oil type BMW X1 2015 E84 Owner's Manual

Maximum speed for winter tires
Do not exceed the maximum speed for
the winter tires; otherwise, tire damage and ac‐
cidents can occur.◀
Run-flat tires
For your own safety, only use run-flat tires.
Your service center will be glad to advise you.
Rotating wheels between axlesThe manufacturer of your vehicle advises
against swapping wheels between the front
and rear axles.
This can impair the handling characteristics.
Rotating the tires is not permissible when us‐
ing different types of tires.
Storage
Store wheels and tires in a cool, dry place with
as little exposure to light as possible.
Always protect tires against all contact with oil,
grease and fuels.
Do not exceed the maximum tire inflation pres‐
sure indicated on the side wall of the tire.
Run-flat tires
Label
RSC label on the tire sidewall.
The wheels are composed of special rims and
tires that are self-supporting, to a limited de‐
gree.
The support of the sidewall allows the tire to
remain drivable to a restricted degree in the
event of a pressure loss.
Driving with a damaged tire:▷Flat Tire Monitor FTM, refer to page 93▷Tire Pressure Monitor TPM, refer to
page 95
Changing run-flat tires
For your own safety, only use run-flat tires. No
spare tire is available in the case of a flat tire.
Your service center will be glad to advise you.
Snow chains
Only certain fine-link snow chains have been
tested by BMW, classified as safe for use and
recommended. Consult your service center for
more information.
Snow chains must be mounted in pairs and on the rear wheels only.
Observe the manufacturer's instructions when
mounting snow chains. Do not exceed a speed
of 30 mph/50 km/h when using snow chains.
Do not reset the Tire Pressure Monitor if snow
chains are mounted; otherwise, the instrument
might issue an incorrect reading.
Do not initialize the Flat Tire Monitor or reset
the Tire Pressure Monitor if snow chains are
mounted; otherwise, the instrument might is‐
sue an incorrect reading.
When driving with snow chains, it can be bene‐
ficial to temporarily activate DTC, refer to
page 100.
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Duration while driving: approx. 5 minutes.
If engine oil was added, it may take up to
30 minutes to obtain an oil level reading.▷"Engine oil level below minimum. Add 1
quart!"
Add a maximum quantity of 1 US quart/1 li‐
ter of engine oil at the next opportunity, re‐
fer also to Adding engine oil below.▷"Engine oil level too high! Have this
checked."
Too much engine oil
Have the vehicle checked immedi‐
ately; otherwise, surplus oil can lead to en‐
gine damage.◀▷"Measurement inactive. Have this
checked." Do not add engine oil. It is possi‐
ble to continue driving. Note the newly cal‐
culated remaining mileage until the next oil
service, refer to page 80. Have the system
checked as soon as possible.
Adding engine oil
Filler neck
Add a maximum quantity of 1 US quart/1 liter
of oil only after a corresponding message ap‐
pears on the Control Display.
Add oil promptly
Add oil within the next 125 miles/200 km;
otherwise, engine damage could result.◀
Too much engine oil
Have the vehicle checked immediately;
otherwise, surplus oil can lead to engine dam‐
age.◀
Protect children
Keep oil, grease, etc., out of reach of chil‐
dren and heed the warnings on the containers
to prevent health risks.◀
Oil types for refilling
Notes No oil additives
Do not use oil additives as these may
cause engine damage.◀
Viscosity classes of engine oils
When selecting an engine oil, ensure that
the engine oil belongs to one of the SAE vis‐
cosity classes 0W-40, 0W-30, 5W-40, or
5W-30, or malfunctions or engine damage may
occur.◀
The engine oil quality is critical for the life of
the engine.
Due to national regulations, some oil types are
not available in every country.
Approved oil typesGasoline engineBMW High Performance SAE 5W-30BMW Longlife-01BMW Longlife-01 FE
Further information on approved oil types can
be obtained from the service center.
Alternative oil types If the approved engine oils are not available, up
to 1 US quart/liter of an oil with the following
specification can be used:
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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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LATCH child restraint fixingsystem 55
Leather, care 264
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 250
Length, refer to Dimen‐ sions 270
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing 25
License plate lamp, bulb re‐ placement 255
Light-alloy wheels, care 265
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 250
Lighter 119
Lighting– Instruments 89
Lighting, light and bulb re‐
placement 250
Lighting, vehicle, refer to Lamps 85
Lights, parking lamps/low beams 85
Light switch 85
Limit, refer to Speed limit 83
Load 137
Loading 136
Lock buttons, doors, refer to Locking 37
Locking from the inside 37
Locking from the outside 34
Locking, setting the confirma‐ tion signals 35
Locking the vehicle from the inside 37
Locking without remote con‐ trol, refer to Comfort Ac‐
cess 39
Locks, doors, and win‐ dows 57
Longlife oils, alternative oil types 245
Longlife oils, refer to Ap‐ proved engine oils 245
Low beams 85
Low beams, automatic 86
Low beams, automatic, refer
to High-beam Assistant 87
Low beams, bulb replace‐ ment 251
Lower back support, refer to Lumbar support 47
Luggage rack, rear luggage rack 138
Luggage rack, refer to Roof- mounted luggage rack 138
Lumbar support 47
M
Main inspection, refer to Service requirements 80
Maintenance 247
Maintenance, refer to Service booklet
Maintenance, refer to Service requirements 80
Maintenance require‐ ments 247
Maintenance system BMW 247
Makeup mirror 119
Malfunction, automatic trans‐ mission with Steptronic 69
Malfunction, door lock 37
Malfunction, fuel filler flap 229
Malfunction, tailgate 38
Malfunction warnings, refer to Check Control 82
Manual air distribution 111
Manual mode, automatic transmission with Step‐
tronic 68, 71
Manual operation, door lock 37
Manual operation, driver's door 37
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 229 Manual operation, selector
lever lock, automatic trans‐
mission 69
Manual seat adjustment 46
Map, destination entry 151
Map display in black and white 160
Map in split screen 159
Map view 157
Marking on approved tires 240
Master key, refer to Remote control with integrated
key 32
Maximum cooling 111
Maximum speed, winter tires 240
Medical kit, refer to First aid kit 258
Memory, refer to Seat and mirror memory 50
Menus, operating, iDrive 20
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 21
Message list, traffic bulle‐ tins 159
Messages 212
Microfilter, with automatic cli‐ mate control 113
Minimum tread, tires 239
Mirror, memory, refer to Seat and mirror memory 50
Mirrors 51
Mirrors– Automatic Curb Monitor 51
Mirrors, folding in and out 52
Mirrors, heating 52
Mirrors, interior mirror 52
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 133
Mobile phone, installation lo‐ cation, refer to Center arm‐
rest 126
Mobile phone, refer to Tele‐ phone 198
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 7
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Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐play 20
Mounting of child restraint fix‐ ing systems 54
MP3 player 186
Multimedia 176
Music collection 181
Music search 183
Music, storing 181
N
Navigation 144
Navigation data 144
Navigation data, updat‐ ing 144
Navigation system, destina‐ tion entry by voice 152
Neck restraints, refer to Head restraints 49
Nets, refer to Storage com‐ partments 127
Neutral cleaner, care 265
New wheels and tires 239
Notes 6, 215
Nozzles, refer to Ventila‐ tion 113
O OBD Onboard Diagnos‐ tics 248
OBD socket, refer to Socket for OBD Onboard Diagno‐
sis 248
Octane number, refer to Fuel quality 230
Octane rating, refer to Rec‐ ommended fuel grade 230
Odometer 73
Office 209
Oil additives 245
Oil consumption 243
Oil, refer to Engine oil 243
Oil types, alternative 245
Oil types, approved 245 Old batteries, disposal 256
Onboard Diagnostics OBD 248
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 20
Onboard vehicle tool kit 249
Opening and closing, Comfort Access 39
Opening and closing from the inside 37
Opening and closing from the outside 34
Opening and closing using the door lock 36
Opening and closing using the remote control 34
Operating concept, iDrive 20
Outside-air mode, automatic climate control 112
Outside air, refer to Recircu‐ lated air mode 112
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 74
P Paint, vehicle 264
Pairing, mobile phone 199
Panic mode 35
Panoramic glass sunroof 44
Panoramic glass sunroof, convenient operation 34
Panoramic glass sunroof, ini‐ tializing 45
Panoramic glass sunroof, opening/closing 44
Panoramic glass sunroof, pinch protection 45
Panoramic glass sunroof, power failure 45
Panoramic glass sunroof, re‐ mote control 34
Panoramic glass sunroof, tilt‐ ing 44
Park Distance Control PDC 105 Parked-car ventilation 113
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 134
Parking aid, refer to Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 105
Parking assistant, refer to Park Distance Control
PDC 105
Parking brake 63
Parking lamps 85
Parking lamps/low beams 85
Parking lights, bulb replace‐ ment 252
Partition net 121
Passenger side mirror, tilt‐ ing 51
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 105
Performance Control 101
Personal information 209
Personal Profile 32
Pinch protection, panoramic glass sunroof 45
Pinch protection, win‐ dows 43
Plastic, care 265
Pollen, refer to Microfilter/ activated-charcoal filter with
automatic climate con‐
trol 113
Poor road operation 134
Position, storing 148
Postal code, entering in navi‐ gation 147
Power failure 256
Power windows, opening and closing 43
Power windows, refer to Win‐ dows 42
Power windows, safety switch 43
Prescribed engine oils, refer to Approved engine oils 245
Pressure, tires 232
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