2018 BMW X6 M Owners Manual

NOTE
Battery chargers for the vehicle battery
can work with high voltages and currents,
which means that the 12 volt on-board netj work can be overloaded or damaged. There is
a risk of property damage. Only connect batj tery chargers for the vehicle battery to the
starting aid terminals in the engine compartj
ment.'

Common file systems are supported.FAT32 and exFAT are the recommendedformats.
Information about compatible USB media can
be found at www.bmwusa.com/bluetooth.
The following applications are possible:
'yExporting and importing driver profiles, rej fer to page 47.'yPlaying music files via USB audio.'yAdding music files to the music collection
and saving the music collection.'yPlaying videos via USB video.'yLoading of software updates.
Overview
The USB interface and the AUX-IN port are loj cated in the center armrest.
Connecting
an
external
device Observe the following when connecting:
'yDo not use force when plugging the conjnector into the USB interface.'yUse a flexible adapter cable.'yProtect the USB storage device againstmechanical damage.'yDue to the large number of USB mediaavailable on the market, it cannot be guarj
anteed that every device is operable on the
vehicle.'yDo not expose USB media to extreme envij
ronmental conditions, such as very hightemperatures; refer to the owner's manual of the device.'yDue to the many different compressiontechniques, proper playback of the media
stored on the USB storage device cannot
be guaranteed in all cases.'yA connected USB storage device will be
supplied with charging current via the USB interface if the device supports this. At
higher temperatures, the USB storage dej vice may cause a reduction in the charging
current.'yTo ensure proper transmission of the stored data, do not charge a USB storage
device via the onboard socket, when it is
connected to the USB interface.'yDepending on how the USB storage device is being used, settings may be required on
the USB storage device, refer to the ownj er's manual of the device.
Non-compatible USB media:
'yUSB hard drives.'yUSB hubs.'yUSB memory card readers with multiple inj
serts.'yHFS-formatted USB media.'yMTP devices.'yDevices such as fans or lamps.
Cargo
area
BMW
X5
M:
cargo
cover
Safety
information WARNING
Loose objects or devices with a cable
connection to the vehicle, e.g., mobile phones, can be thrown into the vehicle's interior while
driving, e.g., in the event of an accident or durj ing braking and evasive maneuvers. There is arisk of injury. Secure loose objects or devices
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with a cable connection to the vehicle in thevehicle's interior.'

1.Grasp folded-up cargo cover under the topfold on both sides.2.Pull the cover rearward out of the two side
brackets.
Installing
When installing, follow the reverse procedure.
1.Put the cargo cover in place left and right.2.Lift the cover slightly to the rear and push
toward the front until it engages on both side brackets.
BMW
X5
M:
cargo
area
partition
net
Safety
information WARNING
If the cargo net snaps back, it can cause
injuries or damage. There is risk of injuries or
risk of property damage. Do not let the cargo area partition net snap back into place.'

ing or evasive maneuver. There is a risk ofinjury. Make sure that the rear seat backrest is
locked after folding it back.'

Storage
compartmentsVehicle
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.
Safety
information WARNING
Loose objects or devices with a cable
connection to the vehicle, e.g., mobile phones, can be thrown into the vehicle's interior while
driving, e.g., in the event of an accident or durj
ing braking and evasive maneuvers. There is a risk of injury. Secure loose objects or devices
with a cable connection to the vehicle in the
vehicle's interior.'

LockingThe glove compartment can be locked with an
integrated key. This prevents access to the glove compartment.
After the glove compartment is locked, the rej
mote control can be handed over, such as at a
hotel, without the integrated key.
Driver's
side
Safety
information WARNING
Folded open, the glove compartment
protrudes in the vehicle's interior. Objects in the glove compartment can be thrown into thevehicle's interior while driving, e.g., in the eventof an accident or during braking and evasive
maneuvers. There is a risk of injury. Always close the glove compartment immediately after
using it.'

Center
armrest
Front
Overview
A storage compartment is located in the center armrest between the front seats.
Opening
Push the cover down slightly and press the
button, see arrow. The respective cover folds
up.
ClosingFold the respective cover down until it latches.
Connection
for
an
external
audio
device
An external audio device, for inj
stance an MP3 player, can be
connected via the AUX-IN port
or the USB audio interface in the
center armrest.
BMW
X6
M:
rear
Overview A storage compartment is located in the center
armrest between the seats.
Opening1.Pull the loop and fold down the center armj
rest.2.Pull the handle.
Closing
Press cover down until it latches.
Glasses
compartment Overview
The compartment for eye glasses is located
between the interior mirror and interior lights.
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