2016 BMW X1 adding oil

Different messages appear on the display de‐
pending on the engine oil level. Pay attention
to these messages.
If the engine oil level is too low, within the next
125 miles/200 km Add engine oil, refer to
page 200.
Detailed measurement
The concept In the detailed measurement the engine oil
level is checked and displayed via a scale.
Gasoline engine:
If the engine oil level reaches the minimum
level, a check control message is displayed.
During the measurement, the idle speed is in‐
creased somewhat.
Requirements▷Vehicle is on level road.▷Steptronic transmission: selector lever in
selector lever position N or P and accelera‐
tor pedal not depressed.▷Engine is running and is at operating tem‐
perature.
Performing a detailed measurement
In order to perform a detailed measurement of
the engine oil level:
1."Vehicle info"2."Vehicle status"3. "Measure engine oil level"4."Start measurement"
The engine oil level is checked and displayed
via a scale.
Time: approx. 1 minute.
Adding engine oil
Information CAUTION
A too low engine oil level causes engine
damage. There is risk of property damage.
Add engine oil within the next
125 miles/200 km.◀
CAUTION
Too much engine oil can damage the en‐
gine or the catalytic converter. There is risk of
property damage. Do not add too much engine
oil. Have too much engine oil siphoned off by a
dealer’s service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.◀
WARNING
Operating materials, e.g. oils, greases,
coolants, fuels, can contain harmful ingredi‐
ents. There is risk of injuries or danger to life.
Observe the instructions on the containers.
Avoid the contact of articles of clothing, skin or
eyes with operating materials. Do not refill op‐
erating materials into different bottles. Store
operating materials out of reach of children.◀
General information
Only add engine oil when the message is dis‐
played in the instrument cluster. The quantity
to be added is indicated in the message dis‐
played in the instrument cluster.
Switch off the ignition and safely park the vehi‐
cle before engine oil is added.
Overview
The oil filler neck is located in the engine com‐
partment, refer to page 197.
Opening the oil filler neck1.Opening the hood, refer to page 197Seite 200MobilityEngine oil200
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Cruise control, refer to cam‐era-based cruise con‐
trol 126
Cruising range 86
Cupholder 162
Current fuel consumption 87
D
Damage, tires 190
Damping control, dy‐ namic 123
Data, technical 228
Date 86
Daytime running lights 99
Defrosting, refer to defrosting the windows 145
Defrosting, see Windows, de‐ frosting 148
Defrosting the windows 145
Dehumidifying, air 145, 147
Deleting personal data 24
Deletion of personal data 24
Destination distance 91
Digital clock 86
Digital compass 153
Dimensions 228
Dimmable exterior mirrors 62
Dimmable interior rearview mirror 62
Direction indicator, see Turn signals 73
Display, electronic, instru‐ ment cluster 81
Display, engine tempera‐ ture 91
Display lighting, see Instru‐ ment lighting 100
Displays, cleaning 225
Disposal, coolant 203
Disposal, vehicle battery 216
Distance control, see PDC 135
Distance to destination 91
Divided screen view, split screen 23 Door lock 39
Door lock, see Remote con‐ trol 34
Downhill control 122
Drive-off assistant 125
Drive-off assistant, see DSC 120
Driving Dynamics Con‐ trol 124
Driving Excitement, SPORT 92
Driving instructions, break- in 168
Driving mode 124
Driving notes, general 169
Driving on bad roads 168
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 120
Driving tips 169
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 120
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 121
Dynamic Damping Con‐ trol 123
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 120
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 121
E
ECO PRO 176
ECO PRO, bonus range 177
ECO PRO display 176
ECO PRO driving mode 176
ECO PRO mode 176
ECO PRO program, driving dynamics 124
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster 81
Electronic oil measure‐ ment 199
Electronic Stability Program ESP, see DSC 120 Emergency detection, remote
control 35
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 182
Emergency Request 217
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 35
Emergency wheel 213
Energy Control 87
Energy recovery 87
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function 70
Engine, automatic switch- off 70
Engine compartment 197
Engine compartment, work‐ ing in 197
Engine coolant 202
Engine oil 199
Engine oil, adding 200
Engine oil additives 201
Engine oil change 201
Engine oil filler neck 200
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 201
Engine oil types, suitable 201
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 35
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 218
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine 69
Engine stop 69
Engine temperature, dis‐ play 91
Entering a car wash 222
Equipment, interior 151
Error displays, see Check Control 82
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, see DSC 120
Exchanging wheels/tires 190
Exhaust system 169
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 62
Exterior mirrors 60 Seite 234ReferenceEverything from A to Z234
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Manual air distribu‐tion 145, 148
Manual air flow 145, 148
Manual brake, see Parking brake 72
Manual mode, Steptronic transmission 78
Manual operation, door lock 39
Manual operation, exterior mirrors 61
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 182
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 136
Manual operation, rearview camera 138
Marking, run-flat tires 192
Master key, see Remote con‐ trol 34
Maximum cooling 147
Maximum speed, display 88
Maximum speed, winter tires 191
Measurement, units of 94
Medical kit 218
Memory, seat, mirror 59
Menu in instrument clus‐ ter 90
Menus, operating, iDrive 18
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 20
Messages, see Check Con‐ trol 82
Microfilter 146, 148
Minimum tread, tires 190
Mirror 60
Mirror memory 59
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 169
Mobility System 192
Modifications, technical, see Own Safety 7
Moisture in headlight 207
Monitor, see Control Dis‐ play 18 Mounting of child restraint
systems 65
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 14
Multimedia 6
N
Navigation 6
Neck restraints, front, see Head restraints 58
Neck restraints, rear, see Head restraints 59
Neutral cleaner, see wheel cleaner 224
New wheels and tires 190
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 220
O OBD Onboard Diagnosis 205
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐ agnosis 205
Obstacle marking, rearview camera 139
Octane rating, see Recom‐ mended fuel grade 184
Odometer 86
Office 6
Offroad trips 168
Oil 199
Oil, adding 200
Oil additives 201
Oil change 201
Oil change interval, service requirements 87
Oil filler neck 200
Oil types, alternative 201
Oil types, suitable 201
Old batteries, disposal 216
On-board computer 90
On-board computer, refer to On-board computer 90
Onboard monitor, see Control Display 18 Onboard vehicle tool kit 206
Opening/closing via door lock 39
Opening and closing 34
Opening and closing, without remote control 39
Opening and closing, with re‐ mote control 37
Opening the tailgate with no- touch activation 44
Operating concept, iDrive 18
Optional equipment, standard equipment 7
Outside air, refer to Auto‐ matic recirculated-air con‐
trol 147
Own Safety 7
P Paint, vehicle 223
Panoramic glass sunroof 49
Parallel parking assistant 140
Park Distance Control PDC 135
Parked-car ventilation 149
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 171
Parking aid, see PDC 135
Parking assistant 140
Parking brake 72
Parking lights 97
Parts and accessories 7
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 61
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ era 139
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 135
Pedestrian warning with city braking function 114
Performance Control 122
Personal Profile 35
Personal Profile, exporting profiles 36 Seite 237Everything from A to ZReference237
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