BMW X1 Owner's Manual page 151

The system may not be fully operational in
the following situations, and driver intervention
may be necessary:
▷ In very unfavorable weather conditions
such as fog or heavy precipitation.
▷ When detecting poorly-lit road users such
as pedestrians, cyclists, horseback riders
and wagons; when driving close to train or
ship traffic; or at animal crossings.
▷ In tight curves, on hilltops or in depressions,
in crossing traffic or half-obscured oncom-
ing traffic on highways.
▷ In poorly-lit towns and cities or in the pres-
ence of highly reflective signs.
▷ When the windshield in front of the interior
mirror is fogged up, dirty or covered with
stickers, etc.
Exterior lighting
Principle
The exterior lighting comprises all lighting ele-
ments on the outside of the vehicle. The exte-
rior lighting, or individual functions of it, can be
operated using the buttons in your vehicle, the
buttons on your vehicle key, or via iDrive.
If the driver's door is opened when the drive-
ready state is switched off, the exterior lighting
is automatically switched off after a period of
time.
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Light and view
Overview
Buttons in the vehicle
The buttons for the exterior lighting are located
on the light switch between the steering wheel
and the driver's door.
Icon Function
Exterior lighting menu.
Automatic headlight control.
Low beams.
Exterior lighting off.
Exterior lighting off.
Functions via iDrive
Icon Function
Automatic headlight control.
Low beams.
Parking lights.
Exterior lighting off.
CONTROLS
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