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EnglishReference for your BMW X3 2004-2010
Reference
This chapter contains technical data and the
index that will direct you as quickly as possible
to the information you seek.
Technical data
Engine specifications
X3 3.0i
182.8/2996
6
X3 3.0si
182.8/2996
6
Displacement
cu in/cm3
Number of cylinders
Maximum power
at engine speed
Maximum torque
at engine speed
hp
215
260
rpm
6250
6600
Ib ft/Nm
rpm
185/251
2750
225/305
2750
An engine performance test is authorized only on an appropriate chassis dynamometer.
120
Dimensions
All dimensions in inches/millimeters. Smallest turning circle dia.: 38.4 ft/11.7 m.
Height with roof rack*: 66.0 in/1674 mm.
121
Weights
X3 3.0i
X3 3.0si
Curb weight
>
>
manual transmission
automatic transmission
lbs./kg
lbs./kg
4012/1820
4067/1845
4012/1820
4067/1845
Approved gross vehicle weight
>
>
manual transmission
lbs./kg
lbs./kg
lbs./kg
5015/2275
5071/2300
1003/455
5049/2290
5104/2315
1036/470
automatic transmission
Payload
Approved front axle load
>
>
manual transmission
lbs./kg
lbs./kg
lbs./kg
lbs./kg
cu ft/l
2425/1100
2425/1100
2778/1260
165/75
2425/1100
2535/1150
2778/1260
165/75
automatic transmission
Approved rear axle load
Approved roof load capacity
Cargo area capacity
71/2,011
71/2,011
122
Capacities
Notes
approx. 17.7/67 Fuel specification: page 89
approx. 2/8
Fuel tank
US gal/liters
US gal/liters
Fuel reserve
Windshield washer system
incl. headlamp washer system
US quarts/liters approx. 3.2/3.0
approx. 6.9/6.5
For details: page 42
123
Everything from A to Z
Index
Air pressure, refer to Tire
Automatic
– air distribution 65
– air volume 65
– recirculated-air control
AUC 66
Automatic car wash, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Automatic climate control 64
Automatic cruise control 43
Automatic curb monitor 32
Automatic deactivation of
front passenger airbags 56
Automatic headlamp
control 58
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic 39
– indicator lamp 40
– interlock 37
A
inflation pressure 90
Air vents, refer to
Ventilation 63, 66
Air volume 62
– adjusting manually 65
AKI, refer to Fuel
specifications 89
Alarm system 25
– avoiding unintentional
alarms 26
All-season tires, refer to
Special characteristics of
winter tires 95
All wheel drive, refer to
xDrive 51
ABS Antilock Brake
System 50
– indicator lamp 12
Acceleration assistance
– refer to Acceleration
assistant 52
– refer to DSC 50
Acceleration assistant 52
Accessories, refer to For your
own safety 5
Accident, refer to Receiving
assistance 113
Activated-charcoal filter 66
Adaptive Head Light 59
Adding engine oil 100
Adjusting seats 28
– electrically 28
Anchorage points 76
Antifreeze
– coolant 101
– mechanically 28
– mechanically, Sports seat 29
Airbags 56
– washer fluid 42
Antilock Brake System
ABS 50
– selector lever interlock 39
– shiftlock 39
– towing 115
– deactivating front passenger
side 34, 56
– indicator lamp 12
Anti-theft alarm system, refer
to Alarm system 19, 25
Approved axle load, refer to
Weights 122
Approved engine oils 100
Approved gross vehicle
weight, refer to Weights 122
Armrest
– tow starting 116
AUTO program 65
Average fuel consumption 48
– setting units 47
Average speed 48
– setting units 47
Avoiding unintentional
alarms 26
Axle loads, refer to
Weights 122
– front passenger side,
deactivating 34, 56
– indicator lamp for front
passenger airbags 57
– sitting safely 27
– warning lamp 57
Air circulation, refer to
Recirculated-air
– front 71
mode 62, 66
– rear 71
Air conditioner 61
Air distribution
– air conditioner 62
– automatic climate control 65
Airing, refer to
Ventilation 63, 66
Air outlets, refer to
Ventilation 63, 66
Artificial leather, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Ashtray 72
AUC Automatic recirculated-
air control 66
B
Backrest, refer to Seats 28
Backrest contour, refer to
Lumbar support 29
Backup lamps, bulb
replacement 107
Audio device, external 72
Bandages, refer to First-aid
kit 114
124
Bar, towing 116
Brake system 101
Cargo loading 82
Battery 111
– brake fluid 101
– load 83
– charging 111
– disposal 111
– brake pads 82
– breaking-in 80
– disk brakes 82
– securing cargo 83
– stowing cargo 83
– vehicle 82
Caring for artificial leather,
refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Caring for carpet, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Caring for leather, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Caring for plastic, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Caring for vehicle finish, refer
to Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Car keys, refer to Key set 18
Car phone, refer to separate
Owner's Manual
Car phone preparation 73
Car radio, refer to Owner's
Manual for Radio/Onboard
Computer
– indicator lamp 12
– jump starting 114
– power failure 111
– remote control 18
– warning lamp 111
Belts, refer to Safety belts 31
Beverage holder, refer to Cup
holders 70
– warning lamp 101
Brake wear warning
– refer to Brake pads 82
– warning lamp 101
Breakdown service, refer to
Receiving assistance 113
Breaking-in 80
Bulb replacement, refer to
Lamps and bulbs 104
Buttons on steering wheel 13
Blower, refer to
– Air volume 62
– Air volume, adjusting
manually 65
BMW homepage 4
BMW maintenance
system 102
Bottle holder, refer to Cup
holders 70
Brake assistant 50
– warning lamp 52
Brake fluid 101
C
California law
– Event Data Recorders 103
– Proposition 65 Warning 5
Calling, refer to telephone
Owner's Manual
Can holder, refer to Cup
holders 70
– level 101
– warning lamp 101
Brake force display 55
Brake lamps 107
– indicator lamp, defective
bulb 12, 58
– replacing bulbs 107
– two-stage 55
Brake pads 82
– breaking-in 80
– warning lamp 82
Brake pedal, refer to Safe
braking 81
Capacities 123
Capacity, Cargo area 122
Car care, refer to Caring for
your vehicle brochure
Car care products, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Care, refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Cargo, securing 83
Cargo area 22, 74
– capacity 122
– cover 75
– emergency release, refer to
Opening manually 22
– enlarging 74
Car wash 81
– refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Cassette operation, refer to
Owner's Manual for Radio/
Onboard Computer
CD operation, refer to Owner's
Manual for Radio/Onboard
Computer
Cellphone, refer to separate
operating instructions
Central locking system 19
– interior 21
Changes, technical, refer to
For your own safety 5
Changing a wheel 108
Changing gears
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic 40
Brake rotors
– brake system 80
– breaking-in 80
Brakes 81, 101
– ABS 50, 81
– brake fluid 101
– brake pads 82
– breaking-in 80
– handbrake 38
– indicator/warning lamp 12
– floor cover 76
– foldable rear backrest 74
– hatch, refer to Liftgate 22
– lashing eyes 76
– opening from outside 22
– opening with remote
control 20
– manual transmission 39
Changing wheels 94
– power socket 72
125
Charge-current indicator
lamp 12, 111
Compass, digital 68
Computer 47
D
Check Gas Cap, warning
lamp 12, 88
Child's seat, refer to Child
restraint systems 34
Child restraint fixing system
LATCH 35
Child restraint systems 34
– installing 34
– with tether strap 35
Child-safety locks 36
Child seat security 34
Chock 109
Chrome parts, care, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Cigarette lighter 72
Circulation of air, refer to
Recirculated-air
– also refer to Owner's Manual
for Onboard Computer
– functions 47
Condensation, refer to When
the vehicle is parked 81
Confirmation signal for
locking/unlocking
vehicle 19, 21
Connecting car vacuum
cleaner, refer to Connecting
electrical devices 72
Connecting electrical
devices 72
Consumption, refer to
Average fuel
consumption 48
Consumption indicator, refer
to Fuel gauge 45
Controls, refer to Cockpit 10
Convenience operation
– from outside 21
Dashboard lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting 60
Dashboard system, refer to
Cockpit 10
Data, technical 120
– dimensions 121
– engine 120
– filling capacities 123
– weights 122
Daytime running lamps 58
Deactivating front passenger
airbags 34, 56
Defective lamp 58
Defects 7
Defrosting windows 62, 65
– air conditioner 62
– automatic climate control 65
Defrosting windows and
removing condensation
– air conditioner 62
– automatic climate control 65
Defrost position, refer to
Defrosting windows 62, 65
Digital clock 46
mode 62, 66
Cleaning, vehicle, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Cleaning rear window 42
Clock 46, 47
– panorama glass sunroof 21
– windows 21
Coolant 101
– 12 or 24 hour mode 47
– setting, also refer to Owner's
Manual for Radio/Onboard
Computer
– setting time 46
Closing
– level 101
Digital compass 68
Dimensions 121
Dimming mirror 33
Directional indicators, refer to
Turn signals 40
Disk brakes 82
– temperature gauge 46
– warning lamp 101
Cooling, refer to
Temperature 62, 65
Copyright 2
– from inside 21
Correct wheels and tires 95
Cruise control 43
– buttons on steering
wheel 13
– indicator lamp 43
Cruising range 48
Cup holders 70
Curb weight, refer to
Weights 122
Displacement, refer to Engine
data 120
– with the remote control 19
Clothes hooks 71
Clutch 80
– breaking-in 80
Cockpit 10
Cold start, refer to Starting
engine 37
Combination of wheel/tire 95
Compact wheel, wheel
changes 109
Compartments, refer to
Storage compartments 71
Compartments in cargo area,
refer to Behind side trim
panel 76
Display illumination, refer to
Instrument lighting 60
Display lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting 60
Displays, refer to Instrument
cluster 11
Disposal, vehicle battery 111
Disposal of the vehicle, refer
to Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Cylinders, refer to Engine
data 120
Distance warning, refer to
PDC Park Distance
Control 49
Door keys 18
126
Door lock 21
Doors
– locking and unlocking from
inside 21
– manual operation 21
– unlocking and locking,
confirmation signals 19, 21
DOT Quality Grades 93
Draft-free ventilation 63, 66
Driving lamps, refer to Parking
lamps/low beams 58
Driving notes 80
Electronic Stability Program,
refer to DSC Dynamic
Stability Control 50
Emergency call 113
Emergency operation, refer to
Manual operation
– doors 21
– driver's door 21
– fuel filler door 88
– liftgate 22
ESP Electronic Stability
Program, refer to DSC
Dynamic Stability
Control 50
Exhaust system 81
Exterior mirrors 32
– automatically dimming 33
External audio device 72
Eye, tow starting and
towing 115
– panorama glass sunroof 25
Emergency Service, refer to
Receiving assistance 113
Engine
F
Driving on poor roads 84
Driving stability control
systems 50
Failure of electrical
accessories 112
– breaking-in 80
Driving through water 84
Driving tips, refer to Driving
instructions 80
Drying air, refer to Switching
cooling function on/
off 62, 65
– data 120
False alarms, refer to Avoiding
unintentional alarms 26
Fastening safety belts, refer to
Safety belts 31
Filter, refer to
– Microfilter 63
– indicator lamps 37
– overheated, refer to Coolant
thermometer 46
– speed 45
– starting 37
DSC Dynamic Stability
Control 50
– indicator lamp 51
DTC Dynamic Traction
Control 51
– indicator lamps 51
DVD changer, refer to Owner's
Manual for Radio/Onboard
Computer
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC 50
– switching off 38
– Microfilter/activated
charcoal filter 66
First-aid kit 114
Engine compartment 98
Engine coolant 101
Engine coolant
temperature 46
Engine oil 99
Flat tire 108
– compact wheel 109
– Flat Tire Monitor 53
– refer to Tire inflation
pressure 90
– refer to Wheel changes 108
– Tire Pressure Monitor 54
Flat Tire Monitor 53
– indicator lamp 53
– initializing system 53
– snow chains 96
– additives, refer to Approved
engine oils 100
– approved engine oils 100
– electronic oil level control 99
– indicator/warning lamp 99
– possible displays 99
– required oil grades 100
– specifications, also refer to
Approved engine oils 100
Engine oil grades 100
Engine oil level, indicator/
warning lamp 99
– indicator lamp 51
Dynamic Traction Control
DTC 51
– indicator lamps 51
– system limits 53
– warning errors 53
Flooding, refer to Driving
through water 81
E
Electrical malfunctions
– automatic transmission
malfunction 40
Engine oil pressure 99
– indicator/warning lamp 99
Engine output, refer to Engine
data 120
Equipment package, refer to
Service and Warranty
Information Booklet for
US models, Warranty and
Service Guide Booklet for
Canadian models
Floor cover 76
Fog lamps, indicator lamp 59
Folding rear seat back 74
Four wheel drive, refer to
xDrive 51
Front airbags 56
Front fog lamps 59
– replacing bulbs 107
– door lock 21
– driver's door 21
– fuel filler door 88
– liftgate 22
– panorama glass sunroof 25
Electronic brake-force
distribution 50
127
Front passenger airbags
– automatic deactivation 56
– status 57
Height adjustment
– seats 28
– steering wheel 33
High beams 59
H
Halogen lamps 105
Handbrake 38
Fuel 89
– average consumption 48
– capacity 123
– gauge 45
– quality 89
Fuel cap 88
Fuel display, refer to Fuel
gauge 45
Fuel filler door 88
– releasing in the event of
electrical malfunction 88
Fuel gauge 45
Fuel tank contents, refer to
Filling capacities 123
Full preparation package
mobile phone, refer to
separate Owner's Manual
Fuses 112
– indicator lamp 38
Hands-free microphone 73
– refer to Car phone
preparation 73
Hazard warning flashers 10
HDC Hill Descent Control 51
Head airbags 56
Headlamp flasher 40
– indicator lamp 12
Headlamps 105
– care, refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
– control, automatic 58
– replacing bulbs 104
Headlamp washer reservoir
– capacity, refer to Filling
capacities 123
– headlamp flasher 59
– indicator lamp 12
– replacing bulbs 106
High Performance Synthetic
Oil 100
Hill-climbing ability, refer to
Driving on poor roads 84
Hill Descent Control HDC 51
Hills 82
Holder for beverages 70
Hood 97
Horn 10
Hotel function 18
Hot exhaust system 81
Hydraulic brake assistant,
refer to Brake assistant 50
Hydroplaning 81
– refer to Washer fluid 42
Headlamp washer system
– headlamp washing 42
– washer fluid 42
Head Light, refer to Adaptive
Head Light 59
G
I
Garage-door opener, refer to
Integrated universal remote
control 67
Icy conditions, refer to
Outside temperature
warning 47
Gasoline
– refer to Fuel quality 89
– refer to Fuel
Head restraints 29
– installing, front 30
– removing, front 30
– sitting safely 27
Ignition 37
Ignition key 18
Ignition key positions, refer to
Ignition lock 37
specifications 89
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel
gauge 45
Gear indicator in automatic
transmission with
Steptronic 39
Gearshift lever, manual
transmission 39
Heated mirrors 32
Ignition lock 37
Imprint 2
Heated rear window
– air conditioner 62
– automatic climate control 66
Heated seats 30
Heated steering wheel 33
Heater
Indicator/warning lamp
– airbags 57
– alarm system 25
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic 40
General driving notes 80
Glove compartment 70
Grills, refer to
– rear window 62, 66
– windshield washer jets 42
Heating
– brakes 101
– coolant temperature 46
– DSC 51
Ventilation 63, 66
Gross vehicle weight, refer to
Weights 122
– exterior mirror 32
– seats 30
– steering wheel 33
Heating and ventilation 61, 64
Heavy cargo, refer to Cargo
loading 82
– engine temperature 46
– Flat Tire Monitor 53
– fog lamps 59
– front passenger airbags 57
– reserve 45
Ground clearance 84
– safety belt warning 31
– Tire Pressure Monitor 54
Height, refer to
Dimensions 121
128
Indicator and warning lamps,
overview 12
Lower back support, refer to
Lumbar support 29
L
Individual settings, refer to
Vehicle Memory,
Key Memory 18
Labeling, tires 93
Lamps and bulbs 104
Lashing eyes, refer to
Securing load 83
LATCH child restraint fixing
system 35
LEDs light-emitting
diodes 105
Length, refer to
Dimensions 121
License plate lamp, replacing
bulbs 108
Liftgate 22
– closing 22
– emergency operation 22
– manually opening 22
– opening from outside 22
– remote control 20
Liftgate lamp, replacing
bulbs 108
Lifting handle, compact
wheel 109
Light-alloy wheels, care, refer
to Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Lug bolts 110
– torque 110
Luggage compartment 22
– capacity 122
– cover, refer to Cargo area
cover 75
Inflation pressure, refer to Tire
inflation pressure 90
Inflation pressure monitoring,
refer to
– Flat Tire Monitor 53
– Tire Pressure Monitor 54
Initializing, refer to Power
failure 23, 24
– floor cover 76
– increasing volume 74
– opening/closing, refer to
Liftgate 22
– opening from outside 22
– opening with remote
control 20
– refer to Cargo area 74
Luggage compartment lid
– emergency operation, refer
to Opening manually 22
– opening with remote control,
refer to Unlocking liftgate 20
– refer to Liftgate 22
Luggage compartment net,
refer to Partition net 75
Luggage rack, refer to Roof-
mounted luggage rack 84
Lug wrench 109
INSPECTION 46
Instrument cluster 11
Instrument lighting 60
Instrument panel, refer to
Cockpit 10
Integrated universal remote
control 67
Interior lamps 60
– remote control 20
Interior motion sensor 26
– switching off 20, 26
Interior rearview mirror 33
– automatic dimming
feature 33
– compass 68
Interlock 37
Light-emitting diodes
LEDs 105
Lumbar support 29
Intermittent mode of the
wipers 41
Interval indicator, Service 46
Lighter 72
M
Lighter socket 72
Lighting of instruments 60
Lights, refer to Parking lamps/
low beams 58
Light switch 58
Load
– determining load limit 82
– refer to Cargo loading 82
Lock buttons, doors, refer to
Locking 21
Locking
– from inside 21
– with the remote control 19
Low beams 58
– automatic 58
– indicator lamp, defective
bulb 58
Maintenance 102
– refer to Service Interval
Display 46
Maintenance system 102
Malfunctions
– automatic transmission 40
– door lock 21
– fuel filler door 88
– liftgate 22
– panorama glass sunroof 25
Manual air distribution 62, 65
Manual operation
J
Jacking points 110
– vehicle jack 110
Jump starting 114
K
Key Memory 18
Keys 18
– key-specific settings, refer
to Vehicle Memory, Key
Memory 18
– door lock 21
– driver's door 21
– fuel filler door 88
– liftgate 22
Kick-down 40
– replacing bulbs 105
– panorama glass sunroof 25
129
Manual transmission 39
Master key 18
Nozzles, refer to
Ventilation 63, 66
P
– with remote control 18
Maximum speed, with winter
tires 95
Mechanical seats 28
Memory, refer to
– Seat and mirror memory 30
– Vehicle Memory, Key
Memory 18
Nylon rope, refer to Tow
starting and towing 115
Panic mode 20
Panorama glass sunroof 23
– closing with electrical
malfunction 25
– convenience operation 21
– initializing 24
O
OBD socket 102
Octane rating, refer to Fuel
quality 89
Odometer 45
Oil
– additives, refer to Approved
engine oils 100
– approved engine oils 100
– level 99
– refilling, refer to Adding
engine oil 100
Oil change interval, refer to
Service Interval Display 46
Oil grades 100
– power failure 24
– remote control 20
Park Distance Control PDC 49
Parking aid, refer to PDC Park
Distance Control 49
Parking assistant, refer to
PDC Park Distance
Control 49
Parking brake, refer to
Handbrake 38
Parking lamps 58
Parking lamps/low beams 58
Partition net 75
Parts and accessories, refer to
For your own safety 5
Passenger-side mirror tilt
function 32
Microfilter
– air conditioner 63
– automatic climate control 66
Microphone, refer to Car
phone preparation 73
Microphone for telephone 73
Mirrors 32
– automatic curb monitor 32
– mirror heating 32
– mirror memory, refer to Seat
and mirror memory 30
Mobile communications
devices in vehicle 81
Mobile phone, refer to
separate operating
Oil level 99
– warning lamp 99
Oil pressure 99
– warning lamp 99
instructions
OILSERVICE 46
Old batteries, refer to
Disposal 111
Pathway lighting 58
PDC Park Distance Control 49
Pinch protection system 23
– power windows 23
Plastic, refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Pollen, refer to
– Microfilter 63
– Microfilter/activated
charcoal filter 66
Power failure
– battery 111
– panorama glass sunroof 24
– windows 23
Power seat adjustment 28
Power socket
– in cargo area 72
– refer to Cigarette lighter
socket 72
Power windows 22
– initializing 23
Monitoring tire pressure
– refer to Flat Tire Monitor 53
– refer to Tire Pressure
Monitor 54
Multi-function steering wheel,
refer to Buttons on steering
wheel 13
Multifunction switch
– turn signals/headlamp
flasher 40
Onboard computer, refer to
separate Owner's Manual
Onboard Diagnostics OBD
interface socket 102
Onboard tool kit 104
Opening and closing
– from inside 21
– using the door lock 21
– with the remote control 19
Output, refer to Engine
data 120
– washer/wiper system 41
N
Outside air
Navigation system, refer to
separate Owner's Manual
Neck support, refer to Head
restraints 29
Nets 71
New keys 18
– air conditioner 62
– automatic climate control 66
Outside temperature display
– changing unit of measure 47
– on computer 47
Overheating of engine, refer to
Coolant thermometer 46
Non-smoker's equipment
package 72
– safety switch 23
130
Precious wood, refer to Caring
for your vehicle brochure
Pressure, tires 90
Pressure monitoring,
tires 53, 54
Refueling 88
Remaining distance, refer to
Cruising range 48
Remaining distance until
service 46
Rotating coin holder, refer to
Storage compartments 71
Run-flat indicator, refer to Flat
Tire Monitor 53
Programming settings, refer
to Vehicle Memory, Key
Memory 18
Remote control 19
– garage-door opener 67
– liftgate 20
S
Safety belts 31
Puncture, Flat Tire Monitor 53
– malfunction 20
Removing condensation,
windows
– safe sitting position 27
– warning lamp 31
Safety belt tensioners, refer to
Safety belts 31
R
– air conditioner 62
– automatic climate control 65
Replacement fuses 112
Replacing bulbs, refer to
Lamps and bulbs 104
Replacing tires
– new wheels and tires 94
– wheel changes 108
Replacing windshield
wipers 104
Radiator, refer to Coolant 101
Radio, refer to Owner's
Manual for Radio/Onboard
Computer
Radio-control key, refer to
Master key with remote
control 18
Radio navigation, refer to
separate Owner's Manual
Rain sensor 41
Range, setting units 47
Reading lamps
Safety defects 7
Safety feature, window 23
Safety systems, refer to
– ABS Antilock Brake
System 50
– Airbags 56
– DSC Dynamic Stability
Control 50
– xDrive 51
Screw thread for tow
fitting 115
Reporting an accident, refer to
Initiating an emergency
call 113
Seat heating 30
– front 60
– rear 60
Reporting safety defects 7
Required oil grades, refer to
Approved engine oils 100
Reserve indicator lamp, refer
to Fuel gauge 45
Restraint systems
– for children 34
– refer to Safety belts 31
Reverse gear
Seat memory, refer to Seat
and mirror memory 30
Seats
– adjusting electrically 28
– adjusting sports seat 29
– heating 30
– memory, refer to Seat and
mirror memory 30
– sitting safely 27
Rear armrest, refer to Armrest,
rear 71
Rear backrests, folding 74
Rear lamps, refer to Tail
lamps 107
Rear lamps and reflector, refer
to Tail lamps 107
Rear parcel shelf, refer to
Cargo area cover 75
Rear seat back, folding 74
Rearview mirrors, exterior 32
Rear window defroster
– air conditioner 62
– automatic climate control 66
Rear window safety switch 23
Rear window wiper 42
– wiper blade
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic 40
– storing the setting 30
Securing, vehicle, with the
remote control 19
Securing cargo, refer to Cargo
loading 82
– manual transmission 39
Roadside Assistance, refer to
Receiving assistance 113
Roadside parking lamps 59
Roller cover for cargo area,
refer to Cargo area cover 75
Roof load capacity, refer to
Weights 122
Roof-mounted luggage
rack 84
Rope, refer to Tow starting
and towing 115
Selector lever
– automatic transmission 39
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic 39
Selector lever interlock, refer
to Shiftlock 39
Selector-lever positions,
automatic transmission 39
Service, refer to Receiving
assistance 113
replacement 104
Rechargeable flashlight 71
Recirculated-air mode
– air conditioner 62
– automatic climate control 66
131
Service and warranty 6
Service Engine Soon 37, 103
Service Interval
Display 46, 102
Setting interior
temperature 62, 65
Shifting gears in automatic
transmission with
Steptronic 40
Shiftlock 39
Side airbags 56
Starting difficulties
– at very low temperatures 38
– jump starting 114
Starting engine 37
Starting off uphill, refer to
Acceleration assistant 52
Status of passenger
airbags 57
T
Tachometer 45
Tail lamps 107
– indicator lamp, defective
bulb 58
– replacing bulbs 107
Tank, washing systems, refer
to Washer fluid 42
Status of this Owner's Manual
at time of printing 5
Steering lock 37
Tank capacity 123
Technical data 120
Side tilt, permissible 84
Side turn signals, bulb
replacement 107
Signal horn, refer to Horn 10
Sitting safely 27
Steering wheel 10, 13
– adjustment 33
– buttons on steering
wheel 13
Technical modifications 5
Telephone, refer to separate
operating instructions
Temperature
– heater 33
– air conditioner 62
– with airbags 27
– lock 37
Steering wheel with
buttons 13
– automatic climate control 65
– tires 94
Temperature display
– outside temperature 47
– outside temperature
warning 47
– with head restraint 27
– with safety belt 27
Ski bag 73
Smokers' package, refer to
Ashtray 72
Snow chains 96
Soft drink can holder, refer to
Cup holders 70
SOS, refer to Initiating an
emergency call 113
Spare fuses 112
Spare key 18
Spare wheel, refer to Compact
wheel 109
Steptronic 39
Storage compartments 71
Storage package 71
Storage package nets 71
Storage space, refer to Cargo
area 74
Storing desired speed, refer to
Cruise control 43
Storing seat position, refer to
Seat and mirror memory 30
Storing tires 95
Straps, refer to Cargo
loading 82
Sunroof, refer to Panorama
glass sunroof 23
Switches, refer to Cockpit 10
Switching cooling function on/
off 62, 65
Switching off engine 38
Symbols 4
– setting units 47
Temperature gauge 46
Temperature of coolant, refer
to Coolant thermometer 46
Temperature warning 47
Tempomat, refer to Cruise
control 43
Thigh support adjustment 29
Three point safety belts 31
Tightening torque of lug bolts,
refer to After mounting 110
Tilt alarm sensor
– remote control 20
– switching off 20, 26
Tilt function, passenger-side
mirror 32
Tire inflation pressures 90
– monitoring, refer to Tire
Pressure Monitor 54
– restoring 90
Speed
– with compact wheel 111
– with winter tires 95
Speedometer, refer to
Instrument cluster 11
Split rear backrest, refer to
Enlarging cargo area 74
Sport program, automatic
transmission with
Steptronic 40
Sports seat 29
Stability control, refer to
Driving stability control
systems 50
Starting, refer to Starting
engine 37
Tire Pressure Monitor 54
– malfunction warnings 54
– resetting system 54
– system limitations 54
– warning lamp 54
Tire replacement 94
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Tires
– age 93
– breaking-in 80
– changing 94
– changing, also refer to Wheel
changes 108
Traction control, refer to DSC
Dynamic Stability
Control 50
Transmission
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic 39
Unlocking and locking doors
with the remote control 19
Upholstery care, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
– coding 93
– condition 94
– damage 94
– DOT Quality Grades 93
– flat 108
– inflation pressure 90
– inflation pressure table 92
– size, refer to Correct wheels
and tires 95
– storage 95
– temperature 94
– traction 93
– manual transmission 39
Transmission locking
mechanism, refer to
P Park 40
Transmission malfunction,
refer to Malfunction 40
Transporting children
safely 34
Transport securing device,
refer to Securing cargo 83
Traveling on poor roads 84
Tread depth, referto Minimum
tread depth 94
V
Valve screw caps, refer to
After mounting 110
Vehicle
– battery 111
– breaking-in 80
– care, refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
– cargo loading 82
– dimensions 121
– disposal, refer to Caring for
your vehicle brochure
– locking from inside 21
– parking 38
– washing, refer to Caring for
your vehicle brochure
– weights 122
– tread 94
– tread wear 93
– Uniform Tire Quality
Grading 93
– wear indicators, refer to
Minimum tread depth 94
– winter tires 95
Tools, refer to Onboard tool
kit 104
Tread wear 93
Tread wear indicator in tires,
refer to Minimum tread
depth 94
Trip-distance counter, refer to
Trip odometer 45
Vehicle battery 111
Vehicle jack 109
– jacking points 110
Vehicle Memory 18
Ventilation 63, 66
Trip odometer 45
Trunk lid, refer to Liftgate 22
Turning circle, refer to
Dimensions 121
Torque
– engine 120
– lug bolts 110
Touch signaling 41
Tow bar 116
Tow fitting 115
Towing 115
Turning lamp 59
Turn signals 40
– indicator lamp 12
– replacing bulbs 106
– side, replacing bulbs 107
– draft-free 63, 66
Viscosity 100
Voice command system, refer
to separate Owner's Manual
– with automatic
transmission 115
Towing eye 115
Towing the vehicle 115
Tow rope 116
Tow sockets for tow
fitting 115
Tow starting 115
TPM Tire Pressure
Monitor 54
W
U
Warning and indicator lamps,
overview 12
Units 47
– outside temperature 47
Universal garage-door
opener, refer to Integrated
universal remote control 67
Universal remote control 67
Unlocking
– from inside 21
– hood 97
– with the remote control 19
Warning triangle 113
Warranty, refer to Service and
Warranty Information
Booklet for US models,
Warranty and Service Guide
Booklet for Canadian
models 102
Track width, refer to
Dimensions 121
Traction 93
Warranty and service 6
Washer fluid 42
133
Washer fluid reservoir,
capacity, refer to Filling
capacities 123
X
xDrive 51
Washer reservoir, refer to
Filler neck for washer
fluid 42
Xenon headlamp 105
– replacing bulbs 105
Waste tray, refer to Ashtray 72
Weights 122
Y
Wheel/tire combination 95
Wheelbase, refer to
Dimensions 121
Your individual vehicle 5
Wheel bolt, wrench 109
Wheel changes, compact
wheel 109
Wheels and tires 95
Width, refer to
Dimensions 121
Windows 22
– convenience operation 21
– safety switch 23
Windshield
– cleaning 42
– defrosting, refer to
Defrosting windows 62, 65
Windshield washer reservoir
– capacity, refer to Filling
capacities 123
– refer to Washer fluid 42
Windshield washer system
– washer/wiper system 41
– washer fluid 42
Windshield wiper blade
replacement 104
Windshield wipers, refer to
Washer/wiper system 41
Winter tires 95
– changing 108
– condition 94
– storage 95
Wiper blade replacement 104
Wiper system 41
Working in the engine
compartment 97
Wrench/screwdriver, refer to
Onboard tool kit 104
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