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Safety
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
Airbags
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Front airbags
Head airbags
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Side airbags
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Keep at a distance from the airbags.
Front airbags
Front airbags help protect the driver and front
passenger by responding to frontal impacts in
which safety belts alone cannot provide ade‐
quate restraint.
Always grasp the steering wheel on the
steering wheel rim, holding your hands at
the 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock positions, to keep
the danger of injury to your hands or arms as
low as possible if the airbag is triggered.
Side airbags
In a lateral impact, the side airbag supports the
side of the body in the chest and lap area.
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There should be no people, animals, or ob‐
jects between an airbag and a person.
Do not use the cover of the front airbag on
the front passenger side as a storage area.
Head airbags
In a lateral impact, the head airbag supports the
head.
Keep the dashboard and window on the
front passenger side clear, i.e., do not cover
with adhesivelabelsorcoverings, and donot
attach holders such as for navigation instru‐
ments and mobile phones.
Protective action
Airbags are not triggered in every impact situa‐
tion, e.g., in less severe accidents or rear-end
collisions.
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Make sure that the front passenger is sitting
correctly, i.e., keeps his or her feet and legs
in the footwell; otherwise, leg injuries can
occur if the front airbag is triggered.
Information on how to ensure the optimal
protective effect of the airbags
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Do not place slip covers, seat cushions or
other objects on the front passenger seat
that are not approved specifically for seats
with integrated side airbags.
Automatic deactivation of the front
passenger airbags
The occupation of the seat is detected by eval‐
uating the impression on the occupied seat sur‐
face of the front passenger seat.
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Do not hang pieces of clothing, such as jack‐
ets, over the backrests.
The front and side airbags on the front passen‐
ger side are activated or deactivated accordingly
by the system.
Make sure that occupants keep their heads
away from the side airbag and do not rest
against the head airbag; otherwise, injuries
can occur if the airbags are triggered.
The indicator lamp above the interior rearview
mirror shows the current status of the front pas‐
senger airbags, deactivated or activated, refer to
Front passenger airbag indicator lamp below.
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Do not remove the airbag restraint system.
Do not remove the steering wheel.
Leave feet in the footwell
Do not apply adhesive materials to the air‐
bag cover panels, cover them or modify
them in any way.
Make sure that the front passenger keeps
his or her feet in the footwell; otherwise, the front
passenger airbags may not function properly.◀
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Never modify either the individual compo‐
nents or the wiring in the airbag system. This
also applies to steering wheel covers, the
dashboard, the seats, the roof pillars and the
sides of the headliner.◀
Child restraint fixing system in the front
passenger seat
Before transporting a child on the front passen‐
ger seat, refer to the safety notes and instruc‐
tions under Children on the front passenger
seat, refer to page 60.◀
Even when all instructions are followed closely,
injury from contact with the airbags cannot be
ruled out in certain situations.
The ignition and inflation noise may lead to
short-term and, in most cases, temporary hear‐
ing impairment in sensitive individuals.
Malfunction of the automatic
deactivation system
When transporting older children and adults, the
front passenger airbags may be deactivated in
certain sitting positions. In this case, the indica‐
tor lamp for the front passenger airbags lights
up.
In the case of a malfunction, deactivation
and after triggering of the airbags
Do not touch the individual components imme‐
diately after the system has been triggered; oth‐
erwise, there is the danger of burns.
In this case, change the sitting position so that
the front passenger airbags are activated and
the indicator lamp goes out.
Only have the airbags checked, repaired or dis‐
mantled and the airbag generator scrapped by
your service center or a workshop that has the
necessary authorization for handling explosives.
If it is not possible to activate the airbags, have
the person sit in the rear.
Non-professional attempts to service the sys‐
tem could lead to failure in an emergency or un‐
desired triggering of the airbag, either of which
could result in injury.◀
To make sure that occupation of the seat cush‐
ion can be detected correctly:
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Do not attach seat covers, seat cushion pad‐
ding, ball mats or other items to the passen‐
ger seat unless they are specifically recom‐
mended by BMW.
Warnings and information on the airbags are
also found on the sun visors.
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Do not place objects under the seat that
could press against the seat from below.
Operational readiness of airbag system
Indicator lamp for the front passenger
airbags
When the ignition is switched on,, refer to
page 66, the warning lamp comes on briefly to
indicate that the entire airbag system and the
belt tensioners are operational.
Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the ar‐
rangement of the switches and indicator lamps
may differ somewhat.
Airbag system malfunction
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The warning lamp does not light up after the
ignition is switched on.
The indicator lamp for the front passenger air‐
bags indicates the operating state of the front
passenger airbags.
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Warning lamp remains permanently on.
Have the airbag system checked without
delay if there is a malfunction
The lamp indicates whether the airbags are ac‐
tivated or deactivated.
In the event of a malfunction in the airbag sys‐
tem, have it checked without delay; otherwise,
there is the risk that the system will not function
as intended even if a sufficiently severe accident
occurs.◀
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The indicator lamp lights up when a child in
a child restraint fixing system intended for
the purpose is properly detected on the
seat. The airbags on the front passenger
side are not activated.
The indicator lamp does not light up when,
for example, a correctly seated person of
sufficient size is detected on the seat. The
airbags on the front passenger side are ac‐
tivated.
FTM Flat Tire Monitor
The concept
The system does not measure the actual infla‐
tion pressure in the tires.
The indicator lamp does not light up when
the seat is empty. However, the airbags on
the front passenger side are not activated.
It detects a pressure loss in a tire by comparing
the rotational speeds of the individual wheels
while moving.
The system generally detects children seated in
a child seat, especially in the child seats that
were required by NHTSA when the vehicle was
manufactured. After installing a child seat, make
sure that the indicator lamp for the front pas‐
senger airbags lights up. This indicates that the
child seat has been detected and the front pas‐
senger airbags are not activated.
In the event of a pressure loss, the diameter and
therefore the rotational speed of the corre‐
sponding wheel change. This is detected and
reported as a flat tire.
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Do not initialize the system when driving with
snow chains or with a compact wheel.
Functional requirements
The system must have been initialized when the
tire inflation pressure was correct; otherwise,
reliable signaling of a flat tire is not ensured. In‐
itialize the system after each correction of the
tire inflation pressure and after every tire or
wheel change.
1. "Vehicle Info"
2. "Vehicle status"
3.
"Reset"
4. Start the engine - do not drive away.
5. Start the initialization with "Reset".
6. Drive away.
System limits
Sudden tire damage
The initialization is completed while driving,
which can be interrupted at any time.
Sudden serious tire damage caused by
external influences cannot be indicated in ad‐
vance.◀
The initialization automatically continues when
driving resumes.
A natural, even pressure loss in all four tires can‐
not be detected. Therefore, check the tire infla‐
tion pressure regularly.
Indication of a flat tire
The warning lamp lights up red. A
message appears on the Control Dis‐
play. In addition, a signal sounds.
The system could be delayed or malfunction in
the following situations:
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When the system has not been initialized.
There is a flat tire or a major loss in tire inflation
pressure.
When driving on a snowy or slippery road
surface.
Reduce your speed and stop cautiously. Avoid
sudden braking and steering maneuvers.
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Sporty driving style: slip in the drive wheels,
high lateral acceleration.
Do not continue driving without run-flat
tires
When driving with snow chains.
When driving with a compact wheel, the Flat Tire
Monitor is unable to function.
If the vehicle is not equipped with run-flat tires
as provided at the factory, do not continue driv‐
ing. Continuing to drive could cause severe ac‐
cidents.◀
Status display
The current status of the Flat Tire Monitor can
be displayed on the Control Display, e.g.,
whether or not the FTM is active.
When a flat tire is indicated, DSC Dynamic Sta‐
bility Control is switched on if necessary.
1. "Vehicle Info"
Actions in the event of a flat tire
Run-flat tires
2. "Vehicle status"
3.
"Flat Tire Monitor"
The status is displayed.
Maximum speed
You can continue driving with a damaged tire at
speeds up to 50 mph/80 km/h.
Initialization
The initialization process adopts the set inflation
tire pressures as reference values for the detec‐
tion of a flat tire. Initialization is started by con‐
firming the inflation pressures.
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Continued driving with a flat tire
Final tire failure
If continuing to drive with a damaged tire:
Vibrations or loud noises while driving can
indicate the final failure of the tire. Reduce speed
and stop; otherwise, pieces of the tire could
come loose and cause an accident. Do not con‐
tinue driving, and contact your service center.◀
1. Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐
vers.
2. Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.
If the defective tire continues to lose pres‐
sure, its position will be indicated to you on
the Control Display.
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM
3. At the next opportunity, check the inflation
pressure in all four tires.
The concept
If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires is
correct, the Flat Tire Monitor may not have
been initialized. In this case, initialize the
system.
The tire inflation pressure is measured in the
four mounted tires. The system notifies you if
there is a significant loss of pressure in one or
more tires.
Possible driving distance with complete loss of
tire inflation pressure:
Functional requirements
The system must have been reset while the in‐
flation pressure was correct; otherwise, reliable
signaling of a flat tire is not ensured.
The possible driving distance after a loss of tire
inflation pressure depends on the cargo load
and the driving style and conditions.
Always use wheels with TPM electronics to en‐
sure that the system will operate properly.
For a vehicle containing an average load, the
possible driving distance is ap‐
prox. 50 miles/80 km.
Reset the system after each correction of the
tire inflation pressure and after every tire or
wheel change.
When the vehicle is driven with a damaged tire,
its handling characteristics change, e.g., re‐
duced lane stability during braking, a longer
braking distance, and altered self-steering
properties. Adjust your driving style accord‐
ingly. Avoid abrupt steering maneuvers or driv‐
ing over obstacles, e. g., curbs, potholes, etc.
System limits
Sudden tire damage
Sudden serious tire damage caused by
external influences cannot be indicated in ad‐
vance.◀
Because the possible driving distance depends
on how the vehicle is used during the trip, the
actual distance may be smaller or greater de‐
pending on the driving speed, road conditions,
external temperature, cargo load, etc.
The system does not operate correctly if it has
not been reset. For example, a flat tire may be
indicated despite correct tire inflation pres‐
sures.
Continued driving with a flat tire
The system is inactive and cannot indicate a flat
tire:
Drive moderately and do not exceed a
speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.
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If a wheel without TPM electronics is
mounted, e.g., compact wheel.
A loss of tire inflation pressure results in a
change in the handling characteristics, e.g., re‐
duced lane stability during braking, a longer
braking distance and altered self-steering prop‐
erties.◀
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When the TPM is disturbed by other sys‐
tems or devices with the same radio fre‐
quency.
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Status display
Resetting the system
1. "Vehicle Info"
Reset the system after each correction of the
tire inflation pressure and after every tire or
wheel change.
2. "Vehicle status"
3.
"TPM"
1. "Vehicle Info"
The status is displayed.
2. "Vehicle status"
Status indicator on the Control Display
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"Reset"
The tire and system status is indicated by the
color of the tires.
4. Start the engine - do not drive away.
5. Reset the tire pressure using "Reset".
6. Drive away.
A change in the tire inflation pressure during
driving is taken into account.
The tires are shown in gray and "Resetting
TPM..." is displayed.
A correction is only necessary if this is indicated
by the TPM
After driving for a few minutes, the set tire infla‐
tion pressures are applied as set values. The re‐
setting process is completed automatically as
you drive. The tires are shown in green and
"TPM active" is shown on the Control Display.
Wheels, green
The tire inflation pressure is equal to the target
state.
The trip can be interrupted at any time. If you
drive away again, the process resumes auto‐
matically. Do not reset the system when driving
with a compact wheel.
One wheel is yellow
A flat tire or major drop in inflation pressure in
the indicated tire.
If a flat tire is detected while the system is re‐
setting, all tires on the Control Display are dis‐
played in yellow. The message "Low tire!" is
shown.
All wheels are yellow
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A flat tire or major drop in inflation pressure
in several tires.
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The system was not reset after a wheel
change and thus issues a warning based on
the inflation pressures initialized last.
Low tire pressure message
The small warning lamp lights up yel‐
low and the large warning lamp lights
up red. A message appears on the
Control Display. In addition, a signal
sounds.
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A flat tire in one or more tires while the sys‐
tem is being reset.
Wheels, gray
The system cannot detect a flat tire.
Reasons for this may be:
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There is a flat tire or a major loss in tire in‐
flation pressure.
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TPM is being reset.
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The system was not reset after a wheel
change and thus issues warnings based on
the inflation pressures initialized last.
Disturbance by systems or devices with the
same radio frequency.
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Malfunction.
Reduce your speed and stop cautiously. Avoid
sudden braking and steering maneuvers.
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Do not continue driving without run-flat
tires
Because the possible driving distance depends
on how the vehicle is used during the trip, the
actual distance may be smaller or greater de‐
pending on the driving speed, road conditions,
external temperature, cargo load, etc.
If the vehicle is not equipped with run-flat tires
as provided at the factory, do not continue driv‐
ing. Continuing to drive could cause severe ac‐
cidents.◀
Continued driving with a flat tire
Drive moderately and do not exceed a
speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.
When a low inflation pressure is indicated, DSC
Dynamic Stability Control is switched on if nec‐
essary.
A loss of tire inflation pressure results in a
change in the handling characteristics, e.g., re‐
duced lane stability during braking, a longer
braking distance and altered self-steering prop‐
erties.◀
Actions in the event of a flat tire
Run-flat tires
Final tire failure
Maximum speed
Vibrations or loud noises while driving can
indicate the final failure of the tire. Reduce speed
and stop; otherwise, pieces of the tire could
come loose and cause an accident. Do not con‐
tinue driving, and contact your service center.◀
You can continue driving with a damaged tire at
speeds up to 50 mph/80 km/h.
Continued driving with a flat tire
If continuing to drive with a damaged tire:
1. Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐
vers.
Message when the system was not
reset
2. Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.
The yellow warning lamp lights up. A
message appears on the Control Dis‐
play.
3. Check the air pressure in all four tires at the
next opportunity.
If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires is
correct, the Tire Pressure Monitor may not
have been reset. Reset the system.
The system detected a wheel change but was
not reset.
Warnings regarding the current tire inflation
pressure are not reliable.
Possible driving distance with complete loss of
tire inflation pressure:
Check the tire inflation pressure and reset the
system.
The possible driving distance after a loss of tire
inflation pressure depends on the cargo load
and the driving style and conditions.
Malfunction
For a vehicle containing an average load, the
possible driving distance is ap‐
prox. 50 miles/80 km.
The small warning lamp flashes in yel‐
low and then lights up continuously;
the larger warning lamp comes on in
yellow. On the Control Display, the
When the vehicle is driven with a damaged tire,
its handling characteristics change, e.g., re‐
duced lane stability during braking, a longer
braking distance, and altered self-steering
properties. Adjust your driving style accord‐
ingly. Avoid abrupt steering maneuvers or driv‐
ing over obstacles, e. g., curbs, potholes, etc.
tires are shown in gray and a message appears.
No flat tire can be detected.
Display in the following situations:
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If a wheel without TPM electronics is fitted,
for instance a compact wheel: have the serv‐
ice center check it if necessary.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a
TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when
the system is not operating properly. The TPMS
malfunction indicator is combined with the low
tire pressure telltale. When the system detects
a malfunction, the telltale will flash for approxi‐
mately one minute and then remain continu‐
ously illuminated. This sequence will continue
upon subsequent vehicle startups as long as the
malfunction exists. When the malfunction indi‐
cator is illuminated, the system may not be able
to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended.
TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of
reasons, including the installation of replace‐
ment or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle
that prevent the TPMS from functioning prop‐
erly. Always check the TPMS malfunction tell‐
tale after replacing one or more tires or wheels
on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement
or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to
continue to function properly.
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Malfunction: have the system checked by
your service center.
TPM could not be fully reset. Reset the sys‐
tem again.
Disturbance by systems or devices with the
same radio frequency: after leaving the area
of the disturbance, the system automatically
becomes active again.
Declaration according to NHTSA/
FMVSS 138 Tire Pressure Monitoring
Systems
Each tire, including the spare (if provided)
should be checked monthly when cold and in‐
flated to the inflation pressure recommended by
the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard
or tire inflation pressure label (If your vehicle has
tires of a different size than the size indicated on
the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure la‐
bel, you should determine the proper tire infla‐
tion pressure for those tires.).
Lane departure warning
The concept
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has
been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pres‐
sure telltale when one or more of your tires is
significantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when
the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you
should stop and check your tires as soon as
possible, and inflate them to the proper pres‐
sure. Driving on a significantlyunder-inflated tire
causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire
failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel effi‐
ciency and tire tread life, and may affect the ve‐
hicle's handling and stopping ability.
This system issues a warning at speeds above
approx. 40 mph/65 km/h if the vehicle is about
to leave the lane on roads with lane markings.
The steering wheel begins vibrating lightly. The
time when the warning is issued may vary with
the current driving situation.
The system does not issue a warning if the turn
signal is set before leaving the lane.
Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for
proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver's re‐
sponsibility to maintain correct tire pressure,
even if under-inflation has not reached the level
to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pres‐
sure telltale.
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Automatically after approx. 3 seconds.
After the vehicle returns to its lane.
During heavy brake application.
When the turn signal flashes.
Switching on/off
System limits
Personal responsibility
The system cannot serve as a substitute
for the driver's personal judgment of the course
of the road and the traffic situation.
Press button 1 on the steering wheel.
In the event of a warning, do not jerk the steering
wheel; otherwise, you may lose control over the
vehicle.◀
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On: lane markings 2 are lit.
Off: lane markings 2 go out.
The system can issue warnings at speeds above
approx. 40 mph/65 km/h.
The system may not be fully functional in the
following situations:
The state is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
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In heavy fog, rain or snowfall.
In the event of worn, poorly visible, merging,
diverging, or multiple lane markings such as
in construction areas.
Display
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When the demarcation lines are covered by
snow, ice, dirt or water.
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In tight curves or on narrow lanes.
When the demarcation lines are covered by
objects.
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When driving very close to the vehicle in
front of you.
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When driving toward bright lights.
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2
The system is activated.
When the windshield is fogged over, dirty or
covered by a sticker, etc., in front of the in‐
terior rearview mirror.
Arrows: at least one lane marking was de‐
tected and warnings can be issued.
Malfunctions
Issuing a warning
If the vehicle begins leaving the lane and a lane
marking has been detected, the steering wheel
begins vibrating.
Steering wheel vibration
Frequent activation of the steering wheel vibra‐
tion causes the system to overheat.
If the turn signal is set before the lane is
changed, a warning is not issued.
The lane departure warning system is deacti‐
vated.
Let the system cool and reactivate it by pressing
the button.
Canceling a warning
The warning is canceled:
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Camera
BMW X6
The camera is located on the front of the interior
rearview mirror.
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During normal brake application, the outer
brake lamps light up.
Keep the area in front of the interior rearview
mirror clear.
During heavy brake application, the inner
brake lamps light up in addition.
Brake force display
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BMW X5
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During normal brake application, the outer
brake lamps light up.
During heavy brake application, the inner
brake lamps light up in addition.
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