2014 BMW X6 Owner's Manual

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
Condensation on win‐ dows 163 Seite 245Everything from A to ZReference245
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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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Locking/unlocking with re‐mote control 37
Locking, automatic 45
Locking, settings 44
Lock, power window 48
Locks, doors, and win‐ dows 65
Low beams 99
Low beams, automatic, refer to High-beam Assistant 101
Lower back support 53
Luggage rack, see Roof- mounted luggage rack 192
Lumbar support 53
M
Maintenance 219
Maintenance require‐ ments 219
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 91
Maintenance system, BMW 219
Make-up mirror 171
Malfunction displays, see Check Control 85
Malfunction, self-leveling sus‐ pension 137
Manual air distribution 163
Manual air flow 163
Manual brake, refer to Parking brake 70
Manual mode, Steptronic transmission 78
Manual operation, door lock 39
Manual operation, exterior mirrors 59
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 200
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 150
Manual operation, parking brake 73 Manual operation, rearview
camera 152
Manual operation, Top View 155
Marking on approved tires 210
Marking, run-flat tires 211
Master key, refer to Remote control 34
Maximum cooling 164
Maximum speed, display 92
Maximum speed, winter tires 210
Measure, units of 97
Medical kit 230
Memory for seat, mirrors, steering wheel 58
Menu, EfficientDynamics 196
Menu in instrument clus‐ ter 93
Menus, operating, iDrive 18
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 20
Messages, see Check Con‐ trol 85
Microfilter 165
Minimum tread, tires 209
Mirror 59
Mirror memory 58
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 187
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 7
Moisture in headlight 222
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Mounting of child restraint systems 62
Moving sun visor 171
Multifunctional instrument display 82
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 14 N
Navigation, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 56
Neutral cleaner, see wheel cleaner 236
New wheels and tires 209
Night Vision 122
Night Vision device, see Night Vision 122
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 232
O OBD Onboard Diagnosis 219
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐ agnosis 219
Object detection, see Night Vision 122
Obstacle marking, rearview camera 153
Octane rating, refer to Rec‐ ommended fuel grade 202
Odometer 89
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Offroad trips 188
Oil 214
Oil, adding 215
Oil additives 215
Oil change 216
Oil change interval, service requirements 91
Oil filler neck 215
Oil types, alternative 216
Oil types, approved 216
Old batteries, disposal 227
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 18
Onboard vehicle tool kit 221 Seite 249Everything from A to ZReference249
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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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SSafe braking 187
Safety 7
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passen‐
ger seat 56
Safety belts 55
Safety belts, care 237
Safety Package, refer to Ac‐ tive Protection 129
Safety reel, windows 48
Safety systems, airbags 104
Saving fuel 193
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Screwdriver, see Onboard ve‐ hicle tool kit 221
Screw thread, see screw thread for tow fitting, screw
thread for tow fitting 233
Seat belts, refer to Safety belts 55
Seat heating, front 54
Seat heating, rear 55
Seating position for chil‐ dren 62
Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory 58
Seats 51
Seats, front 51
Seats, rear 55
Seat ventilation, front 54
Selection list in instrument cluster 93
Selector lever, Steptronic transmission 77
Self-leveling suspension, air suspension 136
Self-leveling suspension, malfunction 137
Sensors, care 237
Service and warranty 8
Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service
CBS 219 Service requirements, dis‐
play 91
Service, Roadside Assis‐ tance 230
Services, ConnectedDrive
SET button, see Active Cruise Control, ACC 140
SET button, see Cruise con‐ trol 147
Settings, locking/unlock‐ ing 44
Settings on Control Dis‐ play 96
Settings, storing for seat, mir‐ rors, steering wheel 58
Shift Lights 84
Shift paddles on steering wheel 79
Shoulder support 54
Side airbags 104
Side View 156
Signaling, horn 14
Signals when unlocking 44
Sitting safely 51
Size 240
Ski and snowboard bag 177
Slide/tilt glass roof 48
Smoker's package 171
Snow chains 211
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ nostics 219
Sockets, see Connecting electrical devices 173
SOS button 229
Spare fuse 227
Spare tire 225
Specified engine oil types 216
Speed, average 94
Speed limit detection, com‐ puter 95
Speed limiter, display 92
Speed Limit Information 92
Speed warning 95
Split screen 23 SPORT+ - program, Dynamic
Driving Control 138
Sport displays, torque dis‐ play, performance dis‐
play 95
SPORT program, driving dy‐ namics 138
Sport program, transmis‐ sion 78
Stability control systems 132
Start/stop, automatic func‐ tion 69
Start/Stop button 67
Start function during malfunc‐ tion 35
Starting the engine 68
Status control display, tires 108
Status information, iDrive 23
Status of Owner's Manual 6
Steering, Active Steering 136
Steering wheel, adjusting 60
Steering wheel heating 61
Steering wheel memory 58
Steptronic Sport transmis‐ sion 79
Steptronic transmission 77
Stopping the engine 68
Storage compartment on the center console 179
Storage compartments 178
Storage compartments, loca‐ tions 178
Storage, tires 211
Storing the vehicle 237
Summer tires, tread 208
Sun visor 171
Supplementary text mes‐ sage 88
Surround View 151
Suspension settings 137
Switch for Dynamic Driving Control 137
Switch, refer to Cockpit 14
Symbols 6
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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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