2016 BMW X6 coolant

ContentsThe fastest way to find information on a partic‐
ular topic or item is by using the index, refer to
page 254.6Information
At a glance
14Cockpit18iDrive26Voice activation system29Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle
Controls
34Opening and closing52Adjusting62Transporting children safely67Driving82Displays101Lights106Safety134Driving stability control systems142Driving comfort164Climate control171Interior equipment180Storage compartments
Driving tips
188Things to remember when driving192Loading195Saving fuelMobility204Refueling206Fuel208Wheels and tires219Engine compartment222Engine oil226Coolant228Maintenance230Replacing components238Breakdown assistance243Care
Reference
250Technical data253Appendix254Everything from A to Z
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▷Other Check Control messages are faded
automatically after approx. 20 seconds.
They are stored and can be displayed
again later.
Displaying stored Check Control
messages
On the Control Display:
1."Vehicle info"2."Vehicle status"3. "Check Control"4.Select the text message.
Messages after trip completion Special messages displayed while driving are
displayed again after the ignition is switched
off.
Fuel gauge Vehicle tilt position may cause
the display to vary.
Depending on the equipment
version, the arrow beside the
fuel pump symbol shows which
side of the vehicle the fuel filler flap is on.
Hints on refueling, refer to page 204.
Tachometer Always avoid engine speeds in the red warning
field. In this range, the fuel supply is inter‐
rupted to protect the engine.
Engine oil temperature
▷Cold engine: the pointer is at
the low temperature end.
Drive at moderate engine
and vehicle speeds.▷Normal operating temperature: the pointer
is in the middle or in the left half of the tem‐
perature display.▷Hot engine: the pointer is at the high end of
the temperature range. A Check Control
message is also displayed.
Coolant temperature
If the coolant along with the engine becomes
too hot, a Check Control message is displayed.
Check the coolant level, refer to page 226.
Odometer and trip odometer Display
▷Odometer, arrow 1.▷Trip odometer, arrow 2.
Show/reset kilometers Press the knob.
▷When the ignition is
switched off, the time, the
external temperature and
the odometer are displayed.▷When the ignition is switched on, the trip
odometer is reset.
External temperature
If the indicator drops to
+37 ℉/+3 ℃ or lower, a signal
sounds.
A Check Control message is displayed.
There is an increased risk of ice on roads.
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For your own safety, for the safety of passen‐
gers and of the vehicle, heed the following
points:▷Become familiar with the vehicle before
starting a trip; do not take risks in driving.▷Adjust the speed to the road surface con‐
ditions. The steeper and more uneven the
road surface, the slower the speed should
be.▷When driving on steep uphill or downhill
grades: add engine oil and coolant up to
near the MAX mark. Uphill and downhill
grades can be traveled up to no more than
50 %.▷On steep downhill grades, use Hill Descent
Control HDC, refer to page 137.
Starting out is possible on uphill grades up
to 32 %. The permissible side tilt is 50 %.▷Avoid that the chassis bottom coming in
contact with the ground.
The ground clearance is no more than 7.8
inches/20 cm and can vary according to
the vehicle's load.▷When wheels continue to spin, depress the
accelerator so that driving stability control
systems can distribute the driving force to
the wheels. Activate DTC Dynamic Trac‐
tion Control if available.
After a trip on poor roads
After a trip on poor roads, check wheels and
tires for damage to maintain driving safety.
Clear heavy soiling from the body.
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Engine compartmentVehicle 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 tothe 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.
Important features in the engine comp.
1Washer fluid reservoir2Vehicle identification number3Jump-starting, positive battery terminal4Coolant reservoir5Jump-starting, negative battery terminal6Oil filler neck7Diesel engine:
Container for diesel exhaust fluidSeite 219Engine compartmentMobility219
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Different messages appear on the display de‐
pending on the engine oil level. Pay attention
to these messages.
If the engine oil level is too low, within the next
125 miles/200 km Add engine oil, refer to
page 223.
Detailed measurement
The concept In the detailed measurement the engine oil
level is checked and displayed via a scale.
Gasoline engine:
If the engine oil level reaches the minimum
level, a check control message is displayed.
During the measurement, the idle speed is in‐
creased somewhat.
Requirements▷Vehicle is on level road.▷Steptronic transmission: selector lever in
selector lever position N or P and accelera‐
tor pedal not depressed.▷Engine is running and is at operating tem‐
perature.
Performing a detailed measurement
In order to perform a detailed measurement of
the engine oil level:
1."Vehicle info"2."Vehicle status"3. "Measure engine oil level"4."Start measurement"
The engine oil level is checked and displayed
via a scale.
Time: approx. 1 minute.
Adding engine oil
Information CAUTION
A too low engine oil level causes engine
damage. There is risk of property damage.
Add engine oil within the next
125 miles/200 km.◀
CAUTION
Too much engine oil can damage the en‐
gine or the catalytic converter. There is risk of
property damage. Do not add too much engine
oil. Have too much engine oil siphoned off by a
dealer’s service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.◀
WARNING
Operating materials, e.g. oils, greases,
coolants, fuels, can contain harmful ingredi‐
ents. There is risk of injuries or danger to life.
Observe the instructions on the containers.
Avoid the contact of articles of clothing, skin or
eyes with operating materials. Do not refill op‐
erating materials into different bottles. Store
operating materials out of reach of children.◀
General information
Only add engine oil when the message is dis‐
played in the instrument cluster. The quantity
to be added is indicated in the message dis‐
played in the instrument cluster.
Switch off the ignition and safely park the vehi‐
cle before engine oil is added.
Overview
The oil filler neck is located in the engine com‐
partment, refer to page 219.
Opening the oil filler neck1.Opening the hood, refer to page 220Seite 223Engine oilMobility223
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CoolantVehicle 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.
Information WARNING
With the engine hot and the cooling sys‐
tem open, coolant can escape and lead to
burns. There is risk of injuries. Only open the
cooling system with the engine cooled down.◀
WARNING
Additives are harmful and incorrect addi‐
tives can damage the engine. There is risk of
injuries and risk of property damage. Avoid the
contact of articles of clothing, skin or eyes with
additives. Do not swallow any additives. Use
suitable additives only.◀
Coolant consists of water and additives.
Not all commercially available additives are
suitable for the vehicle. Information about suit‐
able additives is available from a dealer’s serv‐
ice center or another qualified service center or
repair shop.
Coolant level
General information
If there is no Min. and Max. mark in the filler
neck of the coolant reservoir, have the coolant
level checked if needed by your dealer’s serv‐ice center or another qualified service center or
repair shop and add coolant as needed.
Overview
Depending on the engine installation, the cool‐
ant reservoir is located on the right side or the
left side of the engine compartment.
Checking1.Let the engine cool.2.Turn the lid of the coolant reservoir slightly
counterclockwise to allow any excess
pressure to dissipate, then open it.3.Open the coolant reservoir lid.4.The coolant level is correct if it lies be‐
tween the minimum and maximum marks
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Adding1.Let the engine cool.2.Turn the lid of the coolant reservoir slightly
counterclockwise to allow any excess
pressure to dissipate, then open it.3.If the coolant is low, slowly add coolant up
to the specified level; do not overfill.4.Turn the lid until there is an audible click.
The arrows on the coolant reservoir and
the lid must point towards one another.5.Have the cause of the coolant loss elimi‐
nated as soon as possible.
Disposal
Comply with the relevant environmen‐
tal protection regulations when dispos‐
ing of coolant and coolant additives.
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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
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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
Emergency Request 238 Seite 256ReferenceEverything from A to Z256
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