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The door can now be opened from the outside only.
Safety switch for power windows Always press the safety switch for the power windows, refer to page 42, when children are riding in the rear of the vehicle.
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.
3. Hook in the tether strap on the mounting
point with the hook.
4. Slide the head restraint into the bottom
position.
5. Pull tether strap taut. On center seat with equipment with two rows of seats: 1. Fold the center armrest somewhat toward
the front.
2. Guide the tether strap through the opening
in the center armrest.
3. Fold back and engage the center armrest. 4. Hook in tether strap on mounting point. 5. Pull tether strap taut.
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Driving
Ignition lock
Inserting remote control into ignition lock
Start/Stop button
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 into the ignition lock in exceptional cases, refer to page 39.
Removing remote control from ignition lock
Do not pull the remote control out of the ignition lock using force, as otherwise
damage may result.< Before removing the remote control, first press it in as far as possible to release the locking device. The ignition is switched off if it was still switched on.
Pressing the Start/Stop button switches the radio readiness or the ignition on and off.
Pressing the Start/Stop button with the brake pedal depressed starts the
engine.<
Radio readiness Some electronic systems/consumers are ready for operation. The time and outside tempera- ture are displayed in the instrument panel. Radio readiness is automatically switched off: > when the remote control is removed from
the ignition lock
> with comfort access* by touching the sen- sitive surface above the door lock, refer to Locking on page 40
Ignition on All electronic systems/consumers are ready for operation. The odometer and the trip odometer are displayed in the instrument panel, refer to page 78.
Please switch off the ignition and the electronic systems/consumers which are not required when the engine is not running to save the battery.<
Radio readiness and ignition off All indicator lamps, warning lamps, and displays in the instrument panel go out.
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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 switched off in the following situations: > the brakes are actuated > the low beams are switched on
Starting engine
Do not run the engine in closed rooms, otherwise the inhalation of toxic exhaust gases can cause unconsciousness and death. The exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an odorless and colorless, but highly toxic gas. Never leave an unattended vehicle with the engine running, as such a vehicle represents a potential safety hazard. To prevent the vehicle from rolling, always engage transmission position N or P and set the parking brake before leaving the vehicle with the engine running.< Do not allow the engine to warm up by leaving it running while the vehicle remains stationary. Instead, begin to drive at a moderate engine speed.
The engine starts when you depress the brake pedal while pressing the Start/Stop
button.<
Avoid frequent starting in quick succes- sion or repeated starting attempts in
which the engine does not start. Otherwise, the fuel is not burned or inadequately burned and there is a danger of overheating and damaging the catalytic converter.<
Remote control in ignition lock or with comfort access in vehicle, refer to page 39. 1. Depress brake pedal. 2. Press the Start/Stop button. The system responds by automatically engag- ing the starter for a certain period and automat- ically disengaging it as soon as the engine starts.
Diesel engine When the engine is cold and outside tempera- tures are below approx. 327/06, the starting process may be briefly delayed by an automatic preglow phase. The preglow indicator lamp lights up in the instrument panel and a message appears on the Control Display.
Switching off engine
When leaving the vehicle, always take along the remote control.
Set the parking brake firmly when parking; oth- erwise, the vehicle could roll.<
Procedure 1. Engage transmission position P with the
vehicle stationary.
2. Press the Start/Stop button. 3. Set the parking brake. 4. Remove the remote control from the igni-
tion lock, refer to page 65.
Before driving into a car wash The vehicle can roll if you proceed according to the following steps: 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.
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Transmission position P will be engaged: > automatically after approx. 30 minutes > if you remove the remote control from the
ignition lock
Parking brake
The concept Your BMW is equipped with an electromechan- ical parking brake. The parking brake is primarily intended to pre- vent the vehicle from rolling while parked. You can use the parking brake in two ways: > manually, by pulling and pushing the button > automatically, by activating Automatic
Hold, refer to page 67
With the engine stopped, the parking brake acts on the rear wheels via an electromechanical system. When the engine is running, the park- ing brake acts on the disk brakes of the front and rear wheels via the brake hydraulics.
Setting manually
Pull button. The parking brake is set.
The indicator lamp in the instrument panel lights up red. The parking brake is set. Indicator lamp on Canadian models.
The remote control does not have to be inserted into the ignition lock for the parking brake to be set.
While driving If exceptional circumstances should make it necessary to set the parking brake while the vehicle is in motion, pull on the button longer. The vehicle continues to brake forcefully for as long as you pull on the button.
The indicator lamp in the instrument panel lights up red, a chime sounds and the brake lamps light up. Indicator lamp on Canadian models.
As soon as you brake the vehicle almost to a stop, i.e., down to a speed of approx. 2 mph/ 3 km/h or below, the parking brake remains set.
Releasing manually
Press the button with the brake depressed.
The indicator lamp in the instrument panel goes out.
Indicator lamp on Canadian models.
When leaving the vehicle, always take along the remote control; this precaution
prevents children from releasing the parking brake, for example.<
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 stop-and-go traffic. When Automatic Hold is activated, the vehicle is
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automatically held in place when standing. When driving up inclines, the system prevents your vehicle from rolling backward in an undes- ired way. After the engine is started, the system can be activated and deactivated at any time the driver's seat is occupied until the next time the engine is switched off.
Activating
Press the button. The LED in the button lights up and the indication AUTO H appears in the instrument panel. Automatic Hold is activated.
If the vehicle is being held by Automatic Hold, the indicator light in the instru- ment panel also lights up in green. Indicator lamp on Canadian models.
Deactivating Press the button again, the LED in the button and the indication AUTO H in the instrument panel go out. Automatic Hold is deactivated. If the vehicle is being held by Automatic Hold, then press on the brake pedal to deactivate it. When the parking brake is set manually, refer to page 67, Automatic Hold is automatically deac- tivated.
Driving With Automatic Hold activated, the vehicle is automatically prevented from rolling after it comes to a stop.
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The indicator lamp in the instrument panel lights up in green.
Indicator lamp on Canadian models.
If the transmission is in a drive position, simply press on the gas pedal to begin driving. The brake is automatically released and the indica- tor lamp goes out.
Before driving into the car wash, deacti- vate Automatic Hold; otherwise, the park-
ing brake will be automatically set after stop- ping and the vehicle can no longer roll.<
Parking If the vehicle is being held by Automatic Hold and you switch off the motor, the parking brake is automatically set.
The indicator lamp in the instrument panel changes from green to red.
Indicator lamp on Canadian models.
The parking brake is not set if you have already switched off the engine while the
vehicle is rolling to a stop. Automatic Hold is deactivated.< You can manually release the parking brake even after switching off the motor as long as the remote control remains in the ignition lock, refer to page 67. Use this function in car washes, for example.
When leaving the vehicle, always take along the remote control; this precaution
prevents children from releasing the parking brake, for example.<
For your safety Automatic Hold is automatically deactivated when: > the engine is switched off > no one is detected in the driver's seat when
the engine is running
> the vehicle is braked to a stop during driv-
ing.
Releasing 1. Open the left-hand side panel in the cargo
In the instrument panel, the indicator lamp changes from green to red and the indication AUTO H goes out. Indicator lamp on Canadian models.
Before you start to drive, either release the parking brake manually, refer to page 67, or reactivate Automatic Hold, refer to page 68.
Before leaving the vehicle with the engine running, shift the selector lever into posi- tion P of the automatic transmission and make sure that the parking brake is set. Otherwise, the vehicle may begin to roll.<
Malfunction If the parking brake fails or malfunctions, secure the vehicle against rolling, e.g. with a wheel chock, if you leave the vehicle.
Releasing parking brake manually In the event of an electrical power loss or elec- trical malfunction, you can release the parking brake manually.
Before manually releasing the parking brake and each time you park the vehicle
without setting the parking brake, make sure that the automatic transmission is in position P, refer to page 71. Be sure to pay attention to the information in the instrument panel. In addition, secure the vehicle against rolling, e.g. with a wheel chock. Otherwise there is a danger that the vehicle could roll if parked on a steep slope.< If it becomes necessary to also release the transmission lock of the automatic transmission manually, follow this sequence: 1.
If necessary, start by releasing the parking brake manually.
2. Then release the automatic transmission's
transmission lock manually, refer to page 72.
Jump starting and towing, refer to information starting on page 280.
bay.
2. Remove the first-aid kit* and the warning triangle* if necessary. Close the bracket of the warning triangle. Insert the releasing tool, contained in the onboard tool kit under the floor panel, refer to page 269, at the releasing point.
3.
4. Firmly pull the releasing tool upward against
the mechanical resistance, refer to arrow, until a considerable increase in force is felt and the parking brake is then clearly heard to release.
5. Stow the releasing tool, warning triangle*
and first-aid kit* and close the left side panel in the cargo bay.
Only have a malfunction corrected by the nearest BMW Sports Activity Vehicle
Center or a workshop that works in accordance with BMW guidelines and uses appropriately trained personnel. If the parking brake has been released manually in response to a malfunction, only technicians can return it to operation.<
Following manual release, the actual sta- tus of the parking brake may deviate from
that displayed by the indicator lamp.<
Operation after interruptions in power supply
The parking brake can only be used again if it was manually released due to an inter- ruption in the supply of electrical power. Other- wise the operation of the parking brake is not ensured and there is a danger of the vehicle roll- ing despite the parking brake being set.<
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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 operation again. Indicator lamp on Canadian models.
Any noises which occur are normal. Start-up may take several seconds.
Automatic transmission with Steptronic In addition to fully automatic operation, you can also manually shift with the Steptronic, refer to page 71.
Transmission positions P R N D M/S + –
To prevent the vehicle from creeping after you select a driving position, main- tain pressure on the brake pedal until you are ready to start.<
Displays in instrument panel
Engaging transmission position > You can only engage transmission posi-
tions D, R or N when the engine is running.
> With the vehicle stationary, depress the brake pedal before shifting out of P or N; otherwise the shift command will not be executed: shiftlock.
To prevent the vehicle from creeping after you select a driving position,
maintain pressure on the brake pedal until you are ready to start.<
Shifting into D, R, N
Briefly press the selector lever in the desired direction, beyond a resistance point if neces- sary. When shifting out of P or into R, simulta- neously press button 1. The engaged transmission position is displayed on the selector lever. The selector lever immediately returns to the center position when released.
Engaging P
P R N D, DS*, S1* through S6*, M1 through M6
The transmission position and the currently engaged gear are displayed.70
Press button P. Also observe the additional information on the automatic transmission.
The transmission automatically shifts into park if you release the driver's safety belt and open the driver's door with the engine run- ning while in reverse or drive. The picture from the rear view camera* and PDC Park Distance Control* on the Control Display is hidden.<
R Reverse Select only with the vehicle stationary. An interlock prevents inadvertent gearshifts into transmission position R. To deactivate the interlock, press the release button 1.
P Park Select only with the vehicle stationary. The rear wheels are locked.
P is engaged automatically as soon as you switch off the engine unless N is
engaged and on vehicles with comfort access the remote control is inserted in the ignition lock, refer to page 65.<
N Neutral Can, for example, be engaged in automatic car washes. The vehicle can roll.
N remains engaged even after the engine is switched off whenever you leave the
remote control in the ignition lock. This function is used, for example, in a car wash, refer to page 66. After approx. 30 minutes P is auto- matically engaged.<
D Drive, automatic position Position for normal vehicle operation. All for- ward gears are available. Under normal operating conditions, the fuel consumption is lowest when driving in posi- tion D.
Kick-down The kick-down mode provides maximum accel- eration. Press the accelerator pedal beyond the increased resistance at full throttle.
Sport program and manual mode M/S
Press selector lever out of transmission position D toward the left: The sport program is activated and DS is displayed in the instrument cluster; in the BMW X6, S1 through S6 are displayed. This position is recommended for a performance- oriented driving style. When the selector lever is pressed forward or back, the manual mode is activated and the Steptronic shifts the gear. The instrument panel shows M1 through M6. Upshifts and downshifts are executed only when they will result in a plausible combination of engine and vehicle speed; thus, for example, a downshift that would cause the engine to overrev will not be executed by the system. The selected gear is briefly displayed in the instru- ment panel, followed by the current gear. To use the automatic function again, press the selector lever to the right into position D.
BMW X6: changing gears using shifting paddles on steering wheel The shifting paddles make it possible to quickly change gears since both hands can remain on the steering wheel. > In automatic mode D, if you shift using the shifting paddles on the steering wheel, then the system switches into manual mode.
> If, after a certain amount of time, you neither
shift with the shifting paddles nor acceler- ate, then the system switches back into automatic mode D.
With the transmission position M/S selected, the manual mode remains
active.<
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Releasing 1. Slide back the cover of the cup holder and
remove the floor mat on the bar between the cup holders, arrow 1.
2. Open the cover in the bottom of the cup
holder with the releasing tool from the onboard tool kit, page 269, refer to arrow 2. If necessary, unlock the lock* with the inte- grated key of the remote control, refer to page 28, and remove it. Insert the releasing tool into the opening, arrow 3.
3.
4.
5. Turn the releasing tool as far as possible,
arrow 4, and then press downward and leave it in. The transmission lock is released.
Engage the transmission lock after park- ing the vehicle at its destination. Other- wise there is a danger of the vehicle rolling.<
> Upshifting: pull on one of the shifting pad-
dles, arrows +.
> Downshifting: press on one of the shifting
paddles, arrows –.
Upshifts and downshifts are executed only when they will result in a plausible combination of engine and vehicle speed; thus, for example, a downshift that would cause the engine to overrev will not be executed by the system. The selected gear is briefly displayed in the instru- ment panel, followed by the current gear.
Manually releasing and engaging transmission lock
In case of a power failure, e.g. when the battery is drained or disconnected, or an
electrical malfunction, the transmission lock must be manually released, as otherwise the rear wheels are blocked and the vehicle cannot be towed.<
Step on the brake when manually releas- ing the transmission lock; otherwise,
there is a danger of the vehicle rolling.< The transmission lock should only be released for towing. Reengage the transmission lock after parking the vehicle at its destination. If it also becomes necessary to manually release the parking brake, follow this sequence: 1. Secure the vehicle against rolling. 2. Manually release the parking brake, refer to
page 69.
3. Manually release the transmission lock of
the automatic transmission.
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Locking
1. Pull out the releasing tool.
The transmission lock is engaged again. If necessary, insert the lock* and lock it. 2. 3. Close the cover in the bottom of the cup
holder and lay in the mat again.
4. Close the cover of the cup holder and stow
the releasing tool.
Information on jump starting and towing, from page 280.
Turn signals/headlamp flasher/high beams
1 High beams 2 Headlamp flasher 3 Turn signals
Using turn signals Press the lever beyond the resistance point. To switch off manually, press the lever up to the resistance point.
Atypically rapid flashing of the indicator lamp indicates that a turn signal bulb
needs to be replaced.<
Signaling briefly Press lever to resistance point and hold for as long as you wish to signal.
Triple turn signal activation Press the lever up to the resistance point. The turn signal flashes three times. You can activate or deactivate this function. 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 "Vehicle / Tires" and press the con-
troller.
5. Change to upper field if necessary. Turn the
controller until "Lighting" is selected and press the controller.
6. Select "Triple turn signal" and press the
controller.
Triple turn signaling is activated.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur- rently in use.
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Washer/wiper system
Activating intermittent operation or rain sensor
1 Switching on wipers 2 Switching off wipers or brief wipe 3 Activating/deactivating intermittent wipe or
rain sensor*
4 Cleaning windshield and headlamps* 5 Setting interval for intermittent wipe or sen-
sitivity of the 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 with the vehicle stationary.
Fast wiper speed Press twice or press beyond the resistance point. The system reverts to normal speed with the vehicle stationary.
Intermittent operation or rain sensor* With the rain sensor, the wiper operation is con- trolled automatically as a function of the rain intensity. The rain sensor is located on the windshield, directly in front of the interior rear- view mirror.
Press the button, arrow 3. The LED in the but- ton lights up.
Setting interval for intermittent wipe or sensitivity of the rain sensor Turn the serrated dial 5.
Deactivating intermittent operation or rain sensor Press the button again, arrow 3. The LED goes out.
Deactivate the rain sensor when passing through an automatic car wash. Failure to do so could result in damage caused by undes- ired wiper activation.<
Cleaning windshield and headlamps* Pull the lever, arrow 4. The system sprays washer fluid against the windshield and activates the wipers for a brief period. When the vehicle lighting system is switched on, the headlamps are also cleaned at regular and appropriate intervals.
Do not use the washers if there is any danger that the fluid will freeze on the windshield. If you do so, your vision could be obscured. To avoid freezing, use a washer fluid antifreeze, refer to Washer fluid. Do not use washing mechanisms when the washer fluid reservoir is empty, otherwise you will damage the washer pump.<
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Windshield washer nozzles Both windshield washer nozzles are automati- cally heated with the engine running or the igni- tion switched on.
BMW X5: rear window wiper
All washer nozzles are supplied from one reser- voir. Fill with water and – if required – with a washer antifreeze, according to manufacturer's recom- mendations.
In order to maintain the mixture ratio, mix the washer fluid before filling.<
Capacity Approx. 6.3 US quarts/6 liters.
Cruise control*
The concept The cruise control with a braking function is available for use at speeds of approx. 20 mph/ 30 km/h and higher. The vehicle stores and maintains the speed that you set using the lever mounted on the steering column. To keep the specified speed constant, the system brakes if the engine braking effect is not sufficient on a downhill grade.
Do not use the cruise control under driv- ing conditions that do not permit a con-
stant speed, e.g. when driving on winding roads, in heavy traffic or in poor road conditions such as snow, rain, ice, and loose road surface. Otherwise you could lose control of the vehicle and cause an accident.<
1 Intermittent mode. When reverse gear is
engaged, continuous operation is switched on automatically
2 Cleaning the rear window
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 reason, keep it away from ignition sources and store only in the closed original container out of reach of children. Otherwise, there is the danger of bodily injury. Always observe the instructions for use provided on the containers.<
Filler neck for washer fluid
Only add washer fluid with the engine cooled down to exclude contact with hot engine components. Otherwise there is a dan- ger of fire and to personal safety if the fluid is spilled.<
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One lever for all functions
1 Storing speed and maintaining or increas-
ing
2 Storing speed and maintaining or decreas-
ing
3 Deactivating cruise control 4 Resuming stored speed
Maintaining current speed Briefly press, arrow 1, or briefly pull, arrow 2 lever. The speed currently being driven is stored and maintained. It is indicated on the speedometer and briefly in the instrument panel. The controlled speed can drop on uphill grades if the engine output is insufficient. If the engine braking effect is not sufficient on a downhill grade, the system lightly brakes the vehicle.
Increasing speed Repeatedly press the lever up to or beyond the resistance point, arrow 1, until the desired speed is set. > Each time the lever is pressed to the resis-
tance point, the speed is increased by approx. 1 mph or 1 km/h.
> Each time the lever is pressed beyond the
resistance point, the desired speed increases by a maximum of 5 mph or 10 km/h.
Accelerating with lever Accelerate slightly: Press the lever up to the resistance point, arrow 1, until the desired speed is reached. Accelerate more rapidly: Press the lever beyond the resistance point, arrow 1, until the desired speed is reached. The vehicle accelerates without pressure on the accelerator pedal. The system stores the setting and maintains the set speed.
Reducing speed Repeatedly pull the lever up to the resistance point or beyond, arrow 2, until the desired speed is displayed. > Each time the lever is pulled up to the resis-
tance point, the desired speed decreases by approx. 1 mph or 1 km/h.
> Each time the lever is pulled beyond the
resistance point, the desired speed is decreased by a maximum of 5 mph or 10 km/h until the minimum speed of 20 mph or 30 km/h is reached.
The system stores the setting and maintains the set speed.
Deactivating cruise control Briefly press the lever up or down, arrow 3. The displays in the speedometer go out. In addition, the system is automatically deacti- vated: > when braking > when transmission position N is engaged > when DTC is activated or DSC is deacti-
vated
> when HDC is activated > when the parking brake is set > when driving stability control systems inter-
The system stores the setting and maintains the set speed.
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Accelerating does not deactivate the cruise control. After releasing the accelerator pedal, the stored speed is reached and maintained again.
Warning lamp
The warning lamp lights up if the cruise control has been deactivated automatically, e.g. by a control inter- vention of the DSC. A message appears on the Control Display.
Resuming stored speed Briefly press the button, arrow 4. The stored speed is resumed and maintained. With the ignition switched off, the stored speed value is deleted and cannot be resumed again.
Displays in instrument panel
1 Stored desired speed 2 Selected desired speed appears briefly
If --- mph or --- km/h temporarily appears in the instrument panel display, it is possi- ble that the system prerequisites for operation are currently not met.<
Malfunction
The warning lamp lights up if the sys- tem has failed. A message appears on the Control Display. Detailed informa-
tion is provided from page 85.
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Everything under control
Odometer, outside temperature display, clock
Retrieving date
Press the button on turn signal lever upward; the date appears. To set the date, refer to page 89. Pressing the button upward or downward sev- eral times changes the display between clock, outside temperature, date, and Check Control messages, refer to page 86.
Outside temperature warning If the display drops to +377/+36, a signal sounds and a warning lamp lights up. A mes- sage appears on the Control Display. There is an increased danger of ice.
Even at temperatures above +377/ +36 ice can form. Therefore, drive care- fully, e.g. on bridges and sections of road in the shade, otherwise there is an increased accident risk.<
Odometer and trip odometer Resetting trip odometer: Press knob 1 in the instrument panel with the ignition switched on.
When vehicle is parked To briefly display the time, outside temperature and mileage after the remote control has been removed from the ignition lock: Press knob 1 in the instrument panel.
1 Knob in the instrument panel 2 Time, outside temperature, and date 3 Odometer and trip odometer
Knob in the instrument panel > With ignition switched on
Press knob: Resetting trip odometer Press the knob for approx. 5 seconds: Displaying service requirements, refer to page 82
> With ignition switched off
Press knob: Briefly displaying time, outside temperature and odometer
Units of measure To select the respective units of measure, miles or km for the odometer as well as 7 or 6 for the outside temperature, refer to page 89. The setting is stored for the remote control cur- rently in use.
Time, date, outside temperature From radio readiness the outside temperature and the time are displayed. Setting the time, refer to page 88.
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Tachometer
Engine oil temperature*
When the engine is at operating temperature, the engine oil temperature is between approx. 1707/806 and approx. 2507/1206. When the engine oil temperature is too high, a warning lamp lights up in the instrument panel.
Energy control*
Do not operate the engine with the needle in the red overspeed zone of the gauge, refer to arrow. At high revs in this range, the flow of fuel is interrupted to protect the engine.
Coolant temperature Should the coolant, and with it the engine become too hot, a warning lamp lights up. In addition, a message appears on the Control Display. Checking coolant level, refer to page 262.
Displays the current fuel consumption. This allows you to see whether your current driving style is conducive to fuel economy with mini- mum exhaust emissions.
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Fuel gauge
Fuel tank capacity: approx. 22.5 US gal/ 85 liters. You will find information on refueling on page 244. 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 the reserve quantity has been reached, a message briefly appears on the Control Display; the remaining range is shown in the computer. Below a range of approx. 30 miles/50 km, the message remains on the Control Display.
Refuel as soon as possible once your cruising range falls below 30 miles/
50 km, otherwise engine functions are not ensured and damage can occur.<
Computer
Displays in instrument panel
To display the information, press the BC button on the turn signal lever.
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The following information is displayed: > Cruising range > Average speed > Average fuel consumption > BMW X6: Dynamic Performance Control,
refer to page 97
Cruising range Displays the estimated cruising range available with the remaining fuel. The range is projected based on the driving style over the last 20 miles/ 30 km.
Refuel as soon as possible once your cruising range falls below 30 miles/
50 km, otherwise engine functions are not ensured and damage can occur.<
Average speed Periods with the vehicle parked and the engine stopped are not included in the calculations of average speed. To reset average speed: press the BC button on the turn signal lever for approx. 2 seconds.
Average fuel consumption The average fuel consumption is calculated for the time during which the engine is running. To reset average fuel consumption: Press the BC button on the turn signal lever for approx. 2 seconds.
For different routes You can display the average speed and average consumption for two different routes on the Control Display, refer to the following and to Trip computer*.
Displays on Control Display You can also call up the computer via iDrive. For operating principle refer to page 16. 1. Press the
button.
This opens the start menu.
2. Move the controller to the right to open
"Navigation".
Without navigation system*: Open "Car Data".
Entering a distance manually 1. Select "Distance to dest. " and press the
3. Select "Car Data" and press the controller.
controller.
4. Select "Onboard info" and press the con-
2. Turn the controller to select the distance to
troller.
your destination.
> Estimated time of arrival at destination and
remaining distance: > Entering a distance manually in the com-
puter, see below.
> Entering a destination in the navigation
system*, refer to page 150.
> Cruising range > Average speed > Average fuel consumption
Resetting values You can reset the values for the average speed and average fuel consumption: 1. Select the respective menu item and press
the controller.
2. To confirm your selection, press the con-
troller again.
3. Press the controller to apply the setting. The distance is automatically preset during the destination guidance of the navigation sys- tem*.
Trip computer* The trip computer is suitable, for example, for a vacation trip. 1. Open the start menu. 2. Open "Navigation".
Without navigation system*: Open "Car Data".
3. Select "Car Data" and press the controller. 4. Select "Trip computer" and press the con-
troller.
> Departure time > Driving time > Distance traveled > Average speed > Average fuel consumption
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Starting or stopping the trip computer, or reset- ting all values: 1. Select "Set" and press the controller. 2. Select the desired menu item. 3. Press the controller.
Display options You can display the computer or the trip com- puter in the assistance window. 1. Move the controller to the right to change to
the assistance window and press the con- troller.
2. Select "Onboard info" or "Trip computer". 3. Press the controller.
Service requirements
The remaining driving distance and the date for the next maintenance are displayed briefly with the ignition switched on. To determine the extent of maintenance required, you can also display the remaining distance or the service date individually in the instrument panel.
1. With the ignition switched on, press the
knob in the instrument panel, refer to page 78, for approx. 5 seconds until the service requirements are displayed.
2. Press the knob repeatedly to display the
individual service requirement items.
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Displaying service requirements
6 Rear brake pads 7 Brake fluid The sequence of the displayed maintenance items can vary. First the data for the next main- tenance are displayed.
5. Change to upper field if necessary. Turn the
controller until "Service requirements" is selected and press the controller.
1 Knob for selecting display 2 Service requirements 3 Engine oil 4 Legally mandated inspections* 5 Front brake pads
Additional information You can select a display of more detailed infor- mation on the maintenance scope on the Con- trol Display. For operating principle refer to page 16. 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.
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