sensor BMW X3 XDRIVE 28I 2010 E83 User Guide

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Mobility
103
Engine oil
Engine oil consumption depends on driving
style and operating conditions.
Warning lamp
Engine oil pressure
The warning lamp lights up red:
The engine oil pressure is too low.
Stop the vehicle immediately and
switch off the engine. Check the engine oil level
and top off as needed. If the oil level is correct:
Have the system checked immediately.
Do not continue driving. The engine could
be damaged because of inadequate lubri-
cation.<
Engine oil level
The warning lamp lights up yellow dur-
ing driving. An acoustic signal also
sounds and "+1.0" is displayed in the
instrument cluster, refer to page103.
The oil level is at its absolute minimum; top off
e n g i n e o i l a s s o o n a s p ossible. Until then, do not
drive more than approx. 125 miles/200 km.
The warning lamp lights up yellow after
the engine is switched off. In addition, a
signal sounds.
Top off engine oil at the earliest opportunity,
e.g. with your next refueling.
The warning lamp lights up yellow
within 30 seconds after starting the
engine:
The oil level sensor has failed. It is not possible
to take a current or meaningful measurement.
Have the system checked as soon as possible.
Checking oil level
Your vehicle is equipped with an electronic oil
level control.
For the most precise possible display of the oil
level, the engine must be at operating tempera-
ture, i.e. after at least 6.5 miles/10 km of unin-
terrupted driving. You can have the oil level dis-
played while you drive or while the vehicle is standing on a flat surface with the engine run-
ning.
You can have the current oil level displayed in
the instrument cluster.
Press button1. The oil level is checked and dis-
played for approx. 15 seconds.
In order to cancel the display early, press but-
ton 1 again.
Possible displays
1Oil level OK
2Oil level is being detected
This process can last approx. 3 minutes
while standing on a flat surface and approx.
5 minutes while driving.

Under the hood
104 3Oil level at minimum
At your earliest opportunity, add 1 US quart/
1 liter engine oil, also refer to Adding engine
oil.
4Oil level too high
Have vehicle checked immediately;
otherwise, overfilled oil can lead to
engine damage.<
5Oil level sensor has failed
It is not possible to take a current or mean-
ingful measurement.
Do not add engine oil. It is possible to con-
tinue driving. Have the system checked as
soon as possible.
Adding engine oil
Add the maximum quantity of 1 US quart/1 liter
of oil only after the warning lamp in the instru-
ment cluster lights up, refer to page103, or
when the oil level measurement "+1.0 " appears
on the display.
Add oil within the next 125 miles/200 km;
otherwise, engine damage could result.<
Keep oil, grease, etc. out of reach of chil-
dren and heed warnings on the contain-
ers. Otherwise, you could endanger your
health.<
Oil change
Have the oil changed only by your BMW Sports
Activity Vehicle Center or a workshop that
works according to BMW repair procedures
with correspondingly trained personnel.
Approved engine oils
The quality of the engine oil selected has critical
significance for the operation and service life of
an engine. BMW continuously approves spe-
cific oils after confirming their suitability for use
in its vehicles with extensive testing.
Only use approved BMW High Performance
Synthetic Oil.
If you are unable to obtain BMW High Perfor-
mance Synthetic Oil, you can add small
amounts of another synthetic oil in between oil
changes. Only use oils with the API SH specifi-
cation or higher.
Ask your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle
Center for more details concerning
BMW High Performance Synthetic Oil or other
approved synthetic oils.<
You can also call BMW of North America at
1-800-831-1117 or visit the website
www.bmwusa.com to obtain this information.
BMW engines are designed to operate
without additives, and their use could
even lead to damage in some cases.<
Viscosity classes
Viscosity is the oil flow rating as defined in
SAE classes.
The selection of the correct SAE class depends
on the climate conditions in the area where you
typically drive your BMW.
Approved oils belong to the SAE classes
0W-40, 0W-30, 5W-40, and 5W-30.<
These oils can be used for driving in all ambient
temperatures.

Care
108
Care
Car-care products
BMW recommends that your vehicle be
cleaned, cared for, and maintained using prod-
ucts that have been approved by BMW for this
purpose.
Regular cleaning and care makes a significant
contribution to maintaining the value of your
BMW.
Your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center will
be happy to advise you on products and ser-
vices for the cleaning, care, and maintenance of
your BMW.
Genuine BMW Care Products are materi-
als tested, lab tested, and field tested and
offer optimum care, maintenance, and protec-
tion for your vehicle.<
Do not use cleansers that contain alcohol
or solvents; they can damage your vehi-
cle.<
Cleaning agents can contain substances
that are dangerous or pose health risks.
For this reason, always read and comply with
the warnings and danger notices on the pack-
aging. Open the doors or windows on your vehi-
cle whenever cleaning the interior. Make sure
that there is sufficient ventilation when working
in enclosed spaces. Use only products that are
provided for cleaning vehicles.<
Exterior care
Washing your vehicle
In the winter months, it is especially
important to ensure that the vehicle is
washed on a regular basis. Heavy soiling and
road salts can result in damage to the vehicle.<
After washing the vehicle, apply the
brakes briefly to dry them. Failure to do so
may lead to a reduction in braking efficiency and
also to corrosion of the brake rotors.<
Car washes
Give preference to cloth car washes.
Before driving into the car wash, check whether
the system is suitable for your BMW. To do so,
pay attention to the following points:
>Dimensions of your vehicle, refer to
page127
>If necessary: fold in the exterior mirrors,
refer to page33.
>Maximum permissible tire width.
Preparations for driving into the car wash:
>Deactivate rain sensor
* to prevent undes-
ired wiper operation.
>Deactivate rear window wiper and protect
from damage. Ask the operator of the car
wash about suitable protection measures
should the need arise.
>Remove additional add-on components,
e.g. spoilers or telephone antennas; other-
wise, they could be damaged.
Steam cleaners/high pressure cleaning
jets
When using steam cleaners or high pres-
sure cleaning jets, be sure to maintain a
sufficient distance and do not exceed a maxi-
mum temperature of 1407/606.
Insufficient distance or excessive pressure or
temperature can damage parts of the vehicle or
water can penetrate to the interior of the vehi-
cle. Follow the operating instructions for the
high pressure cleaning jet.<
Do not aim high pressure cleaning jets at
sensors such as those of the Park Dis-
tance Control for long periods of time and main-
tain a distance of at least 12 in/30 cm.<
Hand washes
When washing the vehicle by hand, use ample
water and optionally Auto Shampoo. Clean the
vehicle with gentle pressure, using a sponge or
a washing brush.

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Before cleaning the windshield, deacti-
vate the rain sensor or switch off the igni-
tion in order to prevent undesired wiper activa-
tion.<
Obey local regulations for washing vehi-
cles by hand.<
Headlamps
Do not rub dry and never use abrasives or
strong solvents to clean the covers.
Use shampoo or insect remover to soften
insects and then rinse with ample water.
Remove accumulated ice and snow with win-
dow deicer, not a scraper.
Windows
Use glass cleaner to clean outer and inner sur-
faces of windows and mirror glass.
Do not clean mirror glass with cleansers
that contain powdered quartz.<
Wiper blades
Clean with soapy water and replace regularly to
prevent streaking.
Wax residues and dirt on the windshield
cause streaking during wiper operation
and lead to premature wear on wiper blades and
can cause the rain sensor to malfunction.<
Caring for vehicle finish
Regular care and maintenance helps your vehi-
cle retain its value and protects its finish against
the long-term effects of finish-damaging sub-
stances.
Environmental factors that occur locally or
regionally can have a negative impact on the
finish of your vehicle and may damage it. It is
therefore important to adjust the frequency and
extent of vehicle care accordingly.
Immediately remove particularly corrosive sub-
stances such as spilled fuel, oil, grease, brake
fluid, tree sap, or bird droppings; otherwise,
they can damage the finish.
Repairing damages to finish
Depending on the severity of the damage,
have stone damage or scratches touched
up immediately in order to prevent rust from
forming.<
BMW recommends having paint damage pro-
fessionally repaired in accordance with factory
guidelines using Genuine BMW finish materials.
Waxing
It is time to wax the vehicle when water no
longer beads on the clean surface of the paint.
Use only products that contain carnauba wax or
synthetic waxes to protect the finish.
Rubber seals
Only treat with water or rubber cleaner.
To avoid noise or damage, do not use
care products that contain silicone when
caring for rubber seals.<
Chrome parts
Carefully clean parts such as the radiator grille,
door handles, or window frames with ample
water and added shampoo, particularly when
they have been exposed to road salts. Use
chrome polish for additional treatment.
Light-alloy wheels
By design, the system produces dust during
braking, which settles on the light-alloy wheels.
Remove it frequently with an acid-free wheel
cleaner.
Do not use corrosive, acid-containing,
strongly alkaline, or coarse cleansers
or steam cleaners hotter than 1407/606;
otherwise, you can damage your vehicle.<
Aluminum running boards
Superficial rust on the aluminum running
boards can be removed with a special cleanser.
Outside sensors
Keep sensors outside the vehicle, e.g.
Park Distance Control, clean and free of
ice in order to maintain full functionality.<

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Blower, refer to
– Air volume64
– Air volume, adjusting
manually67
BMW homepage4
BMW maintenance
system106
Bottle holder, refer to Cup
holders72
Brake assistant51
– warning lamp53
Brake fluid105
– level105
– warning lamp105
Brake force display56
Brake lamps114
– brake force display56
– indicator lamp, defective
bulb12,59
– replacing bulbs114
Brake pads85
– breaking-in82
– warning lamp85
Brake pedal, refer to Safe
braking84
Brake rotors
– brake system82
– breaking-in82
Brakes84,105
– ABS51,84
– brake fluid105
– brake pads85
– breaking-in82
– handbrake39
– indicator/warning lamp12
Brake system105
– brake fluid105
– brake pads85
– breaking-in82
– disk brakes85
– warning lamp105
Brake wear warning
– refer to Brake pads85
– warning lamp105
Breakdown service, refer to
Receiving assistance120
Breaking-in82Bulb replacement, refer to
Lamps and bulbs111
Buttons on steering wheel13
C
California law
– Event Data Recorders107
– Proposition 65 Warning5
Calling, refer to telephone
operation instructions
Can holder, refer to Cup
holders72
Capacities129
Capacity, cargo area128
Care
– exterior108
– interior110
Care and maintenance
– car-care products108
– carpets110
– car washes108
– CD/DVD players110
– chrome sections109
– displays110
– fine wood components110
– finish109
– hand washes108
– headlamps109
– high pressure cleaning
jets108
– leather110
– light-alloy wheels109
– plastic components110
– rubber seals109
– running boards109
– safety belts110
– sensors109
– upholstery materials/cloth
coverings110
– windows109
– wiper blades109
Cargo, securing86Cargo area22,76
– capacity128
– cover77
– emergency release, refer to
Opening manually22
– enlarging76
– floor cover78
– foldable rear backrest76
– hatch, refer to Liftgate22
– lashing eyes78
– opening from outside22
– opening with remote
control20
– power socket74
Cargo loading85
– load86
– securing cargo86
– stowing cargo
86
– vehicle85
Caring for vehicle finish109
Caring for your vehicle108
Car keys, refer to Key set18
Car phone, refer to separate
Owner's Manual
Car phone preparation75
Car radio, refer to Owner's
Manual for Radio/Onboard
Computer
Car washes84,108
Cassette operation, refer to
Owner's Manual for Radio/
Onboard Computer
CD operation, refer to Owner's
Manual for Radio/Onboard
Computer
Central locking system19
– interior21
Changes, technical, refer to
For your own safety5
Changing gears
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic41
– manual transmission40
Changing wheels98,115
Charge-current indicator
lamp12,118
Check Gas Cap, warning
lamp12,92

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Initializing, refer to Power
failure23,24
INSPECTION47
Instrument cluster11
– refer to Cockpit10
Instrument lighting61
Instrument panel, refer to
Cockpit10
Integrated universal remote
control69
Interior lamps61
– remote control20
Interior motion sensor26
– switching off20,26
Interior rearview mirror33
– automatic dimming
feature34
– compass70
Interlock38
Intermittent mode of the
wipers42
Interval indicator, Service47
J
Jacking points, vehicle
jack117
Jump starting121
K
Key Memory18
Keys18
– key-specific settings, refer
to Vehicle Memory, Key
Memory18
Kick-down41
L
Labeling, tires97
Lamps and bulbs111
Lashing eyes, refer to
Securing load86
LATCH child-restraint
system36
Leather care110LEDs light-emitting
diodes112
Length, refer to
Dimensions127
License plate lamp, replacing
bulbs115
Liftgate22
– closing22
– emergency operation22
– manually opening22
– opening from outside22
– remote control20
Liftgate lamp, replacing
bulbs115
Lifting handle, compact
wheel116
Light-alloy wheels109
Light-emitting diodes
LEDs112
Lighter74
Lighter socket74
Lighting, door handles59
Lighting of instruments61
Lights, refer to Parking lamps/
low beams59
Light switch59
Load86
– determining load limit85
– refer to Cargo loading85
Lock buttons, doors, refer to
Locking21
Locking
– from inside21
– with the remote control19
Low beams59
– automatic60
– indicator lamp, defective
bulb59
– replacing bulbs112
Lower back support, refer to
Lumbar support29
Lug bolts117
– torque117Luggage compartment22
– capacity128
– cover, refer to Cargo area
cover77
– floor cover78
– increasing volume76
– opening/closing, refer to
Liftgate22
– opening from outside22
– opening with remote
control20
– refer to Cargo area76
Luggage compartment lid
– emergency operation, refer
to Opening manually22
– opening with remote control,
refer to Unlocking liftgate20
– refer to Liftgate22
Luggage compartment net,
refer to Partition net78
Luggage rack, refer to Roof-
mounted luggage rack87
Lug wrench116
Lumbar support29
M
Maintenance106
– refer to Service Interval
Display47
Maintenance system106
Malfunctions
– automatic transmission41
– door lock21
– fuel filler door92
– liftgate22
– panorama glass sunroof25
Manual air distribution64,67
Manual operation
– door lock21
– driver's door21
– fuel filler door92
– liftgate22
– panorama glass sunroof25
Manual transmission40
Master key18
– with remote control18

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R
Radiator, refer to Coolant105
Radio, refer to Owner's
Manual for Radio/Onboard
Computer
Radio-control key, refer to
Master key with remote
control18
Radio navigation, refer to
separate Owner's Manual
Rain sensor42
Range, setting units48
Reading lamps
– front61
– rear62
Rear armrest, refer to Armrest,
rear73
Rear backrests, folding76
Rear lamps
– refer to Tail lamps114
– replacing bulbs114
Rear lamps and reflector, refer
to Tail lamps114
Rear seat back, folding76
Rearview mirrors, exterior33
Rear window defroster
– air conditioner64
– automatic climate control68
Rear window safety switch23
Rear window wiper43
– wiper blade
replacement111
Recirculated-air mode
– air conditioner64
– automatic climate control68
Refueling92
Remaining distance, refer to
Cruising range49
Remaining distance until
service47
Remote control19
– garage-door opener69
– liftgate20
– malfunction20
Removing condensation,
windows
– air conditioner64
– automatic climate control67Replacement fuses119
Replacing bulbs, refer to
Lamps and bulbs111
Replacing tires
– new wheels and tires98
– wheel changes115
Replacing windshield
wipers111
Reporting an accident, refer to
Initiating an emergency
request120
Reporting safety defects7
Required oil grades, refer to
Approved engine oils104
Reserve indicator lamp, refer
to Fuel gauge46
Restraint systems
– for children35
– refer to Safety belts32
Reverse gear
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic41
– manual transmission40
Roadside Assistance, refer to
Receiving assistance120
Roadside parking lamps60
Roller cover for cargo area,
refer to Cargo area cover77
Roll-up cover, refer to Cargo
area cover77
Roof load capacity, refer to
Weights128
Roof-mounted luggage
rack87
Rope, refer to Tow starting
and towing122
Rotating coin holder, refer to
Storage compartments73
Run-flat indicator, refer to Flat
Tire Monitor54
S
Safety belts32
– safe sitting position27
– warning lamp32
Safety belt tensioners, refer to
Safety belts32
Safety defects7Safety feature, window23
Safety systems, refer to
– ABS Antilock Brake
System51
– Airbags57
– DSC Dynamic Stability
Control51
– xDrive52
Screw thread for tow
fitting122
Seat heating31
Seat memory, refer to Seat
and mirror memory31
Seats
– adjusting electrically28
– adjusting sports seat29
– heating31
– memory, refer to Seat and
mirror memory31
– sitting safely27
– storing the setting31
Securing, vehicle, with the
remote control19
Securing cargo, refer to Cargo
loading85
Selector lever
– automatic transmission40
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic40
Selector lever interlock, refer
to Shiftlock40
Selector-lever positions,
automatic transmission40
Service, refer to Receiving
assistance120
Service and warranty6
Service Engine Soon38,107
Service Interval
Display47,106
Setting interior
temperature64,67
Shifting gears in automatic
transmission with
Steptronic41
Shiftlock40
Side airbags57
Side tilt, permissible87
Side turn signals, bulb
replacement114

Everything from A to Z
138 Signal horn, refer to Horn10
Sitting safely27
– with airbags27
– with head restraint27
– with safety belt27
Ski bag75
Smokers' package, refer to
Ashtray74
Snow chains100
SOS, refer to Initiating an
emergency request120
Spare fuses119
Spare key18
Spare wheel, refer to Compact
wheel116
Speed
– with compact wheel118
– with winter tires99
Speedometer, refer to
Instrument cluster11
Split rear backrest, refer to
Enlarging cargo area76
Sport program, automatic
transmission with
Steptronic41
Sports seat29
Stability control, refer to
Driving stability control
systems51
Starting, refer to Starting
engine38
Starting difficulties
– at very low temperatures39
– jump starting121
Starting engine38
Starting off uphill, refer to
Acceleration assistant53
Status of passenger
airbags58
Status of this Owner's Manual
at time of printing5
Steam cleaners108
Steering lock38
Steering wheel10,13
– adjustment34
– buttons on steering
wheel13
– heater34
– lock38Steptronic40
Storage compartments73
Storage package73
Storage package nets73
Storage space, refer to Cargo
area76
Storing desired speed, refer to
Cruise control44
Storing seat position, refer to
Seat and mirror memory31
Storing tires99
Storing your vehicle110
Straps, refer to Cargo
loading85
Sunroof, refer to Panorama
glass sunroof23
Switches, refer to Cockpit10
Switching cooling function on/
off64,67
Switching off engine39
Symbols4
T
Tachometer46
Tail lamps114
– indicator lamp, defective
bulb59
– replacing bulbs114
Tank, washing systems, refer
to Washer fluid43
Tank capacity129
Technical data126
Technical modifications5
Telephone, refer to separate
operating instructions
Temperature
– air conditioner64
– automatic climate control67
– tires98
Temperature display
– outside temperature48
– outside temperature
warning48
– setting units48
Temperature gauge47
Temperature of coolant, refer
to Coolant thermometer47
Temperature warning48Tempomat, refer to Cruise
control44
Thigh support adjustment29
Three point safety belts32
Tightening torque of lug bolts,
refer to After mounting117
Tilt alarm sensor
– remote control20
– switching off20,26
Tilt function, passenger-side
mirror33
Tire inflation pressures94
– monitoring, refer to Tire
Pressure Monitor55
– restoring94
Tire Pressure Monitor55
– malfunction warnings55
– resetting system55
– system limitations55
– warning lamp55
Tire replacement98
Tires
– age97
– breaking-in82
– changing98
– changing, also refer to Wheel
changes115
– coding97
– condition98
– damage98
– DOT Quality Grades97
– flat115
– inflation pressure94
– inflation pressure table96
– size, refer to Correct wheels
and tires99
– storage99
– temperature98
– traction97
– tread98
– tread wear97
– Uniform Tire Quality
Grading97
– wear indicators, refer to
Minimum tread depth98
– winter tires99
Tools, refer to Onboard tool
kit111