BMW X3 - User manual

Owner's Manual for
Vehicle
THE BMW X3.
OWNER'S MANUAL.
The Ultimate Driving
Machine
THE BMW X3.
OWNER'S MANUAL.
Contents
A-Z
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X3 Owner's Manual for Vehicle
Thank you for choosing a BMW.
The more familiar you are with your vehicle, the better control you
will have on the road. We therefore strongly suggest:
Read this Owner's Manual before starting off in your new BMW.
Also use the Integrated Owner's Manual in your vehicle. It con‐
tains important information on vehicle operation that will help you
make full use of the technical features available in your BMW. The
manual also contains information designed to enhance operating
reliability and road safety, and to contribute to maintaining the
value of your BMW.
Any updates made after the editorial deadline for the printed or
integrated Owner's Manual are located in the appendix of the
printed quick reference for the vehicle.
Supplementary information can be found in the additional bro‐
chures in the onboard literature.
We wish you a safe and enjoyable drive.
BMW AG
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Reprinting, including excerpts, only with the written
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Printed on environmentally friendly paper, bleached
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Contents
The fastest way to find information on a partic‐
ular topic or item is by using the index, refer to
page 202.
6Notes
At a glance
12 Cockpit
16 iDrive
23 Voice activation system
26 Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle
Controls
30 Opening and closing
46 Adjusting
55 Transporting children safely
59 Driving
72 Displays
86 Lamps
91 Safety
102 Driving stability control systems
108 Driving comfort
120 Climate control
127 Interior equipment
134 Storage compartments
Driving tips
140 Things to remember when driving
143 Loading
146 Saving fuel
Mobility
152 Refueling
154 Fuel
155 Wheels and tires
163 Engine compartment
165 Engine oil
167 Coolant
168 Maintenance
171 Replacing components
178 Breakdown assistance
183 Care
Reference
190 Technical data
193 Short commands of the voice act. system
202 Everything from A to Z
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