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THE BMW X1.
OWNER'S MANUAL.
Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 911 269 - VI/13
Owner's Manual for
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The Ultimate Driving
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  • Page 1 Contents Owner's Manual for Vehicle The Ultimate Driving Machine THE BMW X1. OWNER'S MANUAL. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 911 269 - VI/13...
  • Page 3 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. It contains important information on vehicle operation that will help you make full use of the technical features available in your BMW.
  • Page 4 © 2013 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft Munich, Germany Reprinting, including excerpts, only with the written consent of BMW AG, Munich. US English VI/13, 07 13 500 Printed on environmentally friendly paper, bleached without chlorine, suitable for recycling. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 911 269 - VI/13...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Entertainment The fastest way to find information on a partic‐ ular topic or item is by using the index, refer to Tone page 280. Radio CD/multimedia Notes Communication Telephone At a glance Office Cockpit Contacts iDrive ConnectedDrive Voice activation system Mobility Controls Refueling...

  • Page 6: Notes

    Owner's Manual, please refer to the Sup‐ center will be glad to advise you at any time. plementary Owner's Manuals. Information on BMW, e.g., on technology, is On right-hand drive vehicles, some controls available on the Internet: bmwusa.com are arranged differently than shown in the illus‐...

  • Page 7: Maintenance And Repairs

    BMW. BMW cannot water. test every product made by other manufactur‐ ers to verify if it can be used on a BMW safely Service and warranty and without risk to either the vehicle, its opera‐ We recommend that you read this publication tion, or its occupants.
  • Page 8 Such damage is become associated with a specific person in not covered by the BMW New Vehicle Limited combination with other information, such as an Warranty. accident report, damage to the vehicle, wit‐...

  • Page 9: Reporting Safety Defects

    National Highway Traffic Safety Adminis‐ tration NHTSA, in addition to notifying BMW of North America, LLC, P.O. Box 1227, West‐ wood, New Jersey 07675-1227, Telephone 1-800-831-1117.
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  • Page 11: At A Glance

    At a glance These overviews of buttons, switches and displays are intended to familiarize you with your vehicle. You will also become quickly acquainted with the available control concepts and options. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 911 269 - VI/13...

  • Page 12: Cockpit

    At a glance Cockpit Cockpit Vehicle equipment describes equipment that may not be found in your vehicle, for instance due to the selected This chapter describes all series equipment as special equipment or the country version. This well as country-specific and special equipment also applies to safety-related functions and offered for this model series.Therefore, it also systems.
  • Page 13 Cockpit At a glance High-beam Assistant  85 Change the radio station Select a music track Scroll through the redial list Roadside parking lamps  85 Computer  73 Next entertainment source Settings and information about Recirculated air mode  110 vehicle  74 Instrument lighting  87 Start/stop the engine and switch the ignition on/off  57 Steering wheel buttons, left...

  • Page 14: Instrument Cluster

    At a glance Cockpit Instrument cluster Speedometer ▷ Hill Descent Control  99 Indicator/warning lamps  15 ▷ Computer  73 Tachometer  72 ▷ Date of next scheduled service, and re‐ maining distance to be driven  78 Current fuel consumption  72 ▷ Odometer and trip odometer  71 Engine oil temperature  72 ▷...
  • Page 15 Cockpit At a glance Indicator/warning lamps Symbol Function or system Front fog lamps, refer to page The concept Lamp flashes: DSC or DTC is regulating the pro‐ pulsive forces in order to maintain driving stability, refer to page The handbrake is set, refer to page Canada: the parking brake is set, re‐...
  • Page 16 At a glance Cockpit All around the center console Headliner  17 Deactivate the Automatic Engine Start/Stop Function  59 Control Display  18 vent  111 DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol  97 Hazard warning system  257 DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol  98 Central locking system  35 PRO  138 Automatic climate control  108 Selector lever with automatic transmis‐ Glove compartment  123 sion  65...
  • Page 17 Cockpit At a glance All around the headliner Emergency Request  257 Reading lamps  87 Panoramic glass sunroof  41 Interior lamps  87 Indicator lamp for the front pas‐ senger airbags  90 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 911 269 - VI/13...

  • Page 18: Idrive

    At a glance iDrive iDrive Vehicle equipment The buttons can be used to open the me‐ nus directly. The controller can be used to This chapter describes all series equipment as select menu items and create the settings. well as country-specific and special equipment offered for this model series.Therefore, it also Control Display describes equipment that may not be found in...
  • Page 19 iDrive At a glance Controller Press the but‐ Function Select menu items and create settings. Turn. Opens the Navigation menu. Opens the Telephone menu. BACK Displays the previous panel. OPTION Opens the Options menu. Operating concept Opening the main menu Press.

  • Page 20: Options Menu

    At a glance iDrive Menu items in the Owner's Manual In the Owner's Manual, menu items that can be selected are set in quotation marks, e.g., "Settings". Changing between panels After a menu item is selected, e.g., "Radio", a new panel is displayed. Panels can overlap. ▷...
  • Page 21 iDrive At a glance The function is activated. Turn the controller until "Time:" is high‐ lighted, and then press the controller. The function is deactivated. Example: setting the clock Setting the clock Press the button. The main menu is displayed. Turn the controller until "Settings"...
  • Page 22 At a glance iDrive Split screen Telephone symbols Symbol Meaning General information Additional information can be displayed on the Incoming or outgoing call. right side of the split screen, e.g., information Missed call. from the computer. In the divided screen view, the so-called split Wireless network reception screen, this information remains visible even strength Symbol flashes: searching...
  • Page 23 iDrive At a glance tions, phone numbers and entry points into the Select additional letters or numbers if menu. needed. The settings are stored for the remote control "OK": confirm the entry. currently in use. Symbol Function Saving a function Press the controller: delete the let‐...
  • Page 24 At a glance iDrive ▷ Only those letters are offered during the entry for which data is available. ▷ Destination search: town/city names can be entered using the spelling of language available on the Control Display. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 911 269 - VI/13...

  • Page 25: Voice Activation System

    Voice activation system At a glance Voice activation system Vehicle equipment Using voice activation This chapter describes all series equipment as Activating the voice activation system well as country-specific and special equipment offered for this model series.Therefore, it also Press the button on the steering describes equipment that may not be found in wheel.
  • Page 26 At a glance Voice activation system For example, if the "Settings" menu is dis‐ Press the button on the steering played, the commands for the settings are wheel again to select a specific track. read out loud. ›Track ...‹ e.g., CD track 4. Executing functions using short commands Via short commands...
  • Page 27 Voice activation system At a glance ▷ The volume remains constant even if the volume of other audio sources is changed. ▷ The volume is stored for the remote con‐ trol currently in use. Notes on Emergency Requests Do not use the voice activation system to ini‐ tiate an Emergency Request.
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  • Page 29: Controls

    Controls This chapter is intended to provide you with information that will give you complete control of your vehicle. All features and accessories that are useful for driving and your safety, comfort and convenience are described here. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 911 269 - VI/13...

  • Page 30: Opening And Closing

    Controls Opening and closing Opening and closing Vehicle equipment The settings called up and implemented when the vehicle is unlocked depend on which re‐ This chapter describes all series equipment as mote control is used to unlock the vehicle, re‐ well as country-specific and special equipment fer to Personal Profile.

  • Page 31: Central Locking System

    Opening and closing Controls ▷ The remote control used is detected when ▷ Function selection, refer to page 106. the vehicle is unlocked and the stored pro‐ ▷ Type of display, refer to page 107. file is called up. ▷ Light settings: ▷...

  • Page 32: Using The Remote Control

    Controls Opening and closing Operating from the outside You can set how the vehicle is to be unlocked. ▷ Via the remote control. The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use. ▷ Via the door lock. ▷ In cars with Comfort Access, via the door "Settings"...

  • Page 33: Courtesy Lamps

    Opening and closing Controls Switching on the interior lamps and Retrieving the seat and mirror settings courtesy lamps The driver's seat and exterior mirror positions Press the button on the remote con‐ used last are stored for the remote control cur‐ trol with the vehicle locked.

  • Page 34: Manual Operation

    Controls Opening and closing If the car can no longer be locked with a re‐ Locking from the outside mote control, the battery in the remote control Do not lock the vehicle from the outside is discharged. Use the remote control during if there are people in it, as the vehicle cannot an extended drive in order to recharge the bat‐...

  • Page 35: Unlocking And Opening

    Opening and closing Controls Opening and closing: from the inside Unlocking and opening ▷ Press the button. The doors are unlocked. To open, pull the door Locking and unlocking handle above the armrest. Press the button in the vehicle. ▷ Pull the door handle above the armrest twice: the door is unlocked the first time and opened the second time.

  • Page 36: Opening From The Inside

    Controls Opening and closing Provide edge protection From the cargo area, press out the handle in the tailgate, see arrow, and pull out as far Sharp or angular objects can hit the rear as possible. The tailgate is unlocked. window while driving and damage the heating wires of the rear window.
  • Page 37 Opening and closing Controls Comfort Access This corresponds to pressing the button. The concept Locking The vehicle can be accessed without activat‐ ing the remote control. All you need to do is to have the remote con‐ trol with you, e.g., in your jacket pocket. The vehicle automatically detects the remote control when it is nearby or in the passenger compartment.
  • Page 38 Controls Opening and closing Ignition on necessary, insert another remote control into the ignition switch. Pressing the Start/Stop button switches the ignition on. The warning lamp in the instrument When doing so, do not depress the brake cluster lights up while the engine is pedal, otherwise the engine will start.

  • Page 39: Alarm System

    Opening and closing Controls Alarm system Switching off the alarm ▷ Unlock the vehicle using the remote con‐ The concept trol, refer to page 32. The vehicle alarm system responds to: ▷ Insert the remote control all the way into the ignition lock.
  • Page 40 Controls Opening and closing Tilt alarm sensor The tilt of the vehicle is monitored. The alarm system responds in situations such as attempts to steal a wheel or tow the car. Interior motion sensor For the sensor to function properly, the win‐ dows and panoramic glass sunroof must be closed.
  • Page 41 Opening and closing Controls After the ignition is switched off switches in the rear passenger area, such as by children. When the remote control is removed or the ig‐ nition is switched off, the windows can con‐ Press the button. tinue to be operated for approx.
  • Page 42 Controls Opening and closing Tilting the glass sunroof The glass sunroof and sliding visor move to‐ gether. Pressing the switch again stops the Press the switch briefly. motion. ▷ The closed roof is tilted and the sliding visor opens Convenient operation, refer to page 32, via the slightly.
  • Page 43 Opening and closing Controls Pinch protection is limited and the roof re‐ opens slightly if the closing force exceeds a certain value. Press the switch forward again beyond the resistance point and hold until the roof closes without pinch protection. Initialization after a power failure After a power failure, it is only possible to raise the roof, if necessary.

  • Page 44: Adjusting

    Controls Adjusting Adjusting Vehicle equipment Adjusting manually 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.

  • Page 45: Lumbar Support

    Adjusting Controls Seat tilt Backrest Pull the lever and apply your weight to the seat The head restraint can be adjusted manually, or lift it off, as necessary. refer Head restraints below. Thigh support Lumbar support Pull the lever and move the thigh support for‐ You can also adjust the contour of the backrest ward or back.
  • Page 46 Controls Adjusting Backrest width The LEDs go out. The temperature is reduced, if need be, down to no heat in order to reduce the load on the battery. The LEDs remain lit. Safety belts General information Always make sure that safety belts are being worn by all occupants before driving away.

  • Page 47: Head Restraints

    Adjusting Controls Damage to safety belts The safety belt must not lie across the neck, rub on sharp edges, be routed over solid or In the case of strain caused by accidents or breakable objects, or be pinched.◀ damage: Have the safety belts, including the safety belt Reduction of restraining effect tensioners, replaced and have the belt anchors Avoid wearing clothing that prevents the...

  • Page 48: Seat And Mirror Memory

    Controls Adjusting Front Before transporting passengers Reinstall the head restraint before trans‐ Height adjustment porting anyone in the seat; otherwise, the pro‐ tective function of the head restraint is unavail‐ able.◀ Seat and mirror memory General information Two different driver's seat and exterior mirror positions can be stored and retrieved.
  • Page 49 Adjusting Controls Calling up settings At a glance Do not retrieve the memory setting while driving Do not retrieve the memory setting while driv‐ ing, as an unexpected seat movement could result in an accident.◀ Comfort function Open the driver's door after unlocking or switch on the radio ready state, refer to Adjusting page 57.

  • Page 50: Interior Rearview Mirror

    Controls Adjusting Interior rearview mirror Shift into reverse or engage transmission position R. Reducing the blinding effect Deactivating Slide the mirror changeover switch to the pas‐ senger's side mirror position. Fold in and out Press button 2. Possible up to approx. 15 mph/20 km/h. For example, this is advantageous ▷...

  • Page 51: Steering Wheel

    Adjusting Controls Steering wheel General information Do not adjust while driving Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving; otherwise, an unexpected movement could result in an accident.◀ Adjusting Fold the lever down. Move the steering wheel to the preferred height and angle to suit your seating posi‐...

  • Page 52: Transporting Children Safely

    Controls Transporting children safely Transporting children safely Vehicle equipment the front passenger side are deactivated. Auto‐ matic deactivation of front passenger airbags, This chapter describes all series equipment as refer to page 89. well as country-specific and special equipment Deactivating the front passenger airbags offered for this model series.Therefore, it also If a child restraint fixing system is used in describes equipment that may not be found in...

  • Page 53: Child Seat Security

    Transporting children safely Controls Unlocking the safety belt possible and adjust its height to the highest position to obtain the best possible position for Open the belt buckle. the belt and to offer optimal protection in the Remove the child restraint fixing system. event of an accident.
  • Page 54 Controls Transporting children safely LATCH mounting eyes Only use the mounting eyes for the up‐ per LATCH retaining strap to secure child re‐ straint fixing systems; otherwise, the mounting eyes could be damaged.◀ Retaining strap guide Retaining strap The mounts for the lower LATCH anchors are Make sure the upper retaining strap does located behind the indicated cover caps.

  • Page 55: Rear Doors

    Transporting children safely Controls Attaching the upper retaining strap to the mounting point On outer rear seats: Slide the head restraint upward. Guide the upper retaining strap between the supports of the head restraint. Attach the hook of the retaining strap to the mounting eye.
  • Page 56 Controls Transporting children safely Safety switch for the rear Press the button on the driver's door if children are being transported in the rear. This locks the rear window switches so that the windows cannot be operated from the rear: safety switch, refer to page 41.

  • Page 57: Driving

    Driving Controls Driving Vehicle equipment Removing the remote control from the ignition lock This chapter describes all series equipment as Do not forcibly pull the remote control well as country-specific and special equipment out of the ignition lock offered for this model series.Therefore, it also Do not forcibly pull the remote control out of describes equipment that may not be found in the ignition lock as this may cause damage.◀...
  • Page 58 Controls Driving ▷ In cars with Comfort Access, refer to Frequent starting in quick succession page 37, by touching the surface above the Avoid repeated futile attempts at starting door lock. the car and avoid starting the car frequently in quick succession.

  • Page 59: Automatic Operation

    Driving Controls Engine stop engine starts automatically when you wish to drive away. General information Certain vehicle components may experience additional wear as a result of this system. Take the remote control with you Take the remote control with you when Automatic operation leaving the vehicle so that children, for exam‐...
  • Page 60 Controls Driving Safety mode ▷ The interior is not yet heated or cooled as much as desired. The engine does not start by itself after it is ▷ The engine is not yet at operating temper‐ switched off automatically if any of the follow‐ ature.

  • Page 61: Indicator Lamp

    Driving Controls Preventing the engine stop using the matically.A message appears on the Control brake pedal Display. It is possible to continue driving. Have the system checked. The engine stop can be actively prevented within one second after the vehicle comes to a standstill.

  • Page 62: Headlamp Flasher

    Controls Driving To prevent corrosion and uneven brake action, This function can be activated or deactivated: lightly apply the handbrake from time to time "Settings" when coasting, traffic conditions permitting. "Lighting" The brake lamps do not light up when the "Triple turn signal"...
  • Page 63 Driving Controls Do not use the wipers on a dry wind‐ The lever automatically returns to its initial po‐ shield sition when released. Do not use the wipers on a dry windshield; oth‐ ▷ Brief wipe: press down once. erwise, the wiper blades may wear more rap‐ ▷...

  • Page 64: Rear Window Wiper

    Controls Driving Deactivate the rain sensor in car washes After the wipers are folded back down, the washer/wiper system, refer to page 62, must Deactivate the rain sensor when passing be reactivated. through an automatic car wash; otherwise, damage could be caused by undesired wiper Fold the wipers back down activation.◀...

  • Page 65: Washer Fluid

    Follow the can also be shifted manually using Steptronic, usage instructions on the washer fluid con‐ refer to page 66. tainer. Use BMW's Windshield Washer Con‐ centrate or the equivalent.◀ Parking the vehicle Secure the vehicle Washer fluid reservoir Before leaving the vehicle with the en‐...
  • Page 66 Controls Driving Displays in the instrument cluster P Park Select only when the vehicle is stationary. The rear wheels are locked. R is Reverse Select only when the vehicle is stationary. N is Neutral Use in automatic car washes, for example. The vehicle can roll.
  • Page 67 Driving Controls Activating the M/S manual mode Move the selector lever from position D toward the left. Push the selector lever forward or backward. Manual mode becomes active and the gear is changed. The engaged gear is displayed in the instru‐ ment cluster, e.g., M1.

  • Page 68: Transmission Positions

    Controls Driving Automatic transmission with Before leaving the vehicle, ensure that the transmission position P is engaged; otherwise, Steptronic, 8-gear the vehicle may begin to roll. Transmission positions Engaging transmission position ▷ Transmission position P can only be disen‐ D Drive, automatic position gaged if the engine is running and the Position for normal vehicle operation.
  • Page 69 Driving Controls The transmission only shifts up or down if the rpm and vehicle speed are appropriate. If the engine speed is too high, the transmission does not shift down. The selected gear is briefly displayed in the in‐ strument panel, followed by the current gear. Ending the Sport program/manual mode Press button P.
  • Page 70 Controls Driving Displays in the instrument cluster The transmission position is displayed and the engaged gear, such as M4, is displayed in manual mode. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 911 269 - VI/13...

  • Page 71: Displays

    Displays Controls Displays Vehicle equipment The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use. This chapter describes all series equipment as well as country-specific and special equipment Time, external temperature display offered for this model series.Therefore, it also Set the time, refer to page 75.
  • Page 72 Controls Displays Tachometer Engine oil temperature Never force the engine speed up into the red ▷ Cold engine: the pointer is at the low tem‐ warning field, see arrow. In this range, the fuel perature end. Drive at moderate engine and vehicle speeds.

  • Page 73: Instrument Panel

    Displays Controls ▷ A message is briefly displayed on the Con‐ ▷ Current fuel consumption. trol Display. ▷ No information. ▷ The remaining range is shown on the com‐ To set the corresponding units of measure, re‐ puter. fer to page 75. ▷...

  • Page 74: Settings And Information

    Controls Displays Displays on the Control Display ▷ Trip distance. Display the computer or trip computer on the Both displays show: Control Display. ▷ Average fuel consumption and "Vehicle Info" ▷ Average speed. "Onboard info" or "Trip computer" Resetting the fuel consumption and speed Resetting the values for average speed and average fuel consumption:...

  • Page 75: Units Of Measure

    Displays Controls Units of measure ▷ Confirming the selected display or set values. The units for fuel consumption, route/distance, ▷ Calling up computer information  73. temperature, and pressure can be changed. "Settings" Symbol Function "Language/Units" With the lights switched on: Dimming instrument lighting, refer to page Calling up Check Control, refer to page...
  • Page 76 Controls Displays Use button 1 to set the hours. "Time:" Press button 2 to confirm the entry. Use button 1 to set the minutes. Press button 2 to confirm the entry. Press button 2. The system accepts the new time. Via the iDrive Press the button.
  • Page 77 Displays Controls symbol appears in the display, accompa‐ "Format:" nied by the date and the word "SET". Select the desired format. Press button 2. The date format is stored. Use button 1 to set the day of the month. Press button 2 to confirm the entry. Settings on the Control Set the month and the year in the same Display...
  • Page 78 Controls Displays Brightness The current service requirements can be read out from the remote control by the service Setting the brightness specialist. The brightness is automatically adapted to the For certain maintenance operations, you can ambient lighting conditions. However, the ba‐ view the distance remaining or the due date for sic setting can be adjusted.
  • Page 79 Displays Controls "Service required" Symbol Function Required maintenance procedures and legally Roadworthiness test mandated inspections are displayed. Additional information can be displayed on each entry: Select the entry and press the controller. To exit from the menu: Front brake pads Move the controller to the left.

  • Page 80: Check Control

    Controls Displays Indicator/warning lamps Create the settings. Press the controller to apply the setting. The year is highlighted. Turn the controller to make the adjust‐ ment. Press the controller to apply the setting. The date entry is stored. To exit from the menu: Move the controller to the left.
  • Page 81 Displays Controls Symbols accompanied by the words "CHECK CON‐ TROL". The following functions can be selected within the supplementary text message, depending on the Check Control message. ▷ "Service request" Contact the service partner. ▷ "Roadside Assistance" Contact Roadside Assistance. Hiding Check Control messages Press button 2.
  • Page 82 Controls Displays Renewed warning if the vehicle speed drops below the set speed limit once by at least 3 mph/5 km/h. Displaying, setting or changing the limit "Settings" "Speed" "Warning at:" Turn the controller until the desired limit is displayed. Press the controller.

  • Page 83: Lamps

    Lamps Controls Lamps Vehicle equipment Parking lamps Switch position : the vehicle lamps light This chapter describes all series equipment as up on all sides, e.g., for parking. well as country-specific and special equipment Do not use the parking lamps for extended pe‐ offered for this model series.Therefore, it also riods;...

  • Page 84: Daytime Running Lights

    Controls Lamps Headlamp courtesy delay feature For example, the sensors are unable to detect fog or hazy weather. To avoid safety risks, you The low beams stay lit for a short while after should always switch on the lamps manually the ignition is switched off, if the lamps are under these conditions.◀...
  • Page 85 Lamps Controls Controls Switching on After parking the vehicle, press the lever up or Activating down beyond the resistance point for ap‐ Switch position with the ignition switched prox. 2 seconds, arrow 3. The roadside parking lamps drain the battery. The turning lamps are automatically switched Therefore, do not leave them on for unduly on depending on the steering angle or the use...

  • Page 86: Fog Lamps

    Controls Lamps Switching the high beams on and off The system is not fully functional in situations manually such as the following, and driver intervention may be necessary: ▷ In very unfavorable weather conditions, such as fog or heavy precipitation. ▷...

  • Page 87: Instrument Lighting

    Lamps Controls Instrument lighting To avoid draining the battery, all lamps inside the car are switched off about 8 minutes after The parking lamps or low beams must be the ignition is switched off, Start/Stop button, switched on to adjust the brightness. refer to page 57.

  • Page 88: Safety

    Controls Safety Safety Vehicle equipment describes equipment that may not be found in your vehicle, for instance due to the selected This chapter describes all series equipment as special equipment or the country version. This well as country-specific and special equipment also applies to safety-related functions and offered for this model series.Therefore, it also systems.
  • Page 89 Safety Controls Protective action ▷ Never modify either the individual compo‐ nents or the wiring in the airbag system. Airbags are not triggered in every impact situa‐ This also applies to steering wheel covers, tion, e.g., in less severe accidents or rear-end the dashboard, the seats, the roof pillars collisions.

  • Page 90: Deactivation System

    BMW. Most child seats are detected by the system, Especially the child seats required by NHTSA ▷...
  • Page 91 Safety Controls Operational readiness of airbag Functional requirements system The system must have been initialized when the tire inflation pressure was correct; other‐ wise, reliable signaling of a flat tire is not en‐ sured. Initialize the system after each correc‐ tion of the tire inflation pressure and after every tire or wheel change.
  • Page 92 Controls Safety Do not initialize the system when driving with Continued driving with a flat tire snow chains. If continuing to drive with a damaged tire: "Vehicle Info" Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐ "Vehicle status" vers. "Reset" Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h. Start the engine - do not drive away.

  • Page 93: Tire Pressure Monitor Tpm

    Safety Controls Status display Final tire failure Vibrations or loud noises while driving "Vehicle Info" can indicate the final failure of the tire. Reduce "Vehicle status" speed and stop; otherwise, pieces of the tire "TPM" could come loose and cause an accident. Do The status is displayed.

  • Page 94: Resetting The System

    Controls Safety Resetting the system Do not continue driving without run-flat tires Reset the system after each correction of the tire inflation pressure and after every tire or Do not continue driving if the vehicle is not wheel change. equipped with run-flat tires; continued driving may result in serious accidents.◀...
  • Page 95 Safety Controls Because the possible driving distance de‐ Display in the following situations: pends on how the vehicle is used during the ▷ A wheel without TPM electronics is fitted: trip, the actual distance may be smaller or have the service center check it if neces‐ greater depending on the driving speed, road sary.

  • Page 96: Brake Force Display

    Controls Safety Brake force display ficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle's handling and stopping ability. The concept Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driv‐ er's responsibility to maintain correct tire pres‐ sure, even if under-inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale.

  • Page 97: Driving Stability Control Systems

    Driving stability control systems Controls Driving stability control systems Vehicle equipment Dynamic Stability Control This chapter describes all series equipment as well as country-specific and special equipment The concept offered for this model series.Therefore, it also DSC prevents traction loss in the driving describes equipment that may not be found in wheels when driving away and accelerating.

  • Page 98: Dynamic Traction Control Dtc

    Controls Driving stability control systems Dynamic Traction Control Press and hold the button, but not lon‐ ger than approx. 10 seconds, until the indicator lamp for DSC lights up in the instru‐ ment cluster and DSC OFF is displayed. DTC The concept Dynamic Traction Control and DSC are deacti‐...

  • Page 99: Hill Descent Control Hdc

    Driving stability control systems Controls Deactivating DTC the front and rear axle depending on the driv‐ ing situation and prevailing road conditions. Press the button again. TRACTION and the indicator lamp in the instrument cluster go out. Hill Descent Control HDC The concept For better control HDC is a downhill driving assistant that auto‐...
  • Page 100 Controls Driving stability control systems Drive-off assistant Activating HDC This system supports driving away on gradi‐ ents. The handbrake is not required. Hold the vehicle in place with the foot brake. Release the foot brake and drive away without delay. Depending on the vehicle load, the vehicle may roll back slightly.

  • Page 101: Driving Comfort

    Driving comfort Controls Driving comfort Vehicle equipment One lever for all functions 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.

  • Page 102: Warning Lamp

    Controls Driving comfort The system stores and maintains the speed. pedal is released, the stored speed is achieved again and maintained. Accelerating using the lever Warning lamp Accelerating slightly: The warning lamp comes on when Press the lever to the resistance point, arrow 1, cruise control has been deactivated until the desired speed is reached.

  • Page 103: Park Distance Control Pdc

    Driving comfort Controls Malfunction Avoid driving quickly with PDC Avoid approaching an object quickly. The warning lamp lights up. The sys‐ tem is malfunctioning or has failed. Avoid driving away quickly while PDC is not yet active. A message appears on the Control Display.
  • Page 104 Controls Driving comfort Switching on automatically ▷ If the vehicle stops in front of an object that is detected by only one of the corner sen‐ With the engine running or the ignition sors. switched on, shift the selector lever into posi‐ tion R.

  • Page 105: Rear View Camera

    Driving comfort Controls Image on the Control Display System limits Check the traffic situation as well Switching on the rear view camera Check the traffic situation around the ve‐ using iDrive hicle with your own eyes. Otherwise, an acci‐ With PDC activated: dent could result from road users or objects lo‐...
  • Page 106 Controls Driving comfort Assistance functions ▷ When the steering wheel is turned, only one turning line is displayed. Functional requirement Show the parking aid lines via the iDrive, refer ▷ Rear view camera is switched on. to page 107. ▷ Tailgate is completely closed.
  • Page 107 Driving comfort Controls Obstacle marking Brightness With the rear view camera switched on: Select the symbol. Turn the controller until the desired setting is reached and press the controller. Contrast With the rear view camera switched on: Select the symbol. ▷...

  • Page 108: Climate

    Controls Climate Climate Vehicle equipment describes equipment that may not be found in your vehicle, for instance due to the selected This chapter describes all series equipment as special equipment or the country version. This well as country-specific and special equipment also applies to safety-related functions and offered for this model series.Therefore, it also systems.

  • Page 109: Maximum Cooling

    Climate Controls Comfortable interior climate Maximum cooling For almost all conditions, the AUTO program Press the button. 4 offers the optimum air distribution and air The system is set to the lowest tem‐ flow rate, refer to AUTO program below. Select perature, maximum air volume and recircu‐...

  • Page 110: All Program

    Controls Climate Air volume, manual Via the button on the steering wheel To be able to manually adjust the air volume, A button on the steering wheel can be used to switch off the AUTO program first. quickly switch between recirculated air mode and the previous setting.

  • Page 111: Rear Window Defroster

    Climate Controls Rear window defroster Draft-free ventilation Adjust the vent to let the air flow past you. Press the button. The rear window defroster switches Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter off automatically after a certain period of time. The microfilter traps dust and pollen in the in‐ coming air.
  • Page 112 Controls Climate "Activate parked-car vent." The symbol on the automatic climate con‐ trol flashes if the system is switched on. Preselecting activation times "Settings" "Climate" "Activate Timer 1" or "Activate Timer 2" "Timer 1:" or "Timer 2:" Set the desired time. The symbol on the automatic climate con‐...

  • Page 113: Interior Equipment

    Interior equipment Controls Interior equipment Vehicle equipment the system being operated, the system is gen‐ erally compatible with the Universal Garage This chapter describes all series equipment as Door Opener. well as country-specific and special equipment If you have any questions, please contact: offered for this model series.Therefore, it also ▷...
  • Page 114 Controls Interior equipment on the interior rearview mirror. The re‐ Please obtain additional information on syn‐ quired distance depends on the particular chronization in the operating instructions of hand-held transmitter. the system being set up. Press the button of the desired function on The systems will be easier to synchronize with the hand-held transmitter and the button the aid of a second person.

  • Page 115: Digital Compass

    Interior equipment Controls Digital compass was aborted by the hand-held transmitter, hold down the memory button and press and release the button on the hand-held transmitter several times for 2 seconds. Controls Prior to operation Before operating a unit with the Universal Garage Door Opener, ensure that there are no people, animals, or objects in the range of movement of the system;...

  • Page 116: Setting The Language

    Controls Interior equipment Press the adjustment button for 3‑4 seconds. Set the currently valid compass zone. The number of the compass zone set is shown Press the adjustment button for 6‑7 sec‐ in the display. onds to call up C. Then drive at least one To change the zone setting, briefly press the full circle at a maximum speed of adjustment button repeatedly until the display...

  • Page 117: Front Center Console

    Interior equipment Controls Ashtray/cigarette lighter Connecting electrical devices Opening Note Do not connect the charger to the socket Do not connect the battery charger to the socket installed in the vehicle at the factory as this could damage the battery.◀ Sockets The lighter socket can be used as a socket for electrical equipment while the engine is run‐...
  • Page 118 Controls Interior equipment In storage compartment under center Front cover armrest Push the cover up and out of the brackets To access the socket: remove the cover. on both sides at the rear, arrow 1. In cargo area Pull the cover back, up and out of the lat‐ eral brackets on both sides, arrow 2.

  • Page 119: Partition Net

    Interior equipment Controls Folding the backrests back up Observe the instructions concerning the safety belt When the backrests are folded back up, they Observe the instructions concerning the safety engage in the transport position. belt, refer to page 46. Otherwise, personal pro‐ To set the desired backrest tilt or comfort po‐...
  • Page 120 Controls Interior equipment Attach the hooks 1 at the bottom of the re‐ taining straps into the eyelets on the rear seat backrest, arrow, on both sides. ▷ Installation behind the front seats, ar‐ rows 1. ▷ Installation behind the rear seats, arrows 2. Lash the partition net tightly.

  • Page 121: Lashing Eyes

    Interior equipment Controls Removing ward, pressing it into the gap between the cargo area floor and the rear seat backrest. To remove and stow the partition net, proceed in reverse order. Do not apply pressure to the cargo floor To fold up, press both release buttons, arrows. panel when it is upright.
  • Page 122 Controls Interior equipment Ski and snowboard bag General information The ski and snowboard bag is contained in a protective jacket in the cargo area. Follow the installation and operation instruc‐ tions included in the protective jacket. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 911 269 - VI/13...

  • Page 123: Storage Compartments

    Storage compartments Controls Storage compartments Vehicle equipment The light in the glove compartment switches This chapter describes all series equipment as well as country-specific and special equipment Close the glove compartment again im‐ offered for this model series.Therefore, it also mediately describes equipment that may not be found in Close the glove compartment immediately af‐...

  • Page 124: Storage Compartment

    Controls Storage compartments Center armrest front Center armrest, rear Storage compartment The center armrest between the front seats contains a compartment with cupholders or the cover for the snap-in adapter, depending on the version. Details on this mobile phone cradle, refer to page 207.

  • Page 125: Clothes Hooks

    Storage compartments Controls Cupholders Storage compartment package For your comfort: Notes Interior Shatter-proof containers and no hot ▷ Insertable cupholder, refer to page 125. drinks ▷ Front center armrest, refer to page 124. Use light and shatter-proof containers and do not transport hot drinks.
  • Page 126 Controls Storage compartments Insert the bottle into the bottle holder with the bottom slanted toward the front. ▷ In the center armrest. Pull the center armrest forward at the strap. To open: press the button. To close: push both covers back in, one after the other.
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  • Page 129: Driving Tips

    Driving tips This section provides you with information useful in dealing with specific driving and operating conditions. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 911 269 - VI/13...

  • Page 130: Things To Remember When Driving

    Driving tips Things to remember when driving Things to remember when driving Vehicle equipment Drive conservatively for the first 200 miles/300 km. This chapter describes all series equipment as well as country-specific and special equipment Brake system offered for this model series.Therefore, it also Brakes require an initial break-in period of ap‐...

  • Page 131: Driving Through Water

    Things to remember when driving Driving tips Driving through water Do not remove the heat shields installed and never apply undercoating to them. Make sure Drive though calm water only if it is not deeper that flammable materials, e. g. hay, leaves, than 12 inches/30 cm and at this height, no grass, etc.

  • Page 132: Driving In Wet Conditions

    Driving on poor roads sulting in a reduction in the brake system effi‐ ciency. BMW X1 combines an all-wheel drive system You can increase the engine's braking effect with the advantages of a normal passenger car. by shifting down, going all the way to first gear, Do not drive on unpaved terrain if necessary.
  • Page 133 Things to remember when driving Driving tips ▷ 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. ▷ When driving through water, do not exceed the maximum water height of 12 in‐...

  • Page 134: Loading

    Driving tips Loading Loading Vehicle equipment or YYY lbs. Otherwise, damage to the vehicle and unstable driving situations This chapter describes all series equipment as may result. well as country-specific and special equipment Determine the combined weight of the offered for this model series.Therefore, it also driver and passengers that will be riding in describes equipment that may not be found in your vehicle.
  • Page 135 Loading Driving tips Load bump against the rear window while the vehicle is in motion. Securing cargo Lashing eyes in the cargo area The maximum load is the sum of the weight of the occupants and the cargo. The greater the weight of the occupants, the less cargo that can be transported.

  • Page 136: Rear Luggage Rack

    Driving tips Loading Use only the lashing eyes pictured to fasten ▷ Do not let objects project into the opening the heavy-duty cargo straps. Do not secure path of the tailgate. cargo using the upper top tether, refer to ▷ Drive smoothly.

  • Page 137: Saving Fuel

    Saving fuel Driving tips Saving fuel Vehicle equipment Closing the windows and panoramic glass sunroof This chapter describes all series equipment as well as country-specific and special equipment Driving with the panoramic glass sunroof and offered for this model series.Therefore, it also windows open results in increased air resist‐...
  • Page 138 On a downhill gradient, take your foot off the service center. accelerator and let the vehicle roll. Please also note the BMW Maintenance Sys‐ The flow of fuel is interrupted while coasting. tem, refer to page 247. Switch off the engine during...

  • Page 139: Driving Style

    Saving fuel Driving tips ECO PRO bonus range To achieve better fuel economy, the actual temperature may vary slightly from the set The vehicle's cruising range can be extended temperature and the passenger compartment by adjusting your driving style. may be heated or cooled more slowly. This extended range can be displayed as a bo‐...
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  • Page 141: Navigation

    Navigation This chapter contains various examples of how the navigation system can guide you reliably to your destination. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 911 269 - VI/13...

  • Page 142: Navigation System

    Navigation Navigation system Navigation system Vehicle equipment Open "Options". "Navigation system version" This chapter describes all series equipment as Information is displayed on the data ver‐ well as country-specific and special equipment sion. offered for this model series.Therefore, it also describes equipment that may not be found in Updating the navigation data your vehicle, for instance due to the selected...
  • Page 143 Navigation system Navigation Removing navigation DVD Press button 1. The DVD emerges slightly from the drive. Remove the DVD. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 911 269 - VI/13...

  • Page 144: Destination Entry

    Navigation Destination entry Destination entry Vehicle equipment place you in violation of the law and put vehicle occupants and other road users in danger.◀ This chapter describes all series equipment as well as country-specific and special equipment offered for this model series.Therefore, it also Manual destination entry describes equipment that may not be found in your vehicle, for instance due to the selected...
  • Page 145 Destination entry Navigation Entering a town/city If there are several streets with the same name: Select "Town/City/Postal Code" or the dis‐ played town/city. Change to the list of street names. Highlight the street. Select the street. Alternative: enter the street address and house number Select "Street"...

  • Page 146: Address Book

    Navigation Destination entry Storing the destination in the address Select the letters. book Change to the list of street names. After entering the destination, store the desti‐ Highlight the street. nation in the address book. Select the street. "Navigation" Starting destination guidance after "Map"...

  • Page 147: Last Destinations

    Destination entry Navigation Calling up the last destination Depending on the selection, choose an ex‐ isting contact from the list. Select the type "Navigation" of address and enter the first and last "Last destinations" name. "Store in vehicle" Editing or deleting an address "Navigation"...
  • Page 148 Navigation Destination entry changed; for example, gas stations might not Select the symbol. be in operation. "Start guidance" or "Add as another destination" Opening the search for special Add a destination as a further destination, destinations refer to page 151. Selection of special destinations, such as ho‐...
  • Page 149 Select the destination with crosshairs. "Enter address" ▷ To change the scale: turn the control‐ Open "Options". ler. "BMW Assist dest. entry" ▷ To shift the map: move the controller in the required direction. Displaying special destinations in the ▷...
  • Page 150 Navigation Destination entry Add a destination as a further destination, ▷ The methods of entry depend on the navi‐ refer to page 151. gation data in use and the country and lan‐ guage settings. ▷ "Exit interactive map": return to the map view.
  • Page 151 Destination entry Navigation If there are several towns/cities with the same Select the type of destination entry. name: Towns/cities of the same name are grouped in a list and displayed as one location followed by an ellipsis. Select an entry: ›Yes‹ or ›Entry ...‹, e. g., En‐ try 2.
  • Page 152 Navigation Destination entry Storing a trip Highlight the desired trip. Up to 30 trips can be stored in the trip list. If Open "Options". necessary, delete existing trips to be able to "Delete all trips" or "Delete trip" store new trips. Opening the last trip Open "Options".

  • Page 153: Destination Guidance

    Destination guidance Navigation Destination guidance Vehicle equipment Route criteria This chapter describes all series equipment as General information well as country-specific and special equipment ▷ The route calculated can be influenced by offered for this model series.Therefore, it also selecting certain criteria. describes equipment that may not be found in your vehicle, for instance due to the selected ▷...

  • Page 154: Lane Information

    Navigation Destination guidance The individual suggestions are high‐ ▷ Street name at the next change in direc‐ lighted in color. tion. Lane information On multi-lane roads, the recommended lanes are marked in the arrow view by a triangle. ▷ Solid triangle: best lane. ▷...
  • Page 155 Destination guidance Navigation Destination guidance Turn the controller. Enter the number of kilometers within which you would like to through voice instructions return to the original route. Press the controller. Switching spoken instructions on/off The setting is stored for the remote control Resuming the original route currently in use.
  • Page 156 Navigation Destination guidance At a glance Status fields Show/hide: press the controller. ▷ Upper status field: time, telephone, and en‐ tertainment details. ▷ Lower status field: symbol for active desti‐ nation guidance, status of traffic bulletins, time of arrival, and distance to destination. Function bar The following functions are available in the Function bar...
  • Page 157 1 mile to 600 miles/2 km to is updated continuously. 1,000 km. Certain BMW models equipped with navi‐ ▷ "Perspective view in 3D" gation have the capability to display real- Prominent areas that are contained in the time traffic information.
  • Page 158 Scroll to the next or previous traffic bulletin D. Neither Total Traffic Network, Inrix, Inc. if required. or BMW NA will be liable to you for any in‐ Traffic bulletins on the map direct, special, consequential, exemplary, or incidental damages (including, without "Traffic conditions/gray map"...
  • Page 159 Destination guidance Navigation garded in this setting. Symbols and special "Traffic Info categories" destinations are not displayed. Select the desired category. "Navigation" "Map" Open "Options". "Settings" "Traffic conditions/gray map" Symbols in the map view Depending on the scale of the map and the lo‐ cation of the traffic obstruction along the route, Traffic bulletins of the selected category are the symbols for the traffic obstructions are dis‐...
  • Page 160 Navigation Destination guidance ▷ Total length of the traffic obstructions on Activating dynamic destination guidance the route. "Navigation" ▷ Time by which the trip is extended due to Open "Options". the traffic obstructions. "Dynamic guidance" The lower part of the message shows: ▷...

  • Page 161: What To Do If

    What to do if... Navigation What to do if... Vehicle equipment The Control Display changes to a black and white display. This enables a better This chapter describes all series equipment as view of the traffic bulletins. well as country-specific and special equipment ▷...

  • Page 162: Online Edition For Part No. 01 40 2 911 269 - Vi/13

    Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 911 269 - VI/13...

  • Page 163: Entertainment

    Entertainment This chapter helps assure your enjoyment when receiving radio stations and playing CDs, DVDs, and tracks from the music collection. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 911 269 - VI/13...

  • Page 164: Tone

    Entertainment Tone Tone Vehicle equipment Select the desired tone settings. 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.
  • Page 165 Tone Entertainment Multi-channel playback, Adjusting the volume surround "CD/Multimedia", "Radio" or "Settings" "Tone" Choose between stereo and multi-channel "Volume settings" playback, surround. Select the desired volume setting. Setting multi-channel playback, surround "CD/Multimedia", "Radio" or "Settings" "Tone" "Surround" To adjust: turn the controller. To store: press the controller.

  • Page 166: Radio

    Entertainment Radio Radio Vehicle equipment AM/FM station This chapter describes all series equipment as Selecting a station well as country-specific and special equipment "Radio" offered for this model series.Therefore, it also describes equipment that may not be found in "FM" or "AM" your vehicle, for instance due to the selected Select the desired station.
  • Page 167 Radio Entertainment Highlight the desired station. Select the desired station. Open "Options". "Rename to:" If necessary, wait for the desired name to be displayed. The selected station name is added to the list of current stations and stored stations. RDS broadcasts additional information, such Press the controller for an extended period.
  • Page 168 Entertainment Radio Activating/deactivating digital radio Press the controller. reception Select the substation. "Radio" When reception is poor, the substation is "FM" or "AM" muted. Open "Options". "HD Radio Reception" Satellite radio The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use. General information This symbol is displayed in the status line The channels are offered in predefined pack‐...
  • Page 169 Radio Entertainment Enabling channels "Manage subscription" The Unsubscribed Channels category contains all disabled channels. "Radio" "Satellite radio" "Category" The phone number and an electronic serial number, ESN, are displayed. Call Sirius to unsubscribe from the chan‐ nels. Selecting channels Select the Unsubscribed Channels cate‐ You can only listen to enabled channels.

  • Page 170: Selecting A Category

    Entertainment Radio Via direct channel entry Selecting a category "Radio" "Radio" "Satellite radio" "Satellite radio" "Set channel" "Category" Turn the controller until the desired chan‐ Select the desired category. nel is reached and press the controller. Timeshift Storing a channel Approx.
  • Page 171 Radio Entertainment Select the desired channel. Symbol Function Press the controller again. Next track Select the artist, track, or game. Previous track Storing the league or team Fast forward Leagues or teams can be added to the favor‐ Reverse ites from a selection list. Automatic timeshift deactivated/ "Radio"...
  • Page 172 Entertainment Radio If there is no message, the system changes to Information for the selected region is broad‐ the My Favorites category. All favorites cur‐ cast as soon as it is available. rently being broadcast can be selected from a A new panel opens.
  • Page 173 Radio Entertainment Storing a station The station currently selected is stored. "Radio" "Presets" "Store station" Select the desired memory location. The list of stored stations is stored for the re‐ mote control currently in use. The stations can also be stored on the pro‐ grammable memory buttons, refer to page 22.

  • Page 174: Cd/Multimedia

    Entertainment CD/multimedia CD/multimedia Vehicle equipment CD/DVD This chapter describes all series equipment as Playback well as country-specific and special equipment offered for this model series.Therefore, it also Loading the CD/DVD player describes equipment that may not be found in Insert the CD/DVD with the printed side up. your vehicle, for instance due to the selected special equipment or the country version.
  • Page 175 CD/multimedia Entertainment Audio playback Select the desired track to begin playback. Selecting the track using the button Press the button for the appropriate direction as often as necessary until the desired track is played back. Selecting the track using the iDrive Audio CDs Displaying information on the track Select the desired track to begin playback.
  • Page 176 Entertainment CD/multimedia Playback Open "Options". "Random" The video image is displayed on the Control Display up to a speed of approx. 2 mph/3 km/h; in some countries, it is only displayed while the handbrake is set or the automatic transmission is in position P.
  • Page 177 CD/multimedia Entertainment In fast forward/reverse: the speed increases Selecting the subtitles every time the controller is pressed. To stop, The subtitles that are available depend on the start playback. DVD. Turn the controller during playback. DVD menu Open "Options". If necessary, turn the controller to open the video menu.
  • Page 178 "Additional options" "Zoom mode" CD/DVD player Do not remove the cover BMW CD/DVD players and changers are officially designated Class 1 laser products. Do not operate if the cover is damaged; otherwise, severe eye damage can result.◀ CDs and DVDs Use of CDs/DVDs ▷...
  • Page 179 CD/multimedia Entertainment Music collection Self-recorded CDs/DVDs ▷ Possible reasons for malfunctions with Storing music self-recorded CDs/DVDs are inconsistent data creation or recording processes, or General information poor quality or old age of the blank CD/ DVD. Music tracks from CDs/DVDs and USB devices can be stored in the music collection on a hard ▷...
  • Page 180 Entertainment CD/multimedia Storing from a CD/DVD "Storing..." Insert a CD or DVD into the CD/DVD player. "CD/Multimedia" "CD/DVD" Select the symbol for the CD/DVD player. "Store in vehicle" "Cancel storing" The storage process is interrupted and can be continued at any time. Continuing the storage process "CD/Multimedia"...

  • Page 181: Music Search

    CD/multimedia Entertainment via the USB audio interface in the center "Music search" armrest. ▷ File systems: standard file systems for USB devices are supported. The FAT 32 format is recommended. Connect the USB device to the USB inter‐ face in the glove compartment, refer to page 123.
  • Page 182 Entertainment CD/multimedia Albums Music search by voice Instructions for voice activation system, refer All stored albums, listed in order of their stor‐ to page 25. age dates. Symbol Format Press the button on the steering Audio CD wheel. ›Music search‹ Compressed audio files Open the desired category, e.
  • Page 183 CD/multimedia Entertainment Open "Options". Deleting an album "Random" An album cannot be deleted while a track from that album is being played. "CD/Multimedia" "Music collection" Highlight the desired album. Open "Options". "Delete album" Deleting a track and directory A track cannot be deleted while it is being Managing music played.
  • Page 184 Entertainment CD/multimedia hours. Therefore, it is best to perform the Deleting the music collection backup during a long trip. "CD/Multimedia" Starting the engine. "Music collection" Connect the USB device to the USB inter‐ Open "Options". face in the glove compartment, refer to "Delete music collection"...
  • Page 185 CD/multimedia Entertainment Connect the headphone connector or line-out Connectors for external devices connector of the device to the AUX-IN port. ▷ Connection via USB audio interface: Apple iPod/iPhone, USB devices, e.g., MP3 play‐ Playback ers, USB flash drives, or mobile phones Connect the audio device, switch it on and that are supported by the USB audio inter‐...
  • Page 186 Entertainment CD/multimedia Connecting Copy protection Music tracks with integrated Digital Rights Management (DRM) cannot be played. Playback "CD/Multimedia" "External devices" Select the symbol. The USB audio interface is in the center con‐ sole. Connection of Apple iPod/iPhone via USB audio interface Connect using a flexible adapter cable.

  • Page 187: Bluetooth Audio

    CD/multimedia Entertainment Random playback ▷ Open "A-Z search" and input the de‐ sired entry. When a letter is entered, The current list of tracks is played back in ran‐ the results are filtered using this letter dom order. as the first letter. If multiple letters are "CD/Multimedia"...
  • Page 188 Entertainment CD/multimedia Use of a mobile phone as an audio source, The Bluetooth name of the vehicle is dis‐ refer to page 198. played. ▷ Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of Bluetooth® SIG, Inc. ▷ The sound is output on the vehicle loud‐ speakers.
  • Page 189 CD/multimedia Entertainment Select the desired functions with which the Connecting the device device is to be connected, for instance "CD/Multimedia" "Audio". "Bluetooth® (audio)" "OK" If necessary, "Bluetooth® audio". Select the desired device from the list of paired devices. If pairing was successful, the device is dis‐ played as connected.
  • Page 190 Entertainment CD/multimedia Select the symbol. Open "Options". "Remove phone from list" Select the desired track from the list, if necessary. What to do if... Playback menu Information on suitable devices can be found Depending on the particular device, some of at www.bmwusa.com/bluetooth.

  • Page 191: Software Update

    ▷ USB. The previous version can only be restored Software updates and related current infor‐ when the vehicle is stationary. mation is available at www.bmw.com/ "Settings" update. "Software update" Displaying the current version "Restore previous version"...
  • Page 192 Entertainment CD/multimedia Note While the software is being updated or a previ‐ ous version is being restored, BMW Assist, Of‐ fice functions, and the connected devices are temporarily unavailable. Wait several minutes for the functions to become available again. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 911 269 - VI/13...
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  • Page 195: Communication

    Communication All of the options available to you for mobile communication with family, friends, business partners, and service providers are described in this chapter. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 911 269 - VI/13...

  • Page 196: Telephone

    Communication Telephone Telephone Vehicle equipment Snap-in adapter The snap-in adapter is used to: This chapter describes all series equipment as ▷ Hold the mobile phone. well as country-specific and special equipment offered for this model series.Therefore, it also ▷ Recharge the battery. describes equipment that may not be found in ▷...
  • Page 197 Telephone Communication Notes Activating/deactivating Bluetooth At high temperatures, the charging function of Bluetooth is not permitted everywhere. Com‐ the mobile phone may be limited and functions ply with all safety guidelines and regulations. may not be executed. "Telephone" When using the mobile phone via the vehicle, Open "Options".

  • Page 198: Audio Source

    Communication Telephone call is active on the additional telephone, re‐ Select the functions for which the mobile ceived calls are displayed on the Control Dis‐ phone is to be used. play. "OK" If the pairing was successful, the mobile phone Audio source appears at the top of the list of mobile phones.
  • Page 199 Telephone Communication Select the mobile phone that is to be con‐ Highlight the mobile phone that is to be nected. unpaired. The functions assigned to the mobile phone Open "Options". before unpairing are assigned to the mobile "Remove phone from list" phone when it is reconnected.
  • Page 200 Communication Telephone nected mobile phone from the vehicle and ▷ Adjust the volume of the microphone and pair and connect only one mobile phone. loudspeakers separately. The mobile phone no longer reacts. If all points in this list have been checked and the required function is still not available, con‐...

  • Page 201: Incoming Call

    Telephone Communication Incoming call "End call" Receiving calls If the number of the caller is stored in the phone book and is transmitted by the network, the name of the contact is displayed. Other‐ wise, only the phone number is displayed. If more than one phone number is assigned to a contact, only the name of the contact is dis‐...

  • Page 202: Phone Book

    Communication Telephone If a second call comes in during an ongoing When terminating a conference call, both calls call, a call waiting signal is sounded. are ended. If one call is terminated by another party, the other call can be continued. "Accept"...
  • Page 203 Telephone Communication Redialing General information The list of dialed numbers in the mobile phone is transmitted to the vehicle depending on the mobile phone. Possibly only those numbers are displayed that were dialed from the vehicle. The 20 phone numbers dialed last are dis‐ played.

  • Page 204: Mobile Phone

    Communication Telephone Saving an entry in the contacts Saving an entry in the contacts Highlight the entry. Highlight the entry. Open "Options". Open "Options". "Store as new contact" or "Add to existing "Store as new contact" or "Add to existing contact"...
  • Page 205 Telephone Communication Voice operation Possible commands are announced. The digits from zero to nine are recognized. General information The digits can be spoken separately or com‐ bined in a sequence to accelerate the entry. Vehicles equipped with the voice activation system: operation, refer to page 25.

  • Page 206: Deleting An Entry

    Communication Telephone Redialing Adjusting the volume ›Redial‹ Voice phone book Depending on how your vehicle is equipped, it may be necessary to create your own voice phone book. The entries must be entered using voice acti‐ vation and are separate from the memory in the mobile phone.
  • Page 207 Telephone Communication Snap-in adapter To remove the snap-in adapter: press but‐ ton 1. General information More information on compatible snap-in adapters that support the functions of the mo‐ bile phone is available at the service center. Notes At high temperatures, the charging function of the mobile phone may be limited and functions may not be executed.
  • Page 208 Communication Telephone Removing the mobile phone Press the button and remove the mobile phone. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 911 269 - VI/13...

  • Page 209: Office

    Office Communication Office Vehicle equipment ▷ The time, time zone, and date, refer to page 75, are correctly set on the Control This chapter describes all series equipment as Display and on the mobile phone, for in‐ well as country-specific and special equipment stance to correctly display appointments.
  • Page 210 Communication Office Contacts Dialing phone numbers Select the desired contact. Note Select the phone number. Equipment version with the mobile phone The connection is established. preparation package. Editing a contact At a glance Select the desired contact. Contacts can be created and edited. The con‐ "Edit contact"...
  • Page 211 Office Communication tained in the vehicle. The address can be If necessary, "Accept address". checked for this purpose. "Store contact in vehicle" Select the desired contact and highlight Contact types the address. Various contact types can be assigned to Open "Options". phone numbers and addresses.

  • Page 212: Displaying Messages

    Text mes‐ ▷ "Service message" sages and e-mails may not be supported by Only messages from the BMW Assist the service provider, or the function may need Concierge service and My Info are dis‐ to be enabled separately. After the mobile played.
  • Page 213 Office Communication Deleting messages My Info Messages from the Concierge service and Selecting additional functions My Info can be deleted. Additional functions are available when a mes‐ Delete a message: sage is selected. "Office" Sym‐ Function "Messages" Select the desired message. "Start guidance"...
  • Page 214 Communication Office Open "Options". Sym‐ Function "Fully download e-mails" Only a part of the e-mail from the mobile "Select phone number" phone is loaded into the vehicle. If the message contains more than one number, select the desired Reading the e-mail out loud number from the list.
  • Page 215 Office Communication Using contact data ▷ Select the symbol. Contact data from appointments, tasks, text Using contact data messages, e-mails, and notes can be saved or Contact data from appointments, tasks, text selected, refer to page 216. messages, e-mails, and notes can be saved or Reading the task out loud selected, refer to page 216.
  • Page 216 Communication Office Reminders Reading out loud Text messages, e-mails, appointment entries, Displaying reminders tasks, and notes can be read out loud. Reminders of pending appointments and tasks Select the desired message, appointment, are displayed. After an appointment or after a task, or note.
  • Page 217 Office Communication ▷ Depending on the number of stored ap‐ pointments, task notes, and messages in the mobile phone, not all are displayed in the vehicle. Not all appointments and tasks from the mo‐ bile phone are displayed at the right time? ▷...

  • Page 218: Contacts

    Communication Contacts Contacts Vehicle equipment Fill in the entry fields: select the symbol next to the entry field. 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.
  • Page 219 Contacts Communication "My contacts" Move the controller to the left. "Yes" If a contact from the mobile phone is edited, the changes are not stored on the mobile phone. A copy of the entry is stored in the ve‐ hicle, and only this copy is displayed. Under certain circumstances, a contact entry with the same name is created.
  • Page 220 Communication Contacts "Display: last, first name" or "Display: first, last name" Depending on how the contacts were stored on the mobile phone, the sorting order of the names may differ from the selected sorting or‐ der. Exporting/importing contacts Contacts can be exported and imported via Personal Profile, refer to page 30.

  • Page 221: Connecteddrive

    ▷ The ignition is switched on. At a glance ▷ A current ConnectedDrive subscription or BMW Roadside Assistance can be contacted if a vehicle equipped with intelligent Emer‐ assistance is needed in the event of a break‐ gency Request. down.

  • Page 222: Bmw Online

    If the mobile phone is paired, a connection is established to Roadside As‐ At a glance sistance. A business search can be opened via BMW Online. License conditions This product contains NetFront Browser soft‐ ware of ACCESS Co., Ltd. Copyright © 2007 ACCESS Co., Ltd.

  • Page 223: Customer Relations

    ConnectedDrive Communication Operating BMW Online Vehicle equipped with TeleService To start a search: "BMW Assist" or "ConnectedDrive" ▷ Turn the controller to highlight an element. "Customer Relations" ▷ Press the controller to display an element. "Start service" Opening the start page Service Request Open "Options".
  • Page 224 "Update BMW Assist" TeleService Report Transmits technical data when needed from Data transfer your vehicle to BMW at regular intervals; these are evaluated for the continued development During the updating of BMW services, display of BMW products. the status of the data transfer.
  • Page 225 To be able to use the functions, the My BMW For reasons of safety, some software applica‐ Remote app must be downloaded. Operation tions are usable only while the vehicle is sta‐...
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  • Page 227: Mobility

    Mobility In order to always ensure your mobility, you will find important information on operating fluids, wheels and tires, maintenance and Roadside Assistance in the following. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 911 269 - VI/13...

  • Page 228: Refueling

    Mobility Refueling Refueling Vehicle equipment Fuel cap This chapter describes all series equipment as Opening well as country-specific and special equipment Briefly press the rear edge of the fuel filler offered for this model series.Therefore, it also flap. describes equipment that may not be found in your vehicle, for instance due to the selected special equipment or the country version.

  • Page 229: Fuel Tank Capacity

    Refueling Mobility Manually unlocking fuel filler flap X1 xDrive28i/X1 xDrive35i: ap‐ prox. 16.6 US gal/63 liters. In the event of a malfunction, the fuel filler flap can be released manually: Press the cover out of the cargo area side panel at the rear and remove it. Take the button with the fuel pump symbol out of the holder toward the front and pull.

  • Page 230: Fuel

    This chapter describes all series equipment as well as country-specific and special equipment Gasoline quality offered for this model series.Therefore, it also BMW recommends AKI 91. describes equipment that may not be found in your vehicle, for instance due to the selected Minimum fuel grade special equipment or the country version.
  • Page 231 Fuel Mobility Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 911 269 - VI/13...

  • Page 232: Wheels And Tires

    BMW; a list of these is available from your special equipment or the country version. This service center.
  • Page 233 Wheels and tires Mobility Tire inflation pressures for driving speeds including those exceeding 100 mph or above 100 mph or 160 km/h 160 km/h. Otherwise, tire damage and acci‐ dents could occur.◀ Adjust the tire inflation pressures Observe all national and local maximum speed To drive at maximum speeds in excess of limits;...
  • Page 234 Mobility Wheels and tires Tire size Pressure specifications in bar/PSI All pressure specifications in the table are indicated in bar/PSI with cold tires. Cold = ambient temperature 225/50 R 17 94 H M+S A/S RSC 2.4/35 2.9/42 225/45 R 18 91 V M+S A/S RSC 225/50 R 17 94 V RSC 225/45 R 18 91 V RSC 225/50 R 17 94 H M+S RSC...
  • Page 235 Wheels and tires Mobility Tire size Pressure specifications in bar/PSI Front: 225/40 R 19 89 W RSC 2.8/41 Rear: 255/35 R 19 92 W RSC 3.1/45 Compact wheel: Speeds of up to 50 mph/ 80 km/h T 135/80 R 17 102 M 4.2/60 Tire inflation pressures X1 xDrive28i/X1 xDrive35i Tire inflation pressure values up to 100 mph/160 km/h...
  • Page 236 Mobility Wheels and tires Tire size Pressure specifications in bar/PSI All pressure specifications in the table are indicated in bar/PSI with cold tires. Cold = ambient temperature 225/50 R 17 94 H M+S A/S RSC 2.4/35 2.9/42 225/50 R 17 94 H RSC 225/50 R 17 94 H M+S RSC 225/45 R 18 91 V M+S A/S RSC 2.6/38...

  • Page 237: Tire Identification Marks

    23 of 2013. BMW recommends that you replace all tires af‐ Tire size ter 6 years at most, even if some tires may last Example: 225/45 R 17 91 V for 10 years.

  • Page 238: Tire Tread

    Mobility Wheels and tires RSC – Run-flat tires of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart signifi‐ The symbol identifying run-flat tires is a circle cantly from the norm due to variations in driv‐ with the letters RSC on the sidewall, refer to ing habits, service practices and differences in page 240.

  • Page 239: Tire Damage

    Wheels and tires Mobility Tire damage Changing wheels and tires General information Mounting Inspect your tires often for damage, foreign Information on mounting tires objects lodged in the tread, and tread wear. Have mounting and balancing performed only by a service center or tire specialist. Notes If this work is not carried out properly, there is Driving over rough or damaged road surfaces,...
  • Page 240 Mobility Wheels and tires Tire Pressure Monitor will not be able to detect of vision. You can obtain this sign from the tire a flat tire, refer to page 93. Your service center specialist or from your service center. will be glad to advise you. Maximum speed for winter tires Do not exceed the maximum speed for Recommended tire brands...

  • Page 241: Snow Chains

    Your service center will be glad to advise you. Snow chains Only certain fine-link snow chains have been tested by BMW, classified as safe for use and recommended. Consult your service center for more information. Snow chains must be mounted in pairs and on the rear wheels only.

  • Page 242: Engine Compartment

    Mobility Engine compartment Engine compartment Vehicle equipment describes equipment that may not be found in your vehicle, for instance due to the selected This chapter describes all series equipment as special equipment or the country version. This well as country-specific and special equipment also applies to safety-related functions and offered for this model series.Therefore, it also systems.

  • Page 243: Engine Oil

    Engine compartment Mobility Risk of damage Hood open when driving Before opening the hood, ensure that the If you see any signs that the hood is not wiper arms with wiper blades are folded onto completely closed while driving, pull over im‐ the window;...

  • Page 244: Possible Displays

    Mobility Engine compartment propriate symbol appears in the display, Symbol Function accompanied by the word "OIL". Oil level is too high. Overfilling oil damages the en‐ gine. Have the vehicle checked immediately. The oil level sensor is defec‐ tive. Do not add engine oil. It is possible to continue driv‐...

  • Page 245: Adding Engine Oil

    Due to national regulations, some oil types are not available in every country. Approved oil types Gasoline engine BMW High Performance SAE 5W-30 BMW Longlife-01 Add a maximum quantity of 1 US quart/1 liter of oil only after a corresponding message ap‐...
  • Page 246 Mobility Engine compartment Oil change pressure to escape; then continue turning to open. An oil change should be carried out by the service center only. The filling level indicator 1 in the filler neck indicates the coolant level. The coolant level is correct if it is between the arrows of Coolant the respective reservoir label 2.

  • Page 247: Maintenance

    Therefore, hand your service specialist the re‐ BMW Maintenance System mote control that you used most recently. Setting the correct date Make sure the date is set correctly, refer to page 76;...
  • Page 248 Mobility Maintenance Maintenance and repair should be performed Reduce the vehicle speed and have the by your service center. Make sure to have reg‐ system checked immediately; otherwise, ular maintenance procedures recorded in the serious engine misfiring within a brief pe‐ vehicle's Service and Warranty Information riod can seriously damage emission con‐...

  • Page 249: Replacing Components

    Replacing components Mobility Replacing components Vehicle equipment Front To change the wiper blades, fold up the This chapter describes all series equipment as wiper arms, refer to page 64. 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.

  • Page 250: Lamps And Bulbs

    Mobility Replacing components Rear Do not perform work/bulb replacement on xenon headlamps Have any work on the xenon lighting system, including bulb replacement, performed only by a service center. Due to the high voltage present in the system, there is the danger of fatal injuries if work is carried out improperly.◀...
  • Page 251 Replacing components Mobility Removing the headlamp cover clockwise all the way using a coin, for ex‐ ample. The high beam bulbs can be replaced via the engine compartment, and the low beam and turn signal bulbs can be replaced via a folding cover in the wheel arch.
  • Page 252 Mobility Replacing components Insert the new bulb. Due to the high voltage present in the system, there is the danger of fatal injuries if work is Fold up the wire bracket and lock it. carried out improperly.◀ Plug in the connector. Reattach the cover.

  • Page 253: Tail Lamps

    Replacing components Mobility Turn signals, front 21-watt bulb, PY21W Switch off the lamps and take the remote control out of the ignition lock. Open the folding cover in the wheel arch, refer to page 251. Backup lamp Roadside parking lamp/tail lamp LED Brake lamp Turn signal Inner brake lamp...

  • Page 254: Changing Wheels

    Mobility Replacing components On the right side, take the button with the Release the bulb holder with the clip, see fuel pump symbol out of the holder toward arrows, and remove it. the front if necessary. Apply gentle pressure to the bulb while Squeeze the lower clips, arrows 2, and take turning it to the left for removal and re‐...

  • Page 255: Vehicle Battery

    Replacing components Mobility Jacking points for the vehicle jack General information Ensure that the battery is sufficiently charged to achieve the full battery life. It may be necessary to charge the battery in the following cases: ▷ When the vehicle is frequently used to drive short distances.
  • Page 256 Mobility Replacing components Maintain the battery in an upright position for transport and storage. Secure the battery so that it does not tip over during transport. Fuses Replacing fuses Never attempt to repair a blown fuse and do not replace a defective fuse with a substi‐ tute of another color or amperage rating;...

  • Page 257: Breakdown Assistance

    BMW Assist Response Center has been cult to detect.◀ established. Once the BMW Response Center has re‐ ceived your Emergency Request, the BMW Intelligent Emergency Response Center contacts you and takes Request further steps to help you.

  • Page 258: Warning Triangle

    BMW Response Center. ▷ If the LED is flashing but the BMW Re‐ sponse Center cannot be heard on the hands-free system, the hands-free system may be malfunctioning. However, the BMW Response Center may still be able to hear you.

  • Page 259: Connecting Jumper Cables

    Switch off the engine of the assisting vehi‐ cle. Connecting jumper cables Switch off any electronic systems/power Pull off the cap of the BMW starting aid ter‐ consumers in both vehicles. minal. Bodywork contact between vehicles Attach one terminal clamp of the positive...

  • Page 260: Towing Your Vehicle

    Mobility Breakdown assistance other attempt in order to allow the dis‐ Do not lift the vehicle charged battery to recharge. Do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting or Let both engines run for several minutes. body and chassis parts; otherwise, damage may result.◀...

  • Page 261: Tow Bar

    Breakdown assistance Mobility Towing other vehicles needs to be applied when braking and steering. General information ▷ Larger steering wheel movements are re‐ quired. Light towing vehicle ▷ Switch on the hazard warning system, de‐ Your vehicle must not be lighter than the pending on local regulations.
  • Page 262 The screw-in tow fitting should always be car‐ ried in the vehicle. It can be screwed in at the front or rear of the BMW. It is located in the tool kit under the cargo floor cover and storage compartment in the cargo area, refer to page 249.

  • Page 263: Care

    Care Mobility Care Vehicle equipment Wash your vehicle frequently, particularly in winter. This chapter describes all series equipment as Intense soiling and road salt can damage the well as country-specific and special equipment vehicle. offered for this model series.Therefore, it also describes equipment that may not be found in Washing in automatic car washes your vehicle, for instance due to the selected...

  • Page 264: Vehicle Care

    Suitable care products are available from the Car care products service center. BMW recommends using cleaning and care products from BMW, since these have been Upholstery material care tested and approved. Vacuum regularly with a vacuum cleaner. Car care and cleaning products If they are very dirty, e.g., beverage stains, use...
  • Page 265 Care Mobility Clean the upholstery down to the seams using ▷ Imitation leather surfaces. large sweeping motions. Avoid rubbing the ▷ Headliner. material vigorously. ▷ Lamp lenses. Damage from Velcro® fasteners ▷ Instrument cluster cover. Open Velcro® fasteners on pants or ▷...
  • Page 266 Mobility Care Ensure that the floor mats are securely fas‐ tened again when they are returned after being removed, such as for cleaning.◀ Floor mats can be removed from the passen‐ ger compartment for cleaning. When returning the floor mats, secure them again to prevent slipping.
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  • Page 269: Reference

    Reference This chapter contains technical data, short commands for the voice activation system, and an index that will quickly take you to the information you need. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 911 269 - VI/13...

  • Page 270: Technical Data

    This well as country-specific and special equipment also applies to safety-related functions and offered for this model series.Therefore, it also systems. Dimensions BMW X1 Width without mirrors inches/mm 70.8 / 1,798 Width with mirrors inches/mm 81.0/2,058...
  • Page 271 Technical data Reference BMW X1 X1 sDrive28i X1 xDrive28i X1 xDrive35i Approved roof load ca‐ lbs/kg 165/75 165/75 165/75 pacity Cargo area capacity cu ft/liter 25.0-56.0/420‐ 25.0-56.0/420‐ 25.0-56.0/420- 1,350 1,350 1,350 Capacities BMW X1 Notes US gal/liters Approx. 16.6/63 Fuel tank...

  • Page 272: Short Commands For Voice Activation

    Reference Short commands for voice activation system Short commands for voice activation system Vehicle equipment To have the available spoken instructions read out loud: ›Voice commands‹ This chapter describes all series equipment as The following short commands apply to vehi‐ well as country-specific and special equipment cles equipped with a voice activation system.

  • Page 273: Vehicle Information

    Short commands for voice activation system Reference Vehicle information Computer Function Command Open the computer. ›Onboard info‹ Open the trip computer. ›Trip computer‹ Vehicle Function Command Open the vehicle information. ›Vehicle info‹ Open the vehicle status. ›Vehicle status‹ Navigation General information Function Command Navigation menu.
  • Page 274 Reference Short commands for voice activation system Function Command Repeat the spoken instruction. ›Repeat voice instructions‹ Switch off the spoken instruction. ›Switch off voice instructions‹ Display the address book. ›Address book‹ Display the most recent destinations. ›Last destinations‹ Open the traffic bulletins. ›Traffic Info‹...
  • Page 275 Short commands for voice activation system Reference Function Command Split screen, facing the direction of travel. ›Split screen map in direction of travel‹ Split screen, perspective. ›Split screen perspective‹ Split screen, expanded intersection zoom. ›Splitscreen Exit ramp view‹ Split screen scale...feet. ›Split screen scale ...
  • Page 276 Reference Short commands for voice activation system Function Command Open the manual search. ›Manual‹ Select a frequency range. ›Select frequency‹ Open a station. ›Select station‹ Function Command Open a frequency. ›Frequency ... Kilohertz‹ e.g., fre‐ quency 753 or 753 kilohertz Open the AM stations.
  • Page 277 Short commands for voice activation system Reference CD/multimedia CD/DVD drive Function Command Select a track. ›Track ...‹ e.g., track 5 ›C D track ...‹ e. g., CD track 5 Play back a CD. ›C D on‹ Select a CD. ›Select C D‹ Select a CD and track.
  • Page 278 Reference Short commands for voice activation system Tone Function Command Open the tone settings. ›Tone‹ Telephone Function Command Dial a phone number. ›Dial number‹ Open the Telephone menu. ›Telephone‹ Display the phone book. ›Phonebook‹ Redialing. ›Redial‹ Display received calls. ›Received calls‹ List of messages.
  • Page 279 Select a name. ›Choose name‹ My contacts. ›My contacts‹ Open the contacts. ›Contacts‹ New contact. ›New contact‹ ConnectedDrive or BMW Assist Function Command Open BMW Assist. ›B M W Assist‹ Open ConnectedDrive. ›Connected Drive‹ Open BMW Online. ›B M W Online‹...

  • Page 280: Everything From A To Z

    Reference Everything from A to Z Everything from A to Z Index Air vents Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ – Refer to Ventilation tance Alarm system ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ Assistance with driving off, Alarm system refer to Drive-off assis‐ – Avoiding unintentional Accident, refer to Emergency tant alarms...
  • Page 281 – Remote control Brakes, service require‐ gate Battery disposal ments Cargo area net, refer to Parti‐ Battery, refer to Vehicle bat‐ Brake system, BMW mainte‐ tion net tery nance system Cargo area, opening from the Battery replacement, remote Braking, notes...
  • Page 282 Condition Based Service CD/DVD circulated air mode CD/DVD notes Cleaning, displays Confirmation signals for lock‐ CDs, storing Cleaning your BMW, refer to ing/unlocking the vehicle Cell phone Care Connecting, mobile phone, Cell phone, installation loca‐ Clock refer to Pairing the mobile tion, refer to Center arm‐...
  • Page 283 Everything from A to Z Reference Cruise control Disposal, vehicle battery Dynamic Traction Control Cruise control Distance warning, refer to – Malfunction Park Distance Control Cupholder Curb weight, refer to Divided rear seat backrest, re‐ Weights fer to Enlarging the cargo ECO PRO Current fuel consumption area...
  • Page 284 Flooding, refer to Driving Engine oil, alternative oil External devices through water types External temperature dis‐ Floor carpet, care Engine oil, BMW maintenance play Floor mats, care External temperature display system FM/AM station – Changing the unit of meas‐ Engine oil change intervals, Fog lamps refer to Service require‐...
  • Page 285 Everything from A to Z Reference Fuel tank capacity, refer to Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ High beams, indicator Filling capacities nating code lamp Fuel tank contents, refer to Hands-free microphone High-pressure washers Filling capacities Hazard warning sys‐ Hill Descent Control HDC Fuel tank, refer to Filling ca‐...
  • Page 286 Reference Everything from A to Z Interior temperature, setting Ignition lock Lamps, High-beam Assis‐ – Automatic climate con‐ Ignition, switched off tant trol Ignition, switched on Lamps, parking lamps/low Interlock, refer to Disengag‐ Indication of a flat tire 92, beams ing the remote control Indicator and warning Lamps, replacing, refer to...
  • Page 287 Everything from A to Z Reference Locking the vehicle Manual mode, automatic Mobile communication devi‐ – From the inside transmission with Step‐ ces in the vehicle – From the outside tronic 66, Mobile phone, installation lo‐ Locks, doors, and win‐ Manual operation cation, refer to Center arm‐...
  • Page 288 Reference Everything from A to Z Octane rating, refer to Gaso‐ Parked vehicle, condensa‐ Profile, tires line quality tion Programmable memory but‐ Odometer Parking aid, refer to Park Dis‐ tons, iDrive Protection function, refer to Office tance Control PDC Pinch protection Oil additives Parking assistant, refer to –...
  • Page 289 Roadside parking lamps Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ refer to Service require‐ RON gasoline quality play ments RON, refer to Fuel qual‐ Search, refer to BMW On‐ Remaining range, refer to line Range Roof load capacity Seat adjustment Reminders Roof-mounted luggage –...
  • Page 290 Reference Everything from A to Z Sensors, care Slide/tilt glass roof, refer to Start/Stop button Service and warranty Panoramic glass sunroof Start/Stop button, starting the Service data in the remote Slot for remote control engine control Smokers' package, refer to Start/Stop button, switching Service interval display, refer Ashtray...
  • Page 291 Everything from A to Z Reference Third brake lamp, refer to Traction control Center brake lamp Traffic bulletins, naviga‐ Tachometer Tilting the passenger side tion Tailgate Transmission mirror – Comfort Access – Automatic transmission with Time – Emergency operation, refer Steptronic –...
  • Page 292 Reference Everything from A to Z ber in the engine compart‐ Wheelbase, refer to Dimen‐ ment sions Uniform Tire Quality Grading/ Vehicle jack Wheel change UTQG Vehicle paint Wheels and tires Unintentional alarms, avoid‐ Vehicle storage Wheels, changing Vehicle, switching off Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor Units Vehicle wash...
  • Page 293 Everything from A to Z Reference Word match concept, naviga‐ tion Working in the engine com‐ partment Wrench/screwdriver, refer to Onboard vehicle tool kit xDrive Xenon headlamps – Bulb replacement Your individual vehicle – Settings, refer to Personal Profile Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 911 269 - VI/13...
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