Diesel Particle Filter; Closing The Tailgate - BMW X1 Owner's Handbook Manual

▷ Adjust speed to the road conditions. The
steeper and more uneven the road, the
slower the speed should be.
▷ For trips on steep inclines: top up with en‐
gine oil and coolant nearly up to the MAX
mark.
▷ When driving up steep hills, use Hill De‐
scent Control HDC, see page 132.
▷ Avoid contact between the body and the
ground.
Ground clearance is a maximum 20 cm, ap‐
proximately 7.8 inches and may vary de‐
pending on load condition.
▷ If wheels are spinning, accelerate enough
so that drive stability control systems can
distribute drive force to wheels. Activate
any Dynamic Traction Control, DTC.
After driving on bad roads
After driving on bad roads, to maintain driving
safety, check wheel and tyres for damage. Re‐
move any major soiling of the body.
General driving information

Closing the tailgate

WARNING
An open tailgate projects beyond the ve‐
hicle, and in the event of an accident, braking
or avoidance manoeuvres, it can endanger ve‐
hicle occupants and other road users, or dam‐
age the vehicle. There is also the danger of ex‐
haust fumes entering the interior of the
vehicle. Danger of injury or damage to prop‐
erty. Do not drive with the tailgate open.◀
If there is no alternative to driving with the tail‐
gate open:
▷ Close all windows and the Glass Roof.
▷ Turn up the blower to a high output level.
▷ Maintain moderate speed.
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Driving precautions
Hot exhaust system
WARNING
During driving, high temperatures can be
generated under the body, for example be‐
cause of the exhaust system. If flammable ma‐
terials, for example leaves of grass, come into
contact with hot parts of the exhaust system,
these materials can catch fire. Danger of injury
or damage to property.
Never remove the heat shields fitted here, or
apply underseal to them. Make sure that when
driving, idling or parking, no flammable materi‐
als can come into contact with hot vehicle
parts. Do not touch the hot exhaust system.◀

Diesel particle filter

The diesel particle filter collects soot particles
and burns them periodically at high tempera‐
tures.
When cleaning for a few minutes, the following
may occur:
▷ Engine temporarily runs a bit roughly.
▷ Noise and slight development of smoke
from the exhaust shortly after shutting off
the engine.
▷ The usual power output development re‐
quires a slightly higher engine speed.
Radio signals
WARNING
Certain vehicle functions may be affec‐
ted by interference from high-frequency radio
signals. Such signals are output from a series
of transmission systems, for example, from air
traffic beacons or relay stations for mobile tele‐
communications.
We recommend you consult a Service Partner
or a qualified specialist workshop should you
experience any difficulties.◀
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