2013 BMW X1 SDRIVE28I instrument panel

A lock prevents you from inadvertently engaging
selector lever positions R and P. To cancel the
lock, press the button on the front of the selector
lever, see arrow.
P Park
Select only when the vehicle is stationary. The
rear wheels are locked.
R is Reverse
Select only when the vehicle is stationary.
N is Neutral
Use in automatic car washes, for example. The
vehicle can roll.
D Drive, automatic position
Position for normal vehicle operation. All for‐
ward gears are selected automatically.
Under normal operating conditions, fuel con‐
sumption is lowest when you are driving in po‐
sition D.
Kickdown
Kickdown is used to achieve maximum driving
performance. Press on the accelerator beyond
the resistance point at the full throttle position.
Sport program and manual mode M/S
Activating the Sport program
Move the selector lever from position D toward
the left.
DS is displayed in the instrument cluster.
This position is recommended for a perform‐
ance-oriented driving style.
To deactivate the Sport program or manual
mode M/S, move the selector lever to the right
into position D.
Activating the M/S manual mode
Move the selector lever from position D toward
the left.
Push the selector lever forward or backward.
Manual mode becomes active and the gear is
changed.
The engaged gear is displayed in the instrument
cluster, e.g., M1.
▷To shift down: press the selector lever for‐
ward.▷To shift up: press the selector lever back‐
ward.
The vehicle only shifts up or down at appropriate
engine and road speeds, e.g., it does not shift
down if the engine speed is too high. The se‐
lected gear is briefly displayed in the instrument
panel, followed by the current gear.
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Shifting gears using the shift paddles
on the steering wheel
The shift paddles on the steering wheel allow
you to shift gears quickly while keeping both
hands on the steering wheel.▷When the shift paddles on the steering
wheel are used to shift gears while in auto‐
matic mode, the transmission switches to
manual mode.▷If the shift paddles are not used to accelerate
or shift gears for a certain amount of time,
the transmission switches back to auto‐
matic mode.
If the selector lever is in the M/S gear plane,
manual mode remains active.
▷Shift up: briefly pull right shift paddle +.▷Shift down: briefly pull left shift paddle –.
The vehicle only shifts up or down at appropriate
engine and road speeds, e.g., it does not shift
down if the engine speed is too high. The se‐
lected gear is briefly displayed in the instrument
panel, followed by the current gear.
Overriding selector lever lock
If the selector lever is locked in position P al‐
though the ignition is switched on, the brake is
depressed, and the button on the selector lever
is pressed, the selector lever lock can be over‐
ridden:
1.Switch off the ignition.2.Unclip the sleeve of the selector lever.3.Pull the sleeve up over the selector lever un‐
til the sleeve is inside out.4.Using the screwdriver from the tool kit, refer
to page 245, press the red lever while mov‐
ing the selector lever to the desired position
with the button pressed.
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic, 8-gear
Transmission positions
D Drive, automatic position
Position for normal vehicle operation. All for‐
ward gears are available.
Under normal operating conditions, fuel con‐
sumption is lowest when you are driving in po‐
sition D.
Kickdown
Kickdown is used to achieve maximum driving
performance. Press on the accelerator beyond
the resistance point at the full throttle position.
R is Reverse
Select only when the vehicle is stationary.
N is Neutral
The vehicle can roll.
N remains engaged after the engine is switched
off if the remote control remains in the ignition
lock. This function can be used in an automatic
car wash, refer to page 259, for example. P is
automatically engaged after approx. 30 minutes.
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Sport program and manual mode M/S
Activating the Sport program
Push the selector lever to the left out of trans‐
mission position D.
The Sport program is activated and DS is dis‐
played in the instrument cluster.
This position is recommended for a perform‐
ance-oriented driving style.
Activating manual mode
Push the selector lever to the left out of trans‐
mission position D.
Push the selector lever forward or backward.
Manual mode becomes active and the gear is
changed.
The engaged gear is displayed in the instrument
cluster, e.g., M1.
▷To shift down: press the selector lever for‐
ward.▷To shift up: press the selector lever back‐
ward.
The transmission only shifts up or down if the
rpm and vehicle speed are appropriate. If the
engine speed is too high, the transmission does
not shift down.
The selected gear is briefly displayed in the in‐
strument panel, followed by the current gear.
Ending the Sport program/manual
mode
Push the selector lever to the right.
D is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Shifting gears using the shift paddles
on the steering wheel
The shifting paddles make it possible to quickly
change gears since both hands can remain on
the steering wheel.▷If the shift paddles on the steering wheel are
used to shift gears while in automatic mode
D, the transmission temporarily switches to
manual mode.▷If the shift paddles are not used to accelerate
or shift gears for a certain amount of time,
the transmission switches back to auto‐
matic mode D.
With the transmission position M/S selected,
the manual mode remains active.
▷Shift up: pull right shift paddle.▷Shift down: pull left shift paddle.
The vehicle only shifts up or down at appropriate
engine and road speeds, e.g., it does not shift
down if the engine speed is too high.
The selected gear is briefly displayed in the in‐
strument cluster, followed by the current gear.
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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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Inflation pressure monitor, re‐fer to Flat Tire Monitor 88
Inflation pressure, refer to Tire inflation pressure 228
Information on the navigation data 138
Initialization after power fail‐ ure 251
Initializing– Compass, refer to Calibrat‐
ing 113– Panoramic glass sunroof 42– Refer to Setting the time and
date 73
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor
FTM 88
Initializing, Tire Pressure Mon‐ itor TPM 91
Inside brake lamps
– Bulb replacement 250
Installation location, tele‐
phone 120
Instrument cluster 14
Instrument lighting 83
Instrument panel, refer to In‐ strument cluster 14
Instruments, refer to Cock‐ pit 12
Integrated key 30
Interactive map 145
Interior equipment 110
Interior lamps 84
Interior lamps
– Remote control 32
Interior mirror 49
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming 49
Interior rearview mirror, com‐ pass 112
Interior temperature, setting
– Automatic climate con‐
trol 105
Interlock, refer to Disengaging
the remote control 62
Intermediate destinations 147
Internet page 6
Intersection, entering for navi‐
gation 141
iPod/iPhone 182
J
Jacking points for the vehicle jack 251
Jack, refer to Vehicle jack 251
Joystick, refer to Selector lever 65
Jump-starting 255
K
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access 36
Keyless opening and closing, refer to Comfort Access 36
Key Memory, refer to Personal Profile 30
Key, refer to Integrated key/re‐ mote control 30
Kickdown– Automatic transmission with
Steptronic 63, 64
Knee airbag 85
Knocking control 226
L
Label, run-flat tire 236
Lamp and bulb replacement, lamp replacement 246
Lamps 80
Lamps, automatic headlamp control 80, 81
Lamps, High-beam Assis‐ tant 82
Lamps, parking lamps/low beams 80
Lamps, replacing, refer to Lamp and bulb replace‐
ment 246
Language, changing on the Control Display 74
Lap-and-shoulder belt, refer to
Safety belts 45
Lashing eyes, securing cargo 131
LATCH child restraint fixing system 51
Leather, care 260
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 246
Length, refer to Dimen‐ sions 266
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing 23
License plate lamp, bulb re‐ placement 250
Light-alloy wheels, care 261
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 246
Lighter 114
Lighting– Instruments 83– Lamp and bulb replace‐
ment 246
Lighting, vehicle, refer to
Lamps 80
Light switch 80
Limit, refer to Speed limit 78
Load 130
Loading 130
Lock buttons, doors, refer to Locking 35
Locking
– From the inside 35– From the outside 32– Setting the confirmation sig‐
nals 33– Without remote control, refer
to Comfort Access 36
Locking the vehicle
– From the inside 34– From the outside 32
Locks, doors, and win‐
dows 53
Longlife oils, alternative oil types 241
Longlife oils, refer to Approved engine oils 241
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