ECU BMW X6 2015 F16 Service Manual

Tow barThe 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:▷Maneuvering capability is limited going
around corners.▷The tow bar will generate lateral forces if it
is secured with an offset.
Tow rope
When starting to tow the vehicle, make sure
that the tow rope is taut.
To avoid jerking and the associated stresses
on the vehicle components when towing, al‐
ways use nylon ropes or nylon straps.
Tow fitting
General information
The screw-in tow fitting should always be car‐
ried in the vehicle.
The tow fitting can be screwed in at the front
or rear of the BMW.
The tow fitting and the onboard vehicle tool kit,
refer to page 230, are together in the cargo
area.
Information
CAUTION
If the tow fitting is not used as intended,
there can be damage to the vehicle or to the
tow fitting. There is risk of property damage.
Observe the notes on using the tow fitting.◀
Use of the tow fitting:▷Use only the tow fitting provided with the
vehicle and screw it all the way in.▷Use the tow fitting for towing on paved
roads only.▷Use tow fitting located in the front only for
positioning the vehicle.▷Avoid lateral loading of the tow fitting, e.g.,
do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting.
Screw thread for tow fitting
Press on the mark of the cover to push it out.
Tow-starting
Steptronic transmission
Do not tow-start the vehicle.
Tow-starting the engine is not possible due to
the transmission.
Have the cause of the starting problems fixed.
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Safety belts
Dirty belt straps impede the reeling action and
thus have a negative impact on safety.
WARNING
Chemical cleansers can destroy the
safety belt webbing. Missing protective effect
of the safety belts. There is risk of injuries or
danger to life. Use only a mild soapy solution
for cleaning the safety belts.◀
Use only a mild soapy solution, with the safety
belts clipped into their buckles.
Do not allow the switchs to retract the safety
belts until they are dry.
Carpets and floor mats WARNING
Objects in the driver's floor area can limit
the pedal distance or block a depressed pedal.
There is risk of an accident. Stow objects in
the vehicle such that they are secured and
cannot enter into the driver's floor area. Use
floor mats that are suitable for the vehicle and
can be safely attached to the floor. Do not use
loose floor mats and do not layer several floor
mats. Make sure that there is sufficient clear‐
ance for the pedals. Ensure that the floor mats
are securely fastened again after they were re‐
moved, e.g. for cleaning.◀
Floor mats can be removed from the car's inte‐
rior for cleaning.
If the floor carpets are very dirty, clean with a
microfiber cloth and water or a textile cleaner.
To prevent matting of the carpet, rub back and
forth in the direction of travel only.
Sensor/camera lenses
To clean sensors and camera lenses, use a
cloth moistened with a small amount of glass
detergent.Displays/Screens/protective glass of
the Head-up Display
CAUTION
Chemical cleansers, moisture or fluids of
any kind can damage the surface of displays
and screens. There is risk of property damage.
Clean with a clean, antistatic microfiber cloth.◀
CAUTION
The surface of displays can be damaged
with improper cleaning. There is risk of prop‐
erty damage. Avoid pressure that is too high
and do not use any scratching materials.◀
Clean with a clean, antistatic microfiber cloth.
Clean the protective glass of the Head-up Dis‐
play using a microfiber cloth and commercially
available dish-washing soap.
Long-term
When the vehicle is shut down for longer than
three months, special measures must be
taken. Further information is available from a
dealer’s service center or another qualified
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Blinds, sun protection 49
BMW Assist, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
BMW Driver’s Guide App 6
BMW Homepage 6
BMW Internet page 6
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem 228
Bonus range, ECO PRO 197
Bottle holder, see Cu‐ pholder 183
Brake assistant 134
Brake assistant, adaptive 134
Brake discs, break-in 188
Brake force display 132
Brake lights, adaptive 132
Brake lights, brake force dis‐ play 132
Brake pads, break-in 188
Braking, hints 189
Breakdown assistance 238
Break-in 188
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 98
Bulb replacement 231
Bulb replacement, front 232
Bulb replacement, rear 234
Bulbs and lights 231
Button, RES 145
Button, Start/Stop 67
Bypassing, see Jump-start‐ ing 239
C
California Proposition 65 Warning 8
Calling up mirror adjust‐ ment 46
Calling up seat adjust‐ ment 46
Calling up steering wheel ad‐ justment 46
Camera lenses, care 246 Camera, rearview cam‐
era 154
Camera, Side View 158
Camera, Top View 157
Can holder, see Cu‐ pholder 183
Car battery 236
Car care products 244
Care, displays 246
Care, vehicle 244
Cargo 192
Cargo area 178
Cargo area, enlarging 178
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 184
Cargo cover 178
Cargo, securing 193
Cargo straps, securing cargo 193
Car key, see Remote con‐ trol 34
Carpet, care 246
Car wash 243
Catalytic converter, see Hot exhaust system 189
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 228
CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
Center armrest 181
Center console 16
Central locking system 40
Central screen, see Control Display 18
Changes, technical, see Own Safety 7
Changing parts 230
Changing wheels 234
Changing wheels/tires 213
Chassis number, see vehicle identification number 10
Check Control 86
Checking the engine oil level electronically 222 Checking the oil level elec‐
tronically 222
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 63
Child safety locks 65
Child seat, mounting 63
Child seats 62
Chrome parts, care 245
Cigarette lighter 174
Cleaning displays 246
Climate control 164
Climate control wind‐ shield 189
Clock 91
Closing/opening via door lock 39
Closing/opening with remote control 37
Closing the tailgate with no- touch activation 44
Clothes hooks 184
Coasting 199
Coasting with engine decou‐ pled, coasting 199
Coasting with idling en‐ gine 199
Cockpit 14
Combination switch, refer to Wiper system 75
Combination switch, see Turn signals 74
Comfort Access 42
COMFORT program, Driving Dynamics Control 140
Compact wheel, see Emer‐ gency wheel 234
Compartments in the doors 181
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Emergency start function, en‐gine start 35
Emergency unlocking, trans‐ mission lock 80
Emergency wheel 234
Energy Control 91
Energy recovery 92
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function 69
Engine, automatic switch- off 69
Engine compartment 219
Engine compartment, work‐ ing in 220
Engine coolant 226
Engine idling when driving, coasting 199
Engine oil 222
Engine oil, adding 223
Engine oil additives 224
Engine oil change 224
Engine oil filler neck 223
Engine oil temperature 90
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 224
Engine oil types, suitable 224
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 35
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 239
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine 68
Engine stop 68
Engine temperature 90
Entering a car wash 243
Equipment, interior 171
Error displays, see Check Control 86
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, see DSC 135
Exchanging wheels/tires 213
Exhaust system 189
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 60
Exterior mirrors 59
External start 239 External temperature dis‐
play 90
External temperature warn‐ ing 90
Eyes for securing cargo 193
F
Failure message, see Check Control 86
False alarm, see Unintentional alarm 47
Fan, see Air flow 166
Filler neck for engine oil 223
Fine wood, care 245
First-aid kit 239
Fitting for towing, see Tow fit‐ ting 242
Flat tire, changing wheels 234
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 113
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 109
Flat tire, warning lamp 110, 114
Flooding 189
Floor carpet, care 246
Floor mats, care 246
Folding back rear seat back‐ rests 178
Fold-out position, wiper 77
Foot brake 189
Front airbags 106
Front center armrest 181
Front cupholder 183
Front-end collision warning with braking function 119
Front-end collision warning with City Braking func‐
tion 116
Front fog lamps, , LED, bulb replacement 234
Front fog lights 104
Front fog lights/cornering lights, bulb replace‐
ment 233 Front lights 232
Front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation 108
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp 108
Front seats 52
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 113
Fuel 206
Fuel consumption, see Aver‐ age fuel consumption 95
Fuel filler flap 204
Fuel gauge 90
Fuel lid 204
Fuel quality 206
Fuel recommendation 206
Fuel, tank capacity 252
Fuse 237
G
Garage door opener, see Uni‐ versal Integrated Remote
Control 171
Gasoline 206
Gear change, Steptronic transmission 78
Gear shift indicator 93
General driving notes 188
Glare shield 173
Glasses compartment 182
Glass sunroof, powered 49
Glove compartment 180
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 251
H
Handbrake, see Parking brake 71
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 172
Hazard warning flashers 238
HDC Hill Descent Con‐ trol 137
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Headlight control, auto‐matic 102
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture 102
Headlight flasher 75
Headlight glass 232
Headlights 232
Headlights, care 244
Head restraints 52
Head restraints, front 57
Head-up Display 98
Head-up Display, care 246
Heavy cargo, stowing 193
High-beam Assistant 103
High beams 75
High beams/low beams, see High-beam Assistant 103
Hill Descent Control HDC 137
Hills 190
Hill start assistant, see Drive- off assistant 134
Holder for beverages 183
Homepage 6
Hood 220
Horn 14
Hot exhaust system 189
HUD Head-up Display 98
Hydroplaning 189
I Ice warning, see External temperature warning 90
Icy roads, see External tem‐ perature warning 90
Identification marks, tires 211
Identification number, see ve‐ hicle identification num‐
ber 10
iDrive 18
Ignition key, see Remote con‐ trol 34
Ignition off 67
Ignition on 67 Indication of a flat
tire 110 , 114
Indicator and alarm lamps, see Check Control 86
Indicator lamp, see Check Control 86
Individual air distribution 166
Individual settings, see Per‐ sonal Profile 35
Inflation pressure, tires 208
Inflation pressure warning FTM, tires 113
Info display, refer to On- Board computer 95
Information 6
Initialize, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 110
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 113
Instrument cluster 82
Instrument cluster, electronic displays 82
Instrument display, multifunc‐ tional 83
Instrument lighting 105
Integrated key 34
Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle 29
Intelligent Emergency Re‐ quest 238
Intelligent Safety 115
Intensity, AUTO pro‐ gram 166
Interior equipment 171
Interior lights 105
Interior lights during unlock‐ ing 37
Interior lights with the vehicle locked 38
Interior motion sensor 47
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming feature 60
Internet page 6
Interval display, service re‐ quirements 92
Interval mode 76 J
Jacking points for the vehicle jack 234
Joystick, Steptronic transmis‐ sion 78
Jump-starting 239
K
Key/remote control 34
Keyless Go, see Comfort Ac‐ cess 42
Key Memory, see Personal Profile 35
Kickdown, Steptronic trans‐ mission 78
Knee airbag 107
L Label on recommended tires 213
Lamp in the exterior mirror, see Active Blind Spot De‐
tection 130
Lamp replacement 231
Lamp replacement, front 232
Lamp replacement, rear 234
Lane departure warning 128
Lane margin, warning 128
Language on Control Dis‐ play 98
Lashing eyes, securing cargo 193
LATCH child restraint sys‐ tem 64
Launch Control 81
Leather, care 244
LED headlights, bulb replace‐ ment 232
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 231
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing 25
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Oil change interval, servicerequirements 92
Oil filler neck 223
Oil types, alternative 224
Oil types, suitable 224
Old batteries, disposal 237
On-board computer 95
On-board computer, refer to On-board computer 95
Onboard monitor, see Control Display 18
Onboard vehicle tool kit 230
Opening/closing via door lock 39
Opening and closing 34
Opening and closing, without remote control 39
Opening and closing, with re‐ mote control 37
Opening the tailgate with no- touch activation 44
Operating concept, iDrive 18
Optional equipment, standard equipment 7
Outside air, refer to Auto‐ matic recirculated-air con‐
trol 166
Overheating of engine, see Coolant temperature 90
Own Safety 7
P Paint, vehicle 244
Parallel parking assistant 160
Park Distance Control PDC 151
Parked-car ventilation 169
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 190
Parking aid, see PDC 151
Parking assistant 160
Parking brake 71
Parking lights 101
Parking with Automatic Hold 72 Parts and accessories 7
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 59
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ era 155
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 151
Pedestrian detection, see Night Vision 124
Pedestrian warning with city braking function 122
Personal Profile 35
Personal Profile, exporting profiles 36
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof 51
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 48
Plastic, care 245
Power failure 236
Power sunroof, glass 49
Power windows 48
Prescribed engine oil types 224
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure 208
Pressure warning FTM, tires 113
Profile, see Personal Pro‐ file 35
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 24
Protective function, glass sunroof 51
Protective function, win‐ dows 48
Push-and-turn switch, see Controller 19
R Radiator fluid 226
Radio-operated key, see Re‐ mote control 34
Radio ready state 67 Radio, see user's manual for
Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Rain sensor 76
Rear automatic climate con‐ trol 168
Rear center armrest 182
Rear cooler 176
Rear drink holder 183
Rear lights 234
Rear seats 55
Rearview camera 153
Rearview mirror 59
Rear window defroster 167
Recirculated-air mode 166
Recommended fuel grade 206
Recommended tire brands 213
Refueling 204
Remaining range 91
Remote control/key 34
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 39
Remote control, univer‐ sal 171
Replacement fuse 237
Replacing parts 230
Replacing wheels/tires 213
Reporting safety malfunc‐ tions 10
RES button 145
RES button, see Active Cruise Control, ACC 142
RES button, see Cruise con‐ trol 148
Reserve warning, see Range 91
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 110
Residual heat, automatic cli‐ mate control 166
Retaining straps, securing cargo 193
Retreaded tires 214
Roadside parking lights 102 Seite 260ReferenceEverything from A to Z260
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