BMW X6 M 2017 Owners Manual

Overview
Buttons
in
the
vehicle
Intelligent Safety button
Switch thermal image on/off
Camera
At low outside temperatures, the camera is auj tomatically heated.
The camera lens is automatically cleaned toj gether with the headlights.
Switching
on/off
Automatic
switching
on
The system is automatically activated at the
start of each journey in the dark.
Switching
on/off
manually Press the button briefly:'yThe menu for the Intelligent Safety
Systems is shown. The systems
are switched off individually dej
pending on the individual setting.'yLED illuminates orange or goes out, dej pending on individual setting.
Settings are made. The individual settings are
saved for the currently used driver profile.
Press the button again:
'yAll Intelligent Safety Systems are
switched on.'yLED is illuminated green.
Press and hold down the button:
'yAll Intelligent Safety Systems are
switched off.'yLED turns off.
Switching
on
the
thermal
image
too
In addition, the thermal image of the night vijsion camera can be displayed on the Control
Display. This function has no effect on object detection.
Press the button.
The camera image is displayed on the Control
Display.
Adjustment
using
the
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'y Select the symbol.'y Select the symbol.3.Turn the Controller until the desired setjting is obtained.4.Press the Controller.
Display
Warning
of
persons
or
animals
at
risk
If there is a risk of collision with a detected perj
son or animal, a warning symbol is shown in
the instrument cluster and in the Head-Up Disj
play.
Although the shape and heat radiation are evaluated, false alarms may happen.
Warning
zone
in
front
of
the
vehicle
The warning zone for the person warning conj sists of two parts:
'yCentral zone, arrow 1, directly in front ofthe vehicle.'yExtended zone, arrow 2, at right and left ofcentral area.
With the animal warning, the central or extenjded zone is not differentiated between.
The entire zone follows the direction of the vejhicle according to the steering angle and
changes with vehicle speed. With increasing
speed the range, for example, is longer and
wider.
SymbolsSymbolMeaningAdvance warning: perj
son warning.Advance warning: anij
mal warning.Acute warning: person
warning in the instruj
ment cluster.Acute warning: animal
warning in the instruj
ment cluster.Symbol illuminates
yellow.Advance warning.Symbol illuminates
red and an acousj
tic signal sounds.Acute warning.
The displayed symbol may vary and shows the
side of the carriageway on which the person or animal has been detected.
Display
in
the
Head-Up
Display The warning is displayed in the Head-Up Disj
play at the same time as in the instrument
cluster.
Advance
warning
Advance warning for persons is displayed if a person is detected in the central zone directlyin front of the vehicle or to the right in the exj
tended zone.
Advance warning for animals is displayed if an animal is detected in front of the vehicle.
The driver must intervene personally by brakj
ing or manoeuvring if there is an advance warning.
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Acute
warning
Acute warning is displayed if a person or an
animal is detected in the immediate vicinity of the vehicle.
The driver must immediately intervene personj ally by braking or manoeuvring if there is an acute warning.
Dynamic
Light
Spot
In addition to the warning, objects detected are
illuminated by a light spot.
Animals are not continuously illuminated, but only flashed at.
If the Dynamic Light Spot illuminates an object,
the indicator lamp for full beam headlights is switched on.
The Dynamic Light Spot automatically
switches off as soon as the object is located in the area of the low-beam headlights.
If the low-beam, full beam or partial full beam headlights illuminate, and no object is illuminaj
ted by the light spot, the Dynamic Light Spot
headlight is also switched on as an accent
light.
Overview
The headlight is located in the front bumper.
Keep headlight clean and clear.
Requirements
'yLight switch in position: 'yLow-beam, full-beam or partial full-beam headlights illuminate.'yNo light sources or illuminated road usersin the warning zone.'yIntelligent Safety Systems: person warning
is active.
Activating/deactivating
1."Settings"2."Intelligent Safety"3."Pedestrian alert"4.Confirm the desired setting.
During the warning:
Operate the headlight flasher to switch off the Dynamic Light Spot for the current warning.
System
limits
Basic
limits The function may be available on a limited baj
sis in the following situations, for example:
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Limits
of
personal
and
animal
detection
In many situations, it may happen that persons are recognised as animals and animals as perj sons.
Small animals are not detected by object recj
ognition, even if they can be clearly seen in the
image.
Limited detection, e.g. under the following cirj
cumstances:'yWhere persons or animals are partly or
wholly concealed, in particular their head.'yWhere persons are not standing upright,
for example when lying down.'yCyclists on non-conventional cycles, for example recumbent cycles.'yFollowing mechanical effects on the sysjtem, for example after an accident.
No
displays
on
the
rear
screen
The Night Vision picture cannot be displayed
on the rear screen.
Lane
departure
warning Principle This system warns if the vehicle leaves the
lane, when the vehicle is on roads with lane markings and travelling above a given speed.Depending on country version, this speed is
between 55 km/h, approximately 35 mph and
70 km/h, approximately 45 mph.
When there are warnings, the steering wheel
starts to vibrate slightly. The timing of this warning may vary depending on the currentdriving situation.
The system does not issue a warning if the driver indicates before leaving the driving lane.
Safety
note
WARNING
The system does not release you from
your personal responsibility to estimate the course of the road and traffic situation. Dangerof accidents. Adapt driving style to the traffic
conditions. Observe the traffic situation and inj tervene actively if the situation warrants it. Donot move the steering wheel with unnecessary
force in case of warnings.'

Switching
on/off
Automatic
switching
on
The Lane Departure Warning is reactivated auj tomatically at the start of a journey if the funcj
tion was switched on during the last period
when the engine was stopped.
Switching
on/off
manually Press the button briefly:'yThe menu for the Intelligent Safety
Systems is shown. The systems
are switched off individually dej
pending on the individual setting.'yLED illuminates orange or goes out, dej pending on individual setting.
Settings are made. The individual settings are
saved for the currently used driver profile.
Press the button again:
'yAll Intelligent Safety Systems are
switched on.'yLED is illuminated green.
Press and hold down the button:
'yAll Intelligent Safety Systems are
switched off.'yLED turns off.
Display
in
the
instrument
cluster
'yLines: the system is activated.'yArrows: at least one lane boundary
line has been detected and warnj ings can be issued.
Output
of
the
warning
If the vehicle leaves the driving lane and a lane
marking is detected, the steering wheel starts
to vibrate.
If the turn indicator is set before changing lanes, no warning is issued.
Cancellation
of
the
warning
The warning is interrupted in the following sitj
uations:'yAutomatically after approximately 3 secj
onds.'yOn returning to the correct lane.'yWith strong braking.'yOn indicating.
System
limits
Safety
note WARNING
The system may respond incorrectly or
not at all due to limits of the system. Danger of
accident or damage to property. Comply with the notes on the limits of the system and interj
vene actively if necessary.'

Lane
change
warning
Principle
Two radar sensors in the rear bumper monitor
the area behind and beside the vehicle as of
approx. 20 km/h, approx.12 mph.
In some equipment configurations, the radar
sensors are active from approximately
50 km/h, approximately 30 mph.
The system indicates when vehicles are in the
blind spot, arrow 1, or are approaching from
the rear on an adjacent lane, arrow 2.
The light in the exterior mirror housing illumij nates at a dimmed level.
Before changing lanes with the turn indicator
switched on, the system issues a warning the
above situations.
The light in the exterior mirror housing flashes
and the steering wheel vibrates.
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 warrantsit.'

Switching
on/off
Automatic
activation The Lane Change Warning is reactivated autojmatically at the start of a journey if the functionwas switched on during the last period when
the engine was stopped.
Switching
on/off
manually Press the button briefly:'yThe menu for the Intelligent Safety
Systems is shown. The systems
are switched off individually dej
pending on the individual setting.'yLED illuminates orange or goes out, dej pending on individual setting.
Settings are made. The individual settings are
saved for the currently used driver profile.
Press the button again:
'yAll Intelligent Safety Systems are
switched on.'yLED is illuminated green.
Press and hold down the button:
'yAll Intelligent Safety Systems are
switched off.'yLED turns off.
Display
Light
in
the
exterior
mirror
housing
Advance
warning
The dimmed light in the exterior mirror housing
indicates when vehicles are in the blind spot or are approaching from the rear.
Acute
warning
If the turn indicator is set while a vehicle is in
the critical area, the steering wheel vibrates briefly and the light in the exterior mirror housj
ing flashes brightly.
The warning is terminated when indicating is
completed or the other vehicle has left the critj
ical area.
Brief
flashA brief flash of the light when unlocking the vej
hicle is used as a self-test of the system.
System
limits
Safety
note WARNING
The system may respond incorrectly or
not at all due to limits of the system. Danger of
accident or damage to property. Comply with
the notes on the limits of the system and interj
vene actively if necessary.'

operating with a trailer or bicycle carrier. A
Check Control message is shown.
A Check Control message is displayed in the event of limited functionality.
Manual
speed
limiter PrincipleWith the system, the speed can be restrictedfrom a value of 30 km/h/20 mph. There are norestrictions below the set speed limit.
Exceeding
the
speed
limit
In particular situations the speed limit can be
deliberately exceeded by accelerating strongly.
The system gives a warning if the travelling
speed exceeds the set speed limit.
No
brake
intervention If the set speed limit has been reached or uninj
tentionally exceeded (for example driving
downhill) there is no brake intervention.
If you set a speed limit during the journey
which is below the current speed, the vehicle rolls until the driving speed drops below the
speed limit.
Overview
Buttons
on
the
steering
wheelPress the butj
tonFunctionSwitching system on/off,
see page 138Rocker switch:
Change speed limit, see
page 138Controls
Switching
on Press the button on the steering
wheel.
The current speed is assumed as the speed
limit.
When switching on when at a standstill or drivj
ing at low speed, 30 km/h/20 mph is set as the
speed limit.
The speedometer marker is set to the correj
sponding speed.
When activating the speed limit it is possible that Dynamic Stability Control, DSC is activaj
ted.
Switching
off Press the button on the steering
wheel.
For example, the system switches off automatj
ically in the following situations:'yWhen engaging reverse gear.'yWhen switching the engine off.'yWhen switching on Cruise Control.
The indicators turn off.
Change
speed
limit
Press the paddle repeatedly upwards or downj wards until the desired speed limit is set.
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or decreased by approximately 1 km/h,1 mph.'yEach time the paddle is pressed beyondthe resistance point, the speed limit is inj
creased or decreased to the next multiple of 10 km/h on the speedometer display.
If you set a speed limit while driving which is
below the current speed, the vehicle rolls until
it drops to the set speed limit.
Exceeding
the
speed
limit You may intentionally exceed the speed limit.
There is no acoustic warning in such a case.
To exceed the set speed limit intentionally, press the accelerator pedal downwards as far
as it will go.
The limit automatically becomes active again as soon as the current speed falls below the
set speed limit.
Warning
when
the
speed
limit
is
exceeded
Visual
warning The indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster flashes if the set speed limit is exceeded for as long as you exceed the
set speed limit.
Acoustic
warning
'yIf you unintentionally exceed the set speed limit, you will hear an acoustic warning afj
ter approximately five seconds.'yIf the speed limit is reduced to below the current speed during the journey, the
warning sounds after approximately
30 seconds.'yIf you intentionally exceed the speed limit by fully pressing the accelerator pedal, nowarning is given.Displays
in
the
instrument
cluster
Marking
of
the
speed
limit Display in the speedometer:'yMarker illuminates green:
the system is active.'yMarker does not illuminate:
the system is inactive.
Indicator
lamp
'yIf the indicator lamp is illuminated:
the system is switched on.'yIf the indicator lamp is flashing: set speed limit is exceeded.
Brief
status
display
Set speed limit briefly appears.
Dynamic
brake
lights PrincipleRoad users behind your vehicle are warned ofan emergency braking by the brake lights
flashing. This can reduce the risk of a rear-end
collision.
General
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BMW X6 M:'yNormal braking: brake lights illuminate.'ySevere braking: brake lights flash.
Shortly before the vehicle comes to a standj
still, the hazard warning lights are activated.
Deactivating the hazard warning lights:
'yAccelerating.'yPress the hazard warning lights button.
Active
Protection
General
The Active Protection safety package consists
of systems independent of each other:
'yAttentiveness assistant.'yPreCrash.'yPostCrash.
Attentiveness
assistant
Principle The system can detect decreasing attentivej
ness or tiring of the driver on long monotonous
journeys, for example on motorways. In this sitj
uation, it is recommended that you take a
break.
Safety
note
WARNING
The system does not release you from
your personal responsibility to estimate your
physical condition. Increasing inattention or faj tigue might not be detected, or not in good
time. Danger of accidents. Make sure that the
drive is rested and alert. Adapt driving style to
the traffic conditions.'