2013 BMW X6M tailgate

All around the center console1Headliner  172Control Display   193Hazard warning system   286Central locking system  354Opening glove compartment   1375Automatic climate control with 2-zone con‐
trol   122
Automatic climate control with 4-zone con‐
trol   1266Radio and CD/DVD drive   1827Opening tailgate  36Active seat  47Park Distance Control PDC   111
Top View   115
rearview camera   113HDC Hill Descent Control   97Seite 16At a glanceCockpit16
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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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Central locking system
The concept The central locking system becomes active
when the driver's door is closed.
The system simultaneously engages and re‐
leases the locks on the following:▷Doors.▷Tailgate.▷Fuel filler flap.
Operating from the outside
▷Via the remote control.▷Via the door lock.▷In cars with Comfort Access, via the door
handles.
The following takes place simultaneously
when locking/unlocking the vehicle via the re‐
mote control:
▷The welcome lamps, interior lamps and
courtesy lamps are switched on and off.▷The alarm system is armed or disarmed,
refer to page 40.
Operating from the inside
Via the button for the central locking system,
refer to page 35.
If the vehicle is locked from the inside, the fuel
filler flap remains unlocked.
If an accident of a certain severity occurs, the central locking system unlocks automatically.
The hazard warning system and interior lamps come on.
Opening and closing: from
the outside
Using the remote control
General information Take the remote control with you
People or animals left unattended in a
parked vehicle can lock the doors from the in‐
side. Always take the remote control with you
when leaving the vehicle so that the vehicle
can then be opened from the outside.◀
Unlocking
Press the button. The vehicle is unlocked.
The welcome lamps, interior lamps, and cour‐
tesy lamps are switched on.
You can set how the vehicle is to be unlocked.
The setting is stored for the remote control
currently in use.
1."Settings"2."Door locks"3."Unlock button:"4.Select the desired function:▷"All doors"
The entire vehicle is unlocked.
▷"Driver's door only"
Only the driver's door and the fuel
filler flap are unlocked. Pressing again
unlocks the entire vehicle.
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Convenient opening
Press and hold the button on the remote
control.
The windows and the glass sunroof open.
Locking
Press the button on the remote con‐
trol.
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.◀
Switching on the interior lamps and
courtesy lamps
Press the button on the remote con‐
trol with the vehicle locked.
Panic mode
You can trigger the alarm system if you find
yourself in a dangerous situation.
Press the button on the remote control for
at least 3 seconds.
To switch off the alarm: press any button.
Unlocking tailgate
Press the button on the remote control for
approx. 1 second and release.
The tailgate will open slightly, regardless of
whether it was previously locked or unlocked.
With automatic tailgate operation: the tailgate
opens automatically.
The tailgate pivots back and up when it opens.
Ensure that adequate clearance is available
before opening.
To avoid locking yourself out of the vehicle, do
not place the remote control into the cargo
area. The tailgate is locked again as soon as it
is pushed closed.
Before and after each trip, check that the tail‐
gate has not been inadvertently unlocked.
Provide edge protection
Sharp or angular objects can hit the rear
window while driving and damage the heating
wires of the rear window. Provide edge protec‐
tion.◀
Confirmation signals from the vehicle1."Settings"2."Door locks"3."Flash when lock/unlock"
Retrieving the seat, mirror, and
steering wheel settings
The driver's seat, exterior mirror, and steering
wheel positions selected last are stored for the
currently used remote control.
When the vehicle is being unlocked, these po‐
sitions are automatically retrieved if the setting
is activated.
Pinch hazard when moving back the seat
If this function is used, first make sure
that the footwell behind the driver's seat is
empty. Failure to do so could cause injury to
persons or damage to objects behind the seat
as a result of a rearward movement of the
seat.◀
The adjustment procedure is interrupted:
▷When a seat position switch is pressed.▷When a button of the seat and mirror mem‐
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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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Opening and closing: from
the inside
Locking and unlocking
Press the button in the vehicle.
The doors and the tailgate are locked or un‐
locked when the front doors are closed, but
they are not secured against theft.
The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.
Automatic locking The setting is stored for the remote control
currently in use.
1."Settings"2."Door locks"3.Select the desired function:▷"Lock if no door is opened"
The vehicle locks automatically after a
short period of time if a door is not
opened.▷"Lock after start. to drive"
The vehicle locks automatically after
you drive away.
Unlocking and opening
▷Press the button. The doors are
unlocked. To open, pull the door
handle above the armrest.▷Pull the door handle above the armrest
twice: the door is unlocked the first time
and opened the second time.
Locking
▷Press the button. The doors are
locked.▷Press the lock button of a door. To prevent
you from being locked out, the opened
driver's door cannot be locked using the
lock button.
Take the remote control with you
People or animals left unattended in a
parked vehicle can lock the doors from the in‐
side. Always take the remote control with you
when leaving the vehicle so that the vehicle
can then be opened from the outside.◀
Doors Automatic soft closing To close the doors, push lightly. It is closed au‐
tomatically.
Danger of pinching
Make sure that the closing path of the
doors is clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀
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TailgateAutomatic tailgate operation
Adjusting opening height
You can set how far the tailgate should open.
Adjusting the opening height
When adjusting the opening height, en‐
sure that there is a clearance of at least
4 in/10 cm above the tailgate. Otherwise, the
ceiling may not be high enough for the open
tailgate if the load situation changes.◀1."Settings"2."Tailgate"3.Turn the controller until the desired open‐
ing height is selected.
Opening
The tailgate pivots back and up when it opens.
Ensure that adequate clearance is available
before opening.
The tailgate opens automatically to the ad‐
justed opening height.
▷Press the button on the outside of the tail‐
gate when the vehicle is unlocked.▷Press the button in the center
console.▷ Press the button on the remote control
for approx. 1 second and release.
The opening procedure is interrupted:
▷When the engine starts.▷When the vehicle starts moving.▷By pressing the button in the cen‐
ter console again.▷ By pressing the button on the remote
control for a longer period.▷By pressing the button on the outside of
the tailgate.▷By pressing the button on the inside of the
tailgate.
Closing
Keep the closing area clear
Make sure that the closing area of the
tailgate is clear; otherwise, injuries or damage
may result.◀
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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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