2012 BMW X6 Page 60

Replacing components
270 3.Position the new wheel or compact wheel.
Secure the wheel by screwing at least two
lug bolts into opposite bolt holes.
When you mount wheels other than Genu-
ine BMW light-alloy wheels, different lug
bolts may also be required.
4.Screw in the remaining lug bolts. Tighten all
the bolts securely in a diagonal pattern.
5.Lower the vehicle and remove the jack from
beneath the vehicle.
After mounting
1.Tighten the lug bolts in a diagonal pattern.
To ensure safety, always have the
lug bolts checked with a calibrated
torque wrench as soon as possible to
ensure that they are tightened to the speci-
fied torque. Otherwise, incorrectly tight-
ened lug bolts are a hidden safety risk. The
tightening torque is 101 lb ft/140 Nm.<
2.Stow the defective wheel in the cargo area.
The defective wheel cannot be stored
under the floor panel flap due to its
size.<
3.Check and correct the tire inflation pressure
at the earliest opportunity.
Protect valve stems with valve screw
caps against dirt and contamination.
Dirt in valve stems is a frequent source of
gradual air loss.<
4.Initialize the Flat Tire Monitor, refer to
page100, or reset the Tire Pressure Moni-
tor, refer to page102.
5.Replace the damaged tire as soon as possi-
ble and have the new wheel/tire balanced.
Driving with compact wheel
Drive reservedly and do not exceed a
speed of 50 mph/80 km/h. Otherwise,
changes in the driving characteristics could
result, for example reduced track stability on
braking, extended braking distance, and altered
self-steering characteristics in the limit range.
In conjunction with winter tires, these charac-
teristics are more pronounced. mounted. Restore the wheels and tires to
their original size as quickly as possible. Failure
to do so is a safety risk.<
Vehicle battery
Battery care
The battery is 100 % maintenance-free, i.e., the
electrolyte will last for the life of the battery
when the vehicle is operated in a temperate cli-
mate. Your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center
will be glad to advise in all matters concerning
the battery.
Replacing battery
Only use vehicle batteries that have been
approved for your vehicle by the manu-
facturer; otherwise, the vehicle could be dam-
aged and systems or functions may not be fully
available.<
After a battery replacement, have the battery
registered on the vehicle by your BMW Sports
Activity Vehicle Center to ensure that all com-
fort functions are fully available.
Charging battery
Only charge the battery in the vehicle via the
terminals in the engine compartment with the
engine switched off. Connections, refer to
Jump starting on page274.
Disposal
Have old batteries disposed of following
replacement at your BMW Sports Activity
Vehicle Center or bring them to a recycling cen-
ter. Maintain the battery in an upright position
for transport and storage. Always restrain the
battery to prevent it from tipping over during
transport.<
Power failure
Following a temporary power failure, e.g. due to
a discharged battery, the use of some equip-
ment will be restricted, requiring its reinitializa-

Mobility
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tion. In the same way, individual settings are lost
and must be updated again:
>Seat, mirror and steering wheel memory
The positions must be stored again, refer to
page44.
>Time and Date
The values must be updated again, refer to
pages85, 85.
>Radio
Radio stations must be stored again, refer
to page171.
>Navigation system
You must wait until the system becomes
functional again, refer to page165.
>Glass sunroof/panoramic glass sunroof
It may only be possible to raise the glass
sunroof/panoramic glass sunroof. The sys-
tem must be initialized, refer to page41.
>Digital compass
The system must be calibrated, refer to
page126.
>Active steering
The system automatically initializes for a
short time as you drive. During this time, the
system is deactivated, refer to page106.
>xDrive
The system automatically initializes as you
drive. During this time, indicator lamps light
up. If the lamps do not disappear during the
current trip, have the system checked.
Before removing the vehicle from stor-
age, consult your BMW Sports Activity
Vehicle Center.<
Fuses
Never attempt to repair a blown fuse and
do not replace a defective fuse with a sub-
stitute of another color or amperage rating, as
this could lead to a circuit overload, ultimately
resulting in a fire in the vehicle.<
A pair of plastic tweezers and instructions for
fuse allocation is stored with the fuses in the
cargo area.Spare fuses can be obtained from your BMW
Sports Activity Vehicle.
In interior
The fuses are located in the front passenger
footwell on the underside of the instrument
cluster.
1.Unscrew screws, refer to arrows, of footwell
trim panel.
2.Lay the trim panel in the footwell.
3.Unscrew the screw, arrow1, and fold down
the fuse carrier, arrow2.
4.Replace the fuse concerned.
5.Installation is carried out in the reverse
order of removal. Ensure correct and secure
attachment of the footwell trim panel in the
process.

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Giving and receiving assistance
Emergency request
Conditions for an emergency request:
>Full preparation package mobile phone.
With this equipment, an emergency request
is still possible when no mobile phone is
paired in the vehicle.
>BMW Assist is activated.
Activating BMW Assist, refer to page228.
>Radio readiness is switched on.
>The BMW Assist system is logged in on a
wireless communications network.
>The emergency request system is opera-
ble.
When the contract of participation with BMW
Assist expires, the BMW Assist system can be
deactivated by a BMW Sports Activity Vehicle
Center without having to visit a workshop. Once
the BMW Assist system has been deactivated,
emergency requests are not possible. The
BMW Assist system be reactivated by a BMW
Sports Activity Vehicle Center after signing a
new contract.
Initiating an emergency request
1.Briefly press protective cover to open.
Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the
arrangement of the switches and indicator
lamps may differ somewhat.
2.Press the SOS button until the LED in the
button lights up.As soon as the voice connection to the BMW
Assist Response Center has been established,
the LED flashes.
When the emergency request is received at the
BMW Assist Response Center, the BMW Assist
Response Center contacts you and takes fur-
ther steps to help you. Even if you are unable to
answer, the BMW Assist Response Center can
take further steps to help you under certain
conditions.
If conditions allow, remain in the vehicle until
the connection has been established. You will
then be able to provide a detailed description of
the situation.
Information for determining the required rescue
measures is transmitted to the BMW Assist
Response Center, e.g. the current position of
your vehicle, if this can be determined.
If the LED flashes, but you are unable to hear
the BMW Assist Response Center through the
hands-free system, this could indicate, for
instance, that the hands-free system is no
longer operational. The BMW Assist Response
Center may still be able to hear you, however.
Under certain conditions, an emergency
request is automatically initiated immediately
after a severe accident. An automatic collision
notification is not affected by the button being
pressed.
For technical reasons, the emergency
request cannot be guaranteed under
unfavorable conditions.<
Warning triangle*
The warning triangle is located in the cargo
area.
First-aid kit*
Some of the articles contained in the first-aid kit
have a limited service life. Therefore, check the

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274 expiration dates of the contents regularly and
replace the contents concerned in good time if
necessary.
The first-aid kit is stored in the cargo area,
depending on the vehicle's equipment,
>On the right in a storage tray or
>Behind the left side panel
Roadside Assistance*
Roadside Assistance can be reached around
the clock in many countries. You can obtain
assistance there in the event of a vehicle break-
down.
The phone numbers of Roadside Assistance
can be found in the Contact brochure.
With BMW Assist or BMW TeleService, you can
contact BMW Roadside Assistance directly via
iDrive to request assistance in the event of a
breakdown, refer to page227.
Jump starting
When your battery is discharged, you can use
two jumper cables to start your BMW with
power from the battery in a second vehicle. You
can also use the same method to help start
another vehicle. Use only jumper cables with
fully-insulated clamp handles.
To avoid the risk of potentially fatal injury,
always avoid all contact with electrical
components while the engine is running. Care-
fully adhere to the following sequence, both to
prevent damage to one or both vehicles, and to
guard against possible personal injuries.<
Preparation
1.Check whether the battery of the other
vehicle has a voltage of 12 Volts and
approximately the same capacitance in Ah.
This information can be found on the bat-
tery.
2.Switch off the engine of the assisting vehi-
cle.3.Switch off any electrical systems and com-
ponents in both vehicles.
There must not be any contact between
the bodies of the two vehicles, otherwise
there is a danger of shorting.<
Connecting jumper cables
To avoid personal injury from sparks, fol-
low this sequence when connecting
jumper cables.<
On your BMW the so-called starting-aid termi-
nal in the engine compartment acts as the bat-
tery positive terminal, also refer to the engine
compartment overview on page252. The cover
cap is marked with +.
1.Fold open the cover of the BMW starting-
aid terminal. To do so, pull the tab.
2.Attach one end of the jumper cable plus/+
to the positive terminal of the battery or a
starting-aid terminal of the vehicle provid-
ing assistance.
3.Attach the second end of the cable to the
positive terminal of the battery or to a start-
ing-aid terminal of the vehicle to be started.
4.Attach one end of the jumper cable minus/–
to the negative terminal of the battery or to
an engine or body ground of the assisting
vehicle.

Giving and receiving assistance
276 >Switch on the hazard warning flashers
depending on the local regulations.
>If the electrical system fails, mark the vehi-
cle to be towed, e.g. with a sign or warning
triangle in the rear window.
Towing methods when towing other
vehicles
Tow bar
The tow fittings used should be on the same
side on both vehicles.
Should it prove impossible to avoid mounting
the tow bar at an offset angle, observe the fol-
lowing:
>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.<
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 secure the tow rope on the tow fit-
ting; connecting it to other vehicle parts
may cause damage.<
Tow fitting
The screw-on tow-fitting must always be car-
ried in the vehicle. It can be screwed in at the
front or rear of the BMW.
It is located in the toolkit under the floor panel
flap in the cargo area, refer to page262.
Use only the tow fitting provided with the
vehicle and screw it all the way in. Use the
tow fitting for towing only on roads. Use the tow
fitting screwed in at the front for maneuvering
the vehicle only. Avoid lateral loading of the tow fitting, e.g. do not lift the vehicle by the tow fit-
ting. Otherwise damage to the tow fitting and
the vehicle can occur.<
Access to screw thread
Cover panel on left/right side of bumper: press
on the arrow symbol on the cover panel.
BMW X5: front
BMW X6: front
Rear

Technical data
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Capacities
BMW X5Notes
Fuel tank gal/liters approx. 22.5/85 Fuel grade: page235
of that reserve
X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive35d
X5 xDrive50igal/liters
gal/litersapprox. 2.1/8
approx. 2.6/10
Windshield washer with
headlamp washer system US quarts/liters approx. 6.9/6.5For more details: page67
BMW X6Notes
Fuel tank gal/liters approx. 22.5/85 Fuel grade: page235
of that reserve
X6 xDrive35i
X6 xDrive50igal/liters
gal/litersapprox. 2.1/8
approx. 3.2/12
Windshield washer with
headlamp washer system US quarts/liters approx. 6.9/6.5For more details: page67

Reference 293
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Mobility
Automatic climate control
– automatic air
distribution117,121
– in rear121
– switching off120,122
– ventilation in rear120
– with 2-zone control117
– with 4-zone control121
Automatic climate control in
rear
– activating on Control
Display121
– deactivating on Control
Display121
Automatic closing of doors,
refer to Automatic soft
closing30
Automatic curb monitor52
Automatic garage door
opener124
Automatic headlamps
– refer to High-beam
Assistant113
Automatic Hold61
– activating61
– deactivating61
– parking61
Automatic lighting
– refer to Automatic headlamp
control111
– refer to Daytime driving
lamps112
– refer to Interior lamps115
– refer to Pathway lighting112
Automatic low-beams, refer to
High-beam Assistant113
Automatic recirculated-air
control AUC119
Automatic Service
Request230
Automatic soft closing30
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic63
– deactivating selector lever
interlock64
– kickdown64
– with Comfort Access36AUTO program of the
automatic climate
control117,121
AUX-IN connection128,192
Available services230
Average fuel consumption78
– setting units86
Average speed, refer to
Computer78
Avoiding highways for
navigation158
Avoiding unintentional
alarms35
Axle weights, refer to
Weights283
B
Backrest contour, refer to
Lumbar support44
Backrests, refer to Seats43
Backrest width adjustment44
Backup lamps, replacing
bulbs264,266
Band-aids, refer to First-aid
kit273
Base plate for telephone or
mobile phone
– refer to Snap-in adapter222
Bass, tone setting168
Battery
– charging270
– jump starting274
– power failure270
Battery, refer to Vehicle
battery270
Battery disposal
– remote control with Comfort
Access37
– vehicle battery270
Battery for mobile phone223
Battery replacement
– remote control for DVD
system in rear198
– remote control with Comfort
Access37
Belts, refer to Safety belts48
Beverage holder, refer to
Cupholders128Blower, refer to Air
volume118,122
Bluetooth, activating/
deactivating214
BMW Assist,
activating228,230
BMW Advanced Diesel236
BMW Assist226
BMW homepage4
BMW maintenance
system256
BMW Search228
BMW TeleService226
BMW website4
Bottle holder, refer to
Cupholders128
Brake assistant95
Brake force display106
Brake lamps
– brake force display106
– replacing bulbs264,266
Brake pedal, refer to Braking
safely140
Brake rotors140
Brakes
– ABS Antilock Brake
System95
– brake assistant95
– brake force display106
– breaking-in138
– CBC Cornering Brake
Control95
– electronic brake-force
distribution95
– parking brake60
– refer to Braking safely140
– warning lamp13
Brake system138
– brake pads138
– breaking-in138
– disc brakes140
Braking safely140
Breakdown
– Flat Tire Monitor99
Breakdown, transporting your
vehicle275
Breakdown services, refer to
Roadside Assistance274
Breaking-in brake pads138

Reference 299
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Mobility
Highway, refer to Route
criteria158
Hill Descent Control HDC97
Hills140
Holder for cups128
Homepage4
Hood251
Horn10
Hot exhaust system139
Hydraulic brake assistant,
refer to Brake assistant95
Hydroplaning139
I
IBOC, refer to HD Radio172
Ice, refer to Outside
temperature warning76
Ice warning, refer to Outside
temperature warning76
Identification
– tire250
Identification mark
– run-flat tires249
iDrive16
– changing language86
– changing settings85
– changing units of measure
and display type86
– controller16
– controls16
– main menu17
– setting brightness86
– setting date85
– setting time85
– status information19
Ignition58
– switched off58
– switched on58
Ignition key, refer to Keys/
remote control26
Ignition key position 1, refer to
Radio readiness58
Ignition key position 2, refer to
Ignition on58
Ignition lock58
– starting engine with Comfort
Access36
Imprint2Indicator/warning lamps13
– active steering105
– airbags108
– DSC13,96
– DTC97
– fasten safety belt48
– Flat Tire Monitor100
– fog lamps13
– TPM Tire Pressure
Monitor103
Individual settings, refer to
Personal Profile26
Inflation pressure, refer to Tire
inflation pressure239
Inflation pressure monitoring,
refer to FTM Flat Tire
Monitor99
Inflation pressure monitoring,
refer to TPM Tire Pressure
Monitor101
Initializing
– Flat Tire Monitor100
– radio, refer to Station,
storing171
– refer to Power failure270
– refer to Setting date
85
– refer to Setting time85
– seat, mirror and steering
wheel memory44
Installation location
– mobile phone128
Instructions for navigation
system, refer to Voice
instructions160
Instrument lighting115
Instrument panel12
Instrument panel, refer to
Cockpit10
Integrated key26
Integrated universal remote
control124
Interactive map154
Interior lamps115
– switching on with remote
control28
Interior motion sensor35
– switching off35Interior rearview mirror52
– automatic dimming
feature52
– compass125
Intermittent mode of the
wipers66
Intersection, entering,
navigation150
iPod, connecting, refer to
AUX-IN connection192
iPod, connecting, refer to USB
audio interface192
J
Jacking points269
Joystick
– refer to iDrive16
– refer to Selector lever,
selecting transmission
positions63
Jumpering, refer to Jump
starting274
Jump starting274
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 Profile26
Kickdown, automatic
transmission with
Steptronic64
Knock control235
L
Lamps, refer to Parking lamps/
low beams111
Lamps and bulbs262
Lashing eyes, refer to
Securing cargo142
Last destinations152