park assist BMW X6 2013 E71 User Guide

Assistance functions
Functional requirement▷Rear view camera is switched on.▷Tailgate is completely closed.
Pathway lines
▷Can be displayed in the image of the rear
view camera when the transmission is in
reverse.▷Help estimate the required amount of
space when parking and maneuvering on a
flat road surface.▷Depend on the current steering angle and
are continuously adapted to movements of
the steering wheel.
Show the parking aid lines via the iDrive, refer
to page 124.
Turning lines
▷Can be displayed in the image of the rear
view camera.▷Show the path of the smallest turning cir‐
cle on a flat road surface.▷When the steering wheel is turned, only
one turning line is displayed.
Show the parking aid lines via the iDrive, refer
to page 124.
Parking using pathway and turning
lines
1.Position the vehicle so that the turning
lines lead into the margins of the parking
space.2.Turn the steering wheel to the point where
the pathway line covers the corresponding
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Obstacle marking▷Three-dimensionally shaped markings can
be displayed in the image of the rear view
camera.
Their color gradation corresponds to the mark‐
ings in PDC. This helps estimate the distance
to the object pictured.
Show the obstacle marking via the iDrive, refer
to page 124.
Activating assistance functions
Several assistance functions can be active at
the same time.
Showing the parking aid lines
"Parking aid lines"
Pathway and turning lines are displayed.
Showing the obstacle marking
"Obstacle marking"
Three-dimensionally-shaped markings are dis‐
played.
Image on the Control Display
Switching on the rear view camera
using iDrive
With PDC activated:
"Rear view camera"
The image of the rear view camera is dis‐
played. The setting is stored for the remote
control currently in use.
Brightness
With the rear view camera switched on:1. Select the symbol.2.Turn the controller until the desired setting
is reached and press the controller.
Contrast
With the rear view camera switched on:
1. Select the symbol.2.Turn the controller until the desired setting
is reached and press the controller.
Camera
The lens of the rear view camera is under the
grasping lip of the tailgate.
The presence of dirt can impair image quality.
Clean the lens with a moist, nonabrasive cloth.
Top View
The concept
Top View assists you when parking and ma‐
neuvering. To accomplish this, the door region
and road surface region are shown on the Con‐
trol Display.
Detection
Detection is carried out by two cameras
integrated into the exterior mirror and the rear
view camera.
The range is:
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Image on the Control Display
Switching on the rear view camera
using iDrive
With Top View activated:
"Rear view camera"
The image of the rear view camera is dis‐
played. The setting is stored for the remote
control currently in use.
Brightness
With Top View switched on:
1. "Brightness"2.Turn the controller until the desired setting
is reached and press the controller.
Contrast
With Top View switched on:
1. "Contrast"2.Turn the controller until the desired setting
is reached and press the controller.
Displaying turning lines and pathway
lines
▷The static, red turning line shows the lat‐
eral space required when the wheel is fully
turned.▷The variable, green pathway lines assist
you in estimating the amount of lateral
space actually required.
The pathway lines depend on the current
steering angle and are continuously
adapted to movements of the steering
wheel.
"Parking aid lines"
Turning lines and pathway lines are displayed.
Cameras
The lenses of the Top View cameras are on the
undersides of the exterior mirror housings.
The presence of dirt can impair image quality.
Clean the lens with a moist, nonabrasive cloth.
Side ViewThe concept
Side View provides an early look at cross traffic
at blind driveways and intersections. Road
users concealed by obstacles to the left and
right of the vehicle can only be detected from
the driver's seat at the last minute. To improve
visibility, two cameras in the front of the vehi‐
cle record the traffic situation on each side.
System limits
The cameras capture a maximum range of
330 ft/100 m.
Display
The images from both cameras are shown si‐
multaneously on the Control Display.
Check the traffic situation as well
Check the traffic situation around the ve‐
hicle on blind driveways and intersections with
your own eyes. Otherwise, an accident could
result from road users or objects located out‐
side the picture area of the Side View cam‐
eras.◀
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Do not let your foot rest on the brake
pedal
Do not drive with your foot resting on the brake
pedal. Even light but consistent pedal pressure
can lead to high temperatures, brake wear and
possibly even brake failure.◀
Objects in the area around the pedals No objects in the area around the pedals
Keep floor mats, carpets, and any other
objects out of the area of motion of the pedals;
otherwise, the function of the pedals could be
impeded while driving
Do not place additional floor mats over existing
mats or other objects.
Only use floor mats that have been approved for the vehicle and can be properly fixed in
place.
Ensure that the floor mats are securely fas‐
tened again when they are returned after being removed, such as for cleaning.◀
Driving in wet conditions When roads are wet or there is heavy rain,
briefly exert gentle pressure on the brake pedal
every few miles.
Ensure that this action does not endanger
other road users.
The heat generated in this process helps dry
the brake discs and pads.
In this way braking efficiency will be available
when you need it.
Hills
Drive long or steep downhill gradients in the
gear in which the least braking is required.
Otherwise, the brake system may overheat, re‐
sulting in a reduction in the brake system effi‐
ciency.
You can increase the engine's braking effect
by shifting down in the manual mode of the au‐
tomatic transmission, refer to page 75.Avoid load on the brakes
Avoid placing excessive load on the
brake system. Light but consistent brake pres‐
sure can lead to high temperatures, brake wear
and possibly even brake failure.◀
Do not drive in neutral
Do not drive in neutral or with the engine
stopped, as doing so disables engine braking.
In addition, steering and brake assist is un‐
available with the engine stopped.◀
Brake disc corrosion Corrosion on the brake discs and contamina‐
tion on the brake pads are furthered by:▷Low mileage.▷Extended periods when the vehicle is not
used at all.▷Infrequent use of the brakes.
Corrosion occurs when the minimum pressure
that must be exerted by the pads during brake
applications to clean the discs is not reached.
Should corrosion form on the brake discs, the
brakes will tend to respond with a pulsating ef‐
fect that generally cannot be corrected.
Condensation under the parked
vehicle
When using the automatic climate control,
condensation water develops that exits under‐
neath the vehicle.
Therefore, traces of condensed water under
the vehicle are normal.
Driving on poor roads Your vehicle combines an all-wheel drive sys‐
tem with the advantages of a normal passen‐
ger car.
Do not drive on unpaved terrain
Do not drive on unpaved terrain, as oth‐
erwise the vehicle may be damaged.◀
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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. Fold open the cover. To do so,
pull the tab.
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 startingaid 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.
If the vehicle being started has a diesel en‐
gine: let the engine of the assisting vehicle
run for approx. 10 minutes.2.Start the engine of the vehicle being
started in the usual way.
If the first starting attempt is not success‐
ful, wait a few minutes before making an‐
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.◀
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Automatic climate control,automatic air distribu‐
tion 131, 136
Automatic climate control, in rear 135
Automatic climate control in rear, activating on Control
Display 136
Automatic climate control in rear, air supply 136
Automatic climate control in rear, deactivating on Control
Display 136
Automatic climate control in rear, switching off 136
Automatic climate control, switching off 134, 136
Automatic climate control, ventilation in rear 135
Automatic climate control, with 2-zone control 131
Automatic climate control, with 4-zone control 135
Automatic, cruise control 118
Automatic Cruise Con‐ trol 111
Automatic Curb Monitor 58
Automatic headlamp con‐ trol 90, 91
Automatic Hold 70
Automatic Hold, activating 70
Automatic Hold, deactivat‐ ing 70
Automatic Hold, parking 71
Automatic recirculated air control 133
Automatic Soft Closing, doors 35
Automatic Soft Closing, tail‐ gate 36
Automatic tailgate opera‐ tion 37, 38
Automatic transmission with Steptronic 75
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic– Kickdown 75AUTO program with auto‐
matic climate con‐
trol 131 , 136
AUX-IN port 148, 212
Average fuel consumption 82
Average fuel consumption, setting the units 88
Average speed 81
Average speed, refer to Com‐ puter 81
Axle loads, refer to Weights 320
B
Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 50
Backrest width 50
Back seats, adjusting the head restraints 57
Backup camera 122
Backup camera, cleaning 124
Backup camera, obstacle marking 124
Backup camera, pathway lines 123
Backup camera, turning lines 123
Balance 190
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 308
Bass 190
Battery– Remote control 30
Battery change, remote con‐
trol for rear DVD sys‐
tem 222
Battery disposal 305
Battery, refer to Vehicle bat‐ tery 304
Battery replacement, remote control for vehicle 42
Before entering the car wash 312
Belts, refer to Safety belts 54
Belt tensioners, refer to Safety belts 54
Beverage holder, refer to Cu‐
pholder 149
Black and white map dis‐ play 184
Blower, refer to Air flow rate 132
Bluetooth audio 215
Bluetooth connection, acti‐ vating/deactivating 237
BMW Advanced Diesel 271
BMW Apps 265
BMW EfficientDynamics, re‐ fer to Saving fuel 164
BMW Homepage 6
BMW Internet page 6
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem 293
BMW Online 262
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 149
Brake assistant 105
Brake discs, breaking in 156
Brake fluid, refer to Service requirements 83
Brake force display 104
Brake force distribution, elec‐ tronic 105
Brake lamps, brake force dis‐ play 104
Brake lights, adaptive 104
Brake pads, breaking in 156
Brakes, BMW maintenance system 293
Brakes, parking brake 69
Brakes, service require‐ ments 83
Brake system, BMW mainte‐ nance system 293
Braking, notes 157
Breakdown assistance 308
Breakdown, transporting the vehicle 310
Breaking in 156
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Divided screen view, splitscreen 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 283
Downhill control 108
Draft-free ventilation 134
Drive-off assistant 109
Driver's seat, calibrating 55
Driving away on inclines, refer to Drive-off assistant 109
Driving notes, breaking in 156
Driving notes, general 156
Driving on poor roads 158
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 105
Driving through water 157
Driving tips, refer to Driving notes 156
Dry air, refer to Cooling func‐ tion 133
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 105
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 106
DTMF suffix dialing 242
DVD/CD 200
DVDs, storing 207
DVD system in rear 220
DVD, video 202
Dynamic destination guid‐ ance 186
Dynamic Performance Con‐ trol 107
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 105
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 106
E
Easy entry/exit 60
EfficientDynamics, refer to Saving fuel 164
Electrical malfunction– Door lock 34– Driver's door 34– Fuel filler flap 268
Electrical malfunction of up‐
per tailgate 36
Electrical malfunction, park‐ ing brake 71
Electric seat adjustment 50
Electric steering wheel ad‐ justment 60
Electronic brake-force distri‐ bution 105
Electronic engine oil level check 290
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to Dynamic Sta‐
bility Control DSC 105
Emergency operation
– Door lock, refer to Manual
operation 34
Emergency operation, fuel
filler flap, unlocking man‐
ually 268
Emergency Request 307
Emergency service, refer to Roadside Assistance 308
Energy-conscious driving, re‐ fer to Current fuel consump‐
tion 80
Energy, saving, refer to Sav‐ ing fuel 164
Engine, breaking in 156
Engine compartment 288
Engine coolant, refer to Cool‐ ant 292
Engine oil, adding 291
Engine oil, additives, refer to Approved engine oils 291
Engine oil, alternative oil types 292
Engine oil, BMW maintenance
system 293
Engine oil change intervals, refer to Service require‐
ments 83
Engine oil, checking the level 290
Engine oil, filling ca‐ pacity 321
Engine oil temperature 80
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 291
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 291
Engine, overheating, refer to Coolant temperature 80
Engine start, assistance 308
Engine, starting 68
Engine, starting– Comfort Access 40
Engine, starting, Start/Stop
button 67
Engine, stopping, Start/Stop
button 67
Engine, switching off 69
Environmentally friendly driv‐ ing, refer to Current fuel
consumption 80
Equalizer 190
Equipment, interior 139
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to Dynamic Sta‐
bility Control DSC 105
Exchanging wheels/tires 285
Exhaust system 157
Exterior mirrors 58
Exterior mirrors, adjusting 58
Exterior mirrors, automatic dimming 59
Exterior mirrors, automatic heating 59
Exterior mirrors, folding in and out 59
External audio device 148
External devices 212
External temperature dis‐ play 79
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Interior rearview mirror, auto‐matic dimming 59
Interior rearview mirror, com‐ pass 141
Interior temperature, setting, automatic climate con‐
trol 130
Intermediate destina‐ tions 177
Internet page 6
Intersection, entering for navi‐ gation 171
iPod/iPhone 212
J
Jacking points for the vehicle jack 302
Jack, refer to Vehicle jack 302
Joystick, refer to Selector lever 76
Jump-starting 308
K
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access 40
Keyless opening and closing, refer to Comfort Access 40
Key Memory, refer to Per‐ sonal Profile 30
Key, refer to Integrated key/ remote control 30
Kickdown– Automatic transmission with
Steptronic 75
Knocking control 270
L
Label, run-flat tire 286
Lamp and bulb replacement, lamp replacement 295
Lamps 90
Lamps, automatic headlamp control 90, 91
Lamps, High-beam Assis‐
tant 92
Lamps, parking lamps/low beams 90
Lamps, replacing, refer to Lamp and bulb replace‐
ment 295
Lane departure warning 102
Lane margin, warning 102
Language, changing on Con‐ trol Display 88
Lap-and-shoulder belt, refer to Safety belts 54
Lashing eyes, securing cargo 162
LATCH child restraint fixing system 62
Leather, care 313
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 296
Length, refer to Dimen‐ sions 318
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing 23
License plate lamps, replac‐ ing bulbs 298, 301
Light-alloy wheels, care 314
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 296
Lighter 143
Lighting– Instruments 94
Lighting, vehicle, refer to
Lamps 90
Light switch 90
Limit, refer to Speed limit 86
Load 160
Loading 160
Lock buttons, doors, refer to Locking 35
Locking
– From the inside 35– From the outside 33– Setting the confirmation
signals 33– Without remote control, re‐
fer to Comfort Access 40Locking the vehicle– From the inside 35– From the outside 32
Locks, doors, and win‐
dows 66
Longlife oils, alternative oil types 292
Longlife oils, refer to Ap‐ proved engine oils 291
Low beams 90
Low beams
– Automatic 91
Low beams, automatic 90
Low beams, automatic, refer to High-beam Assistant 92
Lower back support, refer to Lumbar support 50
Lower tailgate 38
Low-sulfur diesel 270
Luggage compartment roller cover 145
Luggage rack, refer to Roof- mounted luggage rack 162
Lumbar support 50
M
Main inspection, refer to Service requirements 83
Maintenance 293
Maintenance, refer to Service booklet
Maintenance, refer to Service requirements 83
Maintenance require‐ ments 293
Maintenance system BMW 293
Malfunction
– Door lock 34– Fuel filler flap 268
Malfunction of upper tail‐
gate 36
Malfunction, parking brake 71
Malfunction warnings, refer to Check Control 85
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Panoramic glass sunroof– Convenient operation 33– Initializing 46– Opening, closing 45– Pinch protection 46– Power failure 46– Remote control 33– Tilting 45
Park Distance Control
PDC 120
Parked-car ventilation 137
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 158
Parking aid, refer to Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 120
Parking assistant, refer to Park Distance Control
PDC 120
Parking brake 69
Parking brake, Automatic Hold 70
Parking brake, releasing man‐ ually 70, 71
Parking brake, setting man‐ ually 69
Parking lamps 90
Parking lamps/low beams 90
Parking with Automatic Hold 71
Particulate filter, refer to Die‐ sel particulate filter 157
Passenger airbags, deactivat‐ ing 96
Passenger side mirror, tilt‐ ing 58
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 120
Personal information 249
Personal Profile 30
Pinch protection
– Panoramic glass sunroof 46– Windows 44
Pinch protection, glass sun‐
roof 47
Plastic, care 314
Playing videos, rear DVD sys‐ tem 223
Pollen, refer to Microfilter/
activated-charcoal filter 135
Poor road operation 158
Position, storing 172
Postal code, entering in navi‐ gation 171
Power windows– Safety switch 44
Power windows, opening and
closing 44
Power windows, refer to Win‐ dows 43
Preheating, refer to Diesel en‐ gine 68
Prescribed engine oils, refer to Approved engine oils 291
Pressure, tires 275
Pressure warning, tires 97
Profile depth, refer to Mini‐ mum tread depth 284
Profile, tires 284
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 23
Protection function, refer to Pinch protection 47
Protection function, refer to
Pinch protection
– Panoramic glass sunroof 46
Protective function, refer to
Pinch protection
– Windows 44
Push-and-turn switch, refer to
Controls 18
R Radiator fluid, refer to Cool‐ ant 292
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control with
integrated key 30
Radio ready state 67
Radio ready state, switched off 68
Radio ready state, switched on 67
Radio setting, refer to Radio
ready state 67
Rain sensor 74
Random 201
Random playback 201
Range 81
RDS 193
Reading lamps 94
Reading out loud 256
Rear entertainment, refer to DVD system in rear 220
Rear lamps, refer to Tail lamps 297, 300
Rear seat backrest, folda‐ ble 146
Rear seats, adjusting 51
Rear seats, adjusting the head restraints 57
Rear seats, heating 52
Rear socket 144
Rear ventilation 135
Rear ventilation, 3rd row seats 135
Rear ventilation, automatic climate control in rear 135
Rearview mirror, refer to Mir‐ rors 58
Rear window defroster 132
Rear window, washing 74
Rear window wiper 74
Recirculated air mode 133
Recommended tire brands 286
Redialing 243
Refueling 268
Remaining distance to desti‐ nation, refer to Com‐
puter 82
Remaining range for service, refer to Service require‐
ments 83
Remaining range, refer to Range 81
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Remote control– Battery replacement 42– Comfort Access 40– Garage door opener 139– Malfunction 34, 41– Tailgate 33– Universal 139
Remote control, rear DVD
system 221
Remote control, removing from the ignition lock 67
Remote control, service data 293
Remote inquiry 242
Replacement fuse 305
Replacement remote con‐ trol 30
Replacing wheels/tires 285
Reporting safety defects 8
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel gauge 81
Reservoir for washer fluid, re‐ fer to Washer fluid reser‐
voir 75
Resetting, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 100
Residual heat 134
Restraining systems
– Refer to Safety belts 54
Restraint systems for chil‐
dren 61
Retaining straps, securing cargo 162
Retreaded tires 286
Rim cleaner, care 314
Road, avoiding 179
Road detour 179
Roadside Assistance 262
Roadside parking lamps 92
Roller sunblinds 45
RON gasoline quality 270
RON, refer to Fuel qual‐ ity 270
Roof load capacity 320
Roof-mounted luggage rack 162
Rope, refer to Towing 310
Route 180
Route criteria, route 179
Route, displaying 180
Route section, bypass‐ ing 180
RSC Runflat System Compo‐ nent, refer to Run-flat
tires 286
Rubber components, care 314
Run-flat tires 286
Run-flat tires, tire inflation pressure 275
Running lights, refer to Park‐ ing lamps/low beams 90
S Safe braking 157
Safety 6
Safety belts 54
Safety belts– Damage 55
Safety belts, care 314
Safety belts, indicator/warn‐ ing lamp 55
Safety belts, reminder 55
Safety switch for rear win‐ dows 44
Safety systems
– Safety belts 54
Safety systems, airbags 95
Safety tires, refer to Run-flat tires 286
Satellite radio 194
Saving fuel 164
Scale, changing during navi‐ gation 182
Screen, folding open/closed, rear DVD system 220
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play 19
Search, refer to BMW On‐ line 262
Seat adjustment, electric 50
Seat adjustment, manual 49
Seat and mirror memory 57
Seat belts– Refer to Safety belts 54
Seat heating 52, 53
Seat heating, rear 52
Seats
– Adjusting electrically 50– Heating 52– Memory, refer to Seat and
mirror memory 57– Sitting safely 49– Storing the setting, refer to
Seat and mirror memory 57– Ventilation, refer to Active
seat ventilation and seat
heating 53
Seats, adjusting 49
Seats, backrest width 50
Seats in the rear 51
Seats, shoulder support 50
2nd row seats 51
Selector lever, automatic transmission with Step‐
tronic 76
Selector lever lock, releas‐ ing 76
Self-leveling suspension 110
Sensors, care 315
Service and warranty 7
Service data in the remote control 293
Service interval display, refer to Condition Based Service
CBS 293
Service interval display, refer to Service requirements 83
Service requirements 83
Service requirements, CBS Condition Based Serv‐
ice 293
Service, Roadside Assis‐ tance 308
Settings, clock, 12h/24h mode 87
Settings, configuring, refer to Personal Profile 30
Settings, DVD 203
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