2013 BMW X1 dashboard

Protective action
Airbags are not triggered in every impact situa‐
tion, e.g., in less severe accidents or rear-end
collisions.
Information on how to ensure the optimal
protective effect of the airbags▷Keep at a distance from the airbags.▷Always grasp the steering wheel on the
steering wheel rim, holding your hands at
the 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock positions, to
keep the danger of injury to your hands or
arms as low as possible if the airbag is trig‐
gered.▷There should be no people, animals, or ob‐
jects between an airbag and a person.▷Do not use the cover of the front airbag on
the front passenger side as a storage area.▷Keep the dashboard and window on the
front passenger side clear, i.e., do not
cover with adhesive labels or coverings,
and do not attach holders such as for navi‐
gation instruments and mobile phones.▷Make sure that the front passenger is sit‐
ting correctly, i.e., keeps his or her feet and
legs in the footwell; otherwise, leg injuries
can occur if the front airbag is triggered.▷Do not place slip covers, seat cushions or
other objects on the front passenger seat
that are not approved specifically for seats
with integrated side airbags.▷Do not hang pieces of clothing, such as
jackets, over the backrests.▷Make sure that occupants keep their heads
away from the side airbag and do not rest
against the head airbag; otherwise, injuries
can occur if the airbags are triggered.▷Do not remove the airbag restraint system.▷Do not remove the steering wheel.▷Do not apply adhesive materials to the air‐
bag cover panels, cover them or modify
them in any way.▷Never modify either the individual compo‐
nents or the wiring in the airbag system.
This also applies to steering wheel covers,
the dashboard, the seats, the roof pillars
and the sides of the headliner.◀
Even when all instructions are followed closely,
injury from contact with the airbags cannot be
ruled out in certain situations.
The ignition and inflation noise may lead to
short-term and, in most cases, temporary
hearing impairment in sensitive individuals.
In the case of a malfunction, deactivation
and after triggering of the airbags
Do not touch the individual components imme‐
diately after the system has been triggered;
otherwise, there is the danger of burns.
Only have the airbags checked, repaired or dis‐
mantled and the airbag generator scrapped by
your service center or a workshop that has the
necessary authorization for handling explo‐
sives.
Non-professional attempts to service the sys‐
tem could lead to failure in an emergency or
undesired triggering of the airbag, either of
which could result in injury.◀
Warnings and information on the airbags are
also found on the sun visors.
Automatic deactivation of the front
passenger airbags
The system determines whether the front pas‐
senger seat is occupied by measuring the re‐
sistance of the human body.
The front and side airbags on the front passen‐
ger side are activated or deactivated accord‐
ingly by the system.
The indicator lamp above the interior rearview
mirror shows the current status of the front
passenger airbags, deactivated or activated,
refer to Front passenger airbag indicator lamp
below.
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Storage compartmentsVehicle equipmentThis 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.
Notes No loose objects in the passenger com‐
partment
Do not stow any objects in the passenger
compartment without securing them; other‐
wise, they may present a danger to occupants
for instance during braking and avoidance ma‐ neuvers.◀
No non-slip mats on the dashboard
Do not use non-slip materials, such as
non-slip mats, on the dashboard, or it could be
damaged by the substances in the materials.◀
Glove compartmentOpening
Pull the handle.
The light in the glove compartment switches
on.
Close the glove compartment again im‐
mediately
Close the glove compartment immediately af‐
ter use while driving; otherwise, injury may oc‐
cur during accidents.◀
ClosingFold up the cover.
USB interface for data transfer
Port for importing and exporting data, such as
music collections, refer to page 179, on USB
devices.
Observe the following when connecting:
▷Do not use force when plugging the con‐
nector into the USB interface.▷Do not connect devices such as fans or
lamps to the USB interface.▷Do not connect a USB hard drive.▷Do not use the USB interface to recharge
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Cruise control 101
Cruise control– Malfunction 103
Cupholder 125
Curb weight, refer to Weights 270
Current fuel consumption 72
Current location, storing 146
Curve lights, refer to Adaptive Light Control 84
D
Dashboard lighting, refer to Instrument lighting 87
Dashboard, refer to Cock‐ pit 12
Data, technical 270
Date
– Date format 77– Setting 76
Daytime running lights 84
Daytime running lights, bulb replacement 252
Defroster
– Rear window 111
Destination entry via the ad‐
dress book 146
Destination guidance 153
Destination guidance with in‐ termediate destinations 151
Destination input, naviga‐ tion 144
Digital clock 71
Digital compass 115
Digital radio 167
Dimming mirrors 50
Directional indicators, refer to Turn signals 62
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 87
Displays and controls 12
Displays, care 266
Displays, cleaning 266
Displays, refer to Instrument cluster 14
Disposal, coolant 246
Disposal, vehicle battery 255
Distance warning, refer to Park Distance Control
PDC 103
Divided rear seat backrest, re‐ fer to Enlarging the cargo
area 118
Divided screen view, split screen 22
Door key, refer to Remote control with integrated
key 30
Door lock 34
Doors, manual operation 34
Doors, unlocking and locking– Confirmation signals 33– From the inside 35– From the outside 32
DOT Quality Grades 237
Downhill control 99
Draft-free ventilation 111
Drive-off assistant 100
Driving away on inclines, refer to Drive-off assistant 100
Driving notes, breaking in 130
Driving notes, general 130
Driving on poor roads 132
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 97
Driving through water 131
Driving tips, refer to Driving notes 130
Dry air, refer to Cooling func‐ tion 110
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 97
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 98
DTMF suffix dialing 202
DVD/CD 174
DVDs, storing 179
DVD, video 176
Dynamic destination guid‐ ance 160
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 97
Dynamic Traction Control
DTC 98
E
ECO PRO 138
ECO PRO display 138
ECO PRO driving mode 138
ECO PRO mode 138
EfficientDynamics, refer to Saving fuel 137
Electrical malfunction– Door lock 34– Driver's door 34– Fuel filler flap 229– Tailgate 36
Electric seat adjustment 45
Electronic brake-force distri‐ bution 97
Electronic engine oil level check 243
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to Dynamic Sta‐
bility Control DSC 97
Emergency activation
– Automatic transmission, re‐
fer to Overriding selector
lever lock 67
Emergency operation
– Door lock, refer to Manual
operation 34
Emergency operation, fuel
filler flap, unlocking man‐
ually 229
Emergency Request 257
Emergency service, refer to Roadside Assistance 258
Energy-conscious driving, re‐ fer to Current fuel consump‐
tion 72
Energy, saving
– Automatic Engine Start/
Stop Function 59
Energy, saving, refer to Sav‐
ing fuel 137
Engine, breaking in 130
Engine compartment 242
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