2013 BMW X6M Gasoline

Addendum
term “Recommended” should be
read in its place. In addition, the
text of that section should be
disregarded and the following text
should be read in lieu thereof:
The manufacturer of your vehicle
strongly suggests that you use
wheels and tires that have been
recommended by the vehicle
manufacturer for your vehicle type;
otherwise, for example, despite
having the same official size ratings,
variations can lead to body contact
and with it, the risk of severe
accidents.
The manufacturer of your vehicle
does not evaluate non-
recommended wheels and tires to
determine if they are suitable for
use on your vehicle.
14.At page 269, under the heading:
“Snow Chains,” the text should be
disregarded and the following text
should be read in lieu thereof:
Only certain types of fine-link snow
chains have been tested by the
manufacturer of your vehicle and
are determined by the manufacturer
of your vehicle to be road safe and
are recommended by the
manufacturer of your vehicle.
Information about recommended
snow chains is available from a
service center.
15.At page 270, under the heading
“Hood,” the sentence beginning, “If
you are unfamiliar” should be
disregarded.
16.At page 272, under the heading:
“Approved oil types,” the references
to “Approved” should be read as
“Suitable.” Immediately preceding
the “Gasoline engine” chart, the
following sentence should be
inserted: “Add engine oils that meet
the following oil rating
standards: . . .” The reference to
“BMW High Performance SAE 5W-
30” should be disregarded.
17.At page 273, under the heading:
“Alternative oil types,” the text
preceding the chart should be
disregarded, and in lieu thereof
should be read as follows: “If an
engine oil suitable for continuous
use is not available, up to 1 US
quart/liter of an engine oil with the
following oil rating can be
added: . . .” The reference to
“specification” should be read as
“rating.”
18.At page 273, under the heading:
“Engine oil change,” the text should
be disregarded and in lieu thereof
should be read as follows:
BMW recommends that you have
the oil changed at your BMW
dealer’s service center or at another
service center that has trained
personnel that can perform the work
in accordance with BMW
specifications
19.At page 274 and page 275, under
the heading: “Service and Warranty
Information Booklet for US models
and Warranty and Service Guide
Booklet for Canadian models,” the
second paragraph should be

FuelVehicle 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.
Fuel recommendation
Gasoline For the best fuel economy, the gasoline should
be sulfur-free or very low in sulfur content.
Do not use fuels that are labeled at the fuel
pump as containing metals.
Only refuel with lead-free gasoline with‐
out metal additives
Do not refuel with leaded gasoline or gasoline
with metal additives, e. g., manganese or iron;
otherwise, the catalytic converter and other
components will be permanently damaged.◀
Fuels with a maximum ethanol content of
10 %, i.e., E10, may be used for refueling.
The ethanol should fulfill the following quality
standards:
US: ASTM 4806–xx
CAN: CGSB-3.511–xx
xx: always adhere to the currently applicable
standard.
Do not refuel with ethanol E85
Do not refuel with E85, i.e., fuel with an
ethanol content of 85 %, or with Flex Fuel, as
this would damage the engine and fuel supply
system.◀The engine is knock controlled. Therefore, you
can refuel with different gasoline qualities.
Gasoline quality
BMW recommends AKI 91.
Minimum fuel grade
BMW recommends AKI 89.
Minimum fuel grade
Do not fill up with fuel below the speci‐
fied minimum quality; otherwise, the engine
may not run properly.◀
If you use gasoline with this minimum AKI rat‐
ing, the engine may produce knocking sounds
when starting at high outside temperatures.
This has no effect on the engine life.
Minimum fuel grade
The use of poor-quality fuels may result
in harmful engine deposits or damage. Addi‐
tionally, problems relating to drivability, start‐
ing and stalling, especially under certain envi‐
ronmental conditions such as high ambient
temperature and high altitude, may occur.
If drivability problems are encountered, we rec‐
ommend switching to a high quality gasoline
brand and a higher octane grade — AKI num‐
ber — for a few tank fills. To avoid harmful en‐
gine deposits, it is highly recommended to
purchase gasoline from BP or Top Tier retail‐
ers.
Failure to comply with these recommendations
may result in the need for unscheduled main‐
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▷"Measurement not possible at this time."▷"Measuring engine oil level..."
Duration with the engine running: ap‐
prox. 3 minutes.
Duration while driving: approx. 5 minutes.
If engine oil was added, it may take up to
30 minutes to obtain an oil level reading.▷"Engine oil level below minimum. Add 1
quart!"
Add a maximum quantity of 1 US quart/1 li‐
ter of engine oil at the next opportunity, re‐
fer also to Adding engine oil below.▷"Engine oil level too high! Have this
checked."
Too much engine oil
Have the vehicle checked immedi‐
ately; otherwise, surplus oil can lead to en‐
gine damage.◀▷"Measurement inactive. Have this
checked." Do not add engine oil. It is possi‐
ble to continue driving. Note the newly cal‐
culated remaining mileage until the next oil
service, refer to page 74. Have the system
checked as soon as possible.
Adding engine oil
Filler neck
Add a maximum quantity of 1 US quart/1 liter
of oil only after the corresponding message
appears on the Control Display.
Add oil promptly
Add oil within the next 125 miles/200 km;
otherwise, engine damage could result.◀
Too much engine oil
Have the vehicle checked immediately;
otherwise, surplus oil can lead to engine dam‐
age.◀
Protect children
Keep oil, grease, etc., out of reach of chil‐
dren and heed the warnings on the containers
to prevent health risks.◀
Oil types for refilling
Notes No oil additives
Do not use oil additives as these may
cause engine damage.◀
Viscosity classes of engine oils
When selecting an engine oil, ensure that
the engine oil belongs to one of the SAE vis‐
cosity classes 0W-40, 0W-30, 5W-40, or
5W-30, or malfunctions or engine damage may
occur.◀
The engine oil quality is critical for the life of
the engine.
Due to national regulations, some oil types are
not available in every country.
Approved oil typesGasoline engineBMW High Performance SAE 5W-30BMW Longlife-01BMW Longlife-01 FE
Further information on approved oil types can
be obtained from the service center.
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Alternative oil types
If the approved engine oils are not available, up
to 1 US quart/liter of an oil with the following
specification can be used:
Gasoline engineAPI SM or a higher quality standard
Coolant
General information
Danger of burns from hot engine
Do not open the cooling system while
the engine is hot; otherwise, escaping coolant
may cause burns.◀
Suitable additives
Only use suitable additives; otherwise,
engine damage may occur. The additives are
harmful to your health.◀
Coolant consists of water and additives.
Not all commercially available additives are
suitable for your vehicle. Ask your service cen‐
ter for suitable additives.
Checking the coolant level1.Do not open the hood until the engine has
cooled down.
2.Turn the expansion tank cap counterclock‐
wise slightly to allow any accumulated
pressure to escape; then continue turning
to open.
3.The filling level indicator 1 in the filler neck
indicates the coolant level. The coolant
level is correct if it is between the arrows of
the respective reservoir label 2.
4.If the coolant is low, slowly add coolant up
to the specified level; do not overfill.
5.Turn the cap until there is an audible click.6.Have the cause of the coolant loss elimi‐
nated as soon as possible.
Disposal
Comply with the appropriate environ‐
mental protection regulations when dis‐
posing of coolant additives.
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Engine oil change
The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends
having the engine oil changed by your service
center.

Flat tire, warning lamp 89, 91
Flat tire, wheel change 280
Flooding, refer to Driving through water 147
Floor carpet, care 293
Floor mats, care 293
FM/AM station 182
Fog on windows, remov‐ ing 123
Foldable rear seat back‐ rest 135
Foot brake 147
Footwell lamps, refer to Inte‐ rior lamps 85
For your own safety 6
Four-wheel drive, refer to xDrive 98
Front airbags 86
Front fog lamps 84
Front fog lamps, bulb replace‐ ment 278
Front fog lamps, indicator lamp 84
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 88
Fuel 260
Fuel– Refer to Average fuel con‐
sumption 73
Fuel, additives 260
Fuel, average consump‐ tion 73
Fuel cap 258
Fuel cap, closing 258
Fuel consumption display
– Average fuel consump‐
tion 73
Fuel consumption display,
current fuel consump‐
tion 71
Fuel-efficient driving, refer to Current fuel consump‐
tion 71
Fuel filler flap, closing 258
Fuel filler flap, opening 258
Fuel filler flap, unlocking in case of an electrical mal‐
function 258
Fuel gauge 72
Fuel, saving 153
Fuel tank capacity, refer to Filling capacities 299
Fuel tank contents, refer to Filling capacities 299
Fuel tank, refer to Filling ca‐ pacities 299
Fuse 284
G
Garage door opener, refer to Universal Garage Door
Opener 129
Gasoline 260
Gasoline gauge, refer to Fuel gauge 72
Gasoline quality 260
Gas station recommenda‐ tion 171
Gear change, automatic transmission with Step‐
tronic 68
Gear change, via shift pad‐ dles 69
General driving notes 146
Glass sunroof, closing 43
Glass sunroof, electric– Convenient operation 33– Remote control 33
Glass sunroof, initializing 43
Glass sunroof, opening 43
Glass sunroof, pinch protec‐ tion 43
Glass sunroof, power fail‐ ure 43
Glass sunroof, tilting 42
Glove compartment 137
Glove compartment, light‐ ing 137
GPS navigation, refer to Navi‐ gation system 158
Gross vehicle weight, refer to Weights 298
H
Handbrake, refer to Parking brake 61
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 130
Hands-free microphone 16
Hazard warning sys‐ tem 16, 286
HDC Hill Descent Control 99
HD Radio 183
Head airbags 86
Headlamp control, auto‐ matic 81, 82
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐ ture 82
Headlamp flasher 64, 83
Headlamp flasher, indicator lamp 15
Headlamps 81
Headlamps, care 292
Headlamps, cleaning 66
Headlamps, cleaning, washer fluid 67
Headliner 17
Headphones, connecting, rear DVD system 211
Head restraints 49
Head-up Display 118
Head-up Display, care 294
Heatable rear window 123
Heating 121
Heating– Seats 46
Heating, interior 121
Heating, mirrors 52
Heating, residual heat 125
Heating with the engine switched off, refer to Resid‐
ual heat 125
Heavy cargo, refer to Stowing cargo 151
Height, refer to Dimen‐ sions 298
High-beam Assistant 83
High beams 83
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Pressure warning, tires 88
Profile depth, refer to Mini‐ mum tread depth 266
Profile, tires 266
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 23
Protection function, refer to Pinch protection 43
Protective function, refer to
Pinch protection– Windows 41
Push-and-turn switch, refer to
Controls 18
R Radiator fluid, refer to Cool‐ ant 273
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control with
integrated key 30
Radio ready state 59
Radio ready state, switched off 60
Radio ready state, switched on 59
Radio setting, refer to Radio ready state 59
Rain sensor 66
Random 191
Random playback 191
Range 72
RDS 183
Reading lamps 85
Reading out loud 246
Rear entertainment, refer to DVD system in rear 210
Rear lamps, refer to Tail lamps 279
Rear seat backrest, folda‐ ble 135
Rear seats, adjusting the head restraints 50
Rear seats, heating 46
Rear socket 134
Rear ventilation 126
Rear ventilation, automatic
climate control in rear 126
Rearview camera, clean‐ ing 115
Rearview mirror, refer to Mir‐ rors 51
Rear window defroster 123
Recirculated air mode 124
Recommended tire brands 268
Redialing 233
Refueling 258
Remaining distance to desti‐ nation, refer to Com‐
puter 73
Remaining range for service, refer to Service require‐
ments 74
Remaining range, refer to Range 72
Reminders 246
Remote control– Battery replacement 39– Comfort Access 37– Garage door opener 129– Malfunction 34, 39– Tailgate 33– Universal 129
Remote control, rear DVD
system 211
Remote control, removing from the ignition lock 59
Remote control, service data 274
Remote inquiry 232
Replacement fuse 284
Replacement remote con‐ trol 30
Replacing wheels/tires 267
Reporting safety defects 9
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel gauge 72
Reservoir for washer fluid, re‐ fer to Washer fluid reser‐
voir 67
Resetting, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 91
Residual heat 125
Restraining systems– Refer to Safety belts 47
Restraint systems for chil‐
dren 54
Retaining straps, securing cargo 151
Retreaded tires 268
Rim cleaner, care 293
Road, avoiding 169
Road detour 169
Roadside Assistance 252
Roadside parking lamps 83
Roller sunblinds 42
RON gasoline quality 260
RON, refer to Fuel qual‐ ity 260
Roof load capacity 298
Roof-mounted luggage rack 152
Rope, refer to Towing 289
Route 170
Route criteria, route 169
Route, displaying 170
Route section, bypass‐ ing 170
RSC Runflat System Compo‐ nent, refer to Run-flat
tires 268
Rubber components, care 293
Run-flat tires 268
Run-flat tires, tire inflation pressure 262
Running lights, refer to Park‐ ing lamps/low beams 81
S Safe braking 147
Safety 6
Safety belts 47
Safety belts
– Damage 48
Safety belts, care 293
Safety belts, indicator/warn‐ ing lamp 48
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