belt BMW X1 2016 F48 User Guide

Before driving into a car wash
So that the vehicle can roll into a car wash ob‐
serve instructions for going into an automatic
car wash, refer to page 222.
Steptronic transmission
Switching off the engine1.Engage selector lever position P with the
vehicle stopped.2.Press the Start/Stop button.
The engine is switched off.
The radio-ready state is switched on.3.Set the parking brake.
Auto Start/Stop function
The concept The Auto Start/Stop function helps save fuel.
The system switches off the engine during a
stop, e.g., in traffic congestion or at traffic lights. The ignition remains switched on. The
engine starts again automatically for driving
off.
Automatic mode After every start of the engine using the Start/
Stop button, the Auto Start/Stop function is in
the last selected state, refer to page 71.
When the Auto Start/Stop function is active, it
is available when the vehicle is traveling faster
than about 3 mph, approx. 5 km/h.
Engine stop
The engine is switched off automatically dur‐
ing a stop under the following conditions:
Steptronic transmission:
▷The selector lever is in selector lever posi‐
tion D.▷Brake pedal remains depressed while the
vehicle is stopped.▷The driver's safety belt is buckled or the
driver's door is closed.
In order to be able to release the brake pedal,
engage lever in position P. The engine remains
off.
To continue driving depress the brake pedal.
When a gear is engaged, the engine starts au‐
tomatically.
The air flow from the air conditioner is reduced
when the engine is switched off.
Displays in the instrument cluster The READY display in the tach‐
ometer signals that the Auto
Start/Stop function is ready to
start the engine automatically.
The display indicates that the
conditions for an automatic en‐
gine stop have not been met.
Functional limitations The engine is not switched off automatically in
the following situations:
▷External temperature too low.▷The external temperature is high and auto‐
matic climate control is running.▷The car's interior has not yet been heated
or cooled to the required level.▷The engine is not yet at operating temper‐
ature.▷The wheels are at a sharp 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 is heavily discharged.▷At higher elevations.▷The engine compartment lid is unlocked.Seite 70ControlsDriving70
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▷The parking assistant is activated.▷Stop-and-go traffic.▷Selector lever in selector lever position N,
M/S or R.▷Use of fuel with high ethanol content.
Starting the engine
The engine starts automatically under the fol‐
lowing conditions:
▷Steptronic transmission:
By releasing the brake pedal.
After the engine starts, accelerate as usual.
Safety mode
After the engine switches off automatically, it
will not start again automatically if any one of
the following conditions are met:
▷The driver's safety belt is unbuckled and
the driver's door is open.▷The hood was unlocked.
Some indicator lights light up for a varied
length of time.
The engine can only be started via the Start/
Stop button.
Functional limitations
Even if driving off was not intended, the deacti‐
vated engine starts up automatically in the fol‐
lowing situations:
▷Excessive warming of the car's interior
when the cooling function is switched on.▷The steering wheel is turned.▷Steptronic transmission: change from se‐
lector lever position D to R, N or M/S.▷Steptronic transmission: change from se‐
lector lever position P to N, D, R or M/S.▷Fogging of the windows when the auto‐
matic climate control is switched on.▷Vehicle battery is heavily discharged.▷Excessive cooling of the car's interior when
the heating is switched on.Activating/deactivating the system
manually
Using the button
Press button.
▷LED comes on: 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: Auto Start/Stop function is
activated.
Switching off the vehicle during an
automatic engine stop
During an automatic engine stop, the vehicle
can be switched off permanently, e. g., when
leaving it.
1.Steptronic transmission: engage selector
lever position P.2.Press the Start/Stop button. The ignition is
switched off. The Auto Start/Stop function
is deactivated.3.Set the parking brake.
Engine start as usual via Start/Stop button.
Automatic deactivation
In certain situations, Auto Start/Stop function
is deactivated automatically for safety reasons
as if the driver were absent.
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▷Messages, e.g. Check Control, refer to
page 82.▷Navigation display.▷Range, refer to page 86.▷Status, Driving Dynamics Control, refer to
page 124.▷Service requirements, refer to page 87.▷Speed limit detection, refer to page 88.▷Time, refer to page 86.
Check Control
The concept The Check Control system monitors functions
in the vehicle and notifies you of malfunctions
in the monitored systems.
A Check Control message is displayed as a
combination of indicator or warning lights and
text messages in the instrument cluster and in
the Head-up Display.
In addition, an acoustic signal may sound and a text message may appear on the Control Dis‐
play.
Indicator/warning lights
General information
The indicator and warning lights in the instru‐
ment cluster can light up in a variety of combi‐
nations and colors.
Several of the lights are checked for proper
functioning 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-specific
models: passenger belt is not worn or
objects are detected on the front passenger
seat.
Flashing or 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 positioned
correctly.
Airbag system Airbag system and belt tensioner are
not working.
Have the vehicle checked immediately
by a dealer’s service center or another quali‐
fied service center or repair shop.
Parking brake The parking brake is set.
For additional information, refer to Re‐ lease parking brake, refer to page 72.
Brake system Braking system disrupted. Continue to
drive moderately.
Have the vehicle checked immediately
by a dealer’s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.
Front-end collision warning Illuminated: advance warning is issued,
e.g., when there is the impending dan‐
ger of a collision or the distance to the
vehicle ahead is too small.
Increase distance.
Flashing: acute warning of the imminent dan‐
ger of a collision when the vehicle approaches
another vehicle at a relatively high differential
speed.
Intervention by braking or make an evasive ma‐
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SafetyVehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems. The respectively applicable country
provisions must be observed when using the
respective features and systems.
Airbags
1Front airbag, driver2Front airbag, front passenger3Head airbag4Side airbag5Knee airbagFront airbags
Front airbags help protect the driver and front
passenger by responding to frontal impacts in
which safety belts alone would not provide ad‐
equate restraint.Side airbag
In a lateral impact, the side airbag supports the
side of the body in the chest and lap area.
Head airbag In a lateral impact, the head airbag supports
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injuries or danger to life. Have the airbag sys‐
tem checked, repaired, dismantled and scrap‐
ped by a dealer’s service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop.◀
Correct function When the ignition is switched on, the
warning lamp in the instrument cluster
lights up briefly and thereby indicates
the operational readiness of the entire airbag
system and the belt tensioner.
Airbag system malfunctioning▷Warning lamp does not come on when the
ignition is turned on.▷The warning lamp lights up continuously.
Automatic deactivation of the front-
seat passenger airbags
The concept The system reads if the front passenger seat is
occupied by measuring the human body's re‐
sistance.
Front, knee and side airbag on the front pas‐
senger's side are either activated or deacti‐
vated.
Information Before transporting a child on the front pas‐
senger seat, refer to the safety notes and in‐
structions for children on the front passenger
seat, see Children.
WARNING
The ensure the front-seat passenger air‐
bag function, it must be detected, whether a
person occupies the front passenger seat. The
entire seat cushion area must be used for this
purpose. There is risk of injuries or danger to
life. Make sure that the front passenger keeps
his or her feet in the floor area.◀
Malfunction of the automatic
deactivation system
When transporting older children and adults,
the front-seat passenger airbags may be deac‐
tivated in certain sitting positions. In this case,
the indicator lamp for the front-seat passenger
airbags lights up.
In this case, change the sitting position so that
the front-seat passenger airbags are activated
and the indicator lamp goes out.
If it is not possible to activate the airbags, have
the person sit in the rear.
To enable correct recognition of the occupied
seat cushion▷Do not attach covers, cushions, ball mats
or other items to the front passenger seat
unless they are specifically determined to
be safe for use on the front passenger
seat.▷Do not place any electronic devices on the
passenger seat if a child restraint system is
to be installed on it.▷Do not place objects under the seat that
could press against the seat from below.▷No moisture in or on the seat.
Indicator lamp for the front-seat
passenger airbags
The indicator lamp for the front-seat passen‐
ger airbags indicates the operating state of the
front-seat passenger airbags.
The lamp indicates whether the airbags are ei‐
ther activated or deactivated.
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Overview
Buttons on the steering wheelPress but‐
tonFunctionCruise control on/off, interrupt‐
ing, refer to page 127.Store/maintain speed, refer to
page 128.Resume speed, refer to
page 129.Reduce distance, refer to
page 128.Increase distance, refer to
page 129.Rocker switch.
Change/maintain speed, refer
to page 128.
Buttons are arranged according to vehicle's
series, optional features and country specifica‐
tions.
Camera A camera serves to detect vehicles.
The camera is installed near the interior rear‐
view mirror.
Keep the windshield in the area behind the in‐
terior rearview mirror clean and clear.
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 the current speed.
Cruise control can be used.
DSC Dynamic Stability Control will be
switched on if needed.
Switch off
To switch off the system while standing, step
on brake pedal at the same time.
Press button on the steering wheel.▷If active: press twice.▷If interrupted: press once.
The displays go out. The stored desired speed
is deleted.
Interrupting Press button on the steering wheel.
If interrupting the system while stationary,
press on the brake pedal at the same time.
The system is automatically interrupted in the
following situations:
▷When the brakes are applied.▷When selector lever position D is disen‐
gaged.▷When Dynamic Traction Control DTC is
activated.▷When DSC is actively controlling stability.▷If the safety belt and the driver's door are
opened while the vehicle is standing still.▷If the detection range of the camera is im‐
paired, e.g., by soiling, heavy precipitation
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Load
The maximum load is the sum of the weight of
the occupants and the cargo.
The greater the weight of the occupants, the
less cargo that can be transported.
Stowing cargo
▷Cover sharp edges and corners on the
cargo.▷Heavy cargo: stow as far forward as possi‐
ble, directly behind and at the bottom of
the rear passenger seat backrests.▷Very heavy cargo: when the rear seat is not
occupied, secure each of the outer safety
belts in the opposite buckle.▷If necessary, fold down the backrests to
stow cargo.▷Do not stack cargo above the top edge of
the backrests.Securing cargo
Lashing eyes in the cargo area
To secure the cargo there are four lashing
eyes in the cargo area.
Securing cargo WARNING
Improperly stowed objects can shift and
be thrown into the car's interior, e.g. in the
event of an accident or during braking and eva‐
sive maneuvers. Vehicle occupants can be hit
and injured. There is risk of injuries. Stow and
secure objects and cargo properly.◀
▷Smaller and lighter items: secure with re‐
taining straps or draw straps.▷Larger and heavy objects: secure with
cargo straps.
Attach the cargo straps, retaining straps or
draw straps to the lashing eyes in the trunk.
Roof-mounted luggage rack Information
Installation only possible with roof rack.
Roof racks are available as special accessories.
Securing
Follow the installation instructions of the roof
rack.
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Clean the upholstery down to the seams using
large sweeping motions. Avoid rubbing the
material vigorously.
CAUTION
Open Velcro® fasteners on articles of
clothing can damage the seat covers. There is
risk of property damage. Ensure that any Vel‐
cro® fasteners are closed.◀
Caring for special components
Light-alloy wheels
When cleaning the vehicle, use only neutral
wheel cleaners having a pH value from 5 to 9.
Do not use abrasive cleaning agents or steam
jets above 140 ℉/60 ℃. Follow the manufac‐
turer's instructions.
Aggressive, acidic or alkaline cleaning agents
can destroy the protective layer of adjacent
components, such as the brake disk.
Chrome surfaces
Carefully clean components such as the radia‐
tor grille or door handles with an ample supply
of water, possibly with shampoo added, partic‐
ularly when they have been exposed to road
salt.
Rubber components
Environmental influences can cause surface
soiling of rubber parts and a loss of gloss. For
cleaning, use only water and suitable care
products, the manufacturer of your vehicle rec‐
ommends original BMW care products.
Treat especially worn rubber parts with rubber
care agents at regular intervals. When cleaning
rubber seals, do not use any silicon-containing
car care products in order to avoid damage or
noises.
Fine wood partsClean fine wood facing and fine wood compo‐
nents only with a moist rag. Then dry with a
soft cloth.Plastic components
These include:▷Imitation leather surfaces.▷Roofliner.▷Lamp lenses.▷Instrument cluster cover.▷Matt black spray-coated components.▷Painted parts in the interior.
Clean with a microfiber cloth.
Dampen cloth lightly with water.
Do not soak the roofliner.
CAUTION
Cleansers that contain alcohol or sol‐
vents, such as lacquer thinners, heavy-duty
grease removers, fuel, or such, can damage
plastic parts. There is risk of property damage.
Clean with a microfiber cloth. Dampen cloth
lightly with water.◀
Safety belts
Dirty belt straps impede the reeling action and
thus have a negative impact on safety.
WARNING
Chemical cleansers can destroy the
safety belt webbing. Missing protective effect
of the safety belts. There is risk of injuries or
danger to life. Use only a mild soapy solution
for cleaning the safety belts.◀
Use only a mild soapy solution, with the safety
belts clipped into their buckles.
Do not allow the switchs to retract the safety
belts until they are dry.
Carpets and floor mats WARNING
Objects in the driver's floor area can limit
the pedal distance or block a depressed pedal.
There is risk of an accident. Stow objects in
the vehicle such that they are secured and
cannot enter into the driver's floor area. Use
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 120
ACC, Active Cruise Con‐ trol 126
Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control 80
Accessories and parts 7
Activated-charcoal filter 148
Active cruise control, ACC 126
Adaptive brake lights, see Brake force display 118
Additives, oil 201
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 52
After washing vehicle 223
Airbags 102
Airbags, indicator/warning light 103
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 147
Air circulation, see Recircu‐ lated-air mode 145
Air conditioner 144
Air, dehumidifying, see Cool‐ ing function 145, 147
Air distribution, manual 145, 148
Air flow, air conditioner 145
Air flow, automatic climate control 148
Air pressure, tires 186
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion 149
Alarm system 46
Alarm, unintentional 47
All around the center con‐ sole 16
All around the roofliner 17 All around the steering
wheel 14
All-season tires, see Winter tires 191
All-wheel-drive 122
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 152
Alternative oil types 201
Ambient light 101
Antifreeze, washer fluid 76
Antilock Brake System, ABS 120
Anti-slip control, see DSC 120
Approved axle load 229
Arrival time 91
Ashtray 155
Assistance when driving off 125
Assist system, see Intelligent Safety 111
Attentiveness assistant 118
AUTO intensity 147
Automatic car wash 222
Automatic climate con‐ trol 146
Automatic cruise control with Stop & Go 126
Automatic Curb Monitor 61
Automatic deactivation, Front-seat passenger air‐
bags 104
Automatic headlight con‐ trol 98
Automatic locking 46
Automatic recirculated-air control 147
Automatic tailgate 41
Automatic transmission, see Steptronic transmission 77 AUTO program, automatic cli‐
mate control 147
AUTO program, intensity 147
Auto Start/Stop function 70
Average fuel consumption 91
Average speed 91
Axle loads, weights 229
B Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 54
Backrest, seats 52
Backrest, width 54
Bad road trips 168
Band-aids, see First-aid kit 218
Bar for tow-starting/ towing 220
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 215
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 35
Battery, vehicle 215
Belts, safety belts 56
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 162
BMW Assist 6
BMW Driver’s Guide App 6
BMW Homepage 6
BMW Internet page 6
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem 204
Bonus range, ECO PRO 177
Bottle holder, see Cu‐ pholder 162
Brake assistant 120
Brake discs, break-in 168
Brake force display 118
Brake lights, adaptive 118 Seite 232ReferenceEverything from A to Z232
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Pinch protection system,glass sunroof 51
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 49
Plastic, care 224
Power failure 215
Power windows 48
Prescribed engine oil types 201
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure 186
Pressure warning, tires 109
Profile, see Personal Pro‐ file 35
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 24
Protective function, glass sunroof 51
Protective function, win‐ dows 49
Push-and-turn switch, see Controller 19
R Radiator fluid 202
Radio 6
Radio-operated key, see Re‐ mote control 34
Radio ready state 68
Rain sensor 75
Rear lights 211
Rear seat backrest tilt 55
Rear seats 55
Rear socket 156
Rearview camera 137
Rearview mirror 60
Rear window de‐ froster 145, 148
Recirculated-air filter 148
Recirculated-air mode 145, 147
Recommended fuel grade 184
Recommended tire brands 191 Refueling 182
Remaining range 86
Remote control/key 34
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 38
Remote control, univer‐ sal 151
Replacement fuse 216
Replacing parts 206
Replacing wheels/tires 190
Reporting safety malfunc‐ tions 10
RES button, see Camera- based cruise control,
ACC 126
RES button, see Cruise con‐ trol 132
Reserve warning, see Range 86
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 106
Retaining straps, securing cargo 173
Retreaded tires 191
Roadside parking lights 98
RON recommended fuel grade 184
Roofliner 17
Roof load capacity 229
Roof-mounted luggage rack 173
Rope for tow-starting/ towing 220
RSC Run Flat System Com‐ ponent, see Run-flat
tires 192
Rubber components, care 224
Run-flat tires 192
S Safe braking 170
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passen‐
ger seat 57 Safety belts 56
Safety belts, care 224
Safety switch, windows 49
Safety systems, airbags 102
Saving fuel 175
Screen, see Control Dis‐ play 18
Screwdriver, see Onboard ve‐ hicle tool kit 206
Screw thread, refer to Screw thread for tow fitting, screw
thread for tow fitting 221
Sealant 192
Seat and mirror memory 59
Seat belts, see Safety belts 56
Seat heating, front 55
Seating position for chil‐ dren 64
Seats 52
Seats, front 52
Seats, rear 55
Selection list in instrument cluster 90
Selector lever, Steptronic transmission 77
Sensors, care 225
Service and warranty 8
Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service
CBS 204
Service requirements, dis‐ play 87
Services, ConnectedDrive 6
Servotronic 123
SET button, see Camera- based cruise control,
ACC 126
SET button, see Cruise con‐ trol 132
Settings, locking/unlock‐ ing 45
Settings on Control Dis‐ play 93
Settings, storing for seat, mir‐ ror 59 Seite 238ReferenceEverything from A to Z238
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