2020 BMW X6 M Owners Manual

CareVehicle
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.
Washing
the
vehicle
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
win#j ter.
Intense
soiling
and
road
salt
can
damage
the
vehicle.
Steam
blaster
and
high-pressure
washer
Safety
information
NOTICE
When
cleaning
with
high-pressure
washers, components
can
be
damaged
due
to
the
pres#jsure
or
temperatures
being
too
high.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Maintain
sufficient
distance
and
do
not
spray
too
long
continu#j
ously.
Follow
the
operating
instructions
for
the
high-pressure
washer.
Distances
and
temperature'xMaximum
temperature:
140
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Driving
into
a
car
wash
with
an
M
Steptronic
Sport
transmission
Safety
information
NOTICE
Selector
lever
position
P
is
automatically
en#j
gaged
when
standby
state
is
switched
off.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Do
not
switch
standby
state
off
in
vehicle
washes.
General
information
In
a
car
wash,
the
vehicle
must
be
able
to
roll
freely.
Some
car
washes
do
not
permit
persons
in
the vehicle.
The
vehicle
cannot
be
locked
from
the outside
when
in
selector
lever
position
N.
A
sig#jnal
sounds
when
an
attempt
is
made
to
lock
the
vehicle.
Additional
information:
Rolling
or
pushing
the
vehicle,
refer
to
page
135.
Driving
out
of
a
car
wash Ensure
that
the
vehicle
key
is
in
the
car.
Switch
on
drive-ready
state.
Additional
information:
Drive-ready
state,
refer
to
page
36.
Headlights Do
not
rub
wet
headlights
dry
and
do
not
use
abrasive
or
acidic
cleaning
agents.
Soak
areas
that
have
been
dirtied,
for
instance
from
insects,
with
shampoo
and
wash
off
with water.
Thaw
ice
with
de-icing
spray;
do
not
use
an
ice scraper.
After
washing
the
vehicle
After
washing
the
vehicle,
apply
the
brakes
briefly
to
dry
them;
otherwise,
braking
action
can
be
reduced.
The
heat
generated
during
braking
dries
brake
discs
and
brake
pads
and
protects
them
against
corrosion.
Completely
remove
all
residues
on
the
windows, to
minimize
loss
of
visibility
due
to
smearing
and
to
reduce
wiper
noises
and
wiper
blade
wear.
Vehicle
care
Vehicle
care
products
General
information
BMW
recommends
using
vehicle
care
and
cleaning
products
from
BMW.
Suitable
care products
are
available
from
a
dealer#ss
service
center
or
another
qualified
service
center
or
re#j
pair
shop.
Safety
information
Warning
Cleansers
can
contain
substances
that
are
dan#j
gerous
and
harmful
to
your
health.
There
is
a risk
of
injury.
When
cleaning
the
interior,
open
the
doors
or
windows.
Only
use
products
in#j tended
for
cleaning
vehicles.
Follow
the
in#j
structions
on
the
container.
Vehicle
paint
General
information Regular
care
contributes
to
driving
safety
and
value
retention.
Environmental
influences
in
areas
with
elevated
air
pollution
or
natural
con#j
taminants,
such
as
tree
resin
or
pollen
can
affect the
vehicle's
paintwork.
Tailor
the
frequency
and
extent
of
your
vehicle
care
to
these
influences.
Aggressive
substances
such
as
spilled
fuel,
oil,
grease
or
bird
droppings,
must
be
removed
im#j
mediately
to
prevent
the
finish
from
being
altered
or
discolored.
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Matte
finish
Only
use
cleaning
and
care
products
suitable
for
vehicles
with
matte
finish.
Leather
care
Remove
dust
from
the
leather
regularly,
using
a
cloth
or
vacuum
cleaner.
Otherwise,
particles
of
dust
and
road
grime
chafe
in
pores
and
folds,
and
lead
to
increased
wear and
premature
degradation
of
the
leather
sur#j
face.
To
guard
against
discoloration,
such
as
from
clothing,
clean
leather
and
provide
leather
care
roughly
every
two
months.
Clean
light-colored
leather
more
frequently
be#j
cause
soiling
on
such
surfaces
is
substantially
more
visible.
Use
leather
care
products;
otherwise,
dirt
and
grease
will
gradually
break
down
the
protective
layer
of
the
leather
surface.
Upholstery
material
care
General
information Vacuum
the
upholstery
regularly
with
a
vacuum
cleaner.
If
upholstery
is
very
dirty,
for
instance
with
bever#j age
stains,
use
a
soft
sponge
or
microfiber
clothwith
a
suitable
interior
cleaner.
Clean
the
upholstery
down
to
the
seams
using
large
sweeping
motions.
Avoid
rubbing
the
ma#j terial
vigorously.
Safety
information
NOTICE
Open
Velcron
fasteners
on
articles
of
clothing can
damage
the
seat
covers.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Ensure
that
any
Velcron
fasteners
are
closed.
Caring
for
special
components
Light-alloy
wheels When
cleaning
the
vehicle,
use
only
neutralwheel
cleaners
having
a
pH
value
from
5
to
9.
Do
not
use
abrasive
cleaning
agents
or
steam
jets
above
140
#

Plastic
components
NOTICE
Cleansers
that
contain
alcohol
or
solvents,
such as
lacquer
thinners,
heavy-duty
grease
remov#j
ers,
fuel,
or
such,
can
damage
plastic
parts.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Clean
with
a
microfiber
cloth.
Dampen
the
cloth
lightly
with
water,
if
needed.
Clean
with
a
microfiber
cloth.
Dampen
the
cloth
lightly
with
water,
if
needed.
Do
not
soak
the
roofliner.
Safety
belts
Warning
Chemical
cleansers
can
destroy
the
safety
belt
webbing.
Missing
protective
effect
of
the
safety
belts.
There
is
a
risk
of
injuries
or
danger
to
life.
Use
only
a
mild
soapy
solution
for
cleaning
the safety
belts.
Dirty
belt
straps
impede
the
reeling
action
and
thus
have
a
negative
impact
on
safety.
Use
only
a
mild
soapy
solution
for
cleaning
the
installed
belt
straps.
Safety
belts
should
only
be
allowed
to
retract
if
they
are
dry.
Carpets
and
floor
mats
Warning
Objects
in
the
driver's
floor
area
can
limit
the pedal
distance
or
block
a
depressed
pedal.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Stow
objects
in
the vehicle
such
that
they
are
secured
and
cannotenter
into
the
driver's
floor
area.
Use
floor
mats
that
are
suitable
for
the
vehicle
and
can
be
safely
attached
to
the
floor.
Do
not
use
loose
floor
mats
and
do
not
layer
several
floor
mats.
Make
sure
that
there
is
sufficient
clearance
for
the
pedals.
Ensure
that
the
floor
mats
are
se#j
curely
fastened
again
after
they
were
removed,
for
instance
for
cleaning.
The
floor
mats
can
be
removed
from
the
car's
in#j
terior
for
cleaning.
If
the
floor
carpets
are
very
dirty,
clean
with
a
mi#j
crofiber
cloth
and
water
or
a
textile
cleaner.
To prevent
matting
of
the
carpet,
rub
back
and
forth
in
the
direction
of
travel
only.
Sensors
and
camera
lenses
To
clean
sensors
and
camera
lenses,
use
a
cloth moistened
with
a
small
amount
of
glass
deter#j
gent.
Displays,
screens,
and
protective
glass
of
the
Head-up
Display
NOTICE
Chemical
cleansers,
moisture
or
fluids
of
any
kind
can
damage
the
surface
of
displays
and screens.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Clean
with
a
clean,
antistatic
microfiber
cloth.
NOTICE
The
surface
of
displays
can
be
damaged
with
improper
cleaning.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Avoid
pressure
that
is
too
high
and
do
not
use
any
scratching
materials.
Clean
with
a
clean,
antistatic
microfiber
cloth.
Clean
the
protective
glass
of
the
Head-up
Dis#j play
using
a
microfiber
cloth
and
commercially
available
dish-washing
soap.
Long-term
vehicle
storage
When
the
vehicle
is
shut
down
for
longer
than three
months,
special
measures
must
be
taken.Further
information
is
available
from
a
dealer'sservice
center
or
another
qualified
service
centeror
repair
shop.
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Technical
dataVehicle
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.,
dueto
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.
General
information
The
technical
data
and
specifications
in
the
Owner's
Manual
are
used
as
guidance
values.
The
vehicle-specific
data
can
deviate
from
this,
for
instance
due
to
the
selected
special
equip#j
ment,
country
version
or
country-specific
meas#jurement
method.
Detailed
values
can
be
found
in
the
approval
documents,
on
labels
on
the
vehicle
or
can
be
obtained
from
a
dealer#ss
service
center
or
another
qualified
service
center
or
repair
shop.
Dimensions
The
dimensions
can
vary
depending
on
the model
version,
equipment
or
country-specificmeasurement
method.
The
specified
heights
do
not
take
into
account
attached
parts,
for
instance
a
roof
antenna,
roofracks
or
spoiler.
The
heights
can
deviate,
for
in#j
stance
due
to
the
selected
special
equipment,
tires,
load
and
chassis
version.
BMW
X6
MWidth
with
mirrorsin/mm87.1/2,212Width
without
mirrorsin/mm79.5/2,019Heightin/mm66.6/1,692Lengthin/mm195/4,953Wheelbasein/mm117/2,972Smallest
turning
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BMW
X6
MApproved
gross
vehicle
weightlbs/kg6,615/3,001Loadlbs/kg1,080/490Approved
front
axle
loadlbs/kg3,175/1,440Approved
rear
axle
loadlbs/kg3,495/1,585
Capacities


BMW
X6
MFuel
tank,
approx.US
gal/liters21.9/83.0Observe
further
information
on
fuel
quality,
referto
page
349.Seite
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AppendixGeneral
information
Any
updates
to
the
Owner's
Manual
of
the
vehi#j
cle
are
listed
here.
Updates
made
after
the editorial
deadline
The
following
chapters
were
updated
in
the
printed
version
of
the
Owner's
Manual
after
the
editorial
deadline
for
the
Integrated
Owner's
Manual
in
the
vehicle
had
closed:
'xNotes:
notes:
own
safety:
maintenance.'xQuick
Reference
Guide:
on
the
road:
inter#j
mediate
stop:
topping
up
the
engine
oil.'xOperation:
transporting
children
safely:
fix#j
tures
for
upper
retaining
strap:
attaching
the
upper
retaining
strap
to
the
anchor.'xOperation:
driver
assistance
systems:
Auto#j
matic
Parking
Assistant:
principle.'xDriving
tips:
observe
when
driving:
driving
on a
race
track.'xMobility:
wheels
and
tires:
tire
marking:
speed
letter.'xMobility:
operating
fluids:
engine
oil:
topping up
the
engine
oil.'xMobility:
operating
fluids:
coolant:
coolantlevel.'xMobility:
preventive
maintenance:
BMW
maintenance
system.'xMobility:
preventive
maintenance:
Condition
Based
Service
CBS.'xMobility:
preventive
maintenance:
Mainte#j nance
Manual
and
Service
and
Warranty
In#jformation
Booklet
for
US
models
and
War#j
ranty
and
Service
Guide
Booklet
for
Canadian
models.Seite
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