engine oil BMW X6M 2015 F86 User Guide

2.Turn the oil filler neck counter-clockwise.3.Add motor oil.
Engine oil types to addInformation CAUTION
Oil additives can damage the engine.
There is risk of property damage. Do not use
oil additives.◀
CAUTION
Incorrect engine oil can cause malfunc‐
tions in the engine or damage it. There is risk
of property damage. When selecting an engine oil, make sure that the engine oil has the cor‐
rect viscosity grade.◀
The engine oil quality is critical for the life of
the engine.
Viscosity gradesWhen selecting an engine oil, ensure that the
engine oil belongs to the viscosity grade SAE
0W-40. As an alternative, you can also use en‐
gine oil with a viscosity grade of SAE 0W-30.
Suitable engine oil types
Add engine oils that meet the following oil rat‐
ing standards:
Oil ratingBMW Longlife-01.BMW Longlife-01 FE.
More information about suitable engine oil rat‐
ings and viscosities of engine oils can be re‐
quested from a dealer’s service center or an‐
other qualified service center or repair shop.
Alternative engine oil types If an engine oil suitable for continuous use is
not available, up to 1 US quart/liter of an en‐
gine oil with the following oil rating can be
added:
Oil ratingAPI SL or superior oil rating.
Engine oil change
CAUTION
Engine oil that is not changed in timely
fashion can cause increased engine wear and
thus engine damage. There is risk of property
damage. Do not exceed the service data indi‐
cated in the vehicle.◀
The vehicle manufacturer recommends that
you let the dealer’s service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop change
the motor oil.
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MaintenanceVehicle 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. The respectively applicable country
provisions must be observed when using the
respective features and systems.
BMW maintenance system The maintenance system indicates required
maintenance measures, and thereby provides
support in maintaining road safety and the op‐
erational reliability of the vehicle.
In some cases scopes and intervals may vary
according to the country-specific version. Re‐
placement work, spare parts, fuels and lubri‐
cants and wear materials are calculated sepa‐
rately. Further information is available from a
dealer’s service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
Condition Based ServiceCBS
Sensors and special algorithms take into ac‐
count the driving conditions of your vehicle.
Based on this, Condition Based Service recog‐
nizes the maintenance requirements.
The system makes it possible to adapt the
amount of maintenance corresponding to your
user profile.
Detailed information on service requirements,
refer to page 94, can be displayed on the Con‐
trol Display.Service data in the remote control
Information on the required maintenance is
continuously stored in the remote control. The dealer’s service center can read this data out
and suggest an optimized maintenance scope
for your vehicle.
Therefore, hand the service advisor the remote
control with which the vehicle was driven most
recently.
Storage periods Storage periods during which the vehicle bat‐
tery was disconnected are not taken into ac‐
count.
If this occurs, have a dealer's service center or
another qualified service center or repair shop
update the time-dependent maintenance pro‐
cedures, such as checking brake fluid and, if
necessary, changing the engine oil and the mi‐
crofilter/activated-charcoal filter.
Service and WarrantyInformation Booklet for US
models and Warranty and
Service Guide Booklet for
Canadian models
Please consult your Service and Warranty In‐
formation Booklet for US models and Warranty
and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian mod‐
els for additional information on service re‐
quirements.
The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends
that maintenance and repair be performed by a
dealer’s service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop. Records of regu‐
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Before driving into a car wash
In order to ensure that the vehicle can roll in a
car wash, take the following steps:1.Drive into the car wash.2.Engage selector lever position N.3.Deactivating Automatic Hold, refer to
page 75.4.Release the parking brake.5.Switch the engine off.
In this way, the ignition remains switched
on, and a Check-Control message is dis‐
played.
CAUTION
Selector lever position P is automati‐
cally engaged when the ignition is
switched off. There is risk of property dam‐
age. Do not switch ignition off in car
washes.◀
The vehicle cannot be locked from the outside
when in selector lever position N. A signal
sounds when an attempt is made to lock the
vehicle.
To start the engine:
1.Depress the brake pedal.2.Press the Start/Stop button.
Pressing the Start/Stop button without step‐
ping on the brake turns the ignition off.
Transmission position
Transmission position P is engaged automati‐
cally:
▷When the ignition is switched off.▷After approx. 15 minutes.
Headlights
▷Do not rub dry and do not use abrasive or
acidic cleansers.▷Soak areas that have been dirtied e. g.,
from insects, with shampoo and wash off
with water.▷Thaw ice with de-icing spray; do not use an
ice scraper.
After washing the vehicle
After washing the vehicle, apply the brakes
briefly to dry them; otherwise, braking action
can be reduced and corrosion of the brake
discs can occur.
Completely remove all residues on the win‐
dows, to minimize loss of visibility due to
smearing and to reduce wiper noises and
wiper blade wear.
Vehicle care
Car care products The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends
using car care and cleaning products from
BMW.
WARNING
Cleansers can contain substances that
are dangerous and harmful to your health.
There is risk of injuries. When cleaning the in‐
terior, open the doors or windows. Only use
products intended for cleaning vehicles. Fol‐
low the instructions on the container.◀
Vehicle paint
Regular care contributes to driving safety and
value retention. Environmental influences in
areas with elevated air pollution or natural con‐
taminants, such as tree resin or pollen can af‐
fect the vehicle's paintwork. Tailor the fre‐
quency and extent of your car care to these
influences.
Aggressive substances such as spilled fuel, oil,
grease or bird droppings, must be removed im‐
mediately to prevent the finish from being al‐
tered or discolored.
Leather care
Remove dust from the leather often, using a
cloth or vacuum cleaner.
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BMW M technology 182
Bottle holder, see Cu‐ pholder 176
Brake assistant 132
Brake discs, break-in 184
Brake force display 129
Brake lights, adaptive 129
Brake lights, brake force dis‐ play 129
Brake pads, break-in 184
Braking, hints 185
Breakdown assistance 228
Break-in 184
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 100
Bulb replacement 221
Bulb replacement, front 222
Bulb replacement, rear 223
Bulbs and lights 221
Button, Start/Stop 69
Bypassing, see Jump-start‐ ing 229
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 236
Camera, rearview cam‐ era 145
Camera, Side View 150
Camera, Top View 148
Can holder, see Cu‐ pholder 176
Car battery 225
Car care products 234
Care, displays 236
Care, vehicle 234
Cargo 188
Cargo area 169, 171 Cargo area, enlarg‐
ing 169 , 171
Cargo area partition net 170
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 177
Cargo cover 169, 171
Cargo, securing 189
Cargo straps, securing cargo 189
Car key, see Remote con‐ trol 34
Carpet, care 236
Car wash 233
Catalytic converter, see Hot exhaust system 185
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 218
CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
Center armrest 174
Center console 16
Central locking system 40
Central screen, see Control Display 18
Changes, technical, see Own Safety 7
Changing parts 220
Changing wheels 223
Changing wheels/tires 204
Chassis number, see vehicle identification number 10
Check Control 87
Checking the engine oil level electronically 213
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically 213
Children, seating position 64
Children, transporting safely 64
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 64
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 66 Child restraint fixing systems,
mounting 65
Child safety locks 68
Child seat, mounting 65
Child seats 64
Chrome parts, care 235
Cigarette lighter 165
Cleaning displays 236
Climate control 155
Clock 91
Closing/opening via door lock 39
Closing/opening with remote control 37
Closing the tailgate with no- touch activation 44
Clothes hooks 177
Cockpit 14
Combination switch, refer to Wiper system 77
Combination switch, see Turn signals 76
Comfort Access 43
Compact wheel, see Emer‐ gency wheel 224
Compartments in the doors 174
Compass 98
Compound brake 182
Compressor 206
Condensation on win‐ dows 158
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 186
Condition Based Service CBS 218
Confirmation signal 46
ConnectedDrive, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
ConnectedDrive Services
Connecting electrical devi‐ ces 166
Control Display 18
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Controller 19
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 132
Convenient opening with the remote control 38
Coolant 216
Coolant temperature 91
Cooler 167
Cooling function 156
Cooling, maximum 156
Cooling system 216
Cornering light 106
Corrosion on brake discs 186
Cosmetic mirror 164
Courtesy lamps during un‐ locking 37
Courtesy lamps with the vehi‐ cle locked 38
Cruise control 140
Cruising range 92
Cupholder 176
Current fuel consumption 93
D
Damage, tires 204
Damping control 137
Data, technical 240
Date 92
Daytime running lights 106
Defrosting, see Windows, de‐ frosting 158
Dehumidifying, air 156
Deleting personal data 24
Deletion of personal data 24
Departure time, parked-car ventilation 161
Destination distance 98
Digital clock 91
Digital speed 92
Digital tachometer 92
Dimensions 240
Dimmable exterior mirrors 62
Dimmable interior rearview mirror 62 Direction indicator, see Turn
signals 76
Display EfficientDynamics 93
Display, electronic, instru‐ ment cluster 86
Display in windshield 101
Display lighting, see Instru‐ ment lighting 108
Displays, cleaning 236
Disposal, coolant 217
Disposal, vehicle battery 226
Distance control, see PDC 142
Distance to destination 98
Divided screen view, split screen 23
Door lock 39
Door lock, see Remote con‐ trol 34
Doors, Automatic Soft Clos‐ ing 40
Downhill control 136
DPC, see Dynamic Perform‐ ance Control 132
Drivelogic 83
Drive mode 81
Drive-off assistant 132
Drive-off assistant, see DSC 134
Driving Dynamics Control 85
Driving instructions, break- in 184
Driving notes, general 184
Driving on bad roads 186
Driving on racetracks 182
Driving program, refer to Drivelogic 83
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 132
Driving tips 184
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 134
Dynamic driving systems 93
Dynamic driving, system states 93 Dynamic Performance Con‐
trol DPC 132
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 134
E EfficientDynamics 93
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster 86
Electronic oil measure‐ ment 213
Electronic Stability Program ESP, see DSC 134
Emergency detection, remote control 35
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 196
Emergency release, parking brake 75
Emergency Request 228
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 35
Emergency unlocking, trans‐ mission lock 84
Emergency wheel 224
Energy Control 93
Energy recovery 93
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function 71
Engine, automatic switch- off 71
Engine compartment 210
Engine compartment, work‐ ing in 211
Engine coolant 216
Engine oil 213
Engine oil, adding 214
Engine oil additives 215
Engine oil change 215
Engine oil filler neck 214
Engine oil temperature 91
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 215
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Engine start during malfunc‐tion 35
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 229
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine 70
Engine stop 70
Engine temperature 91
Entering a car wash 233
Equipment, interior 162
Error displays, see Check Control 87
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, see DSC 134
Exchanging wheels/tires 204
Exhaust system 185
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 62
Exterior mirrors 61
External start 229
External temperature dis‐ play 91
External temperature warn‐ ing 91
Eyes for securing cargo 189
F
Failure message, see Check Control 87
False alarm, see Unintentional alarm 48
Fan, see Air flow 157
Filler neck for engine oil 214
Fine wood, care 235
First-aid kit 229
Fitting for towing, see Tow fit‐ ting 232
Flat tire, changing wheels 223
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 115
Flat tire, repairing 206
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 112
Flat tire, warning lamp 113, 115 Flooding 185
Floor carpet, care 236
Floor mats, care 236
Folding back rear seat back‐ rests 169, 171
Fold-out position, wiper 79
Foot brake 185
Front airbags 109
Front center armrest 174
Front cupholder 176
Front-end collision warning with City Braking func‐
tion 117
Front fog lamps, , LED, bulb replacement 223
Front fog lights 107
Front lights 222
Front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation 111
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp 111
Front seats 53
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 115
Fuel 198
Fuel consumption, see Aver‐ age fuel consumption 97
Fuel filler flap 196
Fuel gauge 91
Fuel lid 196
Fuel quality 198
Fuel recommendation 198
Fuel, tank capacity 242
Fuse 226
G
Garage door opener, see Uni‐ versal Integrated Remote
Control 162
Gasoline 198
Gear change 82
Gear shift indicator 95
General driving notes 184
Glare shield 164
Glasses compartment 175
Glass sunroof, powered 50 Glass sunroof, refer to Panor‐
amic glass sunroof 50
Glove compartment 173
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 241
Ground clearance 186
H
Handbrake, see Parking brake 73
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 163
Hazard warning flashers 228
HDC Hill Descent Con‐ trol 136
Head airbags 109
Headlight control, auto‐ matic 105
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture 105
Headlight flasher 77
Headlight glass 222
Headlights 222
Headlights, care 234
Head restraints 53
Head restraints, front 58
Head restraints, rear 59
Head-up Display 101
Head-up Display, care 236
Head-up display, M view 101
Head-up display, standard view 101
Heavy cargo, stowing 189
High-beam Assistant 106
High beams 77
High beams/low beams, see High-beam Assistant 106
Hill Descent Control HDC 136
Hills 186
Hill start assistant, see Drive- off assistant 132
Holder for beverages 176
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Operating concept, iDrive 18
Optional equipment, standard equipment 7
Outside air, refer to Auto‐ matic recirculated-air con‐
trol 157
Overheating of engine, see Coolant temperature 91
Own Safety 7
P Paint, vehicle 234
Panoramic glass sunroof 50
Parallel parking assistant 151
Park Distance Control PDC 142
Parked-car ventilation 160
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 186
Parking aid, see PDC 142
Parking assistant 151
Parking brake 73
Parking lights 104
Parking with Automatic Hold 74
Parts and accessories 7
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 61
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ era 146
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 142
Pedestrian detection, see Night Vision 122
Pedestrian warning with city braking function 120
Personal Profile 35
Personal Profile, exporting profiles 36
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof 51
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 49
Plastic, care 235
Power failure 226 Power sunroof, glass 50
Power windows 48
Prescribed engine oil types 215
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure 200
Pressure warning FTM, tires 115
Preventing Auto Start Stop 72
Profile, see Personal Pro‐ file 35
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 24
Protective function, glass sunroof 51
Protective function, win‐ dows 49
Push-and-turn switch, see Controller 19
R Radiator fluid 216
Radio-operated key, see Re‐ mote control 34
Radio ready state 69
Radio, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Rain sensor 78
Rear automatic climate con‐ trol 159
Rear center armrest 175
Rear cooler 167
Rear drink holder 176
Rear lights 223
Rear seats 56
Rearview camera 145
Rearview mirror 61
Rear window defroster 158
Recirculated-air mode 157
Recommended fuel grade 198
Recommended tire brands 205 Refueling 196
Remaining range 92
Remote control/key 34
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 39
Remote control, univer‐ sal 162
Replacement fuse 226
Replacing parts 220
Replacing wheels/tires 204
Reporting safety malfunc‐ tions 10
RES button, see Cruise con‐ trol 140
Reserve warning, see Range 92
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 113
Residual heat, automatic cli‐ mate control 157
Retaining straps, securing cargo 189
Retreaded tires 205
Roadside parking lights 105
Roller sunblinds 50
RON recommended fuel grade 198
Roofliner 17
Roof load capacity 241
Roof-mounted luggage rack 190
Rope for tow-starting/ towing 231
Rubber components, care 235
S Safe braking 185
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passen‐
ger seat 57
Safety belts 56
Safety belts, care 236
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Safety switch, windows 49
Safety systems, airbags 109
Saving fuel 192
Screen, see Control Dis‐ play 18
Screwdriver, see Onboard ve‐ hicle tool kit 220
Screw thread, refer to Screw thread for tow fitting, screw
thread for tow fitting 232
Sealant 206
Seat belts, see Safety belts 56
Seat heating, front 55
Seat heating, rear 56
Seating position for chil‐ dren 64
Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory 60
Seats 53
Seats, front 53
Seats, rear 56
Seat ventilation, front 55
Selection list in instrument cluster 96
Selector lever 81
Selector lever position 81
Self-leveling suspension, air suspension 139
Self-leveling suspension, malfunction 139
Sensors, care 236
Sequential mode 81
Service and warranty 8
Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service
CBS 218
Service requirements, dis‐ play 94
Services, ConnectedDrive
Servotronic 138
SET button, see Cruise con‐ trol 140
Settings, locking/unlock‐ ing 46
Settings, M Drive 133 Settings on Control Dis‐
play 99
Settings, storing for seat, mir‐ rors, steering wheel 60
Shift point indicator 102
Shoulder support 55
Side airbags 109
Side View 149
Signaling, horn 14
Signals when unlocking 46
Sitting safely 53
Size 240
Ski and snowboard bag 172
Slide/tilt glass roof 50
Smoker's package 164
Snow chains 209
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ nostics 219
Sockets, see Connecting electrical devices 166
SOS button 228
Spare fuse 226
Spare tire, see Emergency wheel 224
Speed, average 98
Speed limit detection, on- board computer 98
Speed limiter, display 95
Speed Limit Information 95
Speed warning 99
Split screen 23
Sport displays, torque dis‐ play, performance dis‐
play 99
Stability control systems 132
Standard view, Head-up dis‐ play 101
Start/stop, automatic func‐ tion 71
Start/Stop button 69
Start function during malfunc‐ tion 35
Starting the engine 70
Status control display, tires 113
Status information, iDrive 23 Status of Owner's Manual 7
Steering assistance 138
Steering wheel, adjusting 62
Steering wheel heating 63
Steering wheel memory 60
Stopping the engine 70
Storage compartment on the center console 174
Storage compartments 173
Storage compartments, loca‐ tions 173
Storage, tires 205
Storing the vehicle 236
Suitable engine oil types 215
Summer tires, tread 204
Sun visor 164
Supplementary text mes‐ sage 90
Surround View 145
Switch, refer to Cockpit 14
Symbols 6
Symbols in the status field 23
SYNC program, automatic cli‐ mate control 157
System states of dynamic driving 93
T
Tachometer 91
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 223
Technical changes, see Own Safety 7
Technical data 240
Technology, BMW M 182
Telephone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
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Temperature, automatic cli‐mate control 156
Temperature display for ex‐ ternal temperature 91
Temperature, engine oil 91
Terminal, starting aid 230
Text message, supplemen‐ tary 90
Theft alarm system, see Alarm system 47
Thermal camera, see Night Vision 122
Thigh support 54
Tilt alarm sensor 48
Time of arrival 98
Tire damage 204
Tire identification marks 202
Tire inflation pressure 200
Tire inflation pressure moni‐ tor, see FTM 115
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 112
Tires, changing 204
Tire sealant 206
Tires, everything on wheels and tires 200
Tire tread 204
Tone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Tool 220
Top View 148
Total vehicle weight 241
Touchpad 21
Tow fitting 232
Towing 231
Tow lug, see Tow fitting 232
Tow-starting 231
TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor 112
Transmission 80
Transmission lock, electronic unlocking 84
Transporting children safely 64
Tread, tires 204 Triple turn signal activa‐
tion 77
Trip odometer 91
Trip on-board computer 98
Trip recorder, see Trip odom‐ eter 91
Turning circle lines, rearview camera 146
Turn signals, operation 76
U Unintentional alarm 48
Units of measurement 100
Universal remote control 162
Unlocking/locking via door lock 39
Unlocking/locking with re‐ mote control 37
Unlocking, settings 46
Unpaved roads, cross-coun‐ try trips 186
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline 7
Upholstery care 235
USB interface 167
V V8 high-performance engine, High-performance engine
V8 182
Vanity mirror 164
Vehicle battery 225
Vehicle battery, replac‐ ing 226
Vehicle, break-in 184
Vehicle care 234
Vehicle features and op‐ tions 7
Vehicle identification num‐ ber 10
Vehicle jack 224
Vehicle paint 234
Vehicle storage 236
Vehicle wash 233 Ventilation 158
Ventilation, see Parked-car ventilation 160
Venting, see ventilation 158
Vent, see ventilation 158
Vertical Dynamic Control 137
VIN, see vehicle identification number 10
Voice activation system 26
W Warning and indicator lamps, see Check Control 87
Warning displays, see Check Control 87
Warning lamp in the exterior mirror, see Active Blind Spot
Detection 127
Warning messages, see Check Control 87
Warning triangle 229
Warranty 7
Washer fluid 80
Washer nozzles, wind‐ shield 79
Washer system 77
Washing, vehicle 233
Water on roads 185
Weights 241
Welcome lamps during un‐ locking 37
Welcome lights 105
Wheel cleaner 235
Wheels, changing 204
Wheels, everything on wheels and tires 200
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 115
Wheels, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 112
Window defroster, rear 158
Windows, powered 48
Windshield washer fluid 80
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