2014 BMW X1 headlamp

The setting is stored for the remote control
currently in use.
Headlamp courtesy delay feature
The low beams stay lit for a short while after
the ignition is switched off, if the lamps are
switched off and the headlamp flasher is
switched on.
Setting the duration1."Settings"2."Lighting"3."Pathway light.: s"4.Set the duration.
The setting is stored for the remote control
currently in use.
Automatic headlamp control
Switch position
: the low beams are
switched on and off automatically, e.g., in tun‐
nels, in twilight or if there is precipitation. The
LED next to the symbol lights up.
A blue sky with the sun low on the horizon can
cause the lights to be switched on.
The low beams remain switched on independ‐
ent of the ambient lighting conditions when
you switch on the front fog lamps.
Personal responsibility
The automatic headlamp control cannot
serve as a substitute for your personal judg‐
ment in determining when the lamps should be
switched on in response to ambient lighting
conditions.
For example, the sensors are unable to detect
fog or hazy weather. To avoid safety risks, you
should always switch on the lamps manually
under these conditions.◀
Daytime running lights The daytime running lights light up in posi‐
tion 0,
and . After the ignition is
switched off, the parking lamps light up in po‐
sition
.
Activating/deactivating
In some countries, driving with daytime run‐
ning lights is mandatory; for this reason, day‐
time running lights cannot be deactivated in
these cases.
1."Settings"2."Lighting"3."Daytime running lamps"
The setting is stored for the remote control
currently in use.
Adaptive Light Control
The concept Adaptive Light Control is a variable headlamp
control system that enables dynamic illumina‐
tion of the road surface.
Depending on the steering angle and other pa‐
rameters, the light from the headlamp follows
the course of the road.
In sharp curves, e.g. serpentines, or during
turning, up to a certain speed one of the two
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front fog lamps is switched on as a turning
lamp. This provides improved illumination of
the area inside the curve.
Controls
Activating Switch position
with the ignition switched
on.
The turning lamps are automatically switched
on depending on the steering angle or the use
of turn signals.
To avoid blinding oncoming traffic, the Adap‐
tive Light Control does not swivel to the driv‐
er'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 malfunc‐
tioning or has failed. Have the system checked
as soon as possible.
High beams/roadside
parking lamps
1High beams2Headlamp flasher3Roadside parking lampsLeft 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 en‐
gine.
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 direc‐
tion 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
adequate illumination, e.g., in towns and cities.
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Switching the high beams on and off
manually▷High beams on, arrow 1.▷High beams off/headlamp flasher, arrow 2.
To reactivate the High-beam Assistant, briefly
push the turn indicator lever toward the high
beams.
Activating/deactivating via iDrive
1."Settings"2."Lighting"3."High beam assistant"
The setting is stored for the remote control
currently in use.
System limits Personal responsibility
The High-beam Assistant cannot serve
as a substitute for the driver's personal judg‐
ment of when to use the high beams. There‐
fore, manually switch off the high beams in sit‐
uations where this is required to avoid a safety
risk.◀
The system is not fully functional in situations
such as the following, and driver intervention
may be necessary:▷In very unfavorable weather conditions,
such as fog or heavy precipitation.▷In detecting poorly-lit road users, such as
pedestrians, cyclists, horseback riders and
wagons; when driving close to train or ship
traffic; and at animal crossings.▷In tight curves, on hilltops or in depres‐
sions, in cross traffic or half-obscured on‐
coming traffic on freeways.▷In poorly-lit towns and cities and in the
presence of highly reflective signs.▷At low speeds.▷When the windshield in front of the interior
rearview mirror is fogged over, dirty or cov‐
ered with stickers, etc.▷If the sensor view field is dirty.
The view field of the sensor is located on
the front of the interior rearview mirror.
Do not cover this area with stickers, etc.
Clean the sensor view field with a cloth
moistened with a small amount of glass
cleaner.
Fog lamps
Front fog lamps
The low beams must be switched on.
Press the button. The green indicator
lamp in the instrument cluster lights
up.
If the automatic headlamp control, refer to
page 84, is activated, the low beams will come
on automatically when you switch on the fog
lamps.
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Rear1.Fold up and hold the wiper arm.2.Squeeze the locking spring, arrows 1, and
fold out the wiper blade, arrow 2.3.Take the wiper blade out of the catch
mechanism toward the front.
Lamp and bulb replacement
Notes
Lamps and bulbs
Lamps and bulbs make an essential contribu‐
tion to vehicle safety.
The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends
that you entrust corresponding procedures to
the service center if you are unfamiliar with them or they are not described here.
You can obtain a selection of replacement
bulbs at the service center.
Danger of burns
Only change bulbs when they are cool;
otherwise, there is the danger of getting
burned.◀
Working on the lighting system
When working on the lighting system,
you should always switch off the lights af‐
fected to prevent short circuits.
To avoid possible injury or equipment damage
when replacing bulbs, observe any instructions
provided by the bulb manufacturer.◀
Do not perform work/bulb replacement
on xenon headlamps
Have any work on the xenon lighting system,
including bulb replacement, performed only by
a service center.
Due to the high voltage present in the system,
there is the danger of fatal injuries if work is
carried out improperly.◀
Do not touch the bulbs
Do not touch the glass of new bulbs with
your bare hands, as even minute amounts of
contamination will burn into the bulb's surface
and reduce its service life.
Use a clean tissue, cloth or something similar,
or hold the bulb by its base.◀
Light-emitting diodes LED
Light-emitting diodes installed behind translu‐
cent lenses serve as the light source for many
of the controls, displays and other equipment
in your vehicle.
These light-emitting diodes, which operate us‐
ing a concept similar to that applied in conven‐
tional lasers, are officially designated as
Class 1 light-emitting diodes.
Do not remove the covers
Do not remove the covers, and never
stare into the unfiltered light for several hours; otherwise, irritation of the retina could result.◀
Headlamp glass
Condensation can form on the inside of the
headlamps in cool or humid weather. When
you drive with the lights switched on, the con‐
densation evaporates after a short time. The
headlamps do not need to be changed.
If the condensation in the headlamps does not
evaporate after trips with the lights switched
on, and the amount of moisture in the head‐
lamps increases, for example if water droplets
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Headlight setting
Changing the bulbs and lights may influence
the headlight settings. Have the headlight set‐
ting checked by a service center and corrected
if necessary after changing bulbs or lights.
Removing the headlamp cover
The high beam bulbs can be replaced via the
engine compartment, and the low beam and
turn signal bulbs can be replaced via a folding
cover in the wheel arch.1High beam cover2Low beam cover3Turn signal bulb socket
To remove the covers:
▷High beams: fold out the bracket, arrow 4,
and take the cover out of the guide.▷Low beams: unscrew the cover, arrow 5.
Attach the covers carefully
When attaching the covers, proceed
carefully; otherwise, leaks may occur, causing
damage to the headlamp system.◀
Proceed in reverse order when attaching the
covers.
Access via the wheel arch For low beams and turn signals only:
1.Turn the wheel inward.2.Open the folding cover in the wheel arch.
To open the locks, turn them counter‐clockwise all the way using a coin, for ex‐
ample.
Halogen headlamps
At a glance
1High beams/headlamp flasher2Parking lamps3Low beams4Turn signal
Low beams and high beams Wear protective goggles and gloves
Halogen bulbs are pressurized. There‐
fore, wear protective goggles and gloves. Oth‐
erwise, there is a danger of injuries if the bulb
is accidentally damaged during replacement.◀
The low beams and high beams have separate
covers.
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H7 bulb, 55 watt1.Switch off the lamps and take the remote
control out of the ignition lock.2.Low beam: open the folding cover in the
wheel arch, refer to page 249.3.Remove the corresponding cover, refer to
page 249.4.Unplug the connector from the bulb.5.Slide the wire bracket sideways out of the
anchor, arrow 1, and fold down, arrow 2.6.Remove the bulb.7.Insert the new bulb.8.Fold up the wire bracket and lock it.9.Mount the connector.10.Reattach the cover.11.Low beam: attach the folding cover in the
wheel arch.
Parking and roadside parking lamps
5-watt bulb, W5W
1.Switch off the lamps and take the remote
control out of the ignition lock.2.Remove the high beam cover, refer to
page 249.3.Pull out the bulb socket, see arrow.4.Pull off the bulb and replace it.5.Insert the bulb socket.6.Reattach the cover.
Xenon headlamps
Xenon headlamps At a glance
1Parking lamps / daytime running lights2Low beams/high beams/headlamp flasher3Turn signal
Because of the long life of these bulbs, the
likelihood of failure is very low. Switching the
lamps on and off frequently shortens their life.
Do not perform work/bulb replacement
on xenon headlamps
Have any work on the xenon lighting system,
including bulb replacement, performed only by
a service center.
Due to the high voltage present in the system,
there is the danger of fatal injuries if work is
carried out improperly.◀
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Adhere to the general instructions, refer to
page 248.
With Xenon headlamps, the following lamps
are designed with LED technology:▷Parking and roadside parking lamps.▷Daytime running lights.
Contact your service center in the event of a
malfunction.
Parking lamps and roadside parking
lamps, daytime running lights
H8 bulb, 35 watt
1.Switch off the lamps and take the remote
control out of the ignition lock.2.Remove the high beam cover, refer to
page 249.3.Turn the bulb by approx. 90˚, see arrow,
and pull it out.4.Disconnect the plug, change the bulb and
reconnect the plug.5.Insert the bulb and turn it until it stops.6.Reattach the cover.Turn signals, front
21-watt bulb, PY21W1.Switch off the lamps and take the remote
control out of the ignition lock.2.Open the folding cover in the wheel arch,
refer to page 249.3.Turn the turn signal bulb socket 1 to the
left and remove it.4.Apply gentle pressure to the bulb while
turning it to the left for removal and re‐
placement.5.Insert the turn signal bulb socket 1 and
turn it all the way to the right.6.Attach the folding cover in the wheel arch.
Turn signal in exterior mirror
Follow the general instructions on lamps and
bulbs, refer to page 248.
Contact your service center in the event of a
malfunction.
Tail lamps
The tail lamps consist of two parts. One part is
in the tailgate and the other is in the fender.
P21W bulbs, 21 watt
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 97
Accident, refer to Emergency Request, initiating 255
Acoustic signal, refer to Check Control 80
Activated charcoal filter with automatic climate con‐
trol 111
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 96
Adaptive Light Control 84
Additional telephone 196
Additives, coolant 244
Additives, engine oil 243
After washing vehicle 262
Airbags 88
Airbags, indicator/warning light 91
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated air mode 110
Air conditioning mode– Automatic climate con‐
trol 108– Ventilation 111
Air distribution
– Automatic 109– Manual 109
Air drying, refer to Cooling
function 110
Air flow rate 110
Airing, refer to Ventila‐ tion 111
Air pressure, refer to Tire in‐ flation pressure 230
Air supply
– Automatic climate con‐
trol 108– Ventilation 111Air vents– Refer to Ventilation 111
Alarm system 39
Alarm system
– Avoiding unintentional
alarms 40– Ending an alarm 39– Interior motion sensor 40– Tilt alarm sensor 40
All around the headliner 17
ALL program 110
All-season tires, refer to Win‐ ter tires 238
All-wheel drive, refer to xDrive 99
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 114
AM/FM station 166
Announcement, navigation, refer to Spoken instruc‐
tions 155
Antifreeze, coolant 244
Antifreeze, washer fluid 65
Antilock Brake System, ABS 97
Anti-slip control, refer to Dy‐ namic Stability Control
DSC 97
Anti-theft protection 32
Appointments 212
Approved axle loads, refer to Weights 268
Approved engine oils 243
Approved gross vehicle weight, refer to
Weights 268
Armrest, refer to Center arm‐ rest 124
Arrival time, refer to Com‐ puter 74
Ashtray 117
Assistance with driving off,
refer to Drive-off assis‐
tant 100
Assistance with starting en‐ gine, refer to Jump-start‐
ing 256
Audio device, external 124
Audio playback 175
Audio playback, Blue‐ tooth 187
Automatic– Air distribution 109– Air flow rate 109
Automatic car wash 261
Automatic climate con‐ trol 108
Automatic climate control
– Automatic air distribu‐
tion 109
Automatic, cruise control 101
Automatic Curb Monitor 49
Automatic Engine Start/Stop Function 59
Automatic headlamp con‐ trol 83, 84
Automatic recirculated air control 110
Automatic transmission with Steptronic 65, 68
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic
– Interlock 65– Kickdown 66, 68– Overriding selector lever
lock 67
AUTO program with auto‐
matic climate control 109
AUX-IN port 124, 184
Average fuel consumption 73
Average fuel consumption
– Setting the units 75
Average speed 73
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