2017 BMW X6 M Owners Manual

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fuelVehicle
equipmentThis chapter describes all standard, national
and special equipment provided in the model
series. Equipment not available in the vehicle is
therefore also described, for example the sej lected special equipment or country variant.This also applies to safety-relevant functions
and systems. Comply with the relevant laws and regulations when using the corresponding
functions and systems.
General
The vehicle possesses wide-ranging technoloj
gies for reducing consumption and emission
levels.
Fuel consumption depends on various factors.
A number of measures, such as a moderate driving style and regular maintenance, can inj
fluence fuel consumption and reduce burden on environment.
Removing
transported
load
that
is
not
required
Extra weight increases fuel consumption.
Removing
add-on
parts
after
use
Remove unneeded auxiliary mirrors, roof racks
and rear-mounted racks after use.
Remove unneeded roof racks after use.
Add-on parts on the vehicle interfere with its aerodynamic performance and inflate fuel conjsumption.Closing
windows
and
the
Glass
Roof
An opened Glass Roof or opened window inj creases the drag and thus reduces the range.
Tyres
General Tyres can have differing effects on fuel conj
sumption. For example, fuel consumption can be affected by tyre size.
Checking
tyre
pressures
regularly Check and, if necessary, correct tyre inflation
pressures at least twice a month and before
setting off on a longer journey.
Insufficient tyre inflation pressure enlarges the
rolling resistance and thus increases fuel conj
sumption and tyre wear.
Setting
off
immediately
Do not warm up the engine with the vehicle at
a standstill; it is preferable to set off straight
away, driving at moderate engine speeds.
This brings the cold engine to operating temj
perature as quickly as possible.
Driving
with
foresight Anticipating the road situation and adopting a
smooth driving style will reduce fuel consumpj
tion.
Avoid accelerating and braking unnecessarily.
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Avoid
high
engine
speeds
Basic principle: driving at low engine speeds reduces fuel consumption and wear.
Use 1st gear to drive off. As from 2nd gear, acj celerate quickly. Avoid high engine speeds and
shift up quickly.
Shift into the highest possible gear when you
have reached the desired speed and drive at a
constant speed with low engine speed.
Pay attention to the shift point indicator, see page 100, in the vehicle, if fitted.
Using
overrun
mode
When approaching a red traffic light, take your
foot off the accelerator and allow the vehicle to roll.
On downward stretches, take your foot off the accelerator and allow the vehicle to roll.
The fuel supply is interrupted when coasting.
Switching
off
engine
if
stopping
for
a
relatively
long time
Stopping
the
engine
When you stop the vehicle for longer periods,
for example at traffic lights, railway crossings
or in traffic jams, switch off the engine.
Auto
Start
Stop
function
The Auto Start Stop function of the vehicle
shuts off the engine automatically during a
stop.
If the engine is switched off and then started
again, the fuel consumption and emissions are
reduced compared with a permanently running
engine. Savings can be made just by stopping
the engine for a few seconds.
Fuel consumption also depends on other facj
tors, such as driving style, road condition,maintenance or environmental factors, for exj
ample.
Switching
off
functions
that
are
not
necessary
at
the moment
Functions such as seat heating or rear window heating require a great deal of energy and rej
duce the range, especially in city traffic and
stop-and-go traffic.
Switch these functions off if they are not rej
quired.
Having
the
maintenance
done
Have the vehicle serviced regularly to achieveoptimal economy and lifetime. BMW recomj
mends having maintenance work carried out
by a BMW Service partner.
Please also see the BMW Maintenance Sysj
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Mobility
To assist you in preserving your vehicle's mobility, this section contains important
information on operating fluids, wheels and
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RefuellingVehicle
equipmentThis chapter describes all standard, national
and special equipment provided in the model
series. Equipment not available in the vehicle is
therefore also described, for example the sej lected special equipment or country variant.This also applies to safety-relevant functions
and systems. Comply with the relevant laws and regulations when using the corresponding
functions and systems.
General
Before refuelling, observe notes on fuel quality,
see page 216.
Safety
note NOTE
If the range drops below 50 km, approxij
mately 30 miles the engine could not be supj
plied any more with sufficient fuel. Engine
functions are no longer ensured. Danger of
damage to property. Refuel in good time.'

Have the fuel filler flap unlocked by a Service
Partner of the manufacturer or another qualij fied Service Partner or a specialist workshop.
Note
when
refuelling General When refuelling, insert the filler nozzle fully intothe filler neck. Lifting the filler nozzle during rej
fuelling results in the following:'yThe fuel supply being cut off prematurely.'yFuel vapour and fumes being fed back less effectively.
The fuel tank is full when the filler nozzle cuts
out for the first time.
Comply with the safety regulations displayed at filling stations.
Safety
note NOTE
Fuels are poisonous and aggressive.
Overfilling the fuel tank can damage the fuel
system. If it comes into contact with painted
surfaces, it can damage them. This pollutes
the environment. Danger of damage to propj
erty. Avoid overfilling.'

FuelVehicle
equipmentThis chapter describes all standard, national
and special equipment provided in the model
series. Equipment not available in the vehicle is
therefore also described, for example the sej lected special equipment or country variant.This also applies to safety-relevant functions
and systems. Comply with the relevant laws and regulations when using the corresponding
functions and systems.
Fuel
quality
General Depending on the region, many filling stations
sell fuel that is adapted to the conditions in
winter or summer. Fuel that is sold in winter faj
cilitates cold starting, for example.
Petrol
General
For optimal fuel consumption, the petrol
should be sulphur-free or low in sulphur conj
tent.
Fuels labelled on the pump as containing metal
must not be used.
You can fill up with fuels with a maximum proj portion of ethanol of 10 , in other words E10.
The engine has anti-knock control. This meansthat different petrol grades can be used.
Safety
instructions NOTE
Even small quantities of the wrong fuel or
wrong fuel additives can damage the fuel sysj
tem and engine. In addition, the catalytic conj
verter will be permanently damaged. Danger ofdamage to property. Do not use the following fuel or additives with petrol engines:'yLeaded petrol.'yMetallic additives, for example manganese
or iron.
After filling the wrong fuel, do not press the
start/stop button. Contact a Service Partner of the manufacturer or another qualified ServicePartner or a specialist workshop.'