BMW X3 Owners Manual: Closing the tailgate
Drive with the tailgate closed
Only drive with the tailgate closed; otherwise, in the event of an accident or braking and evasive maneuvers, passengers and other traffic may be injured, and the vehicle may be damaged. In addition, exhaust fumes may enter the vehicle interior.
If driving with the tailgate open cannot be avoided:
- Close all windows and the glass sunroof.
- Greatly increase the air flow from the vents.
- Drive moderately.
Hot exhaust system
Hot exhaust system
High temperatures are generated in the exhaust system.
Do not remove the heat shields installed and never apply undercoating to them. Make sure that flammable materials, e. g. hay, leaves, grass, etc. do not come in contact with the hot exhaust system while driving, while in idle position mode, or when parked. Such contact could lead to a fire, resulting in an increased risk of serious personal injury as well as property damage.
Do not touch hot exhaust pipes; otherwise, there is a danger of getting burned.
Diesel particulate filter
The diesel particulate filter collects soot particles
and burns them periodically at high temperatures.
During several minutes of cleaning the fol ...
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BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Body repair instructions: Spray gun for cavity sealant
1.0 Delivery specification:
Owner's Handbook
Pressure reservoir spray gun (1) for cavity sealant
Spray set, consisting of spray hoses: Angle nozzle (2) and round spray nozzle (3)
IMPORTANT:
Prior to start-up read and familiarize yourself with the manufacturer's operating and
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