2016 BMW X1 on board

Storage compartmentsVehicle features and optionsThis chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems. The respectively applicable country
provisions must be observed when using the
respective features and systems.
Information WARNING
Loose objects in the car's interior can be
thrown into the car's interior while driving, e.g.
in the event of an accident or during braking
and evasive maneuvers. There is risk of inju‐
ries. Secure loose objects in the car's inte‐
rior.◀
CAUTION
Anti-slip pads such as anti-slip mats can
damage the dashboard. There is risk of prop‐
erty damage. Do not use anti-slip pads.◀
Storage compartments in thecar's interior
The following storage compartments are avail‐
able in the vehicle interior:▷Storage compartment up front in the cen‐
ter console, refer to page 160.▷Glove compartment on the front passenger
side, refer to page 160.▷Glove compartment on the driver's side,
refer to page 161.▷Compartments in the doors, refer to
page 161.▷Storage compartment in the center arm‐
rest, refer to page 161.▷Cupholders, refer to page 162.▷Storage compartment in the rear center
console, refer to page 162.▷Storage compartments in the trunk, refer
to page 163▷Additional storage compartments in the
vehicle's interior, refer to page 163
Storage compartment up
front in the center console
There is a storage compartment under the
cover.
Glove compartment
Front passenger side
Information WARNING
Folded open, the glove compartment
protrudes in the car's interior. Objects in the
glove compartment can be thrown into the
car's interior while driving, e.g. in the event of
an accident or during braking and evasive ma‐
neuvers. There is risk of injuries. Always close
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Socket for OBD Onboard
Diagnosis
Information CAUTION
Improper use of the socket for Onboard
Diagnosis can lead to vehicle malfunctions.
There is risk of property damage. The manu‐
facturer of your vehicle strongly recommends
access to the socket for Onboard Diagnosis be
limited to a dealer's service center, another
qualified service center or repair shop or other
authorized persons.◀
Position
There is an OBD socket on the driver's side for
checking the primary components in the vehi‐
cle's emissions.
Emissions
▷The warning lamp lights up:
Emissions are deteriorating. Have
the vehicle checked as soon as
possible.▷The warning lamp flashes under certain
circumstances:
This indicates that there is excessive mis‐
firing in the engine.
Reduce the vehicle speed and have the
system checked immediately; otherwise,
serious engine misfiring within a brief pe‐
riod can seriously damage emission con‐trol components, in particular the catalytic
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Replacing componentsVehicle features and optionsThis chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems. The respectively applicable country
provisions must be observed when using the
respective features and systems.
Onboard vehicle tool kit
The onboard vehicle tool kit is located under
the cargo floor panel.
Wiper blade replacement Information CAUTION
If the wiper arm falls onto the windshield
without the wiper blades installed, the wind‐
shield can be damaged. There is risk of prop‐
erty damage. Secure the wiper arm when re‐
placing the wiper blades and do not fold down
the wipers without the wiper blades installed.◀
Replacing the front wiper blades1.To change the wiper blades, fold up, refer
to page 76, the wiper arms.2.Fold up and hold the wiper arm firmly.3.Press button, arrow 1, and pull out the
wiper blade.4.Insert the new wiper blade in reverse order
of removal until it locks in place.5.Fold down the wipers.
CAUTION
Folded-away wipers can be jammed
when the hood is opened. There is risk of
property damage. Make sure that the wipers
with the wiper blades mounted are folded
down onto the windshield before opening the
hood.◀
Lamp and bulb replacement Information
Lights and bulbs
Lights and bulbs make an essential contribu‐
tion to vehicle safety.
The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends
that you have appropriate work performed by a
dealer’s service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop if you are unfami‐
liar with it or if it has not been described here.
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Accessing the turn signals, low beams,
high beams/headlight flasher
Follow general instructions, refer to page 206.
Open the hood.
Turn signal
Bulb A23571.Access to the turn signal on the right side:
unhook and fold away the filler neck for the
wiper fluid with the screwdriver from the
onboard vehicle tool kit.2.Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and
remove.3.Press the bulb gently into the socket, turn
counterclockwise and remove.4.Install the new bulb and bulb holder in re‐
verse order of removal.
Low beams
55 watt bulb, H7LL.
1.Access to the low beams on the right side:
unhook and fold away the filler neck for thewiper fluid with the screwdriver from the
onboard vehicle tool kit.2.Turn the cover counterclockwise and re‐
move.3.Pull the bulb holder directly to the rear, ar‐
row 1, and remove.4.Remove the bulb from the bulb holder.5.Install the new bulb with bulb holder in re‐
verse order of removal.
In doing so, ensure that the bulb tab is cor‐
rectly positioned in the headlight housing
and the bulb holder perceptibly engages.6.Close the headlight housing with the lid.
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wiper fluid with the screwdriver from the
onboard vehicle tool kit.2.Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and
remove.3.Press the bulb gently into the socket, turn
counterclockwise and remove.4.Install the new bulb and bulb holder in re‐
verse order of removal.
Front fog lights
Follow general instructions, refer to page 206.
35-watt bulb, H8.1.Insert the screwdriver from the onboard
vehicle tool kit, with the flat side on the clip,
arrow 1.2.Turn the screwdriver by 90°, arrow 2.3.Remove the front fog lamp toward the
front.4.Detach the connector.5.Turn the bulb bracket and remove it.6.Remove the bulb and replace it.7.Proceed in reverse order to insert the front
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Turn signal in exterior mirrorThe turn signals in the exterior mirrors feature
LED technology. Contact a dealer’s service
center or another qualified service center or re‐
pair shop in the event of a malfunction.
Tail lights, bulb replacement
Vehicles with halogen headlights1Side marker lights2Turn signal3Reversing lamp4Inside brake lamp5Tail lights6Brake lights/tail lights
Vehicles with LED headlights
1Turn signal2Reversing lamp3Inside brake lamp4Tail lights5Brake lightThe tail lights feature LED technology. Contact
a dealer’s service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop in the event of a
malfunction.
Bulb replacement, exterior tail lights
General information
Follow general instructions, refer to page 206.
Turn signal: 21-watt bulb, P21WLL.
Outer brake lamp: 21 watt bulb, P21WLL.
Removing the exterior tail lamp1.Open the tailgate.2.Remove the fastening using the screw
driver from the onboard vehicle tool kit, ar‐
row 1.
Remove cover, arrow 2.3.Loosen both nuts, arrow 1, of the outer tail
lamp.
Carefully pull out the tail lights toward the
front, arrow 2, from the body. Ensure that
the wiring is not damaged.4.Pull the plug out of the bulb holder and
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InformationWARNING
The vehicle jack is optimized for lifting
the vehicle and for the jacking points on the
vehicle only. There is risk of injuries. Do not lift
any other vehicle or cargo using the vehicle
jack.◀
Removing the emergency wheel The emergency wheel and the tools are lo‐
cated in the trunk under the cargo floor panel.1.Unscrew the wing nut.2.Remove the cover.3.Remove tool holder.4.Remove emergency wheel.
Prepare wheel change
1.Follow the Safety instructions, refer to
page 214.2.With the wheel chock from the onboard ve‐
hicle tool kit, also secure the vehicle
against rolling away at the front wheel of
the opposite side. For this, place the wheel
chock behind the front wheel diagonally
across.3.Loosen the wheel lug bolts a half turn.
Jacking up the vehicle
1.Place the vehicle jack at the jacking point
closest to the wheel such that the vehicle
jack foot is vertically beneath the vehiclejacking point with the entire surface on the
ground.2.Insert the vehicle jack head in the rectan‐
gular recess of the jacking point for crank‐
ing it up.3.Crank it up until the wheel in question lifts
off of the ground.
Wheel mounting
Mount one emergency wheel only.
1.Unscrew the wheel lug bolts and remove
the wheel.2.Put the new wheel or emergency wheel on
and screw in at least two bolts.
If original BMW light alloy wheels are not
mounted, any accompanying lug bolts also
have to be used.3.Screw in the remaining the lug bolts and
tighten all bolts well in a crosswise pattern.4.Lower the vehicle and remove the vehicle
jack.
After the wheel change
1.Tighten the lug bolts crosswise. The tight‐
ening torque is 101 lb ft/140 Nm.2.Stow the nonworking wheel in the trunk.
The nonworking wheel cannot be stored
under the cargo floor panel because of its
size.3.Check tire inflation pressure at the next op‐
portunity and correct as needed.4.Reinitialize the Flat Tire Monitor.Seite 214MobilityReplacing components214
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Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor.5.Check to make sure the lug bolts are tight
with a calibrated torque wrench.6.Replace the damaged tires as soon as pos‐
sible.
Driving with emergency wheel
WARNING
The emergency wheel has particular di‐
mensions. When driving with an emergency
wheel, changed driving properties may occur
at higher speeds, e.g. reduced lane stability
when braking, longer braking distance and
changed self-steering properties in the limit
area. There is risk of an accident. Drive moder‐
ately and do not exceed a speed of
50 mph/80 km/h.◀
Vehicle battery Maintenance
The battery is maintenance-free.
The added amount of acid is sufficient for the
service life of the battery.
More information about the battery can be re‐
quested from a dealer’s service center or an‐
other qualified service center or repair shop.
Battery replacement CAUTION
Vehicle batteries that are not compatible
can damage vehicle systems and impair vehi‐
cle functions.There is risk of property damage.
Information on the compatible vehicle batteries
is available at your dealer's service center.◀
After a battery replacement, the manufacturer
of your vehicle recommends that the vehicle
battery be registered on the vehicle by a
dealer’s service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop to ensure that all
comfort features are fully available and that any
Check Control messages of these comfort fea‐
tures are no longer displayed.
Charging the battery
General information
Make sure that the battery is always suffi‐
ciently charged to guarantee that the battery
remains usable for its full service life.
The battery may need to be charged in the fol‐
lowing cases:▷When making frequent short-distance
drives.▷If the vehicle is not used for prolonged pe‐
riods, longer than a month.▷Steptronic transmission: when parked for
long periods of time in selector lever posi‐
tion D, R or N.
Information
CAUTION
Battery chargers for the vehicle battery
can work with high voltages and currents,
which means that the 12V on-board network
can be overloaded or damaged. There is risk of
property damage. Only connect battery charg‐
ers for the vehicle battery to the starting aid
terminals in the engine compartment.◀
Starting aid terminals
In the vehicle, only charge the battery via the
starting aid terminals, refer to page 219, in the
engine compartment with the engine off.
Power failure
After a temporary power loss, some equipment
needs to be newly initialized or individual set‐
tings updated, e. g.:
▷Seat and mirror memory: store the posi‐
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