2021 BMW X6 Owners Manual

Cargo
areaVehicle
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.
Loading
Safety
information
Warning
High
gross
weight
can
overheat
the
tires,
dam#j
age
them
internally
and
cause
a
sudden
drop
in
tire
inflation
pressure.
Driving
characteristics
may
be
negatively
impacted,
reducing
lane
sta#j
bility,
lengthening
the
braking
distances
and
changing
the
steering
response.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Pay
attention
to
the
permitted
load
capacity
of
the
tires
and
never
exceed
the
per#j
mitted
gross
weight.
Warning
Loose
objects
or
devices
with
a
cable
connec#j tion
to
the
vehicle,
for
instance
mobile
phones, can
be
thrown
about
the
car's
interior
whiledriving,
for
instance
in
the
event
of
an
accident,braking
or
evasive
maneuver.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Secure
loose
objects
or
devices
with
a cable
connection
to
the
vehicle
in
the
car's
in#j
terior.
Warning
Improperly
stowed
objects
can
shift
and
be thrown
into
the
car's
interior,
for
instance
in
the event
of
an
accident
or
during
braking
and
eva#jsive
maneuver.
Vehicle
occupants
can
be
hit
and
injured.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Stow
and secure
objects
and
cargo
properly.
NOTICE
Fluids
in
the
cargo
area
can
cause
damage.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Make
sure
that
no
fluids
leak
in
the
cargo
area.
Steps
for
Determining
Correct
Load
Limit
1.Locate
the
statement
#vThe
combined
weight
of
occupants
and
cargo
should
never
exceed XXX
kg
or
XXX
lbs#w
on
your
vehicle#ss
placard.2.Determine
the
combined
weight
of
the
driver
and
passengers
that
will
be
riding
in
your
ve#j
hicle.3.Subtract
the
combined
weight
of
the
driver and
passengers
from
XXX
kg
or
XXX
lbs4.The
resulting
figure
equals
the
available
amount
of
cargo
and
luggage
load
capacity. For
example,
if
the
#vXXX#w
amount
equals
1,400
lbs
and
there
will
be
five
150
lbs
pas#j
sengers
in
your
vehicle,
the
amount
of
availa#j ble
cargo
and
luggage
load
capacity
is
650
lbs
(1,400
-
750
(5
x
150)

650
lbs)5.Determine
the
combined
weight
of
luggage and
cargo
being
loaded
on
the
vehicle.
That
weight
may
not
safely
exceed
the
available
cargo
and
luggage
load
capacity
calculated
in
Step
4.6.If
your
vehicle
will
be
towing
a
trailer,
load
from
your
trailer
will
be
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hicle.
Consult
this
manual
to
determine
howthis
reduces
the
available
cargo
and
luggageload
capacity
of
your
vehicle.
Load
The
maximum
load
is
the
sum
of
the
weight
ofthe
occupants
and
the
cargo.
The
greater
the
weight
of
the
occupants,
the less
cargo
that
can
be
transported.
Stowing
and
securing
cargo
'xCover
sharp
edges
and
corners
on
the
cargo.'xHeavy
cargo:
stow
as
far
forward
as
possible, directly
behind
and
at
the
bottom
of
the
rear
passenger
seat
backrests.'xVery
heavy
cargo:
stow
as
far
forward
as
pos#j
sible,
directly
behind
and
at
the
bottom
of
the
rear
passenger
seat
backrests.
When
the
rear seat
is
not
occupied,
secure
each
of
the
outer
safety
belts
in
the
opposite
buckle.'xIf
necessary,
fold
down
the
rear
backrests
to stow
large
cargo.'xDo
not
stack
cargo
above
the
top
edge
of
thebackrests.'xUse
the
cargo
area
partition
net
to
protect
oc#j
cupants.
Make
sure
that
objects
cannot
pen#j
etrate
the
cargo
area
partition
net.'xSmaller
and
lighter
cargo:
secure
with
ratchet
straps
or
with
a
cargo
net
or
draw
straps.'xLarger
and
heavy
cargo:
secure
with
cargo
straps.Lashing
eyes
in
the
cargo
area
General
information Attach
load
securing
aids,
such
as
lashing
straps,
tensioning
straps,
draw
straps
or
cargo
nets,
to
the
lashing
eyes
in
the
cargo
area.
Lashing
eyes
There
are
four
lashing
eyes
in
the
cargo
area
for
securing
cargo.
The
front
lashing
eyes
are
located
under
covers.
Anti-slip
rails
Concept
The
system
prevents
slipping
of
the
cargo
in
the
cargo
area.
General
information Observe
information
and
notes
on
loading.
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The
system
will
be
activated
automatically
when
one
of
the
following
conditions
is
met:'xTailgate
is
closed.'xInclination
of
the
vehicle
by
more
than
ap#j proximately
13
%.
Additional
information:
Load,
refer
to
page
313.
Multi-function
hook
General
information
A
multi-function
hook
is
located
on
the
left
side
in
the
cargo
area.
Safety
information
Warning
Improper
use
of
the
multi-function
hooks
can
lead
to
a
risk
of
objects
flying
about
during braking
and
evasive
maneuvers,
for
example.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
and
risk
of
damage
to property.
Only
hang
lightweight
objects,
such
as
shopping
bags,
from
the
multi-function
hooks.
Only
transport
heavy
luggage
in
the
cargo
area
if
it
has
been
appropriately
secured.
Folding
down
Press
on
the
multi-function
hook
and
turn
until
it engages.
Tensioning
strap
A
tensioning
strap
is
available
on
the
right
sidetrim
for
fastening
small
objects.
Net
Smaller
objects
can
be
stowed
in
the
net
on
the left
or
right
side.
Storage
compartment
on
the
left
side
General
information
A
storage
compartment
is
located
on
the
left
side
in
the
cargo
area.
Opening
Press
the
button,
arrow
1,
and
open
the
cover,
arrow
2.
Storage
compartment
under
the
cargo
floor
panel
General
information
There
is
a
storage
compartment
under
the
cargo
floor
panel.
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Opening
Fold
up
the
cargo
floor
panel.
Closing Push
the
cargo
floor
panel
downward.
Enlarging
the
cargo
area
Concept
The
cargo
area
can
be
enlarged
by
folding
down
the
rear
seat
backrests.
General
information The
rear
seat
backrest
is
divided
at
a
ratio
of
40#m
20#m40.
The
side
rear
seat
backrests
and
the center
section
can
be
folded
down
separately.
The
rear
seat
backrests
can
be
folded
down
fromthe
rear
or
from
the
cargo
area.
Safety
information
Warning
Danger
of
jamming
with
folding
down
the
back#j rests.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Make
sure
that
the
area
of
move#j ment
of
the
rear
backrest
and
the
of
the
head
restraint
is
clear
prior
to
folding
down.
Warning
If
a
rear
seat
backrest
is
not
locked,
unsecured cargo
can
be
thrown
about
the
car#ss
interior;
for
instance,
in
the
event
of
an
accident,
braking or
an
evasive
maneuver.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.Make
sure
that
the
rear
seat
backrest
is
locked
after
folding
it
back.
Warning
The
stability
of
the
child
restraint
system
is
lim#j
ited
or
compromised
with
incorrect
seat
adjust#j ment
or
improper
installation
of
the
child
seat.
There
is
a
risk
of
injuries
or
danger
to
life.
Make sure
that
the
child
restraint
system
fits
securelyagainst
the
backrest.
If
possible,
adjust
the
backrest
tilt
for
all
affected
backrests
and
cor#j
rectly
adjust
the
seats.
Make
sure
that
seats and
backrests
are
securely
engaged
or
locked.
If
possible,
adjust
the
height
of
the
head
re#j
straints
or
remove
them.
Warning
Once
the
rear
seat
backrest
has
been
folded down,
the
locking
bracket
protrudes
into
the
car's
interior.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
prop#j
erty.
When
the
rear
seat
backrest
is
folded down,
pay
attention
to
the
protruding
locking
bracket
and
keep
this
area
unobstructed.
NOTICE
Vehicle
parts
can
be
damaged
when
folding down
the
rear
backrest.
There
is
a
risk
of
dam#j
age
to
property.
Make
sure
that
the
area
of
movement
of
the
rear
backrest
including
head
restraint
is
clear
when
folding
down.
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Reclining
the
backrest
From
the
rear1.Insert
the
safety
belt
into
the
belt
buckle.2.Pull
the
lever
and
fold
the
rear
seat
backrest
forward.
From
the
cargo
area
1.Insert
the
safety
belt
into
the
belt
buckle.2.Pull
the
corresponding
lever
in
the
cargo
area to
release
the
rear
seat
backrest.'xLeft
lever:
fold
down
the
left
and
middlerear
seat
backrest.'xRight
lever:
fold
down
the
right
rear
seatbackrest.
Folding
back
the
backrest
1.Return
the
rear
seat
backrest
to
the
seat
po#jsition
and
engage
it.
The
red
marking
behind
the
lever
disappears
completely.2.Remove
safety
belt
from
the
seat
buckle.
Folding
down
the
center
section
Fold
down
the
center
armrest
and
pull
on
the
strap.
Cargo
cover
Safety
information
Warning
Loose
objects
or
devices
with
a
cable
connec#j
tion
to
the
vehicle,
for
instance
mobile
phones, can
be
thrown
about
the
car's
interior
whiledriving,
for
instance
in
the
event
of
an
accident,
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braking
or
evasive
maneuver.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Secure
loose
objects
or
devices
with
a cable
connection
to
the
vehicle
in
the
car's
in#j
terior.
Warning
An
incorrectly
inserted
cargo
cover
can
be
thrown
about
the
car's
interior,
such
as
in
the
event
of
an
accident
or
a
braking
or
evasive
ma#j neuver.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
and
risk
of
dam#j
age
to
property.
Make
sure
the
cargo
cover
is
securely
engaged
in
the
brackets.
Closing
Unfold
cargo
cover
out
towards
the
rear.
Removing
The
cover
can
be
removed
to
load
bulky
lug#j gage.
1.Grasp
folded-up
cargo
cover
under
the
top
fold
on
both
sides.2.Pull
the
cover
rearward
out
of
the
two
side
brackets.Stowing
The
cargo
cover
can
be
stowed
under
the
cargo floor
panel.
1.Fold
up
the
cargo
floor
panel.2.Place
the
cargo
cover
into
the
storage
com#j
partment.3.Push
the
cargo
floor
panel
down.
Installing
Proceed
in
the
reverse
order
to
reinstall.
1.Put
the
cargo
cover
in
place
left
and
right.2.Lift
the
cover
slightly
to
the
rear
and
push
to#j
ward
the
front
until
it
engages
on
both
side
brackets.
Cargo
net,
FlexNet
General
information
The
flexible
cargo
net
can
also
be
used
for
se#jcuring
the
cargo.
Additional
information:
Load,
refer
to
page
313.
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Attaching
the
FlexNet1.Attach
the
FlexNet
from
the
bottom
in
theguide
of
the
cargo
cover
with
the
upper
hooks,
arrow
1.2.Attach
the
FlexNet
in
the
lashing
eyes
with
the
lower
hooks,
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Things
to
remember
when
drivingVehicle
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.
Breaking-in
period
General
information Moving
parts
need
to
begin
working
together
smoothly.
The
following
instructions
will
help
you
to
ach#j ieve
a
long
vehicle
life
and
good
efficiency.
During
break-in,
do
not
use
the
Launch
Control.
Safety
information
Warning
Due
to
new
parts
and
components,
safety
and driver
assistance
systems
can
react
with
a
de#j
lay.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
After
installing new
parts
or
with
a
new
vehicle,
drive
conser#jvatively
and
intervene
early
if
necessary.
Ob#j
serve
the
break-in
procedures
of
the
respective parts
and
components.
Engine,
transmission,
and
axle
drive
Up
to
1,200
miles/2,000
km
Do
not
exceed
the
maximum
engine
and
road
speed:'xFor
gasoline
engine
4,500
rpm
and
100
mph/160
km/h.
Avoid
full
load
or
kickdown
under
all
circumstan#j ces.
From
1,200
miles/2,000
km
The
engine
and
vehicle
speed
can
gradually
be increased.
Tires Tire
traction
is
not
optimal
due
to
manufacturing
circumstances
when
tires
are
brand-new;
they achieve
their
full
traction
potential
after
a
break-intime.
Drive
conservatively
for
the
first
200
miles/300
km.
Brake
system Brake
discs
and
brake
pads
only
reach
their
full
effectiveness
after
approx.
300
miles/500
km. Drive
moderately
during
this
break-in
period.
Following
part
replacement Observe
the
break-in
procedures
again,
if
com#j
ponents
mentioned
above
are
replaced.
Driving
on
poor
roads
Concept
Because
of
its
greater
ground
clearance,
the
ve#j
hicle
can
be
driven
on
a
variety
of
road
types
and qualities.
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