User Manual BMW 2011 X6 xDrive50i Car

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User Manual

For 2011 X6 xDrive50i. Also, The document are for others BMW models: X5 XDRIVE35I, X5 XDRIVE50I, X5 XDRIVE35D, X6 XDRIVE35I, X6 XDRIVE50I, X5 M, X6 M

• Contents5
• Notes6
  • About this Owner's Manual6
  • Symbols used6
  • The individual vehicle7
  • Editorial notice7
  • For your own safety7
  • Service and warranty8
  • 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
    • Operating principle19
    • Status information21
    • Switching Control Display off/on21
    • Programmable memory buttons22
  • Letters and numbers23
    • Entering letters and numbers23
  • Voice activation system24
    • The concept24
    • Voice commands24
    • Notes25
• Controls27
  • Opening and closing28
    • Keys/remote control28
    • Personal Profile28
    • Central locking system29
    • Opening and closing: Using remote control30
    • Opening and closing: Using door lock31
    • Opening and closing: From inside32
    • Doors32
    • BMW X5: liftgate32
    • BMW X5: tailgate34
    • BMW X6: liftgate35
    • Alarm system36
    • Comfort Access*37
    • Windows39
    • BMW X5: panoramic glass sunroof*40
    • BMW X6: glass sunroof*, electric42
  • Adjusting44
    • Sitting safely44
    • Seats45
    • Seat, mirror and steering wheel memory*46
    • Head restraints47
    • BMW X5: rear seats49
    • Safety belts50
    • Seat heating*51
    • Active seat ventilation* and seat heating*52
    • Active seat*53
    • Mirrors53
    • Steering wheel54
  • Transporting children safely56
    • The right place for children56
    • Installing child restraint devices56
    • LATCH child restraint fixing system57
    • On trips59
  • Driving60
    • Ignition lock60
    • Start/Stop button60
    • Starting engine61
    • Switching off engine61
    • Parking brake62
    • Automatic transmission with Steptronic65
    • Turn signals/headlamp flasher/high beams67
    • Washer/wiper system67
    • Washer fluid69
    • Cruise control*69
    • Active cruise control*70
  • Controls Overview78
    • Odometer, outside temperature display, clock78
    • Tachometer79
    • Coolant temperature79
    • Engine oil temperature*79
    • Energy control*79
    • Fuel gauge80
    • Computer80
    • Service requirements81
    • Check Control84
    • Speed limit86
    • Settings on Control Display87
  • Technology for comfort, convenience and safety90
    • PDC Park Distance Control*90
    • Surround View*92
    • Top View*92
    • Side View*94
    • Rear view camera*95
    • Driving stability control systems97
    • Adaptive Drive*100
    • Drive-off assistant101
    • Self-leveling suspension*101
    • FTM Flat Tire Monitor*101
    • Tire Pressure Monitor TPM*103
    • Lane departure warning*106
    • Active steering*107
    • Brake force display*108
    • Airbags109
    • Head-up Display*111
  • Lamps113
    • Parking lamps/low beams113
    • Adaptive Light Control*114
    • High beams/ roadside parking lamps115
    • High-beam Assistant*115
    • Fog lamps*116
    • Instrument lighting117
    • Interior lamps117
  • Climate118
    • Automatic climate control with 2-zone control119
    • Automatic climate control with 4-zone control*123
    • Parked-car ventilation*124
  • Practical interior accessories126
    • Integrated universal remote control*126
    • Digital compass*127
    • Roller sun blinds for rear side windows*129
    • Glove compartment129
    • Center armrest front130
    • Storage compartments130
    • Cupholders130
    • Ashtray131
    • Lighter132
    • Connecting electrical devices132
    • Rear center armrest133
    • Cargo area133
    • Storage compartments in cargo area135
    • Ski bag*136
• Driving tips139
  • Things to remember when driving140
    • Break-in period140
    • Saving fuel140
    • General driving notes141
    • Loading142
    • Roof-mounted luggage rack*145
    • Driving on poor roads145
• Navigation149
  • Navigation system150
    • Navigation data150
  • Destination entry151
    • Entering a destination manually151
    • Address book153
    • Last destinations154
    • Special destinations154
    • Entering the destination via map156
    • Entering destination via voice*157
    • Planning a trip158
    • Word-matching principle159
  • Destination guidance160
    • Starting destination guidance160
    • Terminating destination guidance160
    • Continuing destination guidance160
    • Route criteria160
    • Route161
    • Destination guidance via voice instructions162
    • Map display162
    • Traffic information*163
  • What to do if …167
• Entertainment169
  • On/off and tone170
    • Controls170
    • Switching on/off170
    • Adjusting volume170
    • Tone control170
  • Radio173
    • Selecting a station173
    • Storing stations173
    • Radio Data System RDS*174
    • HD Radio™ reception*174
    • Stored stations175
  • Satellite radio176
    • General information176
    • Navigation bar176
    • Managing subscription176
    • Selecting channels177
    • Storing channel177
    • Changing list view177
    • Selecting category178
    • Time shift178
    • Storing favorites178
    • Accessing favorites179
    • Managing favorites179
    • Traffic Jump179
    • Automatic update180
    • Notes180
  • CD/DVD player and CD/DVD changer181
    • CD/DVD playback181
    • Audio playback182
    • Video playback*183
    • CD/DVD changer*185
    • Notes187
  • Music collection189
    • Music, storing189
    • Playing music190
    • Managing music192
  • External devices194
    • Overview194
    • AUX-IN connection194
    • USB audio interface*/ extended connectivity of music player in mobile phone*194
  • DVD system in rear198
    • Enabling DVD system198
    • Controls198
    • CD/DVD player199
    • Connecting headphones199
    • Remote control199
    • Setting the language of the DVD system200
    • Sound output via speakers200
    • Switching DVD system on/off200
    • Playing CD/DVD200
    • Playing videos from CDs/ DVDs201
    • Playing audio tracks from CD/DVD204
    • Displaying images from CD/DVD206
    • Information on CD/DVD player207
    • External device209
• Communications213
  • Telephone214
    • The concept214
    • Using a phone in your vehicle214
    • Suitable mobile phones214
    • Operating options214
    • Commissioning214
    • Operation via iDrive217
    • Changing between mobile phone and hands-free system221
    • Operation by voice*221
    • Inserting/removing the snap- in adapter*224
  • Contacts226
  • BMW Assist228
    • BMW Assist*228
    • TeleService*228
    • Concierge service*229
    • Roadside Assistance229
    • Activating BMW Assist*230
    • BMW Search*230
    • Customer Relations231
    • Service Request*231
    • Automatic Service Request*232
    • Data transfer*232
    • Service status*232
• Mobility235
  • Refueling236
    • Fuel filler flap236
    • Fuel specifications237
    • BMW X5 with BMW Advanced Diesel238
  • Wheels and tires241
    • Tire inflation pressure241
    • Tire identification marks249
    • Tire condition250
    • Run-flat tires251
    • New wheels and tires251
    • Snow chains*252
  • Under the hood253
    • Hood253
    • Engine compartment254
    • Engine oil255
    • Coolant257
  • Maintenance258
    • BMW maintenance system258
    • Socket for OBD Onboard Diagnostics interface259
  • Care260
    • Car-care products260
    • Exterior care260
    • Interior care262
    • Storing your vehicle263
  • Replacing components264
    • Onboard toolkit264
    • Replacing wiper blades264
    • Lamps and bulbs264
    • BMW X5: changing lamps265
    • BMW X6: changing lamps267
    • Changing wheels270
    • Vehicle battery272
    • Fuses273
  • Giving and receiving assistance275
    • Emergency request275
    • Warning triangle*275
    • First-aid kit*275
    • Roadside Assistance*276
    • Jump starting276
    • Tow-starting and towing277
• Reference281
  • Technical data282
    • Engine data282
    • Dimensions283
    • Weights285
    • Capacities286
  • Short commands of voice activation system287
    • Useful short commands287
    • CD/Multimedia287
    • Radio288
    • Telephone289
    • Navigation289
    • BMW Assist291
    • Vehicle information291
    • Settings291
  • Everything from A - Z294
    • Index294