BMW X6 2017 Owners Manual

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at higher speeds, e.g., reduced lane stability
when braking, longer braking distance and changed self-steering properties in the limitarea. There is a risk of an accident. Drive modjerately and do not exceed a speed of
50 mph/80 km/h.'

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EnginecompartmentVehiclefeaturesandoptionsThis chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., dueto the selected options or country versions.
This also applies to safety-related functions
and systems. When using these functions and systems, the applicable laws and regulations
must be observed.
Importantfeaturesintheenginecompartment
1Washer fluid reservoir2Vehicle identification number3Jump-starting, positive battery terminal4Coolant reservoir5Jump-starting, negative battery terminal6Oil filler neckHood
Safetyinformation WARNING
Improperly executed work in the engine
compartment can damage vehicle compoj nents and impair vehicle functions. There is a
risk of personal and property damage. Themanufacturer of your vehicle recommends that, in the effort to avoid such risks, work inthe engine compartment be performed by adealerss service center or another qualifiedservice center or repair shop.'

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WARNING
The engine compartment accommoj
dates moving components. Certain compoj nents in the engine compartment can also
move with the vehicle switched off, e.g., the raj diator fan. There is a risk of injury. Do not reach
into the area of moving parts. Keep articles of clothing and hair away from moving parts.'

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Closingthehood
Let the hood drop from a height of approx.
16 inches/40 cm and push down on it to lock it
fully.
The hood must engage on both sides.
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EngineoilVehiclefeaturesandoptions
This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due
to the selected options or country versions.
This also applies to safety-related functions
and systems. When using these functions and systems, the applicable laws and regulations
must be observed.
Generalinformation
The engine oil consumption is dependent on
the driving style and driving conditions.
The engine oil consumption can increase in
the following situations, for example:'ySporty driving style.'yBreak-in of the engine.'yIdling of the engine.'yWith use of engine oil types that are classij
fied as not suitable.
Therefore, regularly check the engine oil level
after refueling.
The vehicle is equipped with electronic oil
measurement.
The electronic oil measurement has two measj uring principles:
'yStatus display.'yDetailed measurement.Electronicoilmeasurement
Statusdisplay
Concept
The engine oil level is monitored electronically
while driving and shown on the Control Disj play.
If the engine oil level reaches the minimum
level, a Check Control message is displayed.
Functionalrequirements A current measured value is available after apj
prox. 30 minutes of driving. During a shorter
trip, the status of the last, sufficiently long trip
is displayed.
With frequent short-distance trips, regularly perform a detailed measurement.
Displayingtheengineoillevel
Via iDrive:1."Vehicle info"2."Vehicle status"3. "Engine oil level"
The engine oil level is displayed.
Engineoilleveldisplaymessages
Different messages appear on the display dej pending on the engine oil level. Pay attention
to these messages.
If the engine oil level is too low within the next
125 miles/200 km, add engine oil.
A red indicator light indicates that the
engine oil pressure is too low.
NOTE
An engine oil level that is too low causes
engine damage. There is a risk of property
damage. Immediately add engine oil.'

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Take care not to add too much engine oil.NOTE
Too much engine oil can damage the enj
gine or the catalytic converter. There is a risk
of property damage. Do not add too much enj
gine oil. When too much engine oil is added,
have oil level corrected by a dealerss service
center or another qualified service center or rej pair shop.'

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Openingtheoilfillerneck1.Opening the hood, refer to page 2332.Open the lid counterclockwise.3.Add engine oil.
Engineoiltypestoadd
Generalinformation
The engine oil quality is critical for the life of
the engine.
Safetyinformation NOTE
Oil additives can damage the engine.
There is a risk of property damage. Do not use oil additives.'

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CoolantVehiclefeaturesandoptionsThis chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due
to the selected options or country versions.
This also applies to safety-related functions
and systems. When using these functions and systems, the applicable laws and regulations
must be observed.
Generalinformation
Not all commercially available additives are
suitable for the vehicle. Information about suitj
able additives is available from a dealerss servj
ice center or another qualified service center or
repair shop.
Safetyinformation WARNING
With the engine hot and the cooling sysj
tem open, coolant can escape and lead to scalding. There is a risk of injury. Only openthe cooling system with the engine cooleddown.'

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3.Open the coolant reservoir lid.4.The coolant level is correct if it lies bejtween the minimum and maximum marksin the filler neck.
Adding
1.Let the engine cool.2.Turn the lid of the coolant reservoir slightlycounterclockwise to allow any excess
pressure to dissipate, then open it.3.If the coolant is low, slowly add coolant up to the specified level; do not overfill.4.Turn the lid until there is an audible click.The arrows on the coolant reservoir andthe lid must point towards one another.5.Have the cause of the coolant loss elimijnated as soon as possible.
Disposal
Comply with the relevant environmenj
tal protection regulations when disposj
ing of coolant and coolant additives.
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