BMW X6 2018 Owners Manual

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 75.
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Braking system impaired. Continue to
drive moderately.
Have the vehicle checked immediately
by a dealerss service center or another qualij fied service center or repair shop.
Approach
control
warning Indicator light illuminates: advance
warning is issued, for example when
there is the impending danger of a colj
lision or the distance to the vehicle ahead is
too small.
Increase distance.
Indicator light flashes: acute warning of the imj
minent danger of a collision when the vehicle
approaches another vehicle at a relatively high
differential speed.
Intervention by braking or make an evasive maj neuver.
Person
warning Symbol in the instrument cluster.If a collision with a person detected in
this way is imminent, the symbol lights
up and a signal sounds.
Symbol in the instrument display.
If a collision with a person detected in
this way is imminent, the symbol lights
up and a signal sounds.
Orange
lights
Active
Cruise
Control The number bars shows the selected
distance from the vehicle driving
ahead.
Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go function,
ACC, refer to page 152.Vehicle
detection,
Active
Cruise
Control
Indicator light illuminates: a vehicle hasbeen detected ahead of you.
Indicator light flashes: the conditions
are not adequate for the system to work.
The system was deactivated but applies the
brakes until you actively resume control by
pressing on the brake pedal or accelerator
pedal.
Yellow
lights
Anti-lock
Braking
System
ABS Braking force boost may not be workj
ing. Avoid abrupt braking. Take the lonj ger braking distance into account.
Have the system immediately checked
by a dealerss service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop.
DSC
Dynamic
Stability
Control The indicator light flashes: DSC conj
trols the drive and braking forces. The
vehicle is stabilized. Reduce speed and
modify your driving style to the driving circumj stances.
The indicator light lights up: DSC has malfuncj tioned.
Have the system checked by a dealerss service
center or another qualified service center or rej pair shop.
DSC Dynamic Stability Control, refer to page 145.
DSC
Dynamic
Stability
Control
is
deactivated
or
DTC
Dynamic
Traction Control
is
activated
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DSC Dynamic Stability Control, refer topage 145, and DTC Dynamic Traction Control,
refer to page 146.
Flat
Tire
Monitor
FTM The Flat Tire Monitor signals a loss of
tire inflation pressure in a tire.
Reduce your speed and stop cauj
tiously. Avoid sudden braking and steering maj neuvers.
Flat Tire Monitor, refer to page 121.
Tire
Pressure
Monitor
TPM The indicator light illuminates.
The Tire Pressure Monitor reports a
low tire inflation pressure or a flat tire.
Follow the information in the Check Control
message.
The indicator light flashes and then illuminates
continuously.
No flat tire or loss of tire inflation pressure can
be detected.'yInterference caused by systems or devices
with the same radio frequency: after leavj
ing the area of the interference, the system automatically becomes active again.'yTPM was unable to complete the reset.Reset the system again.'yA wheel without TPM electronics is
mounted: have it checked by a dealerss
service center or another qualified service
center or repair shop as needed.'yMalfunction: have the system checked by a
dealerss service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.
Tire Pressure Monitor, refer to page 116.
Steering
system Steering system in some cases not
working.
Have the system checked by a dealerss service
center or another qualified service center or rej pair shop.
Emissions'yThe warning light lights up:
Emissions are deteriorating. Have the vehicle checked as soon as
possible.'yThe warning light flashes under certain cirj
cumstances:
This indicates that there is excessive misj
firing in the engine.
Reduce the vehicle speed and have the system checked immediately; otherwise,serious engine misfiring within a brief pej
riod can seriously damage emission conj trol components, in particular the catalytic
converter.
Socket for Onboard Diagnosis, refer to
page 247.
Lane
departure
warning System is switched on and under cerjtain circumstances warns if a detectedlane is left without flashing beforehand.
Lane departure warning, refer to page 137.
Green
lights
Turn
signal Turn signal switched on.
Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator
light indicates that a turn signal bulb
has failed.
Turn signal, refer to page 77.
Parking
lights,
headlight Parking lights or headlights are
switched on.
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Parking lights/low beams, headlight control, rej
fer to page 107.
Front
fog
lights Front fog lights are switched on.
Front fog lights, refer to page 110.
High-beam
Assistant High-beam Assistant is switched on.
High beams are switched on and off
automatically depending on the traffic
situation.
High-beam Assistant, refer to page 109.
Cruise
control The system is switched on. It maintains
the speed that was set using the conj trol elements on the steering wheel.
Automatic
Hold Automatic Hold is activated. The vehij
cle is automatically held in place when it is stationary.
Automatic Hold, refer to page 75.
Blue
lights
High
beams High beams are switched on.
High beams, refer to page 77.Hiding
Check
Control
messages
Press and hold button on signal lever.
Continuous
display Some Check Control messages are displayedcontinuously and are not cleared until the maljfunction is eliminated. If several malfunctionsoccur at once, the messages are displayed
consecutively.
These messages can be hidden for approx. 8 seconds. After this time, they are displayed again automatically.
Temporary
display
Other Check Control messages are hidden auj
tomatically after approx. 20 seconds. These Check Control messages are stored and can
be displayed again later.
Displaying
stored
Check
Control
messages
Using iDrive:
1."Vehicle info"2."Vehicle status"3. "Check Control"4.Select the SMS text message.
Display
Check
Control At least one Check Control message isdisplayed or is stored.
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SMS
text
messagesSMS text messages in combination with a
symbol in the instrument cluster explain a Check Control message and the meaning ofthe indicator/warning lights.
Supplementary
SMS
text
messages
Additional information, such as on the cause of an error or the required action, can be called upvia Check Control.
With urgent messages the added text will be
automatically displayed on the Control Display.
Further
help
Depending on the Check Control message, further help can be selected.'y "Owner's Manual"
Display additional information about the Check Control message in the IntegratedOwner's Manual.'y "Service request"
Contact a dealerss service center or anj other qualified service center or repair
shop.'y "Roadside Assistance"
Contact Roadside Assistance.
Messages
after
trip
completion Special messages displayed while driving are
displayed again after the ignition is switched
off.
Fuel
gauge Depending on the equipment
version, the arrow beside the fuel pump symbol shows whichside of the vehicle the fuel filler
flap is on.
Vehicle tilt position may cause the display to
vary.
Information on refueling, refer to page 216.
The yellow indicator light illuminates,
once the fuel reserve is reached.
Tachometer Always avoid engine speeds in the red warning
field. In this range, the fuel supply is reduced to
protect the engine.
Engine
oil
temperature'yCold engine: the pointer is at
the low temperature end.
Drive at moderate engine
and vehicle speeds.'yNormal operating temperaj
ture: the pointer is in the
middle or in the left half of
the temperature display.'yHot engine: the pointer is at the high end of the temperature range. In addition, a CheckControl message is displayed.
When the engine oil temperature is too
high, a red indicator light is displayed.
Coolant
temperature
If the coolant along with the engine becomes too hot, a Check Control message is displayed.
A red indicator light is displayed.
Check the coolant level.
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Odometer
and
trip
odometer
Display'yOdometer, arrow 1.'yTrip odometer, arrow 2.
Show/reset
miles Press the button.
'yWhen the ignition is
switched off, the time, the
external temperature and
the odometer are displayed.'yWhen the ignition is switched on, the trip
odometer is reset.
External
temperature
WARNING
Even at temperatures above +37 

With
navigation
system:
range
withdestination
guidance
active
If the vehicle is equipped acj
cordingly, the estimated fuel consumption to the destination
is displayed when destination guidance is active.
Current
fuel
consumption
Display Depending on your vehicle's opjtional features, the current fuel
consumption can be displayed in the instrument cluster. Checkwhether you are currently drivj
ing in an efficient and environmentally-friendly
manner.
Displaying
the
current
fuel
consumption
Using iDrive:1."Settings"2."Instrument cluster"3."Additional indicators"
The bar display for the current fuel consumpj
tion is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Energy
recovery
Display The kinetic energy of the vehicle
is converted to electrical energy
while the vehicle is coasting.
The vehicle battery is partially
charged and fuel consumption
can be reduced.
Service
requirements
Concept
The function displays the service requirements
and the corresponding maintenance scopes.
General
information
After the ignition is turned on the instrument
cluster briefly displays available driving disj
tance or time to the next scheduled maintej
nance.
A service advisor can read out the current service requirements from your remote conj trol.
Display
Detailed
information
on
service
requirements
More information on the scope of service rej
quired can be displayed on the Control Disj
play.
Using iDrive:1."Vehicle info"2."Vehicle status"3. "Service required"
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SymbolsSymbolsDescriptionNo service is currently rej
quired.The deadline for scheduled
maintenance or a legally manj
dated inspection is approachj
ing.The service deadline has alj
ready passed.
Entering
appointment
dates
Enter the dates for the mandatory vehicle inj
spections.
Make sure that the vehicle's date and time are set correctly.
Using iDrive:
1."Vehicle info"2."Vehicle status"3. "Service required"4."g Vehicle inspection"5."Date:"6.Adjust the settings.7.Confirm.
The entered date is stored.
Automatic
Service
Request
Data regarding the service status or legally mandated vehicle inspections is automaticallytransmitted to your dealerss service center bej
fore a service due date.
You can check when your dealerss service cenj
ter was notified.
Using iDrive:
1."Vehicle info"2."Vehicle status"3.Open "Options".4."Last Service Request"
Gear
shift
indicator
Concept
The system recommends the most fuel effij
cient gear for the current driving situation.
General
information
Depending on the vehicle's features and counj
try-specific version, the gear shift indicator is active in the manual mode of the Steptronictransmission.
Suggestions to shift gear up or down are disj played in the instrument cluster.
On vehicles without a gear shift indicator, the
engaged gear is displayed.
Displaying
ExampleDescriptionFuel efficient gear is set.Shift into fuel efficient gear.
Speed
Limit
Info
Speed
Limit
Info
Concept
Speed Limit Info shows the current maximum permitted speed in the instrument cluster.
General
information
The camera in the area of the interior mirror
detects traffic signs at the edge of the road as
well as variable overhead sign posts. Traffic
signs with extra symbols for wet road condij
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tions, etc., are also detected and comparedwith the vehicle's onboard data, such as fromthe rain sensor, and will be displayed dependj
ing on the situation. The system takes into acj count the information stored in the navigation
system and also displays speed limits present
on routes without signs.
Safety
information WARNING
The system does not relieve from perj
sonal responsibility to assess visibility and trafj fic situation. There is a risk of an accident. Adjjust driving style to traffic conditions. Watchtraffic closely and actively intervene where apj
propriate.'

'yIf the traffic signs are non-conforming.'yDuring calibration of the camera immedijately after vehicle delivery.'yWhen signs that are valid for a parallel roadare detected.
Selection
lists
General
information Depending on your vehicle's equipment, the
following can be displayed or operated using
the buttons and the thumbwheel on the steerj
ing wheel as well as the displays in the instruj
ment cluster and the Head-up Display:
'yCurrent audio source.'yRedial phone feature.'yTurn on voice activation system.
Activating
a
list
and
adjusting
the
setting
On the right side of the steering wheel, turn
the thumbwheel to activate the corresponding list.
1.Turn the thumbwheel and select the dej
sired setting.2.Press the thumbwheel.Display
Depending on your vehicle's optional features, the list in the instrument cluster can differ from
the illustration shown.
Onboard
Computer
Concept
The Onboard Computer displays different vej hicle data in the instrument cluster, such as
average values.
Calling
up
information
on
the
Info
Display
Press and hold button on signal lever.
Information is displayed in the Info Display of the instrument cluster. Pressing the button rejpeatedly displays additional information.
Information
at
a
glance Repeatedly pressing the button on the turn
signal lever calls up the following information in the Info Display:
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