2016 BMW X1 lim

a sign or a warning triangle in the rear win‐
dow.
Tow bar
The tow fittings used should be on the same
side on both vehicles.
Should it prove impossible to avoid mounting
the tow bar at an offset angle, please observe
the following:
▷Maneuvering capability is limited going
around corners.▷The tow bar will generate lateral forces if it
is secured with an offset.
Tow rope
When starting to tow the vehicle, make sure
that the tow rope is taut.
To avoid jerking and the associated stresses
on the vehicle components when towing, al‐
ways use nylon ropes or nylon straps.
Tow fitting
General information
The screw-in tow fitting should always be car‐
ried in the vehicle.
The tow fitting can be screwed in at the front
or rear of the BMW.
The tow fitting and the onboard vehicle tool kit,
refer to page 206, are together in the cargo
area.
Information
CAUTION
If the tow fitting is not used as intended,
there can be damage to the vehicle or to the
tow fitting. There is risk of property damage.
Observe the notes on using the tow fitting.◀
Use of the tow fitting:▷Use only the tow fitting provided with the
vehicle and screw it all the way in.▷Use the tow fitting for towing on paved
roads only.▷Use tow fitting located in the front only for
positioning the vehicle.▷Avoid lateral loading of the tow fitting, e.g.,
do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting.
Screw thread for tow fitting
Press on the mark on the edge of the cover to
push it out.
Tow-starting
Steptronic transmission
Do not tow-start the vehicle.
Tow-starting the engine is not possible due to
the Steptronic transmission.
Have the cause of the starting problems fixed.
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Clean the upholstery down to the seams using
large sweeping motions. Avoid rubbing the
material vigorously.
CAUTION
Open Velcro® fasteners on articles of
clothing can damage the seat covers. There is
risk of property damage. Ensure that any Vel‐
cro® fasteners are closed.◀
Caring for special components
Light-alloy wheels
When cleaning the vehicle, use only neutral
wheel cleaners having a pH value from 5 to 9.
Do not use abrasive cleaning agents or steam
jets above 140 ℉/60 ℃. Follow the manufac‐
turer's instructions.
Aggressive, acidic or alkaline cleaning agents
can destroy the protective layer of adjacent
components, such as the brake disk.
Chrome surfaces
Carefully clean components such as the radia‐
tor grille or door handles with an ample supply
of water, possibly with shampoo added, partic‐
ularly when they have been exposed to road
salt.
Rubber components
Environmental influences can cause surface
soiling of rubber parts and a loss of gloss. For
cleaning, use only water and suitable care
products, the manufacturer of your vehicle rec‐
ommends original BMW care products.
Treat especially worn rubber parts with rubber
care agents at regular intervals. When cleaning
rubber seals, do not use any silicon-containing
car care products in order to avoid damage or
noises.
Fine wood partsClean fine wood facing and fine wood compo‐
nents only with a moist rag. Then dry with a
soft cloth.Plastic components
These include:▷Imitation leather surfaces.▷Roofliner.▷Lamp lenses.▷Instrument cluster cover.▷Matt black spray-coated components.▷Painted parts in the interior.
Clean with a microfiber cloth.
Dampen cloth lightly with water.
Do not soak the roofliner.
CAUTION
Cleansers that contain alcohol or sol‐
vents, such as lacquer thinners, heavy-duty
grease removers, fuel, or such, can damage
plastic parts. There is risk of property damage.
Clean with a microfiber cloth. Dampen cloth
lightly with water.◀
Safety belts
Dirty belt straps impede the reeling action and
thus have a negative impact on safety.
WARNING
Chemical cleansers can destroy the
safety belt webbing. Missing protective effect
of the safety belts. There is risk of injuries or
danger to life. Use only a mild soapy solution
for cleaning the safety belts.◀
Use only a mild soapy solution, with the safety
belts clipped into their buckles.
Do not allow the switchs to retract the safety
belts until they are dry.
Carpets and floor mats WARNING
Objects in the driver's floor area can limit
the pedal distance or block a depressed pedal.
There is risk of an accident. Stow objects in
the vehicle such that they are secured and
cannot enter into the driver's floor area. Use
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AppendixAny updates to the Owner's Manual of the ve‐
hicle are listed here.
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Active pedestrian protection
system
Opposite to the description in this Owner's
Manual, the active pedestrian protection sys‐
tem is only deployed at speeds between ap‐
prox. 30 km/h/approx. 18 mph and 55 km/h/
34 mph.
Speed limit detection
Opposite to the description in this Owner's
Manual, the display cannot be switched on/off
via iDrive.

Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 120
ACC, Active Cruise Con‐ trol 126
Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control 80
Accessories and parts 7
Activated-charcoal filter 148
Active cruise control, ACC 126
Adaptive brake lights, see Brake force display 118
Additives, oil 201
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 52
After washing vehicle 223
Airbags 102
Airbags, indicator/warning light 103
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 147
Air circulation, see Recircu‐ lated-air mode 145
Air conditioner 144
Air, dehumidifying, see Cool‐ ing function 145, 147
Air distribution, manual 145, 148
Air flow, air conditioner 145
Air flow, automatic climate control 148
Air pressure, tires 186
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion 149
Alarm system 46
Alarm, unintentional 47
All around the center con‐ sole 16
All around the roofliner 17 All around the steering
wheel 14
All-season tires, see Winter tires 191
All-wheel-drive 122
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 152
Alternative oil types 201
Ambient light 101
Antifreeze, washer fluid 76
Antilock Brake System, ABS 120
Anti-slip control, see DSC 120
Approved axle load 229
Arrival time 91
Ashtray 155
Assistance when driving off 125
Assist system, see Intelligent Safety 111
Attentiveness assistant 118
AUTO intensity 147
Automatic car wash 222
Automatic climate con‐ trol 146
Automatic cruise control with Stop & Go 126
Automatic Curb Monitor 61
Automatic deactivation, Front-seat passenger air‐
bags 104
Automatic headlight con‐ trol 98
Automatic locking 46
Automatic recirculated-air control 147
Automatic tailgate 41
Automatic transmission, see Steptronic transmission 77 AUTO program, automatic cli‐
mate control 147
AUTO program, intensity 147
Auto Start/Stop function 70
Average fuel consumption 91
Average speed 91
Axle loads, weights 229
B Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 54
Backrest, seats 52
Backrest, width 54
Bad road trips 168
Band-aids, see First-aid kit 218
Bar for tow-starting/ towing 220
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 215
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 35
Battery, vehicle 215
Belts, safety belts 56
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 162
BMW Assist 6
BMW Driver’s Guide App 6
BMW Homepage 6
BMW Internet page 6
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem 204
Bonus range, ECO PRO 177
Bottle holder, see Cu‐ pholder 162
Brake assistant 120
Brake discs, break-in 168
Brake force display 118
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Brake lights, brake force dis‐play 118
Brake pads, break-in 168
Braking, hints 170
Breakdown assistance 217
Break-in 168
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 94
Bulb replacement 206
Bulb replacement, front 207
Bulb replacement, rear 211
Bulbs and lights 206
Button, Start/Stop 68
Bypassing, see Jump-start‐ ing 218
C
California Proposition 65 Warning 8
Camera-based cruise control, ACC 126
Camera lenses, care 225
Camera, rearview cam‐ era 138
Can holder, see Cu‐ pholder 162
Car battery 215
Car care products 223
Care, displays 225
Care, vehicle 223
Cargo 172
Cargo area 157
Cargo area, enlarging 158
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 163
Cargo floor panel 157
Cargo position, rear seat backrest 159
Cargo, securing 173
Cargo straps, securing cargo 173
Car key, see Remote con‐ trol 34
Carpet, care 224
Car wash 222 Catalytic converter, see Hot
exhaust system 169
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 204
Center armrest 161
Center console 16
Central locking system 40
Central screen, see Control Display 18
Changes, technical, see Own Safety 7
Changing parts 206
Changing wheels 213
Changing wheels/tires 190
Chassis number, see vehicle identification number 10
Check Control 82
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically 199
Children, seating position 64
Children, transporting safely 64
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 64
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 66
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 65
Child safety locks 67
Child seat, mounting 65
Child seats 64
Chrome parts, care 224
Cigarette lighter 155
Cleaning displays 225
Climate control 144, 146
Clock 86
Closing/opening via door lock 39
Closing/opening with remote control 37
Closing the tailgate with no- touch activation 44
Cockpit 14
Combination switch, see Turn signals 73 Combination switch, see
Wiper system 74
Comfort Access 43
COMFORT program, Dy‐ namic Driving Control 124
Compact wheel, see Emer‐ gency wheel 213
Compartments in the doors 161
Compass 153
Compressor 192
Condensation on win‐ dows 148
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 171
Condition Based Service CBS 204
Confirmation signal 46
ConnectedDrive 6
ConnectedDrive Services 6
Connecting electrical devi‐ ces 155
Continued driving with a flat tire 107 , 110
Control Display 18
Control Display, settings 93
Controller 19
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 120
Convenient opening with the remote control 38
Coolant 202
Cooling function 145, 147
Cooling, maximum 147
Cooling system 202
Cornering lamp 99
Corrosion on brake discs 170
Cosmetic mirror 155
Courtesy lamps during un‐ locking 37
Courtesy lamps with the vehi‐ cle locked 38
Cruise control 132
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Shift paddles on the steeringwheel 79
Side airbags 102
Signaling, horn 14
Signals when unlocking 46
Sitting safely 52
Size 228
Ski and snowboard bag 159
Slide/tilt glass roof 49
Snow chains 195
Socket 155
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ nostics 205
SOS button 217
Spare fuse 216
Spare tire, see Emergency wheel 213
Speed, average 91
Speed limit detection, on- board computer 92
Speed limiter, display 88
Speed Limit Information 88
Speed warning 93
Split screen 23
Sport displays 92
SPORT program, Dynamic Driving Control 124
Sport program, transmis‐ sion 78
Sport steering, variable 123
Stability control systems 120
Start/stop, automatic func‐ tion 70
Start/Stop button 68
Start function during malfunc‐ tion 35
Starting the engine 69
Status control display, tires 106
Status information, iDrive 23
Status of Owner's Manual 7
Steering assistance 123
Steering wheel, adjusting 62
Steering wheel heating 62 Steptronic Sport transmis‐
sion, refer to Steptronic
transmission 77
Steptronic transmission 77
Stopping the engine 69
Storage compartment in the rear 162
Storage compartments 160
Storage compartments, loca‐ tions 160
Storage, tires 192
Storing the vehicle 225
Suitable engine oil types 201
Summer tires, tread 190
Sun visor 155
Supplementary text mes‐ sages 85
Switch for Dynamic Driv‐ ing 124
Switch-on times, parked-car ventilation 149
Switch, refer to Cockpit 14
Symbols 6
Symbols in the status field 23
SYNC program, automatic cli‐ mate control 148
T Tachometer 86
Tailgate, automatic 41
Tailgate closing 41
Tailgate, closing with no- touch activation 44
Tailgate opening 40
Tailgate, opening with no- touch activation 44
Tailgate via remote con‐ trol 38
Tail lights 211
Technical changes, see Own Safety 7
Technical data 228
Telephone 6
Temperature, air condi‐ tioner 145 Temperature, automatic cli‐
mate control 147
Temperature display for ex‐ ternal temperature 86
Temperature, engine 91
Terminal, starting aid 219
Text messages, supplemen‐ tary 85
Theft alarm system, see Alarm system 46
Thigh support 54
Tilt alarm sensor 47
Time of arrival 91
Tire damage 190
Tire identification marks 188
Tire inflation pressure 186
Tire inflation pressure moni‐ tor, refer to FTM 109
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 105
Tires, changing 190
Tire sealant 192
Tires, everything on wheels and tires 186
Tires, run-flat tires 192
Tire tread 190
Tone 6
Tool 206
Total vehicle weight 229
Touchpad 21
Tow fitting 221
Towing 219
Tow lug, see Tow fitting 221
Tow-starting 219
TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor 105
Traction control 121
TRACTION, driving dynam‐ ics 121
Transmission lock, releasing manually 79
Transmission, Steptronic transmission 77
Transporting children safely 64
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