2016 BMW X6 oil

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 72.4.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.
CAUTION
Selector lever position P is automati‐
cally engaged when the ignition is
switched off. There is risk of property dam‐
age. Do not switch ignition off in car
washes.◀
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.
Selector lever positionSelector lever 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 The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends
using car care and cleaning products from
BMW.
WARNING
Cleansers can contain substances that
are dangerous and harmful to your health.
There is risk of injuries. When cleaning the in‐
terior, open the doors or windows. Only use
products intended for cleaning vehicles. Fol‐
low the instructions on the container.◀
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.
Leather care
Remove dust from the leather often, using a
cloth or vacuum cleaner.
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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 a
dealer’s service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
Upholstery material careVacuum 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.
CAUTION
Open Velcro® fasteners on articles of
clothing can damage the seat covers. There is
risk of property damage. Ensure that any Vel‐
cro® 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
Environmental influences can cause surface
soiling of rubber parts and a loss of gloss. For cleaning, use only water and suitable care
products, the manufacturer of your vehicle rec‐
ommends original BMW care products.
Treat especially worn rubber parts with rubber
care agents at regular intervals. 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.
CAUTION
Cleansers that contain alcohol or sol‐
vents, such as lacquer thinners, heavy-duty
grease removers, fuel, or such, can damage
plastic parts. There is risk of property damage.
Clean with a microfiber cloth. Dampen cloth
lightly with water.◀
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Technical dataVehicle 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.
Information
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 labels on
the vehicle or can be obtained from a dealer’s
service center or another qualified service cen‐
ter or repair shop.
The information in the vehicle documents al‐
ways has priority.
Dimensions
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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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 134
ACC, Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go 142
Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control 81
Accessories and parts 7
Activated-charcoal filter 167
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 130
Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, ACC 142
Active Protection 132
Active roll stabilization 138
Active seat ventilation, front 54
Active Steering 138
Adaptive brake assistant 134
Adaptive brake lights, see Brake force display 132
Adaptive Light Control 103
Additives, oil 224
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 52
After washing vehicle 244
Airbags 106
Airbags, indicator/warning light 107
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 166
Air, dehumidifying, see Cool‐ ing function 165
Air distribution, manual 166
Air flow, automatic climate control 166
Air outlets, see ventila‐ tion 167
Air pressure, tires 208
Alarm system 46 Alarm, unintentional 47
All around the center con‐ sole 16
All around the roofliner 17
All around the steering wheel 14
All-season tires, see Winter tires 214
All-wheel-drive 136
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 172
Alternative oil types 224
Ambient light 105
Animal detection, see Night Vision 124
Antifreeze, washer fluid 77
Antilock Brake System, ABS 134
Anti-slip control, see DSC 135
Approved axle load 251
Arrival time 96
Ashtray 173
Ashtray, front 173
Ashtray, rear 174
Assistance when driving off 134
Assist system, see Intelligent Safety 115
Attentiveness assistant 132
AUTO H button 72
AUTO H button, refer to Au‐ tomatic Hold 72
AUTO intensity 166
Automatic car wash 243
Automatic climate con‐ trol 164
Automatic Cruise Control with Stop & Go 142
Automatic Curb Monitor 59 Automatic deactivation,
Front-seat passenger air‐
bags 108
Automatic headlight con‐ trol 102
Automatic Hold 72
Automatic locking 46
Automatic recirculated-air control 166
Automatic Soft Closing, doors 40
Automatic tailgate 41
Automatic transmission, see Steptronic transmission 78
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 165
AUTO program, intensity 166
Auto Start/Stop function 69
Average fuel consumption 95
Average speed 95
Axle loads, weights 251
B Backrest curvature, see Lum‐ bar support 53
Backrest, seats 52
Backrest, width 54
Bad road trips 190
Band-aids, see First-aid kit 239
Bar for tow-starting/ towing 241
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 236
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 35
Battery, vehicle 236
Belts, safety belts 55
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 183 Seite 254ReferenceEverything from A to Z254
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Blinds, sun protection 49
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 228
Bonus range, ECO PRO 197
Bottle holder, see Cu‐ pholder 183
Brake assistant 134
Brake assistant, adaptive 134
Brake discs, break-in 188
Brake force display 132
Brake lights, adaptive 132
Brake lights, brake force dis‐ play 132
Brake pads, break-in 188
Braking, hints 189
Breakdown assistance 238
Break-in 188
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 98
Bulb replacement 231
Bulb replacement, front 232
Bulb replacement, rear 234
Bulbs and lights 231
Button, RES 145
Button, Start/Stop 67
Bypassing, see Jump-start‐ ing 239
C
California Proposition 65 Warning 8
Calling up mirror adjust‐ ment 46
Calling up seat adjust‐ ment 46
Calling up steering wheel ad‐ justment 46
Camera lenses, care 246 Camera, rearview cam‐
era 154
Camera, Side View 158
Camera, Top View 157
Can holder, see Cu‐ pholder 183
Car battery 236
Car care products 244
Care, displays 246
Care, vehicle 244
Cargo 192
Cargo area 178
Cargo area, enlarging 178
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 184
Cargo cover 178
Cargo, securing 193
Cargo straps, securing cargo 193
Car key, see Remote con‐ trol 34
Carpet, care 246
Car wash 243
Catalytic converter, see Hot exhaust system 189
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 228
CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
Center armrest 181
Center console 16
Central locking system 40
Central screen, see Control Display 18
Changes, technical, see Own Safety 7
Changing parts 230
Changing wheels 234
Changing wheels/tires 213
Chassis number, see vehicle identification number 10
Check Control 86
Checking the engine oil level electronically 222 Checking the oil level elec‐
tronically 222
Children, seating position 62
Children, transporting safely 62
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 62
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 64
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 63
Child safety locks 65
Child seat, mounting 63
Child seats 62
Chrome parts, care 245
Cigarette lighter 174
Cleaning displays 246
Climate control 164
Climate control wind‐ shield 189
Clock 91
Closing/opening via door lock 39
Closing/opening with remote control 37
Closing the tailgate with no- touch activation 44
Clothes hooks 184
Coasting 199
Coasting with engine decou‐ pled, coasting 199
Coasting with idling en‐ gine 199
Cockpit 14
Combination switch, refer to Wiper system 75
Combination switch, see Turn signals 74
Comfort Access 42
COMFORT program, Driving Dynamics Control 140
Compact wheel, see Emer‐ gency wheel 234
Compartments in the doors 181
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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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Light alloy wheels, care 245
Light control 103
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 231
Lighting 101
Lights and bulbs 231
Light switch 101
Load 193
Loading 192
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 65
Low beams 101
Low beams, automatic, see High-beam Assistant 103
Lower back support 53
Luggage rack, see Roof- mounted luggage rack 194
Lumbar support 53
M
Maintenance 228
Maintenance require‐ ments 228
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 92
Maintenance system, BMW 228
Make-up mirror 173
Malfunction displays, see Check Control 86
Malfunction, self-leveling sus‐ pension 139
Manual air distribution 166
Manual air flow 166
Manual brake, see Parking brake 71 Manual mode, Steptronic
transmission 79
Manual operation, door lock 39
Manual operation, exterior mirrors 59
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 204
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 152
Manual operation, parking brake 73
Manual operation, rearview camera 154
Manual operation, Top View 157
Marking, run-flat tires 214
Master key, see Remote con‐ trol 34
Maximum cooling 165
Maximum speed, display 93
Maximum speed, winter tires 214
Measurement, units of 98
Medical kit 239
Memory for seat, mirrors, steering wheel 58
Menu, EfficientDynamics 198
Menu in instrument clus‐ ter 94
Menus, operating, iDrive 18
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 20
Messages, see Check Con‐ trol 86
Microfilter 167
Minimum tread, tires 212
Mirror 59
Mirror memory 58
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 189
Mobility System 215
Modifications, technical, see Own Safety 7
Moisture in headlight 232 Monitor, see Control Dis‐
play 18
Mounting of child restraint systems 63
Moving sun visor 173
Multifunctional instrument display 83
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 14
N
Navigation, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Neck restraints, front, see Head restraints 57
Neutral cleaner, see wheel cleaner 245
New wheels and tires 213
Night Vision 124
Night Vision device, see Night Vision 124
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 241
O OBD Onboard Diagnosis 229
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐ agnosis 229
Object detection, see Night Vision 124
Obstacle marking, rearview camera 155
Octane rating, see Recom‐ mended fuel grade 206
Odometer 90
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Offroad trips 190
Oil 222
Oil, adding 223
Oil additives 224
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