tow BMW X1 2015 E84 Owner's 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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Have your vehicle transported with a tow truck
with a so-called lift bar or on a flat bed.
xDrive
Towing a vehicle with xDrive
Do not tow a vehicle with xDrive with just
the front or rear axle raised; otherwise, the
wheels could lock up and the transfer case
could be damaged.◀
Towing other vehicles
General information Light towing vehicle
Your vehicle must not be lighter than the
vehicle being towed; otherwise, 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.◀
▷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.
Towing methods
Do not lift the vehicle
Do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting or
body and chassis parts; otherwise, damage
may result.◀
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 observe
the following:
▷Clearance and maneuvering capability will
be sharply limited during cornering.▷The tow bar will generate lateral forces if it
is attached offset.
Tow rope
When starting to tow the vehicle, make sure
that the tow rope is taut.
To avoid jerking and the associated stresses
on the vehicle components when towing, al‐
ways use nylon ropes or nylon straps.
Attaching the tow rope correctly
Only secure the tow rope on the tow fit‐
ting; otherwise, damage can occur when it is
secured on other parts of the vehicle.◀
Tow fitting
The screw-in tow fitting should always be car‐
ried in the vehicle. It can be screwed in at the
front or rear of the BMW.
It is located in the tool kit under the cargo floor
cover and storage compartment in the cargo
area, refer to page 249.
It is stored with the tool kit under the cargo floor cover in the cargo area, refer to page 249.
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Tow fitting, information on use▷Use only the tow fitting provided with
the vehicle and screw it all the way in.▷Use the tow fitting for towing on paved
roads only.▷Avoid lateral loading of the tow fitting, e.g.,
do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting.
Otherwise, damage to the tow fitting and the
vehicle can occur.◀
Screw thread
Press on the lower part of the cover. The cover
is pushed out at the top edge and can be
pulled out.
Tow-starting
Note Do not tow-start your vehicle.
Due to the automatic transmission, the engine
cannot be started by tow-starting.
Have the cause of the starting difficulties rem‐
edied.
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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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Vehicle information
Computer FunctionCommandOpen the computer.›Onboard info‹Open the trip computer.›Trip computer‹
Vehicle
FunctionCommandOpen the vehicle information.›Vehicle info‹Open the vehicle status.›Vehicle status‹
Navigation
General information
FunctionCommandNavigation menu.›Navigation‹Open the destination entry.›Enter address‹Enter the address.›Enter address‹Enter the town/city.›City‹Enter the country.›State‹Enter the postal code.›Postal Code‹Open destination guidance.›Guidance‹Start destination guidance.›Start guidance‹Terminate destination guidance.›Stop guidance‹Open the home address.›Home address‹Open the route criteria.›Route preference‹Open the route.›Route information‹Switch on the spoken instruction.›Switch on voice instructions‹Seite 273Short commands for voice activation systemReference273
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AUX-IN port 186
Average fuel consumption 75
Average fuel consumption, setting the unit 77
Average speed 75
Average speed, refer to Com‐ puter 75
Axle loads, refer to Weights 270
B
Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 47
Backrests, refer to Seats 46
Backrest width adjust‐ ment 48
Back seats, adjusting the backrest tilt 121
Backup camera 107
Backup camera, obstacle marking 108
Backup camera, pathway lines 108
Backup camera, turning lines 108
Backup lamps, bulb replace‐ ment 254
Balance 166
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 258
Bass 166
Battery disposal 256
Battery, refer to Vehicle bat‐ tery 255
Battery, remote control 32
Battery replacement, remote control for vehicle 41
Before entering the car wash 263
Being towed 260
Belts, refer to Safety belts 48
Belt tensioners, refer to Safety belts 48
Beverage holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 127 Black and white map dis‐
play 160
Blower, refer to Air flow rate 112
Bluetooth audio 189
Bluetooth connection, acti‐ vating/deactivating 199
BMW Apps 224
BMW Driver's Guide App 6
BMW EfficientDynamics, re‐ fer to Saving fuel 139
BMW Homepage 6
BMW Internet page 6
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem 247
BMW Online 222
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 127
Brake assistant 99
Brake discs, breaking in 132
Brake fluid, refer to Service requirements 80
Brake force display 98
Brake force distribution, elec‐ tronic 99
Brake lamps, brake force dis‐ play 98
Brake lamps, bulb replace‐ ment 254
Brake lights, adaptive 98
Brake pads, breaking in 132
Brake, refer to Parking brake 63
Brakes, BMW maintenance system 247
Brakes, service require‐ ments 80
Brake system, BMW mainte‐ nance system 247
Braking, notes 133
Braking, parking brake 63
Breakdown assistance, refer to Roadside Assistance 221
Breakdown, transporting the vehicle 260
Breaking in 132 Brightness on the Control
Display 80
Bulb replacement, refer to Lamp and bulb replace‐
ment 250
Button for starting the engine, refer to Start/Stop but‐
ton 59
C
Calendar 214
California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Camera, care 266
Camera, refer to Backup cam‐ era 107
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 127
Car battery, refer to Vehicle battery 255
Car care products 264
Care 263
Care, displays 266
Care, vehicle 264
Cargo 136
Cargo area 120
Cargo area, capacities 270
Cargo area, Comfort Ac‐ cess 40
Cargo area, cover 120
Cargo area, enlarging 121
Cargo area, folding up the cargo floor panel 123
Cargo area lid, refer to Tail‐ gate 38
Cargo area light, refer to Inte‐ rior lights 89
Cargo area, multi-function hook 124
Cargo area, opening from the inside 38
Cargo area, opening from the outside 38
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Emergency operation, doorlock, refer to Manual opera‐
tion 37
Emergency operation, fuel filler flap, unlocking man‐
ually 229
Emergency Request 257
Energy-conscious driving, re‐ fer to Current fuel consump‐
tion 74
Energy, saving, Automatic Start/Stop function 61
Energy, saving, refer to Sav‐ ing fuel 139
Engine, breaking in 132
Engine compartment 242
Engine coolant, refer to Cool‐ ant 246
Engine oil, adding 245
Engine oil, additives, refer to Approved engine oils 245
Engine oil, alternative oil types 245
Engine oil, BMW maintenance system 247
Engine oil change intervals, refer to Service require‐
ments 80
Engine oil, checking the level 243
Engine oil, filling ca‐ pacity 271
Engine oil temperature 74
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 245
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 245
Engine, overheating, refer to Coolant temperature 74
Engine start, assistance 258
Engine, starting 60
Engine, starting, Comfort Ac‐ cess 39
Engine, starting, Start/Stop button 59 Engine, stopping, Start/Stop
button 59
Engine, switching off 61
Environmentally friendly driv‐ ing, refer to Current fuel
consumption 74
Equalizer 166
Equipment, interior 115
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to Dynamic Sta‐
bility Control DSC 99
Exchanging wheels/tires 239
Exhaust system 133
Exterior mirrors 51
Exterior mirrors, adjusting 51
Exterior mirrors, automatic dimming 52
Exterior mirrors, automatic heating 52
Exterior mirrors, folding in and out 52
External audio device 126
External devices 186
External temperature dis‐ play 73
External temperature display, changing the unit of meas‐
ure 77
External temperature display, on computer 77
External temperature warn‐ ing 73
Eyes for securing cargo 137
F
Fader 166
Failure messages, refer to Check Control 82
False alarm, avoiding uninten‐ tional alarms 42
False alarm, ending an alarm 41
Fastening safety belts, refer to Safety belts 48 Fault messages, refer to
Check Control 82
Filling capacities 271
Filter, refer to Microfilter/acti‐ vated-charcoal filter with au‐
tomatic climate control 113
Fine wood, care 265
First aid kit 258
Fitting for towing 261
Flashing when locking/ unlocking 35
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 93
Flat Tire Monitor FTM, snow chains 241
Flat tire, run-flat tires 241
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 95
Flat tire, warning light 94, 96
Flat tire, wheel change 255
Flooding, refer to Driving through water 133
Floor carpet, care 265
Floor mats, care 265
FM/AM station 168
Fog lamps, indicator lamp 88
Fog lights 88
Foldable rear seat back‐ rest 121
Folding sun visor 119
Foot brake 133
Footwell lights, refer to Inte‐ rior lights 89
For your own safety 7
Four-wheel drive, refer to xDrive 101
Front airbags 90
Front fog lights 88
Front passenger airbags, de‐ activating 91
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 93
Fuel 230
Fuel, additives 230
Fuel, average consump‐ tion 75
Fuel cap 228
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Fuel consumption display,average fuel consump‐
tion 75
Fuel consumption display, current fuel consump‐
tion 74
Fuel-efficient driving, refer to Current fuel consump‐
tion 74
Fuel filler flap 228
Fuel filler flap, closing 228
Fuel filler flap, opening 228
Fuel filler flap, unlocking in case of an electrical mal‐
function 229
Fuel gauge 74
Fuel, refer to Average fuel consumption 75
Fuel, saving 139
Fuel tank capacity, refer to Filling 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 Integrated universal remote
control 115
Gasoline 230
Gasoline gauge, refer to Fuel gauge 74
Gas station recommenda‐ tion 157
Gear change, automatic transmission with Step‐
tronic 68, 71
Gear change, via shift pad‐ dles 71
Gear display, automatic trans‐ mission with Steptronic 67
General driving notes 132
Glare protection 119 Glass sunroof, electric, opera‐
tion 34
Glass sunroof, refer to Panor‐ amic glass sunroof 44
Glove compartment 125
Glove compartment, light‐ ing 125
GPS navigation, refer to Navi‐ gation system 144
Gross vehicle weight, refer to Weights 270
H
Halogen headlamps, bulb re‐ placement 251
Handbrake, refer to Parking brake 63
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 116
Hands-free microphone 18
Hazard warning system 257
HDC Hill Descent Con‐ trol 101
HD Radio 169
Head airbags 90
Headlamp control, refer to Parking lamps/low
beams 85
Headlamp flasher 64
Headlamps, bulb replace‐ ment 251
Headlamps, care 264
Headlamps, cleaning 66
Headlight control, auto‐ matic 86
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture 86
Headlight cover, remov‐ ing 251
Headlight flasher, indicator lamp 17
Headlights 85
Headlights, cleaning, washer fluid 67
Headliner 19 Head restraints 49
Head restraints, adjusting the height 49
Head restraints, removing 50
Heatable mirrors 52
Heatable rear window 113
Heatable seats 48
Heating, mirrors 52
Heating, seats 48
Heavy cargo, refer to Stowing cargo 137
Height adjustment, seats 46
Height, refer to Dimen‐ sions 270
High-beam Assistant 87
High-beams 87
High beams/low beams, auto‐ matic, refer to High-beam
Assistant 87
High beams, bulb replace‐ ment 251
High-beams, indicator lamp 17
High-pressure washers 263
Hill Descent Control HDC 101
Hill drive-off assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant 102
Hills 134
Holder for beverages 127
Holder for remote control, re‐ fer to Ignition lock 59
Homepage 6
Hood 243
Hood, opening 243
Horn 14
Hot exhaust system 133
Hotline 223
House number, entering for navigation 147
Hydraulic brake assistant 99
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Profile depth, refer to Mini‐mum tread depth 239
Profile, tires 238
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 24
Protection function, refer to Pinch protection, panoramic
glass sunroof 45
Protective function, refer to Pinch protection system,
windows 43
Push-and-turn switch, refer to Controller 21
R Radiator fluid, refer to Cool‐ ant 246
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control with
integrated key 32
Radio ready state 59
Radio ready state, switched off 60
Radio ready state, switched on 59
Radio setting, refer to Radio ready state 59
Rain sensor 65
Random 177
Random playback 177
Range 75
RDS 169
Reading lights 89
Reading out loud 216
Rear lights, refer to Tail lights 253
Rear luggage rack 138
Rear seat backrest, folda‐ ble 121
Rear seats, adjusting the backrest tilt 121
Rear seats, adjusting the head restraints 50
Rear seats, folding down 121 Rear seats, folding down the
backrests 121
Rear socket 120
Rearview camera, clean‐ ing 109
Rearview mirror, refer to Mir‐ rors 51
Rear window defroster 113
Rear window, washing 66
Rear window wiper 66
Recirculated air mode 112
Recommended fuel grade 230
Recommended tire brands 240
Redialing 205
Refueling 228
Remaining distance to desti‐ nation, refer to Com‐
puter 76
Remaining range for service, refer to Service require‐
ments 80
Remaining range, refer to Range 75
Reminders 216
Remote app 225
Remote control 32
Remote control, battery re‐ placement 41
Remote control, Comfort Ac‐ cess 39
Remote control, garage door opener 115
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 36
Remote control, removing from the ignition lock 59
Remote control, service data 247
Remote control, tailgate 35
Remote control, univer‐ sal 115
Remote inquiry 204
Remote Services 225
Replacement fuse 256 Replacement remote con‐
trol 32
Replacing wheels/tires 239
Reporting safety defects 9
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel gauge 74
Reservoir for washer fluid, re‐ fer to Washer fluid reser‐
voir 67
Resetting, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 96
Restraining systems, refer to Safety belts 48
Restraint systems for chil‐ dren 54
Retaining straps, securing cargo 137
Retreaded tires 240
Reverse gear, automatic transmission with Step‐
tronic 68
Rim cleaner, care 265
Road, avoiding 155
Road detour 155
Roadside Assistance 221
Roadside parking lamp, bulb replacement 253
Roadside parking lights 87
RON recommended fuel grade 230
RON, refer to Fuel qual‐ ity 230
Roof load capacity 270
Roof-mounted luggage rack 138
Rope, refer to Towing 261
Route 156
Route criteria, route 155
Route, displaying 156
Route section, bypass‐ ing 156
RSC Runflat System Compo‐ nent, refer to Run-flat
tires 241
Rubber components, care 265 Seite 289Everything from A to ZReference289
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Start/Stop button, starting theengine 60
Start/Stop button, switching off the engine 61
Starting the engine 60
Start problems, refer to Jump-starting 258
State/province, selecting for navigation 146
Stations, stored 174
Station, storing 168
Status information, iDrive 23
Status of Owner's Manual 6
Steam jets 263
Steering wheel 53
Steering wheel, adjusting 53
Steering wheel lock 59
Steering wheel, shift pad‐ dles 69
Steptronic, refer to Automatic transmission with Step‐
tronic 67
Steptronic, refer to Sport pro‐ gram and manual mode M/
S 71
Stopping, engine 61
Storage compartment nets 127
Storage compartments 125
Storage, tires 241
Storing the vehicle 266
Street, entering for naviga‐ tion 147
Summer tires, refer to Wheels and tires 232
Summer tires, tread 238
Sun visor 119
Switches, refer to Cockpit 14
Switching off, engine 61
Switching off, vehicle 61
Switch-on times, parked-car ventilation 114
Symbols 6 T
Tachometer 74
Tailgate 38
Tailgate, Comfort Access 40
Tailgate emergency opera‐ tion, refer to Opening man‐
ually 38
Tailgate, opening from the in‐ side 38
Tailgate, opening from the outside 38
Tailgate, opening man‐ ually 38
Tailgate, remote control 35
Tail lamp, bulb replace‐ ment 255
Tail lamps, bulb replace‐ ment 254
Tail lights 253
Tank gauge, refer to Fuel gauge 74
Tasks 215
Technical changes, refer to Safety 7
Technical data 270
Telephone 198
Telephone, adjusting the vol‐ ume 202
Telephone, installation loca‐ tion, refer to Center arm‐
rest 126
TeleService 221
Temperature, automatic cli‐ mate control 111
Temperature, changing the unit of measure 77
Temperature, coolant, refer to Coolant temperature 74
Temperature display– External temperature warn‐
ing 73
Temperature display, external
temperature 73
Temperature display, setting the units 77
Temperature, engine oil 74
Temperature warning 73
Text messages 212
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 41
Thigh support adjustment 47
Third brake lamp, refer to Center brake lamp 255
Tilt alarm sensor 42
Tilting the passenger side mirror 51
Time, setting the time 77
Tire age 237
Tire identification marks 237
Tire inflation pressure 232
Tire inflation pressure, check‐ ing 232
Tire pressure monitor, refer to Flat Tire Monitor 93
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 95
Tire Quality Grading 238
Tires, breaking in 132
Tires, changing 239
Tires, condition 238
Tires, damage 239
Tire size 237
Tires, minimum tread 239
Tires, retreaded tires 240
Tires, run-flat tires 241
Tires, storage 241
Tire tread 238
Toll roads, route 155
Tone 166
Tool kit, refer to Onboard ve‐ hicle tool kit 249
Tools, refer to Onboard vehi‐ cle tool kit 249
Tow bar 261
Tow fitting 261
Towing 259
Towing with automatic trans‐ mission 260
Town/city, navigation 147
Tow rope 261
Tow-starting 262 Seite 291Everything from A to ZReference291
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