BMW X6 M 2020 Manual PDF

USB
connection
General
informationThe
following
mobile
devices
can
be
connected
to
the
USB
port:
'xMobile
phones.'xAudio
devices
such
as
MP3
players.'xUSB
storage
devices.
Common
file
systems
are
supported.
FAT32
and
exFAT
are
the
recommended
formats.
A
connected
USB
storage
device
will
be
sup#j plied
with
charge
current
via
the
USB
port
if
the
device
supports
this.
Follow
the
maximum
charge
current
of
the
USB
port.
The
following
uses
are
possible
on
USB
ports
with
data
transfer:
'xPlaying
music
files.'xPlaying
videos.
Follow
the
following
when
connecting:
'xDo
not
use
force
when
plugging
the
connec#j
tor
into
the
USB
port.'xUse
a
flexible
adapter
cable.'xProtect
the
USB
storage
device
against
me#j
chanical
damage.'xDue
to
the
large
number
of
USB
storage
de#j vices
available
on
the
market,
it
cannot
beguaranteed
that
every
device
is
operable
on
the
vehicle.'xDo
not
expose
USB
storage
devices
to
ex#j
treme
environmental
conditions,
such
as
very
high
temperatures;
refer
to
the
owner's
manual
of
the
device.'xDue
to
the
many
different
compression
tech#j niques,
proper
playback
of
the
media
storedon
the
USB
storage
device
cannot
be
guar#j
anteed
in
all
cases.'xTo
ensure
proper
transmission
of
the
stored data,
do
not
charge
a
USB
storage
device
via
the
onboard
socket,
when
it
is
connected
to
the
USB
port.'xDepending
on
how
the
USB
storage
device
is
being
used,
settings
may
be
required
on
the
USB
storage
device,
refer
to
the
owner's
manual
of
the
device.
Not
compatible
USB
media:
'xUSB
hard
drives.'xUSB
hubs.'xUSB
memory
card
readers
with
multiple
slots.'xHFS-formatted
USB
storage
devices.'xDevices
such
as
fans
or
lamps.
Functional
requirement
Compatible
device
with
USB
port.
Additional
information:
Compatible
devices,
refer
to
page
69.
Connecting
the
device Connect
the
USB
device
using
a
suitable
adapter
cable
to
a
USB
port.
The
USB
device
is
displayed
in
the
device
list.
Additional
information:
USB
port,
refer
to
page
294.
WiFi
hotspot
Concept
Compatible
devices
with
WLAN
interface
can use
the
Internet
connection
of
the
vehicle
via
the
WiFi
hotspot.
General
information Up
to
10
devices
can
be
connected
to
the
WiFi
hotspot
simultaneously.
Functional
requirements
'xCompatible
device
with
activated
WLAN
in#j
terface.
Compatible
devices,
refer
to
page
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'xInternet
use
is
activated
for
the
vehicle.'xRegistration
and
data
contract
with
a
serviceprovider
where
required.'xStandby
state
is
switched
on.
Connecting
a
device
to
the
Internet
via
the
WiFi
hotspot
Using
the
Internet
for
the
first
time
via
the
WiFi
hotspot
requires
registration
and
possibly
a
data
volume
purchase
from
a
service
provider.
Depending
on
the
country
version,
data
volume can
be
purchased
via
the
connected
mobile
de#j
vice
or
from
the
ConnectedDrive
Store.
Via
iDrive:
1."COM"2."Mobile
devices"3.Move
the
Controller
to
the
right.4."New
device"5."Internet,
apps"
Hotspot
name
and
hotspot
code
are
dis#j
played
on
the
Control
Display.6.Activate
Internet
usage
via
WLAN
if
neces#j sary.
"Open
settings"7.Activate
Internet
usage.
"Internet
connection"8.Move
the
Controller
to
the
left.9.Search
for
WLAN
networks
on
the
mobile
de#j vice.
Select
network
name
on
the
device.10.Enter
hotspot
code
on
the
device
and
con#jnect.
The
device
is
displayed
in
the
device
list.
Additionally,
a
QR
code
will
be
displayed
on
the
Control
Display.
Alternatively,
this
QR
code
can
be
used
to
pair
the
mobile
device
with
the
hot#j spot.
All
devices
connected
via
the
hotspot
use
this
data
volume.
Deactivating
Internet
usage
via
the
WiFi
hotspot
Internet
usage
may
be
deactivated
if
the
datavolume
is
used
up,
for
instance.
Via
iDrive:1."COM"2."Mobile
devices"3.Move
the
Controller
to
the
right.4."Settings"5."Internet
connection"6.Select
the
desired
setting.
Apple
CarPlay
preparation
Concept
CarPlay
allows
certain
functions
of
a
compatible
Apple
iPhone
to
be
used
via
Siri
voice
operation and
iDrive.
Functional
requirements
'xCompatible
iPhone,
iPhone
5
or
later
with
iOS
7.1
or
later.
Compatible
devices,
refer
to
page
69.'xCorresponding
mobile
contract.'xBluetooth,
WLAN,
and
Siri
voice
operation
are
activated
on
the
iPhone.'xBooking
the
ConnectedDrive
service:
Apple
CarPlay
preparation.
Switching
on
Bluetooth
and
CarPlay
Via
iDrive:
1."COM"2."Mobile
devices"3.Move
the
Controller
to
the
right.4."Settings"5.Select
the
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"Apple
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the
function.
Pairing
the
iPhone
with
CarPlay
Via
iDrive:
1."COM"2."Mobile
devices"3.Move
the
Controller
to
the
right.4."New
device"5."Phone
calls
and
audio"
The
vehicle's
Bluetooth
name
is
displayed
on
the
Control
Display.6.On
the
mobile
device,
search
for
Bluetooth
devices
in
the
vicinity
and
select
the
vehicle.
A
control
number
is
displayed.7.Compare
the
control
number
displayed
on
the
Control
Display
with
the
control
number
on
the
display
of
the
mobile
device,
and
con#j
firm
that
the
two
match.8.Select
CarPlay:
"Confirm
note
and
connect
to
Apple
CarPlay"
The
iPhone
is
connected
to
the
vehicle
and
dis#j played
in
the
device
list.
Operation For
more
information,
refer
to
the
Integrated
Owner's
Manual
or
the
Owner's
Manual
for
Navi#j
gation,
Entertainment,
Communication.
Frequently
Asked
Questions
All
requirements
are
met
and
all
required
steps were
completed
in
the
specified
order.
Despite
that,
the
mobile
device
does
not
function
as
ex#j pected.
In
this
case,
the
following
explanations
can
help: The
iPhone
has
already
been
paired
with
Apple CarPlay.
When
a
new
connection
is
established,CarPlay
can
no
longer
be
selected.
'xDelete
the
iPhone
concerned
from
the
device
list.'xOn
the
iPhone,
delete
the
vehicle
concerned
from
the
list
of
stored
connections
under Bluetooth
and
under
WLAN.'xPair
the
iPhone
as
a
new
device.
If
the
steps
listed
have
been
carried
out
and
the
required
function
is
still
not
available:
contact
the hotline,
a
dealer's
service
center
or
another
quali#j
fied
service
center
or
repair
shop.
Screen
Mirroring
General
information
Screen
Mirroring
enables
mirroring
(outputting)
of
the
smartphone
display
on
the
Control
Dis#j play.
Functional
requirements
'xCompatible
smartphone
with
Screen
Mirror#jing
interface.
Compatible
devices,
refer
to
page
69.'xScreen
Mirroring
is
switched
on
on
the
smartphone.'xWLAN
is
switched
on
in
the
vehicle.
Activate
WLAN
in
the
vehicle
Via
iDrive:
1."COM"2."Mobile
devices"3.Move
the
Controller
to
the
right.4."Settings"5."Wi-Fin"
Pairing
a
smartphone
with
Screen
Mirroring
Via
iDrive:
1."COM"2."Mobile
devices"3.Move
the
Controller
to
the
right.4."New
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5."Screen
Mirroring"
The
WLAN
name
of
the
vehicle
is
displayed on
the
Control
Display.6.Search
for
WLAN
devices
in
the
surroundings
of
the
smartphone.
The
WLAN
name
of
the
vehicle
appears
on the
device
display.
Select
the
WLAN
name
ofthe
vehicle.7.Confirm
the
connection
via
iDrive.
The
device
is
connected
and
displayed
in
the
device
list.
Managing
mobile
devices
General
information
'xAfter
one-time
pairing,
the
devices
are
auto#jmatically
recognized
and
reconnected
whenstandby
state
is
switched
on.'xAfter
stored
content
on
the
SIM
card
or
themobile
phone,
such
as
contacts,
has
beendetected,
the
data
is
transmitted
to
the
vehi#j
cle
and
can
be
used
via
iDrive.'xFor
some
devices,
certain
settings
are
neces#j sary,
for
instance
authorization;
see
the
own#j
er's
manual
of
the
device.
Displaying
the
device
list
All
devices
paired
with
or
connected
to
the
vehi#j
cle
are
displayed
in
the
device
list.
A
maximum
of
4
devices
can
be
connected
to
the
vehicle
via
Bluetooth,
and
a
maximum
of
10
devices
can
be
connected
to
the
vehicle
via WLAN.
A
maximum
of
20
devices
will
be
de#j
tected.
Via
iDrive:
1."COM"2."Mobile
devices"
A
symbol
indicates,
for
which
function
a
device
is
used.
When
the
icon
is
displayed
in
white,
this function
is
actively
connected
to
the
vehicle.
The
icon
is
displayed
in
gray
when
the
function
of
the
device
is
inactive.SymbolMeaning
Telephone.
Bluetooth
audio.
WiFi
hotspot.
Apple
CarPlay.
Screen
Mirroring.
Configuring
the
device
Functions
can
be
activated
or
deactivated
forpaired
and
connected
devices.
If
a
function
is
assigned
to
a
device,
the
function will
be
deactivated
where
appropriate
for
a
de#j
vice
that
is
already
connected
and
the
device
will
be
disconnected.
Follow
the
information
on
the Control
Display.
Via
iDrive:
1."COM"2."Mobile
devices"3.Select
the
desired
device.4.Select
the
desired
setting:'x"Disconnect
device"
The
device
remains
paired
and
can
be
connected
again.'x"Connect
device"
The
functions
that
were
assigned
to
the device
before
disconnecting
are
assigned
to
the
device
when
it
is
reconnected.
The
functions
may
be
deactivated
on
a
device already
connected.'x"Delete
device"
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device
is
disconnected
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Priority
of
the
phonesWhen
two
mobile
phones
are
connected
to
the
vehicle,
you
can
specify
the
priority
of
the
mobile phones
for
reconnection.
Via
iDrive:1."COM"2."Mobile
devices"3.Move
the
Controller
to
the
right.4."Settings"5."Priorities
for
telephones"6.Select
the
desired
device.7.Turn
the
controller
to
select
the
priority
for
the
selected
mobile
phone.
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Opening
and
closingVehicle
features
andoptions
This
chapter
describes
all
standard,
country-spe#jcific
and
optional
features
offered
with
the
series. It
also
describes
features
and
functions
that
are
not
necessarily
available
in
your
vehicle,
e.g.,
due to
the
selected
options
or
country
versions.
Thisalso
applies
to
safety-related
functions
and
sys#j
tems.
When
using
these
functions
and
systems,
the
applicable
laws
and
regulations
must
be
ob#j
served.
Vehicle
key
General
information Depending
on
the
equipment
version,
the
vehicle
is
delivered
with
two
vehicle
keys
or
one
vehicle
key
and
the
BMW
display
key.
Each
vehicle
key
contains
a
replaceable
battery.
Depending
on
the
equipment
and
country
ver#j sion,
various
settings
can
be
configured
for
thebutton
functions.
A
driver
profile
with
personal
settings
can
be
as#j signed
to
a
vehicle
key.
To
provide
information
on
maintenance
require#j ments,
the
service
data
is
stored
in
the
vehiclekey.
To
prevent
possible
locking
in
of
the
vehicle
key,
take
the
vehicle
key
with
you
when
exiting
the
vehicle.
Safety
information
Warning
People
or
animals
in
the
vehicle
can
lock
the
doors
from
the
inside
and
lock
themselves
in.
In this
case,
the
vehicle
cannot
be
opened
from
the
outside.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Take
the vehicle
key
with
you
so
that
the
vehicle
can
be
opened
from
the
outside.
Warning
For
some
country
versions,
unlocking
from
the inside
is
only
possible
with
special
knowledge.
Persons
who
spend
a
lengthy
time
in
the
vehi#j
cle
while
being
exposed
to
extreme
tempera#j
tures
are
at
risk
of
injury
or
death.
Do
not
lock
the
vehicle
from
the
outside
when
there
are
people
in
it.
Warning
Unattended
children
or
animals
in
the
vehicle can
cause
the
vehicle
to
move
and
endanger themselves
and
traffic,
for
instance
due
to
thefollowing
actions:
'xPressing
the
Start/Stop
button.'xReleasing
the
parking
brake.'xOpening
and
closing
the
doors
or
win#j
dows.'xEngaging
selector
lever
position
N.'xUsing
vehicle
equipment.
There
is
a
risk
of
accidents
or
injuries.
Do
not
leave
children
or
animals
unattended
in
the
ve#j hicle.
Take
the
vehicle
key
with
you
when
exit#j
ing
and
lock
the
vehicle.
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Overview1Unlocking2Locking
Stationary
climate
control
through
Remote
Engine
Start#\#_ 2813To
open
the
tailgate4Press
and
hold
or
press
three
times
in
quick
succession:
panic
mode
Press
briefly:
pathway
lighting
Unlocking
General
information
The
behavior
of
the
vehicle
during
unlocking
us#j
ing
the
vehicle
key
depends
on
the
following
set#j
tings:
'xIf
only
the
driver's
door
and
the
fuel
filler
flap or
all
access
to
the
vehicle
will
be
unlocked.'xIf
the
unlocking
of
the
vehicle
is
confirmed
with
a
light
signal
or
a
sound
signal.'xIf
the
welcome
light
is
switched
on
when
the
vehicle
is
being
unlocked.
Unlocking
the
vehicle
Press
the
button
on
the
vehicle
key.
If,
due
to
the
settings,
only
the
driver's
door
and
fuel
filler
flap
were
unlocked,
press
the
button
on the
vehicle
key
again
to
unlock
the
other
vehicleaccess
points.
In
addition,
the
following
functions
are
executed:
'xIf
a
driver
profile
was
assigned
to
the
vehicle
key,
this
driver
profile
will
be
activated
and
the
settings
that
are
stored
in
it
will
be
applied.'xThe
interior
lights
are
switched
on,
unless they
were
manually
switched
off.'xFolded
in
exterior
mirrors
are
folded
out.
If
the
exterior
mirrors
were
folded
in
via
the
button
in
the
car's
interior,
they
will
not
be
folded
out
when
unlocking.'xWith
alarm
system:
The
alarm
system
will
be switched
off.
After
opening
one
of
the
front
doors,
the
vehicle
is
ready
for
operation.
The
light
functions
may
depend
on
the
ambient
brightness.
Convenient
opening Press
and
hold
the
button
on
the
vehi#j
cle
key
after
unlocking.
The
windows
and
the
glass
sunroof
with
sun
protection
are
opened,
as
long
as
the
button
on
the
vehicle
key
is
pressed.
Locking General
information The
behavior
of
the
vehicle
during
locking
using
the
vehicle
key
depends
on
the
following
set#j
tings:
'xIf
the
locking
of
the
vehicle
is
confirmed
with
a
light
signal
or
a
sound
signal.'xIf
the
exterior
mirrors
are
automatically
folded
in
when
the
vehicle
is
locked.
The
exterior
mirrors
are
not
folded
in
when
the
hazard
warning
flashers
are
switched
on.'xIf
pathway
lighting
is
activated
during
locking.
Locking
the
vehicle
1.Close
the
driver's
door.2.

Press
the
button
on
the
vehicle
key.
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The
following
functions
are
executed:'xAll
doors,
the
tailgate,
and
the
fuel
filler
flapare
locked.'xWith
alarm
system:
The
alarm
system
will
beswitched
on.
If
the
drive-ready
state
is
still
switched
on
when
you
lock
the
vehicle,
the
vehicle
horn
honks twice.
In
this
case,
the
drive-ready
state
must
beswitched
off
by
means
of
the
Start/Stop
button.
With
Comfort
Access:
convenient
closing
Safety
information
Warning
With
convenient
closing,
body
parts
can
be jammed.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Make
sure that
the
area
of
movement
of
the
doors
is
clear
during
convenient
closing.
Closing
Press
and
hold
the
button
on
the
vehicle
key
in
the
area
close
to
the
vehicle
after
locking.
The
windows
and
the
glass
sunroof
with
sun
protection
are
closed,
as
long
as
the
button
on
the
vehicle
key
is
pressed.
Switching
on
the
interior
and
exterior
lights
Press
the
button
on
the
vehicle
key
withthe
vehicle
locked.
The
function
is
not
available
for
the
first
10
sec#j
onds
after
locking.
'xThe
interior
lights
are
switched
on,
unless they
were
manually
switched
off.
Interior
lights,
refer
to
page
167.'xDepending
on
the
settings,
the
exterior
light#j
ing
will
be
switched
on.Welcome
lights,
refer
to
page
164.
The
light
functions
may
depend
on
the
ambient
brightness.
TailgateGeneral
information
To
avoid
locking
the
vehicle
key
in
the
vehicle, do
not
place
the
vehicle
key
in
the
cargo
area.
You
can
set
up
if
the
doors
will
be
unlocked
when
the
tailgate
is
opened
with
the
vehicle
key.
Safety
information
Warning
Body
parts
can
be
jammed
when
operating
the tailgate.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Make
sure
thatthe
area
of
movement
of
the
tailgate
is
clear
during
opening
and
closing.
Warning
The
tailgate
pivots
out
when
it
opens.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Make
sure
that
the
area
of
movement
of
the
tailgate
is
clear
during
opening
and
closing.
NOTICE
Sharp-edged
or
pointed
objects
can
hit
the windows
and
heat
conductors
while
driving. There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Coverthe
edges
and
ensure
that
pointed
objects
do
not
hit
the
windows.
Opening
Press
and
hold
the
button
on
the
vehi#j
cle
key
for
approx.
1
second.
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Panic
modeYou
can
trigger
the
alarm
system
if
you
find
your#jself
in
a
dangerous
situation.'xPress
the
button
on
the
vehicle
key
and
hold
for
at
least
3
seconds.'xBriefly
press
the
button
on
the
vehicle
key three
times
in
succession.
To
switch
off
the
alarm:
press
any
button.
Switching
pathway
lighting
on Press
and
hold
the
button
on
the
vehi#j
cle
key
for
approx.
1
second.
It
is
possible
to
adjust
the
duration
of
the
path#j
way
lighting
feature.
Additional
information:
Pathway
lighting,
refer
to
page
164.
Replacing
the
battery
1.Remove
the
integrated
key
from
the
vehicle key.
Integrated
key,
refer
to
page
85.2.Place
the
integrated
key
underneath
the
bat#j
tery
compartment
cover,
arrow
1,
and
lift
the
cover
with
a
lever
movement
of
the
integrated
key,
arrow
2.3.Push
battery
in
the
direction
of
the
arrow
us#j
ing
a
pointed
object
and
lift
it
out.4.Insert
a
type
CR
2032
battery
with
the
posi#j tive
side
facing
up.5.Press
the
cover
closed.6.Push
the
integrated
key
into
the
vehicle
key
until
the
integrated
key
engages.
Have
old
batteries
disposed
of
by
a
deal#j
er#ss
service
center
or
another
qualified service
center
or
repair
shop
or
take
them
to
a
collection
point.
Additional
vehicle
keys
Additional
vehicle
keys
are
available
from
a
serv#j ice
center
or
another
qualified
service
center
or
repair
shop.
Loss
of
vehicle
keys
A
lost
vehicle
key
can
be
blocked
and
replaced by
a
dealer#ss
service
center
or
another
qualified
service
center
or
repair
shop.
If
the
lost
vehicle
key
has
an
assigned
driver
pro#j file,
the
connection
to
this
vehicle
key
must
bedeleted.
A
new
vehicle
key
can
then
be
assignedto
the
driver
profile.
Malfunction General
information
A
Check
Control
message
is
displayed.
Vehicle
key
recognition
by
the
vehicle
may
mal#j
function
under
the
following
circumstances:
'xThe
battery
of
the
vehicle
key
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'xInterference
of
the
radio
connection
fromtransmission
towers
or
other
equipment
with
high
transmitting
power.'xShielding
of
the
vehicle
key
due
to
metal
ob#j jects.
Do
not
transport
the
vehicle
key
together
with metal
objects.'xInterference
of
the
radio
connection
from
mo#j
bile
phones
or
other
electronic
devices
in
di#j
rect
proximity
to
the
vehicle
key.
Do
not
transport
the
vehicle
key
together
with electronic
devices.'xInterference
of
radio
transmission
by
a
charg#j
ing
process
of
mobile
devices,
for
instance charging
of
a
mobile
phone.'xThe
vehicle
key
is
in
direct
proximity
of
thewireless
charging
tray.
Place
the
vehicle
key
in
a
different
location.
In
the
case
of
interference,
the
vehicle
can
also
be
unlocked
and
locked
from
the
outside
with
the
integrated
key.
Additional
information: Integrated
key,
refer
to
page
85.
Switching
the
drive-ready
state
on
via
emergency
detection
of
the
vehicle
key
It
is
not
possible
to
switch
on
the
drive-ready
state
if
the
vehicle
key
has
not
been
detected.
Proceed
as
follows
in
this
case:
1.Hold
the
back
of
the
vehicle
key
against
themarked
area
on
the
steering
column.
Pay
at#jtention
to
the
display
in
the
instrument
clus#jter.2.If
the
vehicle
key
is
detected:
Switch
on
drive-ready
state
within
10
sec#j
onds.
If
the
vehicle
key
is
not
recognized,
slightly change
the
position
of
the
vehicle
key
and
repeat
the
procedure.
Frequently
Asked
Questions
What
precautions
can
be
taken
to
be
able
to open
a
vehicle
with
an
accidentally
locked
in
ve#jhicle
key
'xThe
options
provided
by
the
Remote
Serv#j
ices
of
the
BMW
Connected
app
include
the
ability
to
lock
and
unlock
a
vehicle.
This
requires
an
active
BMW
Connected#j
Drive
contract
and
the
BMW
Connected
app
must
be
installed
on
a
smartphone.'xUnlocking
the
vehicle
can
be
requested
via the
BMW
ConnectedDrive
Call
Center.
An
active
BMW
ConnectedDrive
contract
isrequired.
BMW
display
key
General
information
The
BMW
display
key
is
supplied
with
an
addi#jtional
mechanical
key.
If
the
display
key
is
used,the
mechanical
key
should
be
carried
with
you,for
instance
in
the
wallet.
The
mechanical
key
is
used
like
the
integrated
key.
The
display
key
supports
all
functions
of
the
standard
vehicle
key.
In
addition,
the
following
functions
are
also
avail#j
able:
'xDisplay
status
of
doors
and
windows.'xDisplay
status
of
the
anti-theft
warning
sys#j
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