2011 BMW ACTIVEHYBRID X6 window

Everything from A - Z
294 Breaking-in rear axle
differential138
Break-in period138
Brightness
– of Control Display86
– on Head-up Display109
Button for starting engine58
Buttons on steering wheel11
C
Calibrating driver's seat49
California Proposition 65
Warning6
Call
– accepting215
– ending216
– rejecting216
Calling, refer to Phone
numbers, dialing216
Calling, refer to the telephone
owner's manual
Camera
– refer to Rear view camera93
– refer to Top View90
Camera, Side View93
Can holder, refer to
Cupholders128
Capacities284
Capacity of cargo area283
Car battery, refer to Vehicle
battery270Care258
– car-care products258
– carpets260
– car washes258
– CD/DVD-player261
– chrome components259
– displays260
– exterior258
– fine wooden
components260
– hand washing259
– headlamps259
– high-pressure cleaning
jets259
– interior260
– leather260
– light-alloy wheels259
– paint259
– plastic components260
– rubber gaskets259
– running boards260
– safety belts260
– sensors and cameras260
– upholstery materials and
cloth-covered paneling260
– windows259
Cargo
– refer to Loading140
– securing142
– securing with ski bag135
Cargo area
– capacity283
– emergency actuation, refer
to Manually opening or
closing34
– emergency operation, refer
to Opening manually31
– expanding132
– opening
33
– opening/closing, refer to
Liftgate30,33
– opening/closing, refer to
Tailgate32
– opening from inside31
– opening from outside31
– opening with remote
control28
Cargo area, refer to Cargo
area131Cargo area cover, refer to
Luggage compartment
roller cover131
Caring for the vehicle
finish259
Car key, refer to Keys/remote
control26
Car phone
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest, front128
– refer to separate operating
instructions
Car phone, refer to
Telephone212
Car radio, refer to Radio171
Car wash258
– before driving in59
– with Comfort Access36
Car washes258
Catalytic converter, refer to
Hot exhaust system139
CBC Cornering Brake
Control95
CBS Condition Based
Service256
CD, audio playback180
CD, refer to Playing audio
tracks, DVD system in
rear202
CD/DVD changer
– magazine, loading183
CD-/DVD player in rear197
CD changer179,183
– controls168
– fast forward/reverse181
– random play sequence180
– selecting a track180
– switching on/off168
– tone control168
– volume168
CD player179
– controls168
– fast forward/reverse181
– random play sequence180
– selecting a track180
– switching on/off168
– tone control168
– volume168

Reference 295
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Cell phone
– refer to Mobile phone
Center armrest
– front128
– rear131
Center brake lamp265,268
Center console14
Central locking system27
– Comfort Access35
– from inside vehicle30
Changes, technical, refer to
For your own safety5
Changes, technical, refer to
Parts and accessories5
Changing gears
– using shift paddles64
Changing language on
Control Display86
Changing tires249
Changing trips157
Changing units of measure on
Control Display86
Changing wheels268
Check Control82
Checking the air pressure,
refer to Tire inflation
pressure239
Children, transporting54
Child restraint devices54
Child restraint fixing system
LATCH55
Child restraint systems54
Child-safety locks57
Child seats54
Chime, refer to Check
Control82
Cigarette lighter, refer to
Lighter130
Cleaning your BMW, refer to
Care258
Clock76
– 12h/24h mode85
– setting time85
Closing
– from inside30
– using remote control28
Closing fuel filler cap234
Clothes hooks128
Cockpit10Cold start, refer to Starting
engine59
Combination instrument, refer
to Instrument panel12
Comfort Access35
– observe in car wash36
– replacing battery37
Comfort area, refer to Around
the center console14
Comfort start, refer to Starting
engine59
Compact wheel
– inflation pressure241
– wheel change268
Compartment for remote
control, refer to Ignition
lock58
Compartments, refer to
Storage compartments128
Compass, digital125
Computer78
– displaying information78
– opening via iDrive79
Concierge service227
Condition Based Service
CBS256
Confirmation signals,
adjusting for locking and
unlocking28
Connecting car vacuum
cleaner, refer to Connecting
electrical devices130
Connecting headphones197
Consumption, refer to
Average fuel
consumption78
Consumption indicator
– energy control77
Consumption statistics, refer
to Average fuel
consumption78
Contacts
– creating224
Control Center, refer to
iDrive16
Control Display, refer to
iDrive16
– setting brightness86
– switching on/off19Controller, refer to iDrive16
Controls, refer to Cockpit10
Controls DVD system in
rear196
Convenient opening and
closing
– glass sunroof28,29
– glass sunroof with Comfort
Access36
– windows28,29
– windows with Comfort
Access36
– with Comfort Access36
Coolant255
– checking level255
– temperature77
Cooling, maximum119
Copyright2
Cornering Brake Control
CBC95
Country codes DVD181
Courtesy lamps, refer to
Interior lamps115
Cradle for telephone or mobile
phone128
Criteria for route158
Cruise control67
– active cruise control68
Cruising range78
Cupholders128
Current playback
– external devices194
– of music collection189
Customer Relations229
Cylinders, refer to Engine
data280
D
Dashboard, refer to
Cockpit10
Dashboard lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting115
Data280
– capacities284
– dimensions281
– engine280
– technical data280
– weights283

Everything from A - Z
296 Data memory257
Data transfer230
Date76
– display format85
– retrieving76
– setting85
Daytime driving lamps112
Defrosting windows118
Defrosting windows and
removing condensation118
Defrost position, refer to
Defrosting windows118
Deleting a trip157
Destination, entering by town/
city name149
Destination address
– entering149,155
Destination entry using BMW
Assist153
Destination for navigation
– entering149
– entering by voice155
– entering via map154
Destination guidance158
– bypassing a route
section159
– changing specified
route158
– continuing158
– starting158
– voice instructions160
– volume of voice
instructions160
Diesel exhaust fluid
– at low temperatures237
– at minimum236
– refilling yourself237
Diesel particulate filter139
Digital clock76
Digital compass125
Digital radio, refer to HD
Radio172
Dimensions281
Directional indicators, refer to
Turn signals65
Direction announcements,
refer to Voice
instructions160Directory for navigation, refer
to Address book151
Displacement, refer to Engine
data280
Display, refer to iDrive16
Displaying images204
Displaying special
destinations154
Display lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting115
Displays, refer to Instrument
panel12
Displays on the windshield,
refer to Head-up
Display109
Disposal
– battery of remote control
with Comfort Access37
– battery of the remote
control, DVD system in
rear198
– vehicle battery270
Distance, refer to
Computer79
Distance, selecting for active
cruise control70
Distance control, refer to
Active cruise control68
Distance to destination, refer
to Computer79
Distance warning, refer to
PDC Park Distance
Control88
Door entry lighting115
Door key, refer to Keys/
remote control26
Door lock29
Door locking, confirmation
signals28
Doors
– manual operation29
– remote control28
DOT Quality Grades247
Downhill driving assistance,
refer to HDC97
Draft-free ventilation120
Drinks holder, refer to
Cupholders128
Drive-off assistant99Driver's seat, calibrating49
Driving lamps, refer to Parking
lamps/low beams111
Driving on poor roads143
Driving stability control
systems95
Driving through water140
Driving tips, refer to General
driving notes138
Dry air, refer to Cooling
function119
Drying the air, refer to Cooling
function119
DSC Dynamic Stability
Control95
– indicator lamp13,96
DSC OFF, refer to Dynamic
Stability Control95
DTC Dynamic Traction
Control96
– activating96
– indicator lamp97
DVD
– country codes181
– settings182
– video playback181
DVD changer183
– malfunctions184
DVD changer, refer to CD
changer179
DVD menu182
DVD player, refer to CD
player179
DVD system in rear196
– CD/DVD player197
– connecting headphones197
– controls196
– displaying images from CD/
DVD204
– DVD country codes199
– external device207
– information on CD/DVD
player205
– playing audio tracks from
CD/DVD202
– playing video from CD/
DVD199
– remote control197
– switching on/off198

Everything from A - Z
298 FM, waveband171
Fog lamps114
– indicator lamp13,114
Folding display screen open/
closed, DVD system in
rear196
Folding rear seat backrest132
Footwell lamps115
For your own safety5
4-wheel drive system, refer to
xDrive97
Free memory capacity, music
collection190
Front airbags107
Front passenger airbags107
– deactivating107
– refer to Exception of front
passenger seat54
Front seat adjustment43
FTM Flat Tire Monitor99
– false alarms100
– indicating a flat tire100
– initializing the system100
– snow chains250
– system limits100
– warning lamp100
Fuel235
– capacity284
– display78
– high-quality brands235
– quality235
– saving138
– specifications235
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel
gauge78
Fuel consumption display
– computer, average fuel
consumption78
Fuel display, refer to Fuel
gauge78
Fuel filler flap234
– closing234
– opening234
– releasing manually234
Fuses271
G
Garage door opener, refer to
Integrated universal remote
control124
Gasoline, refer
to Required fuel235
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel
gauge78
Gas station
recommendations159
Gearshifts
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic64
General driving
notes138,139
Glass sunroof
– convenient opening and
closing from outside29
– convenient opening and
closing with Comfort
Access36
– remote control28
Glass sunroof, electric40
– opening, closing40
– power interruption41
– raising40
Glove compartment127
– lighting127
GPS navigation, refer to
Navigation system148
Grills, refer to Ventilation120
Grills of the automatic climate
control116
Gross vehicle weight, refer to
Weights283
H
Handbrake, refer to Parking
brake60
– Automatic Hold61
Hands-free system, refer to
Microphone14
Hand washing259
Have diesel exhaust fluid
– refilled237
Hazard warning flashers15
HDC Hill Descent Control97HD Radio172
Head airbags107
Headlamp control,
automatic111
Headlamp flasher65
Headlamps111
– cleaning, refer to Washer/
wiper system65
– replacing bulbs262
Head Light, refer to Adaptive
Light Control112
Head restraints45
– sitting safely42
Head-up Display109
Heated
– mirrors51
– rear window118
– seats49,50
– steering wheel53
Heating116
– exterior mirrors51
– interior116
– rear window118
– residual heat119
– seats49,50
– steering wheel53
Heating with engine switched
off, refer to Residual
heat119
Heavy cargo, refer to Securing
cargo142
Height
– on Head-up Display109
Height, refer to
Dimensions281
Height adjustment
– seats43
– steering wheel52
High-beam Assistant113
High beams65,113
– headlamp flasher65
– indicator lamp13
High-beams, automatically
switching on and off, refer to
High-beam Assistant113
High-pressure cleaning
jets259
High water, refer to Driving
through water140

Everything from A - Z
302 Oil
– additives, refer to Approved
engine oils255
– approved engine oils255
– consumption, refer to
Checking engine oil
level253
– level253
– refilling, refer to Adding
engine oil254
Oil change interval, refer to
Service requirements79
Onboard computer, refer to
iDrive16
Onboard toolkit262
Opening and closing
– Comfort Access35
– from inside30
– panoramic glass sunroof39
– using remote control28
– using the door lock29
Operation on poor roads143
Options, selecting for
navigation158
Orientation menu, refer to
Main menu17
Output, refer to Engine
data280
Outside air, refer to AUC
Automatic recirculated-air
control119
Outside temperature
display76
– changing units of
measure86
Outside temperature
warning76
Overheating of engine, refer to
Coolant thermometer77
Overview
– radio control168
P
Panic mode28
Panoramic glass sunroof38
– power failure40
– raising, opening, closing39
Park Distance Control PDC88Parked-car ventilation122
– preselecting activation
times123
– switching on and off
directly122
Parking
– vehicle59
Parking aid
– refer to PDC Park Distance
Control88
– refer to Rear view camera93
Parking assistance
– refer to Top View90
Parking assistant, refer to
PDC Park Distance
Control88
Parking brake60
– Automatic Hold61
– indicator lamp13
– releasing manually60
– releasing manually in case of
an electrical malfunction62
– setting manually60
Parking brake, indicator
lamp13
Parking lamps111
Parking with Automatic
Hold61
Particulate filter, refer to
Diesel particulate filter139
Parts and accessories5
Passenger-side exterior
mirror, tilting down52
Pathway lighting112
Paying attention to speed250
PDC Park Distance Control88
Personal Profile26
Phone book215
Phone numbers
– dialing216
Pinch protection system
– glass sunroof, electric40
– panoramic glass sunroof39
– power windows38
Plasters, refer to First-aid
kit273
Playing videos, DVD system in
rear199Plug-in unit for remote
control, refer to Ignition
lock58
Postal code, entering for
navigation150
Power failure270
Power windows, refer to
Windows37
Preglowing, refer to Diesel
engine
59
Preselecting activation times
of parked-car
ventilation123
Pressure, tires239
Pressure monitoring of tires
– refer to TPM Tire Pressure
Monitor101
Protective function, refer to
Pinch protection system
– glass sunroof, electric40
– panoramic glass sunroof39
– windows38
R
Radio
– controls168
– HD Radio172
– satellite radio174
– storing stations171
– switching on/off168
– tone control168
– volume168
– waveband, selecting171
Radio key, refer to Keys/
remote control26
Radio position, refer to Radio
readiness58
Radio readiness58
– switched off58
– switched on58
– with Comfort Access36
Rain sensor66
Random sequence
– external devices194
– music collection190
Reading lamps115

Reference 303
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Rear automatic climate
control
– air flow122
– switching off122
Rear entertainment, refer to
DVD system in rear196
Rear fog lamps
– indicator lamp13
Rear lamps, refer to Tail
lamps264,266
– replacing bulbs264,266
Rear seat backrest,
folding132
Rear seats
– adjusting47
– adjusting head restraints47
– folding over backrest132
– head restraint adjustment47
– heating50
Rear seats, heating50
Rear socket130
Rear ventilation120
– automatic climate control in
rear121
– 3rd row seats120
Rear view camera93
– cleaning95
– displays on Control
Display95
– driver assistance
functions93
– switching off93
– switching on93
Rearview mirror51
Rear window
– replacing wiper blade262
– windshield wiper66,258
Rear window, heating118
Rear window safety switch38
Rear window wiper, replacing
wiper blade262
Reception
– quality172
– radio station172
Reception level of mobile
phone, refer to Status
information19Recirculated-air mode119
– air recirculation119
– AUC Automatic
recirculated-air control119
Reclining seat, refer to
Seats43
Reflectors, refer to Tail
lamps264,266
Refueling234
Releasing
– hood251
Releasing, refer to
Unlocking36
Remaining distance, refer to
Cruising range78
Remaining distance to
destination, refer to
Computer79
Remote control26
– Comfort Access35
– garage door opener124
– liftgate28
– malfunction29,37
– replacing battery37
Remote control, DVD system
in rear197
– battery replacement198
Removing condensation on
the windows118
Replacement fuses271
Replacement of tires249
– changing wheels268
– new wheels and tires249
Replacing bulbs, refer to
Lamps and bulbs262
Replacing wheels/tires, refer
to New wheels and tires249
Replacing wiper blades262
Reporting an accident, refer to
Initiating an emergency
request273
Reporting safety defects7
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel
gauge78
Reset, refer to Resetting tone
settings170
Residual heat119Restraint systems
– for children54
– refer to Safety belts48
Retreaded tires249
Reverse
– CD changer181
– CD player181
Reverse gear, automatic
transmission with
Steptronic64
Road map160
Roadside
Assistance227,274
Roadside parking lamps113
Roller blind
– luggage compartment roller
cover131
Roller blinds
– roller sun blinds127
Roller blinds, refer to Roller
sun blinds127
Roller sun blinds127
Roof load capacity
283
Roof-mounted luggage
rack143
Rope, refer to Tow-starting
and towing275
Rotary pushbutton, refer to
iDrive16
Route158,159
– bypassing sections159
– changing158,159
– changing criteria158
– displaying map view160
– displaying streets or towns/
cities159
– selecting158
Route instructions, refer to
Destination guidance
through voice
instructions160
Route map, refer to Map
display160
Route section, changing159
Route selection158
RSC Runflat System
Component, refer to Run-
flat tires249

Reference 307
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Unlocking
– from inside30
– liftgate28
– setting behavior28
– using remote control28
– without key, refer to Comfort
Access35
Unlocking and locking doors
– using remote control28
Unlocking without key, refer to
Comfort Access35
Updating the navigation
data148
USB audio interface192
Used batteries
– refer to Disposal270
– refer to Replacing battery37
V
Valve screw caps, refer to
After mounting270
VCD181
Vehicle
– battery270
– breaking-in138
– loading140
– measurements, refer to
Dimensions281
– parking59
– storing261
– weights283
Vehicle care, refer to Care258
Vehicle jack269
– jacking points269
Ventilation120
– draft-free120
– in the rear120
– rear automatic climate
control122
– 3rd row seats120
– while stationary122
Vents, refer to Ventilation120
Vents of the automatic climate
control116
Video menu181
Video playback181Voice, refer to Destination
guidance through voice
instructions160
Voice activation system22
– short commands285
Voice commands
– telephone219
Voice instructions for
navigation system160
– repeating160
– switching on/off160
– volume160
Voice phone book221
Volume168
– audio sources168
– mobile phone215
– voice instructions160
Volume balance, tone
setting169
Volume of warning tones87
W
Warning lamps, refer to
Indicator and warning
lamps13
Warning messages, refer to
Check Control82
Warning tone, volume87
Warning triangle273
Warranty and Service Guide
Booklet for Canadian
models256
Washer/wiper system65
– rain sensor66
– washer fluid67
– windshield washer
nozzles66
Washer fluid67
– capacity of the reservoir67
Washing the car258
Water on roads, refer to
Driving through water140
Water penetration259
Waveband for radio171
Wear indicators in tires, refer
to Minimum tread depth248
Website4
Weights283Wheel/tire combination, refer
to New wheels and tires249
Wheel/tire damage248
Wheelbase, refer to
Dimensions281
Wheels and tires239
Width, refer to
Dimensions281
Windows37
– convenient opening and
closing28
– convenient opening and
closing from outside29
– convenient opening and
closing with Comfort
Access36
– opening, closing37
– pinch protection system38
– safety switch38
Windshield
– cleaning, refer to Washer/
wiper system65
– defrosting, refer to
Defrosting windows118
– displays, refer to Head-up
Display109
Windshield washer system
– refer to Washer/wiper
system65
– windshield washer
nozzles66
Windshield wipers, refer to
Washer/wiper system65
– replacing wiper blades262
Winter diesel235
Winter tires250
– storage250
Word matching principle for
navigation157
Working in the engine
compartment251
Wrenches/screwdrivers, refer
to Onboard toolkit262
X
xDrive97
Xenon lamps263,265
– bulb changing263,265