2016 BMW X1 rear lid

Touch the surface on the door handle of the
driver's or front passenger door, arrow, with
your finger and hold it there without grasping
the door handle.
This corresponds to pressing and holding

the remote control button.
In addition to locking, the windows and the
glass sunroof close and the exterior mirrors
fold in.
Unlocking the tailgate separately
Press button on tailgate's exterior.
This corresponds with pressing the button on
the remote control.
.
The situation of the doors does not change.
Take the remote control with you and do not
leave it in the trunk; otherwise, the remote con‐
trol is locked inside the vehicle when the tail‐
gate is closed.
CAUTION
The tailgate swings back and up when it
opens. There is risk of property damage. Make
sure that the area of movement of the tailgate
is clear during opening and closing.◀
Opening and closing the tailgate with
no-touch activation
General information
The tailgate can be opened with no-touch acti‐
vation using the remote control you are carry‐
ing. With automatic tailgate operation, it can also be closed with no-touch activation. Two
sensors detect a forward-directed foot motion
in the center of the area at the rear of the car
and the trunk lid opens and/or closes.
Foot movement to be carried out WARNING
During no-contact activation, vehicle
parts may be touched, e.g. hot exhaust sys‐
tem. There is risk of injuries. With the foot mo‐
tion, make sure there is steady stance and do
not touch the vehicle.◀1.Place in the center behind the vehicle,
about an arm's length from the vehicle rear.2.Move a foot in the direction of travel as far
under the vehicle as possible and immedi‐
ately pull it back. With this movement, the
leg must pass through the ranges of both
sensors.
Opening
Perform the foot movement described earlier.
The tailgate opens, regardless of whether it
was previously locked or unlocked.
Before the opening, the hazard warning sys‐
tem flashes.
If the remote control is in the sensor area, the
tailgate can be closed inadvertently by an un‐
conscious or alleged recognized foot move‐
ment.
The sensor range reaches approx. 5 ft/1.50 m
behind the area at the rear of the car.
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Pinch protection systemWARNING
When operating the windows, body parts
and objects can be jammed. There is risk of in‐
juries or risk of property damage. Make sure
that the area of movement of the windows is
clear during opening and closing.◀
WARNING
Accessories on the windows such as an‐
tennas can impact jam protection. There is risk
of injuries. Do not install accessories in the
area of movement of the windows.◀
If closing force exceeds a specific margin as a
window closes, closing is interrupted.
The window reopens slightly.
Closing without the pinch protection system
WARNING
When operating the windows, body parts
and objects can be jammed. There is risk of in‐
juries or risk of property damage. Make sure
that the area of movement of the windows is
clear during opening and closing.◀
In case of danger from the outside or if ice
might prevent normal closing, proceed as fol‐
lows:1.Pull the switch past the resistance point
and hold it there.
The pinch protection is limited and the
window reopens slightly if the closing force
exceeds a certain margin.2.Pull the switch past the resistance point
again within approx. 4 seconds and hold it
there.
The window closes without jam protection.Safety switch
General information
The safety switch in the driver's door can be
used to prevent children, e.g., from opening
and closing the rear windows using the
switches in the rear.
Information WARNING
When operating the windows, body parts
and objects can be jammed. There is risk of in‐
juries or risk of property damage. Make sure
that the area of movement of the windows is
clear during opening and closing.◀
In order to prevent uncontrolled closing of the windows, press the safety switch, e.g. if chil‐
dren or animals are carried in the rear.
Switching on and off Press button.
The LED lights up if the safety func‐
tion is switched on.
Panoramic glass sunroof General information
The glass sunroof and the sliding visor can be
operated together or separately, using the
same switch.
The glass sunroof is operational when the igni‐
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AdjustingVehicle features and options
This 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.
Sitting safely The ideal seating position can make a vital
contribution to relaxed, fatigue-free driving.
The seating position plays an important role in
an accident in combination with:▷Safety belts, refer to page 56.▷Head restraints, refer to page 58.▷Airbags, refer to page 102.
Front seats
Information WARNING
Seat adjustments while driving can lead
to unexpected movements of the seat. Vehicle
control could be lost. There is risk of an acci‐
dent. Only adjust the side on the driver's side
when the vehicle is stationary.◀
WARNING
With a backrest inclined too far to the
rear, the protective effect of the safety belt
cannot be ensured anymore. There is a danger
of sliding under the safety belt in an accident.
There is risk of injuries or danger to life. Adjust
the seat prior to starting the trip. Adjust the
backrest in an as upright position as possible
and do not adjust again while driving.◀
WARNING
There is risk of jamming when moving
the seats. There is risk of injuries or risk of
property damage. Make sure that the area of
movement of the seat is clear prior to any ad‐
justment.◀
Manually adjustable seats
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Front seat heating
Switching onPress button once for each tempera‐
ture level.
The maximum temperature is reached when
three LEDs are lit.
If the journey is continued within approx. 15
minutes, the seat heating is activated automat‐
ically with the temperature selected last.
When ECO PRO, refer to page 176, is acti‐
vated, the heater output is reduced.
Switch off Press button longer.
The LEDs go out.
Rear seats
Second row of seats
Information WARNING
There is a risk of jamming when folding
down the center armrest in the rear. There is
risk of injuries. Make sure that the area of
movement of the center armrest is clear during
folding down.◀
WARNING
Seat adjustments while driving can lead
to unexpected movements of the seat. Vehicle
control could be lost. There is risk of an acci‐
dent. Only adjust the side on the driver's side
when the vehicle is stationary.◀
Forward/backward
Pull the lever and slide the seat in the desired
direction.
After releasing the lever, move the seat for‐
ward or back slightly making sure it engages
properly.
Can be adjusted forwards or backwards in a ra‐
tio of 60/40.
Backrest tilt WARNING
Unexpected movements of the backrest
while driving may occur due to unintentional
unlocking of the rear backrests by the loops.
There is risk of injuries. Do not fasten any ob‐
jects to the loops for unlocking the rear back‐
rests.◀
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RefuelingVehicle features and options
This 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 Observe the fuel recommendation, refer to
page 184, prior to refueling.
CAUTION
With a range of less than 30 miles/50 km
it is possible that the engine will no longer have
sufficient fuel. Engine functions are no longer
ensured. There is risk of property damage. Re‐
fuel promptly.◀
Fuel lidOpening1.Briefly press the rear edge of the fuel filler
flap.2.Turn the tank lid counterclockwise.3.Place the tank lid in the bracket attached to
the fuel filler flap.
Closing
1.Fit the lid and turn it clockwise until you
clearly hear a click.2.Close the fuel filler flap.
WARNING
The retaining strap of the fuel cap be
jammed and crushed during closing. In this
case, the lid cannot be correctly closed and
fuel vapors or fuel can escape. There is risk of
injuries or risk of property damage. Pay atten‐
tion that the retaining strap is not jammed or
crushed when closing the lid.◀
Manually unlocking fuel filler flapE. g. in the event of an electrical malfunction.
The release is located in the trunk.
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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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High beams/headlight flasher
55-watt bulb, H7.1.Turn the cover counterclockwise and re‐
move.2.Pull the bulb holder directly to the rear, ar‐
row 1, and remove.3.Remove the bulb from the bulb holder.4.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.5.Close the headlight housing with the lid.
Make sure that the lid engages.LED headlights
Overview
Front lights1Parking lights / daytime running lights2Side marker lights3Turn signal4Low beams, high beams/headlight flasher5Corner-illuminating lights
Front lights
The following lights feature LED technology:
▷High beams▷Parking lights / daytime running lights▷Low beams▷Corner-illuminating lights
Contact a dealer’s service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop in the
event of a malfunction.
Turn signal
Bulb A2357
Accessing the turn signals
Follow general instructions, refer to page 206.
Open the hood.
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External start 218
External temperature dis‐ play 86
External temperature warn‐ ing 86
Eyes for securing cargo 173
F
Failure message, see Check Control 82
False alarm, see Unintentional alarm 47
Fan, refer to Air flow 145
Fan, see Air flow 148
Filler neck for engine oil 200
Fine wood, care 224
First-aid kit 218
Fitting for towing, see Tow fit‐ ting 221
Flat tire, changing wheels 213
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 109
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 105
Flat tire, warning lamp 106, 109
Flooding 169
Floor carpet, care 224
Floor mats, care 224
Fogged up windows 145
Folding back rear seat back‐ rests 158
Fold-out position, wiper 76
Foot brake 170
Front airbags 102
Front-end collision warning with City Braking func‐
tion 112
Front fog lights 100
Front fog lights, front, bulb re‐ placement 210
Front lights 207
Front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation 104 Front-seat passenger airbags,
indicator lamp 104
Front seats 52
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 109
Fuel 184
Fuel consumption, see Aver‐ age fuel consumption 91
Fuel filler flap 182
Fuel gauge 86
Fuel lid 182
Fuel quality 184
Fuel recommendation 184
Fuel, tank capacity 229
Fuse 216
G
Garage door opener, see Uni‐ versal Integrated Remote
Control 151
Gasoline 184
Gear change, Steptronic transmission 77
Gear shift indicator 88
General driving notes 169
Glare shield 155
Glass sunroof, refer to Panor‐ amic glass sunroof 49
Glove compartment 160
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 229
H
Halogen headlights 207
Handbrake, see Parking brake 72
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 152
Hazard warning flashers 217
HDC Hill Descent Con‐ trol 122
Head airbags 102
Headlight control, auto‐ matic 98 Headlight courtesy delay fea‐
ture 98
Headlight flasher 74
Headlight flasher, bulb re‐ placement 209
Headlight glass 207
Headlights 207
Headlights, care 223
Head restraints 52
Head restraints, front 58
Head restraints, rear 59
Head-up Display 94
Head-up Display, care 225
Heavy cargo, stowing 173
High-beam Assistant 99
High beams 74
High beams/low beams, see High-beam Assistant 99
High beams, bulb replace‐ ment 209
Hill Descent Control HDC 122
Hills 170
Hill start assistant, see Drive- off assistant 125
Holder for beverages 162
Homepage 6
Hood 197
Horn 14
Hot exhaust system 169
HUD Head-up Display 94
Hydroplaning 169
I Ice warning, see External temperature warning 86
Icy roads, see External tem‐ perature warning 86
Identification marks, tires 188
Identification number, see ve‐ hicle identification num‐
ber 10
iDrive 18
Ignition key, see Remote con‐ trol 34 Seite 235Everything from A to ZReference235
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