tire pressure BMW X6 2013 E71 User Guide

Do not exceed the maximum permissible
speed
The maximum permissible speed for these tire
pressures is 100 mph/160 km/h. Do not ex‐
ceed this speed; otherwise, tire damage and
accidents may occur.◀
Tire inflation pressures for driving
above 100 mph or 160 km/h
Adjust the tire inflation pressures
To drive at maximum speeds in excess of
100 mph/160 km/h, adjust pressures to the re‐
spective tire inflation pressures listed on the
following pages in the column for traveling
speeds including those exceeding 100 mph or
160 km/h. Otherwise, tire damage and acci‐
dents could occur.◀
Observe all national and local maximum speed
limits; otherwise, violations of the laws could
occur.
Tire inflation pressure X6 xDrive35i

Tire sizePressure specifications in bar/PSITraveling speeds of up to
100 mph/160 km/hTraveling speeds including
those exceeding 100 mph/
160 km/hAll pressure specifications in the ta‐
ble are indicated in bar/PSI with cold
tires.
Cold = ambient temperature255/50 R 19 107 H M+S XL A/S RSC
255/50 R 19 107 H M+S XL RSC
255/50 R 19 107 V M+S XL RSC2.2/322.4/352.5/363.0/44Front: 255/50 R 19 107 V XL RSC
Rear: 285/45 R 19 111 V XL RSC2.2/32
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2.2/322.5/36
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2.6/38Front: 275/40 R 20 106 W XL RSC
Rear: 315/35 R 20 110 W XL RSC2.2/32
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2.2/322.5/36
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2.5/36Front: 285/35 R 21 105 W XL RSC
Rear: 325/30 R 21 108 W XL RSC2.2/32
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2.3/332.6/38
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Tire sizePressure specifications in bar/PSIFront: 275/40 R 20 106 V M+S XL
RSC
Rear: 315/35 R 20 110 V M+S XL
RSC2.2/32
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2.2/322.5/36
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2.7/39Compact wheel:
T 155/90 D 18 113 M
T 155/80 R 19 114 MSpeeds of up to 50 mph/80 km/h
4.2/60
Tire inflation pressures for X6 xDrive50i

Tire sizePressure specifications in bar/PSITraveling speeds of up to
100 mph/160 km/hTraveling speeds including
those exceeding 100 mph/
160 km/hAll pressure specifications in the ta‐
ble are indicated in bar/PSI with cold
tires.
Cold = ambient temperature255/50 R 19 107 H M+S XL A/S RSC
255/50 R 19 107 H M+S XL RSC
255/50 R 19 107 V M+S XL RSC2.3/332.5/362.8/413.0/44Front: 255/50 R 19 107 W XL RSC
Rear: 285/45 R 19 111 W XL RSC2.5/36
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2.5/362.9/42
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2.9/42Front: 275/40 R 20 106 W XL RSC
Rear: 315/35 R 20 110 W XL RSC2.5/36
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2.5/363.0/44
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3.0/44Front: 285/35 R 21 105 W XL RSC
Rear: 325/30 R 21 108 W XL RSC2.5/36
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2.5/363.1/45
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3.1/45Front: 275/40 R 20 106 V M+S XL
RSC
Rear: 315/35 R 20 110 V M+S XL
RSC2.5/36
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2.5/363.0/44
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3.0/44Compact wheel:
T 155/90 D 18 113 M
T 155/80 R 19 114 MSpeeds of up to 50 mph/80 km/h
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Indications of tire damage or other vehicle de‐
fects:▷Unusual vibrations during driving.▷Unusual handling such as a strong ten‐
dency to pull to the left or right.
Damage can be caused by driving over curbs,
road damage and similar situations.
In case of tire damage
If there are indications of tire damage, re‐
duce your speed immediately and have the
wheels and tires checked right away; other‐
wise, there is the increased risk of an accident.
Drive carefully to the next service center or tire
shop.
If necessary, have the vehicle towed.
Otherwise, tire damage can present a life-
threatening hazard to vehicle occupants and
other road users.◀
Repair of tire damage
For safety reasons, the manufacturer of
your vehicle recommends that you do not have
damaged tires repaired; they should be re‐
placed. Otherwise, damage can occur as a re‐
sult.◀
Changing wheels and tires
Mounting Information on mounting tires
Have mounting and balancing performed
only by a service center or tire specialist.
If this work is not carried out properly, there is
the danger of subsequent damage and related
safety hazards.◀
Wheel and tire combination
Information on the right wheel and tire combi‐
nation and rim version for your vehicle can be
obtained from the service center.
Incorrect wheel and tire combinations impair
the function of a variety of systems such as
ABS or DSC.
To maintain good handling and vehicle re‐
sponse, use only tires with a single tread con‐
figuration from a single manufacturer.
Following tire damage, have the original wheel
and tire combination remounted on the vehicle
as soon as possible.
Approved wheels and tires
The manufacturer of your vehicle recom‐
mends that you use only wheels and tires that
have been approved for your particular vehicle
model.
For example, despite having the same official
size ratings, variations can lead to body con‐
tact and with it, the risk of severe accidents.
The manufacturer of your vehicle cannot eval‐
uate non-approved wheels and tires to deter‐
mine if they are suited for use, and therefore
cannot ensure the operating safety of the vehi‐
cle if they are mounted.◀
Wheels with electronics for TPM Tire
Pressure Monitor
When mounting new tires or changing from
summer to winter tires or vice versa, only use
wheels with TPM electronics; otherwise, the
Tire Pressure Monitor will not be able to detect
a flat tire, refer to page 90. Your service center
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The support of the sidewall allows the tire to
remain drivable to a restricted degree in the
event of a pressure loss.
Driving with a damaged tire:▷Flat Tire Monitor FTM, refer to page 88▷Tire Pressure Monitor TPM, refer to
page 90
Snow chains
Only certain fine-link snow chains have been
tested by BMW, classified as safe for use and
recommended. Consult your service center for
more information.
Use only in pairs on rear wheels of size
255/50 R 19.
Observe the manufacturer's instructions when
mounting snow chains. Do not exceed a speed
of 30 mph/50 km/h when using snow chains.
Do not initialize the Flat Tire Monitor if snow chains are mounted; otherwise, the instrument
might issue an incorrect reading.
When driving with snow chains, it can be bene‐
ficial to temporarily activate DTC, refer to
page 97.
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3.Remove bulb holder along with bulb and
replace.4.Install in the reverse order.
Brake force display
Follow the general instructions on lamps and
bulbs, refer to page 276.
1.Carefully remove the cover in the tailgate
panel with a screwdriver.2.Rotate the bulb socket to the left and re‐
move.3.Apply gentle pressure to the bulb while
turning it to the left for removal and re‐
placement.4.Insert the bulb socket in the tailgate and
engage it.5.Replace the cover.
License plate lamps
Follow the general instructions on lamps and
bulbs, refer to page 276.
These lamps are made using LED technology.
Contact your service center in the event of a
malfunction.
Center brake lamp Follow the general instructions on lamps and
bulbs, refer to page 276.
This lamp uses LED technology for operation.
Contact your service center in the event of a
malfunction.
Changing wheels
Notes
Your vehicle is equipped with run-flat tires, re‐
fer to page 268, as standard equipment.
They do not need to be replaced immediately
in the event of a puncture.
When mounting new tires or changing from
summer to winter tires or vice versa, use run-
flat tires for your own safety.
Do not rotate the front wheels to the rear or
vice versa, as otherwise the handling charac‐
teristics will be negatively affected.
Suitable tools for changing the wheels are
available from the service center as an acces‐
sory.
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Preparing wheel change1.Observe the safety precautions above.2.Loosen the lug bolts a half turn.
Jacking up vehicle
1.Position the vehicle jack at the jacking
point closest to the wheel so that the entire
surface of the jack base rests on the
ground perpendicularly beneath the jack‐
ing point.
The vehicle jack is designed for
changing wheels only.
The vehicle jack is designed for changing
wheels only. Do not attempt to raise an‐
other vehicle model with it or to raise any
load of any kind. To do so could cause ac‐
cidents and personal injury.◀2.Guide the jack head into the rectangular
recess of the jacking point when cranking
up, refer to illustration detail.3.Jack the vehicle up until the wheel you are
changing is raised from the ground.Mounting a wheel1.Unscrew the lug bolts and remove the
wheel.2.Remove accumulations of mud or dirt from
the mounting surfaces of the wheel and
hub. Also clean the lug bolts.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.
Checking that the lug bolts are tight
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 specified torque.
Otherwise, incorrectly tightened lug bolts
are a hidden safety risk. The tightening tor‐
que equals 101 lb ft/140 Nm.◀2.Stow the defective wheel in the cargo area.
The defective wheel cannot be stored un‐
der the cargo floor cover due to its size.3.Check and correct the tire inflation pres‐
sure at the earliest opportunity.4.Initialize the Flat Tire Monitor, refer to
page 88, or reset the Tire Pressure Moni‐
tor, refer to page 90.5.Replace the damaged tire as soon as pos‐
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CareVehicle equipmentThis chapter describes all series equipment as
well as country-specific and special equipment
offered for this model series.Therefore, it also
describes equipment that may not be found in
your vehicle, for instance due to the selected
special equipment or the country version. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems.
Car washes
Notes Steam jets or high-pressure washers
When using steam jets or high-pressure
washers, hold them a sufficient distance away
and use a maximum temperature of
140 ℉/60 ℃.
Holding them too close or using excessively
high pressures or temperatures can cause
damage or preliminary damage that may then lead to long-term damage.
Follow the operating instructions for the high-
pressure washer.◀
Cleaning sensors/cameras with high-
pressure washers
When using high-pressure washers, do not
spray the exterior sensors and cameras, for
Park Distance Control or the backup camera,
for instance, for extended periods of time and
only from a distance of at least 12 in/30 cm.◀
Regularly remove foreign bodies, such as
leaves, from the area below the windshield
when the hood is open.
Wash your vehicle frequently, particularly in
winter.
Intense soiling and road salt can damage the
vehicle.Washing in automatic car washes
Give preference to cloth car washes or those
that use soft brushes in order to avoid paint
damage.
Notes
Note the following:▷Make sure that the wheels and tires are not
damaged by the transport mechanisms.▷Fold in the exterior mirrors; otherwise, they
may be damaged, depending on the width
of the vehicle.▷Deactivate rain sensor, refer to page 66, to
prevent unintentional wiper action.▷Remove additional attachments, for in‐
stance a spoiler or telephone antenna, if
there is a risk that these may be damaged.
Guide rails in car washes
Avoid car washes with guide rails higher
than 4 in/10 cm; otherwise, the vehicle body
could be damaged.◀
Before driving into a car wash The vehicle is able to roll if the following steps
are taken.
1.Insert the remote control into the ignition
lock, even with Comfort Access.2.Engage transmission position N.3.Release the parking brake.4.Deactivating Automatic Hold, refer to
page 62.5.Switch the engine off.6.Leave the remote control in the ignition
lock so that the vehicle can roll.
Transmission position P will be engaged:
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 96
ACC Active Cruise Con‐ trol 102
Accident, refer to Emergency Request, initiating 286
Acoustic signal, refer to Check Control 76
Activated-charcoal filter 126
Active Cruise Control ACC 102
Active cruise control, indica‐ tor lamp 106
Active Cruise Control, radar sensor 106
Active Cruise Control, select‐ ing the distance 104
Active Cruise Control, warn‐ ing lamps 106
Active seat 47
Active seat ventilation 46
Active steering 101
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 95
Adaptive Drive 100
Adaptive fixing system 140
Adaptive Light Control 82
Additional telephone 226
Additives, coolant 273
Additives, engine oil 272
After washing vehicle 292
Airbags 86
Airbags, indicator/warning light 88
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated air mode 124
Air distribution, auto‐ matic 122, 127
Air distribution, manual 124 Air drying, refer to Cooling
function 124
Air flow rate 123
Air flow rate, blower, refer to Air volume 127
Airing, refer to Ventila‐ tion 125
Air pressure, refer to Tire in‐ flation pressure 262
Air vents 121
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion 125
Alarm system 39
Alarm system– Avoiding unintentional
alarms 40– Ending an alarm 40– Interior motion sensor 40– Tilt alarm sensor 40
All around the headliner 17
All-season tires, refer to Win‐ ter tires 268
All-wheel drive, refer to
xDrive 98
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 130
AM/FM station 182
Announcement, navigation, refer to Spoken instruc‐
tions 171
Antifreeze, coolant 273
Antifreeze, washer fluid 66
Antilock Brake System, ABS 96
Anti-slip control, refer to Dy‐ namic Stability Control
DSC 96
Anti-theft protection 32
Appointments 244
Approved axle loads, refer to Weights 298
Approved engine oils 272
Approved gross vehicle weight, refer to
Weights 298
Armrest, refer to Center arm‐ rest 138
Arrival time, refer to Com‐ puter 73
Ashtray 133
Ashtray, front 133
Ashtray, rear 133
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ tance 287
Assistance with driving off, refer to Drive-off assis‐
tant 100
Assistance with starting en‐ gine, refer to Jump-start‐
ing 287
Audio CD with rear DVD sys‐ tem 216
Audio device, external 138
Audio playback 191
Audio playback, Blue‐ tooth 205
Automatic, air distribu‐ tion 122, 127
Automatic air distribu‐ tion 127
Automatic, air flow rate 122
Automatic car wash 291
Automatic climate con‐ trol 121
Automatic climate control, automatic air distribu‐
tion 122, 127
Automatic climate control, in rear 126
Automatic climate control in rear, activating on Control
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California Proposition 65Warning 7
Camera, care 294
Camera, refer to Backup cam‐ era 113
Camera, side view 118
Camera, Top View 117
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 139
Car battery, refer to Vehicle battery 283
Car care products 292
Care 291
Care, displays 294
Care, vehicle 292
Cargo 150
Cargo area– Comfort Access 38
Cargo area, capacities 298
Cargo area, enlarging 135
Cargo area lamp, refer to Inte‐ rior lamps 85
Cargo area lid, refer to Tail‐
gate 36
Cargo area, opening/closing, refer to Tailgate 36
Cargo area, refer to Cargo area 135
Cargo cover 135
Cargo, securing with ski bag, refer to Securing cargo 142
Cargo straps, securing cargo 151
Car key, refer to Integrated key/remote control 30
Carpet, care 293
Car phone, installation loca‐ tion, refer to Center arm‐
rest 138
Car phone, refer to Tele‐ phone 226
Car vacuum cleaner, connect‐ ing, refer to Connecting
electrical devices 133
Car wash 291
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 146
CBC, refer to Cornering Brake
Control 96
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 274
CD/DVD 190
CD/DVD changer 194
CD/DVD in rear 211
CD/DVD notes 196
CD, refer to Playing audio tracks, rear DVD sys‐
tem 216
CDs, storing 197
Cell phone 226
Cell phone, installation loca‐ tion, refer to Center arm‐
rest 138
Center armrest, front 138
Center armrest, rear 138
Center brake lamp 280
Center console, refer to Around the center con‐
sole 16
Central locking– Comfort Access 37– From the inside 35– Setting the unlocking char‐
acteristics 32
Central locking system
– From the outside 32– Principle 32
Central screen, refer to Con‐
trol Display 19
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 6
Changing wheels/tires 267
Chassis number, refer to En‐ gine compartment 270
Check Control 76
Children, transporting 54
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 55
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tems 54
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 54
Child safety locks 57
Child seat, mounting 54
Child seats, refer to Trans‐
porting children safely 54
Chrome parts, care 293
Cigarette lighter, connecting electrical devices 133
Cigarette lighter, refer to Lighter 133
Cigarette lighter socket 133
Circulation of air, refer to Re‐ circulated air mode 124
Cleaning, displays 294
Cleaning your BMW, refer to Care 291
Clock 70
Clock, 12h/24h mode 78
Closing– From the inside 35– From the outside 32
Clothes hooks 138
Cockpit 12
Cold start, refer to Starting the engine 60
Combination instrument, refer to Instrument cluster 14
Combination switch, refer to Turn signal/high beams/
headlamp flasher 64
Combination switch, refer to Washer/wiper system 65
Comfort Access
– Battery replacement 39
Comfort area, refer to Around
the center console 16
Compact wheel, inflation pressure 262
Compartment for remote control, refer to Ignition
lock 59
Compartments, refer to Stor‐ age compart‐
ments 137, 138
Compass, digital 131
Computer 72
Computer, displaying infor‐ mation 72
Computer, displays on the Control Display 73
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DVD system in rear 210
DVD, video 192
Dynamic destination guid‐ ance 176
Dynamic Performance Con‐ trol 98
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 96
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 97
E
Easy entry/exit 53
EfficientDynamics, refer to Saving fuel 153
Electrical malfunction– Door lock 34– Driver's door 34– Fuel filler flap 258
Electrical malfunction, park‐
ing brake 63
Electric seat adjustment 45
Electric steering wheel ad‐
justment 53
Electronic brake-force distri‐ bution 96
Electronic engine oil level check 271
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to Dynamic Sta‐
bility Control DSC 96
Emergency operation
– Door lock, refer to Manual
operation 34
Emergency operation, fuel
filler flap, unlocking man‐
ually 258
Emergency Request 286
Emergency service, refer to Roadside Assistance 287
Energy-conscious driving, re‐ fer to Current fuel consump‐
tion 71
Energy, saving, refer to Sav‐ ing fuel 153
Engine, breaking in 146
Engine compartment 270
Engine coolant, refer to Cool‐ ant 273
Engine oil, adding 272
Engine oil, additives, refer to Approved engine oils 272
Engine oil, alternative oil types 273
Engine oil, BMW maintenance system 274
Engine oil change intervals, refer to Service require‐
ments 74
Engine oil, checking the level 271
Engine oil, filling ca‐ pacity 299
Engine oil temperature 71
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 272
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 272
Engine, overheating, refer to Coolant temperature 71
Engine start, assistance 287
Engine, starting 60
Engine, starting– Comfort Access 37
Engine, starting, Start/Stop
button 59
Engine, stopping, Start/Stop button 59
Engine, switching off 60
Environmentally friendly driv‐ ing, refer to Current fuel
consumption 71
Equalizer 180
Equipment, interior 129
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to Dynamic Sta‐
bility Control DSC 96
Exchanging wheels/tires 267
Exhaust system 146
Exterior mirrors 51
Exterior mirrors, adjusting 51
Exterior mirrors, automatic dimming 52
Exterior mirrors, automatic
heating 52
Exterior mirrors, folding in and out 52
External audio device 138
External devices 202
External temperature dis‐ play 70
External temperature display, changing the units of meas‐
ure, changing the units of
measure on the Control Dis‐
play 79
External temperature warn‐ ing 70
Externel temperature dis‐ play 70
Eyes for securing cargo 151
F
Fader 180
Failure messages, refer to Check Control 76
False alarm– Avoiding unintentional
alarms 40– Ending an alarm 40
Fastening safety belts, refer
to Safety belts 47
Fault messages, refer to Check Control 76
Filling capacities 299
Filter, refer to Microfilter/acti‐ vated-charcoal filter 126
Fine wood, care 293
First aid kit 287
Fitting for towing 290
Fixing system, adaptive 140
Flashing when locking/ unlocking 33
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 88
Flat Tire Monitor FTM, snow chains 269
Flat tire, run-flat tires 268
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 90
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