2020 BMW X6 Owners Manual

OverviewRocker
switch
in
the
vehicle
Setting
the
level
With
the
rocker
switch
in
the
center
console
Up
Push
the
rocker
switch
forward.
In
the
low
speed
range,
the
vehicle
is
raised
to
next
higher
level
when
the
rocker
switch
is
pressed.
Down
Pull
the
rocker
switch
backward.
The
vehicle
will
lower
by
one
level.
Display
'xLED
on
the
rocker
switch
lights
up:
display
of
the
current
level.'xLED
on
the
rocker
switch
is
flashing:
adjustj ment
procedure
active.
The
vehicle
raises
or
lowers
itself.'xLED
on
the
rocker
switch
flashes
fast:
the
sej
lected
level
is
not
possible
at
this
time.
Automatic
While
driving
In
the
SPORT
driving
mode,
SPORT+
driving mode
or
at
higher
speeds,
the
vehicle
lowers
itj
self
automatically.
When
a
set
vehicle
level
is
exited
due
to
the
speed,
the
vehicle
level
will
be
adjusted
accordj
ing
to
the
selected
driving
mode.
In
the
event
of
a
flat
tire
When
a
loss
of
the
tire
inflation
pressure
is
dej
tected
on
a
wheel,
the
wheel
load
will
be
reduced
automatically
to
increase
the
possible
range
of
travel.
In
this
situation,
only
the
normal
level
is available.
With
the
BMW
display
key Concept
The
vehicle
level
can
be
adjusted
with
the
BMW
display
key
when
the
vehicle
is
stationary,
for
inj
stance
for
easier
loading
or
as
an
entry
aid.
Setting
the
level
1.Apply
parking
brake
and
switch
drive-ready state
off
using
the
Start/Stop
button.2.Closing
the
doors.3.If
necessary,
switch
on
the
display
on
the
BMW
display
key
and
cancel
the
display block,
refer
to
page
88.4.On
the
BMW
display
key,
change
to
the
folj
lowing
menu:
Entry
level.5.Height
control6.'xLower
tap
the
button.
The
vehicle
lowj
ers
itself
to
the
entry
level.'xRaise
tap
the
button.
The
vehicle
will raise
itself
from
the
entry
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Terminating
the
adjustment
procedureAn
adjustment
procedure
that
was
started
on
the
BMW
display
key
can
be
terminated
with
the
BMW
display
key.
Cancel:
tap
the
button.
The
vehicle
raises
or
lowers
itself
back
to
the
starting
level.
With
the
button
in
the
lower
tailgate
When
the
tailgate
is
opened,
the
vehicle
can
be
lowered
to
the
entry
level
and
raised
again
by
pressing
the
button.
The
flashing
of
the
LED
in the
button
indicates
the
level
change.
During
the
raising
procedure,
the
vehicle
raises
itself
from
the
entry
level
to
the
level
that
was
sej
lected
last
or
the
normal
level.
Terminating
the
adjustment
procedure An
adjustment
procedure
that
was
started
withthe
button
in
the
lower
tailgate
can
be
terminated
with
this
button.
Press
the
button
again.
The
vehicle
raises
or lowers
itself
back
to
the
starting
level.
System
limits
'xIt
may
not
be
possible
to
change
the
levelduring
dynamic
driving.'xIt
may
not
be
possible
to
change
the
level
if
the
axles
are
limited.'xIt
may
only
be
possible
to
lift
the
vehicle
level
while
the
engine
is
running.'xIf
the
state
of
charge
of
the
vehicle
battery
is
too
low,
a
level
change
may
not
be
possible.'xIf
level
adjustment
is
activated
frequently
in
quick
succession,
the
system
switches
off
to
prevent
overheating
and
is
temporarily
unj available
or
operates
with
a
delay.
Let
thesystem
cool,
if
needed.
The
rapidly
flashing
LED
on
the
rocker
switch
indicates
that
the
system
is
unavailable.'xIf
the
load
is
increased,
the
highest
driving
level
may
be
locked
or
automatically
exited
in
order
to
protect
the
system'xWhen
the
trailer
power
socket
is
in
use
or when
trailer
towing
is
activated,
only
the
norj
mal
level
is
available.
Wheel
change
Before
a
wheel
change,
deactivate
the
system:Press
the
rocker
switch
forward
or
pull
it
backjward
for
approx.
7
seconds.
After
the
rocker
switch
is
released,
the
LED
indicator
on
the rocker
switch
will
go
out.
Activating
the
system:
press
the
rocker
switch
forward
or
pull
it
backward
for
approx.
7
seconds.
After
the
rocker
switch
is
released,
the
LED
indij cator
will
reactivate.
Malfunction
A
Check
Control
message
is
displayed.
The
sysj
tem
is
impaired.
Vehicle
handling
may
be
altered
and
driving
comfort
may
be
noticeably
reduced.
Visit
the
nearest
dealer's
service
center
or
anj
other
qualified
service
center
or
repair
shop.
Long
periods
when
vehicle
is
parked
During
long
periods
when
the
vehicle
is
parked,
it
can
lower
itself.
This
is
not
a
malfunction.
If
drive-ready
state
is
switched
on
with
the
doors closed,
the
vehicle
is
raised
to
the
normal
level
automatically.
Depending
on
the
state
of
the
vehicle,
raising
to normal
level
may
take
several
minutes.
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xOffroad
package
Concept
The
xOffroad
package
supports
the
driver
when
driving
away
from
unpaved
roads
or
with
reduced traction.
The
system
offers
four
different
xOffj
road
driving
modes
for
selection.
The
xOffroad
driving
modes
can
be
selected
based
on
the
ground
conditions.
When
an
xOffroad
mode
is
switched
on,
individj
ual
systems
in
the
vehicle
are
set
to
the
best
possible
traction
and
vehicle
stability.
With
the
2-axle
air
suspension,
the
vehicle
level
is
set
for
the
corresponding
xOffroad
driving
mode.
xOffroad
driving
modes
and
levels
xOffroad
driving
modeLevelxGRAVELHigh
level
1xSANDHigh
level
1xROCKSHigh
level
2xSNOWNormal
level
General
information The
system
optimizes
the
driving
behavior
andthe
traction
on
unpaved
surfaces
within
the
physical
limits.
It
is
operated
with
the
button
and
rocker
switch
in
the
center
console.
Observe
the
information
in
the
chapter
Driving
tips,
driving
on
bad
roads,
refer
to
page
310.
Overview
Button
and
rocker
switch
in
the
center
console1Switch
the
xOffroad
driving
mode
on/off.2Set
the
xOffroad
driving
mode.
Switching
on
Press
button
1
or
rocker
switch
2
forward
or
pull
back.
The
xOffroad
driving
mode
xGRAVEL
is
switched
on.
The
LED
on
the
button
lights
up. The
driving
mode
is
displayed
in
the
instrument
cluster.
The
effective
speed
range
is
displayed
in
the
speedometer
with
a
line
below
the
scale.
Setting
the
xOffroad
driving
mode
Push
the
rocker
switch
forward
or
pull
it
back
rej peatedly
until
the
desired
xOffroad
driving
modeis
displayed
in
the
instrument
cluster.
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xOffroad
driving
modes
in
detail
All
driving
modes When
the
xOffroad
driving
modes
are
switched
on,
the
following
vehicle
settings
will
be
applied:'xAuto
Start/Stop
function
is
switched
off.'xTransmission
and
accelerator
pedal:
the
shiftj
ing
behavior
and
response
to
the
accelerator pedal
are
adjusted.'xThe
all-wheel-drive
system
is
set
to
the
best
possible
traction.'xDisplay
on
the
Control
Display:
the
power
disj
tribution
on
the
wheels
can
also
be
displayed
in
the
xOffroad
display.
With
the
proper
equipment,
additional
terrain-
specific
camera
perspectives
can
be
sej
lected.
xGRAVEL
This
driving
mode
is
active
every
time
the
xOffjroad
modes
are
switched
on.
Setting
for:
Optimized
vehicle
setting
for
easy
terrain.
When
switching
on,
the
following
additional
vehij cle
settings
are
carried
out,
for
example:
'xAnti-lock
system:
the
response
behavior
is
adjusted.'xDSC:
the
response
behavior
is
adjusted.'x2maxle
air
suspension:
high
level
1
is
set.
xSAND
Setting
for:
Optimized
vehicle
setting
for
heavy
terrain
with
loose
surface.
For
maximum
traction,
deactivate
DSC.
When
switching
on,
the
following
additional
vehij cle
settings
are
carried
out,
for
example:
'xAnti-lock
system:
the
response
behavior
is
adjusted.'xDSC:
the
response
behavior
is
adjusted.'x2maxle
air
suspension:
high
level
1
is
set.xROCKS
Setting
for:
Optimized
vehicle
setting
for
heavy
terrain
with
strong
irregularities.
For
maximum traction,
deactivate
DSC.
When
switching
on,
the
following
additional
vehij
cle
settings
are
carried
out,
for
example:'xAnti-lock
system:
the
response
behavior
is
adjusted.'xDSC:
the
response
behavior
is
adjusted.'x2maxle
air
suspension:
high
level
2
is
set.
xSNOW
Setting
for:
Optimized
vehicle
setting
for
assured
handling
on
slippery
road.
When
switching
on,
the
following
additional
vehij
cle
settings
are
carried
out,
for
example:
'x2maxle
air
suspension:
normal
level
is
set.'xSteptronic
transmission:
the
shift
behavior
is
set
to
gentle
gear
changes.
The
vehicle drives
off
in
second
gear.'xAccelerator
pedal:
the
characteristic
of
the
accelerator
pedal
is
optimized
for
gentle
drivj ing
behavior.
Manual
switching
off
Press
button
1.
The
LED
on
the
button
goes
out.
The
last
driving
mode
that
was
set
through
the Driving
Dynamics
Control
will
be
activated.
Display
on
the
Control
Display Display
xView
display
Via
iDrive:
1.CAR2.Driving
information3.xOFFROAD
The
following
information
is
displayed:
'xWith
a
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'xWith
navigation
system:
elevation
for
the
curjrent
position.'xWith
navigation
system:
destination
flag
incompass
direction
to
the
destination.'xPitch
attitude
with
degree
indication
and
perj
centage.'xTransverse
gradient
with
degree
indication.'xGraphic
display
for
the
steering
angle.'xLevel
setting
for
the
2maxle
air
suspension.
With
the
xOffroad
package,
the
following
addij
tional
information
can
be
displayed:
'xWith
Surround
View:
depending
on
the
speed,
terrain-specific
camera
perspectives.'xxOffroad
mode
currently
active.'xDistribution
of
drive
torque
to
the
wheels.
System
limits
The
xOffroad
properties
may
be
reduced
athigher
speeds
where
required.
Adaptive
chassis
Concept
This
system
reduces
undesirable
vehicle
motion
when
using
a
dynamic
driving
style
or
traveling
on
uneven
road
surfaces.
General
information This
enhances
the
driving
dynamics
and
drivingcomfort
depending
on
the
road
surface
condition
and
driving
style.
Tuning
The
system
offers
several
different
damping
setj
tings.
The
damping
settings
are
assigned
to
the
differj
ent
driving
modes
of
the
Driving
Dynamics
Conj
trol,
refer
to
page
134.
Driving
modeDamper
tuningCOMFORT
ECO
PROBalanced
outSPORT
SPORT
PLUSFirm
Active
roll
stabilization
Concept
The
system
reduces
the
lateral
tilt
of
the
vehicle that
occurs
during
rapid
driving
in
curves
or
durjing
quick
evasive
maneuvers.
General
information The
lateral
tilt
of
the
vehicle
is
balanced
out
by
permanent
adjustment
on
the
front
and
rear
axles.
The
vehicle
is
thus
always
stabilized.
Agility
and
driving
comfort
are
increased
under
all driving
conditions.
Tuning
The
system
offers
several
different
tunings. The
tunings
are
assigned
to
the
different
driving
modes
of
the
Driving
Dynamics
Control,
refer
to
page
134.
Driving
modeTuningCOMFORT
ECO
PROComfortableSPORT
SPORT
PLUSFirm
Adaptive
M
chassis
Concept
The
Adaptive
M
chassis
is
a
controllable
sport chassis/suspension.
This
system
reduces
undejsirable
vehicle
motion
when
using
a
dynamic
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driving
style
or
traveling
on
uneven
road
surfajces.
This
enhances
the
driving
dynamics
and
driving
comfort
depending
on
the
road
surface
condition
and
driving
style.
General
information The
system
offers
several
different
damping
setj
tings.
The
damping
settings
are
assigned
to
the
differj ent
driving
modes
of
the
Driving
Dynamics
Conj
trol,
refer
to
page
134.
Depending
on
the
equipment,
the
rear
axle
lock
differential
will
be
adjusted
for
the
traction
condij tions
as
needed.Driving
modeDamper
tuningSPORTFirmSPORT
PLUSSporty
and
firmCOMFORT/ECO
PROBalanced
out
Adaptive
M
Chassis
Professional
Concept
The
Adaptive
M
Suspension
Professional
is
an
actively
controlled
sport
chassis/suspension.
The system
increases
driving
comfort
and
minimizes
the
lateral
tilt
when
driving
around
curves.
The
Adaptive
M
Suspension
Professional
enjcompasses
the
following
systems:
'xSport
suspension.'xAdaptive
chassis.'xActive
roll
stabilization.'xIntegral
Active
Steering.
General
information
For
active
control,
this
system
uses
the
available
information,
for
instance
from
the
navigation
sysj
tem
or
the
Driving
style
analysis.
This
information
influences
the
control
of
the
folj
lowing
systems,
especially
in
ADAPTIVE
driving
mode:'xAdaptive
chassis.'xActive
roll
stabilization.'xIntegral
Active
Steering.
This
further
increases
the
agility
and
comfort
of the
vehicle.
The
function
may
be
restricted
if
the
navigation
data
is
invalid,
outdated
or
not
available,
for
exj
ample.
Depending
on
the
equipment,
the
rear
axle
lock
differential
will
be
adjusted
for
the
traction
condij
tions
as
needed.
Performance
Control
Performance
Control
enhances
the
agility
of
the vehicle.
To
increase
maneuverability,
wheels
are
braked
individually
when
a
sporty
driving
style
is
used. The
resulting
braking
power
is
simultaneously
largely
compensated
by
an
engine
intervention.
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Climate
controlVehicle
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.
Interior
air
quality
The
air
quality
in
the
vehicle
is
improved
by
the
following
components:
'xEmission
tested
passenger
compartment.'xMicrofilter.'xAir
conditioning
system
to
control
the
temj
perature,
air
flow
and
recirculated-air
mode.
Depending
on
the
equipment
specification:
'xMicrofilter/activated-charcoal
filter.'xIonization.'xFragrancing.'xAutomatic
recirculated-air
control
AUC.'xParked-car
ventilation.Automatic
climate
control
Overview
Buttons
in
the
vehicle
Climate
control
functions
ButtonFunctionTemperature.Climate
control
operation.Maximum
cooling.AUTO
program.Recirculated-air
mode.Air
flow,
manual.Air
distribution,
manual.Defrost
and
defog
the
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ButtonFunctionActive
seat
ventilation,
refer
to
page
124.Seat
and
armrest
heating,
refer
to
page
123.Opening
the
Climate
menu.
For
the
following
settings,
for
inj
stance:
upper
body
temperature
adjustment,
parked-car
ventilaj
tion.
Some
of
the
functions
can
also
be
used
via
voice,
e.g.,
temperature.
Opening
the
Climate
menu Press
the
button
on
the
upper
side.
The
Climate
menu
is
displayed.
For
example,
the
following
climate
control
funcj
tions
can
be
accessed
via
the
Climate
menu:
'xFragrance.'xHeating/ventilation.'xAir
quality.'xSeats/surfaces.'xParked-car
ventilation/heating
Individual
settings
can
be
entered
for
some
of
the
climate
functions,
e.g.,
switching
on/off,
inj
tensity.
Switching
on/off
Switching
on Press
any
button
except
for
the
following:
'xMenu.'xRear
window
defroster.'xLower
air
flow
button
side.'xSeat
heating.'xSeat
ventilation.Switching
off'xComplete
system:
Press
and
hold
the
button
on
the
driver's
side
until
the
control
panel
switches
off.'xOn
the
front
passenger
side:
Press
and
hold
the
lower
button
on
the
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
capacity,
and
then
keeps
it
constant.
Adjusting Press
the
upper
or
lower
button
side
to
set
the
desired
temperature.
Via
iDrive:
1.CAR2.Settings3.Climate
control4.Heating/ventilation5.Driver
or
Front
passenger6.Temperature:7.Set
the
desired
temperature.8.OK
Do
not
rapidly
switch
between
different
temperaj ture
settings.
Otherwise,
the
automatic
climate
control
will
not
have
sufficient
time
to
adjust
the
set
temperature.
Temperature
of
the
ventilation General
information
The
temperature
of
the
ventilation
in
the
upper
body
region
can
be
adjusted.
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