2016 BMW X6 Emergency

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. The respectively applicable country
provisions must be observed when using the
respective features 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.
For technical reasons, the Emergency Request
cannot be guaranteed under unfavorable con‐
ditions.
Overview
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.
Even if you are unable to respond, the
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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
Information
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.
Jump-starting
General information If the battery is discharged, the engine can be
started using the battery of another vehicle
and two jumper cables. Only use jumper ca‐
bles with fully insulated clamp handles.
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Compressor 215
Condensation on win‐ dows 167
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 190
Condition Based Service CBS 228
Confirmation signal 45
ConnectedDrive, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
ConnectedDrive Services
Connecting electrical devi‐ ces 175
Continued driving with a flat tire 111 , 114
Control Display 18
Control Display, settings 97
Controller 19
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 134
Convenient opening with the remote control 38
Coolant 226
Coolant level 226
Coolant temperature 90
Cooler 176
Cooling function 165
Cooling, maximum 165
Cooling system 226
Cornering light 103
Corrosion on brake discs 190
Cosmetic mirror 173
Courtesy lamps during un‐ locking 37
Courtesy lamps with the vehi‐ cle locked 38
Cruise control 148
Cruise control, active with Stop & Go 142
Cruise Control, refer to Active Cruise Control 142
Cruising range 91
Cupholder 183
Current fuel consumption 91 D
Damage, tires 213
Data, technical 250
Date 91
Daytime running lights 103
Defrosting, see Windows, de‐ frosting 167
Dehumidifying, air 165
Deleting personal data 24
Deletion of personal data 24
Departure time, parked-car ventilation 170
Destination distance 96
Digital clock 91
Dimensions 250
Dimmable exterior mirrors 60
Dimmable interior rearview mirror 60
Direction indicator, see Turn signals 74
Display, electronic, instru‐ ment cluster 82
Display in windshield 98
Display lighting, see Instru‐ ment lighting 105
Displays 83
Displays, cleaning 246
Disposal, coolant 227
Disposal, vehicle battery 237
Distance control, see PDC 151
Distance to destination 96
Divided screen view, split screen 23
Door lock 39
Door lock, see Remote con‐ trol 34
Doors, Automatic Soft Clos‐ ing 40
Downhill control 137
DPC, see Dynamic Perform‐ ance Control 134
Drive mode 139
Drive-off assistant 134 Drive-off assistant, see
DSC 135
Driving Dynamics Con‐ trol 139
Driving instructions, break- in 188
Driving notes, general 188
Driving on bad roads 190
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 134
Driving tips 188
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 135
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 136
Dynamic Performance Con‐ trol DPC 134
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 135
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 136
E
ECO PRO 196
ECO PRO, bonus range 197
ECO PRO display 196
ECO PRO displays 84
ECO PRO driving mode 196
ECO PRO mode 196
ECO PRO Tip - driving in‐ struction 198
EfficientDynamics 198
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster 82
Electronic oil measure‐ ment 222
Electronic Stability Program ESP, see DSC 135
Emergency detection, remote control 35
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 204
Emergency release, parking brake 73
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Emergency start function, en‐gine start 35
Emergency unlocking, trans‐ mission lock 80
Emergency wheel 234
Energy Control 91
Energy recovery 92
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function 69
Engine, automatic switch- off 69
Engine compartment 219
Engine compartment, work‐ ing in 220
Engine coolant 226
Engine idling when driving, coasting 199
Engine oil 222
Engine oil, adding 223
Engine oil additives 224
Engine oil change 224
Engine oil filler neck 223
Engine oil temperature 90
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 224
Engine oil types, suitable 224
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 35
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 239
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine 68
Engine stop 68
Engine temperature 90
Entering a car wash 243
Equipment, interior 171
Error displays, see Check Control 86
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, see DSC 135
Exchanging wheels/tires 213
Exhaust system 189
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 60
Exterior mirrors 59
External start 239 External temperature dis‐
play 90
External temperature warn‐ ing 90
Eyes for securing cargo 193
F
Failure message, see Check Control 86
False alarm, see Unintentional alarm 47
Fan, see Air flow 166
Filler neck for engine oil 223
Fine wood, care 245
First-aid kit 239
Fitting for towing, see Tow fit‐ ting 242
Flat tire, changing wheels 234
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 113
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 109
Flat tire, warning lamp 110, 114
Flooding 189
Floor carpet, care 246
Floor mats, care 246
Folding back rear seat back‐ rests 178
Fold-out position, wiper 77
Foot brake 189
Front airbags 106
Front center armrest 181
Front cupholder 183
Front-end collision warning with braking function 119
Front-end collision warning with City Braking func‐
tion 116
Front fog lamps, , LED, bulb replacement 234
Front fog lights 104
Front fog lights/cornering lights, bulb replace‐
ment 233 Front lights 232
Front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation 108
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp 108
Front seats 52
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 113
Fuel 206
Fuel consumption, see Aver‐ age fuel consumption 95
Fuel filler flap 204
Fuel gauge 90
Fuel lid 204
Fuel quality 206
Fuel recommendation 206
Fuel, tank capacity 252
Fuse 237
G
Garage door opener, see Uni‐ versal Integrated Remote
Control 171
Gasoline 206
Gear change, Steptronic transmission 78
Gear shift indicator 93
General driving notes 188
Glare shield 173
Glasses compartment 182
Glass sunroof, powered 49
Glove compartment 180
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 251
H
Handbrake, see Parking brake 71
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 172
Hazard warning flashers 238
HDC Hill Descent Con‐ trol 137
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Headlight control, auto‐matic 102
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture 102
Headlight flasher 75
Headlight glass 232
Headlights 232
Headlights, care 244
Head restraints 52
Head restraints, front 57
Head-up Display 98
Head-up Display, care 246
Heavy cargo, stowing 193
High-beam Assistant 103
High beams 75
High beams/low beams, see High-beam Assistant 103
Hill Descent Control HDC 137
Hills 190
Hill start assistant, see Drive- off assistant 134
Holder for beverages 183
Homepage 6
Hood 220
Horn 14
Hot exhaust system 189
HUD Head-up Display 98
Hydroplaning 189
I Ice warning, see External temperature warning 90
Icy roads, see External tem‐ perature warning 90
Identification marks, tires 211
Identification number, see ve‐ hicle identification num‐
ber 10
iDrive 18
Ignition key, see Remote con‐ trol 34
Ignition off 67
Ignition on 67 Indication of a flat
tire 110 , 114
Indicator and alarm lamps, see Check Control 86
Indicator lamp, see Check Control 86
Individual air distribution 166
Individual settings, see Per‐ sonal Profile 35
Inflation pressure, tires 208
Inflation pressure warning FTM, tires 113
Info display, refer to On- Board computer 95
Information 6
Initialize, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 110
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 113
Instrument cluster 82
Instrument cluster, electronic displays 82
Instrument display, multifunc‐ tional 83
Instrument lighting 105
Integrated key 34
Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle 29
Intelligent Emergency Re‐ quest 238
Intelligent Safety 115
Intensity, AUTO pro‐ gram 166
Interior equipment 171
Interior lights 105
Interior lights during unlock‐ ing 37
Interior lights with the vehicle locked 38
Interior motion sensor 47
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming feature 60
Internet page 6
Interval display, service re‐ quirements 92
Interval mode 76 J
Jacking points for the vehicle jack 234
Joystick, Steptronic transmis‐ sion 78
Jump-starting 239
K
Key/remote control 34
Keyless Go, see Comfort Ac‐ cess 42
Key Memory, see Personal Profile 35
Kickdown, Steptronic trans‐ mission 78
Knee airbag 107
L Label on recommended tires 213
Lamp in the exterior mirror, see Active Blind Spot De‐
tection 130
Lamp replacement 231
Lamp replacement, front 232
Lamp replacement, rear 234
Lane departure warning 128
Lane margin, warning 128
Language on Control Dis‐ play 98
Lashing eyes, securing cargo 193
LATCH child restraint sys‐ tem 64
Launch Control 81
Leather, care 244
LED headlights, bulb replace‐ ment 232
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 231
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing 25
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Roller sunblinds 49
RON recommended fuel grade 206
Roofliner 17
Roof load capacity 251
Roof-mounted luggage rack 194
Rope for tow-starting/ towing 241
RSC Run Flat System Com‐ ponent, see Run-flat
tires 214
Rubber components, care 245
Run-flat tires 214
S Safe braking 189
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passen‐
ger seat 56
Safety belts 55
Safety belts, care 246
Safety Package, see Active Protection 132
Safety switch, windows 49
Safety systems, airbags 106
Saving fuel 195
Screen, see Control Dis‐ play 18
Screwdriver, see Onboard ve‐ hicle tool kit 230
Screw thread, refer to Screw thread for tow fitting, screw
thread for tow fitting 242
Sealant 215
Seat belts, see Safety belts 55
Seat heating, front 54
Seat heating, rear 55
Seating position for chil‐ dren 62
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, Steptronic transmission 78
Self-leveling suspension, air suspension 138
Self-leveling suspension, malfunction 139
Sensors, care 246
Service and warranty 8
Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service
CBS 228
Service requirements, dis‐ play 92
Services, ConnectedDrive
SET button, see Active Cruise Control, ACC 142
SET button, see Cruise con‐ trol 148
Settings, locking/unlock‐ ing 45
Settings on Control Dis‐ play 97
Settings, storing for seat, mir‐ rors, steering wheel 58
Shift paddles on the steering wheel 80
Shift point indicator 85
Shoulder support 54
Side airbags 106
Side View 158
Signaling, horn 14
Signals when unlocking 45
Sitting safely 52
Size 250
Ski and snowboard bag 179
Slide/tilt glass roof 49
Smoker's package 173
Snow chains 218
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ nostics 229 Sockets, see Connecting
electrical devices 175
SOS button 238
Spare fuse 237
Spare tire, see Emergency wheel 234
Speed, average 95
Speed limit detection, on- board computer 96
Speed limiter, display 93
Speed Limit Information 93
Speed warning 97
Split screen 23
SPORT+ - program, Dynamic Driving Control 140
Sport displays, torque dis‐ play, performance dis‐
play 96
SPORT program, driving dy‐ namics 140
Sport program, transmis‐ sion 79
Stability control systems 134
Start/stop, automatic func‐ tion 69
Start/Stop button 67
Start function during malfunc‐ tion 35
Starting the engine 68
Status control display, tires 110
Status information, iDrive 23
Status of Owner's Manual 7
Steering, Active Steering 138
Steering wheel, adjusting 60
Steering wheel heating 61
Steering wheel memory 58
Steptronic Sport transmis‐ sion, see Steptronic trans‐
mission 78
Steptronic transmission 78
Stopping the engine 68
Storage compartment on the center console 181
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