2013 BMW X1 SDRIVE28I engine coolant

Tachometer
Never force the engine speed up into the red
warning field, see arrow. In this range, the fuel
supply is interrupted to protect the engine.
Coolant temperature
A warning lamp will come on if the coolant, and
therefore the engine, becomes too hot. In addi‐
tion, a message will appear on the Control Dis‐
play.
Check the coolant level, refer to page 242.
Current fuel consumption
Displays the current fuel consumption. You can
check whether you are currently driving in an ef‐
ficient and environmentally-friendly manner.
Engine oil temperature▷Cold engine: the pointer is at the low tem‐
perature end. Drive at moderate engine and
vehicle speeds.▷Normal operating temperature: the pointer
is in the middle or in the right half of the tem‐
perature display.▷Hot engine: the pointer is at the high tem‐
perature end. Switch off the engine imme‐
diately and allow it to cool down.
If the engine oil temperature is too high, a mes‐
sage appears on the Control Display.
Check the oil level, refer to page 239.
Fuel gauge
The vehicle inclination may cause the display to
vary.
The arrow on the fuel pump symbol indicates
the side of the vehicle with the fuel filler flap.
Notes on refueling, refer to page 224.
Range
After the reserve range is reached:
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Ensure that the floor mats are securely fastened
again when they are returned after being re‐
moved, such as for cleaning.◀
Driving in wet conditions
When roads are wet or there is heavy rain, briefly
exert gentle pressure on the brake pedal every
few miles.
Ensure that this action does not endanger other
road users.
The heat generated in this process helps dry the
brake discs and pads.
In this way braking efficiency will be available
when you need it.
Hills
Drive long or steep downhill gradients in the gear
in which the least braking is required. Otherwise,
the brake system may overheat, resulting in a
reduction in the brake system efficiency.
You can increase the engine's braking effect by
shifting down, going all the way to first gear, if
necessary.
Downshifting in manual mode of the automatic
transmission, refer to page 63.
Avoid load on the brakes
Avoid placing excessive load on the brake
system. Light but consistent brake pressure can
lead to high temperatures, brake wear and pos‐
sibly even brake failure.◀
Do not drive in neutral
Do not drive in neutral or with the engine
stopped, as doing so disables engine braking. In
addition, steering and brake assist is unavailable
with the engine stopped.◀
Brake disc corrosion
Corrosion on the brake discs and contamination
on the brake pads are furthered by:▷Low mileage.▷Extended periods when the vehicle is not
used at all.▷Infrequent use of the brakes.
Corrosion occurs when the minimum pressure
that must be exerted by the pads during brake
applications to clean the discs is not reached.
Should corrosion form on the brake discs, the
brakes will tend to respond with a pulsating ef‐
fect that generally cannot be corrected.
Condensation under the parked vehicle
When using the automatic climate control, con‐
densation water develops that exits underneath
the vehicle.
Therefore, traces of condensed water under the
vehicle are normal.
Driving on poor roads
BMW X1 combines an all-wheel drive system
with the advantages of a normal passenger car.
Do not drive on unpaved terrain
Do not drive on unpaved terrain, as other‐
wise the vehicle may be damaged.◀
For your own safety and the safety of passen‐
gers and the vehicle, adhere to the following
points:
▷Familiarize yourself with the vehicle before
driving; never take risks.▷Adjust speeds according to road conditions.
The steeper and rougher the road surface is,
the lower the speed should be.▷When driving on steep uphill and downhill
grades: the engine oil and coolant should be
filled nearly to the MAX mark.▷Use Hill Descent Control HDC, refer to
page 96, on steep downhill grades.▷Watch for stones, holes, and other obstacles
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Engine compartmentVehicle equipment
This chapter describes all series equipment as
well as country-specific and special equipment
offered for this model series.Therefore, it alsodescribes equipment that may not be found in
your vehicle, for instance due to the selected
special equipment or the country version. This
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐
tems.
Important features in the engine compartment
1Coolant expansion tank   2422Vehicle identification number3Filler neck for washer fluid for the headlamp
and window washer system   614Jump-starting, positive terminal5Filler neck for engine oil, refer to Adding en‐
gine oilHood
Opening the hood Working in the engine compartment
Never attempt to perform any service or
repair operations on your vehicle without the
necessary professional technical training.If you are unfamiliar with the statutory guide‐
lines, have any work on the vehicle performed
only by a service center.
If this work is not carried out properly, there is
the danger of subsequent damage and related
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Oil change
An oil change should be carried out by the serv‐
ice center only.
Coolant
General information Danger of burns from hot engine
Do not open the cooling system while the
engine is hot; otherwise, escaping coolant may
cause burns.◀
Suitable additives
Only use suitable additives; otherwise, en‐
gine damage may occur. The additives are
harmful to your health.◀
Coolant consists of water and additives.
Not all commercially available additives are suit‐
able for your vehicle. Ask your service center for
suitable additives.
Checking the coolant level
1.Do not open the hood until the engine has
cooled down.2.Turn the expansion tank cap counterclock‐
wise slightly to allow any accumulated pres‐
sure to escape; then continue turning to
open.3.The coolant level is correct if it is between
the maximum and minimum marks in thefiller neck, refer also to the diagram next to
the filler neck.4.If the coolant is low, slowly add coolant up to
the specified level; do not overfill.5.Turn the cap until there is an audible click.6.Have the cause of the coolant loss elimi‐
nated as soon as possible.
Disposal
Comply with the appropriate environmen‐
tal protection regulations when disposing
of coolant additives.
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA
ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 94
Accident, refer to Emergency Request, initiating 253
Acoustic signal, refer to Check Control 77
Activated charcoal filter with automatic climate con‐
trol 108
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 93
Adaptive light control 81
Additional telephone 192
Additives, coolant 242
Additives, engine oil 241
After washing vehicle 260
Airbags 85
Airbags, indicator/warning light 88
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated air mode 107
Air conditioning mode– Automatic climate con‐
trol 105– Ventilation 108
Air distribution
– Automatic 106– Manual 106
Air drying, refer to Cooling
function 107
Air flow rate 106
Airing, refer to Ventilation 108
Air pressure, refer to Tire infla‐ tion pressure 228
Air supply
– Automatic climate con‐
trol 105– Ventilation 108
Air vents
– Refer to Ventilation 108Alarm system 38
Alarm system– Avoiding unintentional
alarms 39– Ending an alarm 39– Interior motion sensor 39– Tilt alarm sensor 39
All around the headliner 17
ALL program 107
All-season tires, refer to Win‐ ter tires 236
All-wheel drive, refer to
xDrive 96
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 111
AM/FM station 162
Announcement, navigation, refer to Spoken instruc‐
tions 151
Antifreeze, coolant 242
Antifreeze, washer fluid 61
Antilock Brake System, ABS 94
Anti-slip control, refer to Dy‐ namic Stability Control
DSC 94
Anti-theft protection 32
Appointments 209
Approved axle loads, refer to Weights 267
Approved engine oils 241
Approved gross vehicle weight, refer to Weights 267
Armrest, refer to Center arm‐ rest 120
Arrival time, refer to Com‐ puter 70
Ashtray 114
Assist 215
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ tance 254
Assistance with driving off, re‐
fer to Drive-off assistant 97
Assistance with starting en‐ gine, refer to Jump-start‐
ing 255
Audio device, external 121
Audio playback 171
Audio playback, Blue‐ tooth 185
Automatic– Air distribution 106– Air flow rate 106
Automatic car wash 259
Automatic climate control
– Automatic air distribu‐
tion 106
Automatic, cruise control 98
Automatic Curb Monitor 48
Automatic Engine Start/Stop Function 56
Automatic headlamp con‐ trol 80, 81
Automatic recirculated air control 107
Automatic transmission with Steptronic 62, 64
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic
– Interlock 62– Kickdown 63, 64– Overriding selector lever
lock 64
AUTO program with automatic
climate control 106
AUX-IN port 121, 181
Average fuel consumption 70
Average fuel consumption
– Setting the units 72
Average speed 70
Average speed, refer to Com‐ puter 70
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Carpet, care 261
Car phone, installation loca‐ tion, refer to Center arm‐
rest 120
Car phone, refer to Tele‐ phone 192
Car vacuum cleaner, connect‐ ing, refer to Connecting elec‐
trical devices 114
Car wash 259
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 126
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 243
CD/DVD 170
CD/DVD notes 175
CD changer 174
CDs, storing 176
Cell phone 192
Cell phone, installation loca‐ tion, refer to Center arm‐
rest 120
Center armrest, front 120
Center armrest, rear 121
Center brake lamp, bulb re‐ placement 250
Center console, refer to Around the center con‐
sole 16
Central locking– Comfort Access 36– From the inside 34– Setting the unlocking char‐
acteristics 32
Central locking system
– From the outside 31– Principle 31
Central screen, refer to Control
Display 18
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 6
Changing wheels/tires 235
Check Control 77
Children, transporting 50
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 51
Child restraint fixing sys‐
tems 50
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 50
Child safety locks 53
Child seat, mounting 50
Child seats, refer to Transport‐ ing children safely 50
Chrome parts, care 261
Cigarette lighter, connecting electrical devices 114
Cigarette lighter, refer to Lighter 114
Cigarette lighter socket 114
Circulation of air, refer to Re‐ circulated air mode 107
Cleaning, displays 262
Cleaning your BMW, refer to Care 259
Clock 68
Clock– 12h/24h format 73– Setting the time and date 73
Closing
– From the inside 34– From the outside 32
Clothes hooks 122
Cockpit 12
Cold start, refer to Starting the engine 55
Combination instrument, refer to Instrument cluster 14
Combination switch, refer to Turn signal/high beams/
headlamp flasher 59
Combination switch, refer to Washer/wiper system 59
Comfort Access
– Battery replacement 38
Comfort area, refer to Around
the center console 16
Compact wheel, inflation pres‐ sure 228
Compartment for remote con‐ trol, refer to Ignition lock 54
Compartment in floor 118
Compartments, refer to Stor‐
age compartments 120, 121
Compass, digital 112
Computer 70
Computer, displaying informa‐ tion 70
Computer, displays on the Control Display 70
Concierge service 216
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 128
Condition Based Service CBS 243
Confirmation signals for lock‐ ing/unlocking the vehicle 33
ConnectedDrive 215
Connecting, mobile phone, re‐ fer to Pairing the mobile
phone 193
Consumption, refer to Aver‐ age fuel consumption 70
Contacts 205, 213
Control Display 18
Control Display, care 262
Control Display, settings 74
Controller 19
Controls and displays 12
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 94
Convenient operation– Glass sunroof 32– Window 32
Coolant 242
Coolant, checking the level 242
Coolant temperature 69
Cooling function, switching on and off 107
Cooling, maximum 106
Cooling system, refer to Cool‐ ant 242
Corrosion on brake discs 128
Courtesy lamps, refer to Inte‐ rior lamps 84
Cradle for telephone or mobile phone, refer to Snap-in
adapter 202
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Cruise control 98
Cruise control– Malfunction 99
Cupholder 122
Curb weight, refer to Weights 267
Current fuel consumption 69
Current location, storing 142
Curve lights, refer to Adaptive light control 81
D
Dashboard lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 83
Dashboard, refer to Cock‐ pit 12
Data, technical 266
Date
– Date format 74– Setting 73
Daytime running lights 81
Daytime running lights, bulb replacement 248
Defroster
– Rear window 107
Destination entry via the ad‐
dress book 142
Destination guidance 149
Destination guidance with in‐ termediate destinations 147
Destination input, naviga‐ tion 140
Digital clock 68
Digital compass 112
Digital radio 163
Dimming mirrors 49
Directional indicators, refer to Turn signals 59
Display lighting, refer to Instru‐ ment lighting 83
Displays and controls 12
Displays, care 262
Displays, cleaning 262
Displays, refer to Instrument cluster 14
Disposal, coolant 242
Disposal, vehicle battery 251
Distance warning, refer to Park Distance Control PDC 100
Divided rear seat backrest, re‐ fer to Enlarging the cargo
area 115
Divided screen view, split screen 22
Door key, refer to Remote con‐ trol with integrated key 30
Door lock 34
Doors, manual operation 34
Doors, unlocking and locking– Confirmation signals 33– From the inside 34– From the outside 32
DOT Quality Grades 233
Downhill control 96
Draft-free ventilation 108
Drive-off assistant 97
Driving away on inclines, refer to Drive-off assistant 97
Driving notes, breaking in 126
Driving notes, general 126
Driving on poor roads 128
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 94
Driving through water 127
Driving tips, refer to Driving notes 126
Dry air, refer to Cooling func‐ tion 107
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 94
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 95
DTMF suffix dialing 198
DVD/CD 170
DVDs, storing 176
DVD, video 172
Dynamic destination guid‐ ance 156
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 94
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 95
E
ECO PRO 134
ECO PRO display 134
ECO PRO driving mode 134
ECO PRO mode 134
EfficientDynamics, refer to Saving fuel 133
Electrical malfunction– Door lock 34– Driver's door 34– Fuel filler flap 225– Tailgate 36
Electric seat adjustment 44
Electronic brake-force distri‐ bution 94
Electronic engine oil level check 239
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to Dynamic Stabil‐
ity Control DSC 94
Emergency activation
– Automatic transmission, re‐
fer to Overriding selector
lever lock 64
Emergency operation
– Door lock, refer to Manual
operation 34
Emergency operation, fuel
filler flap, unlocking man‐
ually 225
Emergency Request 253
Emergency service, refer to Roadside Assistance 254
Energy-conscious driving, re‐ fer to Current fuel consump‐
tion 69
Energy, saving
– Automatic Engine Start/Stop
Function 56
Energy, saving, refer to Saving
fuel 133
Engine, breaking in 126
Engine compartment 238
Engine coolant, refer to Cool‐ ant 242
Engine oil, adding 241
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Engine oil, additives, refer toApproved engine oils 241
Engine oil, alternative oil types 241
Engine oil, BMW maintenance system 243
Engine oil change intervals, re‐ fer to Service require‐
ments 75
Engine oil, checking the level 239
Engine oil, filling capacity 267
Engine oil temperature 69
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 241
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 241
Engine, overheating, refer to Coolant temperature 69
Engine start, assistance 255
Engine, starting 55
Engine, starting– Comfort Access 36
Engine, starting, Start/Stop
button 54
Engine, stopping, Start/Stop button 54
Engine, switching off 55
Entry lamps, refer to Interior lamps 84
Environmentally friendly driv‐ ing, refer to Current fuel con‐
sumption 69
Equalizer 160
Equipment, interior 110
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to Dynamic Sta‐
bility Control DSC 94
Exchanging wheels/tires 235
Exhaust system 126
Exterior mirrors 48
Exterior mirrors, adjusting 48
Exterior mirrors, automatic dimming 49
Exterior mirrors, automatic heating 49
Exterior mirrors, folding in and
out 48
External audio device 121
External devices 181
External temperature dis‐ play 68
External temperature display– Changing the unit of meas‐
ure 72– On computer 72
External temperature warn‐
ing 68
Externel temperature dis‐ play 68
Eyes for securing cargo 131
F
Fader 160
Failure messages, refer to Check Control 77
False alarm
– Avoiding unintentional
alarms 39– Ending an alarm 39
Fastening safety belts, refer to
Safety belts 45
Fault messages, refer to Check Control 77
Filling capacities 267
Filter
– Refer to Microfilter/acti‐
vated-charcoal filter with au‐
tomatic climate control 108
Fine wood, care 261
First aid kit 254
Fitting for towing 258
Flashing when locking/unlock‐ ing 33
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 88
Flat Tire Monitor FTM, snow chains 237
Flat tire, run-flat tires 236
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 90
Flat tire, warning lamp 89, 91
Flat tire, wheel change 250
Flooding, refer to Driving
through water 127
Floor carpet, care 261
Floor mats, care 261
FM/AM station 162
Fog lamps 83
Fog lamps, indicator lamp 83
Foldable rear seat back‐ rest 115
Foot brake 127
Footwell lamps, refer to Inte‐ rior lamps 84
For your own safety 6
Four-wheel drive, refer to xDrive 96
Front airbags 85
Front fog lamps 83
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 88
Fuel 226
Fuel– Refer to Average fuel con‐
sumption 70
Fuel, additives 226
Fuel, average consump‐ tion 70
Fuel cap 224
Fuel cap, closing 224
Fuel consumption display
– Average fuel consump‐
tion 70
Fuel consumption display,
current fuel consumption 69
Fuel-efficient driving, refer to Current fuel consumption 69
Fuel filler flap, closing 224
Fuel filler flap, opening 224
Fuel filler flap, unlocking in case of an electrical malfunc‐
tion 225
Fuel gauge 69
Fuel, saving 133
Fuel tank capacity, refer to Fill‐ ing capacities 267
Fuel tank contents, refer to Filling capacities 267
Fuel tank, refer to Filling ca‐ pacities 267
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