oil change BMW X1 2014 E84 Owner's Manual

Addendum
and with it, the risk of severe
accidents.
The manufacturer of your vehicle
does not evaluate non-
recommended wheels and tires to
determine if they are suitable for
use on your vehicle.
13.At page 239, under the heading:
“Snow chains,” the first paragraph
should be disregarded and the
following text should be read in lieu
thereof:
Only certain types of fine-link snow
chains have been tested by the
manufacturer of your vehicle and
are determined by the manufacturer
of your vehicle to be road safe and
are recommended by the
manufacturer of your vehicle.
Information about recommended
snow chains is available from a
service center.
14.At page 241, under the heading
“Hood,” the sentence beginning, “If
you are unfamiliar” should be
disregarded.
15.At page 243, under the heading:
“Approved oil types,” the references
to “Approved” should be read as
“Suitable.” Immediately preceding
the “Gasoline engine” chart, the
following sentence should be
inserted: “Add engine oils that meet
the following oil rating
standards: . . .” The reference to
“BMW High Performance SAE 5W-
30” should be disregarded.
16.At page 243 and 244, under the
heading: “Alternative oil types,” the
text preceding the chart should be
disregarded, and in lieu thereof
should be read as follows: “If an
engine oil suitable for continuous
use is not available, up to 1 US
quart/liter of an engine oil with the
following oil rating can be
added: . . .”
17.At page 244, under the heading:
“Oil change,” the text should be
disregarded and in lieu thereof
should be read as follows:
BMW recommends that you have
the oil changed at your BMW
dealer’s service center or at another
service center that has trained
personnel that can perform the work
in accordance with BMW
specifications.
18.At page 245 and page 246, under
the heading: “Service and Warranty
Information Booklet for US models
and Warranty and Service Guide
Booklet for Canadian models,” the
second paragraph should be
disregarded and the following text
read in lieu thereof:
The manufacturer of your vehicle
recommends that you have
maintenance and repair performed
by your BMW dealer’s service
center or another service center or
repair shop that employs trained
personnel that can perform
maintenance and repair work on
your vehicle in accordance with
BMW specifications. The
manufacturer of your vehicle

▷Confirming the selected display or set
values.▷Calling up computer information   73.SymbolFunctionWith the lights switched on:
Dimming instrument lighting,
refer to page 87Calling up Check Control, refer
to page 80Checking the engine oil level,
refer to page 241Setting the time, refer to
page 75Setting date, refer to
page 76Viewing service requirement
display, refer to page 78
Exiting displays
The external temperature reading and the time
reappear when you press button 2 or if you
make no entries within approx. 15 seconds. If
required, complete the current setting first.
Units of measure
The units for fuel consumption, route/distance,
temperature, and pressure can be changed.1."Settings"2."Language/Units"3.Select the desired menu item.4.Select the desired unit.
The settings are stored for the remote control
currently in use.
Clock
Setting the time
In the instrument cluster To set the 12h/24h format, refer to Setting the
time format below.
1.Press button 1 in the turn indicator lever up
or down repeatedly until the appropriate
symbol appears in the display, accompa‐
nied by the time and the word "SET".2.Press button 2.Seite 75DisplaysControls75
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Gasoline engineAPI SM or a higher quality standard
Oil changeThe manufacturer of your vehicle recommends
having the engine oil changed by a service
center.
Coolant General information Danger of burns from hot engine
Do not open the cooling system while
the engine is hot; otherwise, escaping coolant
may cause burns.◀
Suitable additives
Only use suitable additives; otherwise,
engine damage may occur. The additives are
harmful to your health.◀
Coolant consists of water and additives.
Not all commercially available additives are
suitable for your vehicle. Ask your service cen‐
ter for suitable additives.
Checking the coolant level
1.Do not open the hood until the engine has
cooled down.2.Turn the expansion tank cap counterclock‐
wise slightly to allow any accumulated
pressure to escape; then continue turning
to open.3.The filling level indicator 1 in the filler neck
indicates the coolant level. The coolant
level is correct if it is between the arrows of
the respective reservoir label 2.4.If the coolant is low, slowly add coolant up
to the specified level; do not overfill.5.Turn the cap until there is an audible click.6.Have the cause of the coolant loss elimi‐
nated as soon as possible.
Disposal
Comply with the appropriate environ‐
mental protection regulations when dis‐
posing of coolant additives.
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Engine oil, adding 243
Engine oil, additives, refer to Approved engine oils 243
Engine oil, alternative oil types 243
Engine oil, BMW maintenance system 245
Engine oil change intervals, refer to Service require‐
ments 78
Engine oil, checking the level 241
Engine oil, filling ca‐ pacity 269
Engine oil temperature 72
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 243
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 243
Engine, overheating, refer to Coolant temperature 72
Engine start, assistance 256
Engine, starting 58
Engine, starting– Comfort Access 37
Engine, starting, Start/Stop
button 57
Engine, stopping, Start/Stop button 57
Engine, switching off 59
Environmentally friendly driv‐ ing, refer to Current fuel
consumption 72
Equalizer 164
Equipment, interior 113
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to Dynamic Sta‐
bility Control DSC 97
Exchanging wheels/tires 237
Exhaust system 131
Exterior mirrors 49
Exterior mirrors, adjusting 49
Exterior mirrors, automatic dimming 50
Exterior mirrors, automatic heating 50
Exterior mirrors, folding in and
out 50
External audio device 124
External devices 184
External temperature dis‐ play 71
External temperature display– Changing the unit of meas‐
ure 75– On computer 75
External temperature warn‐
ing 71
Externel temperature dis‐ play 71
Eyes for securing cargo 135
F
Fader 164
Failure messages, refer to Check Control 80
False alarm
– Avoiding unintentional
alarms 40– Ending an alarm 39
Fastening safety belts, refer
to Safety belts 46
Fault messages, refer to Check Control 80
Filling capacities 269
Filter
– Refer to Microfilter/acti‐
vated-charcoal filter with
automatic climate con‐
trol 111
Fine wood, care 263
First aid kit 256
Fitting for towing 259
Flashing when locking/ unlocking 33
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 91
Flat Tire Monitor FTM, snow chains 239
Flat tire, run-flat tires 239
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 93
Flat tire, warning lamp 92
Flat tire, warning light 94
Flat tire, wheel change 253
Flooding, refer to Driving through water 131
Floor carpet, care 263
Floor mats, care 263
FM/AM station 166
Fog lamps 86
Fog lamps, indicator lamp 86
Foldable rear seat back‐ rest 119
Folding sun visor 117
Foot brake 131
Footwell lights, refer to Inte‐ rior lights 87
For your own safety 6
Four-wheel drive, refer to xDrive 99
Front airbags 88
Front fog lamps 86
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 91
Fuel 228
Fuel– Refer to Average fuel con‐
sumption 73
Fuel, additives 228
Fuel, average consump‐ tion 73
Fuel cap 226
Fuel cap, closing 226
Fuel consumption display
– Average fuel consump‐
tion 73
Fuel consumption display,
current fuel consump‐
tion 72
Fuel-efficient driving, refer to Current fuel consump‐
tion 72
Fuel filler flap 226
Fuel filler flap, closing 226
Fuel filler flap, opening 226
Fuel filler flap, unlocking in case of an electrical mal‐
function 227
Fuel gauge 72
Fuel, saving 137
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Storage compartmentnets 125
Storage compart‐ ments 123, 125
Storage, tires 239
Storing the seat position, re‐ fer to Seat and mirror mem‐
ory 48
Storing the vehicle 264
Street, entering for naviga‐ tion 145
Summer tires, refer to Wheels and tires 230
Summer tires, tread 236
Sun visor 117
Switches, refer to Cockpit 12
Switching off, engine 59
Switching off, vehicle 59
Switch-on times, parked-car ventilation 112
Symbols 6
T Tachometer 72
Tailgate 35
Tailgate– Comfort Access 37– Emergency operation, refer
to Opening manually 36– Opening from the inside 36– Opening from the out‐
side 36– Opening manually 36– Remote control 33
Tail lamp, bulb replace‐
ment 253
Tail lamps 251
Tail lamps
– Bulb replacement 252
Tank gauge, refer to Fuel
gauge 72
Tasks 213
Technical changes, refer to Safety 6
Technical data 268
Telephone 196
Telephone, adjusting the vol‐
ume 200
Telephone, installation loca‐ tion, refer to Center arm‐
rest 124
TeleService 219
Temperature– Automatic climate con‐
trol 109– Changing the unit of meas‐
ure 75
Temperature, coolant, refer to
Coolant temperature 72
Temperature display
– External temperature 71– External temperature warn‐
ing 71– Setting the unit 75
Temperature, engine oil 72
Temperature warning 71
Text messages 210
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 39
Thigh support adjustment 45
Third brake lamp, refer to
Center brake lamp 253
Tilt alarm sensor 40
Tilting the passenger side mirror 49
Time
– Setting the time 75– Setting the time zone 76
Tire age 235
Tire identification marks 235
Tire inflation pressure 230
Tire inflation pressure, check‐ ing 230
Tire pressure monitor, refer to Flat Tire Monitor 91
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 93
Tire Quality Grading 236
Tires
– Inflation pressure 230
Tires, breaking in 130
Tires, changing 237
Tires, condition 236
Tires, damage 237
Tire size 235
Tires, minimum tread 237
Tires, retreaded tires 238
Tires, run-flat tires 239
Tires, storage 239
Tire tread 236
Toll roads, route 153
Tone 164
Tool kit, refer to Onboard ve‐ hicle tool kit 247
Tools, refer to Onboard vehi‐ cle tool kit 247
Tow bar 259
Tow fitting 259
Towing 257
Towing another vehicle 258
Towing, being towed 258
Towing with automatic trans‐ mission 258
Town/city, navigation 145
Tow rope 259
Tow-starting 257, 260
TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor 93
Traction control 98
Traffic bulletins, naviga‐ tion 157
Transmission– Automatic transmission with
Steptronic 65– Overriding selector lever
lock in case of automatic
transmission with Step‐
tronic 67
Transmission, automatic
transmission with Step‐
tronic 68
Transmission lock
– Refer to Changing selector
lever positions 66– Refer to P Park 66
Transmission positions, auto‐
matic transmission with
Steptronic 68
Transporting children safely 52
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