2014 BMW X6 jump start

Engine compartmentVehicle features and optionsThis chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems.
Important features in the engine compartment
1Washer fluid reservoir2Vehicle identification number3Jump-starting, positive battery terminal4Coolant reservoir5Jump-starting, negative battery terminal6Oil filler neck7Diesel engine:
Container for reducing agentHood
Opening the hood Working in the engine compartment
Never attempt to perform any service or
repair operations on your vehicle without the necessary professional technical training.If you are unfamiliar with the statutory guide‐
lines, have any work on the vehicle performed
only by a service center.
If work is not carried out properly, there is a
danger of subsequent damage and related
safety hazards.◀Seite 212MobilityEngine compartment212
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Roadside Assistance can be established di‐
rectly.
Jump-starting
Hints If the battery is discharged, an engine can be
started using the battery of another vehicle
and two jumper cables. Only use jumper ca‐
bles with fully insulated clamp handles.
To prevent personal injury or damage to both
vehicles, adhere strictly to the following proce‐
dure.
Do not touch live parts
To avoid the risk of potentially fatal in‐
jury, always avoid all contact with electrical
components while the engine is running.◀
Preparation1.Check whether the battery of the other ve‐
hicle has a voltage of 12 volts. This infor‐
mation can be found on the battery.2.Switch off the engine of the assisting vehi‐
cle.3.Switch off any electronic systems/power
consumers in both vehicles.
Bodywork contact between vehicles
Make sure that there is no contact be‐
tween the bodywork of the two vehicles; other‐
wise, there is a danger of short circuits.◀
Starting aid terminals Connecting order
Connect the jumper cables in the correct
order to prevent risk of injury from arcing.◀
The so-called starting aid terminal in the en‐
gine compartment acts as the battery's posi‐
tive terminal.
The body ground or a special nut acts as the
battery negative terminal.
Connecting the cables
1.Open the cover of the BMW starting aid
terminal.2.Attach one terminal clamp of the positive
jumper cable to the positive terminal of the
battery, or to the corresponding starting
aid terminal of the vehicle providing assis‐
tance.3.Attach the terminal clamp on the other end
of the cable to the positive terminal of the
battery, or to the corresponding starting
aid terminal of the vehicle to be started.4.Attach one terminal clamp of the negative
jumper cable to the negative terminal of
the battery, or to the corresponding engine
or body ground of assisting vehicle.5.Attach the second terminal clamp to the
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corresponding engine or body ground of
the vehicle to be started.
Starting the engine
Never use spray fluids to start the engine.
1.Start the engine of the assisting vehicle
and let it run for several minutes at an in‐
creased idle speed.2.Start the engine of the vehicle that is to be
started in the usual way.
If the first starting attempt is not success‐
ful, wait a few minutes before making an‐
other attempt in order to allow the dis‐
charged battery to recharge.3.Let both engines run for several minutes.4.Disconnect the jumper cables in the re‐
verse order.
Check the battery and recharge if needed.
Tow-starting and towing Note Tow-starting and towing
For towing the vehicle turn, switch off the
Intelligent Safety systems; otherwise malfunc‐
tions of the individual braking systems might
lead to accidents.◀
Transporting your vehicle
Note Your vehicle is not permitted to be towed.
Therefore, contact a service center in the
event of a breakdown.
Do not have the vehicle towed
Have your vehicle transported on a load‐
ing platform only; otherwise, damage may oc‐ cur.◀
Tow truck
The vehicle should only be transported on a
loading platform.
Do not lift the vehicle
Do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting or
body and chassis parts; otherwise, damage
may result.◀
Towing other vehicles
Hints Light towing vehicle
The towing vehicle must not be lighter
than the vehicle being towed; otherwise, it will
not be possible to control the vehicle's re‐
sponse.◀
Attaching the tow bar/tow rope correctly
Attach the tow bar or tow rope to the tow
fitting; connecting it to other vehicle parts may
cause damage.◀
▷Switch on the hazard warning system, de‐
pending on local regulations.▷If the electrical system has failed, clearly
identify the vehicle being towed by placing
a sign or a warning triangle in the rear win‐
dow.
Tow bar
The tow fittings used should be on the same
side on both vehicles.
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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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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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