2017 BMW X6 Owners Manual

Breakdown
assistanceVehicle
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., 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.
Hazard
warning
flashers
The button is located in the center console.
The red light in the button flashes when the
hazard warning flashers are activated.
Intelligent
emergency
call
Concept
In case of an emergency, an Emergency Rej
quest can be made through the system.
General
information Only press the SOS button in an emergency.
For technical reasons, the Emergency Request cannot be guaranteed under unfavorable conj
ditions.
Overview
SOS button in the roofliner
Functional
requirements
'yThe SIM card integrated in the vehicle hasbeen activated.'yThe radio-ready state is switched on.'yThe Assist system is functional.
Initiating
an
Emergency
Request
automatically
Under certain conditions, such as if the airbags
trigger, an Emergency Request is automatij
cally initiated immediately after a severe accij
dent. Automatic Collision Notification is not afj
fected by pressing the SOS button.
Initiating
an
Emergency
Request
manually
1.Press the cover briefly to open it.2.Press the SOS button until the LED at the button lights up green.'yThe LED flashes green when a connectionto the BMW Response Center has been
established.
If the LED is flashing green, but the BMW Response Center cannot be heard on the
hands-free system, the hands-free system
may possibly be malfunctioning. However,
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When the Emergency Request is received
at the BMW Response Center, the BMW
Response Center contacts you and takes
further steps to help you.
Even if you are unable to respond, the
BMW Response Center can take further steps to help you under certain circumj
stances.
For this, data is transmitted to the BMW
Response Center which serves to deterj
mine the necessary rescue measures. E.g., the current position of the vehicle, if it canbe established.
Roadside
Assistance
Service
availability Roadside Assistance can be reached aroundthe clock in many countries. You can obtain asj
sistance there in the event of a vehicle breakj
down.
Roadside
Assistance The Roadside Assistance phone number can
be viewed via iDrive or a connection to Roadj
side Assistance can be established directly.
Warning
triangle
1.Open the cover on the left side trim.2.Lift the warning triangle slightly and rej
move in the direction of the interior.
First-aid
kit
General
information
Some of the articles have a limited service life.
Check the expiration dates of the contentsregularly and replace any expired items
promptly.
Storage
The first-aid kit is located behind the left-hand
cover in the cargo area.
To open, pull on the handle.
Jump-starting
General
information
If the battery is discharged, the engine can be
started using the battery of another vehicle and two jumper cables. Only use jumper caj
bles with fully insulated clamp handles.
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Safety
informationDANGER
Contact with live components can lead to
an electric shock. There is a risk of injuries or
danger to life. Do not touch any components that are under voltage.'

corresponding engine or body ground of
the vehicle to be started.
Starting
the
engine
Never use spray fluids to start the engine.
1.Start the engine of the assisting vehicle
and let it run for several minutes at an inj creased idle speed.2.Start the engine of the vehicle that is to bestarted in the usual way.
If the first starting attempt is not successj
ful, wait a few minutes before making anj
other attempt in order to allow the disj
charged battery to recharge.3.Let both engines run for several minutes.4.Disconnect the jumper cables in the rej verse order.
Check the battery and recharge, if needed.
Tow-starting
and
towing Safety
information WARNING
Due to system limits, individual functions
can malfunction during tow-starting/towing with the Intelligent Safety systems activated,
e.g., approach control warning with light brakj
ing function. There is a risk of an accident.
Switch all Intelligent Safety systems off prior to
tow-starting/towing.'

Towing
other
vehicles
General
information
Switch on the hazard warning system, dependj
ing on local regulations.
If the electrical system has failed, clearly idenj tify the vehicle being towed by placing a sign
or a warning triangle in the rear window.
Safety
information WARNING
If the approved gross vehicle weight of
the towing vehicle is lighter than the vehicle to be towed, the tow fitting can tear off or it willnot be possible to control the vehicle's rejsponse. There is a risk of an accident! Makesure that the gross vehicle weight of the towjing vehicle is heavier than the vehicle to betowed.'

Screw
thread
for
tow
fitting
Press on the mark on the edge of the cover topush it out.
Tow-starting
Steptronic
transmission
Do not tow-start the vehicle.
Tow-starting the engine is not possible due to
the transmission.
Have the reasons for the starting difficulties
corrected by a dealerss service center or anj
other qualified service center or repair shop.
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CareVehicle
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.
Vehicle
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 damj age the vehicle.
Steam
blaster
and
high-pressure
washer
Safety
information NOTE
When cleaning with high-pressure washj
ers, components can be damaged due to the
pressure or temperatures being too high.
There is a risk of property damage. Maintain
sufficient distance and do not spray too long
continuously. Follow the operating instructions for the high-pressure washer.'

NOTE
Selector lever position P is automatij
cally engaged when the ignition is
switched off. There is a risk of property damage. Do not switch drive-ready stateoff in vehicle washes.'