2014 BMW X6 tailgate

Things to remember when drivingVehicle 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.
Breaking-in period
General information Moving parts need time to adjust to one an‐
other (break-in time).
The following instructions will help accomplish
a long vehicle life and good efficiency.
During break-in, do not use the Launch Con‐
trol, refer to page 80.
Engine, transmission, and axle drive Always obey the official speed limit.
Up to 1,200 miles/2,000 km
Do not exceed the maximum engine and road
speed:▷For gasoline engine 4,500 rpm and
100 mph/160 km/h.
Avoid full load or kickdown under all circum‐
stances.
From 1,200 miles/2,000 km The engine and vehicle speed can gradually be
increased.
Tires
Tire traction is not optimal due to manufactur‐
ing circumstances when tires are brand-new;
they achieve their full traction potential after a
break-in time.
Drive conservatively for the first
200 miles/300 km.
Brake system
Brakes require an initial break-in period of ap‐
prox. 300 miles/500 km to achieve optimal per‐
formance between brake discs and brake
pads. Drive moderately during this break-in pe‐
riod.
Following part replacement
The same break-in procedures should be ob‐
served if any of the components above-men‐
tioned have to be renewed in the course of the
vehicle's operating life.
General driving notes
Closing the tailgate Drive with the tailgate closed
Only drive with the tailgate closed; other‐
wise, in the event of an accident or braking and
evasive maneuvers, passengers and other traf‐
fic may be injured, and the vehicle may be
damaged. In addition, exhaust fumes may en‐
ter the vehicle interior.◀
If driving with the tailgate open cannot be
avoided:▷Close all windows and the glass sunroof.▷Greatly increase the air flow from the vents.▷Drive moderately.
Hot exhaust system
Hot exhaust system
High temperatures are generated in the
exhaust system.
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▷Lashing eyes in the rails.▷Eyes on the cargo area wall.
The eyes are located on both sides of the
cargo area.
Securing cargo
▷Smaller and lighter items: secure with re‐
taining straps or with a cargo net or draw
straps.▷Larger and heavy objects: secure with
cargo straps.
Cargo straps, cargo netting, retaining
straps or draw straps on the lashing eyes in
the cargo area.
Securing cargo
Stow and secure the cargo as described
above; otherwise it may present a danger to
the occupants, e.g., during braking and evasive
maneuvers.◀
Roof-mounted luggage rack Note
Installation only possible with roof rack.
Roof racks are available as special accessories.
Securing
Follow the installation instructions of the roof
rack.
Loading Be sure that adequate clearance is maintained
for tilting and opening the glass sunroof.
Because roof racks raise the vehicle's center
of gravity when loaded, they have a major ef‐
fect on vehicle handling and steering re‐
sponse.
Therefore, note the following when loading
and driving:
▷Do not exceed the approved roof/axle
loads and the approved gross vehicle
weight.▷Distribute the roof load uniformly.▷The roof load should not extend past the
loading area.▷Always place the heaviest pieces on the
bottom.▷Secure the roof luggage firmly, e.g., tie
with ratchet straps.▷Do not let objects project into the opening
path of the tailgate.▷Drive cautiously and avoid sudden acceler‐
ation and braking maneuvers. Take corners
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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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Opening/closing via doorlock 39
Opening and closing 34
Opening and closing, without remote control 39
Opening and closing, with re‐ mote control 37
Opening the tailgate with no- touch activation 43
Operating concept, iDrive 18
Optional equipment, standard equipment 6
Outside air, refer to Auto‐ matic recirculated-air con‐
trol 164
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 89
P Paint, vehicle 235
Parallel parking assistant 158
Park Distance Control PDC 149
Parked-car ventilation 167
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 188
Parking aid, refer to PDC 149
Parking assistant 158
Parking brake 70
Parking lights 99
Parking with Automatic Hold 71
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 59
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ era 153
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 149
Pedestrian detection, see Night Vision 122
Pedestrian warning with city braking function 119
Personal Profile 35
Personal Profile, exporting profiles 36 Pinch protection system,
glass sunroof 49
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 47
Plastic, care 236
Power failure 227
Power sunroof, glass 48
Power windows 47
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure 204
Pressure warning FTM, tires 111
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file 35
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 24
Protective function, glass sunroof 49
Protective function, win‐ dows 47
Push-and-turn reel, refer to Controller 18, 19
R Radiator fluid 217
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control 34
Radio ready state 67
Radio, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Rain sensor 75
Rear automatic climate con‐ trol 166
Rear center armrest 180
Rear cooler 174
Rear drink holder 181
Rear lights 224
Rear seats 55
Rearview camera 151
Rearview mirror 59
Rear window defroster 164
Recirculated-air mode 164
Recommended fuel grade 202 Recommended tire
brands 210
Refueling 200
Remaining range 90
Remote control/key 34
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 38
Remote control, univer‐ sal 169
Replacement fuse 227
Replacement wheel 225
Replacing parts 221
Replacing wheels/tires 209
Reporting safety defects 9
RES button 143
RES button, see Active Cruise Control, ACC 140
RES button, see Cruise con‐ trol 147
Reserve warning, refer to Range 90
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 108
Residual heat, automatic cli‐ mate control 165
Retaining straps, securing cargo 191
Retreaded tires 210
Roadside parking lights 100
Roller sunblinds 48
RON recommended fuel grade 202
Roofliner 17
Roof load capacity 241
Roof-mounted luggage rack 192
Rope for tow-starting/ towing 232
RSC Run Flat System Com‐ ponent, refer to Run-flat
tires 211
Rubber components, care 236
Run-flat tires 211 Seite 250ReferenceEverything from A to Z250
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SYNC program, automatic cli‐mate control 164
T Tachometer 89
Tailgate, automatic 40
Tailgate, closing with no- touch activation 43
Tailgate, opening with no- touch activation 43
Tailgate via remote con‐ trol 38
Tail lights 224
Technical changes, refer to Safety 7
Technical data 240
Telephone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Temperature, automatic cli‐ mate control 163
Temperature display for ex‐ ternal temperature 89
Temperature, engine oil 89
Terminal, starting aid 231
Text message, supplemen‐ tary 88
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 45
Thermal camera, see Night Vision 122
Thigh support 53
Tilt alarm sensor 46
Time of arrival 95
Tire damage 209
Tire identification marks 207
Tire inflation pressure 204
Tire inflation pressure moni‐ tor, refer to FTM 111
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 107
Tires, changing 209
Tires, everything on wheels and tires 204
Tires, run-flat tires 211 Tire tread 208
Tone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Tool 221
Top View 154
Total vehicle weight 241
Touchpad 21
Tow fitting 233
Towing 232
Tow lug, see tow fitting 233
Tow-starting 232
TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor 107
Traction control 134
TRACTION, driving dynam‐ ics 134
TRACTION program, Dy‐ namic Driving Control 138
Transmission lock, electronic unlocking 79
Transmission, see Steptronic transmission 77
Transporting children safely 62
Tread, tires 208
Trip computer 95
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 74
Trip odometer 89
Turning circle lines, rearview camera 153
Turn signals, operation 74
U Unintentional alarm 46
Units of measure 97
Universal remote control 169
Unlock button, Steptronic transmission 78
Unlocking/locking via door lock 39
Unlocking/locking with re‐ mote control 37
Unlocking, settings 44 Unpaved roads, cross-coun‐
try trips 188
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline 6
Upholstery care 236
USB interface 174
V Vanity mirror 171
Variable steering 136
Vehicle battery 226
Vehicle battery, replac‐ ing 227
Vehicle, break-in 186
Vehicle care 235
Vehicle features and op‐ tions 6
Vehicle identification num‐ ber 9
Vehicle jack 225
Vehicle paint 235
Vehicle storage 237
Vehicle wash 234
Ventilation 165
Ventilation, refer to Parked- car ventilation 167
Venting, see ventilation 165
Vent, see ventilation 165
Vertical Dynamic Control 136
VIN, see vehicle identification number 9
Voice activation system 26
W Warning and indicator lamps, see Check Control 85
Warning displays, see Check Control 85
Warning messages, see Check Control 85
Warning triangle 230
Washer fluid 76
Washer nozzles, wind‐ shield 76 Seite 252ReferenceEverything from A to Z252
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