BMW X1 2018 Owners Manual

Activating/deactivating
the
system
manually
Using
the
button
Press button.
'xLED comes on: auto Start/Stop function is
deactivated.
The engine is started during an automatic enj
gine stop.
The engine can only be stopped or started
via the Start/Stop button.'xLED goes out: auto Start/Stop function is acj tivated.
Switching
off
the
vehicle
during
an
automatic
engine
stop
During an automatic engine stop, the vehicle canbe switched off permanently, for instance when
leaving it.
Steptronic transmission:
1.Engage selector lever position P.2.Press the Start/Stop button. The ignition is
switched off. The Auto Start/Stop function is deactivated.3.Set the parking brake.
Engine start as usual via Start/Stop button.
Automatic
deactivation
In certain situations, the Auto Start/Stop function
is deactivated automatically for safety reasons,
for instance if no driver is detected.
Malfunction
The Auto Start/Stop function no longer switches
off the engine automatically. A Check Control
message is displayed. It is possible to continue
driving. Have the system checked by a dealerss service center or another qualified service centeror repair shop.
Parking
brake
Concept
The parking brake is used to prevent the vehicle from rolling when it is parked.
Safety
information
WARNING
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and
possibly roll away. There is a risk of an accident.
Before exiting, secure the vehicle against rollj
ing.
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured against rolling away, follow the following:
'xSet the parking brake.'xOn uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
turn the front wheels in the direction of the curb.'xOn uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
also secure the vehicle, for instance with a
wheel chock.
WARNING
Unattended children or animals can cause the
vehicle to move and endanger themselves and
traffic, for instance due to the following actions:
'xPressing the Start/Stop button.'xReleasing the parking brake.'xOpening and closing the doors or winj
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'xUsing vehicle equipment.
There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do not
leave children or animals unattended in the vej hicle. Take the remote control with you when
exiting and lock the vehicle.
Overview
Parking brake
Setting
With
a
stationary
vehicle Pull the switch.
The LED lights up.
The indicator light lights up red. The
parking brake is set.
Depending on the stopping situation, the parking brake is engaged automatically.
Steptronic transmission: in some parking situaj
tions, the parking brake is automatically engaged, when selector lever position P is engaged. Inthese cases, the parking brake is released autoj
matically when you leave the selector lever posij tion P.
While
driving
To use as emergency brake while driving:
Pull the switch and hold it. The vehicle brakes
hard while the switch is being pulled.
The indicator light lights up red, a signal
sounds and the brake lights light up.
A Check Control message is displayed.
If the vehicle is decelerated to a complete stop,
the parking brake is engaged.
Releasing Releasing
manually1.Switch on the ignition.2. Steptronic transmission: press the
switch while the brake is pressed or selector
lever position P is set.
The LED and indicator light go out.
The parking brake is released.
Automatic
release
in
cars
with
Steptronic
transmission
For automatic release, step on the accelerator
pedal.
The LED and indicator light go out.
The parking brake is automatically released
when you step on the accelerator under the folj
lowing conditions:
'xEngine on.'xDrive mode engaged.'xDriver buckled in and doors closed.
Malfunction
In the event of a failure or malfunction of the
parking brake, secure the vehicle against rolling using a wheel chock, for instance when leaving it.
After
a
power
failure
Putting
the
parking
brake
into
operation
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2. Press the switch while stepping on the
brake pedal or selector lever position P is set.
It may take several seconds for the brake to be put into operation. Any sounds associated with
this are normal.
The indicator light in the instrument clusj
ter goes out as soon as the parking brake
is ready for operation.
Turn
signal,
high
beams, headlight
flasher
Turn
signal
Turn
signal
in
exterior
mirror
When driving and during operation of the turn signals or hazard warning system, do not fold inthe exterior mirrors, so that the signal lights on
the exterior mirror are easy to see.
Using
turn
signals
Press the lever past the resistance point.
Canada: the lever returns into its starting position after actuation. To switch off manually, slightly
tap the lever to the resistance point.
Triple
turn
signal
activation Lightly tap the lever up or down.
The turn signal flashes three times.
The function can be activated or deactivated.
Via iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Lighting"4."Exterior lighting"5."One-touch turn signal"6.Select the desired setting.
Settings are stored for the profile currently used.
Signaling
briefly
Press the lever to the resistance point and hold it there for as long as you want the turn signal to
flash.
Malfunction
Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator light indij
cates that a turn signal bulb has failed.
High
beams,
headlight
flasher Push the lever forward or pull it backward.
'xHigh beams on, arrow 1.'xHigh beams off/headlight flasher, arrow 2.
Washer/wiper
system
General
information
Do not use the wipers if the windshield is dry, as
this may damage the wiper blades or cause them to become worn more quickly.
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Safety
information
WARNING
If the wipers start moving in the folded away state, body parts can be jammed or damagemay occur to parts of the vehicle. There is a risk
of injury or risk of damage to property. Make
sure that the vehicle is switched off when the wipers are in the folded away state and the wipj
ers are folded in when switching on.
NOTE
If the wipers are frozen to the windshield, the
wiper blades can be torn off and the wiper moj
tor can overheat when switching on. There is a risk of damage to property. Defrost the windj
shield prior to switching the wipers on.
Switching
on
Press the lever up until the desired position is reached.
'xResting position of the wipers, position 0.'xIntermittent operation or rain sensor, posijtion 1.'xNormal wiper speed, position 2.'xFast wiper speed, position 3.
When travel is interrupted with the wiper systemswitched on: when travel continues, the wipers
resume at their previous speed.
Switching
off
and
brief
wipe
Press the lever down.
'xSwitching off: press the lever down until it reaches its standard position.'xBrief wipe: press the lever down from the
standard position.
The lever automatically returns to its initial position when released.
Interval
mode
or
rain
sensor
Concept
The rain sensor automatically controls the time between wipes depending on the intensity of the rainfall.
General
information The sensor is located on the windshield, directly
in front of the interior mirror. Without the rain
sensor, the frequency of the wiper operation is preset.
Safety
information
NOTE
If the rain sensor is activated, the wipers can
accidentally start moving in vehicle washes. There is a risk of damage to property. Deactij
vate the rain sensor in vehicle washes.
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Activating
Press the lever up once from its standard posijtion, arrow 1.
Wiping is started.
The LED in the wiper lever is illuminated.
If wipers are frozen to windshield, wiper operaj
tion is deactivated.
Deactivating
Press the lever back into the standard position.
Setting
the
frequency
or
sensitivity of
the
rain
sensor
Turn the thumbwheel to adjust the frequency orsensitivity of the rain sensor.
Up: short interval or high sensitivity of the rain
sensor.
Down: long interval or low sensitivity of the rain
sensor.
Windshield
and
headlight
washer
system
Safety
information
WARNING
The washer fluid can freeze onto the window at
low temperatures and obstruct the view. There
is a risk of an accident. Only use the washer
systems, if the washer fluid cannot freeze. Use
antifreeze, if needed.
NOTE
When the washer fluid reservoir is empty, the
wash pump cannot work as intended. There is a risk of damage to property. Do not use the
washer system when the washer fluid reservoir
is empty.
Cleaning
the
windshield
Pull the lever.
The system sprays washer fluid on the windj shield and activates the wipers briefly.
In addition, the headlights are cleaned at regular
intervals when the vehicle's lights are switched
on.
Windshield
washer
nozzles
The washer jets are automatically heated whenj
ever the ignition is switched on.
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Rear
window
wiperOverview
Switching
on
the
rear
window
wiper
Turn the outer switch upward.
'xResting position of the wiper, position 0.'xIntermittent mode, arrow 1. When reverse gear is engaged, the system switches to conjtinuous operation.
Clean
the
rear
window
Turn the outer switch in the desired direction.
'xIn resting position: turn the switch downward,
arrow 3. The switch automatically returns to its resting position when released.'xIn intermittent mode: turn the switch further,
arrow 2. The switch automatically returns to its intermittent position when released.
Fold-away
position
of
the
wipers
Concept
The fold-out position enables the wipers to be folded away from the windshield.
General
information Important, for instance when changing the wiper
blades or when folding out under frosty condij
tions.
Safety
information
WARNING
If the wipers start moving in the folded away state, body parts can be jammed or damagemay occur to parts of the vehicle. There is a risk
of injury or risk of damage to property. Make
sure that the vehicle is switched off when the wipers are in the folded away state and the wipj
ers are folded in when switching on.
NOTE
If the wipers are frozen to the windshield, the
wiper blades can be torn off and the wiper moj
tor can overheat when switching on. There is a risk of damage to property. Defrost the windj
shield prior to switching the wipers on.
Folding
away
the
wipers
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3.Fold the wipers all the way away from the
windshield.
Folding
down
the
wipers
After the wipers are folded back down, the wiper
system must be reactivated.
1.Fold the wipers back down onto the windj
shield.2.Switch on the ignition.3.Push wiper lever down. Wipers return to their resting position and are ready again for operj
ation.
Canada:
wiper
system
General
information
Do not use the wipers if the windshield is dry, as
this may damage the wiper blades or cause them
to become worn more quickly.
Safety
information
WARNING
If the wipers start moving in the folded away state, body parts can be jammed or damage may occur to parts of the vehicle. There is a riskof injury or risk of damage to property. Make
sure that the vehicle is switched off when the wipers are in the folded away state and the wipj
ers are folded in when switching on.
NOTE
If the wipers are frozen to the windshield, the
wiper blades can be torn off and the wiper moj
tor can overheat when switching on. There is a risk of damage to property. Defrost the windj
shield prior to switching the wipers on.
Switching
on
Tap up the lever or press it past the resistance point.
'xNormal wiper speed: tap up once.'xFast wiper speed: tap up twice or tap once
beyond the resistance point.
The lever automatically returns to its initial posij tion when released.
Switching
off
and
brief
wipe
Press the lever down.
'xTo switch off from fast wiper speed: press
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The lever automatically returns to its initial posijtion when released.
Interval
mode
or
rain
sensor
Concept The rain sensor automatically controls the timebetween wipes depending on the intensity of the
rainfall.
General
information
The sensor is located on the windshield, directly
in front of the interior mirror. Without the rain
sensor, the frequency of the wiper operation is preset.
Safety
information
NOTE
If the rain sensor is activated, the wipers can accidentally start moving in vehicle washes. There is a risk of damage to property. Deactij
vate the rain sensor in vehicle washes.
Activating/deactivating
Press the button on the wiper lever.
Wiping is started.
If the vehicle is equipped with a rain sensor: the LED in the wiper lever is illuminated.
If wipers are frozen to windshield, wiper operaj
tion is deactivated.
During trip interruption with the rain sensor
switched on: if the trip is resumed within approx.
15 minutes, the rain sensor is automatically actij
vated again.
Setting
the
frequency
or
sensitivity
of
the
rain
sensor
Turn the thumbwheel to adjust the frequency or sensitivity of the rain sensor.
Up: short interval or high sensitivity of the rain
sensor.
Down: long interval or low sensitivity of the rain
sensor.
Windshield
and
headlight
washer
system
Safety
information
WARNING
The washer fluid can freeze onto the window at
low temperatures and obstruct the view. There
is a risk of an accident. Only use the washer
systems, if the washer fluid cannot freeze. Use antifreeze, if needed.
NOTE
When the washer fluid reservoir is empty, the
wash pump cannot work as intended. There is a risk of damage to property. Do not use the
washer system when the washer fluid reservoir
is empty.
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Cleaning
the
windshield
Pull the lever.
The system sprays washer fluid on the windj shield and activates the wipers briefly.
In addition, the headlights are cleaned at regular
intervals when the vehicle's lights are switched
on.
Windshield
washer
nozzles
The washer jets are automatically heated whenj
ever the ignition is switched on.
Rear
window
wiper
Overview
Switching
on
the
rear
window
wiper
Turn the outer switch upward.
'xResting position of the wiper, position 0.'xIntermittent mode, arrow 1. When reverse gear is engaged, the system switches to conjtinuous operation.Clean
the
rear
window
Turn the outer switch in the desired direction.'xIn resting position: turn the switch downward,
arrow 3. The switch automatically returns to its resting position when released.'xIn intermittent mode: turn the switch further,
arrow 2. The switch automatically returns to its intermittent position when released.
Fold-away
position
of
the
wipers
Concept
The fold-out position enables the wipers to be folded away from the windshield.
General
information Important, for instance when changing the wiper
blades or when folding out under frosty condij
tions.
Safety
information
WARNING
If the wipers start moving in the folded away state, body parts can be jammed or damagemay occur to parts of the vehicle. There is a risk
of injury or risk of damage to property. Make
sure that the vehicle is switched off when the wipers are in the folded away state and the wipj
ers are folded in when switching on.
NOTE
If the wipers are frozen to the windshield, the
wiper blades can be torn off and the wiper moj
tor can overheat when switching on. There is a risk of damage to property. Defrost the windj
shield prior to switching the wipers on.
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Folding
away
the
wipers1.Switch the ignition on and off again.2.With frosty conditions, make sure that theblades are not frozen to the windshield.3.Press the wiper lever up beyond the point ofresistance and hold it for approx. 3 seconds,
until the wipers remain in a nearly vertical poj sition.4.Fold the wipers all the way away from the
windshield.
Folding
down
the
wipers
After the wipers are folded back down, the wiper
system must be reactivated.
1.Fold the wipers back down onto the windj
shield.2.Switch on the ignition.3.Push wiper lever down. Wipers return to their resting position and are ready again for operj
ation.
Washer
fluid
General
information
All washer nozzles are supplied from one reserj
voir.
Use a mixture of tap water and windshield washer concentrate. If desired, a windshield
washer concentrate containing antifreeze can be used.
Recommended minimum fill quantity:
0.2 US gal/1 liter.
Safety
information
WARNING
Some antifreeze agents can contain harmful substances and are flammable. There is a riskof fire and a risk of injury. Follow the instrucj
tions on the containers. Keep antifreeze away from ignition sources. Do not refill operating
materials into different bottles. Store operating
materials out of reach of children.
United States: the washer fluid mixture ratio is
regulated by the U.S. EPA and many individual
states; do not exceed the allowable washer fluid
dilution ratio limits that apply. Follow the usage
instructions on the washer fluid container.
Use of BMWss Windshield Washer Concentrate
or the equivalent is recommended.
WARNING
Washer fluid can ignite and catch fire on conj
tact with hot engine parts. There is a risk of inj
jury or risk of damage to property. Only add
washer fluid when the engine is cooled down.
Next, fully close the lid of the washer fluid resj
ervoir.
NOTE
Silicon-containing additives in the washer fluid for the water-repelling effect on the windows can lead to damage to the washing system.
There is a risk of damage to property. Do not add silicon-containing additives to the washerfluid.
NOTE
Mixing different windshield washer concenj
trates or antifreeze can damage the washing
system. There is a risk of damage to property. Do not mix different windshield washer concenj
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