BMW X1 2018 Owners Manual

Driving
stability
control
systemsVehicle
features
andoptions
This chapter describes all standard, country-spejcific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not necessarilyavailable 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.
Anti-lock
Braking
System ABS
ABS prevents locking of the wheels during brakjing.
The vehicle maintains its steering power even during full brake applications, thus increasing acjtive safety.
ABS is operational every time you start the enj gine.
Brake
assistant
When you apply the brakes rapidly, this system
automatically boosts the vehicle braking capabilj
ity to the furthest possible extent. It reduces the
braking distance to a minimum during emerj gency stop. This system utilizes all of the capajbilities provided by the Antilock Brake SystemABS.
Do not reduce the pressure on the brake pedal
for the duration of the emergency stop.
Automatic
Differential
Brake
The system controls the driving force by autoj
matic braking intervention on individual wheels. The function corresponds to a differential lock:
the system detects if a wheel begins to spin, bej
cause of loose road surface, for instance and auj
tomatically brakes it.
The driving force is diverted to the wheel with
better traction.
As a result, the engine force is transferred more efficiently to the wheels during accelerations.
DSC
Dynamic
StabilityControl
Concept
Within the physical limits, the system helps to
keep the vehicle on a steady course by reducing
engine speed and by applying brakes to the indij vidual wheels.
General
information DSC detects the following unstable driving conj
ditions, for instance:
'xFishtailing, which can lead to oversteering.'xLoss of traction of the front wheels, which can lead to understeering.
Dynamic Traction Control DTC, refer topage 173, is a version of the DSC where forward
momentum is optimized.
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Safety
information
WARNING
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the
driverss personal judgment in assessing the
traffic situation. Based on the limits of the sysj tem, it cannot independently react to all trafficsituations. There is a risk of an accident. Adjust
driving style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic
closely and actively intervene where approprij
ate.
WARNING
When driving with a roof load, for instance with
roof-mounted luggage rack, the vehicle's cenj
ter of gravity is higher, which increases the risk of the vehicle tipping in critical driving situaj
tions. There is a risk of accidents or risk of
damage to property. Do not deactivate DSC
Dynamic Stability Control when driving with
roof load.
Overview
Button
in
the
vehicle
DSC OFF button
Indicator/warning
lights The indicator light flashes: DSC controls
the drive and braking forces.
The indicator light lights up: DSC has malfuncj
tioned.
Deactivating
DSC:
DSC
OFF General
information
When DSC is deactivated, driving stability is rej
duced during acceleration and when driving in
curves.
To increase vehicle stability, activate DSC again as soon as possible.
Deactivating
DSC Press and hold this button but not lonj
ger than approx. 10 seconds, until the
indicator light for DSC OFF lights up in the inj
strument cluster and displays DSC OFF.
DSC is switched off.
Activating
DSC Press button.
DSC OFF and the DSC OFF indicator
light go out.
Indicator/warning
lights When DSC is deactivated, DSC OFF is displayed
in the instrument cluster.
The indicator light lights up: DSC is dej
activated.
Automatic
activation
When DSC is deactivated, automatic activation
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DTC
Dynamic
TractionControl
Concept
DTC is a version of the DSC Dynamic Stability
Control where forward momentum is optimized.
The system ensures maximum headway on spejcial road conditions or loose road surfaces, for inj
stance unplowed snowy roads, but with somej what limited driving stability.
When DTC is activated, the vehicle has maxij mum traction. Driving stability is limited during
acceleration and when driving in curves.
Drive carefully.
You may find it useful to briefly activate DTC unj der the following special circumstances:
'xWhen driving in slush or on uncleared, snow- covered roads.'xWhen driving off from deep snow or looseground.'xWhen driving with snow chains.
Deactivating/activating
DTC
Dynamic
Traction
Control
Activating
DTC Press button.
TRACTION is displayed in the instruj
ment cluster and the indicator light for DSC OFF lights up.
Deactivating
DTC Press button again.
TRACTION and the DSC OFF indicator
light go out.
Performance
Control
Performance Control enhances the agility of the
vehicle.
To increase maneuverability, wheels are braked individually when a sporty driving style is used.
xDrive
xDrive is the all-wheel-drive system of your vehij cle. Concerted action by the xDrive and DSC Dyjnamic Stability Control further optimizes tractionand driving dynamics. The xDrive all-wheel-drive
system variably distributes the drive forces to the
front and rear axles as demanded by the driving
situation and road surface.
HDC
Hill
Descent
Control
Concept
Hill Descent Control, HDC, is a downhill control
feature that controls the vehicle speed on steep downhill grades, for instance when driving on unjpaved roads.
When the system is active, the vehicle moves at
the speed set by the driver, without the driver having to depress the brake pedal.
While HTC is controlling the speed, the system
automatically distributes the braking force to the
individual wheels. This improves vehicle drivabilj ity and stability. If necessary, the Antilock BrakeSystem prevents the wheels from locking.
General
informationHill Descent Control can be activated at speedsbelow approx. 25 mph/40 km/h.
Speeds can be set between approx. 2 mph/3 km/h and approx. 20 mph/30 km/h.
When the vehicle is moving downhill, the system
reduces the speed to the set value, within the
physical limits.
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Only use HDC in low gears or in selector lever
position D or R.
Overview
Button
in
the
vehicle
HDC
Activating
HDC Press button. The LED above the buttonlights up.
Speeds between approx. 2 mph/3 km/h and apj
prox. 20 mph/30 km/h are adopted as the dej sired speed.
Display
in
the
instrument
cluster A symbol and the selected dej
sired speed are displayed.
'xGreen display: HDC is active,
the system is reducing the vej
hicle speed.'xOrange display: HDC is on standby.
Display
in
the
Head-up
Display
The HDC status can also be displayed in the Head-up Display.
Increasing
or
decreasing
vehicle
speed
Using
the
cruise
control
rocker
switch
The desired speed can be changed using the cruise control rocker switch on the steering
wheel.'xPress the rocker switch up: the speed inj
creases gradually.'xPress the rocker switch up and hold: the speed increases while the rocker switch ispressed.'xPress the rocker switch down: the speed rej
duces gradually.'xPress the rocker switch down and hold: the speed reduces while the rocker switch is
pressed.
Using
the
brake
pedal
While HDC is controlling the speed, the set dej
sired speed can be reduced by depressing the brake pedal.
Deactivating
HDC Press button again. The LED goes out.HDC is automatically deactivated above
approx. 25 mph/40 km/h.
Malfunction If a malfunction occurs, a message is displayed in
the instrument cluster.
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Servotronic
Concept
Servotronic is a speed-dependent power steerj
ing function.
The system provides the steering force with more support at low speeds than at higher ones.
This makes it easier to park, for instance, and
makes steering more direct when driving at faster speeds.
Furthermore, the steering force adapts according
to the driving program, so that a direct, sporty feel or a comfortable steering response is conj
veyed.
Driving
Dynamics
Control
Concept
The Driving Dynamics Control helps to fine-tune
the vehicle's settings and features. Various proj
grams can be selected for this purpose.
Overview Button
in
the
vehicle
Operating
the
programsButtonProgramSPORT
COMFORT
ECO PRO
SPORT
Concept
Consistently sporty tuning of the steering and drivetrain for greater driving agility.
With the appropriate equipment, the tuning of
the suspension also changes and SPORT can be
individually configured.
The configuration is stored for the profile curj
rently used.
Activating
SPORT Press button repeatedly until SPORT is
displayed in the instrument cluster.
Configuring
SPORT Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3.If necessary, "Driving mode"4."Configure SPORT"5.Select the desired setting.
The setting is stored for the driver profile curj
rently used.
This configuration is retrieved when the SPORT
driving mode is activated.
COMFORT Concept
For balanced tuning.
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Activating
COMFORTPress button repeatedly until COMj
FORT is displayed in the instrument
cluster.
ECO
PRO Concept
ECO PRO, refer to page 232, provides consisj
tent tuning to maximize range.
Activating
ECO
PRO Press button repeatedly until ECO PRO
is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Configuring
ECO
PRO
Via iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3.If necessary, "Driving mode"4."Configure ECO PRO"5.Select the desired setting.
The setting is stored for the driver profile curj
rently used.
Displays Program
selection Pressing the button displays a list
of the selectable programs. Dej
pending on your vehicle's optional
features, the list in the instrument
cluster can differ from the illustraj
tion shown.
Selected
program
The instrument cluster displaysthe selected program.
Drive-off
assistant
Concept
This system supports driving off on uphill grades.
The parking brake is not required.
Driving
off
with
the
drive-off
assistant
1.Hold the vehicle in place with the foot brake.2.Release the foot brake and drive off without delay.
After the foot brake is released, the vehicle is
held in place for approx. 2 seconds.
Depending on the vehicle load or when a trailer is
used, the vehicle may roll back slightly.
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Driving
comfortVehicle
features
andoptions
This chapter describes all standard, country-spejcific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not necessarilyavailable 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.
Camera-based
cruise control
with
Stop&Go function,
ACC
Concept
Using this system, a desired speed and a disj
tance to a vehicle ahead can be adjusted using
the buttons on the steering wheel.
The system maintains the desired speed on
clear roads. For this purpose, the vehicle accelerj
ates or brakes automatically.
If a vehicle is driving ahead of you, the system
adjusts the speed of your vehicle so that the set
distance to the vehicle ahead is maintained. The speed is adjusted as far as the given situation alj
lows.
The distance can be adjusted in several steps.
For safety reasons, it depends on the respective
speed.
If the vehicle ahead of you brakes to a halt, and then proceeds to drive again within a brief period,
the system is able to detect this within the given
system limits.
General
information
A camera on the interior mirror is used to detect
vehicles driving ahead.
Depending on the driving settings, the features
of the cruise control can change in certain areas.
Safety
information
WARNING
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the
driverss personal judgment in assessing the
traffic situation. Based on the limits of the sysj
tem, it cannot independently react to all traffic situations. There is a risk of an accident. Adjust
driving style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic
closely and actively intervene where approprij
ate.
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:
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WARNING
The desired speed can be incorrectly adjusted
or called up by mistake. There is a risk of an acj
cident. Adjust the desired speed to the traffic conditions. Watch traffic closely and actively inj
tervene where appropriate.
WARNING
Risk of accident due to too high speed differenj
ces to other vehicles, for instance in the followj
ing situations:
'xWhen fast approaching a slowly moving vehicle.'xVehicle suddenly swerving into own lane.'xWhen fast approaching standing vehicles.
There is a risk of injuries or danger to life.
Watch traffic closely and actively intervene
where appropriate.
Overview
Buttons
on
the
steering
wheel
ButtonFunctionCruise control on/off, refer to
page 178.Store/maintain speed, refer to
page 179.Pause cruise control, refer to
page 178.
Continue cruise control with the last
setting, refer to page 180.Reduce distance, refer to page 180.ButtonFunctionIncrease distance, refer to page 180.Rocker switch.
Set speed, refer to page 179.
Camera
A camera in the area of the interior mirror serves
to detect vehicles.
Keep the windshield in front of the interior mirror clean and clear.
Functional
requirements
Speed
range The system is best used on well-constructed
roads.
The desired speed can be set between
20 mph/30 km/h and 85 mph/140 km/h.
The system can also be activated when stationj
ary.
Switching
on/off
and
interrupting
cruise
control
Switching
on Press button on the steering wheel.
The indicator lights in the instrument cluster light up and the mark in the speedometer is set to thecurrent speed.
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Cruise control is active and maintains the set
speed.
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on, if
necessary.
Switching
off
To switch off the system while standing, step on
brake pedal at the same time.
Press button on the steering wheel.
The displays go out. The stored desired speed is deleted.
Interrupting
manually Press button on the steering wheel.
If interrupting the system while stationary, press on the brake pedal at the same time.
Interrupting
automatically The system is automatically interrupted in the
following situations:'xWhen the driver applies the brakes.'xWhen selector lever position D is disengaged.'xWhen Dynamic Traction Control DTC is actij vated.'xIf DSC Dynamic Stability Control intervenes.'xIf the safety belt is unbuckled and the driver's
door is opened while the vehicle is standing
still.'xIf the detection range of the camera is imj
paired, for instance by soiling, heavy precipij
tation or glare effects from the sun.'xAfter a stationary period of approx. 3 seconds
when the vehicle has been braked to a stop
by the system.Setting
the
speed
Maintaining/storing
the
speed
Press the rocker switch up or down once whilethe system is interrupted.
When the system is switched on, the current
speed is maintained and stored as the desired
speed.
The stored speed is displayed in the speedomej ter and briefly in the instrument cluster, refer to
page 181.
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on, if necessary.
The speed can also be stored by pressjing a button.
Press button.
Changing
the
speed
Press the rocker switch up or down repeatedly until the desired speed is set.
If active, the displayed speed is stored and the
vehicle reaches the stored speed when the road is clear.
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'xEach time the rocker switch is pressed to thepoint of resistance, the desired speed injcreases or decreases by approx.
1 mph/1 km/h.'xEach time the rocker switch is pressed past
the resistance point, the desired speed
changes by a maximum of 5 mph/10 km/h.
Hold the rocker switch in position to repeat the action.
Adjusting
distance
Safety
information
WARNING
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the
driverss personal judgment. Due to the system
limits, braking can be late. There is a risk of acj
cidents or risk of damage to property. Be aware to the traffic situation at all times. Adjust the
distance to the traffic and weather conditions
and maintain the prescribed safety distance,
possibly by braking.
Without
Traffic
Jam
Assist:
reducing
distance
Press button repeatedly until the dej
sired distance is set.
The instrument cluster displays the set
distance.
Without
Traffic
Jam
Assist: increasing
distance
Press button repeatedly until the dejsired distance is set.
The instrument cluster displays the set
distance.
Continuing
cruise
control
General
information An interrupted cruise control can be continued
by calling up the stored speed.
Make sure that the difference between current
speed and stored speed is not too large before
calling up the stored speed. Otherwise, unintenj tional braking or accelerating may occur.
In the following cases, the stored speed value is
deleted and cannot be called up again:'xWhen the system is switched off.'xWhen the ignition is switched off.
Calling
up
stored
speed
and
distance
Press button with the system interjrupted. Cruise control is continued with
the stored values. The selected speed is briefly
displayed in the Info Display.
Switching
distance
control
on/off
Safety
information
WARNING
The system does not react to traffic driving
ahead of you, but instead maintains the stored speed. There is a risk of accidents or risk ofdamage to property. Adjust the desired speedto the traffic conditions and brake as needed.
Switching
distance
control
off
Distance control can be switched off and on
when driving with cruise control activated.
Press and hold this button, or
Press and hold this button.
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