Controls -> Interior equipment for your BMW X1 2009-2015

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system being operated, the system is generally  
compatible with the Universal Garage Door  
Opener.  
Vehicle equipment  
This chapter describes all series equipment as  
well as country-specific and special equipment  
offered for this model series.Therefore, it also  
describes equipment that may not be found in  
your vehicle, for instance due to the selected  
special equipment or the country version. This  
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐  
tems.  
If you have any questions, please contact:  
Your service center.  
HomeLink is a registered trademark of Johnson  
Controls, Inc.  
Controls on the interior rearview mirror  
Universal Garage Door  
Opener  
The concept  
The Universal Garage Door Opener can be used  
to operate up to 3 functions in remote-control‐  
led systems, such as garage door drives or light‐  
ingsystems. TheUniversalGarageDoorOpener  
replaces up to 3 different hand-held transmit‐  
ters. To operate it, the buttons on the interior  
rearview mirror must be programmed for the de‐  
sired functions. The hand-held transmitter for  
the system is needed for the programming pro‐  
cedure.  
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LED  
Buttons  
Hand-held transmitter, required for pro‐  
gramming.  
During programming  
Programming  
During programming and before activat‐  
ing a device using the Universal Garage Door  
Opener, ensure that there are no people, ani‐  
mals, or objects in the range of movement of the  
remote-controlled device; otherwise, there is a  
risk of injury or damage.  
General information  
1. Switch on the ignition.  
2. Initial setup:  
Press the right and left buttons on the inte‐  
rior rearview mirror simultaneously for ap‐  
prox. 20 seconds until the LED on the inte‐  
rior rearview mirror begins to flash. All  
programmed settings of the buttons on the  
interior rearview mirror are deleted.  
Also follow the safety instructions of the hand-  
held transmitter.◀  
Before selling the vehicle, delete the stored  
functions for security reasons.  
3. Hold the hand-held transmitter of the sys‐  
tem to be operated a distance of approx. 1  
to 3 in/2.5 to 8 cm away from the buttons on  
the interior rearview mirror. The required  
Compatibility  
If this symbol is printed on the packaging  
or in the operating instructions of the  
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distance depends on the particular hand-  
held transmitter.  
Synchronization:  
1. Park the vehicle within range of the remote-  
controlled system.  
4. Press the button of the desired function on  
the hand-held transmitter and the button  
being programmed on the interior rearview  
mirror simultaneously and hold. The LED on  
the interior rearview mirror flashes slowly at  
first.  
2. Program the corresponding button on the  
interior rearview mirror as described.  
3. Identify and press the synchronization but‐  
ton on the system being set up. You have  
approx. 30 seconds for the next step.  
5. When the LED flashes more rapidly, release  
both buttons. Rapid flashing indicates that  
the button on the interior rearview mirror has  
been programmed.  
4. Press and hold the button on the interior  
rearview mirror for approx. 3 seconds and  
then release it. Repeat this step up to three  
times if necessary to complete the synchro‐  
nization procedure. When synchronization  
is completed, the programmed function is  
executed.  
If the LED does not flash faster after 60 sec‐  
onds, change the distance between the in‐  
terior rearview mirror and the hand-held  
transmitter and repeat the step. Multiple tri‐  
als at different distances may be necessary.  
Wait at least 15 seconds between trials.  
Reprogramming individual buttons  
1. Switch on the ignition.  
6. To program additional functions on other  
buttons, repeat steps 3 to 5.  
2. Hold the hand-held transmitter at a distance  
of approx. 1 to 3 in/2.5 to 8 cm from the  
memory buttons.  
The systems can be operated with the buttons  
on the interior rearview mirror.  
The required distance depends on the par‐  
ticular hand-held transmitter.  
Special characteristics of alternating-  
code radio systems  
If the system cannot be operated after repeated  
programming, check whether the system to be  
operated uses an alternating-code system.  
3. Press the memory button of the Universal  
Garage Door Opener.  
4. If the LED flashes slowly after approx.  
20 seconds, press the transmit button on  
the hand-held transmitter.  
Read the operating instructions of the system or  
press and hold the programmed button on the  
interior rearview mirror. If the LED on the interior  
rearview mirror flashes rapidly at first and then  
lights up continuously for 2 seconds, the system  
is equipped with an alternating-code system.  
This flashing LED pattern repeats itself for ap‐  
prox. 20 seconds.  
5. Release both buttons when the LED flashes  
rapidly.  
If the LED does not flash rapidly after approx.  
60 seconds, change the distance and repeat  
the step.  
Canada: if the LED does not flash rapidly af‐  
ter approx. 60 seconds, change the distance  
and repeat the step. If programming was  
aborted by the hand-held transmitter, hold  
down the memory button and press and re‐  
lease the button on the hand-held transmit‐  
ter several times for 2 seconds.  
In systems with an alternating-code system, the  
Universal Garage Door Opener and the system  
must be additionally synchronized.  
Please obtain additional information on syn‐  
chronization in the operating instructions of the  
system being set up.  
The systems will be easier to synchronize with  
the aid of a second person.  
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The display shows you the main or secondary  
compass direction in which you are driving.  
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Prior to operation  
Before operating a unit with the Universal  
Garage Door Opener, ensure that there are no  
people, animals, or objects in the range of move‐  
ment of the system; otherwise, there is a risk of  
injury or damage.  
Operating concept  
Various functions can be called up by pressing  
the adjustment button with a pointed object  
such as a pen. The following adjustment options  
are displayed one after the other, depending on  
how long the adjustment button is pressed:  
Also follow the safety instructions of the hand-  
held transmitter.◀  
Press briefly: switch the display on/off.  
3 to 6 seconds: set the compass zone.  
6 to 9 seconds: calibrate the compass.  
The system, such as the garage door, can be  
operated using the button on the interior rear‐  
view mirror with the engine running or the igni‐  
tion switched on. When you are within the re‐  
ception range of the system, press and hold the  
button until the function is initiated. The LED on  
the interior rearview mirror lights up continu‐  
ously while the radio signal is being transmitted.  
9 to 12 seconds: set left-hand/right hand  
steering.  
12 to 15 seconds: set the language.  
Setting compass zones  
Set the compass zone corresponding to the ve‐  
hicle's geographic location so that the compass  
can function correctly; refer to the world map  
with compass zones.  
Deleting stored functions  
Press the right and left buttons on the interior  
rearview mirror simultaneously for approx.  
20 seconds until the LED flashes rapidly. All  
stored functions are deleted. The functions can‐  
not be deleted individually.  
Digital compass  
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Adjustment button  
Display  
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Press the adjustment button for 3‑4 seconds.  
The number of the compass zone set is shown  
in the display.  
2. Set the currently valid compass zone.  
3. Press the adjustment button for 6‑7 sec‐  
onds to call up C. Then drive at least one full  
circle at a maximum speed of 4 mph/7 km/h.  
When the system is calibrated, the C is re‐  
placed by the compass directions.  
To change the zone setting, briefly press the  
adjustment button repeatedly until the display  
shows the number of the compass zone corre‐  
sponding to the current location.  
Right-hand/left-hand steering  
The digital compass is set for right-hand or left-  
hand steering at the factory.  
The compass is operational again after approx.  
10 seconds.  
Calibrating the digital compass  
The digital compass must be calibrated in the  
following situations:  
Setting the language  
Press the adjustment button for 12‑13 seconds.  
Briefly press the adjustment button again to  
switch between English "E" and German "O".  
An incorrect compass direction is shown.  
The cardinal direction displayed does not  
change even if the direction of travel  
changes.  
The setting is automatically saved after approx.  
10 seconds.  
Not all compass directions are shown.  
Procedure  
1. Make sure that there are no large metal ob‐  
jects or overhead power lines in the vicinity  
of the vehicle and that there is enough space  
to drive in a circle.  
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Sockets  
Ashtray/cigarette lighter  
The lighter socket can be used as a socket for  
electrical equipment while the engine is running  
or when the ignition is switched on. The total  
load of all sockets must not exceed 140 watts at  
12 volt.  
Opening  
Avoid damaging the sockets by attempting to  
insert plugs of unsuitable shape or size.  
Front center console  
Pull cover 2 up.  
Emptying  
Take out the insert.  
Lighter  
With the engine running or the ignition switched  
on, press in the cigarette lighter 1.  
Remove the cover or cigarette lighter.  
The lighter can be removed as soon as it pops  
back out.  
Rear center console  
Danger of burns  
Only hold the hot lighter by its head; oth‐  
erwise, there is the danger of getting burned.  
Switch off the ignition and take the remote con‐  
trol with you when leaving the vehicle so that  
children cannot use the lighter and burn them‐  
selves.◀  
Remove the cover or cigarette lighter.  
Connecting electrical devices  
In storage compartment under center  
armrest  
Note  
Do not connect the charger to the socket  
To access the socket: remove the cover.  
Do not connect the battery charger to the  
socket installed in the vehicle at the factory as  
this could damage the battery.◀  
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Front cover  
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In cargo area  
1. Push the cover up and out of the brackets on  
both sides at the rear, arrow.  
Fold open the cover.  
2. Pull the cover back, lifting it up and out of the  
side brackets.  
Cargo area  
Enlarging the cargo area  
General information  
The cargo area can be enlarged by folding down  
the rear seat backrests.  
Cargo covers  
Do not place objects on the covers  
Do not place objects on the covers. If you  
do so, they may pose a danger to vehicle occu‐  
pants during braking or evasive maneuvers or  
damage the covers.◀  
The rear seat backrest is divided at a ratio of  
40-20-40.  
To load bulky luggage, the covers can be re‐  
moved.  
The backrests can be adjusted to 10 different  
positions between the comfort and transport  
positions and they can be folded down.  
Rear cover  
1. Detach the securing straps from the tailgate.  
In the comfort position, the backrests are tilted  
back to the greatest possible angle and in the  
transport position they are nearly vertical.  
2. Lift the cover slightly, arrow 1, and pull it  
back and out of the brackets, arrows 2.  
Before mounting a child restraint fixing system,  
note the instructions, refer to page 50.  
Danger of pinching  
Before folding down the rear seat back‐  
rests, ensure that path of movement of the back‐  
rests is clear. Especially when the middle sec‐  
tion is folded down, ensure that no one is located  
in or reaches into the path of movement of the  
rear seat backrests. Otherwise, injuries or dam‐  
age may result.◀  
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Observe the instructions concerning the  
safety belt  
Folding the backrests back up  
When the backrests are folded back up, they  
engage in the transport position.  
Observe the instructions concerning the safety  
belt, refer to page 45. Otherwise, personal pro‐  
tection may be compromised.◀  
To set the desired backrest tilt or comfort posi‐  
tion, pull the lever of the left/right backrest or the  
loop of the center backrest forward.  
Outside backrests  
Locking the backrest  
Before letting passengers ride in the rear,  
engage the seat backrests, locking them in  
place. Otherwise, there is the danger of an ac‐  
cident due to unexpected seat movement.◀  
Partition net  
Firmly attach the partition net  
Make sure that the partition net is firmly  
attached; otherwise, injuries may result.◀  
1. Reach into the recess and pull the lever to‐  
ward the front.  
The partition net can be attached behind the  
front or rear seats.  
2. Engage the backrest in the desired position  
or fold it down.  
Before installing  
On the left side, the outer and center backrests  
are adjusted jointly toward the front if both back‐  
rests are engaged in the same lock-in position.  
1. Remove the pouch with the partition net  
from the storage compartment under the  
cargo floor panel in the cargo area.  
The backrests can be adjusted separately to‐  
ward the rear. Note that the center backrest can‐  
not be tilted farther down than the left backrest.  
2. Take the partition net out of the pouch, un‐  
roll it, and unfold it.  
After use, fold and roll up the partition net in  
the same manner and place it in the pouch  
so that it can be stowed back under the  
cargo floor panel.  
Center backrest only  
Ensure that hooks and tensioning buckles  
do not rest on the rod elements.  
3. Unfold the partition net to the point where  
the rod elements engage.  
Mounting eyes  
Four mounting eyes are located on the back of  
the rear seat backrests.  
1. Pull the loop, arrow.  
2. Engage the backrest in the desired position  
or fold it down.  
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4. Attach the hooks 1 at the bottom of the re‐  
taining straps into the eyelets on the rear  
seat backrest, arrow, on both sides.  
Installation behind the front seats, arrows 1.  
Installation behind the rear seats, arrows 2.  
5. Lash the partition net tightly. To do this,  
tighten the retaining straps using the ten‐  
sioning buckles.  
Label  
Ensure that the partition net is correctly posi‐  
tioned, i.e., do not reverse front and back.  
The partition net is labeled accordingly.  
Installation behind the front seats  
Installation behind the rear seats  
1. If necessary, tilt the rear seat backrests for‐  
ward and remove the front cargo cover, refer  
to page 115.  
2. Fold open the cover caps 1 of the rear brack‐  
ets in the headliner to the point where they  
engage.  
3. Insert the rods of the partition net 2 all the  
way into the holders on both sides and slide  
forward.  
1. Fold down the rear seat backrests, refer to  
Enlarging the cargo area.  
2. Fold open the cover caps of the front brack‐  
ets in the headliner to the point where they  
engage.  
3. Insert the rods of the partition net all the way  
into the holders on both sides and slide for‐  
ward.  
4. Attach the hooks at the bottom of the re‐  
taining straps into the upper eyelets on the  
rear seat backrest on both sides.  
5. Lash the partition net tightly. To do this,  
tighten the retaining straps using the ten‐  
sioning buckles.  
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ward, pressing it into the gap between the cargo  
area floor and the rear seat backrest.  
Removing  
To remove and stow the partition net, proceed  
in reverse order.  
Do not apply pressure to the cargo floor  
panel when it is upright.  
To fold up, press both release buttons, arrows.  
Do not apply pressure to the cargo floor panel  
when it is upright, do not press up or down on it,  
and do not adjust the rear seat backrests; oth‐  
erwise, damage may result.◀  
Before closing the tailgate, fold down the cargo  
floor panel. To do this, pull the cargo floor panel  
toward the rear, raising it up and out of the gap.  
The cargo floor panel can be removed if neces‐  
sary.  
Cargo floor panel  
Lashing eyes  
Compartment in floor  
To secure pieces of luggage with nets or draw  
straps, lashing eyes are available in the cargo  
area, refer to page 131.  
Note the maximum permissible load  
Do not exceed a maximum load of  
55 lbs/25 kg in the storage compartment be‐  
neath the cargo floor panel; otherwise, damage  
may result.◀  
Multi-function hooks  
To access the tool kit, for example, lift the stor‐  
age compartment at the rear.  
To lift, reach into the recess on the rear edge of  
the storage compartment.  
The storage compartment can be removed if  
necessary.  
Raising the cargo floor panel  
Hooks designed for hanging shopping bags and  
totes, for example, are located on the left and  
right sides of the cargo cover support, arrow.  
Do not hang heavy items from the hooks  
Only hang light bags or suitable objects  
from the holders. Otherwise, there is a danger of  
objects flying about during braking and evasive  
maneuvers.  
Only transport heavy luggage in the trunk if it has  
been appropriately secured.◀  
Reach under the cargo floor panel on the left,  
right and at the rear. Fold the panel up and for‐  
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Ski and snowboard bag  
General information  
The ski and snowboard bag is contained in a  
protective jacket in the cargo area.  
Follow the installation and operation instruc‐  
tions included in the protective jacket.  
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