BMW X6 M 2017 Owners Manual

3.Fold the bracket up.4.Remove the wiper blade along the wiper
arm.5.Use new wiper blade and press into the bracket until it clicks.6.Fold in wipers.
BMW
X5
M:
rear
1.Fold out wiper arm.2.Rotate wiper blade backwards until it
stops.3.Continue to rotate wiper blade against the stop and therefore press out of the fastenjing.4.Press new wiper blade into the fasteninguntil you hear it engaging.5.Fold wipers in.
Replacing
the
lamps
and
lights
General
Lamps
and
lights Lamps and lights are an important aspect ofdriving safety.
All headlights and other lights use LED techj nology.
The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends having the corresponding work carried out by a Service Partner of the manufacturer or anotherqualified Service Partner or a specialist workjshop.
Comply with the safety notes, see page 241.
Light-emitting
diodes,
LEDs Some equipment versions have light-emitting
diodes behind a cover as a light source. These light-emitting diodes resemble conventionallasers and are classified by legislation asClass 1 light-emitting diodes.
Comply with the safety notes, see page 241.
Safety
instructions
Light-emitting
diodes,
LEDs WARNING
Excessively intense brightness can irrij
tate or harm the retina of the eye. Danger of inj
jury. Do not look directly into the headlights or
other light sources. Do not remove covers from
LEDs.'

switched on, the condensation disappears afj
ter a short time. There is no need to replace
the headlight glass.
If there is an increasing build-up of moisture despite the headlights being switched on, for
example water droplets in the light, the manuj facturer of your vehicle recommends havingthe headlights checked by a Service Partner of
the manufacturer or another qualified Service
Partner or a specialist workshop.
Car
battery Maintenance
The battery is maintenance-free.
The quantity of acid filled is sufficient for the
lifetime of the battery.
More information regarding the battery can be
enquired with a Service Partner of the manuj
facturer or another qualified Service Partner or
a specialist workshop.
Replacing
the
vehicle
battery
General The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends
having a Service Partner of the manufacturer
or another qualified Service Partner or a spej
cialist workshop register the vehicle battery to
the vehicle after the battery has been replaced.
Once the battery has been registered again, all
comfort functions will be available without rej
striction and any Check Control messages disj
played which relate to comfort functions will
disappear.
Safety
note NOTE
Vehicle batteries that are classified as
unsuitable may damage systems or result in functions no longer being carried out. Dangerof damage to property. Only use vehicle batjteries that have been classified as suitable by
the vehicle manufacturer.'

'yTime: update.'yDate: update.'yGlass Roof: initialise system.
Disposing
of
the
old
batteryDispose of old batteries at a Service
Partner of the manufacturer or another
qualified Service Partner or a specialist
workshop or hand them into an authorised colj
lecting point.
Batteries filled with acid should be transported
and saved upright. Protect batteries against
falling over when in transit.
Fuses Safety
note WARNING
Incorrect or repaired fuses can overload
electrical cables and components. Fire risk. Do
not repair blown fuses or renew them by fuses
with a different colour or amp rating.'

Help
in
the
event
of
a
breakdownVehicle
equipment
This 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.
Hazard
warning
lights
The button is located in the centre console.
Intelligent
emergency
call
Principle The system can be used for sending an emerj
gency call in emergency situations.
General Press the SOS button in an emergency only.
Even if no emergency call through BMW is possible, in some cases an emergency callmay still be established to a public emergency
call number. This depends on factors such as
the specific mobile telephone network and the
national regulations.
For technical reasons, it might not be possible
to make an emergency call in highly adverse
conditions.
Overview
SOS button in roof lining
Functional
requirements
'ySIM card integrated into the vehicle is actij
vated.'yRadio ready state is switched on.'yEmergency call system is functional.
Automatically
activating
emergency
calls
In certain circumstances, e.g. deployment of
the airbags, an emergency call may be placed
automatically immediately after a serious accij
dent. An automatic emergency call is not influj
enced by pressing the SOS button.
Triggering
an
emergency
call
manually
1.Briefly press the cover flap to open it.2.Press the SOS button until the LED on the
button is illuminated green.'yLED is illuminated green when the emerj gency call is activated.
If a cancellation request is displayed on the
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If the situation permits, wait in the vehicle
until voice contact has been established.'yLED flashes green when the connection to the emergency number has been estabj
lished.
When an emergency call is sent via BMW,
data is sent to the emergency call centre in
order to decide what rescue measures are
required. For example, the current position of the vehicle, if this can be determined. If
questions posed by the emergency call
centre remain unanswered, rescue measj
ures are automatically initiated.
If you can no longer hear the emergency
call centre through the loudspeakers, the
hands-free system may be broken. Howj
ever, the emergency call centre may still be
able to hear you speak.
The emergency call centre ends the emerj
gency call.
Mobile
Service
Standby In many countries, the Mobile Service is availj
able by phone twenty-four hours a day, seven
days a week. Support can be obtained there in
the event of a breakdown.
Breakdown
assistance If you need breakdown assistance, use the
iDrive to view the number or to establish a conj
nection directly to the Mobile Service.
Warning
triangle1.Remove the cover from the left-hand trim
panel.2.Lift the warning triangle slightly and pull it
out towards the inside.
First-aid
kit
General
The longevity of some items is limited.
Check the use-by dates of the contents reguj
larly and replace any items that have expired in
good time.
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Storage
The first-aid kit is located behind the left cover
panel in the boot.
Pull on the handle to open.
Starting
assistance
General If the vehicle battery is discharged, the engine
can be started using two jump leads from anj other vehicle's battery. Use only jump leads
with fully insulated terminal clamps.
Safety
instructions DANGER
Touching live components can result in
an electric shock. Danger of injury or life. Do not touch any components that could be live.'

battery or the corresponding jump-starting
connection on the donor vehicle.3.Connect the other terminal clamp to the
battery's positive terminal or to the correj
sponding jump-starting connection on the
vehicle to be started.4.Connect a terminal clamp on the negative/m jump lead to the negative terminal of thebattery or the corresponding engine or
body earth connection on the donor vehij
cle.5.Connect the second terminal clamp to the negative terminal of the battery or to a
ground/earth connection on the correj sponding engine or body of the vehicle to
be started.
Starting
the
engine
Do not use the spray products sold as starting
aids.
1.Start the engine of the donor vehicle and
allow it to run for a few minutes at a slightly
increased idle speed.2.Start the engine of the vehicle to be started
as normal.
If an initial attempt to start the engine fails,
wait several minutes until the discharged
battery has been recharged to a slightly greater degree.3.Allow both engines to run for a few mij
nutes.4.Disconnect the jump leads in the opposite order from that in which they were origij
nally attached.
Check the battery if necessary and have it rej charged.
Tow-starting
and
towing
away
Safety
note WARNING
Due to system limitations, there may be
malfunctions of individual functions when tow-
starting/towing with activated Intelligent Safety Systems, for example front-end collision warnj
ing with braking function. Danger of accidents.
Switch off all Intelligent Safety Systems before
tow-starting/towing.'

'yRaise the vehicle with suitable fixtures.'yDo not raise or secure the vehicle by its
towing eye, body parts or suspension
parts.'

'yUse only the towing eye supplied with the
vehicle, and make sure that it is screwed in fully and is tight.'yOnly use the towing eye for towing on norj
mal roads (in other words not off-road).'yAvoid lateral loads on the towing eye, for example do not raise the vehicle at the
towing eye.
Safety
note
NOTE
If the towing eye is not used as intended,
the vehicle or towing eye may be damaged. Danger of damage to property. Observe the
notes on using the towing eye.'

General
careVehicle
equipment
This 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.
Washing
the
vehicle
General Regularly remove foreign bodies, for example,
leaves, with the bonnet opened in the area bej
neath with windscreen.
Especially in winter, wash the vehicle more frej
quently. Very high levels of dirt and spreading
salt can cause damage to the vehicle.
Steam-jet
cleaners
and
high-pressure
cleaners
Safety
note NOTE
When cleaning with high-pressure cleanj
ers, excessive pressure or excessive temperaj tures can damage various components. Danjger of damage to property. Ensure a sufficient
distance and do not spray for an extended pej
riod of time. Comply with the instructions for
the high-pressure cleaner.'