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EnglishQUICK REFERENCE for your BMW 1 Series 2019-2024
Notes
NOTES
Type plate on left-hand side
The vehicle identification number is on the type
plate, on the left-hand side of the vehicle.
Windscreen
The vehicle identification number is additionally
located behind the windscreen.
iDrive
It is also possible to display the vehicle identifica‐
tion number via iDrive, see page 60.
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Getting in
All vehicle entrances are locked.
Opening and closing
Keep the button on the vehicle key
pressed after locking.
Buttons on the vehicle key
The windows and the glass sunroof are closed
for as long as the button on the vehicle key is
pressed.
Central locking buttons
Overview
1
2
3
To unlock
Locking
Without automatic tailgate: unlocking the tail‐
gate
With automatic tailgate: opening/closing the
tailgate
4
Home lights
Central locking buttons.
Unlocking the vehicle
Locking
Press the button on the vehicle key.
Pressing the button locks the vehicle
when the front doors are closed.
Depending on the settings, only the driver's door
or all vehicle access points are unlocked.
The fuel tank filler flap remains unlocked.
If only the driver's door is unlocked, press the
button on the vehicle key again to unlock the
other vehicle access points.
Unlocking
Pressing button unlocks vehicle.
Keep the button on the vehicle key
pressed after unlocking.
Comfort Access
Principle
This feature allows you to access the vehicle
without having to operate the vehicle key.
The windows and the glass sunroof are opened
for as long as the button on the vehicle key is
pressed.
Locking the vehicle
Simply having the vehicle key with you, for exam‐
ple in your trouser pocket, is sufficient.
Press the button on the vehicle key.
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The vehicle automatically recognises the vehicle
key when it is in the immediate vicinity or inside
the vehicle.
2. Kick your foot underneath the vehicle and im‐
mediately pull it back. Your leg must move
across the ranges of both sensors.
Unlocking the vehicle
Tailgate
Opening
Fully grip the handle of a vehicle door.
Locking the vehicle
▷ Unlock the vehicle, then press the button on
the outside of the tailgate.
With your finger, touch the grooved area on the
handle of a closed vehicle door for approximately
1 second, without gripping the door handle.
▷
Press the button on the vehicle key
for approximately 1 second.
Doors are unlocked if appropriate.
Opening and closing the tailgate
contactlessly
Closing
▷ Press and hold the
button on the
Principle
vehicle key until the tailgate has closed.
The tailgate can be opened and closed contact‐
lessly, provided you are carrying the vehicle key
with you.
▷
Press the button on the inside of the
tailgate.
Correct foot movement
1. Stand in the centre behind the vehicle, ap‐
proximately an arm's length away from the
rear of the vehicle.
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5
Exterior mirror
Displays and controls
To open the tailgate
Around the steering wheel
Switch cluster
1
2
3
4
Light switch element
Turn indicator, high-beam headlights
Instrument cluster
1
2
3
4
5
6
Selector lever/gearshift lever
Controller
Wipers
Parking brake, Automatic Hold
Driving Experience Control
Start/stop button
Indicator and warning lamps
Instrument cluster
Assistance systems
Indicator and warning lamps can illuminate in a
variety of combinations and colours.
iDrive
When drive-ready state is switched on, the func‐
tionality of some lights is checked and they illu‐
minate briefly.
Principle
iDrive brings together the functions of a number
of switches. These functions can be operated
using the Controller.
Driver's door
Buttons on the Controller
Button Function
To call up the main menu.
Call up the ConnectedDrive menu.
To call up the Media/Radio menu.
To call up the Communication menu.
1
2
3
Power window switches, safety switches
Central locking system
Seats, comfort functions
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Button Function
To call up the previous screen.
To call up the Options menu.
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Adjustment and operation
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Adjustment and operation
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7
Height
Backrest angle
Seats, mirrors and steering
wheel
Electrically adjustable seats
Manually adjustable seats
1
2
3
4
Forward/back, height, seat angle
Backrest angle
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Forward/back
Thigh support
Seat angle
Backrest width
Lumbar support
Lumbar support
Backrest width
Height
To adjust the head restraint
Height
Backrest angle
If the vehicle is equipped with M sport seats:
▷ Down: press the button, arrow 1, and slide
the head restraint downwards.
1
2
3
4
5
Thigh support
Seat angle
▷ Up: push the head restraint upwards.
Forward/back
Lumbar support
Backrest width
After adjusting the height, make sure that the
head restraint engages correctly.
If the vehicle is equipped with M sport seats:
The head restraints cannot be adjusted in height.
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Saving
To adjust the exterior mirrors
1. Set the desired position.
2.
Press the button on the door. The
lettering in the button is illuminated.
3. Press the desired button 1 or 2 at the door
while the lettering is illuminated. A signal
sounds.
Retrieving settings
1
2
3
To adjust
Press the desired button 1 or 2.
To select a mirror, automatic parking function
To fold in and out
Infotainment
To adjust the steering wheel
Depending on the national-
market version: radio
Manual steering wheel adjustment
1
2
3
4
5
To change the entertainment source
Sound output on/off, volume
Favourites buttons
1. Fold the lever downwards.
2. Move the steering wheel to the preferred
height and angle to suit your seated position.
Changing station/track
3. Swing the lever back up.
Memory function
Principle
Traffic information
The memory function enables the following set‐
tings to be stored and retrieved when required:
▷ Seat position.
▷ Exterior mirror position.
▷ Height of the Head-Up Display.
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The Bluetooth name of the vehicle is shown
on the display of the mobile telephone. Se‐
lect the vehicle's Bluetooth name.
7. Depending on the mobile device, either a
control number is displayed, or you will have
to enter the control number yourself.
▷ Compare the control number shown on
the Control Display with the control num‐
ber in the device display.
1
2
3
4
5
To change the entertainment source
Sound output on/off, volume
Favourites buttons
Confirm the control number in the device
and on the Control Display.
▷ Enter the same control number on the de‐
vice and via iDrive then confirm.
Changing station/track
The device is connected and displayed in the
device list.
Change waveband
Connecting mobile telephone
General
Once the mobile telephone has been connected
in the vehicle, it can be operated using iDrive and
the buttons on the steering wheel.
Telephony
Accepting a call
Incoming calls can be accepted in different ways.
▷ Via iDrive:
"Accept"
Connecting a mobile telephone via
Bluetooth
▷
/
Via iDrive:
Press the relevant button on the steering
wheel.
1. "My Vehicle"
▷ Via the selection list in the instrument cluster:
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Mobile devices"
4. "Connect new device"
Select using the knurled wheel on the steer‐
ing wheel: "Accept"
5. Select functions for which you would like to
use the mobile telephone.
Dialling a number
1. "Communication"
2. "Dial number"
The Bluetooth name of the vehicle is dis‐
played in the Control Display.
3. Enter the numbers.
6. To perform other operations on the mobile
telephone; see the user manual of the mobile
telephone: for example finding/connecting
Bluetooth device or new device.
4.
Select the symbol. The call is made using
the mobile telephone to which the telephone
function is assigned.
To make a call via the additional telephone:
1.
Press the button.
2. "Call via"
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Apple CarPlay preparation
Principle
CarPlay makes it possible to operate certain
functions of a compatible Apple iPhone by Siri
voice operation and using iDrive.
Operating requirements
▷ Compatible iPhone.
iPhone 5 or later with iOS 7.1 or later.
▷ Corresponding mobile radio contract.
▷ Bluetooth, WLAN and Siri voice operation are
activated on the iPhone.
Switching on Bluetooth and CarPlay
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Mobile devices"
4. "Settings"
5. Select the following settings:
▷ "Bluetooth"
▷ "Apple CarPlay"
Pairing the iPhone with CarPlay
Pair the iPhone with the vehicle via Bluetooth.
Select CarPlay as the function:
"Apple CarPlay"
The iPhone is connected to the vehicle and dis‐
played in the device list.
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On the move
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On the move
Steptronic transmission:
Driving
▷ By releasing the brake pedal.
▷ With Automatic Hold activated: press the ac‐
celerator pedal.
Drive-ready state
Switching on drive-ready state
Parking brake
Engaging
Pull the switch.
The LED on the switch and the indicator
lamp in the instrument cluster are illuminated.
1. Press the brake.
2. With manual transmission: press the clutch
and engage neutral.
Releasing
3. Press the start/stop button.
With drive-ready state switched on:
Steptronic transmission: press the switch
with the brakes applied or selector lever posi‐
tion P engaged.
Switching off drive-ready state
Manual transmission:
1. Press the Start/Stop button when the vehicle
is at standstill.
Manual transmission: press the button with the
brakes applied.
The engine is switched off.
2. Engage first gear or reverse.
3. Apply the parking brake.
Steptronic transmission:
The LED and indicator lamp are illuminated.
The parking brake is released.
Steptronic transmission: parking
1. With the vehicle at a standstill, engage selec‐
tor lever position P.
The parking brake is automatically applied when
the vehicle is held by Automatic Hold and the
drive-ready state is switched off or the vehicle is
exited.
2. Press the start/stop button.
The engine is switched off.
3. Apply the parking brake.
Manual transmission
Shifting gears
When shifting into a lower gear, high engine
speeds can damage the engine. There is a risk of
material damage. Push the shift lever to the right
while shifting into the 5th or 6th gear.
Automatic Start/Stop function
The Auto Start Stop function switches the en‐
gine off automatically at a standstill to save fuel.
For driving off, the engine automatically starts
under the following conditions:
Manual transmission:
▷ By pressing the clutch pedal.
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Reverse gear
Cancelling the selector lever lock
Engage this position only when the vehicle is sta‐
tionary.
To overcome the resistance, move the shift lever
firmly to the left towards the left and engage the
reverse gear with a gear shift movement for‐
wards.
Steptronic transmission
Engaging selector lever positions D,
N, R
Press the button.
Engaging P
Only engage selector lever position P when the
vehicle is stationary.
▷ D drive position.
▷ N neutral.
▷ R reverse.
Press button P.
With the driver's seat belt fastened, briefly press
the selector lever in the desired direction, possi‐
bly overcoming a resistance point. Selector lever
returns to centre position in each case.
Steptronic transmission, sport
programme and manual
operation
Apply the brakes until ready to drive off, other‐
wise the vehicle will move when a drive position
or reverse gear is selected.
A selector lever lock prevents inadvertently shift‐
ing to selector lever position R or inadvertently
shifting from selector lever position P.
Only engage selector lever position R when the
vehicle is stationary.
Activate sport programme/manual operation:
Press the selector lever out of selector lever po‐
sition D to the left.
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Manual operation:
High-beam headlights, headlight
flasher
▷ To shift down: press the selector lever for‐
wards.
▷ To shift up: pull the selector lever backwards.
Deactivate sport programme/manual operation:
Press the selector lever to the right.
Turn indicators, high-beam
headlights, headlight flasher
Turn indicator
Push the lever forwards or pull it back.
▷ High-beam headlights on, arrow 1.
The high-beam headlights are illuminated
when the low-beam headlights are switched
on.
▷ High-beam headlights off/headlight flasher,
arrow 2.
Lights and lighting
Light functions
▷ On: press the lever beyond the resistance
point.
▷ Off: press the lever in the opposite direction
beyond the resistance point.
Symbol Function
Rear fog light.
▷ Triple turn signal: lightly tip the lever up or
down.
▷ To indicate a turn briefly: press the lever as
far as the resistance point and hold it there
for as long as you wish to indicate a turn.
Front fog lights.
Lights off.
Daytime running lights.
Side lights.
Automatic driving lights control.
Adaptive light functions.
Low-beam headlights.
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Switching off and flick-wiping
Symbol Function
Manual headlight beam throw adjust‐
ment.
Instrument lighting.
Parking light, right.
Parking light, left.
Press the lever down.
▷ To switch off: press the lever downwards to
the home position.
▷ To flick-wipe: press the lever downwards
from the home position.
Wiper system
Switching the wipers on/off and
flick-wiping
Rain sensor
Switching on
Activating/deactivating
Press the lever upwards to the desired position.
▷ Rest position of the wipers: position 0.
▷ Rain sensor: position 1.
To activate: press the lever up once from its
home position, arrow 1.
To deactivate: press the lever back to the home
position.
▷ Normal wiper speed: position 2.
▷ Fast wiper speed: position 3.
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To adjust the sensitivity
To clean the rear window
Turn the outer switch in the desired direction.
▷ In rest position: turn the switch downwards,
arrow 3. The switch returns to the rest posi‐
tion when released.
▷ In intermittent operation: turn the switch fur‐
ther, arrow 2. The switch returns to the inter‐
mittent position when released.
Air conditioning
Turn the knurled wheel on the wiper lever.
Automatic air conditioning
To clean the windscreen
Button
Function
Temperature.
Air-conditioning mode.
Maximum cooling.
AUTO programme.
Recirculated-air mode.
Switch off.
Pull the wiper lever.
Rear wiper
Switching on
Air distribution, manual.
Defrost the windscreen and re‐
move condensation.
Rear window heating.
Seat heating.
Turn the outer switch upwards.
Air flow, manual
▷ Rest position of the wiper, position 0.
▷ Intermittent mode, arrow 1. Engaging reverse
gear activates continuous operation.
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Automatic air conditioning with
extended functionality
Refuelling stop
Refuelling
Button
Function
Temperature.
Fuel tank cap
1. To open the fuel tank filler flap, push on the
upper edge, arrow. The fuel tank filler flap
opens.
Recirculated-air mode.
Maximum cooling.
AUTO programme.
Switch off.
Air flow, manual.
2. Turn the fuel tank cap anticlockwise.
Air distribution, manual.
3. Place the fuel tank cap in the holder on the
fuel filler flap.
Defrost the windscreen and re‐
move condensation.
Petrol
Rear window heating.
For optimal fuel consumption, the petrol should
be sulphur-free or have a low sulphur content.
Seat heating.
Fuels labelled on the pump as containing metal
must not be used.
Air-conditioning mode.
To call up the air conditioning
menu.
Diesel
Diesel fuel as per DIN EN 590 and ASTM D975.
For the following settings, for ex‐
ample: upper body temperature
adjustment, independent venti‐
lation.
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Displaying the engine oil level
Wheels and tyres
Via iDrive:
Tyre inflation pressure information
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle status"
3.
"Engine oil level"
Different messages are shown on the control
display, depending on the engine oil level. Pay
attention to these messages.
Adding engine oil
General
Safely stop the vehicle and switch off drive-ready
state before topping up with engine oil.
The tyre inflation pressure inscriptions can be
found on the tyre pressure plate on the door pil‐
lar.
Adding engine oil
After adjusting the tyre inflation
pressure
For runflat indicator RPA:
Reinitialise runflat indicator.
For Tyre Pressure Monitor TPM:
The corrected tyre inflation pressures are applied
automatically. Make sure that the correct tyre
settings have been made.
For tyres that cannot be found in the tyre infla‐
tion pressure information on the Control Display,
reset the Tyre Pressure Monitor TPM.
Do not top up engine oil unless a message is dis‐
played in the instrument cluster.
Note the top-up quantity in the message.
Do not add too much engine oil.
Checking the tyre inflation pressure
Check regularly and adjust as necessary:
▷ At least twice a month.
Note recommended engine oil types.
▷ Before a long journey.
Electronic oil measurement
Requirements
Depending on the current displays, the status
display appears with the engine running or after
at least 30 minutes of journey.
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How to get assistance
Hazard warning lights
The button is located in the centre console.
Help in case of a breakdown
BMW Roadside Assistance
Via iDrive:
1. "ConnectedDrive"
2. "BMW Assistance"
3. "BMW Roadside Assistance"
A voice connection to BMW Roadside Assis‐
tance is established.
ConnectedDrive
Teleservices
Teleservices are services that help to keep the
vehicle mobile.
Depending on equipment, Teleservices includes
the following services:
▷ BMW Roadside Assistance.
▷ BMW Accident Assistance.
▷ Teleservice Call.
▷ Teleservice Report.
▷ Teleservice Battery Guard.
▷ Your Service Partner.
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