automatic transmission BMW X3 XDRIVE 28I 2013 Owner's Manual

Tow fitting
The screw-in tow fitting should always be car‐
ried in the vehicle. It can be screwed in at the
front or rear of the BMW. It is stored in the on‐
board vehicle tool kit behind the left folding
cover in the cargo area.
Tow fitting, information on use
▷Use only the tow fitting provided with
the vehicle and screw it all the way in.▷Use the tow fitting for towing on paved roads
only.▷Avoid lateral loading of the tow fitting, e.g.,
do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting.
Otherwise, damage to the tow fitting and the ve‐
hicle can occur.◀
Screw thread
Push out the cover by pressing on the top edge.
Front
Rear
Tow-starting
Automatic transmission
Do not tow-start the vehicle.
Due to the automatic transmission, the engine
cannot be started by tow-starting.
Have the cause of the starting difficulties rem‐
edied.
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CareVehicle 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.
Car washes
Notes Steam jets or high-pressure washers
When using steam jets or high-pressure
washers, hold them a sufficient distance away
and use a maximum temperature of
140 ℉/60 ℃.
Ensure that a distance of at least 31.5 in‐
ches/50 cm is maintained at all times. Holding
them too close or using excessively high pres‐
sures or temperatures can cause damage or
preliminary damage that may then lead to long-
term damage.
Follow the operating instructions for the high-
pressure washer.◀
Cleaning sensors/cameras with high-
pressure washers
When using high-pressure washers, do not
spray the exterior sensors and cameras, e.g.,
Park Distance Control, for extended periods of
time and only from a distance of at least
12 in/30 cm.◀
Wash your vehicle frequently, particularly in win‐
ter.
Intense soiling and road salt can damage the ve‐
hicle.Automatic car washes
Notes
Note the following:▷Give preference to cloth car washes or those
that use soft brushes in order to avoid paint
damage.▷Make sure that the wheels and tires are not
damaged by the transport mechanisms.▷Fold in the exterior mirrors; otherwise, they
may be damaged, depending on the width of
the vehicle.▷Deactivate the rain sensor, refer to page 67,
to avoid unintentional wiper activation.▷In some cases, an unintentional alarm can be
triggered by the interior motion sensor of the
alarm system. Follow the instructions on
avoiding an unintentional alarm, refer to
page 42.
Guide rails in car washes
Avoid car washes with guide rails higher
than 4 in/10 cm; otherwise, the vehicle body
could be damaged.◀
Before driving into a car wash
In order to ensure that the vehicle can roll in a car
wash, take the following steps:
Automatic transmission:
1.Release parking brake, refer to page 63, and
deactivate Automatic Hold, refer to
page 64.2.Drive into the car wash.3.Depress the brake pedal as needed.4.Engage transmission position N.5.Switch the engine off. In this way, the igni‐
tion remains switched on, and a Check-Con‐
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Transmission position P with the igni‐
tion off
When the ignition is switched off, position P
is engaged automatically. When in an auto‐
matic car wash, for example, ensure that the
ignition is not switched off accidentally.◀
The vehicle cannot be locked from the outside
when in transmission position N.
A signal is sounded when an attempt is made to
lock the vehicle.
Transmission position
Transmission position P is engaged automati‐
cally:
▷When the ignition is switched off.▷After approx. 15 minutes.
Headlamps
▷Do not rub dry and do not use abrasive or
caustic cleansers.▷Soak areas that have been soiled e.g. due to
insects, with shampoo and wash off with
water.▷Thaw ice with deicing spray; do not use an
ice scraper.
After washing the vehicle
After washing the vehicle, apply the brakes
briefly to dry them; otherwise, braking action can
be reduced and corrosion of the brake discs can
occur.
Remove all residue completely from the wind‐
shields, otherwise streaking may cause loss of
visibility and wiper noise when the windshield
wipers are operated.
Vehicle care
Car care products
BMW recommends using cleaning and care
products from BMW, since these have been
tested and approved.
Car care and cleaning products
Follow the instructions on the container.
When cleaning the interior, open the doors or
windows.
Only use products intended for cleaning vehi‐
cles.
Cleansers can contain substances that are dan‐
gerous and harmful to your health.◀
Vehicle paint
Regular care contributes to driving safety and
value retention. Environmental influences in
areas with elevated air pollution or natural con‐
taminants, such as tree resin or pollen can affect
the vehicle's paintwork. Tailor the frequency
and extent of your car care to these influences.
Aggressive substances such as spilled fuel, oil,
grease or bird droppings must be removed im‐
mediately to prevent the finish from being al‐
tered or discolored.
Leather care
Remove dust from the leather often, using a
cloth or vacuum cleaner.
Otherwise, particles of dust and road grime
chafe in pores and folds, and lead to increased
wear and premature degradation of the leather
surface.
To guard against discoloration, such as from
clothing, provide leather care roughly every two
months.
Clean light-colored leather more frequently be‐
cause soiling on such surfaces is substantially
more visible.
Use leather care products; otherwise, dirt and
grease will gradually break down the protective
layer of the leather surface.
Suitable care products are available from the
service center.
Upholstery material care
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA
ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 102
Activated-charcoal filter 125
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 101
Adaptive light control 88
Additives, oil 166
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 46
After washing vehicle 184
Airbags 91
Airbags, indicator/warning light 92
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 121, 124
Air, dehumidifying, refer to Cooling function 121, 124
Air distribution, manual 120, 123
Air flow, automatic climate control 124
Air pressure, tires 155
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion 125
Air volume, automatic climate control 121
Alarm system 40
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 124
All-season tires, refer to Win‐ ter tires 161
All-wheel-drive 103 Alternating-code hand-held
transmitter 128
Alternative oil types 166
Ambient light 90
Antifreeze, washer fluid 68
Antilock Brake System, ABS 102
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 102
Approved axle load 191
Approved engine oils 166
Armrest, refer to Center arm‐ rest 135
Arrival time 82
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ tance 179
AUTO H button, refer to Auto‐ matic Hold 64
AUTO intensity 123
Automatic car wash 183
Automatic climate con‐ trol 120
Automatic climate control with enhanced features 122
Automatic Curb Monitor 53
Automatic deactivation, front passenger airbags 93
Automatic headlamp con‐ trol 87
Automatic Hold 64
Automatic locking 37
Automatic recirculated-air control 124
Automatic tailgate 38
Automatic transmission with Steptronic 68
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 123
AUTO program, climate con‐ trol 121
AUTO program, intensity 123 Auto Start/Stop function 61
Average fuel consumption 82
Average speed 82
Axle loads, weights 191
B
Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 48
Backrest, width 48
Backup camera 114
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 179
Bar for tow-starting/tow‐ ing 181
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 176
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 30
Battery, vehicle 176
Belts, safety belts 49
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 135
Blinds, sun protection 43
BMW Assist, see user's manual for Navigation, Enter‐
tainment and Communica‐
tion
BMW Homepage 6
BMW Internet page 6
BMW Maintenance Sys‐ tem 168
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 135
Brake assistant 102
Brake discs, breaking in 140
Brake force display 101
Brake lamps, brake force dis‐ play 101
Brake lights, adaptive 101
Brake pads, breaking in 140 Seite 202ReferenceEverything from A to Z202
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RSC Run Flat System Compo‐nent, refer to Run-flat
tires 162
Rubber components, care 185
Run-flat tires 162
S
Safe braking 141
Safety 7
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passenger
seat 50
Safety belts 49
Safety belts, care 185
Safety switch, windows 43
Safety systems, airbags 91
Saving fuel 0
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play 16
Screwdriver 171
Screw thread for tow fit‐ ting 182
Seat and mirror memory 52
Seat belts, refer to Safety belts 49
Seat heating, front 49
Seat heating, rear 49
Seating position for chil‐ dren 55
Seats 46
Selection list in instrument cluster 81
Selector lever, automatic transmission 69
Sensors, care 186
Service and warranty 7
Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service CBS 168
Service requirements, dis‐ play 78
Service, Roadside Assis‐ tance 179
Settings on Control Dis‐ play 83 Settings, storing for seat, mir‐
ror 52
Shifting, automatic transmis‐ sion 68
Shift paddles on steering wheel 70
Short commands 193
Side airbags 91
Signaling, horn 12
Signals when unlocking 35
Sitting safely 46
Size 190
Slide/tilt glass roof 43
Smallest turning circle 191
Snow chains 162
Socket 129
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ nostics 169
SOS button 178
Spare fuse 177
Specified engine oil types 166
Speed, average 82
Speed limit detection, on‐ board computer 82
Speed limiter, display 79
Speed Limit Information 79
Speed limit in the com‐ puter 82
Split screen 21
SPORT+ - program, Dynamic Driving Control 105
Sport automatic transmis‐ sion 70
SPORT program, Dynamic Driving Control 105
Sport program, transmis‐ sion 70
Sport steering, variable 105
Stability control systems 102
Start/stop, automatic func‐ tion 61
Start/Stop button 59
Start function during malfunc‐ tion 31
Starting the engine 60 Status display, tires 94
Status information, iDrive 20
Status of Owner's Manual 6
Steering wheel, adjusting 54
Steering wheel heating 54
Steptronic, automatic trans‐ mission 68
Stopping the engine 60
Storage compartments 134
Storage compartments, loca‐ tions 134
Storage, tires 161
Storing the vehicle 186
Summer tires, tread 159
Supplementary text mes‐ sages 75
Switch for Dynamic Driv‐ ing 105
Switch-on times, parked-car ventilation 126
Switch, refer to Cockpit 12
Symbols 6
T
Tachometer 76
Tailgate 37
Tailgate, automatic 38
Tailgate via remote control 35
Tail lamps 175
Technical changes, refer to Safety 7
Technical data 190
Telephone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Temperature, automatic cli‐ mate control 121, 123
Temperature display, external temperature 77
Temperature, engine oil 76
Terminal, jump-starting 180
Text messages, supplemen‐ tary 75
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 40 Seite 208ReferenceEverything from A to Z208
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Theft protection, refer to Cen‐tral locking system 33
Thigh support 48
Tilt alarm sensor 41
Time of arrival 82
Tire damage 160
Tire identification marks 158
Tire inflation pressure 155
Tire inflation pressure monitor, refer to FTM 97
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 94
Tires, changing 160
Tires, everything on wheels and tires 155
Tires, run-flat tires 162
Tire tread 159
Tone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Tools 171
Top View 116
Total vehicle weight 191
Tow fitting 182
Towing 181
Tow-starting 181
TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor 94
Traction control 103
TRACTION program, Dynamic Driving Control 103
Transmission, automatic 68
Transporting children safely 55
Tread, tires 159
Trip computer 83
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 65
Trip odometer 77
Trunk lid 37
Turning circle 191
Turning circle lines, backup camera 115
Turn signals, operation 65 U
Unintentional alarm 42
Units of measure 85
Universal remote control 127
Unlock button, automatic transmission 69
Unlocking/locking from in‐ side 37
Unlocking/locking via door lock 36
Unlocking/locking with remote control 34
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline 7
Upholstery care 184
USB interface 130
V
Variable sport steering 105
Vehicle battery 176
Vehicle battery, replacing 176
Vehicle, breaking in 140
Vehicle care 184
Vehicle equipment 6
Vehicle identification number, refer to Identification number
in the engine compart‐
ment 163
Vehicle jack 176
Vehicle paint 184
Vehicle storage 186
Vehicle wash 183
Ventilation 125
Ventilation, refer to Parked-car ventilation 125
Voice activation, short com‐ mands 193
Voice activation system 23
W
Warning messages, refer to Check Control 74
Warning triangle 179 Washer fluid 68
Washer fluid reservoir, ca‐ pacity 192
Washer nozzles, wind‐ shield 67
Washer system 66
Washing, vehicle 183
Water on roads 141
Weights 191
Welcome lamps 86
Wheel base, vehicle 191
Wheels, changing 160
Wheels, everything on wheels and tires 155
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 97
Wheels, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 94
Width, vehicle 190
Window defroster, rear 122, 124
Windows, powered 42
Windshield washer fluid 68
Windshield washer noz‐ zles 67
Windshield washer system 66
Windshield wiper 66
Windshield wipers, fold-out position 68
Winter storage, care 186
Winter tires, suitable tires 161
Winter tires, tread 159
Wiper blades, replacing 171
Wiper fluid 68
Wiper system 66
Wood, care 185
Word match concept, naviga‐ tion 22
Wrench 171
X
xDrive 103
Xenon headlamps, bulb re‐ placement 173 Seite 209Everything from A to ZReference209
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