2020 BMW X6 Owners Manual

Activating
the
Sport
program
Press
the
selector
lever
to
the
left
from
selectorlever
position
D.
The
engaged
gear
is
displayed
in
the
instrument
cluster,
for
instance
S1.
The
sport
program
of
the
transmission
is
actij vated.
Ending
the
Sport
program Push
the
selector
lever
to
the
right.
D
is
displayed
in
the
instrument
cluster.
Manual
mode
M/S
Concept
Manual
gear-shifting
is
possible
in
manual
mode.
Activating
manual
mode
1.Press
the
selector
lever
to
the
left
from
selecjtor
lever
position
D,
arrow
1.2.Push
the
selector
lever
forward
or
pull
it
backward,
arrows
2.
Manual
mode
becomes
active
and
the
gear
is
changed.
The
engaged
gear
is
displayed
in
the
instrument
cluster,
for
instance
M1.
Shifting'xTo
shift
down:
press
the
selector
lever
forj ward.'xTo
shift
up:
pull
the
selector
lever
rearwards.
The
transmission
continues
shifting
automatij
cally
in
certain
situations,
for
instance
when
speed
limits
are
reached.
Steptronic
Sport
transmission:
prevent
automatic
upshifting
in
M/S
manual
mode
If
driving
mode
SPORT,
refer
to
page
135,
is
sej
lected,
the
Steptronic
Sport
transmission
does not
automatically
upshift
in
M/S
manual
mode once
the
maximum
speed
is
reached.
Depending
on
the
BMW
M
drive
configuration,
this
function
is
active
independently
of
the
drivj
ing
mode.
In
addition,
there
is
no
downshifting
for
kickj down.
Ending
the
manual
mode
Push
the
selector
lever
to
the
right.
D
is
displayed
in
the
instrument
cluster.
Shift
paddles
Concept
The
shift
paddles
on
the
steering
wheel
allow
you
to
shift
gears
quickly
while
keeping
both hands
on
the
steering
wheel.
General
information Shifting
The
vehicle
only
shifts
at
suitable
engine
and
road
speeds.
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Short-term
manual
mode
In
selector
lever
position
D,
actuating
a
shift
padj
dle
switches
into
manual
mode
temporarily.
After
conservative
driving
in
manual
mode
withj
out
acceleration
or
shifting
via
the
shift
paddles
for
a
certain
amount
of
time,
the
transmission
switches
back
to
automatic
mode.
It
is
possible
to
switch
into
automatic
mode
as
follows:'xPull
and
hold
right
shift
paddle.'xIn
addition
to
the
briefly
pulled
right
shift
padj dle,
briefly
pull
the
left
shift
paddle.
Continuous
manual
mode
In
selector
lever
position
S,
actuating
a
shift
padj dle
switches
into
manual
mode
permanently.
Steptronic
Sport
transmission
With
the
appropriate
transmission
version,
the
lowest
possible
gear
can
be
selected
by
simultaj
neously
activating
kickdown
and
operating
the
left
shift
paddles.
This
is
not
possible
in
short- term
manual
mode.
Shifting
'xTo
shift
up:
briefly
pull
right
shift
paddle.'xTo
shift
down:
briefly
pull
left
shift
paddle.'xThe
lowest
possible
gear
can
be
selected
bypulling
and
holding
the
left
shift
paddle.
The
selected
gear
is
briefly
displayed
in
the
inj
strument
cluster,
followed
by
the
current
gear.
Displays
in
the
instrument
cluster
The
selector
lever
position
is
disjplayed,
for
example
P.
Electronic
unlocking
of
the
transmission
lock
General
information Electronically
unlock
the
transmission
lock
to
maneuver
vehicle
from
a
danger
area.
Unlocking
is
possible,
if
the
starter
can
spin
the
engine.
Before
unlocking
the
transmission
lock,
set
the parking
brake
to
prevent
the
vehicle
from
rolling
away.
Engaging
selector
lever
position
N1.Press
and
hold
down
brake
pedal.2.Press
the
Start/Stop
button.
The
starter
must audibly
start.
Hold
the
Start/Stop
button
pressed.3.With
your
free
hand,
press
the
button
on
the selector
lever,
arrow
1,
and
press
the
selectorlever
into
selector
lever
position
N
and
hold,
arrow
N,
until
selector
lever
position
N
is
disj
played
in
the
instrument
cluster.
A
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Control
message
is
displayed.4.Release
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5.Release
brake,
as
soon
as
the
starter
stops.6.Maneuver
the
vehicle
from
the
danger
area
and
secure
it
against
moving
on
its
own.
For
additional
information,
see
the
chapter
on tow-starting
and
towing,
refer
to
page
380.
Launch
Control
Concept
Launch
Control
enables
optimum
acceleration on
surfaces
with
good
traction
under
dry
surjrounding
conditions.
General
information The
use
of
Launch
Control
causes
premature
component
wear
since
this
function
represents
a very
heavy
load
for
the
vehicle.
Do
not
use
Launch
Control
during
the
break-in,
refer
to
page
310,
period.
Do
not
steer
the
steering
wheel
when
driving
off
with
Launch
Control.
Functional
requirements Launch
Control
is
available
when
the
engine
is
atoperating
temperature.
The
engine
is
at
operatj
ing
temperature
after
an
uninterrupted
trip
of
at least
6
miles/10
km.
Start
with
launch
control
1.Switch
on
drive-ready
state.2.

Press
the
button.
TRACTION
is
displayed
in
the
instrument cluster
and
the
indicator
light
for
DSC
OFFlights
up.3.Engage
selector
lever
position
S.4.With
the
left
foot,
forcefully
press
down
on
the
brake.5.Press
and
hold
down
the
accelerator
pedal
beyond
the
resistance
point
at
the
full
throttle
position,
kickdown.A
flag
symbol
is
displayed
in
the
instrument
cluster.6.The
starting
engine
speed
adjusts.
Within 3
seconds,
release
the
brake.
Repeated
use
during
a
trip
After
Launch
Control
has
been
used,
the
transj mission
must
cool
down
for
approx.
5
minutesbefore
Launch
Control
can
be
used
again.Launch
Control
adjusts
to
the
surrounding
conj
ditions,
when
used
again.
After
using
Launch
Control To
increase
vehicle
stability,
activate
DSC
Dyj
namic
Stability
Control
again
as
soon
as
possible.
System
limits An
experienced
driver
may
be
able
to
achievebetter
acceleration
values
in
DSC
OFF
mode.
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DisplaysVehicle
features
andoptions
This
chapter
describes
all
standard,
country-spejcific
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
sysj
tems.
When
using
these
functions
and
systems,
the
applicable
laws
and
regulations
must
be
obj
served.
Instrument
cluster
Concept
The
instrument
cluster
is
a
variable
display.
When
you
change
to
a
different
program
via
Drivj
ing
Dynamics
Control,
the
displays
in
the
instruj
ment
cluster
adapt
to
the
respective
driving
mode.
General
informationThe
display
change
in
the
instrument
cluster
canbe
deactivated
via
iDrive.
Some
of
the
displays
in
the
instrument
cluster
may
differ
from
the
illustrations
in
the
Owner's
Manual.
Overview1Fuel
gauge\_ 154
Range\_ 1552Speedometer3Central
display
area\_ 148
Service
requirements\_ 156
Navigation
display4Depending
on
the
equipment:
Driver
Attenj
tion
Camera5Tachometer\_ 154
Selection
lists\_ 159
Widgets
in
the
instrument
cluster\_ 149
Trip
odometer,
see
Trip
data\_ 159
ECO
PRO
displays\_ 320
Status,
Driving
Dynamics
Control\_ 134
Transmission
display\_ 1436Engine
temperature\_1557External
temperature\_ 1558Check
Control\_1509Speed
Limit
Assist\_ 231
Speed
Limit
Info\_ 157
Time\_ 67
Central
display
area
Depending
on
the
equipment
and
configuration,
the
following
is
displayed
in
the
central
display
area
of
the
instrument
cluster:
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'xNavigation
displays
such
as
the
map
view
or,
if
destination
guidance
is
active,
a
route
prej view
with
destination
guidance
information.'xDisplays
showing
service
requirements.'xAssisted
Driving
View.
Information
about
the
assist
systems
is
displayed
in
an
animated surrounding
area
of
the
vehicle.
The
system's
detection
potential
is
limited.
Only
objects
that
are
detected
by
the
system
are
taken
into
account.
Warning
The
system
cannot
serve
as
a
substitute
for
the
driverss
personal
judgment
in
assessing
visibility and
traffic
situation.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Adjust
driving
style
to
traffic
conditions.
Watch
traffic
closely
and
actively
intervene
where
apj propriate.
Some
displays
in
the
central
display
area
can
beconfigured
individually.
The
displays
may
vary
depending
on
the
equipj ment
version
and
country
variant.
Driving
mode
view
Concept
When
the
driving
mode
view
is
deactivated,
the
displays
in
the
instrument
cluster
remain
unj
changed
and
do
not
adapt
to
the
respective
drivj ing
mode
when
the
program
is
changed
via
Drivjing
Dynamics
Control.
Activating/deactivating
Via
iDrive:
1.CAR2.Settings3.Displays4.Driving
mode
viewAdjusting
Individual
displays
in
the
instrument
cluster
can
be
configured
individually.1.CAR2.Settings3.Displays4.Instrument
panel5.Select
the
desired
setting.
Widgets
in
the
instrument
cluster
Concept
Displays
for
specific
functions
can
be
displayed
in
the
tachometer
in
the
instrument
cluster.
The
following
displays
can
be
selected:
'xCurrent
entertainment
source,
e.g.,
radio.'xTorque
and
power.'xTrip
data.'xEfficiency
display.
Selecting
Continue
to
press
the
button
on
the
turn
signal
lever
until
the
desired
widget
is
selected.
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Display
Efficiency
display
Concept
Information
about
driving
style
and
consumption
can
be
displayed
in
the
form
of
a
consumption
display
as
a
widget
in
the
instrument
cluster,
for
example.
General
information Depending
on
the
activated
driving
mode,
differjent
information
will
be
displayed:
Driving
modeDisplayCOMFORT
SPORTAverage
consumption.
Current
consumption.
Energy
recovery.ECO
PROECO
PRO
bonus
range.
Distance
traveled
in
Coasting
mode.
Current
consumption.
Average
consumption
The
average
consumption
indicates
the
fuel
conj
sumption
when
driving
a
specific
route.
Current
consumption
The
current
consumption
displays
the
current consumption
of
fuel.
Check
whether
you
are
curjrently
driving
in
an
efficient
and
environmentally-friendly
manner.
Energy
recovery
During
energy
recovery,
the
kinetic
energy
of
the
vehicle
is
converted
into
electric
energy
during
coasting.
The
vehicle
battery
is
partially
charged
and
fuel
consumption
can
be
reduced.
ECO
PRO
bonus
range
In
the
ECO
PRO
driving
mode,
the
yielded
extenj
sion
of
the
range
as
a
result
of
fuel-efficient
drivj ing
is
displayed
as
ECO
PRO
bonus
range.
Check
Control
Concept
The
Check
Control
system
monitors
functions
in
the
vehicle
and
notifies
you
of
malfunctions
in
the
monitored
systems.
General
information A
Check
Control
message
is
displayed
as
a
comjbination
of
indicator
or
warning
lights
and
text
messages
in
the
instrument
cluster
and,
if
applijcable,
in
the
Head-up
Display.
In
addition,
an
acoustic
signal
may
sound
and
a
text
message
may
appear
on
the
Control
Display.
Hiding
Check
Control
messages
Press
the
button
on
the
turn
signal
lever.
Continuous
display
Some
Check
Control
messages
are
displayed continuously
and
are
not
cleared
until
the
malj
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is
eliminated.
If
several
malfunctions
ocjcur
at
once,
the
messages
are
displayed
consecj
utively.
The
messages
can
be
hidden
for
approx.
8
secj onds.
After
this
time,
they
are
displayed
again
automatically.
Temporary
display
Some
Check
Control
messages
are
hidden
autoj
matically
after
approx.
20
seconds.
The
Check Control
messages
are
stored
and
can
be
disj
played
again
later.
Displaying
stored
Check
Control
messages
Via
iDrive:1.CAR2.Vehicle
status3.

Check
Control
messages4.Select
the
SMS
text
message.
Display
Check
Control At
least
one
Check
Control
message
is
displayed
or
stored.
SMS
text
messages SMS
text
messages
in
combination
with
a
symj
bol
in
the
instrument
cluster
explain
a
Check
Control
message
and
the
meaning
of
the
indicaj
tor/warning
lights.
Supplementary
SMS
text
messages Additional
information,
such
as
the
reason
for
an
error
or
malfunction
or
the
required
action,
can
be
called
up
via
Check
Control.
With
urgent
messages
the
added
text
will
be
auj
tomatically
displayed
on
the
Control
Display.
Depending
on
the
Check
Control
message,
furj
ther
help
can
be
selected.
Via
iDrive:1.CAR2.Vehicle
status3.

Check
Control
messages4.Select
the
desired
text
message.5.Select
the
desired
setting.
Messages
after
trip
completion
Certain
messages
displayed
while
driving
are
disj
played
again
after
drive-ready
state
is
switched
off.
Indicator/warning
lights
Concept
Indicator/warning
lights
in
the
instrument
cluster display
the
status
of
some
functions
in
the
vehij
cle
and
indicate
when
a
malfunction
is
present
in the
monitored
systems.
General
information The
indicator/warning
lights
can
light
up
in
a
varij
ety
of
combinations
and
colors.
Several
of
the
lights
are
checked
for
proper
funcj
tioning
and
light
up
temporarily
when
drive-ready state
is
switched
on.
Red
lights
Safety
belt
reminder Indicator
light
flashes
or
is
illuminated:
safety
belt
on
the
driver
or
passenger
side
is
not
buckled.
The
safety
belt
rej
minder
can
also
be
activated
if
objects
are
placed on
the
front
passenger
seat.
Make
sure
that
the
safety
belts
are
positioned
correctly.
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belt
reminder
for
rear
seatsThe
safety
belt
is
not
buckled
on
the
corjresponding
rear
seat.
Airbag
system Airbag
system
and
belt
tensioner
maynot
be
working.
Have
the
vehicle
checked
immediately
by
a
dealer's
service
center
or
another
qualified
service
center
or
repair
shop.
Parking
brake The
parking
brake
is
set.
For
releasing
the
parking
brake,
refer
to
page
137.
Brake
system Braking
system
impaired.
Continue
to
drive
moderately.
Have
the
vehicle
checked
immediately by
a
dealer's
service
center
or
another qualified
service
center
or
repair
shop.
Yellow
lights
Anti-lock
Braking
System
ABS The
Brake
Assistant
function
may
notactivate.
Avoid
abrupt
braking.
Take
thelonger
braking
distance
into
account.
Have
the
system
immediately
checked
by
a
dealer's
service
center
or
another
qualified
service
center
or
repair
shop.
DSC
Dynamic
Stability
Control The
indicator
light
flashes:
DSC
controls
the
drive
and
braking
forces.
The
vehicle
is
stabilized.
Reduce
speed
and
modify
your
driving
style
to
the
driving
circumstances.The
indicator
light
lights
up:
DSC
has
malfuncj
tioned.
Have
the
system
immediately
checked
by
a
dealj
er's
service
center
or
another
qualified
service center
or
repair
shop.
DSC,
refer
to
page
212.
DSC
Dynamic
Stability
Control
is
deactivated
or
DTC
Dynamic
Traction
Control
is
activated
DSC
is
deactivated
or
DTC
is
activated.
DSC,
refer
to
page
212,
and
DTC,
refer
to
page
214.
Flat
Tire
Monitor
FTM The
Flat
Tire
Monitor
signals
a
loss
of
tire
inflation
pressure
in
a
tire.
Reduce
your
speed
and
stop
cautiously.
Avoid
sudden
braking
and
steering
maneuvers.
Flat
Tire
Monitor,
refer
to
page
352.
Tire
Pressure
Monitor
TPM The
indicator
light
lights
up:
the
Tire
Pressure
Monitor
reports
a
low
tire
inflaj
tion
pressure
or
a
flat
tire.
Follow
the
inj
formation
in
the
Check
Control
message.
The
indicator
light
flashes
and
then
continuously
lights
up:
no
flat
tire
or
loss
of
tire
inflation
presj
sure
can
be
detected.'xInterference
caused
by
systems
or
devices
with
the
same
radio
frequency:
after
leaving the
area
of
the
interference,
the
system
autoj
matically
becomes
active
again.'xA
wheel
without
TPM
wheel
electronics
is mounted:
have
it
checked
by
a
dealerss
servj
ice
center
or
another
qualified
service
center
or
repair
shop
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system
checked
by
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