Bmw 2012 X6M Bedienungsanleitung

Owner's Manual forVehicleThe Ultimate DrivingMachineContentsA-ZOnline Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 606 735 - 03 11 500

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Chassis and suspension tuningTwo chassis and suspension tunings are avail‐able for selection.▷ Normal:The comfortable basic setting offers opti‐mum co

by the driver and thus stabilize the vehicle beforethe driver intervenes.MalfunctionThe warning lamp lights up yellow anda message is shown on the Con

Driving comfortActive cruise control*With active cruise control you can select a de‐sired speed which is then automatically main‐tained when driving o

As with conventional cruise control systems, ac‐tive cruise control in no way reduces or substi‐tutes for the driver's own personal experience,re

Selecting the distance▷ Press the rocker down briefly:Increase the distance.▷ Press the rocker up briefly:Decrease the distance.The selected distance

While standingBefore leaving the vehicleBefore leaving the vehicle with the enginerunning, engage position P of the automatictransmission and apply th

vention. The system applies the brakes until youactively assume control.Radar sensorPositionThe radar sensor is integrated in the bumper.Dirty or cove

▷ Pedestrians or similarly slow road users.▷ Red traffic lights.▷ Stationary objects.▷ Cross traffic.▷ Approaching traffic.No warningsA warning may no

the bend of the curve. Any deceleration of thevehicle by the system can be compensated forby briefly accelerating. After the acceleratorpedal is relea

Maintaining current speedPush, arrow 1, or pull, arrow 2, the lever to theresistance point.The car's current speed is stored and main‐tained. It

At a glanceThese overviews of buttons, switches anddisplays are intended to familiarize you with yourvehicle. You will also become quickly acquaintedw

▷ Green: the system is active.▷ Orange: the system is interrupted.2 Selected desired speed appears brieflyIf the display --- mph or --- km/h appears b

Switching on automaticallyWith the engine running or the ignition switchedon, shift the selector lever into position R.Switching off automaticallyThe

The image of the rear view camera is displayed.The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐rently in use.MalfunctionA Check Control message, refe

Assistance functionsFunctional requirement▷ Rear view camera is switched on.▷ Tailgate is completely closed.Pathway lines▷ Can be displayed in the ima

Show the obstacle marking via the iDrive, referto page 114.Activating assistance functionsSeveral assistance functions can be active at thesame time.S

bol appears at the corresponding location on thevehicle.Check the traffic situation as wellCheck the traffic situation around the ve‐hicle with your o

Displaying turning lines and pathwaylines▷ The static, red turning line shows the lateralspace required when the wheel is fullyturned.▷ The variable,

1. "Brightness"2. Turn the controller until the desired settingis reached and press the controller.ContrastWith the Side View switched on:

Display1 Navigation instructions*2 Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go func‐tion*3 Lane departure warning*4 Cruise control/desired speed*5 Curren

ClimateAt a glance1 Air toward the windshield and side windows2 Air for the upper body3 Air to footwell4 Automatic climate control with 2-zone con‐tro

CockpitAll around the steering wheel1 Rear window safety switch  412 Power windows  403 Exterior mirror operation  534 LampsInstrument lighting  84Fro

Automatic climate control with 2-zone control1 Seat heating and ventilation, driver'sside  492 Temperature, left side of passenger com‐partment3

To switch off the program: press the buttonagain or manually adjust the air distribution.Intensity of the AUTO programPressing the AUTO button repeate

Selecting programPress the button repeatedly until thedesired program is shown on the Con‐trol Display.1 Air toward the windshield and side windows2 A

Switching on1. Switch off the ignition.2. Press the right-hand button.REST appears on the display of the automaticclimate control when the residual he

▷ Activating heating and distributing air infootwell:Turn toward front▷ Distributing air in storage compartmentarea between seats:Turn toward rear2 Bu

AUTO programThe AUTO program automaticallysets the air distribution toward theupper body and in the footwell, aswell as the air flow rate. It alsoadap

The system can be switched on and off at anyexternal temperature, either directly or by usinga preset switch-on time. It remains switched onfor 30 min

Interior equipmentIntegrated universal remotecontrol*The conceptThis system can replace up to three differenthand-held transmitters for various types

lease the button on the hand-held transmit‐ter several times for 2 seconds.6. To program additional hand-held transmit‐ters, repeat steps 3 to 5.The d

Digital compass*1 Adjustment button2 DisplayThe display shows you the main or secondarycompass direction in which you are driving.Operating conceptVar

Turn signal  66High beams, head‐lamp flasher  83High-beam Assistant*  83Roadside parking lamps*  83Computer  73Settings and information about thevehic

▷ The cardinal direction displayed does notchange even if the direction of travelchanges.▷ Not all compass directions are shown.Procedure1. Make sure

Connecting electrical devicesSocketsThe lighter socket can be used as a socket forelectrical equipment while the engine is runningor when the ignition

Cargo areaBMW X5: luggage compartment rollercoverPull out the luggage compartment roller coverand hook it into the brackets.Do not deposit heavy objec

Removing1. Grasp retracted cargo cover underneath theupper fold on both sides.2. Pull the cover back out of the side brackets.3. Depending on your veh

Storage compartmentsGlove compartmentOpeningPress the button. The covers open upward anddownward and the lighting in the glove com‐partment switches o

Rear center armrestBMW X6 and BMW X5 with 3rd rowseats*Pull on the loop and fold down the center arm‐rest.BMW X5 without 3rd row seats*Unlock the cent

FrontSlide the cover back.RearBMW X5Unlock the center armrest with the button in thelower section of the opening and fold down.Press the button; the c

▷ Retaining straps* on the left and right sidetrim for fastening small objects.▷ Lashing rail with lashing eyes*. You can se‐cure heavy-duty cargo str

1. Lay the cargo on the telescopic rail. Pressthe button, arrow 1, and route the retainingstrap around the cargo, arrow 2.2. Hook the retaining strap

Securing cargoAfter loading, secure the ski bag and its con‐tents. Tighten the retaining strap on the ten‐sioning buckle for this purpose.Securing the

Instrument cluster1 Turn signal indicator lamp2 Speedometer3 Indicator/warning lamps  154 Active cruise control*  1025 Tachometer  726 BMW X5: current

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Driving tipsThis section provides you with information usefulin dealing with specific driving and operatingconditions.Online Edition for Part no. 01 4

Things to remember when drivingBreaking-in periodGeneral informationMoving parts need to be broken in to adjust toeach other.The following instruction

Diesel particulate filter*Soot particles are collected in the diesel partic‐ulate filter and periodically burned away at hightemperatures.During the c

Driving in wet conditionsWhen roads are wet or there is heavy rain, brieflyexert gentle pressure on the brake pedal everyfew miles.Ensure that this ac

hicle and unstable driving situations mayresult.2. Determine the combined weight of thedriver and passengers that will be riding inyour vehicle.3. Sub

BMW X6▷ Very heavy cargo: when the rear seat is notoccupied, secure each of the outer safetybelts in the BMW X5 in the opposite buckle.▷ Heavy cargo:

Never exceed either the approved gross vehicleweight or either of the approved axle loads, referto page 292, as excessive loads can pose asafety hazar

▷ After driving through water, press on thebrake pedal several times at low speeds todry the brakes.▷ Depending on the prevailing terrain, activateDyn

Switch off the engine during longerstopsSwitch off the engine during longer stops, e.g.,at traffic lights, railroad crossings or in trafficcongestion.

Indicator/warning lampsThe conceptThe indicator and warning lamps can light up ina variety of combinations and colors.Several of the lamps are checked

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NavigationThis chapter contains various examples of howthe navigation system can guide you reliably toyour destination.Online Edition for Part no. 01

Navigation system*General informationThe navigation system can determine the pre‐cise position of the vehicle, with the aid of sat‐ellites and vehicle

Destination entryAt a glanceIn entering your destination you can select fromthe following options:▷ Enter the destination manually, see below.▷ Select

2. Highlight the town/city.3. Select the town/city.Entering the postal code*1. Select "Town/City/Postal Code" or the dis‐played town/city.2.

to be checked as destinations, refer topage 236.3. Select a contact in the list or, if desired, with"A-Z search".4. "Business address&q

Last destinationsAt a glanceThe destinations previously entered are storedautomatically.These destinations can be called up and usedas a destination f

"Start search": if a search term is not entered,the search is repeated with the previous searchterm.Category search1. "Category search&

Specifying the streetIf the system does not recognize the street, oneof the following pieces of information is dis‐played:▷ A street name in the vicin

Depending on the entry, up to 20 towns/cit‐ies may be suggested.5. Select a location:▷ Select a recommended town/city: ›Yes‹.▷ Select a different town

All around the center console1 Headliner  172 Control Display  193 Hazard warning system  280Central locking system  334 Opening glove compartment  13

If the second destination, for example, ishighlighted when destination guidance isstarted, the first destination is skipped.2. "Start guidance&qu

Destination guidanceStarting destinationguidance1. "Navigation"2. Make a destination entry, refer to page 153.3. "Accept destination&qu

▷ "Avoid toll roads": toll roads are avoidedwherever possible.▷ "Avoid ferries": ferries are avoidedwhere possible.RouteDifferent

4. Highlight a gas station.The position of the gas station is shown onthe split screen.5. Select the gas station.6. Select the symbol.7. "Start

Planned routeAfter destination guidance is started, the plan‐ned route is displayed on the map.Status fieldsShow/hide: press the controller.▷ Upper st

4. Select "Split screen content" or the scale.5. Select the map view.▷ "Arrow display"▷ "Map facing north"▷ "Map di

▷ The traffic bulletins for the surrounding areaare stored in a list. The symbol in the function bar of the mapview turns red if there are traffic bu

Destination guidance with trafficbulletinsSemi-dynamic destination guidanceWhen traffic bulletin reception is switched on,semi-dynamic destination gui

What to do if...▷ The current transmission position cannot bedisplayed?The vehicle is located in an unrecognizedregion, is in a poor reception area, o

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DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐trol  96DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐trol  97Side View*  1168 Controller with buttons  189 Automatic Hold  6410 Parking brake  6

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EntertainmentThis chapter helps assure your enjoyment whenreceiving radio stations and playing CDs, DVDs,and tracks from the music collection.Online E

ToneGeneral informationThe sound settings are stored for the remotecontrol currently in use.Treble, bass, balance, andfader▷ "Treble": trebl

Volume▷ "Speed volume": speed-dependent volumecontrol.▷ "PDC": volume of the PDC signal* com‐pared to the entertainment sound outp

RadioControls1 Volume, on/off2 Change wave band3 Change entertainment sources4 Change station/track5 Programmable memory buttonsSound outputSwitching

Selecting a station manuallyStation selection via the frequency.1. "Radio"2. "FM" or "AM"3. "Manual"4. To sele

When reception is poor, the substation is mutedfor several seconds. If reception is interruptedfor an extended period, it switches back to themain sta

5. The phone number and an electronic serialnumber, ESN, are displayed.6. Call Sirius to unsubscribe from the chan‐nels.Selecting channelsYou can only

Opening the timeshift function1. "Radio"2. "Satellite radio"3. "Replay - Time shift"▷ The red arrow shows the current p

Opening the favoritesIf an activated favorite is played back, the fol‐lowing message appears for approx. 20 seconds"Favorite alert!". "

iDriveThe conceptThe iDrive combines the functions of a multitudeof switches. Thus, these functions can be oper‐ated from a central location.Using the

Stored stationsGeneral informationIt is possible to store up to 40 stations.Calling up a station1. "Radio"2. "Presets"3. Select th

CD/multimediaControls1 Volume, on/off2 Eject CD/DVD3 CD/DVD drive4 Change the entertainment source5 Change station/track6 Programmable memory buttonsS

Selecting the track using the iDriveAudio CDsSelect the desired track to begin playback.CDs/DVDs with compressed audio filesDepending on the data, som

Automatic repeat*The selected CDs/DVDs are repeated automat‐ically.Video playback*Country codesOnly DVDs with the code of the home region canbe played

2. "DVD menu"The DVD menu is displayed. The display de‐pends on the contents of the DVD.3. To select menu items: move the controllerand pr

3. "Additional options"4. "Zoom mode"Selecting a trackDVD video:1. Turn the controller when the DVD menu isdisplayed.2. Open "

Sliding in CDs/DVDsDo not insert the CD/DVD until the LEDson the DVD slot are flashing; otherwise, the CD/DVD or the CD/DVD changer could be damaged.D

1. "CD/Multimedia"2. "CD/DVD"3. Select the desired DVD.4. Open "Options".5. "Audio/language"6. Select the desi

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3. "Storing..."4. "Cancel storing"The storage process is interrupted and can becontinued at any time.Continuing the storage proces

Buttons on controllerPress the button FunctionMENU Opens the main menu.RADIO Opens the Radio menu.CD Opens the CD/Multimediamenu.NAV Opens the Navigat

4. Select the desired category.5. Select the desired entry.▷ Select "A-Z search", refer to page 23,and input the desired entry.▷ Select the

The first track is played automatically, if pos‐sible.4. Change directories if needed to selecttracks.To go up a level in the directory: move thecontr

Music collectionBacking up the music collectionThe entire music collection can be stored on aUSB device. Make sure there is enough freememory capacity

ConnectingThe AUX-IN port is in the center armrest.Connect the headphone connector or line-outconnector of the device to the AUX-IN port.Playback1. Co

ConnectingThe USB audio interface is in the center armrest.Connection of Apple iPod/iPhone via USBaudio interfaceConnect using a flexible adapter cabl

first letter. If multiple letters are entered,all results that contain that sequence aredisplayed.▷ Select the desired entry from the list.6. Select o

NotesDo not expose the audio device to extreme en‐vironmental conditions, such as very high tem‐peratures; refer to the audio device operatinginstruct

7. Enter the passkey and confirm.8. Select the desired functions with which thedevice is to be connected, for instance"Audio".9. "OK&qu

4. Select the symbol.5. Select the desired track from the list, if nec‐essary.Playback menu*Depending on the particular device, some of thefunctions

▷ Switch the radio on and off again.Music files can only be played back softly.▷ Adjust the volume settings on the device.Playback is disturbed when b

The previous panel is opened again bypressing the BACK button. In this case, thecurrent panel is not closed.▷ Move the controller to the right.A new p

DVD system in rear*General informationWith the DVD system in the rear you can playCDs and DVDs with audio, video and image data.The DVD system can als

1. Turn the display screen, arrow 1The display screen switches off.2. Fold down the display screen, arrow 2.The display screen is folded out in the re

Changing batteries1. Press the detent and remove the cover.2. Change the batteries. The type and instal‐lation position are marked on the bottom ofthe

Code Region3 Southeast Asia4 Australia, Central and South America,New Zealand5 Northwest Asia, North Africa6 ChinaDVDs with the code 0 can be played o

Fast forward/reverseForward/reverse with DVD control1. Press the button on the remote controlduring playback.2. Select the symbol.3. Press t

▷ "Tone":▷ "Treble / Bass" and "Balance": sepa‐rately adjustable for the left and rightheadphones and the infrared head‐

5. Select "Play".6. Press the button.To change the directory:1. Select the directory.2. Press the button.Playback functions1. Select a t

Settings and playback functions foraudio CDs1. Select "SET".2. Press the button.3. Make the settings with the remote control:▷ "Tone&q

2. Press the button.3. Make the settings with the remote control:▷ "Tone":▷ "Treble / Bass" and "Balance": sepa‐rately

Adjusting1. Press the button.2. Select a menu item:Symbol Function Return to the photo menu."SET" Adjust the "Display"."Lan

Example: setting the clockSetting the clock1. Press the button. The main menu isdisplayed.2. Turn the controller until "Settings" is high‐l

To play the information on the other side, turnover the DVD.Supported formatsDepending on the compression method used,not all files of the specified f

External deviceConnecting1 Connections for audio/video cables. Watchthe colors of the sockets when connecting.Yellow socket: videoWhite socket: audio

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CommunicationAll of the options available to you for mobilecommunication with family, friends, businesspartners, and service providers are described i

Telephone*At a glanceThe conceptMobile phones or other external devices such asaudio players can be connected to the vehiclevia Bluetooth.Bluetooth® i

Requirements▷ The mobile phone is suitable, refer topage 216.▷ The mobile phone is ready for operation.▷ Bluetooth is activated in the vehicle and ont

The Bluetooth name of the vehicle appearson the mobile phone display.5. Select the Bluetooth name of the vehicle onthe mobile phone display.You are pr

▷ "Audio"7. "OK"If a function has already been assigned to an‐other connected device, the function is deacti‐vated in that device

Symbol Meaning SIM card* is missing. Enter the PIN*.Entertainment symbolsSymbol Meaning CD/DVD* player. Music collection*. Gracenote® database*.

▷ The strength of the Bluetooth signal on themobile phone can be adjusted, dependingon the mobile phone.▷ Insert the mobile phone into the snap-inadap

3. "End call"Entering a phone numberDialing a number1. "Telephone"2. "Dial number"3. Select the digits individually.4.

2. "Active calls"3. "Microphone mute"A microphone that has been switched to muteis automatically reactivated:▷ When a new connec

2. "Redial"3. Select the desired entry and the phone num‐ber if necessary.The connection is established.Saving an entry in the contacts1. Hi

Voice operation*Vehicles equipped with the voice activation sys‐tem: operation, refer to page 24.Vehicles not equipped with the voice activationsystem

Saving an entry1. ›Save name‹2. Say the name. Do not exceed the speakingduration of approx. 2 seconds.3. Say the phone number after being promptedto d

2. Insert the snap-in adapter at the front, ar‐row 1, and press down, arrow 2, until it en‐gages.To remove the snap-in adapter: press button 1.Inserti

Office*At a glanceGeneral informationContacts, appointments, tasks, notes, text mes‐sages, and e-mails* from the mobile phone canbe displayed on the C

2. "Contacts"All contacts are listed in alphabetical order. De‐pending on the number of contacts, an A-Zsearch is offered, refer to page 23.

4. "New contact"5. The entry fields are still filled with the previ‐ous entries: "Delete input fields"6. Fill in the entry fields:

Displaying the button assignmentUse a finger to touch the buttons. Do not weargloves or use objects.The key assignment is displayed at the top edgeof

MessagesGeneral informationWhether or not text messages and e-mails fromthe mobile phone are displayed depends onwhether transmission from the mobile

Text messagesUsing contact dataContact data from appointments, tasks, textmessages, e-mails, and notes can be saved orselected*, refer to page 233.Rea

Displaying e-mail contactsIf the sender and recipient of an e-mail are trans‐mitted by the mobile phone, this information isdisplayed in the e-mail.

Sorting the task list1. Select the header in the task list.2. Select the sorting criterion:▷ "Priority (!)"*▷ "Subject"▷ "Due

Displaying contact or selecting phonenumber1. "Use contact data"2. Display the contact or select the phonenumber:▷ Select the contact to di

Contacts*General informationContacts can be created and edited and the ad‐dresses can be adopted as destinations for nav‐igation.New contact1. "C

3. "Edit contact"4. Change the entries.5. Move the controller to the left.6. "Yes"Selecting the contact as a navigationdestination

ConnectedDrive*BMW Assist*General informationBMW Assist provides you with certain services,e.g., transmission of the position data of yourvehicle to t

in advance. This shortens the duration of theservice appointment.▷ In the event of a breakdown, data on the ve‐hicle's condition can be sent dire

nection is established to Roadside Assis‐tance.Starting Roadside Assistance withBMW Assist or TeleServiceGeneral informationIn vehicles equipped with

Voice activation system*The concept▷ The voice activation system can be used tooperate functions by means of spoken com‐mands. The system prompts you

2. "BMW Online"3. If necessary, "OK".The BMW Online home page is displayed.Operating BMW OnlineTo start a search:▷ Turn the contro

3. "Start service"A Service Request can be started via a CheckControl message, refer to page 76.Automatic Service Request*The TeleService da

Any additionally incurred costs are not a partof Apps.▷ Use only BMW approved software applica‐tions; otherwise, it may result in malfunc‐tions.Inform

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MobilityIn order to always ensure your mobility, you willfind important information on operating fluids,wheels and tires, maintenance and RoadsideAssi

RefuelingNotesSwitch off the engine before refuelingAlways switch off the engine before refu‐eling; otherwise, fuel cannot be added to thetank and a m

Fuel tank capacityApprox. 22.5 US gallons/85 liters, including thereserve capacity of approx. 2.1 US gallons/8 li‐ters.X5 xDrive50i/X6 xDrive50i: rese

FuelFuel specificationsGasoline engine: required fuelDo not use fuels that are labeled at the fuel pumpas containing metals.Only refuel with lead-free

In the event the Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel fuel can‐not be fully inserted into the fuel filler neck,please contact BMW Roadside Assistance forinstructio

▷ ›Help with voice activation‹: informationabout the principle of operation for the voiceactivation system is announced.Example: playing back a CD1. S

Incorrect fuelingThe warning lamp lights up:The reservoir has been filled with an in‐correct fluid.Please contact your service center.Have diesel exha

Refilling BMW diesel exhaust fluid1. Set bottle into place and rotate until it comesinto contact with the stop, refer to arrow.2. Press bottle down, r

Wheels and tiresTire inflation pressureSafety informationIt is not merely the tires' service life, but alsodriving comfort and, to a great extent

h. Otherwise, tire damage and accidents couldoccur.◀Observe all national and local maximum speedlimits; otherwise, violations of the laws could oc‐cur

Tire size Pressure specifications in psi/kPaFront: 285/35 R 21 105 W XL RSCRear: 325/30 R 21 108 W XL RSC33/230--38/26038/260--45/310More details on t

Tire size Pressure specifications in psi/kPaFront: 285/35 R 21 105 Y XL RSCRear: 325/30 R 21 108 Y XL RSC33/230--39/27038/260--45/310More details on t

Tire inflation pressures X5 xDrive50i with three rows of seats Tire size Pressure specifications in psi/kPaTraveling speeds of up to100 mph/160 km/hTr

Tire inflation pressure X6 xDrive35i Tire size Pressure specifications in psi/kPaTraveling speeds of up to100 mph/160 km/hTraveling speeds includingth

Tire size Pressure specifications in psi/kPaFront: 275/40 R 20 106 W XL RSCRear: 315/35 R 20 110 W XL RSC36/250--36/25044/300--44/300Front: 285/35 R 2

ernment test course. For example, a tire graded150 would wear one and one-half (11/2) timesas well on the government course as a tiregraded 100. The r

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Wheel/tire damageDue to low-profile tires, please note that wheels,tires and suspension parts are more susceptibleto road hazard and consequential dam

With proper use, these tires meet the higheststandards for safety and handling.Retreaded tiresThe manufacturer of your vehicle does not rec‐ommend the

BMW X6: use only in pairs on rear wheels of size255/50 R 19.Observe the manufacturer's instructions whenmounting snow chains. Do not exceed a spe

Engine compartmentImportant features in the engine compartmentBMW X51 Filler neck for washer fluid for the headlampand window washer system  672 Start

BMW X61 Filler neck for the washer fluid for the head‐lamp and window washer system  682 Engine oil filler neck  2663 Starting aid terminal  2814 Cool

Closing the hoodDrop the hood from a height of approx. 16 in/40 cm. It must be clearly heard to engage.Hood open when drivingIf you see any signs that

Adding engine oilFiller neckBMW X5BMW X6Add a maximum quantity of 1 US quart/1 liter ofoil only after the corresponding message ap‐pears on the Contro

CoolantGeneral informationDanger of burns from hot engineDo not open the cooling system while theengine is hot; otherwise, escaping coolant maycause b

MaintenanceBMW maintenance systemThe maintenance system provides informationon required maintenance measures and thusprovides support in maintaining r

Socket for OBD OnboardDiagnosisOn the driver's side is an OBD socket for check‐ing the primary components in the vehicle emis‐sions.Emissions▷ Th

ControlsThis chapter is intended to provide you withinformation that will give you complete control ofyour vehicle. All features and accessories that

Replacing componentsTool kitThe tool kit is stowed under the cargo floor panelin the cargo area.Wiper blade replacementDo not fold down the wipers wit

Do not touch the bulbsDo not touch the glass of new bulbs withyour bare hands, as even minute amounts ofcontamination will burn into the bulb's s

Arrangement of tail lamps1 Tail lamp2 Brake force display3 Brake lamp4 Tail lamp/side marker lamp5 Backup lamp6 Turn signalTurn signals, brake lamps a

Then lay the cap on its upper side and closeit, refer to arrow.6. Position the cargo area lamp and clip it in,refer to arrow.License plate lampsThese

Side marker lamps5-watt bulb, WY5W XLL1. Rotate the bulb holder to the left and re‐move.2. Pull the bulb out of the bulb holder and re‐place.3. Instal

3. Remove bulb holder along with bulb and re‐place.4. Install in the reverse order.Backup lamp1. Open the side panel in the cargo area.2. Remove the f

They do not need to be replaced immediately inthe event of a puncture.When mounting new tires or changing fromsummer to winter tires or vice versa, us

1. Remove the tool mount.2. Release the wing nut 1.3. Remove the washer 2 laterally.4. Remove the compact wheel.Preparing wheel change1. Observe the s

The defective wheel cannot be stored underthe floor panel flap due to its size.3. Check and correct the tire inflation pressureat the earliest opportu

FusesReplacing fusesNever attempt to repair a blown fuse anddo not replace a defective fuse with a substituteof another color or amperage rating; this

Opening and closingRemote control/keyButtons on the remote control1 Unlocking2 Locking3 Opening tailgateGeneral informationThe vehicle is supplied wit

Breakdown assistanceHazard warning flashersThe button for the hazard warning system is lo‐cated on the center console.Emergency Request*Requirements▷

▷ If the LED is flashing but the BMW AssistResponse Center cannot be heard on thehands-free system, the hands-free systemmay be malfunctioning. Howeve

The so-called starting aid terminal in the enginecompartment acts as the battery's positive ter‐minal. Fold open the cover. To do so, pull the ta

Tow truckDo not tow with only the front or rear axleraisedDo not tow the BMW with just the front or rearaxle raised; otherwise, the wheels could lock

Screw threadLeft/right cover in the bumper: press on the ar‐row symbol on the cover.BMW X5: frontBMW X6: frontRearTow-startingNoteDo not tow-start you

CareCar washesNotesSteam jets or high-pressure washersWhen using steam jets or high-pressurewashers, hold them a sufficient distance awayand use a max

▷ Thaw ice with de-icing spray; do not use anice scraper.After washing the vehicleAfter washing the vehicle, apply the brakesbriefly to dry them; othe

Fine wood parts*Clean fine wood facing and fine wood compo‐nents only with a moist rag. Then dry with a softcloth.Plastic componentsThese include:▷ Im

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ReferenceThis chapter contains technical data, shortcommands for the voice activation system, and anindex that will quickly take you to the informatio

The individual settings are stored for a maximumof four remote controls. They are stored for tworemote controls if Comfort Access* is in use.Personal

Technical dataEngine specifications BMW X5 X5 xDrive35i X5 xDrive50i X5 xDrive35dDisplacement cu in/cm³182/2,979 268/4,395 183/2,993No. of cylinders 6

DimensionsBMW X5All dimensions given in inches/mm.Smallest turning circle dia.: 42.0 ft/12.8 mWith mixed tires* the vehicle width may exceedthe specif

BMW X6All dimensions given in inches/mm.Smallest turning circle dia.: 42.0 ft/12.8 mHeight with roof rack*: 66.9 in/1,699 mmWith mixed tires* the vehi

BMW X5 X5 xDrive35i X5 xDrive50i X5 xDrive35dwithout 3rd row seats lbs/kg 1,102/500 1,102/500 1,102/500Approved front axle load lbs/kg 2,800/1,270 3,0

BMW X5 NotesX5 xDrive50i US gal/liters approx. 2.6/10Window washer systemWith headlamp washer sys‐temUS qt/liters approx. 6.9/6.5 Details, refer to pa

Short commands for voice activationsystem*General informationInstructions for voice activation system, refer topage 24.To have the available spoken in

Vehicle informationComputer Function CommandOpen the computer. ›Onboard info‹Open the trip computer. ›Trip computer‹Vehicle Function CommandOpen the v

Function CommandOpen the traffic bulletins. ›Traffic Info‹Special destinations. ›Points of interest‹Map Function CommandDisplay the map. ›Map‹Map faci

Function CommandSplit screen scale...meters. ›Split screen scale ... meters‹ e.g., splitscreen scale 100 metersSplit screen scale...kilometers. ›Split

AM Function CommandOpen a frequency. ›Frequency ... Kilohertz‹ e.g., fre‐quency 753 or 753 kilohertzOpen the AM stations. ›A M‹Open the manual search.

X5 xDrive35iX5 xDrive50iX5 xDrive35dX6 xDrive35iX6 xDrive50iX5 MX6 MOwner's Manual for VehicleThank you for choosing a BMW.The more familiar you

▷ In cars with Comfort Access*, via the doorhandles.The following takes place simultaneously whenlocking/unlocking the vehicle via the remotecontrol:▷

Function CommandCD and DVD. ›C D‹Select a DVD. ›D V D ...‹ e.g., DVD 3Display the entertainment details on a split screen*. ›Entertainment details‹Mus

Function CommandList of messages. ›Messages‹Open the Bluetooth devices. ›Bluetooth‹Office* Function CommandOpen the Office menu. ›Office‹Display Offic

Everything from A to ZIndex0-93rd row seats 47 AABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐tem 96 ACC Active Cruise Con‐trol 102 Access to 3rd row seats 47 Accident, ref

Automatic climate control inrear, deactivating on ControlDisplay 124 Automatic climate control inrear, switching off 125 Automatic climate control,swi

Camera, refer to Backup cam‐era 112 Camera, Side View 117 Camera, Top View 116 Can holder, refer to Cu‐pholder 135 Car battery, refer to Vehiclebatter

Condensation under the vehi‐cle 144 Condition Based ServiceCBS 268 Confirmation signals for lock‐ing/unlocking the vehicle 31 ConnectedDrive 237 Conne

DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐trol 97 DTMF suffix dialing 222 DVD/CD 181 DVDs, storing 188 DVD system in rear 200 DVD, video 183 Dynamic destination guid‐a

Flat Tire Monitor FTM, snowchains 261 Flat tire, run-flat tires 261 Flat tire, Tire Pressure MonitorTPM 90 Flat tire, warning lamp 89, 91 Flat tire, w

High beams, indicatorlamp 15 High-pressure washers 285 Hill Descent Control HDC 98 Hill drive-off assistant, refer toDrive-off assistant 100 Hills 144

Lane margin, warning 93 Language, changing on Con‐trol Display 80 Lap-and-shoulder belt, refer toSafety belts 50 Lashing eyes, securingcargo 146 LATCH

Press the button on the remote control for atleast 3 seconds.To switch off the alarm: press any button.Unlocking tailgate Press the button on the r

MP3 player 192 Multimedia 181 Music collection 188 Music search 189 Music, storing 188 NNavigation 152 Navigation data 152 Navigation data, updating 1

Protective function, refer toPinch protection– Windows 41Push-and-turn switch, refer toControls 18 RRadiator fluid, refer to Cool‐ant 267 Radio-operat

Screen, refer to Control Dis‐play 19 Search, refer to BMW On‐line 239 Seat adjustment, electric 46 Seat adjustment, manual 45 Seat and mirror memory 5

Storage, tires 261 Storing the seat position, referto Seat and mirror mem‐ory 53 Storing the vehicle 287 Street, entering for naviga‐tion 154 Summer t

Units, average fuel consump‐tion 80 Units, temperature 80 Universal garage door opener,refer to Integrated universalremote control 127 Universal remot

Wiper fluid 68 Wood, care 287 Word match concept, naviga‐tion 23 Working in the engine com‐partment 264 Wrench/screwdriver, refer toOnboard vehicle to

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Access* contains a battery that may need to bereplaced, refer to page 39.For US owners onlyThe transmitter and receiver units comply withpart 15 of th

Opening and closing: from theinsideLocking and unlockingPress the button in the vehicle.The doors and the tailgate are locked or un‐locked when the fr

Provide edge protectionSharp or angular objects can hit the rearwindow while driving and damage the heatingwires of the rear window. Provide edge prot

Adjusting the opening heightWhen adjusting the opening height, en‐sure that there is a clearance of at least 4 in/10 cm above the tailgate. Otherwise,

Do not use force to open or closeIf the tailgate offers increased resistance,do not forcefully open or close the tailgate; oth‐erwise, injury or damag

ClosingDanger of pinchingMake sure that the closing path of the tail‐gate is clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀The tailgate closes automatically

UnlockingFully grasp a door handle, arrow 1.This corresponds to pressing the button.LockingTouch the area on the door handle, arrow 2, withyour fi

Warning lampsThe warning lamp in the instrumentcluster lights up when you attempt tostart the engine: the engine cannot bestarted.The remote control i

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Indicator lamp on the interior rearviewmirror▷ The indicator lamp flashes continuously:The system is armed.▷ The indicator lamp flashes after locking:

▷ Press the switch beyond the resist‐ance point.The window opens automatically.Pressing again stops the motion.ClosingDanger of pinchingMonitor the

Do not open the window while the rollersunblind is tiltedDo not open the window while the roller sunblindis tilted; otherwise, there is a risk of dama

Each time the glass sunroof is opened or closedall the way, it stops in the comfort position. Ifdesired, continue the motion following this withthe sw

The glass sunroof and sliding visor can beopened together. Close the sliding visor man‐ually.Convenient operation, refer to page 30, via theremote con

AdjustingSitting safelyThe ideal seating position can make a vital con‐tribution to relaxed, fatigue-free driving.The seating position plays an import

Adjusting electrically1 Forward/backward2 Height3 Seat tilt4 BackrestDiffers depending on seat:1 Backrest2 HeightAdditional depending on seat:1 Backre

Press upper or lower section of switch.BMW X5: rear seats2nd row seatsIf the row of seats is divided*, each side can beadjusted separately.Do not adju

page 132, and, if necessary, slide the 2nd rowseats slightly forward.1. Pull the lever, refer to arrow. The backrest isunlocked.2. Fold up and engage

Active seat ventilation* andseat heating*Front1 Seat heating2 Active seat ventilationPress button 1 or 2 once depending on the tem‐perature or ventila

ContentsThe fastest way to find information on a partic‐ular topic or item is by using the index, refer topage 302.Using this Owner's Manual6 Not

Safety beltsGeneral informationAlways make sure that safety belts are beingworn by all occupants before driving away.Although airbags enhance safety b

Checking and replacing safety beltsHave the work performed only by yourservice center; otherwise, it cannot be ensuredthat this safety feature will fu

ElectricalAdjusting electrically.Front seats: adjusting the distancefrom the back of the headPress the button and pull the headrest cushionforward or

Seat, mirror, and steeringwheel memory*General informationTwo different driver's seat and front passengerseat* positions, exterior mirror positio

At a glance1 Adjusting2 Left/right, Automatic Curb Monitor*3 Folding in and out*Selecting a mirror To change over to the other mirror:Slide the mirro

Interior and exterior mirrors, automaticdimming feature*Two photocells are used for control:▷ In the mirror glass, see arrow.▷ On the back of the mirr

Transporting children safelyThe right place for childrenNoteChildren in the vehicleDo not leave children unattended in thevehicle; otherwise, they cou

Seat position and heightBefore installing a child restraint fixing system,move the front passenger seat as far back aspossible and adjust its height t

Mounting LATCH child restraint fixingsystems1. Mount the child restraint fixing system; referto the operating instructions of the system.2. Ensure tha

BMW X6: outer rear seats1 Direction of travel2 Head restraint3 Hook for upper retaining strap4 Mounting point5 Backrest6 Upper retaining strap of chil

NotesUsing this Owner's ManualThe fastest way to find information on a partic‐ular topic is by using the index.An initial overview of the vehicle

Attaching the retaining strap to thebackrest of the 2nd row seatsBMW X5On outer seats:1. Slide the head restraint upward.2. Guide the upper retaining

DrivingIgnition lockInsert the remote control into theignition lockInsert the remote control all the way into the ig‐nition lock.Radio ready state is

car wash, for example, ensure that the ignition isnot switched off accidentally.◀For example, the ignition is not switched off inthe following situati

Switching off the engineProcedure1. Engage transmission position P with the ve‐hicle stopped.2. Press the Start/Stop button.3. Set the parking brake.4

Releasing manuallyPress the button with the brake depressed.The LED and indicator lamp go out.Indicator lamp in Canadian models.Take the remote contro

DrivingAutomatic Hold is activated: the vehicle is auto‐matically secured against rolling when it stops.The indicator lamp lights up in green.Indicato

Have the malfunction correctedHave the malfunction corrected at thenearest service center or at a workshop thatworks according to BMW repair procedure

The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐rently in use.Washer/wiper systemDo not switch on the wipers if frozenDo not switch on the wipers if

When the vehicle lighting system is switched on,the headlamps are cleaned at regular and ap‐propriate intervals.Do not use the washer system at freezi

Automatic transmission withSteptronicTransmission positionsD Drive, automatic positionPosition for normal vehicle operation. All for‐ward gears are av

Therefore, have this work performed only by aBMW center or a workshop that works accord‐ing to BMW repair procedures with appropri‐ately trained perso

Sport program and manual mode M/SActivating the sport programPush the selector lever to the left out of trans‐mission position D.The Sport program is

DisplaysOdometer, externaltemperature display, clock1 Knob in the instrument cluster2 Time, external temperature, and date3 Odometer and trip odometer

TachometerNever force the engine speed up into the redwarning field, see arrow. In this range, the fuelsupply is interrupted to protect the engine.Coo

Fuel gaugeThe vehicle inclination may cause the display tovary.Notes on refueling, refer to page 246.ReserveAfter the reserve range is reached:▷ A mes

Average fuel consumptionThis is calculated for the period during which theengine is running.You can have the average consumption for an‐other trip dis

Service requirementsThe remaining driving distance and the date ofthe next scheduled service are displayed brieflyimmediately after you start the engi

2. "Vehicle status"3. "Service required"Required maintenance procedures and legallymandated inspections are displayed.Additional

in some circumstances, an acoustic signal andtext messages at the top of the Control Display.Indicator/warning lampsThe indicator and warning lamps ca

1. Press the button on the turn signal leverdownward. "CHECK OK" or the storedCheck Control messages appear on the dis‐play.„CHECK OK“ is sh

Setting the time zone*1. "Settings"2. "Time/Date"3. "Time zone:"4. Select the desired time zone.The time zone is stored.

such case, please contact Customer Relationsfor further information.MaintenanceMaintain the vehicle regularly to sustain the roadsafety, operational r

LanguageSetting the languageTo set the language on the Control Display:1. "Settings"2. "Language/Units"3. "Language:"4.

LampsAt a glance0 Lamps off and daytime running lights*1 Parking lamps and daytime running lights*2 Low-beam headlamps and welcome lamps3 Automatic he

3. "Pathway light.: s"4. Set the duration.The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐rently in use.Automatic headlamp control*Switch p

MalfunctionA message is displayed.Adaptive light control is malfunctioning or hasfailed. Have the system checked as soon as pos‐sible.High beams/roads

Activating/deactivating via iDrive1. "Settings"2. "Lighting"3. "High beam assistant"The setting is stored for the remote

Switching the interior lamps on and offPress the button.To switch off permanently: press the button forapprox. 3 seconds.To clear this setting: briefl

SafetyAirbags1 Front airbags2 Head airbags3 Side airbagsFront airbagsFront airbags help protect the driver and frontpassenger by responding to frontal

▷ Do not apply adhesive materials to the air‐bag cover panels, cover them or modifythem in any way.▷ Never modify either the individual compo‐nents or

Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the ar‐rangement of the switches and indicator lampsmay differ somewhat.The indicator lamp for the front pa

▷ When the system has not been initialized.▷ When driving on a snowy or slippery roadsurface.▷ Sporty driving style: slip in the drive wheels,high lat

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Approx. 30 miles/50 km.The possible driving distance after a loss of tireinflation pressure depends on the cargo loadand the driving style and conditi

All wheels are yellow▷ A flat tire or major drop in inflation pressurein several tires.▷ The system was not reset after a wheelchange and thus issues

Approx. 155 miles/200 km.▷ With a medium load:2 persons, cargo area full, or 4 persons with‐out luggage:Approx. 94 miles/150 km.▷ With a full load:4 o

should stop and check your tires as soon aspossible, and inflate them to the proper pres‐sure. Driving on a significantly under-inflated tirecauses th

▷ During heavy brake application.▷ When the turn signal flashes.System limitsPersonal responsibilityThe system cannot serve as a substitutefor the dri

BMW X6▷ During normal brake application, the outerbrake lamps light up.▷ During heavy brake application, the innerbrake lamps light up in addition.Sei

Driving stability control systemsAntilock Brake System ABSABS prevents locking of the wheels during brak‐ing.The vehicle remains steerable even during

Activating DSCPress the button.DSC OFF and the indicator lamp in the instru‐ment cluster go out.For better controlThe indicator lamp flashes: DSC con‐

DTC is activated.xDrivexDrive is the all-wheel-drive system of your ve‐hicle. The combined effects of xDrive and DSCfurther optimize the traction and

A target speed within the same range can bespecified using the lever of the cruise control.On inclines over 10 %, you can reduce the speedto approx. 3