2018 BMW X6 Owners Manual

Safety
informationWARNING
The system does not relieve from perj
sonal responsibility to assess the traffic situaj tion. There is a risk of an accident. Adjust drivj
ing style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic and vehicle surroundings closely and actively interj
vene where appropriate.'

ContrastWith the Side View switched on:1. Select the symbol.2.Turn the controller until the desired setting
is reached, and press the controller.
Warning
of
crossing
traffic
Concept
When an object approaching from the side is
detected by the front or rear camera, this is dej
picted by a symbol in the Side View display.
Requirements
'ySide View switched on.'yYour vehicle moves no faster than walking speed.'yTo detect approaching objects, sufficient
brightness, e.g., daylight is necessary.
Display
The yellow symbol is displayed if anapproaching vehicle is detected by thecamera.
A gray symbol is displayed if crossing
traffic cannot be detected.
System
limits
In the following situations, the warning about crossing traffic may be limited:
'yIn poor lighting or visibility conditions.'yIf the camera is soiled or covered.
System
limits
The objects displayed on the Control Display
under certain circumstances are closer than
they appear. Therefore, do not estimate the distance from the objects on the display.
The viewing angle is approx. 180p.
Parking
assistant
Concept
This system assists the driver in parking paraljlel to the road.
General
information
Parking assistant handling is divided into three
steps:
'ySwitching on and activating.'yParking space search.'yParking.
Ultrasound sensors measure parking spaces on both sides of the vehicle.
The parking assistant calculates the best posj
sible parking line and during the parking procej
dure takes control of steering, the acceleration and braking, and if needed, changes the gears.Press and hold the park assistance button forthe duration of the parking procedure.
System status and instructions on required acj
tions are displayed on the Control Display.
The parking assistant uses the sensors of PDC
Park Distance Control.
Safety
information WARNING
The system does not relieve from perj
sonal responsibility to assess the traffic situaj tion. Based on the limits of the system, it canjnot independently react to all traffic situations.
There is a risk of an accident. Adjust driving
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style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic closelyand actively intervene where appropriate.'

Display
on
the
Control
Display
System
activated/deactivatedSymbolMeaning Gray: the system is not available.
White: the system is available but
not activated. The system is activated.
Parking
space
search
and
system
status
'yColored symbols, see arrows, on the side
of the vehicle image; the parking assistant
is activated and the parking space search is active.'yControl Display shows suitable parking
spaces at the edge of the road next to the vehicle symbol. When the parking assistant
is active, suitable parking spaces are highj
lighted.'yThe parking procedure is acj
tive. Steering control has
been taken over by system.'yParking space search is always active
whenever the vehicle is moving forward
slow and straight, even if the system is dej
activated. When the system is deactivated, the displays on the Control Display areshown in gray.Parking
using
the
parking
assistant
Parking1. Press the park assistance button or
shift into reverse gear to switch on the parking assistant, refer to page 171. Actij
vate the parking assistant, if needed.
Parking assistant is activated.
2.Pass the row of parked vehicles at a speed
of up to approx. 22 mph/35 km/h and at a
distance of maximum 5 ft/1.5 m.
The status of the parking space search and
possible parking spaces are displayed on the Control Display, refer to page 172.3.Follow the instructions on the Control Disj
play.
Press and hold the park assistance button
for the duration of the parking procedure.
At the end of the parking procedure, the P selector lever position is set.
The end of the parking procedure is indij
cated on the Control Display.4.Adjust the parking position yourself, if
needed.
Interrupting
manually
The parking assistant can be interrupted at any time:
'yPress park assistance button.'y "Parking Assistant" Select the symbol
on the Control Display.
Interrupting
automatically
The system is interrupted automatically in thefollowing situations:
'yIf the driver grasps the steering wheel ortakes over steering.'yPossibly on snow-covered or slippery roadsurfaces.Seite 172ControlsDriving
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'yWhen there are obstacles that are hard toovercome, such as curbs.'yWhen there are obstacles that suddenly
appear.'yIf the PDC Park Distance Control displays
clearances that are too small.'yIf a maximum number of parking attempts
or the time taken for parking is exceeded.'yWhen switching to another function on the
Control Display.'yWhen the park assistance button is rej
leased.'yIf the tailgate is open.'yIf doors are open.'yWhen setting the parking brake.'yDuring acceleration.'yWhen braking.'yWhen unfastening the driver's safety belt.
A Check Control message is displayed.
Resuming An interrupted parking procedure can be conjtinued, if needed.
Reactivate the parking assistant, refer to page 171, and follow the instructions on the
Control Display.
Switching
off
The system can be switched off as follows:
'yPress park assistance button.
System
limits
Safety
information WARNING
The system can react not at all, too late,
incorrectly, or without justification due to the system limits. There is a risk of accidents or
risk of damage to property. Follow the informaj
tion regarding the system limits and actively
intervene, if needed.'

'yWith objects with a fine surface structuresuch as fences.'yFor objects with porous surfaces.'yIf cargo protrudes.'yLow objects already displayed, for instance
curbs, can move into the blind area of the sensors before or after a continuous tone
sounds.
Parking spaces that are not suitable may be
detected or suitable parking spaces may not be detected at all.
Malfunction
A Check Control message is displayed.
The parking assistant failed. Have the system
checked by a dealerss service center or anj
other qualified service center or repair shop.
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Climate
controlVehicle
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.Interior
air
quality
The air quality inside the vehicle is improved
by an emissions-tested interior, a microfilter, and a climate-control system for regulatingtemperature, air flow, and recirculated-airmode.
In addition there are other functions which dej
pend on the vehicle's equipment, for instance microfilter/activated-charcoal filter, automaticclimate control with automatic recirculated-air
control AUC, and parked-car ventilation.
Automatic
climate
control
1Air distribution, left2Temperature, left3AUTO program, left4Air flow, AUTO intensity, left, residual heat5Remove ice and condensation6Maximum cooling7Display8Air flow, AUTO intensity, right9AUTO program, right10Temperature, right11Air distribution, right12Seat heating, right\_ 57Seite 175Climate
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13Active seat ventilation, right\_5814Automatic recirculated-air control/recircuj
lated-air mode15Air conditioning16Rear window defroster17SYNC program18Active seat ventilation, left\_ 5819Seat heating, left\_57Climate
control
functions
in
detail
Switching
the
system
on/off
Switching
on
Press any button except for the following:'yRear window defroster.'yLeft side of air flow button.'ySeat heating.'ySeat ventilation.'yIf necessary, SYNC program.
Switching
off
'yComplete system: Press and hold the left button onthe driver's side until the control
panel switches off.'yOn the front passenger side:
Press and hold the left button onthe front passenger side.
Temperature
Concept
The automatic climate control achieves the set
temperature as quickly as possible, if needed,
by using the maximum cooling or heating caj
pacity, and then keeps it constant.
Settings Turn the ring to set the desired
temperature.
Do not rapidly switch between different temj
perature settings. Otherwise, the automatic clij mate control will not have sufficient time to adj
just the set temperature.
Air
conditioning
Concept
The air in the car's interior will be cooled and dehumidified and, depending on the temperaj
ture setting, warmed again.
The car's interior can only be cooled with the
engine running.
Switching
on/off Press button.
Air conditioning is switched on or off.
Depending on the weather, the windshield and
side windows may fog up briefly when the enj
gine is started.
The air conditioning is switched on automatij cally with the AUTO program.
When using the automatic climate control,
condensation water, refer to page 203, develj
ops and drains underneath the vehicle. This is
normal.
Maximum
coolingConcept
The system is set to the lowest temperature,
optimum air flow and recirculated-air mode.
General
information
The function is available above an external temperature of approx. 32