
Parking lamps  90Low beams  90Automatic headlamp con‐
trol   91
Adaptive light control   91
High-beam Assistant   925Head-up Display  1276Steering column stalk, leftTurn signal  72High beams, head‐
lamp flasher   92High-beam Assistant   92Roadside parking lamps   92Computer  81Settings and information about
the vehicle   797BMW X6: shifting up or down with auto‐
matic transmission   758Instrument cluster  149Steering column stalk, rightWindshield wipers   73Rain sensor  74BMW X5: rear window wip‐
ers   7410Start/stop the engine and switch
the ignition on/off   6711Ignition lock  6712Steering wheel buttons, rightChange the radio station
Stopping a traffic announcement
Select a music track
Scrolling through the redial listNext entertainment sourceRecirculated-air mode   133Steering wheel heating   60Lane departure warning   10213Horn, the entire surface1415Cruise control leverCruise control  118Active cruise control   11116Steering wheel buttons, leftSeite 13CockpitAt a glance13
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▷The settings are automatically saved in the
profile currently activated in the remote
control.▷The remote control used is detected when
the vehicle is unlocked and the stored pro‐
file is called up.▷Your personal settings will be recognized
and called up again even if the vehicle has
been used in the meantime by someone
else with another remote control.
The individual settings are stored for a maxi‐
mum of four remote controls. They are stored
for two remote controls if Comfort Access is in
use.
Personal Profile settingsThe following functions and settings can be
stored in a profile.
More information on the settings can be found
under:
▷Assigning the programmable memory but‐
tons, refer to page  23.▷Response of the central locking system
when the car is being unlocked, refer to
page  32.▷Automatic locking of the vehicle, refer to
page  35.▷Driver's seat, exterior mirror and steering
wheel positions, refer to page  57.▷Settings for the display on the Control Dis‐
play and in the instrument cluster:▷12h/24h clock format, refer to
page  87.▷Date format, refer to page  88.▷Brightness of the Control Display, refer
to page  88.▷Language on the Control Display, refer
to page  88.▷Units of measure for fuel consumption,
distance covered/remaining distances,
and temperature, refer to page  88.▷Show visual warning for the Park Distance
Control PDC, refer to page  121.▷Show visual warning for Top View, refer to
page  124.▷Show Side View, refer to page  126.▷Backup camera:▷Function selection, refer to page  123.▷Type of display, refer to page  124.▷Lane departure warning: last setting, on/
off, refer to page  102.▷Head-up Display: selection, brightness and
position of the display, refer to page  127.▷Adaptive Drive: selected chassis and sus‐
pension tuning, refer to page  109.▷Light settings:▷Triple turn signal activation, refer to
page  73.▷Welcome lamps, refer to page  90.▷Headlamp courtesy delay feature, refer
to page  91.▷Daytime running lights, refer to
page  91.▷High-beam Assistant, refer to
page  92.▷Automatic climate control with 2-zone con‐
trol: settings, refer to page  131.▷Navigation:▷Voice activation, refer to page  181.▷Route criteria, refer to page  179.▷Map view settings, refer to page  183.▷Entertainment:▷Tone control, refer to page  190.▷Radio, stored stations, refer to
page  198.▷CD/multimedia, audio source listened
to last, refer to page  200.▷Telephone: volume, refer to page  240.Seite 31Opening and closingControls31
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Driving stability control systemsVehicle equipmentThis chapter describes all series equipment as
well as country-specific and special equipment
offered for this model series.Therefore, it also
describes equipment that may not be found in
your vehicle, for instance due to the selected
special equipment or the country version. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems.
Antilock Brake System ABS
ABS prevents locking of the wheels during
braking.
The vehicle remains steerable even during full
brake applications, thus increasing active
safety.
ABS is operational every time you start the en‐
gine.
CBC Cornering Brake
Control
When braking during curves or when braking
during a lane change, driving stability and
steering response are improved further.
Electronic brake-force
distribution
The system controls the brake pressure in the
rear wheels to ensure stable braking behavior.
Brake assistantWhen you apply the brakes rapidly, this system
automatically produces the maximum braking
force boost. It thus helps to achieve the short‐
est possible braking distance during full brak‐ing. This system utilizes all of the benefits pro‐
vided by ABS.
Do not reduce the pressure on the brake pedal
for the duration of the full braking.
Dynamic Stability Control DSC
The concept
DSC prevents traction loss in the driving
wheels when driving away and accelerating.
DSC also recognizes unstable vehicle condi‐
tions, such as fishtailing or nose-diving. Sub‐
ject to physical limits, DSC helps to keep the
vehicle on a steady course by reducing engine
speed and by applying brakes to the individual
wheels.
Adjust your driving style to the situation
An appropriate driving style is always the
responsibility of the driver.
The laws of physics cannot be repealed, even
with DSC.
Do not reduce the additional safety margin
with a risky driving style, as otherwise there is
a risk of an accident.◀
Deactivating DSC: DSC OFF
When DSC is deactivated, driving stability is
reduced during acceleration and when driving
in bends.
To increase vehicle stability, activate DSC
again as soon as possible.Seite 105Driving stability control systemsControls105
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Interior rearview mirror, auto‐matic dimming  59 
Interior rearview mirror, com‐ pass  141 
Interior temperature, setting, automatic climate con‐
trol  130  
Intermediate destina‐ tions  177 
Internet page  6 
Intersection, entering for navi‐ gation  171 
iPod/iPhone  212 
J
Jacking points for the vehicle jack  302 
Jack, refer to Vehicle jack  302 
Joystick, refer to Selector lever  76 
Jump-starting  308 
K
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access  40 
Keyless opening and closing, refer to Comfort Access  40 
Key Memory, refer to Per‐ sonal Profile  30 
Key, refer to Integrated key/ remote control  30 
Kickdown– Automatic transmission with
Steptronic  75
Knocking control  270 
L
Label, run-flat tire  286 
Lamp and bulb replacement, lamp replacement  295 
Lamps  90 
Lamps, automatic headlamp control  90, 91  
Lamps, High-beam Assis‐
tant  92 
Lamps, parking lamps/low beams  90 
Lamps, replacing, refer to Lamp and bulb replace‐
ment  295 
Lane departure warning  102 
Lane margin, warning  102 
Language, changing on Con‐ trol Display  88 
Lap-and-shoulder belt, refer to Safety belts  54 
Lashing eyes, securing cargo  162 
LATCH child restraint fixing system  62 
Leather, care  313 
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes  296 
Length, refer to Dimen‐ sions  318 
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing  23 
License plate lamps, replac‐ ing bulbs  298, 301  
Light-alloy wheels, care  314 
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs  296 
Lighter  143 
Lighting– Instruments  94
Lighting, vehicle, refer to
Lamps  90 
Light switch  90 
Limit, refer to Speed limit  86 
Load  160 
Loading  160 
Lock buttons, doors, refer to Locking  35 
Locking
– From the inside  35– From the outside  33– Setting the confirmation
signals  33– Without remote control, re‐
fer to Comfort Access  40Locking the vehicle– From the inside 35– From the outside  32
Locks, doors, and win‐
dows  66 
Longlife oils, alternative oil types  292 
Longlife oils, refer to Ap‐ proved engine oils  291 
Low beams  90 
Low beams
– Automatic  91
Low beams, automatic  90 
Low beams, automatic, refer to High-beam Assistant  92 
Lower back support, refer to Lumbar support  50 
Lower tailgate  38 
Low-sulfur diesel  270 
Luggage compartment roller cover  145 
Luggage rack, refer to Roof- mounted luggage rack  162 
Lumbar support  50 
M
Main inspection, refer to Service requirements  83 
Maintenance  293 
Maintenance, refer to Service booklet 
Maintenance, refer to Service requirements  83 
Maintenance require‐ ments  293 
Maintenance system BMW  293 
Malfunction
– Door lock  34– Fuel filler flap  268
Malfunction of upper tail‐
gate  36 
Malfunction, parking brake  71 
Malfunction warnings, refer to Check Control  85 
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