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1. Open the start menu. 2. Press the controller to open the menu. 3. Select "Info sources" and press the control-
ler.
4. Select "Service Info" and press the control-
ler.
5. Change to upper field if necessary. Turn the
controller until "Service requirements" is selected and press the controller.
6. Select "Status" and press the controller. 7. Select "State inspection" and press the
controller.
8. Select "Set service date" and press the
controller. The month is highlighted.
9. Turn the controller to make the adjustment.
10. Press the controller to apply the setting.
The year is highlighted.
11. Turn the controller to make the adjustment. 12. Press the controller to apply the setting.
The date entry is stored.
To exit from the menu:
Select the arrow and press the controller.
6. Select "Status" and press the controller.
The display shows a list of selected service and maintenance procedures, as well as legally mandated inspections. You can request more detailed information on every entry. Select the entry and press the controller.
To exit from the menu:
Select the arrow and press the controller.
Symbols
No service is currently required.
The deadline for service or a legally man- dated inspection is approaching. Please
arrange a service appointment.
The service deadline has already passed.
Entering deadlines for legally mandated inspections* Make sure the date on the Control Display is set correctly, refer to page 89; otherwise, the effec- tiveness of CBS Condition Based Service is not ensured.
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Check Control
Explanatory text messages
The concept The Check Control monitors functions in the vehicle and issues a message if there is a mal- function in the monitored systems. This kind of Check Control message consists of indicator and warning lamps in the instrument cluster, and if necessary an acoustic signal and text messages at the bottom of the Control Display.
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 continues to be visible even when the Check Control message disappears after a short time. The warning lamps and text messages are stored and can be displayed later, also refer to page 86.
Text messages at the bottom edge of the Con- trol Display explain the meaning of the dis- played indicator and warning lamps.
You can display additional information on most Check Control messages later, e.g. on the cause of the malfunction and on corresponding need for action, see below. In the case of corresponding urgency, this infor- mation is displayed immediately when the related lamp lights up. Exit the displayed information:
Select the arrow and press the controller.
Hiding Check Control messages
Press the button in the turn signal lever up or down.
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Some Check Control messages are displayed until the malfunctions have been rectified. They cannot be hidden. If a number of malfunctions occur simultaneously, they are displayed in succession. Other messages are automatically hidden after approx. 20 seconds, but remain stored.
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 messages on the Control Display.
2. Press the button to display additional mes- sages, the time and outside temperature, or the date.
Displaying additional information later iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16. 1. Press the
button.
This opens the start menu.
2. Press the controller to open the menu. 3. Select "Info sources" and press the control-
ler.
4. Select "Service Info" and press the control-
ler.
5. Change to upper field if necessary. Turn the controller until "Check Control messages" is selected and press the controller.
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6. Select a text message and press the con-
troller.
To exit the display:
Select the arrow and press the controller.
Indication of malfunction urgency
Depending on your vehicle's equipment, the stored Check Control messages are also dis- played with the following symbols:
No malfunctions are present in the moni- tored systems. Malfunctions are present in the moni- tored systems. Depending on the mal- function, supplementary information is shown on the Control Display.
The symbols also indicate the status of the ser- vice requirements display, refer to page 84.
Speed limit You can enter a speed and a Check Control message indicates when you have reached this speed. This enables you, for example, to receive warnings if you exceed a speed limit in an urban area. You are only warned of reaching this speed a second time if your vehicle speed falls below it again by at least 3 mph/5 km/h.
Stopwatch iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16. 1. Open the start menu. 2. Open "Navigation".
Without navigation system*: Open "Car Data".
3. Select "Car Data" and press the controller. 4. Select "Stopwatch" and press the control-
ler.
Displaying, setting or changing limit iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16. 1. Open the start menu. 2. Open "Navigation".
Without navigation system*: Open "Car Data".
3. Select "Car Data" and press the controller. 4. Select "Limit" and press the controller.
5. Select the speed value and press the con-
troller.
6. Turn the controller to set the limit. 7. Press the controller to apply the setting.
The limit is automatically activated.
Applying your current speed as limit Select "Select current speed" and press the controller. The system applies your current speed as the limit.
Activating limit Select "On" and press the controller. Limit is automatically activated.
Starting, stopping or resetting > Select "Start" and press the controller.
The stopwatch starts at the displayed time.
> Select "Reset" and press the controller. The stopwatch is reset and it restarts if it was running beforehand.
> Select "Stop" and press the controller.
This stops the timer.
Taking an intermediate time reading Select "Interim time" and press the controller. The interim time appears below the ongoing primary stopwatch count.
All of the remaining functions remain available at all times while the stopwatch is running. The stopwatch continues operation in the background.<
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Settings on Control Display iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16. 1. Press the button once or twice until
the start menu appears.
2. Press the controller to open the menu. 3. Turn the controller until "Settings" is
selected and press the controller.
Setting time 1. Turn the controller until "Time / Date" is
selected and press the controller.
2. Move the controller once to the front if nec- essary to change to the first field from the top.
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3. Turn the controller until "Time" is selected
and press the controller.
4. Turn the controller until "Set time" is
selected and press the controller.
Making settings 1. Turn the controller to set the hours and
press the controller.
2. Turn the controller to set the minutes and
press the controller.
The changed time is stored.
Switching on hour signal* You will hear tones just before each full hour. Select "Hour memo" and press the controller.
The hour signal is activated.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur- rently in use.
Setting time format 1. Select "Time format" and press the control-
3. Select "Settings" and press the controller. 4. Select "Display settings" and press the
ler.
controller.
2. Select the desired format and press the
controller.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur- rently in use.
Setting date 1. Select "Date" and press the controller.
5. Change to upper field if necessary. Turn the controller until "Brightness" is selected and press the controller.
2. Select "Set date" and press the control- ler.The first section of the date display is highlighted, in this case the month.
3. Turn the controller to make the adjustment. 4. Press the controller to apply the setting.
The next setting is highlighted.
5. Make the remaining adjustments. After the
last adjustment, the date is stored.
Changing date format 1. Select "Date format" and press the control-
ler.
2. Select the desired format and press the
controller.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur- rently in use.
Brightness of Control Display The brightness is automatically adapted to the ambient lighting conditions. However, you can change the basic setting. iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16. 1. Press the
button.
This opens the start menu.
2. Press the controller to open the menu.
6.
If necessary, move the controller to the right to select "Display".
7. Turn the controller until the desired setting
is selected.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur- rently in use.
Units of measure You can change the units of measure for con- sumption, distances, temperature and pres- sure. iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16. 1. Press the
button.
This opens the start menu.
2. Press the controller to open the menu. 3. Select "Settings" and press the controller. 4. Select "Language / Units" and press the
controller.
5. Change to upper field if necessary. Turn the controller until "Units" is selected and press the controller.
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Volume of warning tones* On vehicles equipped with a single drive, you can increase or decrease the volume of the warning tones, e.g. for the safety belt reminder, compared to the entertainment sound output. The warning tones have a specified minimum and maximum volume that cannot be dropped below or exceeded. 1. Select "Tone / Volume" and press the con-
6. Select the menu item to be set and press
troller.
the controller.
2. Select "Volume settings" and press the
controller.
3. Change to the second field from the top if
4.
necessary. Select "Warning tones" and press the controller. If necessary, change to the right-hand field and turn the controller. The setting is applied.
7. Select the desired unit of measure and
press the controller.
The settings are stored for the remote control currently in use.
Language on Control Display iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16. 1. Press the
button.
This opens the start menu.
2. Press the controller to open the menu. 3. Select "Settings" and press the controller. 4. Select "Language / Units" and press the
controller.
5. Change to upper field if necessary. Turn the controller until "Languages" is selected and press the controller.
6. Select "Text language" and press the con- troller. You can change the language of the text displays.
7. Select and activate the desired language by
pressing the controller.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur- rently in use.
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Technology for comfort, convenience and safety
PDC Park Distance Control*
The concept The PDC assists you when you are parking. Acoustic signals and an optical displays alert you to the approach of an object in front of* or behind your vehicle. To measure the distance, there are four ultrasonic sensors in each bumper. The range of these sensors is approx. 7 ft/2 m. But an acoustic warning only sounds at approx. 24 in/60 cm for the sensors at the front* and at the two rear corners and at approx. 5 ft/1,50 m for the middle sensors at the rear.
PDC is a parking aid that can indicate objects when they are approached
slowly, as is usually the case when parking. Avoid approaching an object at high speed, oth- erwise the physical circumstances would mean that the system warning was too late.<
Automatic activation Whenever the engine is running or the ignition is on, each time you move the selector lever into position R, the PDC system is activated after approx. 1 second. Wait this short period before driving off.
Manual activation
Press the button, the LED lights up.
Manual deactivation Press the button again; the LED goes out.
Automatic deactivation After driving approx. 165 ft/50 m or at over approx. 20 mph/30 km/h, the system is switched off and the LED goes out. You can reactivate the system manually as needed.
Signal tones When nearing an object, the position is corre- spondingly indicated by an interval tone. Thus, an object detected to the left rear of the vehicle will be indicated by a signal tone from the left rear speaker, etc. As the distance between vehicle and object decreases, the intervals between the tones become shorter. If the dis- tance to the nearest object falls to below roughly 1 ft/30 cm, then a continuous tone sounds. An intermittent tone is interrupted after approx. 3 seconds: > if you remain in front of an object that was only detected by one of the corner sensors
> if you drive parallel to a wall
Adjusting You can adjust the volume of the warning tones if the vehicle is equipped with a single drive, refer to page 90.
Malfunction The LED in the button flashes and a message appears on the Control Display. PDC is mal- functioning. Have the system checked. To prevent this problem, keep the sensors clean and free of ice or snow in order to ensure that they will continue to operate effectively. Do not spray the sensors with high-pressure clean- ers for long periods and maintain a distance of at least 4 in/10 cm to them.
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6. Turn the controller until "View selection" is
selected and press the controller.
PDC with visual warning You can also have the system show distances to objects on the Control Display. Objects that are farther away are already shown there before a signal tone sounds. The setting is stored for the remote control cur- rently in use. If the vehicle is equipped with a rear view cam- era, refer to Displays on page 95. iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16. 1. Press the
button.
This opens the start menu.
7. Select "PDC in main window only" and
2. Press the controller to open the menu. 3. Select "Settings" and press the controller.
4. Select "Vehicle / Tires" and press the con-
troller.
5. Change to upper field if necessary. Turn the
controller until "Maneuvering aids" is selected and press the controller.
press the controller.
The PDC screen is activated.
The display appears on the Control Display as soon as PDC is activated.
System limits
Even with PDC, final responsibility for estimating the distance between the
vehicle and any obstructions always remains with the driver. Even when sensors are pro- vided, there is a blind spot in which objects can no longer be detected. The system's detection of objects is also subject to the physical limits that apply to all forms of ultrasonic measure- ment, such as those encountered with tow bars and trailer couplings, thin or wedge-shaped objects etc. Low objects already displayed, e.g. the curb, can also disappear from the detection area of the sensors again before or after a con- tinuous tone already sounds. Higher, protrud- ing objects, e.g. ledges, cannot be detected. For this reason, drive with care; otherwise, there is a danger of personal injury or property dam- age. Loud sources of sound, inside and outside the vehicle, could drown out the PDC signal tone.<
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Manually Press the button again; the LED goes out.
Driver assistance functions The following functions can improve the effect of the rear view camera depending on the situa- tion. They can only be activated when the liftgate is completely closed.
Pathway lines The pathway lines are shown in the picture of the rear view camera. They help you to estimate the space required when parking and maneu- vering on level roads.
Rear view camera*
The concept The rear view camera in the liftgate displays the area behind your vehicle on the Control Display. Also check the traffic situation around the vehicle during parking and maneuvering
with direct vision, as otherwise danger of an accident could result, for example, from road users or objects located outside the picture area of the rear view camera.<
Switching on
Automatically With the engine running, shift into reverse.
If the image of the PDC Park Distance Control appears on the Control Display, you can switch the image to the rear view cam- era, refer to Displays on page 95.<
Manually
Press the button. PDC is activated at the same time, refer to page 91.
If the image of the PDC Park Distance Control appears on the Control Display, you can switch the image to the rear view cam- era, refer to Displays on page 95.<
Switching off
Automatically When driving forward at over approx. 12 mph/ 20 km/h or after driving approx. 164 ft/50 m.
The pathway lines are dependent on the current steering angle and are continuously adjusted to the steering wheel movements.
Turning lines The static turning lines are displayed in the pic- ture of the rear view camera and show you the course of the smallest possible turning circle on level roads.
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Parking using pathway and turning circle lines 1. Position the vehicle so that the turning lines guide within the limits of the parking space.
Obstacle marking Spatially shaped markings are shown in the pic- ture of the rear view camera. Their stepped col- ors correspond to the markings of the Park Dis- tance Control and support you in estimating the distance to the object shown.
2. Turn the steering wheel so that the pathway lines cover the corresponding turning lines.
This results in a steering wheel position that makes full use of the smallest possible turning circle of the vehicle when parking.
Virtual camera panning The displayed picture area is dependent on the current speed: At low speeds, the camera view is panned toward the street, and at higher speeds toward the horizon. This enables the currently relevant picture area to be shown enlarged on the Control Display. To activate the virtual camera panning, select the camera view "Camera view: full screen", refer to Displays on page 95.
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The obstacle marking is deactivated when driv- ing in reverse from approx. 12 mph/20 km/h.
Activating driver assistance functions The driver assistance functions can be active at the same time. The zoom function for trailer towing can only be activated individually with the rear view camera switched on.
With rear view camera switched on iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16. 1. Press the controller. 2. Select the desired function and press the
controller.
You can also adjust the brightness of the cam- era view.
With rear view camera switched off 1. Press the
button.
This opens the start menu.
2. Press the controller to open the menu. 3. Select "Settings" and press the controller. 4. Select "Vehicle / Tires" and press the con-
troller.
5. Change to upper field if necessary. Turn the
controller until "Maneuvering aids" is selected and press the controller.
Selecting displays 1. Select "Maneuvering aids" and press the controller, refer to Activating driver assis- tance functions.
2. Turn the controller until "View selection" is
selected and press the controller.
3. Select the desired display and press the
controller.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur- rently in use.
The picture of the rear view camera and PDC is hidden when the vehicle is
stopped, the transmission is in R or D, and you disconnect the driver's safety belt and open the driver's door.<
Setting brightness You can set the brightness of the camera view with the rear view camera switched on. iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16. 1. Press the controller. 2. Turn the controller until "Brightness" is
selected and press the controller.
3. Set the desired brightness.
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6. Select "Settings" and press the controller.
7. Select the desired functions and press the
controller.
The settings are stored for the remote control currently in use.
Displays on Control Display You can have the picture from the rear view camera displayed in several formats and in combination with the PDC Park Distance Con- trol, refer to page 92. In addition, you also have the option of display- ing only the PDC Park Distance Control. > "Camera picture and PDC"
The rear view camera picture is shown in the main window of the Control Display.
> "Camera view: full screen"
The picture of the rear view camera is shown on the entire Control Display.
> "Camera view: main window"
The picture of the rear view camera is shown in the main window of the Control Display.
> "PDC in main window only"
PDC is shown in the main window of the Control Display.
Cleaning rear view camera
The lens of the rear view camera is located on the liftgate. The picture quality of the rear view camera may be impaired by dirt. Clean the lens with a moist, nonabrasive cloth. The lens is automatically heated in case of frost.
Driving stability control systems Your BMW is equipped with an extended array of systems designed to enhance and maintain vehicle stability under extreme conditions.
ABS Antilock Brake System ABS prevents locking of the wheels during braking. Safe steering response is maintained even during full braking. Active safety is thus increased. ABS is operational every time you start the engine. Braking safely, refer to page 140.
CBC Cornering Brake Control When braking during curves or when braking during a lane change, driving stability and steer- ing response are improved further.
Electronic brake-force distribution The system controls the brake pressure in the rear wheels to ensure stable braking behavior.
Brake assistant When you apply the brakes rapidly, this system automatically produces the maximum braking force boost and thus helps to achieve the short-
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est possible braking distance during full brak- ing. This system exploits all of the benefits pro- vided by ABS. Do not reduce the pressure on the brake pedal for the duration of the full braking.
DSC Dynamic Stability Control DSC prevents traction loss in the driving wheels when starting off and accelerating. The system also identifies unstable driving conditions, such as a loss of traction at the rear of the vehicle or sliding of the vehicle in its front wheels. In these cases, DSC helps the vehicle maintain a safe course within physical limits by reducing engine output and through braking actions in the indi- vidual wheels.
The laws of physics cannot be repealed, even with DSC. An appropriate driving style remains the responsibility of the driver. 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 the button until the DSC indicator lamp in the instrument panel lights up, but not longer than approx. 10 seconds. DTC Dynamic Trac- tion Control and DSC are deactivated together. Stabilizing interventions are now not carried out. A message appears on the Control Display. Please note any supplementary information that appears there. To increase vehicle stability, activate DSC again as soon as possible.
Activating DSC Press the button; the indicator lamp in the instrument panel goes out.
For better control
The indicator lamp flashes: DSC controls the drive forces and brake forces. The indicator lamps light up: DSC is deactivated.
DTC Dynamic Traction Control DTC is a version of DSC in which the drive out- put is optimized for particular road conditions, e.g. unplowed snow-covered roads. The sys- tem assures the maximal drive output, but with reduced driving stability. It is therefore neces- sary to drive with appropriate caution. You may find it useful to briefly activate DTC under the following special circumstances: > When driving in sand, on snowy inclines, in slush or on unplowed, snow-covered road surfaces
> When rocking a stuck vehicle free or start-
ing off in deep snow, sand or on loose ground
> When driving with snow chains*
Activating DTC
For better control
The indicator lamp flashes: DTC controls the drive forces and brake forces. The indicator lamps light up: DTC is activated.
Deactivating DTC Press the button again; the DTC indicator lamp in the instrument panel goes out.
xDrive xDrive is the 4-wheel drive system of your BMW. The combined effects of xDrive and DSC further optimize the traction and dynamic driv- ing characteristics. The 4-wheel drive system xDrive variably distributes the drive forces to the front and rear axle depending on the driving situation and prevailing road conditions.
BMW X6: Dynamic Performance Control
The concept Dynamic Performance Control optimizes the handling characteristics of your BMW when starting off, cornering, and during evasive maneuvers. To achieve this, the system variably distributes the drive torque of the rear axle to the two rear wheels. This further increases the steering precision and tracking stability of your vehicle.
Display The instrument panel display shows how xDrive and Dynamic Performance Control are distrib- uting the drive torque.
Press the button briefly; the DTC indicator lamp in the instrument panel lights up.
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15 mph/25 km/h. You can specify a target speed within the same range by using the lever of the cruise control. With downhill grade over 10Ξ you can reduce the speed to approx. 3 mph/4 km/h. Pull the lever of the cruise control beyond the resis- tance point, arrow 3.
Press the BC button on the turn signal lever repeatedly until the display appears, refer to arrow. The drive train and wheels are schematically depicted. Bar graphs show the current distribution of drive torque. The longer an illuminated bar is, the greater the drive torque in the related wheel.
Malfunction If xDrive and Dynamic Performance Control are malfunctioning, the instrument panel display appears in gray.
1 Increasing speed 2 Pull to the resistance point:
Reduce speed to approx. 4 mph/6 km/h
3 Pull beyond the resistance point:
With downhill grade over 10Ξ, reduce speed to approx. 3 mph/4 km/h.
HDC Hill Descent Control
Activating HDC
The concept HDC is a system for driving downhill in steep terrain. This system reduces vehicle speed on steep downhill gradients, thus allowing you to maintain even better control of your BMW under these conditions. The vehicle moves at approximately walking speed without active intervention from the driver. HDC is available for activation at vehicle speeds below approx. 22 mph/35 km/h. When driving down steep hills with a speed below approx. 22 mph/35 km/h, the vehicle reduces speed automatically down to approximately walking 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 extending from approx. 4 mph/6 km/h to
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Press the button; the LED lights up. The HDC display is shown in the instrument panel. The LED flashes when the brakes are applied automatically.
Deactivating HDC Press the button again. The LED and the HDC display go out. HDC is automatically deactivated at speeds over approx. 37 mph/60 km/h.
Displays* in instrument panel
> Normal:
The comfortable basic setting offers opti- mum comfort when traveling.
> Sport:
The sporty basic setting offers increased driving agility.
Selecting chassis and suspension tuning
1 Display for target speed 2 HDC display
Malfunction HDC is temporarily unavailable in the following situations due to a high brake temperature: > The LED in the button and the display HDC
go out during HDC operation.
> The LED in the button and the HDC display do not light up when the button is pressed.
Malfunction of driving stability control systems
When driving on poor roads, avoid using full throttle or pressing the accelerator beyond the kick-down point and also avoid heavy braking. Otherwise, the drive train may be damaged or accidents can occur.<
Adaptive Drive*
The concept Adaptive Drive reduces the body roll which occurs when cornering quickly or during fast evasive maneuvers. In addition, Adaptive Drive 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 between two types of chassis and suspension tuning.
Press the button. The system switches between the two chassis and suspension tuning settings. > Sport:
The LED in the button lights up and SPORT is displayed in the instrument panel.
> Normal:
The LED in the button goes out.
The selection of the chassis and suspension tuning setting is stored for the remote control currently in use.
Starting assistant The starting assistant enables you to start off conveniently on slopes. The parking brake is not required for this purpose. 1. Hold the vehicle with the footbrake. 2. Release the footbrake and immediately
drive off quickly.
The starting assistant holds the vehicle for approx. 2 seconds after releasing the footbrake. Depending on the load, the vehicle may also roll back slightly during this time. After releasing the footbrake, immediately start quickly, otherwise the starting assistant no
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longer holds the vehicle after approx. 2 seconds and it begins to roll back.<
The initialization must be repeated after each time the tire inflation pressure is cor-
rected and after every tire or wheel change.<
Self-leveling suspension*
System limits
Malfunction
The warning lamp for self-leveling suspension lights up yellow and a message is shown on the Control
Display. A malfunction has occurred in the self- leveling suspension. Stop and check the vehi- cle. If it is considerably lower at the rear than at the front, and possibly also on one side – rear left compared to rear right –, proceed to the nearest BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center or a workshop that works according to BMW repair procedures with correspondingly trained personnel. Drive with appropriate caution in the meantime. The vehicle has reduced ground clearance and driving comfort may be notice- ably reduced. Even if the orientation of the vehi- cle is normal, when a malfunction is indicated on the display, you should proceed to the near- est BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center or a
