2020 BMW X6 M Owners Manual

Activating/deactivating
MDM
Activating
MDM Press
the
button.
The
MDM
and
DSC
OFF
symbols
in
the
instrument
cluster
light
up.
Deactivating
MDM Press
the
button.
The
MDM
and
DSC
OFF
symbols
go
out.
Via
iDrive
It
is
possible
to
configure
M
Dynamic
Mode MDM
for
buttons
M1
or
M2.1."CAR"2.

"M
menu"3."Configure
M1"
or
"Configure
M2"4.

"DSC"5."MDM"
To
activate
the
desired
configuration
with
the
se#jlected
settings,
press
the
corresponding
button
on
the
steering
wheel:
'x'x
A
message
appears
in
the
instrument
cluster.
This
message
is
confirmed
by
pressing
the
but#j
ton
again.
Display
in
the
instrument
clusterSymbolDescriptionSymbols
light
up:
M
Dynamic
Mode
is
activated.DSC
indicator
light
also
flashes:
M
Dynamic
Mode
controls
the
drive
forces
and
braking
forces.Indicator
lights
light
up:
M
Dynamic
Mode
or
DSC
has
failed.
M
xDrive
Concept
M
xDrive
is
the
all-wheel-drive
system
of
the
ve#j
hicle.
M
xDrive
and
DSC
Dynamic
Stability
Con#j trol
work
together
to
optimize
the
traction
anddriving
dynamics.
M
xDrive
variably
distributesthe
drive
forces
to
the
front
and
rear
axles
as
de#jmanded
by
the
driving
situation
and
road
surface.
General
information
Two
M
xDrive
programs
are
available
when
DSC
Dynamic
Stability
Control
is
deactivated.
Programs
ProgramDistribution
of
driving
forces"4WD"Front
and
rear
axles."4WD
SPORT"Front
and
rear
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A
program
is
activated
automatically
in
the
fol#jlowing
situations:'xWhen
the
drive-ready
state
is
switched
on:"4WD".'xWhen
MDM
is
activated:
"4WD
SPORT".'xWhen
DSC
is
activated:
"4WD".
Selecting
a
channel
General
information
Changing
programs
in
dynamic
driving
situations
is
not
possible.
Using
the
button
Press
the
button
and
select
the
desired
program
on
the
Control
Display.
Via
iDrive
It
is
possible
to
configure
the
required
program
for
buttons
M1
or
M2.
1."CAR"2.

"M
menu"3."Configure
M1"
or
"Configure
M2"4.Deactivate
DSC,
if
needed.5.

"M
xDrive"6.Select
the
desired
channel.
The
setting
is
immediately
applied
with
active
M1
or
M2
configuration.
To
activate
the
desired
configuration
with
the
se#j lected
settings,
press
the
corresponding
button
on
the
steering
wheel:
'x'x
Display
in
the
instrument
cluster
SymbolDescriptionThe
indicator
light
is
illuminated
and
4WD
appears
in
the
instru#j
ment
cluster:
"4WD"
is
activated.The
indicator
light
is
illuminated
and
4WD
Sport
appears
in
the
instrument
cluster:
"4WD
SPORT"
is
activated.
Active
M
differential
The
active
M
differential
provides
for
continu#j
ously
variable
locking
of
the
rear
axle
differential
depending
on
the
driving
situation.
This
prevents
individual
rear
wheels
from
spinning
even
when DSC
is
switched
off
and
in
M
Dynamic
Mode,enabling
optimum
traction
to
be
achieved
in
all
driving
situations.
The
driver
is
responsible
adapting
his
or
her
driv#j ing
style
to
the
situation.
HDC
Hill
Descent
Control
Concept
HDC
Hill
Descent
Control
is
a
downhill
control feature
that
controls
the
vehicle
speed
on
steep downhill
grades,
for
instance
when
driving
on
un#jpaved
roads.
When
the
system
is
active,
the
vehicle
moves
at
the
speed
set
by
the
driver,
without
the
driver
having
to
depress
the
brake
pedal.
While
HDC
is
controlling
the
speed,
the
system automatically
distributes
the
braking
force
to
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wheels.
This
improves
vehicle
drivabil#jity
and
driving
stability.
If
necessary,
the
Antilock
Braking
System
prevents
the
wheels
from
lock#j
ing.
General
information Hill
Descent
Control
can
be
activated
at
speedsbelow
approx.
25
mph/40
km/h.
Speeds
can
be
set
between
approx.
2
mph/3
km/h
and
approx.
20
mph/30
km/h.
When
the
vehicle
is
moving
downhill,
the
system
reduces
the
speed
to
the
set
value,
within
the physical
limits.
OverviewButton
in
the
vehicle
HDC
Activating
HDC Press
the
button.
The
LED
on
the
buttonlights
up.
Speeds
between
approx.
2
mph/3
km/h
and
ap#j
prox.
20
mph/30
km/h
are
adopted
as
the
de#j sired
speed.
Emergency
braking
function,
Active
PDC:
the
emergency
braking
function
is
deactivated.
Additional
information:
Emergency
brake
function,
Active
PDC,
refer
to
page
246.
Display
in
the
instrument
cluster
A
symbol
and
the
selected
de#jsired
speed
are
displayed.'xIndicator
green:
HDC
is
active.
The
system
is
actively
braking
the
vehicle.'xGray
display:
HDC
is
on
standby.
Display
in
the
Head-up
Display
The
HDC
status
can
also
be
displayed
in
the Head-up
Display.
Increasing
or
decreasing
vehicle
speed
Using
the
cruise
control
rocker
switch
The
desired
speed
can
be
changed
using
the cruise
control
rocker
switch
on
the
steering wheel.
'xPress
the
rocker
switch
up:
the
speed
in#j
creases
gradually.'xPress
the
rocker
switch
up
and
hold:
the speed
increases
while
the
rocker
switch
ispressed.'xPress
the
rocker
switch
down:
the
speed
de#j
creases
gradually.'xPress
the
rocker
switch
down
and
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Using
the
brake
pedal
While
HDC
is
controlling
the
speed,
the
set
de#j
sired
speed
can
be
reduced
by
depressing
the brake
pedal.
Deactivating
HDC Press
the
button
again.
The
LED
goes
out.HDC
is
automatically
deactivated
above
approx.
25
mph/40
km/h.
Malfunction If
a
malfunction
occurs,
a
message
is
displayed
in
the
instrument
cluster.
Servotronic
Concept
Servotronic
is
a
speed-dependent
power
steer#j ing
function.
The
system
provides
the
steering
force
with more
support
at
low
speeds
than
at
higher
ones.This
makes
it
easier
to
park,
for
instance,
andmakes
steering
firmer
when
driving
at
faster
speeds.
Furthermore,
the
steering
force
adapts
according
to
the
program,
so
that
a
firm,
sporty
feel
or
a
comfortable
steering
response
is
conveyed.
General
information
The
system
offers
several
different
steering force
tunings.
ProgramSteering
force
tuning"COMFORT"Low
steering
forces,
good
road#j
way
feedback."SPORT"High
steering
forces,
maximum
roadway
feedback.Selecting
a
channel
Using
the
button
Press
the
button
and
select
the
desired
program
on
the
Control
Display.
Via
iDrive
It
is
possible
to
configure
the
required
program
for
buttons
M1
or
M2.
1."CAR"2.

"M
menu"3."Configure
M1"
or
"Configure
M2"4.

"Steering"5.Select
the
desired
channel.
The
setting
is
immediately
applied
with
active
M1
or
M2
configuration.
To
activate
the
desired
configuration
with
the
se#j lected
settings,
press
the
corresponding
button
on
the
steering
wheel:
'x'x
Display
in
the
instrument
cluster
When
the
display
of
the
widget
in
the
in#j
strument
cluster
for
M
SETUP
is
acti#j vated,
the
selected
program
is
displayed.
Additional
information:
Widgets
in
the
instrument
cluster,
refer
to page
144.
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Brake
ConceptThe
sensitivity
of
the
brake
pedal
motions
to
the
braking
response
can
be
adjusted.
General
information The
system
offers
different
levels
of
brake
sensi#j
tivities:
ProgramResponse
behavior"COMFORT"Comfortable
braking."SPORT"Sensitive
braking.
Selecting
a
channel
Using
the
button
Press
the
button
and
select
the
desired
program
on
the
Control
Display.
Via
iDrive
It
is
possible
to
configure
the
required
program
for
buttons
M1
or
M2.
1."CAR"2.

"M
menu"3."Configure
M1"
or
"Configure
M2"4.

"Brake"5.Select
the
desired
channel.
The
setting
is
immediately
applied
with
active
M1
or
M2
configuration.To
activate
the
desired
configuration
with
the
se#j lected
settings,
press
the
corresponding
button
on
the
steering
wheel:'x'x
Display
in
the
instrument
cluster
When
the
display
of
the
widget
in
the
in#j
strument
cluster
for
M
SETUP
is
acti#j vated,
the
selected
program
is
displayed.
Additional
information:
Widgets
in
the
instrument
cluster,
refer
to page
144.
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Driver
assistance
systemsVehicle
features
andoptions
This
chapter
describes
all
standard,
country-spe#jcific
and
optional
features
offered
with
the
series. It
also
describes
features
and
functions
that
are
not
necessarily
available
in
your
vehicle,
e.g.,
due to
the
selected
options
or
country
versions.
Thisalso
applies
to
safety-related
functions
and
sys#j
tems.
When
using
these
functions
and
systems,
the
applicable
laws
and
regulations
must
be
ob#j
served.
Speed
Limiter
Concept
The
system
can
be
used
to
set
a
speed
limit,
for instance
to
prevent
the
vehicle
from
exceeding
speed
limits.
General
information The
system
can
limit
the
speed,
starting
at
a
value
of
20
mph/30
km/h.
The
vehicle
can
be driven
at
any
speed
below
the
set
speed
limit.
OverviewButtons
on
the
steering
wheel
ButtonFunctionSystem
on/off.Store
current
speed.
Speed
Limit
Assist:
take
over
sug#j
gested
speed
manually.Rocker
switch:
Changing
the
speed
limit.Operation
Switching
on Press
the
button
on
the
steering
wheel.
The
current
speed
is
accepted
as
the
speed limit.
If
the
system
is
switched
on
while
the
vehicle
is stationary
or
driving
at
low
speeds,
20
mph/30
km/h
is
set
as
the
speed
limit.
The
marking
in
the
speedometer
is
set
to
the
corresponding
speed.
When
the
speed
limit
is
switched
on,
DSC
Dy#j
namic
Stability
Control
is
switched
on
as
well,
if
needed.
Switching
off Press
the
button
on
the
steering
wheel.
The
system
switches
off
automatically
in
the
fol#j lowing
situations,
for
example:'xWhen
the
engine
is
switched
off.'xWhen
cruise
control
is
switched
on.'xWhen
activating
some
programs.
The
displays
go
out.
Interrupting If
the
reverse
gear
is
engaged
or
at
idle,
the
sys#jtem
is
interrupted
when
rolling
backwards.
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Changing
the
speed
limit
Press
the
rocker
switch
up
or
down
repeatedlyuntil
the
desired
speed
limit
is
set.
'xEach
time
the
rocker
switch
is
pressed
to
theresistance
point,
the
speed
limit
increases
or
decreases
by
1
mph/1
km/h.'xEach
time
the
rocker
switch
is
pressed
past
the
resistance
point,
the
desired
speed
changes
by
a
maximum
of
5
mph/10
km/h.
If
the
set
speed
limit
is
reached
or
unintentionally
exceeded,
such
as
when
driving
downhill,
the
ve#j
hicle
is
not
actively
braked.
When
the
speed
limit
is
set
during
a
trip
to
a
value
below
the
current
speed,
the
vehicle
coasts
until
it
drops
to
the
set
speed
limit.
The
current
speed
can
also
be
stored
by
press#j ing
a
button:
Press
the
button
on
the
steering
wheel.
Exceeding
the
speed
limit When
the
vehicle
speed
exceeds
the
set
speedlimit,
a
warning
is
issued.
The
speed
limit
can
be
exceeded
intentionally.
There
is
no
warning
in
this
case.
Press
the
accelerator
pedal
all
the
way
down
to
intentionally
exceed
the
set
speed
limit.
When
the
vehicle
speed
drops
below
the
set
speed
limit,
the
limit
is
automatically
reactivated.
Warning
when
the
speed
limit
is
exceeded
Visual
warning If
the
speed
limit
is
exceeded:
the
indica#j
tor
light
in
the
instrument
cluster
flashes
while
the
vehicle
speed
is
greater
than
the
set
speed
limit.
Acoustic
warning'xIf
the
speed
limit
is
exceeded
unintentionally,
a
signal
sounds.'xWhen
the
speed
limit
is
reduced
to
below
the
vehicle
speed
while
driving,
the
signal
sounds
after
some
time.'xWhen
the
speed
limit
is
intentionally
ex#j ceeded
by
stepping
on
the
accelerator
pedalall
the
way
down,
there
is
no
signal.
Displays
in
the
instrument
cluster
Display
in
the
speedometer
'xGreen
marking:
system
is
ac#j
tive.'xGrey
marking:
system
is
inter#j
rupted.'xNo
marking:
system
is
switched
off.
Indicator
light
'xThe
indicator
light
lights
up:
the
sys#j
tem
is
switched
on.'xThe
indicator
light
flashes:
the
set
speed
limit
has
been
exceeded.'xGray
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Cruise
control
Concept
Using
this
system,
a
desired
speed
can
be
ad#j justed
using
the
buttons
on
the
steering
wheel. The
system
maintains
the
desired
speed.
The
system
accelerates
and
brakes
automatically
as
needed.
General
informationThe
system
can
be
activated
starting
at20
mph/30
km/h.
Depending
on
the
settings,
the
cruise
control
settings
many
change
under
certain
conditions.
Safety
information
Warning
The
system
cannot
serve
as
a
substitute
for
the
driver#ss
personal
judgment
in
assessing
the traffic
conditions.
Based
on
the
limits
of
thesystem,
it
cannot
independently
react
to
all
traf#jfic
situations.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Adjust
driving
style
to
traffic
conditions.
Watch
traffic closely
and
actively
intervene
where
appropri#j
ate.
Warning
The
use
of
the
system
can
lead
to
an
increased risk
of
accidents
in
the
following
situations,
for
instance:
'xOn
winding
roads.'xIn
heavy
traffic.'xOn
slippery
roads,
in
fog,
snow,
or
wet conditions,
or
on
a
loose
road
surface.
There
may
be
a
risk
of
accident
or
risk
of
dam#j age
to
property.
Only
use
the
system
if
driving
at
constant
speed
is
possible.
Warning
The
desired
speed
can
be
incorrectly
adjusted
or
called
up
by
mistake.
There
is
a
risk
of
acci#j
dent.
Adjust
the
desired
speed
to
the
traffic
conditions.
Watch
traffic
closely
and
actively
in#j
tervene
where
appropriate.
Overview
Buttons
on
the
steering
wheel
ButtonFunctionCruise
control
on/off.Continue
cruise
control
with
the
last
setting.Pause
cruise
control.Store
current
speed.
Speed
Limit
Assist:
take
over
sug#j
gested
speed
manually.Rocker
switch:
Set
speed.
Switching
cruise
control
on/off
Switching
on Depending
on
the
equipment
version,press
the
relevant
button
on
the
steer#j
ing
wheel.
The
indicator
lights
in
the
instrument
cluster
light up
and
the
marking
on
the
speedometer
is
set
to
the
current
speed.
Cruise
control
is
active.
The
current
speed
is
maintained
and
stored
as
desired
speed.
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