2013 BMW X1 service

other attempt in order to allow the dis‐
charged battery to recharge.3.Let both engines run for several minutes.4.Disconnect the jumper cables in the re‐
verse order.
Check the battery and recharge if necessary.
Tow-starting and towing Observe applicable laws and regulations
Observe applicable laws and regulations
for tow-starting and towing.◀
No additional passengers
Do not transport any passengers other
than the driver in a vehicle that is being
towed.◀
Automatic transmission, 8-gear:
transporting your vehicle
Note Your vehicle is not permitted to be towed.
Therefore, contact a service center in the
event of a breakdown.
Do not have the vehicle towed
Have your vehicle transported on a load‐
ing platform only; otherwise, damage may oc‐
cur.◀
Tow truck
Do not lift the vehicle
Do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting or
body and chassis parts; otherwise, damage
may result.◀
Use the tow fitting screwed in at the front for
maneuvering the vehicle only.
Towing your vehicle
Observe before towing your vehicle Light towing vehicle
The towing vehicle must not be lighter
than your vehicle, or it will not be possible to
control vehicle response.◀
Attaching the tow bar/tow rope correctly
Attach the tow bar or tow rope to the tow
fitting; connecting it to other vehicle parts may
cause damage.◀
Automatic transmission, 6-gear Selector lever in position N.
Adhere to the towing speed and distance
Do not exceed a towing speed of
40 mph/70 km/h and a towing distance of
90 miles/150 km or damage to the transmis‐
sion can occur.◀
Being towed Follow the towing instructions
Follow all towing instructions, or vehicle
damage or accidents may occur.◀▷Make sure that the ignition is switched on;
otherwise, the low beams, tail lamps, turn
signals, and windshield wipers may be un‐
available.▷Do not tow the vehicle with the rear axle
tilted, as the front wheels could turn.▷When the engine is stopped, there is no
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3.Depress the brake pedal if necessary.4.Engage the selector lever or transmission
position N.5.Switch the engine off.6.Leave the remote control in the ignition
lock so that the vehicle can roll.
In 8-gear automatic transmissions, transmis‐
sion position P is engaged automatically.
▷Automatically after approx. 30 minutes.▷When the remote control is removed from
the ignition lock.
Headlamps
▷Do not rub dry and do not use abrasive or
caustic cleansers.▷Soak areas that have been soiled e.g. due
to insects, with shampoo and wash off with
water.▷Thaw ice with de-icing spray; do not use an
ice scraper.
After washing the vehicle
After washing the vehicle, apply the brakes
briefly to dry them; otherwise, braking action
can be reduced and corrosion of the brake
discs can occur.
Fully remove any residue from the windows to
prevent obstruction of view from streaking,
wiping noises, and wiper wear.
Vehicle careCar care productsBMW recommends using cleaning and care
products from BMW, since these have been
tested and approved.
Car care and cleaning products
Follow the instructions on the container.
When cleaning the interior, open the doors or
windows.
Only use products intended for cleaning vehi‐
cles.
Cleansers can contain substances that are
dangerous and harmful to your health.◀
Vehicle paint
Regular care contributes to driving safety and value retention. Environmental influences in
areas with high air pollution or natural contami‐
nants, such as tree resin or pollen, can have an
impact on the vehicle paint. Tailor the fre‐
quency and extent of your car care to these in‐
fluences.
Immediately remove aggressive substances,
such as spilled fuel, oil, grease, or bird drop‐
pings, to prevent damage to or discoloration of
the paintwork.
Leather care
Remove dust from the leather often, using a
cloth or vacuum cleaner.
Otherwise, particles of dust and road grime
chafe in pores and folds, and lead to increased
wear and premature degradation of the leather
surface.
To guard against discoloration, such as from
clothing, provide leather care roughly every
two months.
Clean light-colored leather more frequently as
dust and dirt are more noticeable.
Use leather care products; otherwise, dirt and
grease will gradually break down the protective
layer of the leather surface.
Suitable care products are available from the
service center.
Upholstery material care Vacuum regularly with a vacuum cleaner.
If they are very dirty, e.g., beverage stains, use
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Ensure that the floor mats are securely fas‐
tened again when they are returned after being
removed, such as for cleaning.◀
Floor mats can be removed from the passen‐
ger compartment for cleaning.
When returning the floor mats, secure them
again to prevent slipping.
If the floor carpets are very dirty, clean with a
microfiber cloth and water or a textile cleaner.
To prevent matting of the carpet, rub back and
forth in the direction of travel only.
Sensors/cameras
To clean sensors or cameras, use a cloth mois‐
tened with a small amount of glass cleaner.
Displays/screens
Clean the displays with an anti-static micro‐
fiber cloth.
Cleaning displays
Do not use chemical or household
cleansers.
Keep all fluids and moisture away from the
unit.
Otherwise, they could affect or damage surfa‐
ces or electrical components.
Avoid pressing too hard when cleaning and do
not use abrasive materials; otherwise, damage
can result.◀
Long-term vehicle storage Your service center can advise you on what to
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Average speed, refer to Com‐puter 73
Axle loads, refer to Weights 270
B
Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 45
Backrests, refer to Seats 44
Backrest width adjust‐ ment 46
Back seats– Adjusting the backrest
tilt 118
Backup camera 105
Backup camera, obstacle marking 107
Backup camera, pathway lines 106
Backup camera, turning lines 106
Backup lamps, bulb replace‐ ment 253
Balance 164
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 258
Bass 164
Battery
– Remote control 30
Battery disposal 255
Battery, refer to Vehicle bat‐ tery 255
Battery replacement, remote control for vehicle 38
Before entering the car wash 263
Belts, refer to Safety belts 46
Belt tensioners, refer to Safety belts 46
Beverage holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 125
Black and white map dis‐ play 158
Blower, refer to Air flow rate 110
Bluetooth audio 187
Bluetooth connection, acti‐
vating/deactivating 197
BMW Apps 224
BMW EfficientDynamics, re‐ fer to Saving fuel 137
BMW Homepage 6
BMW Internet page 6
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem 247
BMW Online 222
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 125
Brake assistant 97
Brake discs, breaking in 130
Brake fluid, refer to Service requirements 78
Brake force display 96
Brake force distribution, elec‐ tronic 97
Brake lamps– Bulb replacement 253
Brake lamps, brake force dis‐
play 96
Brake lights, adaptive 96
Brake pads, breaking in 130
Brakes
– Handbrake 61
Brakes, BMW maintenance
system 247
Brakes, service require‐ ments 78
Brake system, BMW mainte‐ nance system 247
Braking, notes 131
Breakdown assistance 258
Breakdown, transporting the vehicle 260
Breaking in 130
Brightness on the Control Display 78
Bulb replacement, refer to Lamp and bulb replace‐
ment 250
Button for starting the engine, refer to Start/Stop but‐
ton 57
C
Calendar 214
California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Camera, care 266
Camera, refer to Backup cam‐ era 105
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 125
Car battery, refer to Vehicle battery 255
Car care products 264
Care 263
Care, displays 266
Care, vehicle 264
Cargo 134
Cargo area 118
Cargo area– Comfort Access 37– Cover 118– Folding up the cargo floor
panel 121– Multi-function hook 121– Partition net 119
Cargo area, capacities 270
Cargo area, enlarging 118
Cargo area lamp, refer to Inte‐ rior lamps 87
Cargo area lid, refer to Tail‐ gate 35
Cargo area net, refer to Parti‐ tion net 119
Cargo area, opening from the inside 36
Cargo area, opening from the outside 36
Cargo floor panel
– Folding up 121
Cargo floor panel, raising 121
Cargo straps, securing cargo 135
Car key, refer to Integrated key/remote control 30
Carpet, care 265
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Car phone, installation loca‐tion, refer to Center arm‐
rest 124
Car phone, refer to Tele‐ phone 196
Car vacuum cleaner, connect‐ ing, refer to Connecting
electrical devices 117
Car wash 263
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 130
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 247
CD/DVD 174
CD/DVD notes 178
CDs, storing 179
Cell phone 196
Cell phone, installation loca‐ tion, refer to Center arm‐
rest 124
Center armrest, front 124
Center armrest, rear 124
Center brake lamp, bulb re‐ placement 254
Center console, refer to Around the center con‐
sole 16
Central locking– Comfort Access 37– From the inside 35– Setting the unlocking char‐
acteristics 32
Central locking system
– From the outside 31– Principle 31
Central screen, refer to Con‐
trol Display 18
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 6
Changing wheels/tires 239
Check Control 80
Children, transporting 52
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 53
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tems 52
Child restraint fixing systems,
mounting 52
Child safety locks 55
Child seat, mounting 52
Child seats, refer to Trans‐ porting children safely 52
Chrome parts, care 265
Cigarette lighter, connecting electrical devices 117
Cigarette lighter, refer to Lighter 117
Cigarette lighter socket 117
Circulation of air, refer to Re‐ circulated air mode 110
Cleaning, displays 266
Cleaning your BMW, refer to Care 263
Clock 71
Clock– 12h/24h format 76– Setting the time and date 76
Closing
– From the inside 35– From the outside 32
Clothes hooks 125
Cockpit 12
Cold start, refer to Starting the engine 58
Combination instrument, refer to Instrument cluster 14
Combination switch, refer to Turn signal/high beams/
headlamp flasher 62
Combination switch, refer to Washer/wiper system 62
Comfort Access
– Battery replacement 38
Comfort area, refer to Around
the center console 16
Compact wheel, inflation pressure 232
Compartment for remote control, refer to Ignition
lock 57
Compartment in floor 121
Compartments, refer to Stor‐
age compart‐
ments 123, 124
Compass, digital 115
Computer 73
Computer, displaying infor‐ mation 73
Computer, displays on the Control Display 74
Concierge service 221
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 132
Condition Based Service CBS 247
Confirmation signals for lock‐ ing/unlocking the vehicle 33
Connecting, mobile phone, refer to Pairing the mobile
phone 197
Consumption, refer to Aver‐ age fuel consumption 73
Contacts 210, 218
Control Display 18
Control Display, care 266
Control Display, settings 77
Controller 19
Controls and displays 12
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 97
Convenient operation– Glass sunroof 32– Window 32
Coolant 246
Coolant, checking the level 246
Coolant temperature 72
Cooling function, switching on and off 110
Cooling, maximum 109
Cooling system, refer to Cool‐ ant 246
Corrosion on brake discs 132
Courtesy lamps, refer to Inte‐ rior lamps 87
Cradle for telephone or mo‐ bile phone, refer to Snap-in
adapter 207
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Cruise control 101
Cruise control– Malfunction 103
Cupholder 125
Curb weight, refer to Weights 270
Current fuel consumption 72
Current location, storing 146
Curve lights, refer to Adaptive Light Control 84
D
Dashboard lighting, refer to Instrument lighting 87
Dashboard, refer to Cock‐ pit 12
Data, technical 270
Date
– Date format 77– Setting 76
Daytime running lights 84
Daytime running lights, bulb replacement 252
Defroster
– Rear window 111
Destination entry via the ad‐
dress book 146
Destination guidance 153
Destination guidance with in‐ termediate destinations 151
Destination input, naviga‐ tion 144
Digital clock 71
Digital compass 115
Digital radio 167
Dimming mirrors 50
Directional indicators, refer to Turn signals 62
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 87
Displays and controls 12
Displays, care 266
Displays, cleaning 266
Displays, refer to Instrument cluster 14
Disposal, coolant 246
Disposal, vehicle battery 255
Distance warning, refer to Park Distance Control
PDC 103
Divided rear seat backrest, re‐ fer to Enlarging the cargo
area 118
Divided screen view, split screen 22
Door key, refer to Remote control with integrated
key 30
Door lock 34
Doors, manual operation 34
Doors, unlocking and locking– Confirmation signals 33– From the inside 35– From the outside 32
DOT Quality Grades 237
Downhill control 99
Draft-free ventilation 111
Drive-off assistant 100
Driving away on inclines, refer to Drive-off assistant 100
Driving notes, breaking in 130
Driving notes, general 130
Driving on poor roads 132
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 97
Driving through water 131
Driving tips, refer to Driving notes 130
Dry air, refer to Cooling func‐ tion 110
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 97
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 98
DTMF suffix dialing 202
DVD/CD 174
DVDs, storing 179
DVD, video 176
Dynamic destination guid‐ ance 160
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 97
Dynamic Traction Control
DTC 98
E
ECO PRO 138
ECO PRO display 138
ECO PRO driving mode 138
ECO PRO mode 138
EfficientDynamics, refer to Saving fuel 137
Electrical malfunction– Door lock 34– Driver's door 34– Fuel filler flap 229– Tailgate 36
Electric seat adjustment 45
Electronic brake-force distri‐ bution 97
Electronic engine oil level check 243
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to Dynamic Sta‐
bility Control DSC 97
Emergency activation
– Automatic transmission, re‐
fer to Overriding selector
lever lock 67
Emergency operation
– Door lock, refer to Manual
operation 34
Emergency operation, fuel
filler flap, unlocking man‐
ually 229
Emergency Request 257
Emergency service, refer to Roadside Assistance 258
Energy-conscious driving, re‐ fer to Current fuel consump‐
tion 72
Energy, saving
– Automatic Engine Start/
Stop Function 59
Energy, saving, refer to Sav‐
ing fuel 137
Engine, breaking in 130
Engine compartment 242
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Engine coolant, refer to Cool‐ant 246
Engine oil, adding 245
Engine oil, additives, refer to Approved engine oils 245
Engine oil, alternative oil types 245
Engine oil, BMW maintenance system 247
Engine oil change intervals, refer to Service require‐
ments 78
Engine oil, checking the level 243
Engine oil, filling ca‐ pacity 271
Engine oil temperature 72
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 245
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 245
Engine, overheating, refer to Coolant temperature 72
Engine start, assistance 258
Engine, starting 58
Engine, starting– Comfort Access 37
Engine, starting, Start/Stop
button 57
Engine, stopping, Start/Stop button 57
Engine, switching off 59
Environmentally friendly driv‐ ing, refer to Current fuel
consumption 72
Equalizer 164
Equipment, interior 113
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to Dynamic Sta‐
bility Control DSC 97
Exchanging wheels/tires 239
Exhaust system 130
Exterior mirrors 49
Exterior mirrors, adjusting 49
Exterior mirrors, automatic dimming 50
Exterior mirrors, automatic
heating 50
Exterior mirrors, folding in and out 50
External audio device 124
External devices 184
External temperature dis‐ play 71
External temperature display– Changing the unit of meas‐
ure 75– On computer 75
External temperature warn‐
ing 71
Externel temperature dis‐ play 71
Eyes for securing cargo 135
F
Fader 164
Failure messages, refer to Check Control 80
False alarm
– Avoiding unintentional
alarms 40– Ending an alarm 39
Fastening safety belts, refer
to Safety belts 46
Fault messages, refer to Check Control 80
Filling capacities 271
Filter
– Refer to Microfilter/acti‐
vated-charcoal filter with
automatic climate con‐
trol 111
Fine wood, care 265
First aid kit 258
Fitting for towing 262
Flashing when locking/ unlocking 33
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 91
Flat Tire Monitor FTM, snow chains 241
Flat tire, run-flat tires 240
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐
tor TPM 93
Flat tire, warning lamp 92, 94
Flat tire, wheel change 254
Flooding, refer to Driving through water 131
Floor carpet, care 265
Floor mats, care 265
FM/AM station 166
Fog lamps 86
Fog lamps, indicator lamp 86
Foldable rear seat back‐ rest 118
Foot brake 131
Footwell lamps, refer to Inte‐ rior lamps 87
For your own safety 6
Four-wheel drive, refer to xDrive 99
Front airbags 88
Front fog lamps 86
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 91
Fuel 230
Fuel– Refer to Average fuel con‐
sumption 73
Fuel, additives 230
Fuel, average consump‐ tion 73
Fuel cap 228
Fuel cap, closing 228
Fuel consumption display
– Average fuel consump‐
tion 73
Fuel consumption display,
current fuel consump‐
tion 72
Fuel-efficient driving, refer to Current fuel consump‐
tion 72
Fuel filler flap, closing 228
Fuel filler flap, opening 228
Fuel filler flap, unlocking in case of an electrical mal‐
function 229
Fuel gauge 72
Fuel, saving 137
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Locking the vehicle– From the inside 35– From the outside 32
Locks, doors, and win‐
dows 55
Longlife oils, alternative oil types 245
Longlife oils, refer to Ap‐ proved engine oils 245
Low beams 83
Low beams
– Automatic 84– Bulb replacement 251
Low beams, automatic 83
Low beams, automatic, refer to High-beam Assistant 85
Lower back support, refer to Lumbar support 45
Luggage rack
– Rear luggage rack 136
Luggage rack, refer to Roof-
mounted luggage rack 136
Lumbar support 45
M
Main inspection, refer to Service requirements 78
Maintenance 247
Maintenance, refer to Service booklet
Maintenance, refer to Service requirements 78
Maintenance require‐ ments 247
Maintenance system BMW 247
Malfunction
– Automatic transmission with
Steptronic 67– Door lock 34– Fuel filler flap 229– Tailgate 36
Malfunction warnings, refer to
Check Control 80
Manual air distribution 109
Manual mode, automatic
transmission with Step‐
tronic 66, 69
Manual operation– Door lock 34– Driver's door 34– Selector lever lock, auto‐
matic transmission 67
Manual operation, fuel filler
flap 229
Map, destination entry 149
Map display in black and white 158
Map in split screen 157
Map view 155
Marking on approved tires 240
Master key, refer to Remote control with integrated
key 30
Maximum cooling 109
Maximum speed, winter tires 240
Medical kit, refer to First aid kit 258
Memory, refer to Seat and mirror memory 48
Menus, operating, iDrive 18
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 19
Message list, traffic bulle‐ tins 157
Messages 212
Microfilter
– With automatic climate con‐
trol 111
Minimum tread, tires 238
Mirror
– Mirror memory, refer to Seat
and mirror memory 48
Mirrors 49
Mirrors
– Automatic Curb Monitor 49
Mirrors, folding in and out 50
Mirrors, heating 50
Mirrors, interior mirror 50
Mobile communication devi‐
ces in the vehicle 131
Mobile phone, installation lo‐ cation, refer to Center arm‐
rest 124
Mobile phone, refer to Tele‐ phone 196
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 6
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Mounting of child restraint fix‐ ing systems 52
MP3 player 184
Multimedia 174
Music collection 179
Music search 181
Music, storing 179
N
Navigation 142
Navigation data 142
Navigation data, updat‐ ing 142
Navigation system– Destination entry by
voice 150
Neck restraints, refer to Head
restraints 47
Nets, refer to Storage com‐ partments 124
Neutral cleaner, care 265
New wheels and tires 239
Notes 6, 215
Nozzles, refer to Ventila‐ tion 111
O OBD Onboard Diagnos‐ tics 248
OBD socket, refer to Socket for OBD Onboard Diagno‐
sis 248
Octane number, refer to Fuel quality 230
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