BMW X1 2017 Manual Online

The engaged gear is displayed in the instrujment cluster, for instance S1.
The sport program of the transmission is actij
vated.
Ending
the
Sport
program Push the selector lever to the right.
D is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Manual
mode
M/S
Concept
Manual gear-shifting is possible in manual mode.
Activating
manual
mode
Press the selector lever to the left out of selecj
tor lever position D, arrow 1. Next, push the sej lector lever forward or pull it backward, arjrow 2.
Manual mode becomes active and the gear is
changed.
The engaged gear is displayed in the instruj
ment cluster, for instance M1.
Shifting To shift down: press the selector lever forward.
To shift up: pull the selector lever rearwards.
The transmission continues shifting automatij cally in certain situations, for instance when
speed limits are reached.
Steptronic
Sport
transmission:
prevent
automatic
upshifting
in
M/S
manual
mode
The Steptronic Sport transmission does not
automatically upshift in M/S manual mode
once the maximum speed is reached, if one of
the following conditions is met:'yDSC deactivated.'yTRACTION activated.
In addition, there is no downshifting for kickj
down.
With the respective transmission version, the
lowest possible gear can be selected by simulj
taneously operating the kickdown and the left
shift paddles. This is not possible by switching briefly via the shift paddles from selector leverposition D to manual mode M/S.
Ending
the
manual
mode Push the selector lever to the right.
D is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Shift
paddles
Concept
The shift paddles on the steering wheel allow you to shift gears quickly while keeping both
hands on the steering wheel.
General
information Shifting
The vehicle only shifts at suitable engine and road speeds.
Switching
into
manual
mode
In selector lever position S, actuating a shift paddle switches into manual mode permaj
nently.
In selector lever position D, actuating a shift
paddle switches into manual mode temporaj
rily.
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Switching
into
automatic
mode
In selector lever position D, after conservative
driving in manual mode without acceleration or
shifting via the shift paddles for a certain
amount of time, the transmission switches
back to automatic mode.
It is possible to switch from manual mode into
the automatic mode at any time:'yPull and hold right shift paddle.'yIn addition to the briefly pulled right shift paddle, briefly pull the left shift paddle.
Shifting
'yTo shift up: briefly pull right shift paddle.'yTo shift down: briefly pull left shift paddle.'yThe lowest possible gear can be selected
by pulling and holding the left shift paddle.
The selected gear is briefly displayed in the inj
strument cluster, followed by the current gear.
Displays
in
the
instrument
cluster The selector lever position is disjplayed, for example P.
Manually
release
the
transmission
lock
Should the selector lever be blocked in selecj
tor lever position P despite the ignition being
turned on, the brake being depressed and the
button on the selector lever being pressed, the transmission lock can be canceled manually:
Before unlocking the transmission lock manjually, set the parking brake to prevent the vehijcle from rolling away.1.Loosen the selector lever sleeve at thebottom from the center console.2.Lift the sleeve. Unplug the cable connecjtor, if needed.3.Using the screwdriver from the onboardvehicle tool kit, refer to page 219, press
the yellow release lever downward, arrow.4.Move the selector lever slightly toward the
rear; to do this press the button on the
front of the selector lever.
Release the release lever.5.Bring the selector lever into the desired
position.
For additional information, see the chapter on tow-starting and towing.
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Steptronic
Sport
transmission:
Launch
Control
Concept
Launch Control enables optimum acceleration on surfaces with good traction under dry surj rounding conditions.
General
information
The use of Launch Control causes premature
component wear since this function represents a very heavy load for the vehicle.
Do not use Launch Control during the break-in, refer to page 174, period.
To start with Launch Control do not steer the steering wheel.
Functional
requirements
Launch Control is available when the engine is
warmed up, that is, after uninterrupted driving of at least 6 miles/10 km.
Start
with
launch
control
While the engine is running:1. Press button and select SPORT
with the Driving Dynamics Control.
TRACTION is displayed in the instrument
cluster in combination with SPORT and the
DSC OFF indicator light lights up.2.Engage selector lever position S.3.With the left foot, forcefully press down on
the brake.4.Press and hold down the accelerator pedal
beyond the resistance point at the full
throttle position, kickdown.
A flag symbol is displayed in the instruj
ment cluster.5.The starting engine speed adjusts. Within
3 seconds, release the brake.Repeated
use
during
a
trip
After Launch Control was used, the transmisj
sion must cool down for approx. 5 minutes, bej fore Launch Control can be used again.
After
using
Launch
Control
To increase vehicle stability, activate DSC Dyj
namic Stability Control again.
System
limits
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DisplaysVehicle
features
and
optionsThis chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., dueto the selected options or country versions.
This also applies to safety-related functions
and systems. When using these functions and systems, the applicable laws and regulations
must be observed.
Overview,
instrument
cluster
1Speedometer2Messages, e.g., Check Control3Tachometer\_ 894Current fuel consumption5Electronic displays\_ 846Fuel gauge\_897Reset miles\_ 89
Electronic
displays
'ySelection lists, refer to page 93.'yExternal temperature, refer to page 89.'yAuto Start/Stop function, refer to page 71.'yOnboard computer, refer to page 93.'yDate, refer to page 89.'yEnergy recovery, refer to page 90.'yTransmission display, refer to page 82.'yMiles/trip miles, refer to page 89.Seite 84ControlsDisplays84
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'yMessages, for instance Check Control, rej
fer to page 85.'yNavigation display.'yRange, refer to page 89.'yStatus, Driving Dynamics Control, refer to
page 128.'yService requirements, refer to page 90.'ySpeed Limit Info, refer to page 91.'yTime, refer to page 89.
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
combination of indicator or warning lights and
SMS text messages in the instrument cluster
and in the Head-up Display.
In addition, an acoustic signal may sound and
an SMS text message may appear on the Conj trol Display.
Indicator/warning
lights
General
information The indicator and warning lights in the instrujment cluster can light up in a variety of combijnations and colors.
Several of the lights are checked for proper
functioning 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-specific models: passenger belt is not worn or
objects are detected on the front passengerseat.
Indicator lamp 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 pasj senger seat.
Make sure that the safety belts are positioned correctly.
Airbag
system Airbag system and belt tensioner arenot working.
Have the vehicle checked immediately
by a dealerss service center or another qualij
fied service center or repair shop.
Parking
brake The parking brake is set.
Release the parking brake, refer to page 74.
Brake
system Braking system impaired. Continue todrive moderately.
Have the vehicle checked immediately by a dealerss service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.
Approach
control
warning Indicator light illuminates: advance
warning is issued, for example when
there is the impending danger of a colj
lision or the distance to the vehicle ahead is too small.
Increase distance.
Indicator light flashes: acute warning of the imj
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Intervention by braking or make an evasive maj
neuver.
Person
warning Symbol in the instrument cluster.If a collision with a person detected in
this way is imminent, the symbol lights
up and a signal sounds.
Orange
lights
Active
Cruise
Control The number bars shows the selected
distance from the vehicle driving
ahead.
Camera-based cruise control with Stop&Go
function, ACC, refer to page 131.
Vehicle
detection,
Active
Cruise
Control Indicator light illuminates: a vehicle has
been detected ahead of you.
Indicator light flashes: the conditions
are not adequate for the system to work.
The system was deactivated but applies thebrakes until you actively resume control by
pressing on the brake pedal or accelerator pedal.
Yellow
lights
Anti-lock
Braking
System
ABS Braking force boost may not be workjing. Avoid abrupt braking. Take the lonjger braking distance into account.
Have the system immediately checked
by a dealerss service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop.DSC
Dynamic
Stability
Control
The indicator light flashes: DSC conj
trols the drive and braking forces. The vehicle is stabilized. Reduce speed and
adapt driving style to the driving circumstanj ces.
The indicator light lights up: DSC has malfuncj tioned.
Have the system checked by a dealerss service
center or another qualified service center or rej pair shop.
DSC Dynamic Stability Control, refer to page 125.
DSC
Dynamic
Stability
Control
is
deactivated
or
DTC
Dynamic
Traction
Control
is
activated
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is deacj
tivated or DTC Dynamic Traction Conj
trol is activated.
DSC Dynamic Stability Control, refer to page 125, and DTC Dynamic Traction Control,
refer to page 126.
Flat
Tire
Monitor
FTM The Flat Tire Monitor signals a loss of
tire inflation pressure in a tire.
Reduce your speed and stop cauj
tiously. Avoid sudden braking and steering maj neuvers.
Flat Tire Monitor, refer to page 112.
Tire
Pressure
Monitor
TPM The indicator light illuminates.
The Tire Pressure Monitor reports a
low tire inflation pressure or a flat tire.
Observe the information in the Check Control
message.
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No flat tire or loss of tire inflation pressure can
be detected.'yInterference caused by systems or devices
with the same radio frequency: after leavj
ing the area of the interference, the system automatically becomes active again.'yTPM was unable to complete the reset.Reset the system again.'yA wheel without TPM electronics is
mounted: have it checked by a dealerss
service center or another qualified service
center or repair shop as needed.'yMalfunction: have the system checked by a
dealerss service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.
Tire Pressure Monitor, refer to page 108.
Steering
system Steering system in some cases not
working.
Have the steering system checked by a
dealerss service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.
Emissions
'yThe warning light lights up:
Emissions are deteriorating. Have the vehicle checked as soon as
possible.'yThe warning light flashes under certain cirj
cumstances:
This indicates that there is excessive misj
firing in the engine.
Reduce the vehicle speed and have the system checked immediately; otherwise,serious engine misfiring within a brief pej
riod can seriously damage emission conj trol components, in particular the catalytic
converter.
Socket for Onboard Diagnosis, refer to
page 218.
Lane
departure
warning
System is switched on and under cerj
tain circumstances warns if a detected lane is left without flashing beforehand.
Lane departure warning, refer to page 120.
Green
lights
Turn
signal Turn signal switched on.
Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator
light indicates that a turn signal bulb
has failed.
Turn signal, refer to page 74.
Parking
lights,
headlight Parking lights or headlights are actij
vated.
Parking lights/low beams, headlight
control, refer to page 100.
Front
fog
lights Front fog lights are activated.
Front fog lights, refer to page 103.
High-beam
Assistant High-beam Assistant is switched on.
High beams are switched on and off
automatically depending on the traffic
situation.
High-beam Assistant, refer to page 102.
Cruise
control The system is switched on. It maintains
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Blue
lights
High
beams High beams are activated.
High beams, refer to page 75.
Hiding
Check
Control
messages
Press and hold button on signal lever.
Continuous
display Some Check Control messages are displayedcontinuously and are not cleared until the maljfunction is eliminated. If several malfunctionsoccur at once, the messages are displayed
consecutively.
These messages can be hidden for approx. 8 seconds. After this time, they are displayed again automatically.
Temporary
display
Other Check Control messages are hidden auj
tomatically after approx. 20 seconds. They are
stored and can be displayed again later.
Displaying
stored
Check
Control
messages
Using iDrive:
1."Vehicle info"2."Vehicle status"3. "Check Control"4.Select the SMS text message.Display
Check
Control At least one Check Control message isdisplayed or is stored.
SMS
text
messages SMS text messages in combination with asymbol in the instrument cluster explain aCheck Control message and the meaning ofthe indicator and warning lights.
Supplementary
SMS
text
messages Additional information, such as on the cause ofan error or the required action, can be called upvia Check Control.
With urgent messages the added text will be
automatically displayed on the Control Display.
Further
help
Depending on the Check Control message, further help can be selected.'y "Owner's Manual"
Display additional information about the Check Control message in the IntegratedOwner's Manual.'y "Service request"
Contact a dealerss service center or anj other qualified service center or repair
shop.'y "Roadside Assistance"
Contact Roadside Assistance.
Messages
after
trip
completion Special messages displayed while driving are
displayed again after the ignition is switched
off.
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Fuel
gaugeVehicle tilt position may causethe display to vary.
Depending on the equipment
version, the arrow beside the
fuel pump symbol shows which
side of the vehicle the fuel filler flap is on.
Information on refueling, refer to page 190.
The yellow indicator light illuminates, once the fuel reserve is reached.
Tachometer Always avoid engine speeds in the red warning
field. In this range, the fuel supply is reduced to
protect the engine.
Odometer
and
trip
odometer
Display'yOdometer, arrow 1.'yTrip odometer, arrow 2.
Show/reset
miles Press the button.
'yWhen the ignition is
switched off, the time, the
external temperature and
the odometer are displayed.'yWhen the ignition is switched on, the trip
odometer is reset.External
temperature
WARNING
Even at temperatures above +37 

'yWith a dynamic driving style, for instance
taking curves aggressively, the engine function is not always ensured.
The Check Control message appears continuj
ously below a range of approx. 30 miles/50 km.
NOTE
With a range of less than 30 miles/50 km
it is possible that the engine will no longer have sufficient fuel. Engine functions are not enj
sured anymore. There is a risk of property
damage. Refuel promptly.'