2008 BMW X6 turn signal

Radio
164
Radio
Your radio provides reception of the FM and AM
wavebands.
Listening to radio
Press the knob if the sound output is switched
off.
iDrive, for operating principle refer to page16.
1.Press the button.
This opens the start menu.
2.Move the controller backwards to open
"Entertainment".
3.Change to upper field if necessary. Select
"FM" or "AM".
4.Press the controller.
Stations are shown on the Control Display on
the basis of various selection criteria, e. g. "Pre-
sets".
If "Autostore" does not display any stations or
if the stations displayed can no longer be
received in the AM reception range, update the
stations with the best reception, refer to
page165.
Changing stations
Turn the controller.
Buttons on CD player
Press the button for the corresponding
direction.
The system changes to the next displayed sta-
tion.
You can also change stations with the buttons
on the steering wheel, refer to page11.
Changing selection criteria
In addition to the stations currently displayed,
you can have stations with another selection
criterion displayed.
You can choose from the following selection
criteria:
>"All stations"
*:
Stations that can currently be received in
the "FM" waveband.
>"Autostore":
The stations with the strongest received
signals in the "AM" waveband.
With High Definition Radio: the stations with
the strongest received signals in the "FM"
waveband.
>"Presets":
Stations you have previously stored, refer to
page166.
>"Manual":
To set stations that can be received in addi-
tion to those displayed, refer to Manually
selecting frequency on page165.

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4.Select "Store" and press the controller.
5.Turn the controller until the desired mem-
ory position is selected.
The number of the memory position
appears beside the name or frequency of
the station.
6.Press the controller.
The station is stored.
RDS Radio Data System
In the FM frequency range, additional informa-
tion is transmitted via RDS. If the reception con-
ditions are good, the station names are shown
on the Control Display. If the reception is weak
or disrupted, it can take some time before the
station names are displayed.
Switching RDS on/off*
1.Select "FM" and press the controller.
"Set" is selected.
2.Press the controller.
Other menu items are displayed.
3.Select "RDS" and press the controller.
RDS is activated.The setting is stored for the remote control cur-
rently in use.
High Definition Radio*
Many stations transmit both analog and digital
signals. You can receive these stations digitally
and with improved sound quality.
A digital radio network must be available in
order to receive digital stations.
Activating/deactivating digital radio
reception
iDrive, for operating principle refer to page16.
1.Press the button.
This opens the start menu.
2.Press the controller to open the menu.
3.Turn the controller until "Settings" is
selected and press the controller.
4.Select "Audio" and press the controller.
5.Change to upper field. Turn the controller
until "HD radio" is selected and press the
controller.
6.Select "Off" and press the controller.
The reception of digital stations is activated.
This symbol is displayed when a station is
being received digitally.

Satellite radio
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Storing channel
1.Select desired channel.
2.Press the controller.
Other menu items are displayed.
3.Select "Store" and press the controller.
"Presets" is displayed.
4.Turn the controller to select a memory loca-
tion and press the controller.
The channel is stored. The channels of the last
selection criterion are displayed once again
after a short time.
Changing channel with buttons on
CD player
Press the button for the corresponding
direction.
The system switches to the next enabled chan-
nel.
Notes
If no signal can be received for more than four
seconds, a message is displayed on the Control
Display.
Reception may not be possible for certain
reasons, e.g. environmental influences or
topographical conditions. The satellite radio
has no influence on this.
The signal may not be available in tunnels or
underground garages, next to tall buildings,
near trees, mountains or other sources of radio
interference.
Reception usually returns once the signal
becomes available again.<

Replacing components
246 Have work on the xenon light unit includ-
ing changing the bulb carried out only by
your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center or a
workshop that works according to BMW repair
procedures with correspondingly trained per-
sonnel. Due to the high voltage present in the
system, there is a danger of fatal injuries when
work is carried out improperly.<
Parking lamps, roadside parking
lamps, and daytime running lamps
35-Watt bulb, H8
The bulb is pressurized. Therefore, wear
safety glasses and protective gloves.
Otherwise there is a danger of injuries if the
bulb is accidentally damaged during replace-
ment.<
1.Turn the cover to the left and remove.
2.Left side of vehicle:
Rotate the bulb holder to the right, refer to
arrow, and remove.
Right side of vehicle:
Rotate the bulb holder to the left and
remove.
3.Disconnect plug and replace bulb.
4.Install in the reverse order.
Side marker lamps
5-Watt bulb, WY5W XLL
1.Rotate the bulb holder to the left and
remove.
2.Pull the bulb out of the bulb holder and
replace.
3.Install in the reverse order.
Turn signals, front
24-Watt bulb, PY24W
1.Rotate bulb holder to the left and remove it
along with the bulb.
2.Rotate the bulb to the right along with the
socket and replace.
3.Install in the reverse order.
Tail lamps
>Turn signal, backup lamps: 21-watt bulb,
H21W
>Brake lamps, brake force display: 21-watt
bulb, P21W
>Rear lamp: LED technology.
In case of a defect, please go to a BMW
Sports Activity Vehicle Center or a work-
shop that works according to BMW repair

Mobility
247Reference
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Controls
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Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
procedures with correspondingly trained
personnel.
Arrangement of tail lamps
1Brake force display/tail lamps
2Brake lamps/tail lamps
3Backup lamp
4Turn signal
Brake lamp
1.Open the side panel in the cargo bay.
2.Remove the first-aid kit
* and warning trian-
gle
* if necessary.
3.Rotate the relevant bulb socket to the left
and remove.
4.Apply gentle pressure to the bulb while
turning it to the left for removal and replace-
ment.
5.Install in the reverse order.
Turn signal
1.Open the side panel in the cargo bay.
2.Remove the first-aid kit
* and warning trian-
gle
* if necessary.3.Remove bulb holder along with bulb and
replace.
4.Install in the reverse order.
Backup lamp
1.Open the side panel in the cargo bay.
2.Remove the first-aid kit
* and warning trian-
gle
* if necessary.
3.Remove bulb holder along with bulb and
replace.
4.Install in the reverse order.
Brake force display
1.Carefully remove the cover in the liftgate
panel with a screwdriver.

Mobility
255Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Rear
Being towed
Make sure that the ignition is switched on,
refer to page56, otherwise the low
beams, tail lamps, turn signals and windshield
wipers would not be available. When the engine
is stopped, there is no power assist. This then
requires increased effort for braking and steer-
ing. Active steering is deactivated and larger
steering wheel movements are required.<
Switch on the hazard warning flashers depend-
ing on the local regulations. If the electrical sys-
tem fails, mark the vehicle to be towed, e.g. with
a sign or warning triangle in the rear window.
Before towing, manually unlock the trans-
mission lock, refer to page63; failure to
do so can result in damage to the transmis-
sion.<
Do not exceed a towing speed of 45 mph/
70 km/h and a towing distance of
90 miles/150 km, otherwise the automatic
transmission may be damaged.<
Towing methods
Do not lift vehicle by tow fitting or body
and chassis parts, otherwise damage may
result.<
In some countries, towing with tow bars or
ropes in public traffic is not permitted. Familiar-
ize yourself with the regulations on towing in the
respective country.
With tow bar
The towing vehicle may not be lighter
than the vehicle to be towed, otherwise it
will not be possible to reliably control vehicle
response. side on both vehicles. Should it prove impossi-
ble to avoid mounting the tow bar at an offset
angle, please observe the following:
>Clearance and maneuvering capability will
be sharply limited during cornering.
>When mounted at an angle, the tow bar will
exert lateral forces, tending to push the
vehicle sideways.
Only attach the tow bar to the tow fittings,
as attachment to other vehicle parts can
lead to damage.<
With tow rope
When starting off in the towing vehicle, make
sure that the tow rope is taut.
To avoid jerking and the associated
stresses on vehicle components when
towing, always use nylon ropes or nylon straps.
Only attach tow ropes to the tow fittings, as
attachment to other vehicle parts can lead to
damage.<
With tow truck
Do not tow your BMW with the front or
rear axle raised individually; otherwise,
the wheels may lock and the transfer case may
be damaged.<
Only have your BMW transported on a flat bed.
Tow-starting
The engine cannot be started by tow-starting.
Start the engine by jump starting it, refer to
page253.
Have the cause of the starting difficulties elimi-
nated.

Everything from A to Z
270 Convenience operation
– glass sunroof30,32
– glass sunroof with comfort
access37
– windows30,32
– windows with comfort
access37
– with comfort access37
Coolant242
– checking level242
– temperature69
Cooling, maximum106
Cornering Brake Control
CBC85
Courtesy lamps, refer to
Interior lamps102
Cradle for telephone or mobile
phone116
Cruise control66
Cruising range70
Cup holders117
Curb weight, refer to
Weights260
"Current position"155
Current position
– displaying155
– entering144
– storing144
"Customer
Relations"216,224
Cylinders, refer to Engine
data258
D
Dashboard, refer to
Cockpit10
Data258
– capacities261
– dimensions259
– engine258
– technical data258
– weights260
"Date"79
Date68
– display format79
– retrieving68
– setting79"Date format"79
"Daytime running lamps"100
Daytime running lamps100
"Deactivated"45
Decommissioning the vehicle,
refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Defrosting windows105
Defrosting windows and
removing condensation105
Defrost position, refer to
Defrosting windows105
"Delete address book" for
navigation145
"Delete all numbers" on the
mobile phone215
"Delete data" for
navigation145
"Delete" for mobile
phone215
Destination address
– deleting145
– entering137,139
Destination for navigation
– destination list143
– entering136
– selecting from address
book144
– selecting using
information142
– selecting using voice139
– storing144
Destination guidance148
– canceling voice
instructions52
– changing specified
route146
– displaying route149
– distance and arrival148
– ending/continuing148
– starting148
– voice instructions151
– volume of voice
instructions152
Destination list for navigation
system
143Destinations recently driven
to143
"Details"
– DVD system in the rear198
– in audio mode188
"Dial" for mobile phone213
"Dial number"213
"Diamond button"52
Digital clock68
Digital compass114
Digital radio, refer to High
Definition Radio167
Digital Versatile Disc, refer to
– DVD changer179
– Player for navigation
DVD160
Dimensions259
Directional indicators, refer to
Turn signals64
Direction announcements,
refer to Voice
instructions151
Direction instructions, refer to
Voice instructions151
Directory for navigation, refer
to Address book144
Direct selection buttons21
Displacement, refer to Engine
data258
"Display"79
Display, refer to iDrive16
Displaying images198
Display lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting102
"Display off"21
Displays, refer to Instrument
panel12
"Display settings"79,97
Displays on the windshield,
refer to Head-Up Display97
Disposal
– battery of remote control
with comfort access38
– remote control battery192
– vehicle battery251
Distance, refer to
Computer70

Everything from A to Z
276 Mirror dimming feature51
Mirrors49
– automatic curb monitor50
– exterior mirrors49
– folding in and out50
– heating50
– interior rearview mirror50
– memory, refer to Seat, mirror
and steering wheel
memory44
"Missed calls"214
Missed calls215
Mobile phone
– accepted calls215
– adjusting volume212
– calling213
– ending call213
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest, front116
– missed calls215
– operation via iDrive212
– redialing215
– refer to separate operating
instructions
– Top 8215
– touch tone dialing216
Monitor, refer to iDrive16
Monitoring tire pressure, refer
to FTM Flat Tire Monitor89
"Monitor on / off"52
MP3, refer to Compressed
audio files173
Multifunction steering wheel,
refer to Buttons on steering
wheel11
Multifunction switch
– refer to Turn signals/
headlamp flasher/high
beams64
– refer to Washer/wiper
system64
Music track, refer to
Tracks174
"Mute on / off"52
N
"Navigation"70,136,142
Navigation destination
– entering manually137,139
– home address146
– selecting via map141
Navigation drive, installation
location134
Navigation DVD134
– player160
Navigation instructions, refer
to Switching voice
instructions on/off151
Navigation system134
– address book144
– changing route152
– destination entry136
– destination guidance in
assistance window134
– destination list143
– displaying current
position155
– displaying route149
– ending/continuing
destination guidance148
– entering a destination
manually137,139
– last destinations143
– navigation DVD134
– opening136
– route list150
– searching for a special
destination142
– selecting destination using
information142
– selecting destination via
map141
– selecting route criteria146
– starting destination
guidance148
– switching off, refer to
Ending/continuing
destination guidance148
– voice instructions151
– volume adjustment152"Navigation voice
instructions"52,135
Neck support, refer to Head
restraints46
"New address" for
navigation144
"New destination"137,141
New remote control28
"New route"152
New wheels and tires237
"Next entertainment
source"52
"No video signal" for DVD
system in rear201
Nozzles, refer to Windshield
washer nozzles65
"NTSC color" for DVD system
in rear202
Nylon rope, refer to Tow-
starting and towing254
O
OBD socket244
Octane ratings, refer to Fuel
specifications231
Odometer68
Oil
– additives, refer to Approved
engine oils241
– approved engine oils241
– consumption, refer to
Checking engine oil
level240
– level240
– refilling, refer to Adding
engine oil241
Oil change interval, refer to
Service requirements72
"On a new destination" for
navigation142
Onboard computer, refer to
iDrive16
"Onboard info"70
Onboard toolkit245
"On destination"142
"On location"142