2013 BMW X6M buttons

At a glance
These overviews of buttons, switches and
displays are intended to familiarize you with your
vehicle. You will also become quickly acquainted with the available control concepts and options.Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 910 876 - VII/13

Parking lamps  81Low beams  81Automatic headlamp con‐
trol   82
Adaptive Light Control   82
High-beam Assistant   835Head-up Display  1186Steering column stalk, leftTurn signal  64High beams, head‐
lamp flasher   83High-beam Assistant   83Roadside parking lamps   83Computer  72Settings and information about
the vehicle   707Upshifting or downshifting with an auto‐
matic transmission   678Instrument cluster  149Steering column stalk, rightWindshield wipers   65Rain sensor  6610Start/stop the engine and switch
the ignition on/off   5911Ignition lock  5912Steering wheel buttons, rightChange the radio station
Stopping a traffic announcement
Select a music track
Scroll through the redial listNext entertainment sourceRecirculated-air mode   124Steering wheel heating   53Lane departure warning   9313Horn, the entire surface1415Cruise control leverCruise control  109Active cruise control   10216Steering wheel buttons, leftTelephone  226VolumeActivate/deactivate the voice acti‐
vation system   2517Releasing the hood   270Seite 13CockpitAt a glance13
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DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐
trol   96
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐
trol   97Side View   1178Controller with buttons   189Automatic Hold  6210Parking brake  6111Adaptive Drive   10012Selector lever for automatic transmis‐
sion   67
All around the headliner
1Emergency Request   2862Glass sunroof  423Indicator lamp for the front pas‐
senger airbags   884Reading lamps   855Interior lamps  85Seite 17CockpitAt a glance17
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iDriveVehicle equipment
This 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.
The concept
The iDrive combines the functions of a multi‐
tude of switches. Thus, these functions can be
operated from a central location.Using the iDrive during a trip
To avoid becoming distracted and pos‐
ing an unnecessary hazard to your vehicle's
occupants and to other road users, never at‐
tempt to use the controls or enter information
unless traffic and road conditions allow this.◀
Controls at a glance
Controls
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The buttons can be used to open the me‐
nus directly. The controller can be used to
select menu items and create the settings.
The buttons can be used to open the me‐
nus directly. The controller can be used to
select menu items and create the settings.▷Move in four directions, arrow 3▷Turn, arrow 4▷Push, arrow 5Buttons on controllerPress the but‐
tonFunctionMENUOpens the main menu.RADIOOpens the Radio menu.MEDIAOpens the CD/Multimedia
menu.NAVOpens the Navigation menu.TELOpens the Telephone menu.BACKDisplays the previous panel.OPTIONOpens the Options menu.
Control Display
Notes
▷To clean the Control Display, follow the
care instructions, refer to page 294.▷Do not place objects close to the Control
Display; otherwise, the Control Display can
be damaged.
Switching off
1. Press the button.2."Switch off control display"
Switching on
Press the controller again to switch the screen
back on.
Operating concept
Opening the main menu Press the button.
The main menu is displayed.
All iDrive functions can be called up via the
main menu.
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Switching the split screen on and off1. Press the button.2."Split screen"
Selecting the display
1. Press the button.2."Split screen"3.Move the controller until the split screen is
selected.4.Press the controller or select "Split screen
content".5.Select the desired menu item.
Programmable memory
buttons
General information
The iDrive functions can be stored on the pro‐
grammable memory buttons and called up di‐
rectly, e.g., radio stations, navigation destina‐
tions, phone numbers and entry points into the
menu.
The settings are stored for the remote control
currently in use.
Saving a function
1.Highlight the function via the iDrive.2. Press the desired button for more
than two seconds.Running a function
Press the button.
The function will run immediately. This
means, for example, that the number is dialed
when a phone number is selected.
Displaying the button assignment Use a finger to touch the buttons. Do not wear
gloves or use objects.
The key assignment is displayed at the top
edge of the screen.▷To display short information: touch the
button.▷To display detailed information: touch the
button for an extended period.
Entering letters and numbers
1.Turn the controller: select letters or num‐
bers.2.Select additional letters or numbers if
needed.3."OK": confirm the entry.SymbolFunction Press the controller: delete the let‐
ter or number. Press the controller for an extended
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Opening and closingVehicle equipment
This 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.
Remote control/key
Buttons on the remote control1Unlocking2Locking3Opening tailgate
General information
The vehicle is supplied with two remote con‐
trols with keys.
Each remote control contains a rechargeable
battery that is automatically recharged when it
is in the ignition lock while the car is being
driven. Use each remote control at least twice
a year for longer road trips in order to maintain
the batteries' charge status.
In vehicles equipped with Comfort Access, the
remote control contains a replaceable battery,
refer to page 39.
The settings called up and implemented when
the vehicle is unlocked depend on which re‐
mote control is used to unlock the vehicle, re‐
fer to Personal Profile.
In addition, information about service require‐
ments is stored in the remote control, Service
data in the remote control, refer to page 274.
Integrated key
Press button 1 and pull out the key.
The integrated key fits the following locks:
▷Driver's door, refer to page 34.▷Cargo floor cover in cargo area, refer to
page 140.
New remote controls
You can obtain new remote controls from your
service center.
Loss of the remote controls
Lost remote controls can be blocked by your
service center.
Personal Profile The concept
You can set several of your vehicle's functions
to suit your personal needs and preferences.
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The tailgate closes automatically when the
button on the inside of the tailgate is pressed.
To stop the closing procedure:▷Press the button on the inside of the tail‐
gate.▷Press the button on the exterior of the tail‐
gate.
The closing procedure is also stopped:
▷When the engine starts.▷If the vehicle jerks while driving away.
Closing is not canceled when you put the vehi‐
cle into motion.
Automatic closing
The tailgate closes automatically without
button operation if it is weighed down by an
additional weight of approx. 11 lbs/5 kg, such
as snow or ice.◀
Manually opening or closing
In case of an electrical malfunction:
1.Push out cover 1 on the tailgate with a
screwdriver.2.Push the catch 2 in the direction of the ar‐
row.3.Open or close the tailgate slowly and with‐
out making sudden movements.
Do not use force to open or close
If the tailgate offers increased resistance,
do not forcefully open or close the tailgate;
otherwise, injury or damage may result.◀
Comfort Access
The concept
The vehicle can be accessed without activat‐
ing the remote control.
All you need to do is to have the remote con‐
trol with you, e.g., in your jacket pocket.
The vehicle automatically detects the remote
control when it is nearby or in the passenger
compartment.
Comfort Access supports the following func‐
tions:▷Unlocking/locking of the vehicle.▷Unlocking of the tailgate separately.▷Starting the engine.▷Convenient closing.
Functional requirement
▷To lock the vehicle, the remote control
must be located outside of the vehicle.▷The next unlocking and locking cycle is not
possible until after approx. 2 seconds.▷The engine can only be started if the re‐
mote control is inside the vehicle.
Comparison with ordinary remote
control
The functions can be controlled by pressing the buttons or via Comfort Access.
Should a short delay occur when opening or
closing the windows or the glass sunroof, the
system is checking whether a remote control is
located in the vehicle. Please repeat opening
or closing if necessary.
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