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BMW 2006 M6, Owner'S Manual

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Engine compartment

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Filler neck for engine oil, refer to Adding 
engine oil

2

Expansion tank for coolant, refer to 
page

178

3

Brake fluid reservoir, located beneath the 
microfilter cover, refer to page

179

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Jump-starting terminal, refer to page

192

5

Body ground/negative terminal

6

Washer fluid reservoir of the headlamp and 
windshield cleaning systems, refer to 
page

57

Engine oil

Engine oil consumption depends on driving 
style and driving conditions.

Checking engine oil level

Your vehicle is equipped with an electronic oil 
level check. You can display the oil level in the 
instrument cluster.

1

Oil level

2

Maximum marking

3

Minimum marking

Press the BC button in the turn signal lever 
repeatedly until the oil level display is shown in 
the instrument cluster. The displayed numeric 

Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 012 118 - © 02/06 BMW AG

Summary of Contents for 2006 M6

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual for Vehicle The Ultimate Driving Machine Contents A Z Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 012 118 02 06 BMW AG ...

Page 2: ...Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 012 118 02 06 BMW AG ...

Page 3: ...ntains important data and instructions intended to assist you in gaining maximum use and satisfaction from your BMW M6 s unique range of technical features The manual also contains information on maintenance designed to enhance operating safety and contribute to main taining the value of your BMW M6 throughout an extended ser vice life This manual is supplemented by a Service and Warranty Informa ...

Page 4: ...luding excerpts only with the written consent of BMW AG Munich Order No 01 41 0 012 118 US English II 05 06 03 500 Printed in Germany Printed on environmentally friendly paper bleached without chlorine suitable for recycling Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 012 118 02 06 BMW AG ...

Page 5: ...ence and safety 80 Lamps 84 Climate 90 Practical interior accessories Driving tips 98 Things to remember when driving Navigation 106 Starting navigation system 107 Destination entry 118 Destination guidance 123 What to do if Entertainment 126 On off and tone 130 Radio 139 CD player and CD changer Communications 148 Telephoning 161 TeleService BMW Assist Mobility 168 Refueling 170 Wheels and tires ...

Page 6: ...hat must be fol lowed precisely in order to avoid the pos sibility of personal injury and serious damage to the vehicle Indicates information that will assist you in gaining the optimum benefit from your vehicle and enable you to care more effectively for your vehicle Refers to measures that can be taken to help protect the environment Marks the end of a specific item of informa tion Indicates spe...

Page 7: ...e marked by asterisks to assist you in identifying possible differences between the descriptions in this manual and your own vehi cle s equipment If equipment in your BMW is not described in this Owner s Manual please refer to the accom panying Supplementary Owner s Manuals Editorial notice BMW pursues a policy of continuous ongoing development that is conceived to ensure that our vehicles continu...

Page 8: ...BMW When you purchase accessories tested and approved by BMW and Genuine BMW Parts you simultaneously acquire the assurance that they have been thoroughly tested by BMW to ensure optimum performance when installed on your vehicle BMW warrants these parts to be free from defects in material and workmanship BMW will not accept any liability for damage resulting from installation of parts and accesso...

Page 9: ...ation NHTSA in addition to notifying BMW of North America LLC P O Box 1227 Westwood New Jersey 07675 1227 Telephone 800 831 1117 If NHTSA receives similar complaints it may open an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you and your dealer or BMW o...

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Page 11: ...ed to familiarize you with your vehicle s operating environment The section will also assist you in becoming acquainted with the control concepts and options available for operating the various systems At a glance Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 012 118 02 06 BMW AG ...

Page 12: ...dows 37 2 Folding exterior mirrors in and out 43 3 Adjusting exterior mirrors 43 Automatic parking function 44 4 Turn signals 56 High beams headlamp flasher 81 High beam assistant 81 Roadside parking lamps 81 Check Control 64 Computer 60 Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 012 118 02 06 BMW AG ...

Page 13: ...s longer redialing Volume Activating deactivating voice command system 22 Changing radio station Selecting music track Scrolling in phone book and in lists with stored phone numbers MDrive call up individual settings 46 Individually programmable 45 8 Windshield wipers 56 Rain sensor 57 9 Starting stopping engine and switching ignition on off 50 12 Steering wheel adjustment 44 13 Cruise control 57 ...

Page 14: ...il level 176 Indicator and warning lamps 64 Speed of cruise control 58 7 Displays for Sequential Manual Transmission with Drivelogic 53 Check Control message present 64 Odometer and trip odometer 59 Date and remaining distance to be driven for service requirements 63 High beam assistant 82 8 Fuel gauge 60 9 Resetting trip odometer 59 Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 012 118 02 06 BMW AG ...

Page 15: ...ing lamps displayed You can consult Check Control for additional information e g regarding the cause of a mal function or the appropriate actions to take refer to page 64 In cases of corresponding urgency this infor mation is immediately displayed when the associated lamps light up Indicator lamps without text messages The following indicator lamps in the display area 1 indicate that the associate...

Page 16: ...Cockpit 14 Around the center console controls and displays Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 012 118 02 06 BMW AG ...

Page 17: ...d adjusting volume 126 16 Bracket for cup holder 93 17 Controller 16 Turn press or move horizontally in four directions 18 Activating voice command system 22 19 Opening start menu on Control Display 17 20 Drivelogic of Sequential Manual Transmission 54 21 EDC Electronic Damping Control 73 22 DSC Dynamic Stability Control 71 23 M Engine Dynamic Control POWER 55 Temperature setting left right 84 Aut...

Page 18: ...evant equipment Controls 1 Control Display 2 button Opening the start menu 3 Controller You can use the controller to select menu items and change settings by moving in four directions arrows 4 turning arrow 5 pressing arrow 6 To avoid becoming distracted and unnec essarily endangering both your own vehi cle s occupants and other road users never attempt to use the controls or make entries unless ...

Page 19: ... e g for MDrive or settings for the central locking system Display of service requirements and dates for statutory emission and vehicle inspec tions Settings for the telephone Basic operation From radio readiness refer to page 50 the fol lowing message is shown on the Control Dis play To clear the message Press the controller This displays the start menu On vehicles with a single drive the message...

Page 20: ...ent and Climate without pressing the button To do so move the controller in the corre sponding direction and hold it for longer than approx 2 seconds Displays in menu 1 Each menu is divided into fields The cur rently selected field appears brighter 2 A symbol indicates the last selected menu item of the start menu 1 Menu items are usually grouped in horizon tal or vertical lists 2 Arrows indicate ...

Page 21: ...ler marking moves Menu items shown in white can be selected by marking 2 Activating a menu item Press controller New menu items are displayed or function is carried out 3 Selecting a menu item refer to 1 4 Changing between fields Briefly move controller left right forward or back Release controller Active field appears lighter 5 Adjusting settings Turn controller Graphic display numerical value or...

Page 22: ...reception strength display dependent on mobile phone 5 Time Other displays When Check Control information appears or entries are made via the voice command sys tem the status information is temporarily hid den Assistance window Additional information can be displayed in the assistance window the computer or the trip computer the arrow or map view with a navigation system the current position Selec...

Page 23: ...and press the con troller 2 Select Assist window off and press the controller To switch on change to the assistance window and press the controller Switching Control Display on off 1 Press the button This opens the start menu 2 Press the controller to open the menu 3 Select Display off and press the control ler To switch on press the controller Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 012 118 02 06 BMW ...

Page 24: ... is located near the interior rearview mirror refer to page 14 Prerequisite In order to enable identification of the com mands to be spoken use iDrive to set the lan guage for the voice command system Setting iDrive language refer to page 69 Symbols in Owner s Manual Voice commands Activating voice command system 1 Press the button This symbol on the Control Display and an acoustic signal tell you...

Page 25: ...D player and the CD changer Opening help Using alternative commands There are often several commands for running a function e g Running functions directly with short commands You can use short commands to carry out cer tain functions directly regardless of which menu item is selected refer to page 201 Opening start menu An example selecting a track 1 Switch on Entertainment sound output if necessa...

Page 26: ...n entering the destination Always say the commands in the language of voice command system When selecting a radio station use the usual pronunciation of the station name For entries in the voice activated phone book only use names in the language of the voice command system and no abbrevia tions Keep the doors and windows closed to pre vent interference from ambient noise Avoid background noises i...

Page 27: ...At a glance 25 Reference Controls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 012 118 02 06 BMW AG ...

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Page 29: ...with information for complete control of your vehicle Its extensive array of features and accessories both for driving and for your own safety comfort and convenience are described here Controls Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 012 118 02 06 BMW AG ...

Page 30: ...ile page 29 Information on the required maintenance is also stored in the remote control refer to Service data in remote control page 180 Integrated key Press the button 1 to unlock the key The integrated key fits the following locks Hotel function refer to page 33 Driver s door refer to page 32 Luggage compartment lid refer to page 33 New remote controls To obtain additional or replace lost keys ...

Page 31: ...e steering wheel refer to page 45 Individual settings for MDrive refer to page 46 Settings for the display on the Control Dis play Brightness of the Control Display refer to page 69 Units of measure for consumption route distances temperature and pres sure refer to page 69 Language on the Control Display refer to page 69 12h 24h clock mode refer to page 68 Date format refer to page 69 Drivelogic d...

Page 32: ...emote control Because any persons or animals left unat tended in a parked vehicle could lock the doors from the inside you should always keep the remote control with you when you leave the vehicle this precaution ensures that you will remain able to unlock the vehicle from the out side at all times Unlocking Press the button Use it to unlock the vehicle according to current settings You can set ho...

Page 33: ...cking 1 Open the start menu 2 Press the controller to open the menu 3 Select Vehicle settings and press the controller 4 Select Door locks and press the control ler 5 Select Confirmation and press the con troller 6 Select the desired signal 7 Press the controller The signal is activated Malfunctions The remote control may malfunction due to local radio waves Should the remote control fail to opera...

Page 34: ... In the event of an electrical malfunction you can turn a key all the way to the right or left in the door lock to lock or unlock the driver s door Opening and closing from inside This button serves to unlock or lock doors and the luggage compartment lid but does not acti vate the anti theft system The fuel filler door remains unlocked You can also set the situations in which the vehicle is locked...

Page 35: ... and the luggage com partment lid separately and disconnects them from the central locking system If you hand over the remote control without the integrated key refer to page 28 e g at a hotel then this prevents access to the luggage compartment and to the compartment in the front center con sole Turn the key to the right refer to illustration until the key slot points in the direction of travel a...

Page 36: ... the luggage compartment lid while the alarm system is armed the alarm will be triggered To prevent this you should deactivate the alarm before hand If the alarm has been triggered accidentally switch off the alarm refer to page 35 Closing Make sure that the closing path of the luggage compartment lid is clear other wise injuries may result The handle recesses on the interior trim of the luggage c...

Page 37: ...k Indicator lamp displays The indicator lamp below the interior rear view mirror flashes continuously the sys tem is armed The indicator lamp flashes after locking the doors hood or luggage compartment lid are not properly closed Even if you do not close the alerted area the system begins to mon itor the remaining areas and the indicator lamp flashes continuously after approx 10 seconds However th...

Page 38: ...sible until after approx 2 seconds The engine can only be started if the vehicle detects that the remote control is located in the vehicle Comparison with ordinary remote control You can control the functions mentioned previ ously with the comfort access or by pressing the buttons on the remote control Before doing so please familiarize yourself with the informa tion on opening and closing startin...

Page 39: ...ote control with you when leaving the vehicle with the engine running a warning lamp lights up In addition a message appears on the Control Display 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 Malfunction The comfort access function may malfunction due to local radio waves If this occurs then ope...

Page 40: ...fined threshold during closing the system will imme diately stop moving the window prior to lower ing it slightly Despite the pinch protection system inspect the window s travel path prior to closing it as the safety system might fail to detect certain kinds of obstructions such as thin objects and the window would continue closing Pulling the switch beyond the resistance point and holding it limi...

Page 41: ...tremely sensi tive individuals This effect is usually only tem porary For airbag locations and additional information on airbags refer to page 75 Head restraints A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the risk of injury to cervical vertebrae in an accident Adjust the head restraint so that its center is approx at ear level Otherwise there is increased danger of injury in the event of an accid...

Page 42: ... contours of the backrest to obtain additional support in the lumbar region The upper hips and spinal column receive sup plementary support to help you maintain a relaxed upright sitting position Increase or decrease curvature Press front or rear of switch Move curvature up or down Press top or bottom of switch Thigh support You can also adjust the thigh support manually pull the lever and adjust ...

Page 43: ...as been completed If the button was pressed inadvertently press the button again the LED goes out Activating with remote control The last positions of the driver s seat external rearview mirrors and steering wheel are stored for the remote key currently in use You can choose when the position is requested Request when unlocking vehicle Request when opening driver s door iDrive for explanation of p...

Page 44: ... passengers use the respective seat Installation Insert head restraint into the sockets and adjust Getting in back Before starting to drive fold backrests back otherwise there is the danger of accident due to an unexpected movement of the seat Releasing backrest Pull the lever upward and fold the backrest for ward The lever is designed so that the safety belt can be hooked onto it This enables you...

Page 45: ...belt system including the safety belt tensioner and any child restraint systems and have the belt anchor points checked Have this work carried out only by a BMW center or a workshop that works according to BMW repair procedures with appropriately trained personnel Otherwise cor rect operation of this safety equipment is not guaranteed Heated seats The temperature setting advances one step in its c...

Page 46: ...n One is integrated into the mirror glass refer to arrow while the other is located at a position slightly offset from this on the back of the mirror housing For trouble free operation keep the photocells clean and do not cover the area between the interior rearview mirror and the windshield Also do not attach stickers to the windshield in front of the mirror Tilting down passenger side mirror aut...

Page 47: ... the controller 4 Change to upper field if necessary Turn the controller until Steering wheel button is selected and press the controller A list of different functions appears Navigation voice instructions Voice instructions of the navigation sys tem Air recirculation on off Permanently shutting off outside air refer to AUC Automatic recirculated air control on page 87 Mute on off Mutes the audio ...

Page 48: ...ress the controller The functions contained in MDrive are dis played SMG Drivelogic Sequential Manual Transmission with Drivelogic shifting modes and Drivel ogic driving programs refer to page 54 EDC Programs of the Electronic Damping Control refer to page 73 DSC Dynamic Stability Control and M Dynamic Mode refer to page 71 POWER Programs of the M Engine Dynamic Control refer to page 55 Head Up Di...

Page 49: ...es MDrive If the indicator lamp flashes after pressing the button MDrive was unable to react as the ABS Antilock Brake System or DSC Dynamic Stability Control is currently control ling the vehicle stability Press the button again when the indicator lamp no longer flashes Even with MDrive activated you can change individual settings outside MDrive e g with the buttons in the center console To react...

Page 50: ...the front knee and side airbag on the pas senger side must be deactivated Otherwise there is an increased risk of injury for the child if the airbags are triggered even with a child restraint system Your BMW center will be glad to advise you For more information on automatic deactivation of the front passenger airbags refer to page 76 Installing child restraint systems Follow child restraint syste...

Page 51: ...right position 2 Push head restraint downward 3 Guide tether strap over head restraint and hook onto anchor fitting LATCH child restraint fixing system LATCH Lower Anchor and Tethers for CHil dren To attach a LATCH child s seat follow the operating and safety instructions of the child s seat manufacturer Rear seats The mountings for the LATCH child restraint fixing system are located under the poi...

Page 52: ...ff Briefly pressing the Start Stop button with the brake pedal depressed and the selector lever in position N starts the engine Radio readiness Some electrical devices are ready for operation The last information of the onboard computer selected is displayed in the instrument cluster Radio readiness is automatically switched off when the remote control is removed from the ignition lock with comfor...

Page 53: ...cted refer to the instrument cluster display or the selector lever Then select the position N You cannot start off with the hood open When the engine is cold the exhaust system has a slightly metallic undertone due to the sys tem design Avoid frequent starting in quick succes sion or repeated starting attempts in which the engine does not start Otherwise the fuel is not burned at all or is burned ...

Page 54: ...mission with Drivelogic The concept The SMG Sequential Manual Transmission with Drivelogic is an automated manual trans mission in which an electrohydraulic system handles the clutching and gear changes The Sequential Manual Transmission is oper ated with the selector lever and two shift pad dles on the steering wheel It offers the following functions Choice of manual or automatic mode Sequential ...

Page 55: ...e and vehicle speed thus for example the system will not execute a downshift that would cause the engine to overrev When the vehicle is stationary the trans mission automatically downshifts into first gear Shortly before dropping below a gear dependent minimum speed the transmis sion downshifts automatically even without your intervention D Drive mode In the Drive mode all forward gears are shifte...

Page 56: ... DSC is activated the system switches from driving program 6 to 5 To maintain vehicle stability always drive with the DSC switched on when possi ble Selecting driving program with button in center console Press the button repeatedly until the desired driving program is displayed in the instrument cluster refer to page 53 Selecting driving program via button on steering wheel You can also activate ...

Page 57: ... Control With M Engine Dynamic Control you can influ ence how sporty the reaction of your vehicle to accelerator pedal movements is to be Three programs are available for engine control P 400 program In the P 400 program the engine reacts gently to the movement of the accelerator pedal This is for example ideal for city driving or driving on snow In the process the fuel consumption is minimal and ...

Page 58: ... page 16 1 Open the start menu 2 Press the controller to open the menu 3 Select Vehicle settings and press the controller 4 Select Lighting and press the controller 5 Select Triple turn signal activation and press the controller Triple turn signal is activated Wiper system 1 Switching on wipers 2 Switching off wipers or brief wipe 3 Activating deactivating rain sensor 4 Cleaning windshield and hea...

Page 59: ...here is any danger that the fluid will freeze on the windshield If you do so your vision could be obscured To avoid freezing use a washer fluid antifreeze refer to Washer fluid Do not use washers when the washer fluid reservoir is empty as this will damage the washer pump Windshield washer nozzles Both windshield washer nozzles are automati cally heated with the engine running or the igni tion swi...

Page 60: ...maintains and stores your current speed as soon as you release the lever Press the lever beyond the resistance point Increase speed by 5 mph 10 km h The vehicle may accelerate beyond the regu lated speed on steep downhill stretches where the engine s braking action alone may not be sufficient to slow the vehicle Speed can drop on uphill grades if the engine output is insuffi cient Maintaining spee...

Page 61: ...the red warning field arrow 2 change depending on the engine temperature As the engine temper ature rises the permissible engine speed also increases Avoid allowing the engine speed to rise as far as the advance warning field whenever possible Always avoid engine speeds in the red warning field In this range the fuel supply is interrupted to protect the engine Coolant temperature Should the coolan...

Page 62: ...ise engine functions are not ensured and damage can occur Computer Displays in instrument cluster To display the information press the BC button in the turn signal lever from radio readiness The following information is displayed in the specified order Time and outside temperature Cruising range Average fuel consumption Oil level refer to Checking engine oil level on page 176 Time To set the time ...

Page 63: ...the button This opens the start menu 2 Move the controller to the right to open Navigation Without navigation system open Car Data 3 Select Car Data and press the controller 4 Select Onboard info and press the con troller Estimated time of arrival at destination Entering a distance manually in the com puter see below Entering a destination in the navigation system refer to page 107 Cruising range ...

Page 64: ... Open Navigation Without navigation system open Car Data 3 Select Car Data and press the controller 4 Select Trip computer and press the con troller Departure time Driving time Distance traveled Average speed Average fuel consumption Switching trip computer on off and resetting all values 1 Select Set and press the controller 2 Select the desired menu item and press the controller Display options ...

Page 65: ...3 Select Service and press the controller 4 Select Service requirements and press the controller 5 Select Status and press the controller The display shows a list of selected service and maintenance procedures as well as legally mandated official inspections You can request more detailed information on every entry Select the entry and press the controller To exit from the menu Select the arrow and...

Page 66: ...ow and press the controller Check Control The concept The Check Control monitors functions in the vehicle and issues a message if there is a mal function in the monitored systems A Check Control message of this kind includes indicator or warning lamps in the instrument cluster pos sibly an acoustic signal and text messages at the bottom of the Control Display Indicator and warning lamps Indicator ...

Page 67: ...messages Important Check Control messages are retained until the malfunctions have been recti fied They cannot be deleted If a number of these malfunctions occur simultaneously they are displayed in succession Less important messages disappear after approx 20 seconds but remain in the memory To hide these Check Control messages Press the CHECK button on the turn signal lever Displaying stored Chec...

Page 68: ...Before the display disappears you can display the messages once again Press the CHECK button for approx 2 seconds If several mes sages are present you can press the CHECK button repeatedly The display turns off automatically after a brief period can be turned off at any time by pressing the CHECK button again for approx 2 sec onds Speed limit You can enter a speed and a Check Control message indic...

Page 69: ... open Car Data 3 Select Car Data and press the controller 4 Select Stopwatch and press the control ler Starting stopping or resetting Select Start and press the controller The stopwatch starts at the displayed time Select Reset and press the controller The stopwatch is reset and it restarts if it was running beforehand Select Stop and press the controller This stops the timer Taking an intermediat...

Page 70: ...the controller to set the hours and press the controller 2 Turn the controller to set the minutes and press the controller The changed time is stored Activating hour signal You will hear three tones just before each full hour Select Hour memo and press the controller The hour signal is activated Setting time format 1 Select Time format and press the control ler 2 Select the desired format and pres...

Page 71: ...e base setting 1 Select Brightness and press the control ler 2 If necessary move the controller to the right to select Display 3 Turn the controller until the desired setting is selected The setting is stored for the remote control cur rently in use Units of measure You can change the units of measure for fuel consumption distances temperature and pressure 1 Select Units and press the controller 2...

Page 72: ...or at over approx 20 mph 30 km h the system is switched off and the LED goes out You can reactivate the system manually as needed Signal tones An intermittent signal indicates the distance of the vehicle from an object being approached Thus an object detected to the left rear of the vehicle will be indicated by a signal tone from the left rear speaker etc As the distance between vehicle and object...

Page 73: ...earing the PDC signal tone Driving stability control systems Your BMW is equipped with an extended array of systems designed to enhance and maintain vehicle stability under extreme conditions ABS Antilock Brake System ABS prevents the wheels from locking during braking Safe steering response is maintained even during hard braking This increases active driving safety ABS is operational every time y...

Page 74: ...ed and the M Dynamic Mode deactivated whenever possible MDM indicator lamp The indicator lamp goes out shortly after the engine is started The indica tor lamp stays lit M Dynamic Mode is activated The indicator lamp lights up continuously and the DSC indicator lamp flashes the M Dynamic Mode is active and controls the drive and brak ing forces Activating MDM You activate the M Dynamic Mode with th...

Page 75: ... sistently sporty coordination of shock absorb ers and steering Selecting program Press the EDC button repeatedly Comfort no LED lights up in the button Normal one LED lights up in the button Sport both LEDs light up in the button The last selected program is active each time the engine is started You can also activate your preferred program with the button on the steering wheel refer to MDrive on...

Page 76: ...he instrument cluster lights up yellow for a few seconds Warning lamp refer to Indica tion of a flat tire The message Initializing FTM appears on the Control Display for a few seconds 3 Start to drive The initialization finishes dur ing driving without feedback Using iDrive for explanation of principle refer to page 16 1 Press the button This opens the start menu 2 Press the controller to open the...

Page 77: ... The front airbags help protect the driver and front passenger by responding to frontal impacts in which safety belts alone cannot pro vide adequate restraint When needed the head and side airbags help provide protection in the event of a side impact The relevant side air bag supports the side upper body area The head airbag supports the head The knee airbag protects the legs from colliding with t...

Page 78: ... airbag on the front pas senger side can be deactivated for teenagers and adults in certain seat positions the indica tor lamp for the front passenger airbags lights up when this occurs In these cases change the seat position so that the front passenger air bags are activated and the indicator lamp goes out If the desired status cannot be produced by changing the seat position transport the corre ...

Page 79: ...pond in the expected manner in an accident despite an impact of corresponding intensity Head Up Display The concept With the Head Up Display important informa tion is projected into the driver s field of view e g navigation instructions This enables you to absorb this information without looking away from the road Switching on off With the engine running or the ignition switched on Press the butto...

Page 80: ...f cruise control 3 Speed M view 1 Current engine speed highlighted 2 Advance warning field of tachometer 3 Red warning field of tachometer also refer to Tachometer on page 59 4 Speed 5 Gear display For information on the shift lights in the tachometer refer to page 55 Setting brightness The brightness of the display is automatically adapted to the ambient lighting conditions However you can change...

Page 81: ...d please have the base setting checked at a BMW center Specialized windshield The windshield is a part of the system The shape of the windshield complies with the requirements of the Head Up Display to enable a precise display A film in the windshield pre vents double images from being displayed Have the windshield replaced only by a BMW center or a repair shop that works in accordance with BMW gu...

Page 82: ... the symbol is illuminated when the low beams are on When driving into a tunnel with bright overhead lighting switching on of the lights may be delayed A blue sky with the sun low on the horizon can cause the lights to be switched on If desired the light switch can be left in the position 3 The exterior lighting is automatically switched off after switching off the vehicle The automatic headlamp c...

Page 83: ... passenger side when the vehicle is stopped Malfunction The LED next to the symbol for automatic head lamp control flashes The Adaptive Head Light is malfunctioning or has failed Have the system checked as soon as possible High beams roadside parking lamps 1 High beams 2 Headlamp flasher 3 Roadside parking lamps Roadside parking lamps left or right You also enjoy the option of lighting up just one...

Page 84: ...the low beams manually To reactivate the system briefly press the turn signal lever in the high beam direction again You use the headlamp flasher in the usual way when the low beams are on System limits The high beam assistant cannot replace personal decisions about the benefits of using high beams In situations that require them you should switch to the low beams man ually to avoid a safety risk ...

Page 85: ... illuminate the exterior area before the doors To protect the battery all lamps in the vehicle are switched off approx 15 min utes after radio readiness is switched off refer to Start Stop button on page 50 Switching interior lamps on and off manually Press button 1 If you want the interior lamps to remain off con tinuously maintain pressure on the button for approx 3 seconds To revert to normal o...

Page 86: ...moving condensation 7 Air volume manual 8 Switching off automatic climate control 9 Switching cooling function on and off manually 10 Temperature right side of passenger compartment 11 Residual heat mode 12 AUTO program 13 AUC automatic recirculated air control recirculated air mode 14 LED for parked car ventilation 15 Rear window defroster 16 Air grill for interior temperature sensor please keep ...

Page 87: ... densation sensor controls the program in such a way that window condensation is prevented as much as possible Intensity of AUTO program To meet your individual needs you can increase or decrease the intensity of the auto matic climate control iDrive for explanation of principle refer to page 16 1 Press the button This opens the start menu 2 Move the controller to the left to open Cli mate 3 Selec...

Page 88: ...moving the con troller 6 Turn the controller to adjust the air distribu tion Driver s side 1 Airflow directed toward the windshield and side windows 2 Airflow for the upper body 3 Air to footwell Front passenger side 4 Airflow for the upper body 5 Air to footwell Pressing the AUTO button raises and lowers the air distribution settings on the Control Display Switching cooling function on and off Th...

Page 89: ...nger com partment e g while stopped at a school to pick up a child The function can be switched on when the fol lowing conditions are met up to 15 minutes after switching off the engine engine at operating temperature sufficient battery voltage outside temperature below 777 256 The LED lights up when the function is switched on With the ignition lock at radio readiness or higher the interior tempe...

Page 90: ...s in the instrument panel These vent outlets must be open for the system to operate The parked car ventilation system is operated via iDrive Switching on and off directly iDrive for explanation of principle refer to page 16 1 Open the start menu 2 Move the controller to the left to open Cli mate 3 Select Parked car operation and press the controller 4 Select Automatic ventilation and press the con...

Page 91: ...djustment the time is stored Activating timer Move the controller to the left or right to select Timer 1 or Timer 2 and then press the con troller The switch on time is activated The symbol on the display of the automatic climate control lights up The symbol on the display of the automatic climate control flashes when the parked car ventilation has switched on The parked car ventilation is only av...

Page 92: ...g or in the manual supplied with the orig inal hand held transmitter it is safe to assume that it is compatible with the integrated universal remote control If you have additional questions please contact your BMW center or call 1 800 355 3515 Information is also provided on the Internet at www bmwusa com or www homelink com HomeLink is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls Inc Programming 1 ...

Page 93: ...ating code please observe the following supplementary instructions Programming will be easier with the aid of a second person 1 Park your vehicle within the range of the remote controlled equipment 2 Program the integrated universal remote control as described above in Fixed code hand held transmitters 3 Locate the button on the receiver of the device to be set e g on the drive unit 4 Press the bu...

Page 94: ...correspond ing cradle for the telephone or mobile phone Adjusting height The center armrest can be set in two positions Pull the right button Move the armrest upward or downward and lock it in the desired position Storage compartments Storage compartment behind center armrest To open raise the cover at the left or right edge The compartment contains the cup holder and the lock for the hotel functi...

Page 95: ...al injury to occupants during braking or evasive maneu vers Cup holders Do not place glass containers in the cup holders This would increase the risk of injury in the event of an accident The compartment of the rear center console contains a built in cup holder and a removable one The removable cup holder can be inserted into the side of the center console Ashtray Opening Press the trim strip of t...

Page 96: ...ket by inserting plugs of different shapes or sizes In front passenger footwell Access to the socket Fold open the cover Ski bag It permits safe and clean transport of up to two pairs of standard skies or one snowboard You can use the ski bag to stow skis up to 6 9 ft 2 10 m long Loading 1 Press the button downward and pull the filler element forward 2 Extend the ski bag between the front seats Th...

Page 97: ...ng belt at the buckle Secure the ski bag in this way If you fail to do so it could move around and endanger occupants during braking or evasive maneu vers To refit the filler element insert the two tabs at the bottom into the strip and press the filler ele ment back into place Make sure that you do not damage the rear seat upholstery Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 012 118 02 06 BMW AG ...

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Page 99: ...his section is designed to provide you with extra support by supplying information useful in dealing with specific driving and operating conditions Driving tips Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 012 118 02 06 BMW AG ...

Page 100: ...od Therefore drive reservedly during the first 200 miles 300 km Brake system Brakes require an initial break in period of approx 300 miles 500 km to achieve optimized contact and wear patterns between brake pads and rotors Drive in a reserved manner during this break in period Clutch The function of the clutch is only at its opti mized level after a distance driven of approx 300 miles 500 km Follo...

Page 101: ...quickly The starting assistant holds the vehicle for approx 1 second after releasing the footbrake Depending on the load the vehicle may also roll back slightly during this time After releasing the footbrake immediately start quickly otherwise the starting assistant no longer holds the vehicle after approx 1 second and it begins to roll back Start off quickly on slopes Do not hold the vehicle on a...

Page 102: ...because the minimum pressure which must be exerted by the pads during brake applications to clean the rotors is not reached Should corrosion form on the brake rotors the brakes will tend to respond with a pulsating effect that even extended application will fail to cure When vehicle is parked Condensation forms in the automatic climate control during operation and then exits under the vehicle Trac...

Page 103: ...ad capacity of your vehicle Load The permissible load is the total of the weight of occupants and cargo luggage The greater the weight of occupants the less cargo luggage can be transported Stowing cargo Load heavy cargo as far forward and as low as possible placing it directly behind the bulkhead behind the rear seats Cover sharp edges and corners Securing cargo Use the luggage net or securing st...

Page 104: ...ard objects unsecured in the passenger compart ment as they could fly around and pose a safety hazard to the vehicle s occupants during abrupt braking or evasive maneuvers Pad on bottom of luggage compartment You can use the pad as needed for example to transport soiled objects The rubberized side is washable and has an anti skid effect Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 012 118 02 06 BMW AG ...

Page 105: ...Driving tips 103 Reference At a glance Controls Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 012 118 02 06 BMW AG ...

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Page 107: ...his chapter describes how you can enter destinations and specify your route so that your navigation system guides you reliably to your destination Navigation Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 012 118 02 06 BMW AG ...

Page 108: ...m to scan the data from the DVD Removing navigation DVD 1 Press button 1 The DVD emerges slightly from the drive 2 Remove the DVD If the DVD is not ejected from the drive it is pos sible that it is jammed A message appears on the Control Display Display in the assistance window You can display the route or the current position in the assistance window This display remains visible even if you switc...

Page 109: ...d signs in the event of any con tradiction between traffic and road conditions and the instructions issued by the navigation system If you do not observe this precaution you may be in violation of the law and can endanger vehicle occupants and other road users iDrive for explanation of principle refer to page 16 1 Press the button This opens the start menu 2 Move the controller to the right to cal...

Page 110: ...tination and press the controller In order to be able to start the destination guid ance at least the town city of the destination or its zip code must be entered Entering destination via town city name 1 Select Town City or the displayed town city and press the controller 2 Select the first letter and press the control ler A list of all towns cities starting with this let ter appears on the Contr...

Page 111: ... press the controller To delete all digits or letters Move the controller toward the right to select and hold the controller down 3 Select the zip code and press the controller The corresponding town city of destination is displayed 4 Change into the third field from the top Turn the controller until the destination is selected and press the controller Entering street house number and intersection...

Page 112: ...into the third field from the top Turn the controller until the house number is selected and press the controller Starting destination guidance with manual destination entry Select Start guidance and press the con troller Destination guidance starts immediately If destination guidance is not to be started immediately Select Add to destination list and press the controller The destination is stored...

Page 113: ...n guidance starts immediately Saving destination The destination is added to the destination list or can be saved in the address book Map guided destination selection If you only know the location of the town or street of the destination then you can input the destination by using a map You can use the cursor to select the destination on the map and then adopt it into the destination guidance 1 Se...

Page 114: ...and other menu items are displayed 6 Select the desired menu item Start route guidance starts destination guidance Show current position places the cur rent position in the center of the map Show destination position places the current destination in the center of the map Return to map changes back to the Input map Exit the menu 7 Press the controller The map for destination input can also be call...

Page 115: ...ion list The last 20 destinations entered into the desti nation list are displayed You can select these destinations and adopt them into the destina tion guidance system For example in order to plan a longer route you can store all of the destinations you wish to visit in the destination list ahead of time refer to Entering a destination manually on page 107 Select Navigation and press the control...

Page 116: ...estinations in the address book 1 Select Address book and press the con troller 2 Select New address and press the con troller 3 Select Enter address and press the con troller 4 Enter names and addresses 5 Select Store in address book and press the controller The entry is stored in the address book You can also store a destination from the desti nation list in the address book refer to page 113 St...

Page 117: ... and press the control ler Changing destinations from address book 1 Select Address book and press the con troller 2 Select the entry and press the controller 3 Select Edit address and press the con troller 4 Change entry For operation refer to Entering a destina tion manually page 107 Deleting individual destinations from address book 1 Select Address book and press the con troller 2 Select the e...

Page 118: ...lect Home address and press the con troller 2 Select Edit address and press the con troller For operation refer to Entering a destination manually page 107 Selecting route You can influence the calculated route by choosing certain route criteria You can change the route criteria as often as you like when entering the destination and whenever the des tination guidance is active The route is planned...

Page 119: ...press the controller 2 Select a route criterion and press the con troller Word matching principle The system supports the word matching princi ple to make it easier for you to enter the names of streets or towns cities The system runs ongoing checks comparing your destination entries with the data stored on the navigation DVD as the basis for instant response The user benefits include Names of spe...

Page 120: ...guidance can also be started in the arrow or map display Select the symbol and press the controller During destination guidance you can operate other equipment via iDrive at any time You are notified well in advance of a necessary change of direction by spoken instructions and the dis play of the direction arrows Terminating continuing destination guidance In arrow display or map view Select the s...

Page 121: ...a 3 Starting stopping destination guidance 4 Arrow to destination as the crow flies 5 Distance to the next change of direction 6 Current position 7 Direction of travel Hollow arrow Destination guidance on the calculated route Solid arrow Arrow shows the route to be calculated from a bird s eye view when the vehicle is not located in an area contained on the navigation DVD e g in a multilevel park ...

Page 122: ...elect the arrow and press the controller At scales of less than 250 miles 500 km you have the option of deciding whether to orient the map to north toward your current direction of travel or show the map in perspective At scales of 250 miles 500 km or greater the map always points toward north Changing map view Select the corresponding symbol and press the controller The next map view is displayed...

Page 123: ... until Languages is selected and press the controller 5 Select Navigation voice instructions on and press the controller The voice instructions are switched on The setting is stored for the remote control cur rently in use Repeating and canceling voice instructions With the programmable button on the steering wheel you can also make the following settings refer to page 45 Repeat the voice instruct...

Page 124: ...er the desired number and press the controller The route is recalculated To exit from the menu without changing the route Select the arrow and press the controller Displaying current position You can also display your current position with the destination guidance switched off 1 Select Navigation and press the control ler 2 Change into the fourth field from the top Turn the controller until Curren...

Page 125: ... no downtown area can be determined for the city or town entered Enter any street or a destination such as the railway station etc then start the destination guidance you want to enter a destination for the des tination guidance but it is not possible to select the letters for your desired entry The data of the destination is not stored on the navigation DVD that is loaded In this case the system ...

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Page 127: ...Entertainment This chapter describes the operation of the radio and CD player as well as their tone settings Entertainment Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 012 118 02 06 BMW AG ...

Page 128: ...r CD track is played Turn adjust volume 2 Drive for audio CDs 3 Eject CD 4 Station scan track search Change radio station Select track for CD player and CD changer 5 Drive for navigation DVDs Operation via iDrive iDrive for explanation of principle refer to page 16 1 Press the button This opens the start menu 2 Move the controller backwards to call up Entertainment You have the following choices F...

Page 129: ... the desired volume is set You can also adjust the volume with buttons on the steering wheel refer to page 11 The setting is stored for the remote control cur rently in use Tone control You can alter various tone settings e g treble and bass or the speed dependent volume increase The sound settings are globally adjusted for all audio sources The settings are stored for the remote control currently...

Page 130: ...stages for the increase in volume 1 Select Speed volume and press the con troller 2 Turn the controller The adjustment is applied the field can be changed Professional LOGIC7 HiFi System You can select a spatial sound effect that improves the spatial acoustics in all frequency ranges 1 Select Surround Settings and press the controller 2 Select Concert hall or Theater 3 Press the controller LOGIC7 ...

Page 131: ...ight to select the desired frequency range 3 Turn the controller until the desired setting is selected Resetting tone settings You can reset all tone settings to the default settings 1 Open the start menu 2 Press the controller to open the menu 3 Select Entertainment settings and press the controller 4 Select Audio and press the controller 5 Select Reset and press the controller Online Edition for...

Page 132: ...displayed can no longer be received to update the station with the stron gest signal refer to page 131 Changing stations Turn the controller In addition to the stations currently displayed you can have stations with another selection criterion displayed Professional radio You can choose from the following selection criteria All stations Stations that can currently be received in the FM waveband Au...

Page 133: ...mpling 1 Press the controller 2 Select Scan and press the controller This cancels sampling of the stations and the radio remains on the current station Buttons next to CD player To sample the stations press and hold the button for the corresponding direction To stop scanning press the button again Selecting frequency manually With Manual you can select stations that are received in addition to tho...

Page 134: ...rn the controller until the desired selec tion criterion is selected and press the con troller 3 Select the desired frequency or station Set is selected 4 Press the controller Other menu items are displayed 5 Select Store and press the controller Presets is displayed 6 Turn the controller until the desired mem ory position is selected 7 Press the controller The station is stored The channels of th...

Page 135: ...es are displayed Switching RDS on off 1 Select FM or AM and press the control ler Set is selected 2 Press the controller Other menu items are displayed 3 Select RDS and press the controller RDS is activated Automatically sorting stations For the All stations selection criterion you can set whether the most frequently used sta tions are displayed at the beginning 1 Select All stations and press the...

Page 136: ...on iDrive for explanation of principle refer to page 16 1 Press the button This opens the start menu 2 Press the controller to open the menu 3 Select Entertainment settings and press the controller 4 Select HD radio and press the controller 5 Select Off and press the controller The reception of digital stations is deac tivated This symbol is displayed when a sender is being received digitally With...

Page 137: ...ted This can take up to 2 minutes Displaying additional information With the digital stations additional information on the current track is displayed e g the name of the artist 1 Select a station and press the controller 2 Select Details and press the controller The information is displayed If a digital station is received again when the station is changed the additional information will be displ...

Page 138: ...number is required for enabling or disabling 2 To enable the channels Dial phone number Disabling 1 Select an enabled channel and press the controller 2 Select ESN and press the controller The electronic serial number ESN is dis played The electronic serial number is required to disable 3 To have the channels disabled Dial phone number Selecting and storing channel 1 Select SAT and press the contr...

Page 139: ...d 5 Select a channel marked with this sym bol 6 Press the controller Other menu items are displayed 7 Select Play and press the controller Additional information The name of the channel and additional infor mation on the current track are displayed e g the name of the artist 1 Artist 2 Track Storing channel 1 Select the desired channel 2 Press the controller Other menu items are displayed 3 Select...

Page 140: ...Notes If no signal can be received for more than 4 seconds a message is displayed on the Con trol Display Reception may not be possible for certain reasons e g environmental influences or topographical conditions The satellite radio has no influence on this The signal may not be available in tunnels or underground garages next to tall buildings near trees mountains or other sources of radio interf...

Page 141: ... of principle refer to page 16 1 Press the button This opens the start menu 2 Move the controller backwards to call up Entertainment 3 Change to upper field if necessary Turn the controller until CD is selected and press the controller 4 On vehicles with a CD changer change to the second field from the top and turn the controller until CD is selected and press the controller The CD player is start...

Page 142: ...CD player Press the button for the corresponding direction repeatedly until you reach the desired track The CD will start to play at the start of the track The track is displayed on the Control Display You can also change the track with buttons on the steering wheel refer to page 11 Via iDrive Select a track by turning the controller Compressed audio files 1 Select the directory if necessary and p...

Page 143: ...s on the current CD 1 Select Set and press the controller Other menu items are displayed 2 Select Scan and press the controller To end sampling 1 Press the controller 2 Select Scan and press the controller This cancels sampling of the tracks and the player remains on the current track Compressed audio files 1 Select the current track and press the con troller 2 Select the desired menu item To samp...

Page 144: ...peat track or Repeat directory and press the controller Random play sequence In this mode the tracks on the current CD are played once in a random sequence 1 Select Set and press the controller Other menu items are displayed 2 Select Random and press the controller To cancel random mode 1 Press the controller 2 Select Random and press the controller Compressed audio files 1 Select the current trac...

Page 145: ...it at least 2 seconds before pushing in the magazine again so that the inserted CDs can be read in again Inserting removing CDs into from CD magazine When inserting or removing CDs remember to hold them only by their edges taking care to avoid touching the reflective CD memory sur face To insert Insert one CD into each compartment of the magazine with the labeled side up To remove Pull out the des...

Page 146: ...ty High levels of humidity can lead to condensa tion on the CD DVD or the laser s scan lens and temporarily prevent playback Malfunctions with individual CDs DVDs If malfunctions only occur with individual CDs DVDs one of the following factors may be the cause Home recorded CDs DVDs Possible reasons for malfunctions with self recorded CDs DVDs are e g inconsistent data creation or recording proces...

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Page 149: ...ications This chapter summarizes how to operate your mobile phone using iDrive or voice control and how to use BMW Assist or TeleService Communications Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 012 118 02 06 BMW AG ...

Page 150: ...from transmission will be dissipated from the vehicle interior A mobile phone detected by the vehicle should not be operated by the mobile phone s keypad otherwise malfunctions may occur For your safety A car phone makes life more convenient in many ways and can even save lives in an emer gency While you should consult your mobile phone s separate operating instructions for a detailed description ...

Page 151: ... the menu item Connection not with confirma tion To log on specify any desired number as the Bluetooth passkey e g 1 This Blue tooth passkey is no longer required follow ing successful logon The ignition is switched on Only log on the mobile phone with the vehicle stopped otherwise you may become distracted and inadvertently endanger your passengers and other road users Switching on ignition 1 Ins...

Page 152: ...e phone are trans ferred to your vehicle refer to the operating instructions of your mobile phone if necessary This transfer depends on your mobile phone refer to the operating instructions of your mobile phone if necessary and can take several minutes Up to four mobile phones can be logged on consecutively If you log on a fifth mobile phone the logon data of the last mobile phone in the list will...

Page 153: ...phone book entries you have trans ferred from your mobile phone to your vehi cle are also deleted in the process Activating deactivating Bluetooth link Bluetooth technology is not approved in all countries Observe the applicable local regulations Temporarily disconnect the Blue tooth link between the vehicle and the mobile phone if necessary If the Bluetooth link is deactivated you cannot operate ...

Page 154: ...pted calls Hang up With the ignition and radio readiness switched off e g after removing the remote control you can continue an ongoing call for a maximum of 25 minutes via the handsfree system Requirements The logon data of the mobile phone are stored in the vehicle and the mobile phone is ready to operate The engine is running or the ignition is switched on The mobile phone is detected by the ve...

Page 155: ...ntrol ler Ending a call 1 Select the phone number and press the controller 2 Select End call and press the controller Dialing a phone number from phone book or a phone number stored in a list Phone numbers you have called incoming calls and the entries of the phone book are stored in lists when the mobile phone is connected to the vehicle via Bluetooth If the caller is entered in the phone book th...

Page 156: ...e controller 4 Select the desired entry and press the con troller 5 Select Call and press the controller The system dials the number If different phone numbers are stored in the mobile phone under one name e g office and home the name is shown once for each phone number You can change a phone number stored in the phone book e g to call a specific extension 1 Select Phone and press the controller 2...

Page 157: ...de Assistance of the BMW Group when you require breakdown assistance BMW center e g when you want to make an appointment for service BMW Hotline for information on all aspects of your vehicle If BMW Assist is activated refer to page 162 You can select the displayed service phone number if your mobile phone is logged on in the vehicle iDrive for explanation of principle refer to page 16 1 Press the...

Page 158: ...over to the handsfree mode You may also be able to continue the con versation via the handsfree system depending on the mobile phone used Fol low the instructions displayed on the mobile phone display refer to the operating instructions of your mobile phone Press the button above the storage compartment Switching over may take several seconds From handsfree system to mobile phone When you telephon...

Page 159: ...ssi ble commands at any point Using alternative commands There are often a number of commands to run a function e g The system recognizes digits from zero to nine You can say each digit individually or group them into a sequence to accelerate the input Example dialing phone numbers Start the dialog Press the button on the steering wheel Adjusting volume You can adjust the volume for the instructio...

Page 160: ... entries Delete phone book deletes all entries in the phone book Have entries read aloud and dial You can have all the entries of your voice phone book read aloud in the order of input and select a certain entry to establish a connection 1 Dial number The dialog for establishing a telephone connection is opened 2 Say the phone number For telephone calls abroad say Plus and then the country code 3 ...

Page 161: ...ommands keep the following in mind Issue the commands smoothly and at nor mal volume avoiding excessive emphasis and pauses Keep the doors and windows closed to pre vent interference from ambient noise Avoid making other noise in the vehicle while speaking Mounting removing snap in adapter 1 Press the area 1 around the button and remove the cover 2 Insert the snap in adapter at the front and press...

Page 162: ...ing upward press the mobile phone toward the electrical connec tions and press down until it engages The mobile phone s battery is charged with the ignition lock at radio readiness or higher or with the steering unlocked To protect the vehicle s batteries avoid using the phone when the ignition is switched off Removing mobile phone Press button Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 012 118 02 06 BMW ...

Page 163: ... country to country The contract of participation with BMW Assist and the activation must be completed before you can use BMW Assist When the contract expires the car phone can be deactivated by a BMW center without your having to visit a BMW center Following deacti vation of the car phone no emergency calls can be made The car phone can be reactivated after signing a new contract with a BMW cente...

Page 164: ...e services offered are country specific Voice contact is established or data are transferred depending on the equipment and the country In some countries it is possible to do both The data transferred can be the vehicle data your current position or the data of the CBS Condition Based Service Automatic service notification The data on the service status of your vehicle or on legally mandated inspe...

Page 165: ...ess the controller If the current position can be determined the current vehicle location is displayed 6 Select Start service and press the con troller Contact with Roadside Assistance will be established Establishing contact with your BMW center or BMW Customer Relations You can contact your BMW center e g to arrange a service appointment For information related to your vehicle call the BMW Custo...

Page 166: ...ed 6 If applicable select Options and press the controller 7 Select Update services and press the controller Blocking services If you block the services the connection to BMW Assist is deactivated 1 Open the start menu 2 Press the controller to open the menu 3 Select Communication settings and press the controller 4 Select BMW Service settings and press the controller 5 Select Service Status and p...

Page 167: ...cle identification number of your vehicle can be displayed 1 Open the start menu 2 Press the controller to open the menu 3 Select Communication settings and press the controller 4 Select BMW Service settings and press the controller 5 Select Profile and press the controller To adjust the license plate number please con tact your BMW center Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 012 118 02 06 BMW AG ...

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Page 169: ... maintain your mobility by supplying important information on vital topics including fuels and lubricants wheels and tires service maintenance and breakdown assistance Mobility Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 012 118 02 06 BMW AG ...

Page 170: ...n Place the fuel filler cap in the bracket attached to the fuel filler door When refueling insert the filler nozzle com pletely into the filler pipe Avoid raising the filler nozzle during refueling as otherwise this results in premature pump shutoff can lead to reduced efficiency in the fuel vapor recovery system The fuel tank is full when the filler nozzle clicks off the first time Fuel tank capa...

Page 171: ...containing up to and including 10 ethanol or other oxygenates with up to 2 8 oxygen by weight that is 15 MTBE or 3 methanol plus an equivalent amount of co solvent will not void the applicable warranties with respect to defects in materials or workmanship The use of poor quality fuels may result in problems relating to drivability and start ing and to a tendency to stall especially under certain e...

Page 172: ...izes at ambient temperature The inflation pressures apply to the tire sizes and tire brands respectively approved and recommended by BMW a list of these is available from your BMW center For correct identification of the right tire infla tion pressure for your tires observe the follow ing Tire sizes for your vehicle Load conditions Maximum allowable driving speed Tire inflation pressures for drivi...

Page 173: ...ommends replacing all tires at least every 6 years even if some tires may last for 10 years This also concerns the tire of the spare wheel Tire size Pressure specifications in psi kPa Traveling speeds up to max of 100 mph 160 km h Traveling speeds including those exceeding 100 mph 160 km h All pressure specifications in the table are indicated in psi kilopascal with cold tires Cold ambient tempera...

Page 174: ...representing the tire s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passen...

Page 175: ...guidelines and uses appropriately trained personnel If this work is performed inexpertly there is a danger of damage and associated safety risks Make sure that the new wheels are balanced Retreaded tires BMW does not recommend the use of retreaded tires otherwise driving safety may be reduced Potentially substantial varia tions in the design and the age of the carcasses can result in a reduced ser...

Page 176: ...ion the system will automatically learn the changed state grad ually during driving This may be noticeable from the clutch opening and closing briefly Storage Always store wheels and tires in a cool dry place with as little exposure to light as possible Always protect tires against all contact with oil grease and fuels Do not exceed the maximum tire inflation pressure indicated on the side wall of...

Page 177: ...priately trained personnel Other wise there is a danger of damage and associ ated safety risks if this work is performed improperly Hood Releasing Pull lever Opening Press the release handle and open the hood You cannot start off with the hood open Closing Close the hood from a height of approx 16 in 40 cm with momentum It must be clearly heard to engage Make sure that the closing path of the hood...

Page 178: ...e headlamp and windshield cleaning systems refer to page 57 Engine oil Engine oil consumption depends on driving style and driving conditions Checking engine oil level Your vehicle is equipped with an electronic oil level check You can display the oil level in the instrument cluster 1 Oil level 2 Maximum marking 3 Minimum marking Press the BC button in the turn signal lever repeatedly until the oi...

Page 179: ...il level display is shown in the instrument cluster 4 Press the BC button in the turn signal lever for at least 2 seconds The oil level is determined A clock symbol is displayed during the measurement 5 After approx 1 minute the current oil level is displayed If not all measuring conditions are met e g with the engine cold is dis played The requested measurement is carried out as soon as possible ...

Page 180: ...n Viscosity grades The viscosity is a measure of the thickness of the oil and is specified in SAE grades Approved oils belong to the SAE grade 10W 60 Alternative oil types If BMW High Performance Synthetic Oil is unavailable you can add small quantities of other synthetic oils between oil changes Only use oils with the following specifications Viscosity preferred SAE 10W 60 alternative SAE 10W 40 ...

Page 181: ...th may be noticeable Have the system checked immedi ately by a BMW center Display of the previously described malfunction on Canadian models When you continue driving an increased brake pedal path can be necessary and significantly longer braking distances may be required Please adapt your driving style accordingly Brake pads The warning lamp lights red up in spite of the handbrake being released ...

Page 182: ...le check Legally required tests depending on local regulations Service data in remote control Your vehicle stores the information required maintenance continuously in the remote con trol during driving After accessing the data stored in the remote control your BMW Service Advisor can suggest precisely the right array of service procedures for your own individual vehi cle For this reason when you t...

Page 183: ...drive to the nearest BMW center as soon as possible Heavy engine misfiring causes serious damage to the emission relevant components espe cially the catalytic converter within a short time If the fuel filler cap is not properly tight ened the OBD system can detect the escape of fuel vapor This causes a display to light up If the cap is then tightened the display should go out within a few days Eve...

Page 184: ...to prevent short circuits from occurring To avoid possible injury or equip ment damage when replacing bulbs follow any instructions provided by the bulb manufac turer When performing maintenance on the head lamps follow the instructions in the separate Caring for your vehicle brochure For bulbs for which changing is not described and for checking and adjusting headlamp aim please contact your BMW ...

Page 185: ...e replaced together 1 Turn the bulb holder 2 to the right and remove 2 Press the snap connection on the plug con nector pull off the bulb holder and replace Front turn signal side marker Your BMW is equipped with two turn signal lamps per side in the front Turn signal lamp 1 Bulb 21 watts WY 21 SV The illustration shows the front right side of the engine compartment 1 Press the lever shown downwar...

Page 186: ...ts WY 5 W 1 Press against the front edge of the lamp with the tip of your finger then push it to the rear release the snap connection at the front and take it off the trim strip 2 Turn the bulb holder to the left by 905 and remove 3 Remove and replace the bulb Tail lamps The roadside parking rear and brake lamps are LEDs The backup lamps are equipped with long life bulbs Please contact a BMW cente...

Page 187: ... or reverse gear Have all vehicle occupants get out of the vehicle and ensure that they remain outside the immediate area in a safe place such as behind a guardrail If a warning triangle or portable hazard warning lamp is required set it up on the roadside at an appropriate distance from the rear of the vehi cle Comply with all safety guidelines and regu lations Preparation The M Mobility System i...

Page 188: ...mpressor and wheel Connector cable and connecting hose are stored on underside of compressor Using M Mobility System To repair a flat tire with the M Mobility System proceed as follows Fill sealant into wheel refer to page 186 Distribute sealant refer to page 187 Produce tire inflation pressure refer to page 187 Filling sealant into wheel Strictly comply with the specified order otherwise highly p...

Page 189: ...2 or a workshop that works according to BMW repair procedures with cor respondingly trained personnel if the tire can not be made ready for driving with the M Mobility System The tire inflation pressure must be at least 29 psi 200 kPa Otherwise do not con tinue driving Continue driving Do not exceed the permissible maximum speed of 50 mph 80 km h otherwise accidents can occur Reinitialize the Flat...

Page 190: ...nd the front wheel on the other side of the vehicle or on inclines in front of this wheel On a steep grade take other steps to prevent the vehicle from roll ing 3 Loosen the lug bolts a half turn Jacking up vehicle The jacking points for the car jack are located in the positions shown 1 Position the vehicle jack at the jacking point closest to the wheel so that the entire sur face of the jack base...

Page 191: ...refer to After changing wheels tires on page 174 4 Replace the damaged tire as soon as possi ble and have the new wheel tire balanced Stowing wheel and tools 1 Lay the wheel in the tool mounting 2 Lay the cover on the mounting 3 Center the wheel and cover relative to the lashing eyes 5 4 Hook the belt into the lashing eyes 5 Completely open the tensioning lock 6 Thread the belt 3 through the axis ...

Page 192: ...t until the system starts refer to page 123 Fuses Never attempt to repair a blown fuse and do not replace a defective fuse with a sub stitute of another color or amperage rating as this could lead to overloading of the wiring ulti mately resulting in a fire in the vehicle Spare fuses and a pair of plastic tweezers are located in the compartment for the onboard tool kit refer to page 182 Informatio...

Page 193: ...r at least 2 seconds The LED in the button lights up As soon as the voice connection to the BMW Assist response center has been established the LED flashes If conditions allow remain in the vehicle until the connection has been established You will then be able to provide a detailed description of the situation If the current location of your vehicle can be determined it will be forwarded to the B...

Page 194: ...u can use two jumper cables to start your BMW with power from the battery in a second vehicle You can also use the same method to help start another vehicle Use only jumper cables with fully insulated clamp handles To avoid the risk of potentially fatal injury always avoid all contact with electrical components while the engine is running Care fully adhere to the following sequence both to prevent...

Page 195: ...usual way If the first starting attempt is not successful wait a few minutes before another attempt in order to allow the discharged battery to recharge 3 Let the engines run for a few minutes 4 Disconnect the jumper cables by reversing the connection sequence Check the battery and recharge if necessary Never use spray fluids to start the engine Tow starting and towing Observe applicable laws and ...

Page 196: ...e it will not be possible to reliably control vehicle response The tow fittings used should be on the same side on both vehicles Should it prove impossi ble to avoid mounting the tow bar at an offset angle please note the following Clearance and maneuvering capability will be strictly limited during cornering When mounted at an angle the tow bar will exert lateral forces tending to push the vehicl...

Page 197: ... ignition refer to page 50 3 Tow start in selector lever position N 4 Move the selector lever into the drive posi tion and pull toward within 2 seconds The correct gear will be selected and engaged automatically 5 Stop at a suitable location remove the tow bar or rope and switch off the hazard warn ing flashers 6 Have the vehicle checked Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 012 118 02 06 BMW AG ...

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Page 199: ...contains the technical data the short commands of the voice command system and the index which is the quickest way to find the information you are looking for Reference Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 012 118 02 06 BMW AG ...

Page 200: ...gine specifications M6 Displacement cu in cmµ 305 1 4 999 No of cylinders 10 Maximum output hp 500 at engine speed rpm 7 750 Maximum torque lb ft Nm 383 520 at engine speed rpm 6 100 Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 012 118 02 06 BMW AG ...

Page 201: ...lance Controls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Dimensions All dimensions given in inches mm Smallest turning circle diam 41 0 ft 12 5 m Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 012 118 02 06 BMW AG ...

Page 202: ...d lbs kg 2 403 1 090 Approved rear axle load lbs kg 2 646 1 200 Luggage compartment capacity cu ft l 15 9 450 Notes Fuel tank gal liters approx 18 5 70 Fuel specification page 169 including reserve of gal liters approx 4 15 Window and headlamp washer system US quarts liters approx 5 3 5 For details page 57 Engine oil and filter change US quarts liters 9 8 9 25 Oil grades page 178 Online Edition fo...

Page 203: ...nce window perspective Assistance window current position Assistance window trip computer or Assistance window onboard info To change scale in assistance window 120 Assistance window scale feet or Assistance window scale miles Function Command To activate telephone 153 Phone To dial phone number 153 Dial number To display the phone book 153 A to Z To dial from phone book 153 Call or Dial name To d...

Page 204: ...Arrow display To display map view 119 Map Map facing north Map direction of travel or Perspective To change scale 120 Scale miles or Scale feet To display streets and towns cities of the route 120 Route list To switch on voice instructions 121 Navigation info on To switch off voice instructions 121 Navigation info off To repeat voice instructions 121 Repeat navigation info To open route 116 120 Ro...

Page 205: ...on with the best reception 131 AM Autostore To open WB 134 Weatherband menu To switch on weatherband 134 Weatherband on To select a weatherband station 134 Choose weatherband station To open SAT 136 SAT radio menu To switch on satellite radio 136 SAT radio To open Presets of satellite radio 137 SAT radio presets To open All channels of satellite radio 136 SAT radio all channels To open Categories ...

Page 206: ...nication settings To open BMW Service settings 161 BMW Service settings To open BMW Service 163 BMW service To open Service requirements 63 162 Service requirements To open Service 63 162 Service To display Check Control messages 64 Check Control messages To open Display settings 67 Display settings To open Head Up Display 77 Head up display To activate speed limit 67 Limit on To deactivate speed ...

Page 207: ...Reference 205 At a glance Controls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 012 118 02 06 BMW AG ...

Page 208: ...o Ventilation 87 Air volume 86 AKI refer to Fuel specifications 169 Alarm system 35 avoiding unintentional alarms 35 interior motion sensor 35 switching off alarm 35 switching off tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor 36 tilt alarm sensor 35 All channels 136 All doors 30 All season tires refer to Winter tires 174 All stations on the radio selecting 130 133 Alterations technical refer to For...

Page 209: ...Backrests refer to Seats 39 Backrest width adjustment 40 Backup lamps replacing bulbs refer to Tail lamps 184 Balance refer to Tone control 128 Balance refer to Tone control 128 Balance adjustment in audio mode right left 128 Band aids refer to First aid kit 192 Bass refer to Tone control 127 Bass tone control 127 Battery disposal 37 jump starting 192 refer to Vehicle battery 189 Battery change 37...

Page 210: ...cle brochure Car key refer to Keys remote control 28 Car phone 148 installation location refer to Center armrest 92 refer to Mobile phone 148 refer to separate operating instructions Car radio refer to Radio 130 Car wash 100 refer to Before driving into a car wash 100 refer to the Caring for your vehicle brochure Catalytic converter refer to Hot exhaust system 98 Categories 137 CBC Cornering Brake...

Page 211: ...n 118 Control Center refer to iDrive 16 Control Display refer to iDrive 16 setting brightness 69 Controller refer to iDrive 16 Controls refer to Cockpit 10 Convenience operation windows 31 32 Coolant 178 checking level 178 temperature 59 Cooling maximum 86 Cornering Brake Control CBC 71 Country of destination for navigation 108 Courtesy lamps refer to Interior lamps 83 Cruise control 57 Cruising r...

Page 212: ... 30 Doors manual operation 32 remote control 31 DOT Quality Grades 172 Draft free ventilation 87 Drivelogic 54 Driver s door only 30 Driving lamps refer to Parking lamps low beams 80 Driving notes 98 Driving programs refer to Drivelogic 54 Driving route refer to Displaying the route 119 Driving stability control systems 71 Driving through water 99 Driving tips refer to Driving notes 98 Drying the ...

Page 213: ... and out 44 tilting down passenger side mirror 44 Eye for tow starting and towing refer to Tow fitting 193 Eyes for lashing refer to Securing cargo 101 F Fader refer to Tone control 128 Fader refer to Tone control 128 Failure messages refer to Check Control 64 False alarms refer to Avoiding unintentional alarms 35 Fastening safety belts refer to Safety belts 42 Fastest route for navigation 116 Fas...

Page 214: ...ff refer to Residual heat 87 Heavy cargo refer to Securing cargo 101 Height refer to Dimensions 199 Height adjustment seats 40 steering wheel 44 High beam assistant 81 High beams 81 headlamp flasher 81 indicator lamp 13 replacing bulbs 183 High Definition Radio 134 High water refer to Driving through water 99 Hills 100 Hold 37 Holder for cups 93 Home address in navigation 116 Homepage 4 Hood 175 H...

Page 215: ...r rearview mirror 44 automatically dimming refer to Automatic functions 44 Intermittent wiper mode 56 J Jacking points 188 Joystick refer to iDrive 16 Jump starting 192 K Keyless Go refer to Comfort access 36 Keyless opening and closing refer to Comfort access 36 Key Memory refer to Personal Profile 29 Keypad 156 Keys 28 key related settings refer to Personal Profile 29 Kick down refer to Drive mo...

Page 216: ... Master key refer to Keys remote control 28 Maximum cooling 86 Maximum speed with winter tires 174 MDM refer to M Dynamic Mode 72 MDrive 46 72 MDrive 46 M Dynamic Mode 72 Memory refer to Seat mirror and steering wheel memory 40 Menus refer to iDrive 16 Microfilter 87 Microphone for telephone 14 for voice command system 14 Mirror dimming feature 44 Mirrors 43 automatic curb monitor 44 heating 44 me...

Page 217: ...pecifications 169 Odometer 59 Oil additives 178 approved engine oils 178 capacity 200 consumption 176 level 176 topping off 177 Oil change intervals refer to Service requirements 63 refer to the Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models or to the Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models On a new destination for navigation 113 Onboard info 61 Onboard monitor refer to iDri...

Page 218: ...ch 131 station selection 130 station with best reception 131 storing stations 132 switching on off 126 tone control 127 volume 127 Weather Band refer to Weather news flashes 133 Radio key refer to Keys remote control 28 Radio position refer to Radio readiness 50 Radio readiness 50 switched off 50 switched on 50 with comfort access 37 Rain sensor windshield washer system 57 Random random play seque...

Page 219: ...2 damage 43 indicator lamp 43 sitting safely 39 Safety belt tensioners refer to Safety belts 42 Safety systems ABS Antilock Brake System 71 airbags 75 DSC Dynamic Stability Control 71 safety belts 42 Satellite radio 135 enabling channels 136 selecting channel 136 storing channel 136 SAT on the radio 126 136 Save current destination 116 Scan playing a music track 141 playing stations 131 Scan CD ch...

Page 220: ...ow chains 174 Socket refer to Connecting electrical devices 94 Socket for Onboard Diagnostics interface 181 Socket for remote control refer to Ignition lock 50 Soft closure aid refer to Automatic soft closing 33 Song search with CD refer to Playing a track 141 SOS refer to Initiating an emergency call 191 Spare fuses 190 Spare key 28 adapter 28 Spare remote control 28 Spare wheel 188 driving with ...

Page 221: ...85 of coolant refer to Coolant temperature 59 Temperature display changing units of measure 69 outside temperature 60 Temperature gauge engine oil 60 Temperature warning refer to Outside temperature 60 Tempomat refer to Cruise control 57 Terminate services 164 Text language 69 Theater refer to Tone control 128 The individual vehicle 5 Tie down points refer to Securing cargo 101 Tightening torque o...

Page 222: ...trol refer to Integrated universal remote control 90 Unlock button 30 Unlocking from inside 33 from outside 30 without key refer to Comfort access 36 Unlocking and locking doors setting confirmation signals 31 Unlocking without key refer to Comfort access 36 Update services 164 Upshift display refer to Shift lights 55 Use current location as address 114 116 Used batteries refer to Disposal 190 ref...

Page 223: ...base refer to Dimensions 199 Wheels and tires 170 Width refer to Dimensions 199 Windows 37 comfort closing with comfort access 37 convenience operation 31 32 opening closing 37 Windshield cleaning refer to Wiper system 57 defrosting refer to Defrosting windows 86 displays refer to Head Up Display 77 Windshield washer nozzles 57 Windshield washer system refer to Washer wiper system 56 Windshield wi...

Page 224: ...Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 012 118 02 06 BMW AG ...

Page 225: ...ications and information that apply to your vehicle Consult the index for individual specifi cations Fuel Engine oil Tire inflation pressures Designation Please enter your preferred fuel here Quality Summer tires Front Rear Winter tires Front Rear Up to 2 persons 4 persons or 4 persons plus luggage Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 012 118 02 06 BMW AG ...

Page 226: ...01 41 0 012 118 ue BL001211800F The Ultimate Driving Machine More about BMW bmwusa com Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 012 118 02 06 BMW AG ...

Page 227: ...M6 US En Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 012 118 02 06 BMW AG ...

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