steering wheel BMW X6 2012 E71 Owner's Guide

Telephone
216 or
"Accept"
Rejecting a call
"Reject"
The caller is diverted to your mailbox if it has
been activated.
Ending a call
Press the button on the steering wheel
or
1."Telephone"
2."Active calls"
3.Select an active call.
Dialing phone numbers
1."Telephone"
2."Dial number"
3.Select the digits individually.4. Select this symbol to establish the con-
nection
or
Press the button on the steering wheel.
The phone number can also be entered using
voice commands
*, refer to page219.
For your phone number to be displayed to the
person you are calling, the display of phone
numbers must be enabled by your service pro-
vider.
Calls with multiple parties
You can switch between calls and combine two
calls to a single conference call. These func-
tions must be supported by the mobile phone
and the service provider.
Accepting a call while speaking to
another party
This function depends on the service provider
and may need to be activated. The mobile
phone may need to be set up for it.
If a second call comes in during an ongoing call,
you will hear a call waiting signal if this function
has been activated.
"Accept"
The call is accepted and the existing call is put
on hold.
Establishing a second call
Establish another call during an active call.
1."Telephone"
2."Active calls"

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Entertainment
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At a glance
Controls
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Navigation
Mobility
My Info
To start destination guidance:
1.Select the message that contains the
desired destination.
2. "Start guidance" or "Add as another
dest.".
To dial the number in the message:
1.Select the message that contains the
desired number.
2. "Call"
Messages from the concierge service
To use the address in destination guidance*:
1.Select the message.
2. "Start guidance" or "Add as another
dest.".
3.Start destination guidance, if necessary.
To dial a phone number:
1.Select the message.
2. "Call"
To save an address:
1.Select the message.
2.Open "Options".
3."Store contact in vehicle"
Deleting messages
1.Select the message to be deleted.
2.Open "Options".
3."Delete message" or "Delete all messages"
Changing between mobile
phone and hands-free system
From mobile phone to hands-free
system*
You can continue calls begun outside the Blue-
tooth range of the vehicle via the hands-free
system when the engine is running or the igni-
tion is switched on. Depending on your mobile
phone, the system automatically switches over
to the handsfree mode.
For mobile phones that do not automatically
switch over to the handsfree mode:
Depending on the mobile phone model used,
the conversation can be continued via the
hands-free system if necessary. Refer to the
display on your mobile phone and/or your
mobile phone's operating instructions.
From hands-free system to mobile
phone
When you telephone via the hands-free system,
you can also continue the call via the mobile
phone if necessary, depending on the mobile
phone model. Act according to what is shown
on the mobile phone display, refer to the oper-
ating instructions of your mobile phone.
Alternatively, you can deactivate the Bluetooth
link, refer to page214.
Depending on your mobile phone model, poor
reception of the wireless communications net-
work can result in the system changing from the
hands-free system to the mobile phone.
Operation by voice*
The concept
>You can operate your mobile phone without
having to remove your hands from the
steering wheel.
>{...} Verbal instructions to use with the voice
activation system.

Telephone
220
Requirements
The same prerequisites as for operation via
iDrive apply, refer to page215.
Voice commands
Activating voice activation system
1.Briefly press the button on the steering
wheel.
An acoustic signal indicates that you can
say commands.
2.Say the command.
Ending/canceling operation by voice
commands
Press the button on the steering wheel
briefly
orIn dialogs where text is spoken, e.g. a name
rather than a command, canceling is only possi-
ble using the button on the steering wheel.
Having possible commands read aloud
The system understands default commands
that must be spoken word for word.
You can have the possible commands spoken
by the system at any point:
The system recognizes digits from zero to nine.
You can say each digit individually or group
them into a sequence to accelerate the input.
Using alternative commands
There are often a number of commands to run a
function, e.g.:
Example: dialing phone numbers
To start the dialog:
Press the button on the steering wheel.
Adjusting the volume of the
instructions
You can adjust the volume for the instructions
from the system:
Turn the button during an instruction.This volume for the instructions is maintained,
even if the other audio sources are set to mini-
mum volume.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur-
rently in use. {Cancel}.
{Help}.
{Dial name} or {Name}.
You sayThe voice control answers
{Dial number}{{Please say the number}}
For example: {123 456 7890}Depending on equipment:
{{123 456 7890. Continue ?}}
{Dial}{{Dialing number}}

Replacing components
270 3.Position the new wheel or compact wheel.
Secure the wheel by screwing at least two
lug bolts into opposite bolt holes.
When you mount wheels other than Genu-
ine BMW light-alloy wheels, different lug
bolts may also be required.
4.Screw in the remaining lug bolts. Tighten all
the bolts securely in a diagonal pattern.
5.Lower the vehicle and remove the jack from
beneath the vehicle.
After mounting
1.Tighten the lug bolts in a diagonal pattern.
To ensure safety, always have the
lug bolts checked with a calibrated
torque wrench as soon as possible to
ensure that they are tightened to the speci-
fied torque. Otherwise, incorrectly tight-
ened lug bolts are a hidden safety risk. The
tightening torque is 101 lb ft/140 Nm.<
2.Stow the defective wheel in the cargo area.
The defective wheel cannot be stored
under the floor panel flap due to its
size.<
3.Check and correct the tire inflation pressure
at the earliest opportunity.
Protect valve stems with valve screw
caps against dirt and contamination.
Dirt in valve stems is a frequent source of
gradual air loss.<
4.Initialize the Flat Tire Monitor, refer to
page100, or reset the Tire Pressure Moni-
tor, refer to page102.
5.Replace the damaged tire as soon as possi-
ble and have the new wheel/tire balanced.
Driving with compact wheel
Drive reservedly and do not exceed a
speed of 50 mph/80 km/h. Otherwise,
changes in the driving characteristics could
result, for example reduced track stability on
braking, extended braking distance, and altered
self-steering characteristics in the limit range.
In conjunction with winter tires, these charac-
teristics are more pronounced. mounted. Restore the wheels and tires to
their original size as quickly as possible. Failure
to do so is a safety risk.<
Vehicle battery
Battery care
The battery is 100 % maintenance-free, i.e., the
electrolyte will last for the life of the battery
when the vehicle is operated in a temperate cli-
mate. Your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center
will be glad to advise in all matters concerning
the battery.
Replacing battery
Only use vehicle batteries that have been
approved for your vehicle by the manu-
facturer; otherwise, the vehicle could be dam-
aged and systems or functions may not be fully
available.<
After a battery replacement, have the battery
registered on the vehicle by your BMW Sports
Activity Vehicle Center to ensure that all com-
fort functions are fully available.
Charging battery
Only charge the battery in the vehicle via the
terminals in the engine compartment with the
engine switched off. Connections, refer to
Jump starting on page274.
Disposal
Have old batteries disposed of following
replacement at your BMW Sports Activity
Vehicle Center or bring them to a recycling cen-
ter. 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-

Mobility
271Reference
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Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
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
page44.
>Time and Date
The values must be updated again, refer to
pages85, 85.
>Radio
Radio stations must be stored again, refer
to page171.
>Navigation system
You must wait until the system becomes
functional again, refer to page165.
>Glass sunroof/panoramic glass sunroof
It may only be possible to raise the glass
sunroof/panoramic glass sunroof. The sys-
tem must be initialized, refer to page41.
>Digital compass
The system must be calibrated, refer to
page126.
>Active steering
The system automatically initializes for a
short time as you drive. During this time, the
system is deactivated, refer to page106.
>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 area.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.

Everything from A - Z
292
Everything from A - Z
Index
A
ABS Antilock Brake
System95
ACC, refer to Active cruise
control68
Accessories5
Access to 3rd row seats47
Acoustic signal, refer to Check
Control82
Activated-charcoal filter121
Active cruise control68
– distance, selecting70
– indicator lamp72
– radar sensor72
– warning lamps72
Active seat51
Active seat ventilation50
Active steering105
– malfunction105
– warning lamp105
Adaptive brake lamp
– brake force display106
Adaptive Drive98
Adaptive fixing system133
Adaptive Light Control112
Address, entering149,155
Address for navigation
– entering149
Adjusting opening
height31,33
Adjusting temperature with
expanded-scope automatic
climate control118
Adjusting the tone during
audio operation, refer to
Tone control168
Adjusting thigh
support43,44
Airbags107
– sitting safely42
– warning lamp108Air distribution
– automatic117,121
– manual118
Airing, refer to Ventilation120
Air recirculation119
– AUC Automatic
recirculated-air control119
– recirculated-air mode119
Air vents116
– refer to Ventilation120
Air vents of automatic climate
control116
Air volume118,
122
AKI, refer to Fuel
specifications235
Alarm system34
– avoiding unintentional
alarms35
– interior motion sensor35
– switching off alarm34
– switching off tilt alarm
sensor and interior motion
sensor35
– tilt alarm sensor35
Albums of music
collection189
Alloy wheels259
All-season tires, refer to
Winter tires250
All-wheel drive, refer to
xDrive97
Alterations, technical, refer to
For your own safety5
AM, waveband171
Antenna for mobile phone212
Antifreeze
– coolant255
– washer fluid67
Antilock Brake System
ABS95
Anti-theft system, refer to
Alarm system34Anti-theft system, refer to
Central locking system27
Approved axle weights, refer
to Weights283
Approved engine oils255
Approved gross vehicle
weight, refer to Weights283
Armrest, refer to Center
armrest, front128
Around the center console14
Around the steering wheel10
Arrival time, refer to
Computer79
Ashtray
– front129
– rear129
Assist, refer to separate
operating instructions
Assistance systems, refer to
Driving stability control
systems95
AUC Automatic recirculated-
air control119
Audio168
– controls168
– switching on/off168
– tone control168
– volume168
Audio CDs, DVD system in
rear202
Audio device, external128
Automatic
– air distribution117,121
– air volume
117,121
– cruise control68
– headlamp control111
– liftgate operation31
– steering wheel adjustment,
refer to Easy entry/exit53
Automatically switching high-
beams on and off, refer to
High-beam Assistant113
Automatic car washes258

Everything from A - Z
294 Breaking-in rear axle
differential138
Break-in period138
Brightness
– of Control Display86
– on Head-up Display109
Button for starting engine58
Buttons on steering wheel11
C
Calibrating driver's seat49
California Proposition 65
Warning6
Call
– accepting215
– ending216
– rejecting216
Calling, refer to Phone
numbers, dialing216
Calling, refer to the telephone
owner's manual
Camera
– refer to Rear view camera93
– refer to Top View90
Camera, Side View93
Can holder, refer to
Cupholders128
Capacities284
Capacity of cargo area283
Car battery, refer to Vehicle
battery270Care258
– car-care products258
– carpets260
– car washes258
– CD/DVD-player261
– chrome components259
– displays260
– exterior258
– fine wooden
components260
– hand washing259
– headlamps259
– high-pressure cleaning
jets259
– interior260
– leather260
– light-alloy wheels259
– paint259
– plastic components260
– rubber gaskets259
– running boards260
– safety belts260
– sensors and cameras260
– upholstery materials and
cloth-covered paneling260
– windows259
Cargo
– refer to Loading140
– securing142
– securing with ski bag135
Cargo area
– capacity283
– emergency actuation, refer
to Manually opening or
closing34
– emergency operation, refer
to Opening manually31
– expanding132
– opening
33
– opening/closing, refer to
Liftgate30,33
– opening/closing, refer to
Tailgate32
– opening from inside31
– opening from outside31
– opening with remote
control28
Cargo area, refer to Cargo
area131Cargo area cover, refer to
Luggage compartment
roller cover131
Caring for the vehicle
finish259
Car key, refer to Keys/remote
control26
Car phone
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest, front128
– refer to separate operating
instructions
Car phone, refer to
Telephone212
Car radio, refer to Radio171
Car wash258
– before driving in59
– with Comfort Access36
Car washes258
Catalytic converter, refer to
Hot exhaust system139
CBC Cornering Brake
Control95
CBS Condition Based
Service256
CD, audio playback180
CD, refer to Playing audio
tracks, DVD system in
rear202
CD/DVD changer
– magazine, loading183
CD-/DVD player in rear197
CD changer179,183
– controls168
– fast forward/reverse181
– random play sequence180
– selecting a track180
– switching on/off168
– tone control168
– volume168
CD player179
– controls168
– fast forward/reverse181
– random play sequence180
– selecting a track180
– switching on/off168
– tone control168
– volume168

Reference 297
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Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
DVD video181
Dynamic destination
guidance159
Dynamic Performance
Control97
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC95
Dynamic Traction, refer to
Dynamic Traction
Control96
Dynamic Traction Control
DTC96
E
Easy entry/exit53
Eject button, refer to Buttons
on the CD/DVD player168
Electrical malfunction
– door lock29
– driver's door29
– fuel filler flap234
– liftgate31
– parking brake62
Electric seat43
Electric steering wheel
adjustment53
Electronic brake-force
distribution95
Electronic oil level check253
Emergency operation, refer to
Manual operation
– door lock29
– driver's door29
– fuel filler flap234
– liftgate31
Emergency request273
Emergency services, refer to
Roadside Assistance274Engine
– breaking-in138
– data280
– oil temperature77
– overheated, refer to Coolant
temperature77
– speed280
– starting59
– starting, with Comfort
Access36
– switching off59
Engine compartment252
Engine coolant255
Engine oil
– adding254
– additives, refer to Approved
engine oils255
– approved engine oil255
– checking oil level253
– electronic oil level check253
– temperature77
Engine oil temperature77
Engine output, refer to Engine
data280
Engine speed280
Engine starting, refer to
Starting engine59
Entering special destinations
by name153
Entertainment sound output
on/off168
Entry map for destination154
Equalizer, tone setting169
ESP Electronic Stability
Program, refer to DSC
Dynamic Stability
Control95
Exhaust system, refer to Hot
exhaust system139
Extended connectivity of the
music player in the mobile
phone192Exterior mirrors51
– adjusting51
– automatic dimming
feature52
– automatic heating51
– folding in and out51
– tilting down passenger-side
exterior mirror52
External audio device128
External devices
– random sequence194
Eye for tow-starting and
towing, refer to Tow
fitting276
F
Failure messages, refer to
Check Control82
False alarm, refer to Avoiding
unintentional alarms35
Fastening safety belts, refer to
Safety belts48
– warning lamp48
Fastest route for
navigation158
Fast forward
– CD changer181
– CD player181
Fault displays, refer to Check
Control82
Filler neck for washer fluid67
First aid, refer to First-aid
kit273
First-aid kit273
Fixing system, adaptive133
Flashing during locking/
unlocking, refer to Setting
confirmation signals28
Flat tire
– changing wheels268
– compact wheel268
– Flat Tire Monitor99
– run-flat tires100,103,249
– TPM Tire Pressure
Monitor101
Flat Tire Monitor FTM99
Fluid reservoir, refer to Filler
neck for washer fluid67

Everything from A - Z
298 FM, waveband171
Fog lamps114
– indicator lamp13,114
Folding display screen open/
closed, DVD system in
rear196
Folding rear seat backrest132
Footwell lamps115
For your own safety5
4-wheel drive system, refer to
xDrive97
Free memory capacity, music
collection190
Front airbags107
Front passenger airbags107
– deactivating107
– refer to Exception of front
passenger seat54
Front seat adjustment43
FTM Flat Tire Monitor99
– false alarms100
– indicating a flat tire100
– initializing the system100
– snow chains250
– system limits100
– warning lamp100
Fuel235
– capacity284
– display78
– high-quality brands235
– quality235
– saving138
– specifications235
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel
gauge78
Fuel consumption display
– computer, average fuel
consumption78
Fuel display, refer to Fuel
gauge78
Fuel filler flap234
– closing234
– opening234
– releasing manually234
Fuses271
G
Garage door opener, refer to
Integrated universal remote
control124
Gasoline, refer
to Required fuel235
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel
gauge78
Gas station
recommendations159
Gearshifts
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic64
General driving
notes138,139
Glass sunroof
– convenient opening and
closing from outside29
– convenient opening and
closing with Comfort
Access36
– remote control28
Glass sunroof, electric40
– opening, closing40
– power interruption41
– raising40
Glove compartment127
– lighting127
GPS navigation, refer to
Navigation system148
Grills, refer to Ventilation120
Grills of the automatic climate
control116
Gross vehicle weight, refer to
Weights283
H
Handbrake, refer to Parking
brake60
– Automatic Hold61
Hands-free system, refer to
Microphone14
Hand washing259
Have diesel exhaust fluid
– refilled237
Hazard warning flashers15
HDC Hill Descent Control97HD Radio172
Head airbags107
Headlamp control,
automatic111
Headlamp flasher65
Headlamps111
– cleaning, refer to Washer/
wiper system65
– replacing bulbs262
Head Light, refer to Adaptive
Light Control112
Head restraints45
– sitting safely42
Head-up Display109
Heated
– mirrors51
– rear window118
– seats49,50
– steering wheel53
Heating116
– exterior mirrors51
– interior116
– rear window118
– residual heat119
– seats49,50
– steering wheel53
Heating with engine switched
off, refer to Residual
heat119
Heavy cargo, refer to Securing
cargo142
Height
– on Head-up Display109
Height, refer to
Dimensions281
Height adjustment
– seats43
– steering wheel52
High-beam Assistant113
High beams65,113
– headlamp flasher65
– indicator lamp13
High-beams, automatically
switching on and off, refer to
High-beam Assistant113
High-pressure cleaning
jets259
High water, refer to Driving
through water140

Reference 299
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Highway, refer to Route
criteria158
Hill Descent Control HDC97
Hills140
Holder for cups128
Homepage4
Hood251
Horn10
Hot exhaust system139
Hydraulic brake assistant,
refer to Brake assistant95
Hydroplaning139
I
IBOC, refer to HD Radio172
Ice, refer to Outside
temperature warning76
Ice warning, refer to Outside
temperature warning76
Identification
– tire250
Identification mark
– run-flat tires249
iDrive16
– changing language86
– changing settings85
– changing units of measure
and display type86
– controller16
– controls16
– main menu17
– setting brightness86
– setting date85
– setting time85
– status information19
Ignition58
– switched off58
– switched on58
Ignition key, refer to Keys/
remote control26
Ignition key position 1, refer to
Radio readiness58
Ignition key position 2, refer to
Ignition on58
Ignition lock58
– starting engine with Comfort
Access36
Imprint2Indicator/warning lamps13
– active steering105
– airbags108
– DSC13,96
– DTC97
– fasten safety belt48
– Flat Tire Monitor100
– fog lamps13
– TPM Tire Pressure
Monitor103
Individual settings, refer to
Personal Profile26
Inflation pressure, refer to Tire
inflation pressure239
Inflation pressure monitoring,
refer to FTM Flat Tire
Monitor99
Inflation pressure monitoring,
refer to TPM Tire Pressure
Monitor101
Initializing
– Flat Tire Monitor100
– radio, refer to Station,
storing171
– refer to Power failure270
– refer to Setting date
85
– refer to Setting time85
– seat, mirror and steering
wheel memory44
Installation location
– mobile phone128
Instructions for navigation
system, refer to Voice
instructions160
Instrument lighting115
Instrument panel12
Instrument panel, refer to
Cockpit10
Integrated key26
Integrated universal remote
control124
Interactive map154
Interior lamps115
– switching on with remote
control28
Interior motion sensor35
– switching off35Interior rearview mirror52
– automatic dimming
feature52
– compass125
Intermittent mode of the
wipers66
Intersection, entering,
navigation150
iPod, connecting, refer to
AUX-IN connection192
iPod, connecting, refer to USB
audio interface192
J
Jacking points269
Joystick
– refer to iDrive16
– refer to Selector lever,
selecting transmission
positions63
Jumpering, refer to Jump
starting274
Jump starting274
K
Keyless go, refer to Comfort
Access35
Keyless opening and closing,
refer to Comfort Access35
Key Memory, refer to Personal
Profile26
Keys26
– key-related settings, refer to
Personal Profile26
Kickdown, automatic
transmission with
Steptronic64
Knock control235
L
Lamps, refer to Parking lamps/
low beams111
Lamps and bulbs262
Lashing eyes, refer to
Securing cargo142
Last destinations152