BMW X6 2018 Owners Manual

Acute
warning
If the turn signal is set while a vehicle is in the critical zone, the steering wheel vibrates brieflyand the lamp in the exterior mirror housing
flashes brightly.
The warning stops when the turn signal is switched off, or the other vehicle leaves the
critical zone.
Brief
flashing
A brief flashing of the lamp during vehicle unj
locking serves as system self-test.
System
limits
Safety
information WARNING
The system can react not at all, too late,
incorrectly, or without justification due to the system limits. There is a risk of accidents orrisk of damage to property. Follow the informaj
tion regarding the system limits and actively intervene, if needed.'

Safety
informationWARNING
The system does not relieve from perj
sonal responsibility to assess one's physical state. An increasing lack of alertness or fatiguemay not be detected or not be detected intime. There is a risk of an accident. Make sure
that the driver is rested and alert. Adjust drivj ing style to traffic conditions.'

Function
After the safety belt is buckled, the front safety
belts are automatically tightened once after the vehicle drove off.
In critical driving situations, the following indij vidual functions become active as needed:'yThe front safety belts are automatically
pretensioned.'yAutomatic closing of the windows.'yAutomatic closing of the glass sunroof.'yFor vehicles equipped with Comfort Seats:
automatic positioning of the backrest for
the front passenger seat.
After a critical driving situation without an accij
dent, the front safety belts are loosened again.
All other systems can be restored to the dej sired setting.
If the belt tension does not loosen automatij
cally, stop the vehicle and unbuckle the safety belt using the red button in the buckle. Fasten
the safety belt before continuing on your trip.
PostCrash
Concept
In the event of an accident, the system can
bring the vehicle to a halt automatically without
intervention by the driver in certain situations.
This can reduce the risk of a further collision
and the consequences thereof.
Harder
vehicle
braking It can be necessary to bring the vehicle in cerj
tain situations to a halt quicker.
To do this, for a short time the braking presj
sure applied when stepping on the brake pedal must be higher than the braking pressure achjieved by the automatic braking function. Thisinterrupts automatic braking.
Interrupting
automatic
braking
It can be necessary to interrupt automatic
braking in certain situations, for example for an evasive maneuver.
Interrupt automatic braking:'yBy pressing the brake pedal.'yBy pressing the accelerator pedal.
At
standstill After coming to a halt, the brake is releasedautomatically.
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Driving
stability
control
systemsVehicle
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., 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.
Anti-lock
Braking
System
ABS
ABS prevents locking of the wheels during
braking.
The vehicle maintains its steering power even during full brake applications, thus increasing
active safety.
ABS is operational every time you start the enj gine.
Brake
assistant When you apply the brakes rapidly, this systemautomatically produces the greatest possible
braking force boost. It reduces the braking disj
tance to a minimum during emergency stop.
This system utilizes all of the benefits provided
by the Antilock Brake System ABS.
Do not reduce the pressure on the brake pedal
for the duration of the emergency stop.
Adaptive
brake
assistant In combination with Active Cruise Control, this
system ensures that the brakes respond even
more rapidly when braking in critical situations.Drive-off
assistant
Concept
This system supports driving off on inclines. The parking brake is not required.
Driving
off
with
the
drive-off
assistant1.Hold the vehicle in place with the foot
brake.2.Release the foot brake and drive off withj
out delay.
After the foot brake is released, the vehicle is held in place for approx. 2 seconds.
Depending on the vehicle load, the vehicle may roll back slightly.
Automatic
Differential
Brake
The system controls the driving force by autoj matic braking intervention on individual
wheels. The function corresponds to a differj
ential lock: the system detects if a wheel bej
gins to spin, because of loose road surface,
e.g., and automatically brakes it.
The driving force is diverted to the wheel with
better traction.
As a result, the engine force is transferred more efficiently to the wheels during acceleraj tions.
Dynamic
Performance
Control
DPC
The Dynamic Performance Control increases both the agility of the vehicle as well as the
lane stability.
The system seamlessly handles the distribuj tion of the drive torque between the two rear
wheels.
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Depending on the situation, the drive torque is
shifted from the wheel on the inside of the
curve to the wheel on the outside of the curve
or vice-versa.
To increase the maneuverability, the rear wheel on the outside of the curve is accelerj
ated when a sporty driving style is used.
The steering responds directly; simultanej
ously, the understeering tendency of the four-
wheel drive is reduced.
With the oversteering tendency, the system exerts a stabilizing effect by accelerating the
rear wheel on the inside of the curve.
The system noticeably improves the traction
and simultaneously increases the driving
safety, especially on road surfaces having flucj
tuating coefficients of friction.
DSC
Dynamic
Stability
Control
Concept
Within the physical limits, the system helps to
keep the vehicle on a steady course by reducj
ing engine speed and by applying brakes to
the individual wheels.
General
information DSC detects the following unstable drivingconditions, for instance:'yFishtailing, which can lead to oversteering.'yLoss of traction of the front wheels, which
can lead to understeering.
Dynamic Traction Control DTC, refer to
page 146, is a version of the DSC where forj
ward momentum is optimized.
Safety
information WARNING
The system does not relieve from perj
sonal responsibility to assess the traffic situaj tion. Based on the limits of the system, it canj
not independently react to all traffic situations.
There is a risk of an accident. Adjust driving style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic closelyand actively intervene where appropriate.'

Deactivating
DSCPress and hold this button but not lonjger than approx. 10 seconds, until the
indicator light for DSC OFF lights up in the inj
strument cluster and displays DSC OFF.
DSC is switched off.
The steering and, depending on the equipj ment, suspension are tuned for sporty driving.
Activating
DSC Press button.
DSC OFF and the DSC OFF indicator
lamp go out.
Indicator/warning
lights
When DSC is deactivated, DSC OFF is disj played in the instrument cluster.
The indicator lamp lights up: DSC is
deactivated.
DTC
Dynamic
Traction
Control
Concept
DTC is a version of the DSC Dynamic Stability Control where forward momentum is optijmized.
The system ensures maximum headway on
special road conditions or loose road surfaces,
for instance unplowed snowy roads, but with
somewhat limited driving stability.
When DTC is activated, the vehicle has maxij
mum traction. Driving stability is limited during
acceleration and when driving in curves.
Drive carefully.
You may find it useful to briefly activate DTC
under the following special circumstances:'yWhen driving in slush or on uncleared,
snow-covered roads.'yWhen freeing vehicle from deep snow or driving off from loose ground.'yWhen driving with snow chains.
Deactivating/activating
DTC
Dynamic
Traction
Control
Activating
DTC Press button.
TRACTION is displayed in the instruj
ment cluster and the indicator light for DSC OFF lights up.
Deactivating
DTC Press button again.
TRACTION and the DSC OFF indicaj
tor light go out.
Indicator/warning
lights
If DTC is activated, TRACTION is displayed in the instrument cluster.
The indicator lamp lights up: DTC Dyjnamic Traction Control is activated.
xDrive xDrive is the all-wheel-drive system of your vej
hicle. Concerted action by the xDrive and DSC
Dynamic Stability Control further optimizes
traction and driving dynamics. The xDrive all- wheel-drive system variably distributes the
drive forces to the front and rear axles as dej manded by the driving situation and road surj
face.
Display
on
the
Control
Display
Displaying
xDrive
view
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The following information is displayed:'yWith a navigation system: compass displayfor the driving direction'yPitch attitude with degree and percentage.'yTransverse gradient with degree indicaj
tion.'yGraphic display for the steering.
Displaying
distribution
of
the
drive
torque
1."Vehicle info"2."xDrive status"3. "Torque distribution"
HDC
Hill
Descent
Control
Concept
HDC is a downhill driving assistant that autoj matically controls vehicle speed on steep downhill gradients. Without applying the
brakes, the vehicle moves at slightly more than walking speed. It the brakes are actively apj
plied, the system distributes force according to
the traction.
Vehicle stability and maneuverability are imj proved on downhill gradients.
Hill Descent Control can be activated at speeds below approx. 22 mph/35 km/h. When
driving downhill, the vehicle reduces its speed
and then keeps its speed constant.
Only use HDC in low gears or in selector lever
position D or R.
Increasing
or
decreasing
vehicle
speed
Specify desired speed in the range from apj
prox. 4 mph/6 km/h to approx. 15 mph/25 km/h
using the rocker switch of the cruise control on
the steering wheel. Vehicle speed can be
changed by lightly accelerating.
'yPress the rocker switch up to the point of
resistance: the speed increases gradually.'yPress up the rocker switch past the point
of resistance: the speed increases while
the rocker switch is pressed.'yPress the rocker switch down to the point
of resistance: the speed decreases graduj ally.'yPress the rocker switch down past thepoint of resistance: when driving forward,the speed decreases to approx.
6 mph/10 km/h; when reversing, the speed
decreases to approx. 4 mph/6 km/h.
Activating
HDC
Press button; the LED above the button
lights up.
Deactivating
HDC Press button again. The LED goes out.HDC is automatically deactivated above
approx. 37 mph/60 km/h.
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Display
in
the
instrument
clusterThe selected speed is displayedin the speedometer.'yGreen: the system is actively
braking the vehicle.'yOrange: the system is on
standby.
Malfunction
A message is displayed in the instrument clusj
ter. HDC is not available, for instance, at elej vated brake temperatures.
Active
roll
stabilization Concept
The system reduces the lateral tilt of the vehij cle that occurs during rapid driving in curves or
during quick evasive maneuvers.
Driving stability and driving comfort are inj creased under all driving conditions. The sysj
tem utilizes active stabilizer bars on the front
and rear axles that react immediately to all drivj ing situations.
Programs The system offers two different programs.
Select the programs via the Driving Dynamics
Control.
SPORT Sporty tuning for greater driving agility.
COMFORT
Comfort-oriented tuning for optimal comfort.
Vertical
Dynamic
Control
Concept
This system reduces undesirable vehicle moj tion when using a dynamic driving style or travjeling on uneven road surfaces.
This enhances the driving dynamics and drivj
ing comfort depending on the road surface condition and driving style.
ProgramsThe system offers several different programs.
Select the programs via the Driving Dynamics
Control.
SPORT/SPORT+
Consistently sporty control of the shock abj
sorbers for greater driving agility.
COMFORT/ECO
PRO Balanced tuning.
Self-leveling
suspension The
concept The self-leveling suspension keeps the vehicle
height and ground clearance constant. The height of the vehicle at the rear axle is mainjtained at a predefined level under all load conjditions.
The system ensures consistent comfort by keeping spring travel constant in all driving sitj
uations.
Malfunction
A Check Control message is displayed. The system is disrupted. Vehicle handling may be altered and driving comfort may be noticeablyreduced. Visit the nearest dealerss service cenjter or another qualified service center or repair
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Driving
Dynamics
ControlThe
conceptThe Driving Dynamics Control can be used to
adjust the driving dynamics of the vehicle. For
this purpose various programs are available for
selection that are activated via the two buttons
of the Driving Dynamics Control and the DSC
OFF-button.
Overview
Button
in
the
vehicle
Operating
the
programs
Press buttonProgramDSC OFF
TRACTIONSPORT+
SPORT
COMFORT
ECO PRO
Automatic
program
change
The system may automatically switch to COMj
FORT in the following situations:
'yFailure of DSC Dynamic Stability Control.'yThe vehicle has a flat tire.'yWhen activating cruise control in TRACj
TION or DSC OFF mode.DSC
OFF
Driving stability is limited during acceleration
and when driving in curves.
To increase vehicle stability, activate DSC
again as soon as possible.
Deactivating
DSC:
DSC
OFF Press and hold this button but not lonj
ger than approx. 10 seconds, until the
indicator lamp for DSC OFF lights up in the inj strument cluster and displays DSC OFF.
The DSC system is switched off.
Activating
DSC Press button.
DSC OFF and the DSC OFF indicator
lamp go out.
Indicator/warning
lights
When DSC OFF is activated, DSC OFF is disj played in the instrument cluster.
The indicator lamp lights up: DSC OFF
is activated.
TRACTION
Maximum traction on loose road surfaces. DTC Dynamic Traction Control is switched on. Drivj
ing stability is limited during acceleration and
when driving in curves.
Activating
TRACTION Press button.
TRACTION is displayed in the instruj
ment cluster and the indicator lamp for DSC OFF lights up.
Deactivating
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Indicator/warning
lights
If TRACTION is activated, TRACTION is disj
played in the instrument cluster.
The indicator lamp lights up: TRACj
TION is activated.
SPORT+
Concept
Sporty driving with optimized chassis and susj
pension and adjusted drivetrain with limited driving stabilization.
General
information Dynamic Traction Control is switched on.
The driver handles several of the stabilization
tasks.
Activating
SPORT+ Press button repeatedly until SPORT+
appears in the instrument cluster and
the DSC OFF indicator light lights up.
Automatic
program
change When switching on the manual speed limiter or
activating cruise control, the program automatj ically switches to SPORT mode.
Indicator/warning
lights
SPORT+ is displayed in the instrument cluster.
The DSC OFF indicator light is illumijnated: Dynamic Traction Control DTCis activated.
SPORT Consistently sporty tuning of the suspension
and drivetrain for greater driving agility with
maximum driving stabilization.Activating
SPORT
Press button repeatedly until SPORT
is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Configuring
SPORT When the display is activated on the ControlDisplay, refer to page 151, the SPORT driving
mode can be set.
After the SPORT driving mode is activated, sej lect "Configure SPORT" on the display andconfigure the program.
SPORT can also be configured before it is actij
vated.
Using iDrive:1."Settings"2."SPORT mode" or: "Driving mode"3.Configure driving mode.
The configuration is stored for the profile curj rently used.
This configuration is retrieved when the SPORT driving mode is activated.
COMFORT
Concept
For a balanced tuning with maximum driving stabilization.
Activating
COMFORT Press button repeatedly until COMj
FORT is displayed in the instrument
cluster.
In certain situations, the system automatically
changes to the NORMAL program, automatic
program change, refer to page 149.
ECO
PRO ECO PRO, refer to page 208, provides consisj
tent tuning to minimize fuel consumption for maximum range with maximum driving stabilijzation.
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