jump start BMW X6M 2015 F86 Owner's Manual
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Engine compartmentVehicle features and optionsThis 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 tothe 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.
Important features in the engine comp.
1Washer fluid reservoir2Vehicle identification number3Coolant reservoir for charge air cooling4Jump-starting, positive battery terminal5Coolant reservoir for engine cooling6Jump-starting, negative battery terminal7Oil filler neckSeite 210MobilityEngine compartment210
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steps to help you under certain circum‐
stances.
For this, data are transmitted to the BMW
Response Center which serve to deter‐
mine the necessary rescue measures. E. g.
the current position of the vehicle, if it can
be established.▷If the LED is flashing green, but the BMW
Response Center can no longer be heard
via the speaker, you can nevertheless still
be heard at the BMW Response Center.
Initiating an Emergency Request
automatically
Under certain conditions, an Emergency Re‐
quest is automatically initiated immediately af‐
ter a severe accident. Automatic Collision Noti‐
fication is not affected by pressing the SOS
button.
Warning triangle
1.Open the cover on the left side trim.2.Lift the warning triangle slightly and re‐
move in the direction of the interior.First-aid kit
Information
Some of the articles have a limited service life.
Check the expiration dates of the contents
regularly and replace any expired items
promptly.
Storage1.Open the cover on the left side trim.2.Remove the first-aid kit.
Jump-starting
General information If the battery is discharged, the engine can be
started using the battery of another vehicle
and two jumper cables. Only use jumper ca‐
bles with fully insulated clamp handles.
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InformationDANGER
Contact with live components can lead to
an electric shock. There is risk of injuries or
danger to life. Do not touch any components
that are under voltage.◀
To prevent personal injury or damage to both
vehicles, adhere strictly to the following proce‐
dure.
Preparation CAUTION
In the case of body contact between the
two vehicles, a short circuit can occur during
jump-starting. There is risk of property dam‐
age. Make sure that no body contact occurs.◀1.Check whether the battery of the other ve‐
hicle has a voltage of 12 volts. This infor‐
mation can be found on the battery.2.Switch off the engine of the assisting vehi‐
cle.3.Switch off any electronic systems/power
consumers in both vehicles.
Starting aid terminals
WARNING
If the jumper cables are connected in the
incorrect order, sparks formation can occur.
There is risk of injuries. Pay attention to the
correct order during connection.◀
The so-called starting aid terminal in the en‐
gine compartment acts as the battery's posi‐
tive terminal.
The body ground or a special nut acts as the
battery negative terminal.
Connecting the cables
1.Pull off the lid of the BMW starting aid ter‐
minal.2.Attach one terminal clamp of the positive
jumper cable to the positive terminal of the
battery, or to the corresponding starting
aid terminal of the vehicle providing assis‐
tance.3.Attach the terminal clamp on the other end
of the cable to the positive terminal of the
battery, or to the corresponding starting
aid terminal of the vehicle to be started.4.Attach one terminal clamp of the negative
jumper cable to the negative terminal of
the battery, or to the corresponding engine
or body ground of assisting vehicle.5.Attach the second terminal clamp to the
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corresponding engine or body ground of
the vehicle to be started.
Starting the engine
Never use spray fluids to start the engine.
1.Start the engine of the assisting vehicle
and let it run for several minutes at an in‐
creased idle speed.2.Start the engine of the vehicle that is to be
started in the usual way.
If the first starting attempt is not success‐
ful, wait a few minutes before making an‐
other attempt in order to allow the dis‐
charged battery to recharge.3.Let both engines run for several minutes.4.Disconnect the jumper cables in the re‐
verse order.
Check the battery and recharge if needed.
Tow-starting and towing Information WARNING
Due to system limits, individual functions
can malfunction during tow-starting/towing
with the Intelligent Safety systems activated,
e.g. approach control warning with light brak‐
ing function. There is risk of an accident.
Switch all Intelligent Safety systems off prior to
tow-starting/towing.◀
Transporting the vehicle
Information CAUTION
The vehicle can be damaged when tow‐
ing the vehicle with a single lifted axle. There is risk of property damage. The vehicle should
only be transported on a loading platform.◀
Tow truck
The vehicle should only be transported on a
loading platform.
CAUTION
When lifting the vehicle by the tow fitting
or body and chassis parts; damage can occur
on vehicle parts. There is risk of property dam‐
age. Lift vehicle using suitable means.◀
Towing other vehicles
Information WARNING
If the approved gross vehicle weight of
the towing vehicle is lighter than the vehicle to
be towed, the tow fitting can tear off or it will
not be possible to control the vehicle's re‐
sponse. There is risk of an accident! Make sure
that the gross vehicle weight of the towing ve‐
hicle is heavier than the vehicle to be towed.◀
CAUTION
If the tow bar or tow rope is attached in‐
correctly, damage to other vehicle parts can
occur. There is risk of property damage. Cor‐
rectly attach the tow bar or tow rope to the tow
fitting.◀
▷Switch on the hazard warning system, de‐
pending on local regulations.▷If the electrical system has failed, clearly
identify the vehicle being towed by placing
a sign or a warning triangle in the rear win‐
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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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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
Homepage 6
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Horn 14
Hot exhaust system 185
HUD Head-up Display 101
Hydroplaning 185
I Ice warning, see External temperature warning 91
Icy roads, see External tem‐ perature warning 91
Identification marks, tires 202
Identification number, see ve‐ hicle identification num‐
ber 10
iDrive 18
Ignition key, see Remote con‐ trol 34
Ignition off 69
Ignition on 69
Indication of a flat tire 113 , 115
Indicator and alarm lamps, see Check Control 87
Indicator lamp, see Check Control 87
Individual air distribution 157
Individual settings, refer to M Drive 133
Individual settings, see Per‐ sonal Profile 35
Inflation pressure, tires 200
Inflation pressure warning FTM, tires 115
Info display, refer to On- Board computer 97
Information 6
Initialize, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 113
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 115
Instrument cluster 86
Instrument cluster, electronic displays 86
Instrument lighting 108
Integrated key 34 Integrated Owner's Manual in
the vehicle 29
Intelligent Emergency Re‐ quest 228
Intelligent Safety 116
Intensity, AUTO pro‐ gram 156
Interior equipment 162
Interior lights 108
Interior lights during unlock‐ ing 37
Interior lights with the vehicle locked 38
Interior motion sensor 48
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming feature 62
Internet page 6
Interval display, service re‐ quirements 94
Interval mode 78
J
Jacking points for the vehicle jack 224
Jump-starting 229
K
Key/remote control 34
Keyless Go, see Comfort Ac‐ cess 43
Key Memory, see Personal Profile 35
Knee airbag 110
L Label on recommended tires 205
Lamp in the exterior mirror, see Active Blind Spot De‐
tection 127
Lamp replacement 221
Lamp replacement, front 222
Lamp replacement, rear 223 Lane departure warning 125
Lane margin, warning 125
Language on Control Dis‐ play 100
Lashing eyes, securing cargo 189
LATCH child restraint sys‐ tem 66
Launch Control 84
Leather, care 234
LED headlights, bulb replace‐ ment 223
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 222
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing 25
Light 104
Light alloy wheels, care 235
Light control 106
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 222
Lighting 104
Lights and bulbs 221
Light switch 104
Load 189
Loading 188
Lock, door 39
Locking/unlocking via door lock 39
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control 37
Locking, automatic 46
Locking, settings 46
Lock, power window 49
Locks, doors, and win‐ dows 68
Low beams 104
Low beams, automatic, see High-beam Assistant 106
Lower back support 54
Lower tailgate 43
Low Speed Assistant 81
Luggage rack, see Roof- mounted luggage rack 190
Lumbar support 54 Seite 248ReferenceEverything from A to Z248
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