126 BMW X3 XDRIVE 30I 2010 E83 Owner's Manual

Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Mobility
Contents
The fastest way to find specific topics is to use
the index, refer to page130.
Using this Owner's Manual
4Notes
7Reporting safety defects
At a glance
10Cockpit
Controls
18Opening and closing
27Adjustments
35Transporting children safely
38Driving
46Everything under control
50Technology for comfort, convenience
and safety
59Lamps
63Air conditioner
69Practical interior accessories
Driving tips
82Things to remember when driving
Mobility
92Refueling
94Wheels and tires
101Under the hood
106Maintenance
108Care
111Replacing components
120Giving and receiving assistance
Reference
126Technical data
130Everything from A to Z

Technical data
126
Technical data
Engine specifications
X3 xDrive28iX3 xDrive30i
Displacement
Number of cylinderscu in/cm
3182.8/2,996
6182.8/2,996
6
Maximum power
at engine speedhp
rpm215
6,250260
6,600
Maximum torque
at engine speedIb ft/Nm
rpm185/251
2,750225/305
2,750
An engine performance test is authorized only on an appropriate chassis dynamometer.

Everything from A to Z
132 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
changes116
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 parked84
Confirmation signal for
locking/unlocking
vehicle19,21Connecting 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
Weights128
Cylinders, refer to Engine
data126
D
Dashboard lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting61
Dashboard system, refer to
Cockpit10
Data, technical126
– dimensions127
– engine126
– filling capacities129
– weights128
Daytime driving lamps59
Deactivating front passenger
airbags35,57Defective 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
Dimensions127
Dimming mirror34
Directional indicators, refer to
Turn signals41
Disk brakes85
Displacement, refer to Engine
data126
Display illumination, refer to
Instrument lighting61
Display lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting61
Displays, refer to Instrument
cluster11
Disposal, vehicle battery118
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
Driving stability control
systems51
Driving through water87

Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Mobility
133
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 request120
Emergency Service, refer to
Receiving assistance120Engine
– breaking-in82
– data126
– 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
data126
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
towing122
F
Failure of electrical
accessories119
False alarms, refer to Avoiding
unintentional alarms26
Fastening safety belts, refer to
Safety belts32
Filter, refer to
– Microfilter65
– Microfilter/activated
charcoal filter68
First-aid kit121
Flat tire115
– compact wheel116
– Flat Tire Monitor54
– refer to Tire inflation
pressure94
– refer to Wheel changes115
– 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 bulbs114
Front passenger airbags
– automatic deactivation57
– status58
Fuel93
– average consumption49
– capacity129
– gauge46
– quality93
– refer to Average fuel
consumption49
– saving83

Everything from A to Z
136 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 towing122
O
OBD socket107
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
Disposal118
Onboard computer, refer to
separate Owner's Manual
Onboard Diagnostics OBD
interface socket107
Onboard tool kit111
Opening and closing
– from inside21
– using the door lock21
– with the remote control19
Output, refer to Engine
data126
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
– battery118
– 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

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

Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Mobility
139
Torque
– engine126
– lug bolts117
Touch signaling42
Tow bar123
Tow fitting122
Towing eye122
Towing the vehicle122
– with automatic
transmission122
Tow rope123
Tow sockets for tow
fitting122
Tow starting122
TPM Tire Pressure
Monitor55
Track width, refer to
Dimensions127
Traction97
Traction control, refer to DSC
Dynamic Stability
Control51
Transmission
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic40
– manual transmission40
Transmission locking
mechanism, refer to
PPark41
Transmission malfunction,
refer to Malfunction41
Transporting children
safely35
Transport securing device,
refer to Securing cargo86
Traveling on poor roads87
Tread depth, refer to Minimum
tread depth98
Tread wear97
Tread wear indicator in tires,
refer to Minimum tread
depth98
Trip-distance counter, refer to
Trip odometer46
Trip odometer46
Trunk lid, refer to Liftgate22
Turning circle, refer to
Dimensions127Turning lamp60
Turn signals41
– indicator lamp12
– replacing bulbs113
– side, replacing bulbs114
U
Units48
– outside temperature48
Universal garage-door
opener, refer to Integrated
universal remote control69
Universal remote control69
Unlocking
– from inside21
– hood101
– with the remote control19
Unlocking and locking doors
with the remote control19
V
Valve screw caps, refer to
After mounting117
Vehicle
– battery118
– breaking-in82
– cargo loading85
– dimensions127
– locking from inside21
– parking39
– storage110
– weights128
Vehicle care, refer to Care and
maintenance108
Vehicle jack116
– jacking points117
Vehicle Memory18
Vehicle storage110
Ventilation65,68
– draft-free65,68
Viscosity104
Voice control, refer to
separate Owner's Manual
W
Warning and indicator lamps,
overview12
Warning triangle120
Warranty, refer to Service and
Warranty Information
Booklet for US models,
Warranty and Service Guide
Booklet for Canadian
models106
Warranty and service6
Washer fluid43
Washer fluid reservoir
– capacity, refer to Filling
capacities129
– refer to Filler neck for washer
fluid43
Waste tray, refer to Ashtray74
Water penetration108
Weights128
Welcome lamps59
Wheel/tire combination99
Wheelbase, refer to
Dimensions127
Wheel bolt, wrench116
Wheel changes, compact
wheel116
Wheel chock116
Wheels and tires99
Width, refer to
Dimensions127
Windows22
– convenience operation21
– safety switch23
Windshield
– cleaning43
– defrosting, refer to
Defrosting windows64,67
Windshield washer reservoir
– capacity, refer to Filling
capacities129
– refer to Washer fluid43
Windshield washer system
– washer/wiper system42
– washer fluid43
Windshield wiper blade
replacement111