washer fluid BMW X1 2013 E84 Owner's Manual

Deactivate the rain sensor in car washes
Deactivate the rain sensor when passing
through an automatic car wash; otherwise,
damage could be caused by undesired wiper
activation.◀
Cleaning the windshield and
headlamps
Pull the lever, arrow 4.
The system sprays washer fluid on the wind‐
shield and activates the wipers briefly.
When the vehicle lighting system is switched
on, the headlamps are cleaned at regular and
appropriate intervals.
Do not use the washer system at freezing
temperatures
Do not use the washers if there is any danger
that the fluid will freeze on the windshield; oth‐
erwise, your vision could be obscured. For this
reason, use antifreeze.
Avoid using the washer when the reservoir is
empty; otherwise, you could damage the
pump.◀
Windshield washer nozzles
The windshield washer nozzles are heated au‐
tomatically while the engine is running or the
ignition is switched on.
Fold-out position of the wipers
Required when changing the wiper blades or
under frosty conditions, for example.1.Switch off the ignition.2.Under frosty conditions, ensure that the
wiper blades are not frozen onto the wind‐
shield.3.Press the wiper lever up beyond the point
of resistance and hold it for approx. 3 sec‐
onds, until the wiper remains in a nearly
vertical position.After the wipers are folded back down, the
washer/wiper system, refer to page 62, must
be reactivated.
Fold the wipers back down
Before switching the ignition on, fold the
wipers back down to the windshield; other‐
wise, the wipers may become damaged when
they are switched on.◀1.Switch on the ignition.2.Press the wiper levers down. The wipers
move to their resting position and are
ready for operation.
Rear window wiper
1Intermittent wipe
When reverse gear is engaged, the system
switches to continuous operation.2Cleaning the rear window
The rear window wiper does not move if the
lever is in position 1 before the ignition is
switched on.
To switch on the rear window wiper:
1.Move the lever to its basic position.2.Select the required position again.
Do not use the washing mechanisms
when the washer fluid reservoir is empty
Do not use washing mechanisms when the
washer fluid reservoir is empty, otherwise you
will damage the washer pump.◀
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Washer fluid
General information Antifreeze for washer fluid
Antifreeze is flammable and can cause
injuries if used improperly.
Therefore, keep it away from sources of igni‐
tion.
Only keep it in the closed original container
and inaccessible to children.
Follow the notes and instructions on the con‐
tainer.
United States: The washer fluid mixture ratio is
regulated by the U.S. EPA and many individual
states; do not exceed the allowable washer
fluid dilution ratios limits that apply. Follow the
usage instructions on the washer fluid con‐
tainer. Use BMW's Windshield Washer Con‐
centrate or the equivalent.◀
Washer fluid reservoir Adding washer fluid
Only add washer fluid when the engine is
cool, and then close the cover completely to
avoid contact between the washer fluid and
hot engine parts.
Otherwise, there is the danger of fire and a risk
to personal safety if the fluid is spilled.◀
All washer nozzles are supplied from one res‐
ervoir.
The recommended minimum filling quantity is
0.2 US gal/1 liter.
Fill with a mixture of window washing concen‐
trate and tap water; if needed, add antifreeze
according to the manufacturer instructions.
Mix the washer fluid before adding to maintain
the correct mixing ratio.
Do not fill in undiluted window washing con‐
centrate and antifreeze and do not fill in pure
water; this could damage the washer system.
Do not mix window washing concentrate from
different manufacturers; this could cause the
washer nozzles to clog.
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic, 6-gear
In addition to the fully automatic mode, gears
can also be shifted manually using Steptronic,
refer to page 66.
Parking the vehicle Secure the vehicle
Before leaving the vehicle with the en‐
gine running, move the selector lever to posi‐
tion P and set the handbrake; otherwise, the
vehicle will begin moving.◀
Disengaging the remote control To remove the remote control from the ignition
lock, first move the selector lever to position P
and switch off the engine: interlock. Remove
the remote control from the ignition lock, refer
to page 57.
Selector lever positions
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Engine compartmentVehicle equipmentThis chapter describes all series equipment as
well as country-specific and special equipment
offered for this model series.Therefore, it alsodescribes equipment that may not be found in
your vehicle, for instance due to the selected
special equipment or the country version. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems.
Important features in the engine compartment
1Coolant expansion tank   2462Vehicle identification number3Filler neck for washer fluid for the head‐
lamp and window washer system   654Jump-starting, positive terminal5Filler neck for engine oil, refer to Adding
engine oilHood
Opening the hood Working in the engine compartment
Never attempt to perform any service or
repair operations on your vehicle without the necessary professional technical training.If you are unfamiliar with the statutory guide‐
lines, have any work on the vehicle performed
only by a service center.
If this work is not carried out properly, there is
the danger of subsequent damage and related
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 97
Accident, refer to Emergency Request, initiating 257
Acoustic signal, refer to Check Control 80
Activated charcoal filter with automatic climate con‐
trol 111
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 96
Adaptive Light Control 84
Additional telephone 196
Additives, coolant 246
Additives, engine oil 245
After washing vehicle 264
Airbags 88
Airbags, indicator/warning light 91
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated air mode 110
Air conditioning mode– Automatic climate con‐
trol 108– Ventilation 111
Air distribution
– Automatic 109– Manual 109
Air drying, refer to Cooling
function 110
Air flow rate 110
Airing, refer to Ventila‐ tion 111
Air pressure, refer to Tire in‐ flation pressure 232
Air supply
– Automatic climate con‐
trol 108– Ventilation 111Air vents– Refer to Ventilation 111
Alarm system 39
Alarm system
– Avoiding unintentional
alarms 40– Ending an alarm 39– Interior motion sensor 40– Tilt alarm sensor 40
All around the headliner 17
ALL program 110
All-season tires, refer to Win‐ ter tires 240
All-wheel drive, refer to xDrive 99
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 114
AM/FM station 166
Announcement, navigation, refer to Spoken instruc‐
tions 155
Antifreeze, coolant 246
Antifreeze, washer fluid 65
Antilock Brake System, ABS 97
Anti-slip control, refer to Dy‐ namic Stability Control
DSC 97
Anti-theft protection 32
Appointments 214
Approved axle loads, refer to Weights 270
Approved engine oils 245
Approved gross vehicle weight, refer to
Weights 270
Armrest, refer to Center arm‐ rest 124
Arrival time, refer to Com‐ puter 74
Ashtray 117
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐
tance 258
Assistance with driving off, refer to Drive-off assis‐
tant 100
Assistance with starting en‐ gine, refer to Jump-start‐
ing 258
Audio device, external 124
Audio playback 175
Audio playback, Blue‐ tooth 187
Automatic– Air distribution 109– Air flow rate 109
Automatic car wash 263
Automatic climate control
– Automatic air distribu‐
tion 109
Automatic, cruise control 101
Automatic Curb Monitor 49
Automatic Engine Start/Stop Function 59
Automatic headlamp con‐ trol 83, 84
Automatic recirculated air control 110
Automatic transmission with Steptronic 65, 68
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic
– Interlock 65– Kickdown 66, 68– Overriding selector lever
lock 67
AUTO program with auto‐
matic climate control 109
AUX-IN port 124, 184
Average fuel consumption 73
Average fuel consumption
– Setting the units 75
Average speed 73
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Fuel tank capacity, refer toFilling capacities 271
Fuel tank contents, refer to Filling capacities 271
Fuel tank, refer to Filling ca‐ pacities 271
Fuse 256
G
Garage door opener, refer to Universal Garage Door
Opener 113
Gasoline 230
Gasoline gauge, refer to Fuel gauge 72
Gasoline quality 230
Gas station recommenda‐ tion 155
Gear change– Automatic transmission with
Steptronic 66
Gear change, automatic
transmission with Step‐
tronic 69
Gear change, via shift pad‐ dles 69
Gear display, automatic trans‐ mission with Steptronic 65
General driving notes 130
Glass sunroof, electric
– Convenient operation 32– Remote control 32
Glass sunroof, refer to Panor‐
amic glass sunroof 41
Glove compartment 123
Glove compartment, light‐ ing 123
GPS navigation, refer to Navi‐ gation system 142
Gross vehicle weight, refer to Weights 270
H
Halogen headlamps
– Bulb replacement 251Hand-held transmitter, alter‐
nating code 114
Hands-free microphone 16
Hazard warning sys‐ tem 16, 257
HDC Hill Descent Control 99
HD Radio 167
Head airbags 88
Headlamp control, auto‐ matic 83, 84
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐ ture 84
Headlamp cover, remov‐ ing 251
Headlamp flasher 62, 85
Headlamp flasher, indicator lamp 15
Headlamps 83
Headlamps– Bulb replacement 251
Headlamps, care 264
Headlamps, cleaning 64
Headlamps, cleaning, washer
fluid 65
Headliner 17
Head restraints 47
Head restraints
– Adjusting the height 47– Removing 48
Heating
– Rear window 111– Seats 46
Heating, mirrors 50
Heavy cargo, refer to Stowing cargo 135
Height adjustment
– Seats 44
Height, refer to Dimen‐
sions 270
High-beam Assistant 85
High beams 85
High beams
– Bulb replacement 251
High beams/low beams, auto‐
matic, refer to High-beam
Assistant 85
High beams, indicator
lamp 15
High-pressure washers 263
Hill Descent Control HDC 99
Hill drive-off assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant 100
Hills 132
Holder for beverages 125
Holder for remote control, re‐ fer to Ignition lock 57
Homepage 6
Hood 242
Hood, opening 242
Horn 12
Hot exhaust system 130
Hotline 223
House number, entering for navigation 145
Hydraulic brake assistant 97
Hydroplaning 131
I Ice warning, refer to External temperature warning 71
Icy roads, refer to External temperature warning 71
Identification marks, tires 237
Identification number, refer to Engine compartment 242
iDrive 18
iDrive– Changing settings 77– Changing the date and
time 76– Changing the language 77– Changing the units of meas‐
ure and display format 75– Setting the brightness 78
Ignition 58
Ignition key position 1, refer to Radio ready state 57
Ignition key position 2, refer to Ignition on 58
Ignition key, refer to Remote control with integrated
key 30
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Rearview mirror, refer to Mir‐rors 49
Rear window defroster 111
Rear window, washing 64
Rear window wiper 64
Recirculated air mode 110
Recommended tire brands 240
Redialing 203
Refueling 228
Remaining distance to desti‐ nation, refer to Com‐
puter 74
Remaining range for service, refer to Service require‐
ments 78
Remaining range, refer to Range 73
Reminders 216
Remote app 225
Remote control– Battery replacement 38– Comfort Access 37– Garage door opener 113– Malfunction 33, 38– Tailgate 33– Universal 113
Remote control, removing
from the ignition lock 57
Remote control, service data 247
Remote inquiry 202
Remote Services 225
Replacement fuse 256
Replacement remote con‐ trol 30
Replacing wheels/tires 239
Reporting safety defects 9
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel gauge 72
Reservoir for washer fluid, re‐ fer to Washer fluid reser‐
voir 65
Resetting, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 94
Restraining systems
– Refer to Safety belts 46Restraint systems for chil‐
dren 52
Retaining straps, securing cargo 135
Retreaded tires 240
Reverse gear– Automatic transmission with
Steptronic 66
Rim cleaner, care 265
Road, avoiding 153
Road detour 153
Roadside Assistance 221
Roadside parking lamp
– Bulb replacement 252
Roadside parking lamps 85
RON gasoline quality 230
RON, refer to Fuel qual‐ ity 230
Roof load capacity 270
Roof-mounted luggage rack 136
Rope, refer to Towing 261
Route 154
Route criteria, route 153
Route, displaying 154
Route section, bypass‐ ing 154
RSC Runflat System Compo‐ nent, refer to Run-flat
tires 240
Rubber components, care 265
Run-flat tires 240
Run-flat tires, tire inflation pressure 232
Running lights, refer to Park‐ ing lamps/low beams 83
S Safe braking 131
Safety 6
Safety belts 46
Safety belts
– Damage 47
Safety belts, care 265
Safety belts, indicator/warn‐
ing lamp 47
Safety belts, reminder 47
Safety switch for rear win‐ dows 41
Safety systems– Safety belts 46
Safety systems, airbags 88
Safety tires, refer to Run-flat tires 240
Satellite radio 168
Saving fuel 137
Scale, changing during navi‐ gation 156
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Search, refer to BMW On‐ line 222
Seat adjustment
– Manual 44
Seat adjustment, electric 45
Seat and mirror memory 48
Seat belts
– Refer to Safety belts 46
Seat heating 46
Seats
– Adjusting 44– Adjusting electrically 45– Heating 46– Memory, refer to Seat and
mirror memory 48– Sitting safely 44– Storing the setting, refer to
Seat and mirror memory 48
Selector lever, automatic
transmission with Step‐
tronic 66, 68
Selector lever lock, overrid‐ ing 67
Selector lever lock, refer to Changing selector lever po‐
sitions, Shiftlock 66
Selector lever lock, releas‐ ing 68
Selector lever positions, auto‐ matic transmission with
Steptronic 66
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U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading/ UTQG 237
Unintentional alarms, avoid‐ ing 40
Units– Average fuel consump‐
tion 75– Temperature 75
Units of measure, changing
on Control Display 75
Universal Garage Door Opener 113
Universal remote control 113
Unlocking
– From the outside 32– Setting the unlocking char‐
acteristics 32– Tailgate 37– Without remote control, re‐
fer to Comfort Access 37
Unlocking, from the inside 35
Unlocking, hood 242
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline 6
Update, software 191
Upholstery care 264
USB audio interface 185
USB interface 123
V
Vacuum cleaner, connecting, refer to Connecting electri‐
cal devices 117
Vehicle
– Identification number 196
Vehicle battery, chang‐
ing 255
Vehicle, breaking in 130
Vehicle care 264
Vehicle care, refer to Care 263
Vehicle equipment 6
Vehicle identification number, refer to Identification num‐
ber in the engine compart‐
ment 242
Vehicle jack 255
Vehicle paint 264
Vehicle storage 266
Vehicle, switching off 59
Vehicle wash 263
Ventilation– Draft-free 111
Ventilation, refer to Parked-
car ventilation 111
Version of the navigation data 142
Video playback 176
Voice activation
– Navigation 150
Voice activation, mobile
phone 205
Voice activation, short com‐ mands 272
Voice activation system 25
Volume, setting 164
W Warning and indicator lamps 15
Warning messages, refer to Check Control 80
Warning signal volumes 165
Warning triangle 258
Washer/wiper system 62
Washer/wiper system, rain sensor 63
Washer/wiper system, washer fluid 65
Washer/wiper system, wind‐ shield washer nozzles 64
Washer fluid 65
Washer fluid reservoir 65
Washing, vehicle 263
Waste tray, refer to Ash‐ tray 117
Water on roads, refer to Driv‐ ing through water 131
Weights 270
Welcome lamps 83
Wheelbase, refer to Dimen‐
sions 270
Wheel change 254
Wheels and tires 232
Wheels, changing 239
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 91
Wheels, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 93
Width, refer to Dimen‐ sions 270
Window, Convenient opera‐ tion 32
Windows– Safety switch 41
Windows, defrosting and de‐
fogging
– Automatic climate con‐
trol 110
Windows, pinch protec‐
tion 41
Windshield, cleaning 64
Windshield, defrosting, refer to Defrosting windows 110
Windshield wash 62
Windshield washer fluid 65
Windshield wash, rear win‐ dow 64
Windshield wash, reservoir for washer fluid 65
Windshield wash, washer fluid 65
Windshield wash, washer nozzles 64
Windshield wiper blades, changing 249
Windshield wiper, refer to Washer/wiper system 62
Winter storage, care 266
Winter tires, setting the speed limit 82
Winter tires, suitable tires 240
Winter tires, tread 238
Wiper blades, changing 249
Wiper fluid 65
Wood, care 265
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