BMW X3 XDRIVE 30I 2009 E83 Owner's Manual

Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Mobility
129
Dimensions
All dimensions in inches/millimeters. Smallest turning circle dia.: 38.4 ft/11.7 m.
Height with roof rack
*: 66.0 in/1,674 mm.

Technical data
130
Weights
Values in ( ): with 19-inch tires
X3 xDrive28iX3 xDrive30i
Approved gross vehicle weight
>manual transmission
>automatic transmissionlbs./kg
lbs./kg5,118/2,320
5,173/2,3455,148/2,335
5,203/2,360
Payload lbs./kg 1,003/455 (970/440) 1,036/470 (970/440)
Approved front axle load
>manual transmission
>automatic transmissionlbs./kg
lbs./kg2,425/1,100
2,425/1,1002,425/1,100
2,535/1,150
Approved rear axle load lbs./kg 2,867/1,300 (2,844/1,290) 2,910/1,320 (2,844/1,290)
Approved roof load capacity lbs./kg 165/75 165/75
Cargo area capacity cu ft/l 71/2,011 71/2,011

Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Mobility
131
Capacities
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
132
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
assistance121
Activated-charcoal filter68
Adaptive Head Light60
Adding engine oil104
Adjusting seats28
– electrically28
– mechanically28
– mechanically, Sports seat29
Airbags57
– deactivating front passenger
side35,57
– 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 pressure94
Air vents, refer to
Ventilation65,68Air volume64
– adjusting manually67
AKI, refer to Fuel
specifications93
Alarm system25
– avoiding unintentional
alarms26
All-season tires, refer to
Special characteristics of
winter tires99
All wheel drive, refer to
xDrive52
Anchorage points78
Antifreeze
– coolant105
– washer fluid43
Antilock Brake System
ABS51
– indicator lamp12
Anti-theft alarm system, refer
to Alarm system25
Approved axle load, refer to
Weights130
Approved engine oils104
Approved gross vehicle
weight, refer to Weights130
Armrest
– front73
– rear73
Ashtray74
AUC Automatic recirculated-
air control68
Audio device, external74
Automatic
– air distribution67
– air volume67
– recirculated-air control
AUC68
Automatic climate control66
Automatic cruise control44
Automatic curb monitor33
Automatic deactivation of
front passenger airbags57Automatic headlamp
control60
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic40
– indicator lamp41
– interlock38
– selector lever interlock40
– shiftlock40
– towing123
– tow starting124
AUTO program67
Average fuel consumption49
– setting units48
Average speed49
– setting units48
Avoiding unintentional
alarms26
Axle weights, refer to
Weights130
B
Backrest, refer to Seats28
Backrest contour, refer to
Lumbar support29
Backup lamps, bulb
replacement115
Bandages, refer to First-aid
kit122
Bar, towing124
Battery119
– charging119
– disposal119
– indicator lamp12
– jump starting122
– power failure119
– remote control18
– warning lamp119
Belts, refer to Safety belts32
Beverage holder, refer to Cup
holders72

Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Mobility
133
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 lamps115
– brake force display56
– indicator lamp, defective
bulb12,59
– replacing bulbs115
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 assistance121
Breaking-in82Bulb replacement, refer to
Lamps and bulbs112
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
Capacities131
Capacity, cargo area130
Care
– exterior108
– interior110
Care and maintenance
– car-care products108
– carpets110
– car washes108
– CD/DVD players110
– chrome sections109
– displays110
– fine wood components110
– finish109
– hand washes109
– headlamps109
– high pressure cleaning
jets108
– leather110
– light-alloy wheels109
– plastic components110
– rubber seals109
– running boards109
– safety belts110
– sensors110
– upholstery materials/cloth
coverings110
– windows109
– wiper blades109
Cargo, securing86Cargo area22,76
– capacity130
– 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 the 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 a wheel116
Changing gears
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic41
– manual transmission40
Changing wheels98
Charge-current indicator
lamp12,119

Everything from A to Z
134 Check Gas Cap, warning
lamp12,92
Child's seat, refer to Child
restraint devices35
Child restraint devices35
– installing35
– with tether strap36
Child-restraint system
LATCH36
Child-safety locks37
Child seat security35
Cigarette lighter74
Circulation of air, refer to
Recirculated-air
mode64,68
Cleaning rear window43
Cleaning your BMW, refer to
Care and maintenance108
Clock47,48
– 12 or 24 hour mode48
– setting, also refer to Owner's
Manual for Radio/Onboard
Computer
– setting time47
Closing
– from inside21
– with the remote control19
Clothes hooks74
Clutch82
– breaking-in82
Cockpit10
Cold start, refer to Starting
engine38
Combination of wheel/tire99
Compact wheel, wheel
changes117
Compartments, refer to
Storage compartments73
Compartments in cargo area,
refer to Behind side trim
panel78
Compass, digital70
Computer48
– also refer to Owner's Manual
for Onboard Computer
– functions48
Condensation, refer to When
the vehicle is parked84Confirmation signal for
locking/unlocking
vehicle19,21
Connecting car vacuum
cleaner, refer to Connecting
electrical devices74
Connecting electrical
devices74
Consumption, refer to
Average fuel
consumption49
Consumption indicator, refer
to Fuel gauge46
Controls, refer to Cockpit10
Convenience operation
– from outside21
– panorama glass sunroof21
– windows21
Coolant105
– level105
– temperature gauge47
– warning lamp105
Cooling, refer to
Temperature64,67
Copyright2
Correct wheels and tires99
Courtesy lamps61
Cruise control44
– buttons on steering
wheel13
– indicator lamp44
Cruising range49
Cup holders72
Curb weight, refer to
Weights130
Cylinders, refer to Engine
data128
D
Dashboard lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting61
Dashboard system, refer to
Cockpit10
Data, technical128
– dimensions129
– engine128
– filling capacities131
– weights130Daytime driving lamps59
Deactivating front passenger
airbags35,57
Defective lamp59
Defects7
Defrosting windows64,67
– air conditioner64
– automatic climate control67
Defrosting windows and
removing condensation
– air conditioner64
– automatic climate control67
Defrost position, refer to
Defrosting windows64,67
Digital clock47
Digital compass70
Dimensions129
Dimming mirror34
Directional indicators, refer to
Turn signals41
Disk brakes85
Displacement, refer to Engine
data128
Display illumination, refer to
Instrument lighting61
Display lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting61
Displays, refer to Instrument
cluster11
Disposal, vehicle battery119
Distance warning, refer to
PDC Park Distance
Control50
Door exit lighting61
Door handle lighting59
Door keys18
Door lock21
Doors
– locking and unlocking from
inside21
– manual operation21
– unlocking and locking,
confirmation signals19,21
DOT Quality Grades97
Draft-free ventilation65,
68
Driving lamps, refer to Parking
lamps/low beams59
Driving notes84
Driving on poor roads87

Reference
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Controls
Driving tips
Mobility
135
Driving stability control
systems51
Driving through water87
Driving tips, refer to Driving
instructions84
Drying air, refer to Switching
cooling function on/
off64,67
DSC Dynamic Stability
Control51
– indicator lamp52
DTC Dynamic Traction
Control52
– indicator lamps52
DVD changer, refer to Owner's
Manual for Radio/Onboard
Computer
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC51
– indicator lamp52
Dynamic Traction Control
DTC52
– indicator lamps52
E
Electrical malfunctions
– automatic transmission
malfunction41
– door lock21
– driver's door21
– fuel filler door92
– liftgate22
– panorama glass sunroof25
Electronic brake-force
distribution51
Electronic Stability Program,
refer to DSC Dynamic
Stability Control51
Emergency operation, refer to
Manual operation
– doors21
– driver's door21
– fuel filler door92
– liftgate22
– panorama glass sunroof25
Emergency request121
Emergency Service, refer to
Receiving assistance121Engine
– breaking-in82
– data128
– indicator lamps38
– overheated, refer to Coolant
thermometer47
– speed46
– starting38
– switching off39
Engine compartment102
Engine coolant105
Engine coolant
temperature47
Engine oil103
– additives, refer to Approved
engine oils104
– approved engine oils104
– electronic oil level
control103
– indicator/warning lamp103
– possible displays103
– required oil grades104
– specifications, also refer to
Approved engine oils104
Engine oil grades104
Engine oil level, indicator/
warning lamp103
Engine oil pressure103
– indicator/warning lamp103
Engine output, refer to Engine
data128
Equipment package, refer to
Service and Warranty
Information Booklet for US
models, Warranty and
Service Guide Booklet for
Canadian models
ESP Electronic Stability
Program, refer to DSC
Dynamic Stability
Control51
Exhaust system
84
Exterior mirrors33
– automatically dimming34
External audio device74
Eye, tow starting and
towing123
F
Failure of electrical
accessories120
False alarms, refer to Avoiding
unintentional alarms26
Fastening safety belts, refer to
Safety belts32
Filter, refer to
– Microfilter65
– Microfilter/activated
charcoal filter68
First-aid kit122
Flat tire116
– compact wheel117
– Flat Tire Monitor54
– refer to Tire inflation
pressure94
– refer to Wheel changes116
– Tire Pressure Monitor55
Flat Tire Monitor54
– indicator lamp54
– initializing system54
– snow chains100
– system limits54
– warning errors54
Flooding, refer to Driving
through water84
Floor cover78
Fog lamps, indicator lamp61
Folding rear seat back76
Footwell lamps61
Four wheel drive, refer to
xDrive52
Front airbags57
Front fog lamps61
– replacing bulbs115
Front passenger airbags
– automatic deactivation57
– status58
Fuel93
– average consumption49
– capacity131
– gauge46
– quality93
– refer to Average fuel
consumption49
– saving83

Everything from A to Z
136 Fuel display, refer to Fuel
gauge46
Fuel filler cap92
Fuel filler door92
– releasing in the event of
electrical malfunction92
Fuel gauge46
Fuel tank contents, refer to
Filling capacities131
Full preparation package
mobile phone, refer to
separate Owner's Manual
Fuses120
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
Weights130
Ground clearance87
H
Halogen lamps113
Handbrake39
– indicator lamp39
Hands-free microphone, refer
to Car phone preparation75
Hand washes109
Hazard warning flashers10
HDC Hill Descent Control52
Head airbags57Headlamp control,
automatic60
Headlamp flasher41
– indicator lamp12
Headlamps113
– replacing bulbs112
Headlamp washer reservoir
– capacity, refer to Filling
capacities131
– 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
Dimensions129
Height adjustment
– seats28
– steering wheel34
High beams60
– headlamp flasher60
– indicator lamp12
– replacing bulbs114
High Performance Synthetic
Oil104
High pressure cleaning
jets108
Hill-climbing ability, refer to
Driving on poor roads87Hill Descent Control HDC52
Hills85
Holder for beverages72
Hood101
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
– brakes105
– coolant temperature47
– DSC52
– engine temperature47
– Flat Tire Monitor54
– fog lamps61
– front passenger airbags58
– reserve46
– safety belt warning32
– Tire Pressure Monitor55
Indicator and warning lamps,
overview12
Individual settings, refer to
Vehicle Memory,
Key Memory18
Inflation pressure, refer to Tire
inflation pressure94
Inflation pressure monitoring,
refer to
– Flat Tire Monitor54
– Tire Pressure Monitor55

Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Mobility
137
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
jack118
Jump starting122
K
Key Memory18
Keys18
– key-specific settings, refer
to Vehicle Memory, Key
Memory18
Kick-down41
L
Labeling, tires97
Lamps and bulbs112
Lashing eyes, refer to
Securing load86
LATCH child-restraint
system36
Leather care110LEDs light-emitting
diodes113
Length, refer to
Dimensions129
License plate lamp, replacing
bulbs116
Liftgate22
– closing22
– emergency operation22
– manually opening22
– opening from outside22
– remote control20
Liftgate lamp, replacing
bulbs116
Lifting handle, compact
wheel117
Light-alloy wheels109
Light-emitting diodes
LEDs113
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 bulbs113
Lower back support, refer to
Lumbar support29
Lug bolts118
– torque118Luggage compartment22
– capacity130
– 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 wrench117
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

Everything from A to Z
138 Maximum speed, with winter
tires99
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
Nonsmoker's equipment
package74
Nozzles, refer to
Ventilation65,68
Nylon rope, refer to Tow
starting and towing123
O
OBD socket106
Octane rating, refer to Fuel
quality93
Odometer46
Oil
– additives, refer to Approved
engine oils104
– approved engine oils104
– level103
– refilling, refer to Adding
engine oil104
Oil change interval, refer to
Service Interval Display47
Oil grades104
Oil level103
– warning lamp103
Oil pressure103
– warning lamp103
OIL SERVICE47
Old batteries, refer to
Disposal119
Onboard computer, refer to
separate Owner's Manual
Onboard Diagnostics OBD
interface socket106
Onboard tool kit112
Opening and closing
– from inside21
– using the door lock21
– with the remote control19
Output, refer to Engine
data128
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 mode20Panorama glass sunroof23
– closing after electrical
malfunction25
– convenience operation21
– initializing24
– power failure24
– remote control19
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
Pollen, refer to
– Microfilter65
– Microfilter/activated
charcoal filter68
Power failure
– battery119
– panorama glass sunroof24
– windows23
Power seat adjustment28
Power socket
– in cargo area74
– refer to Cigarette lighter
socket74
Power windows22
– initializing23
– safety switch23
Pressure, tires94
Pressure monitoring,
tires54,55
Programming settings, refer
to Vehicle Memory, Key
Memory18
Puncture, Flat Tire Monitor54