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 Information WARNING
Due to system limits, individual functions
can malfunction during tow-starting/towing
with the Intelligent Safety systems activated,
e.g. approach control warning with light brak‐
ing function. There is risk of an accident.
Switch all Intelligent Safety systems off prior to
tow-starting/towing.◀
Transporting the vehicle
Information CAUTION
The vehicle can be damaged when tow‐
ing the vehicle with a single lifted axle. There is risk of property damage. The vehicle should
only be transported on a loading platform.◀
Tow truck
The vehicle should only be transported on a
loading platform.
CAUTION
When lifting the vehicle by the tow fitting
or body and chassis parts; damage can occur
on vehicle parts. There is risk of property dam‐
age. Lift vehicle using suitable means.◀
Towing other vehicles
Information WARNING
If the approved gross vehicle weight of
the towing vehicle is lighter than the vehicle to
be towed, the tow fitting can tear off or it will
not be possible to control the vehicle's re‐
sponse. There is risk of an accident! Make sure
that the gross vehicle weight of the towing ve‐
hicle is heavier than the vehicle to be towed.◀
CAUTION
If the tow bar or tow rope is attached in‐
correctly, damage to other vehicle parts can
occur. There is risk of property damage. Cor‐
rectly attach the tow bar or tow rope to the tow
fitting.◀
▷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‐
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BMW X6 MHeightinches/mm66.5/1,689Lengthinches/mm193.9/4,923Wheelbaseinches/mm115.5/2,933Smallest turning radius diam.ft/m42/12.8
Weights
BMW X5 MApproved gross vehicle weightlbs/kg6,549/2,971Loadlbs/kg1,170/531Approved front axle loadlbs/kg3,130/1,420Approved rear axle loadlbs/kg3,595/1,631Approved roof load capacitylbs/kg220/100Cargo area capacitycu ft38.5-76.7Canada: trunk capacity22.9-66/650-1,870
BMW X6 MApproved gross vehicle weightlbs/kg6,505/2,951Loadlbs/kg1,170/531Approved front axle loadlbs/kg3,130/1,420Approved rear axle loadlbs/kg3,549/1,610Approved roof load capacitylbs/kg220/100Cargo area capacitycu ft26.6-59.7Canada: trunk capacity19.4-53.8/550-1,525cu ft/literscu ft/liters
Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 132
Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control 84
Accessories and parts 7
Activated-charcoal filter 158
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 127
Active Protection 130
Active seat ventilation, front 55
Adaptive brake lights, see Brake force display 129
Adaptive Light Control 106
Additives, oil 215
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 53
After washing vehicle 234
Airbags 109
Airbags, indicator/warning light 110
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 157
Air, dehumidifying, see Cool‐ ing function 156
Air distribution, manual 157
Air flow, automatic climate control 157
Air outlets, see ventila‐ tion 158
Air pressure, tires 200
Alarm system 47
Alarm, unintentional 48
All around the center con‐ sole 16
All around the roofliner 17
All around the steering wheel 14 All-season tires, see Winter
tires 205
All-wheel-drive 136
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 163
Alternative oil types 215
Ambient light 108
Animal detection, see Night Vision 122
Antifreeze, washer fluid 80
Antilock Brake System, ABS 132
Anti-slip control, see DSC 134
Approved axle load 241
Arrival time 98
Ashtray 164
Ashtray, front 164
Ashtray, rear 165
Assistance when driving off 132
Assist system, see Intelligent Safety 116
Attentiveness assistant 130
AUTO H button 74
AUTO H button, refer to Au‐ tomatic Hold 74
AUTO intensity 156
Automatic car wash 233
Automatic climate con‐ trol 155
Automatic Curb Monitor 61
Automatic deactivation, Front-seat passenger air‐
bags 111
Automatic headlight con‐ trol 105
Automatic Hold 74
Automatic locking 46
Automatic recirculated-air control 157 Automatic Soft Closing,
doors 40
Automatic tailgate 40
Automatic transmission 80
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 156
AUTO program, intensity 156
Auto Start/Stop function 71
Average fuel consumption 97
Average speed 98
Axle loads, weights 241
B Backrest curvature, see Lum‐ bar support 54
Backrest, seats 53
Backrest, width 55
Bad road trips 186
Band-aids, see First-aid kit 229
Bar for tow-starting/ towing 231
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 226
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 35
Battery, vehicle 225
Belts, safety belts 56
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 176
Blinds, sun protection 50
BMW Assist, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
BMW Driver’s Guide App 6
BMW Homepage 6
BMW Internet page 6
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem 218 Seite 244ReferenceEverything from A to Z244
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Engine start during malfunc‐tion 35
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 229
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine 70
Engine stop 70
Engine temperature 91
Entering a car wash 233
Equipment, interior 162
Error displays, see Check Control 87
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, see DSC 134
Exchanging wheels/tires 204
Exhaust system 185
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 62
Exterior mirrors 61
External start 229
External temperature dis‐ play 91
External temperature warn‐ ing 91
Eyes for securing cargo 189
F
Failure message, see Check Control 87
False alarm, see Unintentional alarm 48
Fan, see Air flow 157
Filler neck for engine oil 214
Fine wood, care 235
First-aid kit 229
Fitting for towing, see Tow fit‐ ting 232
Flat tire, changing wheels 223
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 115
Flat tire, repairing 206
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 112
Flat tire, warning lamp 113, 115 Flooding 185
Floor carpet, care 236
Floor mats, care 236
Folding back rear seat back‐ rests 169, 171
Fold-out position, wiper 79
Foot brake 185
Front airbags 109
Front center armrest 174
Front cupholder 176
Front-end collision warning with City Braking func‐
tion 117
Front fog lamps, , LED, bulb replacement 223
Front fog lights 107
Front lights 222
Front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation 111
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp 111
Front seats 53
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 115
Fuel 198
Fuel consumption, see Aver‐ age fuel consumption 97
Fuel filler flap 196
Fuel gauge 91
Fuel lid 196
Fuel quality 198
Fuel recommendation 198
Fuel, tank capacity 242
Fuse 226
G
Garage door opener, see Uni‐ versal Integrated Remote
Control 162
Gasoline 198
Gear change 82
Gear shift indicator 95
General driving notes 184
Glare shield 164
Glasses compartment 175
Glass sunroof, powered 50 Glass sunroof, refer to Panor‐
amic glass sunroof 50
Glove compartment 173
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 241
Ground clearance 186
H
Handbrake, see Parking brake 73
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 163
Hazard warning flashers 228
HDC Hill Descent Con‐ trol 136
Head airbags 109
Headlight control, auto‐ matic 105
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture 105
Headlight flasher 77
Headlight glass 222
Headlights 222
Headlights, care 234
Head restraints 53
Head restraints, front 58
Head restraints, rear 59
Head-up Display 101
Head-up Display, care 236
Head-up display, M view 101
Head-up display, standard view 101
Heavy cargo, stowing 189
High-beam Assistant 106
High beams 77
High beams/low beams, see High-beam Assistant 106
Hill Descent Control HDC 136
Hills 186
Hill start assistant, see Drive- off assistant 132
Holder for beverages 176
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Temperature, automatic cli‐mate control 156
Temperature display for ex‐ ternal temperature 91
Temperature, engine oil 91
Terminal, starting aid 230
Text message, supplemen‐ tary 90
Theft alarm system, see Alarm system 47
Thermal camera, see Night Vision 122
Thigh support 54
Tilt alarm sensor 48
Time of arrival 98
Tire damage 204
Tire identification marks 202
Tire inflation pressure 200
Tire inflation pressure moni‐ tor, see FTM 115
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 112
Tires, changing 204
Tire sealant 206
Tires, everything on wheels and tires 200
Tire tread 204
Tone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Tool 220
Top View 148
Total vehicle weight 241
Touchpad 21
Tow fitting 232
Towing 231
Tow lug, see Tow fitting 232
Tow-starting 231
TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor 112
Transmission 80
Transmission lock, electronic unlocking 84
Transporting children safely 64
Tread, tires 204 Triple turn signal activa‐
tion 77
Trip odometer 91
Trip on-board computer 98
Trip recorder, see Trip odom‐ eter 91
Turning circle lines, rearview camera 146
Turn signals, operation 76
U Unintentional alarm 48
Units of measurement 100
Universal remote control 162
Unlocking/locking via door lock 39
Unlocking/locking with re‐ mote control 37
Unlocking, settings 46
Unpaved roads, cross-coun‐ try trips 186
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline 7
Upholstery care 235
USB interface 167
V V8 high-performance engine, High-performance engine
V8 182
Vanity mirror 164
Vehicle battery 225
Vehicle battery, replac‐ ing 226
Vehicle, break-in 184
Vehicle care 234
Vehicle features and op‐ tions 7
Vehicle identification num‐ ber 10
Vehicle jack 224
Vehicle paint 234
Vehicle storage 236
Vehicle wash 233 Ventilation 158
Ventilation, see Parked-car ventilation 160
Venting, see ventilation 158
Vent, see ventilation 158
Vertical Dynamic Control 137
VIN, see vehicle identification number 10
Voice activation system 26
W Warning and indicator lamps, see Check Control 87
Warning displays, see Check Control 87
Warning lamp in the exterior mirror, see Active Blind Spot
Detection 127
Warning messages, see Check Control 87
Warning triangle 229
Warranty 7
Washer fluid 80
Washer nozzles, wind‐ shield 79
Washer system 77
Washing, vehicle 233
Water on roads 185
Weights 241
Welcome lamps during un‐ locking 37
Welcome lights 105
Wheel cleaner 235
Wheels, changing 204
Wheels, everything on wheels and tires 200
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 115
Wheels, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 112
Window defroster, rear 158
Windows, powered 48
Windshield washer fluid 80
Windshield washer noz‐ zles 79 Seite 252ReferenceEverything from A to Z252
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