BMW X6 M 2018 Owners Manual

Engine
compartmentVehicle
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., dueto 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.
Important
features
in
the
engine
compartment
1Filler neck for washer fluid2Vehicle identification number3Coolant reservoir for charge air cooling4Jump-starting, positive battery terminal5Coolant reservoir for engine cooling6Jump-starting, negative battery terminal7Oil filler neckHood
Safety
information WARNING
Improperly executed work in the engine
compartment can damage vehicle compoj nents and impair vehicle functions. There is arisk of personal and property damage. Themanufacturer of your vehicle recommendsthat, in the effort to avoid such risks, work inthe engine compartment be performed by adealerss service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.'

WARNING
The engine compartment accommoj
dates moving components. Certain compoj nents in the engine compartment can also
move with the vehicle switched off, for inj
stance the radiator fan. There is a risk of injury. Do not reach into the area of moving parts.
Keep articles of clothing and hair away from
moving parts.'

Closing
the
hood
Let the hood drop from a height of approx.
16 inches/40 cm and push down on it to lock it
fully.
The hood must engage on both sides.
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Engine
oilVehicle
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.
General
information
The engine oil consumption is dependent on
your driving style and driving conditions.
Therefore, regularly check the engine oil level
after refueling by taking a detailed measurej
ment.
The engine oil consumption can increase in
the following situations, for example:'ySporty driving style.'yBreak-in of the engine.'yIdling of the engine.'yWith use of engine oil types that are classij
fied as not suitable.
Different Check Control messages appear on the Control Display depending on the engine
oil level.
Safety
information NOTE
An engine oil level that is too low causes
engine damage. There is a risk of property
damage. Immediately add engine oil.'

2."Vehicle status"3. "Engine oil level"
The engine oil level is displayed.
System
limits
When making frequent short-distance trips or using a dynamic driving style, it may not be
possible to calculate a measured value. In this case, the measured value for the last, suffijciently long trip is displayed.
Detailed
measurement
Concept
The engine oil level is checked when the vehij cle is stationary and displayed via a scale.
If the engine oil level is outside its permissible
operating range, a Check Control message is
displayed.
General
information During the measurement, the idle speed is inj
creased somewhat.
Functional
requirements
'yVehicle is parked in a horizontal position.'ySelector lever in selector lever position N and accelerator pedal not depressed.'yEngine is running and is at operating temj
perature.
Performing
a
detailed
measurement
Using iDrive:
1."Vehicle info"2."Vehicle status"3. "Measure engine oil level"4."Start measurement"
The engine oil level is checked and displayedvia a scale.
Adding
engine
oil
General
information
Only add engine oil when the message is disj
played in the instrument cluster. The quantity
to be added is indicated in the message disj
played in the instrument cluster.
Only add suitable types of engine oil, refer to
page 226.
Safely park the vehicle and switch off the ignij
tion before adding engine oil.
Take care not to add too much engine oil.
Safety
information WARNING
Operating materials, e.g., oils, greases,
coolants, fuels, can contain harmful ingredij ents. There is a risk of injuries or danger to life.Observe the instructions on the containers.Avoid the contact of articles of clothing, skin oreyes with operating materials. Do not refill opj
erating materials into different bottles. Store operating materials out of reach of children.'

Adding
engine
oil1.Opening the hood, refer to page 2222.Turn the lid counterclockwise.3.Add engine oil.
Engine
oil
types
to
add
General
information
The engine oil quality is critical for the life of
the engine.
Safety
information NOTE
Oil additives can damage the engine.
There is a risk of property damage. Do not use oil additives.'

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CoolantVehicle
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.
General
information
The vehicle has two coolant reservoirs that are
located in the engine compartment.
To ensure the operational reliability of the vehij
cle, always check the coolant level of both
coolant reservoirs.
Not all commercially available additives are suitable for the vehicle. Information about suitjable additives is available from a dealerss servjice center or another qualified service center or
repair shop.
Safety
information WARNING
With the engine hot and the cooling sysj
tem open, coolant can escape and lead to
scalding. There is a risk of injury. Only open the cooling system with the engine cooleddown.'

Adding1.Let the engine cool.2.Turn the lid of the coolant reservoir slightlycounterclockwise to allow any excess
pressure to dissipate, then open it.3.If the coolant is low, slowly add coolant up to the specified level; do not overfill.4.Close the cap.5.Have the cause of the coolant loss elimijnated as soon as possible.
Disposal
Comply with the relevant environmenj
tal protection regulations when disposj
ing of coolant and coolant additives.
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MaintenanceVehicle
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.
BMW
maintenance
system The maintenance system indicates requiredmaintenance measures, and thereby provides
support in maintaining road safety and the opj erational reliability of the vehicle.
In some cases, scopes and intervals may vary
according to the country-specific version. Rej
placement work, spare parts, fuels and lubrij
cants, and wear materials are calculated sepaj rately. Further information is available from a
dealerss service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.
Condition
Based
Service
CBS
Concept
Sensors and special algorithms take into acj
count the driving conditions of the vehicle.
CBS uses these to calculate the need for
maintenance.
The system makes it possible to adapt the amount of maintenance corresponding to your user profile.General
information
Information on service requirements, refer to page 99, can be displayed on the Control Disj
play.
Service
data
in
the
remote
control Information on the required maintenance iscontinuously stored in the remote control. Thedealerss service center can read this data outand suggest a maintenance scope for the vehijcle.
Therefore, hand the service advisor the remote
control with which the vehicle was driven most
recently.
Storage
periods Storage periods during which the vehicle batj
tery was disconnected are not taken into acj count.
If this occurs, have a dealer's service center or another qualified service center or repair shop update the time-dependent maintenance projcedures, such as checking brake fluid and, if
necessary, changing the engine oil and the mij
crofilter/activated-charcoal filter.
Service
and
Warranty
Information
Booklet
for
US
models
and
Warranty
and
Service
Guide
Booklet
for
Canadian
models
Please consult your Service and Warranty Inj
formation Booklet for US models and Warranty
and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian modj els for additional information on service rejquirements.
The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends that maintenance and repair be performed by a
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