seat memory BMW X6M 2014 F86 Owner's Manual

▷"Acoustic sig. lock/unlock"▷"Flash when lock/unlock"
Automatic lockingThe settings are saved in the active profile, re‐fer to page 35.
1."Settings"2."Doors/key"3.Select the desired function:▷"Lock if no door is opened"
The vehicle locks automatically after a
short period of time if no door is
opened.▷"Lock after start driving"
The vehicle locks automatically after
you drive off.
Retrieving the seat, mirror, and
steering wheel settings
The driver's seat, exterior mirror, and steering
wheel position adjusted last will be stored for
the active profile.
When the vehicle is unlocked, these positions
are automatically retrieved if this function was
activated.
Pinch hazard when moving back the seat
If this function is used, first make sure
that the footwell behind the driver's seat is
empty. Otherwise, people might get injured or
objects damaged when the seat is moved
back.◀
The adjustment procedure is interrupted:
▷When a seat position reel is pressed.▷When a button of the seat, mirror, and
steering wheel memory is pressed briefly.
Activating the setting
1."Settings"2."Doors/key"3."Last seat position autom."Alarm system
The conceptWhen the vehicle is locked, the vehicle alarm
system responds to:▷Opening a door, the hood or the tailgate.▷Movements in the interior.▷Changes in the vehicle tilt, e. g., during at‐
tempts at stealing a wheel or when towing
the car.▷Disconnected battery voltage.
The alarm system briefly signals tampering:
▷By sounding an acoustic alarm.▷By switching on the hazard warning sys‐
tem.▷By flashing the daytime running lights.
Arming and disarming the alarm
system
When you unlock or lock the vehicle, either
with the remote control or via the Comfort Ac‐
cess, the alarm system is disarmed or armed at
the same time.
Door lock and armed alarm systemThe alarm system is triggered when the door is
opened, when the vehicle is unlocked via the
door lock.
Tailgate and armed alarm system
The tailgate can be opened even when the
alarm system is armed.
After the tailgate is closed, it is locked and
monitored again when the doors are locked.
The hazard warning system flashes once.
Panic mode You can trigger the alarm system if you find
yourself in a dangerous situation.
Press button on the remote control for
at least 3 seconds.
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AdjustingVehicle 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.
Sitting safely
The ideal seating position can make a vital
contribution to relaxed, fatigue-free driving.
The seating position plays an important role in
an accident in combination with:▷Safety belts, refer to page 55.▷Head restraints, refer to page 56.▷Airbags, refer to page 106.
Front seats
Hints Do not adjust the seat while driving
Do not adjust the driver's seat while driv‐
ing, or the seat could respond with unexpected
movement and the ensuing loss of vehicle
control could lead to an accident.◀
Do not incline the backrest too far to the
rear
Also on the front passenger side, do not incline
the backrest on the front passenger side too
far to the rear while driving, or there is a risk of
slipping under the safety belt in the event of an
accident. This would eliminate the protection
normally provided by the belt.◀
Keep the movement area unobstructed
When changing the seat position, keep
the seat's area of movement unobstructed;
otherwise, people might get injured or objects
damaged.◀
Electrically adjustable seats
At a glance1Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory2Shoulder support3Backrest width4Lumbar support5Backrest, head restraint6Forward/back, height, tilt7Thigh support
General information
The seat setting for the driver's seat is stored
for the profile currently in use. When the vehi‐
cle is unlocked via the remote control, the po‐
sition is automatically retrieved if the Function,
refer to page 46, is activated for this purpose.
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Adjusting the height▷To raise: push.▷To lower: press button, arrow 1, and push
headrest down.
The center head restraint cannot be adjusted
in elevation.
RemovingOnly remove the head restraint if no one will be
sitting in the seat in question.
1.Raise the head restraint up against the re‐
sistance.2.Press button, arrow 1, and pull the head re‐
straint out completely.
The center head restraint cannot be removed.
Before transporting passengers
Reinstall the head restraint before trans‐
porting anyone in the seat; otherwise, the pro‐
tective function of the head restraint is unavail‐
able.◀
Seat, mirror, and steering
wheel memory
The concept
Two driver's seat and exterior mirror positions
can be stored per profile, refer to page 35, and
called up. Settings for the backrest width and
lumbar support are not stored in memory.
Hints Do not retrieve the memory while driving
Do not retrieve the memory setting while
driving, as an unexpected movement of the
seat or steering wheel could result in an acci‐
dent.◀
Keep the movement area unobstructed
When changing the seat position, keep
the seat's area of movement unobstructed;
otherwise, people might get injured or objects
damaged.◀
At a glance
Storing
1.Switch on the ignition.2.Set the desired position.3. Press button. The LED in the but‐
ton lights up.4.Press selected button 1 or 2 while the LED
is lit. The LED goes out.
If the SET button is pressed accidentally:
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Press button again.
The LED goes out.
Calling up settings
Comfort function1.Open the driver's door.2.Switch off the ignition.3.Briefly press the desired button 1 or 2.
The corresponding seat position is performed
automatically.
The procedure stops when a reel for adjusting
the seat or one of the buttons is pressed.
Safety mode
1.Close the driver's door or reel on the igni‐
tion.2.Press and hold the desired button 1 or 2
until the adjustment procedure is com‐
pleted.
Calling up of a seat position
deactivated
After a brief period, calling up stored seat posi‐
tions is deactivated to save battery power.
To reactivate calling up of a seat position:
▷Open or close the door or tailgate.▷Press a button on the remote control.▷Press the Start/Stop button.
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors
General information The mirror on the passenger side is more
curved than the driver's side mirror.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the mir‐
ror setting is stored for the profile currently in
use. When the vehicle is unlocked via the re‐
mote control, the position is automatically re‐
trieved if this function is active.
Note Estimating distances correctly
Objects reflected in the mirror are closer
than they appear. Do not estimate the distance
to the traffic behind you based on what you
see in the mirror, as this will increase your risk
of an accident.◀
At a glance1Adjusting   592Left/right, Automatic Curb Monitor3Fold in and out   60
Selecting a mirror
To change over to the other mirror:
Slide the switch.
Adjusting electrically The setting corresponds to the direc‐
tion in which the button is pressed.
Saving positions
Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory, refer
to page 58.
Adjusting manually In case of electrical malfunction press edges of
mirror.
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Power steering wheel adjustment
The steering wheel can be adjusted in four di‐
rections.
Storing the position Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory, refer
to page 58.
Steering wheel heating
Press button.
▷On: the LED lights up.▷Off: the LED goes out.
M Drive The conceptIndividual settings can be carried out in two
preassigned configurations for the vehicle.
When the engine is started, an efficient driving
state is active by default. M Drive is deacti‐
vated.
At a glance
Configurations
The configurations are preassigned as follows:▷"M Drive 1": relaxed, comfortable driving.▷"M Drive 2": sporty, dynamic driving.
Setting options
SymbolMeaning Dynamic Stability Control DSC, re‐
fer to page 130, and M Dynamic
Mode MDM. Programs of M Engine Dynamics
Control, refer to page 82. Programs of Vertical Dynamic Con‐
trol, refer to page 133. Programs of Servotronic, refer to
page 134. Drivelogic, refer to page 80: shift
modes and Drivelogic driving pro‐
grams. Views of the Head-up Display, refer
to page 99.
Configuring M Drive
The preassigned configurations can be individ‐
ually adjusted.
On the Control Display:
1."Settings"2."M Drive 1" or "M Drive 2"3.Select the desired setting option.4.Select the desired channel.
Individual settings are stored for the profile
currently in use.
If M Drive is activated, a change in the setting
on the Control Display is immediately adopted.
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of unexpected movement of the rear seat
backrest.◀
On the front passenger seat
Deactivating airbags Deactivating the front-seat passenger
airbags
If a child restraint system is used in the front
passenger seat, deactivate the front-seat pas‐
senger airbags; otherwise, there is an in‐
creased risk of injury to the child when the air‐
bags are activated, even with a child restraint
system.◀
After installing a child restraint system in the
front passenger seat, make sure that the front,
knee and side airbags on the front passenger
side are deactivated.
Deactivate the front-seat passenger airbags
automatically, refer to page 108.
Seat position and height
Before installing a child restraint system, move
the front passenger seat as far back as possi‐
ble and adjust its height to the highest and
thus best possible position for the belt and to
offer optimal protection in the event of an acci‐
dent.
If the upper anchorage of the safety belt is lo‐
cated in front of the belt guide of the child seat,
move the passenger seat carefully forward un‐
til the best possible belt guide position is
reached.
Backrest width Backrest width for the child seat
Before installing a child restraint system
in the front passenger seat, the backrest width
must be opened completely. Do not changethe adjustment after this; otherwise, the stabil‐
ity of the child seat will be reduced.◀
Adjustable backrest width: before installing a
child restraint system in the front passenger
seat, open the backrest width completely. Do
not change the backrest width again and do
not call up a memory position.
Child seat security
The rear safety belts and the front passenger
safety belt can be permanently locked to fas‐
ten child restraint systems.
Locking the safety belt
1.Pull out the strap completely.2.Secure the child restraint system with the
belt.3.Allow the strap to be pulled in and pull it
tight against the child restraint system.
The safety belt is locked.
Unlocking the safety belt
1.Unbuckle the belt buckle.2.Remove the child restraint system.3.Allow the strap to be pulled in completely.Seite 64ControlsTransporting children safely64
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Power failureAfter a temporary power loss, some equipment
needs to be newly initialized or individual set‐
tings updated, e.g.:▷Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory:
store the positions again.▷Time: update.▷Date: update.▷Glass sunroof: initialize the system, refer to
page 50.
Disposing of old batteries
Have old batteries disposed of by your
service center or bring them to a recy‐
cling center.
Maintain the battery in an upright position for
transport and storage. Secure the battery so
that it does not tip over during transport.
Fuses Hints Replacing fuses
Never attempt to repair a blown fuse and
do not replace a defective fuse with a substi‐
tute of another color or amperage rating; this
could lead to a circuit overload, ultimately re‐
sulting in a fire in the vehicle.◀
Plastic tweezers and information on the fuse
types and locations are stored in the fuse box
in the cargo area.
In the car's interior
Loosen fasteners, arrows, and open cover.
In the cargo area
Open the cover on the right side trim, arrow.
Information on the fuse types and locations is
found on a separate sheet.
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Malfunction displays, seeCheck Control 85
Malfunction, self-leveling sus‐ pension 134
Manual air distribution 151
Manual air flow 151
Manual brake, refer to Parking brake 72
Manual operation, door lock 39
Manual operation, exterior mirrors 59
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 190
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 138
Manual operation, parking brake 74
Manual operation, rearview camera 140
Manual operation, Top View 143
Marking on approved tires 199
Master key, refer to Remote control 34
Maximum cooling 152
Maximum speed, display 93
Maximum speed, winter tires 200
M Compound brake 176
MDM, M Dynamic Mode 130
M Drive 61
M Driving Dynamics Con‐ trol 82
M Dynamic Mode MDM 130
Measure, units of 98
Medical kit 221
Memory for seat, mirrors, steering wheel 58
Menu in instrument clus‐ ter 94
Menus, operating, iDrive 18
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 20 Messages, see Check Con‐
trol 85
Microfilter 153
Minimum tread, tires 198
Mirror 59
Mirror memory 58
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 178
Mobility System 200
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 7
Moisture in headlight 215
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Mounting of child restraint systems 63
Moving sun visor 159
M technology 176
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 14
M view, head-up display 99
N Navigation, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 56
Neck restraints, rear, refer to Head restraints 57
Neutral cleaner, see wheel cleaner 227
New wheels and tires 199
Night Vision 119
Night Vision device, see Night Vision 119
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 223
O OBD Onboard Diagnosis 211
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐ agnosis 211 Object detection, see Night
Vision 119
Obstacle marking, rearview camera 141
Octane rating, refer to Rec‐ ommended fuel grade 192
Odometer 89
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Offroad trips 179
Oil 206
Oil, adding 207
Oil additives 207
Oil change 208
Oil change interval, service requirements 92
Oil filler neck 207
Oil types, alternative 208
Oil types, approved 208
Old batteries, disposal 219
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 18
Onboard vehicle tool kit 213
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 6
Outside air, refer to Auto‐ matic recirculated-air con‐
trol 152
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 89
P Paint, vehicle 226
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Parallel parking assistant 146
Park Distance Control PDC 137
Parked-car ventilation 155
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 179
Parking aid, refer to PDC 137
Parking assistant 146
Parking brake 72
Parking lights 101
Parking with Automatic Hold 73
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 60
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ era 141
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 137
Pedestrian detection, see Night Vision 119
Pedestrian warning with city braking function 117
Personal Profile 35
Personal Profile, exporting profiles 36
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof 50
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 48
Plastic, care 227
Power failure 219
Power sunroof, glass 49
Power windows 48
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure 194
Pressure warning FTM, tires 112
Preventing Auto Start Stop 71
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file 35
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 24
Protective function, glass sunroof 50 Protective function, win‐
dows 48
Push-and-turn reel, refer to Controller 18, 19
R Radiator fluid 209
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control 34
Radio ready state 68
Radio, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Rain sensor 76
Rear automatic climate con‐ trol 154
Rear center armrest 170
Rear cooler 162
Rear drink holder 171
Rear lights 216
Rear seats 55
Rearview camera 140
Rearview mirror 59
Rear window defroster 152
Recirculated-air mode 152
Recommended fuel grade 192
Recommended tire brands 199
Refueling 190
Remaining range 90
Remote control/key 34
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 38
Remote control, univer‐ sal 157
Replacement fuse 219
Replacement wheel 216
Replacing parts 213
Replacing wheels/tires 199
Reporting safety defects 9
RES button, see Cruise con‐ trol 135
Reserve warning, refer to Range 90 Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 110
Residual heat, automatic cli‐ mate control 153
Retaining straps, securing cargo 182
Retreaded tires 199
Roadside parking lights 102
Roller sunblinds 49
RON recommended fuel grade 192
Roofliner 17
Roof load capacity 233
Roof-mounted luggage rack 183
Rope for tow-starting/ towing 223
Rubber components, care 227
S
Safe braking 178
Safety 7
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passen‐
ger seat 56
Safety belts 55
Safety belts, care 228
Safety Package, refer to Ac‐ tive Protection 127
Safety reel, windows 49
Safety systems, airbags 106
Saving fuel 185
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Screwdriver, see Onboard ve‐ hicle tool kit 213
Screw thread, see screw thread for tow fitting, screw
thread for tow fitting 224
Sealant 200
Seat belts, refer to Safety belts 55
Seat heating, front 54
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Seating position for chil‐dren 63
Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory 58
Seats 52
Seats, front 52
Seats, rear 55
Seat ventilation, front 54
Selection list in instrument cluster 94
Selector lever 78
Selector lever position 78
Self-leveling suspension, air suspension 134
Self-leveling suspension, malfunction 134
Sensors, care 228
Sequential mode 79
Service and warranty 8
Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service
CBS 211
Service requirements, dis‐ play 92
Service, Roadside Assis‐ tance 221
Services, ConnectedDrive
Servotronic 134
SET button, see Cruise con‐ trol 135
Settings, locking/unlock‐ ing 45
Settings, M Drive 61
Settings on Control Dis‐ play 97
Settings, storing for seat, mir‐ rors, steering wheel 58
Shift Lights 100
Shoulder support 54
Side airbags 106
Side View 144
Signaling, horn 14
Signals when unlocking 45
Sitting safely 52
Size 232
Ski and snowboard bag 167 Slide/tilt glass roof 49
Smoker's package 159
Snow chains 203
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ nostics 211
Sockets, see Connecting electrical devices 161
SOS button 220
Spare fuse 219
Spare tire 216
Specified engine oil types 208
Speed, average 96
Speed limit detection, com‐ puter 96
Speed limiter, display 93
Speed Limit Information 93
Speed warning 97
Split screen 23
Sport displays, torque dis‐ play, performance dis‐
play 97
Stability control systems 129
Standard view, head-up dis‐ play 99
Start/stop, automatic func‐ tion 70
Start/Stop button 68
Start function during malfunc‐ tion 35
Starting the engine 69
Status control display, tires 110
Status information, iDrive 23
Status of Owner's Manual 6
Steering assistance 134
Steering wheel, adjusting 60
Steering wheel heating 61
Steering wheel memory 58
Steptronic Sport transmis‐ sion 78
Stopping the engine 69
Storage compartment on the center console 169
Storage compartments 168 Storage compartments, loca‐
tions 168
Storage, tires 200
Storing the vehicle 228
Summer tires, tread 198
Sun visor 159
Supplementary text mes‐ sage 88
Surround View 139
Switch, refer to Cockpit 14
Symbols 6
Symbols in the status field 23
SYNC program, automatic cli‐ mate control 152
System states of dynamic driving 92
T
Tachometer 89
Tailgate, automatic 40
Tailgate, closing with no- touch activation 44
Tailgate, opening with no- touch activation 44
Tailgate via remote con‐ trol 38
Tail lights 216
Technical changes, refer to Safety 7
Technical data 232
Technology, BMW M 176
Telephone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Temperature, automatic cli‐ mate control 151
Temperature display for ex‐ ternal temperature 89
Temperature, engine oil 89
Terminal, starting aid 222
Text message, supplemen‐ tary 88
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