technical data BMW X6 2012 E71 Owner's Manual

X5 xDrive35i
X5 xDrive50i
X5 xDrive35d
X6 xDrive 35i
X6 xDrive 50i
X5 M
X6 MOwner's Manual for Vehicle
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yourself with the information that we have compiled for you
before starting off in your new vehicle. It contains important data
and instructions intended to assist you in gaining maximum use
and satisfaction from your BMW's unique range of technical fea-
tures. The manual also contains information on maintenance
designed to enhance operating safety and contribute to main-
taining the value of your BMW throughout an extended service
life.
This manual is supplemented by a Service and Warranty Informa-
tion Booklet for US models or a Warranty and Service Guide
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Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Contents
The fastest way to find information on a partic-
ular topic or item is by using the index, refer to
page292.
Using this Owner's Manual
4Notes
7Reporting safety defects
At a glance
10Cockpit
16iDrive
21Letters and numbers
22Voice activation system
Controls
26Opening and closing
42Adjusting
54Transporting children safely
58Driving
76Controls Overview
88Technology for comfort, convenience
and safety
111Lamps
116Climate
124Practical interior accessories
Driving tips
138Things to remember when driving
Navigation
148Navigation system
149Destination entry
158Destination guidance
165What to do if …
Entertainment
168On/off and tone
171Radio
174Satellite radio
179CD/DVD player and CD/DVD changer
187Music collection
192External devices
196DVD system in rear
Communications
212Telephone
224Contacts
226BMW Assist
Mobility
234Refueling
239Wheels and tires
251Under the hood
256Maintenance
258Care
262Replacing components
273Giving and receiving assistance
Reference
280Technical data
285Short commands of voice activation
system
292Everything from A - Z

Reference
This chapter contains the technical data,
the short commands of the voice activation
system, and the index that will direct you
as quickly as possible to the information
you are looking for.
Reference

Technical data
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Technical data
Engine data
BMW X5X5 xDrive35iX5 xDrive50iX5 xDrive35d
Displacement cu in/cmμ181.8/2,979 268.2/4,395 182.6/2,993
No. of cylinders 6 8 6
Maximum output hp 300 400 265
at engine speed rpm 5,800-6,250 5,500-6,400 4,200
Maximum torque lb ft/Nm 300/407 450/610 425/580
at engine speed rpm 1,400-5,000 1,750-4,500 1,750-2,250
BMW X6X6 xDrive35iX6 xDrive50i
Displacement cu in/cmμ181.8/2,979 268.2/4,395
No. of cylinders 6 8
Maximum output hp 300 400
at engine speed rpm 5,800-6,250 5,500-6,400
Maximum torque lb ft/Nm 300/407 450/610
at engine speed rpm 1,400-5,000 1,750-4,500

Technical data
282
BMW X6
All dimensions given in inches/mm.
Smallest turning circle dia.: 42.0 ft/12.8 m
Height with roof rack
*: 66.9 in/1,699 mm
With mixed tires
* the vehicle width may exceed the specified dimension.

Technical data
284
Capacities
BMW X5Notes
Fuel tank gal/liters approx. 22.5/85 Fuel grade: page235
of that reserve
X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive35d
X5 xDrive50igal/liters
gal/litersapprox. 2.1/8
approx. 2.6/10
Windshield washer with
headlamp washer system US quarts/liters approx. 6.9/6.5For more details: page67
BMW X6Notes
Fuel tank gal/liters approx. 22.5/85 Fuel grade: page235
of that reserve
X6 xDrive35i
X6 xDrive50igal/liters
gal/litersapprox. 2.1/8
approx. 3.2/12
Windshield washer with
headlamp washer system US quarts/liters approx. 6.9/6.5For more details: page67

Reference 295
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Cell phone
– refer to Mobile phone
Center armrest
– front128
– rear131
Center brake lamp265,268
Center console14
Central locking system27
– Comfort Access35
– from inside vehicle30
Changes, technical, refer to
For your own safety5
Changes, technical, refer to
Parts and accessories5
Changing gears
– using shift paddles64
Changing language on
Control Display86
Changing tires249
Changing trips157
Changing units of measure on
Control Display86
Changing wheels268
Check Control82
Checking the air pressure,
refer to Tire inflation
pressure239
Children, transporting54
Child restraint devices54
Child restraint fixing system
LATCH55
Child restraint systems54
Child-safety locks57
Child seats54
Chime, refer to Check
Control82
Cigarette lighter, refer to
Lighter130
Cleaning your BMW, refer to
Care258
Clock76
– 12h/24h mode85
– setting time85
Closing
– from inside30
– using remote control28
Closing fuel filler cap234
Clothes hooks128
Cockpit10Cold start, refer to Starting
engine59
Combination instrument, refer
to Instrument panel12
Comfort Access35
– observe in car wash36
– replacing battery37
Comfort area, refer to Around
the center console14
Comfort start, refer to Starting
engine59
Compact wheel
– inflation pressure241
– wheel change268
Compartment for remote
control, refer to Ignition
lock58
Compartments, refer to
Storage compartments128
Compass, digital125
Computer78
– displaying information78
– opening via iDrive79
Concierge service227
Condition Based Service
CBS256
Confirmation signals,
adjusting for locking and
unlocking28
Connecting car vacuum
cleaner, refer to Connecting
electrical devices130
Connecting headphones197
Consumption, refer to
Average fuel
consumption78
Consumption indicator
– energy control77
Consumption statistics, refer
to Average fuel
consumption78
Contacts
– creating224
Control Center, refer to
iDrive16
Control Display, refer to
iDrive16
– setting brightness86
– switching on/off19Controller, refer to iDrive16
Controls, refer to Cockpit10
Controls DVD system in
rear196
Convenient opening and
closing
– glass sunroof28,29
– glass sunroof with Comfort
Access36
– windows28,29
– windows with Comfort
Access36
– with Comfort Access36
Coolant255
– checking level255
– temperature77
Cooling, maximum119
Copyright2
Cornering Brake Control
CBC95
Country codes DVD181
Courtesy lamps, refer to
Interior lamps115
Cradle for telephone or mobile
phone128
Criteria for route158
Cruise control67
– active cruise control68
Cruising range78
Cupholders128
Current playback
– external devices194
– of music collection189
Customer Relations229
Cylinders, refer to Engine
data280
D
Dashboard, refer to
Cockpit10
Dashboard lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting115
Data280
– capacities284
– dimensions281
– engine280
– technical data280
– weights283

Reference 305
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Snow chains250
Socket for Onboard
Diagnostics interface257
Socket for remote control,
refer to Ignition lock58
Sockets, refer to Connecting
electrical devices130
Soft closure aid, refer to
Automatic soft closing30
Soot particle filter, refer to
Diesel particulate filter139
SOS, refer to
Initiating an emergency
request273
Spare fuses271
Spare remote control26
Spare wheel, refer to
Changing wheels268
Spare wheel, refer to Compact
wheel268
Special destinations152
Special oils, refer to Approved
engine oils255
Specified oil grades, refer to
Approved engine oils255
Speed
– with compact wheel270
– with winter tires250
Speed display, refer to
Speedometer12
Speed limit detection,
computer78
Speed limit warning, refer to
Speed limit84
Speedometer12
Speed Volume169
Split screen, refer to Control
Display, switching on/off19
Split screen content, refer to
Display for split screen
content, selecting19
Sport program, automatic
transmission with
Steptronic64
Stability control, refer to
Driving stability control
systems95
Start/Stop button58Starting, refer to Starting
engine59
Starting assistance, refer to
Jump starting274
Starting difficulties, jump
starting274
Starting off on slopes, refer to
Drive-off assistant99
State/province, for
navigation149
Station, selecting
– radio171
Status of this Owner's Manual
at time of printing5
Steam cleaners259
Steering wheel
– adjusting52
– automatic adjustment, refer
to Steering wheel
memory44
– buttons on steering
wheel11
– easy entry/exit53
– heating53
– memory44
Steering with variable ratio,
refer to Active steering105
Steptronic, refer to Sport
program and manual mode
M/S64
Storage compartments128
Stored trip, calling up157
Storing a destination in the
address book151
Storing a trip156
Storing sitting position, refer
to Seat, mirror and steering
wheel memory44
Storing tires250
Storing vehicle261
Storing your vehicle261
Street, entering,
navigation150
Summer tires, refer to Wheels
and tires239
Surround169
Surround View90
SVCD181
SW, waveband171Switches, refer to Cockpit10
Switching cooling function on
and off119
Switching off
– engine59
Switching on
– audio168
– CD changer168
– CD player168
– radio168
Swiveling headlamps, refer to
Adaptive Light Control112
Symbols4
– indicator/warning lamps13
– status information19
T
Tachometer77
Tailgate32
Tail lamps264,266
– replacing bulbs264,266
Tank contents, refer to
Capacities284
Target cursor for
navigation154
Technical alterations, refer to
For your own safety5
Technical data280
Telephone212
– voice commands219
Telephone, refer to separate
operating instructions
Teleservice Diagnosis228
Teleservice Help228
Temperature
– changing units of
measure86
– refer to Coolant
temperature77
– setting for automatic climate
control118,121
Temperature display
– outside temperature76
– setting units86
– temperature warning76
Temperature warning76
Tempomat, refer to Cruise
control67