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THE BMW X1.
OWNER'S MANUAL.
Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 964 303 - VI/15
Owner's Manual
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The Ultimate
Driving Machine®

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  • Page 1 Contents Owner's Manual for Vehicle The Ultimate Driving Machine® THE BMW X1. OWNER'S MANUAL. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 964 303 - VI/15...
  • Page 3 The more familiar you are with your vehicle, the better control you will have on the road. We therefore strongly suggest: Read this Owner's Manual before starting off in your new BMW. Also use the Integrated Owner's Manual in your vehicle. It con‐...
  • Page 4 © 2015 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft Munich, Germany Reprinting, including excerpts, only with the written consent of BMW AG, Munich. US English VI/15, 07 15 490 Printed on environmentally friendly paper, bleached without chlorine, suitable for recycling. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 964 303 - VI/15...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Mobility The fastest way to find information on a partic‐ ular topic or item is by using the index, refer to Refueling page 232. Fuel Wheels and tires Engine compartment Information Engine oil Coolant At a glance Maintenance Cockpit Replacing components iDrive Breakdown assistance...

  • Page 6: Information

    Enumerations without mandatory order or al‐ ternative possibilities are presented as list with Information on BMW, e.g., on technology, is bullet points. available on the Internet: www.bmwusa.com. ▷...

  • Page 7: Maintenance And Repairs

    The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends that you entrust corresponding procedures to Status of the Owner's a BMW dealer’s service center. If you choose Manual to use another service facility, BMW recom‐ mends use of a facility that performs work, e.g.

  • Page 8: California Proposition 65 Warning

    Service and warranty ous damage to the vehicle. Such damage is not covered by the BMW New Vehicle Limited We recommend that you read this publication Warranty. thoroughly. Your vehicle is covered by the fol‐...

  • Page 9: Event Data Recorder Edr

    Information ▷ Operating mode of system components, fill tions, such as an air bag deployment or hitting levels for instance. a road obstacle, data that will assist in under‐ standing how a vehicle’s systems performed. ▷ Status messages for the vehicle and from The EDR is designed to record data related to its individual components, e.g., wheel rota‐...

  • Page 10: Vehicle Identification Number

    National Highway Traffic Safety Adminis‐ tration NHTSA, in addition to notifying BMW of North America, LLC, P.O. Box 1227, West‐ wood, New Jersey 07675-1227, Telephone 1-800-831-1117.
  • Page 11 Information Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 964 303 - VI/15...
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  • Page 13: At A Glance

    At a glance These overviews of buttons, switches and displays are intended to familiarize you with your vehicle. You will also become quickly acquainted with the available control concepts and options. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 964 303 - VI/15...

  • Page 14: Cockpit

    At a glance Cockpit Cockpit Vehicle features and options the selected options or country versions. This also applies to safety-related functions and This chapter describes all standard, country- systems. The respectively applicable country specific and optional features offered with the provisions must be observed when using the series.
  • Page 15 Cockpit At a glance Automatic headlight con‐ Start/stop the engine and switch trol  98 the ignition on/off  69 Corner-illuminating lights  99 Auto Start/Stop function  70 High-beam Assistant  99 Instrument lighting  100 11 Steering wheel buttons, right Entertainment source Steering column stalk, left Turn signal  73 Volume High beams, head‐ Voice activation  26 light...
  • Page 16 At a glance Cockpit 17 Open the tailgate  40 All around the center console Control Display  18 Parking brake  72 Ventilation  149 DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol  120 Hazard warning system  217 Driving Dynamics Control  124 Intelligent Safety  111 PDC Park Distance Control  135 Rearview camera  137 Radio/Multimedia Parking assistant  140 Glove compartment  160 HDC Hill Descent...
  • Page 17 Cockpit At a glance All around the roofliner Intelligent Emergency Re‐ Reading lights  100 quest  217 Glass sunroof  49 Interior lights  100 Indicator lamp, front-seat pas‐ senger airbag  104 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 964 303 - VI/15...

  • Page 18: Idrive

    At a glance iDrive iDrive Vehicle features and options Control elements at a glance This chapter describes all standard, country- Control elements 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.
  • Page 19 iDrive At a glance "Turn off control display" Move in four directions. Controller with navigation system Buttons on controller The buttons can be used to open the menus Press button Function directly. The controller can be used to select menu items and enter the settings. MENU Open the main menu.
  • Page 20 At a glance iDrive Press. The main menu is displayed. All iDrive functions can be called up via the Move in two directions. main menu. Selecting menu items Highlighted menu items can be selected. Turn the controller until the desired menu item is highlighted.
  • Page 21 iDrive At a glance Opens new display on top of previous Turn the controller until the desired setting screen. is displayed. White arrows pointing to the left or right indi‐ Press the controller. cate that additional panels can be opened. Activating/deactivating the functions Opening the Options menu Several menu items are preceded by a check‐...

  • Page 22: Setting The Clock

    At a glance iDrive Example: setting the clock ▷ The system recognizes capital and lower case letters. For the input of upper/lower case letters and numbers, it may be neces‐ Setting the clock sary to switch to the corresponding input On the Control Display: mode, e.g.

  • Page 23: General Information

    iDrive At a glance Turn the controller to set the hours and Symbol Meaning press the controller. Text message was received. Turn the controller to set the minutes and press the controller. Check the SIM card. SIM card is blocked. Status information SIM card is missing.
  • Page 24 At a glance iDrive Selecting the display Running a function On the Control Display: Press button. The function will work immediately. Press button. This means, e.g., that the number is dialed when a phone number is selected. "Split screen" Move the controller until the split screen is selected.
  • Page 25 iDrive At a glance ▷ Travel and on-board comupter information. Symbol Function ▷ Music collection. Press the controller: delete the let‐ ▷ Navigation, e.g. stored destinations. ter or number. ▷ Phone book. Press the controller for an extended ▷ Online data, e.g. Favorites, cookies. period: delete all letters or numbers.

  • Page 26: Voice Activation System

    At a glance Voice activation system Voice activation system Vehicle features and options Using voice activation This chapter describes all standard, country- Activating the voice activation system specific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not Press button on the steering necessarily available in your car, e.

  • Page 27: Adjusting The Volume

    Voice activation system At a glance Setting the voice dialog Executing functions using short commands Set system to standard dialog or use a short Execute functions on the main menu via short version. commands. It almost doesn't matter which The short version of the voice dialog plays menu item is selected, e.g., ›Vehicle status‹.
  • Page 28 At a glance Voice activation system Environmental conditions ▷ Say the commands, numbers, and letters smoothly and with normal volume, empha‐ sis, and speed. ▷ Always say commands in the language of the voice activation system. ▷ Keep the doors, windows, and glass sun‐ roof closed to prevent noise interference.

  • Page 29: Integrated Owner's Manual In The Vehicle

    Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle At a glance Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle Vehicle features and options Select components This chapter describes all standard, country- Press button. specific and optional features offered with the Turn the controller: open "Vehicle info". series.
  • Page 30 At a glance Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle Context help - Owner's Manual to the temporarily selected function You may open the relevant information di‐ rectly. Opening via the iDrive To move directly from the application on the Control Display to the Options menu: Press button or move the controller to the right repeatedly until the "Options"...
  • Page 31 Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle At a glance Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 964 303 - VI/15...
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  • Page 33: Controls

    Controls This chapter is intended to provide you with information that will give you complete control of your vehicle. All features and accessories that are useful for driving and your safety, comfort and convenience are described here. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 964 303 - VI/15...

  • Page 34: Opening And Closing

    Controls Opening and closing Opening and closing Vehicle features and options Overview 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.

  • Page 35: Replacing The Battery

    Opening and closing Controls Replacing the battery ▷ 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.

  • Page 36: Profile Management

    Controls Opening and closing vated. All settings stored in the profile are au‐ About iDrive: tomatically applied. "Settings" If several drivers use their own remote control, "Profiles" the vehicle will adjust the personal settings Select a profile. during unlocking. These settings are also re‐ stored, if the vehicle has been used in the ▷...

  • Page 37: Using The Remote Control

    USB interface: "USB device" Using the remote control Importing profiles Information Profiles exported via BMW Online can also be WARNING imported via BMW Online. People or animals in the vehicle can lock Profiles stored on a USB device can be im‐...

  • Page 38: Panic Mode

    Controls Opening and closing Panic mode ▷ The alarm system, refer to page 46, is disarmed. You can trigger the alarm system if you find yourself in a dangerous situation. Convenient opening Press button on the remote control for Press and hold this button on the re‐ at least 3 seconds.

  • Page 39: Alarm System

    Opening and closing Controls Without remote control ▷ Interference of the radio connection from transmission towers or other equipment with high transmit power. From the outside ▷ Shielding of the remote control due to WARNING metal objects. Unlocking from the inside is only possi‐ ▷...
  • Page 40 Controls Opening and closing The alarm system is triggered when the door is ▷ Back doors: pull twice on the door handle opened, if the vehicle was unlocked via the on the door to be opened; the first time un‐ door lock.
  • Page 41 Opening and closing Controls Closing When adjusting the opening height, ensure that there is a clearance of at least 4 in/10 cm Information above the tailgate. WARNING "Settings" Body parts can be jammed when operat‐ "Tailgate" ing the tailgate. There is risk of injuries. Make Turn the controller until the desired open‐...

  • Page 42: Manual Operation

    Controls Opening and closing Closing must be outside of the vehicle in the area of the tailgate. WARNING To avoid locking it into the vehicle, do not Body parts can be jammed when operat‐ place the remote control in the cargo area. ing the tailgate.
  • Page 43 Opening and closing Controls Comfort Access Unlocking The concept The vehicle can be accessed without activat‐ ing the remote control. All you need to do is to have the remote con‐ trol with you, such as in your pants pocket. The vehicle automatically detects the remote control when it is in close proximity or in the car's interior.
  • Page 44 Controls Opening and closing 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.
  • Page 45 Opening and closing Controls Malfunction WARNING Body parts can be jammed when operat‐ Remote control detection by the vehicle can ing the tailgate. There is risk of injuries. Make among others be malfunctioning under the fol‐ sure that the area of movement of the tailgate lowing circumstances: is clear during opening and closing.◀...

  • Page 46: Automatic Locking

    Controls Opening and closing Tailgate The vehicle locks automatically after you drive off. Depending on optional features and country version, this setting is not offered in some Retrieving the seat and mirror settings cases. The driver's seat and exterior mirror positions "Settings"...

  • Page 47: Interior Motion Sensor

    Opening and closing Controls ▷ By switching on the hazard warning sys‐ The alarm system is armed. tem. ▷ The indicator lamp flashes after locking: ▷ By flashing the daytime running lights. Doors, hood or tailgate are not correctly closed. Correctly closed access points are Arming and disarming the alarm secured.

  • Page 48: Switching Off The Alarm

    Controls Opening and closing Switching off the tilt alarm sensor and Overview interior motion sensor Press the remote control button again within 10 seconds as soon as the vehicle is locked. The indicator lamp lights up for approx. 2 sec‐ onds and then continues to flash.
  • Page 49 Opening and closing Controls Pinch protection system Safety switch WARNING General information When operating the windows, body parts The safety switch in the driver's door can be and objects can be jammed. There is risk of in‐ used to prevent children, e.g., from opening juries or risk of property damage.
  • Page 50 Controls Opening and closing Information The sliding visor opens, as long as the switch is held WARNING down. If the sliding visor is Body parts can be jammed on operating already fully open, the glass the glass sunroof. There is risk of injuries. sunroof opens.
  • Page 51 Opening and closing Controls Initializing the system If desired, continue the movement by Pressing the switch. The system can be initialized when the vehicle is stationary and the engine is running. Pinch protection system During the initialization, the glass sunroof If the closing force when closing the glass sun‐...

  • Page 52: Sitting Safely

    Controls Adjusting Adjusting Vehicle features and options backrest in an as upright position as possible and do not adjust again while driving.◀ This chapter describes all standard, country- WARNING specific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not There is risk of jamming when moving necessarily available in your car, e.
  • Page 53 Adjusting Controls Forward/backward Seat tilt Pull the lever and slide the seat in the desired Pull the lever up or press it down as often as direction. needed to reach the desired seat tilt. After releasing the lever, move the seat for‐ ward or back slightly making sure it engages Electrically adjustable seats properly.

  • Page 54: Lumbar Support

    Controls Adjusting Adjustments in detail Thigh support Forward/back. Pull the lever at the front of the seat and adjust the thigh support. Height. Lumbar support The curvature of the seat backrest can be ad‐ justed in a way that it supports the lumbar re‐ gion of the spine.

  • Page 55: Rear Seats

    Adjusting Controls Front seat heating 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 Switching on Press button once for each tempera‐...

  • Page 56: Safety Belts

    Controls Adjusting Pull the strap and apply your weight to the WARNING backrest or lift it off, as necessary. The protective effect of the safety belts can be limited or lost when safety belts are fas‐ tened incorrectly. An incorrectly fastened Safety belts safety belt can cause additional injuries, e.g.
  • Page 57 Adjusting Controls Unbuckling the belt With the buckle tongue, arrow 1, open the second safety belt buckle, arrow 2. Hold the belt firmly. Press the red button in the belt buckle. Guide the belt back into its roll-up mecha‐ nism. Center safety belt in the rear Buckling the belt Guide the safety belt to the mount in the...

  • Page 58: Adjusting The Height

    Controls Adjusting Distance Wear and tear after accidents or when dam‐ aged otherwise: Adjust the distance so that the head restraint Have the safety belts, including the safety belt is as close as possible to the back of the head. tensioners, replaced and have the belt anchors If necessary, adjust the distance by adjusting checked.

  • Page 59: Rear Head Restraints

    Adjusting Controls Rear head restraints Adjusting the height Information WARNING A missing protective effect due to re‐ moved or not correctly adjusted head re‐ straints can cause injuries in the head and neck area. There is risk of injuries. Install head restraints on occupied seats prior to driving and make sure that the center of the head re‐...
  • Page 60 Controls Adjusting WARNING ▷ Safety function, refer to page 60. There is risk of jamming when moving Comfort function the seats. There is risk of injuries or risk of property damage. Make sure that the area of Open the driver's door. movement of the seat is clear prior to any ad‐...
  • Page 61 Adjusting Controls Information Automatic Curb Monitor WARNING The concept Objects reflected in the mirror are closer If reverse gear is engaged, the mirror glass on than they appear. The distance to the traffic the front passenger side is tilted downward. behind could be incorrectly estimated, e.g.
  • Page 62 Controls Adjusting Automatic dimming feature ▷ Do not cover the area between the inside rearview mirror and the windshield. Both exterior mirrors are automatically dim‐ med. Photocells are used to control the Interior rearview mirror, refer to page 62. Steering wheel Interior rearview mirror, manually Information dimmable...
  • Page 63 Adjusting Controls ▷ On: the LED lights up. ▷ Off: the LED goes out. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 964 303 - VI/15...

  • Page 64: Transporting Children Safely

    Controls Transporting children safely Transporting children safely Vehicle features and options the selected options or country versions. This also applies to safety-related functions and This chapter describes all standard, country- systems. The respectively applicable country specific and optional features offered with the provisions must be observed when using the series.

  • Page 65: Child Seat Security

    Transporting children safely Controls securely against the backrest. If possible, ad‐ airbags are deactivated and that the PASSEN‐ just the backrest tilt for all affected backrests GER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp lights up.◀ and correctly adjust the seats. Make sure that After installing a child restraint system in the seats and backrests are securely engaged.

  • Page 66: Restraint Systems

    Controls Transporting children safely Unlocking the safety belt The front passenger safety belt can be perma‐ nently locked to fasten child restraint systems. Unbuckle the belt buckle. Remove the child restraint system. Locking the safety belt Allow the strap to be pulled in completely. Pull out the strap completely.

  • Page 67: Rear Doors

    Transporting children safely Controls Attaching the upper retaining strap to marked with this symbol. It can be found on the mounting point the rear seat backrest or the rear window shelf. Raise the head restraint if needed. Information Guide the upper retaining strap between the supports of the head restraint.
  • Page 68 Controls Driving Driving Vehicle features and options All indicator lights in the instrument cluster go out. This chapter describes all standard, country- To save battery power when the engine is off, specific and optional features offered with the switch off the ignition and any unnecessary series.

  • Page 69: Starting The Engine

    Driving Controls ▷ Opening or closing the driver's door. risk of property damage. Avoid repeated start‐ ing in quick succession.◀ ▷ Unfastening of the driver's safety belt. ▷ When automatically switching from low Steptronic transmission beams to parking lights. If the engine is switched off and the ignition is Starting the engine switched on, the system automatically Depress the brake pedal.

  • Page 70: Switching Off The Engine

    Controls Driving Before driving into a car wash ▷ The driver's safety belt is buckled or the driver's door is closed. So that the vehicle can roll into a car wash ob‐ serve instructions for going into an automatic In order to be able to release the brake pedal, car wash, refer to page 222.

  • Page 71: Safety Mode

    Driving Controls Activating/deactivating the system ▷ The parking assistant is activated. manually ▷ Stop-and-go traffic. ▷ Selector lever in selector lever position N, Using the button M/S or R. ▷ Use of fuel with high ethanol content. Starting the engine The engine starts automatically under the fol‐...

  • Page 72: Parking Brake

    Controls Driving Malfunction WARNING The Auto Start/Stop function no longer Unattended children or animals can switches off the engine automatically. A Check move the vehicle and endanger themselves Control message is displayed. It is possible to and traffic, e.g. with the following actions: continue driving.
  • Page 73 Driving Controls Turn signal, high beams, Steptronic transmission: Press the switch while the brake is pressed or se‐ headlight flasher lector lever position P is set. The LED and indicator lamp go out. Turn signal The parking brake is released. Turn signal in exterior mirror When driving and during operation of the turn Automatic release in cars with...
  • Page 74 Controls Driving Signaling briefly WARNING Press the lever to the resistance point and hold If the wipers start moving in the folded it there for as long as you want the turn signal away state, damage may occur to parts of the to flash.
  • Page 75 Driving Controls Setting the frequency or sensitivity of ▷ To switch off from normal wiper speed: the rain sensor press down once. ▷ To switch off from fast wiper speed: press down twice. Interval mode or rain sensor The concept Without the rain sensor, the frequency of the wiper operation is preset.

  • Page 76: Windshield Washer Nozzles

    Fold wipers back when you want to change the tainer. blades or with pending low temperatures. Use of BMW’s Windshield Washer Concen‐ WARNING trate or the equivalent is recommended.◀ If the wipers start moving in the folded...

  • Page 77: Washer Fluid Reservoir

    Driving Controls N Neutral: be executed by a dealer’s service center or an‐ other qualified service center or repair shop.◀ The vehicle may roll. Use in automatic car washes, e.g. Washer fluid reservoir P Park Select only when the vehicle is stationary. The drive wheels are blocked.
  • Page 78 Controls Driving Canceling the lock If the situation requires, the Steptronic trans‐ mission continues to shift automatically. Example: once maximum engine speed is at‐ tained, M/S manual mode is automatically up‐ shifted as needed. Switching to manual mode ▷ To shift down: press the selector lever for‐ ward.
  • Page 79 Driving Controls Shift paddles Displays in the instrument cluster The selector lever position is dis‐ played, e.g.: P. Manually release the transmission lock Should the selector lever be blocked in selec‐ tor lever position P despite the ignition being The shift paddles on the steering wheel allow turned on, the brake being depressed and the you to shift gears quickly while keeping both unlock button being pressed, the transmission...
  • Page 80 Controls Driving Steptronic Sport transmission: A flag symbol is displayed in the instru‐ Launch Control ment cluster. The starting engine speed adjusts. Within The concept 3 seconds, release the brake. Launch Control enables optimum acceleration Before using Launch Control, allow the trans‐ on surfaces with good traction.

  • Page 81: Displays

    Displays Controls Displays Vehicle features and options the selected options or country versions. This also applies to safety-related functions and This chapter describes all standard, country- systems. The respectively applicable country specific and optional features offered with the provisions must be observed when using the series.

  • Page 82: Check Control

    Controls Displays ▷ Messages, e.g. Check Control, refer to Flashing or illuminated: safety belt on the page 82. driver or passenger side is not buckled. The safety belt reminder can also be activated if ▷ Navigation display. objects are placed on the front passenger seat. ▷...
  • Page 83 Displays Controls Pedestrian warning lized. Reduce speed and adapt driving style to the driving circumstances. Symbol in the instrument cluster. Illuminated: DSC failed. Have system checked If a collision with a person detected in immediately by a dealer’s service center or an‐ this way is imminent, the symbol lights other qualified service center or repair shop.
  • Page 84 Controls Displays ▷ TPM could not conclude the reset: perform For additional information, refer to Turn signal, the reset of the system again. refer to page 73. ▷ A wheel without TPM electronics is mounted: Have it checked by a dealer’s Parking lights, headlight control service center or another qualified service Parking lights or headlights are acti‐...

  • Page 85: Text Messages

    Displays Controls General lamps Hiding Check Control messages Check Control At least one Check Control message is displayed or is stored. Text messages Text messages in combination with a symbol in the instrument cluster explain a Check Con‐ trol message and the meaning of the indicator Press and hold PC button on blinker lever.
  • Page 86 Controls Displays Fuel gauge There is an increased risk of ice on roads. Vehicle tilt position may cause WARNING the display to vary. Even at temperatures above +37 ℉/+3 ℃ Depending on the equipment there can be a danger of icy roads, e.g. on version, the arrow beside the bridges or shady sections of road.

  • Page 87: Instrument Cluster

    Displays Controls Energy recovery CAUTION With a range of less than 30 miles/50 km Display it is possible that the engine will no longer have sufficient fuel. Engine functions are no longer The energy of motion of the ve‐ ensured. There is risk of property damage. Re‐ hicle is converted to electrical fuel promptly.◀...

  • Page 88: Gear Shift Indicator

    Controls Displays Gear shift indicator Symbols Sym‐ Description The concept bols The system recommends the most fuel effi‐ cient gear for the current driving situation. No service is currently required. General information The deadline for scheduled mainte‐ Depending on the vehicle's features and coun‐ nance or a legally mandated inspec‐...
  • Page 89 Displays Controls Display With the navigation system, the system takes into account the information stored in the navi‐ The following is displayed in the instrument gation data and also displays speed limits cluster: present on routes without signs. Speed limit detection Without a navigation system, the system is subject to limitations imposed by technology.

  • Page 90: Info Display

    Controls Displays Activating a list and adjusting the ▷ When roads differ from the navigation, setting such as due to changes in road routing. ▷ When passing buses or trucks with a speed sticker. ▷ If the traffic signs are non-conforming. ▷...

  • Page 91: Average Fuel Consumption

    Displays Controls Average speed ▷ Range. ▷ ECO PRO bonus range. Periods in which the vehicle is parked with the engine manually stopped are not included in ▷ Average fuel consumption. the calculation of the average speed. ▷ Current fuel consumption. ▷...
  • Page 92 Controls Displays Sport displays Speed limit detection Description of the speed limit detection, refer The concept to page 88, function. On the Control Display, sport instruments can Trip on-board computer be displayed, and the vehicle condition can be checked before the use of the SPORT pro‐ The vehicle features two types of on-board gram.
  • Page 93 Displays Controls "Sport displays" The current vehicle speed is stored as the speed warning. "Vehicle and surroundings" Settings on the Control Speed warning Display The concept Time Displays a speed, when reached, should cause a warning to be issued. Setting the time zone The warning is repeated if the vehicle speed "Settings"...
  • Page 94 Controls Displays Units of measurement "Time/Date" "Auto time set" Setting the units of measurement Date To set the units for fuel consumption, route/ distance and temperature: Setting the date "Settings" "Settings" "Language/Units" "Time/Date" Select the desired menu item. "Date:" Select the desired unit. Turn the controller until the desired day is Settings are stored for the profile currently displayed.
  • Page 95 Displays Controls The concept Selecting displays in the Head-up Display This system projects important information into the driver's field of vision, e. g., the speed. On the Control Display: The driver can quickly absorb information and "Settings" concentrate on the traffic situation. "Head-Up Display"...
  • Page 96 Controls Displays Setting the rotation The screen of the Head-up Display can be ro‐ tated around its own axis. On the Control Display: "Settings" "Head-Up Display" "Rotation" Turn the controller until the desired setting is selected. Press the controller. Settings are stored for the profile currently used.

  • Page 97: Parking Lights

    Lights Controls Lights Vehicle features and options Symbol Function This chapter describes all standard, country- Parking lights specific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to Low beams the selected options or country versions.
  • Page 98 Controls Lights Roadside parking lights Headlight courtesy delay feature The low beams stay lit for a short while if the headlight flasher is switched on after the radio- ready state is switched off. Setting the duration On the Control Display: "Settings"...

  • Page 99: Daytime Running Lights

    Lights Controls Activating E. g. the sensors are unable to detect fog or hazy weather. To avoid safety risks under these conditions, you should always switch on the lights manually. Daytime running lights Position of switch: The daytime running lights light up when the ignition is switched on.

  • Page 100: Instrument Lighting

    Controls Lights Instrument lighting To reactivate the high-beam Assistant, press the button on the turn signal lever, refer to page 99. Adjusting The parking lights or low beams System limits must be switched on to adjust The High-beam Assistant cannot serve as a the brightness.

  • Page 101: Reading Lights

    Lights Controls Reading lights Press button. Reading lights are located at the front and rear next to the interior lights. Ambient light Depending on your optional features lighting can be adjusted for some lights in the interior. Selecting color scheme About iDrive: "Settings"...

  • Page 102: Front Airbags

    Controls Safety Safety Vehicle features and options the selected options or country versions. This also applies to safety-related functions and This chapter describes all standard, country- systems. The respectively applicable country specific and optional features offered with the provisions must be observed when using the series.

  • Page 103: Knee Airbag

    Safety Controls Ejection Mitigation ▷ Dashboard and windshield on the front passenger side must stay clear - do not at‐ The head airbag system is designed as an tach adhesive labels or coverings and do ejection mitigation countermeasure to reduce not attach brackets or cables, e.
  • Page 104 Controls Safety Malfunction of the automatic injuries or danger to life. Have the airbag sys‐ deactivation system tem checked, repaired, dismantled and scrap‐ ped by a dealer’s service center or another When transporting older children and adults, qualified service center or repair shop.◀ the front-seat passenger airbags may be deac‐...
  • Page 105 Safety Controls ▷ The indicator lamp lights up A corresponding message appears on the when a child is properly Control Display. seated in a child restraint fix‐ Press the switch and move the respective ing system or when the seat seat all the way forward.
  • Page 106 Controls Safety Status display On the Control Display and on the vehicle: The current status of the Tire Pressure Moni‐ "Vehicle info" tor TPM can be displayed on the Control Dis‐ "Vehicle status" play, e.g., whether or not the TPM is active. "Perform reset"...
  • Page 107 Safety Controls WARNING Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h. A damaged regular tire with low or miss‐ Check the air pressure in all four tires at ing tire inflation pressure impacts handling, the next opportunity. such as steering and braking response. Run- If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires flat tires can maintain limited stability.
  • Page 108 Controls Safety Do not continue driving. Contact a dealer’s Examples and recommendations in the follow‐ service center or another qualified service cen‐ ing situations: ter or repair shop. ▷ A wheel without TPM electronics is mounted: Have it checked by a dealer’s Required tire inflation pressure check service center or another qualified service message...
  • Page 109 Safety Controls Status display level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale. Your vehicle has also The current status of the Flat Tire Monitor can been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indi‐ be displayed on the Control Display, e.g., cator to indicate when the system is not oper‐...
  • Page 110 Controls Safety Run-flat tires, refer to page 192, are la‐ If identification of flat tire damage is not beled with a circular symbol containing the possible, please contact a dealer’s service letters RSC marked on the tire's sidewall. center or another qualified service center or repair shop.
  • Page 111 Safety Controls WARNING tions. Watch traffic closely and actively inter‐ fere in the respective situations.◀ Your vehicle handles differently when a run-flat tire is damaged and has low or missing WARNING tire inflation pressure, e.g., your lane stability is Due to system limits, individual functions reduced when braking, braking distances are can malfunction during tow-starting/towing longer and the self-steering properties will...
  • Page 112 Controls Safety Detection range Press button again: ▷ All Intelligent Safety systems are activated. ▷ The LED lights up green. Hold down button: ▷ All Intelligent Safety systems are turned off. ▷ The LED goes out. It responds to objects if they are detected by the system.
  • Page 113 Safety Controls Overview ▷ LED lights up orange or goes out respec‐ tive to their individual settings. Button in the vehicle Adjust as needed. Individual settings are stored for the profile currently used. Press button again: ▷ All Intelligent Safety systems are activated.
  • Page 114 Controls Safety Prewarning E. g. the following situations may not be de‐ tected: This warning is issued, e.g., when there is the impending danger of a collision or the distance ▷ Slow moving vehicles when you approach to the vehicle ahead is too small. them at high speed.
  • Page 115 Safety Controls lision with pedestrians and includes a braking late or incorrectly. There is risk of an accident. function. Adjust the driving style to the traffic condi‐ tions. Watch traffic closely and actively inter‐ The camera in the area of the rearview mirror fere in the respective situations.◀...
  • Page 116 Controls Safety Switching on/off ing force is used. Premise for the brake boos‐ ter is sufficiently quick and hard stepping on Switching on automatically the brake pedal. The system can assist with some braking intervention if there is risk of a The system is automatically active after every collision.

  • Page 117: Lane Departure Warning

    Safety Controls Overview ▷ If the field of view of the camera or the front windshield are dirty or covered. Button in the vehicle ▷ Up to 10 seconds after the start of the en‐ gine, via the Start/Stop button. ▷...
  • Page 118 Controls Safety cording to their respective set‐ ▷ In heavy fog, rain or snowfall. tings. ▷ In the event of missing, worn, poorly visi‐ ▷ LED lights up orange or goes out respec‐ ble, merging, diverging, or multiple lane tive to their individual settings. markings such as in construction areas.
  • Page 119 Safety Controls System limits notonous journeys, e.g., on highways. In this situation, it is recommended that the driver The function may be limited in the following takes a break. situations, for instance, and will either output an incorrect warning or no warning at all: Information ▷...

  • Page 120: Driving Stability Control Systems

    Controls Driving stability control systems Driving stability control systems Vehicle features and options gins to spin, because of loose road surface, e.g., and automatically brakes it. This chapter describes all standard, country- The driving force is diverted to the wheel with specific and optional features offered with the better traction.
  • Page 121 Driving stability control systems Controls Overview Indicator/warning lights When DSC is deactivated, DSC OFF is dis‐ Button in the vehicle played in the instrument cluster. The indicator lamp lights up: DSC is deactivated. Automatic activation When DSC is deactivated, automatic activation occurs in the following situations: ▷...
  • Page 122 Controls Driving stability control systems Deactivating/activating DTC Dynamic brakes, the vehicle moves at slightly more than Traction Control walking speed. Hill Descent Control can be activated at Activating DTC speeds below approx. 22 mph/35 km/h. When driving downhill, the vehicle reduces its speed Press button.
  • Page 123 Driving stability control systems Controls Activating HDC Select the programs via the Driving Dynamics Control, refer to page 124. SPORT Consistently sporty tuning of the shock ab‐ sorbers for greater driving agility. COMFORT/ECO PRO Balanced tuning of the shock absorbers for more comfort.
  • Page 124 Controls Driving stability control systems Driving Dynamics Control Configuring SPORT When the display is activated on the Control The concept Display, SPORT can be individually configured. The Driving Dynamics Control helps to fine- Activating SPORT. tune the vehicle's settings and features. Vari‐ Select "Configure SPORT".
  • Page 125 Driving stability control systems Controls Drive-off assistant Via the iDrive "Settings" This system supports driving off on inclines. "ECO PRO mode" The parking brake is not required. Hold the vehicle in place with the foot brake. "Settings" Release the foot brake and drive off with‐ "Driving mode"...

  • Page 126: Driving Comfort

    Controls Driving comfort Driving comfort Vehicle features and options to reactivate the system. The vehicle acceler‐ ates again. This chapter describes all standard, country- As soon as the road is clear, the vehicle accel‐ specific and optional features offered with the erates to the desired speed.
  • Page 127 Driving comfort Controls Overview Switching on/off and interrupting cruise control Buttons on the steering wheel Switching on Press but‐ Function Press button on the steering wheel. Cruise control on/off, interrupt‐ The indicator lights in the instrument cluster ing, refer to page 127. light up and the mark in the speedometer is set to the current speed.
  • Page 128 Controls Driving comfort ▷ After a longer stationary period when the When the system is switched on, the current vehicle has been braked to a stop by the speed is maintained and stored as the desired system. speed. This is displayed in the speedometer and Maintaining, storing, and changing the briefly in the instrument cluster, refer to speed...
  • Page 129 Driving comfort Controls The instrument cluster displays the set the brake pedal and it is standing behind an‐ distance. other vehicle: Press button to call up a stored Increase distance desired speed. Press button repeatedly until the de‐ Release the brake pedal. sired distance is set.
  • Page 130 Controls Driving comfort ▷ The marking does not light up: the system Symbol flashes orange: is switched off. The conditions are not adequate for the system to work. Brief status display The system was deactivated but applies the brakes until you actively resume control by Selected desired speed.
  • Page 131 Driving comfort Controls Detection range Swerving vehicles The detection capacity of the system and the A vehicle driving in front of you is not detected automatic braking capacity are limited. until it is completely within the same lane as your vehicle. Two-wheeled vehicles for instance might not be detected.

  • Page 132: Cruise Control

    Controls Driving comfort Cornering Weather In the event of unfavorable weather and light conditions, e. g. if there is rain, snowfall, slush, fog or glare, this may result in poorer recogni‐ tion of vehicles as well as short-term interrup‐ tions for vehicles that are already detected. Drive attentively, and react to the current traffic situation.
  • Page 133 Driving comfort Controls Information Switch off WARNING WARNING The use of the system can lead to an in‐ The system does not relieve from the creased risk of accidents in the following situa‐ personal responsibility to correctly assess the tions: traffic situation.

  • Page 134: Indicator Lamp

    Controls Driving comfort Maintaining, storing, and changing the ▷ Each time the rocker switch is pressed to speed the point of resistance, the desired speed increases or decreases by approx. Information 1 mph/1 km/h. ▷ Each time the rocker switch is pressed WARNING past the point of resistance, the desired The desired speed can be incorrectly ad‐...

  • Page 135: Pdc Park Distance Control

    Driving comfort Controls Brief status display situations. There is risk of an accident. Adjust the driving style to the traffic conditions. Watch Selected desired speed. traffic closely and actively interfere in the re‐ spective situations.◀ If no speed is indicated, it is possible that the WARNING conditions necessary for operation are not cur‐...
  • Page 136 Controls Driving comfort Switching on/off vehicle, a signal tone sounds from the left rear speaker. Switching on automatically The shorter the distance to the object, the PDC switches on automatically in the following shorter the intervals. situations: If the distance to a detected object is less than ▷...

  • Page 137: Rearview Camera

    Driving comfort Controls System limits ▷ In large buildings with right angles and smooth walls, e.g., in underground ga‐ Limits of ultrasonic measurement rages. Ultrasonic measuring might not function under ▷ In automatic car washes. the following circumstances: ▷ Through heavy pollution. ▷...
  • Page 138 Controls Driving comfort Overview Switching on/off manually Press button. Button in the vehicle ▷ On: the LED lights up. ▷ Off: the LED goes out. The PDC is shown on the Control Display. The rearview camera image is displayed when the reverse gear is engaged by pressing the button.
  • Page 139 Driving comfort Controls Pathway lines Obstacle marking Pathway lines can be superimposed on the im‐ Obstacle markings can be faded into the image age of the rearview camera. of the rearview camera. Pathway lines help you to estimate the space Their colored margins of the obstacle mark‐...

  • Page 140: Display Settings

    Controls Driving comfort Display settings This system assists the driver in parking paral‐ lel to the road. Brightness Ultrasound sensors measure parking spaces With the rearview camera switched on: on both sides of the vehicle. The parking assistant calculates the best pos‐ Select the symbol.
  • Page 141 Driving comfort Controls Overview Suitable parking space ▷ Gaps behind an object that has a min. Button in the vehicle length of 5 ft/1.5 m. ▷ Gap between two objects with a minimum length of approx. 5 ft/1.5 m. ▷ Min.
  • Page 142 Controls Driving comfort Display on the Control Display Parking using the parking assistant WARNING System activated/deactivated The system does not relieve from the personal responsibility to correctly assess the Symbol Meaning traffic situation. There is risk of an accident. Gray: the system is not available. Adjust the driving style to the traffic condi‐...
  • Page 143 Driving comfort Controls ▷ If a maximum number of parking attempts ▷ When sensors are dirty, iced over, dam‐ or the time taken for parking is exceeded. aged or out of position. ▷ If the Park Distance Control PDC displays ▷...

  • Page 144: Climate Control

    Controls Climate control Climate control Vehicle features and options the selected options or country versions. This also applies to safety-related functions and This chapter describes all standard, country- systems. The respectively applicable country specific and optional features offered with the provisions must be observed when using the series.

  • Page 145: Rear Window Defroster

    Climate control Controls Switch off With constant recirculated-air mode, the air quality in the car's interior deteriorates and the Press and hold the left button until the fogging of the windows increases. control switches off. If the windows fog over, switch off recircu‐ lated-air mode and increase the air flow, if Temperature needed.

  • Page 146: Automatic Climate Control

    Controls Climate control Microfilter This filter should be replaced during scheduled maintenance, refer to page 204, of your vehi‐ In external and recirculated air mode the mi‐ cle. crofilter filters dust and pollen from the air. Automatic climate control Defrosts windows and removes condensa‐ 10 Cooling function tion 11 Automatic recirculated-air control/recircu‐...

  • Page 147: Maximum Cooling

    Climate control Controls Switch off The system is set to the lowest temperature, optimum air flow and air circulation mode. Press button. Air flows out of the vents to the upper body re‐ gion. The vents need to be open for this. Temperature The function is available above an external Turn the ring to set the desired...
  • Page 148 Controls Climate control Press button repeatedly to select an ▷ Upper body region. operating mode: ▷ Windows, upper body region, and footwell. If the windows are fogged over, press the ▷ LEDs off: outside air flows in continuously. AUTO button to utilize the condensation sen‐ ▷...
  • Page 149 Climate control Controls This filter should be replaced during scheduled ▷ Thumbwheel for continuous opening and maintenance, refer to page 204, of your vehi‐ closing of the vents, arrow 2. cle. Parked-car ventilation Ventilation The concept Front ventilation The parked-car ventilation ventilates the vehi‐ cle interior and lowers its temperature, if needed.
  • Page 150 Controls Climate control The symbol on the automatic climate con‐ trol flashes when the system has been switched on. The system will only be switched on within the next 24 hours. After that, it needs to be reacti‐ vated. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 964 303 - VI/15...

  • Page 151: Interior Equipment

    Interior equipment Controls Interior equipment Vehicle features and options Compatibility If this symbol is printed on the packag‐ This chapter describes all standard, country- ing or in the instructions of the system specific and optional features offered with the to be controlled, the system is gener‐ series.
  • Page 152 Controls Interior equipment erases all programming of the buttons on rearview mirror starts flashing rapidly and then the interior rearview mirror. stays lit constantly for 2 seconds, the system features an alternating-code system. Flashing Hold the hand-held transmitter for the sys‐ and continuous illumination of the LED will re‐...

  • Page 153: Digital Compass

    Interior equipment Controls Likewise, press and hold the button of the proximately 20 seconds until the LED flashes desired function on the hand-held trans‐ rapidly. All stored functions are deleted. The mitter. functions cannot be deleted individually. Release both buttons as soon as the inte‐ rior rearview mirror LED flashes more rap‐...

  • Page 154: Setting The Language

    Controls Interior equipment World map with magnetic zones Procedure Procedure Press and hold the control button for ap‐ Make sure that there are no large metallic prox. 3 to 4 seconds. The number of the objects or overhead power lines near the set compass zone appears in the mirror.

  • Page 155: Sun Visor

    Interior equipment Controls Settings are stored automatically after approxi‐ rette lighter and do not burn themselves, e.g. mately 10 seconds. by carrying the remote control along when ex‐ iting the vehicle.◀ CAUTION Sun visor If metal objects fall into the socket, they can cause a short circuit.

  • Page 156: Front Center Console

    Controls Interior equipment Rear center console CAUTION If metal objects fall into the socket, they can cause a short circuit. There is risk of prop‐ erty damage. Replace the cigarette lighter or socket cover again after using the socket.◀ Sockets General information The lighter socket can be used as a socket for electrical equipment while the engine is run‐...

  • Page 157: Cargo Area

    Interior equipment Controls Overview Removing Rear cover Detach the retaining straps at the tailgate. Pry cover up a bit, arrow 1, and pull out of the brackets toward the back, arrow 2. The socket is located between the front seats. Information Observe the following when connecting: ▷...
  • Page 158 Controls Interior equipment Opening the cargo floor panel Inserting the cargo floor panel Insert the cargo floor panel on the back side of the rear seat backrests. Close the cargo floor panel. Make sure that the cargo floor panel is en‐ gaged.
  • Page 159 Interior equipment Controls Manually folding down rear seat the backrest engages into the locking after backrest folding it back.◀ 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.

  • Page 160: Storage Compartments

    Controls Storage compartments Storage compartments Vehicle features and options ▷ Storage compartment in the center arm‐ rest, refer to page 161. This chapter describes all standard, country- ▷ Cupholders, refer to page 162. specific and optional features offered with the ▷...

  • Page 161: Center Armrest

    Storage compartments Controls Opening the glove compartment immediately after us‐ ing it.◀ Opening Pull the handle. Closing Pull the handle. Fold cover closed. The light in the glove compartment switches Compartments in the doors Closing WARNING Fold cover closed. Breakable object, e.g. glass bottle, can break in the event of an accident.
  • Page 162 Controls Storage compartments Cupholders Opening Information WARNING Unsuitable containers in the cup holder and hot beverages can damage the cup holder and increase the risk of injuries in the event of an accident. There is risk of injuries or risk of property damage.
  • Page 163 Storage compartments Controls Net for storage compartment CAUTION With an open cup holder, the center arm‐ Smaller objects can be stored in the net of rest cannot be folded back up. There is risk of right storage compartment. property damage. Press back the covers be‐ Multi-function hook fore the center armrest is folded up.◀...
  • Page 164 Controls Storage compartments Storage space under cargo floor panel The cargo floor panel can be folded. To open the cargo floor panel, lift slightly and push to‐ ward the front. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 964 303 - VI/15...
  • Page 165 Storage compartments Controls Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 964 303 - VI/15...
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  • Page 167: Driving Tips

    Driving tips This chapter provides you with information useful in dealing with specific driving and operating modes. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 964 303 - VI/15...

  • Page 168: Things To Remember When Driving

    Driving tips Things to remember when driving Things to remember when driving Vehicle features and options they achieve their full traction potential after a break-in time. This chapter describes all standard, country- Drive conservatively for the first specific and optional features offered with the 200 miles/300 km.

  • Page 169: General Driving Notes

    Things to remember when driving Driving tips ▷ On steep downhill grades, use Hill Descent tible materials, such as leaves or grass, come Control HDC, refer to page 122. in contact with hot parts of the exhaust gas system, these materials can ignite. There is ▷...

  • Page 170: Driving In Wet Conditions

    Driving tips Things to remember when driving Drive through calm water only and only if it is The heat generated in this process helps dry not deeper than 9.8 inches/25 cm and at this the brake discs and pads. height, no faster than walking speed, up to In this way braking efficiency will be available 3 mph/5 km/h.
  • Page 171 Things to remember when driving Driving tips Condensation under the parked vehicle When using the automatic climate control, condensation water develops collecting under‐ neath the vehicle. These traces of water under the vehicle are normal. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 964 303 - VI/15...

  • Page 172: Loading

    Driving tips Loading Loading Vehicle features and options Determining the load limit This chapter describes all standard, country- Locate the following statement on your ve‐ specific and optional features offered with the hicle’s placard: series. It also describes features that are not ▷...

  • Page 173: Securing Cargo

    Loading Driving tips Load Securing cargo Lashing eyes in the cargo area The maximum load is the sum of the weight of the occupants and the cargo. To secure the cargo there are four lashing The greater the weight of the occupants, the eyes in the cargo area.
  • Page 174 Driving tips Loading Loading Because roof racks raise the vehicle's center of gravity when loaded, they have a major ef‐ fect on vehicle handling and steering re‐ sponse. Therefore, note the following when loading and driving: ▷ Do not exceed the approved roof/axle loads and the approved gross vehicle weight.

  • Page 175: Saving Fuel

    Saving fuel Driving tips Saving fuel Vehicle features and options Close the windows and glass sunroof This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with the Driving with the glass sunroof and windows series. It also describes features that are not open results in increased air resistance and necessarily available in your car, e.

  • Page 176: Online Edition For Part No. 01 40 2 964 303 - Vi/15

    The flow of fuel is interrupted while coasting. BMW recommends that maintenance work be performed by a BMW dealer’s service center. Switch off the engine during For information on the BMW Maintenance System, refer to page 204.

  • Page 177: Online Edition For Part No. 01 40 2 964 303 - Vi/15

    Saving fuel Driving tips Configuring ECO PRO Display in the instrument cluster Via the Driving Dynamics Control ECO PRO bonus range Activate ECO PRO. An adjusted driving style helps you extend your driving range. "Configure ECO PRO" This may be displayed as the Configure the program.

  • Page 178: Online Edition For Part No. 01 40 2 964 303 - Vi/15

    Driving tips Saving fuel Your driving style's efficiency is shown by the bar's color: ▷ Blue display: efficient driving style as long as the mark moves within the blue range. ▷ Gray display: adjust driving style, e. g. by backing off the accelerator pedal. The display switches to blue as soon as all conditions for fuel-efficiency-optimized driving are met.

  • Page 179: Online Edition For Part No. 01 40 2 964 303 - Vi/15

    Saving fuel Driving tips Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 964 303 - VI/15...

  • Page 180: Online Edition For Part No. 01 40 2 964 303 - Vi/15

    Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 964 303 - VI/15...

  • Page 181: Mobility

    Mobility In order to always ensure your mobility, you will find important information on operating fluids, wheels and tires, maintenance and Roadside Assistance in the following. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 964 303 - VI/15...

  • Page 182: Refueling

    Mobility Refueling Refueling Vehicle features and options Turn the tank lid counterclockwise. 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.
  • Page 183 Refueling Mobility Pull the green knob with the fuel pump symbol. This releases the fuel filler flap. Briefly press the rear edge of the fuel filler flap, refer to page 182. Observe the following when refueling CAUTION Fuels are toxic and aggressive. Overfill‐ ing of the fuel tank can damage the fuel sys‐...

  • Page 184: Fuel

    M5 to M100.◀ octane rating.◀ Recommended fuel grade Gasoline BMW recommends AKI 91. For the best fuel efficiency, the gasoline should be sulfur-free or very low in sulfur con‐ Minimum fuel grade tent.
  • Page 185 Fuel Mobility erty damage. Do not fill with fuel that does not comply with the minimum quality.◀ If you use gasoline with this minimum AKI Rat‐ ing, the engine may produce knocking sounds when starting at high outside temperatures. This has no effect on the engine life. CAUTION The use of poor-quality fuels may result in harmful engine deposits or damage.

  • Page 186: Wheels And Tires

    Mobility Wheels and tires Wheels and tires Vehicle features and options Only check the tire inflation pressure when the tires are cold. This means after driving no more This chapter describes all standard, country- than 1.25 miles/2 km or when the vehicle has specific and optional features offered with the been parked for at least 2 hours.
  • Page 187 Wheels and tires Mobility Tire size Pressure specifications in bar/PSI 205/60 R 17 93 H 2.5 / 36 2.5 / 36 M+S Std 225/45 R 19 92 W Emergency wheel: Speed up to a max. of 50 mph / 80 km/h T 135/90 R 17 104 These pressure values can also be found on 4.2 / 60...

  • Page 188: Tire Identification Marks

    Mobility Wheels and tires Tire size Pressure specifications Tire size Pressure specifications in bar/PSI in bar/PSI 225/50 R 18 95 V 2.5 / 36 2.5 / 36 225/45 R 19 92 W 3.0 / 44 3.0 / 44 M+S A/S Std/RSC 225/50 R 18 95 H Emergency Speed up to a max.

  • Page 189: Tire Age

    Wheels and tires Mobility Tire age test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction performance. DOT … 0115: the tire was manufactured in the 1st week of 2015. The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead braking traction tests, Recommendation and does not include acceleration, cornering,...

  • Page 190: Tire Tread

    Mobility Wheels and tires Tire tread ioning between the wheel and the road. Be careful to avoid road hazards and reduce your speed, especially if your vehicle is equipped Summer tires with low-profile tires. Do not drive with a tire tread depth of less than Indications of tire damage or other vehicle mal‐...

  • Page 191: New Tires

    Wheels and tires Mobility Incorrect wheel and tire combinations impair WARNING the function of a variety of systems such as Retreated tires can have different tire ABS or DSC. casing structures. With advanced age the serv‐ To maintain good handling and vehicle re‐ ice life can be limited.
  • Page 192 Mobility Wheels and tires Mobility System Storage Store wheels and tires in a cool, dry place with The concept as little exposure to light as possible. With the Mobility System, minor tire damage Always protect tires against all contact with oil, can be sealed quickly to enable continued grease and fuels.
  • Page 193 Wheels and tires Mobility Storage Filling the tire with sealant The Mobility System is located under the Shake the sealant container. cargo floor panel. Sealant container Take the connection hose completely out of the compressor housing. Do not kink the hose.
  • Page 194 Mobility Wheels and tires Slide the sealing container upright into the With the ignition turned on or the engine holder on the compressor housing, ensur‐ running, switch on the compressor. ing that it engages audibly. CAUTION Screw the connection hose onto the tire The compressor can overheat during ex‐...

  • Page 195: Distributing The Sealant

    Wheels and tires Mobility Wrap the empty sealant container and con‐ Insert the connector into a power socket nection hose in suitable material to avoid inside the vehicle. dirtying the trunk. Stow the Mobility System back in the vehi‐ cle. Distributing the sealant Immediately drive approx.
  • Page 196 Mobility Wheels and tires Use only in pairs on the front wheels, equipped with the tires of the following size: ▷ 205/60 R 17 Follow the snow chain manufacturer's instruc‐ tions. Make sure that the snow chains are always sufficiently tight. Retighten as needed accord‐ ing to the chain manufacturer's instructions.

  • Page 197: Engine Compartment

    Engine compartment Mobility Engine compartment Vehicle features and options the selected options or country versions. This also applies to safety-related functions and This chapter describes all standard, country- systems. The respectively applicable country specific and optional features offered with the provisions must be observed when using the series.

  • Page 198: Opening The Hood

    Mobility Engine compartment Indicator/warning lights CAUTION Folded-away wipers can be jammed When the hood is unlocked, a Check Control when the hood is opened. There is risk of message is displayed. property damage. Make sure that the wipers Closing the hood with the wiper blades mounted are folded down onto the windshield before opening the Let the hood fall from approx.

  • Page 199: Engine Oil

    Engine oil Mobility Engine oil Vehicle features and options Electronic oil measurement This chapter describes all standard, country- Status display specific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not The concept necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to The engine oil level is monitored electronically the selected options or country versions.

  • Page 200: Adding Engine Oil

    Mobility Engine oil Adding engine oil Different messages appear on the display de‐ pending on the engine oil level. Pay attention to these messages. Information If the engine oil level is too low, within the next CAUTION 125 miles/200 km Add engine oil, refer to A too low engine oil level causes engine page 200.

  • Page 201: Engine Oil Change

    Mobility Turn the oil filler neck counter-clockwise. Gasoline engine BMW Longlife-01. BMW Longlife-01 FE. BMW Longlife-14 FE+. More information about suitable engine oil rat‐ ings and viscosities of engine oils can be re‐ quested from a dealer’s service center or an‐...

  • Page 202: Coolant

    Mobility Coolant Coolant Vehicle features and options Checking There are yellow Min and Max marks in the This chapter describes all standard, country- coolant reservoir. specific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not Let the engine cool.
  • Page 203 Coolant Mobility Close cap. Have the cause of the coolant loss elimi‐ nated as soon as possible. Disposal Comply with the relevant environmen‐ tal protection regulations when dispos‐ ing of coolant and coolant additives. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 964 303 - VI/15...

  • Page 204: Maintenance

    Storage periods Storage periods during which the vehicle bat‐ BMW maintenance system tery was disconnected are not taken into ac‐ count. The maintenance system indicates required If this occurs, have a dealer's service center or...
  • Page 205 Maintenance Mobility Socket for OBD Onboard trol components, in particular the catalytic converter. 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...

  • Page 206: Replacing Components

    Mobility Replacing components Replacing components Vehicle features and options Replacing the front wiper blades To change the wiper blades, fold up, refer This chapter describes all standard, country- to page 76, the wiper arms. specific and optional features offered with the Fold up and hold the wiper arm firmly.
  • Page 207 Replacing components Mobility A spare lamp box is available from a dealer’s If despite driving with the lights switched on, service center or another qualified service cen‐ increasing humidity forms, e. g. water droplets ter or repair shop. in the lamp, the manufacturer of your vehicle recommends having it checked by a dealer’s WARNING service center or another qualified service cen‐...
  • Page 208 Mobility Replacing components Accessing the turn signals, low beams, wiper fluid with the screwdriver from the high beams/headlight flasher onboard vehicle tool kit. Follow general instructions, refer to page 206. Open the hood. Turn signal Bulb A2357 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.
  • Page 209 Replacing components Mobility LED headlights High beams/headlight flasher 55-watt bulb, H7. Overview Turn the cover counterclockwise and re‐ move. Front lights Pull the bulb holder directly to the rear, ar‐ Parking lights / daytime running lights row 1, and remove. Side marker lights Turn signal Low beams, high beams/headlight flasher...
  • Page 210 Mobility Replacing components wiper fluid with the screwdriver from the 35-watt bulb, H8. onboard vehicle tool kit. Insert the screwdriver from the onboard vehicle tool kit, with the flat side on the clip, arrow 1. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove.
  • Page 211 Replacing components Mobility Turn signal in exterior mirror The tail lights feature LED technology. Contact a dealer’s service center or another qualified The turn signals in the exterior mirrors feature service center or repair shop in the event of a LED technology.
  • Page 212 Mobility Replacing components Lights in the tailgate Replacing the bulbs Loosen the three fasteners, arrow 1, on the Vehicles with halogen headlights bulb holder. Follow general instructions, refer to page 206. Remove the bulb holder from the tail lamp, arrow 2. Reversing lamp: 21-watt bulb, P21WLL Inner brake lamp: 21-watt bulb, H21WLL Tail light: 5-watt bulb, P21WLL...

  • Page 213: Changing Wheels

    Replacing components Mobility Jacking points for the vehicle jack Press the nonworking bulb gently into the socket, turn counterclockwise and remove. ▷ Upper bulb: reversing lamp ▷ Lower bulb: inner brake lamp Only vehicles with halogen headlights: ▷ Lower bulb, 5-watt: tail light Installing the bulb holder Proceed in the reverse order to insert the new bulb and attach the bulb holder.

  • Page 214: Jacking Up The Vehicle

    Put the new wheel or emergency wheel on Remove the cover. and screw in at least two bolts. Remove tool holder. If original BMW light alloy wheels are not Remove emergency wheel. mounted, any accompanying lug bolts also have to be used.

  • Page 215: Charging The Battery

    Replacing components Mobility Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor. Check Control messages of these comfort fea‐ tures are no longer displayed. Check to make sure the lug bolts are tight with a calibrated torque wrench. Charging the battery Replace the damaged tires as soon as pos‐ sible.
  • Page 216 Mobility Replacing components ▷ 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.

  • Page 217: Breakdown Assistance

    In case of an emergency, an Emergency Re‐ ▷ The LED flashes green when a connection quest can be made through this system. to the BMW Response Center has been established. General information When the emergency request is received Only press the SOS button in an emergency.

  • Page 218: Warning Triangle

    The first-aid kit is located in the cargo area on be established. the left in the storage compartment. ▷ If the LED is flashing green, but the BMW Response Center can no longer be heard Jump-starting via the speaker, you can nevertheless still be heard at the BMW Response Center.
  • Page 219 Information WARNING Connecting the cables Due to system limits, individual functions Pull off the lid of the BMW starting aid ter‐ can malfunction during tow-starting/towing minal. with the Intelligent Safety systems activated, Attach one terminal clamp of the positive e.g.

  • Page 220: Tow Truck

    Mobility Breakdown assistance Steptronic transmission without Tow truck xDrive: transporting your vehicle Information Your vehicle must not be towed if the front wheels are touching the ground. CAUTION The vehicle can be damaged when tow‐ ing the vehicle with a lifted rear axle. There is risk of property damage.

  • Page 221: Tow Bar

    Tow-starting the engine is not possible due to The tow fitting can be screwed in at the front the Steptronic transmission. or rear of the BMW. Have the cause of the starting problems fixed. The tow fitting and the onboard vehicle tool kit, refer to page 206, are together in the cargo area.

  • Page 222: Care

    Mobility Care Care Vehicle features and options ▷ Minimum distance from glass sunroof: 31.5 inches/80 cm. This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with the Automatic car washes series. It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car, e.

  • Page 223: Vehicle Care

    The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends Upholstery material care using car care and cleaning products from Vacuum regularly with a vacuum cleaner. BMW. If upholstery is very dirty, e.g., with beverage WARNING stains, use a soft sponge or microfiber cloth Cleansers can contain substances that with a suitable interior cleaner.
  • Page 224 Use only a mild soapy solution, with the safety products, the manufacturer of your vehicle rec‐ belts clipped into their buckles. ommends original BMW care products. Do not allow the switchs to retract the safety Treat especially worn rubber parts with rubber belts until they are dry.
  • Page 225 Care Mobility floor mats that are suitable for the vehicle and can be safely attached to the floor. Do not use loose floor mats and do not layer several floor mats. Make sure that there is sufficient clear‐ ance for the pedals. Ensure that the floor mats are securely fastened again after they were re‐...
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  • Page 227: Reference

    Reference This chapter contains the technical data and an index that will quickly take you to the information you need. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 964 303 - VI/15...

  • Page 228: Technical Data

    The specified heights do not take into account attached parts, for example, a roof antenna, BMW X1 Width with mirrors inches/mm 81.1/2,060 Width without mirrors inches/mm 71.7/1,821...
  • Page 229 Technical data Reference Weights xDrive28i Approved gross vehicle weight lbs/kg 4,720/2,141 Load lbs/kg 900/408 Approved front axle load lbs/kg 2,470/1,120 Approved rear axle load lbs/kg 2,375/1,077 Approved roof load capacity lbs/kg 165/75 Cargo area capacity cu ft/l 27.1-58.7/505-1,550 Capacities US gal/liters Notes Fuel tank, approx.

  • Page 230: Appendix

    Reference Appendix Appendix Any updates to the Owner's Manual of the ve‐ hicle are listed here. 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.
  • Page 231 Appendix Reference Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 964 303 - VI/15...

  • Page 232: Everything From A To Z

    Automatic cruise control with pholder ing function 145, Stop & Go BMW Assist Air distribution, Automatic Curb Monitor BMW Driver’s Guide App manual 145, Automatic deactivation, BMW Homepage Air flow, air conditioner Front-seat passenger air‐ BMW Internet page Air flow, automatic climate bags BMW maintenance sys‐...
  • Page 233 Everything from A to Z Reference Brake lights, brake force dis‐ Catalytic converter, see Hot Combination switch, see play exhaust system Wiper system Brake pads, break-in CBS Condition Based Serv‐ Comfort Access Braking, hints COMFORT program, Dy‐ Breakdown assistance Center armrest namic Driving Control Break-in Center console...
  • Page 234 Reference Everything from A to Z Cruise control, refer to cam‐ Door lock Emergency detection, remote era-based cruise con‐ Door lock, see Remote con‐ control trol trol Emergency release, fuel filler Cruising range Downhill control flap Cupholder Drive-off assistant Emergency Request Current fuel consumption Drive-off assistant, see Emergency start function, en‐...
  • Page 235 Everything from A to Z Reference External start Front-seat passenger airbags, Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ External temperature dis‐ indicator lamp ture play Front seats Headlight flasher External temperature warn‐ FTM Flat Tire Monitor Headlight flasher, bulb re‐ Fuel placement Eyes for securing cargo Fuel consumption, see Aver‐...
  • Page 236 Reference Everything from A to Z Ignition off Interior rearview mirror, man‐ Letters and numbers, enter‐ Ignition on ually dimmable Indication of a flat Internet page Light tire 106, Interval display, service re‐ Light alloy wheels, care Indicator and alarm lamps, quirements Light-emitting diodes, see Check Control...
  • Page 237 Everything from A to Z Reference Manual air distribu‐ Mounting of child restraint Onboard vehicle tool kit tion 145, systems Opening/closing via door Manual air flow 145, Multifunction steering wheel, lock Manual brake, see Parking buttons Opening and closing brake Multimedia Opening and closing, without Manual mode, Steptronic...
  • Page 238 Reference Everything from A to Z Pinch protection system, Refueling Safety belts glass sunroof Remaining range Safety belts, care Pinch protection system, win‐ Remote control/key Safety switch, windows dows Remote control, malfunc‐ Safety systems, airbags Plastic, care tion Saving fuel Power failure Remote control, univer‐...
  • Page 239 Everything from A to Z Reference Shift paddles on the steering Steptronic Sport transmis‐ Temperature, automatic cli‐ wheel sion, refer to Steptronic mate control Side airbags transmission Temperature display for ex‐ Signaling, horn Steptronic transmission ternal temperature Signals when unlocking Stopping the engine Temperature, engine Sitting safely...
  • Page 240 Reference Everything from A to Z Triple turn signal activa‐ Vehicle jack Windshield washer sys‐ tion Vehicle paint Trip odometer Vehicle storage Windshield wiper, see wiper Trip on-board computer Vehicle wash system Trip recorder, see Trip odom‐ Ventilation Winter storage, care eter Ventilation, refer to Parked- Winter tires, suitable...
  • Page 242 More about BMW The Ultimate bmwusa.com Driving Machine® *BL2964303001* Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 964 303 - VI/15...

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