2010 BMW X6 jacking points

Replacing components
256 3.Apply gentle pressure to the bulb while
turning it to the left for removal and replace-
ment.
4.Insert the bulb socket in the liftgate and
engage it.
5.Replace the cover.
License plate lamp
5-Watt bulb, C5W
1.Slide the lamp to the right with a screw-
driver, refer to arrow1.
2.Remove the lamp, arrow2.
3.Replace the bulb.
4.Reinstall the lamp.
Center brake lamp
This lamp uses LED technology for operation.
In case of a defect, please go to a BMW Sports
Activity Vehicle Center or a workshop that
works according to BMW repair procedures
with correspondingly trained personnel.
Changing wheels
Your BMW is equipped with run-flat tires as
standard. As a result, it is not necessary to
change the wheel immediately in the case of air
loss in the event of a breakdown.
To continue driving with a damaged tire:
>With Flat Tire Monitor, refer to Indication of
a flat tire page93
>With Tire Pressure Monitor, refer to Mes-
sage with low tire inflation pressure page95
You will recognize run-flat tires by a circular
symbol containing the letters RSC on the side
of the tire, refer to Run-flat tires, page237.
When mounting new tires, or changing from
s u m m e r t o w i n t e r t i r e s o r v i c e v e r s a , u s e r u n - f l a t
tires for your own safety. No spare tire is avail-
able in case of a flat tire. Your BMW Sports
Activity Vehicle Center will be happy to advise
you. Also refer to New wheels and tires,
page237.
BMW X6: do not rotate the front wheels to
the rear or vice versa, as otherwise the
handling characteristics will be negatively
affected.<
Suitable tools for changing tires are avail-
able as accessories at your BMW Sports
Activity Vehicle Center.<
Jacking points for vehicle jack
The jacking points for the vehicle jack are
located in the positions shown.
Compact wheel*
Safety precautions in the event of a flat
tire or wheel change: park the vehicle as
far as possible from passing traffic and on solid
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Everything from A to Z
286 Ignition key, refer to Keys/
remote control26
Ignition key position 1, refer to
Radio readiness59
Ignition key position 2, refer to
Ignition on59
Ignition lock59
– starting engine with comfort
access36
Importing special
destinations146
Importing trips149
Indicator/warning lamps13
– active steering97
– airbags99
– DSC13,89
– DTC89
– fasten safety belt50
– Flat Tire Monitor93
– fog lamps13
– TPM Tire Pressure
Monitor95
Individual settings, refer to
Personal Profile26
Inflation pressure, refer to Tire
inflation pressure229
Inflation pressure monitoring
– refer to FTM Flat Tire
Monitor92
– refer to TPM Tire Pressure
Monitor94
Initializing
– Flat Tire Monitor93
– radio, refer to Station,
storing164
– refer to Power failure259
– refer to Setting date80
– refer to Setting time79
– seat, mirror and steering
wheel memory45
Installation location, mobile
phone119
Instructions for navigation
system, refer to Voice
instructions152
Instrument cluster
– refer to Cockpit10
– refer to Instrument panel12Instrument illumination, refer
to Instrument lighting105
Instrument lighting105
Instrument panel12
– refer to Cockpit10
Integrated key26
Integrated universal remote
control115
Interactive map147
Interior lamps106
– switching on with remote
control28
Interior motion sensor35
– switching off35
Interior rearview mirror53
– automatic dimming
feature53
– compass116
Intermittent mode of the
wipers68
Intersection, entering,
navigation142
iPod, connecting, refer to
AUX-IN connection183
iPod, connecting, refer to
USB-audio interface183
J
Jacking points257
Joystick
– refer to iDrive16
– refer to Selector lever,
selecting transmission
positions64
Jump starting262
K
Keyless-Go, refer to Comfort
access35
Keyless opening and closing,
refer to Comfort access35
Key Memory, refer to Personal
Profile26
Keys26
– key-related settings, refer to
Personal Profile26Kick-down, automatic
transmission with
Steptronic65
Knock control225
L
Lamps
– refer to High-beam
assistant104
– refer to Parking lamps/low
beams102
Lamps and bulbs250
Lashing eyes, refer to
Securing cargo134
Last destinations144
LATCH child restraint fixing
system56
Leather care248
LEDs light-emitting
diodes251
Length, refer to
Dimensions269
License plate lamp, replacing
bulbs253,256
Liftgate30,33
– adjusting opening
height31,33
– automatic operation31
– closing31,34
– locking and unlocking from
inside30
– manually opening or
closing34
– opening from inside31
– opening from outside31
– opening manually31
Light-emitting diodes
LEDs251
Lighter121
Lighter socket121
Lighting
– instruments105
– lamps and bulbs250
– of the vehicle, refer to
Lamps102
Light switch102
Load133
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Reference 293
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Transmission positions, refer
to Automatic transmission
with Steptronic64
Transporting children
safely55
Transport securing device,
refer to Securing cargo134
Tread depth, refer to Minimum
tread depth236
Trip-distance counter, refer to
Trip odometer71
Trip odometer71
Turning circle, refer to
Dimensions269
Turn signals67
– indicator lamp12
– replacing bulbs251,254
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading/
UTQR235
Units
– average fuel
consumption80
– temperature80
Universal garage-door
opener, refer to Integrated
universal remote
control115
Universal remote control115
Unlocking
– from inside30
– liftgate28
– setting behavior28
– using remote control27
– without key, refer to Comfort
access35
Unlocking and locking doors
using remote control27
Unlocking without key, refer to
Comfort access35
Updating the navigation
data140
USB audio interface183
Used batteries
– refer to Disposal258
– refer to Replacing battery37
V
Valve screw caps, refer to
After mounting258
VCD173
Vehicle
– battery258
– breaking-in130
– loading133
– measurements, refer to
Dimensions269
– parking60
– storing249
– weights271
Vehicle care, refer to Care246
Vehicle jack257
– jacking points257
Ventilation111
– draft-free111
– in the rear111
– rear automatic climate
control113
– 3rd row seats112
– while stationary114
Vent outlets of automatic
climate control107
Vents, refer to Ventilation111
Video menu174
Video playback173
Voice, refer to Destination
guidance through voice
instructions152
Voice activation system22
– short commands273
Voice instructions for
navigation system152
– repeating152
– switching on/off152
– volume152
Volume160
– audio sources160
– mobile phone205
– voice instructions152
Volume balance, tone
setting161
Volume of warning tones81
W
Warning lamps, refer to
Indicator and warning
lamps13
Warning messages, refer to
Check Control77
Warning tone, volume81
Warning triangle261
Warranty and Service Guide
Booklet for Canadian
models244
Washer/wiper system67
– rain sensor68
– washer fluid69
– windshield washer
nozzles68
Washer fluid69
– capacity of the reservoir69
Water on roads, refer to
Driving through water132
Water penetration247
Waveband for radio163
Wear indicators in tires, refer
to Minimum tread depth236
Weather reports165
Website4
Weights271
Wheel/tire combination, refer
to New wheels and tires237
Wheel/tire damage236
Wheelbase, refer to
Dimensions269
Wheels and tires229
Width, refer to
Dimensions269
Windows37
– convenience operation28
– convenience operation from
outside29
– convenience operation with
comfort access36
– opening, closing37
– pinch protection system38
– safety switch38
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