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  • Page 1 LINK: CONTENT & A-Z The Ultimate Driving Machine® OWNER'S MANUAL. THE BMW X1. Online Edition for Part no. 01402120596 - II/18...
  • Page 2 Online Edition for Part no. 01402120596 - II/18...
  • 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 contains important information on vehicle operation that will help you make full use of the technical features available in your BMW.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS NOTES Information ......................... QUICK REFERENCE Your BMW at a glance ....................AT A GLANCE Cockpit ..........................iDrive ..........................Voice activation system ....................General settings ......................Owner's Manual media ....................CONTROLS Opening and closing ..................... Seats, mirrors, and steering wheel ................
  • Page 5 © 2018 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft Munich, Germany Reprinting, including excerpts, only with the written consent of BMW AG, Munich. US English ID5 II/18, 03 18 490 Printed on environmentally friendly paper, bleached without chlorine, suitable for recycling. Online Edition for Part no. 01402120596 - II/18...
  • Page 6 Online Edition for Part no. 01402120596 - II/18...
  • Page 7 NOTES Information ....................8 Online Edition for Part no. 01402120596 - II/18...

  • Page 8: Notes Information

    Internet Updates made after the editorial The Owner's Manual and general information on deadline BMW, for example on technology, are available Due to updates after the editorial deadline, differ‐ on the Internet: www.bmwusa.com. ences may exist between the printed Owner's...
  • Page 9 ▷ Online Owner's Manual. options ▷ BMW Driver’s Guide app. Notes on updates can be found in the appendix of the printed Owner's Manual for the vehicle. This Owner's Manual describes all models and all standard, country-specific and optional equip‐...
  • Page 10 BMW dealer's service center. ▷ Information on the vehicle. Do not remove BMW parts and accessories have been tested by stickers. BMW for their safety and suitability in BMW vehi‐ ▷ Technical vehicle data. cles. ▷ The traffic, speed, and safety laws where the BMW warrants genuine BMW parts and acces‐...
  • Page 11 Such damage is not cov‐ Service and warranty ered by the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty. We recommend that you read this publication thoroughly. Your vehicle is covered by the follow‐...
  • Page 12 Information NOTES ▷ Status messages for the vehicle and its indi‐ qualified service center or repair shop performs vidual components, e.g., wheel rotational repair or servicing work. speed, wheel speed, deceleration, transverse Data on the scope of servicing work performed acceleration, engaged safety belt indicator.
  • Page 13 Information NOTES Control via mobile devices Data is exchanged over a secure connection, for instance with the IT systems of the vehicle Depending on the vehicle equipment, mobile de‐ manufacturer intended for this purpose. Any col‐ vices connected to the vehicle, for instance lection, processing, and use of personal data smartphones, can be controlled via the vehicle above and beyond that needed to provide the...
  • Page 14 Information NOTES Vehicle identification dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less. number The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as: ▷ How various systems in your vehicle were op‐ erating.
  • Page 15 Na‐ tional Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA, in addition to notifying BMW of North America, LLC, P.O. Box 1227, Westwood, New Jersey 07675-1227, Telephone 1-800-831-1117.
  • Page 16 Online Edition for Part no. 01402120596 - II/18...

  • Page 17: Quick Reference

    QUICK REFERENCE Your BMW at a glance ................18 Online Edition for Part no. 01402120596 - II/18...

  • Page 18: Your Bmw At A Glance

    Your BMW at a glance QUICK REFERENCE Your BMW at a glance Opening and closing All vehicle access points are locked. Buttons for the central locking Buttons on the remote control system Overview 1 Unlocking 2 Locking 3 Unlocking the tailgate Buttons for the central locking system.
  • Page 19 Your BMW at a glance QUICK REFERENCE Comfort Access With automatic tailgate operation: opening and closing the tailgate Concept with no-touch activation The vehicle can be accessed without activating Concept the remote control. The tailgate can be opened and closed with no-...
  • Page 20 Your BMW at a glance QUICK REFERENCE ▷ Press button on the remote control 4 Backrest tilt for approx. 1 second. 5 Forward/backward, height, seat tilt Depending on the setting, the doors may also be unlocked. Adjusting the head restraint...
  • Page 21 Your BMW at a glance QUICK REFERENCE Adjusting the steering wheel While driving, the seat position adjustment on the driver's side is interrupted after a short time. Manual steering wheel adjustment Displays and control elements In the vicinity of the steering wheel Fold the lever down.
  • Page 22 Your BMW at a glance QUICK REFERENCE Driver's door Controller General information The buttons can be used to open the menus di‐ rectly. The Controller can be used to select menu items and enter the settings. Buttons on the Controller Button Function Press once: call up main menu.
  • Page 23 Your BMW at a glance QUICK REFERENCE Starting/stopping the engine Terminating the voice activation system Press the button on the steering wheel Steptronic transmission: starting or ›Cancel‹. Depress the brake pedal. Press the Start/Stop button. Help on the voice activation system ▷...
  • Page 24 Your BMW at a glance QUICK REFERENCE High beams, headlight flasher, To prevent the vehicle from creeping after you select a drive mode or reverse, maintain pressure turn signal, roadside parking on the brake pedal until you are ready to start.
  • Page 25 Your BMW at a glance QUICK REFERENCE Canada: roadside parking light Washer/wiper system Switching the wipers on/off and brief wipe Switching on Illuminate the vehicle on one side. ▷ On: with the ignition switched off, press the lever either up or down past the resistance point for approx.
  • Page 26 Your BMW at a glance QUICK REFERENCE Rain sensor Rear window wiper Activating/deactivating Switching on the rear window wiper To activate: press the lever up once from its Turn the outer switch upward. standard position, arrow 1. ▷ Resting position of the wiper, position 0.
  • Page 27 Your BMW at a glance QUICK REFERENCE Canada: wiper systemWiper Rain sensor system Activating/deactivating Switching the wipers on/off and brief wipe Switching on Press button on the wiper lever. Adjusting the sensitivity ▷ Normal wiper speed: tap up once. ▷...
  • Page 28 Your BMW at a glance QUICK REFERENCE Rear window wiper Button Function Air flow, manual. Switching on the rear window wiper Air distribution, manual. Rear window defroster. Seat heating. Turn the outer switch upward. ▷ Resting position of the wiper, position 0.
  • Page 29 Your BMW at a glance QUICK REFERENCE "State/Province?" Button Function Move the Controller to the right to select the Seat heating. state from the list. Switch off the system. Entering the address The address can be entered in any order.
  • Page 30 Your BMW at a glance QUICK REFERENCE To perform additional steps on the mobile If connection is to be set up via the additional phone, refer to the mobile phone owner's phone: manual: e.g., search for or connect the Blue‐...
  • Page 31 Your BMW at a glance QUICK REFERENCE Refueling Checking the tire inflation pressure Regularly check the tire inflation pressure and correct it as needed: Refueling ▷ At least twice a month. Fuel cap ▷ Before embarking on an extended trip.
  • Page 32 "BMW Assist" provides phone numbers and addresses. Many "BMW Roadside Assistance" hotels can be booked directly by the BMW Con‐ A voice connection is established with Road‐ cierge service. The Concierge service is part of side Assistance.
  • Page 33 Your BMW at a glance QUICK REFERENCE ▷ Teleservice Battery Guard. ▷ Your dealer’s service center. Online Edition for Part no. 01402120596 - II/18...
  • Page 34 Online Edition for Part no. 01402120596 - II/18...

  • Page 35: At A Glance

    AT A GLANCE Cockpit ......................36 iDrive ......................40 Voice activation system ................49 General settings ..................52 Owner's Manual media ................64 Online Edition for Part no. 01402120596 - II/18...

  • Page 36: Cockpit

    Cockpit AT A GLANCE Cockpit Vehicle features and It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due to the selected options options or country versions. This also applies to safety-related functions and systems. When us‐ This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐...
  • Page 37 Cockpit AT A GLANCE Automatic headlight control  146 Start/stop the engine and switch the ignition on/off  108 Cornering light  147 High-beam Assistant  147 Auto Start/Stop function  109 Instrument lighting  148 11 Steering wheel buttons, right 6 Steering column stalk, left Entertainment source Turn signal  113 Volume High beams, headlight flasher  113 Voice activation  49...
  • Page 38 Cockpit AT A GLANCE Unlock hood  263 17 Open the tailgate  79 In the vicinity of the center console 1 Control Display  40 9 Parking brake  111 Ventilation  203 DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol  171 Hazard warning system  283 Driving Dynamics Control  175 Intelligent Safety  160 PDC Park Distance Control  186 Rearview camera  189...
  • Page 39 Cockpit AT A GLANCE In the vicinity of the roofliner Emergency Request, SOS  283 Reading lights  149 Glass sunroof  88 Interior lights  149 Indicator light, front-seat passenger airbag  153 Online Edition for Part no. 01402120596 - II/18...

  • Page 40: Idrive

    iDrive AT A GLANCE iDrive Vehicle features and Control elements options Overview This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ cific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions.
  • Page 41 iDrive AT A GLANCE Switching on/off automatically The Control Display is switched on automatically after unlocking. In certain situations, the Control Display is switched off automatically, for instance if no op‐ eration is performed on the vehicle for several minutes. Switching on/off manually ▷...
  • Page 42 iDrive AT A GLANCE Controller without navigation Buttons on the Controller system Button Function General information Press once: call up main menu. The buttons can be used to open the menus di‐ Press twice: display all menu items of rectly. The Controller can be used to select the main menu.
  • Page 43 iDrive AT A GLANCE Opening recently used menus All menu items of the main menu are dis‐ played. The recently used menus can be displayed. Select a menu item. Press and hold this button. To move the menu item to the desired posi‐ tion, tilt the Controller to the right or left.
  • Page 44 iDrive AT A GLANCE : confirm entry. The first entry of the selected letter is dis‐ played. Symbol Function Operating via touchscreen Press the Controller: delete letters or number. Hold the Controller down: delete all General information letters or numbers. The Control Display is equipped with a touch‐...
  • Page 45 iDrive AT A GLANCE Entering letters and numbers General information Letters and numbers can be entered using the Controller or the touchscreen. The keyboard's display changes automatically. Symbol Function Tapping the symbol: delete the letter or number. Menu items in the Owner's Manual Tapping and holding the symbol for an extended period: delete all letters...
  • Page 46 iDrive AT A GLANCE Selecting functions Function Operation "My Vehicle" Move map. Swipe in the appropriate di‐ "iDrive settings" rection. "Touchpad" Enlarge/shrink Drag in or out on the touch‐ Select desired setting: map. pad with fingers. ▷ "Speller": enter letters and numbers. Display menu.
  • Page 47 iDrive AT A GLANCE Entertainment Select the desired setting. Move the Controller to the left. Symbol Meaning CD/DVD player. Status information Bluetooth audio. General information USB audio interface. The status field can be found in the upper area of Online Entertainment. the Control Display.
  • Page 48 iDrive AT A GLANCE Running a function Press button. The function will work immediately. This means, for instance that the number is dialed when a phone number is selected. Displaying the key assignment Touch buttons with finger. Do not wear gloves or use objects.

  • Page 49: Voice Activation System

    Voice activation system AT A GLANCE Voice activation system Vehicle features and Requirements options Via the Control Display, set a language that is also supported by the voice activation system so This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ that the spoken commands can be identified. cific and optional features offered with the series.
  • Page 50 Voice activation system AT A GLANCE Example: opening the tone Voice command response is activated on the smartphone. settings Release the button. The commands of the menu items are spoken If activation is successful, a confirmation ap‐ just as they are selected via the Controller. pears on the Control Display.
  • Page 51 Voice activation system AT A GLANCE Activating voice recognition via the server The voice recognition feature via the server pro‐ vides a dictation function and a natural method of entering destinations while improving the quality of voice recognition. To use the functions, data is transmitted to a service provider and locally stored there.

  • Page 52: General Settings

    General settings AT A GLANCE General settings Vehicle features and "Time zone:" Select the desired setting. options The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐ rently used. This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ cific and optional features offered with the series. Setting the time It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.
  • Page 53 Concept "iDrive settings" "Date and time" If vehicle location has been activated, the current vehicle position can be displayed in the BMW "Date:" Connected app or in the ConnectedDrive cus‐ Turn the Controller until the desired day is tomer portal.
  • Page 54 General settings AT A GLANCE Control Display Select the desired menu and the desired content. The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐ Brightness rently used. Via iDrive: "My Vehicle" Messages "iDrive settings" "Displays" Concept "Control display" The menu centrally displays all messages arriv‐ "Brightness"...
  • Page 55 Phone book. The vehicle offers different functions, whose use ▷ Online data, for instance Favorites, cookies. requires a data transfer to BMW or a service pro‐ vider. The data transfer can be deactivated for ▷ Office data, for instance voice notes.
  • Page 56 General settings AT A GLANCE "OK" Function Connec‐ Exit and lock the vehicle. tion type After 15 minutes, the deletion process is com‐ USB storage device: USB. pleted. Exporting and importing driver If not all of the data was deleted, repeat the dele‐ profiles.
  • Page 57 General settings AT A GLANCE Compatible devices Switching on Bluetooth Via iDrive: General information "My Vehicle" Information on mobile devices compatible with "iDrive settings" the vehicle can be found at www.bmwusa.com/ "Mobile devices" bluetooth. "Settings" Malfunctions may occur with devices not listed or deviating software versions.
  • Page 58 General settings AT A GLANCE ▷ "Telephone" ▷ The mobile phone is in power-save mode or has only a limited remaining battery life. ▷ "Bluetooth® audio" Charge mobile phone. ▷ "Apps" Why does the mobile phone no longer react? ▷ "Apple CarPlay"...
  • Page 59 General settings AT A GLANCE ▷ The strength of the Bluetooth signal on the ▷ Protect the USB storage device against me‐ mobile phone can be adjusted, depending on chanical damage. the mobile phone. ▷ Due to the large number of USB media avail‐ ▷...
  • Page 60 General settings AT A GLANCE Internet connection With the first Internet usage via the Internet hot‐ spot, data volume must be purchased from a service provider. General information All devices connected via the Internet hotspot Up to 8 devices can be connected with the Inter‐ use this data volume.
  • Page 61 Operation "My Vehicle" For more information, see the Integrated Own‐ "iDrive settings" er's Manual, Online Owner's Manual, BMW Driv‐ er's Guide app or the Owner's Manual for Navi‐ "Mobile devices" gation, Entertainment, and Communication. A symbol indicates, for which function a device is used.
  • Page 62 Via iDrive: tained up-to-date via regular vehicle software up‐ dates. "My Vehicle" Updates and related current information is availa‐ "iDrive settings" ble at www.bmw.com/update. "Mobile devices" Select device. Displaying the installed software "Connect device" version The functions that were assigned to the device...
  • Page 63 General settings AT A GLANCE 5. ▷ Via iDrive: "Previous version" The previous software version is restored. "My Vehicle" ▷ "Default software settings" "iDrive settings" The first software version is restored. "Software update" "Remove software" "Show current version" "OK" If an update has been carried out before, select the desired version to display additional informa‐...

  • Page 64: Owner's Manual Media

    Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle, re‐ "Owner's Manual" fer to page 64. Select the required method of accessing the ▷ BMW Driver’s Guide app, refer to page 65. contents. ▷ Online Owner's Manual, refer to page 66. There are different features, refer to page 67, Scrolling through the owner's in each of the different media formats.
  • Page 65 Owner's Manual on the Control Display and BMW Driver's Guide app to alternate between the two displays: Concept Press button. The BMW Driver's Guide app specifically de‐ "Owner's Manual" scribes features and functions found in the vehi‐ Select the desired page in the Owner's cle.
  • Page 66 Owner's Manual media AT A GLANCE Operating systems and language Additional information on availability, refer to page 67. The app is available for the iOS and Android op‐ erating systems. Quick Reference Guide The Owner's Manual is downloaded in the lan‐ The Quick Reference Guide provides information guage of the device.
  • Page 67 Owner's Manual media AT A GLANCE Key features Printed Integrated Online All equipment included. — — — Equipment included in vehicle. — Quick Reference Guide. Search by illustrations. — Frequently asked questions. — — Quick links. — — Smart Scan. —...
  • Page 68 Online Edition for Part no. 01402120596 - II/18...
  • Page 69 CONTROLS Opening and closing ................. 70 Seats, mirrors, and steering wheel ............91 Transporting children safely ..............102 Driving ....................... 107 Displays ..................... 129 Lights ......................145 Safety ......................150 Driving stability control systems ............171 Driving comfort ..................177 Climate control ..................

  • Page 70: Opening And Closing

    Opening and closing CONTROLS Opening and closing Vehicle features and WARNING options Unlocking from the inside is only possible with special knowledge. This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ Persons who spend a lengthy time in the vehi‐ cific and optional features offered with the series. cle while being exposed to extreme tempera‐...
  • Page 71 Opening and closing CONTROLS Pressing and holding the button on the remote 3 Unlocking the tailgate control opens the windows and the glass sun‐ With automatic tailgate operation: open the roof. tailgate 4 Panic mode Locking Close the driver's door. Unlocking Press button on the remote control.
  • Page 72 Opening and closing CONTROLS Switching on interior lights and NOTE courtesy light The tailgate swings back and up when it opens. Press button on the remote control with There is a risk of damage to property. Make the vehicle locked. sure that the area of movement of the tailgate is clear during opening and closing.
  • Page 73 Opening and closing CONTROLS Push battery in the direction of the arrow us‐ ▷ Interference of the radio connection from ing a pointed object and lift it out. transmission towers or other equipment with high transmitting power. ▷ Shielding of the remote control due to metal objects.
  • Page 74 Opening and closing CONTROLS Removing Proceed as follows in this case: Hold the remote control with its back against the marked area on the steering column. Pay attention to the display in the instrument cluster. If the remote control is detected: Start the engine within 10 seconds.
  • Page 75 Opening and closing CONTROLS Buttons for the central ▷ Back doors: pull twice on the door handle on the door to be opened; the first time unlocks locking system the door, the second time opens it. The other doors remain locked. General information Comfort Access In the event of a severe accident, the vehicle is...
  • Page 76 Opening and closing CONTROLS Unlocking Closing Touch the surface on the door handle of the driv‐ Grasp the door handle on the driver's or front er's or front passenger door, arrow, with your fin‐ passenger door completely. ger and hold it there without grasping the door This corresponds with pressing the button handle.
  • Page 77 Opening and closing CONTROLS With automatic tailgate NOTE operation: opening and closing the tailgate with no-touch The tailgate swings back and up when it opens. There is a risk of damage to property. Make activation sure that the area of movement of the tailgate is clear during opening and closing.
  • Page 78 Opening and closing CONTROLS Before the opening, the hazard warning system flashes. NOTE Moving your foot again will stop the opening mo‐ The tailgate swings back and up when it opens. tion, and moving it one more time after that will There is a risk of damage to property.
  • Page 79 Opening and closing CONTROLS Tailgate Without automatic tailgate operation General information Opening from the outside To avoid locking it in the vehicle, do not place the remote control in the cargo area. Depending on the vehicle equipment and coun‐ try version, it is possible to specify whether the tailgate can be unlocked with the remote control and how the vehicle doors will respond to this.
  • Page 80 Opening and closing CONTROLS Closing From the outside ▷ Without Comfort Access: unlock vehicle. Grasp the recess grip and pull tailgate down. With Comfort Access: unlock the vehicle or have the remote control with you. With automatic tailgate Press the button on tailgate's exterior. operation ▷...
  • Page 81 Opening and closing CONTROLS ▷ By pressing the button on the outside of the tailgate. Pressing again closes the tailgate. ▷ By pressing the button on the inside of the tailgate. Pressing again closes the tailgate. ▷ By pressing the button on the remote control. Pressing again continues the opening mo‐...
  • Page 82 Opening and closing CONTROLS Manual operation tected remote control must be clearly allocated to the driver. Operate the unlocked tailgate manually with a slow and smooth motion. This is the case when: To close the tailgate fully, press down lightly ▷...
  • Page 83 Opening and closing CONTROLS you did not unlock the vehicle with your own re‐ Enter profile name. mote control. Select the symbol. Via iDrive: Resetting a driver profile "My Vehicle" The settings of the driver profile currently in use "Driver profiles" are reset to their factory settings.
  • Page 84 Opening and closing CONTROLS Settings Via iDrive: "My Vehicle" General information "Driver profiles" Select the driver profile to be overwritten. Depending on the vehicle equipment and coun‐ try version, various settings for opening and clos‐ The driver profile marked with this symbol ing are possible.
  • Page 85 Opening and closing CONTROLS Depending on your vehicle's optional fea‐ Unlocking is signaled by two flashes, lock‐ tures, the tailgate is either unlocked or ing by one. opened. ▷ With alarm system: ▷ "Tailgate and door(s)" "Acoustic signal for lock/unlock" Depending on your vehicle's optional fea‐...
  • Page 86 Opening and closing CONTROLS ▷ Movements in the car's interior. ▷ Briefly press the button on the remote control three times in succession. ▷ Changes in the vehicle tilt, e. g., during at‐ tempts at stealing a wheel or when towing To switch off the alarm: press any button.
  • Page 87 Opening and closing CONTROLS Power windows Interior motion sensor The windows and the glass sunroof must be closed for the system to function properly. General information If an accident of a certain severity occurs, the Avoiding unintentional alarms windows are automatically closed except a gap. General information Safety information The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor...
  • Page 88 Opening and closing CONTROLS Convenient opening via the remote control, refer Pull the switch past the resistance point to page 71. again within approx. 4 seconds and hold it there. Closing The window closes without jam protection. ▷ Pull the switch to the resistance point. Safety switch The window closes while the switch is being held.
  • Page 89 Opening and closing CONTROLS Overview The sun protection opens automatically. If the sun protection is already fully open, the glass sunroof opens automatically. The glass sunroof closes automatically. If the glass sunroof is already closed or in the tilted position, the sun protection closes automati‐ cally.
  • Page 90 Opening and closing CONTROLS Closing from the open position Make sure that the closing area is clear. without jam protection Initializing the system If there is an external danger, proceed as follows: Press the switch up and hold it Push the switch forward past the resistance until initialization is complete.

  • Page 91: Seats, Mirrors, And Steering Wheel

    Seats, mirrors, and steering wheel CONTROLS Seats, mirrors, and steering wheel Vehicle features and WARNING options With a backrest inclined too far to the rear, the efficacy of safety gear, including safety belts This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ can no longer be ensured. There is a risk of cific and optional features offered with the series.
  • Page 92 Seats, mirrors, and steering wheel CONTROLS Overview Seat tilt 1 Memory function Move switch up or down. 2 Backrest width Backrest tilt 3 Lumbar support 4 Backrest tilt 5 Forward/backward, height, seat tilt Forward/backward Move switch forward or backward. Thigh support Push switch forward or backward.
  • Page 93 Seats, mirrors, and steering wheel CONTROLS ▷ Press the front/rear section of Seat heating the button: The curvature is increased/ Switching on decreased. Press button once for each temperature ▷ Press the upper/lower section level. of the button: The maximum temperature is reached when The curvature is shifted up/ three LEDs are lit.
  • Page 94 Seats, mirrors, and steering wheel CONTROLS Forward/backward The two outer safety belt buckles of the rear seat are intended for the persons sitting on the left and right. General information The center safety belt buckles of the rear seat The rear seat is divided into two parts at a ratio of are intended for the persons sitting in the middle.
  • Page 95 Seats, mirrors, and steering wheel CONTROLS Buckling the safety belt WARNING Slowly guide the safety belt out of the holder With a rear backrest that is not locked, the pro‐ when fastening it. tective function of the middle safety belt is not Insert the tongue plate into the safety belt guaranteed.
  • Page 96 Seats, mirrors, and steering wheel CONTROLS Unbuckling the safety belt ▷ Adjust the head restraint so its center sup‐ ports the back of the head at as close to Hold the safety belt firmly. eye level as possible. Press the red button in the belt buckle. ▷...
  • Page 97 Seats, mirrors, and steering wheel CONTROLS After setting the height, move the head restraint ▷ Adjust the distance so that the head re‐ up or down slightly, making sure it engages straint is as close as possible to the back properly.
  • Page 98 Seats, mirrors, and steering wheel CONTROLS After setting the height, move the head restraint ▷ Lumbar support. up or down slightly, making sure it engages Safety information properly. Folding down the head restraint WARNING Only fold the head restraint back if no one will be Using the memory function while driving can sitting in the seat in question.
  • Page 99 Seats, mirrors, and steering wheel CONTROLS Calling up settings dent. Estimate the distance to the traffic behind by looking over your shoulder. The stored position is called up automatically. Press selected button 1 or 2. Overview The procedure stops when a switch for setting the seat or one of the memory buttons is pressed.
  • Page 100 Seats, mirrors, and steering wheel CONTROLS Interior mirror, manually Folding is only possible up to a speed of approx. 15 mph/20 km/h. dimmable Folding the mirrors in and out is helpful in the fol‐ lowing situations: Turn knob ▷ In vehicle washes. ▷...
  • Page 101 Seats, mirrors, and steering wheel CONTROLS Steering wheel Switching on/off Press button. Safety information ▷ On: the LED lights up. ▷ Off: the LED goes out. WARNING Steering wheel adjustments while driving can lead to unexpected steering wheel movements. Vehicle control could be lost. There is a risk of an accident.

  • Page 102: Transporting Children Safely

    Transporting children safely CONTROLS Transporting children safely Vehicle features and It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due to the selected options options or country versions. This also applies to safety-related functions and systems. When us‐ This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐...
  • Page 103 Transporting children safely CONTROLS Safety information backrest tilt for all affected backrests and cor‐ rectly adjust the seats. Make sure that seats and backrests are securely engaged or locked. WARNING If possible, adjust the height of the head re‐ Active front-seat passenger airbags can injure a straints or remove them.
  • Page 104 Transporting children safely CONTROLS Unlocking the safety belt Deactivate the front-seat passenger airbags au‐ tomatically, refer to page 152. Unbuckle the safety belt buckle. Remove the child restraint system. Seat position and height Allow the belt strap to be pulled in com‐ Before installing a child restraint system, move pletely.
  • Page 105 Transporting children safely CONTROLS Child restraint systems Position with tether strap Symbol Meaning The corresponding symbol Safety information shows the mounts for the lower LATCH anchors. WARNING Seats equipped with lower an‐ chors are marked with a pair, 2, If the upper retaining strap is incorrectly used of LATCH symbols.
  • Page 106 Transporting children safely CONTROLS Locking the doors and Routing the retaining strap windows in the rear Rear doors 1 Direction of travel 2 Head restraint 3 Hook for upper retaining strap 4 Anchor Push the locking lever on the rear doors up. 5 Seat backrest The door can now be opened from the outside 6 Upper retaining strap...

  • Page 107: Driving

    Driving CONTROLS Driving Vehicle features and All indicator lights in the instrument cluster go out. options To save battery power when the engine is off, switch off the ignition and any unnecessary elec‐ This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ tronic systems/power consumers. cific and optional features offered with the series.
  • Page 108 Driving CONTROLS If the engine is not running and the ignition is switched on: the system automatically activates WARNING radio-ready state when the door is opened if the An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and lights are switched off or the daytime running possibly roll away.
  • Page 109 Driving CONTROLS Engine stop Engage selector lever position P. Press the Start/Stop button. The engine is switched off. Safety information The radio-ready state is switched on. WARNING Auto Start/Stop function Unattended children or animals can cause the vehicle to move and endanger themselves and traffic, for instance due to the following actions: Concept ▷...
  • Page 110 Driving CONTROLS Starting the engine The air flow from the air conditioner is reduced when the engine is switched off. The engine starts automatically under the follow‐ ing conditions: Displays in the instrument cluster ▷ Steptronic transmission: by releasing the The READY display in the tach‐...
  • Page 111 Driving CONTROLS Activating/deactivating the Malfunction system manually The Auto Start/Stop function no longer switches off the engine automatically. A Check Control Using the button message is displayed. It is possible to continue driving. Have the system checked by a dealer’s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.
  • Page 112 Driving CONTROLS ▷ Using vehicle equipment. The indicator light lights up red, a signal sounds and the brake lights light up. There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do not leave children or animals unattended in the ve‐ A Check Control message is displayed. hicle.
  • Page 113 Driving CONTROLS Via iDrive: Press the switch while stepping on the "My Vehicle" brake pedal or selector lever position P is set. "Vehicle settings" It may take several seconds for the brake to be put into operation. Any sounds associated with "Lighting"...
  • Page 114 Driving CONTROLS Safety information Switching off and brief wipe WARNING If the wipers start moving in the folded away state, body parts can be jammed or damage may occur to parts of the vehicle. There is a risk of injury or risk of damage to property. Make sure that the vehicle is switched off when the wipers are in the folded away state and the wip‐...
  • Page 115 Driving CONTROLS Activating Windshield and headlight washer system Safety information WARNING The washer fluid can freeze onto the window at low temperatures and obstruct the view. There is a risk of an accident. Only use the washer systems, if the washer fluid cannot freeze. Use Press the lever up once from its standard posi‐...
  • Page 116 Driving CONTROLS Rear window wiper Safety information Overview WARNING If the wipers start moving in the folded away state, body parts can be jammed or damage may occur to parts of the vehicle. There is a risk of injury or risk of damage to property. Make sure that the vehicle is switched off when the wipers are in the folded away state and the wip‐...
  • Page 117 Driving CONTROLS Fold the wipers all the way away from the windshield. NOTE If the wipers are frozen to the windshield, the wiper blades can be torn off and the wiper mo‐ tor can overheat when switching on. There is a risk of damage to property.
  • Page 118 Driving CONTROLS The lever automatically returns to its initial posi‐ 15 minutes, the rain sensor is automatically acti‐ tion when released. vated again. Interval mode or rain sensor Setting the frequency or sensitivity of the rain sensor Concept The rain sensor automatically controls the time between wipes depending on the intensity of the rainfall.
  • Page 119 Driving CONTROLS Cleaning the windshield Clean the rear window Turn the outer switch in the desired direction. ▷ In resting position: turn the switch downward, arrow 3. The switch automatically returns to its resting position when released. ▷ In intermittent mode: turn the switch further, arrow 2.
  • Page 120 U.S. EPA and many individual states; do not exceed the allowable washer fluid dilution ratio limits that apply. Follow the usage instructions on the washer fluid container. Use of BMW’s Windshield Washer Concentrate or the equivalent is recommended. WARNING Folding down the wipers Washer fluid can ignite and catch fire on con‐...
  • Page 121 Driving CONTROLS trates or antifreeze. Follow the information and ▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope, mixing ratios provided on the containers. turn the front wheels in the direction of the curb. ▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope, Overview also secure the vehicle, for instance with a wheel chock.
  • Page 122 Driving CONTROLS back. The selector lever automatically returns to off, refer to page 107, while selector lever po‐ the center position when released. sition R, D or M/S is engaged. Selector lever position P is engaged automati‐ ▷ If the driver's safety belt is unbuckled, the cally, refer to page 122, in certain situations.
  • Page 123 Driving CONTROLS Engaging selector lever position D, ▷ Unintentional shifting from selector lever po‐ sition P into another selector lever position. N, R To release the selector lever lock: with the A selector lever lock prevents the following faulty brake pedal depressed, press the button on operation: the front of the selector lever.
  • Page 124 Driving CONTROLS Engaging selector lever position P Touch the selector lever lock and engage se‐ lector lever position N. Switch the engine off. In this way, the ignition remains switched on, and a Check-Control message is displayed. The vehicle may roll. NOTE Selector lever position P is automatically en‐...
  • Page 125 Driving CONTROLS Activating the sport program The engaged gear is displayed in the instrument cluster, for instance M1. Shifting ▷ To shift down: press the selector lever for‐ ward. ▷ To shift up: pull the selector lever rearwards. The transmission continues shifting automati‐ cally in certain situations, for instance when speed limits are reached.
  • Page 126 Driving CONTROLS Shift paddles ▷ The lowest possible gear can be selected by pulling and holding the left shift paddle. Concept The selected gear is briefly displayed in the in‐ strument cluster, followed by the current gear. The shift paddles on the steering wheel allow you to shift gears quickly while keeping both hands on the steering wheel.
  • Page 127 Driving CONTROLS Using the screwdriver from the onboard vehi‐ selector lever position N is displayed in the in‐ cle tool kit, refer to page 273, press the yel‐ strument cluster. low release lever downward, arrow. A Check Control message is displayed. Press the button on the front of the selector Release the selector lever.
  • Page 128 Driving CONTROLS to reach the operating temperature needed for Launch Control. Start with launch control While the engine is running: Press the button and select SPORT with the Driving Dynamics Control. TRACTION is displayed in the instrument cluster in combination with SPORT and the DSC OFF indicator light lights up.

  • Page 129: Displays

    Displays CONTROLS Displays Vehicle features and It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due to the selected options options or country versions. This also applies to safety-related functions and systems. When us‐ This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ ing these functions and systems, the applicable cific and optional features offered with the series.
  • Page 130 Displays CONTROLS Check Control Airbag system Airbag system and belt tensioner are not working. Concept Have the vehicle checked immediately The Check Control system monitors functions in by a dealer’s service center or another qualified the vehicle and notifies you of malfunctions in service center or repair shop.
  • Page 131 Displays CONTROLS Orange lights DSC Dynamic Stability Control is deactivated or DTC Dynamic Traction Control is activated Active Cruise Control DSC is deactivated or DTC is activated. The number bars shows the selected distance from the vehicle driving ahead. DSC, refer to page 171, and DTC, refer to page 173.
  • Page 132 Displays CONTROLS Have the system checked by a dealer’s service Front fog lights center or another qualified service center or re‐ Front fog lights are switched on. pair shop. Front fog lights, refer to page 148. Emissions High-beam Assistant ▷ The warning light lights up: High-beam Assistant is switched on.
  • Page 133 Some Check Control messages are hidden auto‐ qualified service center or repair shop. matically after approx. 20 seconds. The Check ▷ "BMW Roadside Assistance" Control messages are stored and can be dis‐ Contact Roadside Assistance. played again later. Messages after trip completion...
  • Page 134 Displays CONTROLS Time Show/reset miles Press the button. The time is displayed in the in‐ ▷ When the ignition is switched strument cluster. off, the time, the external tem‐ The time can be set on the Con‐ perature and the odometer are trol Display.
  • Page 135 Displays CONTROLS Energy recovery Display The current range is displayed in the instrument cluster. Display In coasting overrun mode the ki‐ netic energy of the vehicle is con‐ verted to electrical energy. The vehicle battery is partially charged Current fuel consumption and fuel consumption can be re‐...
  • Page 136 Displays CONTROLS Gear shift indicator Symbols Symbols Description Concept No service is currently required. The system recommends the most fuel efficient gear for the current driving situation. The deadline for scheduled General information maintenance or a legally man‐ Depending on the vehicle equipment and coun‐ dated inspection is approaching.
  • Page 137 Displays CONTROLS Display cle's onboard data, such as from the rain sensor, and will be displayed depending on the situation. General information With the navigation system, the system takes into account the information stored in the naviga‐ Speed Limit Info is permanently displayed in the tion data and also displays speed limits present instrument cluster.
  • Page 138 Displays CONTROLS Activating a list and adjusting ▷ If the speed limits stored in the navigation system are incorrect. the setting ▷ In areas not covered by the navigation sys‐ tem. ▷ When roads differ from the navigation, such as due to changes in road routing. ▷...
  • Page 139 Displays CONTROLS Calling up information on the Info Selecting information Display You can select what information from the On‐ board Computer is to be displayed on the Info Display of the instrument cluster. Via iDrive: "My Vehicle" "iDrive settings" "Displays" "Instrument panel"...
  • Page 140 Displays CONTROLS Resetting average values Onboard Computer on the Control Display Concept The Onboard Computer displays different vehi‐ cle data on the Control Display, such as average values. General information Two types of Onboard Computers are available Press and hold button on turn signal lever. on the Control Display: ▷...
  • Page 141 Displays CONTROLS Checking vehicle state ▷ "Reset": all values are reset. ▷ "Automatic reset": all values are reset Via iDrive: approx. 4 hours after the vehicle has "My Vehicle" come to a standstill. "Technology in action" If necessary, "OK" "Vehicle and surroundings" Via the Driving Dynamics Control Sport displays Activate SPORT.
  • Page 142 Displays CONTROLS Display "Speed warning" "Speed warning" Overview Setting your current speed as The following information is displayed on the the speed warning Head-up Display: ▷ Speed. Via iDrive: ▷ Navigation instructions. "My Vehicle" ▷ Check Control messages. "Vehicle settings" ▷...
  • Page 143 Displays CONTROLS When the low beams are switched on, the ▷ Sunglasses with certain polarization filters. brightness of the Head-up Display can be addi‐ ▷ Wet roads. tionally influenced using the instrument lighting. ▷ Unfavorable light conditions. Settings are stored for the profile currently used. If the image is distorted, have the basic settings checked by a dealer’s service center or another Adjusting the height...
  • Page 144 Displays CONTROLS be displayed on the Control Display. Display‐ ing stored Check Control messages, refer to page 133. ▷ "Service required": Displaying service requirements, refer to page 135. ▷ "Teleservice Call": service request. Online Edition for Part no. 01402120596 - II/18...

  • Page 145: Lights

    Lights CONTROLS Lights Vehicle features and Symbol Function options Parking lights. This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ Low beams. cific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due to the selected Instrument lighting.
  • Page 146 Lights CONTROLS Canada: roadside parking light "Lighting" "Exterior lighting" Concept "Welcome lights" The vehicle can be illuminated on one side. The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐ rently used. Switching on Headlight courtesy delay feature General information The low beams stay lit for a short while if the headlight flasher is switched on after the radio- ready state is switched off.
  • Page 147 Lights CONTROLS Adaptive headlight range Activating control Position of switch: The indicator light in the instrument cluster is il‐ luminated when the low beams are switched on. The adaptive headlight range control compen‐ sates for acceleration and braking operations in System limits order not to blind the oncoming traffic and to achieve optimum illumination of the roadway.
  • Page 148 Lights CONTROLS Fog lights The indicator light in the instrument clus‐ ter is illuminated when the low beams are switched on. Front fog lights The headlights are automatically switched be‐ tween low beams and high beams. Concept The blue indicator light in the instrument The front fog lights work alongside the low cluster lights up when the system beams to illuminate a wider area of the roadway.
  • Page 149 Lights CONTROLS Interior lights Ambient light General information General information Depending on the equipment version, lighting Depending on the equipment, the interior lights, can be adjusted for some lights in the car's inte‐ footwell lights, entry lights, and courtesy lights rior.

  • Page 150: Safety

    Safety CONTROLS Safety Vehicle features and It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due to the selected options options or country versions. This also applies to safety-related functions and systems. When us‐ This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ ing these functions and systems, the applicable cific and optional features offered with the series.
  • Page 151 Vehicle modifications for a person with disabili‐ ▷ Keep a distance from the airbags. ties may affect the air bag system; contact BMW Customer Relations for further information. ▷ Always grasp the steering wheel on the steering wheel rim.
  • Page 152 Safety CONTROLS Safety information WARNING Improperly executed work can lead to failure, WARNING malfunction or unintentional triggering of the To ensure the front-seat passenger airbag airbag system. In the case of a malfunction, the function, the system must be able to detect airbag system might not trigger as intended de‐...
  • Page 153 Safety CONTROLS Indicator light for the front-seat Strength of the driver's and passenger airbags front-seat passenger airbag The explosive power that activates driver's/front- seat passenger airbags very much depends on the positions of the driver's/front passenger seat. To maintain the accuracy of this function over the long term, calibrate the front seats as soon as a respective message appears on the Control Display.
  • Page 154 Safety CONTROLS General information All wheels green System is active and will issue a warning related Sensors in the tire valves measure the tire infla‐ to the tire inflation pressures stored during the tion pressure and, depending on the model, the last reset.
  • Page 155 Safety CONTROLS "Tire Pressure Monitor active. See label for Measure recommended pressures." is displayed. Check the tire pressure and correct as You may interrupt this trip at any time. When you needed. continue the reset resumes automatically. Reset the system. Messages If the tire inflation pressure is too General information...
  • Page 156 Safety CONTROLS Run-flat tires Symbol Possible cause There is a flat tire or a major loss in Safety information tire inflation pressure. No reset was performed for the sys‐ WARNING tem. The system issues a warning Your vehicle handles differently with a run-flat based on the tire inflation pressures with no or low inflation pressure;...
  • Page 157 Safety CONTROLS Malfunction Vehicle handling with damaged tires Vehicles driven with a damaged tire will handle The yellow warning light flashes and is differently, potentially leading to conditions such then illuminated continuously. A Check as the following: Control message is displayed. It may not ▷...
  • Page 158 Safety CONTROLS nates, you should stop and check your tires as The system does not measure the actual infla‐ soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper tion pressure in the tires. pressure. Driving on a significantly under-inflated Functional requirements tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure.
  • Page 159 Safety CONTROLS Measure "Flat Tire Monitor" Start the engine but do not drive off. Reduce your speed and stop cautiously. Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐ Start the initialization with: "Perform reset" vers. Drive away. Check whether the vehicle is fitted with nor‐ The initialization is completed while driving, mal tires or run-flat tires.
  • Page 160 Safety CONTROLS Maximum speed Final tire failure You may continue driving with a damaged tire at Vibrations or loud noises while driving can indi‐ speeds up to 50 mph/80 km/h. cate the final failure of a tire. Reduce speed and stop; otherwise, pieces of the Continued driving with a flat tire tire could come loose and cause an accident.
  • Page 161 Safety CONTROLS Safety information Intelligent Safety button WARNING Switching on/off The system cannot serve as a substitute for the Some Intelligent Safety systems are automati‐ driver’s personal judgment in assessing visibility cally active after every departure. Some Intelli‐ and traffic situation. There is a risk of an acci‐ gent Safety systems activate according to the dent.
  • Page 162 Safety CONTROLS The automatic braking intervention is done with limited force and duration. WARNING A camera in the area of the interior mirror con‐ Indicators and warnings cannot serve as a sub‐ trols the system. stitute for the driver’s personal judgment. Due to its limits, the system might not output warn‐...
  • Page 163 Safety CONTROLS Camera Setting the warning time The warning time can be set. Via iDrive: "My Vehicle" "Vehicle settings" "Intelligent Safety" "Warning time" Select the desired setting. The selected time is stored for the profile cur‐ The camera is installed near the interior mirror. rently used.
  • Page 164 Safety CONTROLS sisted by a minor automatic braking intervention ▷ Slow moving vehicles when you approach in a possible risk of collision. them at high speed. Acute warnings can also be triggered without ▷ Vehicles that suddenly swerve in front of you, previous forewarning.
  • Page 165 Safety CONTROLS The camera in the area of the interior mirror con‐ Watch traffic closely and actively intervene trols the system. where appropriate. General information WARNING With sufficient brightness, the system warns about possible collision danger with pedestrians Indicators and warnings cannot serve as a sub‐ starting at approx.
  • Page 166 Safety CONTROLS Camera Warning with braking function Display If a collision with a person detected in this way is imminent, a warning symbol appears on the in‐ strument cluster and in the Head-up Display. The red symbol is displayed and a signal sounds.
  • Page 167 Safety CONTROLS Detection range General information The detection potential of the camera is limited. Depending on the country version, the system issues a warning at speeds between Thus, a warning might not be issued or be is‐ 35 mph/55 km/h and 45 mph/70 km/h. sued late.
  • Page 168 Safety CONTROLS Overview are individually switched off accord‐ ing to their respective settings. Button in the vehicle ▷ LED lights up orange or goes out respective to their individual settings. Adjust as needed. The individual settings are stored for the driver profile currently in use. Press button again: ▷...
  • Page 169 Safety CONTROLS System limits General information Safety information WARNING The system can react not at all, too late, incor‐ rectly, or without justification due to the system limits. There is a risk of accidents or risk of damage to property. Follow the information re‐ garding the system limits and actively intervene ▷...
  • Page 170 Safety CONTROLS This procedure takes the following criteria into vention by the driver in certain situations. This account: can reduce the risk of a further collision and the consequences thereof. ▷ Personal driving style, for instance steering behavior. Harder vehicle braking ▷...

  • Page 171: Driving Stability Control Systems

    Driving stability control systems CONTROLS Driving stability control systems Vehicle features and Automatic Differential options Brake This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ The system controls the driving force by auto‐ cific and optional features offered with the series. matic braking intervention on individual wheels. It also describes features that are not necessarily The function corresponds to a differential lock: available in your vehicle, e.
  • Page 172 Driving stability control systems CONTROLS Safety information The indicator light lights up: DSC has malfunc‐ tioned. WARNING Deactivating DSC: DSC OFF The system cannot serve as a substitute for the driver’s personal judgment in assessing the General information traffic situation. Based on the limits of the sys‐ tem, it cannot independently react to all traffic When DSC is deactivated, driving stability is re‐...
  • Page 173 Driving stability control systems CONTROLS DTC Dynamic Traction Performance Control Control Performance Control enhances the agility of the vehicle. Concept To increase maneuverability, wheels are braked DTC is a version of the DSC Dynamic Stability individually when a sporty driving style is used. Control where forward momentum is optimized.
  • Page 174 Driving stability control systems CONTROLS Increasing or decreasing vehicle Only use HDC in low gears or in selector lever position D or R. speed Overview Using the cruise control rocker switch Button in the vehicle The desired speed can be changed using the cruise control rocker switch on the steering wheel.
  • Page 175 Driving stability control systems CONTROLS Servotronic Operating the programs Button Program Concept SPORT Servotronic is a speed-dependent power steer‐ COMFORT ing function. ECO PRO The system provides the steering force with more support at low speeds than at higher ones. This makes it easier to park, for instance, and makes steering more direct when driving at SPORT...
  • Page 176 Driving stability control systems CONTROLS Activating COMFORT Selected program Press button repeatedly until COM‐ The instrument cluster displays FORT is displayed in the instrument the selected program. cluster. ECO PRO Drive-off assistant Concept ECO PRO, refer to page 232, provides consis‐ tent tuning to maximize range.

  • Page 177: Driving Comfort

    Driving comfort CONTROLS Driving comfort Vehicle features and General information options A camera on the interior mirror is used to detect vehicles driving ahead. Depending on the driving settings, the features This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ of the cruise control can change in certain areas. cific and optional features offered with the series.
  • Page 178 Driving comfort CONTROLS Button Function WARNING Increase distance, refer to page 180. The desired speed can be incorrectly adjusted or called up by mistake. There is a risk of an ac‐ Rocker switch. cident. Adjust the desired speed to the traffic conditions.
  • Page 179 Driving comfort CONTROLS Setting the speed Cruise control is active and maintains the set speed. Maintaining/storing the speed DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on, if necessary. Switching off To switch off the system while standing, step on brake pedal at the same time. Press button on the steering wheel.
  • Page 180 Driving comfort CONTROLS Continuing cruise control ▷ Each time the rocker switch is pressed to the point of resistance, the desired speed in‐ creases or decreases by approx. General information 1 mph/1 km/h. An interrupted cruise control can be continued ▷...
  • Page 181 Driving comfort CONTROLS The indicator light in the instrument clus‐ Distance display ter lights up. Distance 3 To switch distance control back on, press button again briefly. Distance 4 After changing over distance control, a Check Control message is displayed. This value is set automatically after the system is switched on.
  • Page 182 Driving comfort CONTROLS Displays in the Head-up Display Swerving vehicles Some system information can also be displayed in the Head-up Display. System limits Detection range A vehicle driving in front of you is not detected until it is completely within the same lane as your vehicle.
  • Page 183 Driving comfort CONTROLS Engine power The desired speed may not be maintained on uphill grades if engine power is insufficient. Malfunction A Check Control message is displayed if the sys‐ tem fails or was automatically deactivated. The system may not be fully functional in the fol‐ lowing situations: When you approach a curve the system may briefly report vehicles in the next lane due to the...
  • Page 184 Driving comfort CONTROLS situations. There is a risk of an accident. Adjust Button Function driving style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic Pause cruise control, refer to closely and actively intervene where appropri‐ page 184. ate. Continue cruise control with the last setting, refer to page 185.
  • Page 185 Driving comfort CONTROLS Changing the speed ▷ If selector lever position N is set. ▷ Dynamic Traction Control DTC is activated or DSC Dynamic Stability Control is deactivated. ▷ If DSC Dynamic Stability Control intervenes. Setting the speed Maintaining/storing the speed Press the rocker switch up or down repeatedly until the desired speed is set.
  • Page 186 Driving comfort CONTROLS System limits ▷ When the system is switched off. ▷ When the ignition is switched off. Engine power Calling up stored speed The desired speed is also maintained downhill, but may not be maintained on uphill grades if en‐ Press button on the steering wheel.
  • Page 187 Driving comfort CONTROLS Switching on/off closely and actively intervene where appropri‐ ate. Switching on automatically The system switches on automatically in the fol‐ WARNING lowing situations: Due to high speeds when PDC Park Distance ▷ If selector lever position R is engaged when Control is activated, the warning can be de‐...
  • Page 188 Driving comfort CONTROLS Visual warning The rearview camera image is displayed if the re‐ verse gear is engaged when pressing the park assistance button. WARNING Signal tones An intermittent tone indicates when the vehicle is approaching an object. E.g., if an object is de‐ tected to the left rear of the vehicle, a signal tone sounds from the left rear speaker.
  • Page 189 Driving comfort CONTROLS ▷ For persons with certain clothing, for instance ▷ Due to heavy exhaust. coats. ▷ Due to other ultrasound sources, for instance ▷ With external interference of the ultrasound, sweeping machines, high pressure steam for instance from passing vehicles or loud cleaners or neon lights.
  • Page 190 Driving comfort CONTROLS Overview Switch the system back on, if needed. Depending on the vehicle Depending on the vehicle equipment: switching on/off equipment: button in the vehicle manually Press park assistance button. ▷ On: the LED lights up. ▷ Off: the LED goes out. The parking assistance functions are shown on the Control Display.
  • Page 191 Driving comfort CONTROLS Pathway lines Obstacle marking Pathway lines can be superimposed on the im‐ Depending on the vehicle equipment, obstacle age of the rearview camera. markings can be faded into the image of the rearview camera. Pathway lines help you to estimate the space re‐ quired when parking and maneuvering on level The colored thresholds of the obstacle markings roads.
  • Page 192 Driving comfort CONTROLS Parking assistant Display settings Brightness Concept With the rearview camera switched on: Move the Controller to the left, if needed. Select the symbol. Turn the Controller until the desired setting is reached, and press the Controller. Contrast With the rearview camera switched on: Move the Controller to the left, if needed.
  • Page 193 Driving comfort CONTROLS Functional requirements closely and actively intervene where appropri‐ ate. Ultrasound sensors Ensure full functionality: NOTICE ▷ Do not cover sensors, for instance with stick‐ The parking assistant can steer the vehicle over ers. or onto curbs. There is a risk of damage to ▷...
  • Page 194 Driving comfort CONTROLS Switching on with reverse gear straight, even if the system is deactivated. When the system is deactivated, the displays Shift into reverse. on the Control Display are shown in gray. The current status of the parking space search is indicated on the Control Display.
  • Page 195 Driving comfort CONTROLS Functional limitations ▷ If the vehicle speed exceeds approx. 6 mph/10 km/h. The system may not be fully functional in the fol‐ ▷ Possibly on snow-covered or slippery road lowing situations: surfaces. ▷ On bumpy road surfaces such as gravel ▷...
  • Page 196 Driving comfort CONTROLS sensors before or after a continuous tone sounds. Parking spaces that are not suitable may be de‐ tected or suitable parking spaces may not be de‐ tected at all. Tire size The parking position may vary depending on the tire size.

  • Page 197: Climate Control

    Climate control CONTROLS Climate control Vehicle features and Interior air quality options The air quality inside the vehicle is improved by an emissions-tested interior, a microfilter, and a This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ climate-control system for regulating tempera‐ cific and optional features offered with the series. ture, air flow, and recirculated-air mode.
  • Page 198 Climate control CONTROLS 9 Seat heating, left  93 Climate control functions in Switching on/off detail Press button. The LED is illuminated with air condi‐ Switching the system on/off tioning switched on. Switching on Depending on the weather, the windshield and side windows may fog up briefly when the en‐ Press any button except for the following: gine is started.
  • Page 199 Climate control CONTROLS Controlling the air flow manually ▷ Windows, upper body region, and floor area. Concept Defrosting windows and removing The air flow for climate control can be adjusted condensation manually. Make the following settings to defrost the win‐ Operation dows and remove condensation: ▷...
  • Page 200 Climate control CONTROLS Automatic climate control 1 Defrosting windows and removing condensa‐ 10 Air conditioning tion 11 Automatic recirculated-air control/recircu‐ 2 Temperature, left lated-air mode 3 AUTO program 12 Seat heating, right  93 4 Switching off the system 13 Air distribution settings 5 Air flow, AUTO intensity 14 Seat heating, left  93...
  • Page 201 Climate control CONTROLS Temperature The air conditioning is switched on automatically with the AUTO program. Concept When using the automatic climate control, con‐ densation water, refer to page 227, develops The automatic climate control achieves the set and drains underneath the vehicle. This is nor‐ temperature as quickly as possible, if necessary mal.
  • Page 202 Climate control CONTROLS The air conditioning, refer to page 201, is ▷ Right LED on, recirculated-air mode: the sup‐ switched on automatically with the AUTO pro‐ ply of outside air into the vehicle is perma‐ gram. nently blocked. At the same time, a condensation sensor con‐ Recirculated-air mode switches off automatically trols the program so as to prevent window con‐...
  • Page 203 Climate control CONTROLS ▷ Windows and floor area. If the windows are fogged over, you can also switch on the air conditioning or press the AUTO ▷ Windows. button to utilize the condensation sensor. ▷ Windows and upper body region. ▷...
  • Page 204 Climate control CONTROLS Settings ▷ Direct operation or preset activation time: does not depend on external temperature. ▷ Ventilation for cooling: ▷ Battery is sufficiently charged. Direct vent in your direction when car's inte‐ If parked-car ventilation is switched on, the rior is too hot.
  • Page 205 Climate control CONTROLS The symbol on the automatic climate control lights up when the activation time is activated. The symbol on the automatic climate control flashes when the system has been switched on. The system will only be switched on within the next 24 hours.

  • Page 206: Interior Equipment

    Interior equipment CONTROLS Interior equipment Vehicle features and movement of the respective system is clear during programming and operation. Also follow options the safety information of the hand-held trans‐ mitter. This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ cific and optional features offered with the series. Compatibility It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.
  • Page 207 Interior equipment CONTROLS Programming Special feature of the rolling code wireless system General information If you are unable to operate the system after re‐ peated programming, please check if the system Switch on the ignition. to be controlled features a rolling code radio sys‐ Initial setup: tem.
  • Page 208 Interior equipment CONTROLS As soon as the interior mirror LED starts within receiving range of the system until the flashing slowly, hold the hand-held transmit‐ function is activated. The interior mirror LED ter for the system to be controlled approx. 1 stays lit while the wireless signal is being trans‐...
  • Page 209 Interior equipment CONTROLS Setting the compass zones ▷ 9 to 12 seconds: left/right-hand steering set‐ ting. Sets the particular compass zones on the vehicle ▷ 12 to 15 seconds: language setting. so that the compass operates correctly; refer to World map with compass zones. World map with magnetic zones Procedure ▷...
  • Page 210 Interior equipment CONTROLS Ashtray/cigarette lighter Left/right-hand steering The digital compass is already set for right or left-hand steering at the factory. Ashtray Setting the language Opening Press and hold the control button for approx. 12 to 13 seconds. Briefly press the control button again to switch between English "E"...
  • Page 211 Interior equipment CONTROLS NOTE Battery chargers for the vehicle battery can work with high voltages and currents, which means that the 12 volt on-board network can be overloaded or damaged. There is a risk of damage to property. Only connect battery chargers for the vehicle battery to the starting aid terminals in the engine compartment.
  • Page 212 Interior equipment CONTROLS Rear center console Overview Remove the cover. The USB interface is located between the front seats. In the cargo area Connecting an external device Follow the following when connecting: ▷ Do not use force when plugging the connec‐ tor into the USB interface.
  • Page 213 Interior equipment CONTROLS USB storage device, refer to the owner's Pry cover up a bit, arrow 1, and pull out of the manual of the device. brackets toward the back, arrow 2. Non-compatible USB media: ▷ USB hard drives. ▷ USB hubs.
  • Page 214 Interior equipment CONTROLS General information WARNING The rear seat backrest is divided at a ratio of 40– 20–40. The side rear seat backrests and the The stability of the child restraint system is lim‐ center section can be folded down separately. ited or compromised with incorrect seat adjust‐...
  • Page 215 Interior equipment CONTROLS Folding down the rear seat backrest Fold back the backrest from the cargo area Without a cargo position: Pull the strap. Pull the switch inside the cargo area. Left switch: the left and center rear seat back‐ Fold the rear seat backrest rearward.
  • Page 216 Interior equipment CONTROLS Cargo area partition net Cargo area partition net, large When the rear seat backrest is folded down, in‐ stall the large cargo area partition net behind the front seats. Fold down the rear seat backrests, refer to page 213.

  • Page 217: Storage Compartments

    Storage compartments CONTROLS Storage compartments Vehicle features and ▷ Storage compartment up front in the center console, refer to page 217. options ▷ Glove compartment on the front passenger side, refer to page 218. This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ ▷...
  • Page 218 Storage compartments CONTROLS Glove compartment vers. There is a risk of injury. Always close the glove compartment immediately after using it. Front passenger side Opening Safety information WARNING Folded open, the glove compartment protrudes in the car's interior. Objects in the glove com‐ partment can be thrown into the car's interior while driving, for instance in the event of an ac‐...
  • Page 219 Storage compartments CONTROLS Opening to property. Use light-weight, unbreakable, and sealable containers. Do not transport hot bever‐ ages. Do not force objects into the cup holder. Front Pull the lever, arrow 1, and fold the center arm‐ rest up, arrow 2. Settings The center armrest can be adjusted in several tilt Two cup holders are located under the cover.
  • Page 220 Storage compartments CONTROLS Additional storage weight objects, for instance clothing articles, from the clothes hooks. compartments in the car's interior General information The clothes hooks are located in the grab han‐ Storage compartment under the dles in the rear. driver's seat Storage compartments in the cargo area Side storage compartments, left...
  • Page 221 Storage compartments CONTROLS A multi-function hook is located on each side of the cargo area. Lashing eyes in the cargo area To secure the cargo, refer to page 229, there are lashing eyes in the cargo area. Storage space under cargo floor panel The cargo floor panel can be folded.
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  • Page 223: Driving Tips

    DRIVING TIPS Things to remember when driving ............224 Loading ..................... 228 Saving fuel ....................231 Online Edition for Part no. 01402120596 - II/18...

  • Page 224: Things To Remember When Driving

    Things to remember when driving DRIVING TIPS Things to remember when driving Vehicle features and Engine, transmission, and axle drive options Up to 1,200 miles/2,000 km This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ Do not exceed the maximum engine and road cific and optional features offered with the series.
  • Page 225 Things to remember when driving DRIVING TIPS Driving on poor roads After a trip on poor roads After a trip on poor roads, check wheels and tires for damage to maintain driving safety. Clear Concept heavy soiling from the body. Because of its greater ground clearance, the ve‐...
  • Page 226 Things to remember when driving DRIVING TIPS Safety information during parking. Do not touch the hot exhaust gas system. NOTE Mobile communication devices When driving too quickly through too deep wa‐ ter, water can enter into the engine compart‐ in the vehicle ment, the electrical system or the transmission.
  • Page 227 Things to remember when driving DRIVING TIPS Driving in wet conditions Brake disc corrosion When roads are wet, salted, or in heavy rain, gen‐ Corrosion on the brake discs and contamination tly press the brake pedal every few miles. on the brake pads are increased by the following circumstances: Ensure that this action does not endanger other traffic.

  • Page 228: Loading

    Loading DRIVING TIPS Loading Vehicle features and WARNING options Unexpected movements of the backrest while driving may occur due to unintentional unlock‐ This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ ing of the rear backrests by the straps. There is cific and optional features offered with the series. a risk of injury.
  • Page 229 Loading DRIVING TIPS 1,400 lbs. and there will be five 150 lb pas‐ ▷ If necessary, fold down the backrests to stow sengers in your vehicle, the amount of availa‐ cargo. ble cargo and luggage load capacity is ▷ Do not stack cargo above the top edge of the 650 lbs.
  • Page 230 Loading DRIVING TIPS Safety information WARNING When driving with a roof load, for instance with roof-mounted luggage rack, the vehicle's cen‐ ter of gravity is higher, which increases the risk of the vehicle tipping in critical driving situa‐ tions. There is a risk of accidents or risk of damage to property.

  • Page 231: Saving Fuel

    Saving fuel DRIVING TIPS Saving fuel Vehicle features and Close the windows and options glass sunroof This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ Driving with the glass sunroof and windows open cific and optional features offered with the series. results in increased air resistance and thereby re‐ It also describes features that are not necessarily duces the range.
  • Page 232 The flow of fuel is interrupted while coasting. Have the vehicle maintained regularly to achieve optimal vehicle efficiency and service life. BMW recommends that maintenance work be per‐ Switch off the engine formed by a BMW dealer’s service center.
  • Page 233 Saving fuel DRIVING TIPS General information "Configure ECO PRO" Select the desired setting. The system includes the following EfficientDynamics functions and Settings are stored for the profile currently used. EfficientDynamics displays: Activating/deactivating the ▷ ECO PRO bonus range, refer to page 234. functions ▷...
  • Page 234 Saving fuel DRIVING TIPS ECO PRO potential savings Activating/deactivating the display Shows potential savings with the current settings "My Vehicle" in percentages. "iDrive settings" "Displays" Display in the instrument cluster "Instrument panel" "ECO PRO info" ECO PRO bonus range A modified driving style helps you ECO PRO tip, symbols extend your driving range.
  • Page 235 Saving fuel DRIVING TIPS Displaying fuel consumption history This driving condition is referred to as coasting. As soon as you step on the brake or accelerator The average consumption can be displayed on pedal, the engine is automatically coupled again. the Control Display.
  • Page 236 Saving fuel DRIVING TIPS Activating/deactivating coasting via shift ▷ If the vehicle electrical system is drawing ex‐ paddles cessive current. Shift to the highest gear by pulling the right Driving style analysis shift paddle. To activate coasting mode, actuate the right Concept shift paddle again.
  • Page 237 Saving fuel DRIVING TIPS The display of the ECO PRO driving style analy‐ sis consists of a symbolized route and a lookup table. The road symbolizes the efficiency of the driving style. The more efficient your driving style, the smoother the depicted route becomes, arrow 1. The table of values contains stars.
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  • Page 239 MOBILITY Refueling ....................240 Fuel ......................242 Wheels and tires ..................244 Engine compartment ................262 Engine oil ....................265 Coolant ...................... 269 Maintenance ..................... 271 Replacing components ................273 Breakdown assistance ................283 Care ......................289 Online Edition for Part no. 01402120596 - II/18...

  • Page 240: Mobility

    Refueling MOBILITY Refueling Vehicle features and Fuel cap options Opening This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ Briefly press the rear edge of the fuel filler cific and optional features offered with the series. flap. It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.
  • Page 241 Refueling MOBILITY Closing Safety information WARNING NOTE The retaining strap of the fuel cap can be jam‐ Fuels are toxic and aggressive. Overfilling of the med and crushed during closing. The cap can‐ fuel tank can damage the fuel system. Painted not be correctly closed.

  • Page 242: Fuel

    Fuel MOBILITY Fuel Vehicle features and Safety information options NOTE This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ Do not press the Start/Stop button after refuel‐ cific and optional features offered with the series. ing with the wrong fuel. Furthermore, the cata‐ It also describes features that are not necessarily lytic converter is permanently damaged.
  • Page 243 Failure to comply with these recommendations may result in the need for unscheduled mainte‐ nance. Recommended fuel grade BMW recommends AKI 91. Minimum fuel grade BMW recommends AKI 89. If you use gasoline with this minimum AKI Rating, the engine may produce knocking sounds when starting at high external temperatures.

  • Page 244: Wheels And Tires

    Wheels and tires MOBILITY Wheels and tires Vehicle features and Tire inflation pressure specifications options In the tire inflation pressure table This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ The tire inflation pressure table, refer to cific and optional features offered with the series. page 245, contains all tire inflation pressure It also describes features that are not necessarily specifications for the specified tire sizes at the...
  • Page 245 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Tire inflation pressure values up Also check the tire inflation pressure of the emergency wheel in the cargo area regularly, and to 100 mph/160 km/h correct it as needed. sDrive28i, xDrive28i Determine, refer to page 244, the intended tire inflation pressure levels for the mounted Tire size Pressure specifications in...
  • Page 246 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Tire inflation pressure values Tire size Pressure specifications in over 100 mph/160 km/h bar/PSI Specifications sDrive28i, xDrive28i in bar/PSI with Without high-speed tuning feature cold tires Tire size Pressure specifications in bar/PSI 225/50 R 18 2.8 / 41 2.8 / 41 95 V M+S A/S Specifications...
  • Page 247 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Divide the tire load by 1.1. It must be greater E.g.: Treadwear 200; Traction AA; Temperature than one-half of the vehicle’s Gross Axle Weight Rating – GAWR. Note, front vs. rear GAWR and DOT Quality Grades tire loads, respectively.
  • Page 248 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Minimum tread depth high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and exces‐ sive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to a level of perform‐ ance which all passenger vehicle tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No.
  • Page 249 Wheels and tires MOBILITY ▷ Tire inflation pressure too low. about the correct wheel/tire combination and wheel rim versions for the vehicle. ▷ Vehicle overloading. ▷ Incorrect tire storage. Safety information Safety information WARNING Wheels and tires which are not suitable for your WARNING vehicle can damage parts of the vehicle, for in‐...
  • Page 250 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Recommended tire brands Maximum speed of winter tires If the maximum speed of the vehicle is higher than the permissible speed for the winter tires, then attach a label showing the permissible maxi‐ mum speed in the field of view. The label is avail‐ able from a dealer’s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.
  • Page 251 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Run-flat tires Repairing a flat tire Concept Safety measures Run-flat tires permit continued driving under re‐ ▷ Park the vehicle as far away as possible from stricted conditions even in the event of a com‐ passing traffic and on solid ground. plete loss of tire inflation pressure.
  • Page 252 Wheels and tires MOBILITY ▷ Pull the speed limit sticker off the sealant 4 Reduce tire inflation pressure button container and apply it to the steering wheel. 5 On/off switch ▷ The use of a sealant can damage the TPM 6 Compressor wheel electronics.
  • Page 253 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Pull filling hose completely out of the cover of With the compressor switched off, insert the the sealant container. Do not kink the hose. plug into the power socket inside the vehicle. Slide the sealant container into the holder on With the ignition switched on or the engine the compressor housing, ensuring that it en‐...
  • Page 254 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Removing and stowing the sealant center or another qualified service center or repair shop. container If a tire inflation pressure of at least 2 bar is Unscrew the filling hose of the sealant con‐ reached, see Minimum tire inflation pressure tainer from the tire valve.
  • Page 255 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Snow chains Insert the connector into the power socket in‐ side the vehicle. Safety information WARNING With the mounting of snow chains on unsuita‐ ble tires, the snow chains can come into con‐ tact with vehicle parts. There is a risk of acci‐ dents or risk of damage to property.
  • Page 256 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Do not reset the Tire Pressure Monitor TPM af‐ a risk of injuries or danger to life. Do not place ter mounting snow chains, as doing so may re‐ supports under the vehicle jack. sult in incorrect readings. When driving with snow chains, briefly activate Dynamic Traction Control DTC, if needed.
  • Page 257 Wheels and tires MOBILITY On a slight downhill gradient WARNING A vehicle that is raised on a vehicle jack may fall off of the jack if lateral forces are exerted on it. There is a risk of injury and risk of damage to property.
  • Page 258 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Jacking points for the vehicle Remove the adapter after unscrewing the lug bolt. jack Screwing on Attach the adapter to the lug bolt. If neces‐ sary, turn the adapter until it fits on the lug bolt. Screw on the lug bolt.
  • Page 259 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Jacking up the vehicle Extend the vehicle jack by turning the vehicle jack crank or lever clockwise. WARNING Hands and fingers can be jammed when using the vehicle jack. There is a risk of injury. Com‐ ply with the described hand position and do not change this position while using the vehicle jack.
  • Page 260 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Mounting a wheel tive tire. The emergency wheel is only intended for temporary use until the defective tire/wheel Mount one emergency wheel only, as required. has been replaced. Unscrew the lug bolts. General information Remove the wheel. Mount one emergency wheel only.
  • Page 261 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Where applicable, remove the holder and the trailer hitch. Remove the jacking point and the tool holder on the left next to the emergency wheel. Slide the emergency wheel to the left and re‐ move it. Inserting the emergency wheel Insert the emergency wheel on the left and slide it to the right.

  • Page 262: Engine Compartment

    Engine compartment MOBILITY Engine compartment Vehicle features and It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due to the selected options options or country versions. This also applies to safety-related functions and systems. When us‐ This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐...
  • Page 263 Engine compartment MOBILITY Hood WARNING Body parts can be jammed when opening and Safety information closing the hood. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that the area of movement of the hood is clear during opening and closing. WARNING Improperly executed work in the engine com‐...
  • Page 264 Engine compartment MOBILITY Closing the hood Energetically close the hood from approx. 20 in/50 cm. The hood must engage on both sides. Online Edition for Part no. 01402120596 - II/18...

  • Page 265: Engine Oil

    Engine oil MOBILITY Engine oil Vehicle features and NOTE options Too much engine oil can damage the engine or the catalytic converter. There is a risk of dam‐ This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ age to property. Do not add too much engine cific and optional features offered with the series.
  • Page 266 Engine oil MOBILITY Displaying the engine oil level "Measure engine oil level" "Start measurement" Via iDrive: The engine oil level is checked and displayed via "My Vehicle" a scale. "Vehicle status" "Engine oil level" Adding engine oil The engine oil level is displayed. System limits General information When making frequent short-distance trips or...
  • Page 267 Suitable engine oil types Open the lid counterclockwise. Add engine oils that meet the following oil rating standards: Gasoline engine BMW Longlife-01 FE. BMW Longlife-14 FE+. Alternative engine oil types If an engine oil suitable for continuous use is not Add engine oil.
  • Page 268 Engine oil MOBILITY More information about suitable engine oil rat‐ ings and viscosities of engine oils can be re‐ quested from a dealer’s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop. Engine oil change NOTE Engine oil that is not changed in timely fashion can cause increased engine wear and thus en‐...

  • Page 269: Coolant

    Coolant MOBILITY Coolant Vehicle features and Coolant level options Concept This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ Depending on the engine installation, the coolant cific and optional features offered with the series. reservoir is located on the right side or the left It also describes features that are not necessarily side of the engine compartment.
  • Page 270 Coolant MOBILITY Adding Let the engine cool. Turn the lid of the coolant reservoir slightly counterclockwise to allow any excess pres‐ sure to dissipate, then open it. If the coolant is low, slowly add coolant up to the specified level; do not overfill. Close the cap.

  • Page 271: Maintenance

    Therefore, hand the service advisor the remote control with which the vehicle was driven most BMW maintenance system recently. The maintenance system indicates required Storage periods maintenance measures, and thereby provides Storage periods during which the vehicle battery support in maintaining road safety and the opera‐...
  • Page 272 Maintenance MOBILITY Position ice center or repair shop. Records of regular maintenance and repair work should be retained. Socket for OBD Onboard Diagnosis General information Devices connected at the OBD socket trigger the alarm system when the vehicle is locked. Re‐ There is an OBD socket on the driver's side for move any devices connected at the OBD socket checking the primary components in the vehi‐...

  • Page 273: Replacing Components

    Replacing components MOBILITY Replacing components Vehicle features and NOTE options Folded-away wipers can be jammed when the hood is opened. There is a risk of damage to This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ property. Make sure that the wipers with the cific and optional features offered with the series.
  • Page 274 Replacing components MOBILITY Replacing the rear wiper blade Safety information Lift the wiper up fully and pull off the wiper Lights and bulbs blade, arrow. WARNING Bulbs can get hot during operation. Contact with the bulbs can cause burns. There is a risk of injury.
  • Page 275 Replacing components MOBILITY If despite driving with the headlights switched on, Accessing the turn signals, low beams, increasing humidity forms, for instance water high beams/headlight flasher droplets in the light, have the headlights Follow the safety information, refer to page 274. checked.
  • Page 276 Replacing components MOBILITY wiper fluid with the screwdriver from the on‐ High beams/headlight flasher board vehicle tool kit. 55-watt bulb, H7. Turn the cover counterclockwise and re‐ move. Turn the cover counterclockwise and re‐ move. Pull the bulb holder directly to the rear, ar‐ row 1, and remove.
  • Page 277 Replacing components MOBILITY LED headlights wiper fluid with the screwdriver from the on‐ board vehicle tool kit. Overview Front lights Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove. 1 Parking lights / daytime running lights 2 Side marker lights 3 Turn signal 4 Low beams, high beams/headlight flasher 5 Cornering light Front lights...
  • Page 278 Replacing components MOBILITY 35-watt bulb, H8. contact a dealer’s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop. Insert the screwdriver from the onboard vehi‐ cle tool kit, with the flat side on the clip, ar‐ Tail lights, bulb replacement row 1.
  • Page 279 Replacing components MOBILITY Bulb replacement, exterior tail lights Remove the bulb holder from the tail light, ar‐ row 2. General information Follow the safety information, refer to page 274. Turn signal: 21-watt bulb, P21WLL. Outer brake light: 21 watt bulb, P21WLL. Removing the exterior tail light Open the tailgate.
  • Page 280 Replacing components MOBILITY Lights in the tailgate Press the nonworking bulb gently into the socket, turn counterclockwise and remove. Vehicles with halogen headlights ▷ Upper bulb: reversing light Follow the safety information, refer to page 274. ▷ Lower bulb: inner brake light Reversing light: 21-watt bulb, P21WLL Only vehicles with halogen headlights: Inner brake light: 21-watt bulb, H21WLL...
  • Page 281 Replacing components MOBILITY able without restriction and any Check Control chargers for the vehicle battery to the starting messages displayed which relate to comfort fea‐ aid terminals in the engine compartment. tures will disappear. Starting aid terminals Safety information In the vehicle, only charge the battery via the starting aid terminals, refer to page 285, in the NOTE engine compartment with the engine off.
  • Page 282 Replacing components MOBILITY Accessing the fuses The fuses are located in the glove compartment. Open the glove compartment. Swing the cover down, arrow. Information on the fuse types and locations, as well as the positions of any other fuse boxes, is found on a separate sheet in the fuse box.

  • Page 283: Breakdown Assistance

    Concept In case of an emergency, an Emergency Re‐ quest can be triggered automatically by the sys‐ tem or manually. Intelligent emergency call establishes a connec‐ tion with the BMW Response Center. Online Edition for Part no. 01402120596 - II/18...
  • Page 284 Center which serves to determine the necessary rescue measures. E.g., the current position of the vehicle, if it can be established. Even if you can no longer hear the BMW Re‐ sponse Center through the loudspeakers, the SOS button in the roofliner.
  • Page 285 To prevent personal injury or damage to both ve‐ hicles, adhere strictly to the following procedure. Preparation Open the cover of the BMW starting aid ter‐ Check whether the battery of the other vehi‐ minal. cle has a voltage of 12 volts. The voltage in‐...
  • Page 286 Breakdown assistance MOBILITY If the first starting attempt is not successful, Roll or push, refer to page 124, the vehicle. wait a few minutes before making another at‐ Tow truck tempt in order to allow the discharged battery to recharge. Let both engines run for several minutes.
  • Page 287 Breakdown assistance MOBILITY Tow truck NOTE If the tow bar or tow rope is attached incor‐ rectly, damage to other vehicle parts can occur. There is a risk of damage to property. Correctly attach the tow bar or tow rope to the tow fitting. Tow bar The tow fittings used should be on the same side on both vehicles.
  • Page 288 Breakdown assistance MOBILITY The tow fitting and the onboard vehicle tool kit, refer to page 273, are together in the cargo area. Use of the tow fitting: ▷ Use only the tow fitting provided with the ve‐ hicle and screw it all the way in. ▷...

  • Page 289: Care

    Care MOBILITY Care Vehicle features and Distances and temperature ▷ Maximum temperature: 140 ℉/60 ℃. options ▷ Minimum distance from sensors, cameras, seals: 12 inches/30 cm. This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ cific and optional features offered with the series. ▷...
  • Page 290 General information To guard against discoloration, such as from clothing, clean leather and provide leather care BMW recommends using vehicle care and roughly every two months. cleaning products from BMW. Suitable care products are available from a dealer’s service Clean light-colored leather more frequently be‐...
  • Page 291 Care MOBILITY Chrome surfaces Use leather care products; otherwise, dirt and grease will gradually break down the protective Carefully clean components such as the radiator layer of the leather surface. grille or door handles with an ample supply of water, possibly with shampoo added, particularly Upholstery material care when they have been exposed to road salt.
  • Page 292 Care MOBILITY Safety belts Displays/Screens/protective glass of the Head-up Display WARNING NOTE Chemical cleansers can destroy the safety belt webbing. Missing protective effect of the safety Chemical cleansers, moisture or fluids of any belts. There is a risk of injuries or danger to life. kind can damage the surface of displays and Use only a mild soapy solution for cleaning the screens.
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  • Page 295 REFERENCE Technical data ..................296 Appendix ....................298 Everything from A to Z ................300 Online Edition for Part no. 01402120596 - II/18...

  • Page 296: Technical Data

    The specified heights do not take into account attached parts, for instance a roof antenna, roof BMW X1 Width with mirrors inches/mm 81.1/2,060 Width without mirrors inches/mm 71.7/1,821...
  • Page 297 Technical data REFERENCE Weights X1 sDrive28i Approved gross vehicle weight lbs/kg 4,575/2,075 Load lbs/kg 899/408 Approved front axle load lbs/kg 2,403/1,090 Approved rear axle load lbs/kg 2,282/1,035 Approved roof load capacity lbs/kg 165/75 X1 xDrive28i Approved gross vehicle weight lbs/kg 4,729/2,145 Load lbs/kg...

  • Page 298: Appendix

    Appendix REFERENCE Appendix Any updates to the Owner's Manual of the vehi‐ cle are listed here. Updates made after the editorial deadline These chapters of the printed Owner's Manual contain updates made after the editorial dead‐ line: ▷ Driving: starting a gasoline engine, refer to page 108.
  • Page 299 Appendix REFERENCE Online Edition for Part no. 01402120596 - II/18...

  • Page 300: Everything From A To Z

    Bad road trips Anti-slip control, see DSC Band-aids, see First-aid kit Anti-theft protection, lug bolts Battery replacement, vehicle battery App, BMW Driver’s Guide Battery replacement, vehicle remote control Approach control warning with city light braking Battery, vehicle function Being towed, see Tow-starting and towing...
  • Page 301 Cargo area, loading Blu-ray, see Owner's Handbook for Navigation, Cargo area partition net Entertainment, Communication Cargo area, storage compartments BMW Assist, see Owner's Manual for Navigation, Cargo position, rear seat backrest Entertainment and Communication Cargo, stowing and securing BMW Driver’s Guide app...
  • Page 302 Everything from A to Z REFERENCE Combination switch, see Wiper sys‐ Cruise control without distance control, see tem 113, Cruise control Comfort Access Cruising range COMFORT program, driving dynamics Cup holder Compact wheel, see Emergency wheel Current fuel consumption Compartments in the doors Compass Compatible devices, see Suitable devices Compressor...
  • Page 303 Everything from A to Z REFERENCE Driver profiles, importing profiles Engine compartment Driver’s Guide app, see BMW Driver’s Guide Engine compartment, working in Engine coolant Driving Dynamics Control Engine idling when driving, coasting Driving Excitement, SPORT Engine oil Driving instructions, break-in...
  • Page 304 Everything from A to Z REFERENCE First-aid kit Glare shield Flat tire, changing wheels Glass sunroof, initialize the system Flat tire message, FTM Glass sunroof, see Panoramic glass sunroof Flat tire message, TPM Glove compartment Flat Tire Monitor FTM GPS geolocation, vehicle position Flat tire, repairing GPS, navigation, see Owner's Handbook for Flat tire, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM...
  • Page 305 Everything from A to Z REFERENCE Hotline, see Owner's Handbook for Navigation, Interior mirror, manually dimmable Entertainment, Communication Interior motion sensor HUD Head-up Display Internet connection Hydroplaning Internet hotspot Internet page Interval display, service requirements Interval mode 114, In the vicinity of the center console Ice warning, see External temperature warn‐...
  • Page 306 Maintenance Music hard disk, see Owner's Handbook for Nav‐ Maintenance requirements igation, Entertainment, Communication Maintenance, service requirements Maintenance system, BMW Make-up mirror Malfunction displays, see Check Control Manual air distribution 199, Navigation, see Owner's Manual for Navigation, Manual air flow 199,...
  • Page 307 Everything from A to Z REFERENCE Offroad trips Performance Control Personal profile, see Driver profiles Oil, adding Person warning with City light braking func‐ Oil change tion Oil change interval, service requirements Plastic, care Oil filler neck PostCrash Oil types to add, engine Power failure Old batteries, disposal Power windows...
  • Page 308 Everything from A to Z REFERENCE Remote control, opening/closing Seats, front Remote control, universal Seats, rear Remote services, app, see Owner's Handbook Securing cargo for Navigation, Entertainment, Communica‐ Selection list in instrument cluster tion Selector lever, see Steptronic transmission Replacing parts Sensors, care Replacing wheels/tires Service and warranty...
  • Page 309 Everything from A to Z REFERENCE SPORT program, driving dynamics Tailgate, opening with no-touch activation Stability control systems Tailgate via remote control Standard equipment Tail lights Start/stop, automatic function Technical changes, see For Your Own Safety Start/Stop button Technical data Starting the engine Telephone, see Owner's Manual for Navigation, Stations, AM/FM, see Owner's Handbook for...
  • Page 310 Everything from A to Z REFERENCE Traffic bulletins, see Owner's Handbook for Navi‐ Vehicle features and options gation, Entertainment, Communication Vehicle identification number Transmission lock, electronic unlocking Vehicle jack Transmission lock, releasing manually Vehicle key, see Remote control Transmission, Steptronic transmission Vehicle paint Transporting children safely Vehicle position, vehicle location...
  • Page 311 Everything from A to Z REFERENCE Windshield washer system, see Washer/wiper system 113, Windshield wiper, see Wiper system 113, Winter storage, care Winter tires, suitable tires Winter tires, tread Wiper 113, Wiper blades, replacing Wiper fluid Wiper, fold-away position 116, Wiper system 113, Wireless charging dock, see Owner's Handbook for Navigation, Entertainment, Communica‐...
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