2014 BMW X6M ESP

Do not remove the covers
Do not remove the covers, and never
stare into the unfiltered light for several hours;
otherwise, irritation of the retina could result.◀
Headlight glass
Condensation can form on the inside of the ex‐
ternal lights in cool or humid weather. When
driving with the light switched on, the conden‐
sation evaporates after a short time. The head‐
light glass does not need to be changed.
If the headlights do not dim despite driving
with the light switched on, increasing humidity
forms, e. g. water droplets in the light, have the service center check this.
Headlight setting The headlight adjustments can be affected by
changing lights and bulbs. Have the head‐
lights' settings checked and corrected by serv‐
ice after a replacement.
Front lights, bulb replacement
Xenon headlights
Hints
Because of the long life of these bulbs, the
likelihood of failure is very low. Switching the
lights on and off frequently shortens their life.
If a bulb fails, reel on the front fog lights and
continue the trip with great care. Comply with local regulations.
Do not perform work/bulb replacement
on xenon headlights
Have any work on the xenon lighting system,
including bulb replacement, performed only by
a service center. Due to the high voltage present in the system, there is a danger of fatal
injuries if work is carried out improperly.◀
For checking and adjusting headlamp aim,
please contact your BMW center.At a glance1Parking lights / daytime running lights2Low beams/high beams/headlight flasher3Turn signal
Xenon headlights
Cornering lamp, low beams and high beams
are designed with xenon technology.
The parking lights and daylight running lights
are made using LED technology.
Contact your service center in the event of a
malfunction.
LED headlightsWith LED headlights, all front lights and side
indicators are designed with LED technology.
If an LED fails, reel on the front fog lights and continue the trip with great care. Comply withlocal regulations.
Contact your service center in the event of a
malfunction.
Turn signal Note
Follow general instructions, refer to page 214.
Replacement
21-watt bulb, PY 21W.
1.Opening the hood, refer to page 2042.Unscrew the lid counterclockwise and re‐
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Breakdown assistanceVehicle 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.
Hazard warning flashers
The button is located in the center console.
Intelligent Emergency
Request
The concept In case of an emergency, an Emergency Re‐
quest can be made through this system.
General information
Only press the SOS button in an emergency.
Hints Emergency Request not guaranteed
For technical reasons, the Emergency
Request cannot be guaranteed under unfavor‐
able conditions.◀
At a glance
SOS button in the roofliner
Requirements
▷The SIM card integrated in the vehicle has
been activated.▷The radio-ready state is switched on.▷The Assist system is functional.
Initiating an Emergency Request
1.Press the cover briefly to open it.2.Press the SOS button until the LED at the
button lights up green.▷The LED lights up green: an Emergency
Request was initiated.
If a cancel prompt appears on the display,
the Emergency Request can be aborted.
If the situation allows, wait in your vehicle
until the voice connection has been estab‐
lished.▷The LED flashes green when a connection
to the BMW Response Center has been
established.
When the emergency request is received
at the BMW Response Center, the BMW
Response Center contacts you and takes
further steps to help you.
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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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Roadside Assistance can be established di‐
rectly.
Jump-starting
Hints If the battery is discharged, an engine can be
started using the battery of another vehicle
and two jumper cables. Only use jumper ca‐
bles with fully insulated clamp handles.
To prevent personal injury or damage to both
vehicles, adhere strictly to the following proce‐
dure.
Do not touch live parts
To avoid the risk of potentially fatal in‐
jury, always avoid all contact with electrical
components while the engine is running.◀
Preparation1.Check whether the battery of the other ve‐
hicle has a voltage of 12 volts. This infor‐
mation can be found on the battery.2.Switch off the engine of the assisting vehi‐
cle.3.Switch off any electronic systems/power
consumers in both vehicles.
Bodywork contact between vehicles
Make sure that there is no contact be‐
tween the bodywork of the two vehicles; other‐
wise, there is a danger of short circuits.◀
Starting aid terminals Connecting order
Connect the jumper cables in the correct
order to prevent risk of injury from arcing.◀
The so-called starting aid terminal in the en‐
gine compartment acts as the battery's posi‐
tive terminal.
The body ground or a special nut acts as the
battery negative terminal.
Connecting the cables
1.Pull off the lid of the BMW starting aid ter‐
minal.2.Attach one terminal clamp of the positive
jumper cable to the positive terminal of the
battery, or to the corresponding starting
aid terminal of the vehicle providing assis‐
tance.3.Attach the terminal clamp on the other end
of the cable to the positive terminal of the
battery, or to the corresponding starting
aid terminal of the vehicle to be started.4.Attach one terminal clamp of the negative
jumper cable to the negative terminal of
the battery, or to the corresponding engine
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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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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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