp
2Parking lamp/rear lamp, LED
3Turn signal
4Backup lamp
5Rear lamp, LED
In the event of a defect involving the lamps 2, 4
and 5, please consult your BMW Sports Activity
Vehicle Center.
Changing
Open the flap in the side panel, refer to page78.
Turn signal lamp:
1.Turn bulb holder to the left, refer to arrow1,
and remove.
2.Apply gentle pressure to the bulb fitting
while turning it to the left, remove and
replace.

Technical data
124
Weights
Capacities
X3 3.0iX3 3.0si
Curb weight
>manual transmission
>automatic transmissionlbs./kg
lbs./kg4012/1820
4067/18454012/1820
4067/1845
Approved gross vehicle weight
>manual transmission
>automatic transmissionlbs./kg
lbs./kg5015/2275
5071/23005049/2290
5104/2315
Payload lbs./kg 1003/455 1036/470
Approved front axle load
>manual transmission
>automatic transmissionlbs./kg
lbs./kg2425/1100
2425/11002425/1100
2535/1150
Approved rear axle load lbs./kg 2778/1260 2778/1260
Approved roof load capacity lbs./kg 165/75 165/75
Cargo area capacity cu ft/l 71/2,011 71/2,011
Notes
Fuel tank
Fuel reserve US gal/liters
US gal/litersapprox. 17.7/67
approx. 2/8Fuel specification: page93
Windshield washer system
incl. headlamp washer systemUS quarts/liters approx. 3.2/3.0
approx. 6.9/6.5For details: page43

Everything from A to Z
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Everything from A to Z
Index
A
ABS Antilock Brake
System51
– indicator lamp12
Acceleration assistance
– refer to Acceleration
assistant53
– refer to DSC51
Acceleration assistant53
Accessories, refer to For your
own safety5
Accident, refer to Receiving
assistance116
Activated-charcoal filter68
Adaptive Head Light60
Adding engine oil103
Adjusting seats28
– electrically28
– mechanically28
– mechanically, Sports seat29
Airbags57
– front passenger side,
deactivating35,57
– indicator lamp for front
passenger airbags58
– sitting safely27
– warning lamp58
Air circulation, refer to
Recirculated-air
mode64,68
Air conditioner63
Air distribution
– air conditioner64
– automatic climate control67
Airing, refer to
Ventilation65,68
Air outlets, refer to
Ventilation65,68
Air pressure, refer to Tire
inflation pressure94Air vents, refer to
Ventilation65,68
Air volume64
– adjusting manually67
AKI, refer to Fuel
specifications93
Alarm system25
– avoiding unintentional
alarms26
All-season tires, refer to
Special characteristics of
winter tires98
All wheel drive, refer to
xDrive52
Anchorage points78
Antifreeze
– coolant104
– washer fluid43
Antilock Brake System
ABS51
– indicator lamp12
Anti-theft alarm system, refer
to Alarm system19,25
Approved axle load, refer to
Weights124
Approved engine oils103
Approved gross vehicle
weight, refer to Weights124
Armrest
– front73
– rear73
Artificial leather, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Ashtray74
AUC Automatic recirculated-
air control68
Audio device, external74
Automatic
– air distribution67
– air volume67
– recirculated-air control
AUC68Automatic car wash, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Automatic climate control66
Automatic cruise control44
Automatic curb monitor33
Automatic deactivation of
front passenger airbags57
Automatic headlamp
control60
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic40
– indicator lamp41
– interlock38
– selector lever interlock40
– shiftlock40
– towing118
– tow starting119
AUTO program67
Average fuel consumption49
– setting units48
Average speed49
– setting units48
Avoiding unintentional
alarms26
Axle loads, refer to
Weights124
B
Backrest, refer to Seats28
Backrest contour, refer to
Lumbar support29
Backup lamps, bulb
replacement110
Bandages, refer to First-aid
kit117
Bar, towing119

Everything from A to Z
130 Front fog lamps61
– replacing bulbs110
Front passenger airbags
– automatic deactivation57
– status58
Fuel93
– average consumption49
– capacity124
– gauge46
– quality93
– saving83
Fuel cap92
Fuel display, refer to Fuel
gauge46
Fuel filler door92
– releasing in the event of
electrical malfunction92
Fuel gauge46
Fuel tank contents, refer to
Filling capacities124
Full preparation package
mobile phone, refer to
separate Owner's Manual
Fuses115
G
Garage-door opener, refer to
Integrated universal remote
control69
Gasoline
– refer to Fuel quality93
– refer to Fuel
specifications93
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel
gauge46
Gear indicator in automatic
transmission with
Steptronic40
Gearshift lever, manual
transmission40
General driving notes84
Glove compartment72
Grills, refer to
Ventilation65,68
Gross vehicle weight, refer to
Weights124
Ground clearance87
H
Halogen lamps108
Handbrake39
– indicator lamp39
Hands-free microphone75
– refer to Car phone
preparation75
Hazard warning flashers10
HDC Hill Descent Control52
Head airbags57
Headlamp control,
automatic60
Headlamp flasher41
– indicator lamp12
Headlamps108
– care, refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
– replacing bulbs107
Headlamp washer reservoir
– capacity, refer to Filling
capacities124
– refer to Washer fluid43
Headlamp washer system
– headlamp washing43
– washer fluid43
Head Light, refer to Adaptive
Head Light60
Head restraints29
– sitting safely27
Heated mirrors33
Heated rear window
– air conditioner64
– automatic climate control68
Heated seats31
Heated steering wheel34
Heater
– rear window64,68
– windshield washer jets43
Heating
– exterior mirror33
– seats31
– steering wheel34
Heating and ventilation63,66
Heavy cargo, refer to Cargo
loading85
Height, refer to
Dimensions123Height adjustment
– seats28
– steering wheel34
High beams60
– headlamp flasher60
– indicator lamp12
– replacing bulbs109
High Performance Synthetic
Oil103
Hill-climbing ability, refer to
Driving on poor roads87
Hill Descent Control HDC
52
Hills85
Holder for beverages72
Hood100
Horn10
Hotel function18
Hot exhaust system84
Hydraulic brake assistant,
refer to Brake assistant51
Hydroplaning84
I
Icy conditions, refer to
Outside temperature
warning48
Ignition38
Ignition key18
Ignition key positions, refer to
Ignition lock38
Ignition lock38
Imprint2
Indicator/warning lamp
– airbags58
– alarm system25
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic41
– brakes104
– coolant temperature47
– DSC52
– engine temperature47
– Flat Tire Monitor54
– fog lamps61
– front passenger airbags58
– reserve46
– safety belt warning32
– Tire Pressure Monitor55

Everything from A to Z
132 Manual operation
– door lock21
– driver's door21
– fuel filler door92
– liftgate22
– panorama glass sunroof25
Manual transmission40
Master key18
– with remote control18
Maximum speed, with winter
tires98
Mechanical seats28
Memory, refer to
– Seat and mirror memory31
– Vehicle Memory, Key
Memory18
Microfilter
– air conditioner65
– automatic climate control68
Microphone, refer to Car
phone preparation75
Microphone for telephone75
Mirrors33
– automatic curb monitor33
– mirror heating33
– mirror memory, refer to Seat
and mirror memory31
Mobile phone, refer to
separate operating
instructions
Monitoring tire pressure
– refer to Flat Tire Monitor54
– refer to Tire Pressure
Monitor55
Multi-function steering wheel,
refer to Buttons on steering
wheel13
Multifunction switch
– turn signals/headlamp
flasher41
– washer/wiper system42
N
Navigation system, refer to
separate Owner's Manual
Neck support, refer to Head
restraints29
Nets73
New keys18
Non-smoker's equipment
package74
Nozzles, refer to
Ventilation65,68
Nylon rope, refer to Tow
starting and towing118
O
OBD socket105
Octane rating, refer to Fuel
quality93
Odometer46
Oil
– additives, refer to Approved
engine oils103
– approved engine oils103
– level102
– refilling, refer to Adding
engine oil103
Oil change interval, refer to
Service Interval Display47
Oil grades103
Oil level102
– warning lamp102
Oil pressure102
– warning lamp102
OILSERVICE47
Old batteries, refer to
Disposal114
Onboard computer, refer to
separate Owner's Manual
Onboard Diagnostics OBD
interface socket105
Onboard tool kit107
Opening and closing
– from inside21
– using the door lock21
– with the remote control19Output, refer to Engine
data122
Outside air
– air conditioner64
– automatic climate control68
Outside temperature display
– changing unit of measure48
– on computer48
Overheating of engine, refer to
Coolant thermometer47
P
Package tray, refer to Cargo
area cover77
Panic mode20
Panorama glass sunroof23
– closing after electrical
malfunction25
– convenience operation21
– initializing24
– power failure24
– remote control20
Park Distance Control PDC50
Parking aid, refer to PDC Park
Distance Control50
Parking assistant, refer to
PDC Park Distance
Control50
Parking brake, refer to
Handbrake39
Parking lamps59
Parking lamps/low beams59
Partition net78
Parts and accessories, refer to
For your own safety5
Passenger-side mirror tilt
function33
Pathway lighting59
PDC Park Distance Control50
Pinch protection system23
– power windows23
Plastic, refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Pollen, refer to
– Microfilter65
– Microfilter/activated
charcoal filter68

Everything from A to Z
136 Welcome lamps59
Wheel/tire combination98
Wheelbase, refer to
Dimensions123
Wheel bolt, wrench112
Wheel changes, compact
wheel112
Wheels and tires98
Width, refer to
Dimensions123
Windows22
– convenience operation21
– safety switch23
Windshield
– cleaning43
– defrosting, refer to
Defrosting windows64,67
Windshield washer reservoir
– capacity, refer to Filling
capacity124
– refer to Washer fluid43
Windshield washer system
– washer/wiper system42
– washer fluid43
Windshield wiper blade
replacement107
Windshield wipers, refer to
Washer/wiper system42
Winter tires98
– changing111
– condition97
– storage98
Wiper blade replacement107
Wiper system42
Working in the engine
compartment100
Wrench/screwdriver, refer to
Onboard tool kit107
X
xDrive52
Xenon headlamp108
– replacing bulbs108
Y
Your individual vehicle5