2016 BMW X6 Owner's Manual
Year:
2016
Make:
BMW
Model:
X6
Rating:
Table of Contents
- At a glance
13
Cockpit
14
Vehicle features and options
14
All around the steering wheel
14
All around the center console
16
All around the roofliner
17
iDrive
18
Vehicle features and options
18
The concept
18
Control elements at a glance
18
Operating concept
20
Touchpad
21
Example: setting the clock
22
Status information
23
Split screen
23
Programmable memory buttons
24
Deleting personal in the vehicle
24
Entering letters and numbers
25
Voice activation system
26
Vehicle features and options
26
The concept
26
Requirements
26
Using voice activation
26
Possible commands
26
One example: open the tone settings
27
Setting the voice dialog
27
Adjusting the volume
27
Information on Emergency Requests
27
Environmental conditions
28
Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle
29
Vehicle features and options
29
Opening and closing
34
Vehicle features and options
34
Remote control/key
34
Personal Profile
35
Using the remote control
37
Without remote control
39
Doors
40
Tailgate
40
Comfort Access
42
Adjusting
45
Alarm system
46
Power windows
48
Roller sunblinds
49
Glass sunroof, powered
49
Adjusting
52
Vehicle features and options
52
Sitting safely
52
Front seats
52
Rear seats
55
Safety belts
55
Head restraints
57
Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory
58
Mirrors
59
Steering wheel
60
Transporting children safely
62
Vehicle features and options
62
The right place for children
62
Installing child restraint systems
63
LATCH child restraint system
64
Securing of doors and windows in the rear
65
Driving
67
Vehicle features and options
67
Start/Stop button
67
Starting the engine
68
Engine stop
68
Auto Start/Stop function
69
Parking brake
71
Turn signal, high beams, headlight flasher
74
Washer/wiper system
75
Washer fluid
77
Steptronic transmission
78
Displays
82
Vehicle features and options
82
Overview, instrument cluster
82
Electronic displays
82
Multifunctional instrument display
83
Check Control
86
Fuel gauge
90
Tachometer
90
Engine oil temperature
90
Coolant temperature
90
Odometer and trip odometer
90
External temperature
90
Time
91
Date
91
Range
91
Current fuel consumption
91
Energy recovery
92
Service requirements
92
Gear shift indicator
93
Speed limit detection
93
Selection lists in the instrument cluster
94
On-board computer
95
Sport displays
96
Speed warning
97
Settings on the Control Display
97
Head-up Display
98
Lights
101
Vehicle features and options
101
Overview
101
Parking lights, cornering lights and roadside parking lights
101
Welcome lights and headlight courtesy delay feature
102
Automatic headlight control
102
Daytime running lights
103
Adaptive Light Control
103
High-beam Assistant
103
Fog lights
104
Instrument lighting
105
Interior lights
105
Safety
106
Vehicle features and options
106
Airbags
106
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM
109
FTM Flat Tire Monitor
113
Intelligent Safety
115
Front-end collision warning
116
Front-end collision warning with City Braking function
116
Collision warning with braking function
119
Pedestrian warning
122
Pedestrian warning with city braking function
122
Night Vision with Pedestrian and Animal Detection
124
Lane departure warning
128
Active Blind Spot Detection
130
Brake force display
132
Active Protection
132
Driving stability control systems
134
Vehicle features and options
134
Anti-lock Braking System ABS
134
Brake assistant
134
Adaptive brake assistant
134
Drive-off assistant
134
Automatic Differential Brake
134
Dynamic Performance Control DPC
134
DSC Dynamic Stability Control
135
DTC Dynamic Traction Control
136
xDrive
136
HDC Hill Descent Control
137
Active Steering
138
Active roll stabilization
138
Vertical Dynamic Control
138
Self-leveling suspension
138
Driving Dynamics Control
139
Driving comfort
142
Vehicle features and options
142
Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go function, ACC
142
Cruise control
148
PDC Park Distance Control
151
Surround View
153
Rearview camera
153
Top View
156
Side View
158
Parking assistant
160
Climate control
164
Vehicle features and options
164
Automatic climate control
164
Ventilation
167
Rear automatic climate control
168
Parked-car ventilation
169
Interior equipment
171
Vehicle features and options
171
Universal Integrated Remote Control
171
Sun visor
173
Ashtray
173
Lighter
174
Connecting electrical devices
175
USB interface for data transfer
176
Rear cooler
176
Cargo area
178
Ski and snowboard bag
179
Storage compartments
180
Vehicle features and options
180
Information
180
Storage compartments
180
Glove compartment
180
Compartments in the doors
181
Storage compartment on the center console
181
Center armrest
181
Glasses compartment
182
Cupholders
183
Clothes hooks
184
Things to remember when driving
188
Vehicle features and options
188
Breaking-in period
188
General driving notes
188
Driving on poor roads
190
Loading
192
Vehicle features and options
192
Information
192
Determining the load limit
192
Load
193
Stowing cargo
193
Securing cargo
193
Roof-mounted luggage rack
194
Saving fuel
195
Vehicle features and options
195
General information
195
Remove unnecessary cargo
195
Remove attached parts following use
195
Close the windows and glass sunroof
195
Tires
195
Drive away immediately
195
Look well ahead when driving
195
Avoid high engine speeds
196
Use coasting
196
Switch off the engine during longer stops
196
Switch off any functions that are not currently needed
196
Have maintenance carried out
196
Refueling
204
Vehicle features and options
204
Information
204
Fuel lid
204
Observe the following when refueling
205
Fuel
206
Vehicle features and options
206
Fuel recommendation
206
Wheels and tires
208
Vehicle features and options
208
Tire inflation pressure
208
Tire identification marks
211
Tire tread
212
Tire damage
213
Changing wheels and tires
213
Run-flat tires
214
Mobility System
215
Snow chains
218
Engine compartment
219
Vehicle features and options
219
Important features in the engine comp.
219
Hood
220
Engine oil
222
Vehicle features and options
222
General information
222
Electronic oil measurement
222
Adding engine oil
223
Engine oil types to add
224
Engine oil change
224
Coolant
226
Vehicle features and options
226
Information
226
Coolant level
226
Disposal
227
Maintenance
228
Vehicle features and options
228
BMW maintenance system
228
Condition Based Service CBS
228
Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models and Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models
228
Socket for OBD Onboard Diagnosis
229
Replacing components
230
Vehicle features and options
230
Onboard vehicle tool kit
230
Wiper blade replacement
230
Lamp and bulb replacement
231
Changing wheels
234
Vehicle battery
236
Fuses
237
Breakdown assistance
238
Vehicle features and options
238
Hazard warning flashers
238
Intelligent Emergency Request
238
Warning triangle
239
First-aid kit
239
Jump-starting
239
Tow-starting and towing
241
Care
243
Vehicle features and options
243
Car washes
243
Technical data
250
Vehicle features and options
250
Information
250
Dimensions
250
Weights
251
Capacities
252
Appendix
253
FAQ about the 2016 BMW X6 Manual
What contains the 2016 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 2016 owner's manual:
- Warranty Information, about the vehicle's warranty coverage
- Basic operations, like starting and stopping the engine and driver settings
- Instrument Panel and Controls, including dashboard indicators, warning lights, and controls
- Handling the Unexpected, including tire changes, jump-starting, and common car issues
- Best practice for driving your BMW X6
Where to download the 2016 BMW X6 Owners Manual?
The BMW X6 owner manual for the 2016 model year is to be found on this page.
Is the manual for the BMW X6 year 2016 free?
Yes, the owner manual for the model year 2016 is free, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.
The BMW X6 (2016) owner's manual is available in English?
Yes, the owner's manual for the model year 2016 is available in English.
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