fuel BMW X3 XDRIVE 35I 2014 Owner's Guide

Socket for OBD Onboard
Diagnosis
Position
There is an OBD socket on the driver's side for
checking the primary components in the vehi‐
cle emissions.
Emissions
▷The warning lamp lights up:
Emissions are deteriorating. Have
the vehicle checked as soon as
possible.
Canadian model: warning light indi‐
cates the engine symbol.▷The warning lamp flashes under certain
circumstances:
This indicates that there is excessive mis‐
firing in the engine.
Reduce the vehicle speed and have the
system checked immediately; otherwise,
serious engine misfiring within a brief pe‐
riod can seriously damage emission con‐
trol components, 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 tight‐
ened, the display should go out in a short time.
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Do not turn off the ignition in the car
wash
Do not turn off the ignition in the car wash;
otherwise, the transmission position P is
engaged and damages can result.◀
To start the engine:
1.Depress the brake pedal.2.Press the Start/Stop button.
Pressing the Start/Stop button without step‐
ping on the brake turns the ignition off.
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.
Completely remove all residues on the win‐
dows, to minimize loss of visibility due to
smearing and to reduce wiper noises and
wiper blade wear.
Vehicle care
Car care productsBMW 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
dangerous 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 af‐
fect the vehicle's paintwork. Tailor the fre‐
quency and extent of your car care to these
influences.
Aggressive substances, such as spilled fuel,
oil, grease or bird droppings, must be removed
immediately to prevent the finish from being
altered 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‐
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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 Vacuum regularly with a vacuum cleaner.
If they are very dirty, e.g., beverage stains, use
a soft sponge or microfiber cloth with a suita‐
ble interior cleaner.
Clean the upholstery down to the seams using
large sweeping motions. Avoid rubbing the
material vigorously.
Damage from Velcro® fasteners
Open Velcro® fasteners on pants or
other articles of clothing can damage the seat
covers. Ensure that any Velcro® fasteners are
closed.◀
Caring for special components
Light-alloy wheels When cleaning the vehicle, use only neutral
wheel cleaners having a pH value from 5 to 9.
Do not use abrasive cleaning agents or steam
jets above 140 ℉/60 ℃. Follow the manufac‐
turer's instructions.
Aggressive, acidic or alkaline cleaning agents
can destroy the protective layer of adjacent
components, such as the brake disk.
Chrome surfaces Carefully clean components such as the radia‐
tor grille or door handles with an ample supply of water, possibly with shampoo added, partic‐
ularly when they have been exposed to road
salt.
Rubber components Aside from water, treat only with rubber
cleansers.When cleaning rubber seals, do not use any
silicon-containing car care products in order to
avoid damage or reduced noise damping.
Fine wood parts Clean fine wood facing and fine wood compo‐
nents only with a moist rag. Then dry with a
soft cloth.
Plastic components
These include:▷Imitation leather surfaces.▷Headliner.▷Lamp lenses.▷Instrument cluster cover.▷Matte black spray-coated components.▷Painted parts in the interior.
Clean with a microfiber cloth.
Lightly dampen the cloth with water.
Do not soak the headliner.
Do not use cleansers that contain alcohol
or solvents
Do not use cleansers that contain alcohol or
solvents, such as lacquer thinners, heavy-duty
grease removers, fuel, or such; this could lead
to surface damage.◀
Safety belts
Dirty belt straps impede the reeling action and
thus have a negative impact on safety.
Chemical cleaning
Do not clean chemically; this can destroy
the webbing.◀
Use only a mild soapy solution, with the safety
belts clipped into their buckles.
Do not allow the reels to retract the safety
belts until they are dry.
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X3 xDrive35iApproved gross vehicle weightlbs/kg5,215/2,365Loadlbs/kg904/410Approved front axle loadlbs/kg2,448/1,110Approved rear axle loadlbs/kg2,845/1,290Approved 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 158Windshield and headlamp
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 107
Activated-charcoal filter 129
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 105
Adaptive light control 90
Additives, oil 170
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 48
After washing vehicle 188
Airbags 94
Airbags, indicator/warning light 95
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 125, 128
Air, dehumidifying, refer to Cooling function 125
Air distribution, manual 124, 127
Air drying, refer to Cooling function 128
Air flow, automatic climate control 125, 128
Air pressure, tires 159
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion 129
Alarm system 43
Alarm, unintentional 44
All around the center con‐ sole 14
All around the headliner 15
All around the steering wheel 12
ALL program, automatic cli‐ mate control 128
All-season tires, refer to Win‐ ter tires 165
All-wheel-drive 108 Alternating-code hand-held
transmitter 132
Alternative oil types 170
Ambient light 93
Antifreeze, washer fluid 70
Antilock Brake System, ABS 107
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 107
Approved engine oils 170
Armrest, refer to Center arm‐ rest 139
Arrival time 86
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ tance 183
AUTO H button, refer to Au‐ tomatic Hold 66
AUTO intensity 127
Automatic car wash 187
Automatic climate con‐ trol 124
Automatic climate control with enhanced features 126
Automatic Curb Monitor 55
Automatic deactivation, front passenger airbags 96
Automatic headlamp con‐ trol 90
Automatic Hold 66
Automatic locking 42
Automatic recirculated-air control 128
Automatic tailgate 39
Automatic transmission with Steptronic 71
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 127
AUTO program, climate con‐ trol 125
AUTO program, intensity 127
Auto Start/Stop function 63 Average fuel consumption 86
Average speed 86
Axle loads, weights 195
B Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 50
Backrest, width 50
Backup camera 117
Bad road trips 146
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 183
Bar for tow-starting/ towing 185
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 180
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 32
Battery, vehicle 180
Belts, safety belts 51
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 139
Blinds, sun protection 46
BMW Assist, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
BMW Homepage 6
BMW Internet page 6
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem 172
Bonus range, ECO PRO 152
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 139
Brake assistant 107
Brake discs, breaking in 144
Brake force display 105
Brake lamps, brake force dis‐ play 105
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Brake pads, breaking in 144
Braking, hints 145
Breakdown assis‐ tance 182, 183
Breaking in 144
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 88
Bulb replacement 175
Bulb replacement, front 176
Bulb replacement, rear 178
Bulbs and lamps 175
Button, Start/Stop 61
Bypassing, refer to Jump- starting 183
C
California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Camera, care 190
Camera, rearview cam‐ era 118
Camera, Top View 120
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 139
Car battery 180
Car care products 188
Care, displays 190
Care, vehicle 188
Cargo 147
Cargo area 135
Cargo area, enlarging 136
Cargo area lid 38
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 140
Cargo cover 135
Cargo, securing 148
Cargo straps, securing cargo 148
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol 32
Carpet, care 190
Car wash 187
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 144 CBS Condition Based Serv‐
ice 172
CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
Center armrest 139
Center console 14
Center-Lock, see button for central locking 35
Central locking system 35
Central screen, refer to Con‐ trol Display 16
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 7
Changing parts 174
Changing wheels 180
Changing wheels/tires 164
Check Control 78
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically 169
Children, seating position 57
Children, transporting safely 57
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 57
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 58
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 57
Child safety locks 60
Child seat, mounting 57
Child seats 57
Chrome parts, care 189
Cleaning, displays 190
Climate control 124, 126
Clock 81
Closing/opening from in‐ side 38
Closing/opening via door lock 37
Closing/opening with remote control 35
Clothes hooks 140
Cockpit 12
Collision warning 102 Combination switch, refer to
Turn signals 67
Combination switch, refer to Wiper system 68
Comfort Access 41
COMFORT program, Dy‐ namic Driving Control 111
Compartments in the doors 139
Computer 85
Condensation on win‐ dows 125, 128
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 146
Condition Based Service CBS 172
Confirmation signal 42
ConnectedDrive, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
ConnectedDrive Services
Connecting electrical devi‐ ces 133
Control Display 16
Control Display, settings 87
Controller 16, 17
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 107
Convenient opening 36
Coolant 171
Coolant temperature 80
Cooling function 125, 128
Cooling, maximum 127
Cooling system 171
Corrosion on brake discs 146
Cruise control 113
Cruising range 81
Cupholder 139
Current fuel consumption 81
D
Damage, tires 163
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Data, technical 194
Date 81
Daytime running lights 90
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting 125, 128
Dehumidifying, air 125
Destination distance 86
Digital clock 81
Dimensions 194
Dimmable exterior mirrors 55
Dimmable interior rearview mirror 56
Direction indicator, refer to Turn signals 67
Display, electronic, instru‐ ment cluster 76
Display in windshield 122
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 92
Displays 74
Displays, cleaning 190
Disposal, coolant 171
Disposal, vehicle battery 181
Distance control, refer to PDC 115
Distance to destination 86
Divided screen view, split screen 21
Door lock, refer to Remote control 32
Downhill control 108
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC 107
Driving experience switch 110
Driving instructions, breaking in 144
Driving mode 110
Driving notes, general 144
Driving on bad roads 146
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 107
Driving tips 144
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 107 DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐
trol 108
Dynamic Damping Con‐ trol 109
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 107
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 108
E
ECO PRO 151
ECO PRO, bonus range 152
ECO PRO display 151
ECO PRO driving mode 151
ECO PRO mode 151
ECO PRO Tip - driving in‐ struction 152
EfficientDynamics 153
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster 76
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC 107
Emergency detection, remote control 33
Emergency release, door lock 37
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 156
Emergency Request 182
Emergency service, refer to Roadside Assistance 183
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 33
Energy Control 81
Energy recovery 82
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function 63
Engine, automatic switch- off 63
Engine compartment 167
Engine compartment, work‐ ing in 167
Engine coolant 171
Engine oil 169
Engine oil, adding 170 Engine oil additives 170
Engine oil change 170
Engine oil filler neck 170
Engine oil temperature 80
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 170
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 170
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 33
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 183
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine 62
Engine stop 62
Engine temperature 80
Entering a car wash 187
Equipment, interior 131
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 107
Exchanging wheels/tires 164
Exhaust system 144
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 55
Exterior mirrors 54
External start 183
External temperature dis‐ play 81
External temperature warn‐ ing 81
Eyes for securing cargo 148
F
Failure message, refer to Check Control 78
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 44
Fan, refer to Air flow 125, 128
Fault displays, refer to Check Control 78
Filler neck for engine oil 170
Fine wood, care 189
First aid kit 183 Seite 200ReferenceEverything from A to Z200
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Fitting for towing, refer toTow fitting 186
Flat tire, changing wheels 180
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 100
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 97
Flat tire, warning lamp 98, 101
Flooding 145
Floor carpet, care 190
Floor mats, care 190
Fold-out position, windshield wipers 70
Foot brake 145
Front airbags 94
Front fog lamps 92
Front fog lamps, front, bulb replacement 177
Front lamps 176
Front passenger airbags, au‐ tomatic deactivation 96
Front passenger airbags, indi‐ cator lamp 96
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 100
Fuel 158
Fuel cap 156
Fuel consumption, current 81
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 86
Fuel filler flap 156
Fuel gauge 80
Fuel quality 158
Fuel recommendation 158
Fuel, tank capacity 196
Fuse 181
G
Garage door opener, refer to Integrated universal remote
control 131
Gasoline 158
Gasoline quality 158 Gear change, automatic
transmission 71
Gear shift indicator 83
General driving notes 144
Glass sunroof, refer to Panor‐ amic glass sunroof 46
Glove compartment 138
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 195
Gross weight, permissible for trailer towing 195
H
Handbrake, refer to Parking brake 65
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 132
Hazard warning flashers 182
HDC Hill Descent Con‐ trol 108
Head airbags 94
Headlamp control, auto‐ matic 90
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐ ture 89
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐ ture via remote control 36
Headlamp flasher 68
Headlamp flasher, bulb re‐ placement 176
Headlamp glass 175
Headlamps 176
Headlamps, care 188
Headlamp washer system 68
Headliner 15
Head restraints 48
Head restraints, front 52
Head restraints, rear 53
Head-up Display 122
Head-up Display, care 190
Heavy cargo, stowing 148
Height, vehicle 194
High-beam Assistant 91
High beams 68 High beams/low beams, refer
to High-beam Assistant 91
High beams, bulb replace‐ ment 176
Hill Descent Control HDC 108
Hills 146
Hints 6
Holder for beverages 139
Homepage 6
Hood 167
Horn 12
Hot exhaust system 144
HUD Head-up Display 122
Hydroplaning 145
I Ice warning, refer to External temperature warning 81
Icy roads, refer to External temperature warning 81
Identification marks, tires 161
Identification number, refer to Important features in the en‐
gine compartment 167
iDrive 16
Ignition key, refer to Remote control 32
Ignition off 61
Ignition on 61
Indication of a flat tire 98, 101
Indicator and warning lamps 78
Individual air distribu‐ tion 124, 127
Individual settings, refer to Personal Profile 33
Inflation pressure, tires 159
Inflation pressure warning, tires 100
Info display, refer to Com‐ puter 85
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Initializing, Flat Tire MonitorFTM 101
Instrument cluster 74
Instrument cluster, electronic displays 76
Instrument lighting 92
Integrated key 32
Integrated universal remote control 131
Intelligent Emergency Re‐ quest 182
Intensity, AUTO pro‐ gram 127
Interior equipment 131
Interior lamps 93
Interior lamps via remote con‐ trol 36
Interior motion sensor 44
Interior rearview mirror 56
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming feature 56
Internet page 6
Interval display, service re‐ quirements 82
J Jacking points for the vehicle jack 180
Joystick, automatic transmis‐ sion 71
Jump-starting 183
K
Key/remote control 32
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access 41
Key Memory, refer to Per‐ sonal Profile 33
Kickdown, automatic trans‐ mission 71
Knee airbag 94 L
Lamp replacement 175
Lamp replacement, front 176
Lamp replacement, rear 178
Lamps 89
Lamps and bulbs 175
Lane departure warning 104
Lane margin, warning 104
Language on Control Dis‐ play 88
Lashing eyes, securing cargo 148
LATCH child restraint fixing system 58
Leather, care 188
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 175
Length, vehicle 195
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing 22
Light alloy wheels, care 189
Light control 90
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 175
Lighting 89
Lighting via remote con‐ trol 36
Light switch 89
Load 147
Loading 147
Lock, door 37
Locking/unlocking from in‐ side 38
Locking/unlocking via door lock 37
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control 35
Locking, automatic 42
Locking, central 35
Locking, settings 42
Locking via tailgate 39
Lock, power window 45
Locks, doors, and win‐ dows 60
Low beams 89 Low beams, automatic, refer
to High-beam Assistant 91
Lower back support 50
Luggage rack, refer to Roof- mounted luggage rack 149
Lumbar support 50
M
Maintenance 172
Maintenance require‐ ments 172
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 82
Maintenance system, BMW 172
Malfunction displays, refer to Check Control 78
Manual air distribu‐ tion 124, 127
Manual air flow 125, 128
Manual brake, refer to Parking brake 65
Manual mode, transmis‐ sion 72
Manual operation, door lock 37
Manual operation, exterior mirrors 55
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 156
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 116
Manual operation, rearview camera 118
Manual operation, Top View 121
Marking on approved tires 164
Marking, run-flat tires 165
Master key, refer to Remote control 32
Maximum cooling 127
Maximum speed, display 83
Maximum speed, winter tires 165 Seite 202ReferenceEverything from A to Z202
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Radio, see user's manual forNavigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Rain sensor 68
Rear lamps 178
Rear socket 134
Rearview mirror 54
Rear window de‐ froster 126, 128
Recirculated-air filter 129
Recirculated-air mode 125, 128
Recommended tire brands 164
Refueling 156
Remaining range 81
Remote control/key 32
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 36
Remote control, univer‐ sal 131
Replacement fuse 181
Replacing parts 174
Replacing wheels/tires 164
Reporting safety defects 9
Reserve warning, refer to Range 81
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 98
Retaining straps, securing cargo 148
Retreaded tires 164
Roadside parking lamps 90
Roller sunblinds 46
RON gasoline quality 158
Roof load capacity 195
Roof-mounted luggage rack 149
Rope for tow-starting/ towing 185
RSC Run Flat System Com‐ ponent, refer to Run-flat
tires 165
Rubber components, care 189
Run-flat tires 165 S
Safe braking 145
Safety 7
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passen‐
ger seat 52
Safety belts 51
Safety belts, care 189
Safety switch, windows 45
Safety systems, airbags 94
Saving fuel 150
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play 16
Screwdriver 174
Screw thread for tow fit‐ ting 186
Seat and mirror memory 54
Seat belts, refer to Safety belts 51
Seat heating, front 51
Seat heating, rear 51
Seating position for chil‐ dren 57
Seats 48
Selection list in instrument cluster 85
Selector lever, automatic transmission 71
Sensors, care 190
Service and warranty 7
Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service
CBS 172
Service requirements, dis‐ play 82
Service, Roadside Assis‐ tance 183
Services, ConnectedDrive
Settings, locking/unlock‐ ing 42
Settings on Control Dis‐ play 87
Settings, storing for seat, mir‐ ror 54 Shifting, automatic transmis‐
sion 71
Shift paddles on steering wheel 73
Side airbags 94
Signaling, horn 12
Signals when unlocking 42
Sitting safely 48
Size 194
Slide/tilt glass roof 46
Smallest turning circle 195
Snow chains 165
Socket 133
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ nostics 173
SOS button 182
Spare fuse 181
Specified engine oil types 170
Speed, average 86
Speed limit detection, on‐ board computer 86
Speed limiter, display 83
Speed Limit Information 83
Speed limit in the com‐ puter 86
Split screen 21
SPORT+ - program, Dynamic Driving Control 110
Sport automatic transmis‐ sion 73
Sport displays, torque dis‐ play, performance dis‐
play 87
SPORT program, Dynamic Driving Control 111
Sport program, transmis‐ sion 72
Sport steering, variable 110
Stability control systems 107
Start/stop, automatic func‐ tion 63
Start/Stop button 61
Start function during malfunc‐ tion 33
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