BMW X6 2010 Owner's Manual

Supplementary

Contents

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Owner’s Manual for BMW ActiveHybrid X6

The Ultimate

Driving Machine

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ActiveHybrid X6

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Supplementary Owner's Manual of the vehicle

We are happy that you have decided on a BMW ActiveHybrid X6.

The more familiar you are with your BMW, the greater command you will have of it in traffic. We therefore ask you to:

Read the information contained in this Supplementary Owner's Manual before you start off in your new BMW. It contains important notes on vehicle operation that will allow you to make full use of the technical advantages of your BMW.

We wish you a pleasant and safe driving experience

BMW Group

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The fastest way to find specific topics is to use the index, refer to page 48.

Using this Owner's Manual

4 Notes

At a glance

8 Cockpit

Controls

12 Driving 21 Everything under control 23 Climate

Driving tips

26 Things to remember when driving

Mobility

32 Refueling 34 Wheels and tires 35 Engine compartment 36 Replacing components 37 Giving and receiving assistance

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44 Technical data 48 Everything from A to Z

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Notes

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BMW ActiveHybrid X6

Notes

Your BMW ActiveHybrid X6 has two different types of drive: A combustion engine and electric motors. This combination enables a particularly efficient energy management. Additional advantages include special performance specifications such as an optimized acceleration through assistance to the combustion engine provided by the two electric motors.

About this Owner's Manual

This Supplementary Owner's Manual contains all essential equipment, instructions, and technical data in which the BMW ActiveHybrid X6 M differs from the BMW X6. For a description of equipment not contained in this Supplementary Owner's Manual, please refer to the BMW X6 Owner's Manual or possibly to other brochures included with the onboard literature.

We have made every effort to ensure that you are able to find what you need in this Owner's Manual as quickly as possible. The fastest way to find specific topics is to refer to the detailed index at the back of the manual. If you wish to gain an initial overview of your vehicle, you will find this in the first chapter.

Should you sell your BMW some day, please remember to also pass the Owner's Manual on to the new owner; it is an important component of your vehicle.

Additional sources of information

If you have additional questions, your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center is always happy to advise you.

You can find information on BMW, e.g. on technology, on the Internet at www.bmwusa.com.

Symbols used

Indicates precautions that must be fol-

lowed precisely in order to avoid the possibility of personal injury and serious damage to the vehicle.<

Indicates information that will assist you

in gaining the optimum benefit from your vehicle and enable you to care more effectively for your vehicle.<

Refers to measures that can be taken to

help protect the environment.<

< Marks the end of a specific item of informa-

tion.

Indicates special equipment, country-specific equipment and optional accessories, as well as equipment and functions not yet available at the time of printing.

"..." Identifies Control Display texts used to select individual functions.

{...} Verbal instructions to use with the voice activation system.

Symbols on vehicle components

Indicates that you should consult the relevant section of this Owner's Manual for

information on a particular part or assembly.

Indicates vehicle parts that are high-

voltage components of the hybrid system. Improper work on these vehicle parts can lead to life-threatening injuries.

The individual vehicle

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When purchasing your BMW, you have decided in favor of a model with individualized equipment and features. This Owner's Manual describes the entire array of options and equipment available with a specific BMW model.

Please bear in mind that the manual may contain information on accessories and equipment that you have not specified for your own vehicle. Sections describing options and special equip-

ment are marked by asterisks identifying possible differences between the descriptions in this manual and your own vehicle's equipment.

If equipment in your BMW is not described in this Owner's Manual, please refer to the BMW X6 Owner's Manual.

to assist you in

Editorial notice

BMW pursues a policy of continuous, ongoing development that is conceived to ensure that our vehicles continue to embody the highest quality and safety standards combined with advanced, state-of-the-art technology. For this re as on, i t i s po ss ibl e t hat th e fe at ur es d es cri be d in this Owner's Manual could differ from those on your vehicle.

nance and repair methods. Therefore, have corresponding work on your BMW performed only by your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center or a repair shop that works according to BMW repair procedures with correspondingly trained personnel. If this work is not carried out properly, there is a danger of subsequent damage and related safety hazards. Particularly when work is performed on the high-voltage systems, lack of expertise can lead to life-threatening injuries.<

Teleservice Report*

Transmits technical data about your vehicle as needed to BMW at regular intervals; these data are used in the development of BMW products. The service is only used in vehicles with particular technical equipment. A Teleservice Report is only activated in connection with the BMW SIM card-equipped phone unit installed in the vehicle and does not cost you anything. Neither personal data nor location data are transmitted.

For your own safety

The BMW ActiveHybrid X6 has special features, e.g. electric driving, that can require special alertness in traffic.

During electric driving, please note that

pedestrians and other road users may fail to notice the vehicle in the usual way due to the lack of engine noise. For example, proceed with particular caution when pulling into and out of a parking space.<

Maintenance and repairs

Advanced technology, e.g. the use of

modern materials and high-performance electronics, requires specially adapted mainte-

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At a glance

This overview of buttons, switches and displays is intended to familiarize you with your vehicle's

operating environment. The section will also

assist you in becoming acquainted with the

control concepts and options available

for operating the various systems.

Cockpit

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Instrument panel

Cockpit

For the description of components with-

out page references, please refer to the respective keyword in the Owner's Manual of the BMW X6.<

1 Indicator lamps for turn signals

2 Speedometer

3 Indicator and warning lamps

4 Tachometer

5 Display for

> Charge state 21

> Activating/deactivating drive

readiness 14

> Electric driving: eDRIVE 15

> Assisted combustion engine:

eBOOST 16

> Energy recovery/regeneration:

CHARGE 16

6 Display for

> Clock/date

> Outside temperature

> Indicator/warning lamps

> Speed of cruise control 19

7 Display for

> Odometer and trip odometer

> Computer

> Date and remaining travel distance

for service requirements

> Transmission positions 16

> HDC Hill Descent Control

> High-beam assistant

> There is a Check Control message

8 Fuel gauge 22

9 Resetting trip odometer Displaying service

requirement

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Controls

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Controls

This chapter is intended to provide you with

information for complete control of your vehicle.

Its extensive array of features and accessories,

both for driving and for your own safety,

comfort and convenience, are described here.

Driving

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BMW ActiveHybrid X6

Driving

The concept

Through the interplay of the combustion engine and electric motors, your BMW ActiveHybrid X6

Components of the system

achieves a particularly efficient fuel consumption and optimizes vehicle performance.

1 High-voltage battery

2 High-voltage wires: orange

3 Two-Mode Active Transmission with 2

integrated electric motors

4 Combustion engine

5 Control-system electronics

Do not damage orange high-voltage

wires. Otherwise, there is the risk of fatal injury by electrocution.<

The energy required to drive the electric motors is stored in the high-voltage battery stored under the luggage compartment floor in the luggage compartment. To produce electrical energy, the two electric motors in the Two-Mode Active Transmission function as generators. They are driven by the combustion engine or by kinetic energy during braking. This permits an energy conversion of kinetic energy into electrical current.

Functions of the hybrid system

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The hybrid system of your BMW ActiveHybrid X6 offers the following functions.

> Drive readiness activate/deactivate

In order to switch on drive readiness mode, also step on the brake.<

Electric driving: eDRIVE

Under certain conditions, refer to page 15, the vehicle is powered exclusively by its electric motors.

Driving with combustion engine: DRIVE

The combustion engine supplies the drive output for moving the vehicle. The high-voltage battery is charged at the same time.

The hybrid system always starts the combustion engine automatically, refer to page 16.

Assisted combustion engine: eBOOST

The combustion engine supplies the main drive output for moving the vehicle.

In this mode, the electric motors assist the combustion engine with additional power as needed.

Energy recovery: CHARGE

When reducing vehicle speed, the kinetic energy can be converted into electrical energy, refer to page 16.

Start/Stop button, ready modes

The following readiness modes can be achieved by pressing the Start/Stop button:

> Radio readiness on/off

> Ignition on/off

Radio readiness on/off

Some electrical equipment is operational. The time and outside temperature are displayed in the instrument panel.

Radio readiness is switched on:

> when the remote control is inserted into the

ignition lock

> with comfort access

button is pressed without stepping on the brake.

Radio readiness is automatically switched off:

> when the remote control is removed from

the ignition lock

> with comfort access

face above the door lock, refer to BMW X6 Owner's Manual.

, when the Start/Stop

, by touching the sur-

Ignition on/off

When the ignition is switched on, all electrical equipment is operational. The odometer and trip meter are displayed in the instrument panel.

When the ignition is switched off, all indicator lamps and warning lamps go out again.

The ignition is automatically switched off:

> when the remote control is removed from

the ignition lock

> with comfort access

face above the door lock, refer to BMW X6 Owner's Manual.

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

If you do not plan to start driving, switch

off the ignition and unneeded electrical equipment in order to reduce the drain on the battery.<

, by touching the sur-

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Drive readiness

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With drive readiness activated, the vehicle is ready to drive. Switching on drive readiness corresponds to starting the engine in conventional vehicles.

Driving

Drive readiness can take the following forms:

> Electric driving

The combustion engine is not switched on.

> Driving with combustion engine

The vehicle is driven by the combustion engine.

Drive readiness in detail

Never leave the vehicle unattended with drive readiness activated; such a vehicle

represents a potential safety hazard.<

Activating drive readiness

1. Close the driver's door.

2. Insert the remote control as far as possible

into the ignition lock. With comfort access place the remote control into the vehicle, refer to BMW X6 Owner's Manual.

3. Depress brake pedal.

To initialize the brake system, the

brake pedal travel is longer than usual during activation of drive readiness. After the brake pedal is released, the pedal travel returns to normal.<

4. Press the Start/Stop button.

5. Drive readiness is active:

> Starting the combustion engine

> or electric drive readiness, silent start:

The tachometer pointer moves into the READY position.

Electric drive readiness can be acti-

vated within an interval of approx. 2 to 60 seconds after radio readiness is switched on, provided that the function conditions for electric driving have been met, refer to page 15.<

Electric drive readiness, silent start

The vehicle is ready to drive without starting the combustion engine.

Silent start, the noiseless starting of the vehicle, can be activated within an interval of approx. 2 to 60 seconds after radio readiness is switched on, under the following conditions:

> driver's door closed

> conditions met to allow electric driving,

refer to page 15

During electric driving, please note that

Starting the combustion engine

When drive readiness is switched on under the following circumstances, the combustion engine is started:

> drive system not at operating temperature

> high temperature of hybrid system

> insufficient charge state of high-voltage

battery or fully charged high-voltage battery

If a Silent start is not possible:

Avoid frequent starting of the combustion engine in quick succession 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.<

Do not run the combustion engine in

enclosed spaces; otherwise, the inhalation of toxic exhaust gases can cause loss of consciousness and death. The exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an odorless and colorless, but highly toxic gas. Never leave the vehicle unattended with the combustion engine running; such a vehicle represents a potential safety hazard.<

Deactivating drive readiness

When drive readiness is switched off, the tachometer pointer is in the OFF position.

When leaving the vehicle, always take

along the remote control. Set the parking brake firmly when parking; otherwise, the vehicle could roll.<

After the vehicle is switched off, audible operating sounds may issue from the hybrid system, e.g. the cooling of the high-voltage battery.

Procedure

1. Select 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. Before removing the remote control, first press it in as far as possible to release the locking device.

Before driving into a car wash

The vehicle can roll if you proceed according to the following steps:

1. With comfort access

control into the ignition lock.

2. Depress brake pedal.

3. Select transmission position N.

4. Release the parking brake or deactivate

Automatic Hold.

5. Press the Start/Stop button to deactivate

drive readiness.

Transmission position P will be selected:

> automatically after approx. 30 minutes

: insert the remote

> if you remove the remote control from the

ignition lock

Starting to drive

1. Activate drive readiness.

2. Select transmission position D, M/S, or R.

3. Release the parking brake.

4. Start to drive.

Driving

Electric driving: eDRIVE

Requirements

Electric driving is possible under the following conditions:

> driving speed:

a maximum of approx. 37 mph/60 km/h

> charge state display of the high-voltage

battery: at least 15%

> transmission in position D or R, refer to

page 17

> drive system at operating temperature

> accelerator pedal not pressed down too far

> driver's door closed

Possible driving speed

The possible speed that can be reached in electric driving depends on the charge state of the high-voltage battery.

> charge state display 15 % to 40 %:

maximum driving speed is approx. 25 mph/ 40 km/h

> charge state display 40 % to 100 %:

maximum driving speed is approx. 40 mph/ 65 km/h

When accelerating past a speed of 25 mph/ 40 km/h, the combustion engine is started briefly in order to assure smooth acceleration.

Indicators of electric driving in the instrument panel, refer to page 22.

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