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Functions of the hybrid system
The hybrid system of your BMW ActiveHybrid
X6 offers the following functions.
Electric driving: eDRIVE
Under certain conditions, refer to page15, the
vehicle is powered exclusively by its electric
motors.
Driving with combustion engine: DRIVE
The combustion engine supplies the drive out-
put for moving the vehicle. The high-voltage
battery is charged at the same time.
The hybrid system always starts the combus-
tion engine automatically, refer to page16.
Assisted combustion engine: eBOOST
The combustion engine supplies the main drive
output for moving the vehicle.
In this mode, the electric motors assist the
combustion engine with additional power as
needed.
Energy recovery: CHARGE
When reducing vehicle speed, the kinetic
energy can be converted into electrical energy,
refer to page16.
Start/Stop button, ready
modes
The following readiness modes can be
achieved by pressing the Start/Stop button:
>Radio readiness on/off
>Ignition on/off>Drive readiness activate/deactivate
In order to switch on drive readiness
mode, also step on the brake.<
Radio readiness on/off
Some electrical equipment is operational. The
time and outside temperature are displayed in
the instrument panel.
Radio readiness is switched on:
>when the remote control is inserted into the
ignition lock
>with comfort access
*, when the Start/Stop
button is pressed without stepping on the
brake.
Radio readiness is automatically switched off:
>when the remote control is removed from
the ignition lock
>with comfort access
*, by touching the sur-
face above the door lock, refer to BMW X6
Owner's Manual.
Ignition on/off
When the ignition is switched on, all electrical
equipment is operational. The odometer and
trip meter are displayed in the instrument panel.
When the ignition is switched off, all indicator
lamps and warning lamps go out again.
The ignition is automatically switched off:
>when the remote control is removed from
the ignition lock
>with comfort access
*, by touching the sur-
face above the door lock, refer to BMW X6
Owner's Manual.
Pressing the start/stop button again switches
the ignition back on.
For example, the ignition is not switched off in
the following situations:
>the brakes are actuated
>the low beams are switched on
If you do not plan to start driving, switch
off the ignition and unneeded electrical
equipment in order to reduce the drain on the
battery.<
Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Mobility
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Fuel33
– capacity46
– display22
– high-quality brands33
– quality33
– saving26
– specifications33
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel
gauge22
Fuel display, refer to Fuel
gauge22
Fuel filler door32
– closing32
– releasing manually32
G
Gasoline, refer to Required
fuel33
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel
gauge22
General driving notes26,27
Getting towed38
Gross vehicle weight, refer to
Weights46
H
Height, refer to
Dimensions45
High-voltage battery36
High-voltage system
– components12
High water, refer to Driving
through water27
Hills27
Homepage4
Hybrid system
– air-conditioning
functions23
– components12
– contact with water40
– deactivation40
– display21
– functions13
– safety39
Hybrid system safety39
I
Ignition13
– switched on13
Ignition key position 1, refer to
Radio readiness13
Ignition key position 2, refer to
Ignition on13
Imprint2
Inflation pressure, refer to Tire
inflation pressure34
Instrument cluster, refer to
Instrument panel8
Instrument panel8
J
Jumpering, refer to Jump
starting37
Jump starting37
K
Knock control33
L
Length, refer to
Dimensions45
Luggage compartment
capacity, refer to Cargo bay
capacity46
M
Malfunction
– fuel filler door32
Manual operation
– fuel filler door32
N
Noises, refer to Cooling of the
high-voltage system23
Nylon rope, refer to Tow-
starting and towing38
O
Octane ratings, refer to Fuel
specifications33
P
Power, refer to Drive
system44
Pressure, tires34
Pressure compensation,
refueling32
R
Radio position, refer to Radio
readiness13
Radio readiness13
– switched on13
Refueling32
– preparation32
– pressure compensation32
Regeneration, refer to Energy
recovery16
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel
gauge22
Roof load capacity46
Rope, refer to Tow-starting
and towing38
S
Safety5
Screw thread for tow fitting39
Silent start14
Speedometer8
Sport program, manual mode
M/S18
Start/Stop button13
Starting, refer to Starting
engine14
Starting assistance, refer to
Jump starting37
Starting difficulties, jump
starting37
Status of this Owner's Manual
at time of printing5
Summer tires, refer to Wheels
and tires34
