
Whether you’ve just taken delivery of your BMW X1 or you’re simply curious about BMW’s latest tech, this video will show you:
• What every button and control really does
• How to master iDrive 9 with ease
• The most useful features, settings, and shortcuts
• Built-in apps and tools that make your X1 smarter
And since many of these functions carry over to other BMWs, this guide is a must-watch for anyone driving a modern BMW.
00:00 Intro & what this guide covers
00:27 Key fob tricks (lock/unlock, window up/down)
01:20 Tailgate, kick-to-open & cargo storage
02:12 Tire refill kit (new Velcro mount)
02:58 Rear seats: recline, fold, headrest removal
03:47 Auto lock/unlock on approach & walk-away
04:21 Rear cabin: vents, USB-C, touch lights
04:50 Mirrors & reverse tilt, window lock
05:16 Memory seats, driver profiles
06:00 Sport seats & thigh support extender
07:13 Hood release
08:00 Camera locations + rear-camera washer
08:29 Steering-wheel controls & cluster layouts
10:00 Pairing phone + Apple CarPlay/Android setup
12:13 Link keys to driver profiles + privacy settings
13:15 Personal Assistant & attention monitoring
13:50 Lights menu: auto high-beam, parking lights per side
16:01 Pathway lighting & welcome/goodbye signatures
17:20 Cruise control vs. assisted driving modes
18:26 Following-distance settings (where to change now)
19:34 Media toggles & source switching
19:55 Backup Assistant
21:04 Wipers: auto sensitivity & rear functions
22:40 Center console: shifter, Auto-Hold, camera key
23:01 Drive Recorder (built-in dashcam from 360º cams)
23:37 My Modes: Personal, Sport, Efficient + Individual
25:37 Efficient mode tricks: coasting & gear skip
26:03 Traction/DCS shortcuts (Sport/Plus/Off)
27:16 Driving mode deep-dive: chassis, steering, assists
27:39 Safety & warnings: FCW, LDW, blind spot, side-collision
30:00 Emergency stop assist & fatigue alerts
32:12 Low-gear (L1/L2) use cases
33:05 Volume knob triple-function + system soft-reset
34:16 Wireless charger
35:00 iDrive 9 shortcuts, quick toggles & widgets
36:11 Interior camera & ambient lighting tricks
37:14 Panoramic roof one-touch close & tilt+shade combo
41:05 BMW ID sync across cars
43:00 Parking views: 3D, car-wash view, panorama
45:10 Front camera “corner peek” + geofenced auto-on
47:18 Voice assistant language, Alexa, AirConsole games
48:14 HUD setup, brightness & data overlays
49:13 System settings, OTA updates, units, Wi-Fi
50:38 Vehicle status, terrain view & live animations
51:40 Doors/windows logic, digital key, tailgate height
53:21 Sound settings, speed-based volume, nav prompts
54:42 Seat comfort & “comfort exit” slide-back
56:21 Auto parking demo (hands-off steering)
57:47 Hidden key blade, battery swap
59:04 Wrap-up
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