manual transmission BMW X6M 2015 F86 Owner's Manual

▷On uphill grades or on a slope, turn the
front wheels in the direction of the curb.▷On uphill grades or on a slope, also secure
the vehicle, e.g. with a wheel chock.◀
The parking brake can be released manually in
the event of a power failure or electrical fault.
Unlocking If the parking brake has been released man‐
ually in response to a malfunction, only quali‐
fied technicians should return it to operation.
1.Open the left side trim in the trunk.2.Remove the first-aid kit and warning trian‐
gle.3.Insert the screwdriver from the onboard
vehicle tool kit under the cargo floor panel
into the strap of the release point, see ar‐
row.4.Forcefully pull the screwdriver up against
the mechanical resistance until you notice
a marked increase in the resistance and
the parking brake releases audibly.5.Stow the screwdriver, warning triangle and
first-aid kit, and close the left side trim in
the trunk.
After a power failure
WARNING
The function of the parking brake is not
ensured if it was unlocked manually without
power loss. There is risk of an accident. Only
operate the parking brake if it was unlocked
manually due to a power loss.◀
Putting the parking brake into
operation1.Switch on the ignition.2. Press the switch while stepping on
the brake pedal or transmission position P
is set.
It may take several seconds for the brake to be
put into operation. Any sounds associated with
this are normal.
The indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster goes out as soon as the parking
brake is ready for operation.
Turn signal, high beams,
headlight flasher
Turn signal
Turn signal in exterior mirror When driving and during operation of the turn
signals or hazard warning system, do not fold
in the exterior mirrors, so that the signal lights on the exterior mirror are easy to see.
Using turn signals
Press the lever beyond the resistance point.
The turn signal lever returns into is starting po‐
sition after actuation.
To switch off manually, slightly tap the lever to
the resistance point.
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▷Automatic downshifting and protection
from misshifting even in sequential mode.▷Launch Control.▷Low Speed Assistant.
Selector lever, selector lever positions
Overview
▷R: reverse gear.▷N: neutral.▷ Center position, forward position.▷+: manual upshifting.▷-: manual downshifting.▷D/S: switch between drive mode and se‐
quential mode.
Engaging a selector lever position
Press on the brake pedal and pull or push the
selector lever in the corresponding direction.
As soon as the selector lever is released, it re‐
verts to the center position. In position R, the
selector lever locks.
The engaged selector lever position is dis‐
played in the instrument cluster and on the se‐
lector lever.
If a selector lever position is engaged, the vehi‐
cle may start rolling, after the brake is released,
e.g. on downhill slopes. Thus, drive off immedi‐
ately after releasing the brake.
Use the Slow Speed Assistant for maneuver‐
ing and during stop-and-go traffic.
Low Speed Assistant
The concept
The Low Speed Assistant gives assistance at
very low speeds. The vehicle moves at walking
speed.
This can also be used for rocking the vehicle in
the snow. To do this, switch between reverse
gear and forward gear without stepping on the
brakes in the process.
Activating1.Engage a driving position.2.Briefly tap the accelerator pedal.
The vehicle rolls at minimum speed.
This is possible in 1st and 2nd gear and in re‐
verse gear.
Deactivating
Apply the brakes until the vehicle comes to a
stop.
Flashing display on the selector lever The actually engaged transmission position
can deviate from the selector lever position in
some situations. The display in the selector
lever flashes.
Observe the display in the instrument cluster,
refer to page 82, in these cases.
D Drive mode
In Drive mode, all forward gears are automati‐
cally changed.
Kickdown: for maximum acceleration, e. g. when passing. To do this, depress the acceler‐
ator pedal past the resistance point.
Switch to Sequential mode: shift using the
shift paddles or the selector lever, or push the
selector lever in the D/S direction.
S Sequential mode
Use the shift paddles or the selector lever to
upshift or downshift without letting off the gas.
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Which camera is active is shown on the top
edge of the screen.
Information The images of the cameras are displayed, de‐
pending on the gear selected, on the Control
Display.
WARNING
The system does not relieve from the
personal responsibility to correctly assess the
traffic situation. There is risk of an accident.
Adjust the driving style to the traffic condi‐
tions. Watch traffic and vehicle surroundings
closely and actively interfere in the respective
situations.◀
Overview
Button in the vehicle
Side View
Cameras
Front camera
Rear camera
Two cameras are used for the detection.
The image quality may be impaired by dirt.
Clean the camera lenses, refer to page 236.
Switching on/off
Switching on/off manually Press button.
Depending on the transmission position, the
picture of the front or rear camera is displayed.
Switching off automatically By switching into a different function or when
changing gears.
Front Side View: when a certain driving dis‐
tance or speed is exceeded.
Display
General information
The traffic area in front of or behind the vehicle
is displayed on the Control Display.
Brightness With the Side View switched on:
1. Select the symbol.2.Turn the controller until the desired setting
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 132
Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control 84
Accessories and parts 7
Activated-charcoal filter 158
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 127
Active Protection 130
Active seat ventilation, front 55
Adaptive brake lights, see Brake force display 129
Adaptive Light Control 106
Additives, oil 215
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 53
After washing vehicle 234
Airbags 109
Airbags, indicator/warning light 110
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 157
Air, dehumidifying, see Cool‐ ing function 156
Air distribution, manual 157
Air flow, automatic climate control 157
Air outlets, see ventila‐ tion 158
Air pressure, tires 200
Alarm system 47
Alarm, unintentional 48
All around the center con‐ sole 16
All around the roofliner 17
All around the steering wheel 14 All-season tires, see Winter
tires 205
All-wheel-drive 136
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 163
Alternative oil types 215
Ambient light 108
Animal detection, see Night Vision 122
Antifreeze, washer fluid 80
Antilock Brake System, ABS 132
Anti-slip control, see DSC 134
Approved axle load 241
Arrival time 98
Ashtray 164
Ashtray, front 164
Ashtray, rear 165
Assistance when driving off 132
Assist system, see Intelligent Safety 116
Attentiveness assistant 130
AUTO H button 74
AUTO H button, refer to Au‐ tomatic Hold 74
AUTO intensity 156
Automatic car wash 233
Automatic climate con‐ trol 155
Automatic Curb Monitor 61
Automatic deactivation, Front-seat passenger air‐
bags 111
Automatic headlight con‐ trol 105
Automatic Hold 74
Automatic locking 46
Automatic recirculated-air control 157 Automatic Soft Closing,
doors 40
Automatic tailgate 40
Automatic transmission 80
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 156
AUTO program, intensity 156
Auto Start/Stop function 71
Average fuel consumption 97
Average speed 98
Axle loads, weights 241
B Backrest curvature, see Lum‐ bar support 54
Backrest, seats 53
Backrest, width 55
Bad road trips 186
Band-aids, see First-aid kit 229
Bar for tow-starting/ towing 231
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 226
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 35
Battery, vehicle 225
Belts, safety belts 56
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 176
Blinds, sun protection 50
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 218 Seite 244ReferenceEverything from A to Z244
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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
Windshield washer noz‐ zles 79 Seite 252ReferenceEverything from A to Z252
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