
▷On bumps and rough roads, avoid contact
between the vehicle body and the ground.
The maximum ground clearance is 8 in‐
ches/20 cm and may vary with the loaded
cargo.▷When driving through water, do not exceed
the maximum water height of 12 in‐
ches/30 cm and drive at walking speed.▷After driving through water, press on the
brake pedal several times at low speeds to
dry the brakes.▷Depending on the prevailing terrain, activate
Dynamic Traction Control DTC, refer to
page 95, briefly.▷When the wheels spin, accelerate to enable
the driving stability control systems to dis‐
tribute the drive force to the individual
wheels.
After driving on poor roads
Adhere to the following points to ensure vehicle
safety:
▷Remove excessive accumulations of dirt
and mud from the vehicle body.▷Clear mud, snow, ice, etc., from the wheels
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depends upon the actual conditions of their use,
however, and may depart significantly from the
norm due to variations in driving habits, service
practices and differences in road characteristics
and climate.
Traction
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are
AA, A, B, and C.
Those grades represent the tire’s ability to stop
on wet pavement as measured under controlled
conditions on specified government test surfa‐
ces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may
have poor traction performance.
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based
on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and
does not include acceleration, cornering, hydro‐
planing, or peak traction characteristics.
Temperature
The temperature grades are A, the highest, B,
and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the
generation of heat and its ability to dissipate
heat when tested under controlled conditions
on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sus‐
tained high temperature can cause the material
of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire
failure. The grade C corresponds to a level of
performance which all passenger car tires must
meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent
higher levels of performance on the laboratory
test wheel than the minimum required by law.
Temperature grade for this tire
The temperature grade for this tire is es‐
tablished for a tire that is properly inflated and
not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinfla‐
tion, or excessive loading, either separately or in
combination, can cause heat buildup and pos‐
sible tire failure.◀RSC – Run-flat tires
The symbol identifying run-flat tires is a circle
with the letters RSC on the sidewall, refer to
page 236.
M+S
Winter and all-season tires.
These have better winter properties than
summer tires.
XL
Designation for specially reinforced tires.
Tire tread
Summer tires
Do not drive with a tire tread depth of less than
0.12 in/3 mm.
There is an increased danger of hydroplaning if
the tread depth is less than 0.12 in/3 mm.
Winter tires
Do not drive with a tire tread depth of less than
0.16 in/4 mm.
Below a tread depth of 0.16 in/4 mm, tires are
less suitable for winter operation.
Minimum tread depth
Wear indicators are distributed around the tire's
circumference and have the legally required
minimum height of 0.063 in/1.6 mm.
They are marked on the side of the tire with TWI,
Tread Wear Indicator.
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Risk of damage
Before opening the hood, ensure that the
wiper arms with wiper blades are folded onto the
window; otherwise, damage may occur.◀1.Pull the lever.2.Lift the hood all the way.3.Press the release handle and open the hood.
Closing the hood
Drop the hood from a height of ap‐
prox. 16 in/40 cm. It must be clearly heard to en‐
gage.
Hood open when driving
If you see any signs that the hood is not
completely closed while driving, pull over imme‐
diately and close it securely.◀
Danger of pinching
Make sure that the closing path of the
hood is clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀
Engine oil
General information
Engine oil consumption depends on the driving
style and the conditions of use. A highly sporty
driving style, for example, results in considerably
higher engine oil consumption.
Therefore, regularly check the engine oil level
after refueling.
Checking the engine oil level
Your car is equipped with an electronic engine
oil level check.
Requirements▷The engine must be running and warm after
the vehicle has been driven for at least
6.2 miles/10 km.▷The vehicle is stopped or being driven on a
level roadway.
Display in the instrument cluster
1.Lightly press button 1 in the turn indicator
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Technical dataVehicle 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.
Dimensions
1Vehicle width, without exterior mirrors:
70.8 inches/1,798 mm2Vehicle height: 60.8 inches/1,545 mm3Vehicle width, with exterior mirrors: 81 in‐
ches/2,058 mm4Wheelbase: 108.7 inches/2,760 mm5Vehicle length: 176.5 inches/4,484 mmSeite 266ReferenceTechnical data266
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6Tailgate opening height: 80.0 inches/
2,031 mmSmallest turning circle dia.: 37 ft/11.3 m, with
xDrive: 38.7 ft/11.8 m.Height with roof antenna: 62 in/1,573 mm
Weights
X1 sDrive28iX1 xDrive28iX1 xDrive35iApproved gross vehicle
weightlbs/kg4,497/2,0404,707/2,1354,861/2,205Loadlbs/kg904/410904/410904/410Approved front axle loadlbs/kg2,116/9602,326/1,0552,425/1,100Approved rear axle loadlbs/kg2,546/1,1552,590/1,1752,646/1,200Approved roof load capacitylbs/kg165/75165/75165/75Cargo area capacitycu ft/liter25.0-56.0/420‐
1,35025.0-56.0/420‐
1,35025.0-56.0/420-
1,350
Capacities
NotesFuel tankFuel specifications, refer to
page 226X1 sDrive28iUS gal/litersapprox. 16.1/61X1 xDrive28i, X1 xDrive35iUS gal/litersapprox. 16.6/63Window washer system
With headlamp washer sys‐
temUS qt/litersapprox. 6.3/6Details, refer to page 61Seite 267Technical dataReference267
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Fuse 252
G
Garage door opener, refer to Universal Garage Door
Opener 110
Gasoline 226
Gasoline gauge, refer to Fuel gauge 69
Gasoline quality 226
Gas station recommenda‐ tion 151
Gear change– Automatic transmission with
Steptronic 62
Gear change, automatic trans‐
mission with Steptronic 66
Gear change, via shift pad‐ dles 66
Gear display, automatic trans‐ mission with Steptronic 62
General driving notes 126
Glass sunroof, electric
– Convenient operation 32– Remote control 32
Glass sunroof, refer to Panor‐
amic glass sunroof 41
Glove compartment 120
Glove compartment
– USB interface 120
Glove compartment, light‐
ing 120
GPS navigation, refer to Navi‐ gation system 138
Gross vehicle weight, refer to Weights 267
H
Halogen headlamps
– Bulb replacement 247
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐
nating code 111
Hands-free microphone 16
Hazard warning sys‐ tem 16, 253
HDC Hill Descent Control 96
HD Radio 163
Head airbags 85
Headlamp control, auto‐ matic 80, 81
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐ ture 81
Headlamp cover, remov‐ ing 247
Headlamp flasher 59, 82
Headlamp flasher, indicator lamp 15
Headlamps 80
Headlamps– Bulb replacement 247
Headlamps, care 260
Headlamps, cleaning 60
Headlamps, cleaning, washer fluid 62
Headliner 17
Head restraints 46
Head restraints
– Adjusting the height 46– Removing 47
Heating
– Rear window 107– Seats 45
Heating, mirrors 49
Heavy cargo, refer to Stowing cargo 131
Height adjustment
– Seats 43
Height, refer to Dimen‐
sions 266
High-beam Assistant 82
High beams 82
High beams
– Bulb replacement 247
High beams/low beams, auto‐
matic, refer to High-beam
Assistant 82
High beams, indicator lamp 15
High-pressure washers 259
Hill Descent Control HDC 96
Hill drive-off assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant 97
Hills 128
Holder for beverages 122
Holder for remote control, re‐ fer to Ignition lock 54
Homepage 6
Hood 238
Hood, opening 238
Horn 12
Hot exhaust system 126
Hotline 218
House number, entering for navigation 141
Hydraulic brake assistant 94
Hydroplaning 127
I
Ice warning, refer to External temperature warning 68
Icy roads, refer to External temperature warning 68
Identification marks, tires 233
Identification number, refer to Engine compartment 238
iDrive 18
iDrive– Changing settings 74– Changing the date and
time 73– Changing the language 74– Changing the units of meas‐
ure and display format 72– Setting the brightness 75
Ignition 54
Ignition key position 1, refer to Radio ready state 54
Ignition key position 2, refer to Ignition on 54
Ignition key, refer to Remote control with integrated
key 30
Ignition lock 54
Ignition, switched off 55
Ignition, switched on 54
Indication of a flat tire 89, 91
Indicator and warning lamps 15
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