warning BMW 1 SERIES 2011 Owner's Guide

Reference 243
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Fog lamps94
– indicator lamp13,94
Footbrake, refer to Braking
safely114
Footwell lamps95
For your own safety5
Free memory capacity, music
collection161
Front airbags88
Front seat setting44
Frost, removing from
windows, refer to Defrosting
windows98
FTM, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor82
Fuel193
– gauge69
– high-quality brands193
– quality193
– specifications193
– tank contents, refer to
Capacities230
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel
gauge69
Fuel consumption indicator,
refer to Average fuel
consumption70
Fuel consumption statistics,
refer to Average fuel
consumption70
Fuel display, refer to Fuel
gauge69
Fuel filler flap192
– releasing in the event of
electrical malfunction192
Fuses218
G
Garage door opener, refer to
Integrated universal remote
control101
Gasoline, refer to Required
fuel193
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel
gauge69Gas station
recommendations131
Gear change
– with automatic
transmission58
– with manual transmission57
Gear display, with automatic
transmission58
Gear shifting62
Gearshift lever60
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic58
– manual transmission57
General driving notes113
Glass roof, electric36
– closing after electrical
malfunction37
– convenient operation30
– opening, closing37
– operation with Comfort
Access34
– pinch protection system37
– raising36
– remote control28
Glove compartment104
GPS navigation, refer to
Navigation system120
Grills, refer to Air vents96
Gross vehicle weight, refer to
Weights229
H
Halogen lamps
– replacing bulbs214
Handbrake, refer to Parking
brake57
Hands-free system, refer to
Microphone for hands-free
mode14
Hazard warning flashers14
HD Radio144
Head airbags88
Headlamp control,
automatic91
Headlamp cover214
Headlamp flasher64
– indicator lamp13Headlamps
– replacing bulbs214
Head restraints46
Heated
– seats48
– steering wheel51
Heated mirrors50
Heating
– mirrors50
– seats48
– steering wheel51
Heating, rear window98
Heating and ventilation96
Heavy loads, refer to Stowing
cargo115
Height, refer to
Dimensions227
Height adjustment
– steering wheel51
High-beam assistant93
High beams93
– indicator lamp13
– replacing bulbs214
High beams and low beams,
automatic, refer to High-
beam assistant93
High-pressure
washer209,210
High water, refer to Driving
through water114
Highways, refer to Route
criteria130
Hills114
Holders for cups105
Hood202
Hot exhaust system113
Hydraulic brake assist, refer to
Dynamic Brake Control81
Hydroplaning113
I
IBOC, refer to HD Radio144
Ice warning, refer to Outside
temperature warning68
Identification marks
– tire coding198
Idle position61

Everything from A to Z
244 iDrive16
– adjusting brightness79
– changing date and time75
– changing language79
– menu guidance17
– operating principle16
– status information19
Ignition55
– switched off56
– switched on55
Ignition key, refer to
Integrated key/remote
control26
Ignition key position 1, refer to
Radio readiness55
Ignition key position 2, refer to
Ignition on55
Ignition lock55
Imprint2
Indicator and warning
lamps13
– Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM85
Individual settings, refer to
Personal Profile26
Inflation pressure, tires194
Inflation pressure monitoring,
refer to Tire Pressure
Monitor TPM84
Initializing
– compass, refer to
Calibrating104
– radio, refer to Station,
storing143
– refer to Setting the time and
date75
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor
FTM83
Instructions for navigation
system, refer to Voice
instructions132
Instrument cluster12
Instrument combination, refer
to Instrument cluster12
Instrument lighting95
Integrated key26
Integrated universal remote
control101
Interactive map126Interior lamps95
– remote control28
Interior motion sensor33
Interior rearview mirror50
– automatic dimming
feature51
– compass103
Intermittent mode of the
wipers65
Intersection, entering,
navigation122
iPod, connecting, refer to
AUX-IN port163
iPod, connecting, refer to USB
audio interface163
J
Jacking points217
Jets, refer to Air vents96
Joystick, refer to iDrive16
Jumpering, refer to Jump-
starting220
Jump-starting220
K
Key, refer to Integrated key/
remote control26
Keyless go, refer to Comfort
Access33
Keyless opening and closing,
refer to Comfort Access33
Key Memory, refer to Personal
Profile26
Kickdown58
Knock control193
L
Lamps
– adaptive light control92
– interior lighting95
Lamps, refer to Parking lamps/
low beams91
Lamps and bulbs, replacing
bulbs213
Lashing eyes, refer to
Securing cargo116Last destinations124
LATCH child restraint fixing
system53
Launch Control64
Leather care211
LED Light-emitting
diodes213
Length, refer to
Dimensions227
License plate lamp, replacing
bulb217
Light
– instrument lighting95
– refer to High-beam
assistant93
Light-alloy wheels211
Light control
– refer to High-beam
assistant93
Light-emitting diodes
LED213
Lighter106
– socket106
Lighting
– lamps and bulbs213
– of instruments95
– of vehicle, refer to Lamps91
Light switch91
Limit, refer to Speed limit78
Load115
Load securing equipment,
refer to Securing cargo116
Lock buttons of doors, refer to
Locking30
Locking
– adjusting confirmation
signal28
– from inside30
– from outside28
– without remote control, refer
to Comfort Access33
Locking and unlocking doors
– from inside30
– from outside27
Low beam control, refer to
High-beam assistant93
Low-beam headlamps91
– automatic91
– replacing bulbs214

Reference 245
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Lower back support, refer to
Lumbar support45
Luggage compartment, refer
to Cargo area
Luggage rack, refer to Roof-
mounted luggage rack116
Lumbar support45
M
M+S tires, refer to Winter
tires201
Maintenance, refer to
– BMW Maintenance
System207
– Service booklet
Maintenance system207
Malfunction warnings, refer to
Check Control76
Manual car wash210
Manually unlocking parking
lock63
Manual operation
– door lock30
– fuel filler flap192
– glass roof37
– parking lock63
– transmission lock, automatic
transmission59
Manual operation with
automatic transmission59
Manual transmission57
Map for navigation
– changing scale133
– entering destination126
Map view132
Maximum cooling97
Maximum speed
– for winter tires201
Menus, refer to iDrive16
Messages176
Messages from the concierge
service177
Microfilter/activated-charcoal
filter for automatic climate
control99
Microphone for telephone14
Mirror dimming feature51Mirrors49
– automatic curb monitor50
– exterior mirrors49
– heating50
– interior rearview mirror50
Mobile phone
– adjusting volume173
– connecting, refer to Mobile
phone, pairing170
– operation via iDrive173
– pairing170
Mobile phone, installation
location, refer to Center
armrest105
Mobile phone, refer to
Telephone170
Mobile phone, refer to the
separate Owner's Manual
Modifications, technical, refer
to For your own safety5
Monitor, refer to iDrive16
Monitoring system for tire
pressures, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor82
MP3 player, connecting, refer
to AUX-IN port163
MP3 player, connecting, refer
to USB audio interface163
Multi-channel playback141
Multifunctional steering
wheel, refer to Buttons on
the steering wheel11
Multifunction switch
– refer to Turn signals/
headlamp flasher64
– refer to Wiper system65
Music, managing161
Music collection158
– backup162
– deleting162
– random sequence161
– restoring162
Music player, connecting,
refer to AUX-IN port163
Music player, connecting,
refer to USB audio
interface163
Music search159
My Info177
N
Navigation
– starting destination
guidance after entering a
destination123
– storing current position123
– voice activation127
Navigation announcements,
refer to Switching voice
instructions on/off132
Navigation data120
Navigation system120
– address book123
– bypassing a route
section131
– continuing destination
guidance130
– destination entry121
– dynamic destination
guidance131
– entering a destination by
voice127
– entering a destination
manually121
– frequently asked
questions137
– gas station
recommendations131
– planning a trip128
– route list131
– selecting destination via
map126
– selecting route criteria130
– special destinations124
– starting destination
guidance130
– terminating destination
guidance130
– traffic bulletins133
– voice instructions132
– volume adjustment132
Neck support, refer to Head
restraints46
Nets, refer to Storage
compartments105
New tires200

Everything from A to Z
246 Next Service indicator, refer to
Condition Based Service
CBS207
North-facing map132
Number of cylinders, refer to
Engine data226
O
OBD socket, refer to Socket
for Onboard Diagnosis208
Octane ratings, refer to Fuel
specifications193
Odometer68
Oil, refer to Engine oil203
Oil consumption203
Oil level203
Old batteries, refer to
Disposal218
Onboard vehicle tool kit213
Opening and closing
– Comfort Access33
– from inside30
– from outside27
– using the door lock29
– using the remote control27
Opening stored trips129
Options, selecting for
navigation130
Orientation menu, refer to
Start menu17
Outlets, refer to Ventilation99
Output, refer to Engine
data226
Outside temperature
display68
– changing unit of measure72
– in computer72
Outside temperature
warning68
Overriding selector lever
lock59
Overview
– radio control140
P
Paintwork care211
Park assistant, refer to Park
Distance Control80
Park Distance Control PDC80
Parked car ventilation99
– preselecting switch-on
times100
– switching on and off
directly99
Parking
– vehicle56
Parking aid, refer to Park
Distance Control PDC80
Parking brake57
– indicator lamp57
Parking lamps/low beams91
– replacing bulbs214
Parts and accessories, refer to
The individual vehicle5
Passenger-side mirror tilt
function50
Pathway lighting92
Personal Profile26
Phone book173
Phone numbers
– dialing174
Pinch protection system
– glass roof, electric37
– windows36
Playing music159
Polish211
Pollen, refer to Microfilter/
activated-charcoal filter99
Power windows35
Power windows, refer to
Windows35
Pressure, tires194
Pressure monitoring of tires,
refer to Flat Tire Monitor82
Pressure monitoring of tires,
refer to Tire Pressure
Monitor TPM84
Programmable buttons on the
steering wheel11
Programmable memory
keys20Protection function, refer to
Pinch protection system
– glass roof, electric37
– windows36
Providing medical assistance,
refer to First add pouch219
Puncture
– Flat Tire Monitor82
R
Radio
– controls140
– HD Radio144
– satellite radio146
– selecting waveband143
– storing stations143
– switching on/off140
– tone control140
– volume140
Radio position, refer to Radio
readiness55
Radio readiness55
– switched off56
– switched on55
Rain sensor65
Random sequence
– external devices165
– music collection161
Reading lamps95
Rear lamps, refer to Tail
lamps216
Rear seats
– adjusting head restraints46
– folding down backrests106
Rearview mirror, refer to
Mirrors49
Rear window defroster98
Receiving level of mobile
phone, refer to Status
information19
Reception
– quality144
– radio station144
Recirculated-air mode98
Recirculation of air, refer to
Recirculated-air mode98

Reference 247
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Reflectors, refer to Tail
lamps216
Refueling192
Releasing
– hood202
Remaining distance, refer to
Computer70
Remaining distance, refer to
Cruising range70
Remote control26
– battery renewal35
– Comfort Access33
– garage door opener101
– malfunctions29,34
– removing from the ignition
lock55
– service data207
– trunk lid28
Remote control key, refer to
Integrated key/remote
control26
Replacement fuses, refer to
Fuses218
Replacement remote
control26
Replacing bulbs, refer to
Lamps and bulbs213
Replacing tires, refer to New
wheels and tires200
Reporting safety defects7
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel
gauge69
Reservoir for washer
systems66
Reset, refer to Resetting tone
settings142
Restraint systems, refer to
Safety belts49
Restraint systems for
children52
Retreaded tires200
Reverse
– CD changer153
– CD player153
Reverse gear61
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic58
– manual transmission57
Road map132Roadside
Assistance185,219
Roadside parking lamps93
– replacing bulbs214
Roadworthiness test, refer to
Service requirements72
Rollover protection system,
Convertible90
– resetting90
Roof load capacity229
Roof-mounted luggage
rack116
Rope, refer to Tow-starting,
towing away222
Rotary/pushbutton control,
refer to Controller16
Route130,131
– bypassing sections131
– changing130,131
– changing criteria130
– displaying streets or towns/
cities131
– map view132
– selecting130
Route instructions, refer to
Destination guidance
through voice
instructions132
Route map, refer to Map
view132
Route section, changing131
Route selection130
RSC Runflat System
Component, refer to Run-
flat tires200
Runflat System Component
RSC, refer to Run-flat
tires200
Run-flat tires200,201
– flat tire83
– Inflation pressure194
– new tires200
– remaining driving distance,
refer to Indication of a flat
tire83
– tire replacement200
Runflat tyres, refer to Run-flat
tires200
S
Safety-belt height
adjustment49
Safety belts49
– damage49
– indicator lamp49
– reminder49
– sitting safely43
Safety systems
– airbags88
– Antilock Brake System
ABS81
– Dynamic Stability Control
DSC81
– rollover protection system,
Convertible90
– safety belts49
Safety tires, refer to Run-flat
tires200
Satellite radio146
– enabling or unsubscribing
from a channel146
– favorites148
– selecting channel147
– storing channel147
– timeshift148
– Traffic Jump149
Saving fuel112
Screen, refer to iDrive16
Screw thread for tow
fitting221
SDARS, refer to Satellite
radio146
Seat and mirror memory48
Seat belt reminder, refer to
"Fasten safety belts"
reminder49
Seats44
– heating48
– sitting safely43
Securing cargo108,109
Selecting a detour136
Selecting new scale for
navigation133
Selector lever, automatic
transmission with
Steptronic58
Selector lever positions60

Everything from A to Z
248 Service, refer to Roadside
Assistance219
Service car, refer to Roadside
Assistance219
Service data in remote
control207
Service Interval Display, refer
to Condition Based Service
CBS207
Service Request187
Service requirements72
Service status188
Settings
– clock, 12h/24h format75
– date format76
– DVD154
– language79
Settings for the map view133
Setting times, refer to
Preselecting switch-on
times100
Shifting62
– 7-gear sports automatic
transmission with double
clutch61
Shifting gears with automatic
transmission with
Steptronic59
Shift into a drive position, refer
to Selector lever
positions60
Shiftlock, refer to Changing
selector lever positions58
Shift paddles on the steering
wheel62
Short commands for the voice
activation system231
Short route in navigation, refer
to Selecting route130
Shuffled, refer to Random
– CD changer152
– CD player152
Side airbags88
Side windows, refer to
Windows35
Signal horn, refer to Horn10
Sitting safely43
– airbags43
– safety belt43Ski bag107
Sliding/tilt sunroof, refer to
Glass roof, electric36
Slot for remote control55
Smokers' package, refer to
Ashtray106
Snap-in adapter
– inserting/removing180
– use170
Snap-in adapter, refer to
Center armrest105
Snow chains201
Socket, refer to Connecting
electrical appliances106
Socket for Onboard Diagnosis
OBD208
Sound, adjusting during audio
playback, refer to Tone
control140
Sound output for
entertainment on/off140
Spare fuses218
Special destinations124
Special destinations,
displaying126
Special destinations, entering
by name126
Special oils, refer to Approved
engine oils205
Specified engine oils, refer to
Approved engine oils205
Speed
– for winter tires201
Speed display, refer to
Speedometer12
Speed limit warning, refer to
Speed limit78
Speedometer12
Speed Volume141
Split screen content, refer to
Display for split screen
content, selecting20
Sport program, automatic
transmission with
Steptronic59
Sport program with 7-gear
Sports automatic
transmission with double
clutch61Sports automatic
transmission with double
clutch60
– driving dynamics control62
– idle position61
– kick-down61
– Launch Control64
– manually unlocking parking
lock63
– reverse gear61
Spray nozzles, refer to
Windshield washer
nozzles66
Stability control, refer to
Driving stability control
systems81
Start/stop button55
– starting the engine56
– switching off the engine56
Starting, refer to Starting the
engine56
Starting assistance, refer to
Jump-starting220
Starting the engine
– start/stop button55
Start menu17
State/province, for
navigation121
Station, selecting
– radio143
Status of this Owner's Manual
at time of printing5
Steam jet209,210
Steering wheel
51
– adjustment51
– buttons on steering
wheel11
– heating51
– shift paddles62
Steering wheel shift paddles,
refer to Shift paddles62
Steering with variable ratio,
refer to Active steering86
Steptronic, refer to Automatic
transmission with
Steptronic57
Storage212
Storage compartment
package105

Reference 249
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Storage compartments105
Storing
– seat position, refer to Seat
and mirror memory48
– telephone numbers, refer to
separate Owner's Manual
Storing a destination in the
address book123
Storing music158
Storing tires201
Stowage, refer to Storage
compartments105
Street, entering,
navigation122
Summer tires, refer to Wheels
and tires194
Surround141
SVCD153
SW, waveband143
Switches, refer to
Dashboard10
Switching off
– engine56
Switching off the engine
– start/stop button55
Switching on
– audio140
– CD changer140
– CD player140
– radio140
Switching the cooling function
on and off98
Switch-on times of parked car
ventilation, preselecting100
Symbols4
– status information19
T
Tachometer68
Tailgate, refer to Trunk lid31
Tail lamp, refer to Tail
lamps216
– replacing bulb216Tail lamps216
– replacing bulb216
Tank contents, refer to
Capacities230
Technical changes5
Technical data226
Telephone170
– voice commands177
Telephone, installation
location, refer to Center
armrest105
Telephone, refer to separate
Owner's Manual
TeleService185
TeleService Diagnosis186
TeleService Help186
Temperature display
– outside temperature68
– outside temperature
warning68
– setting the units72
Tempomat, refer to Cruise
control66
Thigh support44
Third brake lamp, refer to
Center brake lamp217
Three-point safety belt49
Through-loading system106
Tilt alarm sensor33
Tilt function, passenger-side
mirror50
Timer, refer to Preselecting
switch-on times100
Tire inflation pressure194
– loss83,84
Tire pressure monitoring,
refer to Flat Tire Monitor82
Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM84
– resetting the system85
– system limitations84
– warning lamp85
Tire puncture, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor83
Tire Quality Grading198Tires
– age198
– air loss85
– breaking in112
– changing, refer to Changing
wheels217
– condition199
– damage199
– inflation pressure
194
– labels198
– minimum tread depth199
– new tires200
– pressure monitoring, refer to
Flat Tire Monitor82
– pressure monitoring, refer to
Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM84
– puncture83
– retreaded200
– size198
– wear indicators, refer to
Minimum tread depth199
– winter tires201
TMC station, refer to Traffic
bulletins133
Tone
– control140
– middle setting142
Tools, refer to Onboard
vehicle tool kit213
Top 50 of music
collection160
Torque, refer to Engine
data226
Tow bar222
Tow fitting221
Tow fittings for tow-starting
and towing away221
Towing221
– car with automatic
transmission221
– methods222
– with 7-gear Sports
automatic transmission with
double clutch222
Towing and tow-starting221

Reference 251
At a glance
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Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
W
Warning and indicator
lamps13
Warning messages, refer to
Check Control76
Warning triangle220
Washer fluid66
– content of the reservoir66
Washer fluid filler neck66
Waste tray, refer to
Ashtray106
Water on roads, refer to
Driving through water114
Water penetration209,210
Waveband with the radio143
Wear indicators in tires, refer
to Minimum tread depth199
Weights229
Welcome lamps91
Wheelbase, refer to
Dimensions227
Wheels, new200
Wheels and tires194
Width, refer to
Dimensions227
Windows35
– convenient operation28
– convenient operation with
Comfort Access34
– opening, closing35
– pinch protection system36
Window washer system65
Windshield
– cleaning65
– defrosting and removing
condensation98
Windshield wash
– filling capacity, reservoir230
Windshield washer reservoir,
refer to Washer fluid filler
neck66
Windshield washer system
– spray nozzles66
– washer fluid66
Windshield wiper blades,
changing213
Windshield wipers, refer to
Wiper system65Winter tires201
– setting speed limit78
– storage201
Wiper blade replacement213
Wiper system65
Word-matching principle for
navigation129
Wrench/screwdriver, refer to
Onboard vehicle tool kit213
X
Xenon lamps
– replacing bulb214