User Manual 2009 BMW X6 xDrive 50i

Documents for BMW 2009 BMW X6 XDRIVE 50I

User Manual

For 2009 BMW X6 XDRIVE 50I. Also, The document are for others BMW models: X5 XDRIVE30I, X5 XDRIVE48I, X5 XDRIVE35D, X6 XDRIVE 35I

• Contents5
• Notes6
  • About this Owner's Manual6
  • Symbols used6
  • The individual vehicle7
  • Editorial notice7
  • For your own safety7
  • Service and warranty9
  • Reporting safety defects9
• At a glance11
  • Cockpit12
    • Around the steering wheel: controls and displays12
    • Instrument panel14
    • Indicator and warning lamps15
    • Around the center console: controls and displays16
  • iDrive18
    • Controls18
    • Menu overview19
    • Operating principle19
    • Status information22
    • Assistance window*22
    • Switching Control Display off/on23
    • Programmable memory buttons23
  • Voice activation system25
    • The concept25
    • Voice commands25
    • Notes27
• Controls29
  • Opening and closing30
    • Keys/remote control30
    • Personal Profile30
    • Central locking system31
    • Opening and closing: Using remote control31
    • Opening and closing: Using door lock34
    • Opening and closing: From inside34
    • Doors35
    • BMW X5: liftgate35
    • BMW X5: tailgate37
    • BMW X6: liftgate37
    • Alarm system40
    • Comfort access*41
    • Windows43
    • BMW X5: panorama glass sunroof*44
    • BMW X6: glass sunroof*, electric47
  • Adjusting50
    • Sitting safely50
    • Seats51
    • Seat, mirror and steering wheel memory*52
    • Head restraints54
    • BMW X5: rear seats55
    • Safety belts56
    • Seat heating*57
    • Active seat ventilation* and seat heating*58
    • Active seat*59
    • Mirrors59
    • Steering wheel60
  • Transporting children safely63
    • The right place for children63
    • Installing child restraint devices63
    • LATCH child restraint fixing system64
    • On trips66
  • Driving67
    • Ignition lock67
    • Start/Stop button67
    • Starting engine68
    • Switching off engine68
    • Parking brake69
    • Automatic transmission with Steptronic72
    • Turn signals/headlamp flasher/high beams75
    • Washer/wiper system76
    • Washer fluid77
    • Cruise control*77
  • Everything under control80
    • Odometer, outside temperature display, clock80
    • Tachometer81
    • Coolant temperature81
    • Engine oil temperature*81
    • Energy control*81
    • Fuel gauge82
    • Computer82
    • Service requirements84
    • Check Control87
    • Speed limit89
    • Stopwatch89
    • Settings on Control Display90
  • Technology for comfort, convenience and safety93
    • PDC Park Distance Control*93
    • Rear view camera*95
    • Driving stability control systems98
    • Adaptive Drive*101
    • Starting assistant101
    • Self-leveling suspension*102
    • FTM Flat Tire Monitor*102
    • TPM Tire Pressure Monitor*103
    • Active steering*106
    • Brake force display*107
    • Airbags107
    • Head-Up Display*109
  • Lamps112
    • Parking lamps/low beams112
    • Adaptive Head Light*114
    • High beams/ roadside parking lamps114
    • Fog lamps*114
    • Instrument lighting115
    • Interior lamps115
  • Climate116
    • Automatic climate control with 2-zone control117
    • Automatic climate control with 4-zone control*121
    • Parked-car ventilation*123
  • Practical interior accessories125
    • Integrated universal remote control*125
    • Digital compass*126
    • Roller sun blinds for rear side windows*128
    • Glove compartment128
    • Center armrest front129
    • Storage compartments129
    • Cup holders129
    • Ashtray130
    • Lighter131
    • Connecting electrical devices131
    • Rear center armrest132
    • Cargo bay132
    • Storage compartments in cargo bay134
    • Ski bag*136
• Driving tips139
  • Things to remember when driving140
    • Break-in period140
    • Saving fuel140
    • General driving notes141
    • Loading143
    • Roof-mounted luggage rack*145
    • Driving on poor roads146
• Navigation149
  • Starting navigation system150
    • Navigation DVD150
    • Display in assistance window150
  • Destination entry152
    • Opening navigation system152
    • Entering a destination manually153
    • Entering destination via voice*155
    • Selecting destination via map157
    • Selecting destination using information158
    • Destination list159
    • Address book160
    • Selecting route162
    • Word matching principle163
  • Destination guidance164
    • Starting destination guidance164
    • Ending/continuing destination guidance164
    • Displaying route165
    • Destination guidance via voice instructions167
    • Changing route168
    • Traffic information*168
    • Displaying current position171
  • What to do if …172
• Entertainment175
  • On/Off and settings176
    • Controls176
    • Switching on/off177
    • Adjusting volume177
    • Tone control177
  • Radio180
    • Listening to radio180
    • Storing stations182
    • RDS Radio Data System183
    • High Definition Radio*183
    • Weather news flashes*185
  • Satellite radio186
    • Enabling or disabling channels186
    • Selecting and storing channel187
  • CD player and CD changer189
    • Listening to CDs189
    • Selecting a track190
    • Sampling tracks, scan191
    • Repeating a track191
    • Random play sequence192
    • Fast forward/reverse192
    • CD changer193
    • Notes194
  • DVD changer195
    • Installation position195
    • DVD country codes196
    • Playing DVDs196
    • Audio and video playback196
    • Audio playback199
    • Notes201
  • AUX-In connection202
    • Connecting202
    • Starting audio playback202
  • USB audio interface203
    • Connecting203
    • Starting audio playback204
    • Selecting a track204
    • Repeating a track205
    • Random play sequence205
    • Fast forward/reverse205
    • Notes205
  • DVD system in rear206
    • Enabling DVD system206
    • Controls206
    • CD/DVD player207
    • Connecting headphones207
    • Remote control207
    • Sound output via speakers208
    • Switching DVD system on/off208
    • Playing CD/DVD208
    • Playing videos from CD/DVD208
    • Playing audio tracks from CD/DVD212
    • Displaying images from CD/DVD214
    • Information on CD/DVD player216
    • External device217
• Communications221
  • Telephoning222
    • The concept222
    • Using a phone in your vehicle222
    • Suitable mobile phones222
    • Care instructions222
    • Operating options222
    • Commissioning223
    • Operation via iDrive228
    • Changing between mobile phone and hands-free system232
    • Operation by voice*233
    • Notes235
    • Inserting/removing snap-in adapter*235
  • BMW Assist237
    • Requirements237
    • Offered services237
    • Using services238
    • Customizing BMW Assist241
    • Displaying vehicle data243
• Mobility245
  • Refueling246
    • Fuel filler door246
    • Fuel specifications247
    • BMW X5 with BMW Advanced Diesel247
  • Wheels and tires251
    • Tire inflation pressure251
    • Tire identification marks256
    • Tire condition257
    • Run-flat tires258
    • New wheels and tires258
    • Snow chains*259
  • Under the hood260
    • Hood260
    • Engine compartment261
    • Engine oil262
    • Coolant264
  • Maintenance265
    • BMW maintenance system265
    • Socket for OBD Onboard Diagnostics interface266
  • Care267
    • Car-care products267
    • Exterior care267
    • Interior care269
    • Storing your vehicle270
  • Replacing components271
    • Onboard toolkit271
    • Replacing wiper blades271
    • Lamps and bulbs271
    • BMW X5: changing lamps272
    • BMW X6: changing lamps274
    • Changing wheels277
    • Vehicle battery279
    • Fuses280
  • Giving and receiving assistance281
    • Emergency request281
    • Warning triangle*281
    • First-aid kit*281
    • Roadside Assistance*282
    • Jump starting282
    • Tow-starting and towing283
• Reference287
  • Technical data288
    • Engine data288
    • Dimensions289
    • Weights291
    • Capacities292
  • Short commands of voice activation system293
  • Everything from A to Z298
    • Index298