2014 BMW X6 XDRIVE 35I window

CockpitVehicle equipment
This chapter describes all series equipment as
well as country-specific and special equipment
offered for this model series.Therefore, it alsodescribes equipment that may not be found in
your vehicle, for instance due to the selected
special equipment or the country version. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems.
All around the steering wheel
1Rear window safety switch   422Power windows  413Exterior mirror operation   514LampsInstrument lighting  85Front fog lamps  84Seite 12At a glanceCockpit12
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▷The volume remains constant even if the
volume of other audio sources is changed.▷The volume is stored for the remote con‐
trol currently in use.
Notes on Emergency
Requests
Do not use the voice activation system to ini‐
tiate an Emergency Request. In stressful situa‐
tions, the voice and vocal pitch can change.
This can unnecessarily delay the establish‐
ment of a telephone connection.
Instead, use the SOS button, refer to
page 286, in the vicinity of the interior mirror.
Environmental conditions
▷Say the commands, numbers, and letters
smoothly and with normal volume, empha‐
sis, and speed.▷Always say commands in the language of
the voice activation system.▷Keep the doors, windows, and glass sun‐
roof closed to prevent noise interference.▷Avoid making other noise in the vehicle
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Convenient opening
Press and hold the button on the remote
control.
The windows and the glass sunroof open.
Locking
Press the button on the remote con‐
trol.
Locking from the outside
Do not lock the vehicle from the outside
if there are people in it, as the vehicle cannot
be unlocked from inside without special knowl‐
edge.◀
Switching on the interior lamps and
courtesy lamps
Press the button on the remote con‐
trol with the vehicle locked.
Panic mode
You can trigger the alarm system if you find
yourself in a dangerous situation.
Press the button on the remote control for
at least 3 seconds.
To switch off the alarm: press any button.
Unlocking tailgate
Press the button on the remote control for
approx. 1 second and release.
The tailgate will open slightly, regardless of
whether it was previously locked or unlocked.
With automatic tailgate operation: the tailgate
opens automatically.
The tailgate pivots back and up when it opens.
Ensure that adequate clearance is available
before opening.
To avoid locking yourself out of the vehicle, do
not place the remote control into the cargo
area. The tailgate is locked again as soon as it
is pushed closed.
Before and after each trip, check that the tail‐
gate has not been inadvertently unlocked.
Provide edge protection
Sharp or angular objects can hit the rear
window while driving and damage the heating
wires of the rear window. Provide edge protec‐
tion.◀
Confirmation signals from the vehicle1."Settings"2."Door locks"3."Flash when lock/unlock"
Retrieving the seat, mirror, and
steering wheel settings
The driver's seat, exterior mirror, and steering
wheel positions selected last are stored for the
currently used remote control.
When the vehicle is being unlocked, these po‐
sitions are automatically retrieved if the setting
is activated.
Pinch hazard when moving back the seat
If this function is used, first make sure
that the footwell behind the driver's seat is
empty. Failure to do so could cause injury to
persons or damage to objects behind the seat
as a result of a rearward movement of the
seat.◀
The adjustment procedure is interrupted:
▷When a seat position switch is pressed.▷When a button of the seat and mirror mem‐
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The tailgate closes automatically when the
button on the inside of the tailgate is pressed.
To stop the closing procedure:▷Press the button on the inside of the tail‐
gate.▷Press the button on the exterior of the tail‐
gate.
The closing procedure is also stopped:
▷When the engine starts.▷If the vehicle jerks while driving away.
Closing is not canceled when you put the vehi‐
cle into motion.
Automatic closing
The tailgate closes automatically without
button operation if it is weighed down by an
additional weight of approx. 11 lbs/5 kg, such
as snow or ice.◀
Manually opening or closing
In case of an electrical malfunction:
1.Push out cover 1 on the tailgate with a
screwdriver.2.Push the catch 2 in the direction of the ar‐
row.3.Open or close the tailgate slowly and with‐
out making sudden movements.
Do not use force to open or close
If the tailgate offers increased resistance,
do not forcefully open or close the tailgate;
otherwise, injury or damage may result.◀
Comfort Access
The concept
The vehicle can be accessed without activat‐
ing the remote control.
All you need to do is to have the remote con‐
trol with you, e.g., in your jacket pocket.
The vehicle automatically detects the remote
control when it is nearby or in the passenger
compartment.
Comfort Access supports the following func‐
tions:▷Unlocking/locking of the vehicle.▷Unlocking of the tailgate separately.▷Starting the engine.▷Convenient closing.
Functional requirement
▷To lock the vehicle, the remote control
must be located outside of the vehicle.▷The next unlocking and locking cycle is not
possible until after approx. 2 seconds.▷The engine can only be started if the re‐
mote control is inside the vehicle.
Comparison with ordinary remote
control
The functions can be controlled by pressing the buttons or via Comfort Access.
Should a short delay occur when opening or
closing the windows or the glass sunroof, the
system is checking whether a remote control is
located in the vehicle. Please repeat opening
or closing if necessary.
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Unlocking
Fully grasp a door handle, arrow 1.
This corresponds to pressing the
button.
Locking
Touch the area on the door handle, arrow 2,
with your finger for approx. 1 second.
This corresponds to pressing the
but‐
ton.
To save battery power, ensure that the ignition
and all electronic systems and/or power con‐
sumers are switched off before locking the ve‐
hicle.
If a remote control is detected within the vehi‐
cle, the vehicle does not lock or is unlocked
again.
Convenient closing Press the area, arrow 2, with your finger and
hold.
The windows and glass sunroof are closed in
addition.
Monitor the closing process
Watch during the closing process to be
sure that no one is injured. Removing the hand
from the door handle immediately stops the closing process.◀
Unlocking the tailgate separately
Press the button on the exterior of the tailgate.
This corresponds to pressing the
button.
If a remote control accidentally left in the cargo
area is detected in the locked vehicle, the tail‐
gate opens again.
The hazard warning flashers flash and a signal
sounds.
Ignition on Pressing the Start/Stop button switches the
ignition on.
When doing so, do not depress the brake
pedal, otherwise the engine will start.
Starting the engine
The engine can be started or the ignition can
be switched on when a remote control is inside
the vehicle. It is not necessary to insert a re‐
mote control into the ignition lock, refer to
page 59.
As long as no remote control is detected in the
vehicle, it is only possible to restart the engine
within approx. 10 seconds after it is switched
off if no door has been opened.
Switching off the engine
▷Remote control not in ignition lock:
After switching off the engine, the trans‐
mission is automatically switched into
transmission position P.▷Remote control in ignition lock:
If transmission position N is engaged, the
transmission remains in this position after
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▷When animals are to remain in the vehicle.
Switching off the tilt alarm sensor and
interior motion sensor
Press the remote control button again
within 10 seconds after the vehicle is locked.
The indicator lamp lights up for approx. 2 sec‐
onds and then flashes continuously.
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sen‐
sor remain switched off until the vehicle is
locked again.
Power windows General information Take the remote control with youTake the remote control with you when
leaving the vehicle so that children, for exam‐
ple, cannot operate the power windows and in‐
jure themselves.◀
Opening
▷ Press the switch to the resistance
point.
The window opens while the switch is held.▷ Press the switch beyond the resist‐
ance point.
The window opens automatically.
Pressing again stops the motion.
Closing
Danger of pinching
Monitor the closing process and make
sure that the closing path of the window is clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀▷ Pull the switch to the resistance
point.
The window closes while the switch is
held.▷ Pull the switch beyond the resistance
point.
The window closes automatically.
Pressing the switch stops the motion.
Convenient operation via the remote control,
refer to page 32.
Convenient closing, refer to page 38, with
Comfort Access.
After the ignition is switched off
When the remote control is removed or the ig‐
nition is switched off, the windows can con‐
tinue to be operated for approx. 1 minute as
long as no door is opened.
Pinch protection system
If the closing force exceeds a specific value as
a window closes, the closing action is inter‐
rupted.
The window reopens slightly.
Danger of pinching even with pinch pro‐
tection
Even with the pinch protection system, check
that the window's closing path is clear; other‐
wise, the closing action may not stop in certain
situations, e.g., if thin objects are present.◀
Do not use window accessories
Do not install any accessories in the
range of movement of the windows; otherwise,
the pinch protection system will be impaired.◀
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Closing without the pinch protection
system
For example, if there is an external danger or if
ice on the windows prevents a window from
closing normally, proceed as follows:1.Pull the switch past the resistance point
and hold it there.
Pinch protection is limited and the window
reopens slightly if the closing force ex‐
ceeds a certain value.2.Pull the switch past the resistance point
again within approx. 4 seconds and hold it
there.
The window closes without pinch protec‐
tion.
Safety switch
With the safety switch, the rear windows are
prevented from being opened or closed via the
switches in the rear passenger area, such as
by children.
Press the button.
The LED lights up if the safety function is
switched on.
Safety switch for rear operation
Press the safety switch when transport‐
ing children in the rear; otherwise, injury may
result if the windows are closed without super‐
vision.◀
Roller sunblinds for the rear
side windows
Pull the loop of the roller sun blind and hook
onto bracket.
Do not open the window while the roller
sunblind is tilted
Do not open the window while the roller sun‐
blind is tilted; otherwise, there is a risk of dam‐
age at high speeds that may result in personal
injury.◀
Glass sunroof, electrical General information Danger of pinching
Monitor the closing process and make
sure that the closing path of the glass sunroof
is clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀
Take the remote control with youTake the remote control with you when
leaving the vehicle so that children, for exam‐
ple, cannot operate the roof and injure them‐
selves.◀
Tilting the glass sunroof
Press the switch.
The closed sunroof is tilted and
the sliding visor opens slightly.
Do not use force to close the sliding visor
Do not use force to close the sliding visor
with the glass sunroof in its tilted position, oth‐
erwise the mechanism will be damaged.◀
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Center rear seat
1Direction of travel2Head restraint3Strap guide4Hook for upper retaining strap5Mounting point6Backrest7Upper retaining strap of child restraint fix‐
ing system
When using the cargo cover, pass the upper
retaining strap between the rear seat backrest
and the cargo cover.
Attaching the upper retaining strap to
the backrest of the rear seat row
1.Route the upper retaining strap over the
middle of the head restraint.2.Attach the upper retaining strap to the
mounting point with the hook.3.Pull the retaining strap taut until it com‐
presses the cushion of the head restraint,
thus preventing the strap from sliding off.
Locking the doors and
windows
Rear doors
Push the locking lever on the rear doors down.
The door can now be opened from the outside
only.
Safety switch for the rear Press the button on the driver's door if
children are being transported in the
rear.
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