2011 BMW X5 X6 Owners Manual

fitting, e.g. do not lift the vehicle by the tow fit- ting. Otherwise damage to the tow fitting and the vehicle can occur.<

Access to screw thread Cover panel on left/right side of bumper: press on the arrow symbol on the cover panel.

BMW X5: front

BMW X6: front

Rear

> 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 fittings used should be on the same side on both vehicles. Should it prove impossible to avoid mounting the tow bar at an offset angle, observe the fol- lowing: > Clearance and maneuvering capability will

be sharply limited during cornering.

> When mounted at an angle, the tow bar will

exert lateral forces, tending to push the vehicle sideways.

Only attach the tow bar to the tow fittings, as attachment to other vehicle parts can

lead to damage.<

Tow rope When starting off in the towing vehicle, make sure that the tow rope is taut. To avoid jerking and the associated stresses on vehicle components when towing, always use nylon ropes or nylon straps.

Only secure the tow rope on the tow fit- ting; connecting it to other vehicle parts

may cause damage.<

Tow fitting The screw-on tow-fitting must always be car- ried in the vehicle. It can be screwed in at the front or rear of the BMW. It is located in the toolkit under the floor panel flap in the cargo area, refer to page 262.

Use only the tow fitting provided with the vehicle and screw it all the way in. Use the tow fitting for towing only on roads. Use the tow fitting screwed in at the front for maneuvering the vehicle only. Avoid lateral loading of the tow

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Reference 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.

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Technical data

Engine data

BMW X5
Displacement No. of cylinders Maximum output at engine speed Maximum torque at engine speed

BMW X6
Displacement No. of cylinders Maximum output at engine speed Maximum torque at engine speed

cu in/cmμ

hp rpm lb ft/Nm rpm

cu in/cmμ

hp rpm lb ft/Nm rpm

X5 xDrive35i 181.8/2,979
300
5,800-6,250
300/407
1,400-5,000

X5 xDrive50i 268.2/4,395
400
5,500-6,400
450/610
1,750-4,500

X6 xDrive35i 181.8/2,979
300
5,800-6,250
300/407
1,400-5,000

X5 xDrive35d 182.6/2,993
265
4,200
425/580
1,750-2,250

X6 xDrive50i 268.2/4,395
400
5,500-6,400
450/610
1,750-4,500

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Dimensions

BMW X5

All dimensions given in inches/mm. Smallest turning circle dia.: 42.0 ft/12.8 m With mixed tires* the vehicle width may exceed the specified dimension.

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BMW X6

All dimensions given in inches/mm. Smallest turning circle dia.: 42.0 ft/12.8 m Height with roof rack*: 66.9 in/1,699 mm With mixed tires* the vehicle width may exceed the specified dimension.

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Weights

BMW X5
Approved gross vehicle weight without 3rd row seats Load without 3rd row seats Approved front axle weight without 3rd row seats Approved rear axle weight without 3rd row seats Approved roof load capacity Cargo area capacity

lbs./kg lbs./kg Ibs./kg Ibs./kg lbs./kg lbs./kg lbs./kg lbs./kg lbs./kg cu ft/l

X5 xDrive35i X5 xDrive50i X5 xDrive35d 6,581/2,985
6,371/2,890
6,261/2,840
6,052/2,745
1,290/585
1,290/585
1,102/500
1,102/500
2,976/1,350
2,800/1,270
2,976/1,350
2,800/1,270
3,792/1,720
3,858/1,750
3,483/1,580
3,439/1,560
220/100
220/100
21.9-61.8/ 21.9-61.8/ 620-1,750
620-1,750

6,669/3,025
6,327/2,870
1,290/585
1,102/500
3,020/1,370
3,020/1,370
3,858/1,750
3,549/1,610
220/100
21.9-61.8/ 620-1,750

Never exceed either the approved axle loads or the gross vehicle weight.

BMW X6
Approved gross vehicle weight Load Approved front axle weight Approved rear axle weight Approved roof load capacity Cargo area capacity

Ibs./kg Ibs./kg Ibs./kg Ibs./kg Ibs./kg cu ft/l

Never exceed either the approved axle loads or the gross vehicle weight.

X6 xDrive35i 5,975/2,710
937/425
2,800/1,270
3,263/1,480
220/100
20.1-51.1/ 570-1,450

X6 xDrive50i 6,250/2,835
937/425
3,020/1,370
3,351/1,520
220/100
20.1-51.1/ 570-1,450

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Capacities

BMW X5
Fuel tank of that reserve X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive35d X5 xDrive50i Windshield washer with headlamp washer system

BMW X6
Fuel tank of that reserve X6 xDrive35i X6 xDrive50i Windshield washer with headlamp washer system

gal/liters

approx. 22.5/85

gal/liters gal/liters

approx. 2.1/8
approx. 2.6/10

US quarts/liters

approx. 6.9/6.5

gal/liters

approx. 22.5/85

gal/liters gal/liters

approx. 2.1/8
approx. 3.2/12

US quarts/liters

approx. 6.9/6.5

Notes Fuel grade: page 235

For more details: page 67

Notes Fuel grade: page 235

For more details: page 67

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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 commands for the voice activation system.

Useful short commands

Function Accessing a music collection Accessing tone control Accessing settings Accessing the computer Accessing contacts* Displaying the phone book* Accessing BMW Assist* Retrieving home address* Selecting destination entry*

CD/Multimedia

CD/DVD drive

Command {Music collection} {Tone} {Settings} {Onboard info} {Contacts} {Phonebook} {B M W Assist} {Home address} {Enter address}

Function Playing a CD Selecting a CD Selecting a CD and track Selecting a track Opening the CD and Multimedia menu CD and DVD* Displaying entertainment details in split screen*

Command {C D on} {Select C D} {C D … track …} e.g. CD 3 track 5
{C D track …} e.g. track 5
{C D and multimedia} {C D} {Entertainment details}

Music collection

Function Displaying current playback Accessing a music collection Playing a music collection

Command {Current playback} {Music collection} {Music collection on}

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Function Searching for music; opening the menu Selecting a genre Selecting an artist Selecting an album Selecting a track Selecting track directly* Starting playback Playing back the most frequently played tracks

Command {Music search} {Select genre} {Select artist} {Select album} {Select track} {Track …} {Start play} {Top fifty}

Command {External devices} {AUX front}

Command {Tone}

Command {Radio} {F M} {Manual} {Select frequency} {Select station} e.g. W-PLJ

Command {A M} {Manual}

External devices

Function Selecting external devices AUX front

Tone control

Function Accessing tone control

Radio

FM

Function Selecting the radio Selecting FM stations Selecting manual search Selecting the frequency range Selecting a station

AM

Function Selecting AM stations Selecting manual search

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Satellite radio

Function Selecting the satellite radio Switching on the satellite radio Selecting a satellite radio channel

Stored stations

Function Selecting stored stations Choosing a stored station Selecting a stored station

Telephone

Function Opening the Telephone menu Displaying the phone book Redialing Displaying accepted calls Dialing a phone number Displaying the list of messages Displaying Bluetooth devices

Navigation

General information

Function Navigation menu Selecting destination entry Entering an address Selecting destination guidance Starting destination guidance Ending destination guidance Retrieving home address Selecting route criteria Selecting route Switching on the voice instructions

Command {Satellite radio} {Satellite radio on} {Select satellite radio} e.g. channel 2

Command {Presets} {Select preset} {Preset …} e.g. stored station 2

Command {Telephone} {Phonebook} {Redial} {Received calls} {Dial number} {Messages} {Bluetooth}

Command {Navigation} {Enter address} {Enter address} {Guidance} {Start guidance} {Stop guidance} {Home address} {Route preference} {Route information} {Switch on voice instructions}

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Function Repeating a voice instruction Switching off the voice instructions Displaying the address book Displaying the last destinations Accessing traffic bulletins Special destinations

Map

Function Displaying the map Map facing north Map in the direction of travel Perspective map Automatic scaling of the map* Changing the scale

Split screen settings*

Function Split screen Switching off the split screen Adapting the split screen Split screen current position Split screen map facing north Split screen direction of travel Split screen perspective Automatically scaling the split screen Split screen enlarged intersection zoom Highlighting split screen traffic info Split screen, computer Split screen, trip computer

Command {Repeat voice instructions} {Switch off voice instructions} {Address book} {Last destinations} {Traffic Info} {Points of interest}

Command {Map} {Map facing north} {Map in direction of travel} {Map perspective view} {Map with automatic scaling} {Map scale}

Command {Switch on splitscreen} {Turn off split screen} {Split screen content} {Split screen current position} {Split screen map facing north} {Split screen map in direction of travel} {Split screen perspective} {Split screen automatic scaling} {Splitscreen Exit ramp view} {Split screen, Traffic conditions} {Split screen on board info} {Splitscreen trip computer}

Destination guidance with intermediate destinations

Function Entering a new destination Trip list

Command {Enter address} {Stored trips}

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Contacts

Function Accessing contacts My contacts New contact

BMW Assist

Function Accessing BMW Assist* Accessing the Internet*

Vehicle information

Function Accessing the computer Accessing the trip computer Accessing vehicle information Accessing vehicle status

Settings

Vehicle

Function Opening the main menu Accessing settings Accessing options Settings on the Control Display Accessing time and date settings Accessing language and unit settings Accessing speed limit settings Activating lighting Selecting the door lock

Command {Contacts} {My contacts} {New contact}

Command {B M W Assist} {Internet}

Command {Onboard info} {Trip computer} {Vehicle info} {Vehicle status}

Command {Main menu} {Settings} {Options} {Control display} {Time and date} {Language and units} {Speed} {Lighting} {Door locks}

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Equipment

Function Selecting the air conditioning Activating Head-up Display* Enabling rear control*

Command {Climate} {head up display} {Allow rear control}

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Everything from A-Z

Index

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 lamp 72
– radar sensor 72
– warning lamps 72
Active seat 51
Active seat ventilation 50
Active steering 105
– malfunction 105
– warning lamp 105
Adaptive brake lamp – brake force display 106
Adaptive Drive 98
Adaptive fixing system 133
Adaptive Light Control 112
Address, entering 149, 155
Address for navigation – entering 149
Adjusting opening

height 31, 33

Air distribution – automatic 117, 121
– manual 118
Airing, refer to Ventilation 120
Air recirculation 119
– AUC Automatic

recirculated-air control 119

– recirculated-air mode 119
Air vents 116
– refer to Ventilation 120
Air vents of automatic climate

control 116

Air volume 118, 122
AKI, refer to Fuel

specifications 235

Alarm system 34
– avoiding unintentional

alarms 35

– interior motion sensor 35
– switching off alarm 34
– switching off tilt alarm

sensor and interior motion sensor 35

– tilt alarm sensor 35
Albums of music collection 189
Alloy wheels 259
All-season tires, refer to

Winter tires 250

All-wheel drive, refer to

xDrive 97

Adjusting temperature with

Alterations, technical, refer to

expanded-scope automatic climate control 118

Adjusting the tone during audio operation, refer to Tone control 168

Adjusting thigh support 43, 44

Airbags 107
– sitting safely 42
– warning lamp 108

For your own safety 5

AM, waveband 171
Antenna for mobile phone 212
Antifreeze – coolant 255
– washer fluid 67
Antilock Brake System

ABS 95

Anti-theft system, refer to

Alarm system 34

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Anti-theft system, refer to

Central locking system 27
Approved axle weights, refer

to Weights 283

Approved engine oils 255
Approved gross vehicle

weight, refer to Weights 283

Armrest, refer to Center

armrest, front 128

Around the center console 14
Around the steering wheel 10
Arrival time, refer to

Computer 79

Ashtray – front 129
– rear 129
Assist, refer to separate operating instructions

Assistance systems, refer to

Driving stability control systems 95

AUC Automatic recirculated-

air control 119

Audio 168
– controls 168
– switching on/off 168
– tone control 168
– volume 168
Audio CDs, DVD system in

rear 202

Audio device, external 128
Automatic – air distribution 117, 121
– air volume 117, 121
– cruise control 68
– headlamp control 111
– liftgate operation 31
– steering wheel adjustment,

refer to Easy entry/exit 53

Automatically switching high-

beams on and off, refer to High-beam Assistant 113
Automatic car washes 258

Automatic climate control – automatic air

distribution 117, 121

– in rear 121
– switching off 120, 122
– ventilation in rear 120
– with 2-zone control 117
– with 4-zone control 121
Automatic climate control in

rear

– activating on Control

Display 121

AUTO program of the

automatic climate control 117, 121

AUX-IN connection 128, 192
Available services 230
Average fuel consumption 78
– setting units 86
Average speed, refer to

Computer 78

Avoiding highways for

navigation 158

Avoiding unintentional

– deactivating on Control

alarms 35

Display 121

Axle weights, refer to

Automatic closing of doors,

Weights 283

refer to Automatic soft closing 30

Automatic curb monitor 52
Automatic garage door

opener 124

Automatic headlamps – refer to High-beam

Assistant 113

Automatic Hold 61
– activating 61
– deactivating 61
– parking 61
Automatic lighting – refer to Automatic headlamp

control 111

– refer to Daytime driving

lamps 112

– refer to Interior lamps 115
– refer to Pathway lighting 112
Automatic low-beams, refer to

High-beam Assistant 113
Automatic recirculated-air

control AUC 119
Automatic Service

Request 230

Automatic soft closing 30
Automatic transmission with

Steptronic 63

interlock 64
– kickdown 64
– with Comfort Access 36

Backrest contour, refer to

Lumbar support 44

Backrests, refer to Seats 43
Backrest width adjustment 44
Backup lamps, replacing

bulbs 264, 266

Band-aids, refer to First-aid

kit 273

mobile phone

– refer to Snap-in adapter 222
Bass, tone setting 168
Battery – charging 270
– jump starting 274
– power failure 270
Battery, refer to Vehicle

battery 270

Battery disposal – remote control with Comfort

Access 37

– vehicle battery 270
Battery for mobile phone 223
Battery replacement – remote control for DVD

– remote control with Comfort

Access 37

– deactivating selector lever

system in rear 198

Blower, refer to Air volume 118, 122

Bluetooth, activating/

deactivating 214

BMW Assist,

activating 228, 230

BMW Advanced Diesel 236
BMW Assist 226
BMW homepage 4
BMW maintenance

system 256

BMW Search 228
BMW TeleService 226
BMW website 4
Bottle holder, refer to

Cupholders 128
Brake assistant 95
Brake force display 106
Brake lamps – brake force display 106
– replacing bulbs 264, 266
Brake pedal, refer to Braking

safely 140

Brake rotors 140
Brakes – ABS Antilock Brake

– brake assistant 95
– brake force display 106
– breaking-in 138
– CBC Cornering Brake

Control 95

– electronic brake-force

distribution 95

– parking brake 60
– refer to Braking safely 140
– warning lamp 13
Brake system 138
– brake pads 138
– breaking-in 138
– disc brakes 140
Braking safely 140
Breakdown – Flat Tire Monitor 99
Breakdown, transporting your

vehicle 275

Base plate for telephone or

System 95

Belts, refer to Safety belts 48
Beverage holder, refer to

Cupholders 128

Breakdown services, refer to

Roadside Assistance 274
Breaking-in brake pads 138

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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

Calibrating driver's seat 49
California Proposition 65

Warning 6

Call – accepting 215
– ending 216
– rejecting 216
Calling, refer to Phone numbers, dialing 216

Calling, refer to the telephone

owner's manual

Camera – refer to Rear view camera 93
– refer to Top View 90
Camera, Side View 93
Can holder, refer to

Cupholders 128

Capacities 284
Capacity of cargo area 283
Car battery, refer to Vehicle

battery 270

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Care 258
– car-care products 258
– carpets 260
– car washes 258
– CD/DVD-player 261
– chrome components 259
– displays 260
– exterior 258
– fine wooden

components 260
– hand washing 259
– headlamps 259
– high-pressure cleaning

jets 259

– interior 260
– leather 260
– light-alloy wheels 259
– paint 259
– plastic components 260
– rubber gaskets 259
– running boards 260
– safety belts 260
– sensors and cameras 260
– upholstery materials and

Cargo area cover, refer to Luggage compartment roller cover 131

Caring for the vehicle

finish 259

Car key, refer to Keys/remote

control 26

Car phone – installation location, refer to

Center armrest, front 128

– refer to separate operating

instructions

Car phone, refer to

Telephone 212

Car radio, refer to Radio 171
Car wash 258
– before driving in 59
– with Comfort Access 36
Car washes 258
Catalytic converter, refer to

Hot exhaust system 139

CBC Cornering Brake

Control 95

CBS Condition Based

cloth-covered paneling 260

Service 256

– windows 259
Cargo – refer to Loading 140
– securing 142
– securing with ski bag 135
Cargo area – capacity 283
– emergency actuation, refer

to Manually opening or closing 34

– emergency operation, refer

to Opening manually 31

– expanding 132
– opening 33
– opening/closing, refer to

Liftgate 30, 33

– opening/closing, refer to

Tailgate 32

– opening from inside 31
– opening from outside 31
– opening with remote

control 28

Cargo area, refer to Cargo

area 131

CD, audio playback 180
CD, refer to Playing audio

tracks, DVD system in rear 202

CD/DVD changer – magazine, loading 183
CD-/DVD player in rear 197
CD changer 179, 183
– controls 168
– fast forward/reverse 181
– random play sequence 180
– selecting a track 180
– switching on/off 168
– tone control 168
– volume 168
CD player 179
– controls 168
– fast forward/reverse 181
– random play sequence 180
– selecting a track 180
– switching on/off 168
– tone control 168
– volume 168

Cell phone – refer to Mobile phone Center armrest – front 128
– rear 131
Center brake lamp 265, 268
Center console 14
Central locking system 27
– Comfort Access 35
– from inside vehicle 30
Changes, technical, refer to

For your own safety 5

Changes, technical, refer to

Parts and accessories 5

Changing gears – using shift paddles 64
Changing language on

Control Display 86
Changing tires 249
Changing trips 157
Changing units of measure on

Control Display 86

Changing wheels 268
Check Control 82
Checking the air pressure,

refer to Tire inflation pressure 239

Children, transporting 54
Child restraint devices 54
Child restraint fixing system

LATCH 55

Child restraint systems 54
Child-safety locks 57
Child seats 54
Chime, refer to Check

Control 82

Cold start, refer to Starting

engine 59

Combination instrument, refer

to Instrument panel 12

Comfort Access 35
– observe in car wash 36
– replacing battery 37
Comfort area, refer to Around

the center console 14

Comfort start, refer to Starting