BMW X1 2018 Owners Manual

trates or antifreeze. Follow the information and
mixing ratios provided on the containers.
Overview
The washer fluid reservoir is located in the enj
gine compartment.
Malfunction
The use of undiluted windshield washer concenj trate or alcohol-based antifreeze can lead to injcorrect readings at temperatures below
+5 

back. The selector lever automatically returns tothe center position when released.
Selector lever position P is engaged automatij
cally, refer to page 122, in certain situations.
Selector
lever
positions
Drive
mode
D Selector lever position for normal vehicle operajtion. All gears for forward travel are activated auj
tomatically.
Reverse
R Engage selector lever position R only when the
vehicle is stationary.
Neutral
N The vehicle may be pushed or roll without power,
for instance in vehicle washes, refer to page 124, in selector lever position N.
Parking
position
P General
information
Selector lever position, for instance for parking
the vehicle.
The transmission blocks the drive wheels in sej
lector lever position P.
Engage selector lever position P only when the
vehicle is stationary.
Before exiting the vehicle, make sure that selecj tor lever position P is set. Otherwise, the vehiclemay begin to move.
Automatic
parking
position
for
a transmission
with
a
tap-operated
selector
lever
Selector lever position P is engaged automatij
cally in situations such as the following:'xAfter the engine is switched off when the vej
hicle is in the radio-ready state, refer to page 107, or when the ignition is switchedoff, refer to page 107, while selector lever poj
sition R, D or M/S is engaged.'xIf the driver's safety belt is unbuckled, the
driver's door is opened, and the brake pedal is not pressed while the vehicle is stationaryand selector lever position D, M/S or R is enj
gaged.'xAfter the ignition has been switched off while
selector lever position N is engaged.
Engaging
selector
lever
positions:
with
a
latching
selector
lever
General
information
To prevent the vehicle from creeping after you
select a drive mode, maintain pressure on the
brake pedal until you are ready to start.
Functional
requirements
The selector lever can only be taken out of sej
lector lever position P if the ignition is on or the
engine is running.
Engaging
selector
lever
position
D,
N,
R,
or
P
With the vehicle stationary, depress the brake
pedal before shifting out of selector lever posij
tion P or N; otherwise, the shift block will not be
deactivated and the shift command will not be
executed.
A selector lever lock prevents the following faulty operation:
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'xUnintentional shifting from selector lever pojsition P into another selector lever position.1.To release the selector lever lock: with the
brake pedal depressed, press the button on
the front of the selector lever.2.Move the selector lever into the desired posij tion.
Engaging
selector
lever
positions:
with
a
tap-operated
selector
lever
General
information
To prevent the vehicle from creeping after you
select a drive mode, maintain pressure on the
brake pedal until you are ready to start.
Functional
requirements
Only when the brake pedal is depressed is it
possible to change from selector lever position P
to another selector lever position.
Depending on the transmission version, the enj
gine may have to be running too.
Engaging
selector
lever
position
D,
N,
R
A selector lever lock prevents the following faulty
operation:'xUnintentional shifting into selector lever posij
tion R.'xUnintentional shifting from selector lever poj sition P into another selector lever position.1.Press and hold the button to release the sejlector lever lock.2.With the driver's safety belt fastened, briefly
push the selector lever in the desired direcj
tion, past a resistance point, if needed. The
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Engaging
selector
lever
position
P
Press button P.Rolling
or
pushing
the
vehicle
General
information
In some situations, the vehicle is to roll without
its own power for a short distance, for instance in
a vehicle wash, or be pushed.
Engaging
selector
lever
position
N:
with
a
latching
selector
lever
1.Switch on the ignition.2.If necessary, release the parking brake.3.Depress the brake pedal.4.Touch the selector lever lock and engage sej
lector lever position N.5.Release brake.
The vehicle may roll.
If there is a malfunction, you may not be able to
change the selector lever position.
Manually unlock the transmission lock, if needed,
refer to page 126.
Engaging
selector
lever
position
N:
with
a
tap-operated
selector
lever
1.Start the engine while pressing on the brake
pedal.2.If necessary, release the parking brake.3.Depress the brake pedal.4.Touch the selector lever lock and engage sej
lector lever position N.5.Switch the engine off.
In this way, the ignition remains switched on,
and a Check-Control message is displayed.
The vehicle may roll.
NOTE
Selector lever position P is automatically enj
gaged when the ignition is switched off. There
is a risk of damage to property. Do not switch
drive-ready state off in vehicle washes.
Irrespective of the ignition, the selector lever poj
sition P is automatically engaged after approx.
15 minutes.
If there is a malfunction, you may not be able to
change the selector lever position.
Electronically unlock the transmission lock, if
needed, refer to page 127.
Kickdown Kickdown is used to achieve maximum driving
performance.
Step on the accelerator pedal beyond the resistj ance point at the full throttle position.
Sport
program
M/S Concept
The shifting points and shifting times in the
Sport program are designed for a sportier driving style. The transmission, for instance shifts up
later and the shifting times are shorter.
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Activating
the
sport
program
Press the selector lever to the left out of selectorlever position D.
The engaged gear is displayed in the instrument
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
1.Press the selector lever to the left out of sej
lector lever position D, arrow 1.2.Push the selector lever forward or pull it
backward, arrows 2.
Manual mode becomes active and the gear is
changed.
The engaged gear is displayed in the instrument
cluster, for instance M1.
Shifting'xTo shift down: press the selector lever forj ward.'xTo shift up: pull the selector lever rearwards.
The transmission continues shifting automatij
cally in certain situations, for instance when
speed limits are reached.
With a tap-operated selector lever: when M2 is set manually while the vehicle is stationary, the
transmission will no longer shift back to M1. This
shifting behavior is retained until you engage M1
manually or exit M.
Steptronic
Sport
transmission:
prevent
automatic
upshifting
in
M/S
manual
mode
The Steptronic Sport transmission does not auj
tomatically upshift in M/S manual mode once the maximum speed is reached, if one of the followjing conditions is met:
'xDSC Dynamic Stability Control deactivated.'xDynamic Traction Control DTC activated.
In addition, there is no downshifting for kickjdown.
With the appropriate transmission version, the
lowest possible gear can be selected by simultaj
neously activating kickdown and operating the
left shift paddles. This is not possible by switchj
ing briefly via the shift paddles from selector
lever position D to manual mode M/S.
Ending
the
manual
mode
Push the selector lever to the right.
D is displayed in the instrument cluster.
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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.
Short-term
manual
mode
In selector lever position D, actuating a shift padj
dle switches into manual mode temporarily.
After conservative driving in manual mode withj
out 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 into automatic mode as
follows:'xPull and hold right shift paddle.'xIn addition to the briefly pulled right shift padj dle, briefly pull the left shift paddle.
Continuous
manual
mode
In selector lever position S, actuating a shift padj dle switches into manual mode permanently.
Shifting
'xTo shift up: briefly pull right shift paddle.'xTo shift down: briefly pull left shift paddle.'xThe 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 disj
played, for example P.
Releasing
the
transmission
lock
manually:
with
a
latching
selector
lever
If the selector lever is locked in selector lever poj
sition P despite the ignition being switched on, the brake pedal being depressed and the button
on the selector lever being pressed, the transj mission lock can be unlocked manually:
Before unlocking the transmission lock manually,
set the parking brake to prevent the vehicle from
rolling away.
1.Loosen the selector lever sleeve at the botj
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3.Using the screwdriver from the onboard vehij
cle tool kit, refer to page 273, press the yelj
low release lever downward, arrow.4.Press the button on the front of the selector
lever and move the selector lever back
slightly.
Release the release lever.5.Bring the selector lever into the desired posij
tion.
For additional information, see the chapter on tow-starting and towing.
Releasing
the
transmission
lock
electronically:
with
a
tap- operated
selector
lever
General
information
Electronically unlock the transmission lock to maneuver vehicle from a danger area.
Before unlocking the transmission lock, set the parking brake to prevent the vehicle from rolling
away.
Engaging
selector
lever
position
N
Unlocking is possible, if the starter can spin the
engine.
1.Press and hold down brake pedal.2.Press the Start/Stop button. The starter must audibly start.3.Press the button on the selector lever, arj
row 1, and press and hold the selector lever into selector lever position N, arrow N, untilselector lever position N is displayed in the injstrument cluster.
A Check Control message is displayed.4.Release the selector lever.5.Release brake, as soon as the starter stops.6.Maneuver the vehicle from the danger area
and secure it against moving on its own.
For additional information, see the chapter on tow-starting and towing.
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 224, period.
To start with Launch Control, point the front
wheels straight forwards.
Functional
requirements Launch Control is available as soon as the engineand transmission are at operating temperature.
Depending on the external temperature and drivj
ing style, the engine and transmission require an
interrupted trip of up to 30 miles/50 km in order
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to reach the operating temperature needed for
Launch Control.
Start
with
launch
controlWhile the engine is running:1. Press the 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 instrument
cluster.5.The starting engine speed adjusts. Within 3 seconds, release the brake.
Repeated
use
during
a
trip
After Launch Control has been used, the transj mission must cool down for approx. 5 minutesbefore Launch Control can be used again.
After
using
Launch
Control
To increase vehicle stability, activate DSC Dyj namic Stability Control again.
System
limits An experienced driver may be able to achieve
better acceleration values in DSC OFF mode.
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DisplaysVehicle
features
andoptions
This chapter describes all standard, country-spejcific and optional features offered with the series.
It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due to the selectedoptions or country versions. This also applies to
safety-related functions and systems. When usj
ing these functions and systems, the applicable laws and regulations must be observed.
Overview,
instrument
cluster
1Speedometer2Messages, for instance Check Control3Tachometer\_ 1334Current fuel consumption5Electronic displays6Fuel gauge\_1337Reset miles\_ 134Seite 129DisplaysCONTROLS129
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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 comj
bination 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 ControlDisplay.
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 funcj
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: pasj
senger belt is not worn or objects are dej
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 positionedcorrectly.
Airbag
system
Airbag system and belt tensioner are not
working.
Have the vehicle checked immediately
by a dealerss service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
Parking
brake The parking brake is set.
Release the parking brake, refer to page 112.
Brake
system Braking system impaired. Continue to
drive moderately.
Have the vehicle checked immediately by a dealerss service center or anotherqualified service center or repair shop.
Approach
control
warning Indicator light illuminates: advance warnj
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 distance.
Indicator light flashes: acute warning of the immij nent danger of a collision when the vehicle apjproaches another vehicle at a relatively high difj
ferential speed.
Intervention by braking or make an evasive maj
neuver.
Person
warning Symbol in the instrument cluster.
If a collision with a person detected in
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