BMW X6 2017 Repair Manual

Overview1Settings\_612Left/right, Automatic Curb Monitor3Folding in and out\_ 61
Selecting
a
mirror
To change over to the other mirror:
Slide the switch.
Adjusting
electrically Press button.
The mirror movement follows the butj
ton movement.
Saving
positions
The current exterior mirror position can be stored using the memory function, refer to
page 59.
Adjusting
manually In case of an electrical malfunction, press the
edges of the mirror.
Automatic
Curb
Monitor Concept
If reverse gear is engaged, the mirror glass on
the front passenger side is tilted downward. This improves your view of the curb and other
low-lying obstacles when parking, e.g.
Activating1. Slide the switch to the driver's side
mirror position.2.Engage selector lever position R.
Deactivating
Slide the switch to the passenger side mirror
position.
Folding
in
and
out NOTE
Depending on the vehicle width, the vej
hicle can be damaged in vehicle washes. There is a risk of property damage. Before washing,
fold in the mirrors by hand or with the button.'

Interior
mirror,
automatic
dimming
feature
Overview
Photocells are used for control:
'yIn the mirror glass.'yOn the back of the mirror.
Functional
requirements
'yKeep the photocells clean.'yDo not cover the area between the inside
rearview mirror and the windshield.
Steering
wheel
Safety
information WARNING
Steering wheel adjustments while driving
can lead to unexpected steering wheel movej ments. Vehicle control could be lost. There is arisk of an accident. Adjust the steering wheelwhile the vehicle is stationary only.'

Switching
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Transporting
children
safelyVehicle
features
and
optionsThis 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.
The
right
place
for
children
Safety
information
WARNING
Unattended children or animals can
cause the vehicle to move and endanger themj selves and traffic, e.g., due to the following acj
tions:'yPressing the Start/Stop button.'yReleasing the parking brake.'yOpening and closing the doors or winj
dows.'yEngaging selector lever position N.'yUsing vehicle equipment.
There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do not leave children or animals unattended in the vej
hicle. Take the remote control with you when exiting and lock the vehicle.'

Safety
informationWARNING
Active front-seat passenger airbags can
injure a child in a child restraint system when
the airbags are activated. There is a risk of inj
jury. Make sure that the front-seat passenger
airbags are deactivated and that the PASSENj GER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp lights up.'

Child
seat
security
The rear safety belts and the front passengersafety belt can be permanently locked to fasjten child restraint systems.
Locking
the
safety
belt1.Pull out the belt strap completely.2.Secure the child restraint system with the
safety belt.3.Allow the belt strap to be pulled in and pull it tight against the child restraint system.
The safety belt is locked.
Unlocking
the
safety
belt
1.Unbuckle the belt buckle.2.Remove the child restraint system.3.Allow the belt strap to be pulled in comj
pletely.
LATCH
child
restraint
fixing
system
General
information
LATCH: Lower Anchors and Tether for Chilj
dren.
Pay attention to the operating and safety inforj mation of the child restraint system manufacjturer when installing and using LATCH child
restraint fixing systems.
Mounts
for
the
lower
LATCH
anchors The lower anchors may be used to attach the
CRS to the vehicle seat up to a combined child and CRS weight of 65 lb/30 kg when the child
is restrained by the internal harnesses.
Safety
information WARNING
If the LATCH child restraint fixing sysj
tems are not correctly engaged, the protective
effect of the LATCH child restraint fixing sysj
tem can be limited. There is a risk of injuries or
danger to life. Make sure that the lower anj
chors are securely engaged and that the
LATCH child restraint fixing system fits sej curely against the backrest.'

Before
installing
LATCH
child
restraint
fixing
systems
Pull the safety belt away from the area of the
child restraint system.
Assembly
of
LATCH
child
restraint
fixing
systems1.Install child restraint system, see manufacj
turer's information.2.Ensure that both LATCH anchors are propj erly connected.
Child
restraint
system
with
a
tether
strap
Mounting
points The respective symbol shows the anjchor for the upper retaining strap.
Seats with an upper top tether are
marked with this symbol. It can be found on
the rear seat backrest or the rear window shelf.
Safety
information NOTE
The mounting points for the upper rej
taining straps of child restraint systems are only provided for these retaining straps. Whenother objects are mounted, the anchors can bedamaged. There is a risk of property damage.
Only mount child restraint systems to the upj per retaining straps.'

Locking
the
doors
and
windows
in
the
rear
Rear
doors
Push the locking lever on the rear doors up.The door can now be opened from the outsideonly.
Safety
switch
for
the
rear Press button on the driver's door.
The LED lights up if the safety funcj
tion is switched on.
This locks various functions so that they canj
not be operated from the rear.
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DrivingVehicle
features
and
options
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.
Start/Stop
buttonConcept Pressing the Start/Stop button
switches the ignition on or off
and starts the engine.
The engine starts with the brake
pedal pressed when you press
the Start/Stop button.
Ignition
on Press the Start/Stop button, and do not press
on the brake pedal at the same time.
All vehicle systems are ready for operation.
Most of the indicator and warning lights in the
instrument cluster light up for a varied length
of time.
To save battery power when the engine is off,
switch off the ignition and any unnecessary
electronic systems/power consumers.
Ignition
off
Press the Start/Stop button again without
stepping on the brake.
All indicator lights in the instrument cluster go
out.To save battery power when the engine is off,
switch off the ignition and any unnecessary
electronic systems/power consumers.
Safety
measures
When switching off the ignition, the selector
lever position P is selected automatically if the
selector lever position D or R is selected.
The ignition is switched off automatically in the
following situations while the vehicle is stationj
ary and the engine is off:'yWhen locking the vehicle, and when the
low beams are activated.'yShortly before the battery is discharged completely, so that the engine can still be
started.'yWhen opening or closing the driver door, if
the driver's safety belt is unbuckled and
the low beams are switched off.'yWhile the driver's safety belt is unbuckled with driver's door open and low beams off.'yWhen the front doors are opened if there is
no other person sitting in the front seats.
The low beams switch to parking lights after
approx. 15 minutes of no use.
Radio
ready
state
General
information
In the radio-ready state, certain power conj
sumers remain ready for operation.
ActivatingWith the engine running, press the Start/Stopbutton.
If the engine is not running and the ignition is switched on, the system automatically actijvates the radio-ready state when the door isopened if the lights are switched off or the dayjtime running lights are activated.
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The radio-ready state remains active if, for inj
stance the ignition is automatically switched
off for the following reasons:'yOpening or closing the driver's door.'yUnfastening of the driver's safety belt.'yWhen automatically switching from low
beams to parking lights.
Switching
off
automatically
The radio-ready state is switched off automatijcally in the following situations:
'yAfter approx. 8 minutes.'yWhen the vehicle is locked using the cenj
tral locking system.'yShortly before the battery is discharged completely, so that the engine can still be
started.
Starting
the
engine
Safety
information DANGER
If the exhaust pipe is blocked or ventilaj
tion is insufficient, harmful exhaust gases can enter into the vehicle. The exhaust gases conjtain carbon monoxide, an odorless and colorjless but highly toxic gas. In enclosed areas, exj
haust gases can also accumulate outside of
the vehicle. There is danger to life. Keep the
exhaust pipe free and ensure sufficient ventilaj tion.'