windshield BMW X1 2015 E84 User Guide

Automatic transmission, 8-gear:
transporting your vehicle
Note Your vehicle is not permitted to be towed.
Therefore, contact a service center in the
event of a breakdown.
Do not have the vehicle towed
Have your vehicle transported on a load‐
ing platform only; otherwise, damage may oc‐
cur.◀
Tow truck
Do not lift the vehicle
Do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting or
body and chassis parts; otherwise, damage
may result.◀
Use the tow fitting screwed in at the front for
maneuvering the vehicle only.
Towing your vehicle
Observe before towing your vehicle Light towing vehicle
The towing vehicle must not be lighter
than your vehicle, or it will not be possible to
control vehicle response.◀
Attaching the tow bar/tow rope correctly
Attach the tow bar or tow rope to the tow
fitting; connecting it to other vehicle parts may
cause damage.◀
Automatic transmission, 6-gear
Selector lever in position N.
Adhere to the towing speed and distance
Do not exceed a towing speed of
40 mph/70 km/h and a towing distance of
90 miles/150 km or damage to the transmis‐
sion can occur.◀
Being towed Follow the towing instructions
Follow all towing instructions, or vehicle
damage or accidents may occur.◀▷Make sure that the ignition is switched on;
otherwise, the low beams, tail lights, turn
signals, and windshield wipers may be un‐
available.▷Do not tow the vehicle with the rear axle
tilted, as the front wheels could turn.▷When the engine is stopped, there is no
power assist. Consequently, more force
needs to be applied when braking and
steering.▷Larger steering wheel movements are re‐
quired.▷Switch on the hazard warning system, de‐
pending 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 win‐
dow.
Tow truck
sDrive
Vehicles with automatic transmission, 6-gear.
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CareVehicle equipmentThis chapter describes all series equipment as
well as country-specific and special equipment
offered for this model series. Therefore, it also
describes 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.
When using the features and systems descri‐
bed here, adhere to local regulations.
Car washes Notes Steam jets or high-pressure washers
When using steam jets or high-pressure
washers, hold them a sufficient distance away
and use a maximum temperature of
140 ℉/60 ℃.
Holding them too close or using excessively
high pressures or temperatures can cause
damage or preliminary damage that may then
lead to long-term damage.
Follow the operating instructions for the high-
pressure washer.◀
Do not direct steam or high-pressure washers
toward the decorative labels applied by the
manufacturer; otherwise, damage may result.
Cleaning sensors/cameras with high-
pressure washers
When using high-pressure washers, do not
spray the exterior sensors and cameras, for
Park Distance Control or the backup camera,
for instance, for extended periods of time and
only from a distance of at least 12 in/30 cm.◀Regularly remove foreign bodies, such as
leaves, from the area below the windshield
when the hood is open.
Wash your vehicle frequently, particularly in
winter.
Intense soiling and road salt can damage the
vehicle.
Washing in automatic car washes Give preference to cloth car washes or those
that use soft brushes in order to avoid paint damage.
Notes Note the following:▷Make sure that the wheels and tires are not
damaged by the transport mechanisms.▷Fold in the exterior mirrors; otherwise, they
may be damaged, depending on the width
of the vehicle.▷Deactivate the rain sensor, refer to
page 65, to avoid unintentional wiper acti‐
vation.▷Move the rear window wiper to its resting
position, deactivate it, and protect it
against damage. Ask the car wash operator
about any necessary protective measures.▷Remove additional attachments, for in‐
stance a spoiler or telephone antenna, if
there is a risk that these may be damaged.
Guide rails in car washes
Avoid car washes with guide rails higher
than 4 in/10 cm; otherwise, the vehicle body
could be damaged.◀
Before driving into a car wash The vehicle is able to roll if the following steps
are taken.
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Run-flat tires 241
Run-flat tires, tire inflation pressure 232
S Safe braking 133
Safety 7
Safety belts, care 265
Safety belts, damage 49
Safety belts, indicator/warn‐ ing lamp 49
Safety belts, reminder 49
Safety switch for rear win‐ dows 43
Safety systems, airbags 90
Safety systems, safety belts 48
Safety tires, refer to Run-flat tires 241
Satellite radio 170
Saving fuel 139
Scale, changing during navi‐ gation 158
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play 20
Search, refer to BMW On‐ line 222
Seat adjustment, electric 47
Seat adjustment, manual 46
Seat and mirror memory 50
Seat belts 48
Seat heating 48
Seats 46
Seats, adjusting 46
Seats, memory, refer to Seat and mirror memory 50
Seats, sitting safely 46
Selector lever, automatic transmission with Step‐
tronic 68, 70
Selector lever lock, overrid‐ ing 69
Selector lever lock, refer to Changing the selector lever
positions, shiftlock 68 Selector lever lock, releas‐
ing 70
Selector lever positions, auto‐ matic transmission with
Steptronic 68
Sensors, care 266
Service and warranty 8
Service data in the remote control 247
Service interval display, refer to Condition Based Service
CBS 247
Service interval display, refer to Service requirements 80
Service requirements 80
Service requirements, CBS Condition Based Serv‐
ice 247
Services, remote 225
Servotronic 102
Settings and information 76
Settings, changing on the Control Display 79
Settings, clock, 12h/24h mode 78
Settings, DVD 179
Settings, language 79
Settings, refer to Personal Profile 32
Shifting, automatic transmis‐ sion with Steptronic 68, 71
Shift lever, automatic trans‐ mission with Steptronic 68
Shift paddles 71
Shift paddles on the steering wheel 69
Short commands, voice acti‐ vation 272
Side airbags 90
Side windows, refer to Win‐ dows 42
Sitting safely 46
Size, refer to Dimensions 270
Ski bag, refer to Ski and snowboard bag 124 Slide/tilt glass roof, refer to
Panoramic glass sunroof 44
Slot for remote control 59
Smokers' package, refer to Ashtray 119
Snap-in adapter, mobile phone 207
Snap-in adapter, refer to Storage compartment of
center armrest 126
Snow chains 241
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ nosis 248
Socket, refer to Connecting electrical devices 119
Software applications, iPhone 224
Software part number 198
Software update 193
SOS, refer to Emergency Re‐ quest, initiating 257
Spare fuse 256
Special destinations, naviga‐ tion 149
Special equipment, series equipment 6
Speed, average 75
Speed limit 83
Speed limit, setting 84
Speedometer 16
Speed, with winter tires 240
Split screen 24
Split screen map set‐ tings 159
Spoken instructions, naviga‐ tion 157
Sport program, automatic transmission with Step‐
tronic 68, 71
Spray nozzles, refer to Clean‐ ing the windshield and head‐
lamps 66
Spray nozzles, refer to Wind‐ shield washer nozzles 66
Stability control systems 99
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Welcome lights 85
Wheelbase, refer to Dimen‐ sions 270
Wheel change 255
Wheels and tires 232
Wheels, changing 239
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 93
Wheels, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 95
Width, refer to Dimen‐ sions 270
Window, convenient opera‐ tion 34
Windows 42
Windows, defrosting and de‐ fogging, automatic climate
control 112
Windows, pinch protec‐ tion 43
Windows, safety switch 43
Windshield, cleaning 66
Windshield, defrosting, refer to Defrosting windows 112
Windshield wash 64
Windshield washer fluid 67
Windshield wash, rear win‐ dow 66
Windshield wash, reservoir for washer fluid 67
Windshield wash, washer fluid 67
Windshield wash, washer nozzles 66
Windshield wiper blades, changing 249
Windshield wiper, refer to Washer/wiper system 64
Winter storage, care 266
Winter tires, setting the speed limit 84
Winter tires, suitable tires 240
Winter tires, tread 239
Wiper blades, changing 249
Wiper fluid 67 Wood, care 265
Word match concept, naviga‐ tion 25
Working in the engine com‐ partment 243
Wrench/screwdriver, refer to Onboard vehicle tool kit 249
X xDrive 101
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