2016 BMW X1 replacing battery

Replacing the battery1.Remove integrated key from remote con‐
trol.2.Raise the cover of the battery compart‐
ment, arrow 1.3.Remove the cover of the battery compart‐
ment, arrow 2.4.Insert a battery of the same type with the
positive side facing up.5.Press the cover closed.
Have old battery disposed of by a
dealer’s service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop
or take it to a collection point.
New remote controlsNew remote controls are available from a
dealer’s service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
Loss of the remote controls
The lost remote control can be blocked by a
dealer’s service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
Emergency detection of remote
control
It is possible to switch on the ignition or start
the engine in situations such as the following:
▷Interference of radio transmission to re‐
mote control by external sources e.g., by
radio masts.▷Empty battery in remote control.▷Interference from radio transmissions
through mobile devices in close proximity
to remote control.▷Interference of radio transmission by
charger while charging items such as mo‐
bile devices in the vehicle.
A Check Control message is displayed if an at‐
tempt is made to switch on the ignition or start
the engine.
Starting the engine via emergency detection of the remote control
Steptronic transmission: if a respective Check
Control message appears, hold the remote
control with its back against the marked area
on the steering column. The tailgate button on
the remote control should be at the same
height as the marked area. Press the Start/
Stop button within 10 seconds while pressing
the brake pedal.
If the remote control is not recognized: slightly
change the height position of the remote con‐
trol and repeat the procedure.
Personal Profile
The concept Personal Profile provides three profiles, using
which personal vehicle settings can be stored.
Every remote control has one of these profiles
assigned.
If the vehicle is unlocked using a remote con‐
trol, the assigned personal profile will be acti‐
Seite 35Opening and closingControls35
Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 964 303 - VI/15

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‐
tions again.▷Time: update.▷Date: update.Seite 215Replacing componentsMobility215
Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 964 303 - VI/15

▷Glass sunroof: initialize the system, refer to
page 51.
Disposing of old batteries
Have old batteries disposed of by a
dealer’s service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop
or take them to a collection point.
Maintain the battery in an upright position for
transport and storage. Secure the battery so
that it does not tip over during transport.
Fuses Information WARNING
Incorrect and repaired fuses can overload
electrical lines and components. There is risk
of fire. Never attempt to repair a blown fuse
and do not replace a nonworking fuse with a
substitute of another color or amperage rat‐
ing.◀
Plastic tweezers and information on the fuse
types and locations are stored in the fuse box
in the glove compartment.
In the glove compartment
Swing the cover down, arrow.
Seite 216MobilityReplacing components216
Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 964 303 - VI/15

Triple turn signal activa‐tion 73
Trip odometer 86
Trip on-board computer 92
Trip recorder, see Trip odom‐ eter 86
Turning circle lines, rearview camera 139
Turn signal, bulb replace‐ ment 208, 209
Turn signals, operation 73
Turn signals, rear, bulb re‐ placement 211
U
Unintentional alarm 47
Units of measurement 94
Universal remote control 151
Unlock button, Steptronic transmission 78
Unlocking/locking via door lock 39
Unlocking/locking with re‐ mote control 37
Unlocking, settings 45
Unpaved roads, cross-coun‐ try trips 168
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline 7
Upholstery care 223
USB interface 156
V
Vanity mirror 155
Variable sport steering 123
Vehicle battery 215
Vehicle battery, replac‐ ing 215
Vehicle, break-in 168
Vehicle care 223
Vehicle features and op‐ tions 7
Vehicle identification num‐ ber 10 Vehicle jack 213
Vehicle paint 223
Vehicle storage 225
Vehicle wash 222
Ventilation 149
Ventilation, refer to Parked- car ventilation 149
VIN, see vehicle identification number 10
Voice activation system 26
W Warning and indicator lamps, see Check Control 82
Warning displays, see Check Control 82
Warning messages, see Check Control 82
Warning triangle 218
Warranty 7
Washer fluid 76
Washer nozzles, wind‐ shield 76
Washer system 74
Washing, vehicle 222
Water on roads 169
Weights 229
Welcome lamps during un‐ locking 37
Welcome lights 98
Wheel cleaner 224
Wheels, changing 190
Wheels, everything on wheels and tires 186
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 109
Wheels, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 105
Window defroster, rear 145, 148
Windows, powered 48
Windshield washer fluid 76
Windshield washer noz‐ zles 76 Windshield washer sys‐
tem 74
Windshield wiper, see wiper system 74
Winter storage, care 225
Winter tires, suitable tires 191
Winter tires, tread 190
Wiper 74
Wiper blades, replacing 206
Wiper fluid 76
Wiper, fold-out position 76
Wiper system 74
Wood, care 224
Word match concept, naviga‐ tion 25
Wrench, see Onboard vehicle tool kit 206
X
xDrive 122 Seite 240ReferenceEverything from A to Z240
Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 964 303 - VI/15