BMW X3 Owners Manual: Vehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions. This also applies to safety-related functions and systems. The respectively applicable country provisions must be observed when using the respective features and systems.
General information
Your vehicle contains advanced technology for the reduction of fuel consumption and emissions.
Fuel consumption depends on a number of different factors.
Carrying out certain measures, such as a moderate driving style and regular maintenance, can influence fuel consumption and the environmental impact.
Saving fuel
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Remove unnecessary cargo
Additional weight increases fuel consumption.
Remove attached parts
following use
Remove auxiliary mirrors, roof or rear luggage
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BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Rear lid: Removing and installing rear lid
Read contents of BODY, GENERAL.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove trim panels on rear lid .
Disconnect all cable connectors and pull wiring harness out of tailgate.
Remove both gas-filled struts .
NOTE:
This work step must be carried out with a second person assisting.
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