BMW X6 M 2018 Owners Manual

Pedestrian
and
animal
detection
Object detection and object warning only funcj
tion in darkness.
Objects whose form is similar to people with
sufficient heat radiation are detected.
In addition, the system also detects animalsabove a certain minimum size, for instance
deer.
Display on the Control Display with thermal imj
age activated:
'yPeople detected by the system: in light yellow.'yAnimals detected by the system: in dark
yellow.
Range of object detection, with good ambient
conditions:
'yPedestrian detection: up to approx.
330 ft/100 m'yDetection of large animals: up to approx.
490 ft/150 m'yDetection of medium animals: up to apj prox. 230 ft/70 m
Environmental influences can limit the availaj
bility of object detection.
If the vehicle systems detect that the vehicle is located in a residential area, the animal detecj
tion is temporarily switched off.
Safety
information
WARNING
The system does not relieve from perj
sonal responsibility to assess visibility and trafj fic situation. There is a risk of an accident. Adjjust driving style to traffic conditions. Watchtraffic closely and actively intervene where apj
propriate.'

Switching on/switching off heat image
Camera
The camera is automatically heated when the external temperatures are low.
The camera lens is automatically cleaned toj gether with the headlamps.
Switching
on/off
Switching
on
automatically When it is dark outside, the system is automatj
ically active after every driving off.
Switching
on/off
manually Press button briefly:
'yThe menu for the intelligent safety
system is displayed. The systems are individually switched off acj
cording to their respective setj
tings.'yLED lights up orange or goes out respecj tive to their individual settings.
Adjust as needed. The individual settings are
stored for the driver profile currently in use.
Press button again:
'yAll Intelligent Safety systems are
switched on.'yThe LED lights up green.
Hold down button:
'yAll Intelligent Safety systems are switched
off.'yThe LED goes out.
Switching
on
heat
image
additionally
The heat image from the Night Vision camera
can also be displayed on the Control Display.
This function has no effect on object detecj tion.
Press button.
The image from the camera is displayed on the
Control Display.
Adjustments
via
the
iDrive With heat image switched on:
1.Press the Controller.2.Select brightness or contrast.'y Select the symbol.'y Select the symbol.3.Turn the Controller until the desired setjting is selected.4.Press the Controller.
Display
Warning
of
people
or
animals
in
danger
If a collision with a person or an animal dej tected in this way is imminent, a warning symj
bol appears on the instrument cluster and in the Head-up Display.
Although both the shape and the heat radiation
are analyzed, false warnings cannot be ruled
out.
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Warning
area
in
front
of
the
vehicle
The warning area for the person warning conj
sists of two parts:
'yCentral area, arrow 1, directly in front of the vehicle.'yExpanded area, arrow 2, to the right and
left of the central area.
With animal warnings, no distinction is made
between the central or expanded area.
The entire area moves along with the vehicle in
the direction of the steering angle and changes
with the vehicle speed. As the vehicle speed
increases, the area becomes, for instance lonjger and wider.
Symbols
SymbolMeaningPrewarning: pedestrian
warning.Prewarning: animal warnj
ing.Acute warning: pedesj
trian warning in the inj
strument cluster.Acute warning: animal
warning in the instrument
cluster.SymbolMeaningSymbol lights up
yellow.Prewarning.Symbol lights up
red and a signal
sounds.Acute warning.
The displayed symbol may vary and shows the
side of the road on which the person or animal was detected.
Display
in
the
Head-up
Display
The warning is displayed simultaneously in the Head-up Display and on the instrument clusjter.
Prewarning
Prewarning for persons is displayed when a person is detected in the central area immedij
ately in front of the vehicle as well as on the left
or right side in the extended area.
Prewarning for animals is displayed when an
animal is detected in the front of the vehicle.
The driver must intervene actively by braking
or making an evasive maneuver when there is a
prewarning.
Acute
warning
Acute warning is displayed if a person or an animal is detected in direct proximity if front of the vehicle.
The driver must immediately intervene actively by braking or making an evasive maneuver
when there is an acute warning.
System
limits
Basic
limits
The system may not be fully functional in the following situations:
'yOn steep hills, in steep depressions or in
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'yIf the camera is soiled or damaged.'yIn heavy fog, rain or snowfall.'yAt very high external temperatures.
Limits
of
pedestrian
and
animal
detection
In some situations, it may occur that pedesj
trians are detected as animals or animals as
pedestrians.
Small animals are not detected by the object
detection function, even if they are clearly visij ble in the image.
Limited detection, for example in the following
circumstances:
'yPeople or animals who are fully or partially covered, especially when their heads are
covered.'yPeople who are not in an upright position,
for example, lying down.'yCyclists on unconventional bicycles (for example, recumbent bicycles).'yAfter physical damage to the system, forexample, after an accident.
No
display
on
the
rear
screen
The image from Night Vision cannot be disj
played on the rear screen.
Lane
departure
warning Concept
The lane departure warning alerts when the vehicle on roads with lane markings is about to
leave the lane.
General
information
Depending on the country version, the system
issues a warning at speeds between
35 mph/55 km/h and 45 mph/70 km/h.
When switching on the system below this
speed, a message is displayed in the instruj
ment cluster.
Warnings are issued by means of a steering
wheel vibration. The time of the warning may
vary depending on the current driving situaj
tion.
The system does not provide a warning if the
turn signal is set before leaving the lane.
Safety
information WARNING
The system does not relieve from perj
sonal responsibility to assess road and traffic safety. There is a risk of an accident. Adjustdriving style to traffic conditions. Watch trafficclosely and actively intervene where approprij
ate. Do not jerk the steering wheel in response
to a warning.'

Camera
The camera is installed near the interior mirror.Keep the windshield in front of the interior mirj
ror clean and clear.
Switching
on/off
Switching
on
automatically The lane departure warning is automatically
activated after departure, if the function was switched on the last time the engine was stopj
ped.
Switching
on/off
manually Press button briefly:
'yThe menu for the intelligent safety
system is displayed. The systems are individually switched off acj
cording to their respective setj
tings.'yLED lights up orange or goes out respecj tive to their individual settings.
Adjust as needed. The individual settings are
stored for the driver profile currently in use.
Press button again:
'yAll Intelligent Safety systems are
switched on.'yThe LED lights up green.
Hold down button:
'yAll Intelligent Safety systems are
switched off.'yThe LED goes out.
Display
in
the
instrument
cluster
'yLines: system is activated.'yArrows: at least one lane marking
was detected and warnings can be
issued.
Issued
warning
If
you
leave
the
lane
If you leave the lane and if a lane marking has
been detected, the steering wheel vibrates.
If the turn signal is set before changing the lane, a warning is not issued.
End
of
warningThe warning is canceled in the following situaj
tions:
'yAutomatically after approx. 3 seconds.'yWhen returning to your own lane.'yWhen braking hard.'yWhen using the turn signal.
System
limits
Safety
information WARNING
The system can react not at all, too late,
incorrectly, or without justification due to the system limits. There is a risk of accidents or
risk of damage to property. Follow the informaj
tion regarding the system limits and actively
intervene, if needed.'

'yIn the event of missing, worn, poorly visij
ble, merging, diverging, or multiple lane markings such as in construction areas.'yWhen lane markings are covered in snow,
ice, dirt or water.'yIn tight curves or on narrow lanes.'yWhen the lane markings are covered by
objects.'yWhen driving very close to the vehicle in
front of you.'yWhen driving toward bright lights.'yWhen the windshield in front of the interior
mirror is fogged over, dirty or covered with stickers, etc.'yDuring calibration of the camera immedijately after vehicle delivery.
Active
Blind
Spot
Detection
Concept
Active Blind Spot Detection detects vehicles in
the blind spot or vehicles approaching from
behind in the adjacent lane. A warning is isj sued in various gradations in these situations.
General
information
Two radar sensors in the rear bumper monitor
the area behind and next to the vehicle at
speeds above approx. 30 mph/50 km/h.
The system indicates whether there are vehij
cles in the blind spot, arrow 1, or approaching from behind in the adjacent lane, arrow 2.
The light in the exterior mirror housing is dimj
med.
Before you change lanes after setting the turn
signal, the system issues a warning in the sitj
uations described above.
The light in the exterior mirror housing flashes
and the steering wheel vibrates.
Safety
information WARNING
The system does not relieve from perj
sonal responsibility to assess visibility and trafj fic situation. There is a risk of an accident. Adjjust driving style to traffic conditions. Watchtraffic closely and actively intervene where apj
propriate.'

Radar
sensorsBMW X5 M:BMW X6 M:
The radar sensors are located in the rearbumper.
Switching
on/off
Switching
on
automatically The Active Blind Spot Detection is automatij
cally activated after departure, if the function
was switched on the last time the engine was
stopped.
Switching
on/off
manually Press button briefly:
'yThe menu for the intelligent safety
system is displayed. The systems are individually switched off acj
cording to their respective setj
tings.'yLED lights up orange or goes out respecj tive to their individual settings.Adjust as needed. The individual settings are
stored for the driver profile currently in use.
Press button again:'yAll Intelligent Safety systems are
switched on.'yThe LED lights up green.
Hold down button:
'yAll Intelligent Safety systems are
switched off.'yThe LED goes out.
Display
Lamp
in
the
exterior
mirror
housing
Prewarning
The dimmed lamp in the exterior mirror housj ing indicates when there are vehicles in the
blind spot or approaching from behind.
Acute
warning If the turn signal is set while a vehicle is in the
critical zone, the steering wheel vibrates briefly
and the lamp in the exterior mirror housing
flashes brightly.
The warning stops when the turn signal is
switched off, or the other vehicle leaves the
critical zone.
Brief
flashing A brief flashing of the lamp during vehicle unj
locking serves as system self-test.
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System
limits
Safety
information WARNING
The system can react not at all, too late,
incorrectly, or without justification due to the system limits. There is a risk of accidents or
risk of damage to property. Follow the informaj
tion regarding the system limits and actively
intervene, if needed.'

Attentiveness
assistant
Concept
The system can detect decreasing alertness or
fatigue of the driver during long, monotonous trips, e.g., on highways. In this situation, it is
recommended that the driver takes a break.
Safety
information WARNING
The system does not relieve from perj
sonal responsibility to assess one's physical state. An increasing lack of alertness or fatigue
may not be detected or not be detected in
time. There is a risk of an accident. Make sure
that the driver is rested and alert. Adjust drivj ing style to traffic conditions.'

or in time. There is a risk of an accident. Adjustdriving style to traffic conditions. Watch trafficclosely and actively intervene where approprij
ate.'