2013 BMW X6M navigation update

Navigation systemVehicle 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.
General information
The navigation system can determine the pre‐
cise position of the vehicle, with the aid of sat‐
ellites and vehicle sensors, and can reliably
guide you to every entered destination.
Entries in stationary vehicle
Enter data only when the vehicle is sta‐
tionary, and always give priority to the applica‐
ble traffic regulations in the event of any con‐
tradiction between traffic and road conditions
and the instructions issued by the navigation
system. Failure to take to this precaution can
place you in violation of the law and put vehicle
occupants and other road users in danger.◀
Opening the navigation system1. Press the button on the controller.2."Navigation"
The navigation system can also be called
up directly using the button on the con‐
troller.
Navigation data
Information on navigation data
1."Navigation"2.Open "Options".3."Navigation system version"
Information is displayed on the data ver‐
sion.
Updating the navigation data
General information
Navigation data are stored in the vehicle and
can be updated.
Current navigation data and the authorization
code are available from your service center.
▷Depending on the data volume, a data up‐
date may take several hours.▷Update during the trip to preserve battery.▷During the update, only the basic functions
of the navigation system are available.▷The status of the update can be viewed.▷After the updating process is complete, the
system restarts.▷Remove the medium with the navigation
data after the update.
Performing an update
1.Insert the navigation DVD into the DVD
player with the labeled side facing up.2.Follow the instructions on the Control Dis‐
play.3.Enter the authorization code of the naviga‐
tion DVD.4.Change the DVD if necessary.
After the trip is interrupted, follow the instruc‐
tions on the Control Display.
Viewing the status
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Automatically scaled map scaleIn the map view facing north, turn the control‐
ler in any direction until the AUTO scale is dis‐
played. The entire route between the current
location and the destination is displayed on the
map.
Settings for the map view
The settings are stored for the remote control
currently in use.1."Navigation"2."Map"3.Open "Options".4."Settings"5.To set the map view:▷"Day/night mode"
Select and create the necessary settings
depending on the light conditions.
"Traffic conditions/gray map" active: the
setting is disregarded.▷"Satellite images"
Depending on availability and resolution,
satellite images are displayed at scales of
approx. 1 mile to 600 miles/2 km to
1,000 km.▷"Perspective view in 3D"
Prominent areas that are contained in the
navigation data are displayed on the map in
3D.▷"Traffic conditions/gray map"
The map is optimized for displaying traffic
bulletins, refer to page 174.
Symbols for the special destinations are no
longer displayed.
Map view for splitscreen
The map view can be selected for the split
screen independently from the main screen.
1.Open "Options".2."Split screen"3.Move the controller to the right repeatedly
until the split screen is selected.4.Select "Split screen content" or the scale.5.Select the map view.▷"Arrow display"▷"Map facing north"▷"Map direction of travel"▷"Map view with perspective"▷"Position"▷"Exit ramp view": selected blind drive‐
ways are displayed three dimension‐
ally.▷"Traffic conditions/gray map"6.To change the scale: select the split
screen and turn the controller.
Traffic bulletins
At a glance
▷Display the traffic bulletins from radio sta‐
tions that broadcast the TI Traffic Informa‐
tion of a traffic information service. Infor‐
mation on traffic obstructions and hazards
is updated continuously.
Certain BMW models equipped with navi‐
gation have the capability to display real-
time traffic information. If your system has
this capability the following additional
terms and conditions apply:
An End-User shall no longer have the right
to use the Traffic Data in the event that the
End-User is in material breach of the terms
and conditions contained herein.
A. Total Traffic Network, a division of Clear
Channel Broadcasting, Inc. (“Total Traffic
Network”) holds the rights to the traffic in‐
cident data and RDS-TMC network
through which it is delivered. You may not
modify, copy, scan or use any other
method to reproduce, duplicate, republish,
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Driving with compact wheelDo not exceed a speed of
50 mph/80 km/h.
Drive conservatively and do not exceed a
speed of 50 mph/80 km/h. Otherwise, changes
in the driving characteristics could result, for
example reduced track stability on braking, ex‐ tended braking distance, and altered self-
steering characteristics in the limit range. In
conjunction with winter tires, these character‐
istics are more pronounced.◀
Only mount one compact wheel
Only one compact wheel may be
mounted. Restore the wheels and tires to their
original size as quickly as possible. Failure to
do so is a safety risk.◀
Vehicle battery Maintenance
The battery is maintenance-free, i.e., the elec‐
trolyte will last for the life of the battery.
Your service center will be glad to advise you
on questions regarding the battery.
Battery replacement Use approved vehicle batteries
Only use vehicle batteries that have been
approved for your vehicle by the manufacturer;
otherwise, the vehicle could be damaged and
systems or functions may not be fully availa‐
ble.◀
After a battery replacement, have the battery
registered on the vehicle by your service cen‐
ter to ensure that all comfort functions are fully
available.Charging the battery
Note Do not connect the charger to the socket
Do not connect the battery charger to
the socket installed in the vehicle at the factory
as this could damage the battery.◀
General information Ensure that the battery is sufficiently charged
to achieve the full battery life.
It may be necessary to charge the battery in
the following cases:▷When the vehicle is frequently used to
drive short distances.▷When the vehicle has not been driven for
more than one month.
Starting aid terminals
Only charge using the starting aid terminals,
refer to page 288, in the engine compartment
while the engine is switched off.
Power failure
After a temporary power loss, some equipment
needs to be reinitialized.
Individual settings need to be reprogrammed:
▷Seat and mirror memory: store the posi‐
tions again, refer to page 50.▷Time: update, refer to page 78.▷Date: update, refer to page 78.▷Radio station: save again, refer to
page 182.▷Navigation system: wait for the navigation
system to be operational.▷Glass sunroof: it may only be possible to
tilt the roof. Have the system initialized by
the service center.▷Digital compass: recalibrate, refer to
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Safety belts, reminder 48
Safety switch for rear win‐ dows 42
Safety systems– Safety belts 47
Safety systems, airbags 86
Safety tires, refer to Run-flat tires 268
Satellite radio 184
Saving fuel 153
Scale, changing during navi‐ gation 172
Screen, folding open/closed, rear DVD system 210
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play 19
Search, refer to BMW On‐ line 252
Seat adjustment, electric 45
Seat adjustment, manual 44
Seat and mirror memory 50
Seat belts
– Refer to Safety belts 47
Seat heating 46
Seat heating, rear 46
Seats
– Adjusting electrically 45– Heating 46– Memory, refer to Seat and
mirror memory 50– Sitting safely 44– Storing the setting, refer to
Seat and mirror memory 50– Ventilation, refer to Active
seat ventilation and seat
heating 46
Seats, adjusting 44
Seats, backrest width 45
Seats, shoulder support 45
Selector lever, automatic transmission with Step‐
tronic 67
Selector lever lock, releas‐ ing 68
Self-leveling suspension 101
Sensors, care 294
Service and warranty 7
Service data in the remote
control 274
Service interval display, refer to Condition Based Service
CBS 274
Service interval display, refer to Service requirements 74
Service requirements 74
Service requirements, CBS Condition Based Serv‐
ice 274
Service, Roadside Assis‐ tance 287
Settings, clock, 12h/24h mode 78
Settings, configuring, refer to Personal Profile 30
Settings, DVD 193
Settings on the Control Dis‐ play, changing 78
Shifting, automatic transmis‐ sion with Steptronic 68
Shift paddles 69
Short commands, voice acti‐ vation 300
Side airbags 86
Side View 117
Side windows, refer to Win‐ dows 41
Size, refer to Dimensions 298
Ski bag 141
Slide/tilt glass roof, refer to Glass sunroof 42
Slot for remote control 59
Smokers' package, refer to Ashtray 133
Snap-in adapter, mobile phone 237
Snap-in adapter, refer to Storage compartment of
center armrest 138
Snow chains 269
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ nosis 275
Socket, refer to Connecting electrical devices 133 Software applications,
iPhone 255
Software part number 226
Software update 208
SOS, refer to Emergency Re‐ quest, initiating 286
Sound output 182, 190
Spare fuse 284
Special destinations, naviga‐ tion 163
Special equipment, series equipment 6
Speed, average 72
Speed limit 77
Speed limit, setting 77
Speedometer 14
Speed, with winter tires 268
Split screen 22
Split screen map set‐ tings 173
Spoken instructions, naviga‐ tion 171
Sport program, automatic transmission with Step‐
tronic 68
Spray nozzles, refer to Clean‐ ing the windshield and head‐
lamps 66
Spray nozzles, refer to Wind‐ shield washer nozzles 66
Stability control systems 96
Start/Stop button 59
Start/Stop button, starting the engine 60
Start/Stop button, switching off the engine 60
Starting the engine 60
Start problems, refer to Jump-starting 287
State/province, selecting for navigation 160
Stations, stored 188
Station, storing 182
Status information, iDrive 22
Status of Owner's Manual 6
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Trips, planning 167
Trunk lid, refer to Tailgate 36
Turning circle, refer to Dimen‐ sions 298
Turning lamps, refer to Adap‐ tive Light Control 82
Turn signal, indicator lamp 14
Turn signals 64
Turn signals, triple turn signal activation 65
U Uniform Tire Quality Grading/ UTQG 265
Unintentional alarms, avoid‐ ing 40
Units, average fuel consump‐ tion 79
Units, temperature 79
Universal Garage Door Opener 129
Universal remote control 129
Unlocking– From the outside 32– Setting the unlocking char‐
acteristics 32– Tailgate 38– Without remote control, re‐
fer to Comfort Access 37
Unlocking, from the inside 35
Unlocking, hood 270
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline 6
Update, software 208
Upholstery care 292
USB audio interface 202
USB interface 137
V
Vacuum cleaner, connecting, refer to Connecting electri‐
cal devices 133
Vehicle– Identification number 226– Identification number, refer
to Engine compartment 270
Vehicle battery, chang‐
ing 283
Vehicle, breaking in 146
Vehicle care 292
Vehicle care, refer to Care 291
Vehicle equipment 6
Vehicle jack 281
Vehicle paint 292
Vehicle storage 294
Vehicle, switching off 60
Vehicle wash 291
Ventilation 125
Ventilation, automatic climate control in rear 127
Ventilation, draft-free 125
Ventilation, in rear 126
Ventilation, refer to Parked- car ventilation 127
Vents of automatic climate
control 121
Version of the navigation data 158
Video playback 192
Voice activation
– Navigation 166
Voice activation, mobile
phone 235
Voice activation, short com‐ mands 300
Voice activation system 25
Volume, setting 180
W Warning and indicator lamps 15
Warning messages, refer to Check Control 76
Warning signal volumes 181
Warning triangle 287
Washer/wiper system 65
Washer/wiper system, rain
sensor 66
Washer/wiper system, washer fluid 66
Washer/wiper system, wind‐ shield washer nozzles 66
Washer fluid 66
Washer fluid reservoir 67
Washing, vehicle 291
Waste tray, refer to Ash‐ tray 133
Water on roads, refer to Driv‐ ing through water 147
Weights 298
Welcome lamps 81
Wheelbase, refer to Dimen‐ sions 298
Wheel change 280
Wheels and tires 262
Wheels, changing 267
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 88
Wheels, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 90
Width, refer to Dimen‐ sions 298
Window, Convenient opera‐ tion 33
Windows– Safety switch 42
Windows, defrosting and de‐
fogging, automatic climate
control 123
Windows, pinch protec‐ tion 41
Windshield, cleaning 66
Windshield, defrosting, refer to Defrosting windows 123
Windshield wash 65
Windshield washer fluid 66
Windshield wash, reservoir for washer fluid 67
Windshield wash, washer fluid 67
Windshield wash, washer nozzles 66
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