center console BMW X6 2014 F16 Owner's Manual

All around the center console1Control Display  182Glove compartment   1783Ventilation  1654Hazard warning system   229Intelligent Safety button   1125Automatic climate control   1626Radio/CD/Multimedia, see user's manual
for Navigation, Entertainment and Commu‐
nication7Controller with buttons   188Parking brake  709Automatic Hold   7110PDC Park Distance Control   149
Rearview camera   151
Top View   154
Parking assistant   158Side View  156HDC Hill Descent Control   13511Driving Dynamics Control   13712DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐
trol   13313Transmission selector lever   77Seite 16At a glanceCockpit16
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Connecting electrical
devices
Hints Do not connect charging devices to the
12 volt socket in the vehicle
Do not connect battery chargers to the fac‐
tory-installed 12 volt sockets in the vehicle as
this may damage the vehicle battery due to an
increased power consumption.◀
Replace the cover after use
Reinsert the lighter or socket cover after
use, otherwise objects may get into the lighter
socket or fixture and cause a short circuit.◀
Sockets
General information
The lighter socket can be used as a socket for
electrical equipment while the engine is run‐
ning or when the ignition is switched on.
NoteThe total load of all sockets must not exceed140 watts at 12 volts.
Do not damage the socket by using unsuitable
connectors.
Front center console
Slide the cover forward.
Remove the cover or cigarette lighter.
Center armrest
Remove the cover.
Rear center console
Remove the cover or cigarette lighter.
In the cargo area
Fold open the cover.
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Driver's side
Note Close the glove compartment again im‐
mediately
Close the glove compartment immediately af‐
ter use while driving; otherwise, injury may oc‐
cur during accidents.◀
Opening
Pull the handle.
ClosingFold cover closed.
Compartments in the doors Do not stow any breakable objects
Do not store any breakable objects, e. g.
glass bottles, in the compartments, or there is
an increased risk of injury in the event of an ac‐
cident.◀
Storage compartment on the
center console
Opening
Slide the cover forward.
Closing Slide the cover rearward.
Small storage compartment
Storage possibility for small objects, e.g.,
coins.
Center armrest Front
At a glance
Located in the center armrest between the
front seats is a storage compartment and de‐ pending on how the vehicle is equipped also
an elastic band on the left side and a cover for
the snap-in adapter.
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Cupholders
Hints Shatter-proof containers and no hot
drinks
Use light and shatter-proof containers and do
not transport hot drinks. Otherwise, there is the increased danger of injury in an accident.◀
Unsuitable containers
Do not forcefully push unsuitable con‐
tainers into the cupholders. This may result in
damage.◀
Front
At a glance
In the center console.
Slide the cover forward.
Two cupholders are located in the center con‐
sole.
Rear
Note Pushing back the covers
Push back the covers before folding up
the center armrest; otherwise, the cupholder
could become damaged.◀
At a glance
In the center armrest.
Opening1.Pull the loop and fold down the center arm‐
rest.2.Press button.
Closing
Press both covers inward back against each
other.
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Breakdown assistanceVehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems.
Hazard warning flashers
The button is located in the center console.
Intelligent Emergency
Request
The concept In case of an emergency, an Emergency Re‐
quest can be made through this system.
General information
Only press the SOS button in an emergency.
Hints Emergency Request not guaranteed
For technical reasons, the Emergency
Request cannot be guaranteed under unfavor‐
able conditions.◀
At a glance
SOS button in the roofliner
Requirements
▷The SIM card integrated in the vehicle has
been activated.▷The radio-ready state is switched on.▷The Assist system is functional.
Initiating an Emergency Request
1.Press the cover briefly to open it.2.Press the SOS button until the LED at the
button lights up green.▷The LED lights up green: an Emergency
Request was initiated.
If a cancel prompt appears on the display,
the Emergency Request can be aborted.
If the situation allows, wait in your vehicle
until the voice connection has been estab‐
lished.▷The LED flashes green when a connection
to the BMW Response Center has been
established.
When the emergency request is received
at the BMW Response Center, the BMW
Response Center contacts you and takes
further steps to help you.
Even if you are unable to respond, the
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BMW Assist, see user'smanual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem 219
Bonus range, ECO PRO 195
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 181
Brake assistant 132
Brake discs, break-in 186
Brake force display 129
Brake lights, adaptive 129
Brake lights, brake force dis‐ play 129
Brake pads, break-in 186
Braking, hints 187
Breakdown assis‐ tance 229, 230
Break-in 186
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 97
Bulb replacement 222
Bulb replacement, front 223
Bulb replacement, rear 224
Bulbs and lights 222
Button, RES 143
Button, Start/Stop 67
Bypassing, refer to Jump- starting 231
C
California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Calling up mirror adjust‐ ment 45
Calling up seat adjust‐ ment 45
Calling up steering wheel ad‐ justment 45
Camera, care 237
Camera, rearview cam‐ era 152
Camera, Side View 156
Camera, Top View 155 Can holder, refer to Cu‐
pholder 181
Car battery 226
Car care products 235
Care, displays 237
Care, vehicle 235
Cargo 190
Cargo area 176
Cargo area, enlarging 176
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 182
Cargo cover 176
Cargo, securing 191
Cargo straps, securing cargo 191
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol 34
Carpet, care 237
Car wash 234
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 186
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 219
CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
Center armrest 179
Center console 16
Central locking system 39
Central screen, refer to Con‐ trol Display 18
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 7
Changing parts 221
Changing wheels 224
Changing wheels/tires 209
Chassis number, see vehicle identification number 9
Check Control 85
Checking the engine oil level electronically 214
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically 214
Children, seating position 62 Children, transporting
safely 62
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 62
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 64
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 62
Child safety locks 65
Child seat, mounting 62
Child seats 62
Chrome parts, care 236
Cigarette lighter 172
Cleaning displays 237
Climate control 162
Climate control wind‐ shield 187
Clock 90
Closing/opening via door lock 39
Closing/opening with remote control 37
Closing the tailgate with no- touch activation 43
Clothes hooks 182
Coasting 196
Coasting with engine decou‐ pled, coasting 196
Coasting with idling en‐ gine 196
Cockpit 14
Combination reel, refer to Turn signals 74
Combination reel, refer to Wiper system 74
Comfort Access 42
COMFORT program, Driving Dynamics Control 138
Compact wheel 225
Compartments in the doors 179
Compass 95
Computer 94
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SSafe braking 187
Safety 7
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passen‐
ger seat 56
Safety belts 55
Safety belts, care 237
Safety Package, refer to Ac‐ tive Protection 129
Safety reel, windows 48
Safety systems, airbags 104
Saving fuel 193
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Screwdriver, see Onboard ve‐ hicle tool kit 221
Screw thread, see screw thread for tow fitting, screw
thread for tow fitting 233
Seat belts, refer to Safety belts 55
Seat heating, front 54
Seat heating, rear 55
Seating position for chil‐ dren 62
Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory 58
Seats 51
Seats, front 51
Seats, rear 55
Seat ventilation, front 54
Selection list in instrument cluster 93
Selector lever, Steptronic transmission 77
Self-leveling suspension, air suspension 136
Self-leveling suspension, malfunction 137
Sensors, care 237
Service and warranty 8
Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service
CBS 219 Service requirements, dis‐
play 91
Service, Roadside Assis‐ tance 230
Services, ConnectedDrive
SET button, see Active Cruise Control, ACC 140
SET button, see Cruise con‐ trol 147
Settings, locking/unlock‐ ing 44
Settings on Control Dis‐ play 96
Settings, storing for seat, mir‐ rors, steering wheel 58
Shift Lights 84
Shift paddles on steering wheel 79
Shoulder support 54
Side airbags 104
Side View 156
Signaling, horn 14
Signals when unlocking 44
Sitting safely 51
Size 240
Ski and snowboard bag 177
Slide/tilt glass roof 48
Smoker's package 171
Snow chains 211
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ nostics 219
Sockets, see Connecting electrical devices 173
SOS button 229
Spare fuse 227
Spare tire 225
Specified engine oil types 216
Speed, average 94
Speed limit detection, com‐ puter 95
Speed limiter, display 92
Speed Limit Information 92
Speed warning 95
Split screen 23 SPORT+ - program, Dynamic
Driving Control 138
Sport displays, torque dis‐ play, performance dis‐
play 95
SPORT program, driving dy‐ namics 138
Sport program, transmis‐ sion 78
Stability control systems 132
Start/stop, automatic func‐ tion 69
Start/Stop button 67
Start function during malfunc‐ tion 35
Starting the engine 68
Status control display, tires 108
Status information, iDrive 23
Status of Owner's Manual 6
Steering, Active Steering 136
Steering wheel, adjusting 60
Steering wheel heating 61
Steering wheel memory 58
Steptronic Sport transmis‐ sion 79
Steptronic transmission 77
Stopping the engine 68
Storage compartment on the center console 179
Storage compartments 178
Storage compartments, loca‐ tions 178
Storage, tires 211
Storing the vehicle 237
Summer tires, tread 208
Sun visor 171
Supplementary text mes‐ sage 88
Surround View 151
Suspension settings 137
Switch for Dynamic Driving Control 137
Switch, refer to Cockpit 14
Symbols 6
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