2015 BMW X1 key battery

Opening and closingVehicle equipment
This chapter describes all series equipment as
well as country-specific and special equipment
offered for this model series. Therefore, it also
describes 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
systems.
When using the features and systems descri‐
bed here, adhere to local regulations.
Remote control/key Buttons on the remote control1Unlocking2Locking3Opening tailgate
General information
The vehicle is supplied with two remote con‐
trols with keys.
Each remote control contains a rechargeable
battery that is automatically recharged when it
is in the ignition lock while the car is being
driven. Use each remote control at least twice
a year for longer road trips in order to maintain
the batteries' charge status.
In vehicles equipped with Comfort Access, the
remote control contains a replaceable battery,
refer to page 41.
The settings called up and implemented when
the vehicle is unlocked depend on which re‐
mote control is used to unlock the vehicle, re‐
fer to Personal Profile.
In addition, information about service require‐
ments is stored in the remote control, Service
data in the remote control, refer to page 247.
Integrated key
Press button 1 and pull out the key.
The integrated key fits the following locks:
▷Driver's door, refer to page 36.
New remote controls
You can obtain new remote controls from your
service center.
Loss of the remote controls
Lost remote controls can be blocked by your
service center.
Personal Profile The concept
You can set several of your vehicle's functions
to suit your personal needs and preferences.
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3."Last seat position auto."
MalfunctionsLocal radio waves may interfere with the re‐
mote control.
In this case, unlock and lock the car at the door
lock with the integrated key.
If the car can no longer be locked with a re‐
mote control, the battery in the remote control
is discharged. Use the remote control during
an extended drive in order to recharge the bat‐
tery, refer to page 32.
The remote control for Comfort Access con‐
tains a battery that may need to be replaced,
refer to page 41.
For US owners only
The transmitter and receiver units comply with
part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communication
Commission regulations. Operation is gov‐
erned by the following:
FCC ID:
LX8766S
LX8766E
LX8CAS
Compliance statement:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
▷This device may not cause harmful inter‐
ference, and▷this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Any unauthorized modifications or changes to
these devices could void the user's authority to
operate this equipment.
Using the door lock
General information
Locking from the outside
Do not lock the vehicle from the outside
if there are people in it, as the vehicle cannot
be unlocked from inside without special knowl‐
edge.◀
The alarm system, refer to page 41, is not
deployed when the vehicle is locked with the
integrated key. The alarm system is triggered
when the door is opened if the vehicle was un‐
locked via the door lock.
To stop the alarm, unlock the vehicle with the
remote control or insert the remote control into
the ignition lock all the way.
Only the driver's door can be locked via the
door lock.
Locking the doors, the fuel filler flap, and the tailgate all at once
To lock all doors, the fuel filler flap, and the tail‐
gate at once:
1.With the doors closed, lock the vehicle us‐
ing the button for the central locking sys‐
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Monitor the closing process
Watch during the closing process to be
sure that no one is injured. Removing the hand
from the door handle immediately stops the
closing process.◀
Unlocking the tailgate separately
Press the button on the exterior of the tailgate.
This corresponds to pressing the
button.
If a remote control accidentally left in the cargo
area is detected in the locked vehicle, the tail‐
gate opens again.
Ignition on
Pressing the Start/Stop button switches the
ignition on.
When doing so, do not depress the brake
pedal, otherwise the engine will start.
Starting the engine The engine can be started or the ignition can
be switched on when a remote control is inside
the vehicle. It is not necessary to insert a re‐
mote control into the ignition lock, refer to
page 59.
Switching off the engine in cars with
automatic transmission
The engine can only be switched off with
transmission position P engaged, refer to
page 61.
To switch the engine off with transmission po‐
sition N engaged, insert the remote control in
the ignition lock.
Malfunction
The Comfort Access functions can be distur‐
bed by local radio waves, such as by a mobile
phone in the immediate vicinity of the remote
control or when a mobile phone is being
charged in the vehicle.
If this occurs, open or close the vehicle using
the buttons on the remote control or use the
integrated key in the door lock.
Mechanical activation using the integrated key
only locks/unlocks the driver's door.
To start the engine afterward, insert the re‐
mote control into the ignition switch.
Warning lights The warning light in the instrument
cluster lights up when you attempt to
start the engine: the engine cannot
be started.
The remote control is not in the vehicle or has
a malfunction. Take the remote control with
you inside the vehicle or have it checked. If
necessary, insert another remote control into
the ignition switch.
The warning lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up while the engine is
running: the remote control is no lon‐
ger inside the vehicle.
After switching off the engine, the engine can
only be started again within approx. 10 sec‐
onds if no door has been opened.
The indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster comes on and a message ap‐
pears on the Control Display: replace
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Replacing the battery
The remote control for Comfort Access con‐
tains a battery that will need to be replaced
from time to time.1.Take the integrated key out of the remote
control, refer to page 32.2.Remove the cover.3.Insert a new battery of the same type with
the positive side facing upwards.4.Press on the cover to close it.
Return used battery to a recycling center
or to your service center.
Alarm system The conceptThe vehicle alarm system responds to:
▷Opening of a door, the hood or the tailgate.▷Movements in the vehicle: interior motion
sensor, refer to page 42.▷Changes in the vehicle tilt, e.g., during at‐
tempts to steal a wheel or tow the car.▷Interruptions in battery voltage.
The alarm system briefly indicates tampering:
▷By sounding an acoustic alarm.▷By switching on the hazard warning sys‐
tem.▷By flashing the high beams.Arming and disarming the alarm
system
General information
When you lock or unlock the vehicle, either
with the remote control or via Comfort Access,
the alarm system is armed or disarmed at the
same time.
Door lock and armed alarm systemThe alarm system is triggered when the door is
opened if the vehicle was unlocked via the
door lock.
To stop this alarm, unlock the vehicle with the
remote control or insert the remote control into
the ignition lock all the way and switch on the
ignition.
Tailgate and armed alarm system
The tailgate can be opened using the remote
control, even if the alarm system is armed.
Press the button on the remote control.
After the tailgate is closed, it is locked and
monitored again by the alarm system. The haz‐
ard warning system flashes once.
In some market-specific versions, the tailgate
can only be opened using the remote control if
the vehicle was unlocked first.
Switching off the alarm
▷Unlock the vehicle using the remote con‐
trol, refer to page 34.▷Insert the remote control all the way into
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TelephoneVehicle equipmentThis chapter describes all series equipment as
well as country-specific and special equipment
offered for this model series. Therefore, it also
describes 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
systems.
When using the features and systems descri‐
bed here, adhere to local regulations.
At a glance The conceptMobile phones or other external devices such
as audio players can be connected to the vehi‐
cle via Bluetooth.
Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of Blue‐
tooth® SIG, Inc.
After these devices are paired once, they are
recognized automatically when the ignition is
switched on as soon as they are in the vehicle
and can then be operated via iDrive, the but‐
tons on the steering wheel, and via voice acti‐
vation.
Depending on their functionality, external devi‐
ces can be used via the vehicle as a telephone
or as an audio source. The telephone functions
are described in the following. Operating the
audio functions, refer to page 189.
Up to four external devices can be paired.
Certain functions may need to be enabled by
the mobile phone provider or service provider.
Using the mobile phone while driving
Make entries only when traffic and road
conditions allow. Do not hold the mobile phone
in your hand while you are driving; use the
hands-free system instead. If you do not ob‐serve this precaution, you can endanger the
vehicle occupants and other road users.◀
Snap-in adapter The snap-in adapter is used to:▷Hold the mobile phone.▷Recharge the battery.▷Connect the mobile phone to an outside
antenna of the vehicle.
This provides for better network reception
and consistent sound quality.
Approved mobile phones
Details on which mobile phones and external
devices with a Bluetooth interface are sup‐
ported by the mobile phone preparation pack‐
age can be obtained at www.bmwusa.com/
bluetooth.
Displaying the vehicle identification
number and software part number
The vehicle identification number and software part number are needed to determine which
mobile phones are supported by the mobile
phone preparation package. The software ver‐
sion of the mobile phone may also be required.
1."Telephone"2.Open "Options".3."Bluetooth® info"4."Display system information"
These approved mobile phones with a certain
software version, support the vehicle functions
described below.
Malfunctions may occur with other mobile
phones or software versions.
Do not operate a mobile phone that is con‐
nected to the vehicle on the mobile phone key‐
pad, as this may lead to a malfunction.
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Cargo floor panel, foldingup 123
Cargo floor panel, raising 123
Cargo net, refer to Partition net 121
Cargo straps, securing cargo 137
Car key, refer to Integrated key/remote control 32
Carpet, care 265
Car phone, installation loca‐ tion, refer to Center arm‐
rest 126
Car phone, refer to Tele‐ phone 198
Car vacuum cleaner, connect‐ ing, refer to Connecting
electrical devices 119
Car wash 263
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 133
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 247
CD/DVD 176
CD notes 180
CDs, storing 181
Cell phone, installation loca‐ tion, refer to Center arm‐
rest 126
Center armrest, front 126
Center armrest, rear 126
Center brake lamp, bulb re‐ placement 255
Center console, refer to Around the center con‐
sole 18
Central locking, Comfort Ac‐ cess 39
Central locking from the in‐ side 37
Central locking from the out‐ side 33
Central locking, setting the unlocking characteristics 34
Central screen, refer to Con‐ trol Display 20 Changes, technical, refer to
Safety 7
Changing wheels/tires 239
Check Control 82
Children, transporting 54
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 55
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tems 54
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 54
Child safety locks 57
Child seat, mounting 54
Child seats, refer to Trans‐ porting children safely 54
Chrome parts, care 265
Cigarette lighter, connecting electrical devices 119
Cigarette lighter, refer to Lighter 119
Cigarette lighter socket 119
Circulation of air, refer to Re‐ circulated air mode 112
Cleaning, displays 266
Cleaning your BMW, refer to Care 263
Clock 73
Clock, 12h/24h format 78
Clock, setting the time and date 78
Clock, setting the time zone 78
Closing from the inside 37
Closing from the outside 34
Clothes hooks 127
Cockpit 14
Cold start, refer to Starting the engine 60
Combination instrument, refer to Instrument cluster 16
Combination switch, refer to Turn signal/high beams/
headlamp flasher 64
Combination switch, refer to Washer/wiper system 64
Comfort Access 39 Comfort Access, battery re‐
placement 41
Comfort area, refer to Around the center console 18
Compact wheel, inflation pressure 232
Compartment for remote control, refer to Ignition
lock 59
Compartment in floor 123
Compartments, refer to Stor‐ age compartments 125
Compass, digital 117
Computer 75
Computer, displaying infor‐ mation 75
Computer, displays on the Control Display 76
Concierge service 221
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 134
Condition Based Service CBS 247
Confirmation signals 35
Connecting, mobile phone, refer to Pairing the mobile
phone 199
Consumption, refer to Aver‐ age fuel consumption 75
Contacts 210
Control Display 20
Control Display, care 266
Control Display, settings 79
Controller 21
Controls and displays 14
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 99
Convenient operation, glass sunroof 34
Convenient operation, win‐ dow 34
Coolant 246
Coolant, checking the level 246
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Cooling function, switchingon and off 112
Cooling, maximum 111
Cooling system, refer to Cool‐ ant 246
Corrosion on brake discs 134
Courtesy lights, refer to Inte‐ rior lights 89
Cradle for telephone or mo‐ bile phone, refer to Snap-in
adapter 207
Cruise control 103
Cruise control, malfunc‐ tion 105
Cupholder 127
Curb weight, refer to Weights 270
Current fuel consumption 74
Current location, storing 148
Curve lights, refer to Adaptive Light Control 86
D
Dashboard lighting, refer to Instrument lighting 89
Dashboard, refer to Cock‐ pit 14
Data, technical 270
Date, date format 79
Date, setting 78
Daytime running lights 86
Daytime running lights, bulb replacement 253
Defroster, rear window 113
Destination entry via the ad‐ dress book 148
Destination guidance 155
Destination guidance with in‐ termediate destinations 153
Destination input, naviga‐ tion 146
Digital clock 73
Digital compass 117
Digital radio 169
Dimming mirrors 52 Directional indicators, refer to
Turn signals 64
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 89
Displays and controls 14
Displays, care 266
Displays, cleaning 266
Displays, refer to Instrument cluster 16
Disposal, coolant 246
Disposal, vehicle battery 256
Distance warning, refer to Park Distance Control
PDC 105
Divided rear seat backrest, re‐ fer to Cargo area, enlarg‐
ing 121
Divided screen view, split screen 24
Door key, refer to Remote control with integrated
key 32
Door lock 36
Doors, manual operation 37
Doors, unlocking and locking, confirmation signals 35
Doors, unlocking and locking from the inside 37
Doors, unlocking and locking from the outside 34
DOT Quality Grades 238
Downhill control 101
Draft-free ventilation 113
Drive-off assistant 102
Driving away on inclines, refer to Drive-off assistant 102
Driving notes, breaking in 132
Driving notes, general 132
Driving on poor roads 134
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 99
Driving through water 133
Driving tips, refer to Driving notes 132 Dry air, refer to Cooling func‐
tion 112
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 99
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 100
DTMF suffix dialing 204
DVD/CD 176
DVDs, storing 181
DVD, video 178
Dynamic destination guid‐ ance 162
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 99
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 100
E ECO PRO 140
ECO PRO display 140
ECO PRO driving mode 140
ECO PRO mode 140
EfficientDynamics, refer to Saving fuel 139
Electrical malfunction, door lock 37
Electrical malfunction, driver's door 37
Electrical malfunction, fuel filler flap 229
Electrical malfunction, tail‐ gate 38
Electric seat adjustment 47
Electronic brake-force distri‐ bution 99
Electronic engine oil level check 243
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to Dynamic Sta‐
bility Control DSC 99
Emergency operation, auto‐ matic transmission, refer to
Overriding selector lever
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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
Rubber components, care 265 Seite 289Everything from A to ZReference289
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