2013 BMW X6M key

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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Selecting automatic activation1."Settings"2."Door locks"3."Last seat position auto."
MalfunctionsLocal radio waves may interfere with the re‐
mote control.
In this case, unlock and lock the car at the door
lock with the integrated key.
If the car can no longer be locked with a re‐
mote control, the battery in the remote control
is discharged. Use the remote control during
an extended drive in order to recharge the bat‐
tery, refer to page 30. The remote control for
Comfort Access contains a battery that may
need to be replaced, refer to page 39.
For US owners only
The transmitter and receiver units comply with
part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communication
Commission regulations. Operation is gov‐
erned by the following:
FCC ID:
LX8766S
LX8766E
LX8CAS
LX8CAS2
Compliance statement:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
▷This device may not cause harmful inter‐
ference, and▷this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Any unauthorized modifications or changes to
these devices could void the user's authority to
operate this equipment.
Using the door lock
General information Locking from the outside
Do not lock the vehicle from the outside
if there are people in it, as the vehicle cannot
be unlocked from inside without special knowl‐
edge.◀
When unlocking:
1.Turning the key once unlocks the driver's
door and the fuel filler flap.2.Turning the key a second time unlocks the
remaining doors and the tailgate.
Manual operation
If an electrical malfunction occurs, unlock or
lock the driver's door using the integrated key
in the door lock.
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Malfunction
The Comfort Access functions can be distur‐
bed by local radio waves, such as by a mobile
phone in the immediate vicinity of the remote
control or when a mobile phone is being
charged in the vehicle.
If this occurs, open or close the vehicle using
the buttons on the remote control or use the
integrated key in the door lock.
To start the engine afterward, insert the re‐
mote control into the ignition switch.
Warning lamps The warning lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up when you attempt to
start the engine: the engine cannot
be started.
The remote control is not in the vehicle or has
a malfunction. Take the remote control with
you inside the vehicle or have it checked. If
necessary, insert another remote control into
the ignition switch.
The warning lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up while the engine is
running: the remote control is no lon‐
ger inside the vehicle.
After switching off the engine, the engine can
only be started again within approx. 10 sec‐ onds if no door has been opened.
The indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster comes on and a message ap‐ pears on the Control Display: replace
the remote control battery.Replacing the battery
The remote control for Comfort Access con‐
tains a battery that will need to be replaced
from time to time.1.Take the integrated key out of the remote
control, refer to page 30.2.Remove the cover.3.Insert a new battery of the same type with
the positive side facing upwards.4.Press the cover closed.
Return used battery to a recycling collec‐
tion point or to your service center.
Alarm system The conceptThe vehicle alarm system responds to:
▷Opening of a door, the hood or the tailgate.▷Movements in the vehicle: interior motion
sensor, refer to page 40.▷Changes in the vehicle tilt, e.g., during at‐
tempts to steal a wheel or tow the car.▷Interruptions in battery voltage.
The alarm system briefly indicates tampering:
▷By sounding an acoustic alarm.▷By switching on the hazard warning sys‐
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changed; for example, gas stations might not
be in operation.
Opening the search for specialdestinations
Selection of special destinations, such as ho‐
tels or tourist attractions.1."Navigation"2."Points of Interest"3.Select the search function.
Online Search
1."Google™ Local Search"2.Select a special destination.3. Select the symbol.4."Start guidance"
A-Z search
1."A-Z search"2."Town/City"3.Select or enter the town/city.4."Category"5.Select the category.6."Category details"
For some special destinations, multiple
category details can be selected. Move the
controller to the left to leave the category
details.7."Keyword"8.Enter the keyword.
A list of the special destinations is dis‐
played.9.Select a special destination.
Details are displayed.
If multiple details are stored, you can leaf
through the pages.
If a phone number is available, a connec‐
tion can be established if necessary.10. Select the symbol.11."Start guidance" or "Add as another
destination"
Add a destination as a further destination,
refer to page 167.
"Start search": if a search term is not entered,
the search is repeated with the previous
search term.
Category search
1."Category search"2."Town/City"3.Select or enter the town/city.4."Category"5.Select the category.6."Category details"
For some special destinations, multiple
category details can be selected. Move the
controller to the left to leave the category
details.7."Start search"
A list of the special destinations is dis‐
played.8.Select a special destination.
Details are displayed.
If multiple details are stored, you can leaf
through the pages.
If a phone number is available, a connec‐
tion can be established if necessary.9. Select the symbol.10."Start guidance" or "Add as another
destination"
Add a destination as a further destination,
refer to page 167.
Display of special destinations
List of special destinations: special destina‐
tions are arranged by distance and appear with
a directional arrow pointing to the special des‐
tination.
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Random playbackThe current list of tracks is played back in ran‐dom order.1."CD/Multimedia"2."External devices"3.Open "Options".4."Random"
Fast forward/reverse
Press and hold the button.
Notes Do not expose the audio device to extreme en‐
vironmental conditions, such as very high tem‐
peratures; refer to the audio device operating
instructions.
Depending on the configuration of the audio
files, e.g., bit rates greater than 256 kbit/s, the
files may not play back correctly in each case.
Information on connection
▷The connected audio device is supplied
with a max. power of 500 mA if supported
by the device. Therefore, do not addition‐
ally connect the device to a socket in the
vehicle; otherwise, playback may be com‐
promised.▷Do not use force when plugging the con‐
nector into the USB interface.▷Do not connect devices such as fans or
lamps to the USB audio interface.▷Do not connect USB hard drives.▷Do not use the USB audio interface to re‐
charge external devices.
Bluetooth audio
At a glance
▷Music files on external devices such as au‐
dio devices or mobile phones can be
played back via Bluetooth.Use of a mobile phone as an audio source,
refer to page 228.▷Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of
Bluetooth® SIG, Inc.▷The sound is output on the vehicle loud‐
speakers.▷The volume of the sound output is de‐
pendent on the device. If necessary, adjust
the volume on the device.▷Up to four external devices can be paired
with the vehicle.
Requirements
▷The device is suitable. Information at
www.bmwusa.com/bluetooth.▷The device is ready for operation.▷The ignition is switched on.▷Bluetooth is activated on the vehicle, refer
to page 227, and on the device.▷Bluetooth presettings must be made on
the device, such as for a connection with‐
out confirmation or visibility; refer to the
device operating instructions.▷A number with at least four and a maximum
of 16 digits is defined as the Bluetooth
passkey. It is only required once for pairing.
Pairing and connecting
Pairing a device
To avoid becoming distracted and pos‐
ing an unnecessary hazard both to your own
vehicle's occupants and to other road users,
only pair the device while the vehicle is station‐
ary.◀
1."CD/Multimedia"2."Bluetooth® (audio)"3.If necessary, "Bluetooth® audio".4."Add new phone"Seite 205CD/multimediaEntertainment205
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The Bluetooth name of the vehicle is dis‐
played.5.Perform additional steps on the device, re‐
fer to the device operating instructions: for
instance, search for or connect the Blue‐
tooth device or a new device.
The Bluetooth name of the vehicle appears
on the device display.6.Select the Bluetooth name of the vehicle
on the device display.
You are prompted by the iDrive or device
to enter the same Bluetooth passkey.7.Enter the passkey and confirm.8.Select the desired functions with which the
device is to be connected, for instance
"Audio".9."OK"
If pairing was successful, the device is dis‐
played as connected.
White symbol
: the device is active as an
audio source.
If pairing was unsuccessful: What to do if..., re‐
fer to page 208.
Connecting a specific device A device that has already been paired can be
connected as an active audio source.
Connecting is not possible when data is ex‐
changed via a mobile phone connected via
Bluetooth.
Requirements
If necessary, activate the audio connection of
the desired device from the list of paired devi‐
ces.
1."CD/Multimedia"2."Bluetooth® (audio)"3.If necessary, "Bluetooth® audio".4.Select the desired device from the list of
paired devices.5.Open "Options".6."Configure phone"7.Activate "Audio".8."OK"Seite 206EntertainmentCD/multimedia206
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5.Open "Options".6."Remove phone from list"
What to do if...
Information on suitable devices can be found
at www.bmwusa.com/bluetooth.
Suitable mobile phones, refer to page 226.
The device is not supported by the vehicle.
▷Perform a software update, refer to
page 208, if needed.
The device could not be paired or connected.
▷Do the Bluetooth passkeys on the device
and the vehicle match? Enter the same
passkey on the device and via iDrive.▷Did it take longer than 30 seconds to enter
the passkey? Repeat the pairing proce‐
dure.▷Are too many Bluetooth devices con‐
nected to the device or vehicle? Delete
connections with other devices if neces‐
sary.▷Is the mobile phone in power-save mode or
does it have only a limited remaining bat‐
tery life? Charge the mobile phone in the
snap-in adapter or via a charging cable.▷Depending on the mobile phone, it is pos‐
sible that only one device can be con‐
nected to the vehicle. Unpair the con‐
nected device from the vehicle and pair
and connect only one device.▷The device no longer reacts? Switch the
device off and on again.▷Repeat the pairing procedure.Music cannot be played back.▷Start the program for playing back music
data on the device and select a track on the
device if necessary.▷Switch the radio on and off again.
Music files can only be played back softly.
▷Adjust the volume settings on the device.
Playback is disturbed when buttons are
pressed or by other messages on the device.
▷Switch off the button tones and other sig‐
nal tones on the device.
Playback is interrupted by a telephone call or
traffic bulletin and is not resumed automati‐
cally.
▷Switch the radio on and off again.
Playback is not possible if the mobile phone is
connected via Bluetooth Audio while it is also
connected via the USB interface or the snap-in
adapter.
▷Disconnect one of the two connections; for
example, disconnect the audio connection,
refer to page 207, and restart playback.
If all points in this list have been checked and
the required function is still not available,
please contact the hotline or service center.
Software Update
The vehicle supports various external devices
depending on the current software version.
With a software update, the vehicle can sup‐
port new mobile phones or new external de‐
vice, for example.
▷USB.
Software updates and related current infor‐
mation is available at www.bmw.com/
update.
Displaying the current version
The currently installed software is displayed.
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