2014 BMW X6 display

Further information about the battery can be
obtained from your service center.
Battery replacement Use approved vehicle batteries only
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 features are fully
available and that any Check Control mes‐
sages of these comfort features are no longer
displayed.
Charging the battery
Note Do not connect charging devices to the
12 volt socket in the vehicle
Do not connect battery chargers to the fac‐
tory-installed 12 volt sockets in the vehicle as
this may damage the vehicle battery due to an
increased power consumption.◀
General information
Make sure that the battery is always suffi‐
ciently charged to guarantee that the battery
remains usable for its full service life.
The battery may need to be charged in the fol‐
lowing cases:▷When making frequent short-distance
drives.▷If the vehicle is not used for prolonged pe‐
riods, longer than a month.
Starting aid terminals
In the vehicle, only charge the battery via the
starting aid terminals, refer to page 231, in the
engine compartment with the engine off.
Power failure
After a temporary power loss, some equipment
needs to be newly initialized or individual set‐
tings updated, e.g.:▷Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory:
store the positions again.▷Time: update.▷Date: update.▷Glass sunroof: initialize the system, refer to
page 49.
Disposing of old batteries
Have old batteries disposed of by your
service center or bring them to a recy‐
cling center.
Maintain the battery in an upright position for
transport and storage. Secure the battery so
that it does not tip over during transport.
Fuses Hints Replacing fuses
Never attempt to repair a blown fuse and
do not replace a defective fuse with a substi‐
tute of another color or amperage rating; this
could lead to a circuit overload, ultimately re‐
sulting in a fire in the vehicle.◀
Plastic tweezers and information on the fuse
types and locations are stored in the fuse box
in the cargo area.
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Breakdown assistanceVehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems.
Hazard warning flashers
The button is located in the center console.
Intelligent Emergency
Request
The concept In case of an emergency, an Emergency Re‐
quest can be made through this system.
General information
Only press the SOS button in an emergency.
Hints Emergency Request not guaranteed
For technical reasons, the Emergency
Request cannot be guaranteed under unfavor‐
able conditions.◀
At a glance
SOS button in the roofliner
Requirements
▷The SIM card integrated in the vehicle has
been activated.▷The radio-ready state is switched on.▷The Assist system is functional.
Initiating an Emergency Request
1.Press the cover briefly to open it.2.Press the SOS button until the LED at the
button lights up green.▷The LED lights up green: an Emergency
Request was initiated.
If a cancel prompt appears on the display,
the Emergency Request can be aborted.
If the situation allows, wait in your vehicle
until the voice connection has been estab‐
lished.▷The LED flashes green when a connection
to the BMW Response Center has been
established.
When the emergency request is received
at the BMW Response Center, the BMW
Response Center contacts you and takes
further steps to help you.
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Safety belts
Dirty belt straps impede the reeling action and
thus have a negative impact on safety.
Chemical cleaning
Do not clean chemically; this can destroy
the webbing.◀
Use only a mild soapy solution, with the safety
belts clipped into their buckles.
Do not allow the reels to retract the safety
belts until they are dry.
Carpets and floor mats No objects in the area around the pedals
Keep floor mats, carpets, and any other
objects out of the pedal area; otherwise, the
function of the pedals could be impeded while
driving and create the risk of an accident.
Do not place additional floor mats over existing
mats or other objects.
Only use floor mats that have been approved
for the vehicle and can be properly attached to
floor.
Ensure that the floor mats are securely fas‐
tened again after they were removed for clean‐
ing, e.g.◀
Floor mats can be removed from the car's inte‐
rior for cleaning.
If the floor carpets are very dirty, clean with a
microfiber cloth and water or a textile cleaner.
To prevent matting of the carpet, rub back and
forth in the direction of travel only.
Sensors/cameras
To clean sensors and cameras, use a cloth
moistened with a small amount of glass
cleaner.Displays/monitors
Cleaning displays and screens
Do not use any chemical or household
cleaning agents; otherwise, surfaces can be af‐
fected.◀
Keeping out moisture
Keep all fluids and moisture away from
the unit; otherwise, electrical components can
be damaged.◀
Avoid pressure
Avoid pressing too hard when cleaning
and do not use abrasive materials; otherwise,
damage can result.◀
Clean with a clean, antistatic microfiber cloth.
Long-term
When the vehicle is shut down for longer than
three months, special measures must be
taken. Additional information is available from
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 132
ACC, Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go 140
Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control 80
Activated-charcoal filter 165
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 127
Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, ACC 140
Active Protection 129
Active roll stabilization 136
Active seat ventilation, front 54
Active Steering 136
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 129
Adaptive Light Control 100
Additives, oil 215
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 51
After washing vehicle 235
Airbags 104
Airbags, indicator/warning light 105
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 164
Air, dehumidifying, refer to Cooling function 164
Air distribution, manual 163
Air flow, automatic climate control 163
Air outlets, see ventila‐ tion 165
Air pressure, tires 204
Alarm system 45
Alarm, unintentional 46 All around the center con‐
sole 16
All around the roofliner 17
All around the steering wheel 14
All-season tires, refer to Win‐ ter tires 210
All-wheel-drive 134
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 170
Alternative oil types 216
Animal detection, see Night Vision 122
Antifreeze, washer fluid 76
Antilock Brake System, ABS 132
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 133
Approved axle load 241
Approved engine oils 216
Arrival time 95
Ashtray 171
Ashtray, front 171
Ashtray, rear 172
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ tance 230
Assistance when driving off 132
Assist system, refer to Intelli‐ gent Safety 112
Attentiveness assistant 129
AUTO H button 71
AUTO H button, refer to Au‐ tomatic Hold 71
AUTO intensity 163
Automatic car wash 234
Automatic climate con‐ trol 162
Automatic Cruise Control with Stop & Go 140
Automatic Curb Monitor 59 Automatic deactivation, front-
seat passenger airbags 106
Automatic headlight con‐ trol 100
Automatic Hold 71
Automatic locking 45
Automatic recirculated-air control 164
Automatic Soft Closing, doors 40
Automatic tailgate 40
Automatic transmission, see Steptronic transmission 77
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 163
AUTO program, intensity 163
Auto Start/Stop function 69
Average fuel consumption 94
Average speed 94
Axle loads, weights 241
B Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 53
Backrest, seats 51
Backrest, width 54
Bad road trips 188
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 230
Bar for tow-starting/ towing 232
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 227
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 34
Battery, vehicle 226
Belts, safety belts 55
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 181
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BMW Assist, see user'smanual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem 219
Bonus range, ECO PRO 195
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 181
Brake assistant 132
Brake discs, break-in 186
Brake force display 129
Brake lights, adaptive 129
Brake lights, brake force dis‐ play 129
Brake pads, break-in 186
Braking, hints 187
Breakdown assis‐ tance 229, 230
Break-in 186
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 97
Bulb replacement 222
Bulb replacement, front 223
Bulb replacement, rear 224
Bulbs and lights 222
Button, RES 143
Button, Start/Stop 67
Bypassing, refer to Jump- starting 231
C
California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Calling up mirror adjust‐ ment 45
Calling up seat adjust‐ ment 45
Calling up steering wheel ad‐ justment 45
Camera, care 237
Camera, rearview cam‐ era 152
Camera, Side View 156
Camera, Top View 155 Can holder, refer to Cu‐
pholder 181
Car battery 226
Car care products 235
Care, displays 237
Care, vehicle 235
Cargo 190
Cargo area 176
Cargo area, enlarging 176
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 182
Cargo cover 176
Cargo, securing 191
Cargo straps, securing cargo 191
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol 34
Carpet, care 237
Car wash 234
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 186
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 219
CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
Center armrest 179
Center console 16
Central locking system 39
Central screen, refer to Con‐ trol Display 18
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 7
Changing parts 221
Changing wheels 224
Changing wheels/tires 209
Chassis number, see vehicle identification number 9
Check Control 85
Checking the engine oil level electronically 214
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically 214
Children, seating position 62 Children, transporting
safely 62
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 62
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 64
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 62
Child safety locks 65
Child seat, mounting 62
Child seats 62
Chrome parts, care 236
Cigarette lighter 172
Cleaning displays 237
Climate control 162
Climate control wind‐ shield 187
Clock 90
Closing/opening via door lock 39
Closing/opening with remote control 37
Closing the tailgate with no- touch activation 43
Clothes hooks 182
Coasting 196
Coasting with engine decou‐ pled, coasting 196
Coasting with idling en‐ gine 196
Cockpit 14
Combination reel, refer to Turn signals 74
Combination reel, refer to Wiper system 74
Comfort Access 42
COMFORT program, Driving Dynamics Control 138
Compact wheel 225
Compartments in the doors 179
Compass 95
Computer 94
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Condensation under the vehi‐cle 188
Condition Based Service CBS 219
Confirmation signal 44
ConnectedDrive, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
ConnectedDrive Services
Connecting electrical devi‐ ces 173
Continued driving with a flat tire 109 , 112
Control Display 18
Control Display, settings 96
Controller 18, 19
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 132
Convenient opening with the remote control 37
Coolant 217
Coolant level 217
Coolant temperature 89
Cooler 174
Cooling function 164
Cooling, maximum 164
Cooling system 217
Corrosion on brake discs 188
Cosmetic mirror 171
Cruise control 147
Cruise control, active with Stop & Go 140
Cruise Control, refer to Active Cruise Control 140
Cruising range 90
Cupholder 181
Current fuel consumption 90
D
Damage, tires 209
Data, technical 240
Date 90
Daytime running lights 100 Defrosting, refer to Windows,
defrosting 163
Dehumidifying, air 164
Deleting personal data 24
Deletion of personal data 24
Departure time, parked-car ventilation 168
Destination distance 95
Digital clock 90
Dimensions 240
Dimmable exterior mirrors 60
Dimmable interior rearview mirror 60
Direction indicator, refer to Turn signals 74
Display, electronic, instru‐ ment cluster 81
Display in windshield 97
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 102
Displays 82
Displays, cleaning 237
Disposal, coolant 218
Disposal, vehicle battery 227
Distance control, refer to PDC 149
Distance to destination 95
Divided screen view, split screen 23
Door lock 39
Door lock, refer to Remote control 34
Doors, Automatic Soft Clos‐ ing 40
Downhill control 135
Drive-off assistant 132
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC 133
Driving Dynamics Con‐ trol 137
Driving instructions, break- in 186
Driving mode 137
Driving notes, general 186
Driving on bad roads 188 Driving stability control sys‐
tems 132
Driving tips 186
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 133
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 134
Dynamic Performance Con‐ trol 132
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 133
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 134
E ECO PRO 194
ECO PRO, bonus range 195
ECO PRO display 194
ECO PRO displays 83
ECO PRO driving mode 194
ECO PRO mode 194
ECO PRO Tip - driving in‐ struction 196
EfficientDynamics 196
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster 81
Electronic oil measure‐ ment 214
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC 133
Emergency detection, remote control 35
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 200
Emergency release, parking brake 73
Emergency Request 229
Emergency service, refer to Roadside Assistance 230
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 35
Emergency unlocking, trans‐ mission lock 79
Emergency wheel 225
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Energy recovery 91
Engine, automatic reel-off 69
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function 69
Engine compartment 212
Engine compartment, work‐ ing in 212
Engine coolant 217
Engine idling when driving, coasting 196
Engine oil 214
Engine oil, adding 215
Engine oil additives 215
Engine oil change 216
Engine oil filler neck 215
Engine oil temperature 89
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 216
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 216
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 35
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 231
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine 68
Engine stop 68
Engine temperature 89
Entering a car wash 234
Equipment, interior 169
Error displays, see Check Control 85
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 133
Exchanging wheels/tires 209
Exhaust system 186
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 60
Exterior mirrors 59
External start 231
External temperature dis‐ play 89
External temperature warn‐ ing 89
Eyes for securing cargo 191 F
Failure message, see Check Control 85
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 46
Fan, refer to Air flow 163
Filler neck for engine oil 215
Fine wood, care 236
First aid kit 230
Fitting for towing, see tow fit‐ ting 233
Flat tire, changing wheels 224
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 111
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 107
Flat tire, warning lamp 108, 111
Flooding 187
Floor carpet, care 237
Floor mats, care 237
Fold-out position, wiper 76
Foot brake 187
Front airbags 104
Front center armrest 179
Front cupholder 181
Front-end collision warning with braking function 116
Front-end collision warning with City Braking func‐
tion 113
Front fog lights 102
Front fog lights/cornering lights, bulb replace‐
ment 224
Front fog lights, bulb replace‐ ment 224
Front lights 223
front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation 106
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp 106
Front seats 51
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 111
Fuel 202 Fuel consumption, current 90
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 94
Fuel filler flap 200
Fuel gauge 89
Fuel lid 200
Fuel quality 202
Fuel recommendation 202
Fuel, tank capacity 242
Fuse 227
G
Garage door opener, refer to Universal Integrated Remote
Control 169
Gasoline 202
Gear change, Steptronic transmission 77
Gear shift indicator 92
General driving notes 186
Glare shield 171
Glasses compartment 180
Glass sunroof, powered 48
Glove compartment 178
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 241
H
Handbrake, refer to Parking brake 70
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 170
Hazard warning flashers 229
HDC Hill Descent Con‐ trol 135
Head airbags 104
Headlight control, auto‐ matic 100
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture 99
Headlight flasher 74
Headlight glass 222
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Headlights, care 235
Headlight washer system 74
Head restraints 51
Head restraints, front 56
Head-up Display 97
Head-up Display, care 237
Heavy cargo, stowing 191
High-beam Assistant 101
High beams 74
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant 101
Hill Descent Control HDC 135
Hills 188
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant 132
Hints 6
Holder for beverages 181
Hood 212
Horn 14
Hot exhaust system 186
HUD Head-up Display 97
Hydroplaning 187
I Ice warning, see External temperature warning 89
Icy roads, see External tem‐ perature warning 89
Identification marks, tires 207
Identification number, see ve‐ hicle identification num‐
ber 9
iDrive 18
Ignition key, refer to Remote control 34
Ignition off 67
Ignition on 67
Indication of a flat tire 108 , 111
Indicator and alarm lamps, see Check Control 85
Indicator lamp, see Check Control 85
Individual air distribution 163 Individual settings, refer to
Personal Profile 35
Inflation pressure, tires 204
Inflation pressure warning FTM, tires 111
Info display, refer to Com‐ puter 94
Initialize, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 108
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 111
Instrument cluster 81
Instrument cluster, electronic displays 81
Instrument display, multifunc‐ tional 82
Instrument lighting 102
Integrated key 34
Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle 29
Intelligent Emergency Re‐ quest 229
Intelligent Safety 112
Intensity, AUTO pro‐ gram 163
Interior equipment 169
Interior lights 102
Interior lights via remote con‐ trol 37
Interior motion sensor 46
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming feature 60
Interval display, service re‐ quirements 91
J Jacking points for the vehicle jack 225
Joystick, Steptronic transmis‐ sion 77
Jump-starting 231
K
Key/remote control 34 Keyless Go, refer to Comfort
Access 42
Key Memory, refer to Per‐ sonal Profile 35
Kickdown, Steptronic trans‐ mission 77
Knee airbag 104
L Lamp replacement 222
Lamp replacement, front 223
Lamp replacement, rear 224
Lane departure warning 126
Lane margin, warning 126
Language on Control Dis‐ play 97
Lashing eyes, securing cargo 191
LATCH child restraint sys‐ tem 64
Launch Control 80
Leather, care 236
LED front fog lights, bulb re‐ placement 224
LED headlights, bulb replace‐ ment 223
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 222
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing 25
Light alloy wheels, care 236
Light control 100
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 222
Lighting 99
Lighting via remote con‐ trol 37
Light reel 99
Lights 99
Lights and bulbs 222
Load 191
Loading 190
Lock, door 39
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