2013 BMW X1 SDRIVE28I ESP

Jump-starting
Notes
If the battery is discharged, an engine can be
started using the battery of another vehicle and
two jumper cables. Only use jumper cables with
fully insulated clamp handles.
To prevent personal injury or damage to both
vehicles, adhere strictly to the following proce‐
dure.
Do not touch live parts
To avoid the risk of potentially fatal injury,
always avoid all contact with electrical compo‐
nents while the engine is running.◀
Preparation1.Check whether the battery of the other ve‐
hicle has a voltage of 12 volts and approxi‐
mately the same capacitance in Ah. This in‐
formation can be found on the battery.2.Switch off the engine of the assisting vehi‐
cle.3.Switch off any electronic systems/power
consumers in both vehicles.
Bodywork contact between vehicles
There must not be any contact between
the bodies of the two vehicles, otherwise there
is a danger of shorting.◀
Starting aid terminals Connecting order
Connect the jumper cables in the correct
order; otherwise, there is the danger of injury
from sparking.◀
The so-called starting aid terminal in the engine
compartment acts as the battery's positive ter‐
minal. Pull the cover up and off.
The body ground or a special nut acts as the
negative terminal.
Connecting jumper cables
1.Pull off the cap of the BMW starting aid ter‐
minal.2.Attach one terminal clamp of the positive
jumper cable to the positive terminal of the
battery, or to the corresponding starting aid
terminal of the vehicle providing assistance.3.Attach the other end of the cable to the pos‐
itive terminal of the battery, or to the corre‐
sponding starting aid terminal of the vehicle
to be started.4.Attach one terminal clamp of the negative
jumper cable to the negative terminal of the
battery, or to the corresponding engine or
body ground of the vehicle providing assis‐
tance.5.Attach the other end of the cable to the neg‐
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sponding engine or body ground of the ve‐
hicle to be started.
Starting the engine
Never use spray fluids to start the engine.
1.Start the engine of the assisting vehicle and
let it run for several minutes at an increased
idle speed.
If the vehicle being started has a diesel en‐
gine: let the engine of the assisting vehicle
run for approx. 10 minutes.2.Start the engine of the vehicle being started
in the usual way.
If the first starting attempt is not successful,
wait a few minutes before making another
attempt in order to allow the discharged bat‐
tery to recharge.3.Let both engines run for several minutes.4.Disconnect the jumper cables in the reverse
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 loading
platform only; otherwise, damage may occur.◀
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.◀
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 transmission
can occur.◀
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Being towedFollow 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
power assist. Consequently, more force
needs to be applied when braking and steer‐
ing.▷Larger steering wheel movements are re‐
quired.▷Switch on the hazard warning system, de‐
pending on local regulations.▷If the electrical system has failed, clearly
identify the vehicle being towed by placing
a sign or a warning triangle in the rear win‐
dow.
Towing other vehicles
General information Light towing vehicle
Your vehicle must not be lighter than the
vehicle being towed; otherwise, 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.◀
▷Switch on the hazard warning system, de‐
pending on local regulations.▷If the electrical system has failed, clearly
identify the vehicle being towed by placing
a sign or a warning triangle in the rear win‐
dow.Towing methods
Do not lift the vehicle
Do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting or
body and chassis parts; otherwise, damage may
result.◀
Tow bar
The tow fittings used should be on the same
side on both vehicles.
Should it prove impossible to avoid mounting
the tow bar at an offset angle, please observe
the following:▷Clearance and maneuvering capability will
be sharply limited during cornering.▷The tow bar will generate lateral forces if it
is attached offset.
Tow rope
When starting to tow the vehicle, make sure that
the tow rope is taut.
To avoid jerking and the associated stresses on
the vehicle components when towing, always
use nylon ropes or nylon straps.
Attaching the tow rope correctly
Only secure the tow rope on the tow fit‐
ting; otherwise, damage can occur when it is se‐
cured on other parts of the vehicle.◀
Tow truck
sDrive
Vehicles with automatic transmission, 6-gear.
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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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