2016 BMW X6 camera

Cameras
Front camera
The lenses of the Top View cameras are lo‐
cated at the bottom of the exterior mirror hous‐
ings. The image quality may be impaired by
dirt.
Clean the camera lenses, refer to page 246.
Functional requirements
Top View can be used only to a limited extent
in the following situations:
▷With a door open.▷With the tailgate open.▷With an exterior mirror folded in.▷In poor light.
The unavailable camera range is depicted by
shading.
Switching on/off
Switching on automatically With the engine running, engage lever in posi‐
tion P R.
The rearview camera image is displayed. To
switch to the Top View:
"Rear view camera"
Automatic deactivation during forward
travel
The system switches off when a certain driving
distance or speed is exceeded.
Switch the system back on if needed.
Switching on/off manually Press button.
▷On: the LED lights up.▷Off: the LED goes out.
Top View is displayed.
The rearview camera image is displayed when
the reverse gear is engaged by pressing the
button.
Display
Display on the Control Display The area surrounding the vehicle can be dis‐
played on the Control Display.
The display appears as soon as Top View is
activated.
When the image of the rearview camera is dis‐
played, it is possible to switch to top view:
"Rear view camera"
Brightness
With Top View switched on:
1. Select the symbol.2.Turn the controller until the desired setting
is reached, and press the controller.
Contrast
With Top View switched on:
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2.Turn the controller until the desired setting
is reached, and press the controller.
Displaying the turning radius and
pathway lines
▷The static, red turning radius line shows
the space needed to the side of the vehicle
when the steering wheel is turned all the
way.▷The variable, green pathway line assists
you in assessing the amount of space ac‐
tually needed to the side of the vehicle.
The lane line depends on the engaged
gear and the current steering angle. The
track line is continuously adjusted for the
steering wheel movement.
"Parking aid lines"
Turning circle and pathway lines are displayed.
System limits
A Check Control message is displayed when a
camera is not working.
Side View The concept
Side View provides an early look at cross traffic
at blind driveways and intersections. Road
users concealed by obstacles to the left and
right of the vehicle can only be detected rela‐
tively late from the driver's seat. To improve
the viewing, each camera, front and rear on the
vehicle, detects the traffic area on the side.
Which camera is active is shown on the top
edge of the screen.
Information The images of the cameras are displayed, de‐
pending on the gear selected, on the Control
Display.
WARNING
The system does not relieve from the
personal responsibility to correctly assess the
traffic situation. There is risk of an accident.
Adjust the driving style to the traffic condi‐
tions. Watch traffic and vehicle surroundings
closely and actively interfere in the respective
situations.◀
Overview
Button in the vehicle
Side View
Cameras
Front camera
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Rear camera
Two cameras are used for the detection.
The image quality may be impaired by dirt.
Clean the camera lenses, refer to page 246.
Switching on/off
Switching on/off manually Press button.
Depending on the transmission position, the
picture of the front or rear camera is displayed.
Switching off automatically By switching into a different function or when
changing gears.
Front Side View: when a certain driving dis‐
tance or speed is exceeded.
Display
General information
The traffic area in front of or behind the vehicle
is displayed on the Control Display.
Brightness With the Side View switched on:
1. Select the symbol.2.Turn the controller until the desired setting
is reached, and press the controller.Contrast
With the Side View switched on:1. Select the symbol.2.Turn the controller until the desired setting
is reached, and press the controller.
Warning of crossing traffic
The concept When an object approaching from the side is
detected by the front or rear camera, this is de‐
picted by a symbol in the Side View display.
Requirements
▷Side View switched on.▷Your vehicle moves no faster than walking
speed.▷To detect approaching objects, sufficient
brightness, e.g., daylight is necessary.
Display
The yellow symbol is displayed if anapproaching vehicle is detected by the
camera.
A gray symbol is displayed if crossing
traffic cannot be detected.
System limits
In the following situations, the warning about
crossing traffic may be limited:
▷In poor lighting or visibility conditions.▷If the camera is soiled or covered.
System limits
The objects displayed on the Control Display
under certain circumstances are closer than
they appear. Therefore, do not estimate the
distance from the objects on the display.
The viewing angle is approx. 180°.
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Parking assistantThe concept
This system assists the driver in parking paral‐
lel to the road.
Ultrasound sensors measure parking spaces
on both sides of the vehicle.
The parking assistant calculates the best pos‐
sible parking line and during the parking proce‐
dure takes control of steering, the acceleration
and braking and if needed changes the gears.
Hold down the parking assistant button for the
duration of the parking procedure. At the end
of the parking procedure, the P selector lever
position is set.
When parking, also take note of the visual and
acoustic information and instructions issued
by the PDC, the parking assistant and the rear‐
view camera and react accordingly.
A component of the parking assistant is the
PDC Park Distance Control, refer to page 151.
Information WARNING
The system does not relieve from the
personal responsibility to correctly assess the
traffic situation. Based on the limits of the sys‐
tem, it cannot independently react to all traffic
situations. There is risk of an accident. Adjust
the driving style to the traffic conditions. Watch
traffic closely and actively interfere in the re‐
spective situations.◀
CAUTION
The parking assistant can steer the vehi‐
cle over or onto curbs. There is risk of property
damage. Watch traffic closely and actively in‐
terfere in the respective situations.◀
An engine that has been switched off by the
Auto Start Stop function is restarted automati‐
cally when the parking assistant is activated.
Overview
Button in the vehicle
Parking assistant
Ultrasound sensors
The ultrasound sensors for measuring parking
spaces are located on the side of the vehicle.
To ensure full functionality:
▷Keep the sensors clean and free of ice.▷When using high-pressure washers, do not
spray the sensors for long periods and
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CareVehicle features and optionsThis 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.
Car washes General information
Regularly remove foreign objects such as
leaves in the area below the windshield when
the hood is raised.
Wash your vehicle frequently, particularly in
winter. Intense soiling and road salt can dam‐
age the vehicle.
Steam blaster and high-pressure
washer
Information CAUTION
When cleaning with high-pressure wash‐
ers, components can be damaged due to the
pressure or temperatures being too high.
There is risk of property damage. Maintain suf‐
ficient distance and do not spray too long con‐
tinuously. Follow the user's manual for the
high-pressure washer.◀
Distances and temperature▷Maximum temperature: 140 ℉/60 ℃.▷Minimum distance from sensors, cameras,
seals: 12 in/30 cm.▷Minimum distance from glass sunroof:
31.5 inches/80 cm.
Automatic car washes
Information Note the following:
▷Give preference to cloth car washes or
those that use soft brushes in order to
avoid paint damage.▷Make sure that the wheels and tires are not
damaged by the transport mechanisms.▷Fold in the exterior mirrors; otherwise, they
may be damaged, depending on the width
of the vehicle.▷Deactivate the rain sensor, refer to
page 76, to avoid unintentional wiper acti‐
vation.▷In some cases, an unintentional alarm can
be triggered by the interior motion sensor
of the alarm system. Follow the instruc‐
tions on avoiding an unintentional alarm,
refer to page 47.
CAUTION
Too high guide rails in car washes can
damage body parts. There is risk of property
damage. Avoid car washes with guide rails
higher than 4 in/10 cm.◀
Different types of tires CAUTION
The vehicle might be too large for the car
wash. There is risk of property damage. Before
driving into the car wash, make sure that the
vehicle is not too large.◀
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Safety belts
Dirty belt straps impede the reeling action and
thus have a negative impact on safety.
WARNING
Chemical cleansers can destroy the
safety belt webbing. Missing protective effect
of the safety belts. There is risk of injuries or
danger to life. Use only a mild soapy solution
for cleaning the safety belts.◀
Use only a mild soapy solution, with the safety
belts clipped into their buckles.
Do not allow the switchs to retract the safety
belts until they are dry.
Carpets and floor mats WARNING
Objects in the driver's floor area can limit
the pedal distance or block a depressed pedal.
There is risk of an accident. Stow objects in
the vehicle such that they are secured and
cannot enter into the driver's floor area. Use
floor mats that are suitable for the vehicle and
can be safely attached to the floor. Do not use
loose floor mats and do not layer several floor
mats. Make sure that there is sufficient clear‐
ance for the pedals. Ensure that the floor mats
are securely fastened again after they were re‐
moved, e.g. for cleaning.◀
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.
Sensor/camera lenses
To clean sensors and camera lenses, use a
cloth moistened with a small amount of glass
detergent.Displays/Screens/protective glass of
the Head-up Display
CAUTION
Chemical cleansers, moisture or fluids of
any kind can damage the surface of displays
and screens. There is risk of property damage.
Clean with a clean, antistatic microfiber cloth.◀
CAUTION
The surface of displays can be damaged
with improper cleaning. There is risk of prop‐
erty damage. Avoid pressure that is too high
and do not use any scratching materials.◀
Clean with a clean, antistatic microfiber cloth.
Clean the protective glass of the Head-up Dis‐
play using a microfiber cloth and commercially
available dish-washing soap.
Long-term
When the vehicle is shut down for longer than
three months, special measures must be
taken. Further information is available from a
dealer’s service center or another qualified
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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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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
Oil change 224 Seite 259Everything from A to ZReference259
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