Instrument cluster1Speedometer2Indicator/warning lamps 173Tachometer 744Current fuel consumption 74
Engine oil temperature 745Display for▷Clock 73▷External temperature 73▷Indicator/warning lamps 17▷Cruise control 1036Display for▷Automatic transmission position 68▷Hill Descent Control 101▷Computer 75▷Date of next scheduled service, and re‐
maining distance to be driven 80▷Odometer and trip odometer 73▷Resetting Tire Pressure Monitor 96▷Checking engine oil level 243▷Settings and information 76▷ Check Control message
present 827Fuel gauge 748Resetting the trip odometer 73Seite 16At a glanceCockpit16
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▷Confirming the selected display or set
values.▷Calling up computer information 75.SymbolFunctionWith the lights switched on:
Dimming instrument lighting,
refer to page 89Calling up Check Control, refer
to page 82Checking the engine oil level,
refer to page 243Setting the time, refer to
page 77Setting the date, refer to
page 78Viewing service requirement
display, refer to page 80
Exiting displays
The external temperature reading and the time
reappear when you press button 2 or if you
make no entries within approx. 15 seconds. If
required, complete the current setting first.
Units of measure
The units for fuel consumption, route/distance,
temperature, and pressure can be changed.1."Settings"2."Language/Units"3.Select the desired menu item.4.Select the desired unit.
The settings are stored for the remote control
currently in use.
Clock
Setting the time
In the instrument cluster To set the 12h/24h format, refer to Setting the
time format below.
1.Press button 1 in the turn indicator lever up
or down repeatedly until the appropriate
symbol appears in the display, accompa‐
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Do not place additional floor mats over existing
mats or other objects.
Only use floor mats that have been approved
for the vehicle and can be properly fixed in
place.
Ensure that the floor mats are securely fas‐
tened again when they are returned after being
removed, such as for cleaning.◀
Driving in wet conditions
When roads are wet or there is heavy rain,
briefly exert gentle pressure on the brake pedal
every few miles.
Ensure that this action does not endanger
other road users.
The heat generated in this process helps dry
the brake discs and pads.
In this way braking efficiency will be available
when you need it.
Hills
Drive long or steep downhill gradients in the
gear in which the least braking is required.
Otherwise, the brake system may overheat, re‐
sulting in a reduction in the brake system effi‐
ciency.
You can increase the engine's braking effect
by shifting down, going all the way to first gear,
if necessary.
Downshifting in manual mode of the automatic
transmission, refer to page 68.
Avoid load on the brakes
Avoid placing excessive load on the
brake system. Light but consistent brake pres‐
sure can lead to high temperatures, brake wear
and possibly even brake failure.◀
Do not drive in neutral
Do not drive in neutral or with the engine
stopped, as doing so disables engine braking.
In addition, steering and brake assist are un‐
available with the engine stopped.◀Brake disc corrosion
Corrosion on the brake discs and contamina‐
tion on the brake pads are furthered by:▷Low mileage.▷Extended periods when the vehicle is not
used at all.▷Infrequent use of the brakes.
Corrosion occurs when the minimum pressure
that must be exerted by the pads during brake
applications to clean the discs is not reached.
Should corrosion form on the brake discs, the
brakes will tend to respond with a pulsating ef‐
fect that generally cannot be corrected.
Condensation under the parked
vehicle
When using the automatic climate control,
condensation water develops that exits under‐
neath the vehicle.
Therefore, traces of condensed water under
the vehicle are normal.
Driving on poor roads BMW X1 combines an all-wheel drive system
with the advantages of a normal passenger car.
Do not drive on unpaved terrain
Do not drive on unpaved terrain, as oth‐
erwise the vehicle may be damaged.◀
For your own safety and the safety of passen‐
gers and the vehicle, adhere to the following
points:
▷Familiarize yourself with the vehicle before
driving; never take risks.▷Adjust speeds according to road condi‐
tions. The steeper and rougher the road
surface is, the lower the speed should be.▷When driving on steep uphill and downhill
grades: the engine oil and coolant should
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Maximum speed for winter tires
Do not exceed the maximum speed for
the winter tires; otherwise, tire damage and ac‐
cidents can occur.◀
Run-flat tires
For your own safety, only use run-flat tires.
Your service center will be glad to advise you.
Rotating wheels between axlesThe manufacturer of your vehicle advises
against swapping wheels between the front
and rear axles.
This can impair the handling characteristics.
Rotating the tires is not permissible when us‐
ing different types of tires.
Storage
Store wheels and tires in a cool, dry place with
as little exposure to light as possible.
Always protect tires against all contact with oil,
grease and fuels.
Do not exceed the maximum tire inflation pres‐
sure indicated on the side wall of the tire.
Run-flat tires
Label
RSC label on the tire sidewall.
The wheels are composed of special rims and
tires that are self-supporting, to a limited de‐
gree.
The support of the sidewall allows the tire to
remain drivable to a restricted degree in the
event of a pressure loss.
Driving with a damaged tire:▷Flat Tire Monitor FTM, refer to page 93▷Tire Pressure Monitor TPM, refer to
page 95
Changing run-flat tires
For your own safety, only use run-flat tires. No
spare tire is available in the case of a flat tire.
Your service center will be glad to advise you.
Snow chains
Only certain fine-link snow chains have been
tested by BMW, classified as safe for use and
recommended. Consult your service center for
more information.
Snow chains must be mounted in pairs and on the rear wheels only.
Observe the manufacturer's instructions when
mounting snow chains. Do not exceed a speed
of 30 mph/50 km/h when using snow chains.
Do not reset the Tire Pressure Monitor if snow
chains are mounted; otherwise, the instrument
might issue an incorrect reading.
Do not initialize the Flat Tire Monitor or reset
the Tire Pressure Monitor if snow chains are
mounted; otherwise, the instrument might is‐
sue an incorrect reading.
When driving with snow chains, it can be bene‐
ficial to temporarily activate DTC, refer to
page 100.
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Gasoline engineAPI SM or a higher quality standard
Oil changeThe manufacturer of your vehicle recommends
having the engine oil changed by a service
center.
Coolant
General information Danger of burns from hot engine
Do not open the cooling system while
the engine is hot; otherwise, escaping coolant
may cause burns.◀
Suitable additives
Only use suitable additives; otherwise,
engine damage may occur. The additives are
harmful to your health.◀
Coolant consists of water and additives.
Not all commercially available additives are
suitable for your vehicle. Ask your service cen‐
ter for suitable additives.
Checking the coolant level
1.Do not open the hood until the engine has
cooled down.2.Turn the expansion tank cap counterclock‐
wise slightly to allow any accumulatedpressure to escape; then continue turning
to open.3.The filling level indicator 1 in the filler neck
indicates the coolant level. The coolant
level is correct if it is between the arrows of
the respective reservoir label 2.4.If the coolant is low, slowly add coolant up
to the specified level; do not overfill.5.Turn the cap until there is an audible click.6.Have the cause of the coolant loss elimi‐
nated as soon as possible.
Disposal
Comply with the appropriate environ‐
mental protection regulations when dis‐
posing of coolant additives.
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CareVehicle 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.
Car washes Notes Steam jets or high-pressure washers
When using steam jets or high-pressure
washers, hold them a sufficient distance away
and use a maximum temperature of
140 ℉/60 ℃.
Holding them too close or using excessively
high pressures or temperatures can cause
damage or preliminary damage that may then
lead to long-term damage.
Follow the operating instructions for the high-
pressure washer.◀
Do not direct steam or high-pressure washers
toward the decorative labels applied by the
manufacturer; otherwise, damage may result.
Cleaning sensors/cameras with high-
pressure washers
When using high-pressure washers, do not
spray the exterior sensors and cameras, for
Park Distance Control or the backup camera,
for instance, for extended periods of time and
only from a distance of at least 12 in/30 cm.◀Regularly remove foreign bodies, such as
leaves, from the area below the windshield
when the hood is open.
Wash your vehicle frequently, particularly in
winter.
Intense soiling and road salt can damage the
vehicle.
Washing in automatic car washes Give preference to cloth car washes or those
that use soft brushes in order to avoid paint damage.
Notes Note the following:▷Make sure that the wheels and tires are not
damaged by the transport mechanisms.▷Fold in the exterior mirrors; otherwise, they
may be damaged, depending on the width
of the vehicle.▷Deactivate the rain sensor, refer to
page 65, to avoid unintentional wiper acti‐
vation.▷Move the rear window wiper to its resting
position, deactivate it, and protect it
against damage. Ask the car wash operator
about any necessary protective measures.▷Remove additional attachments, for in‐
stance a spoiler or telephone antenna, if
there is a risk that these may be damaged.
Guide rails in car washes
Avoid car washes with guide rails higher
than 4 in/10 cm; otherwise, the vehicle body
could be damaged.◀
Before driving into a car wash The vehicle is able to roll if the following steps
are taken.
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 99
Accident, refer to Emergency Request, initiating 257
Acoustic signal, refer to Check Control 82
Activated charcoal filter with automatic climate con‐
trol 113
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 98
Adaptive Light Control 86
Additional telephone 198
Additives, coolant 246
Additives, engine oil 245
After washing vehicle 264
Airbags 90
Airbags, indicator/warning light 93
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated air mode 112
Air conditioning mode, auto‐ matic climate control 110
Air conditioning mode, venti‐ lation 113
Air distribution, auto‐ matic 111
Air distribution, manual 111
Air drying, refer to Cooling function 112
Air flow rate 112
Airing, refer to Ventila‐ tion 113
Air pressure, refer to Tire in‐ flation pressure 232
Air supply, automatic climate control 110
Air supply, ventilation 113 Air vents, refer to Ventila‐
tion 113
Alarm system 41
Alarm system, avoiding unin‐ tentional alarms 42
Alarm system, ending an alarm 41
Alarm system, interior motion sensor 42
Alarm system, tilt alarm sen‐ sor 42
All around the headliner 19
ALL program 112
All-season tires, refer to Win‐ ter tires 240
All-wheel drive, refer to xDrive 101
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 116
AM/FM station 168
Announcement, navigation, see Spoken instruc‐
tions 157
Antifreeze, coolant 246
Antifreeze, washer fluid 67
Antilock Brake System, ABS 99
Anti-slip control, refer to Dy‐ namic Stability Control
DSC 99
Anti-theft protection 34
Appointments 214
Approved axle loads, refer to Weights 270
Approved engine oils 245
Approved gross vehicle weight, refer to
Weights 270
Armrest, refer to Center arm‐ rest 126 Arrival time, refer to Com‐
puter 76
Ashtray 119
Assistance with driving off, refer to Drive-off assis‐
tant 102
Assistance with starting en‐ gine, refer to Jump-start‐
ing 258
Audio device, external 126
Audio playback 177
Audio playback, Blue‐ tooth 189
Automatic, air distribu‐ tion 111
Automatic, air flow rate 111
Automatic car wash 263
Automatic climate con‐ trol 110
Automatic climate control, automatic air distribu‐
tion 111
Automatic, cruise control 103
Automatic Curb Monitor 51
Automatic headlight con‐ trol 86
Automatic recirculated air control 112
Automatic Start/Stop func‐ tion 61
Automatic transmission with Steptronic 67, 70
Automatic transmission with Steptronic, interlock 67
Automatic transmission with Steptronic, kickdown 68, 70
Automatic transmission with Steptronic, overriding selec‐
tor lever lock 69
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Emergency operation, doorlock, refer to Manual opera‐
tion 37
Emergency operation, fuel filler flap, unlocking man‐
ually 229
Emergency Request 257
Energy-conscious driving, re‐ fer to Current fuel consump‐
tion 74
Energy, saving, Automatic Start/Stop function 61
Energy, saving, refer to Sav‐ ing fuel 139
Engine, breaking in 132
Engine compartment 242
Engine coolant, refer to Cool‐ ant 246
Engine oil, adding 245
Engine oil, additives, refer to Approved engine oils 245
Engine oil, alternative oil types 245
Engine oil, BMW maintenance system 247
Engine oil change intervals, refer to Service require‐
ments 80
Engine oil, checking the level 243
Engine oil, filling ca‐ pacity 271
Engine oil temperature 74
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 245
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 245
Engine, overheating, refer to Coolant temperature 74
Engine start, assistance 258
Engine, starting 60
Engine, starting, Comfort Ac‐ cess 39
Engine, starting, Start/Stop button 59 Engine, stopping, Start/Stop
button 59
Engine, switching off 61
Environmentally friendly driv‐ ing, refer to Current fuel
consumption 74
Equalizer 166
Equipment, interior 115
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to Dynamic Sta‐
bility Control DSC 99
Exchanging wheels/tires 239
Exhaust system 133
Exterior mirrors 51
Exterior mirrors, adjusting 51
Exterior mirrors, automatic dimming 52
Exterior mirrors, automatic heating 52
Exterior mirrors, folding in and out 52
External audio device 126
External devices 186
External temperature dis‐ play 73
External temperature display, changing the unit of meas‐
ure 77
External temperature display, on computer 77
External temperature warn‐ ing 73
Eyes for securing cargo 137
F
Fader 166
Failure messages, refer to Check Control 82
False alarm, avoiding uninten‐ tional alarms 42
False alarm, ending an alarm 41
Fastening safety belts, refer to Safety belts 48 Fault messages, refer to
Check Control 82
Filling capacities 271
Filter, refer to Microfilter/acti‐ vated-charcoal filter with au‐
tomatic climate control 113
Fine wood, care 265
First aid kit 258
Fitting for towing 261
Flashing when locking/ unlocking 35
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 93
Flat Tire Monitor FTM, snow chains 241
Flat tire, run-flat tires 241
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 95
Flat tire, warning light 94, 96
Flat tire, wheel change 255
Flooding, refer to Driving through water 133
Floor carpet, care 265
Floor mats, care 265
FM/AM station 168
Fog lamps, indicator lamp 88
Fog lights 88
Foldable rear seat back‐ rest 121
Folding sun visor 119
Foot brake 133
Footwell lights, refer to Inte‐ rior lights 89
For your own safety 7
Four-wheel drive, refer to xDrive 101
Front airbags 90
Front fog lights 88
Front passenger airbags, de‐ activating 91
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 93
Fuel 230
Fuel, additives 230
Fuel, average consump‐ tion 75
Fuel cap 228
Fuel cap, closing 228 Seite 284ReferenceEverything from A to Z284
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