2015 BMW X1 washer fluid

Deactivate the rain sensor in car washes
Deactivate the rain sensor when passing
through an automatic car wash; otherwise,
damage could be caused by undesired wiper
activation.◀
Cleaning the windshield and
headlamps
Pull the lever, arrow 4.
The system sprays washer fluid on the wind‐
shield and activates the wipers briefly.
When the vehicle lighting system is switched
on, the headlights are cleaned at regular and
appropriate intervals.
Do not use the washer system at freezing
temperatures
Do not use the washers if there is any danger
that the fluid will freeze on the windshield; oth‐
erwise, your vision could be obscured. For this
reason, use antifreeze.
Avoid using the washer when the reservoir is
empty; otherwise, you could damage the
pump.◀
Windshield washer nozzles
The windshield washer nozzles are heated au‐
tomatically while the engine is running or the
ignition is switched on.
Fold-out position of the wipers
Required when changing the wiper blades or
under frosty conditions, for example.1.Switch off the ignition.2.Under frosty conditions, ensure that the
wiper blades are not frozen onto the wind‐
shield.3.Press the wiper lever up beyond the point
of resistance and hold it for approx. 3 sec‐
onds, until the wiper remains in a nearly
vertical position.After the wipers are folded back down, the
washer/wiper system, refer to page 64, must
be reactivated.
Fold the wipers back down
Before switching the ignition on, fold the
wipers back down to the windshield; other‐
wise, the wipers may become damaged when
they are switched on.◀1.Switch on the ignition.2.Press the wiper levers down. The wipers
move to their resting position and are
ready for operation.
Rear window wiper
1Intermittent wipe
When reverse gear is engaged, the system
switches to continuous operation.2Cleaning the rear window
The rear window wiper does not move if the
lever is in position 1 before the ignition is
switched on.
To switch on the rear window wiper:
1.Move the lever to its basic position.2.Select the required position again.
Do not use the washing mechanisms
when the washer fluid reservoir is empty
Do not use washing mechanisms when the
washer fluid reservoir is empty, otherwise you
will damage the washer pump.◀
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Washer fluid
General information Antifreeze for washer fluid
Antifreeze is flammable and can cause
injuries if used improperly.
Therefore, keep it away from sources of igni‐
tion.
Only keep it in the closed original container
and inaccessible to children.
Follow the notes and instructions on the con‐
tainer.
United States: The washer fluid mixture ratio is
regulated by the U.S. EPA and many individual
states; do not exceed the allowable washer
fluid dilution ratios limits that apply. Follow the
usage instructions on the washer fluid con‐
tainer. Use BMW's Windshield Washer Con‐
centrate or the equivalent.◀
Washer fluid reservoir Adding washer fluid
Only add washer fluid when the engine is
cool, and then close the cover completely to
avoid contact between the washer fluid and
hot engine parts.
Otherwise, there is the danger of fire and a risk
to personal safety if the fluid is spilled.◀
All washer nozzles are supplied from one res‐
ervoir.
The recommended minimum filling quantity is
0.2 US gal/1 liter.
Fill with a mixture of window washing concen‐
trate and tap water; if needed, add antifreeze
according to the manufacturer instructions.
Mix the washer fluid before adding to maintain
the correct mixing ratio.
Do not fill in undiluted window washing con‐
centrate and antifreeze and do not fill in pure
water; this could damage the washer system.
Do not mix window washing concentrate from
different manufacturers; this could cause the
washer nozzles to clog.
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic, 6-gear
In addition to the fully automatic mode, gears
can also be shifted manually using Steptronic,
refer to page 68.
Parking the vehicle Secure the vehicle
Before leaving the vehicle with the en‐
gine running, move the selector lever to posi‐
tion P and set the handbrake; otherwise, the
vehicle will begin moving.◀
Disengaging the remote control To remove the remote control from the ignition
lock, first move the selector lever to position P
and switch off the engine: interlock. Remove
the remote control from the ignition lock, refer
to page 59.
Selector lever positions
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Engine compartmentVehicle 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 selectedspecial 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.
Important features in the engine compartment
1Coolant expansion tank   2462Vehicle identification number3Filler neck for washer fluid for the head‐
lamp and window washer system   674Jump-starting, positive terminal5Filler neck for engine oil, refer to Adding
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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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Fuel consumption display,average fuel consump‐
tion 75
Fuel consumption display, current fuel consump‐
tion 74
Fuel-efficient driving, refer to Current fuel consump‐
tion 74
Fuel filler flap 228
Fuel filler flap, closing 228
Fuel filler flap, opening 228
Fuel filler flap, unlocking in case of an electrical mal‐
function 229
Fuel gauge 74
Fuel, refer to Average fuel consumption 75
Fuel, saving 139
Fuel tank capacity, refer to Filling capacities 271
Fuel tank contents, refer to Filling capacities 271
Fuel tank, refer to Filling ca‐ pacities 271
Fuse 256
G
Garage door opener, refer to Integrated universal remote
control 115
Gasoline 230
Gasoline gauge, refer to Fuel gauge 74
Gas station recommenda‐ tion 157
Gear change, automatic transmission with Step‐
tronic 68, 71
Gear change, via shift pad‐ dles 71
Gear display, automatic trans‐ mission with Steptronic 67
General driving notes 132
Glare protection 119 Glass sunroof, electric, opera‐
tion 34
Glass sunroof, refer to Panor‐ amic glass sunroof 44
Glove compartment 125
Glove compartment, light‐ ing 125
GPS navigation, refer to Navi‐ gation system 144
Gross vehicle weight, refer to Weights 270
H
Halogen headlamps, bulb re‐ placement 251
Handbrake, refer to Parking brake 63
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 116
Hands-free microphone 18
Hazard warning system 257
HDC Hill Descent Con‐ trol 101
HD Radio 169
Head airbags 90
Headlamp control, refer to Parking lamps/low
beams 85
Headlamp flasher 64
Headlamps, bulb replace‐ ment 251
Headlamps, care 264
Headlamps, cleaning 66
Headlight control, auto‐ matic 86
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture 86
Headlight cover, remov‐ ing 251
Headlight flasher, indicator lamp 17
Headlights 85
Headlights, cleaning, washer fluid 67
Headliner 19 Head restraints 49
Head restraints, adjusting the height 49
Head restraints, removing 50
Heatable mirrors 52
Heatable rear window 113
Heatable seats 48
Heating, mirrors 52
Heating, seats 48
Heavy cargo, refer to Stowing cargo 137
Height adjustment, seats 46
Height, refer to Dimen‐ sions 270
High-beam Assistant 87
High-beams 87
High beams/low beams, auto‐ matic, refer to High-beam
Assistant 87
High beams, bulb replace‐ ment 251
High-beams, indicator lamp 17
High-pressure washers 263
Hill Descent Control HDC 101
Hill drive-off assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant 102
Hills 134
Holder for beverages 127
Holder for remote control, re‐ fer to Ignition lock 59
Homepage 6
Hood 243
Hood, opening 243
Horn 14
Hot exhaust system 133
Hotline 223
House number, entering for navigation 147
Hydraulic brake assistant 99
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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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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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Welcome lights 85
Wheelbase, refer to Dimen‐ sions 270
Wheel change 255
Wheels and tires 232
Wheels, changing 239
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 93
Wheels, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 95
Width, refer to Dimen‐ sions 270
Window, convenient opera‐ tion 34
Windows 42
Windows, defrosting and de‐ fogging, automatic climate
control 112
Windows, pinch protec‐ tion 43
Windows, safety switch 43
Windshield, cleaning 66
Windshield, defrosting, refer to Defrosting windows 112
Windshield wash 64
Windshield washer fluid 67
Windshield wash, rear win‐ dow 66
Windshield wash, reservoir for washer fluid 67
Windshield wash, washer fluid 67
Windshield wash, washer nozzles 66
Windshield wiper blades, changing 249
Windshield wiper, refer to Washer/wiper system 64
Winter storage, care 266
Winter tires, setting the speed limit 84
Winter tires, suitable tires 240
Winter tires, tread 239
Wiper blades, changing 249
Wiper fluid 67 Wood, care 265
Word match concept, naviga‐ tion 25
Working in the engine com‐ partment 243
Wrench/screwdriver, refer to Onboard vehicle tool kit 249
X xDrive 101
Xenon headlights, bulb re‐ placement 252 Seite 293Everything from A to ZReference293
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