2013 BMW X1 XDRIVE 28I key

Switching the split screen on and off1. Press the button.2."Split screen"
Selecting the display
1. Press the button.2."Split screen"3.Move the controller until the split screen is
selected.4.Press the controller or select "Split screen
content".5.Select the desired menu item.
Programmable memory
buttons
General information
The iDrive functions can be stored on the pro‐
grammable memory buttons and called up di‐
rectly, e.g., radio stations, navigation destina‐
tions, phone numbers and entry points into the
menu.
The settings are stored for the remote control
currently in use.
Saving a function
1.Highlight the function via the iDrive.2. Press the desired button for more
than two seconds.Running a function
Press the button.
The function will run immediately. This
means, for example, that the number is dialed
when a phone number is selected.
Displaying the button assignment
Use a finger to touch the buttons. Do not wear
gloves or use objects.
The key assignment is displayed at the top edge
of the screen.▷To display short information: touch the but‐
ton.▷To display detailed information: touch the
button for an extended period.
Entering letters and numbers
1.Turn the controller: select letters or num‐
bers.2.Select additional letters or numbers if
needed.3."OK": confirm the entry.SymbolFunction Press the controller: delete the letter
or number. Press the controller for an extended
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Opening and closingVehicle 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 sys‐
tems.
Remote control/key
Buttons on the remote control1Unlocking2Locking3Opening tailgate
General information
The vehicle is supplied with two remote controls
with keys.
Each remote control contains a rechargeable
battery that is automatically recharged when it
is in the ignition lock while the car is being driven.
Use each remote control at least twice a year for
longer road trips in order to maintain the batter‐
ies' charge status.
In vehicles equipped with Comfort Access, the
remote control contains a replaceable battery,
refer to page 38.
The settings called up and implemented when
the vehicle is unlocked depend on which remote
control is used to unlock the vehicle, refer to
Personal Profile.
In addition, information about service require‐
ments is stored in the remote control, Service
data in the remote control, refer to page 243.
Integrated key
Press button 1 and pull out the key.
The integrated key fits the following locks:
▷Driver's door, refer to page 34.
New remote controls
You can obtain new remote controls from your
service center.
Loss of the remote controls
Lost remote controls can be blocked by your
service center.
Personal Profile
The concept
You can set several of your vehicle's functions
to suit your personal needs and preferences.
▷The settings are automatically saved in the
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Panic mode
You can trigger the alarm system if you find
yourself in a dangerous situation.
Press the button on the remote control for at
least 3 seconds.
To switch off the alarm: press any button.
Unlocking tailgate
Press the button on the remote control for
approx. 1 second and release.
The tailgate will open slightly, regardless of
whether it was previously locked or unlocked.
The tailgate pivots back and up when it opens.
Ensure that adequate clearance is available be‐
fore opening.
To avoid locking yourself out of the vehicle, do
not place the remote control into the cargo area.
The tailgate is locked again as soon as it is
pushed closed.
Before and after each trip, check that the tailgate
has not been inadvertently unlocked.
Confirmation signals from the vehicle
1."Settings"2."Door locks"3."Flash when lock/unlock"
Retrieving the seat and mirror settings
The driver's seat and exterior mirror positions
used last are stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
When the vehicle is being unlocked, these po‐
sitions are automatically retrieved if the setting
is activated.
Pinch hazard when moving back the seat
If this function is used, first make sure that
the footwell behind the driver's seat is empty.
Failure to do so could cause injury to persons or
damage to objects behind the seat as a result of
a rearward movement of the seat.◀
The adjustment procedure is interrupted:▷When a seat position switch is pressed.▷When a button of the seat and mirror mem‐
ory is pressed.
Selecting automatic activation
1."Settings"2."Door locks"3."Last seat position auto."
Malfunctions
Local radio waves may interfere with the remote
control.
In this case, unlock and lock the car at the door
lock with the integrated key.
In vehicles without an alarm system or Comfort
Access, only the driver's door can be unlocked
and locked using the integrated key in the door
lock.
If the car can no longer be locked with a remote
control, the battery in the remote control is dis‐
charged. Use the remote control during an ex‐
tended drive in order to recharge the battery,
refer to page 30. The remote control for Comfort
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Access contains a battery that may need to be
replaced, refer to page 38.
For US owners only
The transmitter and receiver units comply with
part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communication
Commission regulations. Operation is governed
by the following:
FCC ID:
LX8766S
LX8766E
LX8CAS
Compliance statement:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:▷This device may not cause harmful interfer‐
ence, and▷this device must accept any interference re‐
ceived, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Any unauthorized modifications or changes to
these devices could void the user's authority to
operate this equipment.
Using the door lock
General information
Locking from the outside
Do not lock the vehicle from the outside if
there are people in it, as the vehicle cannot be
unlocked from inside without special knowl‐
edge.◀
In some market-specific versions, the alarm sys‐
tem, refer to page 38, is triggered if the vehicle
is unlocked via the door lock.
To stop the alarm, unlock the vehicle with the
remote control or insert the remote control into
the ignition lock all the way.
In some vehicle equipment versions, only the
driver's door can be locked via the door lock.
Locking the doors, the fuel filler flap,
and the tailgate all at once
To lock all doors, the fuel filler flap, and the tail‐
gate at once:1.With the doors closed, lock the vehicle using
the button for the central locking system in
the interior, refer to page 34.2.Unlock and open the driver's or front pas‐
senger door, refer to page 35.3.Lock the vehicle.▷Lock the driver's door using the
integrated key in the door lock, or▷Press down the lock button of the front
passenger door and close the door from
the outside.
Manual operation
If an electrical malfunction occurs, unlock or lock
the driver's door using the integrated key in the
door lock.
Opening and closing: from the
inside
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To switch the engine off with transmission po‐
sition N engaged, insert the remote control in
the ignition lock.
Malfunction
The Comfort Access functions can be disturbed
by local radio waves, such as by a mobile phone
in the immediate vicinity of the remote control or
when a mobile phone is being charged in the
vehicle.
If this occurs, open or close the vehicle using the
buttons on the remote control or use the
integrated key in the door lock.
To start the engine afterward, insert the remote
control into the ignition switch.
Warning lamps The warning lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up when you attempt to
start the engine: the engine cannot be
started.
The remote control is not in the vehicle or has a
malfunction. Take the remote control with you
inside the vehicle or have it checked. If neces‐
sary, insert another remote control into the ig‐
nition switch.
The warning lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up while the engine is
running: the remote control is no lon‐
ger inside the vehicle.
After switching off the engine, the engine can
only be started again within approx. 10 seconds
if no door has been opened.
The indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster comes on and a message ap‐
pears on the Control Display: replace
the remote control battery.Replacing the battery
The remote control for Comfort Access con‐
tains a battery that will need to be replaced from
time to time.1.Take the integrated key out of the remote
control, refer to page 30.2.Remove the cover.3.Insert a new battery of the same type with
the positive side facing upwards.4.Press the cover closed.
Return used battery to a recycling collec‐
tion point or to your service center.
Alarm system
The concept
The vehicle alarm system responds to:
▷Opening of a door, the hood or the tailgate.▷Movements in the vehicle: interior motion
sensor, refer to page 39.▷Changes in the vehicle tilt, e.g., during at‐
tempts to steal a wheel or tow the car.▷Interruptions in battery voltage.
The alarm system briefly indicates tampering:
▷By sounding an acoustic alarm.▷By switching on the hazard warning system.▷By flashing the high beams.Seite 38ControlsOpening and closing38
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Opening the search for special
destinations
Selection of special destinations, such as hotels
or tourist attractions.1."Navigation"2."Points of Interest"3.Select the search function.
Online Search
1."Google™ Local Search"2.Select a special destination.3. Select the symbol.4."Start guidance"
A-Z search
1."A-Z search"2."Town/City"3.Select or enter the town/city.4."Category"5.Select the category.6."Category details"
For some special destinations, multiple cat‐
egory details can be selected. Move the
controller to the left to leave the category
details.7."Keyword"8.Enter the keyword.
A list of the special destinations is displayed.9.Select a special destination.
Details are displayed.
If multiple details are stored, you can leaf
through the pages.
If a phone number is available, a connection
can be established if necessary.10. Select the symbol.11."Start guidance" or "Add as another
destination"
Add a destination as a further destination,
refer to page 147."Start search": if a search term is not entered,
the search is repeated with the previous search
term.
Category search1."Category search"2."Town/City"3.Select or enter the town/city.4."Category"5.Select the category.6."Category details"
For some special destinations, multiple cat‐
egory details can be selected. Move the
controller to the left to leave the category
details.7."Start search"
A list of the special destinations is displayed.8.Select a special destination.
Details are displayed.
If multiple details are stored, you can leaf
through the pages.
If a phone number is available, a connection
can be established if necessary.9. Select the symbol.10."Start guidance" or "Add as another
destination"
Add a destination as a further destination,
refer to page 147.
Display of special destinations
List of special destinations: special destinations
are arranged by distance and appear with a di‐
rectional arrow pointing to the special destina‐
tion.
In the splitscreen, special destinations of the se‐
lected category are displayed in the map view as
symbols. The display depends on the scale of
the map and the category.
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peratures; refer to the audio device operating
instructions.
Depending on the configuration of the audio
files, e.g., bit rates greater than 256 kbit/s, the
files may not play back correctly in each case.
Information on connection▷The connected audio device is supplied with
a max. power of 500 mA if supported by the
device. Therefore, do not additionally con‐
nect the device to a socket in the vehicle;
otherwise, playback may be compromised.▷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 audio interface.▷Do not connect USB hard drives.▷Do not use the USB audio interface to re‐
charge external devices.
Bluetooth audio
At a glance
▷Music files on external devices such as audio
devices or mobile phones can be played
back via Bluetooth.
Use of a mobile phone as an audio source,
refer to page 194.▷Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of
Bluetooth® SIG, Inc.▷The sound is output on the vehicle loud‐
speakers.▷The volume of the sound output is depend‐
ent on the device. If necessary, adjust the
volume on the device.▷Up to four external devices can be paired
with the vehicle.
Requirements
▷The device is suitable. Information at
www.bmwusa.com/bluetooth.▷The device is ready for operation.▷The ignition is switched on.▷Bluetooth is activated on the vehicle, refer to
page 193, and on the device.▷Bluetooth presettings must be made on the
device, such as for a connection without
confirmation or visibility; refer to the device
operating instructions.▷A number with at least four and a maximum
of 16 digits is defined as the Bluetooth pass‐
key. It is only required once for pairing.
Pairing and connecting
Pairing a device
To avoid becoming distracted and posing
an unnecessary hazard both to your own vehi‐
cle's occupants and to other road users, only
pair the device while the vehicle is stationary.◀
1."CD/Multimedia"2."Bluetooth® (audio)"3.If necessary, "Bluetooth® audio".4."Add new phone"
The Bluetooth name of the vehicle is dis‐
played.5.Perform additional steps on the device, refer
to the device operating instructions: for in‐
stance, search for or connect the Bluetooth
device or a new device.
The Bluetooth name of the vehicle appears
on the device display.6.Select the Bluetooth name of the vehicle on
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You are prompted by the iDrive or device to
enter the same Bluetooth passkey.7.Enter the passkey and confirm.8.Select the desired functions with which the
device is to be connected, for instance
"Audio".9."OK"
If pairing was successful, the device is displayed
as connected.
White symbol
: the device is active as an audio
source.
If pairing was unsuccessful: What to do if..., refer
to page 187.
Connecting a specific device
A device that has already been paired can be
connected as an active audio source.
Connecting is not possible when data is ex‐
changed via a mobile phone connected via Blue‐
tooth.
Requirements
If necessary, activate the audio connection of
the desired device from the list of paired devi‐
ces.1."CD/Multimedia"2."Bluetooth® (audio)"3.If necessary, "Bluetooth® audio".4.Select the desired device from the list of
paired devices.5.Open "Options".6."Configure phone"7.Activate "Audio".8."OK"
Connecting the device
1."CD/Multimedia"2."Bluetooth® (audio)"3.If necessary, "Bluetooth® audio".4.Select the desired device from the list of
paired devices.
White symbol : the device is active as an audio
source.
Playback
General information
▷The display of music track information de‐
pends on the device.▷Operation can takes place on the device or
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