transmission fluid BMW X1 XDRIVE 35I 2013 Owners Manual

Washer fluid reservoirAdding washer fluid
Only add washer fluid when the engine is
cool, and then close the cover completely to
avoid contact between the washer fluid and hot
engine parts.
Otherwise, there is the danger of fire and a risk
to personal safety if the fluid is spilled.◀
All washer nozzles are supplied from one reser‐
voir.
Fill with water and – if required – with a washer
antifreeze, according to the manufacturer's rec‐
ommendations.
Mix the washer fluid before adding to maintain
the correct mixing ratio.
Capacity
Approx. 6.3 US quarts/6 liters.
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic, 6-gear
In addition to the fully automatic mode, gears
can also be shifted manually using Steptronic,
refer to page 63.
Parking the vehicle Secure the vehicle
Before leaving the vehicle with the engine
running, move the selector lever to position P
and set the handbrake; otherwise, the vehicle
will begin moving.◀
Disengaging the remote control
To remove the remote control from the ignition
lock, first move the selector lever to position P
and switch off the engine: interlock. Remove the
remote control from the ignition lock, refer to
page 54.
Selector lever positions
P R N D M/S + –
Displays in the instrument cluster
The selector lever position is displayed and the
engaged gear, such as M4, is displayed in
manual mode.
Changing selector lever positions
▷With the ignition switched on or the engine
running, the selector lever can be moved out
of position P.▷When the vehicle is stationary, step on the
brake before shifting out of P or N; other‐
wise, the selector lever is locked: shiftlock.
Press on the brake pedal until you start
driving
To prevent the vehicle from creeping after
you select a driving position, maintain pres‐
sure on the brake pedal until you are ready
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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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Everything from A to Z
IndexA
ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 94
Accident, refer to Emergency Request, initiating 253
Acoustic signal, refer to Check Control 77
Activated charcoal filter with automatic climate con‐
trol 108
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 93
Adaptive light control 81
Additional telephone 192
Additives, coolant 242
Additives, engine oil 241
After washing vehicle 260
Airbags 85
Airbags, indicator/warning light 88
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated air mode 107
Air conditioning mode– Automatic climate con‐
trol 105– Ventilation 108
Air distribution
– Automatic 106– Manual 106
Air drying, refer to Cooling
function 107
Air flow rate 106
Airing, refer to Ventilation 108
Air pressure, refer to Tire infla‐ tion pressure 228
Air supply
– Automatic climate con‐
trol 105– Ventilation 108
Air vents
– Refer to Ventilation 108Alarm system 38
Alarm system– Avoiding unintentional
alarms 39– Ending an alarm 39– Interior motion sensor 39– Tilt alarm sensor 39
All around the headliner 17
ALL program 107
All-season tires, refer to Win‐ ter tires 236
All-wheel drive, refer to
xDrive 96
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 111
AM/FM station 162
Announcement, navigation, refer to Spoken instruc‐
tions 151
Antifreeze, coolant 242
Antifreeze, washer fluid 61
Antilock Brake System, ABS 94
Anti-slip control, refer to Dy‐ namic Stability Control
DSC 94
Anti-theft protection 32
Appointments 209
Approved axle loads, refer to Weights 267
Approved engine oils 241
Approved gross vehicle weight, refer to Weights 267
Armrest, refer to Center arm‐ rest 120
Arrival time, refer to Com‐ puter 70
Ashtray 114
Assist 215
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ tance 254
Assistance with driving off, re‐
fer to Drive-off assistant 97
Assistance with starting en‐ gine, refer to Jump-start‐
ing 255
Audio device, external 121
Audio playback 171
Audio playback, Blue‐ tooth 185
Automatic– Air distribution 106– Air flow rate 106
Automatic car wash 259
Automatic climate control
– Automatic air distribu‐
tion 106
Automatic, cruise control 98
Automatic Curb Monitor 48
Automatic Engine Start/Stop Function 56
Automatic headlamp con‐ trol 80, 81
Automatic recirculated air control 107
Automatic transmission with Steptronic 62, 64
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic
– Interlock 62– Kickdown 63, 64– Overriding selector lever
lock 64
AUTO program with automatic
climate control 106
AUX-IN port 121, 181
Average fuel consumption 70
Average fuel consumption
– Setting the units 72
Average speed 70
Average speed, refer to Com‐ puter 70
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Fuse 252
G
Garage door opener, refer to Universal Garage Door
Opener 110
Gasoline 226
Gasoline gauge, refer to Fuel gauge 69
Gasoline quality 226
Gas station recommenda‐ tion 151
Gear change– Automatic transmission with
Steptronic 62
Gear change, automatic trans‐
mission with Steptronic 66
Gear change, via shift pad‐ dles 66
Gear display, automatic trans‐ mission with Steptronic 62
General driving notes 126
Glass sunroof, electric
– Convenient operation 32– Remote control 32
Glass sunroof, refer to Panor‐
amic glass sunroof 41
Glove compartment 120
Glove compartment
– USB interface 120
Glove compartment, light‐
ing 120
GPS navigation, refer to Navi‐ gation system 138
Gross vehicle weight, refer to Weights 267
H
Halogen headlamps
– Bulb replacement 247
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐
nating code 111
Hands-free microphone 16
Hazard warning sys‐ tem 16, 253
HDC Hill Descent Control 96
HD Radio 163
Head airbags 85
Headlamp control, auto‐ matic 80, 81
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐ ture 81
Headlamp cover, remov‐ ing 247
Headlamp flasher 59, 82
Headlamp flasher, indicator lamp 15
Headlamps 80
Headlamps– Bulb replacement 247
Headlamps, care 260
Headlamps, cleaning 60
Headlamps, cleaning, washer fluid 62
Headliner 17
Head restraints 46
Head restraints
– Adjusting the height 46– Removing 47
Heating
– Rear window 107– Seats 45
Heating, mirrors 49
Heavy cargo, refer to Stowing cargo 131
Height adjustment
– Seats 43
Height, refer to Dimen‐
sions 266
High-beam Assistant 82
High beams 82
High beams
– Bulb replacement 247
High beams/low beams, auto‐
matic, refer to High-beam
Assistant 82
High beams, indicator lamp 15
High-pressure washers 259
Hill Descent Control HDC 96
Hill drive-off assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant 97
Hills 128
Holder for beverages 122
Holder for remote control, re‐ fer to Ignition lock 54
Homepage 6
Hood 238
Hood, opening 238
Horn 12
Hot exhaust system 126
Hotline 218
House number, entering for navigation 141
Hydraulic brake assistant 94
Hydroplaning 127
I
Ice warning, refer to External temperature warning 68
Icy roads, refer to External temperature warning 68
Identification marks, tires 233
Identification number, refer to Engine compartment 238
iDrive 18
iDrive– Changing settings 74– Changing the date and
time 73– Changing the language 74– Changing the units of meas‐
ure and display format 72– Setting the brightness 75
Ignition 54
Ignition key position 1, refer to Radio ready state 54
Ignition key position 2, refer to Ignition on 54
Ignition key, refer to Remote control with integrated
key 30
Ignition lock 54
Ignition, switched off 55
Ignition, switched on 54
Indication of a flat tire 89, 91
Indicator and warning lamps 15
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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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