2014 BMW X6M heating

HintsSufficient ventilation
When remaining in the vehicle for an ex‐
tended period of time, ensure sufficient exter‐
nal ventilation. Do not continuously use recir‐
culated-air mode; otherwise the air quality in
the interior continuously worsens.◀
Climate control functions in detail
Manual air distribution Press button repeatedly to select a
program:▷Upper body region.▷Upper body region and footwell.▷Footwell.▷Windows and footwell.▷Windows, upper body region, and footwell.▷Windows: driver's side only.▷Windows and upper body region.
If the windows are fogged over, press the
AUTO button on the driver's side to utilize the
condensation sensor.
Temperature Turn the ring to set the desired
temperature.
The automatic climate control achieves this
temperature as quickly as possible, if needed
by using the maximum cooling or heating li‐
dacity, and then keeps it constant.
Do not rapidly switch between different tem‐
perature settings. Otherwise, the automatic cli‐
mate control will not have sufficient time to ad‐
just the set temperature.
AUTO program
Press button.
Air flow, air distribution and tempera‐
ture are controlled automatically.
Depending on the selected temperature,
AUTO intensity program and outside influen‐
ces, the air is directed to the windshield, side
windows, upper body, and into the footwell.
The cooling function, refer to page 152, is
switched on automatically with the AUTO pro‐
gram.
At the same time, a condensation sensor con‐
trols the program so as to prevent window
condensation as much as possible.
Intensity of the AUTO program
With the AUTO program activated, the auto‐
matic intensity control can be changed.
Press the left or right side of the but‐
ton: decrease or increase the inten‐
sity.
The selected intensity is shown on the display
of the automatic climate control.
Air flow, manual
To manually adjust air flow turn off AUTO pro‐
gram first.
Press the left or right side of the but‐
ton: decrease or increase air flow.
The selected air flow is shown on the display of
the automatic climate control.
The air flow of the automatic climate control
may be reduced automatically to save battery
power.
Defrosts windows and removes
condensation
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Adjusting the ventilation▷Ventilation for cooling:
Direct vent in your direction when vehicle's
interior is too hot.▷Draft-free ventilation:
Adjust the vent to let the air flow past you.
Ventilation in rear, center
▷Thumbwheels to vary the temperature, ar‐
row 1.
Toward blue: colder.
Toward red: warmer.▷Lever for changing the air flow direction,
arrow 2.▷Thumbwheels for continuous opening and
closing of the vents, arrow 3.
BMW X5 M: ventilation, side
▷Thumbwheel for continuous opening and
closing of the vents, arrow 1.▷Lever for changing the air flow direction,
arrow 2.Rear automatic climate
control
At a glance1Temperature2AUTO program3Vent settings4Air flow, AUTO intensity5Display6Maximum cooling7Seat heating   55
Switching the rear automatic climate
control on/off
1."Settings"2."Climate"3."Rear climate"
The rear automatic climate control is not op‐
erational if the automatic climate control is
switched off or if the function for defrosting or
defogging the windows is active.
AUTO program Press button.
Air flow, air distribution, and tempera‐
ture are controlled automatically:
Depending on the selected temperature, the
AUTO intensity, and outside influences, the air
is directed to the upper body and into the foot‐
well.
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The cooling function is switched on automati‐
cally with the AUTO program.
Intensity of the AUTO program
With the AUTO program activated, the auto‐
matic intensity control can be changed:
Press the left or right side of the but‐
ton: decrease or increase the inten‐
sity.
The selected intensity is shown on the display
of the automatic climate control.
Temperature Turn the ring to set the desired
temperature.
The automatic climate control achieves this
temperature as quickly as possible, if needed
by using the maximum cooling or heating ca‐
pacity, and then keeps it constant.
Do not rapidly switch between different tem‐
perature settings. The automatic climate con‐
trol will not have sufficient time to adjust the
set temperature.
Manual air distribution
The air distribution can be adjusted to individ‐
ual needs.
Press button repeatedly to select a
program:▷Upper body region.▷Upper body region and footwell.▷Footwell.
Air flow, manual
To manually adjust air flow turn off AUTO pro‐
gram first.
Press the left or right side of the but‐
ton: decrease or increase air flow.
The selected air flow is shown on the display of
the automatic climate control.
Switching the system on/off
Switch off Press and hold the left button.
Switching on Press any button except:▷Left side of Air volume button.▷Seat heating.
Maximum cooling
Press button.
The system is set to the lowest tem‐
perature, maximum air flow and air circulation
mode.
Air flows out of the vents to the upper body re‐
gion. The vents need to be open for this.
Air is cooled as quickly as possible:
▷At an external temperature of approx.
32 ℉/0 ℃.▷When the engine is running.
Parked-car ventilation
The concept The parked-car ventilation ventilates the vehi‐
cle interior and lowers its temperature, if
needed.
The system can be switched on and off di‐
rectly or by using two preset departure times.
The reel-on time is automatically determined
based on the temperature. The system
promptly switches on before the selected de‐
parture time.
Operation can be performed via iDrive.
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LoadingVehicle 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.
Hints Overloading the vehicle
To avoid exceeding the approved ca‐
pacity of the tires, never overload the vehicle.
Overloading can lead to overheating and in‐
creases the rate at which damage develops in‐
side the tires. This could result in a sudden
loss of tire inflation pressure.◀
No fluids in the cargo area
Make sure that fluids do not leak into the
cargo area; otherwise, the vehicle may be dam‐
aged.◀
Heavy and hard objects
Do not stow any heavy and hard objects
in the car's interior without securing them; oth‐
erwise, they may present a danger to occu‐
pants, e.g., during braking and evasive maneu‐
vers.◀
Determining the load limit1.Locate the following statement on your ve‐
hicle’s placard:▷The combined weight of occupants
and cargo should never exceed XXX kg
or YYY lbs. Otherwise, damage to thevehicle and unstable driving situations
may result.2.Determine the combined weight of the
driver and passengers that will be riding in
your vehicle.3.Subtract the combined weight of the driver
and passengers from XXX kilograms or
YYY pounds.4.The resulting figure equals the available
amount of cargo and luggage load ca‐
pacity.
For example, if the YYY amount equals
1,000 lbs and there will be four 150 lbs
passengers in your vehicle, the amount of
available cargo and luggage load capacity
is 400 lbs: 1,000 lbs minus 600 lbs =
400 lbs.5.Determine the combined weight of lug‐
gage and cargo being loaded on the vehi‐
cle. That weight may not safely exceed the
available cargo and luggage load capacity
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Avoid high engine speeds
As a rule: driving at low engine speeds lowers
fuel consumption and reduces wear.
Use 1st gear to get the vehicle moving. Start‐
ing with the 2nd gear, accelerate rapidly. When
accelerating, shift up before reaching high en‐
gine speeds.
When you reach the desired speed, shift into
the highest applicable gear and drive with the
engine speed as low as possible and at a con‐
stant speed.
If necessary, observe the gear shift indicator of
the vehicle, refer to page 93.
Use coasting
When approaching a red light, take your foot
off the accelerator and let the vehicle coast to
a halt.
For going downhill take your foot off the accel‐
erator and let the vehicle roll.
The flow of fuel is interrupted while coasting.
Switch off the engine during longer stops
Switch off the engine during longer stops, e.g.,
at traffic lights, railroad crossings or in traffic
congestion.
Auto Start/Stop function The Auto Start/Stop function of your vehicle
automatically switches off the engine during a
stop.
If the engine is switched off and then restarted
rather than leaving the engine running con‐
stantly, fuel consumption and emissions are
reduced. Savings can begin within a few sec‐
onds of switching off the engine.
In addition, fuel consumption is also deter‐
mined by other factors, such as driving style,road conditions, maintenance or environmental
factors.
Switch off any functions that
are not currently needed
Functions such as seat heating and the rear
window defroster require a lot of energy and
reduce the range, especially in city and stop-
and-go traffic.
Reel off these functions if they are not needed.
Have maintenance carried
out
Have vehicles maintained regularly to achieve
optimal vehicle efficiency and operating life.
The maintenance should be carried out by
your service center.
Also note the BMW Maintenance System, refer
to page 211.Seite 186Driving tipsSaving fuel186
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Malfunction displays, seeCheck Control 85
Malfunction, self-leveling sus‐ pension 134
Manual air distribution 151
Manual air flow 151
Manual brake, refer to Parking brake 72
Manual operation, door lock 39
Manual operation, exterior mirrors 59
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 190
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 138
Manual operation, parking brake 74
Manual operation, rearview camera 140
Manual operation, Top View 143
Marking on approved tires 199
Master key, refer to Remote control 34
Maximum cooling 152
Maximum speed, display 93
Maximum speed, winter tires 200
M Compound brake 176
MDM, M Dynamic Mode 130
M Drive 61
M Driving Dynamics Con‐ trol 82
M Dynamic Mode MDM 130
Measure, units of 98
Medical kit 221
Memory for seat, mirrors, steering wheel 58
Menu in instrument clus‐ ter 94
Menus, operating, iDrive 18
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 20 Messages, see Check Con‐
trol 85
Microfilter 153
Minimum tread, tires 198
Mirror 59
Mirror memory 58
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 178
Mobility System 200
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 7
Moisture in headlight 215
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Mounting of child restraint systems 63
Moving sun visor 159
M technology 176
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 14
M view, head-up display 99
N Navigation, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 56
Neck restraints, rear, refer to Head restraints 57
Neutral cleaner, see wheel cleaner 227
New wheels and tires 199
Night Vision 119
Night Vision device, see Night Vision 119
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 223
O OBD Onboard Diagnosis 211
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐ agnosis 211 Object detection, see Night
Vision 119
Obstacle marking, rearview camera 141
Octane rating, refer to Rec‐ ommended fuel grade 192
Odometer 89
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Offroad trips 179
Oil 206
Oil, adding 207
Oil additives 207
Oil change 208
Oil change interval, service requirements 92
Oil filler neck 207
Oil types, alternative 208
Oil types, approved 208
Old batteries, disposal 219
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 18
Onboard vehicle tool kit 213
Opening/closing via door lock 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 44
Operating concept, iDrive 18
Optional equipment, standard equipment 6
Outside air, refer to Auto‐ matic recirculated-air con‐
trol 152
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 89
P Paint, vehicle 226
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Parallel parking assistant 146
Park Distance Control PDC 137
Parked-car ventilation 155
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 179
Parking aid, refer to PDC 137
Parking assistant 146
Parking brake 72
Parking lights 101
Parking with Automatic Hold 73
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 60
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ era 141
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 137
Pedestrian detection, see Night Vision 119
Pedestrian warning with city braking function 117
Personal Profile 35
Personal Profile, exporting profiles 36
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof 50
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 48
Plastic, care 227
Power failure 219
Power sunroof, glass 49
Power windows 48
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure 194
Pressure warning FTM, tires 112
Preventing Auto Start Stop 71
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file 35
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 24
Protective function, glass sunroof 50 Protective function, win‐
dows 48
Push-and-turn reel, refer to Controller 18, 19
R Radiator fluid 209
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control 34
Radio ready state 68
Radio, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Rain sensor 76
Rear automatic climate con‐ trol 154
Rear center armrest 170
Rear cooler 162
Rear drink holder 171
Rear lights 216
Rear seats 55
Rearview camera 140
Rearview mirror 59
Rear window defroster 152
Recirculated-air mode 152
Recommended fuel grade 192
Recommended tire brands 199
Refueling 190
Remaining range 90
Remote control/key 34
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 38
Remote control, univer‐ sal 157
Replacement fuse 219
Replacement wheel 216
Replacing parts 213
Replacing wheels/tires 199
Reporting safety defects 9
RES button, see Cruise con‐ trol 135
Reserve warning, refer to Range 90 Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 110
Residual heat, automatic cli‐ mate control 153
Retaining straps, securing cargo 182
Retreaded tires 199
Roadside parking lights 102
Roller sunblinds 49
RON recommended fuel grade 192
Roofliner 17
Roof load capacity 233
Roof-mounted luggage rack 183
Rope for tow-starting/ towing 223
Rubber components, care 227
S
Safe braking 178
Safety 7
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passen‐
ger seat 56
Safety belts 55
Safety belts, care 228
Safety Package, refer to Ac‐ tive Protection 127
Safety reel, windows 49
Safety systems, airbags 106
Saving fuel 185
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Screwdriver, see Onboard ve‐ hicle tool kit 213
Screw thread, see screw thread for tow fitting, screw
thread for tow fitting 224
Sealant 200
Seat belts, refer to Safety belts 55
Seat heating, front 54
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Seating position for chil‐dren 63
Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory 58
Seats 52
Seats, front 52
Seats, rear 55
Seat ventilation, front 54
Selection list in instrument cluster 94
Selector lever 78
Selector lever position 78
Self-leveling suspension, air suspension 134
Self-leveling suspension, malfunction 134
Sensors, care 228
Sequential mode 79
Service and warranty 8
Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service
CBS 211
Service requirements, dis‐ play 92
Service, Roadside Assis‐ tance 221
Services, ConnectedDrive
Servotronic 134
SET button, see Cruise con‐ trol 135
Settings, locking/unlock‐ ing 45
Settings, M Drive 61
Settings on Control Dis‐ play 97
Settings, storing for seat, mir‐ rors, steering wheel 58
Shift Lights 100
Shoulder support 54
Side airbags 106
Side View 144
Signaling, horn 14
Signals when unlocking 45
Sitting safely 52
Size 232
Ski and snowboard bag 167 Slide/tilt glass roof 49
Smoker's package 159
Snow chains 203
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ nostics 211
Sockets, see Connecting electrical devices 161
SOS button 220
Spare fuse 219
Spare tire 216
Specified engine oil types 208
Speed, average 96
Speed limit detection, com‐ puter 96
Speed limiter, display 93
Speed Limit Information 93
Speed warning 97
Split screen 23
Sport displays, torque dis‐ play, performance dis‐
play 97
Stability control systems 129
Standard view, head-up dis‐ play 99
Start/stop, automatic func‐ tion 70
Start/Stop button 68
Start function during malfunc‐ tion 35
Starting the engine 69
Status control display, tires 110
Status information, iDrive 23
Status of Owner's Manual 6
Steering assistance 134
Steering wheel, adjusting 60
Steering wheel heating 61
Steering wheel memory 58
Steptronic Sport transmis‐ sion 78
Stopping the engine 69
Storage compartment on the center console 169
Storage compartments 168 Storage compartments, loca‐
tions 168
Storage, tires 200
Storing the vehicle 228
Summer tires, tread 198
Sun visor 159
Supplementary text mes‐ sage 88
Surround View 139
Switch, refer to Cockpit 14
Symbols 6
Symbols in the status field 23
SYNC program, automatic cli‐ mate control 152
System states of dynamic driving 92
T
Tachometer 89
Tailgate, automatic 40
Tailgate, closing with no- touch activation 44
Tailgate, opening with no- touch activation 44
Tailgate via remote con‐ trol 38
Tail lights 216
Technical changes, refer to Safety 7
Technical data 232
Technology, BMW M 176
Telephone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Temperature, automatic cli‐ mate control 151
Temperature display for ex‐ ternal temperature 89
Temperature, engine oil 89
Terminal, starting aid 222
Text message, supplemen‐ tary 88
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 46 Seite 243Everything from A to ZReference243
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