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shop that works according to BMW repair procedures with correspondingly trained personnel.

3. Remove bulb holder along with bulb and

replace.

Arrangement of tail lamps

1 Brake force display/rear lamps 2 Brake lamp/rear lamp 3 Backup lamp 4 Turn signal

Brake lamp 1. Open the side panel in the cargo bay. 2. Remove the first-aid kit* and warning trian-

gle* if necessary.

3. Rotate the relevant bulb socket to the left

and remove.

4. Apply gentle pressure to the bulb while

turning it to the left for removal and replace- ment. Install in the reverse order.

5.

Turn signal 1. Open the side panel in the cargo bay. 2. Remove the first-aid kit* and warning trian-

gle* if necessary.

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4.

Install in the reverse order.

Backup lamp 1. Open the side panel in the cargo bay. 2. Remove the first-aid kit* and warning trian-

gle* if necessary.

3. Remove bulb holder along with bulb and

replace.

4.

Install in the reverse order.

Brake force display 1. Carefully remove the cover in the liftgate

panel with a screwdriver.

2. Rotate the bulb socket to the left and

remove.

3. Apply gentle pressure to the bulb while

turning it to the left for removal and replace- ment. Insert the bulb socket in the liftgate and engage it.

4.

5. Replace the cover.

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 to a BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center or a workshop that works according to BMW repair procedures with correspondingly trained personnel.

Changing wheels Your BMW is equipped with run-flat tires as standard. As a result, it is not necessary to change the wheel immediately in the case of air loss in the event of a breakdown. To continue driving with a damaged tire: > With Flat Tire Monitor, refer to Indication of

a flat tire page 101

> With Tire Pressure Monitor, refer to Mes-

sage with low tire inflation pressure page 103

You will recognize run-flat tires by a circular symbol containing the letters RSC on the side of the tire, refer to Run-flat tires, page 256. When mounting new tires, or changing from summer to winter tires or vice versa, use run-flat tires for your own safety. No spare tire is avail- able in case of a flat tire. Your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center will be happy to advise you. Also refer to New wheels and tires, page 256.

BMW X6: do not rotate the front wheels to the rear or vice versa, as otherwise the

handling characteristics will be negatively affected.<

Suitable tools for changing tires are avail- able as accessories at your BMW Sports

Activity Vehicle Center.<

Jacking points for vehicle jack

The jacking points for the vehicle jack are located in the positions shown.

Compact wheel*

Safety precautions in the event of a flat tire or wheel change: park the vehicle as

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far as possible from passing traffic and on solid ground. Switch on the hazard warning flashers. Set the parking brake and engage transmission position P. Have all vehicle occupants get out of the vehicle and ensure that they remain outside the imme- diate area in a safe place, such as behind a guardrail. If a warning triangle* or portable hazard warning lamp* is required, set it up on the roadside at an appropriate distance from the rear of the vehi- cle. Comply with all safety guidelines and regu- lations. Change the wheel only on a level, firm surface which is not slippery. The vehicle or the jack could slip to the side if you attempt to raise the vehicle on a soft or slippery surface such as snow, ice, tiles, etc. Position the jack on a firm support surface. Do not use a wooden block or similar object as a support base for the jack, as this would prevent it from extending to its full support height and reduce its load-carrying capacity. To avoid serious or fatal injury: never lie under the vehicle, and never start the engine while it is supported by the jack.<

What you will need To avoid rattling noises later on, note the posi- tions of the tools before removing them, then return them to their initial positions after com- pleting work. The tools are located in the mount under the floor panel flap.

Removing compact wheel The compact wheel is located in the cargo bay under the floor panel.

1. Remove the tool mount. 2. Unscrew the wing nut 1. 3. Remove the washer 2 laterally. 4. Remove the compact wheel.

Preparing wheel change 1. Observe the safety precautions above. 2. Loosen the lug bolts a half turn.

Jacking up vehicle 1. Position the vehicle jack at the jacking point closest to the wheel so that the entire sur- face of the jack base rests on the ground perpendicularly beneath the jacking point.

The vehicle jack is designed for changing wheels only. Do not attempt to raise another vehicle model with it or to raise any load of any kind. To do so could cause accidents and personal injury.<

1 Vehicle jack* 2 Vehicle jack crank* 3 Lug wrench*

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2. Guide the jack head into the rectangular

3. Check and correct the tire inflation pressure

recess of the jacking point when cranking up, refer to illustration detail.

3. Jack the vehicle up until the wheel you are

changing is raised from the ground.

Mounting a wheel 1. Unscrew the lug bolts and remove the

wheel.

2. Remove accumulations of mud or dirt from

the mounting surfaces of the wheel and hub. Also clean the lug bolts.

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 all

the bolts securely in a diagonal pattern.

5. Lower the vehicle and remove the jack from

beneath the vehicle.

After mounting 1. Tighten the lug bolts in a diagonal pattern.

To ensure safety, always have the lug bolts checked with a calibrated

torque wrench as soon as possible to ensure that they are tightened to the speci- fied torque. Otherwise, incorrectly tight- ened lug bolts are a hidden safety risk. The tightening torque is 101 lb ft/140 Nm.<

2. Stow the defective wheel in the cargo bay. The defective wheel cannot be stored under the floor panel flap due to its

size.<

at the earliest opportunity.

Protect valve stems with valve screw caps against dirt and contamination. Dirt in valve stems is a frequent source of gradual air loss.< Initialize the Flat Tire Monitor, refer to page 100, or reset the Tire Pressure Moni- tor, refer to page 102.

4.

5. Replace the damaged tire as soon as possi-

ble and have the new wheel/tire balanced.

Driving with compact wheel

Drive reservedly and do not exceed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h. Otherwise, changes in the driving characteristics could result, for example reduced track stability on braking, extended braking distance, and altered self-steering characteristics in the limit range. In conjunction with winter tires, these charac- teristics are more pronounced.<

Only one compact wheel may be mounted. Restore the wheels and tires to their original size as quickly as possible. Failure to do so is a safety risk.<

Vehicle battery

Battery care The battery is 100% maintenance-free, i.e., the electrolyte will last for the life of the battery when the vehicle is operated in a temperate cli- mate. Your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center will be glad to advise in all matters concerning the battery.

Charging battery Only charge the battery in the vehicle via the terminals in the engine compartment with the engine switched off. Connections, refer to Jump starting on page 280.

Disposal

Have old batteries disposed of following replacement at your BMW Sports Activity

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Vehicle Center or bring them to a collection point. Maintain the battery in an upright position for transport and storage. Always restrain the battery to prevent it from tipping over during transport.<

Power failure Following a temporary power failure, e.g. due to a discharged battery, the use of some equip- ment will be restricted, requiring its reinitializa- tion. In the same way, individual settings are lost and must be updated again: > Seat, mirror and steering wheel memory

The positions must be stored again, refer to page 50.

> Time and Date

The values must be updated again, refer to pages 88, 89.

> Radio

Radio stations must be stored again, refer to page 180.

> Navigation system

You must wait until the system becomes functional again, refer to page 170.

> Glass sunroof/panorama glass sunroof

It may only be possible to raise the glass sunroof/panorama glass sunroof The sys- tem must be initialized, refer to page 46.

> Digital compass

The system must be calibrated, refer to page 126.

Before removing the vehicle from stor- age, consult your BMW Sports Activity

Vehicle Center.<

Fuses

Never attempt to repair a blown fuse and do not replace a defective fuse with a sub- stitute of another color or amperage rating, as this could lead to a circuit overload, ultimately resulting in a fire in the vehicle.< Spare fuses, a pair of plastic tweezers and infor- mation on the fuse assignment are located near the fuses in the cargo bay.

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In interior The fuses are located in the front passenger footwell on the underside of the instrument cluster. 1. Unscrew screws, refer to arrows, of footwell

trim panel.

2. Lay the trim panel in the footwell. 3. Unscrew the screw, arrow 1, and fold down

the fuse carrier, arrow 2.

4. Replace the fuse concerned. 5.

Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal. Ensure correct and secure attachment of the footwell trim panel in the process.

In cargo bay

Open the right-hand side panel in the cargo bay.

Giving and receiving assistance

Emergency request Conditions for an emergency request: > Full preparation package mobile phone.

With this equipment, an emergency request is still possible when no mobile phone is paired in the vehicle.

> BMW Assist is activated.

Activating BMW Assist, refer to page 240.

> Radio readiness is switched on. > The BMW Assist system is logged in on a

wireless communications network.

> The emergency request system is opera-

ble.

When the contract of participation with BMW Assist expires, the BMW Assist system can be deactivated by a BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center without having to visit a workshop. Once the BMW Assist system has been deactivated, emergency requests are not possible. The BMW Assist system be reactivated by a BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center after signing a new contract.

Initiating an emergency request 1. Briefly press protective cover to open.

Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the arrangement of the switches and indicator lamps may differ somewhat.

2. Press the SOS button until the LED in the

button lights up.

As soon as the voice connection to the BMW Assist Response Center has been established, the LED flashes. When the emergency request is received at the BMW Assist Response Center, the BMW Assist Response Center contacts you and takes fur- ther steps to help you. Even if you are unable to answer, the BMW Assist Response Center can take further steps to help you under certain conditions. If conditions allow, remain in the vehicle until the connection has been established. You will then be able to provide a detailed description of the situation. Information for determining the required rescue measures is transmitted to the BMW Assist Response Center, e.g. the current position of your vehicle, if this can be determined. If the LED flashes, but you are unable to hear the BMW Assist Response Center through the hands-free system, this could indicate, for instance, that the hands-free system is no longer operational. The BMW Assist Response Center may still be able to hear you, however. Under certain conditions, an emergency request is automatically initiated immediately after a severe accident. An automatic collision notification is not affected by the button being pressed.

For technical reasons, the emergency request cannot be guaranteed under

unfavorable conditions.<

Warning triangle* The warning triangle is located in the cargo bay.

First-aid kit* Some of the articles contained in the first-aid kit have a limited service life. Therefore, check the expiration dates of the contents regularly and

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can also use the same method to help start another vehicle. Use only jumper cables with fully-insulated clamp handles.

To avoid the risk of potentially fatal injury, always avoid all contact with electrical

components while the engine is running. Care- fully adhere to the following sequence, both to prevent damage to one or both vehicles, and to guard against possible personal injuries.<

Preparation 1. Check whether the battery of the other

vehicle has a voltage of 12 Volts and approximately the same capacitance in Ah. This information can be found on the bat- tery.

2. Switch off the engine of the assisting vehi-

cle.

3. Switch off any electrical systems and com-

ponents in both vehicles.

There must not be any contact between the bodies of the two vehicles, otherwise

there is a danger of shorting.<

Connecting jumper cables

To avoid personal injury from sparks, fol- low this sequence when connecting

jumper cables.< On your BMW the so-called starting-aid termi- nal in the engine compartment acts as the bat- tery positive terminal, also refer to the engine compartment overview on page 259. The cover cap is marked with +. 1. Fold open the cover of the BMW starting-

aid terminal. To do so, pull the tab.

replace the contents concerned in good time if necessary.

BMW X5

BMW X6

The first aid kit is stored in the cargo bay, behind the left side panel.

Roadside Assistance* The BMW Roadside Assistance offers you assistance in the event of a breakdown around the clock, including on weekends and public holidays. The phone numbers of the Roadside Assis- tance in your home country can be found in the Contact brochure. With BMW Assist or BMW TeleServices, you can contact BMW Roadside Assistance for assistance in the event of a breakdown directly via iDrive, refer to page 236.

Jump starting When your battery is discharged, you can use two jumper cables to start your BMW with power from the battery in a second vehicle. You

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Tow-starting and towing

Observe applicable laws and regulations for tow-starting and towing.< Do not transport any passengers other than the driver in a vehicle that is being

towed.<

Using 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 bay, refer to page 269.

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. Avoid lateral loading of the tow fitting, e.g. do not lift the vehi- cle by the tow fitting. Otherwise damage to the tow fitting and the vehicle can occur.<

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

Front

Rear

2. Attach one end of the jumper cable plus/+ to the positive terminal of the battery or a starting-aid terminal of the vehicle provid- ing assistance.

3. Attach the second end of the cable to the

positive terminal of the battery or to a start- ing-aid terminal of the vehicle to be started. 4. Attach one end of the jumper cable minus/– to the negative terminal of the battery or to an engine or body ground of the assisting vehicle. 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 vehicle to be started.

Starting engine 1. Start the engine on the assisting vehicle

and allow it to run at idle for several minutes at slightly increased speed.

2. Start the engine on the other vehicle in the

usual way. If the first starting attempt is not successful, wait a few minutes before another attempt in order to allow the discharged battery to recharge.

3. Let the engines run for a few minutes. 4. Disconnect the jumper cables by reversing

the connection sequence.

Check the battery and recharge if necessary.

Never use spray fluids to start the engine.<

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

lead to damage.<

With 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 attach tow ropes to the tow fittings, as attachment to other vehicle parts can lead to damage.<

With tow truck

Do not tow your BMW with the front or rear axle raised individually; otherwise,

the wheels may lock and the transfer case may be damaged.<

Have the BMW transported only on a flatbed surface.

Tow-starting The engine cannot be started by tow-starting. Start the engine by jump starting it, refer to page 280. Have the cause of the starting difficulties elimi- nated.

Being towed

Make sure that the ignition is switched on, refer to page 65, otherwise the low

beams, tail lamps, turn signals and windshield wipers would not be available. When the engine is stopped, there is no power assist. This then requires increased effort for braking and steer- ing. Active steering is deactivated and larger steering wheel movements are required.< Switch on the hazard warning flashers depend- ing on the local regulations. If the electrical sys- tem fails, mark the vehicle to be towed, e.g. with a sign or warning triangle in the rear window.

Before towing, manually unlock the trans- mission lock, refer to page 72; failure to

do so can result in damage to the transmis- sion.<

Do not exceed a towing speed of 45 mph/ 70 km/h and a towing distance of

90 miles/150 km, otherwise the automatic transmission may be damaged.<

Towing methods

Do not lift vehicle by tow fitting or body and chassis parts, otherwise damage may

result.< In some countries, towing with tow bars or ropes in public traffic is not permitted. Familiar- ize yourself with the regulations on towing in the respective country.

With tow bar

The towing vehicle may not be lighter than the vehicle to be towed, otherwise it

will not be possible to reliably control vehicle response.< The tow fittings used should be on the same side on both vehicles. Should it prove impossi- ble to avoid mounting the tow bar at an offset angle, observe the following: > 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.

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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 xDrive30i 182.8/2,996
260
6,600
225/305
2,750

X5 xDrive48i 292.9/4,799
350
6,300
350/475
3,400-3,800

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
1,800-4,500

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Dimensions

BMW X5

All dimensions given in inches/mm. Smallest turning circle diam.: 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 diam.: 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 bay capacity

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

X5 xDrive30i X5 xDrive48i X5 xDrive35d 6,614/3,000
6,327/2,870
6,294/2,855
6,008/2,725
1,290/585
1,290/585
1,102/500
1,102/500
3,064/1,390
2,767/1,255
3,064/1,390
2,778/1,260
3,803/1,725
3,858/1,750
3,395/1,540
3,395/1,540
220/100
220/100
21.9-61.8/ 21.9-61.8/ 620-1,750
620-1,750

6,537/2,965
6,173/2,800
1,290/585
1,102/500
3,020/1,370
3,020/1,370
3,869/1,755
3,395/1,540
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 bay capacity

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

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

X6 xDrive35i 6,085/2,760
937/425
2,910/1,320
3,241/1,470
220/100
25.6-59.7/ 570-1,450

X6 xDrive50i 6,294/2,855
937/425
3,175/1,440
3,219/1,460
220/100
25.6-59.7/ 570-1,450

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Notes Fuel grade: page 245

For more details: page 75

Notes Fuel grade: page 245

For more details: page 75

approx. 22.5/85

approx. 2.1/8
approx. 2.6/10

approx. 6.9/6.5

approx. 22.5/85

approx. 2.1/8
approx. 3.2/12

approx. 6.9/6.5

Capacities

US gal/liters

BMW X5
Fuel tank of that reserve X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35d X5 xDrive48i Windshield washer with headlamp washer system US quarts/liters

US gal/liters US gal/liters

US gal/liters

BMW X6
Fuel tank of that reserve X6 xDrive35i X6 xDrive50i Windshield washer with headlamp washer system US quarts/liters

US gal/liters US gal/liters

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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.

Assistance window

Function To open assistance window 20
To select display in assistance window 20

To change scale in assistance window 164

Communication

Function To open phone 221
To dial phone number 227
To display phone book 228
To select from the phone book 228

To display "Top 8" 229
To redial 228
To display "Received calls" 229
To display "Missed calls" 229
To display "Bluetooth" 224
To open "BMW Service" 236

Command {Assistance window} {Assistance window map facing north}, {Assistance window map direction of travel}, {Assistance window arrow display}, {Assistance window perspective}, {Assistance window current position}, {Assistance window trip computer} or {Assistance window onboard info} {Assistance window scale ... feet} or {Assistance window scale ... miles}

Command {Phone} {Dial number} {A to Z} {Call ...} or {Dial name} {Top 8} {Redial} {Received calls} {Missed calls} {Bluetooth} {BMW Service}

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Navigation

Function To open navigation system 150
To open "Enter address" 151
To open "New destination" 151
To display "Input map" 155
To display destination list 157
To display address book 158
To display route criteria 160
To start destination guidance 162
To end destination guidance 162
To display arrow display 163
To display map display 164

To change scale 164

Command {Navigation} {Enter address} {New destination} {Input map} {Destination list} {Address book} {Route preference} {Start guidance} {Stop guidance} {Arrow display} {Map}, {Map facing north}, {Map direction of travel} or {Perspective} {Scale ... miles} or {Scale ... feet}

To display roads or towns/cities along route 164 {Route list} To switch on voice instructions 165
To switch off voice instructions 165
To repeat voice instructions 165
To open route 160, 164 To open "New route" 166
To display current position 169

{Navigation info on} {Navigation info off} {Repeat navigation info} {Route menu} {New route} {Current position}

Onboard info

Function To open "Car Data" 80
To display computer 80
To display trip computer 81
To open stopwatch 87
To open speed limit 87
To activate speed limit 87
To deactivate speed limit 87

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Command {Car data} {Onboard info} {Trip computer} {Stopwatch} {Limit} {Limit on} {Limit off}

Entertainment

Function Tone control 175
To switch on radio 178

To open "FM" 178
To open "AM" 178
To open "All stations" 178
To select radio station 178

To open "Presets" 178

To select stored radio station 178
To open "Manual" 179

To open strongest radio stations 179
To open "WB" 183
To switch on weatherband 183
To select a weatherband station 183
To open "SAT" 184
To switch on satellite radio 184
To open "Presets" of satellite radio 185
To open "All channels" of satellite radio 185
To open "Categories" of satellite radio 185
To open CD player 187
To switch on CD player 187
To open CD changer 187
To switch on CD changer 187
To select CD 187
To select music track 188
To select CD and music track 188
To switch on audio playback with external audio device 200

Command {Audio} {Radio on}, {FM} or {AM} {FM menu} {AM menu} {FM All stations} {Station ...}, e.g. {Station WNYC} or {Choose station} {FM presets} or {AM presets} {Preset ...}, e.g. {Preset 1} {FM manual}, {AM manual} or {Choose frequency}, {Frequency ... Megahertz} {AM Autostore} {Weatherband menu} {Weatherband on} {Choose weatherband station} {SAT radio menu} {SAT radio} {SAT radio presets} {SAT radio all channels} {SAT radio categories} {CD menu} {CD} {CD-changer menu} {CD-changer} {CD 1...6} {CD track ...} {CD 1...6 track ...} {Audio Aux}

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Climate

Function To adjust temperature distribution for front seat heating 56
To open "Vent settings" 117
To open "Automatic programs" 115
To open "Parked car ventilation" 121
To open "Automatic ventilation" 121
To display activation times 122

Command {Seat heater distribution}

{Vent settings} {Automatic programs} {Parked car operation} {Automatic ventilation} {Activation time}

menu

Function To open the menu "Display off" 21
To open "Info sources" To open "Settings" To open "Door locks" 29
To open "Steering wheel buttons" 59