
Under the hood
240
Engine compartment
BMW X5
1Filler neck for washer fluid of the headlamp 
and windshield cleaning systems, refer to 
page69
2Starting-aid terminal, refer to page262
3Expansion tank for coolant, refer to 
page243
4Filler neck for engine oil, refer to Adding 
engine oil on page242
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Mobility
 241Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
BMW X6
1Filler neck for washer fluid of the headlamp 
and windshield cleaning systems, refer to 
page69
2Filler neck for engine oil, refer to Adding 
engine oil on page2423Starting-aid terminal, refer to page262
4Expansion tank for coolant, refer to 
page243
Engine oil
The engine oil consumption is dependent on 
driving style and driving conditions.
Checking engine oil level
Your vehicle is equipped with an electronic oil 
level check.
The condition for the most accurate indication 
of the oil level possible is measurement with the 
engine at operating temperature, i.e. following 
an uninterrupted drive of at least 6 miles/10 km. 
You can display the oil level while driving or 
when stopped on a level surface with the engine 
running.1."Vehicle Info"
2."Vehicle status"
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Under the hood
242 3."Engine oil level"
Possible messages
>"Engine oil level OK"
>"Measuring engine oil level...": 
This process can take approx. 3 minutes 
when stopped on a level surface and 
approx. 5 minutes while driving.
>"Engine oil level below minimum. Add 
1quart!": 
At the next opportunity, add 1 US quart/liter 
of engine oil.
If the oil level displayed is below mini-
mum, add engine oil immediately. 
Failure to do so may lead to engine dam-
age.<
>"Engine oil level too high! Have this 
checked.":
Have the vehicle checked immedi-
ately, otherwise engine damage may 
result if too much oil has been added.<
>"Measurement inactive. Have this 
checked.": 
Do not add engine oil. Before continuing to 
drive, note the recalculated remaining mile-
age until the next oil change service, refer to 
Service requirements on page74. Have the 
system checked as soon as possible.
Adding engine oil
BMW X5
BMW X6
Do not add 1 US quart/liter of oil until a corre-
sponding message is shown on the Control Dis-
play.
Add oil within the next 125 miles/200 km, 
otherwise the engine could be dam-
aged.<
Continuous exposure to used oil has 
caused cancer in laboratory testing. 
For this reason, any skin areas that come into 
contact with oil should be thoroughly washed 
with soap and water.
Keep oil, grease etc. out of reach of children and 
observe the warnings on the containers to pre-
vent health risks.<
Oil change
Only have an oil change carried out by a BMW 
Sports Activity Vehicle Center or a workshop 
that works in accordance with BMW guidelines 
and uses appropriately trained personnel.
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Everything from A to Z
284 Emergency operation, refer to 
Manual operation
– door lock29
– driver's door29
– fuel filler door224
– liftgate31
– transmission lock, automatic 
transmission66
Emergency request261
Emergency services, refer to 
Roadside Assistance262
Engine
– breaking-in130
– data268
– oil temperature72
– overheated, refer to Coolant 
temperature72
– speed268
– starting60
– starting, with comfort 
access36
– switching off60
Engine compartment240
Engine coolant243
Engine oil
– adding242
– additives, refer to Approved 
engine oils243
– approved engine oil243
– checking oil level241
– electronic oil level check241
– temperature72
Engine oil temperature72
Engine output, refer to Engine 
data268
Engine overheating, refer to 
Coolant temperature72
Engine speed268
Engine starting, refer to 
Starting engine60
Entering special destinations 
by name145
Entertainment sound output 
on/off160
Entry map for destination146
Equalizer, tone setting161ESP Electronic Stability 
Program, refer to DSC 
Dynamic Stability 
Control88
Event Data Recorders245
Exhaust system, refer to Hot 
exhaust system131
Extended connectivity of the 
music player in the mobile 
phone183
Exterior mirrors52
– adjusting52
– automatic dimming 
feature53
– automatic heating
52
– folding in and out52
– tilting down passenger-side 
exterior mirror53
External audio device119
Eye for tow-starting and 
towing, refer to Tow 
fitting263
F
Failure messages, refer to 
Check Control77
False alarm, refer to Avoiding 
unintentional alarms35
Fastening safety belts, refer to 
Safety belts49
– warning lamp50
Fastest route for 
navigation150
Fast forward
– CD changer173
– CD player173
Fault displays, refer to Check 
Control77
Filler neck for washer fluid69
First aid, refer to First-aid 
kit262
First-aid kit262
Fixing system, adaptive124
Flashing during locking/
unlocking, refer to Setting 
confirmation signals28Flat tire
– changing wheels256
– compact wheel256
– Flat Tire Monitor92
– run-flat tires93,95,237
– TPM Tire Pressure 
Monitor94
Flat Tire Monitor FTM92
Fluid reservoir, refer to Filler 
neck for washer fluid69
FM, waveband163
Fog lamps105
– indicator lamp13,105
Folding display screen open/
closed, DVD system in 
rear187
Folding rear seat backrest124
Footbrake, refer to Braking 
safely132
Footwell lamps106
For your own safety5
4-wheel drive system, refer to 
xDrive90
Free memory capacity, music 
collection181
Front airbags98
Front passenger airbags98
– deactivating98
– refer to Exception of front 
passenger seat55
Front seat adjustment44
FTM Flat Tire Monitor92
– false alarms92
– indicating a flat tire93
– initializing the system93
– snow chains238
– system limits92
– warning lamp93
Fuel225
– capacity272
– display73
– high-quality brands225
– quality225
– saving130
– specifications225
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel 
gauge73
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Everything from A to Z
288 Music player
– connecting, refer to USB-
audio interface183
Music player, connecting
– refer to AUX-IN 
connection183
Music search179
My Info208
N
Navigation data140
Navigation destination
– entering manually141
– home address144
Navigation instructions, refer 
to Switching voice 
instructions on/off152
Navigation system140
– address book143
– bypassing a route 
section151
– continuing destination 
guidance150
– destination entry141
– entering a destination by 
voice147
– entering a destination 
manually141
– questions about system157
– route list151
– selecting destination via 
map146
– selecting route criteria150
– special destinations144
– starting destination 
guidance150
– terminating destination 
guidance150
– trip planner148
– voice instructions152
– volume adjustment152
Neck support, refer to Head 
restraints46
New remote control26
New wheels and tires237
North-facing map152Nozzles, refer to Windshield 
washer nozzles68
Nylon rope, refer to Tow-
starting and towing263
O
OBD socket245
Octane ratings, refer to Fuel 
specifications225
Odometer71
Oil
– additives, refer to Approved 
engine oils243
– approved engine oils243
– consumption, refer to 
Checking engine oil 
level241
– level241
– refilling, refer to Adding 
engine oil242
Oil change interval, refer to 
Service requirements74
Onboard computer, refer to 
iDrive16
Onboard toolkit250
Opening and closing
– comfort access35
– from inside30
– panorama glass sunroof39
– using remote control27
– using the door lock29
Opening liftgate33
Operation on poor roads135
Options, selecting for 
navigation150
Orientation menu, refer to 
Main menu17
Output, refer to Engine 
data268
Outside air, refer to AUC 
Automatic recirculated-air 
control110
Outside temperature 
display71
– changing unit of measure80
Outside temperature 
warning71
Overview, radio control160
P
Panic mode28
Panorama glass sunroof38
– moving manually40
– power failure40
– raising, opening, closing39
Park Distance Control PDC82
Parked-car ventilation114
– preselecting activation 
times114
– switching on and off 
directly114
Parking, vehicle60
Parking aid
– refer to PDC Park Distance 
Control82
– refer to Rear view camera86
Parking assistance
– refer to PDC Park Distance 
Control82
– refer to Top View84
Parking brake61
– Automatic Hold61
– indicator lamp13
– releasing manually61
– releasing manually in case of 
an electrical malfunction63
– setting manually61
Parking lamps102
Parking with Automatic 
Hold62
Particulate filter, refer to 
Diesel particulate filter131
Parts and accessories5
Passenger-side exterior 
mirror, tilting down53
Pathway lighting103
Paying attention to speed238
PDC Park Distance Control82
Personal Profile26
Phone book205
Phone numbers, dialing206
Pinch protection system
– glass sunroof, electric41
– panorama glass sunroof39
– power windows38
Plasters, refer to First-aid 
kit262
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