BMW X1 Owner's Manual page 122

CONTROLS
Steptronic Sport
transmission: Launch
Control
Principle
Launch Control enables optimum acceleration
on roads with good traction under dry sur-
rounding conditions.
General information
Using Launch Control causes premature com-
ponent wear since this function represents a
very heavy load for the vehicle.
Do not turn the steering wheel when driving off
with Launch Control.
Do not use Launch Control when breaking in
the vehicle.
Additional information:
Break-in, refer to page 292.
Functional requirement
Launch Control can be used when the engine
is at operating temperature. The engine is at
operating temperature after an uninterrupted
trip of at least 6 miles/10 km.
Driving off with Launch Control
1. Turn on drive-ready state.
2. Activate drive mode: "SPORT".
3. "SPORT PLUS": activate settings for driving
dynamics.
4. With the left foot, press down forcefully on
the brake.
5. Engage forward gear.
6. Press and hold down the accelerator pedal
beyond the resistance point at the full throt-
tle position, kickdown.
A destination flag is displayed in the instru-
ment cluster.
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7. The starting engine speed adjusts. Wait
briefly until the engine speed is constant.
Keep the accelerator pedal in this position.
8. Release the brake within 3 seconds after
the destination flag illuminates.
The vehicle accelerates.
Upshifting occurs automatically as long as
the destination flag is displayed and the ac-
celerator pedal is not released.
Repeated use during a trip
After Launch Control has been used, the trans-
mission must cool down for a short time before
Launch Control can be used again. Launch
Control adjusts to the surrounding conditions
when used again.
After using Launch Control
To support driving stability, reactivate Dynamic
Stability Control as soon as possible.
Sport Boost function
Principle
The SPORT BOOST function can be used for
upcoming acceleration, for example.
This function is operated with the shift paddles
on the steering wheel.
The system prepares the vehicle.