2013 BMW X1 SDRIVE28I check

Reduction of restraining effect
Avoid wearing clothing that prevents the
belt from fitting properly, and pull the shoulder
belt periodically to readjust the tension across
your lap; otherwise, the retention effect of the
safety belt may be reduced.◀
Buckling the belt
Make sure you hear the latch plate engage in the
belt buckle.
Unbuckling the belt
1.Hold the belt firmly.2.Press the red button in the belt buckle.3.Guide the belt back into its reel.
Safety belt reminder for the driver's and
front passenger seat
The indicator lamp lights up and a sig‐
nal sounds. In addition, a message ap‐
pears on the Control Display. Check
whether the safety belt has been fas‐
tened correctly.
The safety belt reminder is active at speeds
above approx. 5 mph/8 km/h. It can also be ac‐
tivated if objects are placed on the front pas‐
senger seat.
Damage to safety belts
In the case of strain caused by accidents or
damage:
Have the safety belts, including the safety belt
tensioners, replaced and have the belt anchors
checked.
Checking and replacing safety belts
Have the work performed only by your
service center; otherwise, it cannot be ensured
that this safety feature will function properly.◀
Head restraints
Correctly adjusted head restraints
A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the
risk of spinal injury in the event of an accident.
Adjusting the head restraint
Correctly adjust the head restraints of all
occupied seats; otherwise, there is an increased
risk of injury in an accident.◀
Height
Adjust the head restraint so that its center is ap‐
prox. at ear level.
Distance
Adjust the distance so that the head restraint is
as close as possible to the back of the head.
Front
Height adjustment▷To raise: pull.▷To lower: press the button, arrow 1, and
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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.
Handbrake
The concept
The handbrake is primarily intended to prevent
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 handbrake is still set.
Setting
The lever engages automatically.
Releasing
Pull up slightly, press the button, and lower the
lever.
Notes Using the handbrake while driving
If it should become necessary to use the
handbrake while driving, do not pull the hand‐
brake too forcefully. Keep the button on the
handbrake lever pressed at all times.
Excessive application of the handbrake can
block the rear wheels and lead to fishtailing of
the vehicle.◀
To prevent corrosion and uneven brake action,
lightly apply the handbrake from time to time
when coasting, traffic conditions permitting.
The brake lamps do not light up when the hand‐
brake is pulled.
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Tachometer
Never force the engine speed up into the red
warning field, see arrow. In this range, the fuel
supply is interrupted to protect the engine.
Coolant temperature
A warning lamp will come on if the coolant, and
therefore the engine, becomes too hot. In addi‐
tion, a message will appear on the Control Dis‐
play.
Check the coolant level, refer to page 242.
Current fuel consumption
Displays the current fuel consumption. You can
check whether you are currently driving in an ef‐
ficient and environmentally-friendly manner.
Engine oil temperature▷Cold engine: the pointer is at the low tem‐
perature end. Drive at moderate engine and
vehicle speeds.▷Normal operating temperature: the pointer
is in the middle or in the right half of the tem‐
perature display.▷Hot engine: the pointer is at the high tem‐
perature end. Switch off the engine imme‐
diately and allow it to cool down.
If the engine oil temperature is too high, a mes‐
sage appears on the Control Display.
Check the oil level, refer to page 239.
Fuel gauge
The vehicle inclination may cause the display to
vary.
The arrow on the fuel pump symbol indicates
the side of the vehicle with the fuel filler flap.
Notes on refueling, refer to page 224.
Range
After the reserve range is reached:
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▷A message is briefly displayed on the Con‐
trol Display.▷The remaining range is shown on the com‐
puter.▷When a dynamic driving style is used, such
as when corners are taken rapidly, engine
functions are not ensured.
The message appears continuously below a
range of approx. 30 miles/50 km.
Refuel promptly
At the latest, refuel at a range of
30 miles/50 km; otherwise, the engine function
is not ensured and damage may occur.◀
Computer
Displaying information on the
instrument panel
Press the computer button on the turn signal
lever.
Information is displayed in the instrument clus‐
ter.
Overview of the information
Repeatedly pressing the button on the turn sig‐
nal lever displays the information on the instru‐
ment cluster in the following order:
▷Range.▷ECO PRO bonus range.▷Average speed.▷Average fuel consumption.▷Current fuel consumption.▷No information.
To set the corresponding units of measure, refer
to page 72.
Information in detail
Range
Displays the estimated cruising range available
with the remaining fuel.
It is calculated based on your driving style over
the last 18 miles/30 km.
Average speed
Periods in which the vehicle was parked and the
engine was switched off manually are not in‐
cluded in the average speed calculations.
With the trip computer, refer to page 70, you
can have the average speed displayed for an ad‐
ditional distance.
To reset the average speed: press the button on
the turn indicator lever for approx. 2 seconds.
Average fuel consumption
This is calculated for the period during which the
engine is running.
You can have the average consumption for an‐
other trip displayed, refer to Displays on the
Control Display below.
To reset the average consumption: press the
button on the turn indicator lever for ap‐
prox. 2 seconds.
Current fuel consumption
Displays the current fuel consumption. You can
check whether you are currently driving in an ef‐
ficient and environmentally-friendly manner.
Displays on the Control Display
Display the computer or trip computer on the
Control Display.
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SymbolFunctionWith the lights switched on:
Dimming instrument lighting,
refer to page 83Calling up Check Control, refer
to page 77Checking the engine oil level,
refer to page 239Setting the time, refer to
page 72Setting the date, refer to
page 73Viewing service requirement
display, refer to page 75
Exiting displays
The external temperature reading and the time
reappear when you press button 2 or if you make
no entries within approx. 15 seconds. If required,
complete the current setting first.
Units of measure
The units for fuel consumption, route/distance,
temperature, and pressure can be changed.1."Settings"2."Language/Units"3.Select the desired menu item.4.Select the desired unit.
The settings are stored for the remote control
currently in use.
Clock
Setting the time
In the instrument cluster
To set the 12h/24h format, refer to Setting the
time format below.
1.Press button 1 in the turn indicator lever up
or down repeatedly until the appropriate
symbol appears in the display, accompanied
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To exit from the menu:
Move the controller to the left.
Automatic Service Request
Data regarding the maintenance status or legally
mandated inspections of the vehicle are auto‐
matically transmitted to your service center be‐
fore a service due date.
You can check when your service center was
notified.1."Vehicle Info"2."Vehicle status"3.Open "Options".4."Last Service Request"
Check Control
The concept
The Check Control monitors vehicle functions
and alerts you to any malfunctions in the sys‐
tems monitored.
A Check Control message consists of indicator
and warning lamps in the instrument cluster and,
in some circumstances, an acoustic signal and
text messages at the top of the Control Display.
Indicator/warning lamps
The indicator and warning lamps can light up in
a variety of combinations and colors.
Several of the lamps are checked for proper
functioning and light up temporarily when the
engine is started or the ignition is switched on.
The symbol indicates that Check Control
messages have been stored. The Check Control
messages can be displayed later.
Text messages
Text messages at the upper edge of the Control
Display in combination with a symbol in the in‐
strument cluster explain a Check Control mes‐
sage and the meaning of the indicator and warn‐
ing lamps.
Supplementary text messages
Addition information, such as on the cause of a
fault or the required action, can be called up via
Check Control.
In urgent cases, this information will be shown
as soon as the corresponding lamp comes on.
Symbols
The following functions can be selected within
the supplementary text message, depending on
the Check Control message.
▷ "Service request"
Contact the service partner.▷ "Roadside Assistance"
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Hiding Check Control messages
Press the computer button in the turn signal
lever.
Some Check Control messages are displayed
until the malfunctions have been rectified. They
cannot be hidden.
If several malfunctions occur at once, the mes‐
sages are displayed consecutively.
They are marked with the symbol shown
here.
Other Check Control messages are hidden au‐
tomatically after approx. 20 seconds. However,
they are stored and can be displayed again later.
They are marked with the symbol shown
here.
Viewing stored Check Control
messages
1.Lightly press button 1 in the turn indicator
lever up or down repeatedly until the appro‐
priate symbol appears in the display, ac‐companied by the words "CHECK CON‐
TROL".2.Press button 2.
If there is no Check Control message, this is
indicated by "CHECK OK“. If a Check Con‐
trol message has been stored, the corre‐
sponding lamp comes on. It is accompanied
by a text message on the Control Display.3.Press button 1 to check for other messages.4.Press button 2.
The display again shows the external tem‐
perature and the time.
Displaying stored Check Control
messages
1."Vehicle Info"2."Vehicle status"3. "Check Control"4.Select the text message.
Messages after trip completion
Special messages that were displayed during a
trip are displayed again after the ignition is
switched off.
Speed limit
Entry of a speed limit which, when reached,
should cause a Check Control message to be
issued.
Renewed warning if the vehicle speed drops be‐
low the set speed limit once by at least
3 mph/5 km/h.
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The turning lamps are automatically switched
on depending on the steering angle or the use
of turn signals.
To avoid blinding oncoming traffic, the Adaptive
Light Control does not swivel to the driver's side
when the vehicle is at a standstill.
When driving in reverse, both turning lamps are
active.
Malfunction The warning lamp lights up.A mes‐
sage appears on the Control Display.
Adaptive light control is malfunction‐
ing or has failed. Have the system checked as
soon as possible.
High beams/roadside parking
lamps1High beams2Headlamp flasher3Roadside parking lamps
Left and right roadside parking lamps
The vehicle can be illuminated on one side.
Switching on
After parking the vehicle, press the lever up or
down beyond the resistance point for ap‐
prox. 2 seconds, arrow 3.
The roadside parking lamps drain the battery.
Therefore, do not leave them on for unduly long
periods of time; otherwise, the battery might not
have enough power to start the engine.
Switching off
Briefly press the lever in the opposite direction
to the pressure point, arrow 3.
High-beam Assistant
The concept
When the lights are switched on, this system
automatically switches the high beams on and
off. The procedure is controlled by a sensor on
the front of the interior rearview mirror. The as‐
sistant ensures that the high beams are
switched on whenever the traffic situation al‐
lows. The driver can intervene at any time and
switch the high beams on and off as usual.
Activating the High-beam Assistant1.Turn the light switch to .2.With the low beams switched on, briefly
push the turn indicator lever in the direction
of the high beam.
The indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up. The high beams are
switched on and off automatically.
The system responds to light from oncoming
traffic and traffic driving ahead of you, and to ad‐
equate illumination, e.g., in towns and cities.
Switching the high beams on and off
manually
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