2014 BMW X6 oil level

pounds. Wash your hands after handling. Used
engine oil contains chemicals that have caused
cancer in laboratory animals. Always protect
your skin by washing thoroughly with soap and
water.
Service and warranty
We recommend that you read this publication
thoroughly. Your vehicle is covered by the fol‐
lowing warranties:▷New Vehicle Limited Warranty.▷Rust Perforation Limited Warranty.▷Federal Emissions System Defect War‐
ranty.▷Federal Emissions Performance Warranty.▷California Emission Control System Lim‐
ited Warranty.
Detailed information about these warranties is
listed in the Service and Warranty Information
Booklet for US models or in the Warranty and
Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models.
Your vehicle has been specifically adapted and
designed to meet the particular operating con‐
ditions and homologation requirements in your
country and continental region in order to de‐
liver the full driving pleasure while the vehicle
is operated under those conditions. If you wish
to operate your vehicle in another country or
region, you may be required to adapt your ve‐
hicle to meet different prevailing operating
conditions and homologation requirements.
You should also be aware of any applicable
warranty limitations or exclusions for such
country or region. In such case, please contact
Customer Relations for further information.
Maintenance
Maintain the vehicle regularly to sustain the
road safety, operational reliability and the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Specifications for required maintenance meas‐
ures:
▷BMW Maintenance system▷Service and Warranty Information Booklet
for US models▷Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for
Canadian models
If the vehicle is not maintained according to
these specifications, this could result in seri‐
ous damage to the vehicle. Such damage is
not covered by the BMW New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
Data memory
Many electronic components on your vehicle
are equipped with data memories that tempo‐
rarily or permanently store technical informa‐
tion about the condition of the vehicle, events
and faults. This technical information generally
records the state of a component, a module, a system or the environment:
▷Operating mode of system components, fill
levels for instance.▷Status messages for the vehicle and from
its individual components, e.g., wheel rota‐
tion speed/vehicle speed, deceleration,
transverse acceleration.▷Malfunctions and faults in important sys‐
tem components, e.g., lights and brakes.▷Responses by the vehicle to special situa‐
tions such as airbag deployment or engag‐
ing the stability control system.▷Ambient conditions, such as temperature.
This data is purely technical in nature and is
used to detect and correct faults and to opti‐
mize vehicle functions. Motion profiles over
routes traveled cannot be created from this
data. When service offerings are used, e.g., re‐
pair services, service processes, warranty
claims, quality assurance, this technical infor‐
mation can be read out from the event and
fault memories by the service personnel, in‐
cluding the manufacturer, using special diag‐
nostic tools. You can obtain further information
there if you need it. After an error is corrected,
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Displaying stored Check Control
messages
On the Control Display:1."Vehicle info"2."Vehicle status"3. "Check Control"4.Select the text message.
Messages after trip completion Special messages displayed while driving are
displayed again after the ignition is switched
off.
Fuel gauge Vehicle tilt position may cause
the display to vary.
Depending on the equipment
version, the arrow beside the
fuel pump symbol shows which
side of the vehicle the fuel filler flap is on.
Hints on refueling, refer to page 200.
Tachometer Always avoid engine speeds in the red warning
field. In this range, the fuel supply is inter‐
rupted to protect the engine.
Engine oil temperature
▷Cold engine: the pointer is at
the low temperature end.
Drive at moderate engine
and vehicle speeds.▷Normal operating tempera‐
ture: the pointer is in the
middle or in the left half of
the temperature display.▷Hot engine: the pointer is at the high end of
the temperature range. A Check Control
message is also displayed.
Coolant temperature
If the coolant along with the engine becomes
too hot, a Check Control message is displayed.
Check the coolant level, refer to page 217.
Odometer and trip odometer Display
▷Odometer, arrow 1.▷Trip odometer, arrow 2.
Show/reset kilometers Press the knob.
▷When the ignition is
switched off, the time, the
external temperature and
the odometer are displayed.▷When the ignition is switched on, the trip
odometer is reset.
External temperature
If the indicator drops to
+37 ℉/+3 ℃ or lower, a signal
sounds.
A Check Control message is displayed.
There is an increased risk of ice on roads.
Ice on roads
Even at temperatures above
+37 ℉/+3 ℃, roads might be icy.
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Engine oilVehicle 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.
General information
The engine oil consumption is dependent on
the driving style and driving conditions.
The engine oil consumption can increase in
case of, for example:▷Sporty driving.▷Break-in the engine.▷Idling of the engine.▷Usage of non-approved engine oil grades.
Therefore, regularly check the engine oil level
after refueling.
The vehicle is equipped with electronic oil
measurement.
The electronic oil measurement has two meas‐
uring principles:
▷Status display▷Detailed measurement
Electronic oil measurement
Status display
The concept
The engine oil level is monitored electronically
while driving and shown on the Control Dis‐
play.
If the engine oil level reaches the minimum
level, a check control message is displayed.
Requirements
A current measured value is available after ap‐
prox. 30 minutes of driving. During a shorter
trip, the status of the last, sufficiently long trip
is displayed.
With frequent short-distance trips, regularly
perform a detailed measurement.
Displaying the engine oil level
On the Control Display:1."Vehicle info"2."Vehicle status"3. "Engine oil level"
Engine oil level display messages
Different messages appear on the display de‐
pending on the engine oil level. Pay attention
to these messages.
If the engine oil level is too low, within the next
125 miles/200 km Add engine oil, refer to
page 215.
Engine oil level too low
Add engine oil immediately; otherwise,
an insufficient amount of engine oil could re‐
sult in engine damage.◀
Take care not to add too much engine oil. Too much engine oil
Have the vehicle checked immediately;
otherwise, surplus engine oil can lead to en‐
gine damage.◀
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Detailed measurement
The concept In the detailed measurement the engine oil
level is checked and displayed via a scale.
Gasoline engine:
If the engine oil level reaches the minimum
level, a check control message is displayed.
Diesel engine:
During the measurement, the idle speed is in‐
creased somewhat.
Requirements▷Vehicle is on level road.▷Steptronic transmission: selector lever in
selector lever position N or P and accelera‐
tor pedal not depressed.▷Engine is running and is at operating tem‐
perature.
Performing a detailed measurement
In order to perform a detailed measurement of
the engine oil level:
1."Vehicle info"2."Vehicle status"3. "Measure engine oil level"4."Start measurement"
The engine oil level is checked and displayed
via a scale.
Time: approx. 1 minute.
Adding engine oil General information
Switch off the ignition and safely park the vehi‐
cle before engine oil is added.
Oil filler neck
Only add engine oil when the message is dis‐
played in the instrument cluster.
Add 1 US quart/liter.
With 8 cylinder engine:
Add 2 US quarts/liters.
Adding engine oil
Add oil within the next 125 miles/200 km;
otherwise, this may cause engine damage.◀
Do not add too much engine oil
When too much engine oil is added, im‐
mediately have the vehicle checked, otherwise,
this may cause engine damage.◀
Protect children
Keep oil, grease, etc., out of reach of chil‐
dren and observe the warnings on the contain‐
ers to prevent health risks.◀
Engine oil types to add Hints No oil additives
Oil additives may lead to engine dam‐
age.◀
Viscosity grades for engine oils
When selecting an engine oil, ensure that
the engine oil belongs to one of the viscosity
grades SAE 0W-40, SAE 0W-30, SAE 5W-40,
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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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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
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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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