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BMW X1 2020-2021 User Manual

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BMW X1 2020-2021

The BMW X1 is a luxury subcompact SUV with a good mix of style, speed, and versatility. The 2020 and 2021 BMW X1 models were updated and improved in a number of ways compared to the models that came before them.
The BMW X1 has a stylish and modern look, with a big front grille, big headlights, and lines that look like they were drawn by an athlete. The SUV’s small size makes it easy to drive in cities, and its high ride height and strong stance make it look powerful on the road.
The 2020 and 2021 BMW X1 usually came with a turbocharged four-cylinder engine that was both powerful and good on gas. The engine was paired with an automatic gearbox with eight speeds, which made gear changes smooth and quick. The X1 had BMW’s xDrive all-wheel drive system, which made it more stable and easier to drive, especially in difficult circumstances.

Inside the BMW X1, the interior was a comfortable and elegant place to be. Inside, there were high-quality materials, comfortable seats, and high-tech features. Depending on the trim level and extras picked, the X1 could have come with a touchscreen infotainment system, smartphone integration, a panoramic sunroof, a premium audio system, and advanced driver-assistance systems.
When it came to safety, the 2020 and 2021 BMW X1 usually came with a set of high-tech safety features. Some of these might have been forward collision warning, lane departure warning, blind-spot tracking, a rearview camera, and automatic emergency braking. The goal of these safety technologies was to give drivers more trust and make things safer all around.
The BMW X1 was fun to drive and sporty, blending the usefulness of an SUV with the performance and luxury that come with the brand. Its small size made it easy to move around, and its high-end features and flexible cargo room made it a good fit for a variety of lifestyles.

General settings

Vehicle features and options

This chapter describes all standard, country-specific, and optional features offered by the series. It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your vehicle, for instance, 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.

Language

Setting the language
Via iDrive:

  1. “My Vehicle”
  2. “iDrive settings”
  3. If necessary, “Language”
  4. “Language:”
  5. Select the desired setting.

The setting is stored for the driver profile currently used.

Setting the voice dialog
For voice dialog for the voice activation system, refer to page 43.

Time
Setting the time zone
Via iDrive:

  1. “My Vehicle”
  2. “iDrive settings”
  3. “Date and time”
  4. “Time zone:”
  5. Select the desired setting.

The setting is stored for the driver profile currently used.
Setting the time
Via iDrive:

  1. “My Vehicle”
  2. “iDrive settings”
  3. “Date and time”
  4. “Time:”
  5. Turn the Controller until the desired hours are displayed.
  6. Press the Controller.
  7. Turn the Controller until the desired minutes are displayed.
  8. Press the Controller.

Setting the time format
Via iDrive:

  1. “My Vehicle”
  2. “iDrive settings”
  3. “Date and time”
  4. “Time format:”
  5. Select the desired setting.

The setting is stored for the driver profile currently used.

Automatic time setting
Depending on your vehicle’s optional features, the time, date and, if needed, the time zone are updated automatically.

Via iDrive:

  1. “My Vehicle”
  2. “iDrive settings”
  3. “Date and time”
  4. “Automatic time setting”

The setting is stored for the driver profile currently used.

Date
Setting the date
Via iDrive:

  1. “My Vehicle”
  2. “iDrive settings”
  3. “Date and time”
  4. “Date:”
  5. Turn the Controller until the desired day is displayed.
  6. Press the Controller.
  7. Make the settings for the month and year.

Setting the date format
Via iDrive:

  1. “My Vehicle”
  2. “iDrive settings”
  3. “Date and time”
  4. “Date format:”
  5. Select the desired setting.

The setting is stored for the driver profile currently used.

Setting the units of measurement
You can set the units of measurement for some values, for example, consumption, distances, and temperature.

Via iDrive:

  1. “My Vehicle”
  2. “iDrive settings”
  3. “Units”
  4. Select the desired menu item.
  5. Select the desired setting.

The setting is stored for the driver profile currently used.

Activating/deactivating the display of the current vehicle position

Concept
If vehicle tracking has been activated, the current vehicle position can be displayed in the BMW Connected app or in the ConnectedDrive customer portal.

Activating/deactivating
Via iDrive:

  1. “My Vehicle”
  2. “Vehicle settings”
  3. “Vehicle tracking”
  4. “Vehicle tracking”

Activating/deactivating popup windows
For some functions, popup windows are displayed automatically on the Control Display. Some of these popup windows can be activated or deactivated.
Via iDrive: 

  1. “My Vehicle”
  2. “iDrive settings”
  3. “Pop-ups”
    Select the desired setting.

The setting is stored for the driver profile currently used.

Control Display

Brightness
Via iDrive:

  1. “My Vehicle”
  2. “iDrive settings”
  3. “Displays”
  4. “Control display”
  5. “Brightness at night”
  6. Turn the Controller until the desired brightness is set.
  7. Press the Controller.

The setting is stored for the driver profile currently used. Depending on the light conditions, the brightness settings may not be clearly visible.

Screensaver
If no settings are made via iDrive, a screensaver will be displayed after an adjustable time.

Via iDrive:

  1. “My Vehicle”
  2. “iDrive settings”
  3. “Displays”
  4. “Control display”
  5. “Screensaver”
  6. Select the desired setting.

The setting is stored for the driver profile currently used.

Selecting the contents of the main menu
You can select the displayed contents for some menu items in the main menu.

  1. Press the button.
  2. “Contents of the main menu”
  3. Select the desired menu and the desired content.

The setting is stored for the driver profile currently used.

Messages

Concept
The menu centrally displays all messages arriving in the vehicle in list form.

General information
The following messages can be displayed:

  • Traffic messages.
  • Communication messages, for example, e-mails, SMS text messages, or reminders.
  • Messages from, e.g., the Concierge service or the BMW Connected app.
  • Check Control messages.
  • Messages on service notifications.
  • Messages from the vehicle manufacturer.

Messages are additionally displayed in the status field.

Retrieving messages
Via iDrive:

  1. “Notifications”
  2. Select the desired message.

The respective menu is opened, where the message is displayed.

Deleting messages
All messages, except Check Control messages or messages from the vehicle manufacturer, can be deleted from the list. Check Control messages or messages from the vehicle manufacturer are displayed as long as they are relevant.
Via iDrive:

  1. “Notifications”
  2. Select the desired message.
  3. Press the button.
  4. “Delete this notification” or “Delete all notifications”

Adjusting
The following settings can be adjusted:

  • Select the applications, from which messages will be permitted.
  • Sort the messages according to date or priority.

Via iDrive: 

  1. “My Vehicle”
  2. “iDrive settings”
  3. “Notifications”
  4. Select the desired setting.

Concept
The vehicle offers different functions, whose use requires a data transfer to BMW or a service pro‐vider. The data transfer can be deactivated for some functions.

General information
With data transfer deactivated, the respective function cannot be used. Only make these settings while stationary.

Activating/deactivating
Follow the instructions on the Control Display.
Via iDrive:

  1. “My Vehicle”
  2. “iDrive settings”
  3. “Data privacy”
  4. Select the desired setting.

Deleting personal data in the vehicle

Concept
Depending on the usage, the vehicle stores personal data, such as stored radio stations. This personal data can be permanently deleted using iDrive.

General information
Depending on the equipment package, the following data can be deleted:

  • Driver profile settings.
  • Stored radio stations.
  • Stored programmable memory buttons.
  • Travel and Onboard Computer information.
  • Music hard disk.
  • Navigation, for instance, stored destinations.
  • Phone book.
  • Online data, for instance, Favorites, and cookies.
  • Office data, for instance, voice notes.
  • Login accounts.

Altogether, the deletion of the data can take up to 15 minutes.

Functional requirement
Data can only be deleted while stationary.

Deleting data
Note and follow the instructions on the Control Display.

Via iDrive:

  1. “My Vehicle”
  2. “iDrive settings”
  3. “Data privacy”
  4. “Delete personal data”
  5. “Delete personal data”
  6. “OK”
  7. Exit and lock the vehicle.

The deletion process takes 15 minutes to complete. If not all data was deleted, repeat the deletion.

Canceling deletion
Start the engine to cancel the deletion of the data.

Concept
Various connection types are available for using mobile devices in the vehicle. The connection type to select depends on the mobile device and the desired function.

General information
The following overview shows possible functions and the suitable connection types for them. The scope of functions depends on the mobile device.

2023 BMW X1 Specs, Price, Features, Milage (brochure)

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