Parking BMW X1 2014 E84 Owner's Manual

CockpitVehicle equipment
This chapter describes all series equipment as
well as country-specific and special equipment
offered for this model series. Therefore, it also
describes equipment that may not be found in
your vehicle, for instance due to the selectedspecial equipment or the country version. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems.
When using the features and systems descri‐
bed here, adhere to local regulations.
All around the steering wheel
1Safety switch for rear power win‐
dows   412Power windows   403Exterior mirror operation   494LampsParking lamps  83Low beams  83Automatic headlamp con‐
trol   84
Adaptive Light Control   84
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Turn signal  62High beams, head‐
lamp flasher   85High-beam Assistant   85Roadside parking lamps   85Computer  73Settings and information about
the vehicle   74Instrument lighting   876Steering wheel buttons, leftTelephone  196VolumeActivate/deactivate the voice acti‐
vation system   257Shift paddles  678Instrument cluster   149Steering wheel buttons, rightChange the radio station
Select a music track
Scroll through the redial listNext entertainment sourceRecirculated air mode   11010Start/stop the engine and switch
the ignition on/off   5711Steering column stalk, rightWindshield wipers   62Rain sensor  63Rear window wiper   6412Ignition lock  5713Steering wheel heating   5114Horn, the entire surface15Adjust the steering wheel   5116Cruise control  10117Opening tailgate   3618Releasing the hood   241Seite 13CockpitAt a glance13
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Indicator/warning lightsThe concept
The indicator and warning lights can light up in
a variety of combinations and colors.
Several of the lights are checked for proper
functioning when the engine is started or the
ignition is switched on, and light up briefly.
Text messages Text messages at the upper edge of the Con‐
trol Display explain the meaning of the dis‐
played indicator and warning lights.
Supplementary text messages
You can call up additional information, e.g., on
the cause of a malfunction and on how to re‐
spond, via Check Control, refer to page 80.
In urgent cases, this information will be shown
as soon as the corresponding light comes on.
Indicator lights without text messages The following indicator lamps notify you that
certain functions are active:
SymbolFunction or systemTurn signals, refer to page 62High-beams/headlamp flasher, refer
to page 85SymbolFunction or systemFront fog lamps, refer to page 86Lamp flashes:
DSC or DTC is regulating the pro‐
pulsive forces in order to maintain
driving stability, refer to page 97The parking brake is set, refer to
page 61Canada: the parking brake is set, re‐
fer to page 61Engine malfunction with adverse ef‐
fect on emissions, refer to
page 246Canada: engine malfunction with
adverse effect on exhaust emis‐
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▷In cars with Comfort Access, refer to
page 37, by touching the surface above the
door lock.
Ignition on
All electrical consumers can operate. The od‐
ometer and trip odometer are displayed in the
instrument cluster.
To save battery power when the engine is off,
switch off the ignition and any unnecessary
electronic systems/power consumers.
Radio ready state and ignition off
All indicator and warning lamps as well as dis‐
plays in the instrument cluster go out.
Automatic transmission, 8-gear
In certain situations, transmission position P is
engaged automatically. To make it possible for
the vehicle to roll, such as in an automatic car
wash, follow the instructions in Car washes, re‐
fer to page 261.
Starting the engine General information Enclosed areas
Do not let the engine run in enclosed
areas; otherwise, breathing of exhaust fumes
may lead to loss of consciousness and death.
The exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide,
an odorless and colorless but highly toxic
gas.◀
Unattended vehicle
Do not leave the car unattended with the
engine running; otherwise, it presents a poten‐
tial source of danger.
Before leaving the car with the engine running,
shift to neutral or engage transmission posi‐
tion P and set the parking brake firmly; other‐
wise, the vehicle may begin to roll.◀
Frequent starting in quick succession
Avoid repeated futile attempts at starting
the car and avoid starting the car frequently in
quick succession. Otherwise, the fuel is not
burned or is inadequately burned, and there is
the danger of overheating and damaging the
catalytic converter.◀
Do not wait for the engine to warm-up while
the vehicle remains stationary. Start driving
right away, but at moderate engine speeds.
Starting the engine
Automatic transmission Remote control in the ignition lock or, withComfort Access, inside the vehicle, refer to
page 37.
1.Depress the brake pedal.2.Engage transmission position P if neces‐
sary.3.Press the Start/Stop button.
The ignition is activated automatically for a
certain time and is stopped as soon as the en‐
gine starts.
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Engine stop
General information Take the remote control with you
Take the remote control with you when
leaving the vehicle so that children, for exam‐
ple, cannot operate the windows and injure
themselves.◀
Set the parking brake and further secure
the vehicle as required
Set the parking brake firmly when parking; oth‐
erwise, the vehicle may roll. On steep upward
and downward inclines, further secure the ve‐
hicle, for example, by turning the steering
wheel in the direction of the curb.◀
Before driving into a car wash
To make it possible for the vehicle to roll in an
automatic car wash, follow the information on
Washing in automatic car washes, refer to
page 261.
Switching off the engine
Automatic transmission1.Engage transmission position P with the
vehicle stopped.2.Press the Start/Stop button.3.Set the parking brake firmly.4.Remove the remote control from the igni‐
tion lock, refer to page 57.
Automatic Engine Start/Stop
Function
The concept The Auto Start/Stop function helps save fuel.
The system switches off the engine during a
stop, for instance in congestion or at traffic
lights. The ignition remains switched on. The
engine starts automatically when you wish to
drive away.
Automatic operation
The automatic engine Start/Stop function is
operational after each engine start. It is acti‐
vated whenever you drive forward faster than
3 mph/5 km/h.
Automatic engine stop The engine is switched off automatically dur‐
ing a stop under the following conditions:
Automatic transmission:▷The selector lever is in transmission posi‐
tion D.▷The brake pedal remains depressed while
the vehicle is at a standstill.▷The driver's safety belt is fastened or the
driver's door is closed.
When the engine is switched off, the air vol‐
ume of the automatic climate control is re‐
duced.
Indicator light in the instrument
cluster
The indicator lamp lights up when theAuto Start/Stop function is ready to
start the engine automatically.
The indicator lamp lights up if the re‐
quirements for an automatic engine
stop are not fulfilled.
Note The engine is not switched off automatically in
the following situations:
▷External temperature too low.▷High external temperature and operation of
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▷The engine is not yet at operating temper‐
ature.▷Sharp steering angle or the steering wheel
is being turned.▷After driving in reverse.▷Fogging of the windows when the auto‐
matic climate control is switched on.▷Vehicle battery charge is very low.▷Hood is unlocked.▷HDC is activated.▷Stop-and-go traffic.▷The selector lever is in position N or M/S.
The indicator lamp is lit.
Parking the vehicle during an
automatic engine stop
The vehicle can be parked safely during an au‐
tomatic engine stop, such as when you wish to
leave the vehicle.
1.Press the Start/Stop button. The ignition is
switched off. The Auto Start/Stop function
is deactivated.
Automatic transmission: transmission po‐
sition P is engaged automatically.2.Set the parking brake.
Start the engine as usual using the Start/Stop
button.
Automatic engine start The engine starts automatically under the fol‐
lowing conditions to enable the driver to drive
away:
▷Automatic transmission:
The brake pedal is released.
After the engine starts, accelerate as usual.
Safety mode
The engine does not start by itself after it is
switched off automatically if any of the follow‐
ing conditions are fulfilled:▷The driver's safety belt is unfastened or
the driver's door is open.▷Hood was unlocked.
The indicator lamp lights up. A mes‐
sage appears on the Control Display.
The engine can only be started via
the Start/Stop button.
Note Even if you do not wish to drive away, the stop‐
ped engine still starts automatically in the fol‐
lowing situations:
▷The interior has heated up strongly with
the cooling function switched on.▷The steering wheel is turned.▷The vehicle begins to roll.▷Automatic transmission: the transmission
position is changed from D to N, R or M/S.▷Automatic transmission: the transmission
position is changed from P to N, D, R or
M/S.▷Fogging of the windows when the auto‐
matic climate control is switched on.▷Vehicle battery charge is very low.▷The interior has cooled down strongly with
the heating switched on.▷Low braking pressure, such as from de‐
pressing the brake pedal a number of times
consecutively.
Preventing automatic engine stop
with an automatic transmission
The concept To permit the driver to drive away especially
quickly, such as at intersections, the automatic
engine stop can be actively prevented.
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Preventing the engine stop using thebrake pedal
The engine stop can be actively prevented
within one second after the vehicle comes to a
standstill.▷Depress the brake pedal briefly and force‐
fully immediately after the vehicle comes to
a standstill.▷Then continue depressing the brake pedal
with normal braking force.
Activating/deactivating the system
manually
Press the button.
▷LED lights up: the Auto Start/Stop function
is deactivated.
The engine is started during an automatic
engine stop.
The engine can only be stopped or started
via the Start/Stop button.▷LED goes out: the Auto Start/Stop function
is activated.
Automatic deactivation
In certain situations, the Auto Start/Stop func‐
tion is deactivated automatically in the interest
of safety, for example if the driver's absence is
detected.
Malfunction The indicator lamp lights up. The au‐
tomatic engine start/stop function no
longer switches of the engine auto‐
matically.A message appears on the Control
Display. It is possible to continue driving. Have
the system checked.
Parking brake
The concept The parking brake is primarily intended to pre‐
vent the vehicle from rolling while parked; it
brakes the rear wheels.
Indicator lamp The indicator lamp lights up and an
acoustic signal sounds when driving
away. The parking brake is still set.
Setting The lever engages automatically.
Releasing
Pull up slightly, press the button, and lower the
lever.
Notes Using the parking brake while driving
If it should become necessary to use the
parking brake while driving, do not pull the
parking brake too forcefully. Keep the button
on the parking brake lever pressed at all times.
Excessive application of the parking brake can
block the rear wheels and lead to fishtailing of
the vehicle.◀
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To prevent corrosion and uneven brake action,
lightly apply the parking brake from time to
time when coasting, traffic conditions permit‐
ting.
The brake lights do not light up when the park‐
ing brake is pulled.
Turn signal, high beams,
headlamp flasher
Turn signal Do not fold in the exterior mirrors
While driving and when using the turn
signal/hazard warning flashers, do not fold in
the exterior mirrors; otherwise, the additional
turn signal lamps in the exterior mirrors will not
be in the appropriate position and will be diffi‐ cult to detect.◀
Press the lever beyond the resistance point.
To switch off manually, press the lever to the
resistance point.
Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator lamp
indicates that a turn signal bulb has failed.
When towing a trailer, the indicator lamp may
also signal the failure of a turn signal bulb on
the trailer.
Signaling a turn briefly
Press the lever to the resistance point and hold
it there for as long as you want the turn signal
to flash.
Triple turn signal activation
Press the lever to the resistance point.
The turn signal flashes three times.
This function can be activated or deactivated:1."Settings"2."Lighting"3."Triple turn signal"
The setting is stored for the remote control
currently in use.
High beams, headlamp flasher
1High beams2Headlamp flasher
Washer/wiper system Notes Do not switch on the wipers if frozen
Do not switch on the wipers if they are
frozen onto the windshield; otherwise, the
wiper blades and the windshield wiper motor
may be damaged.◀
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Washer fluid
General information Antifreeze for washer fluid
Antifreeze is flammable and can cause
injuries if used improperly.
Therefore, keep it away from sources of igni‐
tion.
Only keep it in the closed original container
and inaccessible to children.
Follow the notes and instructions on the con‐
tainer.
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 ratios limits that apply. Follow the
usage instructions on the washer fluid con‐
tainer. Use BMW's Windshield Washer Con‐
centrate or the equivalent.◀
Washer fluid reservoir Adding washer fluid
Only add washer fluid when the engine is
cool, and then close the cover completely to
avoid contact between the washer fluid and
hot engine parts.
Otherwise, there is the danger of fire and a risk
to personal safety if the fluid is spilled.◀
All washer nozzles are supplied from one res‐
ervoir.
The recommended minimum filling quantity is
0.2 US gal/1 liter.
Fill with a mixture of window washing concen‐
trate and tap water; if needed, add antifreeze
according to the manufacturer instructions.
Mix the washer fluid before adding to maintain
the correct mixing ratio.
Do not fill in undiluted window washing con‐
centrate and antifreeze and do not fill in pure
water; this could damage the washer system.
Do not mix window washing concentrate from
different manufacturers; this could cause the
washer nozzles to clog.
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic, 6-gear
In addition to the fully automatic mode, gears
can also be shifted manually using Steptronic,
refer to page 66.
Parking the vehicle Secure the vehicle
Before leaving the vehicle with the en‐
gine running, move the selector lever to posi‐
tion P and set the handbrake; otherwise, the
vehicle will begin moving.◀
Disengaging the remote control To remove the remote control from the ignition
lock, first move the selector lever to position P
and switch off the engine: interlock. Remove
the remote control from the ignition lock, refer
to page 57.
Selector lever positions
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LampsVehicle equipment
This chapter describes all series equipment as
well as country-specific and special equipment
offered for this model series. Therefore, it also
describes equipment that may not be found in
your vehicle, for instance due to the selected
special equipment or the country version. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems.
When using the features and systems descri‐
bed here, adhere to local regulations.
At a glance1Automatic headlamp control / Adaptive
Light Control / High-beam Assistant / wel‐
come lamps / daytime running lights2Lamps off / daytime running lights3Parking lamps / daytime running lights4Low beams/welcome lamps5Fog lamps
Parking lamps/low beams,
headlamp control
General information If the driver's door is opened while the ignition
is switched off, the exterior lighting is switched
off automatically in the following switch set‐
tings:
0,
,
Parking lamps
Switch position
: the vehicle lamps light
up on all sides, e.g., for parking.
Do not use the parking lamps for extended pe‐
riods; otherwise, the battery may become dis‐
charged and it would then be impossible to
start the engine.
When parking, it is preferable to switch on the
one-sided roadside parking lamps, refer to
page 85.
Low beams Switch position
with the ignition switched
on: the low beams light up.
Welcome lamps When parking the vehicle, leave the switch in
position
or : the parking and interior
lamps light up briefly when the vehicle is un‐
locked.
Activating/deactivating the welcome
lamps
1."Settings"2."Lighting"3."Welcome light"Seite 83LampsControls83
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