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Contacts
You can create and edit contacts. The contacts 
of the mobile phone
* are also displayed. The 
addresses can be used as destinations for nav-
igation and the phone numbers can be dialed.
New contact
1."Contacts"
2."New contact"
3.If the entry fields are still filled with previous 
entries, select "Delete input fields".
4.To fill in the entry fields:
Select the symbol next to the entry field.
5.Enter the text.
If the vehicle is equipped with a navi-
gation system, it is only possible to 
enter addresses that are contained in the 
navigation data in the vehicle. This ensures 
that destination guidance is possible for all 
addresses.<
6."Store contact in vehicle"
Specifying a contact as home address
A contact can be stored as a home address. It is 
placed at the top of "My contacts".
1."Contacts"
2."New contact"
3.To fill in the entry fields:
Select the symbol next to the entry field.
4.Open "Options".
5."Store as home address"
When the home address is deleted, only the 
content of the home address entry is deleted 
and not the entry itself.
My contacts
A list of all contacts in the vehicle and on the 
mobile phone
*.
Displaying contacts
"My contacts"
All contacts are listed in alphabetical order. 
Depending on the number of contacts, an A-Z 
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BMW Assist
BMW Assist*
BMW Assist provides a number of different ser-
vices. For example, the position data of the 
vehicle can be transmitted to the BMW Assist 
Response Center when an Emergency 
Request
* is sent.
Many BMW Assist services depend on the indi-
vidually agreed contract.
After your contract has expired, the BMW 
Assist system will be deactivated by the BMW 
Assist Response Center without you having to 
visit a BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center. 
After the BMW Assist system has been deacti-
vated, no BMW Assist service will be available. 
The BMW Assist system can be reactivated by 
a BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center after a 
new contract has been signed.
Requirements
>The installed BMW Assist system is logged 
in on a wireless communications network. 
This network must be capable of transmit-
ting the services.
>To transmit position data, the vehicle must 
be able to determine the current position.
>To activate and update BMW Assist, a 
GPS signal must be available.
>The BMW Assist service contract was 
signed with your BMW Sports Activity Vehi-
cle Center or with the BMW Assist 
Response Center. Enabling must have 
been completed.
>BMW Assist is activated.
Services offered
>Emergency Request: when you press the 
SOS button, a connection to the BMW 
Assist Response Center is established. The 
BMW Assist Response Center then speaks 
with you and takes further steps to help you.>Automatic Collision Notification: under cer-
tain conditions, a connection is established 
to the BMW Assist Response Center after a 
serious accident. If possible, the BMW 
Assist Response Center then speaks with 
you and takes further steps to help you.
>Enhanced Roadside Assistance: BMW 
Roadside Assistance
* can be contacted if 
assistance is needed in the event of a 
breakdown. If possible, the vehicle and 
position data are transmitted in the process.
>Customer Relations: connection to Cus-
tomer Relations for information on all 
aspects of your vehicle.
>TeleServices: data on your vehicle's service 
status or required inspections are transmit-
ted to your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle 
Center, either automatically before a ser-
vice due date or when you request a BMW 
service appointment.
>Remote Door Unlock: the BMW Assist 
Response Center provides assistance if, for 
example, the remote control is not available 
and the vehicle needs to be opened.
>Stolen Vehicle Recovery: after you report to 
the police that your vehicle was stolen, the 
BMW Assist Response Center can deter-
mine its position.
>In addition, the optional Convenience Plan 
offers a concierge service and information 
on route planning, the traffic situation and 
weather. Using Critical Calling, a limited 
number of calls can be made via the BMW 
Assist Response Center, for example if the 
mobile phone is not available or discharged. 
Press the SOS button to contact the BMW 
Assist Response Center.
>You can also access the BMW Assist con-
cierge service via the Internet.
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Run-flat tires
You will recognize run-flat tires by the circular 
symbol containing the letters RSC on the side 
of the tire. 
Run-flat tires consist of partially self-contained 
tires and special rims. The sidewall reinforce-
ment ensures that the tire retains some residual 
safety in the event of pressure drop and driving 
remains possible to a restricted degree.
To continue driving with a damaged tire:
>With Flat Tire Monitor, refer to Indication of 
a flat tire page93
>With Tire Pressure Monitor, refer to Mes-
sage with low tire inflation pressure page95
New wheels and tires
Have new wheels and tires installed only 
by your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle 
Center or a tire shop that works according to 
BMW repair procedures with correspondingly 
trained personnel. If this work is not carried out 
properly, there is a danger of subsequent dam-
age and related safety hazards. Make sure that 
the new wheels are balanced.<
Retreaded tires
BMW does not recommend that you use 
retreaded tires, as driving safety may be 
impaired. The causes for this include the possi-
bly different tire casing structures and the often 
wide variations in their age, which can result in a 
limited service life.<
The right wheels and tires
When mounting new tires or changing over 
from summer to winter tires and vice versa, 
mount Run-Flat Tires for your own safety. Your 
BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center will be 
happy to advise you.
BMW recommends that you use only 
wheel and tire combinations that BMW 
has tested and approved for your particular 
vehicle. Variations in factors such as manufac-
turing tolerances mean that even wheels and 
tires with identical official size ratings could 
actually have different dimensions than the 
approved units – these differences could lead to 
body contact, and with it the risk of severe acci-
dents. If non-approved wheels and tires are 
used, BMW cannot evaluate their suitability, 
and therefore cannot be held liable for driving 
safety.<
When changing to larger wheels and tires, 
it may be necessary to make changes to 
the wheelwell trim piece, as otherwise road 
users could be endangered or the vehicle could 
be damaged. Only have this work carried out by 
a BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center or a 
workshop that works in accordance with BMW 
guidelines and uses appropriately trained per-
sonnel.<
You can ask your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle 
Center for the correct wheel/tire combination.
The correct wheel/tire combination also affects 
various systems whose function would other-
wise be impaired, e.g. ABS, DSC, xDrive, 
Dynamic Performance Control in the BMW X6, 
or Flat Tire Monitor.
To maintain good handling and vehicle 
response, use only tires of a single tread config-
uration from a single manufacturer. Following 
tire damage, have the original wheel and tire 
combination remounted on the vehicle as soon 
as possible.
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BMW X6
1Filler neck for washer fluid of the headlamp 
and windshield cleaning systems, refer to 
page69
2Filler neck for engine oil, refer to Adding 
engine oil on page2423Starting-aid terminal, refer to page262
4Expansion tank for coolant, refer to 
page243
Engine oil
The engine oil consumption is dependent on 
driving style and driving conditions.
Checking engine oil level
Your vehicle is equipped with an electronic oil 
level check.
The condition for the most accurate indication 
of the oil level possible is measurement with the 
engine at operating temperature, i.e. following 
an uninterrupted drive of at least 6 miles/10 km. 
You can display the oil level while driving or 
when stopped on a level surface with the engine 
running.1."Vehicle Info"
2."Vehicle status"
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Approved engine oils
The quality of the engine oil selected has critical 
significance for the operation and service life of 
an engine. BMW continuously approves spe-
cific oils after confirming their suitability for use 
in its vehicles with extensive testing.
Your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center 
will be happy to answer more detailed 
questions about approved oils.<
You can also call BMW of North America at 
1-800-831-1117 or visit the website at 
www.bmwusa.com to obtain this information.
Do not use oil additives, as these may 
result in engine damage.<
Alternative oil grades
If none of the approved oils is available at a 
given time, you can also use smaller quantities 
of other oils between oil changes. The packag-
ing must include one of the following indica-
tions of oil specifications.
Gasoline engines
>Preferred: BMW Longlife-01, 
BMW Longlife-01 FE
>Alternative: BMW Longlife-98, API SM or 
higher
Diesel engines
>BMW Longlife-04
Viscosity grades
Viscosity is a measure of an oil's flow rating and 
is specified in SAE grades.
The choice of the right SAE grade is based on 
the climatic conditions in the region in which 
you normally drive your BMW.
Approved oils belong to the SAE classi-
fications 0W-40, 0W-30, 5W-40 and 
5W-30.<
These oils can be used for driving at all outside 
temperatures.
Coolant
Do not add coolant to the cooling system 
when the engine is hot. Escaping coolant 
can cause burns.<
Coolant is composed of equal parts water and a 
coolant additive. Not all commercially available 
additives are suitable for your BMW. Your BMW 
Sports Activity Vehicle Center can recommend 
suitable additives.
Only use suitable additives, otherwise 
engine damage may result. The additives 
present a health hazard; observe the instruc-
tions on the containers.<
Comply with the appropriate environ-
mental protection regulations when dis-
posing of coolant additives.<
Checking coolant level
1.Do not open the hood until the engine has 
cooled down.
2.Turn the cap of the expansion tank counter-
clockwise to allow any accumulated pres-
sure to escape, then continue turning to 
open.
3.The coolant level is correct when the cool-
ant level is between the MIN and MAX 
marks, refer to the diagram adjacent to the 
filler neck.
4.If the coolant is low, slowly add coolant up to 
the specified level; do not overfill.
5.Turn the cap until there is an audible click.
6.Have the reason for the coolant loss elimi-
nated as soon as possible.
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Socket for OBD Onboard 
Diagnostics interface
Components which are decisive for the 
exhaust-gas composition can be checked via 
the OBD socket with a device.
This socket is located to the left on the driver's 
side, on the underside of the instrument cluster 
under a cover.
Exhaust-gas values
The warning lamp lights up:
The vehicle is producing an elevated 
amount of exhaust emissions. Contin-
ued driving is possible. Have the vehicle 
checked as soon as possible.
The lamp flashes under certain conditions. This 
is a sign of excessive misfiring of the engine. In 
this case, you should reduce your speed and 
proceed to the nearest BMW Sports Activity 
Vehicle Center. Heavy engine misfiring causes 
serious damage to the emission-relevant com-
ponents, especially the catalytic converter, 
within a short time.
The warning lamp lights up if the fuel 
cap has not been properly tightened 
and the OBD system detects the 
escape of fuel vapors. Check that the fuel cap is 
correctly seated and tighten it until you hear a 
clearly audible click.
Data recorders
Your vehicle may be equipped with one or sev-
eral measuring and diagnosis modules, or with 
a device for recording or transmitting certain 
vehicle data or information. If you have also sub-
scribed to BMW Assist, certain vehicle data can 
be transmitted or recorded to enable corre-
sponding services.
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Steam cleaners/high-pressure 
cleaning jets
When using steam cleaners or high-pres-
sure cleaning jets, make sure to maintain 
a sufficient distance and stay below a maximum 
temperature of 1407/606.
Insufficient distance or excessive pressure or 
temperature can damage parts of the vehicle or 
can result in water penetration. Follow the oper-
ating instructions for the high-pressure clean-
ing jets.<
Do not spray the sensors and cameras, 
e.g. of Park Distance Control, Top View, 
or rear view camera, with high-pressure clean-
ers for long periods and keep the spray nozzle 
at least 12 in/30 cm away from them.<
Hand washing
When washing the vehicle by hand, use plenty 
of water and car washing shampoo. Clean the 
vehicle with gentle pressure using a sponge or a 
washing brush.
Before cleaning the windshield, deacti-
vate the rain sensor or switch off the igni-
tion to prevent unwanted wiper operation.<
Follow local guidelines for washing vehi-
cles by hand.<
Headlamps
Do not rub dry and never use abrasives or 
strong solvents to clean the covers.
Loosen dirt, e.g. insects, with shampoo or 
insect remover and wash away with plenty of 
water.
Use a window de-icer to remove accumulated 
ice and snow, not a scraper.
Windows
Use a glass cleaner to clean the inside and out-
side surfaces of the windows and the glass sur-
faces of the mirrors.
Do not use quartz-containing cleansers 
to clean glass surfaces of the mirrors.<
Caring for the vehicle finish
Regular care helps your vehicle retain its value 
and protects the paint from the long-term 
effects of aggressive substances.
Regionally occurring environmental factors can 
affect and damage vehicle finish. It is therefore 
important to tailor the frequency and extent of 
your car care accordingly.
Immediately remove particularly aggressive 
substances such as spilled fuel, oil, grease, 
brake fluid, tree resin, or bird droppings; other-
wise, they may damage your paint.
Repairing paint damage
Repair stone damage or scratches imme-
diately, depending on the severity of the 
damage, to prevent the formation of rust.<
BMW recommends having paint damage pro-
fessionally repaired using Genuine BMW finish 
materials in accordance with factory guidelines.
Waxing
Sealant is required when water no longer beads 
on the clean surface of the paint. Use only prod-
ucts that contain carnauba wax or synthetic wax 
to seal your finish.
Rubber gaskets
Treat only with water or a rubber care product.
To avoid noise or damage, do not use 
products that contain silicone to care for 
rubber gaskets.<
Chrome components
Particularly after exposure to road salt, thor-
oughly cleanse parts like the radiator grille, door 
handles, or window frames with plenty of water 
with shampoo added to it. For additional treat-
ment, use chrome polish.
Alloy wheels
Depending on your system, braking can gener-
ate dust, which settles on the light-alloy wheels. 
Remove this dust regularly with acid-free wheel 
cleaner.
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When performing care and maintenance on the 
headlamps, please observe the information on 
page247.
For bulbs for which replacement is not 
described and for checking and adjusting 
headlamp aim, please contact your BMW 
Sports Activity Vehicle Center.<
Light-emitting diodes LEDs
Light-emitting diodes installed behind translu-
c e n t  l e n s e s  s e r v e  a s  t h e  l i g h t  s o u r c e  f o r  m a n y  o f  
the controls and displays in your vehicle. These 
light-emitting diodes, which operate using a 
concept similar to that applied in conventional 
lasers, are officially designated as Class 1 light-
emitting diodes.
Do not remove the covers, and never 
stare into the unfiltered light for several 
hours, as irritation of the retina could result.<
BMW X5: changing lamps
Xenon lamps
These bulbs have a very long service life and 
the probability of a failure is very low. If a lamp 
should nevertheless fail, you can continue driv-
ing cautiously with fog lamps
* provided that 
this is permitted by the country-specific laws.
Have work on the xenon light unit includ-
ing changing the bulb carried out only by 
your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center or a 
workshop that works according to BMW repair 
procedures with correspondingly trained per-
sonnel. Due to the high voltage present in the 
system, there is a danger of fatal injuries when 
work is carried out improperly.<
Halogen bulbs:
Parking lamps and roadside parking 
lamps, daytime driving lamps
35-Watt bulb, H8
The bulb is pressurized. Therefore, wear 
safety glasses and protective gloves. 
Otherwise there is a danger of injuries if the 
bulb is accidentally damaged during replace-
ment.<1.Turn the cover to the left and remove.
2.Turn the bulbs to the left, pull off the con-
nector and replace.
3.Install in the reverse order.
Turn signals, front
24-Watt bulb, PY24W
1.Unscrew bulb holder with bulb to the left, 
refer to arrow, and replace.
2.Install in the reverse order.
Side marker lamps, rear
To replace, please go to a BMW Sports Activity 
Vehicle Center or a workshop that works 
according to BMW repair procedures with cor-
respondingly trained personnel.
Tail lamps
>Turn signals, brake lamps: 21-watt bulb, 
P21W
>Backup lamps and brake force display: 16-
watt bulb, W16W
>Rear lamp: LED technology. 
In case of a defect, please go to a BMW 
Sports Activity Vehicle Center or a work-
shop that works according to BMW repair 
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Vehicle Center or bring them to a collection 
point. Maintain the battery in an upright position 
for transport and storage. Always restrain the 
battery to prevent it from tipping over during 
transport.<
Power failure
Following a temporary power failure, e.g. due to 
a discharged battery, the use of some equip-
ment will be restricted, requiring its reinitializa-
tion. In the same way, individual settings are lost 
and must be updated again:
>Seat, mirror and steering wheel memory
The positions must be stored again, refer to 
page45.
>Time and Date 
The values must be updated again, refer to 
pages79, 80.
>Radio 
Radio stations must be stored again, refer 
to page164.
>Navigation system 
You must wait until the system becomes 
functional again, refer to page157.
>Glass sunroof/panorama glass sunroof
It may only be possible to raise the glass 
sunroof/panorama glass sunroof The sys-
tem must be initialized, refer to page42.
>Digital compass
The system must be calibrated, refer to 
page118.
>Active steering
The system automatically initializes for a 
short time as you drive. During this time, the 
system is deactivated, refer to page97.
>xDrive
The system automatically initializes as you 
drive. During this time, indicator lamps light 
up. If the lamps do not disappear during the 
current trip, have the system checked.
Before removing the vehicle from stor-
age, consult your BMW Sports Activity 
Vehicle Center.<
Fuses
Never attempt to repair a blown fuse and 
do not replace a defective fuse with a sub-
stitute of another color or amperage rating, as 
this could lead to a circuit overload, ultimately 
resulting in a fire in the vehicle.<
A pair of plastic tweezers and instructions for 
fuse allocation is stored with the fuses in the 
cargo bay.
Spare fuses can be obtained from your BMW 
Sports Activity Vehicle.
In interior
The fuses are located in the front passenger 
footwell on the underside of the instrument 
cluster.
1.Unscrew screws, refer to arrows, of footwell 
trim panel.
2.Lay the trim panel in the footwell.
3.Unscrew the screw, arrow1, and fold down 
the fuse carrier, arrow2.
4.Replace the fuse concerned.
5.Installation is carried out in the reverse 
order of removal. Ensure correct and secure 
attachment of the footwell trim panel in the 
process.
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Giving and receiving assistance
Emergency request
Conditions for an emergency request:
>Full preparation package mobile phone. 
With this equipment, an emergency request 
is still possible when no mobile phone is 
paired in the vehicle.
>BMW Assist is activated. 
Activating BMW Assist, refer to page215.
>Radio readiness is switched on.
>The BMW Assist system is logged in on a 
wireless communications network.
>The emergency request system is opera-
ble.
When the contract of participation with BMW 
Assist expires, the BMW Assist system can be 
deactivated by a BMW Sports Activity Vehicle 
Center without having to visit a workshop. Once 
the BMW Assist system has been deactivated, 
emergency requests are not possible. The 
BMW Assist system be reactivated by a BMW 
Sports Activity Vehicle Center after signing a 
new contract.
Initiating an emergency request
1.Briefly press protective cover to open. 
Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the 
arrangement of the switches and indicator 
lamps may differ somewhat.
2.Press the SOS button until the LED in the 
button lights up.As soon as the voice connection to the BMW 
Assist Response Center has been established, 
the LED flashes.
When the emergency request is received at the 
BMW Assist Response Center, the BMW Assist 
Response Center contacts you and takes fur-
ther steps to help you. Even if you are unable to 
answer, the BMW Assist Response Center can 
take further steps to help you under certain 
conditions.
If conditions allow, remain in the vehicle until 
the connection has been established. You will 
then be able to provide a detailed description of 
the situation.
Information for determining the required rescue 
measures is transmitted to the BMW Assist 
Response Center, e.g. the current position of 
your vehicle, if this can be determined.
If the LED flashes, but you are unable to hear 
the BMW Assist Response Center through the 
hands-free system, this could indicate, for 
instance, that the hands-free system is no 
longer operational. The BMW Assist Response 
Center may still be able to hear you, however.
Under certain conditions, an emergency 
request is automatically initiated immediately 
after a severe accident. An automatic collision 
notification is not affected by the button being 
pressed.
For technical reasons, the emergency 
request cannot be guaranteed under 
unfavorable conditions.<
Warning triangle*
The warning triangle is located in the cargo bay.
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