BMW X6 M 2017 Repair Manual

Height
General The outside head restraints can be adjusted inheight.
Adjusting'yDownwards: press the button, arrow 1, and
slide the head restraint downwards.'yUpwards: push head restraint upwards.
Removing
The outer head restraints can be removed.Only remove the head restraint if no one will be sitting on the seat in question.
1.Raise head restraint until resistance.2.Press the button, arrow 1, and pull thehead restraint fully out.
Memory
function
Principle
With the memory function, the following setj
tings can be saved and called up if required:
'ySeat position.'yExterior mirror position.'ySteering wheel position.'yHeight of the Head-Up Display.
General
For each driver profile, see page 43, two memj
ory slots can be occupied with different setj tings.
Depending on the equipment, the following
settings are not saved:
'yBackrest width.'yLumbar support.
Safety
instructions
WARNING
Using the memory function during the
journey can lead to unexpected seat or steerj ing wheel movements. You could lose controlof the vehicle. Danger of accidents. Only callup the memory function at a standstill.'

3. Press the button. LED in button is
illuminated.4.Press the desired button 1 or 2 while the LED is lit. LED turns off.
Button was pressed inadvertently:
Press the button again.
LED turns off.
Recalling The saved position is called up automatically.
Press the desired button 1 or 2.
The operation is halted when you press a seat
adjustment switch or one of the memory butj tons.
Adjusting the seat position on the driver's side is interrupted after a short time during the jourj ney.
Calling
up
has
been
disabled After a short time, calling up saved seat posij
tions is disabled to prevent the battery from
being discharged.
To reactivate calling up:
'yOpen or close a door or the tailgate.'yPress a button on the remote control.'yPress the start/stop button.
Mirrors
Exterior
mirrors
General The mirror setting is saved for the currently
used driver profile. When the vehicle is unj locked using the remote control, this positionis called up automatically if the function, seepage 46, for this has been activated.
The current exterior mirror position can be
saved with the memory function, see page 61.
Safety
note
WARNING
Objects reflected in the mirror are closer
than they appear. The distance to road users
behind the vehicle could be incorrectly estimaj ted, for example when changing lane. Danger
of accidents. Look over your shoulder to estij mate the distance from following traffic.'

Automatic
parking
function,
exterior
mirror
Principle
When reverse gear is engaged, mirror glass on
front passenger side is tilted downwards. This
improves the view of the kerb or other obstaj
cles near the ground, for example when parkj ing.
Activating1. Push switch to driver's mirror posij
tion.2.Engage selector lever position R.
When towing a trailer, the automatic parking
function is switched off.
Deactivating
Push switch to front passenger's mirror posij tion.
Folding
in
and
out NOTE
Due to the vehicle's width, it could susj
tain damage in car washes. Danger of damage
to property. Fold in the mirrors manually or usj ing the button prior to washing.'

Electrical
steering
wheel
adjustment
General The steering wheel adjustment is saved for theprofile currently in use. When the vehicle is unjlocked using the remote control, this positionis called up automatically if the function, seepage 46, for this has been activated.
The current steering wheel position can be
saved with the memory function, see page 61.
Adjusting
Press the switch in the forward/back direction to adjust the steering wheel, and adapt the
height to the seat position.
Easy
entry/exit The steering wheel temporarily moves to its
highest position to facilitate entry and exit.
Steering
wheel
heating
Overview
Steering wheel heating
Switching
on/off Press the button.'yOn: LED is illuminated.'yOff: LED turns off.Seite 64ControlsAdjusting64
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Carrying
children
in
safetyVehicle
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.
Important
considerations
Safety
note
WARNING
Unsupervised children or animals in the
vehicle can set the vehicle in motion and enj danger themselves or other road users, for exj
ample by the following actions:'yPressing the start/stop button.'yReleasing the parking brake.'yOpening and closing doors or windows.'yEngage selector lever position N.'yOperating vehicle equipment.
Risk of accident or injury. Do not leave children
or animals unsupervised in the vehicle. When leaving the vehicle, take the remote control
with you and lock the vehicle.'

GroupWeight of
childApproxij
mate ageFront pasj
senger seat,
airbag ONFront pasj
senger seat,
airbag OFF
m a)Rear seats,
outer m b)Rear seat,
middleIII22 m 36 kg7 years or
moreXUU, LXU: suitable for child restraint systems in Universal category that have been approved for use in
this weight group.
L: suitable for child restraint systems in Semi-Universal category if the vehicle and the seat are listed in the vehicle type list of the manufacturer of the child restraint system.
X: not suitable for child restraint systems in Universal category that have been approved for use
in this weight group.
a) Adapt the front/back position of the front passenger seat and, if necessary, move it to the highest position to achieve the best possible routing of the belt.
b) When using child restraint systems on the rear seats, adapt the front/back position of the frontseat if necessary, and also adjust the head restraint of the rear seat, or remove it.Children
always
in
the
rear
seats
General Accident research has shown that the safest
place for children is on the rear seat.
Children younger than 12 years old or less
than 150 cm, 5 ft in height are only allowed to be transported in the rear using child restraintsystems appropriate for their age, weight andstature. Children older than 12 years must besecured with a seat belt as soon as a suitable
child restraint system is no longer appropriate due to their age, weight and stature.
Safety
note WARNING
Children less than 150 cm, 5 ft in height
cannot put on the seat belt correctly without using additional child restraint systems. The
protective effect of the seat belts can be rej
stricted or they can be rendered ineffective if put on incorrectly. If a seat belt is not worn corj
rectly, additional injuries can be caused, for exj
ample in the event of an accident or braking
and evasive manoeuvres. Danger of injury orlife. Children smaller than 150 cm, 5 ft in height must be secured in suitable child restraint sysj
tems.'

WARNING
If the seat adjustment or child seat instalj
lation is incorrect, the stability of the child rej
straint system will be restricted or rendered inj effective. Danger of injury or life. Make sure thechild restraint system is firmly positioned
against the backrest. In all relevant backrests,
adapt the backrest angle if possible and set the
seats correctly. Make sure that the seats and
their backrests are correctly engaged. If possij ble, adjust the height of the head restraints, or
remove them.'

side airbags on the passenger's side are disaj
bled.
Deactivating the front passenger airbags with
key switch, see page 118.
Rear-facing
child
restraints DANGER
Active front passenger airbags can fatally
injure a child in a rearward-facing child rej straint system if they are triggered. Danger of
injury or life. Make sure that the front passenj
ger airbags are deactivated and the PASSENj
GER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp is illuminaj ted.'

GroupWeight of childApproxij
mate ageClass/category
m a)Front
pasj
senger
seat,
airbag
ONFront
pasj
senger
seat,
airbag
OFFRear seats,
outerRear
seat,
middleCarrycotF - ISO/L1
G - ISO/L2X
XX
XIL
ILX
X0Up to 10 kgApproxij
mately 9
monthsE - ISO/R1XXILX0+Up to 13 kgApproxij
mately 18
monthsE - ISO/R1
D - ISO/R2
C - ISO/R3X
X
XX
X
XIL
IL
ILX
X
XI9 - 18 kgUp to apj
proximately
4 yearsD - ISO/R2
C - ISO/R3
B - ISO/F2
B1 - ISO/F2X
A - ISO/F3X
X
X
X
XX
X
X
X
XIL
IL
IL, IUF
IL, IUF
IL, IUFX
X
X
X
Xa) When using child seats on the rear seats, adapt the front/back position of the front seat if necj
essary, and also adjust the head restraint of the rear seat, or remove it.IL: suitable for ISOFIX child restraint systems in Semi-Universal category if the vehicle and the
seat are listed in the vehicle type list of the manufacturer of the child restraint system.IUF: suitable for forward-facing ISOFIX child restraint systems in Universal category that have
been approved for use in this weight class.X: the seat is not approved or equipped with mounting points for the ISOFIX system.Brackets
for
lower
ISOFIX
anchors
Safety
note WARNING
If the ISOFIX child restraint systems are
not engaged correctly, the protective effect of
the ISOFIX child restraint systems may be rej
stricted. Danger of injury or life. Make sure the lower anchor point has engaged correctly andthe ISOFIX child restraint system is firmly posijtioned against the backrest.'

BMW X5 M:
The brackets for the lower ISOFIX anchors arelocated in the gap between the seat and backj
rest.
BMW X6 M:
The brackets for the lower ISOFIX anchors arelocated in the gap behind the seat cover bej
tween the backrest and seat.
Open the zip to get to the anchors.
Before
fitting
ISOFIX
child
restraints
Pull the seat belt out of the area of the child seat mountings.
Fitting
of
ISOFIX
child
restraint
systems
1.Install the child restraint system, see manj
ufacturer's information.2.Make sure that both ISOFIX anchors have
snapped into place.Mounts
for
upper
ISOFIX
retaining strap
Mounting
points The symbol shows the mounting pointfor the upper retaining strap.
There are two mounting points for upper rej
taining strap of ISOFIX child restraint systems.
Safety
note NOTE
The mounting points for the upper rej
taining straps of child restraint systems are only intended for these retaining straps. The
mounting points can be damaged if other obj
jects are attached. Danger of damage to propj
erty. Only attach child restraint systems to the
upper retaining straps.'