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Driving tips
This section provides you with information useful
in dealing with specific driving and operating
conditions.
Driving tips
Things to remember when driving
Things to remember when driving
Drive conservatively for the first
200 miles/300 km.
Vehicle equipment
This chapter describes all series equipment as
well as country-specific and special equipment
offered for this model series.Therefore, it also
Brake system
Brakes require an initial break-in period of ap‐
prox. 300 miles/500 km to achieve optimized
contact and wear patterns between brake pads
and rotors. Drive cautiously during this break-in
period.
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 sys‐
tems.
Following part replacement
The same breaking in procedures should be ob‐
served if any of the components mentioned
above have to be renewed in the course of the
vehicle's operating life.
Breaking-in period
General information
Moving parts need to be broken in to adjust to
each other.
The following instructions will help achieve a
long vehicle life and good economy.
General driving notes
Closing tailgate
Engine and differential
Always obey all official speed limits.
Drive with the tailgate closed
Only drive with the tailgate closed; other‐
wise, passengers and other road users may be
endangered or the vehicle may be damaged if an
accident occurs or during braking or evasive
maneuvers. In addition, exhaust fumes may en‐
ter the passenger compartment.◀
Up to 1,200 miles/2,000 km
Do not exceed the maximum engine and road
speeds:
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For a gasoline engine, 4,500 rpm and
100 mph/160 km/h.
If, despite this, the vehicle must be driven with
the tailgate open:
Avoid full-throttle operation and use of the
transmission's kickdown mode for the initial
miles.
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Drive moderately.
Close all windows and the panoramic glass
sunroof.
From 1,200 miles/2,000 km
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Greatly increase the blower speed.
The engine and vehicle speed can gradually be
increased.
Hot exhaust system
Tires
Hot exhaust system
Due to technical factors associated with their
manufacture, tires do not achieve their full trac‐
tion potential until after an initial breaking-in pe‐
riod.
High temperatures are generated in the
exhaust system.
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Things to remember when driving
Driving tips
Do not remove the heat shields installed and
Driving through water
never apply undercoating to them. Make sure
thatflammablematerials, e. g. hay, leaves, grass,
etc. do not come in contact with the hot exhaust
system during driving, while in idle position
mode, or when parked. Such contact could lead
to a fire, and with it the risk of serious personal
injury as well as property damage.
Drive though calm water only if it is not deeper
than 12 inches/30 cm and at this height, no
faster than walking speed, up to 6 mph/10 km/h.
Adhere to water depth and speed limita‐
tions
Do not exceed this water depth and walking
speed; otherwise, the vehicle's engine, the elec‐
trical systems and the transmission may be
damaged.◀
Donot touchhot exhaust pipes; otherwise, there
is the danger of getting burned.◀
Mobile communication devices in the
vehicle
Braking safely
Your vehicle is equipped with ABS as a standard
feature.
Mobile communication devices in the ve‐
hicle
Applying the brakes fully is the most effective
way of braking in situations when this is neces‐
sary.
It is not recommended to use mobile phones,
such as mobile phones without a direct connec‐
tion to an external aerial in the vehicle's passen‐
ger compartment. Otherwise, the vehicle elec‐
tronics and mobile communication devices can
interfere with each other. In addition, there is no
assurance that the radiation generated during
transmission will be discharged from the vehicle
interior.◀
The vehicle maintains steering responsiveness.
You can still avoid any obstacles with a minimum
of steering effort.
Pulsation of the brake pedal and sounds from
the hydraulic circuits indicate that ABS is in its
active mode.
Do not let your foot rest on the brake pedal
Hydroplaning
On wet or slushy roads, a wedge of water can
form between the tires and road surface.
Do not drive with your foot resting on the
brake pedal. Even light but consistent pedal
pressure can lead to high temperatures, brake
wear and possibly even brake failure.◀
This phenomenon is referred to as hydroplan‐
ing. It is characterized by a partial or complete
loss of contact between the tires and the road
surface, ultimately undermining your ability to
steer and brake the vehicle.
Objects in the area around the pedals
No objects in the area around the pedals
Keep floor mats, carpets, and any other
objects out of the area of motion of the pedals;
otherwise, the function of the pedals could be
impeded while driving
Hydroplaning
When driving on wet or slushy roads, re‐
duce your speed to prevent hydroplaning.◀
The risk of hydroplaning increases as the tire
tread depth decreases. Minimum tread depth,
refer to page 234.
Do not place additional floor mats over existing
mats or other objects.
Only use floor mats that have been approved for
the vehicle and can be properly fixed in place.
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Driving tips
Things to remember when driving
Ensure that the floor mats are securely fastened
again when they are returned after being re‐
moved, such as for cleaning.◀
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Extended periods when the vehicle is not
used at all.
Infrequent use of the brakes.
Corrosion occurs when the minimum pressure
that must be exerted by the pads during brake
applications to clean the discs is not reached.
Driving in wet conditions
When roads are wet or there is heavy rain, briefly
exert gentle pressure on the brake pedal every
few miles.
Should corrosion form on the brake discs, the
brakes will tend to respond with a pulsating ef‐
fect that generally cannot be corrected.
Ensure that this action does not endanger other
road users.
Condensation under the parked vehicle
The heat generated in this process helps dry the
brake discs and pads.
When using the automatic climate control, con‐
densation water develops that exits underneath
the vehicle.
In this way braking efficiency will be available
when you need it.
Therefore, traces of condensed water under the
vehicle are normal.
Hills
Drivelongorsteepdownhillgradientsinthegear
in which the least braking is required. Otherwise,
the brake system may overheat, resulting in a
reduction in the brake system efficiency.
Driving on poor roads
BMW X1 combines an all-wheel drive system
with the advantages of a normal passenger car.
You can increase the engine's braking effect by
shifting down, going all the way to first gear, if
necessary.
Do not drive on unpaved terrain
Do not drive on unpaved terrain, as other‐
wise the vehicle may be damaged.◀
Downshifting in manual mode of the automatic
transmission, refer to page 63.
For your own safety and the safety of passen‐
gers and the vehicle, adhere to the following
points:
Avoid load on the brakes
Avoid placing excessive load on the brake
system. Light but consistent brake pressure can
lead to high temperatures, brake wear and pos‐
sibly even brake failure.◀
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Familiarize yourself with the vehicle before
driving; never take risks.
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Adjust speeds according to road conditions.
The steeper and rougher the road surface is,
the lower the speed should be.
Do not drive in neutral
Do not drive in neutral or with the engine
stopped, as doing so disables engine braking. In
addition, steering and brake assist is unavailable
with the engine stopped.◀
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When driving on steep uphill and downhill
grades: the engine oil and coolant should be
filled nearly to the MAX mark.
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Use Hill Descent Control HDC, refer to
page 96, on steep downhill grades.
Brake disc corrosion
Corrosion on the brake discs and contamination
on the brake pads are furthered by:
Watch for stones, holes, and other obstacles
and drive around these where possible.
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Low mileage.
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Driving tips
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On bumps and rough roads, avoid contact
between the vehicle body and the ground.
The maximum ground clearance is 8 in‐
ches/20 cm and may vary with the loaded
cargo.
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When driving through water, do not exceed
the maximum water height of 12 in‐
ches/30 cm and drive at walking speed.
After driving through water, press on the
brake pedal several times at low speeds to
dry the brakes.
Depending on the prevailing terrain, activate
Dynamic Traction Control DTC, refer to
page 95, briefly.
When the wheels spin, accelerate to enable
the driving stability control systems to dis‐
tribute the drive force to the individual
wheels.
After driving on poor roads
Adhere to the following points to ensure vehicle
safety:
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Remove excessive accumulations of dirt
and mud from the vehicle body.
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Clear mud, snow, ice, etc., from the wheels
and tires and check for damage.
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Driving tips
Loading
Loading
YYY lbs. Otherwise, damage to the ve‐
hicleandunstabledrivingsituationsmay
result.
Vehicle equipment
This 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 sys‐
tems.
2. Determine the combined weight of the
driver and passengers that will be riding in
your vehicle.
3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver
and passengers from XXX kilograms or YYY
pounds.
4. The resulting figure equals the available
amount of cargo and luggage load capacity.
General information
For example, if the YYY amount equals
1,000 lbs and there will be four 150 lbs pas‐
sengers in your vehicle, the amount of avail‐
able cargo and luggage load capacity is
400 lbs: 1,000 lbs minus 600 lbs = 400 lbs.
Overloading the vehicle
To avoid exceeding the approved carrying
capacity of the tires, never overload the vehicle.
Overloading can lead to overheating and in‐
creases the rate at which damage develops in‐
side the tires. This could result in a sudden loss
of tire inflation pressure.◀
5. Determine the combined weight of luggage
and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That
weight may not safely exceed the available
cargo and luggage load capacity calculated
in Step 4.
No fluids in the cargo area
6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load
from your trailer will be transfered to your
vehicle. Consult the manual for transporting
a trailer to determine how this may reduce
the available cargo and luggage load ca‐
pacity of your vehicle.
Make sure that fluids do not leak into the
cargo area; otherwise, the vehicle may be dam‐
aged.◀
Determining the load limit
Load
1. Locate the following statement on your ve‐
hicle’s placard:
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The combined weight of occupants and
cargo should never exceed XXX kg or
The maximum load is the sum of the weight of
the occupants and the cargo.
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Loading
Driving tips
The greater the weight of the occupants, the
less cargo that can be transported.
Securing cargo
Lashing eyes in the cargo area
Stowing cargo
Securing cargo
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Smaller and lighter items: secure with re‐
taining straps, a cargo net or draw straps.
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Very heavy cargo: when the rear seat is not
occupied, secure each of the outer safety
belts in the opposite buckle.
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Larger and heavy objects: secure with cargo
straps.
Heavy cargo: stow as far forward and as low
as possible, ideally directly behind the back‐
rests.
Cargo straps can be attached to two lashing
eyes on the cargo area side panel, arrows 1,
and two lashing eyes on the cargo area rear
panel, arrows 2.
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Cover sharp edges and corners.
Do not pile cargo higher than the top edge
of the backrests.
Securing cargo
Stow and secure the cargo as described
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If necessary, fold down the rear backrests to
stow cargo.
above; otherwise it may present a danger to the
occupants, for instance during braking and
avoidance maneuvers.
Use the partition net, refer to page 116, to
protect passengers. Make sure that objects
cannot penetrate the partition net.
Do not stow any heavy and hard objects in the
passenger compartment without securing
them; otherwise, they may present a danger to
occupants, for instance during braking and
avoidance maneuvers.
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Place protective material around any sharp-
edged or pointed objects that could bump
against the rear window while the vehicle is
in motion.
Never exceed either the approved gross vehicle
weight or either of the approved axle loads, as
excessive loads can pose a safety hazard, and
may also place you in violation of traffic safety
laws.
Use only the lashing eyes pictured to fasten the
heavy-duty cargo straps. Do not secure cargo
using the upper top tether, refer to page 51,
mounting points; otherwise, these may become
damaged.◀
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Driving tips
Loading
Roof-mounted luggage rack
Rear luggage rack
Notes
Notes
A special rack system is available as an optional
accessory.
A special rear rack is available as an optional ac‐
cessory. It does not require a trailer hitch.
Follow the installation instructions for the rear
rack.
Anchorage points
The anchorage points are located on the roof
railing.
Anchorage points
Attachment
Follow the installation instructions for the roof-
mounted luggage rack.
Be sure that adequate clearance is maintained
for tilting and opening the panoramic glass sun‐
roof.
Loading
Because roof racks raise the vehicle's center of
gravity when loaded, they have a major effect on
vehicle handling and steering response.
The anchorage points are under the covers in
the bumper. Remove the covers, refer to
page 258.
Therefore, note the following when loading and
driving:
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Do not exceed the approved roof/axle loads
and the approved gross vehicle weight.
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Distribute the roof load uniformly.
The roof load should not be too large in area.
Always load the heaviest pieces on the bot‐
tom.
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Fasten the roof-mounted luggage securely,
for instance using lashing straps.
Do not let objects project into the opening
path of the tailgate.
Drive smoothly. Avoid sudden acceleration
and braking maneuvers. Take corners gen‐
tly.
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Saving fuel
Driving tips
Saving fuel
Vehicle equipment
Closing the windows and
panoramic glass sunroof
Driving with the panoramic glass sunroof and
windowsopenresultsinincreased airresistance
and raises fuel consumption.
This 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 sys‐
tems.
Check the tire inflation
pressure regularly
Check and, if necessary, correct the tire inflation
pressure, refer to page 228, at least twice a
month and before starting on a long trip.
General information
Your vehicle contains advanced technology for
the reduction of fuel consumption and emis‐
sions.
Low tire inflation pressure increases rolling re‐
sistance and thus raises fuel consumption and
tire wear.
Fuel consumption depends on a number of dif‐
ferent factors.
The implementation of certain measures, driv‐
ing style and regular maintenance, refer to
page 243, can have an influence on fuel con‐
sumption and on the environmental impact.
Drive away without delay
Do not wait for the engine to warm up while the
vehicle remains stationary. Start driving right
away, but at moderate engine speeds.
This is the fastest way for the cold engine to
reach its operating temperature.
Remove unnecessary cargo
Additional weight increases fuel consumption.
Look well ahead when driving
Avoid unnecessary acceleration and braking.
Remove attached parts
following use
Remove unneeded auxiliary mirrors, roof or rear
luggage racks after use.
By maintaining a suitable distance to the vehicle
driving ahead of you.
Driving smoothly and looking ahead reduces
fuel consumption.
Attached parts on the vehicle impair the aero‐
dynamics and increase the fuel consumption.
Avoid high engine speeds
Driving at a low engine speed reduces fuel con‐
sumption and minimizes wear.
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Saving fuel
Therefore, switch off these functions if they are
not actually needed.
Use coasting conditions
When approaching a red light, take your foot off
the accelerator and let the vehicle coast to a halt.
On a downhill gradient, take your foot off the ac‐
celerator and let the vehicle roll.
Have maintenance carried out
Have vehicles maintained regularly to achieve
optimal vehicle economy and operating life.
Have the maintenance carried out by your serv‐
ice center.
The flow of fuel is interrupted while coasting.
Switch off the engine during
longer stops
Please also note the BMW Maintenance Sys‐
tem, refer to page 243.
Switch off the engine during longer stops, e.g.,
at traffic lights, railroad crossings or in traffic
congestion.
ECO PRO
Fuel savings are already achieved after the en‐
gine is turned off for as little as 4 seconds.
The concept
ECO PRO supports the driver in achieving high
fuel economy. Engine control and comfort func‐
tions, such as the climate control system, are
adjusted accordingly.
Automatic Engine Start/Stop Function
The Automatic Start/Stop Function of your ve‐
hicle automatically switches off the engine dur‐
ing a stop. Additional information on the Auto‐
matic Engine Start/Stop Function, refer to
page 56.
In addition, situation-related information can be
displayed that helps the driver achieve lower fuel
consumption.
The resulting range extension can be displayed
in the instrument cluster.
If the engine is stopped and then started again,
fuel consumption and emissions drop com‐
pared to an engine that runs permanently. Stop‐
ping the engine even for just a few seconds can
result in savings.
Activating ECO PRO
Press the button; the LED above the
button lights up.
Use of this system can cause premature wear on
certain vehicle components.
ECO PRO appears in the instrument cluster and
DSC is activated if necessary.
In addition, fuel consumption depends on other
factors as well, such as driving style, road con‐
ditions, maintenance, and environmental fac‐
tors.
Switch off any functions that
are not currently needed
Functions such as seat heating and the rear win‐
dow defroster require a lot of energy and con‐
sume additional fuel, especially in city and stop-
and-go traffic.
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Saving fuel
Driving tips
Displays in the instrument cluster
ECO PRO tip
Situation-related tips that indicate measures to
achieve optimum fuel economy can be dis‐
played.
A reminder is displayed when the ECO PRO
speed of 80 mph/130 km/h is exceeded.
Displaying the ECO PRO tip
1. "Vehicle Info"
2. "ECO PRO Tips"
After activation, ECO PRO and the bonus range
are displayed in the instrument cluster.
ECO PRO climate control
Climate control is adjusted for optimum fuel
economy.
ECO PRO bonus range
The vehicle's cruising range can be extended by
adjusting your driving style.
To achieve better fuel economy, the actual tem‐
perature may vary slightly from the set temper‐
ature and the passenger compartment may be
heated or cooled more slowly.
This extended range can be displayed as a bo‐
nus range in the instrument cluster.
The bonus range is indicated in the range dis‐
play.
Deactivating ECO PRO
Press the button again.
The bonus range is automatically reset after re‐
fueling.
The LED above the button and the ECO
PRO display in the instrument cluster go out.
Driving style
ECO PRO displays the efficiency of the current
driving style in the instrument cluster.
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ECO PRO not highlighted: efficient driving
style.
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ECO PRO highlighted: adjust your driving
style, for example by accelerating less
quickly.
To drive efficiently:
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Accelerate less quickly.
Brake in advance.
Reduce speed to the ECO PRO speed of
80 mph/130 km/h.
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Automatic transmission: shift from S to D, or
avoid shifting manually.
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