BMW X1 Owner's Manual page 120

CONTROLS
Check Control
Concept
The Check Control system monitors functions in
the vehicle and notifies you of malfunctions in
the monitored systems.
General information
A Check Control message is displayed as a com‐
bination of indicator or warning lights and text
messages in the instrument cluster and in the
Head-up Display.
In addition, an acoustic signal may sound and a
text message may appear on the Control Display.
Indicator/warning lights
General information
The indicator/warning lights in the instrument
cluster can light up in a variety of combinations
and colors.
Several of the lights are checked for proper func‐
tioning and light up temporarily when the engine
is started or the ignition is switched on.
Red lights
Safety belt reminder
Safety belt on the driver's side is not
buckled. For some country versions: pas‐
senger belt is not worn or objects are de‐
tected on the front passenger seat.
Indicator light flashes or is illuminated: safety belt
on the driver or passenger side is not buckled.
The safety belt reminder can also be activated if
objects are placed on the front passenger seat.
Make sure that the safety belts are positioned
correctly.
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Airbag system
Airbag system and belt tensioner may
not be working.
Have the vehicle checked immediately
by a dealer's service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
Parking brake
The parking brake is set.
For releasing the parking brake, refer to
page 103.
Brake system
Braking system impaired. Continue to
drive moderately.
Have the vehicle checked immediately
by a dealer's service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop.
Approach control warning
Indicator light illuminates: advance warn‐
ing is issued, for example when there is
the impending danger of a collision or
the distance to the vehicle ahead is too small.
Increase the distance.
Indicator light flashes: acute warning of the immi‐
nent danger of a collision when the vehicle ap‐
proaches another vehicle at a relatively high dif‐
ferential speed.
Intervene by braking or make an evasive maneu‐
ver.
Person warning
Symbol in the instrument cluster.
If a collision with a detected person is im‐
minent, the symbol lights up and a signal
sounds.