BMW X1 2018 Owners Manual

Orange
lights
Active
Cruise
Control The number bars shows the selecteddistance from the vehicle driving ahead.
Camera-based cruise control with
Stop&Go function, ACC, refer to page 177.
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 the
brakes 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 working.
Avoid abrupt braking. Take the longer
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 controls
the drive and braking forces. The vehicle
is stabilized. Reduce speed and modify
your driving style to the driving circumstances.
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, refer to page 171.DSC
Dynamic
Stability
Control
is
deactivated
or
DTC
Dynamic
Traction Control
is
activated
DSC is deactivated or DTC is activated.
DSC, refer to page 171, and DTC, refer
to page 173.
Flat
Tire
Monitor
FTM The Flat Tire Monitor signals a loss oftire inflation pressure in a tire.
Reduce your speed and stop cautiously.
Avoid sudden braking and steering maneuvers.
Flat Tire Monitor, refer to page 158.
Tire
Pressure
Monitor
TPM The indicator light lights up: the TirePressure Monitor reports a low tire inflaj
tion pressure or a flat tire. Follow the inj
formation in the Check Control message.
The indicator light flashes and then continuously
lights up: no flat tire or loss of tire inflation presj sure can be detected.'xInterference caused by systems or devices
with the same radio frequency: after leaving the area of the interference, the system autoj
matically becomes active again.'xTPM was unable to complete the reset. Rej set the system again.'xA wheel without TPM wheel electronics ismounted: have it checked by a dealerss servj
ice center or another qualified service center
or repair shop as needed.'xMalfunction: have the system checked by a dealerss service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
Tire Pressure Monitor, refer to page 153.
Steering
system Steering system in some cases not
working.
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Have the system checked by a dealerss servicecenter or another qualified service center or rej
pair shop.
Emissions'xThe warning light lights up:
Emissions are deteriorating. Have the vehicle checked as soon as possible.'xThe warning light flashes under certain cirj
cumstances:
This indicates that there is excessive misfiring in the engine.
Reduce the vehicle speed and have the sysj
tem checked immediately; otherwise, serious
engine misfiring within a brief period can serij
ously damage emission control components, in particular the catalytic converter.
Socket for Onboard Diagnosis, refer topage 272.
Lane
departure
warning System is switched on and under certaincircumstances warns if a detected lane isleft without flashing beforehand.
Lane departure warning, refer to page 167.
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 113.
Parking
lights,
headlight Parking lights or headlights are switched
on.
Parking lights/low beams, headlight conj
trol, refer to page 145.
Front
fog
lights
Front fog lights are switched on.
Front fog lights, refer to page 148.
High-beam
Assistant High-beam Assistant is switched on.
High beams are switched on and off auj
tomatically depending on the traffic sitj
uation.
High-beam Assistant, refer to page 147.
Cruise
control The system is switched on. It maintains
the speed that was set using the control elements on the steering wheel.
Blue
lights
High
beams High beams are switched on.
High beams, refer to page 113.
Hiding
Check
Control
messages
Press and hold button on signal lever.
Continuous
display
Some Check Control messages are displayed continuously and are not cleared until the malj
function is eliminated. If several malfunctions ocj cur at once, the messages are displayed consecj
utively.
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The messages can be hidden for approx. 8 secjonds. After this time, they are displayed again
automatically.
Temporary
display
Some Check Control messages are hidden autoj
matically after approx. 20 seconds. The Check Control messages are stored and can be disj
played again later.
Displaying
stored
Check
Control
messages
Via iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle status"3. "Check Control"4.Select the SMS text message.
Display
Check
Control At least one Check Control message is
displayed or is stored.
SMS
text
messages SMS text messages in combination with a symj
bol in the instrument cluster explain a Check
Control message and the meaning of the indicaj
tor/warning lights.
Supplementary
SMS
text
messages Additional information, such as on the cause of
an error or the required action, can be called up via Check Control.
With urgent messages the added text will be auj tomatically displayed on the Control Display.
Functions
Depending on the Check Control message, the following functions can be selected.
'x"Owner's Manual"Display additional information about the
Check Control message in the Integrated
Owner's Manual.'x"Service request"
Contact a dealerss service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.'x"BMW Roadside Assistance"
Contact Roadside Assistance.
Messages
after
trip
completion Special messages displayed while driving aredisplayed again after the ignition is switched off.
Fuel
gauge
An arrow beside the fuel pump
symbol shows which side of the vehicle the fuel filler flap is on.
Vehicle tilt position may cause the
display to vary.
Follow the information on refueling.
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
tripodometer
Display
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Show/reset
milesPress the button.'xWhen the ignition is switched
off, the time, the external temj
perature and the odometer are
displayed.'xWhen the ignition is switched on, the trip odj ometer is reset.
External
temperature
General
information
If the indicator drops to +37 

DisplayThe current range is displayed inthe instrument cluster.
Current
fuel
consumption
Instrument
cluster Displays the current fuel conjsumption. Check whether you are
currently driving in an efficient and
environmentally-friendly manner.
Instrument
cluster
with
enhanced
features
Displays the current fuel conjsumption. Check whether you are
currently driving in an efficient and
environmentally-friendly manner.
Displaying
the
current
fuel
consumption
Depending on your vehicle's optional features, the current fuel consumption can also be disjplayed as bar in the instrument cluster.
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Displays"4."Instrument panel"5."Additional indicators"Energy
recovery
Display
In coasting overrun mode the kij
netic energy of the vehicle is conj
verted to electrical energy. The vehicle battery is partially charged
and fuel consumption can be rej
duced.
Service
requirements
Concept The function displays the service requirements
and the corresponding maintenance scopes.
General
information After the ignition is switched on the instrument
cluster briefly displays available driving distance or time to the next scheduled maintenance.
A service advisor can read out the current servj
ice requirements from your remote control.
Display Detailed
information
on
service
requirements
More information on the type of service required
may be displayed on the Control Display.
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle status"3. "Service required"
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SymbolsSymbolsDescriptionNo service is currently required.The deadline for scheduled
maintenance or a legally manj
dated inspection is approaching.The service deadline has already
passed.
Entering
appointment
dates
Enter the dates for the mandatory vehicle injspections.
Make sure that the vehicle's date and time are set correctly.
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle status"3. "Service required"4."Vehicle inspection"5."Date:"6.Select the desired setting.
Automatic
Service
Request
Data regarding the service status or legally manj dated vehicle inspections is automatically transj
mitted to your dealerss service center before your
vehicle is due for service.
You can check when your dealerss service center was notified.
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle status"3. "Teleservice Call"Gear
shift
indicator
Concept
The system recommends the most fuel efficient gear for the current driving situation.
General
information
Depending on the vehicle equipment and counj
try version, the gear shift indicator is active in the
manual mode of the Steptronic transmission and with manual transmission.
Suggestions to shift gear up or down are disj
played in the instrument cluster.
On vehicles without a gear shift indicator, the enj gaged gear is displayed.
Steptronic
transmission:
displaying
ExampleDescriptionFuel efficient gear is set.Shift into fuel efficient gear.
Speed
Limit
Info
Speed
Limit
Info
Concept
Speed Limit Info shows the current maximum permitted speed in the instrument cluster.
General
information The camera in the area of the interior mirror dej
tects traffic signs at the edge of the road as well
as variable overhead sign posts. Traffic signs
with extra symbols for wet road conditions, etc., are also detected and compared with the vehij
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cle's onboard data, such as from the rain sensor,
and will be displayed depending on the situation.
With the navigation system, the system takesinto account the information stored in the navigaj
tion data and also displays speed limits present
on routes without signs.
Without a navigation system, the system is subj ject to limitations imposed by technology. Traffic
signs with speed limitations are detected and
displayed only. Speed limitations due to entering
or exiting towns, highway signs, etc. are not disj
played. Speed limits with extra text characters are always displayed.
Safety
information
WARNING
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the driverss personal judgment in assessing visibility and traffic situation. There is a risk of an accij
dent. Adjust driving style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic closely and actively intervene
where appropriate.
Overview
Camera
The camera is installed near the interior mirror.
Keep the windshield in front of the interior mirror clean and clear.
Display
General
information
Speed Limit Info is permanently displayed in the instrument cluster.
Speed
Limit
Info The last speed limit detected.
Without a navigation system the traffic signals are grayed out after
curves or longer stretches of
roadway.
With navigation system:
Speed Limit Info not available.
Without navigation system: No speed limit or cancellation dejtected.
Speed Limit Info can also be displayed in the
Head-up Display.
System
limits
The system may not be fully functional and may
provide incorrect information in the following sitj
uations:'xIn heavy fog, rain or snowfall.'xWhen signs are fully or partially concealed by
objects, stickers or paint.'xWhen driving very close to the vehicle in front
of you.'xWhen driving toward bright lights or strong
reflections.'xWhen the windshield in front of the interior
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'xIf the speed limits stored in the navigationsystem are incorrect.'xIn areas not covered by the navigation sysjtem.'xWhen roads differ from the navigation, suchas due to changes in road routing.'xWhen passing buses or trucks with a speedsticker.'xIf the traffic signs are non-conforming.'xDuring calibration of the camera immediately
after vehicle delivery.'xWhen signs that are valid for a parallel road
are detected.
Selection
lists
General
information
Depending on your vehicle's equipment, the folj
lowing can be displayed or operated using the
buttons and the thumbwheel on the steering wheel as well as the displays in the instrument
cluster and the Head-up Display:
'xCurrent audio source.'xRedial phone feature.'xTurn on voice activation system.Activating
a
list
and
adjusting
the
setting
On the right side of the steering wheel, turn the thumbwheel to activate the corresponding list.
1.Turn the thumbwheel and select the desiredsetting.2.Press the thumbwheel.
Display
Depending on the equipment version, the list inthe instrument cluster may differ from the illusj
tration.
Onboard
Computer
Concept
The Onboard Computer displays different vehij cle data in the instrument cluster, such as averj
age values.
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Calling
up
information
on
the
Info
Display
Press and hold button on signal lever.
Information is displayed in the Info Display of the instrument cluster. Pressing the button repeatjedly displays additional information.
Information
at
a
glance Repeatedly pressing the button on the turn sigj
nal lever calls up the following information in the Info Display:
'xRange.'xAverage consumption, fuel.'xCurrent consumption, fuel.'xAverage speed.'xDate.'xEngine temperature display.'xSpeed.'xDepending on the equipment, the time of arjrival.
When destination guidance is activated in the navigation system.'xDepending on the equipment, the distance to
destination.
When destination guidance is activated in the navigation system.'xECO PRO bonus range.Selecting
information
You can select what information from the Onj
board Computer is to be displayed on the Info
Display of the instrument cluster.
Via iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Displays"4."Instrument panel"5.Select the desired setting.
Indication
in
the
Info
Display
The information from the Onjboard Computer is shown in the
Info Display in the instrument
cluster.
Information
in
detail
Range Displays the estimated cruising range availablewith the remaining fuel.
The range is calculated based on your driving
style over the last 20 miles/30 km.
Average
fuel
consumption
The average fuel consumption is calculated for
the period while the engine is running.
The average fuel consumption is calculated forthe distance traveled since the last reset by theOnboard Computer.
Average
speed Periods in which the vehicle is parked with theengine manually stopped are not included in thecalculation of the average speed.
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Resetting
average
values
Press and hold button on turn signal lever.
Engine
temperature
display Depending on the vehicle equipment, the currentengine temperature is displayed, based on a
combination of the coolant temperature and enj
gine oil temperature. As soon as the optimum operating temperature has been attained, the inj
dicator is in the center position.
If the engine oil or coolant, and thus the engine, become too hot, a Check Control message is
displayed too.
Check the coolant level, refer to page 269.
Distance
to
destination
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the disj
tance remaining to the destination is displayed if
a destination is entered in the navigation system
before the trip is started.
The distance to the destination is adopted autoj
matically.
Time
of
arrival Depending on the vehicle equipj
ment, the estimated time of arrival
is displayed if a destination is enj tered in the navigation system bejfore the trip is started.
The time must be correctly set.
Onboard
Computer
on
the
Control
Display
Concept
The Onboard Computer displays different vehij
cle data on the Control Display, such as average values.
General
information Two types of Onboard Computers are available
on the Control Display:'x"Onboard info": average values, such as the
fuel consumption, are displayed. The values can be reset individually.'x"Trip computer": the values deliver an overjview of a certain distance and can be reset as
often as necessary.
Calling
up
the
Onboard
Computer
or
trip
computer
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Driving information"3."Onboard info" or "Trip computer"
Resetting
the
Onboard
Computer
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Driving information"3."Onboard info"4."Consumption" or "Speed"5."OK"
Resetting
the
trip
computer Via iDrive:
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