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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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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Automatic transmission1.Release the parking brake, refer to
page 63.2.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.
Upholstery material care Vacuum regularly with a vacuum cleaner.Seite 264MobilityCare264
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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
AUTO program with auto‐ matic climate control 111 Seite 280ReferenceEverything from A to Z280
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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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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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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
Tow-starting 262 Seite 291Everything from A to ZReference291
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