battery BMW X1 XDRIVE 28I 2013 Owner's Manual

Jacking points for the vehicle jack
The jacking points for the vehicle jack are lo‐
cated in the positions shown.
Vehicle battery
Maintenance
The battery is maintenance-free, i.e., the elec‐
trolyte will last for the life of the battery.
Your service center will be glad to advise you on
questions regarding the battery.
Battery replacement Use approved vehicle batteries
Only use vehicle batteries that have been
approved for your vehicle by the manufacturer;
otherwise, the vehicle could be damaged and
systems or functions may not be fully availa‐
ble.◀
After a battery replacement, have the battery
registered on the vehicle by your service center
to ensure that all comfort functions are fully
available.
Charging the battery
Note Do not connect the charger to the socket
Do not connect the battery charger to the
socket installed in the vehicle at the factory as
this could damage the battery.◀
General information
Ensure that the battery is sufficiently charged to
achieve the full battery life.
It may be necessary to charge the battery in the
following cases:▷When the vehicle is frequently used to drive
short distances.▷When the vehicle has not been driven for
more than one month.
Starting aid terminals
Only charge using the starting aid terminals, re‐
fer to page 255, in the engine compartment
while the engine is switched off.
Power failure
After a temporary power loss, some equipment
needs to be reinitialized.
Individual settings need to be reprogrammed:
▷Seat and mirror memory: store the positions
again, refer to page 47.▷Time: update, refer to page 72.▷Date: update, refer to page 73.▷Radio station: save again, refer to page 162.▷Navigation system: wait for the navigation
system to be operational.▷Panoramic glass sunroof: it may only be pos‐
sible to raise the roof. Have the system ini‐
tialized by the service center.▷Digital compass: recalibrate, refer to
page 112.▷xDrive: the system automatically initializes
as you drive. During this time, indicator
lamps light up. If the lamps do not disappear
during the current trip, have the system
checked.
Disposing of old batteries
Have old batteries disposed of by your
service center or bring them to a recy‐
cling center.
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Maintain the battery in an upright position for
transport and storage. Secure the battery so
that it does not tip over during transport.
Fuses Replacing fuses
Never attempt to repair a blown fuse and
do not replace a defective fuse with a substitute
of another color or amperage rating; this could
lead to a circuit overload, ultimately resulting in
a fire in the vehicle.◀
Access to fuse box:
1.Open the glove compartment.2.Release the damper from the bottom holder
by applying pressure toward the front, ar‐
row 1.3.Unlock the glove compartment by pressing
on both tabs, arrows 2, and fold down.
A pair of plastic tweezers is found on the current
distributor.
Information on the fuses can be found on the
back of the cover.
Spare fuses are available from the service cen‐
ter.
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Jump-starting
Notes
If the battery is discharged, an engine can be
started using the battery of another vehicle and
two jumper cables. Only use jumper cables with
fully insulated clamp handles.
To prevent personal injury or damage to both
vehicles, adhere strictly to the following proce‐
dure.
Do not touch live parts
To avoid the risk of potentially fatal injury,
always avoid all contact with electrical compo‐
nents while the engine is running.◀
Preparation1.Check whether the battery of the other ve‐
hicle has a voltage of 12 volts and approxi‐
mately the same capacitance in Ah. This in‐
formation can be found on the battery.2.Switch off the engine of the assisting vehi‐
cle.3.Switch off any electronic systems/power
consumers in both vehicles.
Bodywork contact between vehicles
There must not be any contact between
the bodies of the two vehicles, otherwise there
is a danger of shorting.◀
Starting aid terminals Connecting order
Connect the jumper cables in the correct
order; otherwise, there is the danger of injury
from sparking.◀
The so-called starting aid terminal in the engine
compartment acts as the battery's positive ter‐
minal. Pull the cover up and off.
The body ground or a special nut acts as the
negative terminal.
Connecting jumper cables
1.Pull off the cap of the BMW starting aid ter‐
minal.2.Attach one terminal clamp of the positive
jumper cable to the positive terminal of the
battery, or to the corresponding starting aid
terminal of the vehicle providing assistance.3.Attach the other end of the cable to the pos‐
itive terminal of the battery, or to the corre‐
sponding starting aid terminal of the vehicle
to be started.4.Attach one terminal clamp of the negative
jumper cable to the negative terminal of the
battery, or to the corresponding engine or
body ground of the vehicle providing assis‐
tance.5.Attach the other end of the cable to the neg‐
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sponding engine or body ground of the ve‐
hicle to be started.
Starting the engine
Never use spray fluids to start the engine.
1.Start the engine of the assisting vehicle and
let it run for several minutes at an increased
idle speed.
If the vehicle being started has a diesel en‐
gine: let the engine of the assisting vehicle
run for approx. 10 minutes.2.Start the engine of the vehicle being started
in the usual way.
If the first starting attempt is not successful,
wait a few minutes before making another
attempt in order to allow the discharged bat‐
tery to recharge.3.Let both engines run for several minutes.4.Disconnect the jumper cables in the reverse
order.
Check the battery and recharge if necessary.
Tow-starting and towing Observe applicable laws and regulations
Observe applicable laws and regulations
for tow-starting and towing.◀
No additional passengers
Do not transport any passengers other
than the driver in a vehicle that is being towed. ◀
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 loading
platform only; otherwise, damage may occur.◀
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.◀
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 transmission
can occur.◀
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Axle loads, refer toWeights 267
B
Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 44
Backrests, refer to Seats 43
Backrest width adjustment 44
Back seats– Adjusting the backrest
tilt 115
Backup camera 102
Backup camera, cleaning 104
Backup camera, obstacle marking 103
Backup camera, pathway lines 103
Backup camera, turning lines 103
Backup lamps, bulb replace‐ ment 249
Balance 160
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 254
Bass 160
Battery
– Remote control 30
Battery disposal 251
Battery, refer to Vehicle bat‐ tery 251
Battery replacement, remote control for vehicle 38
Before entering the car wash 259
Belts, refer to Safety belts 45
Belt tensioners, refer to Safety belts 45
Beverage holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 122
Black and white map dis‐ play 154
Blower, refer to Air flow rate 106
Bluetooth audio 185
Bluetooth connection, activat‐ ing/deactivating 193
BMW Apps 219
BMW Apps, video play‐ back 184
BMW Assist 215
BMW Assist, refer to Connec‐ tedDrive 215
BMW EfficientDynamics, refer to Saving fuel 133
BMW Homepage 6
BMW Internet page 6
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem 243
BMW Online 217
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 122
Brake assistant 94
Brake discs, breaking in 126
Brake fluid, refer to Service re‐ quirements 75
Brake force display 93
Brake force distribution, elec‐ tronic 94
Brake lamps– Bulb replacement 249
Brake lamps, brake force dis‐
play 93
Brake lights, adaptive 93
Brake pads, breaking in 126
Brakes
– Handbrake 58
Brakes, BMW maintenance
system 243
Brakes, service require‐ ments 75
Brake system, BMW mainte‐ nance system 243
Braking, notes 127
Breakdown assistance 254
Breakdown, transporting the vehicle 256
Breaking in 126
Brightness on the Control Dis‐ play 75
Bulb replacement, refer to Lamp and bulb replace‐
ment 246
Button for starting the engine,
refer to Start/Stop button 54
C
Calendar 209
California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Camera, care 261
Camera, refer to Backup cam‐ era 102
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 122
Car battery, refer to Vehicle battery 251
Car care products 260
Care 259
Care, displays 262
Care, vehicle 260
Cargo 130
Cargo area 115
Cargo area– Comfort Access 37– Cover 115– Folding up the cargo floor
panel 118– Multi-function hook 118– Partition net 116
Cargo area, capacities 267
Cargo area, enlarging 115
Cargo area lamp, refer to Inte‐ rior lamps 84
Cargo area lid, refer to Tail‐ gate 35
Cargo area net, refer to Parti‐ tion net 116
Cargo area, opening from the inside 35
Cargo area, opening from the outside 36
Cargo floor panel
– Folding up 118
Cargo floor panel, raising 118
Cargo straps, securing cargo 131
Car key, refer to Integrated key/remote control 30
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Carpet, care 261
Car phone, installation loca‐ tion, refer to Center arm‐
rest 120
Car phone, refer to Tele‐ phone 192
Car vacuum cleaner, connect‐ ing, refer to Connecting elec‐
trical devices 114
Car wash 259
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 126
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 243
CD/DVD 170
CD/DVD notes 175
CD changer 174
CDs, storing 176
Cell phone 192
Cell phone, installation loca‐ tion, refer to Center arm‐
rest 120
Center armrest, front 120
Center armrest, rear 121
Center brake lamp, bulb re‐ placement 250
Center console, refer to Around the center con‐
sole 16
Central locking– Comfort Access 36– From the inside 34– Setting the unlocking char‐
acteristics 32
Central locking system
– From the outside 31– Principle 31
Central screen, refer to Control
Display 18
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 6
Changing wheels/tires 235
Check Control 77
Children, transporting 50
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 51
Child restraint fixing sys‐
tems 50
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 50
Child safety locks 53
Child seat, mounting 50
Child seats, refer to Transport‐ ing children safely 50
Chrome parts, care 261
Cigarette lighter, connecting electrical devices 114
Cigarette lighter, refer to Lighter 114
Cigarette lighter socket 114
Circulation of air, refer to Re‐ circulated air mode 107
Cleaning, displays 262
Cleaning your BMW, refer to Care 259
Clock 68
Clock– 12h/24h format 73– Setting the time and date 73
Closing
– From the inside 34– From the outside 32
Clothes hooks 122
Cockpit 12
Cold start, refer to Starting the engine 55
Combination instrument, refer to Instrument cluster 14
Combination switch, refer to Turn signal/high beams/
headlamp flasher 59
Combination switch, refer to Washer/wiper system 59
Comfort Access
– Battery replacement 38
Comfort area, refer to Around
the center console 16
Compact wheel, inflation pres‐ sure 228
Compartment for remote con‐ trol, refer to Ignition lock 54
Compartment in floor 118
Compartments, refer to Stor‐
age compartments 120, 121
Compass, digital 112
Computer 70
Computer, displaying informa‐ tion 70
Computer, displays on the Control Display 70
Concierge service 216
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 128
Condition Based Service CBS 243
Confirmation signals for lock‐ ing/unlocking the vehicle 33
ConnectedDrive 215
Connecting, mobile phone, re‐ fer to Pairing the mobile
phone 193
Consumption, refer to Aver‐ age fuel consumption 70
Contacts 205, 213
Control Display 18
Control Display, care 262
Control Display, settings 74
Controller 19
Controls and displays 12
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 94
Convenient operation– Glass sunroof 32– Window 32
Coolant 242
Coolant, checking the level 242
Coolant temperature 69
Cooling function, switching on and off 107
Cooling, maximum 106
Cooling system, refer to Cool‐ ant 242
Corrosion on brake discs 128
Courtesy lamps, refer to Inte‐ rior lamps 84
Cradle for telephone or mobile phone, refer to Snap-in
adapter 202
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Cruise control 98
Cruise control– Malfunction 99
Cupholder 122
Curb weight, refer to Weights 267
Current fuel consumption 69
Current location, storing 142
Curve lights, refer to Adaptive light control 81
D
Dashboard lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 83
Dashboard, refer to Cock‐ pit 12
Data, technical 266
Date
– Date format 74– Setting 73
Daytime running lights 81
Daytime running lights, bulb replacement 248
Defroster
– Rear window 107
Destination entry via the ad‐
dress book 142
Destination guidance 149
Destination guidance with in‐ termediate destinations 147
Destination input, naviga‐ tion 140
Digital clock 68
Digital compass 112
Digital radio 163
Dimming mirrors 49
Directional indicators, refer to Turn signals 59
Display lighting, refer to Instru‐ ment lighting 83
Displays and controls 12
Displays, care 262
Displays, cleaning 262
Displays, refer to Instrument cluster 14
Disposal, coolant 242
Disposal, vehicle battery 251
Distance warning, refer to Park Distance Control PDC 100
Divided rear seat backrest, re‐ fer to Enlarging the cargo
area 115
Divided screen view, split screen 22
Door key, refer to Remote con‐ trol with integrated key 30
Door lock 34
Doors, manual operation 34
Doors, unlocking and locking– Confirmation signals 33– From the inside 34– From the outside 32
DOT Quality Grades 233
Downhill control 96
Draft-free ventilation 108
Drive-off assistant 97
Driving away on inclines, refer to Drive-off assistant 97
Driving notes, breaking in 126
Driving notes, general 126
Driving on poor roads 128
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 94
Driving through water 127
Driving tips, refer to Driving notes 126
Dry air, refer to Cooling func‐ tion 107
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 94
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 95
DTMF suffix dialing 198
DVD/CD 170
DVDs, storing 176
DVD, video 172
Dynamic destination guid‐ ance 156
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 94
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 95
E
ECO PRO 134
ECO PRO display 134
ECO PRO driving mode 134
ECO PRO mode 134
EfficientDynamics, refer to Saving fuel 133
Electrical malfunction– Door lock 34– Driver's door 34– Fuel filler flap 225– Tailgate 36
Electric seat adjustment 44
Electronic brake-force distri‐ bution 94
Electronic engine oil level check 239
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to Dynamic Stabil‐
ity Control DSC 94
Emergency activation
– Automatic transmission, re‐
fer to Overriding selector
lever lock 64
Emergency operation
– Door lock, refer to Manual
operation 34
Emergency operation, fuel
filler flap, unlocking man‐
ually 225
Emergency Request 253
Emergency service, refer to Roadside Assistance 254
Energy-conscious driving, re‐ fer to Current fuel consump‐
tion 69
Energy, saving
– Automatic Engine Start/Stop
Function 56
Energy, saving, refer to Saving
fuel 133
Engine, breaking in 126
Engine compartment 238
Engine coolant, refer to Cool‐ ant 242
Engine oil, adding 241
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Remaining range for service,refer to Service require‐
ments 75
Remaining range, refer to Range 70
Reminders 211
Remote control– Battery replacement 38– Comfort Access 36– Garage door opener 110– Malfunction 33, 38– Tailgate 33– Universal 110
Remote control, removing
from the ignition lock 54
Remote control, service data 243
Remote inquiry 198
Replacement fuse 252
Replacement remote con‐ trol 30
Replacing wheels/tires 235
Reporting safety defects 8
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel
gauge 69
Reservoir for washer fluid, re‐ fer to Washer fluid reser‐
voir 62
Resetting, Tire Pressure Mon‐ itor TPM 91
Restraining systems
– Refer to Safety belts 45
Restraint systems for chil‐
dren 50
Retaining straps, securing cargo 131
Retreaded tires 236
Reverse gear
– Automatic transmission with
Steptronic 63
Road, avoiding 149
Road detour 149
Roadside Assistance 216
Roadside parking lamp
– Bulb replacement 248
Roadside parking lamps 82
RON gasoline quality 226
RON, refer to Fuel quality 226
Roof load capacity 267
Roof-mounted luggage rack 132
Rope, refer to Towing 257
Route 150
Route criteria, route 149
Route, displaying 150
Route section, bypassing 150
RSC Runflat System Compo‐ nent, refer to Run-flat
tires 236
Rubber components, care 261
Run-flat tires 236
Run-flat tires, tire inflation pressure 228
Running lights, refer to Parking lamps/low beams 80
S
Safe braking 127
Safety 6
Safety belts 45
Safety belts– Damage 46
Safety belts, care 261
Safety belts, indicator/warning lamp 46
Safety belts, reminder 46
Safety switch for rear win‐ dows 41
Safety systems
– Safety belts 45
Safety systems, airbags 85
Safety tires, refer to Run-flat tires 236
Satellite radio 164
Saving fuel 133
Scale, changing during navi‐ gation 152
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Search, refer to BMW On‐ line 217
Seat adjustment– Manual 43
Seat adjustment, electric 44
Seat and mirror memory 47
Seat belts
– Refer to Safety belts 45
Seat heating 45
Seats
– Adjusting 43– Adjusting electrically 44– Heating 45– Memory, refer to Seat and
mirror memory 47– Sitting safely 43– Storing the setting, refer to
Seat and mirror memory 47
Selector lever, automatic
transmission with Step‐
tronic 62, 65
Selector lever lock, overrid‐ ing 64
Selector lever lock, refer to Changing selector lever po‐
sitions, Shiftlock 62
Selector lever lock, releas‐ ing 65
Selector lever positions, auto‐ matic transmission with
Steptronic 62
Sensors, care 261
Service and warranty 7
Service data in the remote control 243
Service interval display, refer to Condition Based Service
CBS 243
Service interval display, refer to Service requirements 75
Service requirements 75
Service requirements, CBS Condition Based Serv‐
ice 243
Service, Roadside Assis‐ tance 254
Servotronic 97
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Unlocking– From the outside 32– Setting the unlocking char‐
acteristics 32– Tailgate 37– Without remote control, refer
to Comfort Access 36
Unlocking, from the inside 35
Unlocking, hood 238
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline 6
Update, software 188
Upholstery care 260
USB audio interface 182
V
Vacuum cleaner, connecting, refer to Connecting electrical
devices 114
Vehicle
– Identification number 192
Vehicle battery, changing 251
Vehicle, breaking in 126
Vehicle care 260
Vehicle care, refer to Care 259
Vehicle equipment 6
Vehicle identification number, refer to Identification number
in the engine compart‐
ment 238
Vehicle jack 251
Vehicle paint 260
Vehicle storage 262
Vehicle, switching off 55
Vehicle wash 259
Ventilation
– Draft-free 108
Ventilation, refer to Parked-car
ventilation 108
Version of the navigation data 138
Video playback 172
Video playback, iPhone 184
Video playback, snap-in adapter 184
Voice activation– Navigation 146
Voice activation, mobile
phone 200
Voice activation, short com‐ mands 268
Voice activation system 25
Volume, setting 160
W
Warning and indicator lamps 15
Warning messages, refer to Check Control 77
Warning signal volumes 161
Warning triangle 254
Washer/wiper system 59
Washer/wiper system, rain sensor 60
Washer/wiper system, washer fluid 61
Washer/wiper system, wind‐ shield washer nozzles 61
Washer fluid 61
Washer fluid reservoir 62
Washing, vehicle 259
Waste tray, refer to Ash‐ tray 114
Water on roads, refer to Driving through water 127
Weights 267
Welcome lamps 80
Wheelbase, refer to Dimen‐ sions 266
Wheel change 250
Wheels and tires 228
Wheels, changing 235
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 88
Wheels, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 90
Width, refer to Dimen‐ sions 266
Window, convenient opera‐ tion 32
Windows– Safety switch 41
Windows, defrosting and de‐
fogging
– Automatic climate con‐
trol 107
Windows, pinch protection 40
Windshield, cleaning 60
Windshield, defrosting, refer to Defrosting windows 107
Windshield wash 59
Windshield washer fluid 61
Windshield wash, rear win‐ dow 61
Windshield wash, reservoir for washer fluid 62
Windshield wash, washer fluid 62
Windshield wash, washer noz‐ zles 61
Windshield wiper blades, changing 245
Windshield wiper, refer to Washer/wiper system 59
Winter storage, care 262
Winter tires, setting the speed limit 79
Winter tires, suitable tires 236
Winter tires, tread 234
Wiper blades, changing 245
Wiper fluid 61
Wood, care 261
Word match concept, naviga‐ tion 24
Working in the engine com‐ partment 238
Wrench/screwdriver, refer to Onboard vehicle tool kit 245
X
xDrive 96
Xenon headlamps
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