BMW X6 M 2018 Owners Manual

Driving
stability
control
systemsVehicle
features
and
optionsThis chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due
to the selected options or country versions.
This also applies to safety-related functions
and systems. When using these functions and systems, the applicable laws and regulations
must be observed.
Anti-lock
Braking
System
ABS
ABS prevents locking of the wheels during
braking.
The vehicle maintains its steering power even during full brake applications, thus increasing
active safety.
ABS is operational every time you start the enj gine.
Brake
assistant When you apply the brakes rapidly, this systemautomatically produces the greatest possible
braking force boost. It reduces the braking disj
tance to a minimum during emergency stop.
This system utilizes all of the benefits provided
by the Antilock Brake System ABS.
Do not reduce the pressure on the brake pedal
for the duration of the emergency stop.
Drive-off
assistant Concept
This system supports driving off on inclines. The parking brake is not required.Driving
off
with
the
drive-off
assistant1.Hold the vehicle in place with the foot
brake.2.Release the foot brake and drive off withj
out delay.
After the foot brake is released, the vehicle is held in place for approx. 2 seconds.
Depending on the vehicle load, the vehicle may roll back slightly.
Dynamic
Performance
Control
DPC
The Dynamic Performance Control increases both the agility of the vehicle as well as the
lane stability.
The system seamlessly handles the distribuj tion of the drive torque between the two rear
wheels.
Depending on the situation, the drive torque is
shifted from the wheel on the inside of the
curve to the wheel on the outside of the curve
or vice-versa.
To increase the maneuverability, the rear wheel on the outside of the curve is accelerj
ated when a sporty driving style is used.
The steering responds directly; simultanej
ously, the understeering tendency of the four-
wheel drive is reduced.
With the oversteering tendency, the system exerts a stabilizing effect by accelerating the
rear wheel on the inside of the curve.
The system noticeably improves the traction
and simultaneously increases the driving
safety, especially on road surfaces having flucj
tuating coefficients of friction.
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M
DriveConcept
Individual settings can be carried out in two
preassigned configurations for the vehicle.
When the engine is started, an efficient vehicle state is active by default. M Drive is deactijvated.
General
information
Configurations The configurations are preassigned as follows:'y"M Drive 1": relaxed, comfortable driving.'y"M Drive 2": sporty, dynamic driving.
Setting
options
SymbolMeaning Dynamic Stability Control DSC, rej
fer to page 143, and M Dynamic
Mode MDM. Programs of M Engine Dynamics
Control, refer to page 90. Programs of Vertical Dynamic Conj
trol, refer to page 146. Programs of Servotronic, refer to
page 147. Drivelogic, refer to page 88: shift
modes and Drivelogic driving proj
grams. Views of the Head-up Display, refer
to page 106.
Configuring
M
Drive
The preassigned configurations can be individjually adjusted.
On the Control Display:1."Settings"2."M Drive 1" or "M Drive 2"3.Select the desired setting option.4.Select the desired channel.
Individual settings are stored for the profilecurrently used.
If M Drive is activated, a change in the setting on the Control Display is immediately adopted.
Activating/deactivating
M
Drive
Activating Press the corresponding button on the steerj
ing wheel:
'yActivate M Drive 1.'yActivate M Drive 2.
If DSC OFF or MDM is set in M Drive, a mesj
sage appears in the instrument cluster. This message is confirmed by pressing the button
again.
Deactivating Press the corresponding button on the steerj
ing wheel.
Indicator
lights
'yIndicator lamp comes on: correj
sponding M Drive is activated.'yIndicator lamp flashes: M Drive
could not be activated. Antilock
braking system ABS or Dynamic
Stability Control DSC directly reguj late the driving stability.
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Performing
M
Drive
settings
using
the
buttons
If M Drive is activated, individual settings can
also be modified outside of M Drive, for inj
stance using the buttons in the center console.
This deactivates M Drive.
To reactivate all settings made for M Drive on
the Control Display, briefly press one of the folj
lowing buttons:'y'y
To adopt the changed settings in M Drive,
press and hold the corresponding button.
Reset
M
DriveIndividual settings can be reset to default valj
ues.
1."Settings"2."M Drive 1" or "M Drive 2"3."Reset M Drive 1" or "Reset M Drive 2"4."Yes"
To cancel resetting: "No"
DSC
Dynamic
Stability
Control
Concept
Within the physical limits, the system helps to keep the vehicle on a steady course by reducjing engine speed and by applying brakes tothe individual wheels.
General
information DSC detects the following unstable driving
conditions, for instance:
'yFishtailing, which can lead to oversteering.'yLoss of traction of the front wheels, which
can lead to understeering.Safety
information
WARNING
The system does not relieve from perj
sonal responsibility to assess the traffic situaj tion. Based on the limits of the system, it canjnot independently react to all traffic situations.
There is a risk of an accident. Adjust driving style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic closelyand actively intervene where appropriate.'

M
Dynamic
Mode
MDM
Concept
M Dynamic Mode makes it possible to drive on
a dry roadway with high longitudinal and transj
verse acceleration but with limited driving staj
bility.
Only in the absolute limit area does the system
intervene for stabilization by reducing the enj gine power and by braking interventions on the
wheels. In this driving condition, additional
steering corrections may be necessary.
Safety
information WARNING
When M Dynamic Mode is activated, staj
bilizing interventions are carried out only to a
reduced extent. There is a risk of accidents or risk of damage to property. Adapt to trafficconditions. Watch traffic closely and activelyintervene where appropriate. Do not jerk the
steering wheel in response to a warning.'

Deactivating
DSCPress and hold this button but not lonjger than approx. 10 seconds, until the
indicator light for DSC OFF lights up in the inj
strument cluster and displays DSC OFF.
DSC is switched off.
Activating
DSC Press button.
DSC OFF and the DSC OFF indicator
lamp go out.
Via
M
DriveOn the Control Display:1."Settings"2."M Drive 1" or "M Drive 2"3. Select the symbol.4."DSC OFF"
To open M Drive with the selected settings,
press the corresponding button on the steerj ing wheel:
'y'y
A message appears in the instrument cluster.
This message is confirmed by pressing the button again.
Indicator/warning
lights
When DSC is deactivated, DSC OFF is disj
played in the instrument cluster.
The indicator lamp lights up: DSC is
deactivated.
xDrive xDrive is the all-wheel-drive system of your vej
hicle. Concerted action by the xDrive and DSC
Dynamic Stability Control further optimizes
traction and driving dynamics. The xDrive all- wheel-drive system variably distributes the
drive forces to the front and rear axles as dej manded by the driving situation and road surj
face.
Display
on
the
Control
Display
Displaying
xDrive
view1."Vehicle info"2."xDrive status"3. "xDrive view"
The following information is displayed:
'yWith a navigation system: compass display for the driving direction'yPitch attitude with degree and percentage.'yTransverse gradient with degree indicaj
tion.'yGraphic display for the steering.
Displaying
distribution
of
the
drive
torque
1."Vehicle info"2."xDrive status"3. "Torque distribution"
HDC
Hill
Descent
Control
Concept
HDC is a downhill driving assistant that autoj matically controls vehicle speed on steep downhill gradients. Without applying the
brakes, the vehicle moves at slightly more than walking speed. It the brakes are actively apj
plied, the system distributes force according to
the traction.
Vehicle stability and maneuverability are imj proved on downhill gradients.
Hill Descent Control can be activated at speeds below approx. 22 mph/35 km/h. When
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driving downhill, the vehicle reduces its speed
and then keeps its speed constant.
Only use HDC in low gears or in selector lever
position D or R.
Increasing
or
decreasing
vehicle
speed
Specify desired speed in the range from apj prox. 4 mph/6 km/h to approx. 15 mph/25 km/h using the rocker switch of the cruise control on
the steering wheel. Vehicle speed can be
changed by lightly accelerating.'yPress the rocker switch up to the point of
resistance: the speed increases gradually.'yPress up the rocker switch past the point
of resistance: the speed increases while
the rocker switch is pressed.'yPress the rocker switch down to the point
of resistance: the speed decreases graduj ally.'yPress the rocker switch down past thepoint of resistance: when driving forward,the speed decreases to approx.
6 mph/10 km/h; when reversing, the speed
decreases to approx. 4 mph/6 km/h.Activating
HDC
Press button; the LED above the button
lights up.
Deactivating
HDC Press button again. The LED goes out.HDC is automatically deactivated above
approx. 37 mph/60 km/h.
Display
in
the
instrument
cluster The selected speed is displayed
in the speedometer.
'yGreen: the system is actively
braking the vehicle.'yOrange: the system is on
standby.
Malfunction
A message is displayed in the instrument clusj
ter. HDC is not available, for instance, at elej vated brake temperatures.
Vertical
Dynamic
Control Concept
This system reduces undesirable vehicle moj
tion when using a dynamic driving style or travj
eling on uneven road surfaces.
This enhances the driving dynamics and drivj ing comfort depending on the road surface
condition and driving style.
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ProgramsSetting options for calibrating the shock abjsorbers:'y"Comfort": comfort-oriented.'y"Sport": balanced out.'y"Sport Plus": consistently sporty.
Selecting
a
channel
Via
M
Drive On the Control Display:
1."Settings"2."M Drive 1" or "M Drive 2"3. Select the symbol.4.Select the desired channel.
When M Drive is active, setting is immedij ately applied.
To activate M Drive with the selected settings,press the corresponding button on the steerj
ing wheel:
'y'y
Using
the
button
Press button repeatedly until the desired
program is displayed in the instrument
cluster.
Display
in
the
instrument
cluster
Vertical Dynamic Control with selectedprogram with activated display of the
system states of the driving dynamics,
refer to page 99.
Servotronic Concept
Servotronic is a speed-dependent power
steering function.
The system provides the steering force with
more support at low speeds than at higher
ones. This makes it easier to park, for instance,
and makes steering more direct when driving
at faster speeds.
Furthermore, the steering force adapts accordj
ing to the driving program, so that a direct, sporty feel or a comfortable steering response
is conveyed.
Programs Steering force setting options:'y"Comfort": low.'y"Sport": medium.'y"Sport Plus": high.
Selecting
a
channel
Via
M
Drive On the Control Display:
1."Settings"2."M Drive 1" or "M Drive 2"3. Select the symbol.4.Select the desired channel.
When M Drive is active, setting is immedij ately applied.
To activate M Drive with the selected settings,press the corresponding button on the steerj
ing wheel:
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'y'y
Using
the
button
Press button repeatedly until the desired
program is displayed in the instrument
cluster.
Display
in
the
instrument
cluster Servotronic with selected program withactivated display of the System statesof the driving dynamics, refer to
page 99.
Self-leveling
suspension The
concept
The self-leveling suspension keeps the vehicle height and ground clearance constant. Theheight of the vehicle at the rear axle is mainjtained at a predefined level under all load conjditions.
The system ensures consistent comfort by keeping spring travel constant in all driving sitj
uations.
Malfunction A Check Control message is displayed. The
system is disrupted. Vehicle handling may be altered and driving comfort may be noticeably
reduced. Visit the nearest dealerss service cenj
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Driving
comfortVehicle
features
and
options
This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due
to the selected options or country versions.
This also applies to safety-related functions
and systems. When using these functions and systems, the applicable laws and regulations
must be observed.
Cruise
controlThe
concept
Using this system, a desired speed can be adj justed using the buttons on the steering wheel.
The system maintains the desired speed. The system accelerates and brakes automatically
as needed.
General
information
Depending on the driving settings, the features of the cruise control can change in certainareas.
Safety
information WARNING
The system does not relieve from perj
sonal responsibility to assess the traffic situaj tion. Based on the limits of the system, it canjnot independently react to all traffic situations.
There is a risk of an accident. Adjust driving style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic closelyand actively intervene where appropriate.'

The cruise control can be used.
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on,
if necessary.
Switching
off Press button on the steering wheel.'yIf active: press twice.'yIf interrupted: press once.
The displays go out. The stored desired speed
is deleted.
Interrupting
manually When active, press the button.
Interrupting
automatically The system is automatically interrupted in the
following situations:
'yWhen the driver applies the brakes.'yWhen selector lever position D is disenj
gaged.'yWhen M Dynamic Mode MDM is activated
or DSC Dynamic Stability Control is deactij vated.'yIf DSC Dynamic Stability Control interj
venes.'yWhen HDC Hill Descent Control is actij
vated.
Setting
the
speed
Maintaining/storing
the
speed
Press the rocker switch while the system is inj terrupted.
When the system is switched on, the current
speed is maintained and stored as the desired
speed.
The stored speed is displayed in the speedomj
eter and briefly in the instrument cluster, refer
to page 151.
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on,
if necessary.
The speed can also be stored bypressing a button.
Press button.
Changing
the
speed
Press the rocker switch up or down repeatedly
until the desired speed is set.
If active, the displayed speed is stored and the vehicle reaches the stored speed when the
road is clear.
'yEach time the rocker switch is pressed to
the point of resistance, the desired speed increases or decreases by approx.
1 mph/1 km/h.'yEach time the rocker switch is pressed
past the resistance point, the desired
speed changes by a maximum of 5 mph/
10 km/h.
The maximum speed that can be set dej
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