BMW X6 M 2011- User Manual

5 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity The individual vehicle When purchasing your BMW, you have decided in favor of a model with individualized equip-ment and features. This Owner's Manual describes the entire array of o...

Notes 6 California Proposition 65 Warning California laws require us to issue the following warning: Engine exhaust and a wide variety of automobile components and parts, including components found in the interior fur-nishings in a vehicle, contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California ...

7 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity Reporting safety defects For US customers The following applies only to vehicles owned and operated in the US.If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash ...

At a glance This overview of buttons, switches and displaysis intended to familiarize you with your vehicle's operating environment. The section will also assist you in becoming acquainted with the control concepts and options available for operating the various systems. At a glance Online Edition f...

Cockpit 10 Cockpit Around the steering wheel: controls and displays 1 Rear window safety switch 38 2 Opening and closing windows 37 3 Folding exterior mirrors in and out * 51 4 Adjusting exterior mirrors 51 Automatic curb monitor * 52 5 Instrument lighting 115 Fog lamps * 114 Online Edition for Part...

Cockpit 12 Instrument panel 1 Indicator lamps for turn signals 2 Speedometer 3 Indicator and warning lamps 13 4 Active cruise control * 68 5 Tachometer 77 6 BMW X5: energy control 77 BMW X6: engine oil temperature 77 or energy control 77 7 Display for > Clock/date 76 > Outside temperature 76 &...

At a glan ce 13 Refere nce Co n tr o ls Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity Indicator and warning lamps The concept The indicator and warning lamps can light up in different combinations and colors.Some lamps are tested for proper function by briefly lighti...

Cockpit 14 Around the center console: controls and displays Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 604 027 - © 03/10 BMW AG Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 604 027 - © 03/10 BMW AG

iDrive 16 iDrive iDrive combines the functions of a large number of switches. This allows these functions to be operated from a central position. The following section provides an introduction to basic menu navigation. The control of the individual func-tions is described in connection with the rele...

At a glan ce 17 Refere nce Co n tr o ls Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity Buttons on the controller Operating principle From radio readiness, refer to page 58 , the fol- lowing message is shown on the Control Dis-play: To hide the message:Press the contro...

iDrive 18 Menu items in the Owner's Manual In the Owner's Manual, menu items that can be selected are set in quotation marks, e.g. "Set-tings". Changing between panels After selecting a menu item, e.g. "Radio", a new menu is displayed on a panel. The panels can overlap.Move the contr...

At a glan ce 19 Refere nce Co n tr o ls Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity 4. Turn the controller until "Time:" is high-lighted, and then press the controller. 5. Turn the controller to set the hours and press the controller. 6. Turn the controller...

iDrive 20 1. Move the controller to the right repeatedly until the split screen content is selected. 2. Select the display. Programmable memory buttons Certain iDrive functions can be stored on the programmable memory buttons and called up directly, e.g. radio stations, navigation destina-tions, pho...

At a glan ce 21 Refere nce Co n tr o ls Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity Letters and numbers Entering letters and numbers 1. Turn the controller: select the letters or numbers. 2. Select additional letters or numbers if needed. 3. "OK": confirm t...

Opening and closing 26 Opening and closing Keys/remote control Each remote control contains a battery which is automatically charged in the ignition lock while driving. Drive a longer distance with each remote control at least twice a year to keep the battery charged. For Comfort Access * , the remo...

Co n tr o ls 27 Refere nce At a glan ce Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity > Displays on Control Display: > Brightness of the Control Display, refer to page 86 > Measuring units for consumption, route/distances, temperature, and pressure, refer to...

Opening and closing 28 Opening and closing: Using remote control Persons or animals in a parked vehicle could lock the doors from the inside. Always take along the remote control when leaving the vehicle so that the vehicle can then be opened from the outside. < Unlocking Press the button. This u...

Co n tr o ls 29 Refere nce At a glan ce Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity 1. "Settings" 2. "Door locks" 3. "Flash when lock/unlock" 4. Press the controller. Flashing when locking/unlocking the vehi- cle is switched on. Malfunctions...

Opening and closing 30 Opening and closing: From inside This button serves to unlock or lock doors and the liftgate, with the front doors closed. It does not activate the anti-theft system. The fuel filler flap remains unlocked. Automatic locking You can also set the situations in which the vehicle ...

Co n tr o ls 31 Refere nce At a glan ce Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity Opening from inside Press the button: the liftgate opens somewhat unless it has been locked. Opening from outside Press the button on the liftgate or the button on the remote contro...

Opening and closing 32 Opening liftgate The liftgate opens automatically when you: > Press the button on the outside of the lift-gate when the vehicle is unlocked. > Press the button in the center console. > Press the button on the remote control for approx. 1 second. To stop the opening pr...

Opening and closing 34 The liftgate closes automatically when you press the button on the inside of the liftgate.To stop the closing process: > Press the button on the inside of the lift-gate. > Press the button on the outside of the lift-gate. Closing is not canceled when you put the vehicle ...

Co n tr o ls 37 Refere nce At a glan ce Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity 3. Engage transmission position N. 4. Release the parking brake. 5. Switch off the engine. 6. Leave the remote control in the ignition lock. Malfunction The Comfort Access function ...

Opening and closing 38 the switch again stops the opening move-ment. You can close the windows in the same manner by pulling the switch.Separate switches for the rear windows are located in the rear.For information on using convenient opening and closing at the door lock or with the remote control, ...

Co n tr o ls 39 Refere nce At a glan ce Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity Raising, opening, closing Raising Press the switch.The closed sunroof is tilted and the sliding visor opens slightly. Do not use force to close the sliding visor with the glass sunr...

Opening and closing 40 The roof closes without the pinch protection system. Following interruptions in electrical power supply After a power loss, the sunroof may only respond to the raise command. Then have the system initialized. BMW recommends having this work carried out by your BMW Sports Activ...

Adjusting 42 Adjusting Sitting safely The ideal sitting position can make a vital con-tribution to relaxed, fatigue-free driving. In the interaction with the safety belts, the head restraints and the airbags, the seat position plays an important role in an accident. To ensure that the safety systems...

Co n tr o ls 43 Refere nce At a glan ce Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity Seats Note before adjusting Never attempt to adjust or calibrate your seat while the vehicle is moving. The seat could respond with unexpected movement, and the ensuing loss of vehi...

Adjusting 44 1 Backrest 2 Height Additional depending on seat: 1 Backrest width * 2 Shoulder support * 3 Thigh support * 4 Lumbar support * Backrest width* The width of the backrest can be changed with the side wings to adjust the side support to your own needs. Shoulder support* This also supports ...

Co n tr o ls 45 Refere nce At a glan ce Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity 3. Press the button: The LED in the button lights up. 4. Press the desired memory button 1 or 2 : the LED goes out.The positions of the driver's seat, the exte-rior mirrors, and ste...

Adjusting 46 Active front head restraints In the event of a rear-end collision of sufficient severity, the active head restraint reduces the distance to the head. Do not use seat covers or head restraint covers that could impede the proper functioning of the active head restraint. Other-wise, there ...

Adjusting 48 3rd row seats could be injured or objects dam-aged. < Warning lamp for 2nd row seats: lights up when the 2nd row seats are not locked. A message also appears on the Control Display. 3rd row seats* The 3rd row seats are divided and offer space for two persons. Folding up backrest Befo...

Co n tr o ls 49 Refere nce At a glan ce Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity appears on the Control Display. Please check whether the safety belt is correctly fastened.The safety belt reminder is operative at speeds above approx. 5 mph/8 km/h. It can also be...

Adjusting 50 Rear Operation similar to front seat heating; without temperature distribution. Active seat ventilation* and seat heating* Front 1 Seat heating 2 Active seat ventilation Press button 1 or 2 once depending on the temperature or ventilation position. The LED in the respective button light...

Co n tr o ls 51 Refere nce At a glan ce Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity Active seat* The seat cushion is actively varied by alter-nately raising and lowering the right and left half of the seat cushion. This reduces muscular ten-sion and fatigue to help...

Adjusting 52 Tilting down passenger-side exterior mirror – automatic curb monitor* Activating 1. Slide switch into the driver's side mirror position, arrow 1 . 2. Engage transmission position R. The mirror glass tilts downward somewhat on the passenger side. This allows the driver to see the area im...

Co n tr o ls 53 Refere nce At a glan ce Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity Power adjustment* The steering wheel can be adjusted in four directions.Storing steering wheel positions, refer to Seat, mirror and steering wheel memory on page 44 . Easy entry/exi...

Transporting children safely 54 Transporting children safely The right place for children Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, otherwise they could endanger themselves and other persons, e.g. by opening the doors. < Children always in rear Accident research shows that the safest place...

Co n tr o ls 55 Refere nce At a glan ce Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity Child seat security The rear safety belts > BMW X5: all safety belts of the 2nd and 3rd * row seats > BMW X6: all safety belts of the 2nd row seats And the safety belt for the...

Transporting children safely 56 BMW X6 For child restraint devices with tether strap, there are two additional attachment points on the back of the rear seat backrests, refer to arrows. Placement of tether strap Make sure that the tether strap is not routed over sharp edges and does not twist on its...

Co n tr o ls 57 Refere nce At a glan ce Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity Attaching tether strap to the backrest of the 2nd row seats BMW X5:On outer seats: 1. Slide the head restraint upward. 2. Guide the tether strap between the head restraint brackets....

Driving 58 Driving Ignition lock Inserting remote control into ignition lock Insert the remote control as far as possible into the ignition lock.Radio readiness switches on. Some electronic systems/consumers are ready for operation. Comfort Access* With Comfort Access, only insert the remote control...

Co n tr o ls 59 Refere nce At a glan ce Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity The ignition switches off automatically * if the driver's door is opened. Pressing the Start/Stop button again switches the ignition back on.For example, the ignition is not switche...

Driving 60 1. With Comfort Access * : insert the remote control into the ignition lock. 2. Depress brake pedal. 3. Engage transmission position N. 4. Release the parking brake or deactivate Automatic Hold. 5. Switch off the engine. Transmission position P will be engaged: > Automatically after ap...

Co n tr o ls 61 Refere nce At a glan ce Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity Automatic Hold The concept This function assists you as you drive by auto-matically setting and releasing the parking brake, e.g. when you are stopped at a traffic sig-nal or in sto...

Driving 62 For your safety Automatic Hold is automatically deactivated when: > The engine is switched off > The driver's door is open and the safety belt of the driver is disconnected > The vehicle is braked to a stop during driv-ing In the instrument panel, the indicator lamp changes from ...

Co n tr o ls 63 Refere nce At a glan ce Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity Procedure 1. Switch on the ignition. 2. Press the button with the brake depressed. The indicator lamp in the instrument panel goes out as soon as the parking brake is ready for oper...

Driving 64 R Reverse Select only with the vehicle stationary.A lock prevents the transmission from being inadvertently shifted into position R. To release the lock, press the unlock button 1 . P Park Select only with the vehicle stationary. The rear wheels are locked. P is engaged automatically as s...

Co n tr o ls 65 Refere nce At a glan ce Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity With the transmission position M/S selected, the manual mode remains active. < > Upshifting: pull on one of the shifting pad-dles, arrows + . > Downshifting: press on one o...

Driving 66 5 Setting interval for intermittent wipe or sen-sitivity of rain sensor Switching on wipers Pull the lever upward, arrow 1 . The lever automatically returns to its initial posi-tion when released. Normal wiper speed Press once. The system reverts to operation in the intermit-tent mode wit...

Co n tr o ls 67 Refere nce At a glan ce Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity Do not use washing mechanisms when the washer fluid reservoir is empty, other- wise you will damage the washer pump. < Washer fluid Washer fluid antifreeze is flammable. For this...

Driving 68 Press the lever to the resistance point for an extended period:The vehicle accelerates without pressure on the accelerator pedal. When you release the lever, the system maintains and stores the cur-rent speed.Press the lever beyond the resistance point:Increase the speed by a maximum of 5...

Co n tr o ls 69 Refere nce At a glan ce Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity cruise control will, within limits, adjust your vehicle's speed automatically so that you can flow with the traffic without having to make con-stant adjustments. If, for example, wh...

Driving 70 action or apply the brakes if necessary, espe-cially when the system is actively following a vehicle in front of you. Otherwise, driving condi-tions can result which lead to a violation of the law or elevated risk of an accident.The minimum initial activation speed is 20 mph/30 km/h, and ...

Driving 72 1. Select the desired speed using the lever, arrow 1 or arrow 2 , or press button 4 to retrieve a stored speed. 2. Release the brake pedal. 3. When the vehicle ahead of you drives away, press on the accelerator briefly or press button 4 . Deactivating the system > When driving, press t...

Driving 74 Swerving vehicles A vehicle driving in front of you is not detected until it is completely within the same lane as your vehicle. If a vehicle driving ahead of you suddenly swerves into your lane, the system may not be able to automatically restore the selected distance. This also applies ...

Controls Overview 76 Controls Overview Odometer, outside temperature display, clock 1 Knob in the instrument cluster 2 Time, outside temperature, and date 3 Odometer and trip odometer Knob in the instrument panel > With ignition switched onPress knob: Resetting trip odometerPress the knob for app...

Controls Overview 78 Fuel gauge Fuel tank capacity: approx. 22.5 gallons/85 liters. You will find information on refueling on page 234 . 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 ...

Co n tr o ls 79 Refere nce At a glan ce Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity Opening the computer via iDrive 1. "Vehicle Info" 2. "Onboard info" or "Trip computer" Displays on the "Onboard info": > Cruising range > Dista...

Controls Overview 82 Entering deadlines for legally mandated inspections* Make sure the date on the Control Display is set correctly, refer to page 85 ; otherwise, the effec- tiveness of CBS Condition Based Service is not ensured. 1. "Vehicle Info" 2. "Vehicle status" 3. "Service...

Co n tr o ls 83 Refere nce At a glan ce Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity Indicator and warning lamps The indicator and warning lamps can light up in different combinations and colors. means that a Check Control message has been generated. The symbol cont...

Controls Overview 84 Displaying stored Check Control messages 1. Press the button on the turn signal lever downward. "CHECK OK" or the stored Check Control messages appear in the dis-play."CHECK OK" is shown if no messages are present. Check Control messages are accompanied by text m...

Co n tr o ls 85 Refere nce At a glan ce Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity 3. "Warning" 4. Press the controller. The limit warning is switched on. Settings on Control Display Setting the time The settings are stored for the remote control currently...

Controls Overview 86 3. "Format:" 4. Select the desired format. The date format is stored. Brightness of Control Display The brightness is automatically adapted to the ambient lighting conditions. However, you can change the basic setting. 1. "Settings" 2. "Control display" 3...

Co n tr o ls 87 Refere nce At a glan ce Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity 4. Select the desired dialog. The setting is stored for the remote control cur-rently in use. Volume of warning tones You can raise or lower the volume of the warn-ing signals, e.g....

Technology for comfort, convenience and safety 88 Technology for comfort, convenience and safety PDC Park Distance Control* The concept In addition to the PDC Park Distance Control, the rear view camera * , refer to page 93 , can also be switched on.PDC assists you during parking. A slow approach to...

Technology for comfort, convenience and safety 90 Malfunction A Check Control message appears in the instrument panel, refer to page 82 . The areas in front of and behind the vehicle appear in shaded form on the Control Display. PDC is malfunctioning. Have the system checked.In order to assure full ...

Technology for comfort, convenience and safety 92 Cameras The lenses of the Top View cameras are on the undersides of the exterior mirror housings.The presence of dirt can impair image quality. Clean the lens with a moist, nonabrasive cloth. Side View* The concept Side View provides an early look at...

Co n tr o ls 93 Refere nce At a glan ce Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity Cameras The two camera lenses are located on the sides of the bumper.The presence of dirt can impair image quality.Clean the objective, refer to page 260 . Rear view camera* The con...

Technology for comfort, convenience and safety 94 To display parking aid lines using iDrive, refer to page 94 . Turning lines > Can be displayed in the image of the rear view camera. > Show the path of the smallest turning circle on a flat road surface. > When the steering wheel is turned, ...

Co n tr o ls 95 Refere nce At a glan ce Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity Three-dimensionally-shaped markings are dis-played. Image on the Control Display Switching on the rear view camera using iDrive With PDC activated: 1. Select the "Rear view came...

Technology for comfort, convenience and safety 96 Therefore, do not restrict the additional safety margin with a risky driving style, as otherwise there is a risk of an accident. < Deactivating DSC Press and hold the button until the indicator lamp for DSC lights up and DSC OFF appears in the ins...

Technology for comfort, convenience and safety 98 speed, approx. 5 mph/8 km/h, and then main-tains this speed at a constant.Only use HDC in transmission positions D or R. Increasing or reducing speed You can use the accelerator or brakes to vary this automatically controlled speed within a range ext...

Co n tr o ls 99 Refere nce At a glan ce Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity reduces the steering angle requirement, improves the running comfort and increases the dynamic driving characteristics of your BMW. Chassis and suspension tuning You can choose betw...

Co n tr o ls 101 Refere nce At a glan ce Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity If you have deactivated DSC, it will be activated automatically.When driving with a damaged tire: 1. Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu-vers. 2. Do not exceed a speed of 50 mp...

Technology for comfort, convenience and safety 102 3. "Tire Pressure Monitor - TPM" The status is displayed. Status display on Control Display The tire and system status is indicated by the color of the tires.A change in the tire inflation pressure during driving is taken into account.A corr...

Co n tr o ls 103 Refere nce At a glan ce Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity Message with low tire inflation pressure The warning lamp lights up yellow. A message appears on the Control Dis-play. In addition, an acoustic signal sounds. > There is a flat ...

Technology for comfort, convenience and safety 104 possible, and inflate them to the proper pres-sure. Driving on a significantly underinflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Underinflation also reduces fuel effi-ciency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle'...

Technology for comfort, convenience and safety 106 Deactivation Active steering deactivates in order to carry out an initialization. This deactivation is displayed by means of a message. The initialization can take several minutes.If the message does not disappear during the current trip, have the s...

Co n tr o ls 107 Refere nce At a glan ce Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity Airbags The following airbags are located under the marked covers: 1 Front airbags 2 Head airbags 3 Side airbags Protective action To ensure that the safety systems con-tinue to pr...

Technology for comfort, convenience and safety 108 indicated by the indicator lamp over the interior rearview mirror, refer to Operating state of front passenger airbags in the following. < Before transporting a child on the front passenger seat, read the safety informa- tion and follow the instr...

Technology for comfort, convenience and safety 110 The setting is stored for the remote control cur-rently in use. Notes The visibility of the displays in the Head-up Dis-play is influenced by: > Sunglasses with certain polarization filters > Certain sitting positions > Objects on the cover...

Co n tr o ls 111 Refere nce At a glan ce Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity Lamps Parking lamps/low beams 0 Lights off and daytime driving lamps * 1 Parking lamps and daytime driving lamps * 2 Low beams and welcome lamps 3 Automatic headlamp control * , da...

La mps 112 Welcome lamps are activated and are stored for the remote control currently in use. Pathway lighting If you activate the headlamp flasher after switching off the ignition with the lamps switched off, the low beams come on and remain on for a certain time. Setting the duration or deactivat...

Co n tr o ls 113 Refere nce At a glan ce Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity High beams/ roadside parking lamps 1 High beams 2 Headlamp flasher 3 Roadside parking lamps Roadside parking lamps, left or right* You also enjoy the option of lighting up just one...

La mps 114 > Use the headlamp flasher as usual when the low beams are on. System limits The high-beam assistant cannot replace personal judgment about the use of high beams. In situations that require it, you should therefore switch to low beams manually; failure to do so can constitute a safety ...

Co n tr o ls 115 Refere nce At a glan ce Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity Instrument lighting You can control the lighting intensity by using the thumbwheel. Interior lamps The interior lamps, footwell lamps * , door entry lighting * , cargo area lamps, ...

Co n tr o ls 117 Refere nce At a glan ce Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity Automatic climate control with 2-zone control 1 Seat heating and ventilation, driver's side 50 2 Temperature, left side of passenger com-partment 3 AUTO program 4 Temperature, righ...

Climate 118 Intensity of AUTO program You can adjust the intensity of the AUTO pro-gram by repeatedly pressing the AUTO button. The selected intensity, SOFT, MEDIUM or INTENSIVE, appears on the display of the auto-matic climate control. Temperature Set the desired temperature indi-vidually on the dr...

Climate 120 REST appears on the display of the automatic climate control when the residual heat utiliza-tion is switched on.From radio readiness the interior temperature, the air volume and the air distribution can be set. Switching off You can select the lowest blower speed by pressing and holding ...

Co n tr o ls 121 Refere nce At a glan ce Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity to recirculate the air within the vehicle, e.g. at high temperatures. To do this, turn the thumbwheel 1 toward the rear and switch on the blower, button 2 . < Microfilter/activa...

Climate 122 Air volume, manual You can vary the air volume by pressing on the corresponding side. You can reactivate the auto- matic mode for the air volume with the AUTO button. Switching off rear automatic climate control You can select the lowest blower speed by pressing and holding the left side...

Co n tr o ls 123 Refere nce At a glan ce Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity 3. "Activate parked-car vent." The parked-car ventilation is switched on. The symbol on the display of the automatic climate control flashes. Preselecting activation times ...

Practical interior accessories 124 Practical interior accessories Integrated universal remote control* The concept The integrated universal remote control can replace as many as three hand-held transmit-ters for various remote-controlled accessories, such as garage and gate or lighting systems. The ...

Practical interior accessories 126 The display indicates the cardinal or intercardi-nal direction in which you are currently driving. Operating principle You can run various functions by pressing the adjustment button with a pointed object, e.g. a ball-point pen etc. The following setting options ar...

Co n tr o ls 127 Refere nce At a glan ce Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity Procedure 1. Make sure that there are no large metal objects or overhead power lines in the vicin-ity of your vehicle and that you have enough space to drive in a circle. 2. Enter ...

Practical interior accessories 128 Center armrest front A storage compartment is located under the armrest between the front seats and, depend-ing on the vehicle's equipment, also a cover for the mobile phone bracket or the snap-in adapter. Also refer to page 212 . Opening cover Push cover down slig...

Co n tr o ls 129 Refere nce At a glan ce Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity Rear BMW X5 Unlock the center armrest with the button in the lower section of the opening and fold down. Press the button; the cover folds forward.With the 3rd row seats * : Fold d...

Practical interior accessories 130 Lighter Front Press in the lighter with the engine running or the ignition switched on.The lighter can be removed as soon as it pops back out. Hold or touch the hot cigarette lighter by the knob only. Holding or touching it in other areas could result in burns. Alw...

Co n tr o ls 131 Refere nce At a glan ce Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity BMW X6: in rear console Slide the cover back.Access to socket:Pull off the cover. Rear center armrest BMW X6 and BMW X5 with 3rd row seats* Pull on the loop and fold down the cente...

Practical interior accessories 132 1. Lay on the case on the left-hand side and push it forward, arrow 1 . 2. Swing the case toward the inside, refer to arrow 2 . 3. Push the case forward at the ends until it engages in the two side brackets. 4. Check whether the case is properly locked in place by ...

Co n tr o ls 133 Refere nce At a glan ce Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity Reach into the recess and pull toward the front. When you fold back the backrest, be sure that the catch engages securely. The red warning indicator disappears in the recess when t...

Practical interior accessories 134 1. Insert the brackets at the respective notch in the rail on the cargo area floor. 2. Press down the brackets to push them into the desired position. 3. Check the firm seating of the brackets. They must be clearly heard to engage. Do not lay cargo on the brackets,...

Co n tr o ls 135 Refere nce At a glan ce Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity BMW X6: attach the hook of the ski bag retaining strap to the eyelet on the rear seat backrest. Only stow clean skis in the ski bag. Wrap sharp edges to prevent damage. Securing ca...

Driving tips This section is designed to provide you with extra support by supplying information useful in dealing with specific driving and operating conditions. Driving tips Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 604 027 - © 03/10 BMW AG

Things to remember when driving 138 Things to remember when driving Break-in period Moving parts need breaking-in time to adjust to each other. To ensure that your vehicle contin-ues to provide optimized economy of operation throughout an extended service life, we request that you devote careful att...

Dr ivi n g ti ps 139 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity speed. This is the fastest way for the cold engine to reach its operating temperature. Thinking ahead when driving Avoid unnecessary acceleration and braking. To do so, maintain th...

Things to remember when driving 140 planing, and is characterized by a partial or complete loss of contact between the tires and the road surface, ultimately undermining your ability to steer and brake the vehicle. < The risk of hydroplaning increases as the tread depth of the tires decreases, al...

Things to remember when driving 142 Stowing cargo BMW X5 BMW X6 > Load heavy cargo as far forward and as low as possible, placing it directly behind the backrest. > Cover sharp edges and corners. > When transporting very heavy cargo with unoccupied rear seats, insert the safety belts, the o...

Dr ivi n g ti ps 143 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity ger the car's occupants, for example if sudden braking or evasive maneuvers are necessary.Never exceed either the approved gross vehicle weight or either of the approved axle weigh...

Navigation This chapter describes how you can enter destinations and specify your route so that your navigation system guides you reliably to your destination. Navigation Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 604 027 - © 03/10 BMW AG

Navigation system 148 Navigation system General information The navigation system can determine the pre-cise position of the vehicle, with the aid of satel-lites and vehicle sensors, and can reliably guide you to every entered destination. Enter data only with the vehicle station-ary, and always giv...

Navigation Dr ivi n g ti ps 149 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Co mm un icat io ns Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity Destination entry In entering your destination you can select from among the following options: > Entering a destination manually, see below > Selecting destination from addr...

Destination entry 150 To delete letters: > To delete individual letters:Turn the controller to select , and then press the controller. > To delete all letters:Turn the controller to select , and then press the controller for an extended period. To enter spaces: > Select the symbol. The list...

Navigation Dr ivi n g ti ps 151 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Co mm un icat io ns Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity 3. Change to the list of house numbers. 4. Select a house number or range of house numbers. Starting destination guidance after entering the destination 1. "Accept destination&...

Destination entry 152 Editing or deleting an address 1. "Navigation" 2. "Address book" 3. Highlight the entry. 4. Open "Options". 5. "Edit in Contacts" or "Delete entry". Using home address as destination The home address must be stored as a destina-tion. Refe...

Navigation Dr ivi n g ti ps 153 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Co mm un icat io ns Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity 1. "Search area" 2. Select the location where the system is to search for the special destination: > "At current location" > "At destination" > ...

Destination entry 154 Displaying special destinations in the map To display symbols of the special destinations in the map: 1. "Navigation" 2. "Map" 3. Open "Options". 4. "Display Points of Interest" 5. Select the settings. Entering the destination via map If you only...

Navigation Dr ivi n g ti ps 155 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Co mm un icat io ns Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity addition, pressing the controller makes further functions available: > Select a symbol and "Start guid- ance", if necessary. > "Exit interactive map" > Map...

Destination entry 156 town/city followed by three dots. If necessary, select this entry with { Yes } . Then select the desired city/town in this list. < The town/city can also be selected from the list using iDrive: turn the controller until the desired town/city is displayed and press the contro...

Navigation Dr ivi n g ti ps 157 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Co mm un icat io ns Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity 3. Enter the letters. 4. "OK" The trip is stored in the trip list under the entered name. Starting a stored trip 1. "Navigation" 2. "Stored trips" 3. Select...

Navigation Dr ivi n g ti ps 159 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Co mm un icat io ns Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity The setting applies to the current route and to the planning of future routes. Dynamic destination guidance "Dynamic guidance" is switched on:The route is automatically cha...

Destination guidance 160 Destination guidance via voice instructions Switching voice instructions on/off Voice instructions can be switched on or off during destination guidance. 1. "Navigation" 2. "Map" 3. Select the symbol. For rapid access, the feature can be stored on a programma...

Destination guidance 162 in the route planning. You can open all traffic bulletins manually using iDrive.The traffic bulletins are shown in the map dis-play. Real Time Traffic Information End-User Provisions Certain BMW models equipped with navigation have the capability to display real-time traffic...

Navigation Dr ivi n g ti ps 163 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Co mm un icat io ns Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity 1. Select the symbol. 2. Additional information is displayed. 3. To exit from the menu:Move the controller to the left. Traffic bulletins in the map When the traffic info map is ac...

Destination guidance 164 Selecting a detour Select the symbol: "Detour"."Dynamic guidance" is activated for the current destination guidance. Dynamic route planning When "Dynamic guidance" is selected, the route will be changed automatically in the event of a traffic obstruct...

Entertainment Operation of the radio and CD as well as their tone settings are described in this chapter. Entertainment Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 604 027 - © 03/10 BMW AG

On/off and tone 168 On/off and tone The following audio and video sources share the same control elements and adjustments: > Radio > CD/DVD player > CD/DVD changer * > Video * > External devices, e.g. MP3 player Controls The audio and video sources can be controlled using: > Button...

Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t Dr ivi n g ti ps 169 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Co mm un icat io ns M o bi lity > "Fader": front/rear volume distribution Adjustments 1. "CD/Multimedia", "Radio" or "Settings". 2. "Tone" 3. Select the desired tone set...

On/off and tone 170 4. Select the desired volume setting. 5. To adjust: turn the controller. 6. To store: press the controller. Resetting tone settings You can reset all tone settings to the default setting. 1. "CD/Multimedia", "Radio" or "Settings". 2. "Tone" 3. "...

Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t Dr ivi n g ti ps 171 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Co mm un icat io ns M o bi lity Radio Your radio is designed for reception of the fol-lowing stations: > FM and AM > HD Radio * > Satellite radio * Selecting a station Press the button if the sound outpu...

Radi o 172 3. Select the desired station. 4. Press the controller for an extended period. 5. Select the desired memory location. The stations are stored for the remote control currently in use. Using programmable memory buttons You can store a station on the programmable memory buttons, refer to pag...

Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t Dr ivi n g ti ps 173 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Co mm un icat io ns M o bi lity Displaying additional information Some stations broadcast additional information on the current track, such as the name of the artist. 1. Select the desired station. 2. Open "O...

Satellite radio 174 Satellite radio General information The channels are offered in fixed packages. Packages must be activated by telephone. Navigation bar The functions of the symbols of the navigation bar can also be stored on the programmable memory buttons, refer to page 20 . Managing subscripti...

Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t Dr ivi n g ti ps 175 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Co mm un icat io ns M o bi lity 4. "Manage subscription" The telephone number and electronic serial number, ESN, are displayed. 5. Call Sirius to deactivate the channels. Selecting channels You can only l...

Satellite radio 176 Selecting category 1. "Radio" 2. "Satellite radio" 3. "Category" 4. Select the desired category. Time shift Approximately one hour of the channel cur-rently being listened to is temporarily stored in a cache memory. Precondition: the signal must be availab...

Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t Dr ivi n g ti ps 177 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Co mm un icat io ns M o bi lity Storing league or team Leagues or teams can be added to the favorites from a selection list. 1. "Radio" 2. "Satellite radio" 3. "Manage favorites" 4. "A...

Satellite radio 178 Cancel Traffic Jump: "Cancel". Select one of the symbols to deactivate Traffic Jump. Automatic update About twice a year, Sirius carries out an update of the names and positions of the channels. The update occurs automatically and can take sev-eral minutes. Notes > Und...

CD/DVD player and CD/DVD changer 180 Audio playback Selecting the track using the button Press the button for the corresponding direction repeatedly until you reach the desired track. Selecting the track using iDrive Audio CDs 1. "CD/Multimedia" 2. "CD/DVD" 3. Select the desired CD o...

Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t Dr ivi n g ti ps 185 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Co mm un icat io ns M o bi lity Selecting the language* The languages that are available depend on the DVD. 1. "CD/Multimedia" 2. "CD/DVD" 3. Select the desired DVD. 4. Open "Options". 5. ...

Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t Dr ivi n g ti ps 187 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Co mm un icat io ns M o bi lity Music collection Music, storing The music tracks from CDs, DVDs and USB devices can be stored in the music collection in the vehicle and played from there. > Audio CD: tracks ar...

Music collection 188 3. "Storing..." 4. "Cancel storing" The storage process is interrupted and can be continued at any time. Continuing the storage process 1. "CD/Multimedia" 2. "CD/DVD" 3. Select the symbol for the CD/DVD player. 4. "Continue storing" Storag...

Music collection 190 Depending on the album, the tracks or the subdirectories of the album are displayed. The first track is played automatically, if possible. 4. To select tracks, change directories if needed. To go up one level in the directory, move the controller to the left. Random play sequenc...

External devices 192 External devices Overview AUX-IN connection You can connect an external audio device, e.g. an MP3 player, and play the sound via the vehi-cle speakers. The sound can be adjusted via iDrive. Connecting Open the lid of the center armrest.Connection for audio playback:TRS connector...

External devices 194 Information about the track If information about a track has been stored, it is displayed automatically: > Artist > Album title > Number of tracks > Track file name Track search Selection is possible via: > Playback lists > Information: type of music, artist, a...

Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t Dr ivi n g ti ps 195 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Co mm un icat io ns M o bi lity audio device may be damaged, impairing driv-ing safety while driving. < Depending on the configuration of the audio files, e.g. bit rates greater than 256 Kbit/s, proper playbac...

DVD system in rear 196 DVD system in rear With the DVD system in the rear you can play CDs and DVDs with audio, video and image data. The DVD system can also play data from attached external audio and video devices.Audio output is possible both via headphones and via the vehicle speakers.You can con...

Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t Dr ivi n g ti ps 197 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Co mm un icat io ns M o bi lity 1. Turn display screen, arrow 1 . The display screen switches off. 2. Fold in display screen, arrow 2 . The display screen is folded out in the reverse order. CD/DVD player Control...

DVD system in rear 198 > Press the arrow buttons: To switch between windows. > Press the button: To activate the menu item. The transmission time of the remote control is limited in accordance with legal guidelines. A function can be repeated by pressing or turning the appropriate button or kn...

Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t Dr ivi n g ti ps 199 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Co mm un icat io ns M o bi lity Playing videos from CDs/ DVDs Country codes of DVDs Your DVD player only plays DVDs with the cod-ing of your home region, e.g. Europe = 2. The country codes supported by your DVD a...

DVD system in rear 200 Or:Press the button on the remote control to exit the DVD control. Fast forward/reverse Forward/reverse with DVD control 1. Press the button on the remote con- trol during playback. 2. Select the symbol. 3. Press the button. 4. Press the button several times to increase the fa...

DVD system in rear 202 3. Select a track. 4. Press the button. 5. Select "Play". 6. Press the button. To change the directory: 1. Select the directory. 2. Press the button. Playback functions 1. Select a track. 2. Press the button. 3. Select a menu item: > "Pause": Stop and contin...

DVD system in rear 204 To change the directory: 1. Select the directory. 2. Press the button. Settings and playback functions for compressed audio files 1. Select a track. 2. Press the button. 3. Make the settings with the remote control: > "Tone": > "Treble / Bass" and "Ba...

Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t Dr ivi n g ti ps 205 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Co mm un icat io ns M o bi lity Displaying images 1. Use the buttons or the thumbwheel of the remote control to select an image. 2. Press the button. 3. Displaying images: > Scroll using the menu navigation bu...

DVD system in rear 206 > CDs/DVDs with compressed image data > CDs/DVDs with compressed audio data > CDs/DVDs with compressed video data The DVD player does not support DVD audio. However, many audio DVDs available in stores also contain a video track in the DVD Video for-mat in addition to...

Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t Dr ivi n g ti ps 207 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Co mm un icat io ns M o bi lity some CDs/DVDs cannot be played, can only be played to a limited degree, or cause the system to switch off. In this case, wait a short while and then switch the system back on again...

Communications This chapter summarizes how to operate your mobile phone using iDrive or voice command and how to use BMW Assist or BMW TeleService. Communications Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 604 027 - © 03/10 BMW AG

Te lephone 212 Telephone The concept Your BMW is equipped with a full preparation package mobile phone. After pairing a suitable mobile phone with the vehicle once, you can operate the mobile phone using iDrive, the but-tons on the steering wheel, or voice com-mands * . Once a mobile phone has been ...

213 Ente rt ai nme n t Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation M o bi lity > Depending on the mobile phone, certain settings may be necessary on the mobile phone, e.g. via the following menu items: > Bluetooth activated > Connection must be allow...

Te lephone 214 sion is dependent on your mobile phone, refer to the operating instructions of the mobile phone if necessary, and can take several minutes. > Four mobile phones can be paired. > Specific settings may be necessary in some mobile phones, e.g. authorization or a secure connection, ...

215 Ente rt ai nme n t Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation M o bi lity To temporarily deactivate the Bluetooth link between the vehicle and your mobile phone: 1. "Telephone" 2. Open "Options". 3. "Bluetooth" Adjusting the volum...

Te lephone 216 or"Accept" Rejecting a call "Reject"The caller is diverted to your mailbox if it has been activated. Ending a call Press the button on the steering wheel or 1. "Telephone" 2. "Active calls" 3. Select an active call. Dialing phone numbers 1. "Telepho...

Te lephone 218 Editing a contact The entries in the contacts can be changed. When a contact from the mobile phone is changed, the changes are not stored on the mobile phone. A copy of the entry is stored in the vehicle. 1. Highlight the contact. 2. Open "Options". 3. "Edit entry" The...

219 Ente rt ai nme n t Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation M o bi lity My Info To start destination guidance: 1. Select the message that contains the desired destination. 2. "Start guidance" or "Add as another dest.". To dial the numbe...

Te lephone 220 Requirements The same prerequisites as for operation via iDrive apply, refer to page 215 . Voice commands Activating voice activation system 1. Briefly press the button on the steering wheel.An acoustic signal indicates that you can say commands. 2. Say the command. Ending/canceling o...

Te lephone 222 Selecting an entry The connection to the phone number of the selected entry is established. Notes Notes on Emergency Requests Do not use the voice activation system to ini-tiate an Emergency Request. In stressful situa-tions, the voice and vocal pitch can change. This can unnecessaril...

223 Ente rt ai nme n t Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation M o bi lity that the mobile phone can engage in the snap-in adapter. 2. Push the mobile phone with the buttons facing upward toward the electrical connec-tions and press down until it engages....

Contacts 224 Contacts You can create and edit contacts. The contacts from the mobile phone * are displayed as well if this function is supported by the mobile phone. The addresses can be used as destinations for navigation and the phone numbers can be dialed. New contact 1. "Contacts" 2. ...

BMW Assist 226 BMW Assist BMW Assist* BMW Assist provides a number of different ser-vices. For example, the position data of the vehicle can be transmitted to the BMW Assist Response Center when an Emergency Request * is sent. Many BMW Assist services depend on the indi-vidually agreed contract.Afte...

227 Ente rt ai nme n t Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation M o bi lity Activity Vehicle Center. In this way, the BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center can plan its work in advance. This shortens the duration of the service appointment. > In the event ...

BMW Assist 228 3. "Start service" Teleservice Diagnosis* Teleservice Diagnosis enables the wireless transmission of detailed vehicle data that are important for vehicle diagnosis. Teleservice Diagnosis can be started after a prompt by Roadside Assistance and termination of the voice connecti...

229 Ente rt ai nme n t Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation M o bi lity Using BMW Search To select and display content: > Turn the controller to highlight an element. > Press the controller to display an element. Opening start page 1. Open "O...

BMW Assist 230 Automatic Service Request* The Teleservice data necessary for servicing the vehicle are automatically sent to your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center prior to the ser-vice deadline. If possible, the center will contact you and a service appointment can be arranged.You can check when t...

Mobility This section helps you maintain your mobility by supplying important information on vital topics including fuels and lubricants, wheels and tires, service, maintenance and roadside assistance. Mobility Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 604 027 - © 03/10 BMW AG

Refueling 234 Refueling Switch off the engine before refueling. When handling fuel, always observe all applicable precautionary measures and regula-tions. Never transport reserve fuel containers in the vehicle. These could become leaky and cause an explosion or a fire in an accident. < Fuel fille...

M o bi lity 235 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t Fuel specifications Gasoline engine: required fuel Do not use leaded gasoline, otherwise damage to the catalytic converter will result.Do not use E85, i.e. fuel that consists of 85...

Refueling 236 Do not mix in any additives or gasoline; otherwise, there is the risk of engine dam- age. < BMW X5 with BMW Advanced Diesel The concept BMW Advanced Diesel reduces nitrogen oxides in the diesel exhaust of your vehicle by injecting the reducing agent diesel exhaust fluid into the exh...

M o bi lity 237 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t Have diesel exhaust fluid refilled Your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center refills the diesel exhaust fluid as part of the regular maintenance. If you adhere to this maintenance sc...

Refueling 238 Refilling BMW diesel exhaust fluid 1. Set bottle into place and rotate until it comes into contact with the stop, refer to arrow. 2. Press bottle down, refer to arrow. The reservoir of the vehicle is filled. 3. The reservoir is full when the fill level in the bottle stops changing. It ...

M o bi lity 239 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t Wheels and tires Tire inflation pressure Information for your safety The condition of the tires and the maintenance of the specified tire pressure are crucial not only to the tire'...

Wheels and tires 242 Tire inflation pressures X5 xDrive50i with two rows of seats Tire size Pressure specifications in psi/kPa Traveling speeds up to a max. of 100 mph/160 km/h Traveling speeds including those exceeding 100 mph/160 km/h All pressure specifications in the table are indicated in psi/k...

Wheels and tires 244 Tire inflation pressures X5 xDrive50i with three rows of seats Tire size Pressure specifications in psi/kPa Traveling speeds up to a max. of 100 mph/160 km/h Traveling speeds including those exceeding 100 mph/160 km/h All pressure specifications in the table are indicated in psi...

M o bi lity 245 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t Tire inflation pressure X6 xDrive35i Tire size Pressure specifications in psi/kPa Traveling speeds up to a max. of 100 mph/160 km/h Traveling speeds including those exceeding 100 m...

Wheels and tires 246 Tire inflation pressures for X6 xDrive50i Tire size Pressure specifications in psi/kPa Traveling speeds up to a max. of 100 mph/160 km/h Traveling speeds including those exceeding 100 mph/160 km/h All pressure specifications in the table are indicated in psi/kilopascal with cold...

M o bi lity 247 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t Tire identification marks Knowledge of the labeling on the side of the tire makes it easier to identify and choose the right tires. Tire size Speed letter Q = up to 100 mph/160 km/...

Wheels and tires 248 heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to a lev...

M o bi lity 249 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t Run-flat tires You will recognize run-flat tires by the circular symbol containing the letters RSC on the side of the tire. Run-flat tires consist of partially self-contained tires...

Wheels and tires 250 Tire Pressure Monitor cannot detect a flat tire, refer to page 101 . Your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center will be happy to advise you on this subject. Recommended tire brands Certain tire makes are recommended by BMW depending on the tire size. You can recognize these from th...

M o bi lity 251 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t Under the hood Never attempt to perform any service or repair operations on your vehicle without the required professional technical training. If you do not know what repair proced...

Under the hood 252 Engine compartment BMW X5 1 Filler neck for washer fluid of the headlamp and windshield cleaning systems, refer to page 67 2 Starting-aid terminal, refer to page 274 3 Expansion tank for coolant, refer to page 255 4 Filler neck for engine oil, refer to Adding engine oil on page 25...

M o bi lity 253 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t BMW X6 1 Filler neck for washer fluid of the headlamp and windshield cleaning systems, refer to page 67 2 Filler neck for engine oil, refer to Adding engine oil on page 254 3 Start...

Under the hood 254 3. "Engine oil level" Possible messages > "Engine oil level OK" > "Measuring engine oil level...": This can take about 3 minutes if the car is at a standstill on a level surface and the engine is running, and about 5 minutes while the car is moving. &...

M o bi lity 255 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t Approved engine oils Your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center can advise you on which engine oils have been approved by the manufacturer of your vehicle.The engine oil quality is cr...

Maintenance 256 Maintenance BMW maintenance system The BMW maintenance system supports the preservation of the traffic and operating safety of your BMW. The service schedule also includes operations related to the vehicle's comfort and convenience features, such as replacement of the filters for the...

M o bi lity 257 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t Socket for OBD Onboard Diagnostics interface The chief components that make up the emis-sions content can be checked by a device that uses the OBD socket.This socket is located to ...

Care 258 Care Car-care products For the cleaning and care of your vehicle, BMW recommends using only products that BMW has approved for this purpose.Regular cleaning and care make a significant contribution to retaining your BMW's value.The BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center will be happy to consult...

M o bi lity 259 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t Steam cleaners/high-pressure cleaning jets When using steam cleaners or high-pres-sure cleaning jets, make sure to maintain a sufficient distance and stay below a maximum temperatu...

Care 260 Do not use aggressive, acid-containing, strongly alkaline, or coarse cleansers and do not use steam cleaners at temperatures greater than 140 7 /60 6 ; otherwise you may damage your vehicle. < Aluminum running boards A rust film on the aluminum running boards can be removed with a specia...

M o bi lity 261 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t Avoid using excessive pressure when cleaning displays; otherwise, you could damage them. < Never use chemical-based cleansers or household scouring products. Keep all liquids aw...

Replacing components 262 Replacing components Onboard toolkit The onboard toolkit is located in the cargo area under the floor panel. Replacing wiper blades Front 1. Fold down the wiper arm. 2. Swing the wiper blade upward. 3. Remove the wiper blade toward the wind-shield, refer to arrow. BMW X5: re...

M o bi lity 263 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t When performing care and maintenance on the headlamps, please observe the information on page 259 . For bulbs for which replacement is not described and for checking and adjusting ...

Replacing components 264 Side marker lamps, rear To replace, please go to a BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center or a workshop that works according to BMW repair procedures with cor-respondingly trained personnel. Tail lamps > Turn signals, brake lamps: 21-watt bulb, P21W > Brake force display: ...

M o bi lity 265 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t 3. Apply gentle pressure to the bulb while turning it to the left for removal and replace-ment. 4. Re-engage the bulb holder so that it audibly clicks into place. 5. Before install...

Replacing components 266 bulb is accidentally damaged during replace-ment. < 1. Turn the cover to the left and remove. 2. Left side of vehicle:Rotate the bulb holder to the right, refer to arrow, and remove.Right side of vehicle:Rotate the bulb holder to the left and remove. 3. Disconnect plug an...

Replacing components 268 License plate lamp 5-Watt bulb, C5W 1. Slide the lamp to the right with a screw-driver, refer to arrow 1 . 2. Remove the lamp, arrow 2 . 3. Replace the bulb. 4. Reinstall the lamp. Center brake lamp This lamp uses LED technology for operation. In case of a defect, please go ...

Replacing components 270 3. Position the new wheel or compact wheel. Secure the wheel by screwing at least two lug bolts into opposite bolt holes.When you mount wheels other than Genu-ine BMW light-alloy wheels, different lug bolts may also be required. 4. Screw in the remaining lug bolts. Tighten a...

M o bi lity 271 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t tion. In the same way, individual settings are lost and must be updated again: > Seat, mirror and steering wheel memoryThe positions must be stored again, refer to page 44 . >...

Replacing components 272 In cargo area Open the right-hand side panel in the cargo area. Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 604 027 - © 03/10 BMW AG Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 604 027 - © 03/10 BMW AG

M o bi lity 273 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t Giving and receiving assistance Emergency request Conditions for an emergency request: > Full preparation package mobile phone. With this equipment, an emergency request is stil...

Giving and receiving assistance 274 expiration dates of the contents regularly and replace the contents concerned in good time if necessary.The first-aid kit is stored in the cargo area, depending on the vehicle's equipment, > On the right in a storage tray or > Behind the left side panel Road...

M o bi lity 275 Refere nce At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t Your BMW has a special nut as body ground or negative pole. 5. Attach the second end of the cable to the negative terminal of the battery or to the engine or body ground of the veh...

Giving and receiving assistance 276 > Switch on the hazard warning flashers depending on the local regulations. > If the electrical system fails, mark the vehi-cle to be towed, e.g. with a sign or warning triangle in the rear window. Towing methods when towing other vehicles Tow bar The tow fi...

Reference This chapter contains the technical data, the short commands of the voice activation system, and the index that will direct you as quickly as possible to the information you are looking for. Reference Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 604 027 - © 03/10 BMW AG

Technical data 280 Technical data Engine data BMW X5 X5 xDrive35i X5 xDrive50i X5 xDrive35d Displacement cu in/cm μ 181.8/2,979 268.2/4,395 182.6/2,993 No. of cylinders 6 8 6 Maximum output hp 300 400 265 at engine speed rpm 5,800-6,250 5,500-6,400 4,200 Maximum torque lb ft/Nm 300/407 450/610 425/5...

Refere nce 281 At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity Dimensions BMW X5 All dimensions given in inches/mm. Smallest turning circle dia.: 42.0 ft/12.8 mWith mixed tires * the vehicle width may exceed the specified dimension. Online Edi...

Technical data 282 BMW X6 All dimensions given in inches/mm. Smallest turning circle dia.: 42.0 ft/12.8 mHeight with roof rack * : 66.9 in/1,699 mm With mixed tires * the vehicle width may exceed the specified dimension. Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 604 027 - © 03/10 BMW AG Online Edition for...

Refere nce 283 At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity Weights Never exceed either the approved axle loads or the gross vehicle weight. Never exceed either the approved axle loads or the gross vehicle weight. BMW X5 X5 xDrive35i X5 xDr...

Technical data 284 Capacities BMW X5 Notes Fuel tank gal/liters approx. 22.5/85 Fuel grade: page 235 of that reserveX5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive35dX5 xDrive50i gal/litersgal/liters approx. 2.1/8 approx. 2.6/10 Windshield washer with headlamp washer system US quarts/liters approx. 6.9/6.5 For more details...

Refere nce 285 At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity Short commands of voice activation system With short commands you can carry out certain functions directly, regardless of which menu item is selected. Here are the important short ...

Short commands of voice activation system 286 External devices Tone control Radio FM AM Searching for music; opening the menu { Music search } Selecting a genre { Select genre } Selecting an artist { Select artist } Selecting an album { Select album } Selecting a track { Select track } Selecting tra...

Refere nce 287 At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity Satellite radio Stored stations Telephone Navigation General information Function Command Selecting the satellite radio { Satellite radio } Switching on the satellite radio { Satel...

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 }...

Refere nce 289 At a glan ce Co n tr o ls Dr ivi n g ti ps Co mm un icat io ns Navigation Ente rt ai nme n t M o bi lity Contacts BMW Assist Vehicle information Settings Vehicle Function Command Accessing contacts { Contacts } My contacts { My contacts } New contact { New contact } Function Command A...

Short commands of voice activation system 290 Equipment Function Command Selecting the air conditioning { Climate } Activating Head-up Display * { head up display } Enabling rear control * { Allow rear control } Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 604 027 - © 03/10 BMW AG Online Edition for Part no....

Everything from A -Z 292 Everything from A - Z Index A ABS Antilock Brake System 95 ACC, refer to Active cruise control 68 Accessories 5 Access to 3rd row seats 47 Acoustic signal, refer to Check Control 82 Activated-charcoal filter 121 Active cruise control 68 – distance, selecting 70 – indicator l...

Everything from A -Z 294 Breaking-in rear axle differential 138 Break-in period 138 Brightness– of Control Display 86 – on Head-up Display 109 Button for starting engine 58 Buttons on steering wheel 11 C Calibrating driver's seat 49 California Proposition 65 Warning 6 Call– accepting 215 – ending 21...