BMW 2008 X3 Manuals

BMW 2008 X3 Manuals

Manuals and User Guides for BMW 2008 X3. We have 1 BMW 2008 X3 manual available for free PDF download: Owner's Manual

BMW 2008 X3 Owner's Manual

BMW 2008 X3 Owner's Manual (140 pages)

Brand: BMW | Category: Automobile | Size: 3 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

5
- Using this Owner's Manual
  
  6
  - Additional Sources of Information
    6
  - Notes
    6
    
    Symbols Used
    6
    
    California Proposition 65 Warning
    7
    
    Editorial Notice
    7
    
    For Your Own Safety
    7
    
    Your Individual Vehicle
    7
    
    Parts and Accessories
    8
    
    Service and Warranty
    8
  - Reporting Safety Defects
    9
    
    For US Customers
    9
    
    For Canadian Customers
    9
- At a Glance
  
  11
  - Cockpit
    12
Instrument Cluster

13
- Indicator and Warning Lamps
  
  14
  - Cruise Control
    15
  - Buttons* on Steering Wheel
    15
- 1 Speedometer
  
  14
- Controls
  
  20
  - Opening and Closing
    20
    
    Vehicle Memory, Key Memory
    20
    
    How the System Functions
    20
    
    Central Locking System
    21
    
    Opening and Closing: Using the Remote Control
    21
    
    Panic Mode
    22
    
    Manual Operation
    23
    
    Opening and Closing: Using Door Lock
    23
    
    Opening and Closing: from Inside
    23
    
    Panorama Glass Sunroof
    25
    
    Comfort Position
    26
    
    Alarm System
    27
    
    Interior Motion Sensor
    28
  - Adjustments
    29
    
    Sitting Safely
    29
    
    Head Restraint
    29
    
    Head Restraints
    31
    
    Seat and Mirror Memory
    33
    
    Heated Seats
    33
    
    Safety Belts
    34
    
    Exterior Mirrors
    35
    
    Interior Rearview Mirror
    36
    
    Steering Wheel Heater
    36
    
    Steering Wheel
    36
  - Transporting Children Safely
    37
    
    The Right Place for Children
    37
    
    Installing Child-Restraint Systems
    37
    
    LATCH Child Restraint Fixing System
    38
    
    Rear Seats
    38
    
    When Driving
    39
  - Driving
    40
    
    Ignition Lock
    40
    
    Starting Engine
    40
    
    Automatic Transmission
    41
    
    Manual Transmission
    41
    
    Switching off Engine
    41
    
    Indicator Lamp
    41
    
    Selector Lever Positions
    42
    
    Starting the Engine
    42
    
    Automatic Transmission with Steptronic
    42
    
    Turn Signals/ Headlamp Flasher
    43
    
    Turn Signals
    43
    
    Washer/Wiper System/ Rain Sensor
    44
    
    Washer Fluid
    45
    
    Interrupting Cruise Control
    46
    
    Resuming Stored Speed
    47
  - Everything under Control
    48
- Tachometer
  
  48
- Fuel Gauge
  
  48
- Coolant Temperature Gauge
  
  49
  - Service Interval
    49
    
    Outside Temperature
    50
  - Service Interval Display
    49
  - Setting Time
    49
  - Computer
    50
    
    Average Fuel Consumption
    51
    
    Cruising Range
    51
    
    Average Speed
    51
  - Time
    50
  - Technology for Comfort, Convenience and Safety
    52
    
    PDC Park Distance Control
    52
    
    Dsc Dynamic Stability Control
    53
    
    Abs Antilock Brake System
    53
    
    Driving Stability Control Systems
    53
    
    Electronic Brake-Force Distribution
    53
    
    Dynamic Traction Control Dtc
    54
    
    The Concept
    56
    
    Flat Tire Monitor FTM
    56
    
    Initializing System
    56
    
    Tpm Tire Pressure Monitor
    57
    
    Brake Force Display
    58
  - Lamps
    61
    
    Parking Lamps/Low Beams
    61
    
    Pathway Lighting
    61
    
    Automatic Headlamp Control
    62
    
    Adaptive Head Light
    62
    
    High Beams/ Roadside Parking Lamps
    62
    
    Front Reading Lamps
    63
    
    Front Fog Lamps
    63
    
    Instrument Lighting
    63
    
    Interior Lamps
    63
    
    Rear Reading Lamps
    64
  - Air Conditioner
    65
    
    Air Distribution
    66
    
    Recirculated-Air Mode
    66
    
    Defrosting Windows and Removing Condensation
    66
    
    Automatic Climate Control
    68
    
    A Congenial Climate
    69
    
    Rear Window Defroster
    70
    
    Microfilter/Activated-Charcoal Filter
    70
  - Practical Interior Accessories
    71
    
    Integrated Universal Remote Control
    71
    
    Checking Compatibility
    71
    
    Digital Compass
    72
    
    Deleting Stored Programs
    72
    
    Basic Operation
    73
    
    Glove Compartment
    74
    
    Passenger Side
    74
    
    Cup Holders
    74
    
    Storage Compartments
    75
    
    Instrument Panel
    75
    
    Clothes Hooks
    76
    
    Connecting Electrical Devices
    76
    
    Connection for External Audio Device
    76
    
    Ski Bag
    77
    
    Hands-Free Microphone
    77
    
    Cargo Area
    78
    
    Partition Net
    80
- 6 Button for
  
  49
- Driving Tips
  
  83
  - Things to Remember When Driving
    84
    
    Breaking-In
    84
    
    Saving Fuel
    85
    
    General Driving Notes
    86
    
    Driving through Water
    86
    
    Closing the Liftgate
    86
    
    Safe Braking
    86
    
    Cargo Loading
    87
    
    Securing Cargo
    88
    
    Stowing Cargo
    88
    
    Driving on Poor Roads
    89
    
    Roof-Mounted Luggage Rack
    89
- Mobility
  
  93
  - Refueling
    94
    
    Observe the Following When Refueling
    94
    
    Fuel Specifications
    95
    
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    95
  - Wheels and Tires
    96
    
    Uniform Tire Quality Grading
    98
    
    Tire Identification Number
    98
    
    Tire Identification Marks
    98
    
    New Wheels and Tires
    99
    
    Tire Condition
    99
    
    Special Characteristics of Winter Tires
    100
    
    Snow Chains
    101
  - Under the Hood
    102
    
    Possible Displays
    104
    
    Warning Lamp
    104
    
    Engine Oil
    104
  - Checking Oil Level
    104
    
    Approved Engine Oils
    105
    
    Adding Engine Oil
    105
    
    Brake Fluid
    106
    
    Checking Coolant Level
    106
    
    Brake System
    106
  - Maintenance
    107
    
    BMW Maintenance System
    107
    
    Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US Models and Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian Models
    107
    
    Event Data Recorders
    108
  - Replacing Components
    109
    
    Xenon Lamps
    110
    
    Tail Lamps
    112
    
    Side-Mounted Turn Signals
    112
    
    License Plate Lamps
    113
    
    What You will Need
    114
    
    Charging Battery
    116
    
    Vehicle Battery
    116
  - Giving and Receiving Assistance
    118
    
    Warning Triangle
    118
    
    Connecting Jumper Cables
    119
    
    Jump Starting
    119
    
    First Aid Kit
    119
    
    Being Towed
    120
    
    Tow Starting and Towing
    120
- Reference
  
  123
  - Technical Data
    124
    
    Engine Specifications
    124
  - Everything from a to Z
    128

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