2008-2021 BMW X6 TPMS Tire Pressure Light Reset Guide (E71 F16 G06)
Last Updated on February 4, 2021 by Nick
2008-2021 BMW X6 TPMS Tire Pressure Light Reset Guide (E71 F16 G06) – The BMW X6 is a luxury SUV that was taken into production by BMW in 2008. Although BMW claims it is a cross between a coupé and an SUV, this car is larger than the X5.
This car is built at the American BMW factory in Spartanburg. BMW has christened this type of model, “Sports Activity Coupé,” Despite its size, it can accommodate only four people.
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2008-2021 BMW X6 TPMS Tire Pressure Light Reset Guide (E71 F16 G06)
Each time a tire pressure has been adjusted or change the tire, you need to reset the Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM). Depending on your vehicle model, here are a few ways to reset the TPM on 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 BMW X6:
2008-2019 Models (E71 E72 F16)
There are two ways to reset the oil life on this model (sDrive35i, xDrive50i, xDrive30d, xDrive40d). Both via iDrive but with different menus. Choose one of the following two methods according to your vehicle specifications:
With iDrive 1
- Make sure to adjust the tire pressure recommended on the tire placard
- Start the engine but don’t drive your car
- Press the MENU button on the center console to enter the main menu
- Open the i menu by pressing the dial button
- Select SETTINGS tab
- Select VEHICLE/ TIRES
- Select FTM tab menu
- Select RESET
- Select YES when a confirmation message appears
- Drive the car
With iDrive 2
Time needed: 7 minutes
In the old generation of the BMW X6, you can reset tire pressure via iDrive. Here’s how to do it:
- Stop the vehicle
Turn off the engine and shift to neutral position or P position
- Adjust the cold tire pressure in all four tires recommended on the tire placard
The tire placard located on the door panel
- Press MENU button to enter the main menu
The button located on the center console
- Go to the VEHICLE INFO
Use the dial navigation button to scroll the menu
- Select VEHICLE STATUS
Some menus will appear on the screen
- Select Tire RESET
A confirmation message will appear
- Starting the engine
Put the key into the ignition slot, depress the brake pedal, and then press the START/STOP ENGINE button
- Select PERFORM RESET to execute the tire pressure reset
You can choose cancel to cancel it
- Drive the car
The system reset is completed while the car is on the move
2020-2021 Models (G06)
Just like the previous generation, you can access the tire pressure menu to reset the TPM via iDrive on the xDrive40i, xDrive30d, M50i version. Here’s how to do it:
- Make sure to adjust the tire pressure recommended on the tire placard
- Turn on the ignition without starting the engine
- Press the HOME button to enter the main menu
- Go to the CAR by using the iDrive controller
- Select VEHICLE STATUS
- Select FLAT TIRE MONITOR
- Start the engine but don’t drive your car
- Select PERFORM RESET to start the initialization
- Drive the car
The TPMS calibration process will complete during driving. It will finish automatically.
These instructions are based on the BMW X6 owner’s manual. This procedure should apply to the first, second, and third generations of BMW X6 (2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 model years). Hopefully, the article 2008-2021 BMW X6 TPMS Tire Pressure Light Reset Guide (E71 F16 G06) can solve your problem. Good Luck!
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