2020 BMW X6 M Owners Manual

carrying.
Two
sensors
detect
a
forward-directedfoot
motion
in
the
central
rear
area
and
the
tail#j
gate
is
opened
and
closed.
General
information
To
avoid
locking
the
vehicle
key
in
the
vehicle, do
not
place
the
vehicle
key
in
the
cargo
area.
If
the
vehicle
key
is
in
the
sensor
area,
the
tail#j
gate
may
open
or
close
inadvertently
if
you
unin#j
tentionally
move
your
foot
or
if
a
foot
movement
is
detected.
The
sensor
has
an
approximate
range
of
5
ft/1.50
m
extending
from
the
rear
of
the
vehi#j
cle.
If
the
tailgate
is
opened
with
no-touch
activation,
locked
doors
are
not
unlocked.
Safety
information
Warning
During
no-touch
activation,
vehicle
parts
may
be
touched,
such
as
the
hot
exhaust
gas
sys#j
tem.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
When
moving
yourfoot,
make
sure
you
have
a
firm
stance
and
donot
touch
the
vehicle.
Warning
Body
parts
can
be
jammed
when
operating
the tailgate.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Make
sure
that the
area
of
movement
of
the
tailgate
is
clear
during
opening
and
closing.
Warning
The
tailgate
pivots
out
when
it
opens.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Make
sure
that
the
area
of
movement
of
the
tailgate
is
clear
during
opening
and
closing.
NOTICE
Sharp-edged
or
pointed
objects
can
hit
the windows
and
heat
conductors
while
driving. There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Cover
the
edges
and
ensure
that
pointed
objects
do
not
hit
the
windows.
Performing
the
foot
movement
1.Stand
in
the
middle
behind
the
vehicle
at
ap#j prox.
one
arm's
length
away
from
the
rear
of
the
vehicle.2.Wave
a
foot
under
the
vehicle
in
the
direction
of
travel
and
immediately
pull
it
back.
With
this
movement,
the
leg
must
pass
through
the
ranges
of
both
sensors.
Opening
Perform
the
foot
movement
described
earlier.
Before
the
tailgate
opens,
the
hazard
warning system
flashes.
Moving
your
foot
again
will
stop
the
opening
mo#j tion,
and
moving
it
one
more
time
after
that
will close
the
tailgate.
Closing
Perform
the
foot
movement
described
earlier.
The
hazard
warning
system
flashes
and
an
acoustic
signal
sounds.
Moving
your
foot
again
will
stop
the
closing
mo#j
tion,
and
moving
it
one
more
time
after
that
will re-open
the
tailgate.
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Touchless
unlocking
and
locking
of
the
vehicle
Concept
The
vehicle
will
be
unlocked
when
the
driver
ap#j
proaches
the
locked
vehicle
with
the
vehicle
key.
When
the
driver
walks
away
from
the
unlockedvehicle
with
the
vehicle
key,
the
vehicle
will
belocked.
General
information The
vehicle
will
be
unlocked
when
an
authorizedvehicle
key
is
detected
in
the
unlocking
zone.
The
unlocking
zone
is
located
within
a
radius
of approx.
3
ft/1
m
around
the
door
handles.
The
vehicle
will
be
locked
when
the
vehicle
key leaves
the
locking
zone.
The
locking
zone
is
located
within
a
radius
of
ap#j
prox.
7
ft/2
m
around
the
door
handles.
If
the
vehicle
key
is
located
in
the
unlocking
zone for
an
extended
period
of
time
without
move#jment,
the
vehicle
will
be
locked
automatically.
If
a
passenger
is
detected
in
the
front
passenger seat
during
locking
and
the
safety
belt
of
the
front
passenger
is
engaged
in
the
safety
belt buckle
during
locking:'xThe
vehicle
will
be
locked
but
not
secured
against
theft.'xThe
fuel
filler
flap
remains
unlocked.
The
behavior
of
the
vehicle
during
touchless
un#j locking/locking
depends
on
the
following
set#j
tings:
'xIf
the
automatic
unlocking
is
active.'xIf
the
automatic
locking
is
active.'xIf
only
the
driver's
door
and
the
fuel
filler
flap or
all
access
to
the
vehicle
will
be
unlocked.
Only
driver's
door
and
fuel
filler
flap:
the
driv#j
er's
door
and
fuel
filler
flap
will
only
be
un#j
locked
when
the
driver
approaches
the
vehi#j
cle
on
the
driver's
side.All
vehicle
entry
points:
the
vehicle
will
be
un#j
locked
regardless
of
the
side
on
which
the
driver
approaches
the
vehicle.'xIf
the
unlocking
and
locking
of
the
vehicle
is
confirmed
with
a
light
signal
or
a
sound
sig#j nal.'xIf
the
welcome
light
is
switched
on
when
the
vehicle
is
being
unlocked.'xIf
pathway
lighting
is
activated
during
locking.'xIf
the
exterior
mirrors
are
automatically
folded
out
and
in
when
the
vehicle
is
unlocked
and
locked.
Functional
requirements
'xThe
drive-ready
state
must
be
turned
off.'xUnlocking:
when
entering
the
unlocking
zone, the
doors
and
tailgate
must
be
closed.'xLocking:
when
leaving
the
locking
zone,
thedoors
and
tailgate
must
be
closed.'xFor
touchless
locking
of
the
vehicle,
no
sec#j
ond
vehicle
key
can
be
located
in
a
range
of
six
meters
around
the
vehicle.'xIf
the
vehicle
has
been
in
the
idle
state
for several
days,
touchless
unlocking/locking
is
not
possible
until
after
the
vehicle
has
been driven.
BMW
Digital
Key
Concept
BMW
Digital
Key
allows
the
vehicle
to
be
un#j
locked
and
locked,
as
well
as
started,
with
a compatible
smartphone.
Additional
information:
Compatible
devices,
refer
to
page
69.
General
information
BMW
Digital
Key
varies
by
country
and
may
be unavailable.
To
unlock
and
start
a
vehicle
with
a
compatible smartphone,
a
digital
key
must
be
installed
on
this
smartphone.
Digital
keys
are
installed,
man#j
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and
forwarded
via
the
BMW
Connectedapp.
A
driver
profile
with
individual
settings
can
be
as#j
signed
to
a
digital
key.
When
using
a
smartphone
with
a
digital
key,
al#j
ways
carry
a
vehicle
key
or
the
activated
key
card with
you.
This
ensures
access
to
the
vehicle,even
in
the
event
of
a
smartphone
malfunction.
It
is
also
useful
to
carry
the
vehicle
key
or
the
key card
with
you
if
the
vehicle
has
to
be
handed
over
to
another
person.
You
can
then
hand
over
the
vehicle
key
or
the
key
card,
instead
of
your smartphone.
Always
take
the
vehicle
key
with
you
to
a
service
appointment.
Safety
information
Warning
People
or
animals
in
the
vehicle
can
lock
the
doors
from
the
inside
and
lock
themselves
in.
In this
case,
the
vehicle
cannot
be
opened
fromthe
outside.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Take
thevehicle
key
with
you
so
that
the
vehicle
can
be
opened
from
the
outside.
Warning
For
some
country
versions,
unlocking
from
the inside
is
only
possible
with
special
knowledge.
Persons
who
spend
a
lengthy
time
in
the
vehi#j
cle
while
being
exposed
to
extreme
tempera#j tures
are
at
risk
of
injury
or
death.
Do
not
lock
the
vehicle
from
the
outside
when
there
are
people
in
it.
Warning
Unattended
children
or
animals
in
the
vehicle can
cause
the
vehicle
to
move
and
endanger themselves
and
traffic,
for
instance
due
to
thefollowing
actions:
'xPressing
the
Start/Stop
button.'xReleasing
the
parking
brake.'xOpening
and
closing
the
doors
or
win#j
dows.'xEngaging
selector
lever
position
N.'xUsing
vehicle
equipment.
There
is
a
risk
of
accidents
or
injuries.
Do
not
leave
children
or
animals
unattended
in
the
ve#j hicle.
Take
the
vehicle
key
with
you
when
exit#j
ing
and
lock
the
vehicle.
Key
card
The
vehicle
is
delivered
with
a
key
card.
The
key
card
can
be
used
in
the
same
way
as
a
compati#j
ble
smartphone
with
a
digital
key.
A
digital
key
that
has
already
been
paired
with
the
vehicle
is
installed
on
the
key
card.
The
digi#j
tal
key
must
be
activated
via
iDrive.
Before
leaving
the
vehicle,
deactivate
the
key card
or
take
the
key
card
with
you
because
theactive
key
card
can
be
used
to
start
the
vehicle.
Connection
to
the
vehicle The
communication
between
the
vehicle
and
the
smartphone
uses
near-field
communication, NFC.
The
vehicle
is
unlocked
with
the
outside
door
handle
on
the
driver's
side.
The
smartphone must
be
placed
into
the
smartphone
tray
to
pair
adigital
key
and
to
start
the
engine.
The
vehicle
also
detects
a
digital
key
when
the smartphone
is
switched
off.
Functional
requirements
'xActive
ConnectedDrive
contract.'xThe
BMW
Connected
app
is
installed
on
a
compatible
smartphone.'xThe
rechargeable
battery
of
the
smartphone
has
a
sufficient
charge.
The
necessary
mini#j mum
charge
of
the
rechargeable
battery
de#j
pends
on
the
smartphone.'xA
digital
key
for
the
vehicle
is
installed
on
the
smartphone.'xBMW
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Proving
authorizationThe
vehicle
owner
must
present
proof
of
authori#jzation
for
his
vehicle
at
the
service
center
to
beable
to
use
BMW
Digital
Key.
It
is
possible
to
usethe
key
card
without
proving
authorization.
The
vehicle
owner
configures
a
digital
key
codeat
the
service
center
so
that
digital
keys
can
be
transferred
at
a
later
time.
Purchasing
digital
keys An
initial
digital
key
is
provided
in
the
BMW
Con#j
nected
app
when
the
vehicle
is
purchased.
Additional
digital
keys
can
be
purchased
via
the
BMW
ConnectedDrive
Store.
The
purchase
of
digital
keys
can
cause
costs.
The
period
of
validity
of
a
digital
key
is
limited. The
expiration
date
of
the
validity
can
be
checked
in
the
BMW
Connected
app
and
in
the
vehicle.
If
a
digital
key
has
expired,
the
vehicle
can
only
be
unlocked
and
locked
for
a
limited
period
and
a
limited
number
of
engine
starts
is
possible.
The corresponding
information
is
shown
on
the
Con#j
trol
Display.
Transferring
digital
keys
The
vehicle
owner
can
transfer
a
digital
key
for
his/her
vehicle
to
another
person
with
a
compati#j
ble
smartphone
via
the
BMW
Connected
app.
When
a
digital
key
is
transferred,
a
transaction
number
TAN
will
be
generated.
Another
person
can
pair
the
digital
key
in
the
vehicle
with
this
TAN
and
the
Digital
Key
Code.
This
makes
it
possible
to
allow
another
person
to
use
the
vehi#j
cle
without
having
to
be
at
the
vehicle.
The
TAN
and
the
Digital
Key
Code
should
only
be
disclosed
in
person
or
by
phone.
The
Safe
Share
function
is
available
depending
on
the
software
version
of
the
BMW
Connected
app.
If
this
function
is
activated
prior
to
hand
off,
the
digital
key
is
subject
to
certain
restrictions.
For
example,
some
of
the
driving
stability
controlsystems
can
no
longer
be
activated.
For
more
in#j
formation,
refer
to
the
ConnectedDrive
portal.
The
transferred
digital
key
can
be
removed
in
the
vehicle
or
via
the
BMW
Connected
app
at
any
time.
If
the
digital
key
has
been
removed
via
the
BMW
Connected
App,
the
vehicle
can
still
be
unlocked
and
locked
for
a
limited
period
of
time
and
only
a
limited
number
of
engine
starts
will
be
possible.
If
the
vehicle
is
then
used
with
another
digital
key
or
with
a
vehicle
key,
the
removed
digital
key
can
no
longer
be
used.
The
corresponding
information
is
shown
on
the
Control
Display.
Pairing
digital
keys
in
the
vehicle To
pair
a
digital
key,
a
vehicle
key
must
be
lo#j
cated
in
the
vehicle
or
an
active
digital
key
of
the vehicle
owner
must
be
in
the
smartphone
tray.
If
the
digital
key
was
transferred
by
the
vehicle
owner,
it
may
not
be
possible
to
meet
this
re#j quirement.
In
this
case,
it
is
necessary
to
enterthe
Digital
Key
Code
and
the
TAN.
The
vehiclecan
already
be
unlocked
with
the
transferred
dig#j
ital
key
before
it
is
paired.
Place
the
smartphone
with
the
digital
key
to
be
paired
into
the
smartphone
tray.
Via
iDrive:1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Doors/Access"4."BMW
Digital
Key"5."Activate
Digital
Key"6.If
necessary,
enter
the
Digital
Key
Code
and the
TAN.
After
the
digital
key
has
been
paired,
its
name
will
be
displayed
in
the
list
of
digital
keys.
Activating/deactivating
digital
keys
in
the
vehicle
A
digital
key
can
be
deactivated
temporarily.
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To
activate
or
deactivate
a
digital
key,
a
vehiclekey
must
be
located
in
the
vehicle
or
an
active
digital
key
of
the
vehicle
owner
must
be
in
the
smartphone
tray.
Via
iDrive:1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Doors/Access"4."BMW
Digital
Key"5.Select
the
desired
digital
key.6."Digital
Key
active"
A
deactivated
digital
key
remains
in
the
list
of
paired
digital
keys.
Removing
digital
keys
in
the
vehicle
To
remove
a
digital
key,
a
vehicle
key
must
be
lo#j cated
in
the
vehicle
or
another
active
digital
key
of
the
vehicle
owner
must
be
in
the
smartphone
tray.
To
remove
all
digital
keys,
a
vehicle
key
must
be
located
in
the
vehicle.
The
key
card
cannot
be
removed.
Via
iDrive:
1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Doors/Access"4."BMW
Digital
Key"5.If
necessary,
select
the
digital
key.6.'x"Remove
Digital
Key"
The
digital
key
will
be
removed
from
the
list
of
paired
digital
keys.'x"Remove
all
Digital
Keys"
Resetting
BMW
Digital
Key
To
reset
BMW
Digital
Key,
an
authorized
vehiclekey
must
be
located
in
the
vehicle.
After
the
reset,
the
vehicle
can
no
longer
be
un#j
locked,
locked
or
started
with
a
digital
key.
The
vehicle
owner
must
present
proof
of
authori#j
zation
for
his
vehicle
again
at
the
service
center
to
be
able
to
use
BMW
Digital
Key
again.
Via
iDrive:1."CAR"2."Settings"3."Doors/Access"4."BMW
Digital
Key"5."Reset
function"
Unlocking
and
locking
the
vehicle
Hold
the
back
of
the
smartphone
or
the
key
card
directly
and
centered
on
the
outside
door
handle
of
the
driver's
door.
Starting
the
engine Tray
with
thermoelectric
cup
holder:
Tray
without
thermoelectric
cup
holder:
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1.Open
the
cover
of
the
smartphone
tray.2.Place
the
smartphone
or
key
card
centered
into
the
smartphone
tray
in
front
of
the
cup
holders.3.After
the
digital
key
has
been
detected
as
au#j
thorized,
the
engine
can
be
started.
With
wireless
charging
tray:
Take
key
card
out
of the
tray
to
make
tray
available
for
charging
com#j
patible
smartphones.
Sale
of
the
smartphone/vehicle When
a
smartphone
with
a
digital
key
is
sold,
alldigital
keys
should
be
deleted
from
this
smart#jphone.
When
a
vehicle
is
sold,
BMW
Digital
Key
should be
reset
in
this
vehicle.
The
new
vehicle
owner
should
make
sure
that
BMW
Digital
Key
has been
reset.
This
ensures
that
the
previous
vehi#jcle
owner
no
longer
has
access
to
the
vehicle.
Malfunction
Digital
key
recognition
by
the
vehicle
may
mal#j
function
under
the
following
circumstances:
'xThe
smartphone
is
shielded
from
the
sensors
in
the
vehicle
by
a
smartphone
cover
that
is
not
suitable.'xObjects
such
as
a
chip
card
or
the
key
card
are
located
between
the
smartphone
and
the
smartphone
cover.
Malfunction
Vehicle
key
recognition
by
the
vehicle
may
mal#j function
under
the
following
circumstances:
'xThe
battery
of
the
vehicle
key
is
discharged.For
replacing
the
battery,
refer
to
page
79.'xInterference
of
the
radio
connection
from
transmission
towers
or
other
equipment
with
high
transmitting
power.'xShielding
of
the
vehicle
key
due
to
metal
ob#j jects.
Do
not
transport
the
vehicle
key
together
with metal
objects.'xInterference
of
the
radio
connection
from
mo#j
bile
phones
or
other
electronic
devices
in
di#j
rect
proximity
to
the
vehicle
key.
Do
not
transport
the
vehicle
key
together
with electronic
devices.
Wet
or
snowy
conditions
may
disrupt
the
locking
request
recognition
function
on
the
door
han#j
dles.
In
the
case
of
a
malfunction,
unlock
and
lock
the vehicle
using
the
buttons
of
the
vehicle
key
or
use
the
integrated
key.
Additional
information:
Integrated
key,
refer
to
page
85.
Tailgate
General
information To
avoid
locking
the
vehicle
key
in
the
vehicle,
do
not
place
the
vehicle
key
in
the
cargo
area.
Depending
on
the
vehicle
equipment
and
coun#j
try
versions,
it
is
possible
to
specify
whether
the doors
are
also
unlocked
when
unlocking
using
the
vehicle
key.
Additional
information: Settings,
refer
to
page
98.
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Safety
information
Warning
Body
parts
can
be
jammed
when
operating
the tailgate.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Make
sure
thatthe
area
of
movement
of
the
tailgate
is
clear
during
opening
and
closing.
Warning
The
tailgate
pivots
out
when
it
opens.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Make
sure
that
the
area
of
movement
of
the
tailgate
is
clear
during
opening
and
closing.
NOTICE
Sharp-edged
or
pointed
objects
can
hit
the windows
and
heat
conductors
while
driving.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Cover
the
edges
and
ensure
that
pointed
objects
do
not
hit
the
windows.
Tailgate
Opening General
information
It
may
not
be
possible
to
open
the
tailgate
when the
vehicle
is
in
valet
parking
mode,
refer
to
page
96.
From
the
outside'xUnlock
the
vehicle
and
then
press
the
button
on
the
outside
of
the
tailgate.'xWith
Comfort
Access:
carry
the
vehicle
key with
you
and
press
the
button
on
the
outside
of
the
tailgate.'xPress
the
button
on
the
vehicle
key
for
approx.
1
second.
Depending
on
the
setting,
the
doors
may
also
be
unlocked.
If
the
vehicle
is
stationary,
the
tailgate
opens
au#j tomatically
to
the
adjusted
opening
height.
From
the
inside Press
the
button
in
the
driver's
door.
If
the
vehicle
is
locked,
selector
lever
posi#j
tion
P
must
be
engaged
first.
The
tailgate
will
be
opened
to
the
configured
opening
height.
Interruption
of
the
opening
procedure
The
opening
procedure
is
interrupted
in
the
fol#j
lowing
situations:
'xWhen
the
vehicle
starts
moving.'xBy
pressing
the
button
on
the
outside
of
the
tailgate.
Pressing
again
closes
the
tailgate.'xBy
pressing
the
button
on
the
inside
of
the
tailgate.
Pressing
again
closes
the
tailgate.'xBy
pressing
the
button
on
the
vehicle
key.
Pressing
again
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'xBy
pressing
the
button
in
the
driver's
door.Pressing
again
continues
the
opening
mo#j
tion.
Closing
From
the
outside
'x

Press
the
button
on
the
inside
of
the
tailgate.
With
Comfort
Access:
'x

Press
the
button
on
the
inside
of
the
tailgate.
The
vehicle
will
be
locked
after
closing
the tailgate.
The
driver's
door
must
be
closed
for
this
purpose
and
the
vehicle
key
must
be
out#j
side
of
the
vehicle
in
the
area
of
the
tailgate.
From
the
inside
Press
button
in
the
driver's
door
and
keepit
pressed.
The
vehicle
key
must
be
located
in
the
car#ss
inte#j
rior
for
this
function.
An
acoustic
signal
sounds
before
the
tailgate
is
closed.
Interruption
of
the
closing
procedure
The
closing
procedure
is
interrupted
in
the
fol#j
lowing
situations:
'xIf
the
vehicle
starts
off
with
a
jerky
movement.'xBy
pressing
the
button
on
the
outside
of
the
tailgate.
Pressing
again
re-opens
the
tailgate.'xBy
pressing
the
button
on
the
inside
of
the
tailgate.
Pressing
again
re-opens
the
tailgate.'xBy
releasing
the
button
in
the
driver's
door. Pressing
again
and
holding
continues
the
closing
motion.Malfunction
Safety
information
Warning
With
manual
operation
of
a
blocked
tailgate,
it
can
release
itself
unexpectedly
from
the
block#j
age.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Do
not
operate
the
tailgate
man#j
ually
if
it
is
blocked.
Have
it
checked
by
a
deal#j
er#ss
service
center
or
another
qualified
service
center
or
repair
shop.
In
the
event
of
an
electrical
malfunction,
operate
the
unlocked
tailgate
manually
with
a
slow
and smooth
motion.
To
close
the
tailgate
fully,
press
down
lightly only.
Closing
occurs
automatically.
Soft-close
automatic
Safety
information
Warning
Body
parts
can
be
jammed
while
operating
the
doors.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Make
sure
that
the
area
of
movement
of
the
doors
is
clear
dur#j
ing
opening
and
closing.
Closing
To
close
the
doors,
push
lightly.
Closing
occurs
automatically.
Valet
parking
mode
Concept
In
the
valet
parking
mode,
the
Control
Display
is
locked.
The
operation
via
iDrive
is
no
longer
pos#j sible.
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