2014 BMW X6M parking brake

Before driving into a car wash
In order to ensure that the vehicle can roll in a
car wash, take the following steps:1.Drive into the car wash.2.Engage selector lever position N.3.Deactivating Automatic Hold, refer to
page 73.4.Release the parking brake.5.Switch the engine off.
In this way, the ignition remains switched
on, and a Check-Control message is dis‐
played.
Do not turn off the ignition in the car
wash
Do not turn off the ignition in the car wash;
otherwise, the transmission position P is
engaged and damages can result.◀
The vehicle cannot be locked from the outside
when in selector lever position N. A signal
sounds when an attempt is made to lock the
vehicle.
To start the engine:
1.Depress the brake pedal.2.Press the Start/Stop button.
Pressing the Start/Stop button without step‐
ping on the brake turns the ignition off.
Transmission position
Transmission position P is engaged automati‐
cally:
▷When the ignition is switched off.▷After approx. 15 minutes.
Headlights
▷Do not rub dry and do not use abrasive or
acidic cleansers.▷Soak areas that have been dirtied e. g.,
from insects, with shampoo and wash off
with water.▷Thaw ice with de-icing spray; do not use an
ice scraper.
After washing the vehicle
After washing the vehicle, apply the brakes
briefly to dry them; otherwise, braking action
can be reduced and corrosion of the brake
discs can occur.
Completely remove all residues on the win‐
dows, to minimize loss of visibility due to
smearing and to reduce wiper noises and
wiper blade wear.
Vehicle care
Car care products BMW recommends using care and cleaning
products from BMW, since these have been
tested and approved.
Car care and cleaning products
Follow the instructions on the container.
When cleaning the interior, open the doors or
windows.
Only use products intended for cleaning vehi‐
cles.
Cleansers can contain substances that are
dangerous and harmful to your health.◀
Vehicle paint
Regular care contributes to driving safety and
value retention. Environmental influences in
areas with elevated air pollution or natural con‐
taminants, such as tree resin or pollen can af‐
fect the vehicle's paintwork. Tailor the fre‐
quency and extent of your car care to these
influences.
Aggressive substances such as spilled fuel, oil,
grease or bird droppings, must be removed im‐
mediately to prevent the finish from being al‐
tered or discolored.
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Convenient opening with theremote control 37
Coolant 209
Coolant temperature 89
Cooler 162
Cooling function 152
Cooling, maximum 152
Cooling system 209
Corrosion on brake discs 179
Cosmetic mirror 159
Cruise control 135
Cruising range 90
Cupholder 171
Current fuel consumption 91
D
Damage, tires 198
Damping control 133
Data, technical 232
Date 90
Daytime running lights 102
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting 151
Dehumidifying, air 152
Deleting personal data 24
Deletion of personal data 24
Departure time, parked-car ventilation 156
Destination distance 96
Digital clock 89
Digital speed 90
Digital tachometer 90
Dimensions 232
Dimmable exterior mirrors 60
Dimmable interior rearview mirror 60
Direction indicator, refer to Turn signals 75
Display, electronic, instru‐ ment cluster 84
Display in windshield 99
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 104
Displays, cleaning 228
Disposal, coolant 210 Disposal, vehicle battery 219
Distance control, refer to PDC 137
Distance to destination 96
Divided screen view, split screen 23
Door lock 39
Door lock, refer to Remote control 34
Doors, Automatic Soft Clos‐ ing 40
Downhill control 132
Drivelogic 80
Drive mode 79
Drive-off assistant 129
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC 130
Driving Dynamics Control 82
Driving instructions, break- in 177
Driving notes, general 177
Driving on bad roads 179
Driving on racetracks 176
Driving program, refer to Drivelogic 80
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 129
Driving tips 177
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 130
Dynamic driving systems 92
Dynamic driving, system states 92
Dynamic Performance Con‐ trol 129
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 130
E
EfficientDynamics 91
EfficientDynamics display 91
EfficientDynamics menu 91
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster 84 Electronic oil measure‐
ment 206
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC 130
Emergency detection, remote control 35
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 190
Emergency release, parking brake 74
Emergency Request 220
Emergency service, refer to Roadside Assistance 221
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 35
Emergency unlocking, trans‐ mission lock 81
Emergency wheel 216
Energy Control 91
Energy recovery 91
Engine, automatic reel-off 70
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function 70
Engine compartment 204
Engine compartment, work‐ ing in 204
Engine coolant 209
Engine oil 206
Engine oil, adding 207
Engine oil additives 207
Engine oil change 208
Engine oil filler neck 207
Engine oil temperature 89
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 208
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 208
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 35
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 222
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine 69
Engine stop 69
Engine temperature 89
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Equipment, interior 157
Error displays, see Check Control 85
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 130
Exchanging wheels/tires 199
Exhaust system 178
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 60
Exterior mirrors 59
External start 222
External temperature dis‐ play 89
External temperature warn‐ ing 89
Eyes for securing cargo 182
F
Failure message, see Check Control 85
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 47
Fan, refer to Air flow 151
Filler neck for engine oil 207
Fine wood, care 227
First aid kit 221
Fitting for towing, see tow fit‐ ting 224
Flat tire, changing wheels 216
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 112
Flat tire, repairing 200
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 109
Flat tire, warning lamp 110, 112
Flooding 178
Floor carpet, care 228
Floor mats, care 228
Fold-out position, wiper 77
Foot brake 178
Front airbags 106
Front center armrest 169
Front cupholder 171 Front-end collision warning
with City Braking func‐
tion 114
Front fog lights 104
Front fog lights, bulb replace‐ ment 216
Front lights 215
front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation 108
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp 108
Front seats 52
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 112
Fuel 192
Fuel consumption, current 91
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 96
Fuel filler flap 190
Fuel gauge 89
Fuel lid 190
Fuel quality 192
Fuel recommendation 192
Fuel, tank capacity 234
Fuse 219
G
Garage door opener, refer to Universal Integrated Remote
Control 157
Gasoline 192
Gear change 80
Gear shift indicator 93
General driving notes 177
Glare shield 159
Glasses compartment 170
Glass sunroof, powered 49
Glass sunroof, refer to Panor‐ amic glass sunroof 49
Glove compartment 168
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 233
Ground clearance 179 H
Handbrake, refer to Parking brake 72
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 158
Hazard warning flashers 220
HDC Hill Descent Con‐ trol 132
Head airbags 106
Headlight control, auto‐ matic 102
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture 101
Headlight flasher 75
Headlight glass 215
Headlights 215
Headlights, care 226
Headlight washer system 75
Head restraints 52
Head restraints, front 56
Head restraints, rear 57
Head-up Display 99
Head-up Display, care 228
Head-up display, M view 99
Head-up display, standard view 99
Heavy cargo, stowing 182
High-beam Assistant 103
High beams 75
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant 103
Hill Descent Control HDC 132
Hills 179
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant 129
Hints 6
Holder for beverages 171
Hood 204
Horn 14
Hot exhaust system 178
HUD Head-up Display 99
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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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