BMW X6 M 2017 Owners Manual

DisplaysVehicle
equipmentThis chapter describes all standard, national
and special equipment provided in the model
series. Equipment not available in the vehicle is
therefore also described, for example the sejlected special equipment or country variant. This also applies to safety-relevant functions
and systems. Comply with the relevant laws and regulations when using the corresponding
functions and systems.
Overview,
Instrument
cluster
1Fuel gauge\_ 962Speedometer3Messages, for example, Check Control4Revolution counter\_ 965Engine oil temperature\_ 966Current fuel consumption7Electronic displays\_918Reset kilometres\_96
Electronic
displays
'ySelection lists, see page 102.'yOutside temperature, see page 96.'yAuto Start Stop function, see page 76.'yOn-board computer, see page 103.'yDate, see page 97.'yDigital speedometer, see page 97.'yEnergy recuperation, see page 98.Seite 91DisplaysControls91
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'yGear display with Drivelogic, see
page 97.'ySeat belt reminder for rear seats, see
page 59.'yKilometres/trip odometer, see page 96.'yMessages, for example check control, see
page 92.'yCurrent fuel consumption, see page 98.'yNavigation display, see Owner's Handbook
for Navigation, Entertainment, Communij
cation.'yRange, see page 97.'yService requirements, see page 99.'ySpeed Limit Info, see page 101.'ySystem states of the driving dynamics, see
page 99.'yTime, see page 97.
Check
Control
Principle The Check Control monitors vehicle functions
and alerts you to any faults in the monitored systems.
General A Check Control message is displayed as a
combination of indicator or warning lights and text messages in the instrument cluster andthe Head-Up Display.
If applicable, the text message shown in the
Control Display is accompanied by an addij tional acoustic sound.
Indicator
and
warning
lamps
General
Indicator and warning lights in the instrument
cluster can illuminate in a variety of combinaj
tions and colours.
When the engine starts or the ignition is switched on, the functionality of some lights is briefly checked.
Red
lights Seat
belt
reminder Seat belt is not fastened on the driver's
side. For some country versions: front
passenger's seat belt is not fastened or
objects are detected on the front passenger seat.
Indicator lamp flashes or is illuminated: seat
belt on the driver's or front passenger side is not fastened. The seat belt reminder can also
be triggered if there are objects in the front passenger seat.
Check whether the seat belt has been fasj
tened correctly.
Seat
belt
reminder
for
rear
seats Red: seat belt not fastened on the corj
responding rear seat.
Green: seat belt fastened on the correj
sponding rear seat.
Airbag
system Airbag system and belt tensioner may
be faulty.
Immediately have the vehicle checked
by a Service Partner of the manufacturer or anj
other qualified Service Partner or a specialist
workshop.
Parking
brake The parking brake is engaged.Release the parking brake, see
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Brake
systemBrake system malfunctioning. Continue
driving at moderate speed.
Immediately have the vehicle checked
by a Service Partner of the manufacturer or anj
other qualified Service Partner or a specialist
workshop.
Front-end
collision
warning Indicator lamp is illuminated: forewarnj
ing, for example if a danger of collision is anticipated or there is a very short
distance to a vehicle ahead.
Increase distance.
Indicator lamp flashes: acute warning in the
event of an immediate collision if the vehicle
approaches another vehicle with relatively high
differential speed.
Engage by braking and swerving as required.
Person
warning Symbol in the instrument cluster.If there is a risk of collision with a dej
tected person, the symbol illuminates
and a signal sounds.
Yellow
lights
Anti-lock
Brake
System,
ABS Braking force reinforcement may befaulty. Avoid sudden braking. Considerlonger braking distance.
Have the vehicle checked immediately by a Service Partner of the manufacturer or anotherqualified Service Partner or a specialist workj
shop.
Dynamic
Stability
Control
DSC If the indicator lamp is flashing: DSC is
regulating the acceleration and braking forces. The vehicle is stabilised. Dejcrease speed and adjust driving style to the
road conditions.
If the indicator lamp is illuminated: DSC has failed.
Have the system checked by a Service Partner of the manufacturer or another qualified Servj
ice Partner or a specialist workshop.
Dynamic Stability Control DSC, see page 145.
Dynamic
Stability
Control
DSC
deactivated Dynamic Stability Control DSC is deacj
tivated.
Dynamic Stability Control DSC, see
page 145.
M
Dynamic
Mode M Dynamic Mode MDM is switched on.
M Dynamic Mode, see page 146.
Indicator lamp also flashes: MDM reguj
lates acceleration and braking forces. The vehicle is stabilised.
Indicator lamps illuminate: MDM has failed. Have the system checked by a
Service Partner of the manufacturer or
another qualified Service Partner or a
specialist workshop.
M Dynamic Mode, see page 146.
Runflat
indicator
RPA The runflat indicator reports a loss of
tyre pressure in a tyre.
Reduce your speed and carefully stop
the vehicle. Avoid violent or sudden braking and steering manoeuvres.
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Tyre
Pressure
Monitor
TPMThe indicator lamp is illuminated.
The Tyre Pressure Monitor reports a low tyre inflation pressure or a flat tyre.
Note the information in the Check Control message.
Warning lamp flashes and is then illuminated
continuously.
No flat tyres or loss of tyre pressure can be dej
tected.'yFault due to systems or devices with the
same frequency: the system is automatij cally reactivated upon leaving the field of
interference.'yTPM could not shut down the reset: exej
cute a reset of the system again.'yWheel without TPM electronics is fitted: have the vehicle checked by a ServicePartner of the manufacturer or anotherqualified Service Partner or a specialist
workshop if necessary.'yMalfunction: have the system checked by a
Service Partner of the manufacturer or anj
other qualified Service Partner or a specialj
ist workshop.
Tyre Pressure Monitor, see page 119.
Steering
system Steering system faulty.
Have the steering system checked by a Service Partner of the manufacturer or
another qualified Service Partner or a specialist
workshop.
Emissions Engine function malfunctioning.Have the vehicle checked by a Service
Partner of the manufacturer or another
qualified Service Partner or a specialist workj
shop.
Socket for on-board diagnosis, see page 239.
Lane
departure
warning System is switched on and warns you
under certain conditions if you leave a detected lane without indicating first.
Lane Departure Warning, see page 134.
Rear
fog
lights Rear fog lights are switched on.
Rear fog lights, see page 114.
Green
lights Turn
indicator Turn indicator is switched on.
If the indicator lamp flashes more rapj
idly than usual, a turn signal light has
failed.
Turn indicators, see page 81.
Side
lights,
driving
lights Side lights or driving lights are
switched on.
Side lights / low-beam headlights, drivj
ing lights control, see page 110.
Front
fog
lights Front fog lights are switched on.
Front fog lights, see page 114.
High-beam
assistance High-beam assistance is switched on.
High-beam headlights are switched on
and off automatically depending on the
traffic situation.
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Cruise
ControlThe system is switched on. The speed
set using the control functions on the steering wheel is maintained.
Manual
speed
limiter Indicator lamp is illuminated: system is
switched on.
Indicator lamp flashes: set speed limit
is exceeded. An acoustic signal may sound.
Reduce speed or deactivate system.
Automatic
Hold Automatic Hold is activated. The vehij
cle is automatically held at a standstill.
Automatic Hold, see page 79.
Blue
lights
High-beam
headlights High-beam headlights are switched on.High-beam headlights, see page 81.
Hiding
Check
Control
messages
Press the button on turn indicator lever. Continuous
display
Some Check Control messages are displayed permanently and remain until the fault has
been repaired. If there are a number of malj
functions simultaneously, the messages are displayed in succession.
These messages can be hidden for approxij
mately eight seconds. They are then displayed again automatically.
Temporary
display
Other Check Control messages are automatij cally hidden after approximately 20 seconds.
These Check Control messages remain saved
and can be displayed again.
Displaying
Check
Control
messages
saved
in
memory
Via iDrive:1."Vehicle information"2."Vehicle status"3. "Check Control"4.Select a text message.
Display
Check
Control At least one Check Control message isdisplayed or saved.
Text
messages
Text messages and symbols in the instrument
cluster explain the meaning of a Check Control message and the indicator and warning lights.
Supplementary
text
messages
You can call up additional information, for exj
ample the cause of the fault and any action rej
quired, via Check Control.
The supplementary text is automatically shown
in the Control Display for urgent messages.
Additional
assistance
It is possible to select additional assistance dej
pending on the Check Control message.
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Display additional information on the
Check Control message in the integrated Owner's Handbook.'y "Service request"
Contact a Service Partner of the manufacj turer or another qualified Service Partner or
a specialist workshop.'y "Mobile Care"
Contact the Mobile Service Centre.
Messages
displayed
at
the
end
of
a
journey
Certain messages displayed when driving are
displayed again when the ignition is switched off.
Fuel
gauge Depending on the equipment,
the arrow next to the petrol
pump symbol shows on which
side of the vehicle the petrol
tank flap is.
The vehicle inclination can lead to fluctuations
in the display.
Notes on refuelling, see page 214.
Revolution
counter It is vital to avoid engine speeds
in the red warning zone. In this
zone, the fuel supply is interrupj
ted to protect the engine.
Engine
oil
temperature
'yCold engine: the pointer is
located at a low temperature
value. Drive with moderate
engine speed and vehicle
speed.'yNormal operating temperature: the needle
is located in the centre or left half of the temperature display.'yHot engine: the pointer is located at a hightemperature value. A Check Control mesjsage is also displayed.
Coolant
temperature
If the coolant and therefore the engine becometoo hot, a Check Control message is displayed.
Check coolant level.
Odometer
and
trip
distance
recorder
Display
'yOdometer, arrow 1.'yTrip distance recorder, arj
row 2.
Show/reset
distance
Press the button.
'yWhen the ignition is off, the
time, outside temperature
and odometer are displayed.'yWhen the ignition is on, the
trip distance recorder is rej
set.
Outside
temperature
WARNING
Even at temperatures above
+3 

peratures, adjust the driving style to the
weather conditions.'

With
navigation
system:
range
withactivated
route
guidance
With the corresponding equipjment and the route guidance acj
tive, the predicted fuel conj
sumption until the destination is
displayed.
Current
fuel
consumption Display Depending on equipment, the
current fuel consumption can be
displayed in the instrument clusj ter. It is possible to check the
economy and environmental
compatibility of your driving style.
Displaying
the
current
fuel
consumption
Via iDrive:1."Settings"2."Instr. cluster display"3.If applicable, "M driving dynamics syst."
The current fuel consumption display is
active.
Display of the driving dynamic sysj
tems, see page 99.
The bar gauge for the current fuel consumpj
tion is shown in the instrument cluster.
Energy
recuperation
Display In Coasting mode, the kinetic
energy of the vehicle is converj
ted into electrical energy. The
vehicle battery is partially
charged and fuel consumption can be lowered.
Display
energy
recuperation1."Settings"2."Instr. cluster display"3.If applicable, "M driving dynamics syst."
The energy recuperation display is acj
tive.
Display of the driving dynamic sysj
tems, see page 99.
EfficientDynamics
display
Displaying
EfficientDynamics When travelling, information on consumption
and technology is shown.
1."Vehicle information"2."EfficientDynamics"
Showing
fuel
consumption
history
The average fuel consumption can be shown
in the set time span.
"Consumption history"
Setting
time
fuel
consumption
history
time
span
Select the symbol.
Resetting
fuel
consumption
history
1.Call up "Options".2."Reset consumption history"
Showing
EfficientDynamics
Info
The current type of action can be shown.
"EfficientDynamics info"
The following systems are shown:
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Driving
dynamic
systemsDisplay The system states of the drivingdynamics are shown in the inj
strument cluster.SymbolsDescriptionM engine dynamics control, see
page 90.Vertical dynamics control, see
page 148Servotronic, see page 149.
Activating
display
1."Settings"2."Instr. cluster display"3.If applicable, "M driving dynamics syst."
The drive dynamics systems display is
active.
Display current consumption, see
page 98, and energy recovery, see
page 98.
Service
requirements
Principle The function shows the necessary service rej
quirements and the corresponding range of maintenance jobs.
General
The distance to be driven or time to the next
maintenance is displayed briefly after switchj ing on the ignition briefly in the instrumentcluster.
The current service requirements can be read
by a service advisor from the remote control.
Display
Detailed
information
on
service
requirements
More detailed information on the scope of maintenance can be displayed on the Control
Display.
Via iDrive:1."Vehicle information"2."Vehicle status"3. "Service requirements"
Essential maintenance routines and any
statutory inspections required are disj
played.4.Select an entry to display more detailed inj
formation.
Symbols
SymbolsDescriptionNo servicing is currently neej
ded.Maintenance or an inspection
required by law is due soon.Servicing is overdue.
Entering
deadlines
Enter deadlines for prescribed statutory inj
spections of the vehicle.
Ensure that the date and time of the vehicle
are set correctly.
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4."g vehicle inspection"5."Date:"6.Adjust the settings.7.Confirm.
The date input is saved.
Automatic
Service
notification Data on the service status or on statutory inj
spections for the vehicle are transmitted to the
Service partner automatically when a service
or inspection is imminent.
It can be checked when the Service partner
was notified.
Via iDrive:
1."Vehicle information"2."Vehicle status"3.Call up "Options".4."Last Teleservice Call"
Service
history
Principle Maintenance that has been performed can bedisplayed on the Control Display. Operation isavailable as soon as a maintenance visit has
been entered in the vehicle data.
General
Have maintenance work performed by a Servj
ice Partner of the manufacturer or another
qualified Service Partner or a specialist workj shop. Performed maintenance work is recorj
ded in the vehicle data.
Displaying
service
history
Via iDrive:
1."Vehicle information"2."Vehicle status"3. "Service requirements"4. "Service history"Maintenance visits carried out are shown.5.Select an entry to display more detailed inj
formation.
Symbols
SymbolsDescriptionGreen: maintenance has been
carried out on time.Yellow: maintenance has been
carried out with a delay.Maintenance has not been carj
ried out.
Shift
point
indicator
Principle The system recommends the most efficient
gear for the current driving situation.
General
The shift point indicator is active in Sequential mode of the M Steptronic sport transmission.
Information on up or downshifting are disj played on the instrument cluster.
For vehicles without shift point indicator, the gear engaged is shown.
Displays
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