2017 BMW X1 Owners Manual

Settings
on
the
Control
Display
Time
Setting
the
time
zone1."Settings"2."Time/Date"3."Time zone:"4.Select the desired time zone.
The time zone is stored.
Setting
the
time
1."Settings"2."Time/Date"3."Time:"4.Turn the controller until the desired hours are displayed.5.Press the controller.6.Turn the controller until the desired mijnutes are displayed.7.Press the controller.
The time is stored.
Setting
the
time
format
1."Settings"2."Time/Date"3."Format:"4.Select the desired format.
The time format is stored.
Automatic
time
setting Depending on your vehicle's optional features,
the time, date and, if needed, the time zone are
updated automatically.
1."Settings"2."Time/Date"3."Auto time set"Date
Setting
the
date1."Settings"2."Time/Date"3."Date:"4.Turn the controller until the desired day is
displayed.5.Press the controller.6.Make the necessary settings for the month
and year.
The date is stored.
Setting
the
date
format
1."Settings"2."Time/Date"3."Format:"4.Select the desired format.
The date format is stored.
Language
Setting
the
language
1."Settings"2."Language/Units"3."Language:"4.Select the desired language.
Settings are stored for the profile currently used.
Setting
the
voice
dialog
Voice dialog for the voice activation system,
refer to page 28.
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Units
of
measurement
Setting
the
units
of
measurement
To set the units for fuel consumption, route/
distance and temperature:1."Settings"2."Language/Units"3.Select the desired menu item.4.Select the desired unit.
Settings are stored for the profile currently used.
Brightness
Setting
the
brightness To set the brightness of the Control Display:
1."Settings"2."Control display"3."Brightness"4.Turn the controller until the desired brightjness is set.5.Press the controller.
Settings are stored for the profile currentlyused.
Depending on the light conditions, the brightj
ness settings may not be clearly visible.
Activating/deactivating
the
display
of
the
current
vehicle
position
If GPS geolocation has been activated, the curj
rent vehicle position can be displayed in the BMW ConnectedDrive app or in the ConnecjtedDrive customer portal.
Using iDrive:
1."Settings"2."GPS tracking"3."GPS tracking"Head-up
Display
Concept
This system projects important information
into the driver's field of vision, e.g., the speed.
The driver can quickly absorb information and
concentrate on the traffic situation.
Overview
Switching
on/off
1."Settings"2."Head-Up Display"3."Head-Up Display"
Display
Overview
The following information is displayed on the Head-up Display:
'ySpeed.'yNavigation system.'yCheck Control messages.'ySelection list from the instrument cluster.'yDriver assistance systems.
Some of this information is only displayedbriefly as needed.
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Selecting
displays
in
the
Head-upDisplay
Using iDrive:1."Settings"2."Head-Up Display"3."Displayed information"4.Select the desired displays in the Head-up Display.
Settings are stored for the profile currentlyused.
Setting
the
brightness The brightness is automatically adjusted to the
ambient brightness.
The basic setting can be adjusted.
Using iDrive:
1."Settings"2."Head-Up Display"3."Brightness"4.Turn the controller until the desired brightj ness is set.5.Press the controller.
When the low beams are activated, the brightjness of the Head-up Display can be additionj
ally influenced using the instrument lighting.
Settings are stored for the profile currently used.
Adjusting
the
height
Using iDrive:
1."Settings"2."Head-Up Display"3."Height"4.Turn the controller until the desired height is reached.5.Press the controller.
Settings are stored for the profile currentlyused.
Setting
the
rotation
The screen of the Head-up Display can be roj
tated around its own axis.
Using iDrive:1."Settings"2."Head-Up Display"3."Rotation"4.Turn the controller until the desired setting
is selected.5.Press the controller.
Settings are stored for the profile currently used.
Display
visibility The visibility of the displays in the Head-up
Display is influenced by the following factors:
'yCertain sitting positions.'yObjects on the cover of the Head-up Disj
play.'ySunglasses with certain polarization filters.'yWet roads.'yUnfavorable light conditions.
If the image is distorted, have the basic setj tings checked by a dealerss service center or
another qualified service center or repair shop.
Follow the instructions for cleaning the Head- up Display, refer to page 237.
Special
windshield The windshield is part of the system.
The shape of the windshield makes it possible
to display a precise image.
A film in the windshield prevents double imj
ages from being displayed.
For this reason, it is strongly suggested to have the special windshield replaced by a dealj
erss service center or another qualified service
center or repair shop, if necessary.
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LightsVehicle
features
and
optionsThis chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due
to the selected options or country versions.
This also applies to safety-related functions
and systems. When using these functions and systems, the applicable laws and regulations
must be observed.
Overview Switches
in
the
vehicle
The light switch element is located next to the
steering wheel.
SymbolFunctionFront fog lightsAutomatic headlight control
Cornering lightLights off
Daytime running lightsParking lightsSymbolFunctionLow beamsInstrument lighting
Parking
lights,
cornering
lights
and
roadside
parking
lights
General
information Position of switch:
, ,
The exterior lighting is automatically switched off at these switch settings if the driver's dooris opened when the ignition is switched off.
Parking
lights Position of switch:

The vehicle is illuminated on all sides.
Do not use the parking lights for extended pej
riods; otherwise, they might drain the battery
and it would then be impossible to start the enj
gine.
When parking, switch on the one-sided roadj
side parking lamp, refer to page 100.
Low
beams Position of switch:

The low beams light up when the ignition is
switched on.
Roadside
parking
lights
Concept
The vehicle can be illuminated on one side.
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Switching
on
With the ignition switched off, press the lever
either up or down past the resistance point for approx. 2 seconds.
Switching
off Briefly press the lever to the resistance point in
the opposite direction.
Welcome
lights
and
headlamp
courtesy
delay
feature
Welcome
lights
General
information Depending on the equipment, when switching
off the vehicle, switch position
or .
Depending on the ambient brightness, individj
ual light functions may be switched on briefly, when the vehicle is unlocked.
Activating/deactivating
Using iDrive:
1."Settings"2."Lighting"3."Welcome lights"
Settings are stored for the profile currently used.
Headlamp
courtesy
delay
feature
General
information
The low beams stay lit for a short while if the
headlight flasher is switched on after the radio-
ready state is switched off.
Setting
the
duration Using iDrive:1."Settings"2."Lighting"3."Pathway lighting:"4.Set length of time.
The setting is stored for the driver profile curj
rently used.
Automatic
headlight
control Concept
The low beams are switched on and off autoj matically depending on the ambient brightj
ness, for instance in tunnels, in twilight or if there is precipitation.
General
information
A blue sky with the sun low on the horizon can
cause the lights to be switched on.
The low beams always stay on when the fog
light is switched on.
Activating Position of switch:

The indicator light in the instrument cluster is
illuminated when the low beams are switched
on.
System
limits
The automatic headlight control cannot serve
as a substitute for your personal judgment of
lighting conditions.
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For example, the sensors are unable to detect
fog or hazy weather. To avoid safety risks unj der these conditions, you should always switch
on the lights manually.
Daytime
running
lights
General
information Position of switch:
, ,
The daytime running lights light up when the
ignition is switched on. After the ignition is
switched off, the parking lights light up in posij
tion
.
Cornering
light General
information
Position of switch:

When going around corners, the cornering
light also lights the interior area of the curve. Below a speed of approx. 25 mph/40 km/hwhen the turn signal is switched on and thesteering angle is detected, there is automatic
activation.
Malfunction
A Check Control message is displayed.
Cornering light is malfunctioning or has failed. Have the system immediately checked by a
dealerss service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.
Self-leveling
headlights
The self-leveling headlights compensate for
acceleration and braking operations in order not to blind the oncoming traffic and to achieve
optimum illumination of the roadway.
High-beam
Assistant
Concept
The high-beam Assistant detects other traffic
participants early on and automatically
switches the high beams on or off depending
on the traffic situation. The assistant ensures
that the high beams are switched on, whenj
ever the traffic situation allows. In the low
speed range, the high beams are not switched
on by the system.
General
information
The system responds to light from oncoming traffic and traffic driving ahead of you, and toadequate illumination, for instance in townsand cities.
The high beams can be switched on and off at any time as usual.
Activating/deactivating1.Depending on the equipment, turn the light switch into position
or .
2.Press button on the turn signal lever, arjrow.
The indicator light in the instrument
cluster is illuminated when the low
beams are switched on.
The headlights are automatically switched bej tween low beams and high beams.
The blue indicator light in the instruj
ment cluster lights up when the system
switches on the high beams.
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The high-beam Assistant is deactivated whenmanually switching the high beams on and off,
refer to page 75. To reactivate the high-beam
Assistant, press the button on the turn signal
lever.
System
limits
The high-beam Assistant cannot serve as a
substitute for the driver's personal judgment of
when to use the high beams. Therefore, manj
ually switch off the high beams in situations
where required to avoid a safety risk.
The system is not fully functional in the followj ing situations, and driver intervention may be
necessary:'yIn very unfavorable weather conditions,
such as fog or heavy precipitation.'yWhen 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.'yIn tight curves, on hilltops or in depresj
sions, in cross traffic or half-obscured onj coming traffic on highways.'yIn poorly-lit towns and cities and in thepresence of highly reflective signs.'yWhen the windshield in front of the interior
mirror is fogged over, dirty or covered with stickers, etc.
Fog
lights
Front
fog
lights
Functional
requirement
The low beams must be switched on.
Switching
on/off Press button. The green indicator light
lights up if the front fog lights are
switched on.
If the automatic headlight control, refer to page 101, is activated, the low beams will
come on automatically when you switch on the front fog lights.
When the high beams or headlight flasher are
activated, the front fog lights are not switched
on.
Instrument
lighting Settings The parking lights or low beams
must be switched on to adjust
the brightness.
Adjust the brightness with the
thumbwheel.
Interior
lights
General
information
Depending on the equipment, the interior lights, footwell lights, entry lamps, and courjtesy lamps are controlled automatically.
Thumb wheel for the instrument lighting conjtrols brightness of some of these features.
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Switching
interior
lights
on/off
manually
Press button.
To switch off permanently: press the button for
approx. 3 seconds.
Switch back on: press button.
Switching
the
reading
lights
on
and
off
manually
Press button.
Reading lights are located at the front and rear
next to the interior lights.
Ambient
light Depending on your optional features lighting
can be adjusted for some lights in the interior.
Selecting
color
scheme Using iDrive:1."Settings"2."Lighting"3."Ambient:"4.Select the desired setting.
To deactivate the ambient light: "Off".
Setting
the
brightness Using iDrive:
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