fuel cap BMW X3 XDRIVE 35I 2013 Owners Manual

RefuelingVehicle 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.
General information Refuel promptly
Refuel no later than at a range of
30 miles/50 km, or operation of the engine is not
ensured and damage may occur.◀
Fuel cap
Opening1.Briefly press the rear edge of the fuel filler
flap.2.Turn the fuel cap counterclockwise.3.Place the fuel cap in the bracket attached to
the fuel filler flap.
Closing
1.Fit the cap and turn it clockwise until you
clearly hear a click.2.Close the fuel filler flap.
Do not pinch the retaining strap
Do not pinch the retaining strap attached
to the cap; otherwise, the cap cannot be closed
properly and fuel vapors can escape.
A message is displayed if the cap is loose or
missing.◀
Manually unlocking fuel filler flap
In the event of an electrical malfunction, for ex‐
ample.
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1.Open the cover on the right side trim.2.Pull the green knob with the fuel pump sym‐
bol. This releases the fuel filler flap.
Observe the following when
refueling
The fuel tank is full when the filler nozzle clicks
off the first time.
Do not overfill the fuel tank
Do not overfill the fuel tank; otherwise fuel
may escape, causing harm to the environment
and damaging the vehicle.◀
Handling fuels
Obey safety regulations posted at the gas
station.◀
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Socket for OBD Onboard
Diagnosis
Position
There is an OBD socket on the driver's side for
checking the primary components in the vehicle
emissions.
Emissions
▷The warning lamp lights up:
Emissions are deteriorating. Have
the vehicle checked as soon as pos‐
sible.
Canadian model: warning light indi‐
cates the engine symbol.▷The warning lamp flashes under certain cir‐
cumstances:
This indicates that there is excessive misfir‐
ing in the engine.
Reduce the vehicle speed and have the sys‐
tem checked immediately; otherwise, seri‐
ous engine misfiring within a brief period can
seriously damage emission control compo‐
nents, in particular the catalytic converter.
Fuel cap
The indicator lamp lights up.
If the fuel cap is not properly tightened,
the OBD system may conclude that fuel
vapor is escaping. If the cap is then tightened,
the display should go out in a short time.
Data memory
Your vehicle records data relating to vehicle op‐
eration, faults and user settings. These data are
stored in the remote control and can be read out
with suitable devices, particularly when the ve‐
hicle is serviced. The data obtained in this way
provide valuable information for service proc‐
esses and repair or for optimizing and develop‐
ing vehicle functions further.
In addition, if you signed a service contract for
BMW Assist, certain vehicle data can be sent
directly from the vehicle to facilitate the desired
services.
Event Data Recorder EDR
This vehicle is equipped with an event data re‐
corder EDR. The main purpose of an EDR is to
record, in certain crash or near crash-like situa‐
tions, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a
road obstacle, data that will assist in under‐
standing how a vehicle’s systems performed.
The EDR is designed to record data related to
vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short
period of time, typically 30 seconds or less.
The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record
such data as:▷How various systems in your vehicle were
operating.▷Whether or not the driver and passenger
safety belts were fastened.▷How far, if at all, the driver was depressing
the accelerator and/or brake pedal.▷How fast the vehicle was traveling.
These data can help provide a better under‐
standing of the circumstances in which crashes
and injuries occur.
EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a
nontrivial crash situation occurs; no data are re‐
corded by the EDR under normal driving condi‐
tions and no personal data, e.g., name, gender,
age, and crash location, are recorded.
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X3 xDrive35iApproved gross vehicle weightlbs/kg5,214/2,365Loadlbs/kg903/410Approved front axle loadlbs/kg2,447/1,110Approved rear axle loadlbs/kg2,844/1,290Approved roof load capacitylbs/kg220/100Cargo area capacitycu ft/l19.4–56.5
550–1,600
Capacities

US gal/litersNotesFuel tank17.7/67Fuel quality, refer to
page 154Windshield and headlamp
washer system1.3/5Seite 192ReferenceTechnical data192
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Front passenger airbags, au‐tomatic deactivation 93
Front passenger airbags, indi‐ cator lamp 93
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 97
Fuel cap 152
Fuel consumption, current 78
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 82
Fuel filler flap 152
Fuel gauge 76
Fuel quality 154
Fuel, tank capacity 192
Fuse 177
G
Garage door opener, refer to Integrated universal remote
control 127
Gasoline 154
Gasoline quality 154
Gear change, automatic trans‐ mission 69
General driving notes 140
Glass sunroof, refer to Panor‐ amic glass sunroof 43
Glove compartment 134
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 191
H
Handbrake, refer to Parking brake 63
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 128
Hazard warning flashers 178
HDC Hill Descent Control 103
Head airbags 91
Headlamp control, auto‐ matic 87
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐ ture 87 Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐
ture via remote control 35
Headlamp flasher 66
Headlamp flasher, bulb re‐ placement 173
Headlamp glass 172
Headlamps 172
Headlamps, care 184
Headlamp washer system 66
Headliner 15
Head restraints 46
Head restraints, front 50
Head restraints, rear 51
Head-up Display 118
Head-up Display, care 186
Heavy cargo, stowing 144
Height, vehicle 190
High-beam Assistant 88
High beams 66
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant 88
High beams, bulb replace‐ ment 173
Hill Descent Control HDC 103
Hills 142
Hints 6
Holder for beverages 135
Homepage 6
Hood 163
Horn 12
Hot exhaust system 140
HUD Head-up Display 118
Hydroplaning 141
I
Ice warning, refer to External temperature warning 77
Icy roads, refer to External temperature warning 77
Identification marks, tires 158
Identification number, refer to Important features in the en‐
gine compartment 163
iDrive 16 Ignition key, refer to Remote
control 30
Ignition off 59
Ignition on 59
Indication of a flat tire 95, 98
Individual air distribu‐ tion 120, 123
Individual settings, refer to Personal Profile 31
Inflation pressure, tires 155
Inflation pressure warning, tires 97
Info display, refer to Com‐ puter 81
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 98
Initializing, Tire Pressure Mon‐ itor TPM 95
Instrument cluster 72
Instrument cluster, electronic displays 73
Instrument lighting 89
Integrated key 30
Integrated universal remote control 127
Intensity, AUTO program 123
Interior equipment 127
Interior lamps 90
Interior lamps via remote con‐ trol 35
Interior motion sensor 42
Interior rearview mirror 54
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming feature 54
Internet page 6
Interval display, service re‐ quirements 78
J
Jacking points for the vehicle jack 176
Jack, refer to Vehicle jack 176
Joystick, automatic transmis‐ sion 69
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New wheels and tires 160
No Passing Information 79
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 181
O
OBD Onboard Diagnos‐ tics 169
Obstacle marking, backup camera 115
Octane rating, refer to Gaso‐ line quality 154
Odometer 77
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Oil 165
Oil, adding 166
Oil additives 166
Oil change 166
Oil change interval, service re‐ quirements 78
Oil filler neck 166
Oil types, alternative 166
Oil types, approved 166
Old batteries, disposal 177
Onboard Diagnostics OBD 169
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 16
Onboard vehicle tool kit 171
Opening/closing from in‐ side 37
Opening/closing via door lock 36
Opening/closing with remote control 34
Operating concept, iDrive 16
Optional equipment, standard equipment 6
Outside air, refer to Automatic recirculated-air control 124
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 76
Overtaking prohibitions 79 P
Paint, vehicle 184
Panic mode 35
Panoramic glass sunroof 43
Park Distance Control PDC 112
Parked-car ventilation 125
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 142
Parking aid, refer to PDC 112
Parking brake 63
Parking lamps 86
Parking lamps, bulb replace‐ ment 173
Parking with Auto Hold 64
Partition net 132
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 53
Pathway lines, backup cam‐ era 115
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 112
Performance Control 103
Personal Profile 31
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof 44
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 43
Plastic, care 185
Power failure 177
Power windows 42
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure 155
Pressure warning, tires 97
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file 31
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 21
Protective function, glass sun‐ roof 44
Protective function, win‐ dows 43
Push-and-turn switch, refer to Controller 16, 17 R
Radiator fluid 167
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control 30
Radio ready state 59
Radio, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Rain sensor 67
Rear lamps 175
Rear socket 130
Rearview mirror 52
Rear window de‐ froster 122, 124
Recirculated-air filter 125
Recirculated-air mode 121, 124
Recommended tire brands 161
Refueling 152
Remaining range 77
Remote control/key 30
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 35
Remote control, universal 127
Replacement fuse 177
Replacing parts 171
Replacing wheels/tires 160
Reporting safety defects 8
Reserve warning, refer to Range 77
Resetting, Tire Pressure Mon‐ itor TPM 95
Retaining straps, securing cargo 144
Retreaded tires 161
Roadside parking lamps 87
Roller sunblinds 43
RON gasoline quality 154
Roof load capacity 191
Roof-mounted luggage rack 142
Rope for tow-starting/tow‐ ing 181 Seite 207Everything from A to ZReference207
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