2012 BMW X6 rear entertainment

Reference 293
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
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 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

Reference 299
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
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

Reference 301
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Mirrors51
– automatic curb monitor52
– exterior mirrors51
– folding in and out51
– heating51
– interior rearview mirror52
– memory, refer to Seat, mirror
and steering wheel
memory44
Mobile phone
– adjusting volume215
– connecting, refer to Mobile
phone, pairing212
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest, front128
– operation via iDrive215
– pairing212
– refer to separate operating
instructions
Mobile phone, refer to
Telephone212
Monitor, refer to iDrive16
Monitoring tire pressure, refer
to FTM Flat Tire Monitor99
MP3 player, connecting, refer
to AUX-IN connection192
MP3 player, connecting, refer
to USB audio interface192
Multichannel playback169
Multifunction steering wheel,
refer to Buttons on steering
wheel11
Multifunction switch
– refer to Turn signals/
headlamp flasher/high
beams65
– refer to Washer/wiper
system65
Music, managing190
Music, playing188
Music, storing187
Music collection187
– backup191
– delete191
– random sequence190
– restoring191
Music player, connecting,
refer to AUX-IN
connection192Music player, connecting,
refer to USB audio
interface192
Music search188
My Info219
N
Navigation
– starting destination
guidance after entering a
destination151
– storing current position151
– voice activation155
Navigation data148
Navigation destination
– entering manually149
– home address152
Navigation instructions, refer
to Switching voice
instructions on/off160Navigation system148
– address book151
– bypassing a route
section159
– continuing destination
guidance158
– destination entry149
– dynamic destination
guidance159
– entering a destination by
voice155
– entering a destination
manually149
– gas station
recommendations159
– planning a trip156
– questions about system165
– route list159
– selecting destination via
map154
– selecting route criteria158
– special destinations152
– starting destination
guidance158
– terminating destination
guidance158
– traffic bulletins161
– voice instructions160
– volume adjustment160
Neck support, refer to Head
restraints45
New remote control26
New wheels and tires249
North-facing map160
Nozzles, refer to Windshield
washer nozzles66
Nylon rope, refer to Tow-
starting and towing275
O
OBD socket257
Octane ratings, refer to Fuel
specifications235
Odometer76

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