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At a glance
These overviews of buttons, switches and
displays are intended to familiarize you with your
vehicle. You will also become quickly acquainted
with the available control concepts and options.
At a glance
Cockpit
Cockpit
describes equipment that may not be found in
your vehicle, for instance due to the selected
special equipment or the country version. This
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐
tems.
Vehicle equipment
This chapter describes all series equipment as
well as country-specific and special equipment
offered for this model series.Therefore, it also
All around the steering wheel
1
2
3
4
Rear window safety switchꢀꢁ44
Power windowsꢀꢁ43
Exterior mirror operationꢀꢁ57
Lamps
Instrument lightingꢀꢁ92
Front fog lampsꢀꢁ91
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Cockpit
At a glance
Parking lampsꢀꢁ88
Low beamsꢀꢁ88
Windshield wipersꢀꢁ72
Rain sensorꢀꢁ72
Automatic headlamp con‐
trolꢀꢁ89
BMW X5: rear window wip‐
ersꢀꢁ73
Adaptive light controlꢀꢁ89
High-beam Assistantꢀꢁ90
10
Start/stop the engine and switch
the ignition on/offꢀꢁ66
5
6
Head-up Displayꢀꢁ125
11 Ignition lockꢀꢁ66
12 Steering wheel buttons, right
Change the radio station
Steering column stalk, left
Turn signalꢀꢁ71
Stopping a traffic announcement
Select a music track
High beams, head‐
lamp flasherꢀꢁ90
Scrolling through the redial list
Next entertainment source
Recirculated-air modeꢀꢁ130
Steering wheel heatingꢀꢁ59
Lane departure warningꢀꢁ100
High-beam Assistantꢀꢁ90
Roadside parking lampsꢀꢁ90
Computerꢀꢁ79
Settingsand informationabout the
vehicleꢀꢁ77
13 Horn, the entire surface
7
BMW X6: shifting up or down with automatic
transmissionꢀꢁ74
14
8
9
Instrument clusterꢀꢁ14
Steering column stalk, right
15 Cruise control lever
Cruise controlꢀꢁ116
Active cruise controlꢀꢁ109
16 Steering wheel buttons, left
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At a glance
Cockpit
Telephoneꢀꢁ230
17 Releasing the hoodꢀꢁ282
Volume
Activate/deactivate the voice acti‐
vation systemꢀꢁ25
Instrument cluster
1
2
3
4
5
6
Turn signal indicator lamp
▷
▷
▷
▷
Indicator/warning lampsꢀꢁ15
Cruise controlꢀꢁ116
Speedometer
Indicator/warning lampsꢀꢁ15
Active Cruise Controlꢀꢁ109
Tachometerꢀꢁ78
Active Cruise Controlꢀꢁ109
BMW X5: reserve display for diesel ex‐
haust fluidꢀꢁ265
8
Display for
BMW X5: current fuel consumptionꢀꢁ78
▷
▷
▷
▷
Automatic transmission positionꢀꢁ74
BMW X6: engine oil temperatureꢀꢁ78 or
current fuel consumptionꢀꢁ78
HDC Hill Descent Controlꢀꢁ106
Computerꢀꢁ79
7
Display for
▷
▷
Clockꢀꢁ77
Date of next scheduled service, and re‐
maining distance to be drivenꢀꢁ81
External temperatureꢀꢁ77
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Cockpit
At a glance
▷
▷
▷
Odometer and trip odometerꢀꢁ77
High-beam Assistantꢀꢁ90
▷
Adaptive Drive: sport chassis and sus‐
pension tuningꢀꢁ107
9
Fuel gaugeꢀꢁ79
Check Control message
presentꢀꢁ83
10 Resetting the trip odometerꢀꢁ77
Viewing service requirement displayꢀꢁ78
In urgent cases, this information will be shown
as soon as the corresponding lamp comes on.
Indicator/warning lamps
The concept
Indicator lamps without text messages
The following indicator lamps notify you that
certain functions are active:
Symbol Function or system
Parking brake set, refer to
page 68
Canada: parking brake set, refer to
page 68.
The indicator and warning lamps can light up in
a variety of combinations and colors.
High beams/headlamp flasher, refer
to page 90
Several of the lamps are checked for proper
functioning when the engine is started or the ig‐
nition is switched on, and light up briefly.
Front fog lamps, refer to page 91
Text messages
Lamp flashes:
Text messages at the upper edge of the Control
Display explain the meaning of the displayed in‐
dicator and warning lamps.
DSC or DTC controls the drive and
braking forces for maintaining vehi‐
cle stability, refer to page 103
Supplementary text messages
Engine malfunction with adverse ef‐
fect on emissions, refer to
page 287
You can call up more information, e.g., on the
cause of a malfunction and on how to respond,
via Check Control, refer to page 83.
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At a glance
Cockpit
All around the center console
1
2
3
Headlinerꢀꢁ17
7
Open the tailgateꢀꢁ36ꢀꢁ38
Active seatꢀꢁ53
Control Displayꢀꢁ19
Hazard warning systemꢀꢁ300
Central locking systemꢀꢁ35
Park Distance Control PDCꢀꢁ117
Top Viewꢀꢁ122
Backup cameraꢀꢁ120
4
5
Opening glove compartmentꢀꢁ143
HDC Hill Descent Controlꢀꢁ104
Automatic climate control with 2-zone con‐
trolꢀꢁ128
Automatic climate control with 4-zone con‐
trolꢀꢁ132
6
Radio and CD/DVD driveꢀꢁ186
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Cockpit
At a glance
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐
trolꢀꢁ103
10
Parking brakeꢀꢁ68
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐
trolꢀꢁ104
11 Adaptive Driveꢀꢁ107
12 Selector lever for automatic transmis‐
Side Viewꢀꢁ124
sionꢀꢁ74
8
9
Controller with buttonsꢀꢁ18
Automatic Holdꢀꢁ69
All around the headliner
1
2
3
Emergency Requestꢀꢁ300
Glass sunroofꢀꢁ45ꢀꢁ46
4
5
Reading lampsꢀꢁ92
Interior lampsꢀꢁ92
Indicator lamp for the front pas‐
senger airbagsꢀꢁ95
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At a glance
iDrive
iDrive
Using the iDrive during a trip
Vehicle equipment
To avoid becoming distracted and posing
an unnecessary hazard to your vehicle's occu‐
pants and to other road users, never attempt to
use the controls or enter information unless traf‐
fic and road conditions allow this.◀
This chapter describes all series equipment as
well as country-specific and special equipment
offered for this model series.Therefore, it also
describes equipment that may not be found in
your vehicle, for instance due to the selected
special equipment or the country version. This
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐
tems.
The concept
TheiDrivecombinesthefunctionsofamultitude
of switches. Thus, these functions can be oper‐
ated from a central location.
Controls at a glance
Controls
1
Control Display
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2
Controller with buttons
iDrive
At a glance
The buttons can be used to open the menus
directly. The controller can be used to select
menu items and create the settings.
▷
▷
▷
Move in four directions, arrow 3
Turn, arrow 4
Push, arrow 5
The buttons can be used to open the menus
directly. The controller can be used to select
menu items and create the settings.
2. "Switch off control display"
Buttons on controller
Press the button Function
MENU
RADIO
CD
Opens the main menu.
Opens the Radio menu.
Opens the CD/Multimedia
menu.
NAV
Opens the Navigation
menu.
Switching on
Press the controller again to switch the screen
back on.
TEL
Opens the Telephone
menu.
BACK
OPTION
Displays the previous
panel.
Operating concept
Opens the Options menu.
Opening the main menu
Control Display
Notes
Press the button.
▷
To clean the Control Display, follow the care
instructions, refer to page 308.
▷
Do not place objects close to the Control
Display; otherwise, the Control Display can
be damaged.
Switching off
1.
Press the button.
The main menu is displayed.
All iDrive functions can be called up via the main
menu.
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At a glance
iDrive
Selecting menu items
Menu items shown in white can be selected.
1. Turn the controller until the desired menu
item is highlighted.
White arrows pointing to the left or right indicate
that additional panels can be opened.
View of an opened menu
When a menu is opened, it generally opens with
the panel that was last selected in that menu. To
display the first panel of a menu:
2. Press the controller.
Menu items in the Owner's Manual
▷
Move the controller to the left repeatedly
until the first panel is displayed.
In the Owner's Manual, menu items that can be
selected are set in quotation marks, e.g.,
"Settings".
▷
Press the menu button on the controller
twice.
Changing between panels
After a menu item is selected, e.g., "Radio", a
new panel is displayed. Panels can overlap.
Opening the Options menu
Press the button.
▷
Move the controller to the left.
The "Options" menu is displayed.
The current panel is closed and the previous
panel is displayed.
The previous panel is opened again by
pressing the BACK button. In this case, the
current panel is not closed.
▷
Move the controller to the right.
A new panel is opened on top of the previous
display.
Additional options: move the controller to the
right repeatedly until the "Options" menu is dis‐
played.
Options menu
The "Options" menu consists of various areas:
▷
Screen settings, e.g., "Switch off control
display".
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iDrive
At a glance
▷
▷
Control options for the selected main menu,
e.g., for "Radio".
Example: setting the clock
If applicable, further operating options for
the selected menu, for instance "Store
station".
Setting the clock
1.
Press the button. The main menu is
displayed.
Changing settings
1. Select a field.
2. Turn the controller until "Settings" is high‐
lighted, and then press the controller.
2. Turn the controller until the desired setting
is displayed.
3. If necessary, move the controller to the left
to display "Time/Date".
3. Press the controller.
4. Turnthecontrolleruntil"Time/Date"ishigh‐
lighted, and then press the controller.
Activating/deactivating the functions
Several menu items are preceded by a check‐
box. It indicates whether the function is acti‐
vated or deactivated. Selecting the menu item
activates or deactivates the function.
The function is activated.
The function is deactivated.
5. Turn the controller until "Time:" is high‐
lighted, and then press the controller.
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At a glance
iDrive
6. Turn the controller to set the hours and
press the controller.
Symbol Meaning
Roaming is active.
7. Turn the controller to set the minutes and
press the controller.
Text message, e-mail was received.
Check the SIM card.
SIM card is blocked.
SIM card is missing.
Status information
Status field
The following information is displayed in the sta‐
tus field at the top right:
Enter the PIN.
▷
▷
▷
▷
▷
▷
Time.
Entertainment symbols
Current entertainment source.
Sound output, on/off.
Wireless network reception strength.
Telephone status.
Symbol Meaning
CD/DVD player.
Music collection.
Traffic bulletin reception.
Gracenote® database.
AUX-IN port.
Status field symbols
The symbols are grouped into various catego‐
ries.
USB audio interface.
Mobile phone audio interface.
Radio symbols
Additional symbols
Symbol Meaning
HD Radio™ is switched on.
Satellite radio is switched on.
Symbol Meaning
Spokeninstructionsareswitchedoff.
Request of the current vehicle posi‐
tion.
Telephone symbols
Symbol Meaning
Incoming or outgoing call.
Missed call.
Split screen
General information
Wireless network reception strength
Symbol flashes: searching for net‐
work.
Additional information can be displayed on the
right side of the split screen, e.g., information
from the computer.
In the divided screen view, the so-called split
screen, this information remains visible even
when you change to another menu.
Wireless network is not available.
Bluetooth is switched on.
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iDrive
At a glance
Switching the split screen on and off
Running a function
Press the button.
1.
Press the button.
The function will run immediately. This
means, for example, that the number is dialed
when a phone number is selected.
2. "Split screen"
Selecting the display
Displaying the button assignment
1.
Press the button.
Use a finger to touch the buttons. Do not wear
gloves or use objects.
2. "Split screen"
3. Move the controller until the split screen is
selected.
The key assignment is displayed at the top edge
of the screen.
4. Press the controller or select "Split screen
content".
5. Select the desired menu item.
▷
▷
To display short information: touch the but‐
ton.
To display detailed information: touch the
button for an extended period.
Programmable memory
buttons
Entering letters and numbers
General information
1. Turn the controller: select letters or num‐
bers.
The iDrive functions can be stored on the pro‐
grammable memory buttons and called up di‐
rectly, e.g., radio stations, navigation destina‐
tions, phone numbers and entry points into the
menu.
2. Select additional letters or numbers if
needed.
3. "OK": confirm the entry.
The settings are stored for the remote control
currently in use.
Symbol Function
Press the controller: delete the letter
or number.
Saving a function
1. Highlight the function via the iDrive.
Press the controller for an extended
period: delete all letters or numbers.
2.
Press the desired button for more
than two seconds.
Enter a blank space.
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At a glance
iDrive
Switching between letters and
numbers
Depending on the menu, you can switch be‐
tween entering letters and numbers.
Symbol
Function
Enter the letters.
Enter the numbers.
Switching between upper and lower
case letters
Depending on the menu, you can switch be‐
tween entering uppercase and lowercase let‐
ters.
Symbol
Function
Move the controller forward:
switch from upper to lower case
letters.
Move the controller forward:
switch from lower to upper case
letters.
Entry comparison
Entry of names and addresses: the selection is
narrowed down every time a letter is entered and
letters may be added automatically.
The entries are continuously compared to the
data stored in the vehicle.
▷
Only those letters are offered during the en‐
try for which data is available.
▷
Destination search: town/city names can be
entered using the spelling of language avail‐
able on the Control Display.
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Voice activation system
At a glance
Voice activation system
Vehicle equipment
Using voice activation
This chapter describes all series equipment as
well as country-specific and special equipment
offered for this model series.Therefore, it also
describes equipment that may not be found in
your vehicle, for instance due to the selected
special equipment or the country version. This
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐
tems.
Activating the voice activation system
1.
Press the button on the steering
wheel.
2. Wait for the signal.
3. Say the command.
The command appears on the Control Dis‐
play.
The symbol on the Control Display indicates
that the voice activation system is active.
The concept
▷
Most functions that are displayed on the
Control Display can be operated with the
voice activation system using spoken com‐
mands. The system prompts you to make
your entries.
If no other commands are available, operate the
function via iDrive in this case.
Terminating the voice activation
system
▷
▷
▷
Functions that can only be used when the
vehicle is stationary cannot be operated us‐
ing the voice activation system.
Briefly press the button on the steering
wheel or ›Cancel‹.
The system uses a special microphone lo‐
cated in the area of the interior rearview mir‐
ror.
Possible commands
Most menu items on the Control Display can be
voiced as commands.
›...‹ Verbal instructions in the Owner's
Manual to use with the voice activation sys‐
tem.
The available commands depend on the menu
that is currently displayed on the Control Dis‐
play.
Requirements
Via the Control Display, set a language that is
also supported by the voice activation system
so that the spoken commands can be identified.
The functions of the main menu have short com‐
mands.
Some list items, such as the phone book entries,
can also be selected via the voice activation sys‐
tem. Say the list items exactly as they are dis‐
played on the list.
Set the language, refer to page 86.
Having possible commands read aloud
You can have the system read possible com‐
mands aloud: ›Voice commands‹.
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At a glance
Voice activation system
Forexample, ifthe"Settings"menuisdisplayed,
the commands for the settings are read out loud.
On the Control Display:
1. "Settings"
2. "Language/Units"
3. "Speech mode:"
4. Select the setting.
Executing functions using short
commands
Functions on the main menu can be performed
directly by means of short commands, usually
irrespective of which menu item is currently se‐
lected, for instance ›Vehicle status‹.
List of short commands of the voice activation
system, refer to page 316.
Help dialog for the voice activation
system
Calling up help dialog: ›Help‹
Additional commands for the help dialog:
▷
›Help with examples‹: information about the
current operating options and the most im‐
portant commands for them are announced.
Adjusting the volume
Turn the volume knob while giving an instruction
until the desired volume is set.
▷
›Help with voice activation‹: information
about the principle of operation for the voice
activation system is announced.
▷
The volume remains constant even if the
volume of other audio sources is changed.
▷
The volume is stored for the remote control
currently in use.
Example: playing back a CD
1. Switch on the Entertainment sound output
if necessary.
Notes on Emergency
Requests
Do not use the voice activation system to initiate
an Emergency Request. In stressful situations,
the voice and vocal pitch can change. This can
unnecessarily delay the establishment of a tel‐
ephone connection.
2.
Press the button on the steering
wheel.
3. ›C D and multimedia‹
The medium last played is played back.
4. ›C D track ...‹ e.g., CD track 4.
Instead, use the SOS button, refer to
page 300, in the vicinity of the interior mirror.
Setting the voice dialog
You can set whether the system should use the
standard dialog or a shorter version.
Environmental conditions
▷
Say the commands, numbers, and letters
smoothly and with normal volume, empha‐
sis, and speed.
In the shorter variant of the voice dialog, the an‐
nouncements from the system are issued in an
abbreviated form.
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Voice activation system
At a glance
▷
▷
Always say commands in the language of
the voice activation system.
Keep doors, windows and /panoramic glass
sunroof closed to prevent noise interfer‐
ence.
▷
Avoid making other noise in the vehicle
while speaking.
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