2015 BMW X1 wiper 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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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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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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