BMW X1 2018 User manual
Online Edition for Part no. 01402120596 - II/18
WELCOME TO BMW.
Owner's Manual.
BMW X1.
Thank you for choosing a BMW.
The more familiar you are with your vehicle, the better control you will have on
the road. We therefore strongly suggest:
Read this Owner's Manual before starting off in your new BMW. Also use the
Integrated Owner's Manual in your vehicle. It contains important information
on vehicle operation that will help you make full use of the technical features
available in your BMW. The manual also contains information designed to en‐
hance operating reliability and road safety, and to contribute to maintaining
the value of your BMW.
Any updates made after the editorial deadline can be found in the appendix of
the printed Owner's Manual for the vehicle.
You can find supplementary information in the additional brochures in the on‐
board literature.
We wish you a safe and enjoyable ride.
3
Online Edition for Part no. 01402120596 - II/18
TABLE OF CONTENTS
NOTES
Information ......................................................................................................................... 8
QUICK REFERENCE
Your BMW at a glance .................................................................................................. 18
AT A GLANCE
Cockpit .............................................................................................................................. 36
iDrive .................................................................................................................................. 40
Voice activation system ............................................................................................... 49
General settings ............................................................................................................. 52
Owner's Manual media ................................................................................................ 64
CONTROLS
Opening and closing ..................................................................................................... 70
Seats, mirrors, and steering wheel ............................................................................ 91
Transporting children safely ..................................................................................... 102
Driving ............................................................................................................................. 107
Displays .......................................................................................................................... 129
Lights .............................................................................................................................. 145
Safety .............................................................................................................................. 150
Driving stability control systems .............................................................................. 171
Driving comfort ............................................................................................................. 177
Climate control ............................................................................................................. 197
Interior equipment ....................................................................................................... 206
Storage compartments .............................................................................................. 217
DRIVING TIPS
Things to remember when driving ......................................................................... 224
Loading .......................................................................................................................... 228
Saving fuel ..................................................................................................................... 231
4
Online Edition for Part no. 01402120596 - II/18
MOBILITY
Refueling ........................................................................................................................ 240
Fuel .................................................................................................................................. 242
Wheels and tires .......................................................................................................... 244
Engine compartment ................................................................................................. 262
Engine oil ....................................................................................................................... 265
Coolant ........................................................................................................................... 269
Maintenance ................................................................................................................. 271
Replacing components .............................................................................................. 273
Breakdown assistance ............................................................................................... 283
Care ................................................................................................................................. 289
REFERENCE
Technical data .............................................................................................................. 296
Appendix ........................................................................................................................ 298
Everything from A to Z ............................................................................................... 300
© 2018 Bayerische Motoren Werke
Aktiengesellschaft
Munich, Germany
Reprinting, including excerpts, only with the written consent of BMW AG, Munich.
US English ID5 II/18, 03 18 490
Printed on environmentally friendly paper, bleached without chlorine, suitable for recycling.
Navigation, Entertainment, and Communication, see Integrated
Owner's Manual in the vehicle, Online Owner's Manual, BMW
Driver's Guide app.
5
Online Edition for Part no. 01402120596 - II/18
6
Online Edition for Part no. 01402120596 - II/18
NOTES
Information .................................................................................................... 8
7
Online Edition for Part no. 01402120596 - II/18
Information
Using this Owner's Manual
Orientation
The fastest way to find information on a particu‐
lar topic is by using the index.
An initial overview of the vehicle is provided in
the first chapter.
Updates made after the editorial
deadline
Due to updates after the editorial deadline, differ‐
ences may exist between the printed Owner's
Manual and the following Owner's Manuals:
▷Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle.
▷Online Owner's Manual.
▷BMW Driver’s Guide app.
Notes on updates can be found in the appendix
of the printed Owner's Manual for the vehicle.
Owner's Manual for Navigation,
Entertainment, Communication
The Owner's Manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment, and Communication can be obtained as
printed book from the service center.
The topics of Navigation, Entertainment, and
Communication can be called up via the follow‐
ing Owner's Manuals:
▷Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle.
▷Online Owner's Manual.
▷BMW Driver’s Guide app.
Additional sources of
information
Dealer’s service center
A dealer’s service center will be glad to answer
questions at any time.
Internet
The Owner's Manual and general information on
BMW, for example on technology, are available
on the Internet: www.bmwusa.com.
Integrated Owner's Manual in the
vehicle
The Integrated Owner's Manual specifically de‐
scribes features and functions found in the vehi‐
cle. The Integrated Owner's Manual can be dis‐
played on the Control Display. Additional
information, refer to page 64.
BMW Driver’s Guide App
The BMW Driver's Guide app specifically de‐
scribes features and functions found in the vehi‐
cle. The app can be displayed on smartphones
and tablets. Additional information, refer to
page 65.
Online Owner's Manual
The Online Owner's Manual specifically de‐
scribes features and functions found in the vehi‐
cle. The Online Owner's Manual can be dis‐
played in any of today's browsers. Additional
information, refer to page 66.
Seite 8
NOTES Information
8
Online Edition for Part no. 01402120596 - II/18
Symbols and displays
Symbols in the Owner's Manual
Symbol Meaning
Precautions that must be followed in
order to avoid the possibility of injury
to yourself and to others as well as
serious damage to the vehicle.
Measures that can be taken to help
protect the environment.
"..." Texts in vehicle used to select
individual functions.
Action steps
Action steps to be carried out are presented as
numbered list. The steps must be carried out in
the defined order.
1. First action step.
2. Second action step.
Enumerations
Enumerations without mandatory order or alter‐
native possibilities are presented as list with bul‐
let points.
▷First possibility.
▷Second possibility.
Symbols on vehicle components
This symbol on a vehicle component
indicates that further information on the
component is available in the Owner's Manual.
Vehicle features and
options
This Owner's Manual describes all models and
all standard, country-specific and optional equip‐
ment that is offered in the model series. There‐
fore, this Owner's Manual also describes and il‐
lustrates features and functions that are not
available in your vehicle, for example because of
the selected optional features or the country-
specific version.
This also applies to safety-related functions and
systems.
When using these functions and systems, the
applicable laws and regulations must be ob‐
served.
For any options and equipment not described in
this Owner's Manual, refer to the Supplementary
Owner's Manuals.
Your dealer’s service center is happy to answer
any questions that you may have about the fea‐
tures and options applicable to your vehicle.
Status of the Owner's
Manual
Basic information
The manufacturer of your vehicle pursues a pol‐
icy of constant development that is conceived to
ensure that our vehicles continue to embody the
highest quality and safety standards. In rare
cases, therefore, the features described in this
Owner's Manual may differ from those in your
vehicle.
Updates made after the editorial
deadline
Due to updates after the editorial deadline, differ‐
ences may exist between the printed Owner's
Manual and the following Owner's Manuals:
▷Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle.
▷Online Owner's Manual.
▷BMW Driver’s Guide app.
Notes on updates can be found in the appendix
of the printed Owner's Manual for the vehicle.
Seite 9
Information NOTES
9
Online Edition for Part no. 01402120596 - II/18
For Your Own Safety
Intended use
Follow the following when using the vehicle:
▷Owner's Manual.
▷Information on the vehicle. Do not remove
stickers.
▷Technical vehicle data.
▷The traffic, speed, and safety laws where the
vehicle is driven.
▷Vehicle documents and statutory documents.
Warranty
Your vehicle is technically configured for the op‐
erating conditions and registration requirements
applying in the country of first delivery, also
known as homologation. If your vehicle is to be
operated in a different country it might be neces‐
sary to adapt your vehicle to potentially differing
operating conditions and registration require‐
ments. If your vehicle does not comply with the
homologation requirements in a certain country
you may not be able to lodge warranty claims for
your vehicle there. Further information on war‐
ranty is available from a dealer’s service center.
Maintenance and repairs
Advanced technology, e. g. the use of modern
materials and high-performance electronics, re‐
quires suitable maintenance and repair work.
The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends
that you entrust corresponding procedures to a
BMW dealer’s service center. If you choose to
use another service facility, BMW recommends
use of a facility that performs work, for instance
maintenance and repair, according to BMW
specifications with properly trained personnel, re‐
ferred to in this Owner's Manual as "another
qualified service center or repair shop".
If work is performed improperly, for instance
maintenance and repair, there is a risk of subse‐
quent damage and related safety risks.
Parts and accessories
BMW recommends the use of parts and acces‐
sory products approved by BMW.
Approved parts and accessories, and advice on
their use and installation are available from a
BMW dealer's service center.
BMW parts and accessories have been tested by
BMW for their safety and suitability in BMW vehi‐
cles.
BMW warrants genuine BMW parts and acces‐
sories.
BMW does not evaluate whether each individual
product from another manufacturer can be used
with BMW vehicles without presenting a safety
hazard, even if a country-specific official approval
was issued. BMW does not evaluate whether
these products are suitable for BMW vehicles
under all usage conditions.
California Proposition 65
Warning
California law requires vehicle manufacturers
provide the following warning:
WARNING
Engine exhaust and a wide variety of Automo‐
bile components and parts, including compo‐
nents found in the interior furnishings in a vehi‐
cle, contain or emit chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer and birth
defects and reproductive harm. In addition, cer‐
tain fluids contained in vehicles and certain
products of component wear contain or emit
chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects or other repro‐
ductive harm. Battery posts, terminals and re‐
lated accessories contain lead and lead com‐
pounds. Batteries also contain other chemicals
known to the State of California to cause can‐
cer. Wash your hands after handling. Used en‐
gine oil contains chemicals that have caused
cancer in laboratory animals. Always protect
your skin by washing thoroughly with soap and
Seite 10
NOTES Information
10
Online Edition for Part no. 01402120596 - II/18
Table of contents
Other BMW Automobile manuals
BMW
BMW 2009 X5 User manual
BMW
BMW G12 Operating and installation instructions
BMW
BMW G30 2018 Installation guide
BMW
BMW M1 Coupe User manual
BMW
BMW SERIE 3 CONVERTIBLE 2002 User manual
BMW
BMW 525I SEDAN User manual
BMW
BMW i8 COUPE User manual
BMW
BMW M3 2003 User manual
BMW
BMW 2009 X5 Instruction Manual
BMW
BMW M6 BROCHURE 2010 User manual
BMW
BMW X4 User manual
BMW
BMW 4 Series 2023 User manual
BMW
BMW 2009 6 Series User manual
BMW
BMW Mini series User manual
BMW
BMW X3 3.0si 2010 Instruction Manual
BMW
BMW 2006 M3 User manual
BMW
BMW X5 2023 User manual
BMW
BMW Mini series User manual
BMW
BMW 118 CABRIOLET BROCHURE 2010 User manual
BMW
BMW 2008 M3 User manual
