Vehicle owner's manual BMW X3 E83

Technical information of the car
Engine characteristics XZ 2.0i XZ 2.5si XZ 3.0si Working volume cm³ 1995 2497 2996 Number of cylinders 4 6 6 Maximum power at rotation speed kW/hp rpm 110/150...

Controls
Controls 1. Parking lights and low beam; 2. Fog lights and taillights (optional).; 3. Direction indicators: - parking lights; - high beam; - intermittent light...

Instrument cluster
Instrument cluster 1. Speedometer.; 2. Control and signal lamps.; 3. Tachometer.; 4. Coolant temperature gauge.; 5. Fuel level indicator.; 6. Key for: -...

Control and signal lamps
Technology that controls itself The operation of the control and signal lamps marked with the symbol C is checked when the ignition key is turned. They all...

Steering wheel buttons
These keys allow you to quickly control the following without being distracted from what is happening on the road: some functions of audio equipment;...

Odometer
Odometer 1. Total mileage counter; 2. One-time mileage counter Odometers The illustration above shows, as an example, the readings that you can display on the...

Tachometer — general information
Under no circumstances should you increase the engine speed to the red warning sector. To protect the engine, the fuel supply is stopped in this range.

Fuel level indicator
Fuel tank capacity: approximately 67 liters. Body tilt adjustment (for example, when driving uphill for a long time) may cause slight fluctuations in the...

Coolant temperature gauge
Blue sector The engine is still cold. Engine speed and driving speed should be moderate. Between the colored sectors Normal operating temperature. The arrow...

Maintenance upcoming indicator (MOT)
Remaining mileage until the next maintenance The readings shown in the illustration appear for a few seconds after turning the ignition key to position 1 or...

Clock — setting the time
To have the clock in front of you at all times, display it on the radio display. Below is the procedure for setting the time on the clock, including the radio...

Direction indicators and intermittent light signal
1. High beam. 2. Intermittent light signal. 3. Direction indicators. Note: Rapid flashing of the indicator lamp indicates that one of the indicators is out of...

Windscreen wipers and rain sensor (optional)
0. Initial position of the windshield wipers. 1. Intermittent windshield wiper operation or rain intensity sensor. 2. Normal windshield wiper speed. 3....

Washer fluid
Caution: Windshield washer fluid is flammable. Store it in a closed container (in which it was sold) keep away from fire sources and out of reach of children....

Cruise control system (optional)
The system is capable of memorizing and maintaining a specific vehicle speed of at least 30 km/h. The system is activated only when the engine is running....

Adjusting the headlight range
Halogen headlights To prevent headlights from blinding oncoming drivers, the headlight angle must be adjusted to match the vehicle load. After the slash, the...

High beam and parking lights
1. High beam. 2. Intermittent light signal. 3. Parking lights. Parking lights left or right (optional) If desired, you can illuminate a parked car from one...

Fog lights and taillights
To turn on/off, press the corresponding key. Fog lights (optional) Prerequisite: parking lights or low beams are on. When the fog lights are on, the green...

Instrument cluster illumination
The brightness of the backlight is adjusted by rotating the knurled wheel.

Interior lighting
The interior lighting is controlled automatically. Note: You can set the lights to turn on automatically when you unlock the car with the key. This function...

Drink container holders
Caution: To avoid injury in the event of an accident, use lightweight, unbreakable utensils in the car. To avoid damaging the holders, do not attempt to insert...

Glove compartment
Opening Pull the handle. The box will open and the light inside will come on. Closing Close the lid. Caution: Do not leave the glove compartment open unless...

Compartments for small items
Front armrest (optional) The armrest has two compartments for small items (optional). CD compartment: Press button 1. Coin and small item compartment: Press...

Front ashtray (optional)
Cleaning Press on the edge of the open lid. The ashtray will lift up and can be removed. On vehicles with the non-smoking package, the insert is removed in a...

Front cigarette lighter (optional)
Press cigarette lighter 1 into the socket. The lighter can be removed once it lifts up from the socket. Caution: To avoid getting burned, only hold the...

Rear ashtray (optional)
Cleaning Remove the insert.

Rear cigarette lighter (optional)
The cigarette lighter is located on the end of the center console. Insert the cigarette lighter into the socket. The cigarette lighter can be removed once it...

Connecting electrical appliances
You can use electrical appliances in your car with a power of no more than 200 W, powered by a 12 V network, (for example, a portable lamp or a car vacuum...

Exterior care of the car body and interior
Car wash Your new BMW can be washed in automatic car washes from day one. Preference should be given to installations with textile attachments. If you have to...

Car glass care
To clean the inside of window glass and mirror glass, use BMW glass cleaner. Protect mirror glass from contact with cleaning products containing quartz...

Alloy wheels
To care for alloy wheels, especially during the winter months, use BMW wheel cleaner or gel. To completely remove wear debris from brake pads, BMW service...

Chrome parts
If your car has chrome parts (glass frame, door handles, etc.), then they need to be cleaned, especially from road salt, with BMW car shampoo and plenty of...

Rubber parts
Rubber parts do not require special care. Caution: To avoid damage and squeaking, do not use silicone-containing products to clean rubber seals.

Salon care
Caution: Cleaning and washing products may contain substances harmful to health. Therefore, always follow the instructions on their packaging. When cleaning...

Plastic, artificial leather
For cleaning plastic parts, artificial leather (leatherette), for headlinings, lamp shades, instrument cluster protective glass and matt black enamel-coated...

Seat belts
Seat belts can be cleaned without removing them using BMW car shampoo or a mild soap solution. Do not dry clean the belt webbing as this will damage the...

Floor covering
For heavy soiling, the floor covering and floor mats can be cleaned with BMW interior cleaner. When cleaning the interior, the floor mats can be removed.

Parts made of fine wood
Care for the overlays and parts made of valuable wood is limited to wiping with a damp cloth. After cleaning, wipe the parts dry with a soft cloth.

All surfaces, interior/exterior
For all surfaces, both indoors and outdoors, we recommend using the BMW fleece cloth, which removes dirt without adding any cleaning agents.

Interior Care — displays
To clean displays, such as car radios, on-board monitors, etc., use special display cleaning wipes or regular wipes slightly moistened with water. Caution: Do...

Virtual display
It is best to wipe the display with a special cloth. Any soft, lint-free cloth can also be used for wiping. The cloth can be slightly moistened with water or...

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