2008 BMW X6 Owner's Manual
Year:
2008
Make:
BMW
Model:
X6
Rating:
Table of Contents
Contents
5
Notes
6
Using this Owner's Manual
6
Symbols used
6
The individual vehicle
7
Editorial notice
7
For your own safety
7
Service and warranty
9
Reporting safety defects
9
At a glance
11
Cockpit
12
Around the steering wheel: controls and displays
12
Instrument panel
14
Indicator and warning lamps
15
Around the center console: controls and displays
16
iDrive
18
Controls
18
Menu overview
19
Operating principle
19
Status information
22
Assistance window*
22
Switching Control Display off/on
23
Programmable memory/ direct selection buttons
23
Voice command system
25
The concept
25
Voice commands
25
Notes
27
Controls
29
Opening and closing
30
Keys/remote control
30
Personal Profile
30
Central locking system
31
Opening and closing: Using remote control
31
Opening and closing: Using door lock
33
Opening and closing: From inside
34
Doors
35
Liftgate
35
Alarm system
37
Comfort access*
38
Windows
40
Glass sunroof, electric
41
Adjusting
44
Sitting safely
44
Seats
45
Seat, mirror and steering wheel memory*
46
Head restraints
48
Safety belts
49
Seat heating*
50
Active seat ventilation* and seat heating*
50
Active seat*
51
Mirrors
51
Steering wheel
53
Transporting children safely
55
The right place for children
55
Installing child restraint systems
55
LATCH child restraint fixing system
56
On trips
57
Driving
58
Ignition lock
58
Start/Stop button
58
Starting engine
59
Switching off engine
59
Parking brake
59
Automatic transmission with Steptronic
63
Turn signals/headlamp flasher/high beams
66
Washer/wiper system
66
Washer fluid
67
Cruise control*
68
Everything under control
70
Odometer, outside temperature display, clock
70
Tachometer
71
Coolant temperature
71
Engine oil temperature
71
Fuel gauge
71
Computer
72
Service requirements
74
Check Control
77
Speed limit
79
Stopwatch
79
Settings on Control Display
80
Technology for comfort, convenience and safety
83
PDC Park Distance Control*
83
Rear view camera*
85
Driving stability control systems
87
Adaptive Drive*
90
Starting assistant
91
Self-leveling suspension*
91
FTM Flat Tire Monitor
91
TPM Tire Pressure Monitor*
93
Active steering*
96
Brake force display
96
Airbags
97
Head-Up Display*
99
Lamps
101
Parking lamps/low beams
101
Adaptive Head Light*
103
High beams/ roadside parking lamps
103
Fog lamps*
103
Instrument lighting
104
Interior lamps
104
Climate
105
Automatic climate control
106
Rear automatic climate control*
110
Parked car ventilation*
111
Practical interior accessories
114
Integrated universal remote control*
114
Digital compass*
116
Roller sun blinds for rear side windows*
117
Glove compartment
117
Center armrest, front
118
Storage compartments
118
Cup holders
119
Ashtray
119
Lighter
120
Connecting electrical devices
120
Rear center armrest
121
Cargo bay
121
Storage compartments in cargo bay
122
Ski bag*
123
Driving tips
127
Things to remember when driving
128
Break-in period
128
Saving fuel
128
General driving notes
129
Loading
130
Roof-mounted luggage rack*
132
Driving on poor roads
132
Navigation
135
Starting navigation system
136
Navigation DVD
136
Display in assistance window
136
Destination entry
138
Opening navigation system
138
Entering a destination manually
139
Entering destination via voice*
141
Selecting destination via map
143
Selecting destination using information
144
Destination list
145
Address book
146
Selecting route
148
Word matching principle
149
Destination guidance
150
Starting destination guidance
150
Ending/continuing destination guidance
150
Displaying route
151
Destination guidance via voice instructions
153
Changing route
154
Traffic information*
154
Displaying current position
157
What to do if …
158
Entertainment
161
On/Off and settings
162
Controls
162
Switching on/off
163
Adjusting volume
163
Tone control
163
Radio
166
Listening to radio
166
Storing stations
168
RDS Radio Data System
169
High Definition Radio*
169
Weather news flashes*
171
Satellite radio
172
Enabling or disabling channels
172
Selecting and storing channel
173
CD player and CD changer
175
Listening to CDs
175
Selecting a track
176
Sampling tracks, scan
177
Repeating a track
177
Random play sequence
178
Fast forward/reverse
178
CD changer
179
Notes
180
DVD changer
181
Installation position
181
DVD country codes
182
Playing DVDs
182
Audio and video playback
182
Audio playback
186
Notes
187
AUX-In connection
188
Connecting
188
Starting audio playback
188
USB audio interface
189
Connecting
189
Starting audio playback
189
Selecting a track
190
Repeating a track
191
Random play sequence
191
Fast forward/reverse
191
Notes
191
DVD system in rear
192
Enabling DVD system
192
Controls
192
CD/DVD player
193
Connecting headphones
193
Remote control
193
Sound output via loudspeakers
194
Switching DVD system on/off
194
Playing CD/DVD
194
Playing videos from CD/DVD
194
Playing audio tracks from CD/DVD
198
Displaying images from CD/DVD
200
Information on CD/DVD player
202
External device
203
Communications
207
Telephoning
208
The concept
208
Using a phone in your vehicle
208
Suitable mobile phones
208
Care instructions
208
Operating options
208
Commissioning
209
Operation via iDrive
214
Changing between mobile phone and hands-free system
219
Operation by voice*
219
Notes
221
Mounting/removing snap-in adapter
222
BMW Assist
223
Requirements
223
Offered services
223
Using services
224
Customizing BMW Assist
227
Displaying vehicle data
229
Mobility
231
Refueling
232
Fuel filler door
232
Fuel specifications
233
Wheels and tires
234
Tire inflation pressure
234
Tire identification marks
237
Tire condition
238
Run-flat tires
239
New wheels and tires
239
Snow chains*
240
Under the hood
241
Hood
241
Engine compartment
242
Engine oil
242
Coolant
244
Maintenance
245
BMW maintenance system
245
Socket for OBD Onboard Diagnostics interface
246
Care
246
Replacing components
247
Onboard toolkit
247
Replacing wiper blades
247
Lamps and bulbs
247
Changing wheels
250
Vehicle battery
252
Fuses
253
Giving and receiving assistance
254
Emergency request
254
Warning triangle*
255
First-aid kit*
255
Roadside Assistance*
255
Jump starting
255
Tow-starting and towing
256
Reference
259
Technical data
260
Engine data
260
Dimensions
261
Weights
262
Capacities
263
Short commands of voice command system
264
Everything from A to Z
268
Index
268
FAQ about the 2008 BMW X6 Manual
What contains the 2008 X6 manual?
The BMW X6 owner's manual is a comprehensive guide provided by BMW to assist owners in understanding and operating their specific model of the BMW X6. It contains important information about the vehicle's features, functions, and maintenance requirements. A general overview of what you might find in a BMW X6 2008 owner's manual:
- A brief overview of the vehicle and specifications
- Handling the Unexpected, including tire changes, jump-starting, and common car issues
- Fuel Information, with recommended fuel type and fuel tank capacity
- Warranty Information, about the vehicle's warranty coverage
- Instrument Panel and Controls, including dashboard indicators, warning lights, and controls
Where to download the 2008 BMW X6 Owners Manual?
The BMW X6 owner manual for the 2008 model year is to be found on this page.
Is the manual for the BMW X6 year 2008 free?
Yes, the owner manual for the model year 2008 is free, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.
The BMW X6 (2008) owner's manual is available in English?
Yes, the owner's manual for the model year 2008 is available in English.
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