BMW X3 Owners Manual: General information
Regularly remove foreign objects such as leaves in the area below the windshield when the hood is raised.
Wash your vehicle frequently, particularly in winter. Intense soiling and road salt can damage the vehicle.
Hints
Steam jets or high-pressure washers
When using steam jets or high-pressure washers, hold them a sufficient distance away and use a maximum temperature of 140 ºF/60 ºC.
If the vehicle has a glass sunroof, ensure that a distance of at least 31.5 inches/80 cm is maintained.
Holding them too close or using excessively high pressures or temperatures can cause damage or preliminary damage that may then lead to long-term damage.
Follow the user's manual for the high-pressure washer.
Cleaning sensors/camera lenses with high-pressure washers
When using high-pressure washers, do not spray the sensors and camera lenses on the outside of the vehicle for long periods and maintain a distance of at least 12 in/30 cm.
Car washes
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Automatic car washes
Hints
Give preference to cloth car washes or
those that use soft brushes in order to
avoid paint damage.
Make sure that the wheels and tires ...
Other materials:
BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Engine wiring loom: Replacing the wiring harness section for the engine transmission module (N20)
IMPORTANT:
Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC
DISCHARGE (ESD PROTECTION) .
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Read out the fault memory of the DME control unit.
Switch off ignition.
Remove intake PLENUM .
Remove rear UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Remove cross mem ...
BMW X3 Owners Manual
BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual
