2015 BMW X1 tailgate

Adhere to the general instructions, refer to
page 250.
With Xenon headlights, the following lights are
designed with LED technology:▷Parking and roadside parking lights.▷Daytime running lights.
Contact your service center in the event of a
malfunction.
Parking lights and roadside parking
lights, daytime running lights
H8 bulb, 35 watt
1.Switch off the lights and take the remote
control out of the ignition lock.2.Remove the high-beam cover, refer to
page 251.3.Turn the bulb by approx. 90˚, see arrow,
and pull it out.4.Disconnect the plug, change the bulb and
reconnect the plug.5.Insert the bulb and turn it until it stops.6.Reattach the cover.Turn signals, front
21-watt bulb, PY21W1.Switch off the lights and take the remote
control out of the ignition lock.2.Open the folding cover in the wheel arch,
refer to page 251.3.Turn the turn signal bulb socket 1 to the
left and remove it.4.Apply gentle pressure to the bulb while
turning it to the left for removal and re‐
placement.5.Insert the turn signal bulb socket 1 and
turn it all the way to the right.6.Attach the folding cover in the wheel arch.
Turn signal in exterior mirror
Follow the general instructions on lights and
bulbs, refer to page 250.
Contact your service center in the event of a
malfunction.
Tail lights
The tail lights consist of two parts. One part is
in the tailgate and the other is in the fender.
P21W bulbs, 21 watt
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1Backup light2Roadside parking light/tail light LED3Brake light4Turn signal5Inner brake light
Contact your service center in the event of a
faulty roadside parking lamp/tail lamp.
Lamps in the fender All bulbs are integrated in a central bulb holder.
1.Switch off the lights and take the remote
control out of the ignition lock.2.Press the cover out of the cargo area side
panel at the rear and remove it.3.Disengage the bulb holder by pressing
down the upper clip, arrow 1.On the right side, take the button with the
fuel pump symbol out of the holder toward
the front if necessary.4.Squeeze the lower clips, arrows 2, and take
out the bulb holder.5.Apply gentle pressure to the bulb while
turning it to the left for removal and re‐
placement.6.Re-engage the bulb holder so that it audi‐
bly clicks into place.7.Replace the cover.
Inside brake lights in the tailgate
1.Switch off the lights and take the remote
control out of the ignition lock.2.Take the warning triangle out of the
bracket, refer to page 258.3.Release the screws of the tailgate panel,
arrows.4.Unclip the tailgate panel by pulling it down‐
ward.5.Push out the handle for opening manually
in the event of an electrical malfunction, re‐
fer to page 38, insert it through the open‐
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6.Release the bulb holder with the clip, see
arrows, and remove it.7.Apply gentle pressure to the bulb while
turning it to the left for removal and re‐
placement.8.Re-engage the bulb holder so that it audi‐
bly clicks into place.9.Insert the handle for opening manually
through the tailgate panel opening and
press it in.10.Reattach the tailgate panel.
License plate lamp, center brake lamp, and roadside parking lamp/tail lamp
These lamps are made using LED technology.
Contact your service center in the event of a
malfunction.
Changing wheels
Notes
Your vehicle is equipped with run-flat tires, re‐
fer to page 241, as standard equipment.
They do not need to be replaced immediately
in the event of a puncture.
No spare tire is available in the case of a flat
tire.
When mounting new tires or changing from
summer to winter tires or vice versa, use run-
flat tires for your own safety.
Suitable tools for changing the wheels are
available from the service center as an acces‐
sory.
Jacking points for the vehicle jack
The jacking points for the vehicle jack are lo‐
cated in the positions shown.
Vehicle battery
Maintenance
The battery is maintenance-free, i.e., the elec‐ trolyte will last for the life of the battery.
Your service center will be glad to advise you
on questions regarding the battery.
Battery replacement Use approved vehicle batteries
Only use vehicle batteries that have been
approved for your vehicle by the manufacturer;
otherwise, the vehicle could be damaged and
systems or functions may not be fully availa‐
ble.◀
After a battery replacement, have the battery
registered on the vehicle by your service cen‐
ter to ensure that all comfort functions are fully
available.
Charging the battery
Note Do not connect the charger to the socket
Do not connect the battery charger to
the socket installed in the vehicle at the factory
as this could damage the battery.◀
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For this purpose, data that are used to de‐
termine the necessary rescue measures,
such as the current position of the vehicle
if it can be established, are transmitted to
the BMW Response Center.▷If the LED is flashing but the BMW Re‐
sponse Center cannot be heard on the
hands-free system, the hands-free system
may be malfunctioning. However, the
BMW Response Center may still be able to
hear you.
Initiating an Emergency Request
automatically
Under certain conditions, an Emergency Re‐
quest is automatically initiated immediately af‐
ter a severe accident. Automatic Collision Noti‐
fication is not affected by pressing the SOS
button.
Warning triangle
On the inside of the tailgate. To remove, press
on the tab, arrow.
First aid kit
The first aid kit is located in a storage compart‐
ment on the right side in the cargo area.
Some of the articles contained in the first aid
pouch have a limited service life.
Check the expiration dates of the contents
regularly and replace any items promptly.
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 ca‐
bles 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 in‐
jury, always avoid all contact with electrical
components while the engine is running.◀
Preparation
1.Check whether the battery of the other ve‐
hicle has a voltage of 12 volts and approxi‐
mately the same capacitance in Ah. This
information can be found on the battery.2.Switch off the engine of the assisting vehi‐
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LATCH child restraint fixingsystem 55
Leather, care 264
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 250
Length, refer to Dimen‐ sions 270
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing 25
License plate lamp, bulb re‐ placement 255
Light-alloy wheels, care 265
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 250
Lighter 119
Lighting– Instruments 89
Lighting, light and bulb re‐
placement 250
Lighting, vehicle, refer to Lamps 85
Lights, parking lamps/low beams 85
Light switch 85
Limit, refer to Speed limit 83
Load 137
Loading 136
Lock buttons, doors, refer to Locking 37
Locking from the inside 37
Locking from the outside 34
Locking, setting the confirma‐ tion signals 35
Locking the vehicle from the inside 37
Locking without remote con‐ trol, refer to Comfort Ac‐
cess 39
Locks, doors, and win‐ dows 57
Longlife oils, alternative oil types 245
Longlife oils, refer to Ap‐ proved engine oils 245
Low beams 85
Low beams, automatic 86
Low beams, automatic, refer
to High-beam Assistant 87
Low beams, bulb replace‐ ment 251
Lower back support, refer to Lumbar support 47
Luggage rack, rear luggage rack 138
Luggage rack, refer to Roof- mounted luggage rack 138
Lumbar support 47
M
Main inspection, refer to Service requirements 80
Maintenance 247
Maintenance, refer to Service booklet
Maintenance, refer to Service requirements 80
Maintenance require‐ ments 247
Maintenance system BMW 247
Makeup mirror 119
Malfunction, automatic trans‐ mission with Steptronic 69
Malfunction, door lock 37
Malfunction, fuel filler flap 229
Malfunction, tailgate 38
Malfunction warnings, refer to Check Control 82
Manual air distribution 111
Manual mode, automatic transmission with Step‐
tronic 68, 71
Manual operation, door lock 37
Manual operation, driver's door 37
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 229 Manual operation, selector
lever lock, automatic trans‐
mission 69
Manual seat adjustment 46
Map, destination entry 151
Map display in black and white 160
Map in split screen 159
Map view 157
Marking on approved tires 240
Master key, refer to Remote control with integrated
key 32
Maximum cooling 111
Maximum speed, winter tires 240
Medical kit, refer to First aid kit 258
Memory, refer to Seat and mirror memory 50
Menus, operating, iDrive 20
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 21
Message list, traffic bulle‐ tins 159
Messages 212
Microfilter, with automatic cli‐ mate control 113
Minimum tread, tires 239
Mirror, memory, refer to Seat and mirror memory 50
Mirrors 51
Mirrors– Automatic Curb Monitor 51
Mirrors, folding in and out 52
Mirrors, heating 52
Mirrors, interior mirror 52
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 133
Mobile phone, installation lo‐ cation, refer to Center arm‐
rest 126
Mobile phone, refer to Tele‐ phone 198
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 7
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Profile depth, refer to Mini‐mum tread depth 239
Profile, tires 238
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 24
Protection function, refer to Pinch protection, panoramic
glass sunroof 45
Protective function, refer to Pinch protection system,
windows 43
Push-and-turn switch, refer to Controller 21
R Radiator fluid, refer to Cool‐ ant 246
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control with
integrated key 32
Radio ready state 59
Radio ready state, switched off 60
Radio ready state, switched on 59
Radio setting, refer to Radio ready state 59
Rain sensor 65
Random 177
Random playback 177
Range 75
RDS 169
Reading lights 89
Reading out loud 216
Rear lights, refer to Tail lights 253
Rear luggage rack 138
Rear seat backrest, folda‐ ble 121
Rear seats, adjusting the backrest tilt 121
Rear seats, adjusting the head restraints 50
Rear seats, folding down 121 Rear seats, folding down the
backrests 121
Rear socket 120
Rearview camera, clean‐ ing 109
Rearview mirror, refer to Mir‐ rors 51
Rear window defroster 113
Rear window, washing 66
Rear window wiper 66
Recirculated air mode 112
Recommended fuel grade 230
Recommended tire brands 240
Redialing 205
Refueling 228
Remaining distance to desti‐ nation, refer to Com‐
puter 76
Remaining range for service, refer to Service require‐
ments 80
Remaining range, refer to Range 75
Reminders 216
Remote app 225
Remote control 32
Remote control, battery re‐ placement 41
Remote control, Comfort Ac‐ cess 39
Remote control, garage door opener 115
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 36
Remote control, removing from the ignition lock 59
Remote control, service data 247
Remote control, tailgate 35
Remote control, univer‐ sal 115
Remote inquiry 204
Remote Services 225
Replacement fuse 256 Replacement remote con‐
trol 32
Replacing wheels/tires 239
Reporting safety defects 9
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel gauge 74
Reservoir for washer fluid, re‐ fer to Washer fluid reser‐
voir 67
Resetting, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 96
Restraining systems, refer to Safety belts 48
Restraint systems for chil‐ dren 54
Retaining straps, securing cargo 137
Retreaded tires 240
Reverse gear, automatic transmission with Step‐
tronic 68
Rim cleaner, care 265
Road, avoiding 155
Road detour 155
Roadside Assistance 221
Roadside parking lamp, bulb replacement 253
Roadside parking lights 87
RON recommended fuel grade 230
RON, refer to Fuel qual‐ ity 230
Roof load capacity 270
Roof-mounted luggage rack 138
Rope, refer to Towing 261
Route 156
Route criteria, route 155
Route, displaying 156
Route section, bypass‐ ing 156
RSC Runflat System Compo‐ nent, refer to Run-flat
tires 241
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Start/Stop button, starting theengine 60
Start/Stop button, switching off the engine 61
Starting the engine 60
Start problems, refer to Jump-starting 258
State/province, selecting for navigation 146
Stations, stored 174
Station, storing 168
Status information, iDrive 23
Status of Owner's Manual 6
Steam jets 263
Steering wheel 53
Steering wheel, adjusting 53
Steering wheel lock 59
Steering wheel, shift pad‐ dles 69
Steptronic, refer to Automatic transmission with Step‐
tronic 67
Steptronic, refer to Sport pro‐ gram and manual mode M/
S 71
Stopping, engine 61
Storage compartment nets 127
Storage compartments 125
Storage, tires 241
Storing the vehicle 266
Street, entering for naviga‐ tion 147
Summer tires, refer to Wheels and tires 232
Summer tires, tread 238
Sun visor 119
Switches, refer to Cockpit 14
Switching off, engine 61
Switching off, vehicle 61
Switch-on times, parked-car ventilation 114
Symbols 6 T
Tachometer 74
Tailgate 38
Tailgate, Comfort Access 40
Tailgate emergency opera‐ tion, refer to Opening man‐
ually 38
Tailgate, opening from the in‐ side 38
Tailgate, opening from the outside 38
Tailgate, opening man‐ ually 38
Tailgate, remote control 35
Tail lamp, bulb replace‐ ment 255
Tail lamps, bulb replace‐ ment 254
Tail lights 253
Tank gauge, refer to Fuel gauge 74
Tasks 215
Technical changes, refer to Safety 7
Technical data 270
Telephone 198
Telephone, adjusting the vol‐ ume 202
Telephone, installation loca‐ tion, refer to Center arm‐
rest 126
TeleService 221
Temperature, automatic cli‐ mate control 111
Temperature, changing the unit of measure 77
Temperature, coolant, refer to Coolant temperature 74
Temperature display– External temperature warn‐
ing 73
Temperature display, external
temperature 73
Temperature display, setting the units 77
Temperature, engine oil 74
Temperature warning 73
Text messages 212
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 41
Thigh support adjustment 47
Third brake lamp, refer to Center brake lamp 255
Tilt alarm sensor 42
Tilting the passenger side mirror 51
Time, setting the time 77
Tire age 237
Tire identification marks 237
Tire inflation pressure 232
Tire inflation pressure, check‐ ing 232
Tire pressure monitor, refer to Flat Tire Monitor 93
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 95
Tire Quality Grading 238
Tires, breaking in 132
Tires, changing 239
Tires, condition 238
Tires, damage 239
Tire size 237
Tires, minimum tread 239
Tires, retreaded tires 240
Tires, run-flat tires 241
Tires, storage 241
Tire tread 238
Toll roads, route 155
Tone 166
Tool kit, refer to Onboard ve‐ hicle tool kit 249
Tools, refer to Onboard vehi‐ cle tool kit 249
Tow bar 261
Tow fitting 261
Towing 259
Towing with automatic trans‐ mission 260
Town/city, navigation 147
Tow rope 261
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TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐tor 95
Traction control 100
Traffic bulletins, naviga‐ tion 159
Transmission, automatic transmission with Step‐
tronic 67, 70
Transmission lock, refer to Changing the selector lever
positions 68
Transmission lock, refer to P Park 68
Transmission, overriding se‐ lector lever lock in case of
automatic transmission with
Steptronic 69
Transmission positions, auto‐ matic transmission with
Steptronic 70
Transporting children safely 54
Treble, tone 166
Trip computer, refer to Dis‐ plays on the Control Dis‐
play 76
Trip-distance counter, refer to Trip odometer 73
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 64
Trip odometer 73
Trips, planning 153
Trunk, refer to Cargo area 120
Turning circle, refer to Dimen‐ sions 270
Turning lamps, refer to Adap‐ tive Light Control 86
Turn signal, bulb replace‐ ment 253
Turn signal, indicator/warning lamp 16
Turn signals 64
Turn signals, bulb replace‐ ment, front 253 Turn signals, triple turn signal
activation 64
U Uniform Tire Quality Grading/ UTQG 238
Unintentional alarms 42
Units, average fuel consump‐ tion 77
Units of measure, changing on the Control Display 77
Units, temperature 77
Universal remote control 115
Unlocking, from the inside 37
Unlocking, from the out‐ side 34
Unlocking, hood 243
Unlocking, setting the unlock‐ ing characteristics 34
Unlocking the tailgate 40
Unlocking without remote control, refer to Comfort Ac‐
cess 39
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline 6
Update, software 193
Upholstery care 264
USB audio interface 187
USB interface 125
V Vacuum cleaner, connecting, refer to Connecting electri‐
cal devices 119
Vanity mirror 119
Vehicle battery, chang‐ ing 255
Vehicle, breaking in 132
Vehicle care 264
Vehicle care, refer to Care 263
Vehicle equipment 6
Vehicle identification num‐ ber 198 Vehicle identification number,
refer to Identification num‐
ber in the engine compart‐
ment 242
Vehicle jack 255
Vehicle paint 264
Vehicle storage 266
Vehicle, switching off 61
Vehicle wash 263
Ventilation 113
Ventilation, draft-free 113
Ventilation, refer to Parked- car ventilation 113
Version of the navigation data 144
Video playback 178
Voice activation, naviga‐ tion 152
Voice activation, short com‐ mands 272
Voice activation system 27
Volume, setting 166
W
Warning and indicator lamps 17
Warning messages, refer to Check Control 82
Warning signal volumes 167
Warning triangle 258
Washer/wiper system 64
Washer/wiper system, rain sensor 65
Washer/wiper system, washer fluid 67
Washer/wiper system, wind‐ shield washer nozzles 66
Washer fluid 67
Washer fluid reservoir 67
Washing, vehicle 263
Waste tray, refer to Ash‐ tray 119
Water on roads, refer to Driv‐ ing through water 133
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