door lock BMW ACTIVEHYBRID X6 2010 Owners Manual

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Functions of the hybrid system
The hybrid system of your BMW ActiveHybrid
X6 offers the following functions.
Electric driving: eDRIVE
Under certain conditions, refer to page15, the
vehicle is powered exclusively by its electric
motors.
Driving with combustion engine: DRIVE
The combustion engine supplies the drive out-
put for moving the vehicle. The high-voltage
battery is charged at the same time.
The hybrid system always starts the combus-
tion engine automatically, refer to page16.
Assisted combustion engine: eBOOST
The combustion engine supplies the main drive
output for moving the vehicle.
In this mode, the electric motors assist the
combustion engine with additional power as
needed.
Energy recovery: CHARGE
When reducing vehicle speed, the kinetic
energy can be converted into electrical energy,
refer to page16.
Start/Stop button, ready
modes
The following readiness modes can be
achieved by pressing the Start/Stop button:
>Radio readiness on/off
>Ignition on/off>Drive readiness activate/deactivate
In order to switch on drive readiness
mode, also step on the brake.<
Radio readiness on/off
Some electrical equipment is operational. The
time and outside temperature are displayed in
the instrument panel.
Radio readiness is switched on:
>when the remote control is inserted into the
ignition lock
>with comfort access
*, when the Start/Stop
button is pressed without stepping on the
brake.
Radio readiness is automatically switched off:
>when the remote control is removed from
the ignition lock
>with comfort access
*, by touching the sur-
face above the door lock, refer to BMW X6
Owner's Manual.
Ignition on/off
When the ignition is switched on, all electrical
equipment is operational. The odometer and
trip meter are displayed in the instrument panel.
When the ignition is switched off, all indicator
lamps and warning lamps go out again.
The ignition is automatically switched off:
>when the remote control is removed from
the ignition lock
>with comfort access
*, by touching the sur-
face above the door lock, refer to BMW X6
Owner's Manual.
Pressing the start/stop button again switches
the ignition back on.
For example, the ignition is not switched off in
the following situations:
>the brakes are actuated
>the low beams are switched on
If you do not plan to start driving, switch
off the ignition and unneeded electrical
equipment in order to reduce the drain on the
battery.<

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Drive readiness
With drive readiness activated, the vehicle is
ready to drive.
Switching on drive readiness corresponds to
starting the engine in conventional vehicles.
Drive readiness can take the following forms:
>Electric driving
The combustion engine is not switched on.
>Driving with combustion engine
The vehicle is driven by the combustion
engine.
Drive readiness in detail
Never leave the vehicle unattended with
drive readiness activated; such a vehicle
represents a potential safety hazard.<
Activating drive readiness
1.Close the driver's door.
2.Insert the remote control as far as possible
into the ignition lock. With comfort access
*,
place the remote control into the vehicle,
refer to BMW X6 Owner's Manual.
3.Depress brake pedal.
To initialize the brake system, the
brake pedal travel is longer than usual
during activation of drive readiness. After
the brake pedal is released, the pedal travel
returns to normal.<
4.Press the Start/Stop button.5.Drive readiness is active:
>Starting the combustion engine
>or electric drive readiness, silent start:
The tachometer pointer moves into the
READY position.
Electric drive readiness can be acti-
vated within an interval of approx. 2 to
60 seconds after radio readiness is
switched on, provided that the function
conditions for electric driving have been
met, refer to page15.<
Electric drive readiness, silent start
The vehicle is ready to drive without starting the
combustion engine.
Silent start, the noiseless starting of the vehicle,
can be activated within an interval of approx. 2
to 60 seconds after radio readiness is switched
on, under the following conditions:
>driver's door closed
>conditions met to allow electric driving,
refer to page15
During electric driving, please note that
pedestrians and other road users may fail
to notice the vehicle in the usual way due to the
lack of engine noise. For example, proceed with
particular caution when pulling into and out of a
parking space.<
Starting the combustion engine
When drive readiness is switched on under the
following circumstances, the combustion
engine is started:
>drive system not at operating temperature
>high temperature of hybrid system
>insufficient charge state of high-voltage
battery or fully charged high-voltage battery
If a Silent start is not possible:
Avoid frequent starting of the combustion
engine in quick succession or repeated starting
attempts in which the engine does not start.
Otherwise, the fuel is not burned or inade-
quately burned and there is a danger of over-
heating and damaging the catalytic converter.<

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Do not run the combustion engine in
enclosed spaces; otherwise, the inhala-
tion of toxic exhaust gases can cause loss of
consciousness and death. The exhaust gases
contain carbon monoxide, an odorless and col-
orless, but highly toxic gas.
Never leave the vehicle unattended with the
combustion engine running; such a vehicle rep-
resents a potential safety hazard.<
Deactivating drive readiness
When drive readiness is switched off, the
tachometer pointer is in the OFF position.
When leaving the vehicle, always take
along the remote control.
Set the parking brake firmly when parking; oth-
erwise, the vehicle could roll.<
After the vehicle is switched off, audible operat-
ing sounds may issue from the hybrid system,
e.g. the cooling of the high-voltage battery.
Procedure
1.Select transmission position P with the
vehicle stationary.
2.Press the Start/Stop button.
3.Set the parking brake.
4.Remove the remote control from the igni-
tion lock.
Before removing the remote control, first
press it in as far as possible to release the
locking device.
Before driving into a car wash
The vehicle can roll if you proceed according to
the following steps:
1.With comfort access
*: insert the remote
control into the ignition lock.
2.Depress brake pedal.
3.Select transmission position N.
4.Release the parking brake or deactivate
Automatic Hold.
5.Press the Start/Stop button to deactivate
drive readiness.
Transmission position P will be selected:
>automatically after approx. 30 minutes>if you remove the remote control from the
ignition lock
Starting to drive
1.Activate drive readiness.
2.Select transmission position D, M/S, or R.
3.Release the parking brake.
4.Start to drive.
Driving
Electric driving: eDRIVE
Requirements
Electric driving is possible under the following
conditions:
>driving speed:
a maximum of approx. 37 mph/60 km/h
>charge state display of the high-voltage
battery: at least 15%
>transmission in position D or R, refer to
page17
>drive system at operating temperature
>accelerator pedal not pressed down too far
>driver's door closed
Possible driving speed
The possible speed that can be reached in elec-
tric driving depends on the charge state of the
high-voltage battery.
>charge state display 15% to 40%:
maximum driving speed is approx. 25 mph/
40 km/h
>charge state display 40% to 100%:
maximum driving speed is approx. 40 mph/
65 km/h
When accelerating past a speed of 25 mph/
40 km/h, the combustion engine is started
briefly in order to assure smooth acceleration.
Indicators of electric driving in the instrument
panel, refer to page22.

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The transmission position and the currently
engaged gear are displayed.
Selecting transmission position
>You can select transmission positions D, R
or N only when drive readiness is activated.
>With the vehicle stationary, depress the
brake pedal before shifting out of P or N;
otherwise the shift command will not be
executed: shiftlock.
Hold the brake pedal down until start-
ing to drive; otherwise, the vehicle can
begin to move.<
Shifting into D, R, N
Briefly press the selector lever in the desired
direction, beyond a resistance point if neces-
sary. When shifting out of P or into R, simulta-
neously push the unlock button1.
The engaged transmission position is displayed
on the selector lever.
The selector lever immediately returns to the
center position when released.
Shifting into P
Press buttonP.When the vehicle is stationary and the
transmission is in the R, D, or M/S posi-
tion, if you disconnect the driver's seat safety
belt and open the driver's door without stepping
on any of the pedals, then the transmission
shifts into position P.<
R Reverse
Select only with the vehicle stationary.
An interlock prevents inadvertent gearshifts
into transmission position R. To release the
lock, push the unlock button1.
During electric driving, please note that
pedestrians and other road users may fail
to notice the vehicle in the usual way due to the
lack of engine noise. For example, proceed with
particular caution when pulling into and out of a
parking space.<
P Park
Select only with the vehicle stationary. The rear
wheels are locked.
The transmission automatically shifts into
P as soon as you switch off the engine.
Unless position N is selected and the remote
control is in the ignition lock.<
N Neutral
Can be selected in automatic car washes, for
example. The vehicle can roll.
The transmission remains in N even after
the engine is switched off whenever you
leave the remote control in the ignition lock.
This function is used, for example, in a car wash,
refer to page15. After approx. 30 minutes P is
automatically engaged.<
Shifting into N
It is possible to select N even when the ignition
is switched on.
I t i s t h u s p o s s i b l e t o m o v e t h e v e h i c l e , e . g . i n t h e
event of a malfunction, even if it is not possible
to activate drive readiness.

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Refueling
Before refueling, deactivate drive readi-
ness. When handling fuel, always observe
all applicable precautionary measures and reg-
ulations. Never transport reserve fuel contain-
ers in the vehicle. These could become leaky
and cause an explosion or a fire in an accident.<
Refueling
The BMW ActiveHybrid X6 is equipped with a
special fuel tank. It is designed for special
requirements that arise in the hybrid operation
of the vehicle, e.g. alternating driving with the
combustion engine or electric motors. Fuel
vapors can cause pressure to build up in the fuel
tank, which is reduced before the fuel tank
catch is opened.
Preparation
Unlocking fuel filler door
1.Deactivate drive readiness, refer to
page15.
2.Push the button to start pressure compen-
sation.
3.Messages indicate that the fuel filler door
has been released and refueling is possible.
In rare cases, the pressure decrease can
take several seconds. A message on the
Control Display indicates when the fuel filler
door has been released.
4.Open the fuel filler door.
If the fuel filler door is not opened within
10 minutes after the fuel tank catch is released, the fuel filler door locks again.
Press the button again.
Opening fuel filler door
1.Open the fuel filler door. To do this, briefly
press the lower edge.
The fuel filler door can only be opened if the
fuel tank catch has been released.
2.Turn the fuel filler cap counterclockwise.
3.Place the fuel filler cap in the bracket
attached to the fuel filler door.
Closing
Fit the cap and turn it clockwise until you clearly
hear a click.
Do not crush the band attached to the
cap; otherwise, the cap may not properly
seal and fuel vapors can escape.<
Manually releasing fuel filler door
If an electrical malfunction should occur and the
system does not release the fuel filler door, you
can unlock the fuel filler door manually.

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1.Open the right-hand side panel in the cargo
bay.
2.Pull the knob with the gas pump symbol.
3.Open the fuel filler door. To do this, briefly
press the lower edge.
4.Turn the fuel filler cap counterclockwise.
When the fuel tank catch is opened,
stay as far away from the vehicle as
possible since gasoline and pressurized
gasoline vapors may suddenly escape from
the fuel tank.<
Observe the following when refueling
When handling fuels, follow the safety
precautions posted at the filling station.
Otherwise, there is a danger of personal injury
or property damage.<
When refueling, insert the filler nozzle com-
pletely into the filler pipe. Avoid raising the filler
nozzle during refueling, otherwise this leads to
>premature pump shutoff.
>a reduced efficiency of the fuel-vapor
recovery system.
The fuel tank is full when the filler nozzle clicks
off the first time.
Fuel tank capacity
Approx. 22.5 gallons/85 liters, including approx.
2.1 gallons/8 liters of reserve
Refuel as soon as possible once your
cruising range falls below 30 miles/
50 km, otherwise engine functions are not
ensured and damage can occur.<
Fuel specifications
Gasoline engine: required fuel
Do not use leaded gasoline, otherwise
damage to the catalytic converter will
result.
Do not refuel with E85, i.e. fuel that consists of
85% ethanol, or Flex Fuel, otherwise perma-
nent damage to the engine and the fuel supply
system will result.<
Super Premium Gasoline/AKI 91
This gasoline is highly recommended.
However, you may also use gasoline with less
AKI. The minimum AKI Rating is 89.
If you use gasoline with this minimum AKI Rat-
ing, the engine may produce knocking sounds
when starting at high outside temperatures.
This has no affect on the engine life.
Do not use gasoline below the specified
minimum quality, otherwise engine dam-
age can result.<
Use high-quality brands
Field experience has indicated significant dif-
ferences in fuel quality: volatility, composition,
additives, etc., among gasolines offered for sale
in the United States and Canada. Fuels contain-
ing up to and including 10% ethanol or other
oxygenates with up to 2.8% oxygen by weight,
that is, 15% MTBE or 3% methanol plus an
equivalent amount of co-solvent, will not void
the applicable warranties with respect to
defects in materials or workmanship.
The use of poor-quality fuels may result in
drivability, starting and stalling problems
especially under certain environmental condi-
tions such as high ambient temperature and
high altitude.
Should you encounter drivability problems
which you suspect could be related to the fuel
you are using, we recommend that you respond
by switching to a recognized high-quality brand
such as gasoline that is advertised as Top Tier
Detergent Gasoline.
Failure to comply with these recommendations
may also result in unscheduled maintenance.<

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Fuel33
– capacity46
– display22
– high-quality brands33
– quality33
– saving26
– specifications33
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel
gauge22
Fuel display, refer to Fuel
gauge22
Fuel filler door32
– closing32
– releasing manually32
G
Gasoline, refer to Required
fuel33
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel
gauge22
General driving notes26,27
Getting towed38
Gross vehicle weight, refer to
Weights46
H
Height, refer to
Dimensions45
High-voltage battery36
High-voltage system
– components12
High water, refer to Driving
through water27
Hills27
Homepage4
Hybrid system
– air-conditioning
functions23
– components12
– contact with water40
– deactivation40
– display21
– functions13
– safety39
Hybrid system safety39
I
Ignition13
– switched on13
Ignition key position 1, refer to
Radio readiness13
Ignition key position 2, refer to
Ignition on13
Imprint2
Inflation pressure, refer to Tire
inflation pressure34
Instrument cluster, refer to
Instrument panel8
Instrument panel8
J
Jumpering, refer to Jump
starting37
Jump starting37
K
Knock control33
L
Length, refer to
Dimensions45
Luggage compartment
capacity, refer to Cargo bay
capacity46
M
Malfunction
– fuel filler door32
Manual operation
– fuel filler door32
N
Noises, refer to Cooling of the
high-voltage system23
Nylon rope, refer to Tow-
starting and towing38
O
Octane ratings, refer to Fuel
specifications33
P
Power, refer to Drive
system44
Pressure, tires34
Pressure compensation,
refueling32
R
Radio position, refer to Radio
readiness13
Radio readiness13
– switched on13
Refueling32
– preparation32
– pressure compensation32
Regeneration, refer to Energy
recovery16
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel
gauge22
Roof load capacity46
Rope, refer to Tow-starting
and towing38
S
Safety5
Screw thread for tow fitting39
Silent start14
Speedometer8
Sport program, manual mode
M/S18
Start/Stop button13
Starting, refer to Starting
engine14
Starting assistance, refer to
Jump starting37
Starting difficulties, jump
starting37
Status of this Owner's Manual
at time of printing5
Summer tires, refer to Wheels
and tires34