2017 BMW X6 Owners Manual

The shape of the windshield makes it possible
to display a precise image.
A film in the windshield prevents double imj
ages from being displayed.
For this reason, it is strongly suggested to have the special windshield replaced by a dealj
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LightsVehicle
features
and
optionsThis chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due
to the selected options or country versions.
This also applies to safety-related functions
and systems. When using these functions and systems, the applicable laws and regulations
must be observed.
Overview Switches
in
the
vehicle
The light switch element is located next to the
steering wheel.
SymbolFunctionFront fog lightsAutomatic headlight control
Adaptive Light ControlLights off
Daytime running lightsParking lightsSymbolFunctionLow beamsInstrument lighting
Parking
lights,
cornering
lights
and
roadside
parking
lights
General
information Position of switch:
, ,
The exterior lighting is automatically switched off at these switch settings if the driver's dooris opened when the ignition is switched off.
Parking
lights Position of switch:

The vehicle is illuminated on all sides.
Do not use the parking lights for extended pej
riods; otherwise, they might drain the battery
and it would then be impossible to start the enj
gine.
When parking, switch on the one-sided roadj
side parking lamp, refer to page 106.
Low
beams Position of switch:

The low beams light up when the ignition is
switched on.
Roadside
parking
lights
Concept
The vehicle can be illuminated on one side.
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Switching
on
With the ignition switched off, press the lever
either up or down past the resistance point for approx. 2 seconds.
Switching
off Briefly press the lever to the resistance point in
the opposite direction.
Welcome
lights
and
headlamp
courtesy
delay
feature
Welcome
lights
General
information Depending on the equipment, when switching
off the vehicle, switch position
or .
Depending on the ambient brightness, individj
ual light functions may be switched on briefly, when the vehicle is unlocked.
Activating/deactivating
Using iDrive:
1."Settings"2."Lighting"3."Welcome lights"
Settings are stored for the profile currently used.
Headlamp
courtesy
delay
feature
General
information
The low beams stay lit for a short while if the
headlight flasher is switched on after the radio-
ready state is switched off.
Setting
the
duration Using iDrive:1."Settings"2."Lighting"3."Pathway lighting:"4.Set length of time.
The setting is stored for the driver profile curj
rently used.
Automatic
headlight
control Concept
The low beams are switched on and off autoj matically depending on the ambient brightj
ness, for instance in tunnels, in twilight or if there is precipitation.
General
information
A blue sky with the sun low on the horizon can
cause the lights to be switched on.
When emerging from a tunnel during the day,
the low beams are not switched off immedij
ately but instead only after approx. 2 minutes.
The low beams always stay on when the fog
light is switched on.
Activating Position of switch:

The indicator light in the instrument cluster is
illuminated when the low beams are switched
on.
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System
limits
The automatic headlight control cannot serve
as a substitute for your personal judgment of
lighting conditions.
For example, the sensors are unable to detect
fog or hazy weather. To avoid safety risks unj
der these conditions, you should always switch
on the lights manually.
Daytime
running
lights
General
information Position of switch:
, ,
The daytime running lights light up when the
ignition is switched on. After the ignition is
switched off, the parking lights light up in posij
tion
.
Activating/deactivating In some countries, daytime running lights are
mandatory, so it may not be possible to deactij
vate the daytime running lights.
Using iDrive:
1."Settings"2."Lighting"3."Daytime running lamps"
The setting is stored for the driver profile curj
rently used.
Adaptive
Light
Control The
conceptAdaptive Light Control is a variable headlight
control system that enables dynamic illuminaj
tion of the road surface.
General
information
Depending on the steering angle and other paj
rameters, the light from the headlight follows the course of the road.
To avoid blinding oncoming traffic, the Adapj
tive Light Control does not swivel to the drivj er's side when the vehicle is at a standstill.
Depending on the equipment version, Adapj
tive Light Control consists of one or several systems:'yCornering light, refer to page 108.
Activating
Position of switch
with the ignition
switched on.
Cornering
light
In tight curves, for instance on mountainous
roads or when turning, a cornering light is switched on up to a certain speed. As a resultthe inside of the curve is better lighted.
The cornering light is automatically switched
on depending on the steering angle or the use
of turn signals.
When driving in reverse, the cornering lights
may be automatically switched on regardless of the steering angle.
Malfunction
A Check Control message is displayed.
Adaptive Light Control is malfunctioning or has
failed. Have the system immediately checked
by a dealerss service center or another qualij
fied service center or repair shop.
Self-leveling
headlights
The self-leveling headlights compensate for
acceleration and braking operations in order not to blind the oncoming traffic and to achieveoptimum illumination of the roadway.
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High-beam
AssistantConcept
The high-beam Assistant detects other traffic
participants early on and automatically
switches the high beams on or off depending
on the traffic situation. The assistant ensures
that the high beams are switched on, whenj
ever the traffic situation allows. In the low
speed range, the high beams are not switched
on by the system.
General
information
The system responds to light from oncoming traffic and traffic driving ahead of you, and toadequate illumination, for instance in townsand cities.
The high beams can be switched on and off at any time as usual.
Activating/deactivating1.Depending on the equipment, turn the light switch into position
or .
2.Press button on the turn signal lever, arjrow.
The indicator light in the instrument
cluster is illuminated when the low
beams are switched on.
The headlights are automatically switched bej tween low beams and high beams.
The blue indicator light in the instruj
ment cluster lights up when the system
switches on the high beams.
The high-beam Assistant is deactivated when manually switching the high beams on and off,
refer to page 76. To reactivate the high-beam
Assistant, press the button on the turn signal
lever.
System
limits
The high-beam Assistant cannot serve as a
substitute for the driver's personal judgment of
when to use the high beams. Therefore, manj
ually switch off the high beams in situations
where required to avoid a safety risk.
The system is not fully functional in the followj ing situations, and driver intervention may be
necessary:'yIn very unfavorable weather conditions,
such as fog or heavy precipitation.'yWhen detecting poorly-lit road users such
as pedestrians, cyclists, horseback riders
and wagons; when driving close to train or ship traffic; and at animal crossings.'yIn tight curves, on hilltops or in depresj
sions, in cross traffic or half-obscured onj coming traffic on highways.'yIn poorly-lit towns and cities and in thepresence of highly reflective signs.'yWhen the windshield in front of the interior
mirror is fogged over, dirty or covered with stickers, etc.
Fog
lights
Front
fog
lights
Functional
requirement
The low beams must be switched on.
Switching
on/off Press button. The green indicator light
lights up if the front fog lights are
switched on.
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If the automatic headlight control, refer topage 107, is activated, the low beams will
come on automatically when you switch on the front fog lights.
When the high beams or headlight flasher are
activated, the front fog lights are not switched
on.
Instrument
lighting Settings The parking lights or low beams
must be switched on to adjust
the brightness.
Adjust the brightness with the
thumbwheel.
Interior
lights
General
information
Depending on the equipment, the interior lights, footwell lights, entry lamps, and courjtesy lamps are controlled automatically.
Thumb wheel for the instrument lighting conjtrols brightness of some of these features.
Overview1Interior lights2Reading lightsSwitching
interior
lights
on/off
manually
Press button.
To switch off permanently: press the button for
approx. 3 seconds.
Switch back on: press button.
Switching
the
reading
lights
on
and
off
manually
Press button.
Reading lights are located at the front and rear
next to the interior lights.
Ambient
light
General
information Depending on your optional features lighting
can be adjusted for some lights in the interior.
Selecting
color
scheme On the Control Display:1."Settings"2."Lighting"3."Lighting design"4.Select the desired setting.
To deactivate the ambient light: "Off".
Setting
the
brightness On the Control Display:
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SafetyVehicle
features
and
options
This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., dueto the selected options or country versions.
This also applies to safety-related functions
and systems. When using these functions and systems, the applicable laws and regulations
must be observed.
Airbags
1Front airbag, driver2Front airbag, front passenger3Head airbag4Side airbag5Knee airbagFront
airbags
Front airbags help protect the driver and the front passenger by responding to frontal imj
pacts in which safety belts alone would not
provide adequate protection.Side
airbag
In a lateral impact, the side airbag supports the
side of the body in the chest and lap area.
Head
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Ejection
MitigationThe head airbag system is designed as anejection mitigation countermeasure to reducethe likelihood of ejections of vehicle occupantsthrough side windows during rollovers or sideimpact events.
Knee
airbag The knee airbag supports the legs in a frontal
impact.
Protective
action
Airbags are not triggered in every impact situaj
tion, e.g., in less severe accidents or rear-end collisions.
Information
on
optimum
effect
of
theairbags
WARNING
If the seat position is incorrect or the dej
ployment area of the airbags is impaired, the airbag system cannot provide protection as injtended and may cause additional injuries dueto triggering. There is a risk of injuries or danjger to life. Follow the information on optimum
protective effect of the airbag system.'