BMW X6 2018 Owners Manual

Driving
with
the
tailgate
open
If driving with the tailgate open cannot be avoided:'yClose all windows and the glass sunroof.'yGreatly increase the air flow from the vents.'yDrive moderately.
Hot
exhaust
system
WARNING
During driving operation, high temperaj
tures can occur underneath the vehicle body, e.g., caused by the exhaust gas system. If
combustible materials, such as leaves or grass, come in contact with hot parts of the exhaust
gas system, these materials can ignite. There
is a risk of injury or risk of property damage. Do not remove the heat shields installed and never
apply undercoating to them. Make sure that no combustible materials can come in contact
with hot vehicle parts in driving operation, idle
or during parking. Do not touch the hot exj
haust system.'

Braking
safely
The vehicle is equipped with ABS as a standj
ard feature.
Perform an emergency stop in situations that require such.
Steering is still responsive. You can still avoid any obstacles with a minimum of steering efj
fort.
Pulsation of the brake pedal and sounds from
the hydraulic circuits indicate that ABS is in its active mode.
In certain braking situations, the perforated
brake discs can emit functional noises. Funcj tional noises have no effect on the performj
ance and operational reliability of the brake.
Objects
in
the
movement
area
around
pedals
and
floor
area
WARNING
Objects in the driver's floor area can limit
the pedal distance or block a depressed pedal.
There is a risk of an accident. Stow objects in
the vehicle such that they are secured and
cannot enter into the driver's floor area. Use
floor mats that are suitable for the vehicle and
can be safely attached to the floor. Do not use loose floor mats and do not layer several floor
mats. Make sure that there is sufficient clearj
ance for the pedals. Ensure that the floor mats
are securely fastened again after they were rej
moved, for instance for cleaning.'

Condensation
water
under
the
parked
vehicle
When using the automatic climate control,
condensation water develops and collects unj
derneath the vehicle.
Driving
on
poor
roads Concept
Because of its greater ground clearance, the vehicle can be driven on a variety of road types and qualities.
All-wheel drive can help improve forward moj
mentum.
Safety
information NOTE
Objects in unpaved areas, e.g., stones or
branches, can damage the vehicle. There is a
risk of property damage. Do not drive on unj
paved terrain.'

LoadingVehicle
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.
Safety
information WARNING
High gross weight can overheat the tires,
damage them internally and cause a sudden
drop in tire inflation pressure. Driving characj
teristics may be negatively impacted, reducing
lane stability, lengthening the braking distanj ces and changing the steering response.
There is a risk of an accident. Pay attention to the permitted load capacity of the tires and
never exceed the permitted gross weight.'

Load
The maximum load is the sum of the weight of
the occupants and the cargo.
The greater the weight of the occupants, the less cargo that can be transported.
Stowing
and
securing
cargo
'yCover sharp edges and corners on the
cargo.'yHeavy cargo: stow as far forward as possij
ble, directly behind and at the bottom of
the rear passenger seat backrests.'yVery heavy cargo: when the rear seat is not occupied, secure each of the outer safetybelts in the opposite buckle.'yIf necessary, fold down the rear backreststo stow cargo.'yDo not stack cargo above the top edge of
the backrests.'ySmaller and lighter cargo: secure with ratchet straps or with a cargo net or draw
straps.'yLarger and heavy cargo: secure with cargo
straps.Lashing
eyes
in
the
cargo
area
with
rails
To secure the cargo there are four movable lashing eyes in the cargo area.
To slide the lashing eyes, press the button, arj
row 1. Make sure that the lashing eyes latch at
the new position.
The lashing eyes at the openings in the rails
can be removed.
Attach load securing aids, such as lashing straps, retaining straps, draw straps or cargonets, to the lashing eyes in the cargo area.
Cargo
net,
FlexNet The flexible cargo net is hooked into eyes andoffers a stowage option in the cargo area. The
storage net can be attached to the following
eyes:
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'yLashing eyes in the rails.'yEyes on the cargo area wall.
The eyes are located on both sides of thecargo area.
Attach load securing aids, such as cargo
straps, lashing straps, retaining straps, draw
straps or cargo nets, to the lashing eyes in the
cargo area.
Roof-mounted
luggage
rack General
information
Installation only possible with roof rack.
Roof racks are available as special accessories.
Safety
information WARNING
When driving with roof load, e.g., with
roof-mounted luggage rack, driving safety may
not be ensured in driving-critical situations due to the elevated center of gravity. There is a riskof accidents or risk of property damage. Do notdeactivate Dynamic Stability Control DSCwhen driving with roof load.'

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fuelVehicle
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.
General
information
The vehicle contains advanced technologies
for the reduction of fuel consumption and
emission values.
Fuel consumption depends on a number of difj ferent factors.
Carrying out certain measures, such as a modj erate driving style and regular maintenance, can influence fuel consumption and the envijronmental impact.
Remove
unnecessary
cargoAdditional weight increases fuel consumption.
Remove
attached
parts
following
use
Remove roof-mounted luggage racks which
are no longer required following use.
Attached parts on the vehicle impair the aerojdynamics and increase the fuel consumption.Close
the
windows
and
glass
sunroof
Driving with the glass sunroof and windows
open results in increased air resistance and
thereby reduces the range.
Tires
General
information Tires can affect fuel consumption in various
ways, for instance tire size may influence fuel consumption.
Check
the
tire
inflation
pressure
regularly
Check and, if needed, correct the tire inflation pressure at least twice a month and before
starting on a long trip.
Low tire inflation pressure increases rolling rej
sistance and thus raises fuel consumption and
tire wear.
Drive
away
immediately
Do not wait for the engine to warm-up while the vehicle remains stationary. Start drivingright away, but at moderate engine speeds.
This is the quickest way of warming the coldengine up to operating temperature.
Look
well
ahead
when
driving
Driving smoothly and proactively reduces fuel
consumption.
Avoid unnecessary acceleration and braking.
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Avoid
high
engine
speeds
Driving at low engine speeds lowers fuel conj
sumption and reduces wear.
If necessary, observe the vehicle's gear shift
indicator, refer to page 98.
Use
coasting When approaching a red light, take your foot
off the accelerator and let the vehicle coast to a halt.
For going downhill take your foot off the accelj erator and let the vehicle roll.
The flow of fuel is interrupted while coasting.
Switch
off
the
engine
during
longer
stops
Switching
off
the
engine
Switch off the engine during longer stops, for
instance at traffic lights, railroad crossings or in traffic congestion.
Auto
Start/Stop
functionThe Auto Start/Stop function of the vehicle aujtomatically switches off the engine during a
stop.
If the engine is switched off and then restarted rather than leaving the engine running conjstantly, fuel consumption and emissions are
reduced. Savings can begin within a few secj
onds of switching off the engine.
In addition, fuel consumption is also deterj mined by other factors, such as driving style,
road conditions, maintenance or environmental
factors.Switch
off
any
functions
that
are
not
currently
needed
Functions such as seat heating and the rear
window defroster require a lot of energy and
reduce the range, especially in city and stop-
and-go traffic.
Switch off these functions if they are not needed.
The ECO PRO driving program supports the
energy conserving use of comfort features.
These functions are automatically deactivated partially or completely.
Have
maintenance
carried
out
Have the vehicle maintained regularly to achj ieve optimal vehicle efficiency and service life.BMW recommends that maintenance work be
performed by a BMW dealerss service center.
For information on the BMW Maintenance
System, refer to page 246.
ECO
PRO
Concept
ECO PRO supports a driving style that saves
on fuel consumption. For this purpose, the enj
gine control and comfort features, for instance
the climate control output, are adjusted.
In addition, context-sensitive instructions are displayed to assist with an optimized fuel conjsumption driving style.
The achieved extended range is displayed in
the instrument cluster as bonus range.
General
information The system includes the following
EfficientDynamics functions and displays:'yECO PRO bonus range, refer to page 209.Seite 208Driving
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'yECO PRO tip, driving tip, refer to
page 210.'yECO PRO climate control, refer to
page 209.'yCoasting driving condition, refer to
page 211.
Overview
Driving Dynamics Control
Activating
ECO
PRO Press button repeatedly until ECO
PRO is displayed in the instrument
cluster.
Configuring
ECO
PRO
Via
the
Driving
Dynamics
Control
1.Activate ECO PRO.2. "Configure ECO PRO"
Using
iDrive
1."Settings"2.If necessary, "Driving mode"3. "Configure ECO PRO"
ECO
PRO
limit
'y"ECO PRO speed warning":
An ECO PRO tip is displayed if the speed of the set ECO PRO limit is exceeded.'y"Tip at:":
Set the desired ECO PRO speed.ECO
PRO
climate
control
To activate ECO PRO climate control:
"ECO PRO climate control"
Climate control is set to be fuel-efficient. That is, it is possible to deviate slightly fromthe set temperature or to heat or cool the car's
interior more slowly, to economize on fuel conj sumption.
The mirror heating is made available when exj ternal temperatures are very cold.
ECO
PRO
potential
savings
Shows potential savings with the current setj
tings in percentages.
Display
in
the
instrument
cluster
Display
in
the
instrument
display When ECO PRO driving mode is activated, thedisplay switches to a special configuration.
Some of the displays may differ from the disj
play in the instrument cluster.
Blue bar segments symbolize the gained boj
nus range in stages.
In addition, the bonus range is highlighted in
blue in the total range display.
ECO
PRO
bonus
range An adjusted driving style helps
you extend your driving range.
This may be displayed as the
bonus range in the instrument
cluster.
The bonus range is shown in the range display.
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ECO
PRO
efficiency
displayDisplay in the instrument clusterDisplay in the instrument display
A mark in the efficiency display informs aboutthe current driving style.
Mark in the area of arrow 1: display of the enj
ergy recovered by coasting or when braking.
Mark in the area of arrow 2: display when acj
celerating.
Your driving style's efficiency is shown by the bar's color:
'yBlue display: efficient driving style as longas the mark moves within the blue range.'yGray display: modify driving style, for inj
stance by backing off the accelerator
pedal.
The display turns blue as soon as all conditions for driving with optimized fuel efficiency are
met.
ECO
PRO
tip,
driving
tip
The arrow indicates that the driving
style can be adjusted to be more fuel
efficient, for instance by backing off the
accelerator.
Activating
the
ECO
PRO
efficiencydisplay
and
ECO
PRO
tips
The ECO PRO efficiency display and ECO PRO tips in the instrument cluster appearwhen the ECO PRO display is activated.
Activating the display via iDrive:1."Settings"2."Instrument cluster"3."ECO PRO Info"
In the instrument display:
1."Settings"2."Instrument cluster"3."Driving mode view"
ECO
PRO
tip,
symbols
An additional symbol and text instructions are displayed.
SymbolMeasureFor efficient driving back off the acj
celerator or delay accelerating to alj
low time to assess road conditions.Reduce speed to the selected ECO
PRO speed.Steptronic transmission: switch
from M/S to D and avoid manual
shift interventions.
Indications
on
the
Control
Display
Displaying
EfficientDynamics
info
Information on fuel consumption and technolj ogy can be displayed while driving.
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