Get Controls -> Opening and closing Guide for BMW X6 4 Door First Generation (2008-2014)

Controls

Opening and closing

The settings called up and implemented when

the vehicle is unlocked depend on which remote

control is used to unlock the vehicle, refer to

Personal Profile.

Vehicle equipment

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.

In addition, information about service require‐

ments is stored in the remote control, Service

data in the remote control, refer to page 286.

Integrated key

Remote control/key

Buttons on the remote control

Press button 1 and pull out the key.

The integrated key fits the following locks:

▷

Driver's door, refer to page 34.

Cargo floor cover in cargo area, refer to

page 146.

1

2

3

Unlocking

Locking

New remote controls

You can obtain new remote controls from your

service center.

Opening tailgate

General information

The vehicle is supplied with two remote controls

with keys.

Loss of the remote controls

Lost remote controls can be blocked by your

service center.

Each remote control contains a rechargeable

battery that is automatically recharged when it

is in the ignition lock while the car is being driven.

Use each remote control at least twice a year for

longer road trips in order to maintain the batter‐

ies' charge status.

Personal Profile

The concept

You can set several of your vehicle's functions

to suit your personal needs and preferences.

In vehicles equipped with Comfort Access, the

remote control contains a replaceable battery,

refer to page 42.

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▷

The settings are automatically saved in the

profile currently activated in the remote con‐

trol.

▷

Show visual warning for Top View, refer to

page 122.

▷

Show Side View, refer to page 124.

Backup camera:

The remote control used is detected when

the vehicle is unlocked and the stored profile

is called up.

▷

Function selection, refer to page 120.

Type of display, refer to page 122.

Your personal settings will be recognized

and called up again even if the vehicle has

beenused inthemeantimebysomeoneelse

with another remote control.

▷

Lane departure warning: last setting, on/off,

refer to page 100.

Head-up Display: selection, brightness and

position of the display, refer to page 125.

Theindividualsettingsarestored fora maximum

of four remote controls. They are stored for two

remote controls if Comfort Access is in use.

Adaptive Drive: selected chassis and sus‐

pension tuning, refer to page 107.

Light settings:

Personal Profile settings

The following functions and settings can be

stored in a profile.

▷

Triple turn signal activation, refer to

page 71.

▷

Welcome lamps, refer to page 88.

More information on the settings can be found

under:

Headlamp courtesy delay feature, refer

to page 89.

▷

Assigning the programmable memory but‐

tons, refer to page 23.

▷

Daytime running lights, refer to

page 89.

▷

Response of the central locking system

when the car is being unlocked, refer to

page 32.

High-beam Assistant, refer to

page 90.

▷

Automatic climate control with 2-zone con‐

trol: settings, refer to page 128.

▷

Automatic locking of the vehicle, refer to

page 35.

Navigation:

Driver's seat, exterior mirror and steering

wheel positions, refer to page 56.

▷

Voice activation, refer to page 175.

Route criteria, refer to page 173.

Map view settings, refer to page 177.

Settings for the display on the Control Dis‐

play and in the instrument cluster:

▷

12h/24h clock format, refer to

page 85.

▷

Entertainment:

▷

Tone control, refer to page 184.

▷

Date format, refer to page 86.

Radio, stored stations, refer to

page 192.

Brightness of the Control Display, refer

to page 86.

▷

CD/multimedia, audio source listened to

last, refer to page 194.

▷

Language on the Control Display, refer

to page 86.

Telephone: volume, refer to page 234.

Units of measure for fuel consumption,

distance covered/remaining distances,

and temperature, refer to page 86.

▷

Show visual warning for the Park Distance

Control PDC, refer to page 119.

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Controls

Opening and closing

Central locking system

Opening and closing: from the

outside

The concept

The central locking system becomes active

when the driver's door is closed.

Using the remote control

General information

The system simultaneously engages and re‐

leases the locks on the following:

Take the remote control with you

▷

Doors.

People or animals left unattended in a

parked vehicle can lock the doors from the in‐

side. Always take the remote control with you

when leaving the vehicle so that the vehicle can

then be opened from the outside.◀

Tailgate.

Fuel filler flap.

Operating from the outside

▷

Via the remote control.

Via the door lock.

Unlocking

Press the button. The vehicle is unlocked.

In cars with Comfort Access, via the door

handles.

The welcome lamps, interior lamps, and cour‐

tesy lamps are switched on.

The following takes place simultaneously when

locking/unlocking the vehicle via the remote

control:

You can set how the vehicle is to be unlocked.

The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐

rently in use.

▷

The welcome lamps, interior lamps and

courtesy lamps are switched on and off.

1. "Settings"

▷

The alarm system is armed or disarmed, re‐

fer to page 42.

2. "Door locks"

3. "Unlock button:"

Operating from the inside

Via the button for the central locking system, re‐

fer to page 35.

If the vehicle is locked from the inside, the fuel

filler flap remains unlocked.

If an accident of a certain severity occurs, the

central locking system unlocks automatically.

The hazard warning system and interior lamps

come on.

4. Select the desired function:

▷

"All doors"

The entire vehicle is unlocked.

▷

"Driver's door only"

Only the driver's door and the fuel

filler flap are unlocked. Pressing again

unlocks the entire vehicle.

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Before and after each trip, check that the tailgate

has not been inadvertently unlocked.

Convenient opening

Press and hold the button on the remote

control.

Provide edge protection

The windows and the glass sunroof/panoramic

glass sunroof open.

Sharp or angular objects can hit the rear

window while driving and damage the heating

wires of the rear window. Provide edge protec‐

tion.◀

Locking

Press the button on the remote control.

Confirmation signals from the vehicle

1. "Settings"

Locking from the outside

Do not lock the vehicle from the outside if

there are people in it, as the vehicle cannot be

unlocked from inside without special knowl‐

edge.◀

2. "Door locks"

3. "Flash when lock/unlock"

Switching on the interior lamps and

courtesy lamps

Press the button on the remote control

with the vehicle locked.

Panic mode

You can trigger the alarm system if you find

yourself in a dangerous situation.

Retrieving the seat, mirror, and

steering wheel settings

Press the button on the remote control for at

least 3 seconds.

The driver's seat, exterior mirror, and steering

wheel positions selected last are stored for the

currently used remote control.

To switch off the alarm: press any button.

Unlocking tailgate

When the vehicle is being unlocked, these po‐

sitions are automatically retrieved if the setting

is activated.

Press the button on the remote control for

approx. 1 second and release.

The tailgate will open slightly, regardless of

whether it was previously locked or unlocked.

Pinch hazard when moving back the seat

If this function is used, first make sure that

the footwell behind the driver's seat is empty.

Failure to do so could cause injury to persons or

damage to objects behind the seat as a result of

a rearward movement of the seat.◀

With automatic tailgate operation: the tailgate

opens automatically.

The tailgate pivots back and up when it opens.

Ensure that adequate clearance is available be‐

fore opening.

The adjustment procedure is interrupted:

To avoid locking yourself out of the vehicle, do

not place the remote control into the cargo area.

The tailgate is locked again as soon as it is

pushed closed.

▷

When a seat position switch is pressed.

When a button of the seat and mirror mem‐

ory is pressed.

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Opening and closing

Selecting automatic activation

1. "Settings"

▷

This device may not cause harmful interfer‐

ence, and

this device must accept any interference re‐

ceived, including interference that may

cause undesired operation.

2. "Door locks"

3. "Last seat position auto."

Any unauthorized modifications or changes to

these devices could void the user's authority to

operate this equipment.

Using the door lock

General information

Locking from the outside

Do not lock the vehicle from the outside if

there are people in it, as the vehicle cannot be

unlocked from inside without special knowl‐

edge.◀

Malfunctions

Local radio waves may interfere with the remote

control.

In this case, unlock and lock the car at the door

lock with the integrated key.

If the car can no longer be locked with a remote

control, the battery in the remote control is dis‐

charged. Use the remote control during an ex‐

tended drive in order to recharge the battery,

refer to page 30. The remote control for Comfort

Access contains a battery that may need to be

replaced, refer to page 42.

When unlocking:

For US owners only

1. Turning the key once unlocks the driver's

door and the fuel filler flap.

The transmitter and receiver units comply with

part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communication

Commission regulations. Operation is governed

by the following:

2. Turning the key a second time unlocks the

remaining doors and the tailgate.

FCC ID:

Manual operation

LX8766S

If an electrical malfunction occurs, unlock or lock

the driver's door using the integrated key in the

door lock.

LX8766E

LX8CAS

LX8CAS2

Compliance statement:

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC

Rules. Operation is subject to the following two

conditions:

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Opening and closing

Controls

Opening and closing: from the

inside

Unlocking and opening

▷

Press the button. The doors are un‐

locked. To open, pull the door han‐

dle above the armrest.

Locking and unlocking

Press the button in the vehicle.

▷

Pull the door handle above the armrest

twice: the door is unlocked the first time and

opened the second time.

The doors and the tailgate are locked or un‐

locked when the front doors are closed, but they

are not secured against theft.

Locking

▷

Press the button. The doors are

locked.

The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.

Automatic locking

The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐

rently in use.

▷

Press the lock button of a door. To prevent

you from being locked out, the opened driv‐

er's door cannot be locked using the lock

button.

1. "Settings"

Take the remote control with you

2. "Door locks"

People or animals left unattended in a

3. Select the desired function:

parked vehicle can lock the doors from the in‐

side. Always take the remote control with you

when leaving the vehicle so that the vehicle can

then be opened from the outside.◀

▷

"Lock if no door is opened"

The vehicle locks automatically after a

short period of time if a door is not

opened.

▷

"Lock after start. to drive"

Doors

The vehicle locks automatically after

you drive away.

Automatic soft closing

To close the doors, push lightly. It is closed au‐

tomatically.

Danger of pinching

Make sure that the closing path of the

doors is clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀

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Controls

Opening and closing

Opening manually

In case of an electrical malfunction:

BMW X5: upper tailgate

Opening

1. From the cargo area, press out the handle in

the tailgate, refer to arrow, with a screw‐

driver and pull. The tailgate is unlocked.

The tailgate pivots back and up when it opens.

Ensure that adequate clearance is available be‐

fore opening.

Provide edge protection

Sharp or angular objects can hit the rear

window while driving and damage the heating

wires of the rear window. Provide edge protec‐

tion.◀

Opening from the inside

2. Open the tailgate from the outside and press

in the handle.

The tailgate is locked again as soon as it is

closed.

Closing

Press the button. The tailgate opens somewhat

unless it has been locked.

Opening from the outside

Recessed grips on the inside trim of the tailgate

can be used to conveniently pull down the tail‐

gate.

Danger of pinching

Make sure that the closing path of the tail‐

gate is clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀

Press the button, see arrow, or the

of the remote control for approx. 1 second. The

tailgate opens slightly. It can be swung upward.

button

Automatic soft closing

To close the tailgate fully, press down lightly

only. It is closed automatically.

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▷

Press the button in the center con‐

sole.

Automatic tailgate operation

Adjusting opening height

You can set how far the tailgate should open.

Press the button on the remote control

for approx. 1 second and release.

The opening procedure is interrupted:

Adjusting the opening height

▷

When the engine starts.

When adjusting the opening height, en‐

sure that there is a clearance of at least

4 in/10 cm above the tailgate. Otherwise, the

ceiling may not be high enough for the open tail‐

gate if the load situation changes.◀

When the vehicle starts moving.

By pressing the button in the center

console again.

▷

By pressing the button on the remote

control for a longer period.

1. "Settings"

2. "Tailgate"

By pressing the button on the outside of the

tailgate.

3. Turn the controller until the desired opening

height is selected.

By pressing the button on the inside of the

tailgate.

Closing

Danger of pinching

Make sure that the closing path of the tail‐

gate is clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀

Function requirement:

The lower tailgate is closed and must be locked

on both sides.

Opening

The tailgate pivots back and up when it opens.

Ensure that adequate clearance is available be‐

fore opening.

The tailgate opens automatically to the adjusted

opening height.

The tailgate closes automatically when the but‐

ton on the inside of the tailgate is pressed.

To stop the closing procedure:

▷

Press the button on the inside of the tailgate.

Press the button on the exterior of the tail‐

gate.

▷

Press the button on the outside of the tail‐

gate when the vehicle is unlocked.

The closing procedure is also stopped:

When the engine starts.

▷

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Opening and closing

▷

If the vehicle jerks while driving away.

BMW X6: tailgate

The closing procedure is not interrupted when

the vehicle starts moving.

Automatic tailgate operation

Adjusting opening height

Manually opening or closing

You can set how far the tailgate should open.

In case of an electrical defect of the automatic

tailgate operation function:

Adjusting the opening height

1. Manually release the tailgate, refer to

page 36.

When adjusting the opening height, en‐

sure that there is a clearance of at least

4 in/10 cm above the tailgate. Otherwise, the

ceiling may not be high enough for the open tail‐

gate if the load situation changes.◀

2. Open or close the tailgate slowly and with‐

out making sudden movements.

Do not use force to open or close

1. "Settings"

2. "Tailgate"

If the tailgate offers increased resistance,

do not forcefully open or close the tailgate; oth‐

erwise, injury or damage may result.◀

3. Turn the controller until the desired opening

height is selected.

BMW X5: lower tailgate

Opening

The tailgate pivots back and up when it opens.

Ensure that adequate clearance is available be‐

fore opening.

Pull the lever and swing the tailgate downward.

The tailgate opens automatically to the adjusted

opening height.

The opened tailgate can be loaded with up to

550 lbs/250 kg.

Closing

Fold the tailgate up and press closed.

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The tailgate closes automatically when the but‐

ton on the inside of the tailgate is pressed.

To stop the closing procedure:

▷

Press the button on the inside of the tailgate.

Press the button on the exterior of the tail‐

gate.

The closing procedure is also stopped:

▷

When the engine starts.

▷

Press the button on the outside of the tail‐

gate when the vehicle is unlocked.

If the vehicle jerks while driving away.

Closing is not canceled when you put the vehicle

into motion.

▷

Press the button in the center con‐

sole.

Automatic closing

Press the button on the remote control

for approx. 1 second and release.

The tailgate closes automatically without

button operation if it is weighed down by an ad‐

ditional weight of approx. 11 lbs/5 kg, such as

snow or ice.◀

The opening procedure is interrupted:

▷

When the engine starts.

When the vehicle starts moving.

Manually opening or closing

In case of an electrical malfunction:

By pressing the button in the center

console again.

1. Push out cover 1 on the tailgate with a

screwdriver.

▷

By pressing the button on the remote

control for a longer period.

By pressing the button on the outside of the

tailgate.

By pressing the button on the inside of the

tailgate.

Closing

Danger of pinching

Make sure that the closing path of the tail‐

gate is clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀

2. Push the catch 2 in the direction of the ar‐

row.

3. Open or close the tailgate slowly and with‐

out making sudden movements.

Do not use force to open or close

If the tailgate offers increased resistance,

do not forcefully open or close the tailgate; oth‐

erwise, injury or damage may result.◀

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Controls

Opening and closing

Unlocking

Comfort Access

The concept

The vehicle can be accessed without activating

the remote control.

All you need to do is to have the remote control

with you, e.g., in your jacket pocket.

The vehicle automatically detects the remote

control when it is nearby or in the passenger

compartment.

Fully grasp a door handle, arrow 1.

This corresponds to pressing the

Comfort Access supports the following func‐

tions:

button.

▷

Unlocking/locking of the vehicle.

Unlocking of the tailgate separately.

Starting the engine.

Locking

Convenient closing.

Functional requirement

▷

To lock the vehicle, the remote control must

be located outside of the vehicle.

The next unlocking and locking cycle is not

possible until after approx. 2 seconds.

The engine can only be started if the remote

control is inside the vehicle.

Touch the area on the door handle, arrow 2, with

your finger for approx. 1 second.

This corresponds to pressing the

ton.

but‐

Comparison with ordinary remote

control

To save battery power, ensure that the ignition

and all electronic systems and/or power con‐

sumers are switched off before locking the ve‐

hicle.

The functions can be controlled by pressing the

buttons or via Comfort Access.

Should a short delay occur when opening or

closing the windows or the glass sunroof/pan‐

oramic glass sunroof, the system checks

whether a remote control is located in the vehi‐

cle. Please repeat opening or closing if neces‐

sary.

If a remote control is detected within the vehicle,

the vehicle does not lock or is unlocked again.

Convenient closing

Press the area, arrow 2, with your finger and

hold.

In addition, the windows and the glass sunroof/

panoramic glass sunroof close.

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Malfunction

Controls

Monitor the closing process

Watch during the closing process to be

sure that no one is injured. Removing the hand

from the door handle immediately stops the

closing process.◀

The Comfort Access functions can be disturbed

by local radio waves, such as by a mobile phone

in the immediate vicinity of the remote control or

when a mobile phone is being charged in the

vehicle.

If this occurs, open or close the vehicle using the

buttons on the remote control or use the

integrated key in the door lock.

Unlocking the tailgate separately

Press the button on the exterior of the tailgate.

This corresponds to pressing the

button.

To start the engine afterward, insert the remote

control into the ignition switch.

If a remote control accidentally left in the cargo

area is detected in the locked vehicle, the tail‐

gate opens again.

Warning lamps

The hazard warning flashers flash and a signal

sounds.

The warning lamp in the instrument

cluster lights up when you attempt to

start the engine: the engine cannot be

started.

Ignition on

Pressing the Start/Stop button switches the ig‐

nition on.

The remote control is not in the vehicle or has a

malfunction. Take the remote control with you

inside the vehicle or have it checked. If neces‐

sary, insert another remote control into the ig‐

nition switch.

When doing so, do not depress the brake pedal,

otherwise the engine will start.

Starting the engine

The warning lamp in the instrument

cluster lights up while the engine is

running: the remote control is no lon‐

ger inside the vehicle.

The engine can be started or the ignition can be

switched on when a remote control is inside the

vehicle. It is not necessary to insert a remote

control into the ignition lock, refer to page 66.

After switching off the engine, the engine can

only be started again within approx. 10 seconds

if no door has been opened.

As long as no remote control is detected in the

vehicle, it is only possible to restart the engine

within approx. 10 seconds after it is switched off

if no door has been opened.

The indicator lamp in the instrument

cluster comes on and a message ap‐

pears on the Control Display: replace

the remote control battery.

Switching off the engine

▷

Remote control not in ignition lock:

After switching off the engine, the transmis‐

sion is automatically switched into transmis‐

sion position P.

▷

Remote control in ignition lock:

If transmission position N is engaged, the

transmission remains in this position after

the engine is switched off.

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Controls

Opening and closing

Replacing the battery

Arming and disarming the alarm

system

The remote control for Comfort Access con‐

tains a battery that will need to be replaced from

time to time.

General information

When you lock or unlock the vehicle, either with

the remote control or at the door lock, the alarm

system is armed or disarmed at the same time.

1. Take the integrated key out of the remote

control, refer to page 30.

2. Remove the cover.

Door lock and armed alarm system

Unlocking via the door lock will trigger the alarm

on some market-specific versions.

To stop this alarm, unlock the vehicle with the

remote control or switch on the ignition.

Tailgate and armed alarm system

The tailgate can be opened using the remote

control, even if the alarm system is armed.

3. Insert a new battery of the same type with

the positive side facing upwards.

Press the button on the remote control.

After the tailgate is closed, it is locked and moni‐

tored again by the alarm system. The hazard

warning system flashes once.

4. Press the cover closed.

Return used battery to a recycling collec‐

tion point or to your service center.

In some market-specific versions, the tailgate

can only be opened using the remote control if

the vehicle was unlocked first.

Alarm system

Switching off the alarm

▷

Unlock the vehicle using the remote control,

refer to page 32.

The concept

The vehicle alarm system responds to:

▷

Insert the remote control all the way into the

ignition lock.

▷

Opening of a door, the hood or the tailgate.

Movements in the vehicle: interior motion

sensor, refer to page 43.

Indicator lamp on the interior rearview

mirror

▷

Changes in the vehicle tilt, e.g., during at‐

tempts to steal a wheel or tow the car.

Interruptions in battery voltage.

The alarm system briefly indicates tampering:

▷

By sounding an acoustic alarm.

By switching on the hazard warning system.

By flashing the high beams.

▷

The indicator lamp flashes continuously:

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The system is armed.

Switching off the tilt alarm sensor and

interior motion sensor

▷

The indicator lamp flashes after locking:

Press the remote control button again

within 10 seconds after the vehicle is locked.

The doors, hood or tailgate is not closed

properly, but the rest of the vehicle is se‐

cured.

The indicator lamp lights up for approx. 2 sec‐

onds and then flashes continuously.

The indicator lamp flashes continuously af‐

ter approx. 10 seconds. The interior motion

sensor is not active.

The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor

remain switched off until the vehicle is locked

again.

▷

The indicator lamp goes out after unlocking:

The vehicle has not been tampered with.

If the indicator lamp flashes after unlocking

until the remote control is inserted in the ig‐

nition, but for no longer than approx. 5 mi‐

nutes:

Power windows

General information

Take the remote control with you

An alarm has been triggered.

Take the remote control with you when

leaving the vehicle so that children, for example,

cannot operate the power windows and injure

themselves.◀

Panic mode

In dangerous situations, trigger the alarm sys‐

tem:

Press the button on the remote control for at

least 3 seconds.

To switch off the alarm: press any button.

Tilt alarm sensor

The tilt of the vehicle is monitored.

The alarm system responds in situations such

as attempts to steal a wheel or tow the car.

Interior motion sensor

Opening

For the sensor to function properly, the windows

and glass sunroof/panoramic glass sunroof

must be closed.

▷

Press the switch to the resistance

point.

The window opens while the switch is held.

Avoiding unintentional alarms

The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor

can be switched off together, such as in the fol‐

lowing situations:

▷

Press the switch beyond the resist‐

ance point.

The window opens automatically.

▷

In duplex garages.

Pressing again stops the motion.

During transport on car-carrying trains, at

sea or on a trailer.

▷

When animals are to remain in the vehicle.

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Opening and closing

Closing

Closing without the pinch protection

system

Danger of pinching

For example, if there is an external danger or if

ice on the windows prevents a window from

closing normally, proceed as follows:

Monitor the closing process and make

sure that the closing path of the window is clear;

otherwise, injuries may result.◀

1. Pull the switch past the resistance point and

hold it there.

▷

Pull the switch to the resistance point.

Pinch protection is limited and the window

reopens slightly if the closing force exceeds

a certain value.

The window closes while the switch is held.

Pull the switch beyond the resistance

point.

2. Pull the switch past the resistance point

again within approx. 4 seconds and hold it

there.

The window closes automatically.

Pressing the switch stops the motion.

The window closes without pinch protec‐

tion.

Convenient operation, refer to page 32, via the

remote control or the door lock.

Convenient closing, refer to page 40, with Com‐

fort Access.

Safety switch

With the safety switch, the rear windows are

prevented from being opened or closed via the

switches in the rear passenger area, such as by

children.

After the ignition is switched off

When the remote control is removed or the ig‐

nition is switched off, the windows can continue

to be operated for approx. 1 minute as long as

no door is opened.

Press the button.

The LED lights up if the safety function is

switched on.

Pinch protection system

If the closing force exceeds a specific value as a

window closes, the closing action is interrupted.

Safety switch for rear operation

Press the safety switch when transporting

children in the rear; otherwise, injury may result

if the windows are closed without supervision.◀

The window reopens slightly.

Danger of pinching even with pinch pro‐

tection

Even with the pinch protection system, check

that the window's closing path is clear; other‐

wise, the closing action may not stop in certain

situations, e.g., if thin objects are present.◀

Roller sunblinds for the rear

side windows

Pull the loop of the roller sun blind and hook onto

bracket.

Do not use window accessories

Do not open the window while the roller

sunblind is tilted

Do not install any accessories in the range

of movement of the windows; otherwise, the

pinch protection system will be impaired.◀

Do not open the window while the roller sunblind

is tilted; otherwise, there is a risk of damage at

high speeds that may result in personal injury.◀

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Controls

▷

Press the switch in the de‐

sired direction to the resist‐

ance point and hold it there.

X5: panoramic glass sunroof

General information

The sliding visor moves while

the switch is being held.

The glass sunroof and the sliding visor can be

operated together or separately using the

switch.

▷

Press the switch in the desired direction

past the resistance point.

Danger of pinching

The sliding visor moves automatically.

Pressing the switch again stops the motion.

Monitor the closing process and make

sure that the closing path of the glass sunroof is

clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀

Opening/closing the glass sunroof

With the sliding visor open, proceed as descri‐

bed under Sliding visor.

Take the remote control with you

Take the remote control with you when

leaving the vehicle so that children, for example,

cannot operate the roof and injure themselves.◀

Opening/closing the glass sunroof and

sliding visor together

Press the switch twice in the de‐

sired direction past the resist‐

ance point.

The glass sunroof and sliding vi‐

sor move together. Pressing the

switch again stops the motion.

Convenient operation, refer to page 32, via the

remote control or the door lock.

Tilting the glass sunroof

Convenient closing, refer to page 40, with Com‐

fort Access.

Press the switch.

The closed sunroof is tilted and

the sliding visor opens slightly.

Comfort function

▷

Press the switch twice with

the sunroof open:

Do not use force to close the sliding visor

The sunroof is raised.

Do not use force to close the sliding visor

with the glass sunroof in its tilted position, oth‐

erwise the mechanism will be damaged.◀

When the sunroof is raised,

briefly press the switch twice

in the opening direction:

The sunroof is opened all the

way.

Opening/closing the sliding visor

You can move the sliding visor independently

with the sunroof closed or tilted.

Comfort position

In the comfort position, the roof is not fully open.

This reduces wind noise in the passenger com‐

partment.

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Controls

Opening and closing

Each time the glass sunroof is opened or closed

all the way, it stops in the comfort position. If

desired, continue the motion following this with

the switch.

BMW X6: glass sunroof,

electric

General information

Danger of pinching

After the ignition is switched off

Monitor the closing process and make

sure that the closing path of the glass sunroof is

clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀

The roof can still be operated for approx. 1 mi‐

nute, as long as no door has been opened.

Pinch protection system

Take the remote control with you

If the closing force when closing the glass sun‐

roof exceeds a certain value, the closing move‐

ment is stopped, beginning at approximately

one-third of the opening in the roof, or from the

tilted position during closing.

Take the remote control with you when

leaving the vehicle so that children, for example,

cannot operate the roof and injure themselves.◀

The roof and the sliding visor open a short dis‐

tance.

Danger of pinching even with pinch pro‐

tection

Despite the pinch protection system, check that

the roof's closing path is clear; otherwise, the

closing action may not be interrupted in certain

extreme situations, such as when thin objects

are present.◀

Tilting the glass sunroof

Press the switch.

Closing without the pinch protection

system

For example, if there is an external danger, pro‐

ceed as follows:

The closed sunroof is tilted and

the sliding visor opens slightly.

Press the switch forward beyond the resistance

pointandhold. Theroofcloseswithoutthepinch

protection system.

Do not use force to close the sliding visor

with the glass sunroof in its tilted position, oth‐

erwise the mechanism will be damaged.◀

Initialization after a power failure

After a power failure, it is only possible to raise

the roof, if necessary.

Opening/closing the glass sunroof

▷

Press the switch in the de‐

sired direction to the resist‐

ance point and hold it there.

Have the system initialized by your service cen‐

ter.

The glass sunroof moves

while the switch is being held.

▷

Press the switch in the desired direction

past the resistance point.

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Opening and closing

Controls

The glass sunroof moves automatically.

Pressing the switch again stops the motion.

Danger of pinching even with pinch pro‐

tection

Despite the pinch protection system, check that

the roof's closing path is clear; otherwise, the

closing action may not be interrupted in certain

extreme situations, such as when thin objects

are present.◀

The glass sunroof and sliding visor can be

opened together. Close the sliding visor man‐

ually.

Convenient operation, refer to page 33, via the

remote control or the door lock.

Convenient closing, refer to page 40, with Com‐

fort Access.

Closing without the pinch protection

system

For example, if there is an external danger, pro‐

ceed as follows:

Opening/closing the glass sunroof

automatically

1. Press the switch forward beyond the resist‐

ance point and hold. The pinch protection

system is limited and the sunroof opens

slightly if the closing force exceeds a certain

value.

Press the switch beyond the resistance point.

The following movements are also automatic:

▷

Pressing the switch with the sunroof open:

the sunroof is tilted fully.

▷

Pressing the switch in the Open direction

with thesunrooftilted: thesunroofis opened

fully.

2. Within about 4 seconds, slide the switch for‐

ward again beyond the resistance point and

hold it there. The roof closes without the

pinch protection system.

Pressing the switch again stops the motion.

Comfort position

Initialization after a power failure

In the comfort position, the roof is not fully open.

This reduces wind noise in the passenger com‐

partment.

After a power failure, it is only possible to raise

the roof, if necessary.

Have the system initialized by your service cen‐

ter.

Each time the glass sunroof is opened or closed

all the way, it stops in the comfort position. If

desired, continue the motion following this with

the switch.

After the ignition is switched off

The roof can still be operated for approx. 1 mi‐

nute, as long as no door has been opened.

Pinch protection system

If the closing force when closing the glass sun‐

roof exceeds a certain value, the closing move‐

ment is stopped, beginning at approximately the

middle of the opening in the roof, or from the

tilted position during closing.

The glass sunroof opens again fully.

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