trip computer BMW X6M 2011 E71 Owner's Manual

Cockpit
12
Instrument panel
1Indicator lamps for turn signals
2Speedometer
3Indicator and warning lamps13
4Active cruise control
*68
5Tachometer77
6BMW X5: energy control77
BMW X6: engine oil temperature77 or
energy control77
7Display for
>Clock/date76
>Outside temperature76
>Indicator and warning lamps83
>Speed of cruise control
*67
>Speed of active cruise control
*71
>BMW X5: reserve display for diesel
exhaust fluid2368Display for
>Odometer and trip odometer76
>Computer78
>Date and remaining travel distance
for service requirements79
>Automatic transmission positions63
>HDC Hill Descent Control97
>High-beam Assistant
*113
> There is a Check Control
message82
>Adaptive Drive
*: sport chassis and sus-
pension tuning98
9Fuel gauge78
10Resetting trip odometer76
Displaying service requirement76

Controls Overview
78
Fuel gauge
Fuel tank capacity: approx. 22.5 gallons/
85 liters. You will find information on refueling
on page234.
If the tilt of the vehicle varies for a longer period,
when you are driving in mountainous areas, for
example, the indicator may fluctuate slightly.
Reserve
After the reserve quantity has been reached, a
message briefly appears on the Control Display;
the remaining range is shown in the computer.
Below a range of approx. 30 miles/50 km, the
message remains on the Control Display.
Refuel as soon as possible once your
cruising range falls below 30 miles/
50 km, otherwise engine functions are not
ensured and damage can occur.<
Computer
Displaying information on the
instrument panel
To display the information, press the BC button
on the turn signal lever.
The following information is displayed:>Cruising range
>Average speed
>Average fuel consumption
Information in detail
Cruising range
Displays the estimated cruising range available
with the remaining fuel. The range is projected
based on the driving style over the last 20 miles/
30 km.
Refuel as soon as possible once your
cruising range falls below 30 miles/
50 km, otherwise engine functions are not
ensured and damage can occur.<
Average speed
Periods with the vehicle parked and the engine
stopped are not included in the calculations of
average speed.
To reset average speed: press the BC button on
the turn signal lever for approx. 2 seconds.
Average fuel consumption
The average fuel consumption is calculated for
the time during which the engine is running.
To reset average fuel consumption:
Press the BC button on the turn signal lever for
approx. 2 seconds.
For different routes
You can display the average speed and average
consumption for two different routes on the
Control Display, refer to the following and to
Trip computer
*.

Controls
79Reference
At a glance
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Opening the computer via iDrive
1."Vehicle Info"
2."Onboard info" or "Trip computer"
Displays on the "Onboard info":
>Cruising range
>Distance from destination
>Estimated time of arrival if:
>Entering a distance manually in the com-
puter, see below.
>A destination was entered in the naviga-
tion system
*, refer to page149.
Displays on the "Trip computer":
>Departure time
>Trip duration
>Trip distance
Both displays show:>The average speed and
>The average fuel consumption.
Resetting the fuel consumption and
speed
You can reset the values for the average speed
and average fuel consumption:
1.Select the respective menu item and press
the controller.
2.To confirm your selection, press the con-
troller again.
Resetting the trip computer
You can reset all values:
1."Vehicle Info"
2."Trip computer"
3."Reset"
Service requirements
The remaining driving distance and the date for
the next maintenance are displayed briefly with
the ignition switched on.
To determine the extent of maintenance
required, you can also display the remaining
distance or the service date individually in the
instrument panel.

Short commands of voice activation system
288
Map
Split screen settings*
Destination guidance with intermediate destinations
Repeating a voice instruction{Repeat voice instructions}
Switching off the voice instructions{Switch off voice instructions}
Displaying the address book{Address book}
Displaying the last destinations{Last destinations}
Accessing traffic bulletins{Traffic Info}
Special destinations{Points of interest}
FunctionCommand
FunctionCommand
Displaying the map{Map}
Map facing north{Map facing north}
Map in the direction of travel{Map in direction of travel}
Perspective map{Map perspective view}
Automatic scaling of the map
*{Map with automatic scaling}
Changing the scale{Map scale}
FunctionCommand
Split screen{Switch on splitscreen}
Switching off the split screen{Turn off split screen}
Adapting the split screen{Split screen content}
Split screen current position{Split screen current position}
Split screen map facing north{Split screen map facing north}
Split screen direction of travel{Split screen map in direction of travel}
Split screen perspective{Split screen perspective}
Automatically scaling the split screen{Split screen automatic scaling}
Split screen enlarged intersection zoom{Splitscreen Exit ramp view}
Highlighting split screen traffic info{Split screen, Traffic conditions}
Split screen, computer{Split screen on board info}
Split screen, trip computer{Splitscreen trip computer}
FunctionCommand
Entering a new destination{Enter address}
Trip list{Stored trips}

Reference 289
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Contacts
BMW Assist
Vehicle information
Settings
Vehicle
FunctionCommand
Accessing contacts{Contacts}
My contacts{My contacts}
New contact{New contact}
FunctionCommand
Accessing BMW Assist*{B M W Assist}
Accessing the Internet
*{Internet}
FunctionCommand
Accessing the computer{Onboard info}
Accessing the trip computer{Trip computer}
Accessing vehicle information{Vehicle info}
Accessing vehicle status{Vehicle status}
FunctionCommand
Opening the main menu{Main menu}
Accessing settings{Settings}
Accessing options{Options}
Settings on the Control Display{Control display}
Accessing time and date settings{Time and date}
Accessing language and unit settings{Language and units}
Accessing speed limit settings{Speed}
Activating lighting{Lighting}
Selecting the door lock{Door locks}

Reference 295
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Cell phone
– refer to Mobile phone
Center armrest
– front128
– rear131
Center brake lamp265,268
Center console14
Central locking system27
– Comfort Access35
– from inside vehicle30
Changes, technical, refer to
For your own safety5
Changes, technical, refer to
Parts and accessories5
Changing gears
– using shift paddles64
Changing language on
Control Display86
Changing tires249
Changing trips157
Changing units of measure on
Control Display86
Changing wheels268
Check Control82
Checking the air pressure,
refer to Tire inflation
pressure239
Children, transporting54
Child restraint devices54
Child restraint fixing system
LATCH55
Child restraint systems54
Child-safety locks57
Child seats54
Chime, refer to Check
Control82
Cigarette lighter, refer to
Lighter130
Cleaning your BMW, refer to
Care258
Clock76
– 12h/24h mode85
– setting time85
Closing
– from inside30
– using remote control28
Closing fuel filler cap234
Clothes hooks128
Cockpit10Cold start, refer to Starting
engine59
Combination instrument, refer
to Instrument panel12
Comfort Access35
– observe in car wash36
– replacing battery37
Comfort area, refer to Around
the center console14
Comfort start, refer to Starting
engine59
Compact wheel
– inflation pressure241
– wheel change268
Compartment for remote
control, refer to Ignition
lock58
Compartments, refer to
Storage compartments128
Compass, digital125
Computer78
– displaying information78
– opening via iDrive79
Concierge service227
Condition Based Service
CBS256
Confirmation signals,
adjusting for locking and
unlocking28
Connecting car vacuum
cleaner, refer to Connecting
electrical devices130
Connecting headphones197
Consumption, refer to
Average fuel
consumption78
Consumption indicator
– energy control77
Consumption statistics, refer
to Average fuel
consumption78
Contacts
– creating224
Control Center, refer to
iDrive16
Control Display, refer to
iDrive16
– setting brightness86
– switching on/off19Controller, refer to iDrive16
Controls, refer to Cockpit10
Controls DVD system in
rear196
Convenient opening and
closing
– glass sunroof28,29
– glass sunroof with Comfort
Access36
– windows28,29
– windows with Comfort
Access36
– with Comfort Access36
Coolant255
– checking level255
– temperature77
Cooling, maximum119
Copyright2
Cornering Brake Control
CBC95
Country codes DVD181
Courtesy lamps, refer to
Interior lamps115
Cradle for telephone or mobile
phone128
Criteria for route158
Cruise control67
– active cruise control68
Cruising range78
Cupholders128
Current playback
– external devices194
– of music collection189
Customer Relations229
Cylinders, refer to Engine
data280
D
Dashboard, refer to
Cockpit10
Dashboard lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting115
Data280
– capacities284
– dimensions281
– engine280
– technical data280
– weights283

Everything from A - Z
296 Data memory257
Data transfer230
Date76
– display format85
– retrieving76
– setting85
Daytime driving lamps112
Defrosting windows118
Defrosting windows and
removing condensation118
Defrost position, refer to
Defrosting windows118
Deleting a trip157
Destination, entering by town/
city name149
Destination address
– entering149,155
Destination entry using BMW
Assist153
Destination for navigation
– entering149
– entering by voice155
– entering via map154
Destination guidance158
– bypassing a route
section159
– changing specified
route158
– continuing158
– starting158
– voice instructions160
– volume of voice
instructions160
Diesel exhaust fluid
– at low temperatures237
– at minimum236
– refilling yourself237
Diesel particulate filter139
Digital clock76
Digital compass125
Digital radio, refer to HD
Radio172
Dimensions281
Directional indicators, refer to
Turn signals65
Direction announcements,
refer to Voice
instructions160Directory for navigation, refer
to Address book151
Displacement, refer to Engine
data280
Display, refer to iDrive16
Displaying images204
Displaying special
destinations154
Display lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting115
Displays, refer to Instrument
panel12
Displays on the windshield,
refer to Head-up
Display109
Disposal
– battery of remote control
with Comfort Access37
– battery of the remote
control, DVD system in
rear198
– vehicle battery270
Distance, refer to
Computer79
Distance, selecting for active
cruise control70
Distance control, refer to
Active cruise control68
Distance to destination, refer
to Computer79
Distance warning, refer to
PDC Park Distance
Control88
Door entry lighting115
Door key, refer to Keys/
remote control26
Door lock29
Door locking, confirmation
signals28
Doors
– manual operation29
– remote control28
DOT Quality Grades247
Downhill driving assistance,
refer to HDC97
Draft-free ventilation120
Drinks holder, refer to
Cupholders128
Drive-off assistant99Driver's seat, calibrating49
Driving lamps, refer to Parking
lamps/low beams111
Driving on poor roads143
Driving stability control
systems95
Driving through water140
Driving tips, refer to General
driving notes138
Dry air, refer to Cooling
function119
Drying the air, refer to Cooling
function119
DSC Dynamic Stability
Control95
– indicator lamp13,96
DSC OFF, refer to Dynamic
Stability Control95
DTC Dynamic Traction
Control96
– activating96
– indicator lamp97
DVD
– country codes181
– settings182
– video playback181
DVD changer183
– malfunctions184
DVD changer, refer to CD
changer179
DVD menu182
DVD player, refer to CD
player179
DVD system in rear196
– CD/DVD player197
– connecting headphones197
– controls196
– displaying images from CD/
DVD204
– DVD country codes199
– external device207
– information on CD/DVD
player205
– playing audio tracks from
CD/DVD202
– playing video from CD/
DVD199
– remote control197
– switching on/off198

Reference 305
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Snow chains250
Socket for Onboard
Diagnostics interface257
Socket for remote control,
refer to Ignition lock58
Sockets, refer to Connecting
electrical devices130
Soft closure aid, refer to
Automatic soft closing30
Soot particle filter, refer to
Diesel particulate filter139
SOS, refer to
Initiating an emergency
request273
Spare fuses271
Spare remote control26
Spare wheel, refer to
Changing wheels268
Spare wheel, refer to Compact
wheel268
Special destinations152
Special oils, refer to Approved
engine oils255
Specified oil grades, refer to
Approved engine oils255
Speed
– with compact wheel270
– with winter tires250
Speed display, refer to
Speedometer12
Speed limit detection,
computer78
Speed limit warning, refer to
Speed limit84
Speedometer12
Speed Volume169
Split screen, refer to Control
Display, switching on/off19
Split screen content, refer to
Display for split screen
content, selecting19
Sport program, automatic
transmission with
Steptronic64
Stability control, refer to
Driving stability control
systems95
Start/Stop button58Starting, refer to Starting
engine59
Starting assistance, refer to
Jump starting274
Starting difficulties, jump
starting274
Starting off on slopes, refer to
Drive-off assistant99
State/province, for
navigation149
Station, selecting
– radio171
Status of this Owner's Manual
at time of printing5
Steam cleaners259
Steering wheel
– adjusting52
– automatic adjustment, refer
to Steering wheel
memory44
– buttons on steering
wheel11
– easy entry/exit53
– heating53
– memory44
Steering with variable ratio,
refer to Active steering105
Steptronic, refer to Sport
program and manual mode
M/S64
Storage compartments128
Stored trip, calling up157
Storing a destination in the
address book151
Storing a trip156
Storing sitting position, refer
to Seat, mirror and steering
wheel memory44
Storing tires250
Storing vehicle261
Storing your vehicle261
Street, entering,
navigation150
Summer tires, refer to Wheels
and tires239
Surround169
Surround View90
SVCD181
SW, waveband171Switches, refer to Cockpit10
Switching cooling function on
and off119
Switching off
– engine59
Switching on
– audio168
– CD changer168
– CD player168
– radio168
Swiveling headlamps, refer to
Adaptive Light Control112
Symbols4
– indicator/warning lamps13
– status information19
T
Tachometer77
Tailgate32
Tail lamps264,266
– replacing bulbs264,266
Tank contents, refer to
Capacities284
Target cursor for
navigation154
Technical alterations, refer to
For your own safety5
Technical data280
Telephone212
– voice commands219
Telephone, refer to separate
operating instructions
Teleservice Diagnosis228
Teleservice Help228
Temperature
– changing units of
measure86
– refer to Coolant
temperature77
– setting for automatic climate
control118,121
Temperature display
– outside temperature76
– setting units86
– temperature warning76
Temperature warning76
Tempomat, refer to Cruise
control67