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BMW 1 Series User Manual

BMW 1 Series
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THE BMW 1 SERIES.
OWNER'S MANUAL.
Owner's Manual
for Vehicle
The Ultimate
Driving Machine
Contents
A - Z
Online Edition for Part no. 01402911223 - © 06/13 BMW AG

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BMW 1 Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandBMW
Model1 Series
CategoryAutomobile
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Notes

Using this Owner's Manual

Guidance on how to effectively use the Owner's Manual for information retrieval.

Symbols used

Explanation of various symbols and their meanings used throughout the manual.

Symbols on vehicle components

Symbols indicating the need to consult the Owner's Manual for specific vehicle parts or assemblies.

At a glance

Vehicle equipment

Overview of vehicle equipment, including country-specific and optional features.

The concept

Explanation of the purpose of the "At a glance" section for familiarizing users with the vehicle's operating environment.

Controls at a glance

Visual guide to the iDrive controller and display for operating various vehicle systems.

iDrive

Vehicle equipment

Overview of vehicle equipment, including country-specific and optional features.

The concept

Explanation of how iDrive integrates various functions for central operation from a single position.

Control Display

Detailed information on the Control Display's functions, operation, and settings.

Opening and closing

Vehicle equipment

Overview of vehicle equipment, including country-specific and optional features.

Remote control

Description of the remote control's functionality, battery, and settings storage.

Integrated key

Information on the integrated key and its compatibility with various locks.

Personal Profile

Explanation of how the Personal Profile system stores and implements individual settings.

Adjustments

Vehicle equipment

Overview of vehicle equipment, including country-specific and optional features.

Sitting safely

Guidance on achieving an ideal sitting position for safe and comfortable driving.

Airbags

Information on airbag locations, protective actions, and safety warnings.

Head restraint

Instructions for correctly adjusting head restraints to reduce neck injury risk in accidents.

Driving

Vehicle equipment

Overview of vehicle equipment, including country-specific and optional features.

Ignition lock

Instructions for inserting and removing the remote control from the ignition lock.

Comfort Access

Information on using Comfort Access for keyless entry and starting functions.

Starting the engine

Step-by-step guide on how to start the vehicle's engine.

Controls overview

Vehicle equipment

Overview of vehicle equipment, including country-specific and optional features.

Odometer, outside temperature display, clock

Information on instrument cluster displays for odometer, outside temperature, and clock.

Knob in the instrument cluster

Instructions for resetting the trip odometer and displaying information with the ignition off.

Units of measure

How to select units for fuel consumption, distance, and temperature.

Technology for driving comfort and safety

Vehicle equipment

Overview of vehicle equipment, including country-specific and optional features.

Park Distance Control PDC

Explanation of the PDC system, its concept, operation, and limitations.

Driving stability control systems

Overview of systems like ABS, EBV, DBC, and DSC for maintaining vehicle stability.

Lamps

Vehicle equipment

Overview of vehicle equipment, including country-specific and optional features.

Parking lamps/low beams, automatic headlamp control

Information on parking lamps, low beams, and automatic headlamp control functions.

Welcome lamps

How to activate/deactivate welcome lamps that illuminate briefly upon unlocking.

Pathway lighting

Information on how pathway lighting works and how to set its duration.

Climate

Vehicle equipment

Overview of vehicle equipment, including country-specific and optional features.

Overview

Visual guide to the climate control panel and its main functions.

Automatic climate control

Explanation of automatic climate control for comfortable interior climate.

Adjusting air distribution manually

How to manually adjust air distribution to different zones like windshield, upper body, or footwell.

Practical interior accessories

Vehicle equipment

Overview of vehicle equipment, including country-specific and optional features.

Integrated universal remote control

Information on using the integrated remote control for garage doors and lighting systems.

Compatibility

How to identify devices compatible with the integrated universal remote control.

Programming

General information and steps for programming the universal remote control.

Driving tips

Things to remember when driving

Essential advice for driving, including break-in periods, tires, and fuel saving.

Vehicle equipment

Overview of vehicle equipment, including country-specific and optional features.

Break-in period

Instructions for breaking in new vehicle components like the engine, brakes, and clutch.

Tires

Information regarding tire break-in period and the importance of proper inflation.

Navigation

Vehicle equipment

Overview of vehicle equipment, including country-specific and optional features.

General information

How the navigation system determines position and provides guidance to destinations.

Accessing navigation system

How to access the navigation system via buttons or the controller.

Navigation data

Information on navigation data, authorization codes, and updating the system.

Entertainment

Vehicle equipment

Overview of vehicle equipment, including country-specific and optional features.

General information

Overview of audio and video sources and control elements.

Controls

Details on controlling audio and video sources using buttons and iDrive.

Buttons near the CD/DVD player

Description of buttons near the CD/DVD player for sound output, volume, and source selection.

Telephone

Vehicle equipment

Overview of vehicle equipment, including country-specific and optional features.

Overview

How mobile phones and external devices connect via Bluetooth for phone and audio functions.

Snap-in adapter

Information on the snap-in adapter for accommodating, charging, and connecting mobile phones.

Suitable mobile phones

Guidance on finding supported mobile phones and external devices with Bluetooth.

Mobility

Refueling

Instructions and safety precautions for refueling the vehicle.

Vehicle equipment

Overview of vehicle equipment, including country-specific and optional features.

General information

Important information and safety precautions regarding refueling the vehicle.

Wheels and tires

Vehicle equipment

Overview of vehicle equipment, including country-specific and optional features.

Tire inflation pressures

Information on tire inflation pressures for safety, comfort, and driving stability.

Checking pressure

How and when to check tire inflation pressure for accuracy.

Inflation pressure specifications

Tables providing correct inflation pressures for specified tire sizes at ambient temperature.

Engine compartment

Vehicle equipment

Overview of vehicle equipment, including country-specific and optional features.

Important parts of the engine compartment

Identification of key components within the engine compartment for reference.

Hood

Safety warnings and instructions for opening and closing the vehicle's hood.

Engine oil

General information on engine oil consumption and checking the oil level.

Maintenance

Vehicle equipment

Overview of vehicle equipment, including country-specific and optional features.

BMW Maintenance System

Explanation of the BMW Maintenance System for advising on necessary maintenance measures.

Condition Based Service CBS

How CBS uses sensors and algorithms to determine service requirements based on driving conditions.

Service data in the remote control

How service requirement information is stored in the remote control for dealership access.

Care

Vehicle equipment

Overview of vehicle equipment, including country-specific and optional features.

Washing the vehicle

Notes and instructions for safely and effectively washing the vehicle.

Automatic car washes

Notes and recommendations for using automatic car washes safely to protect the vehicle.

Driving into an automatic car wash

Steps to ensure the vehicle can roll in an automatic car wash.

Replacing components

Vehicle equipment

Overview of vehicle equipment, including country-specific and optional features.

Onboard vehicle tool kit

Location and purpose of the onboard vehicle tool kit stored in the trunk.

Wiper blades

Step-by-step instructions for replacing the vehicle's wiper blades.

Lamps and bulbs

General information and safety precautions for handling and replacing lamps and bulbs.

Giving and receiving assistance

Vehicle equipment

Overview of vehicle equipment, including country-specific and optional features.

Emergency Request

Requirements and procedure for sending an Emergency Request via the SOS button.

Subscriber contract

Information regarding the BMW Assist subscriber contract and its deactivation/reactivation.

Sending an Emergency Request

Step-by-step guide for initiating an Emergency Request.

Reference

Technical data

Collection of technical specifications for the vehicle, including dimensions and weights.

Dimensions

Detailed measurements for Coupe and Convertible models, including width, height, and wheelbase.

Weights

Information on approved gross weight, axle loads, and trunk capacity for different models.

Short commands for the voice activation system

Vehicle equipment

Overview of vehicle equipment, including country-specific and optional features.

General information

Instructions on using voice commands and available short commands for vehicle operation.

Useful short commands

A list of common voice commands for controlling music, settings, navigation, and communication.

Everything from A to Z

Index

An alphabetical index of topics covered in the manual, with corresponding page numbers.

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