BMW X6 2017 Manual PDF

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WARNING
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move
and possibly roll away. There is a risk of an acj
cident. Before exiting, secure the vehicle
against rolling.
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured against rolling away, observe the following:'ySet the parking brake.'yOn uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
turn the front wheels in the direction of the
curb.'yOn uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
also secure the vehicle, e.g., with a wheel chock.'

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'yThe engine is not yet at operating temperjature.'yThe wheels are at a sharp angle or the
steering wheel is being turned.'yAfter driving in reverse.'yFogging of the windows when the autoj matic climate control is switched on.'yVehicle battery is heavily discharged.'yAt higher elevations.'yThe engine compartment lid is unlocked.'yHDC Hill Descent Control is activated.'yThe parking assistant is activated.'yStop-and-go traffic.'ySelector lever in selector lever position N,
M/S or R.'yUse of fuel with high ethanol content.
Startingtheengine
The engine starts automatically under the foljlowing conditions:
'ySteptronic transmission: by releasing the
brake pedal.
When Automatic Hold is activated: press the accelerator pedal.
After the engine starts, accelerate as usual.
Safetymode
After the engine switches off automatically, it will not start again automatically if any one of the following conditions are met:
'yThe driver's safety belt is unbuckled and
the driver's door is open.'yThe hood was unlocked.
Some indicator lights light up for a varied length of time.
The engine can only be started via the Start/
Stop button.
Functionallimitations
Even if driving off was not intended, the deactij
vated engine starts up automatically in the folj lowing situations:'yExcessive warming of the vehicle's interior
when the cooling function is switched on.'yThe steering wheel is turned.'ySteptronic transmission: change from sej lector lever position D to R, N or M/S.'ySteptronic transmission: change from sejlector lever position P to N, D, R or M/S.'yFogging of the windows when the autojmatic climate control is switched on.'yVehicle battery is heavily discharged.'yExcessive cooling of the vehicle's interior
when the heating is switched on.
Activating/deactivatingthesystem
manually
Usingthebutton
Press button.
'yLED comes on: auto Start/Stop function is deactivated.
The engine is started during an automatic engine stop.
The engine can only be stopped or started
via the Start/Stop button.'yLED goes out: auto Start/Stop function is activated.Seite 72ControlsDriving72
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Switchingoffthevehicleduringan
automaticenginestop
During an automatic engine stop, the vehicle
can be switched off permanently, for instance
when leaving it.
Steptronic transmission:1.Press the Start/Stop button. The ignition is switched off. The Auto Start/Stop functionis deactivated.
Selector lever position P is engaged autoj
matically.2.Set the parking brake.
Engine start as usual via Start/Stop button.
Automaticdeactivation
In certain situations, the Auto Start/Stop funcj
tion is deactivated automatically for safety reaj sons, e.g., if no driver is detected.
Malfunction The Auto Start/Stop function no longer
switches off the engine automatically. A Check Control message is displayed. It is possible to
continue driving. Have the system checked by
a dealerss service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
Parkingbrake Concept
The parking brake is used to prevent the vehij cle from rolling when it is parked.
Safetyinformation WARNING
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move
and possibly roll away. There is a risk of an acj
cident. Before exiting, secure the vehicle
against rolling.
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured against rolling away, observe the following:
'ySet the parking brake.'yOn uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
turn the front wheels in the direction of the
curb.'yOn uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
also secure the vehicle, e.g., with a wheel chock.'

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The indicator light lights up red. The
parking brake is set.
Whiledriving
To use as emergency brake while driving:
Pull the switch and hold it. The vehicle brakes hard while the switch is being pulled.
The indicator light lights up red, a sigj
nal sounds and the brake lights light
up.
A Check Control message is displayed.
If the vehicle is slowed down to a speed of apj prox. 2 mph/3 km/h the parking brake is set.
Releasing
Releasingmanually
With the ignition switched on:
Steptronic transmission: press the
switch while the brake is pressed or sej
lector lever position P is set.
The LED and indicator light go out.
The parking brake is released.
Automaticreleaseincarswith
Steptronictransmission
For automatic release, step on the accelerator
pedal.
The LED and indicator lamp go out.
The parking brake is automatically released when you step on the accelerator under the
following conditions:'yEngine on.'yDrive mode engaged.'yDriver buckled in and doors closed.AutomaticHold
Concept
This system assists the driver by automatically
setting and releasing the brake, such as when
moving in stop-and-go traffic.
The vehicle is automatically held in place when
it is stationary.
On inclines, the system prevents the vehicle
from rolling backward when driving off.
Generalinformation Under the following conditions, Automatic
Hold is automatically deactivated and the parkj
ing brake is set:'yThe engine is switched off.'yA door is opened and driver's safety belt is
unbuckled while the vehicle is stationary.'yThe moving vehicle is brought to a standj
still using the parking brake.
The indicator light switches from green
to red and the letters AUTO H go out.
Safetyinformation WARNING
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move
and possibly roll away. There is a risk of an acj
cident. Before exiting, secure the vehicle
against rolling.
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured against rolling away, observe the following:
'ySet the parking brake.'yOn uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
turn the front wheels in the direction of the
curb.'yOn uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
also secure the vehicle, e.g., with a wheel chock.'

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NOTE
If the vehicle is stationary, Automatic
Hold engages the parking brake. It prevents
the vehicle from rolling in a vehicle wash.
There is a risk of property damage. Deactivate
Automatic Hold prior to entering the vehicle
wash.'

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Malfunction
In the event of a failure or malfunction of the parking brake, secure the vehicle against rolljing using a wheel chock, e.g., when leaving it.
Afterapowerfailure
Puttingtheparkingbrakeinto
operation1.Switch on the ignition.2. Press the switch while stepping on
the brake pedal or selector lever position P
is set.
It may take several seconds for the brake to be
put into operation. Any sounds associated with this are normal.
The indicator light in the instrument
cluster goes out as soon as the parking
brake is ready for operation.
Turnsignal,highbeams,
headlightflasher
Turnsignal
Turnsignalinexteriormirror When driving and during operation of the turn
signals or hazard warning system, do not fold in the exterior mirrors, so that the signal lightson the exterior mirror are easy to see.
Usingturnsignals
Press the lever beyond the resistance point.
The lever returns into its starting position after
actuation.
To switch off manually, slightly tap the lever to the resistance point.
Tripleturnsignalactivation
Lightly tap the lever up or down.
The turn signal flashes three times.
The function can be activated or deactivated.
Using iDrive:
1."Settings"2."Lighting"3."Triple turn signal"
The setting is stored for the driver profile curj
rently used.
Signalingbriefly Press the lever to the resistance point and hold
it there for as long as you want the turn signal to flash.
Malfunction
Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator lamp indicates that a turn signal bulb has failed.
Highbeams,headlightflasher
Push the lever forward or pull it backward.
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'yHigh beams on, arrow 1.'yHigh beams off/headlight flasher, arrow 2.
Washer/wipersystemGeneralinformation
Do not use the wipers if the windshield is dry, as this may damage the wiper blades or causethem to become worn more quickly.
Safetyinformation WARNING
If the wipers start moving in the folded
away state, body parts can be jammed or damj age may occur to parts of the vehicle. There isa risk of injury or risk of property damage.Make sure that the vehicle is switched offwhen the wipers are in the folded away stateand the wipers are folded in when switchingon.'

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Intervalmodeorrainsensor
Concept
The rain sensor automatically controls the time between wipes depending on the intensity ofthe rainfall.
Generalinformation
The sensor is located on the windshield, dij
rectly in front of the interior mirror. Without the
rain sensor, the frequency of the wiper operaj
tion is preset.
Safetyinformation NOTE
If the rain sensor is activated, the wipers
can accidentally start moving in vehicle
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Cleaning
Pull the lever.
The system sprays washer fluid on the windj shield and activates the wipers briefly.
In addition, the headlights are cleaned at reguj lar intervals when the vehicle's lights are actijvated.
Windshieldwashernozzles
The windshield washer nozzles are automatij
cally heated while the ignition is switched on.
Fold-awaypositionofthewipers
Concept
The wipers can be folded away from the windj shield in the fold-away position.
Generalinformation
Important, e.g., when changing the wiper
blades or when folding out under frosty condij tions.
Safetyinformation WARNING
If the wipers start moving in the folded
away state, body parts can be jammed or damj
age may occur to parts of the vehicle. There is
a risk of injury or risk of property damage. Make sure that the vehicle is switched offwhen the wipers are in the folded away stateand the wipers are folded in when switchingon.'

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Washerfluid
Generalinformation All washer nozzles are supplied from one resjervoir.
Use a mixture of tap water and windshield washer concentrate. If desired, a windshield
washer concentrate containing antifreeze can
be used.
Recommended minimum fill quantity:
0.2 US gal/1 liter.
Safetyinformation WARNING
Some antifreeze agents can contain
harmful substances and are flammable. There
is a risk of fire and a risk of injury. Observe the instructions on the containers. Keep antifreeze
away from ignition sources. Do not refill operj
ating materials into different bottles. Store opj
erating materials out of reach of children.
United States: The washer fluid mixture ratio is regulated by the U.S. EPA and many individualstates; do not exceed the allowable washer
fluid dilution ratio limits that apply. Follow the
usage instructions on the washer fluid conj
tainer.
Use of BMWss Windshield Washer Concenj trate or the equivalent is recommended.'

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