2014 BMW X1 BREAK

Have your vehicle transported with a tow truck
with a so-called lift bar or on a flat bed.
xDrive
Towing a vehicle with xDrive
Do not tow a vehicle with xDrive with just
the front or rear axle raised; otherwise, the
wheels could lock up and the transfer case
could be damaged.◀
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, al‐
ways 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
secured on other parts of the vehicle.◀
Tow fitting
The screw-in tow fitting should always be car‐
ried in the vehicle. It can be screwed in at the
front or rear of the BMW.
It is located in the tool kit under the cargo floor
cover and storage compartment in the cargo
area, refer to page 247.
It is stored with the tool kit under the cargo floor cover in the cargo area, refer to page 247.
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Tow fitting, information on use▷Use only the tow fitting provided with
the vehicle and screw it all the way in.▷Use the tow fitting for towing on paved
roads only.▷Avoid lateral loading of the tow fitting, e.g.,
do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting.
Otherwise, damage to the tow fitting and the
vehicle can occur.◀
Screw thread
Press on the lower part of the cover. The cover
is pushed out at the top edge and can be
pulled out.
Tow-starting
Note Do not tow-start your vehicle.
Due to the automatic transmission, the engine
cannot be started by tow-starting.
Have the cause of the starting difficulties rem‐
edied.
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Automatic transmission1.Release the parking brake, refer to
page 61.2.Drive into the car wash.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.
Headlights
▷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.
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Average speed, refer to Com‐puter 73
Axle loads, refer to Weights 268
B
Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 45
Backrests, refer to Seats 44
Backrest width adjust‐ ment 46
Back seats– Adjusting the backrest
tilt 119
Backup camera 105
Backup camera, obstacle marking 107
Backup camera, pathway lines 106
Backup camera, turning lines 106
Backup lamps, bulb replace‐ ment 252
Balance 164
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 256
Bass 164
Battery
– Remote control 30
Battery disposal 254
Battery, refer to Vehicle bat‐ tery 253
Battery replacement, remote control for vehicle 38
Before entering the car wash 261
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 222
BMW EfficientDynamics, re‐ fer to Saving fuel 137
BMW Homepage 6
BMW Internet page 6
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem 245
BMW Online 220
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 252
Brake lamps, brake force dis‐
play 96
Brake lights, adaptive 96
Brake pads, breaking in 130
Brakes
– Parking brake 61
Brakes, BMW maintenance
system 245
Brakes, service require‐ ments 78
Brake system, BMW mainte‐ nance system 245
Braking, notes 131
Breakdown assistance, refer to Roadside Assistance 219
Breakdown, transporting the vehicle 258
Breaking in 130
Brightness on the Control Display 78
Bulb replacement, refer to Lamp and bulb replace‐
ment 248
Button for starting the engine, refer to Start/Stop but‐
ton 57
C
Calendar 212
California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Camera, care 264
Camera, refer to Backup cam‐ era 105
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 125
Car battery, refer to Vehicle battery 253
Car care products 262
Care 261
Care, displays 264
Care, vehicle 262
Cargo 134
Cargo area 118
Cargo area– Comfort Access 37– Cover 118– Folding up the cargo floor
panel 121– Multi-function hook 122– Partition net 119
Cargo area, capacities 268
Cargo area, enlarging 119
Cargo area lid, refer to Tail‐ gate 35
Cargo area light, refer to Inte‐ rior lights 87
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 263
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Cruise control 101
Cruise control– Malfunction 103
Cupholder 125
Curb weight, refer to Weights 268
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 268
Date
– Date format 77– Setting 76
Daytime running lights 84
Daytime running lights, bulb replacement 251
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 264
Displays, cleaning 264
Displays, refer to Instrument cluster 14
Disposal, coolant 244
Disposal, vehicle battery 254
Distance warning, refer to Park Distance Control
PDC 103
Divided rear seat backrest, re‐ fer to Enlarging the cargo
area 119
Divided screen view, split screen 22
Door key, refer to Remote control with integrated
key 30
Door lock 34
Doors, manual operation 35
Doors, unlocking and locking– Confirmation signals 33– From the inside 35– From the outside 32
DOT Quality Grades 236
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 35– Driver's door 35– Fuel filler flap 227– Tailgate 36
Electric seat adjustment 45
Electronic brake-force distri‐ bution 97
Electronic engine oil level check 241
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 35
Emergency operation, fuel
filler flap, unlocking man‐
ually 227
Emergency Request 255
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 240
Engine coolant, refer to Cool‐ ant 244
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Storage compartmentnets 125
Storage compart‐ ments 123, 125
Storage, tires 239
Storing the seat position, re‐ fer to Seat and mirror mem‐
ory 48
Storing the vehicle 264
Street, entering for naviga‐ tion 145
Summer tires, refer to Wheels and tires 230
Summer tires, tread 236
Sun visor 117
Switches, refer to Cockpit 12
Switching off, engine 59
Switching off, vehicle 59
Switch-on times, parked-car ventilation 112
Symbols 6
T Tachometer 72
Tailgate 35
Tailgate– Comfort Access 37– Emergency operation, refer
to Opening manually 36– Opening from the inside 36– Opening from the out‐
side 36– Opening manually 36– Remote control 33
Tail lamp, bulb replace‐
ment 253
Tail lamps 251
Tail lamps
– Bulb replacement 252
Tank gauge, refer to Fuel
gauge 72
Tasks 213
Technical changes, refer to Safety 6
Technical data 268
Telephone 196
Telephone, adjusting the vol‐
ume 200
Telephone, installation loca‐ tion, refer to Center arm‐
rest 124
TeleService 219
Temperature– Automatic climate con‐
trol 109– Changing the unit of meas‐
ure 75
Temperature, coolant, refer to
Coolant temperature 72
Temperature display
– External temperature 71– External temperature warn‐
ing 71– Setting the unit 75
Temperature, engine oil 72
Temperature warning 71
Text messages 210
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 39
Thigh support adjustment 45
Third brake lamp, refer to
Center brake lamp 253
Tilt alarm sensor 40
Tilting the passenger side mirror 49
Time
– Setting the time 75– Setting the time zone 76
Tire age 235
Tire identification marks 235
Tire inflation pressure 230
Tire inflation pressure, check‐ ing 230
Tire pressure monitor, refer to Flat Tire Monitor 91
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 93
Tire Quality Grading 236
Tires
– Inflation pressure 230
Tires, breaking in 130
Tires, changing 237
Tires, condition 236
Tires, damage 237
Tire size 235
Tires, minimum tread 237
Tires, retreaded tires 238
Tires, run-flat tires 239
Tires, storage 239
Tire tread 236
Toll roads, route 153
Tone 164
Tool kit, refer to Onboard ve‐ hicle tool kit 247
Tools, refer to Onboard vehi‐ cle tool kit 247
Tow bar 259
Tow fitting 259
Towing 257
Towing another vehicle 258
Towing, being towed 258
Towing with automatic trans‐ mission 258
Town/city, navigation 145
Tow rope 259
Tow-starting 257, 260
TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor 93
Traction control 98
Traffic bulletins, naviga‐ tion 157
Transmission– Automatic transmission with
Steptronic 65– Overriding selector lever
lock in case of automatic
transmission with Step‐
tronic 67
Transmission, automatic
transmission with Step‐
tronic 68
Transmission lock
– Refer to Changing selector
lever positions 66– Refer to P Park 66
Transmission positions, auto‐
matic transmission with
Steptronic 68
Transporting children safely 52
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Treble, tone 164
Trip computer, refer to Dis‐ plays on the Control Dis‐
play 74
Trip-distance counter, refer to Trip odometer 71
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 62
Trip odometer 71
Trips, planning 151
Trunk, refer to Cargo area 118
Turning circle, refer to Dimen‐ sions 268
Turning lamps, refer to Adap‐ tive Light Control 84
Turn signal– Indicator/warning lamp 14
Turn signals 62
Turn signals
– Bulb replacement 251– Bulb replacement, front 251
Turn signals, triple turn signal
activation 62
U Uniform Tire Quality Grading/ UTQG 236
Unintentional alarms, avoid‐ ing 40
Units
– Average fuel consump‐
tion 75– Temperature 75
Units of measure, changing
on Control Display 75
Universal remote control 113
Unlocking
– From the outside 32– Setting the unlocking char‐
acteristics 32– Tailgate 37– Without remote control, re‐
fer to Comfort Access 37
Unlocking, from the inside 35
Unlocking, hood 241
Updates made after the edito‐
rial deadline 6
Update, software 191
Upholstery care 262
USB audio interface 185
USB interface 123
V
Vacuum cleaner, connecting, refer to Connecting electri‐
cal devices 117
Vanity mirror 117
Vehicle– Identification number 196
Vehicle battery, chang‐
ing 253
Vehicle, breaking in 130
Vehicle care 262
Vehicle care, refer to Care 261
Vehicle equipment 6
Vehicle identification number,
refer to Identification num‐
ber in the engine compart‐
ment 240
Vehicle jack 253
Vehicle paint 262
Vehicle storage 264
Vehicle, switching off 59
Vehicle wash 261
Ventilation 111
Ventilation
– Draft-free 111
Ventilation, refer to Parked-
car ventilation 111
Version of the navigation data 142
Video playback 176
Voice activation
– Navigation 150
Voice activation, short com‐
mands 270
Voice activation system 25
Volume, setting 164
W
Warning and indicator lamps 15
Warning messages, refer to Check Control 80
Warning signal volumes 165
Warning triangle 256
Washer/wiper system 62
Washer/wiper system, rain sensor 63
Washer/wiper system, washer fluid 65
Washer/wiper system, wind‐ shield washer nozzles 64
Washer fluid 65
Washer fluid reservoir 65
Washing, vehicle 261
Waste tray, refer to Ash‐ tray 117
Water on roads, refer to Driv‐ ing through water 131
Weights 268
Welcome lamps 83
Wheelbase, refer to Dimen‐ sions 268
Wheel change 253
Wheels and tires 230
Wheels, changing 237
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 91
Wheels, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 93
Width, refer to Dimen‐ sions 268
Window, Convenient opera‐ tion 32
Windows 40
Windows– Safety switch 41
Windows, defrosting and de‐
fogging
– Automatic climate con‐
trol 110
Windows, pinch protec‐
tion 41
Windshield, cleaning 64
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