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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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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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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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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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