BMW X1 2021 Owners Manual

Functional
requirements'xThe
Assist
system
is
functional.'xThe
ignition
is
switched
on.'xIf
the
vehicle
is
equipped
with
intelligentemergency
call:
the
SIM
card
integrated
in
the
vehicle
has
been
activated.
Automatic
triggering
Under
certain
conditions,
for
instance
if
the
air#j bags
trigger,
an
Emergency
Request
is
automati#j
cally
initiated
immediately
after
an
accident
of
corresponding
severity.
Automatic
Collision
Noti#j
fication
is
not
affected
by
pressing
the
SOS
but#j
ton.
Manual
triggering
1.Tap
the
cover.2.Press
and
hold
the
SOS
button
until
the
LED
on
the
button
illuminates
green.'xThe
LED
is
illuminated
green
when
an
Emer#j
gency
Request
has
been
initiated.
If
a
cancel
prompt
appears
on
the
Control Display,
the
Emergency
Request
can
be
aborted.
If
the
situation
allows,
wait
in
your
vehicle
until the
voice
connection
has
been
established.'xThe
LED
flashes
green
when
a
connection
to
the
BMW
Response
Center
has
been
estab#j
lished.
The
BMW
Response
Center
then
makes contact
with
you
and
takes
further
steps
to
help
you.
Even
if
you
are
unable
to
respond,
the
BMW Response
Center
can
take
further
steps
tohelp
you
under
certain
circumstances.
For
this
purpose,
data
that
serves
to
deter#j
mine
the
necessary
rescue
measures,
for
in#j stance
the
current
position
of
the
vehicle
when
it
can
be
determined,
is
transmitted
to
the
BMW
Response
Center.
Even
if
you
can
no
longer
hear
the
BMW
Re#j
sponse
Center
through
the
loudspeakers,
theBMW
Response
Center
may
still
be
able
to
hear
you.
The
BMW
Response
Center
ends
the
Emer#j
gency
Request.
Jump-starting
General
information If
the
battery
is
discharged,
the
engine
can
bestarted
using
the
battery
of
another
vehicle
andtwo
jumper
cables.
Only
use
jumper
cables
withfully
insulated
clamp
handles.
Safety
information
DANGER
Contact
with
live
components
can
lead
to
an electric
shock.
There
is
a
risk
of
injuries
or
dan#jger
to
life.
Do
not
touch
any
components
thatare
under
voltage.
Warning
If
the
jumper
cables
are
connected
in
the
incor#j rect
order,
sparking
may
occur.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Pay
attention
to
the
correct
order
dur#j
ing
connection.
NOTICE
In
the
case
of
body
contact
between
the
two vehicles,
a
short
circuit
can
occur
during
jump- starting.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Make
sure
that
no
body
contact
occurs.
Preparation
1.Check
whether
the
battery
of
the
other
vehi#j
cle
has
a
voltage
of
12
volts.
The
voltage
in#j
formation
can
be
found
on
the
battery.2.Switch
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3.Switch
off
any
electronic
systems/power
con#j
sumers
in
both
vehicles.
Starting
aid
terminals
The
starting
aid
terminal
in
the
engine
compart#j ment,
refer
to
page
250,
acts
as
the
positive
bat#j
tery
terminal.
Open
the
cover
of
the
starting
aid
terminal.
A
special
connection
on
the
body
in
the
engine
compartment,
refer
to
page
250,
acts
as
the
negative
battery
terminal.
Connecting
the
cables To
prevent
personal
injury
or
damage
to
both
ve#jhicles,
adhere
strictly
to
the
following
procedure.
1.Open
the
cover
of
the
BMW
starting
aid
ter#j
minal.2.Attach
one
terminal
clamp
of
the
positive
jumper
cable
to
the
positive
terminal
of
the battery,
or
to
the
corresponding
starting
aid
terminal
of
the
vehicle
providing
assistance.3.Attach
the
terminal
clamp
on
the
other
end
of the
cable
to
the
positive
terminal
of
the
bat#jtery,
or
to
the
corresponding
starting
aid
ter#jminal
of
the
vehicle
to
be
started.4.Attach
one
terminal
clamp
of
the
negativejumper
cable
to
the
negative
terminal
of
the
battery,
or
to
the
corresponding
engine
or
body
ground
of
assisting
vehicle.5.Attach
the
second
terminal
clamp
to
the
neg#j
ative
terminal
of
the
battery,
or
to
the
corre#j sponding
engine
or
body
ground
of
the
vehi#j
cle
to
be
started.
Starting
the
engine
Never
use
spray
fluids
to
start
the
engine.
1.Start
the
engine
of
the
assisting
vehicle
and let
it
run
for
several
minutes
at
an
increased
idle
speed.2.Start
the
engine
of
the
vehicle
that
is
to
be
started
in
the
usual
way.If
the
first
starting
attempt
is
not
successful, wait
a
few
minutes
before
making
another
at#j
tempt
in
order
to
allow
the
discharged
battery
to
recharge.3.Let
both
engines
run
for
several
minutes.4.Disconnect
the
jumper
cables
in
the
reverse order.
Check
the
battery
and
recharge,
if
needed.
Tow-starting
and
towing
Safety
information
Warning
Due
to
system
limits,
individual
functions
can
malfunction
during
tow-starting/towing
with
the Intelligent
Safety
systems
activated.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Switch
all
Intelligent
Safety
systems
off
prior
to
tow-starting/towing.
Steptronic
transmission
without
xDrive:
transporting
the
vehicle
General
information
The
vehicle
must
not
be
towed
if
the
front wheels
are
touching
the
ground.
Safety
information
NOTICE
The
vehicle
can
be
damaged
when
towing
the vehicle
with
a
lifted
rear
axle.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Have
vehicle
transported
only
with
lifted
front
axle
or
on
a
loading
plat#j
form.
Pushing
the
vehicle
To
remove
a
broken-down
vehicle
from
the
dan#j
ger
area,
it
can
be
pushed
for
a
short
distance.
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For
rolling
or
pushing
the
vehicle,
refer
to
page
115.
Tow
truck
Your
vehicle
should
be
transported
with
a
tow truck
with
a
so-called
lift
bar
or
on
a
flat
bed.
NOTICE
The
vehicle
can
become
damaged
when
lifting
and
securing
it.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
'xLift
the
vehicle
using
suitable
means.'xDo
not
lift
or
secure
the
vehicle
by
its
tow fitting,
body
parts,
or
suspension
parts.
Steptronic
transmission
with
xDrive:
transporting
the
vehicle
General
information The
vehicle
is
not
permitted
to
be
towed.
Pushing
the
vehicle To
remove
a
broken-down
vehicle
from
the
dan#j
ger
area,
it
can
be
pushed
for
a
short
distance.
For
rolling
or
pushing
the
vehicle,
refer
to
page
115.
Tow
truck
The
vehicle
should
only
be
transported
on
a
loading
platform.
NOTICE
The
vehicle
can
become
damaged
when
lifting
and
securing
it.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
'xLift
the
vehicle
using
suitable
means.'xDo
not
lift
or
secure
the
vehicle
by
its
tow
fitting,
body
parts,
or
suspension
parts.
Towing
other
vehicles
General
information Switch
on
the
hazard
warning
system,
depend#j
ing
on
local
regulations.
If
the
electrical
system
has
failed,
clearly
identify
the
vehicle
being
towed
by
placing
a
sign
or
a warning
triangle
in
the
rear
window.
Safety
information
Warning
If
the
approved
gross
vehicle
weight
of
the
tow#j ing
vehicle
is
lighter
than
the
vehicle
to
be
towed,
the
tow
fitting
can
tear
off
or
it
will
not
be
possible
to
control
the
vehicle's
response. There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Make
sure
that
the
gross
vehicle
weight
of
the
towing
vehicle
is
heavier
than
the
vehicle
to
be
towed.
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NOTICE
If
the
tow
bar
or
tow
rope
is
attached
incor#j 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.
Should
it
prove
impossible
to
avoid
mounting
the tow
bar
at
an
offset
angle,
please
follow
the
fol#jlowing:
'xManeuvering
capability
is
limited
goingaround
corners.'xThe
tow
bar
will
generate
lateral
forces
if
it
issecured
with
an
offset.
Tow
rope
Observe
the
following
notes
when
using
the
tow
rope:
'xUse
nylon
ropes
or
straps,
which
will
enable
the
vehicle
to
be
towed
without
jerking.'xMake
sure
the
tow
rope
is
not
twisted
when fastening.'xCheck
the
fastening
of
the
tow
fitting
and
tow
rope
in
regular
intervals.'xDo
not
exceed
a
towing
speed
of
30
mph/50
km/h.'xDo
not
exceed
a
towing
distance
of 3
miles/5
km.'xWhen
starting
to
tow
the
vehicle,
make
surethat
the
tow
rope
is
taut.Tow
fitting
General
information
The
screw-in
tow
fitting
should
always
be
carried
in
the
vehicle.
The
tow
fitting
can
be
screwed
in
at
the
front
or
rear
of
the
vehicle.
The
tow
fitting
and
the
onboard
vehicle
tool
kit, refer
to
page
261,
are
together
in
the
cargo
area.
Use
of
the
tow
fitting:
'xUse
only
the
tow
fitting
provided
with
the
ve#j hicle
and
screw
it
all
the
way
in.'xUse
the
tow
fitting
for
towing
on
paved
roadsonly.'xAvoid
lateral
loading
of
the
tow
fitting,
for
in#j
stance
do
not
lift
the
vehicle
by
the
tow
fit#j ting.'xCheck
the
fastening
of
the
tow
fitting
in
regu#jlar
intervals.
Safety
information
NOTICE
If
the
tow
fitting
is
not
used
as
intended,
there
may
be
damage
to
the
vehicle
or
to
the
tow
fit#j ting.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Fol#j
low
the
notes
on
using
the
tow
fitting.
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Screw
thread
for
tow
fitting
Press
on
the
mark
on
the
edge
of
the
cover
to
push
it
out.
Tow-starting
Steptronic
transmission Do
not
tow-start
the
vehicle.
Tow-starting
the
engine
is
not
possible
due
to
the
Steptronic
transmission.
Have
the
reasons
for
the
starting
difficulties
cor#j
rected
by
a
dealer#ss
service
center
or
another
qualified
service
center
or
repair
shop.
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CareVehicle
features
andoptions
This
chapter
describes
all
standard,
country-spe#jcific
and
optional
features
offered
with
the
series. It
also
describes
features
and
functions
that
are
not
necessarily
available
in
your
vehicle,
e.g.,
due to
the
selected
options
or
country
versions.
Thisalso
applies
to
safety-related
functions
and
sys#j
tems.
When
using
these
functions
and
systems,
the
applicable
laws
and
regulations
must
be
ob#j
served.
Washing
the
vehicle
General
information Regularly
remove
foreign
objects
such
as
leaves
in
the
area
below
the
windshield
when
the
hood
is
raised.
Wash
your
vehicle
frequently,
particularly
in
win#j ter.
Intense
soiling
and
road
salt
can
damage
the
vehicle.
Steam
blaster
and
high-pressure
washer
Safety
information
NOTICE
When
cleaning
with
high-pressure
washers, components
can
be
damaged
due
to
the
pres#jsure
or
temperatures
being
too
high.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Maintain
sufficient
distance
and
do
not
spray
too
long
continu#j
ously.
Follow
the
operating
instructions
for
the
high-pressure
washer.
Distances
and
temperature'xMaximum
temperature:
140
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Driving
into
a
car
wash
with
a
Steptronic
transmission
Safety
information
NOTICE
Selector
lever
position
P
is
automatically
en#j
gaged
when
the
ignition
is
switched
off.
There is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Do
not
switch
ignition
off
in
vehicle
washes.
General
information
In
a
car
wash,
the
vehicle
must
be
able
to
roll
freely.
To
roll
or
push
the
vehicle,
refer
to
page
115.
Some
car
washes
do
not
permit
persons
in
the vehicle.
The
vehicle
cannot
be
locked
from
theoutside
when
in
selector
lever
position
N.
A
sig#j
nal
sounds
when
an
attempt
is
made
to
lock
the
vehicle.
Driving
out
of
a
car
wash Ensure
that
the
vehicle
key
is
in
the
car.
Start
the
engine.
Starting
the
engine,
refer
to
page
99.
Headlights
Do
not
rub
wet
headlights
dry
and
do
not
use
abrasive
or
acidic
cleaning
agents.
Soak
areas
that
have
been
dirtied,
for
instance
from
insects,
with
shampoo
and
wash
off
with water.
Thaw
ice
with
de-icing
spray;
do
not
use
an
ice
scraper.
After
washing
the
vehicle After
washing
the
vehicle,
apply
the
brakes
briefly
to
dry
them;
otherwise,
braking
action
can
be
reduced.
The
heat
generated
during
braking dries
brake
discs
and
brake
pads
and
protects
them
against
corrosion.
Completely
remove
all
residues
on
the
windows, to
minimize
loss
of
visibility
due
to
smearing
and
to
reduce
wiper
noises
and
wiper
blade
wear.
Vehicle
care
Vehicle
care
products
General
information BMW
recommends
using
vehicle
care
and
cleaning
products
from
BMW.
Suitable
care products
are
available
from
a
dealer#ss
service
center
or
another
qualified
service
center
or
re#j
pair
shop.
Safety
information
Warning
Cleansers
can
contain
substances
that
are
dan#j
gerous
and
harmful
to
your
health.
There
is
a risk
of
injury.
When
cleaning
the
interior,
open
the
doors
or
windows.
Only
use
products
in#j tended
for
cleaning
vehicles.
Follow
the
in#j
structions
on
the
container.
Vehicle
paint
General
information Regular
care
contributes
to
driving
safety
and
value
retention.
Environmental
influences
in
areas
with
elevated
air
pollution
or
natural
con#j taminants,
such
as
tree
resin
or
pollen
can
affectthe
vehicle's
paintwork.
Tailor
the
frequency
and
extent
of
your
vehicle
care
to
these
influences.
Aggressive
substances
such
as
spilled
fuel,
oil,
grease
or
bird
droppings,
must
be
removed
im#j
mediately
to
prevent
the
finish
from
being
altered
or
discolored.
Matte
finish Only
use
cleaning
and
care
products
suitable
forvehicles
with
matte
finish.
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Leather
care
Remove
dust
from
the
leather
regularly,
using
a cloth
or
vacuum
cleaner.
Otherwise,
particles
of
dust
and
road
grime
chafe
in
pores
and
folds,
and
lead
to
increased
wear and
premature
degradation
of
the
leather
sur#j
face.
To
guard
against
discoloration,
such
as
from
clothing,
clean
leather
and
provide
leather
care
roughly
every
two
months.
Clean
light-colored
leather
more
frequently
be#j
cause
soiling
on
such
surfaces
is
substantially more
visible.
Use
leather
care
products;
otherwise,
dirt
and
grease
will
gradually
break
down
the
protective
layer
of
the
leather
surface.
Upholstery
material
care
General
information Vacuum
the
upholstery
regularly
with
a
vacuum
cleaner.
If
upholstery
is
very
dirty,
for
instance
with
bever#j age
stains,
use
a
soft
sponge
or
microfiber
clothwith
a
suitable
interior
cleaner.
Clean
the
upholstery
down
to
the
seams
using
large
sweeping
motions.
Avoid
rubbing
the
ma#j terial
vigorously.
Safety
information
NOTICE
Open
Velcron
fasteners
on
articles
of
clothing can
damage
the
seat
covers.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Ensure
that
any
Velcron
fasteners
are
closed.
Caring
for
special
components
Light-alloy
wheels When
cleaning
the
vehicle,
use
only
neutral
wheel
cleaners
having
a
pH
value
from
5
to
9.
Do
not
use
abrasive
cleaning
agents
or
steam
jets
above
140
#

Dampen
the
cloth
lightly
with
water,
if
needed.
Do
not
soak
the
roofliner.
Safety
belts
Warning
Chemical
cleansers
can
destroy
the
safety
belt
webbing.
Missing
protective
effect
of
the
safety
belts.
There
is
a
risk
of
injuries
or
danger
to
life.
Use
only
a
mild
soapy
solution
for
cleaning
the
safety
belts.
Dirty
belt
straps
impede
the
reeling
action
and
thus
have
a
negative
impact
on
safety.
Use
only
a
mild
soapy
solution,
with
the
safety
belts
clipped
into
their
buckles.
Safety
belts
should
only
be
allowed
to
retract
if
they
are
dry.
Carpets
and
floor
mats
Warning
Objects
in
the
driver's
floor
area
can
limit
the pedal
distance
or
block
a
depressed
pedal.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Stow
objects
in
the
vehicle
such
that
they
are
secured
and
cannot
enter
into
the
driver's
floor
area.
Use
floor
mats
that
are
suitable
for
the
vehicle
and
can
be
safely
attached
to
the
floor.
Do
not
use
loose
floor
mats
and
do
not
layer
several
floor
mats.
Make
sure
that
there
is
sufficient
clearance
for
the
pedals.
Ensure
that
the
floor
mats
are
se#j
curely
fastened
again
after
they
were
removed,
for
instance
for
cleaning.
Floor
mats
can
be
removed
from
the
car's
inte#j
rior
for
cleaning.
If
the
floor
carpets
are
very
dirty,
clean
with
a
mi#j crofiber
cloth
and
water
or
a
textile
cleaner.
To prevent
matting
of
the
carpet,
rub
back
and
forthin
the
direction
of
travel
only.
Sensor/camera
lenses
To
clean
sensors
and
camera
lenses,
use
a
cloth
moistened
with
a
small
amount
of
glass
deter#j
gent.
Displays/Screens/protective
glassof
the
Head-up
Display
NOTICE
Chemical
cleansers,
moisture
or
fluids
of
any kind
can
damage
the
surface
of
displays
and screens.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.Clean
with
a
clean,
antistatic
microfiber
cloth.
NOTICE
The
surface
of
displays
can
be
damaged
with improper
cleaning.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to property.
Avoid
pressure
that
is
too
high
and
do
not
use
any
scratching
materials.
Clean
with
a
clean,
antistatic
microfiber
cloth.
Clean
the
protective
glass
of
the
Head-up
Dis#j play
using
a
microfiber
cloth
and
commercially
available
dish-washing
soap.
Long-term
vehicle
storage When
the
vehicle
is
shut
down
for
longer
than
three
months,
special
measures
must
be
taken.
Further
information
is
available
from
a
dealer's
service
center
or
another
qualified
service
center or
repair
shop.
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dataVehicle
features
andoptions
This
chapter
describes
all
standard,
country-spe#jcific
and
optional
features
offered
with
the
series. It
also
describes
features
and
functions
that
are
not
necessarily
available
in
your
vehicle,
e.g.,
dueto
the
selected
options
or
country
versions.
Thisalso
applies
to
safety-related
functions
and
sys#j
tems.
When
using
these
functions
and
systems,
the
applicable
laws
and
regulations
must
be
ob#j
served.
General
information
The
technical
data
and
specifications
in
the
Owner's
Manual
are
used
as
guidance
values.
The
vehicle-specific
data
can
deviate
from
this,
for
instance
due
to
the
selected
special
equip#j
ment,
country
version
or
country-specific
meas#jurement
method.
Detailed
values
can
be
found
in
the
approval
documents,
on
labels
on
the
vehicle
or
can
be
obtained
from
a
dealer#ss
service
center
or
another
qualified
service
center
or
repair
shop.
Dimensions
The
dimensions
can
vary
depending
on
the model
version,
equipment
or
country-specificmeasurement
method.
The
specified
heights
do
not
take
into
account
attached
parts,
for
instance
a
roof
antenna,
roofracks
or
spoiler.
The
heights
can
deviate,
for
in#j
stance
due
to
the
selected
special
equipment,
tires,
load
and
chassis
version.
BMW
X1Width
with
mirrorsin/mm81.1/2,060Width
without
mirrorsin/mm71.7/1,821Heightin/mm62.9/1,598Lengthin/mm175.5/4,457Wheelbasein/mm105.1/2,670Smallest
turning
radius
diam.ft/m37.4/11.4Seite
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