General information Tires can affect fuel consumption in various ways, e.g., tire size may influence fuel consumption.
Check the tire inflation pressure regularly Check and, if needed, correct the tire inflation pressure at least twice a month and before starting on a long trip.
Low tire inflation pressure increases rolling resistance and thus raises fuel consumption and tire wear.
Drive away immediately
Do not wait for the engine to warm-up while the vehicle remains stationary. Start driving right away, but at moderate engine speeds.
This is the quickest way of warming the cold engine up to operating temperature.
Look well ahead when driving
Avoid unnecessary acceleration and braking.
By maintaining a suitable distance to the vehicle driving ahead of you.
Driving smoothly and proactively reduces fuel consumption.
BMW X3 Owners Manual > Driving: Turn signal, high beams,
headlight flasher
Turn signal
Do not adjust the exterior mirrors
Do not adjust the exterior mirror while
driving and when turn signals/hazard warning
flashers are on, or else the additional turn signal
lights in the exterior mirror are out of position
and can't be seen.
Using turn signals
Press the lever ...