battery BMW X6 2013 E71 Owner's Guide

Once the BMW Response Center has re‐
ceived your Emergency Request, the BMW
Response Center contacts you and takes
further steps to help you.
Even if you are unable to respond, the
BMW Response Center can take further
steps to help you under certain circum‐
stances.
For this purpose, data that are used to de‐
termine the necessary rescue measures,
such as the current position of the vehicle
if it can be established, are transmitted to
the BMW Response Center.▷If the LED is flashing but the BMW Re‐
sponse Center cannot be heard on the
hands-free system, the hands-free system
may be malfunctioning. However, the
BMW Response Center may still be able to
hear you.
Initiating an Emergency Request
automatically
Under certain conditions, an Emergency Re‐
quest is automatically initiated immediately af‐
ter a severe accident. Automatic Collision Noti‐
fication is not affected by pressing the SOS
button.
Roadside Assistance
Service availability Roadside Assistance can be reached around
the clock in many countries. You can obtain as‐
sistance there in the event of a vehicle break‐
down.
Roadside Assistance The Roadside Assistance, refer to page 252,
phone number can be viewed on the iDrive or a
connection to Roadside Assistance can be es‐
tablished directly.
Warning triangle
The warning triangle is located in the cargo
area.
Open the left side panel and press the tab to
release the fastening.
First aid kit
The first aid kit is located in a storage compart‐
ment on the right side in the cargo area.
Some of the articles contained in the first aid
pouch have a limited service life.
Check the expiration dates of the contents
regularly and replace any items promptly.
Jump-starting Notes
If the battery is discharged, an engine can be
started using the battery of another vehicle
and two jumper cables. Only use jumper ca‐
bles with fully insulated clamp handles.
To prevent personal injury or damage to both
vehicles, adhere strictly to the following proce‐
dure.
Do not touch live parts
To avoid the risk of potentially fatal in‐
jury, always avoid all contact with electrical
components while the engine is running.◀
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Preparation1.Check whether the battery of the other ve‐
hicle has a voltage of 12 volts and approxi‐
mately the same capacitance in Ah. This
information can be found on the battery.2.Switch off the engine of the assisting vehi‐
cle.3.Switch off any electronic systems/power
consumers in both vehicles.
Bodywork contact between vehicles
There must not be any contact between
the bodies of the two vehicles, otherwise there
is a danger of shorting.◀
Starting aid terminals Connecting order
Connect the jumper cables in the correct
order; otherwise, there is the danger of injury
from sparking.◀
The so-called starting aid terminal in the en‐
gine compartment acts as the battery's posi‐
tive terminal. Open the cover in the direction of
the arrow.
The body ground or a special nut acts as the
negative terminal.
Connecting jumper cables
1.Fold open the cover of the BMW starting-
aid terminal. To do so, pull the tab.2.Attach one terminal clamp of the positive
jumper cable to the positive terminal of the
battery, or to the corresponding starting
aid terminal of the vehicle providing assis‐
tance.3.Attach the other end of the cable to the
positive terminal of the battery, or to the
corresponding starting aid terminal of the
vehicle to be started.4.Attach one terminal clamp of the negative
jumper cable to the negative terminal of
the battery, or to the corresponding engine
or body ground of the vehicle providing as‐
sistance.5.Attach the other end of the cable to the
negative terminal of the battery, or to the
corresponding engine or body ground of
the vehicle to be started.
Starting the engine
Never use spray fluids to start the engine.
1.Start the engine of the assisting vehicle
and let it run for several minutes at an in‐
creased idle speed.2.Start the engine of the vehicle being
started in the usual way.
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other attempt in order to allow the dis‐
charged battery to recharge.3.Let both engines run for several minutes.4.Disconnect the jumper cables in the re‐
verse order.
Check the battery and recharge if necessary.
Tow-starting and towing Observe applicable laws and regulations
Observe applicable laws and regulations
for tow-starting and towing.◀
No additional passengers
Do not transport any passengers other
than the driver in a vehicle that is being
towed.◀
Transporting your vehicle
Note Your vehicle is not permitted to be towed.
Therefore, contact a service center in the
event of a breakdown.
Do not have the vehicle towed
Have your vehicle transported on a load‐
ing platform only; otherwise, damage may oc‐
cur.◀
Tow truck
Do not lift the vehicle
Do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting or
body and chassis parts; otherwise, damage
may result.◀
Use the tow fitting screwed in at the front for
maneuvering the vehicle only.
Towing other vehicles
General information Light towing vehicle
Your vehicle must not be lighter than the
vehicle being towed; otherwise, it will not be
possible to control vehicle response.◀
Attaching the tow bar/tow rope correctly
Attach the tow bar or tow rope to the tow
fitting; connecting it to other vehicle parts may
cause damage.◀▷Switch on the hazard warning system, de‐
pending on local regulations.▷If the electrical system has failed, clearly
identify the vehicle being towed by placing
a sign or a warning triangle in the rear win‐
dow.
Towing methods when towing other
vehicles
Tow bar The tow fittings used should be on the same
side on both vehicles.
Should it prove impossible to avoid mounting
the tow bar at an offset angle, please observe
the following:
▷Clearance and maneuvering capability will
be sharply limited during cornering.▷The tow bar will generate lateral forces if it
is attached offset.
Tow rope
When starting to tow the vehicle, make sure
that the tow rope is taut.
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Automatic climate control inrear, air supply 127
Automatic climate control in rear, deactivating on Control
Display 126
Automatic climate control in rear, switching off 127
Automatic climate control, switching off 125, 127
Automatic climate control, ventilation in rear 126
Automatic climate control, with 2-zone control 122
Automatic climate control, with 4-zone control 126
Automatic, cruise control 109
Automatic Cruise Con‐ trol 102
Automatic Curb Monitor 52
Automatic headlamp con‐ trol 81, 82
Automatic Hold 62
Automatic Hold, activating 62
Automatic Hold, deactivat‐ ing 62
Automatic Hold, parking 63
Automatic recirculated air control 124
Automatic Soft Closing, doors 35
Automatic tailgate opera‐ tion 36
Automatic transmission with Steptronic 67
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic– Kickdown 67
AUTO program with auto‐
matic climate con‐
trol 122 , 127
AUX-IN port 138, 202
Average fuel consumption 73
Average fuel consumption, setting the units 79
Average speed 72
Average speed, refer to Com‐ puter 72
Axle loads, refer to
Weights 298
B
Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 45
Backrest width 45
Back seats, adjusting the head restraints 50
Backup camera 113
Backup camera, obstacle marking 115
Backup camera, pathway lines 114
Backup camera, turning lines 114
Balance 180
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 287
Bass 180
Battery– Remote control 30
Battery change, remote con‐
trol for rear DVD sys‐
tem 212
Battery disposal 284
Battery, refer to Vehicle bat‐ tery 283
Battery replacement, remote control for vehicle 39
Before entering the car wash 291
Belts, refer to Safety belts 47
Belt tensioners, refer to Safety belts 47
Beverage holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 139
Black and white map dis‐ play 174
Blower, refer to Air flow rate 123
Bluetooth audio 205
Bluetooth connection, acti‐ vating/deactivating 227
BMW Apps 255
BMW EfficientDynamics, re‐
fer to Saving fuel 153
BMW Homepage 6
BMW Internet page 6
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem 274
BMW Online 252
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 139
Brake assistant 96
Brake discs, breaking in 146
Brake fluid, refer to Service requirements 74
Brake force display 95
Brake force distribution, elec‐ tronic 96
Brake lamps, brake force dis‐ play 95
Brake lights, adaptive 95
Brake pads, breaking in 146
Brakes, BMW maintenance system 274
Brakes, parking brake 61
Brakes, service require‐ ments 74
Brake system, BMW mainte‐ nance system 274
Braking, notes 147
Breakdown assistance 287
Breakdown, transporting the vehicle 289
Breaking in 146
Brightness, on the Control Display 79
Bulb replacement, refer to Lamp and bulb replace‐
ment 276
Button for starting the engine, refer to Start/Stop but‐
ton 59
C
Calendar 244
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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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Concierge service 251
Condensation on windows, removing 123
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 148
Condition Based Service CBS 274
Confirmation signals for lock‐ ing/unlocking the vehicle 33
Connecting, mobile phone, refer to Pairing the mobile
phone 227
Consumption, refer to Aver‐ age fuel consumption 73
Contacts 240, 248
Control Display 19
Control Display, care 294
Control Display, setting the brightness 79
Controller, refer to Con‐ trols 18
Controls and displays 12
Controls, rear DVD sys‐ tem 210
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 96
Convenient operation– Glass sunroof 33– Window 33
Coolant 273
Coolant, checking the level 273
Coolant temperature 71
Cooling function, switching on and off 124
Cooling, maximum 124
Cooling system, refer to Cool‐ ant 273
Cornering Brake Control CBC 96
Corrosion on brake discs 148
Courtesy lamps, refer to Inte‐ rior lamps 85
Cradle for telephone or mo‐ bile phone, refer to Snap-in
adapter 237
Cruise control 109
Cruise control– Malfunction 110
Cruise control, active 102
Cupholder 139
Curb weight, refer to Weights 298
Current fuel consumption 71
Current location, storing 162
Curve lights, refer to Adaptive Light Control 82
D
Dashboard lighting, refer to Instrument lighting 85
Dashboard, refer to Cock‐ pit 12
Data, technical 298
Date 70
Date, display format 79
Date, retrieving 70
Date, setting 78
Daytime running lights 82
Defroster, rear window 123
Defrosting windows 123
Defrost setting, refer to De‐ frosting windows 123
Destination entry via the ad‐ dress book 162
Destination guidance 169
Destination guidance with in‐ termediate destinations 167
Destination input, naviga‐ tion 160
Digital clock 70
Digital compass 131
Digital radio 183
Dimming mirrors 52
Directional indicators, refer to Turn signals 64
Display in front wind‐ shield 118
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 85
Displays and controls 12
Displays, care 294
Displays, cleaning 294
Displays, refer to Instrument
cluster 14
Disposal, coolant 273
Disposal, vehicle battery 284
Distance control, refer to Ac‐ tive Cruise Control 102
Distance, selecting, with Ac‐ tive Cruise Control 104
Distance warning, refer to Park Distance Control
PDC 111
Divided screen view, split screen 22
Door key, refer to Remote control with integrated
key 30
Door lock 34
Doors, manual operation 34
Doors, unlocking and locking– Confirmation signals 33– From the inside 35– From the outside 32
DOT Quality Grades 265
Downhill control 99
Draft-free ventilation 125
Drive-off assistant 100
Driver's seat, calibrating 49
Driving away on inclines, refer to Drive-off assistant 100
Driving notes, breaking in 146
Driving notes, general 146
Driving on poor roads 148
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 96
Driving through water 147
Driving tips, refer to Driving notes 146
Dry air, refer to Cooling func‐ tion 124
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 96
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 97
DTMF suffix dialing 232
DVD/CD 190
DVDs, storing 197
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Pressure warning, tires 88
Profile depth, refer to Mini‐ mum tread depth 266
Profile, tires 266
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 23
Protection function, refer to Pinch protection 43
Protective function, refer to
Pinch protection– Windows 41
Push-and-turn switch, refer to
Controls 18
R Radiator fluid, refer to Cool‐ ant 273
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control with
integrated key 30
Radio ready state 59
Radio ready state, switched off 60
Radio ready state, switched on 59
Radio setting, refer to Radio ready state 59
Rain sensor 66
Random 191
Random playback 191
Range 72
RDS 183
Reading lamps 85
Reading out loud 246
Rear entertainment, refer to DVD system in rear 210
Rear lamps, refer to Tail lamps 279
Rear seat backrest, folda‐ ble 135
Rear seats, adjusting the head restraints 50
Rear seats, heating 46
Rear socket 134
Rear ventilation 126
Rear ventilation, automatic
climate control in rear 126
Rearview camera, clean‐ ing 115
Rearview mirror, refer to Mir‐ rors 51
Rear window defroster 123
Recirculated air mode 124
Recommended tire brands 268
Redialing 233
Refueling 258
Remaining distance to desti‐ nation, refer to Com‐
puter 73
Remaining range for service, refer to Service require‐
ments 74
Remaining range, refer to Range 72
Reminders 246
Remote control– Battery replacement 39– Comfort Access 37– Garage door opener 129– Malfunction 34, 39– Tailgate 33– Universal 129
Remote control, rear DVD
system 211
Remote control, removing from the ignition lock 59
Remote control, service data 274
Remote inquiry 232
Replacement fuse 284
Replacement remote con‐ trol 30
Replacing wheels/tires 267
Reporting safety defects 9
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel gauge 72
Reservoir for washer fluid, re‐ fer to Washer fluid reser‐
voir 67
Resetting, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 91
Residual heat 125
Restraining systems– Refer to Safety belts 47
Restraint systems for chil‐
dren 54
Retaining straps, securing cargo 151
Retreaded tires 268
Rim cleaner, care 293
Road, avoiding 169
Road detour 169
Roadside Assistance 252
Roadside parking lamps 83
Roller sunblinds 42
RON gasoline quality 260
RON, refer to Fuel qual‐ ity 260
Roof load capacity 298
Roof-mounted luggage rack 152
Rope, refer to Towing 289
Route 170
Route criteria, route 169
Route, displaying 170
Route section, bypass‐ ing 170
RSC Runflat System Compo‐ nent, refer to Run-flat
tires 268
Rubber components, care 293
Run-flat tires 268
Run-flat tires, tire inflation pressure 262
Running lights, refer to Park‐ ing lamps/low beams 81
S Safe braking 147
Safety 6
Safety belts 47
Safety belts
– Damage 48
Safety belts, care 293
Safety belts, indicator/warn‐ ing lamp 48
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Trips, planning 167
Trunk lid, refer to Tailgate 36
Turning circle, refer to Dimen‐ sions 298
Turning lamps, refer to Adap‐ tive Light Control 82
Turn signal, indicator lamp 14
Turn signals 64
Turn signals, triple turn signal activation 65
U Uniform Tire Quality Grading/ UTQG 265
Unintentional alarms, avoid‐ ing 40
Units, average fuel consump‐ tion 79
Units, temperature 79
Universal Garage Door Opener 129
Universal remote control 129
Unlocking– From the outside 32– Setting the unlocking char‐
acteristics 32– Tailgate 38– Without remote control, re‐
fer to Comfort Access 37
Unlocking, from the inside 35
Unlocking, hood 270
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline 6
Update, software 208
Upholstery care 292
USB audio interface 202
USB interface 137
V
Vacuum cleaner, connecting, refer to Connecting electri‐
cal devices 133
Vehicle– Identification number 226– Identification number, refer
to Engine compartment 270
Vehicle battery, chang‐
ing 283
Vehicle, breaking in 146
Vehicle care 292
Vehicle care, refer to Care 291
Vehicle equipment 6
Vehicle jack 281
Vehicle paint 292
Vehicle storage 294
Vehicle, switching off 60
Vehicle wash 291
Ventilation 125
Ventilation, automatic climate control in rear 127
Ventilation, draft-free 125
Ventilation, in rear 126
Ventilation, refer to Parked- car ventilation 127
Vents of automatic climate
control 121
Version of the navigation data 158
Video playback 192
Voice activation
– Navigation 166
Voice activation, mobile
phone 235
Voice activation, short com‐ mands 300
Voice activation system 25
Volume, setting 180
W Warning and indicator lamps 15
Warning messages, refer to Check Control 76
Warning signal volumes 181
Warning triangle 287
Washer/wiper system 65
Washer/wiper system, rain
sensor 66
Washer/wiper system, washer fluid 66
Washer/wiper system, wind‐ shield washer nozzles 66
Washer fluid 66
Washer fluid reservoir 67
Washing, vehicle 291
Waste tray, refer to Ash‐ tray 133
Water on roads, refer to Driv‐ ing through water 147
Weights 298
Welcome lamps 81
Wheelbase, refer to Dimen‐ sions 298
Wheel change 280
Wheels and tires 262
Wheels, changing 267
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 88
Wheels, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 90
Width, refer to Dimen‐ sions 298
Window, Convenient opera‐ tion 33
Windows– Safety switch 42
Windows, defrosting and de‐
fogging, automatic climate
control 123
Windows, pinch protec‐ tion 41
Windshield, cleaning 66
Windshield, defrosting, refer to Defrosting windows 123
Windshield wash 65
Windshield washer fluid 66
Windshield wash, reservoir for washer fluid 67
Windshield wash, washer fluid 67
Windshield wash, washer nozzles 66
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