BMW X1 - Driving

Driving
Vehicle features and options
This chapter describes model-specific equip-
ment, systems, and functions that are currently
available, or may become available in the fu-
ture, even if they are not present in the vehicle.
Additional information:
Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.
Start/Stop button
Principle
Pressing the Start/Stop button on the center
console switches drive-ready state on or off.
General information
Drive-ready state is switched on when you de-
press the brake pedal while pressing the Start/
Stop button.
Pressing the Start/Stop button again switches
the drive-ready state back off and standby
state is switched back on.
Additional information:
▷
Drive-ready state, refer to page 41.
▷ Standby state, refer to page 40.
Driving off
1.
Turn on drive-ready state.
2. Apply gear position.
3. Driving off.
When stopping
Selector lever position D, S, L, or R
On inclines, the system prevents rolling back
against the set driving direction and provides
drive-off support.
Driving off
Press the accelerator pedal to drive off.
The parking brake is released automatically.
Depending on the load and driving situation or
when a trailer is used, the vehicle may roll back
slightly.
Auto Start/Stop function
Principle
The Auto Start/Stop function helps save fuel.
The system switches off the engine during a
stop, for instance in traffic jam or at traffic
lights. Drive-ready state remains switched on.
The engine starts automatically for driving off.
General information
After each engine start using the Start/Stop
button, the Auto Start/Stop function is ready.
The function is activated at low speeds.
Engine stop
Functional requirements
The engine is switched off automatically when
stopping under the following conditions:
▷
The selector lever is in selector lever posi-
tion D.
▷ Without mild hybrid technology:
The brake pedal remains depressed while
the vehicle is at a standstill or the vehicle is
held by Automatic Hold.
▷ The driver's seat belt is buckled or the driv-
er's door is closed.
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