BMW X6 2017 Manual Online

Safety
informationWARNING
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.'

2.With the driver's safety belt fastened,
briefly push the selector lever in the dej sired direction, past a resistance point, if
needed. The selector lever automatically returns to the center position when rejleased.
Engaging
selector
lever
position
P
Press button P.
KickdownKickdown is used to achieve maximum driving
performance.
Step on the accelerator pedal beyond the rej sistance point at the full throttle position.
Sport
program
M/S
Concept
The shifting points and shifting times in the Sport program are designed for a sportier drivjing style. The transmission, for instance shifts
up later and the shifting times are shorter.
Activating
the
sport
program
Press the selector lever to the left out of selecj
tor lever position D.
The engaged gear is displayed in the instruj ment cluster, for instance S1.
The sport program of the transmission is actij
vated.
Ending
the
Sport
program Push the selector lever to the right.
D is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Manual
mode
M/S
Concept
Manual gear-shifting is possible in manual mode.
Activating
manual
mode
Press the selector lever to the left out of selecj
tor lever position D, arrow 1. Next, push the sej lector lever forward or pull it backward, arjrow 2.
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Manual mode becomes active and the gear ischanged.
The engaged gear is displayed in the instruj ment cluster, for instance M1.
Shifting To shift down: press the selector lever forward.
To shift up: pull the selector lever rearwards.
The transmission continues shifting automatij cally in certain situations, for instance when
speed limits are reached.
Steptronic
Sport
transmission:
prevent
automatic
upshifting
in
M/S
manual
mode
The Steptronic Sport transmission does not
automatically upshift in M/S manual mode
once the maximum speed is reached, if one of
the following conditions is met:'yDSC deactivated.'yTRACTION activated.'ySPORT+ activated.
Depending on the BMW M drive configuration, this function is active independently of the
above-specified conditions.
In addition, there is no downshifting for kickj
down.
With the respective transmission version, the
lowest possible gear can be selected by simulj
taneously operating the kickdown and the left
shift paddles. This is not possible by switching briefly via the shift paddles from selector lever
position D to manual mode M/S.
Ending
the
manual
mode Push the selector lever to the right.
D is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Shift
paddles
Concept
The shift paddles on the steering wheel allow you to shift gears quickly while keeping both
hands on the steering wheel.
General
information
Shifting
The vehicle only shifts at suitable engine and
road speeds.
Switching
into
manual
mode
In selector lever position S, actuating a shift
paddle switches into manual mode permaj
nently.
In selector lever position D, actuating a shift
paddle switches into manual mode temporaj
rily.
Switching
into
automatic
mode
In selector lever position D, after conservative
driving in manual mode without acceleration or
shifting via the shift paddles for a certain
amount of time, the transmission switches
back to automatic mode.
If the selector lever is still in selector lever poj
sition D, it is possible to switch into automatic
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Shifting'yTo shift up: briefly pull right shift paddle.'yTo shift down: briefly pull left shift paddle.'yWith the respective transmission version,
the lowest possible gear can be selected
by pulling and holding the left shift paddle.
The selected gear is briefly displayed in the inj
strument cluster, followed by the current gear.
Displays
in
the
instrument
cluster The selector lever position is disjplayed, for example P.
Electronic
unlocking
of
the
transmission
lock
General
information
Electronically unlock the transmission lock to
maneuver vehicle from a danger area.
Unlocking is possible, if the starter can spin the
engine.
Before unlocking the transmission lock, set the
parking brake to prevent the vehicle from rollj
ing away.
Engaging
selector
lever
position
N
1.Press and hold down brake pedal.2.Press the Start/Stop button. The starter
must audibly start.3.Press the button on the selector lever, arj
row 1, and press and hold the selectorlever into selector lever position N, arj row N, until selector lever position N is disjplayed in the instrument cluster.
A Check Control message is displayed.4.Release the selector lever.5.Release brake, as soon as the starter stops.6.Maneuver the vehicle from the danger areaand secure it against moving on its own.
For additional information, see the chapter ontow-starting and towing.
Steptronic
Sport
transmission:
Launch
Control
Concept
Launch Control enables optimum acceleration
on surfaces with good traction under dry surj rounding conditions.
General
information
The use of Launch Control causes premature
component wear since this function represents
a very heavy load for the vehicle.
Do not use Launch Control during the break-in,
refer to page 196, period.
To start with Launch Control do not steer the steering wheel.
Functional
requirements
Launch Control is available when the engine is
warmed up, that is, after uninterrupted driving
of at least 6 miles/10 km.
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Start
with
launch
controlWhile the engine is running:1. Press button or select Sport+ with
the Driving Dynamics Control.
TRACTION is displayed in the instrument
cluster and the indicator light for DSC OFF
lights up.2.Engage selector lever position S.3.With the left foot, forcefully press down on
the brake.4.Press and hold down the accelerator pedal
beyond the resistance point at the full
throttle position, kickdown.
A flag symbol is displayed in the instruj
ment cluster.5.The starting engine speed adjusts. Within
3 seconds, release the brake.
Repeated
use
during
a
trip
After Launch Control was used, the transmisj
sion must cool down for approx. 5 minutes, bej fore Launch Control can be used again.
Launch Control adjusts to the surroundingconditions, when used again.
After
using
Launch
Control
To increase vehicle stability, activate DSC Dyj
namic Stability Control again.
System
limits
An experienced driver may be able to achieve better acceleration values in DSC OFF mode.
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DisplaysVehicle
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.
Overview,
instrument
cluster
1Fuel gauge\_ 942Speedometer3Messages, for instance Check Control4Tachometer\_ 945Engine oil temperature\_ 946Current fuel consumption7Electronic displays\_868Reset miles\_95
Electronic
displays
'ySelection lists, refer to page 99.'yExternal temperature, refer to page 95.'yAuto Start/Stop function, refer to page 71.'yOnboard computer, refer to page 99.'yDate, refer to page 95.'yEnergy recovery, refer to page 96.'yTransmission display, refer to page 84.'yMiles/trip miles, refer to page 95.Seite 86ControlsDisplays86
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'yMessages, e.g., Check Control, refer to
page 90.'yCurrent fuel consumption, refer to
page 96.'yNavigation display, see Owner's Manual for
Navigation, Entertainment and Communij
cation.'yRange, refer to page 95.'yStatus, Driving Dynamics Control, refer to
page 146.'yService requirements, refer to page 96.'ySpeed Limit Info, refer to page 97.'yTime, refer to page 95.
Multifunctional
instrument
display
Concept
The instrument display is a variable display. In the event of a program change, the displayrendition adapts to the respective program
through the Driving Dynamics Control.
General
information
The change of the display type can be deactij
vated via iDrive.Some of the displays in the instrument display
may differ from the way they are shown in this Owner's Manual.
Overview
1Fuel gauge\_ 942Indicator/warning lights\_ 903Speedometer4Variable displays5Tachometer\_94
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ECO PRO displays\_2046Engine oil temperature\_ 947Onboard computer\_998Reset miles\_95Switching
the
change
of
display
on
and
off
You can set whether the instrument displayautomatically changes to the ECO PRO or SPORT in the display when you switch driving
modes.
On the Control Display:1."Settings"2."Instrument cluster"3."ECO PRO Info"Or "Driving mode view"
With
Professional
Navigation
System:
switching
zoom
function
on/off
You can program whether the current speed is to appear enlarged in the speedometer.
On the Control Display:
1."Settings"2."Instrument cluster"3."Magnifier function"
ECO
PRO
displays
1Speedometer2Variable displays: ECO PRO Tips, Decelerj ation assistant instructions, Driver assist
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In the ECO PRO program the instrument disj
play switches to the ECO PRO displays. These
displays support a driving style that saves onfuel consumption with more prominent reprej
sentation of the efficiency display and various ECO PRO tips.
Sport
displays
1Speedometer2Tachometer\_ 943Transmission display4Shift lights, when respectively equipped5Performance display6Variable displaysIn the Sport and Sport+ programs the instruj
ment display switches to the sport displays.
These displays support a sporty driving style with more prominent representation of the
tachometer, the transmission displays, and the
vehicle speed.
Shift
point
indicator
The
concept The shift point indicator indicates the optimum
shift moment in the tachometer. Thus, with a
sporty driving style, the best possible vehicle acceleration is achieved.General
information
Steptronic Sport transmission: shift lights are
shown, when the SPORT+ driving program is
activated.
Switching
on
shift
lights Steptronic Sport transmission:1.Select SPORT+ using the Driving Dynamj
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Display'yCurrent engine speed is displayed in the
tachometer.'yArrow 1: successive yellow illuminated
fields indicate an increase in the speed.'yArrow 2: successive orange illuminated fields indicate the upcoming shift moment.'yArrow 3: fields are illuminated in red. Do
not wait any further to shift.
When the maximum possible speed is
reached, the entire display flashes. When the
maximum speed is exceeded, the supply of
fuel is interrupted in order to protect the enj
gine.
Check
Control Concept
The Check Control system monitors functions
in the vehicle and notifies you of malfunctions
in the monitored systems.
General
information A Check Control message is displayed as a
combination of indicator or warning lights and SMS text messages in the instrument cluster
and in the Head-up Display.
In addition, an acoustic signal may sound and
an SMS text message may appear on the Conj trol Display.
Indicator/warning
lights
General
information
The indicator and warning lights in the instruj ment cluster can light up in a variety of combij
nations and colors.
Several of the lights are checked for proper
functioning and light up temporarily when the engine is started or the ignition is switched on.
Red
lights
Safety
belt
reminder Safety belt on the driver's side is not
buckled. For some country-specific models: passenger belt is not worn or
objects are detected on the front passenger seat.
Indicator lamp flashes or is illuminated: safety
belt on the driver or passenger side is not
buckled. The safety belt reminder can also be
activated if objects are placed on the front pasj senger seat.
Make sure that the safety belts are positioned correctly.
Airbag
system Airbag system and belt tensioner arenot working.
Have the vehicle checked immediately
by a dealerss service center or another qualij fied service center or repair shop.
Parking
brake The parking brake is set.Release the parking brake, refer to
page 74.
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