BMW X6 M 2017 Owners Manual

Speed
Limit
Info
with
overtaking
restriction
display
Speed
Limit
Info
Principle Speed Limit Info shows the currently detected
speed limit in the instrument cluster.
General The camera in the area of the interior rear-viewmirror detects traffic signs at the edge of the
road as well as variable overhead signs. Traffic signs with additional symbols, for example in
wet conditions, are also detected compared with internal vehicle data, for example of therain sensor, and displayed, depending on the
situation. The system considers the informaj
tion saved in the navigation system and also
displays the speed limits present on unmarked
sections of road.
Speed limits for towing a trailer are not shown.
Overtaking
restriction
display
Principle Overtaking restrictions and their cancellations
detected by the camera are indicated by correj
sponding signs in the instrument cluster.
General
The system only considers no passing restricj
tions and lifting the restriction made known by signage.
Nothing will be displayed in the following situaj tions:'yIn countries in which no passing is primarj
ily shown by road markings.'yOn routes without signage.'yOn railway crossings, lane markings or in
other situations which would not indicate an unsigned no passing restriction.No passing restrictions for towing a trailer are
not shown.
Safety
note WARNING
The system does not release you from
your personal responsibility to estimate the visibility conditions and the traffic situation.
Danger of accidents. Adapt driving style to the traffic conditions. Observe the traffic situationand intervene actively if the situation warrants
it.'

Display
The following appears in the instrument clusj
ter:
Speed
Limit
Info Present speed limit.
For German motorways: speed
limit cancelled.
Speed Limit Info unavailable.
Speed Limit Info can also be shown in the Head-Up Display.
Overtaking
restriction
display No passing restriction.
No passing restriction cancelled.
Overtaking restrictions can also be shown in the Head-Up Display.
System
limits
The function may be disabled or inaccurate
under certain conditions, for example:'yIn thick fog and heavy rain or snow.'yIf signs are fully or partially obscured by objects, stickers or paint.'yIf the vehicle is moving too close to the vejhicle ahead.'yIn the case of bright oncoming light orpowerful reflections.'yWhen the windscreen in front of the rear-
view mirror is covered with condensation,
dirt, stickers, etc.'yDue to possible wrong detections of the camera.'yIf the speed limits saved in the navigation
system are wrong.'yIn areas not covered by the navigation sysj
tem.'yIf there are deviations in relation to the navj igation, for example due to changes in theroad routing.'yOn overtaking buses or trucks with speedstickers.'yIf traffic signs do not correspond to the
standard.'yDuring the calibration process of the camj era immediately after the vehicle is supjplied.'yIf signs are detected that apply to a parallelroad.
Selection
lists
General Depending on equipment, the following can be
displayed or operated via the buttons and the knurled wheel on the steering wheel, using thedisplays in the instrument cluster and Head-UpDisplay:
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Activating
the
list
and
entering
a
setting
Turn the knurled wheel on the right-hand side
of the steering wheel to activate the correj
sponding list.
1.Turn the knurled wheel and select the rej
quired setting.2.Press the knurled wheel.
Display
Depending on equipment, the list in the instruj
ment cluster may differ from what is displayed.
On-board
computer Principle
The on-board computer shows various data
relating to the vehicle in the instrument cluster,
such as average values.
Calling
up
information
on
the
information
display
Press the button on turn indicator lever.
Information is displayed on the information disj
play in the instrument cluster.
Overview
of
the
information
Repeated pressing of the button on the turn inj
dicator lever shows the following information
on the information display:
'yRange.'yAverage consumption, fuel.'yMomentary consumption, fuel.'yAverage speed.'yDate.'ySpeed Limit Info.'yDepending on the equipment version, arj
rival time.
With activated route guidance in the navij gation system.'yDepending on the equipment version, disj
tance to destination.
With activated route guidance in the navij gation system.'yCompass display with navigation system.
Selecting
information
Depending on the equipment, it can be set
which information of the on-board computer
can be called up on the information display in the instrument cluster.
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Via iDrive:1."Settings"2."Instr. cluster display"3.Select required information.
The setting is saved for the currently used proj
file.
Display
in
the
information
display The information from the on-
board computer is displayed in
the information display in the inj strument cluster.
Detailed
information
Range
Displays the estimated range available with the
remaining fuel.
The range is calculated based on your driving style over the last 30 km, 20 miles.
Average
fuel
consumption
The average consumption is calculated for the period during which the engine is running.
The average consumption is calculated on theroute travelled since the on-board computerwas last reset.
Average
speed
The calculation of average speed ignores any stationary periods where the engine was
switched off manually.
Resetting
average
values
Keep the button pressed on the turn indicator lever.
Distance
to
destination
Depending on the equipment version, the rej
maining distance to the destination is disj played if a destination was entered in the navijgation system before the start of the journey.
The distance to the destination is automatij cally adopted.
Arrival
time Depending on the equipment
version, the estimated time of
arrival is displayed if a destinaj
tion was entered in the navigaj
tion system before the start of
the journey.
A precondition is that the time is correctly set.
Speed
Limit
Info
For more information, see the Speed Limit Info
chapter.
Compass With Navigation system: comj
pass display to direction of travel.
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On-board
computer
on
Control
Display
Principle The on-board computer shows various data
relating to the vehicle on the Control Display,
such as average values.
General
Two types of on-board computer are available.'y"On-board computer": average values
such as the consumption are displayed.
The values can be reset individually.'y"Trip computer": values provide an overj
view of a particular route, and can be reset
as often as required.
Call
up
on-board
computer
or
journey
computer
Via iDrive:
1."Vehicle information"2."On-board computer" or "Trip computer"
Resetting
the
on-board
computer Via iDrive:
1."Vehicle information"2."On-board computer"3."Consumpt." or "Speed"4."Yes"
Resetting
the
Journey
computer
Via iDrive:
1."Vehicle information"2."Trip computer"3."Reset": all values are reset.
"Reset automatically": all values are reset if
the vehicle is at a standstill for approxij mately four hours.Sport
displays
General
On the Control Display the current values for
power and torque are shown with the relevant
equipment.
Showing
sport
displays Via iDrive:1."Vehicle information"2."Sport displays"
Speed
warning
Principle A speed limit can be set which triggers a warnj
ing when it is reached.
General
Repeat warning if the set speed limit was unj
dershot once by at least 5 km/h/3 mph.
Displaying,
setting
or
altering
the speed
warning
Via iDrive:
1."Settings"2."Speed"3."Warning at:"4.Turn the Controller until the desired speedis displayed.5.Press the Controller.
Activating/deactivating
speed
warning
Via iDrive:
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Saving
actual
speed
as
speed
warning
Via iDrive:1."Settings"2."Speed"3."Select current speed"4.Press the Controller.
Settings
on
the
Control
Display
Time
Setting
the
time
zone
1."Settings"2."Time/date"3."Time zone:"4.Select desired time zone.
The time zone is saved.
Setting
the
time
1."Settings"2."Time/date"3."Time:"4.Turn the controller until the desired hours are displayed.5.Press the controller.6.Turn the controller until the desired mijnutes are displayed.7.Press the controller.
The time is saved.
Setting
the
time
format
1."Settings"2."Time/date"3."Format:"4.Select the desired format.
The time format is saved.
Automatic
time
setting Depending on equipment, the time, date and, if
necessary, time zone are updated automatij
cally.1."Settings"2."Time/date"3."Automatic time setting"
Date
Setting
the
date
1."Settings"2."Time/date"3."Date:"4.Turn the Controller until the desired day is
displayed.5.Press the Controller.6.Alter the setting for month and year.
The date is saved.
Setting
the
date
format
1."Settings"2."Time/date"3."Format:"4.Select the desired format.
The date format is saved.
Language
Setting
the
language
1."Settings"2."Language/units"3."Language:"4.Select the desired language.
The setting is saved for the currently used proj
file.
Setting
the
speech
dialogueVoice dialogue for the voice control system,
see page 25.
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Units
of
measure
Setting
the
units
of
measure
To set the units of measure for fuel consumpj tion, distance covered/remaining range, andtemperature:1."Settings"2."Language/units"3.Select the desired menu item.4.Select the desired unit.
The setting is saved for the currently used proj
file.
Brightness
Adjusting
brightness
Adjusting brightness of Control Display:
1."Settings"2."Control display"3."Brightness"4.Turn the Controller until the desired brightj ness is obtained.5.Press the Controller.
The setting is saved for the currently used proj
file.
Depending on the lighting conditions, brightj ness control might not be immediately recogjnisable.
Activating/deactivating
display
ofcurrent
vehicle
position
Principle
If vehicle positioning is activated, the current
vehicle position can be displayed in the BMW
ConnectedDrive app or in the ConnectedDrive customer portal.
Activating/deactivating
Via iDrive:
1."Settings"2."GPS tracking"3."GPS tracking"
Head-Up
Display
Principle
The system projects important information
into the field of vision of the driver, for example speed.
The driver can register this information without having to divert attention from the road.
Overview
Switching
on/off
1."Settings"2."Head-up display"3."Head-up display"
Display
Standard
view The following information is displayed in theHead-Up Display:
'ySpeed.'yNavigation system.'yCheck Control messages.'ySelection list from the instrument cluster.'yDriver Assistance Systems.
Some of this information is only shown briefly when needed.
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M
View1Current engine speed, highlighted2Shift Lights3Forewarning field, engine speed display4Red warning field, engine speed display5Speed6Gear display/warning messages7Speed Limit Info with overtaking restriction
display
Activate M View:
Select displays in the Head-Up Display.
Selecting
displays
on
the
Head-Up Display
Via iDrive:
1."Settings"2."Head-up display"3."Information displayed"4.Select desired display on Head-Up Disjplay.
Adjusting
brightness
The brightness is automatically adapted to the ambient light.
The base setting can be adjusted.
Via iDrive:
1."Settings"2."Head-up display"3."Brightness"4.Turn the Controller until the desired brightj ness is obtained.5.Press the Controller.
The brightness of the Head-Up Display canalso be influenced using the instrument lightjing if the low-beam headlights are switched on.
The setting is saved for the currently used proj
file.
Adjusting
height
Via iDrive:
1."Settings"2."Head-up display"3."Height"4.Turn the Controller until the desired height
is obtained.5.Press the Controller.
The setting is saved for the currently used proj
file.
The height of the Head-Up Display can also be saved with the memory function, see page 61.
Adjusting
rotation
The image of the Head-Up Display can be roj tated around its axis.
Only set the rotation when stationary with the
ignition switched on.
Via iDrive:
1."Settings"2."Head-up display"3."Rotation"4.Turn the Controller until the desired setj ting is reached.5.Press the Controller.
The setting is saved for the currently used proj
file.
Visibility
of
the
display
Visibility of the display on the Head-Up Display
is influenced by the following factors:
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'yCertain seat positions.'yItems on the Head-Up Display cover.'ySunglasses with certain polarisation filters.'yWet road.'yUnfavourable lighting conditions.
If the picture is distorted, have the basic setjtings checked by a Service Partner of the manjufacturer or another qualified Service Partner
or a specialist workshop.
Follow information on cleaning the Head-Up
Display, see page 253.
Special
windscreen
The windscreen constitutes part of the sysj tem.
The shape of the windscreen enables a precise
projection.
A film in the windscreen prevents double imj ages occurring.
For this reason, it is highly recommended for the special windscreen to be renewed by a
Service Partner of the manufacturer or another
qualified Service Partner or a specialist workj
shop if required.
Shift
Lights General
The display is in the Head-Up Display.
Shift
Lights
on
the
Head-Up
Display
Switching
on Shift Lights are only displayed on the Head-UpDisplay in M view, see page 108.
1.Switch on Head-Up Display, see page 107.2."Settings"3."Head-up display"4."Information displayed"5."M View"Display'yCurrent engine speed is shown in the revoj
lution counter.'yArrow 1: yellow buttons illuminating sucj
cessively indicate when a gearshift is due.'yArrow 2: buttons illuminate red. Shift then at the latest.
When the maximum permitted engine speed is
reached, the entire display flashes.
When the maximum engine speed is exceej
ded, the fuel supply is limited to protect the
engine.
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LightsVehicle
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 sej lected 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 Switch
in
the
vehicle
The light switch element is located next to the
steering wheel.
SymbolFunctionRear fog lightsFront fog lightsAutomatic driving lights control
Adaptive HeadlightsLights off
Daytime driving lightsSymbolFunctionSide lightsLow-beam headlightsInstrument lighting
Side
lights,
low-beam
headlights
and
parking
light
General
Switch position:
, ,
If the driver's door is opened when the ignition is switched off, the exterior lights are switched
off automatically.
Side
lights
Switch position:

The vehicle is illuminated all round.
You should not leave the side lights on for lonj
ger periods of time, since the vehicle battery
could discharge and you might not have
enough power to start the engine.
To park, switch on the one-sided parking light,
see page 110.
Low-beam
headlights
Switch position:

The low-beam headlights illuminate with the
ignition switched on.
Parking
light
Principle The vehicle can be illuminated on one side.
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