New for 2011

A new eight-speed automatic transmission is standard on the 2011 models and replaces a six-speed automatic. The xDrive35i has BMW's new single-turbo 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder (replacing a twin-turbo). Tapping technology normally found in hybrids, the 2011 X6 gets regenerative braking that charges the battery only when the car is braking, coasting or decelerating. BMW says this improves fuel economy up to 3 percent.

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    Using voice activation
    Activating the voice activation system 1. Press the button on the steering wheel. 2. Wait for the signal. 3. Say the command. The command is displayed in the instrument cluster. This symb ...

    Pairing and connecting
    Pairing the mobile phone To avoid becoming distracted and posing an unnecessary hazard both to your own vehicle's occupants and to other road users, only pair the mobile phone while the vehicl ...

    Specifying the street
    If the system does not recognize the street, one of the following pieces of information is displayed: ▷ A street name in the vicinity. ▷ The county. ▷ The coordinates of the des ...