BMW X1 2018 Owners Manual

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. To open the
cargo floor panel, lift slightly and push toward the
front.
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Things
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remember
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drivingVehicle
features
andoptions
This chapter describes all standard, country-spejcific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not necessarilyavailable in your vehicle, e. g., due to the selectedoptions or country versions. This also applies to
safety-related functions and systems. When usj
ing these functions and systems, the applicable laws and regulations must be observed.
Breaking-in
period
General
information Moving parts need to begin working together
smoothly.
The following instructions will help you to achj ieve a long vehicle life and good efficiency.
During break-in, do not use the Launch Control.
Safety
information
WARNING
Due to new parts and components, safety and driver assistance systems can react with a dej
lay. There is a risk of an accident. After instalj
ling new parts or with a new vehicle, drive conj
servatively and intervene early if necessary.
Observe the break-in procedures of the rej
spective parts and components.
Engine,
transmission,
and
axle
drive
Up
to
1,200
miles/2,000
km Do not exceed the maximum engine and roadspeed:'xFor gasoline engine 4,500 rpm and
100 mph/160 km/h.
Avoid full load or kickdown under all circumstanj ces.
From
1,200
miles/2,000
km
The engine and vehicle speed can gradually be increased.
Tires Tire traction is not optimal due to manufacturing
circumstances when tires are brand-new; they achieve their full traction potential after a break-intime.
Drive conservatively for the first
200 miles/300 km.
Brake
system Brake discs and brake pads only reach their full
effectiveness after approx. 300 miles/500 km. Drive moderately during this break-in period.
Following
part
replacement The same break-in procedures should be objserved if any of the components above-menjtioned have to be renewed in the course of the
vehicle's operating life.
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Driving
on
poor
roads
Concept
Because of its greater ground clearance, the vej hicle can be driven on a variety of road types andqualities.
All-wheel drive can help improve forward moj mentum.
Safety
information
NOTE
Objects in unpaved areas, for instance stones
or branches, can damage the vehicle. There is a risk of damage to property. Do not drive onunpaved terrain.
When
driving
on
poor
roads
For your own safety, for the safety of passengers
and of the vehicle, heed the following points:
'xBecome familiar with the vehicle before startj
ing a trip; do not take risks while driving.'xAdjust the speed to the road surface condijtions. The steeper and more uneven the road
surface, the slower the speed should be.'xWhen driving on steep uphill or downhill
grades: add engine oil and coolant up to near
the MAX mark.'xOn steep downhill grades, use Hill Descent Control HDC.'xAvoid that the chassis bottom coming in conj
tact with the ground.
The ground clearance is no more than 7.8 inj
ches/20 cm and can vary according to the vej
hicle's load.'xWhen wheels continue to spin, depress the
accelerator so that driving stability control
systems can distribute the driving force to the wheels. Activate DTC Dynamic Traction Conjtrol if available.After
a
trip
on
poor
roads
After a trip on poor roads, check wheels and tires
for damage to maintain driving safety. Clear heavy soiling from the body.
General
driving
notes
Closing
the
tailgate
Safety
information
WARNING
An open tailgate protrudes from the vehicle and
can endanger occupants and other traffic parj
ticipants or damage the vehicle in the event of
an accident, braking or evasive maneuvers. In addition, exhaust fumes may enter the car's inj
terior. There is a risk of injury or risk of damage
to property. Do not drive with the tailgate open.
Driving
with
the
tailgate
open
If driving with the tailgate open cannot be
avoided:
'xClose all windows and the glass sunroof.'xGreatly increase the air flow from the vents.'xDrive moderately.
Hot
exhaust
gas
system
WARNING
During driving operation, high temperatures can
occur underneath the vehicle body, for instance
caused by the exhaust gas system. If combustij
ble materials, such as leaves or grass, come in contact with hot parts of the exhaust gas sysj
tem, these materials can ignite. There is a risk of injury or risk of damage to property. Do not
remove the heat shields installed and never apj
ply undercoating to them. Make sure that no
combustible materials can come in contact with hot vehicle parts in driving operation, idle or
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during parking. Do not touch the hot exhaustgas system.
Mobile
communication
devices
in
the
vehicle
WARNING
Vehicle electronics and mobile phones can inj fluence one another. There is radiation due to
the transmission operations of mobile phones.
There is a risk of injury or risk of damage to
property. If possible, in the car's interior use only mobile phones with direct connections to
an exterior antenna in order to exclude mutual interference and deflect the radiation from thecar's interior.
Hydroplaning
On wet or slushy roads, a wedge of water canform between the tires and road surface.
This phenomenon is referred to as hydroplaning.
It is characterized by a partial or complete loss of
contact between the tires and the road surface,
ultimately undermining your ability to steer and
brake the vehicle.
Driving
through
water General
information
When driving through water, follow the following:
'xDrive through calm water only.'xDrive through water only if it is not deeper
than maximum 9.8 in/25 cm.'xDrive through water no faster than walking
speed, up to 3 mph/5 km/h.Safety
information
NOTE
When driving too quickly through too deep waj
ter, water can enter into the engine compartj ment, the electrical system or the transmission.There is a risk of damage to property. When
driving through water, do not exceed the maxij mum indicated water level and the maximum
speed for driving through water.
Braking
safely
General
information The vehicle is equipped with ABS as a standard
feature.
Perform an emergency stop in situations that rej
quire such.
Steering is still responsive. You can still avoid any
obstacles with a minimum of steering effort.
Pulsation of the brake pedal and sounds from the
hydraulic circuits indicate that ABS is in its active mode.
Objects
in
the
movement
area
around
pedals
and
floor
area
WARNING
Objects in the driver's floor area can limit the pedal distance or block a depressed pedal.
There is a risk of an accident. Stow objects in
the vehicle such that they are secured and canj not enter into the driver's floor area. Use floormats that are suitable for the vehicle and can
be safely attached to the floor. Do not use
loose floor mats and do not layer several floor mats. Make sure that there is sufficient clearjance for the pedals. Ensure that the floor matsare securely fastened again after they were rejmoved, for instance for cleaning.
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Driving
in
wet
conditions
When roads are wet, salted, or in heavy rain, genj
tly press the brake pedal every few miles.
Ensure that this action does not endanger othertraffic.
The heat generated during braking dries brake discs and brake pads and protects them against corrosion.
In this way braking efficiency will be available when you need it.
Hills General
information
Drive long or steep downhill gradients in the gear
that requires least braking effort. Otherwise, the brakes may overheat and reduce brake effijciency.
You can increase the engine's braking effect by shifting down, going all the way to first gear, if
needed.
Safety
information
WARNING
Light but consistent brake pressure can lead to
high temperatures, brakes wearing out and possibly even brake failure. There is a risk of anaccident. Avoid placing excessive stress on the
brake system.
WARNING
In idle state or with the engine switched off,
safety-relevant functions, for instance engine
braking effect, braking force boost and steering
assistance, are restricted or not available at all.
There is a risk of an accident. Do not drive in
idle state or with the engine switched off.
Brake
disc
corrosion
Corrosion on the brake discs and contamination
on the brake pads are increased by the following
circumstances:'xLow mileage.'xExtended periods when the vehicle is not
used at all.'xInfrequent use of the brakes.'xAggressive, acidic, or alkaline cleaning
agents.
Corrosion buildup on the brake discs will cause a pulsating effect on the brakes in their response -
generally this cannot be corrected.
Condensation
water
under
the
parked
vehicle
When using the automatic climate control, conj
densation water develops and collects underj
neath the vehicle.
Driving
on
racetracks
Higher mechanical and thermal loads during
racetrack operation lead to increased wear. This
wear is not covered by the warranty. The vehicle
is not designed for use in motor sports competij
tion.
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LoadingVehicle
features
andoptions
This chapter describes all standard, country-spejcific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not necessarilyavailable in your vehicle, e. g., due to the selectedoptions or country versions. This also applies to
safety-related functions and systems. When usj
ing these functions and systems, the applicable laws and regulations must be observed.
Safety
information
WARNING
High gross weight can overheat the tires, damj age them internally and cause a sudden drop intire inflation pressure. Driving characteristicsmay be negatively impacted, reducing lane staj
bility, lengthening the braking distances and
changing the steering response. There is a risk
of an accident. Pay attention to the permitted
load capacity of the tires and never exceed the
permitted gross weight.
WARNING
Loose objects or devices with a cable connecj tion to the vehicle, for instance mobile phones,
can be thrown into the car's interior while drivj
ing, for instance in the event of an accident or
during braking and evasive maneuvers. There is
a risk of injury. Secure loose objects or devices
with a cable connection to the vehicle in the
car's interior.
WARNING
Unexpected movements of the backrest while driving may occur due to unintentional unlockj
ing of the rear backrests by the straps. There is
a risk of injury. Do not fasten any objects to the
straps for unlocking the rear backrests.
WARNING
Improperly stowed objects can shift and be thrown into the car's interior, for instance in the
event of an accident or during braking and evaj
sive maneuvers. Vehicle occupants can be hit
and injured. There is a risk of injury. Stow and secure objects and cargo properly.
NOTE
Fluids in the cargo area can cause damage.
There is a risk of damage to property. Make
sure that no fluids leak in the cargo area.
Steps
for
Determining
Correct
Load
Limit
1.Locate the statement vThe combined weight
of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.w on your vehicless placard.2.Determine the combined weight of the driver
and passengers that will be riding in your vej
hicle.3.Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs.4.The resulting figure equals the available
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1,400 lbs. and there will be five 150 lb pasj
sengers in your vehicle, the amount of availaj ble cargo and luggage load capacity is
650 lbs. (1,400m750 (5 x 150)  650 lbs.)5.Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That
weight may not safely exceed the available
cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in
Step 4.6.If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load
from your trailer will be transferred to your vej
hicle. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggageload capacity of your vehicle.
Load
The maximum load is the sum of the weight ofthe occupants and the cargo.
The greater the weight of the occupants, the less cargo that can be transported.
Stowing
and
securingcargo
'xCover sharp edges and corners on the cargo.'xHeavy cargo: stow as far forward as possible,directly behind and at the bottom of the rear
passenger seat backrests.'xVery heavy cargo: when the rear seat is not
occupied, secure each of the outer safety
belts in the opposite buckle.'xIf necessary, fold down the backrests to stow cargo.'xDo not stack cargo above the top edge of thebackrests.'xUse the cargo area partition net, refer topage 216, to protect occupants. Make sure
that objects cannot penetrate the cargo area
partition net.'xSmaller and light cargo: secure with ratchet straps or draw straps.'xLarger and heavy cargo: secure with cargo
straps.
Lashing
eyes
in
the
cargo
area
There are four lashing eyes in the cargo area for
securing cargo.
Attach load securing aids, such as lashing straps,
retaining straps, draw straps or cargo nets, to the lashing eyes in the cargo area.
Only use the lower lashing eyes to secure the
cargo with the cargo area partition net.
Roof-mounted
luggage rack
General
information Installation only possible with roof rack.
Roof racks are available as special accessories.
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Safety
information
WARNING
When driving with a roof load, for instance with
roof-mounted luggage rack, the vehicle's cenj
ter of gravity is higher, which increases the risk of the vehicle tipping in critical driving situaj
tions. There is a risk of accidents or risk of
damage to property. Do not deactivate DSC
Dynamic Stability Control when driving with
roof load.
Securing
Follow the installation instructions of the roof
rack.
Loading
Because roof-mounted luggage racks raise the vehicle's center of gravity when loaded, they
have a major effect on vehicle handling and
steering response.
Therefore, note the following when loading and
driving:
'xDo not exceed the approved roof/axle loads and the approved gross vehicle weight.'xBe sure that adequate clearance is mainj
tained for tilting and opening the glass sunj
roof.'xDistribute the roof load uniformly.'xThe roof load should not extend past the loading area.'xAlways place the heaviest pieces on the botj
tom.'xSecure the roof luggage firmly, for instance
using ratchet straps.'xDo not let objects project into the opening path of the tailgate.'xDrive cautiously and avoid sudden accelerajtion and braking maneuvers. Take corners
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