2014 BMW X6M service

steps to help you under certain circum‐
stances.
For this, data are transmitted to the BMW
Response Center which serve to deter‐
mine the necessary rescue measures. E. g.
the current position of the vehicle, if it can
be established.▷If the LED is flashing green, but the BMW
Response Center can no longer be heard
via the speaker, you can nevertheless still
be heard at the BMW Response Center.
Initiating an Emergency Request
automatically
Under certain conditions, an Emergency Re‐
quest is automatically initiated immediately af‐
ter a severe accident. Automatic Collision Noti‐
fication is not affected by pressing the SOS
button.
Warning triangle
1.Open the cover on the left side trim.2.Lift the warning triangle slightly and re‐
move in the direction of the interior.First aid kit
Note
Some of the articles have a limited service life.
Check the expiration dates of the contents
regularly and replace any expired items
promptly.
Storage1.Open the cover on the left side trim.2.Remove the first aid kit.
Roadside Assistance
Service availability Roadside Assistance can be reached around
the clock in many countries. You can obtain as‐
sistance there in the event of a vehicle break‐
down.
Roadside Assistance The Roadside Assistance phone number can
be viewed on the iDrive or a connection to
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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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Leather care
Remove dust from the leather often, using a
cloth or vacuum cleaner.
Otherwise, particles of dust and road grime
chafe in pores and folds, and lead to increased
wear and premature degradation of the leather
surface.
To guard against discoloration, such as from
clothing, provide leather care roughly every
two months.
Clean light-colored leather more frequently be‐
cause soiling on such surfaces is substantially
more visible.
Use leather care products; otherwise, dirt and
grease will gradually break down the protective
layer of the leather surface.
Suitable care products are available from the
service center.
Upholstery material care Vacuum regularly with a vacuum cleaner.
If upholstery is very dirty, e.g., with beverage
stains, use a soft sponge or microfiber cloth
with a suitable interior cleaner.
Clean the upholstery down to the seams using
large sweeping motions. Avoid rubbing the
material vigorously.
Damage from Velcro® fasteners
Open Velcro® fasteners on pants or
other articles of clothing can damage the seat
covers. Ensure that any Velcro® fasteners are
closed.◀
Caring for special components
Light-alloy wheels When cleaning the vehicle, use only neutral
wheel cleaners having a pH value from 5 to 9.
Do not use abrasive cleaning agents or steam
jets above 140 ℉/60 ℃. Follow the manufac‐
turer's instructions.Aggressive, acidic or alkaline cleaning agents
can destroy the protective layer of adjacent
components, such as the brake disk.
Chrome surfaces
Carefully clean components such as the radia‐
tor grille or door handles with an ample supply
of water, possibly with shampoo added, partic‐
ularly when they have been exposed to road
salt.
Rubber components Aside from water, treat only with rubber
cleansers.
When cleaning rubber seals, do not use any
silicon-containing car care products in order to
avoid damage or noises.
Fine wood partsClean fine wood facing and fine wood compo‐
nents only with a moist rag. Then dry with a
soft cloth.
Plastic components
These include:▷Imitation leather surfaces.▷Roofliner.▷Lamp lenses.▷Instrument cluster cover.▷Matt black spray-coated components.▷Painted parts in the interior.
Clean with a microfiber cloth.
Dampen cloth lightly with water.
Do not soak the roofliner.
No cleansers that contain alcohol or sol‐
vents
Do not use cleansers that contain alcohol or
solvents, such as lacquer thinners, heavy-duty
grease removers, fuel, or such; this could lead
to surface damage.◀
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Safety belts
Dirty belt straps impede the reeling action and
thus have a negative impact on safety.
Chemical cleaning
Do not clean chemically; this can destroy
the webbing.◀
Use only a mild soapy solution, with the safety
belts clipped into their buckles.
Do not allow the reels to retract the safety
belts until they are dry.
Carpets and floor mats No objects in the area around the pedals
Keep floor mats, carpets, and any other
objects out of the pedal area; otherwise, the
function of the pedals could be impeded while
driving and create the risk of an accident.
Do not place additional floor mats over existing
mats or other objects.
Only use floor mats that have been approved
for the vehicle and can be properly attached to
floor.
Ensure that the floor mats are securely fas‐
tened again after they were removed for clean‐
ing, e.g.◀
Floor mats can be removed from the car's inte‐
rior for cleaning.
If the floor carpets are very dirty, clean with a
microfiber cloth and water or a textile cleaner.
To prevent matting of the carpet, rub back and
forth in the direction of travel only.
Sensors/cameras
To clean sensors and cameras, use a cloth
moistened with a small amount of glass
cleaner.Displays/monitors
Cleaning displays and screens
Do not use any chemical or household
cleaning agents; otherwise, surfaces can be af‐
fected.◀
Keeping out moisture
Keep all fluids and moisture away from
the unit; otherwise, electrical components can
be damaged.◀
Avoid pressure
Avoid pressing too hard when cleaning
and do not use abrasive materials; otherwise,
damage can result.◀
Clean with a clean, antistatic microfiber cloth.
Long-term
When the vehicle is shut down for longer than
three months, special measures must be
taken. Additional information is available from
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Technical data


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Vehicle 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.Note
The technical data and specifications in this
Owner's Manual are used as guidance values.
The vehicle-specific data can deviate from this,
for example, due to the selected special equip‐
ment, country version or country-specific
measurement method. Detailed values can be
found in the approval documents, on informa‐
tion signs on the vehicle or can be obtained
from the service center.
The information in the vehicle documents al‐
ways has priority.
Dimensions
Note
The dimensions can vary depending on the
model version, equipment or country-specific
measurement method.
The specified heights do not take into account
attached parts, for example, a roof antenna,
roof racks or spoiler. The heights can deviate,
for example, due to the selected special equip‐
ment, tires, load and chassis version.
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Brake assistant 129
Brake discs, break-in 177
Brake force display 126
Brake lights, adaptive 126
Brake lights, brake force dis‐ play 126
Brake pads, break-in 177
Braking, hints 178
Breakdown assis‐ tance 220, 221
Break-in 177
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 98
Bulb replacement 214
Bulb replacement, front 215
Bulb replacement, rear 216
Bulbs and lights 214
Button, Start/Stop 68
Bypassing, refer to Jump- starting 222
C
California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Calling up mirror adjust‐ ment 46
Calling up seat adjust‐ ment 46
Calling up steering wheel ad‐ justment 46
Camera, care 228
Camera, rearview cam‐ era 140
Camera, Side View 145
Camera, Top View 143
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 171
Car battery 218
Car care products 226
Care, displays 228
Care, vehicle 226
Cargo 181
Cargo area 164, 166
Cargo area, enlarg‐ ing 164 , 166 Cargo area partition net 165
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 172
Cargo cover 164, 166
Cargo, securing 182
Cargo straps, securing cargo 182
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol 34
Carpet, care 228
Car wash 225
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 178
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 211
CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
Center armrest 169
Center console 16
Central locking system 39
Central screen, refer to Con‐ trol Display 18
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 7
Changing parts 213
Changing wheels 216
Changing wheels/tires 199
Chassis number, see vehicle identification number 9
Check Control 85
Checking the engine oil level electronically 206
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically 206
Children, seating position 63
Children, transporting safely 63
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 63
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 65
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 63
Child safety locks 67 Child seat, mounting 63
Child seats 63
Chrome parts, care 227
Cigarette lighter 160
Cleaning displays 228
Climate control 150
Clock 89
Closing/opening via door lock 39
Closing/opening with remote control 37
Closing the tailgate with no- touch activation 44
Clothes hooks 172
Cockpit 14
Combination reel, refer to Turn signals 75
Combination reel, refer to Wiper system 75
Comfort Access 43
Compact wheel 216
Compartments in the doors 169
Compass 96
Compound brake 176
Compressor 200
Computer 95
Condensation on win‐ dows 151
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 179
Condition Based Service CBS 211
Confirmation signal 45
ConnectedDrive, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
ConnectedDrive Services
Connecting electrical devi‐ ces 161
Control Display 18
Control Display, settings 97
Controller 18, 19
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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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IIce warning, see External temperature warning 89
Icy roads, see External tem‐ perature warning 89
Identification marks, tires 196
Identification number, see ve‐ hicle identification num‐
ber 9
iDrive 18
Ignition key, refer to Remote control 34
Ignition off 68
Ignition on 68
Indication of a flat tire 110 , 112
Indicator and alarm lamps, see Check Control 85
Indicator lamp, see Check Control 85
Individual air distribution 151
Individual settings, refer to M Drive 61
Individual settings, refer to Personal Profile 35
Inflation pressure, tires 194
Inflation pressure warning FTM, tires 112
Info display, refer to Com‐ puter 95
Initialize, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 110
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 112
Instrument cluster 84
Instrument cluster, electronic displays 84
Instrument lighting 104
Integrated key 34
Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle 29
Intelligent Emergency Re‐ quest 220
Intelligent Safety 113 Intensity, AUTO pro‐
gram 151
Interior equipment 157
Interior lights 104
Interior lights via remote con‐ trol 37
Interior motion sensor 47
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming feature 60
Interval display, service re‐ quirements 92
J Jacking points for the vehicle jack 216
Jump-starting 222
K Key/remote control 34
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access 43
Key Memory, refer to Per‐ sonal Profile 35
Knee airbag 106
L Lamp replacement 214
Lamp replacement, front 215
Lamp replacement, rear 216
Lane departure warning 123
Lane margin, warning 123
Language on Control Dis‐ play 98
Lashing eyes, securing cargo 182
LATCH child restraint sys‐ tem 65
Launch Control 82
Leather, care 227
LED front fog lights, bulb re‐ placement 216
LED headlights, bulb replace‐ ment 215 LEDs, light-emitting di‐
odes 214
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing 25
Light alloy wheels, care 227
Light control 102
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 214
Lighting 101
Lighting via remote con‐ trol 37
Light reel 101
Lights 101
Lights and bulbs 214
Load 182
Loading 181
Lock, door 39
Locking/unlocking via door lock 39
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control 37
Locking, automatic 46
Locking, settings 45
Lock, power window 49
Locks, doors, and win‐ dows 67
Low beams 101
Low beams, automatic, refer to High-beam Assistant 103
Lower back support 53
Lower tailgate 42
Low Speed Assistant 79
Luggage rack, see Roof- mounted luggage rack 183
Lumbar support 53
M
Maintenance 211
Maintenance require‐ ments 211
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 92
Maintenance system, BMW 211
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