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Order No. 01 41 0 014 244

US English VIII/07, 07 09 500
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Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 244 - © 08/07 BMW AG

Summary of Contents for 2008 M6

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual for Vehicle The Ultimate Driving Machine Contents A to Z Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 014 244 08 07 BMW AG ...

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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: ...uding excerpts only with the written consent of BMW AG Munich Order No 01 41 0 014 244 US English VIII 07 07 09 500 Printed in Germany Printed on environmentally friendly paper bleached without chlorine suitable for recycling Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 014 244 08 07 BMW AG ...

Page 5: ...Practical interior accessories Driving tips 116 Things to remember when driving 121 BMW M6 Engineering Navigation 124 Starting navigation system 126 Destination entry 138 Destination guidance 147 What to do if Entertainment 150 On off and tone 154 Radio 161 Satellite radio 164 CD player and CD changer 170 AUX In connection 171 USB audio interface Communications 176 Telephoning 191 BMW Assist Mobil...

Page 6: ...st 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 special e...

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: ...ood 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 of North America LLC To contact NHTSA you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline tol...

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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 0 014 244 08 07 BMW AG ...

Page 12: ...r 39 3 Convertible opening and closing rear windows 38 4 Opening and closing front windows 38 5 Folding exterior mirrors in and out 51 6 Adjusting exterior mirrors 51 Automatic curb monitor 52 7 Turn signals 65 High beams headlamp flasher 98 High beam assistant 98 Parking lamps 98 Check Control 74 Computer 70 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 014 244 08 07 BMW AG ...

Page 13: ...adio station 154 Selecting music track 165 Scrolling in phone book and in lists with stored phone numbers MDrive call up individual settings 53 Individually programmable 53 11 Windshield wipers 66 Rain sensor 66 12 Starting stopping engine and switching ignition on off 59 15 Steering wheel heater 52 Steering wheel adjustment 52 16 Cruise control 67 18 Opening luggage compartment lid 34 19 Head Up ...

Page 14: ...tor and warning lamps 74 Speed of cruise control 68 7 Display for Sequential Manual Transmission with Drivelogic 63 Engine oil level for manual transmission 210 Check Control message present 74 Odometer and trip odometer 69 Date and remaining travel distance for service requirements 72 High beam assistant 98 8 Fuel gauge 70 9 Resetting trip odometer 69 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 014 244 08...

Page 15: ...or additional information e g regarding the cause of a mal function or the appropriate actions to take refer to page 74 In urgent cases this information will be shown as soon as the corresponding lamp lights up Indicator lamps without text messages The following indicator lamps signal particular functions Parking lamps low beams 96 High beams headlamp flasher 98 Handbrake applied 61 Handbrake appl...

Page 16: ...Cockpit 14 Around the center console controls and displays Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 014 244 08 07 BMW AG ...

Page 17: ...r directions 19 Opening start menu on Control Display 17 20 Drivelogic of Sequential Manual Transmission 63 21 EDC Electronic Damper Control for Sequential Manual Transmission 85 22 DSC Dynamic Stability Control for Sequential Manual Transmission 83 23 M Engine Dynamic Control POWER for Sequential Manual Transmission 64 24 EDC Electronic Damper Control for manual transmission 85 25 MDM M Dynamic M...

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: ...ngs for your vehicle e g for MDrive or settings for the central locking system Display of maintenance intervals and dead lines for legally mandated inspections Settings for the telephone Basic operation From radio readiness refer to page 59 the fol lowing message is shown on the Control Dis play To hide the message Press the controller This displays the start menu The message is automatically hidd...

Page 20: ...inment and Climate without pressing the button To do so move the controller in the corre sponding direction and hold it for approx 2 sec onds 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 the poss...

Page 21: ...er 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: ...phoning is possible if the mobile phone is paired in the vehicle Reception strength of mobile phone network dependent on mobile phone 6 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 appears in the assis tance window the computer or the trip computer ...

Page 23: ...tinations of navigation Telephone phone numbers Entertainment radio station CD CD compartment of CD changer AUX The assignment of the programmable memory direct selection buttons is stored for the remote control currently in use Saving function Destinations of navigation 1 Select navigation destination e g in the destination list or the address book 2 Press the button longer than 2 seconds Special...

Page 24: ...the assignment of the buttons by touching them with your finger Please do not wear gloves when doing so Touching with an object e g a pen does not function Displaying short info Touch the button The assignment of the buttons is displayed Destination of navigation system Entertainment source Telephone phone number Not assigned Displaying detailed information Touch the button longer Deleting button ...

Page 25: ...phone is located Near the interior rearview mirror in the Coupe refer to page 14 On the steering column in the Convertible 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 80 Symbols in Owner s Manual Voice commands Activating voice command system 1 Press the button This s...

Page 26: ...d 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 With short commands you can run certain func tions directly regardless of which menu item is selected refer to page 236 Opening start menu An example selecting a track 1 Switch on Entertainment sound output if necessary 2 Press the butt...

Page 27: ... applies to spelling when entering the destination Always issue commands in the language of the 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 do not use abbreviations Keep the doors windows and convertible top closed to prevent interfere...

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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 0 014 244 08 07 BMW AG ...

Page 30: ...ored in the remote control refer to Service data in remote control page 214 Integrated key Press 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 34 New remote controls To obtain additional or replace lost keys new remote controls with an integrated key are available at your B...

Page 31: ...y refer to page 79 Units of measure for consumption route distances temperature and pres sure refer to page 79 Language on the Control Display refer to page 80 Lighting settings Triple turn signal activation refer to page 65 Welcome lamps refer to page 96 Pathway lighting refer to page 97 Daytime running lamps refer to page 97 High beam assistant refer to page 98 Drivelogic driving program in the ...

Page 32: ... central locking system unlocks automatically The haz ard warning flashers and interior lamps are also switched on Opening and closing Using remote control Persons or animals left unattended in a parked vehicle can lock the doors from the inside Always take along the remote control when leaving the vehicle so that the vehicle can then be opened from the outside Unlocking Press the button You can s...

Page 33: ...ton Opening luggage compartment lid Press the button for approx 1 second The luggage compartment lid opens regard less of whether it was previously locked or unlocked A previously locked luggage compart ment lid is also locked again after closing Coupe during opening the luggage compart ment lid pivots back and up Make sure there is sufficient clearance Confirmation signals You can activate or dea...

Page 34: ...not possible without special knowl edge When unlocking 1 Turning the key once unlocks the driver s door and the fuel filler door 2 A second turn of the key unlocks the pas senger door and luggage compartment lid Convenient operation You also have the option of operating the win dows and the convertible top on the Convertible from the driver s door lock Turn and hold the key in the positions for un...

Page 35: ... using the lock button Persons or animals left unattended in a parked vehicle can lock the doors from the inside Always take along the remote control when leaving the vehicle so that the vehicle can then be opened from the outside Hotel function The hotel function locks the compartment in the front center console and the luggage com partment lid separately and disconnects them from the central loc...

Page 36: ...s Convertible if the convertible top is not completely open or closed then the lug gage compartment lid cannot be opened refer to page 41 Unlocking manually The luggage compartment lid lock is located under the BMW emblem All keys refer to page 28 fit the luggage compartment lid lock Turn the key toward the right up to the stop the luggage compartment lid opens If you use the lock to open the lugg...

Page 37: ...n Alarm system The concept The vehicle alarm system responds To the opening of a door the hood or the luggage compartment lid To movements in the vehicle interior interior motion sensor refer to page 36 To changes in the vehicle s tilt if someone attempts to steal the wheels or tow the vehicle To interruptions in battery voltage Unauthorized operations are briefly signaled by the alarm system by t...

Page 38: ...ed even if the convertible top is open Falling objects e g leaves can trigger false alarms refer to Avoiding unintentional alarms Avoiding unintentional alarms The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor may be switched off at the same time This prevents unintentional alarms e g in the following situations In two level garages When transporting on car carrying trains by sea or on a trailer Wh...

Page 39: ...d for approx 1 second but do not grasp the door handle This corresponds to pressing the but ton Please make sure that the ignition and all electronic systems consumers are switched off before locking to save the bat tery Coupe comfort closing Hold a finger or the back of your hand against the surface arrow 2 or 3 but do not grasp the door handle while doing so The windows are closed Watch during t...

Page 40: ...will appear in the Control Display 1 Remove integrated key from remote con trol refer to page 28 2 Remove cover 3 Insert new battery with positive side facing upward 4 Press cover closed Return used battery to a recycling collec tion point or to your BMW center Windows To prevent injuries exercise care when closing the windows and keep them in your field of vision until they are shut Always take a...

Page 41: ...ll windows open automatically Press ing the switch again stops the opening movement Briefly press button 1 again to deactivate the function The LEDs go out Rear window 1 Briefly press button 1 The LEDs in button 1 and switch 2 light up for approx 10 seconds 2 Press switch 2 Down to the resistance point The rear window continues to open for as long as you hold down the switch You can close the rear...

Page 42: ...or getting the maximum pleasure from your Convertible It is advisable to close the convertible top when the vehicle is parked The closed con vertible top not only protects the passenger compartment from unforeseen weather damage it also provides a certain amount of protection from theft Nonetheless even if the convertible top is closed only keep valuables in the locked luggage compart ment Do not ...

Page 43: ...LED In the following situations in addition to the LED a message is displayed on the Control Display and an acoustic signal may sound During convertible top operation the LED lights up green It goes out as soon as the opening or closing action is finished If the LED flashes red when you release the button the opening or closing action has not yet finished If the LED lights up red when the button i...

Page 44: ...he side windows and the rear window If the rear window cannot be opened using the switch it must be lowered manually Opening rear window manually 1 Pry out the cover between the rear head restraints To do so place the screwdriver as close as possible to the locking ele ments as shown in the illustration 2 Insert the Allen wrench as far as possible into the opening and turn firmly in the direc tion...

Page 45: ...frame use a screw driver if necessary 7 Insert the Allen wrench into the opening provided 8 From the outside both persons pull the front frame of the convertible top down ward as simultaneously as possible on the two sides 9 Turn the Allen wrench in the direction of the arrow until the front convertible top frame is locked to the windshield frame The rear convertible top ends are automati cally pr...

Page 46: ...the recepta cles provided 3 Push the securing pin 3 on the left side into the appropriate opening until it snaps into place 4 Fold up the upper half 4 of the wind deflec tor With wind deflector fitted do not incline the front seat backrests too far backward if the seat is to be moved back to the end posi tion Otherwise the wind deflector will be dam aged Removing The same as installing but in reve...

Page 47: ... The ignition and inflation noise may provoke a mild hearing loss in extremely sensi tive individuals This effect is usually only tem porary For airbag locations and additional information on airbags refer to page 90 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...

Page 48: ...seat is to be moved back to the end position Otherwise the wind deflector will be damaged Adjusting seat To ensure that the safety systems con tinue to provide optimized protection please follow the adjustment instructions on page 45 1 Inclination 2 Longitudinal direction 3 Height 4 Backrest 5 Convertible head restraints refer to page 49 6 Coupe backrest width 7 Lumbar support Lumbar support You c...

Page 49: ... interrupted if you briefly press the switch for the steering wheel adjustment in any direction refer to page 52 Safety feature 1 Close the driver s door and switch ignition on or off refer to page 59 2 Press the desired memory button 1 2 or 3 and maintain pressure until the adjustment process has been completed If the button was pressed inadvertently press the button again the LED goes out Activa...

Page 50: ...s In the event of a rear end collision of sufficient severity the active head restraint reduces the distance to the head Do not use seat covers or head restraint covers that could impede the proper functioning of the active head restraint Other wise there is no assurance that the active head restraint will perform its protective function and it is not possible to take advantage of its injury reduc...

Page 51: ...push the button and slide the head rest cushion toward the rear Do not place any objects behind the headrest cushion Otherwise you can impair the proper function of the head restraint Entering rear Before starting to drive fold backrests back otherwise there is the danger of accident due to an unexpected movement of the seat Coupe releasing backrest Pull the lever upward and fold the backrest for ...

Page 52: ...vide optimized protection please follow the adjustment instructions on page 45 Before every drive make sure that safety belts are being worn at all of the occupied seats Air bags complement the safety belt as an addi tional safety device but they do not represent a substitute Fastening Make sure you hear the latch plate engage in the belt buckle Releasing 1 Hold the belt firmly 2 Press the red but...

Page 53: ...ser than they appear Do not estimate the distance of following traffic based on what you see in the mirrors otherwise there is an increased acci dent risk 1 Adjusting 2 Switching to the other mirror or to the automatic curb monitor 3 Folding mirrors in and out Storing the mirror positions refer to Seat mir ror and steering wheel memory on page 47 Adjusting manually You can also adjust the mirrors ...

Page 54: ...fset position on the rear 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 Steering wheel Adjusting Do not adjust the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving There is a risk of acci dent as the result of unexpected movem...

Page 55: ... on off Mutes the audio sources Monitor on off Switches the Control Display on off Telephone list Display hide phone book or last list of stored phone numbers displayed Next entertainment source Changes audio source 5 Select the desired function unit and press the controller Operating function Press the button on the steering wheel If you have programmed Navigation voice instructions for the butto...

Page 56: ...eset to default 4 Select the desired function 5 Press the controller 6 Turn the controller to select the desired set ting Unchanged retains the current setting made outside of MDrive 7 Press the controller The setting is stored for the remote control cur rently in use Activating settings Press the button on the steering wheel The indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up The settings made...

Page 57: ...inment Mobility Even with MDrive activated you can change individual settings outside MDrive e g with the buttons in the center console To reactivate all settings made for MDrive on the Control Dis play press the button twice Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 014 244 08 07 BMW AG ...

Page 58: ...restraint system For more information on automatic deactivation of the front passenger airbags refer to page 91 Installing child restraint systems Follow child restraint system manufac turer s instructions for the selection installation and use of child restraint systems Otherwise the degree of protection they offer may be reduced On front passenger seat After mounting a child restraint system on ...

Page 59: ...krest Otherwise the protective action may be impeded Rear seats The mounting points for the LATCH anchors are located at the positions indicated by arrows in the gap between the seat and the backrest Coupe child restraint system with tether strap Only use the top tether strap mounting points to secure child restraint systems otherwise the mounting points could be dam aged There are two additional ...

Page 60: ...nts fold the head restraint into its raised position 1 Slide the head restraint into the bottom position 2 Guide the tether strap over the head restraint 3 Attach the tether strap hook to the mount ing point Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 014 244 08 07 BMW AG ...

Page 61: ...e radio readiness or the ignition on and off Manual transmission the engine starts when you depress the brake pedal while pressing the Start Stop button Sequential Manual Transmission the engine starts when you press the Start Stop button with the brake depressed and the selector lever in position P or N Radio readiness Some electronic systems consumers are ready for operation The last information...

Page 62: ...s the clutch pedal and select the idling position 3 Press the Start Stop button Sequential Manual Transmission with Drivelogic Remote control in ignition lock or with comfort access in vehicle refer to page 36 1 Depress brake pedal 2 Place selector lever in position N 3 Press the Start Stop button If the engine does not start shift back to the last selector lever position selected refer to the ins...

Page 63: ...and cause the rear of the vehicle to swerve To prevent corrosion and one sided brak ing action occasionally engage the hand brake lightly when the vehicle is slowly coming to a stop if the traffic conditions are suitable The brake lamps do not light up when the hand brake is applied Manual transmission When shifting into 5th 6th gear press the gearshift lever toward the right otherwise an inadvert...

Page 64: ...mission automatically clutches and then declutches again i e it is not necessary to engage idling manually The system shifts into N when you open the driver s door or the hood with the engine running and do not operate pedals shift paddles or the selector lever To begin driving after closing the driver s door or the hood first shift the selector lever into the N position and then shift into drive ...

Page 65: ...shifts into N Gear changes Using selector lever To upshift pull the selector lever back To downshift push the selector lever for ward Using shift paddles on steering wheel To upshift briefly pull the right shift paddle To downshift briefly pull the left shift paddle Drivelogic With Drivelogic various driving programs are available to you Each time you change between the Sequential mode and the Dri...

Page 66: ...8 Press the controller Shift lights To achieve the best vehicle acceleration with a sporty driving style in the Sequential mode shift lights in the Head Up Display indicate the optimum shifting point briefly before reaching the maximum rpm 1 Switch on Head Up Display refer to Head Up Display on page 93 2 Select display M View on Head Up Dis play refer to Selecting displays on page 93 The current e...

Page 67: ...an also activate your preferred program with the button on the steering wheel refer to MDrive on page 53 You can only activate the P 500 Sport program with MDrive For the programs P 500 and P 500 Sport the LED in the POWER button lights up Turn signals headlamp flasher 1 High beams 2 Headlamp flasher 3 Turn signals Using turn signals Move the lever beyond the resistance point To switch off manuall...

Page 68: ...tance point The system reverts to operation at normal speed whenever the vehicle is stationary Rain sensor Wiper operation is controlled automatically as a function of the rain intensity The rain sensor is located on the windshield directly in front of the interior rearview mirror Activating rain sensor Press the button arrow 3 The LED in the but ton lights up Adjusting rain sensor sensitivity lev...

Page 69: ... Capacity Capacity approx 5 3 US quarts 5 liters Cruise control The concept The cruise control is available for use at speeds of approx 20 mph 30 km h and higher The vehicle stores and maintains the speed that you set using the lever mounted on the steering col umn To maintain the specified speed the sys tem brakes if the engine braking effect is not sufficient on a downhill grade Speed can drop o...

Page 70: ...or down arrow 3 The display 1 in the speedometer changes color In addition the system is automatically inter rupted when you brake even with the handbrake when you depress the clutch pedal when you shift manually Resuming stored speed Press button 4 The vehicle accelerates to and maintains the stored speed Deactivating system Press the lever up or down twice arrow 3 Switch off the ignition The spe...

Page 71: ... 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 when ever possible Be sure to avoid engine speeds in the red warn ing field At high revs in this range the flow of fuel is interrupted to protect the engine Coolant temperature Shou...

Page 72: ...gine functions are not ensured and damage can occur Computer Displays in instrument cluster Press the button on the turn signal lever 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 210 Manual transmission The range average consumption and fluid level are shown in...

Page 73: ...splay You can also call up the computer via iDrive for operating principle refer to page 16 1 Press 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 and remaining distance Entering a dis...

Page 74: ...ip 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 You can display the computer or the trip com puter in the assistance window 1 Move the controller to the right ...

Page 75: ...elected 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 press the controller Symbols No service is currently required The deadline for service or an official inspection is approaching Please arrange a service appointment T...

Page 76: ...ored 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 The indicator and warning lamps can light up in different combinations and colors This symbol means that a Check Control message has been generated The symbol remains visible e...

Page 77: ...hese malfunc tions occur simultaneously they are displayed in succession Other messages are automatically hidden after approx 20 seconds but remain stored Displaying stored Check Control messages 1 Press the button longer The first stored message is displayed 2 Press the button A new message appears each time you press the button Displaying supplementary information iDrive for operating principle ...

Page 78: ...ars 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 indicates when you have reached...

Page 79: ...a 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 intermediate time reading Select Interim t...

Page 80: ...r 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 the top of each hour Select Hour memo and press the controller The hour signal is activated The setting is stored for the remote control cur rently in use Setting 12h 24h format 1 Select Time format and...

Page 81: ...ens the start menu 2 Press the controller to open the menu 3 Select Settings and press the controller 4 Select Display settings and press the controller 5 Change to upper field if necessary Turn the controller until Brightness is selected and press the controller 6 If necessary move the controller to the right to select Display 7 Turn the controller until the desired setting is selected The settin...

Page 82: ...ngs and press the controller 4 Select Language Units and press the controller 5 Change to upper field if necessary Turn the controller until Languages is selected and press the controller 6 Select Text language and press the con troller You can select a different language for the text displays 7 Select the desired language and press the controller The setting is stored for the remote control cur r...

Page 83: ...s up Switching off manually Press the button again the LED goes out Automatic deactivation After driving approx 165 ft 50 m 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...

Page 84: ...etected The system is also subject to the physical limits that apply to all forms of ultra sonic measurement such as those encoun tered with tow bars and trailer couplings or thin and wedge shaped objects etc Low objects already displayed e g curbs can also disap pear from the detection area of the sensors again before or after a continuous tone already sounds Higher protruding objects e g ledges ...

Page 85: ...inuously DSC is deactivated M Dynamic Mode MDM The M Dynamic Mode is a mode of the DSC Dynamic Stability Control It enables driving with greater longitudinal and lateral accelera tion on dry road surfaces however with limited vehicle stability The system does not provide stabilizing intervention by reducing the engine output and braking at the wheels until the abso lute driving limit is reached St...

Page 86: ... conditions the engine output may be briefly reduced even when DSC is deactivated Reactivating DSC Press the DSC OFF button the indicator lamp in the instrument cluster goes out You can also activate and deactivate DSC with the button on the steering wheel refer to MDrive on page 53 Manual transmission Press the MDM button Malfunction in driving stability control systems The warning lamp for the b...

Page 87: ...g conditions such as steer ing braking etc change the damping automat ically adjusts to the new conditions within a fraction of a second You can choose from three programs Comfort program Select the Comfort program if you want com fort oriented coordination of shock absorbers and steering Normal program The Normal program offers a balanced mix ture of the comfort and the sport program Sport progra...

Page 88: ...zed Driving on snow covered or slippery roads Sporty driving style slip in the drive wheels high lateral acceleration Driving with snow chains Initializing system The initialization finishes during driving which can be interrupted at any time When driving resumes the initialization is auto matically continued Do not initialize the system when driving with snow chains With Sequential Manual Transmi...

Page 89: ...PM Tire Pressure Monitor The concept TPM checks the tire inflation pressure in the four mounted tires The system reports when the tire inflation pressure has dropped consid erably in one or several tires Functional requirement In order to assure the reliable reporting of a flat tire the system must have been reset with the correct tire inflation pressure Always use wheels with TPM electronics oth ...

Page 90: ...on This opens the start menu 2 Press the controller to open the menu 3 Select Settings and press the controller 4 Select Vehicle Tires and press the con troller 5 Change to upper field if necessary Turn the controller until TPM is selected and press the controller 6 Start the engine but do not start driving 7 Select Reset and press the controller 8 Select Yes and press the controller 9 Start to dr...

Page 91: ...inflation pressure for those tires As an added safety fea ture your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system TPMS that illumi nates a low tire pressure indicator when one or more of your tires are significantly under inflated Accordingly when the low tire pres sure indicator illuminates you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible and inflate them to the proper ...

Page 92: ... head airbag supports the head The knee airbag protects the legs from colliding with the cockpit The airbags are deliberately not triggered in every impact situation e g less severe acci dents or rear end collisions Do not apply adhesive materials to the cover panels of the airbags cover them or modify them in any other way Do not attempt to remove the airbag restraint system from the vehicle Do n...

Page 93: ...e indicator lamp goes out If the desired status cannot be produced by changing the sitting position transport the corresponding person in the rear seat Do not fit seat covers seat cushion padding beaded mats or other items onto the front pas senger seat unless they are specifically recom mended by BMW Do not place objects under the seat which could press against the seat from below Otherwise a cor...

Page 94: ...ated into the windshield frame the rollover protec tion system ensures that all vehicle occupants have the necessary headroom Always keep the path of movement of the rollover protection system clear In less severe accidents you are protected by the fastened safety belt and depending on the severity of the accident the belt tensioner and the multistage airbag restraint system Lowering If the rollov...

Page 95: ...troller 4 Select Display settings and press the controller 5 Change to upper field if necessary Turn the controller until Head Up Display is selected and press the controller 6 Change into the second field from the top Turn the controller until Head Up Display is selected and press the controller 7 Select desired information of Head Up Dis play 8 Press the controller The information is shown on th...

Page 96: ...y is selected and press the controller 6 Change into the second field from the top Turn the controller until Brightness is selected and press the controller 7 Turn the controller until the desired setting is selected The setting is stored for the remote control cur rently in use Notes The visibility of the displays in the Head Up Dis play is influenced by Sunglasses with certain polarization filte...

Page 97: ...ructions You can find everything you need to know on this topic by consulting the Caring for your vehi cle brochure Only clean the cover of the Head Up Dis play with a soft nonabrasive cloth or with a display cleaning cloth otherwise you may damage it Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 014 244 08 07 BMW AG ...

Page 98: ... instance in a tunnel at dawn and dusk and in case of precipitation Adaptive Head Light is active The LED next to the symbol is illuminated when the low beams are on You can activate the daytime running lamps refer to page 97 In the situations named above the system then automatically switches over to the low beams A blue sky with the sun low on the horizon can cause the lights to be switched on T...

Page 99: ...r field if necessary Turn the controller until Lighting is selected and press the controller 6 Select Pathway lighting and press the controller 7 Turn the controller to select the desired duration 8 Press the controller to apply the setting The setting is stored for the remote control cur rently in use Daytime running lamps The daytime running lamps light up in posi tion 0 1 and 3 If the light swi...

Page 100: ...s of time otherwise it may no longer be possible to start the engine Switching off Briefly press the lever in the opposite direction up to the resistance point arrow 3 High beam assistant The concept This system automatically switches the high beams on and off A sensor on the front side of the inside rearview mirror controls the process The assistant makes sure that the high beams are switched on ...

Page 101: ...lumination such as pedestrians cyclists equestrians horsedrawn vehicles railroad or shipping traffic close to the road and at deer crossings in tight curves on steep crests or dips with cross traffic or with partially hidden oncoming traffic on divided highways in poorly illuminated areas and in the pres ence of highly reflective signs in the low speed range when the windshield is fogged up dirty ...

Page 102: ...witched on Interior lamps Control of the interior lamps footwell lamps door entry lighting courtesy lamps and sill panel lighting is automatic With the courtesy lamps LED lights are located in the door handles to 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...

Page 103: ...river s side 6 Defrosting windows and removing condensation 7 Manual air volume switching off automatic climate control residual heat utilization 8 AUTO program 9 Switching cooling function on and off manually 10 Temperature right side of passenger compartment 11 Manual air distribution front passenger side 12 Maximum cooling 13 AUC automatic recirculated air control recirculated air mode 14 LED f...

Page 104: ...efly dis played on the Control Display when the button is pressed You can also adjust the intensity of the AUTO program via iDrive iDrive for operating 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 Select Automatic programs and press the controller 4 Select the desired intensity and press the controller The marked inten...

Page 105: ...he cooling function Rear window defroster The rear window defroster switches off automatically after a certain amount of time Convertible the rear window defroster is only activated when the rear window is closed Depending on the vehicle equipment upper wires are used as an antenna and are not part of the rear window defroster Air volume manual You can adjust the air volume by turning You can reac...

Page 106: ...ilable when the engine is running The cooling function helps to avoid condensa tion on the window surfaces or to quickly remove them Depending on the weather the windshield may fog over briefly when the engine is started The cooling function is switched on automati cally with the AUTO program Maximum cooling Maximally cooled air is obtained as quickly as possible at an outside temperature above ap...

Page 107: ...nd the air distribution can be set Switchingautomaticclimate controlon and off 1 Turn to the left to minimum air volume 2 After approx 1 second turn to the left again You switch on the system again by pressing any button of the automatic climate control Ventilation 1 Knurled wheels for smoothly opening and closing vent outlets 2 Levers for changing the airflow direction Do not drop any foreign obj...

Page 108: ... operating 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 controller 5 Select Parked car ventilation and press the controller The parked car ventilation is switched on The symbol on the display of the automatic climate control flashes Preselecting...

Page 109: ...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 avail able for activation within the subsequent 24 hours Please reactivated it after this time Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 014 244 08 ...

Page 110: ...sal 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 Memory buttons 2 LED Fixed code hand held transmitters 1 Switch on ignition refer to page 59 2 When using for the first time press the lef...

Page 111: ...tton on the receiver of the device to be set e g on the drive unit 4 Press the button on the receiver of the equipment to be set After step 4 you have approx 30 seconds for step 5 5 Press the programmed memory button 1 of the integrated universal remote control three times The corresponding memory button 1 is now programmed with the signal of the original hand held transmitter If you have any addi...

Page 112: ...g on the version the storage com partment can be equipped with a correspond ing cradle for the telephone or mobile phone Connection for external audio device A connection for an external audio device is located in the storage compartment You can for example connect a CD player or an MP3 player and play the sound via the vehicle loud speakers refer to page 170 Adjusting height The center armrest ca...

Page 113: ...top edge When hanging clothing on the hooks ensure that it will not obstruct the driver s vision Do not hang heavy objects on the hooks If you do so they could cause personal injury to occupants during braking or evasive maneu vers Cup holders Use lightweight unbreakable containers and do not transport hot beverages Oth erwise there is an increased risk of injury in the event of an accident Do not...

Page 114: ...prox 200 W at 12 V Avoid damaging the socket by inserting plugs of different shapes or sizes In front passenger footwell Access to the socket Fold open the cover Ski bag The ski bag permits safe and clean transport of up to two pairs of standard skis or one snow board 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 forwa...

Page 115: ...taining belt at the buckle Secure the ski bag in this way If you fail to do so it could endanger vehicle occu pants during braking or evasive maneuvers 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 0 014 244 08 07 BMW AG ...

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Page 117: ...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 0 014 244 08 07 BMW AG ...

Page 118: ...l until after an initial break in period 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 d...

Page 119: ...he vehicle for approx 1 second after releasing the footbrake After releasing the footbrake drive off 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 hill by pressing the accel erator but apply the footbrake or handbrake instead Otherwise overheating and heavy wear can resu...

Page 120: ...iven only occasionally during extended periods when the vehicle is not used at all and in operating conditions where brake applications are less frequent there is an increased tendency for corrosion to form on rotors while contaminants accumulate on the brake pads This occurs because the minimum pressure which must be exerted by the pads during brake applications to clean the rotors is not reached...

Page 121: ...0 lbs 5 Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in step 4 6 If your vehicle will be towing a trailer part of the load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle Consult the manual for transporting a trailer to determine how this may reduce the available cargo...

Page 122: ...ise the lash ings could come loose or you could damage the vehicle Never exceed the approved gross vehicle weight or either of the approved axle loads refer to page 235 as excessive loads can pose a safety hazard and may also put you in violation of freeway safety laws You should never transport unsecured heavy or hard objects in the passenger compartment as they could fly around and pose a safety...

Page 123: ...formation on warming up refer to Tachometer on page 69 and Engine oil tem perature on page 70 Compound brake Your BMW M6 has a high performance brake system with perforated compound brake rotors Due to the special structural features of these brake rotors function noises occur during brak ing but this has no effect on the performance operating safety and stability of the brakes Braking correctly I...

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Page 125: ...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 0 014 244 08 07 BMW AG ...

Page 126: ...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 blocked In this case a message is also shown 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 ev...

Page 127: ...ress the controller to open the menu 3 Turn the controller until Settings is selected and press the controller 4 Turn the controller until Language Units is selected and press the controller 5 Change to upper field if necessary Turn the controller until Languages is selected and press the controller 6 Select Arrow display pop up instructions and press the controller The arrow view appears in the a...

Page 128: ...her road users iDrive for operating principle refer to page 16 1 Press the button This opens the start menu 2 Move the controller to the right to call up Navigation 3 Select Navigation and press the control ler The Control Display shows the arrow view or map view during destina tion guidance the destination list when destination guid ance is switched off Entering a destination manually The system ...

Page 129: ...r appears on the Control Display 3 To delete the letter entered if necessary Delete individual numbers or letters Move the controller toward the right to select and press the controller Delete all digits or letters Move the controller toward the right to select and press the controller longer 4 Enter additional letters if necessary The list gradually grows smaller each time you enter a new letter ...

Page 130: ...ss the controller 2 Enter the street The street is entered in exactly the same way as the town city of destination The intersection is entered in the same way as the street Entering a street without entering town city of destination You can also enter a street without entering a destination In this case all streets of the entered country are offered for selection The related town city is displayed...

Page 131: ... command and iDrive at any time Reacti vate the voice command function for this pur pose if necessary With Options you can have the possible commands read aloud 1 Press the button on the steering wheel Selecting country 1 Wait for the system to ask for the country of destination Say the name of the country of destination in the language of the voice command system Entering town city of destination...

Page 132: ... differentiated by the system are summarized in a separate list and shown as a destination followed by three dots Select this entry with Yes if necessary Then select the desired city town in this list Entering street and house number The street is entered in the same way as the town city of destination To enter the house number Up to 4 digit house numbers can be entered Say the house number as ind...

Page 133: ...nce deacti vated around the last destination entered 4 Select a destination with the cursor Changing scale turn the controller Moving map move the controller in the corresponding direction The controller can be moved to the left right forward and back 5 Press the controller to accept or store the destination in the destination guidance sys tem The selected town city of destination and other menu i...

Page 134: ... Select Start search and press the con troller These destinations are displayed on the Control Display 8 Select a destination and press the control ler The scope of the information and symbols is dependent on the respec tive navigation DVD 9 Select the desired menu item To transfer the address to the destina tion list and start destination guidance Select the symbol and press the controller To est...

Page 135: ...stination manually on page 126 Select Navigation and press the controller The last destination entered is the first item in the destination list This symbol indicates the current destina tion during destination guide To display other destinations in the destination list Turn the controller Adopting the destination into the destination guidance system 1 Select the desired destination from the des t...

Page 136: ...toring current position The current position can be adopted into the address book 1 Select Address book and press the con troller 2 Change into the third field from the top Turn the controller until New address is selected and press the controller 3 Select Use current location as address and press the controller The name given can be changed For oper ation refer to Entering a destination manu ally...

Page 137: ...r Deleting individual destinations from address book 1 Select Address book and press the con troller 2 Select the entry and press the controller 3 Select Delete address and press the con troller 4 Select Yes and press the controller Deleting all destinations from address book 1 Open the start menu 2 Press the controller to open the menu 3 Select Settings and press the controller 4 Select Vehicle T...

Page 138: ...osing 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 according to fixed rules taking the road type into account e g whether it involves freeways or winding roads The road types are stored on the navigation DVD As a result the routes recommended by the naviga tion syste...

Page 139: ...ads or Avoid ferries are selected the calculation time for the route can increase considerably 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...

Page 140: ... started in the arrow or map view 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 With programmable memory direct selection buttons Press the button on which the desired destination is store...

Page 141: ...nge into the fourth field from the top Turn the controller until Arrow display is selected and press the controller The arrow display is displayed 1 Switching voice instructions on off 2 Manually displaying traffic information 3 Selecting route criteria 4 Starting stopping destination guidance 5 Arrow to destination as the crow flies 6 Distance to the next change of direction 7 Current position 8 ...

Page 142: ...rma tion last selected can be displayed hidden refer to Selecting destination via informa tion on page 132 5 Changing map view Map facing north Map direction of travel Perspective 6 Changing route criteria 7 Manually displaying traffic information 8 Arrow to destination as the crow flies The estimated time of arrival and the distance to the destination are shown in the bottom line of the Control D...

Page 143: ...voice instructions on off During destination guidance voice instructions can be switched on or off in the arrow or map view Select the symbol and press the controller To switch the voice instructions on off at any time 1 Press the button This opens the start menu 2 Press the controller to open the menu 3 Turn the controller until Settings is selected and press the controller 4 Turn the controller ...

Page 144: ...g to the original route 1 Select Navigation and press the control ler 2 Change into the third field from the top Turn the controller until New route is selected and press the controller 3 Turn the controller to enter 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 Traffic information In...

Page 145: ...either the sta tion name frequency local number or other information is displayed Manually displaying traffic information During destination guidance During destination guidance traffic information can be displayed in the arrow or map view If the symbol is shown with a red border traf fic information is available for the planned route Select the symbol and press the controller During destination g...

Page 146: ...curs as a function of the scale selected Displaying detailed traffic information Select a traffic information item from the list and press the controller To exit from the menu Select the arrow and press the controller Symbols for traffic information Traffic event with map scales greater than 5 miles 10 km arrow points in the direction of travel concerned Several traffic events have been received S...

Page 147: ...trol Display Dynamic route planning When Dynamic route is selected the route will be changed automatically in the event of a traffic obstruction The system does not point out traffic obstructions along the original route Depending on road type and the kind and extent of the traffic obstruction the calculated route may lead through the traffic obstruction Displaying current position You can also di...

Page 148: ...tion system is unable to identify a town or city your current map coordinates will appear To exit from the menu Select the arrow and press the controller You can also have the current position dis played on a map refer to page 140 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 014 244 08 07 BMW AG ...

Page 149: ...e On the navigation DVD 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 I...

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Page 151: ...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 0 014 244 08 07 BMW AG ...

Page 152: ... switched on the most recently selected radio station or 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 Operating via iDrive 1 Press the button This opens the start menu 2 Move the controller backwards to call up Entertainment You have the following choices...

Page 153: ...r to page 11 From radio readiness the setting for the remote control used at the moment is saved 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 From radio readiness the settings are saved for the remote control used at the moment Changing tone settings 1 Press the button This...

Page 154: ...lect Speed volume and press the con troller 2 Turn the controller The adjustment is applied the field can be changed Individual high end sound system You can choose between Stereo and Surround 1 Select Surround Settings and press the controller 2 Select Stereo or Surround 3 Press the controller The spatial sound effect is activated Professional LOGIC7 HiFi System You can select a spatial sound eff...

Page 155: ...elect Equalizer and press the controller 2 Move the controller to the left or right 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 Turn the controller until Settings is selected and press the controller 4 ...

Page 156: ...r to page 156 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 Autostore The stations with the strongest received signals in the AM waveband Presets Stati...

Page 157: ...D player Press the button for the corresponding direction The system changes to the next displayed sta tion You can also change stations with buttons on the steering wheel refer to page 11 Sampling stations scan The system automatically plays a brief sample from each of the stations on the current wave band 1 Select FM or AM and press the control ler Set is selected 2 Press the controller Other me...

Page 158: ...ayed 5 Select Autostore and press the controller The display of the stations with the best recep tion is updated The frequencies of the stations are displayed Storing stations 1 Select FM or AM and press the control ler 2 Change into the second field from the top Turn the controller until the desired selec tion criterion is selected and press the con troller 3 Select the desired frequency or stati...

Page 159: ...f the memory position appears beside the name or frequency of the station 6 Press the controller The station is stored RDS Radio Data System In the FM frequency range additional informa tion is transmitted via RDS If the reception con ditions are good the station names are shown on the Control Display If the reception is weak or disrupted it can take some time before the station names are displaye...

Page 160: ...flashes may be unavailable in some regions High Definition Radio Many stations transmit both analog and digital signals You can receive these stations digitally and with improved sound quality A digital radio network must be available in order to receive digital stations Activating deactivating digital radio reception 1 Press the button This opens the start menu 2 Press the controller to open the ...

Page 161: ...teering wheel You can store a station refer to page 156 Updating stations offering digital reception If you are on a longer journey and leave the transmission range of the stations originally set you can update the list of stations with the best reception signal 1 Select FM or AM and press the control ler 2 Change into the second field from the top 3 Select Autostore and press the controller 4 Pre...

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Page 163: ...backwards to open Entertainment 3 Select SAT 4 Press the controller The channels are displayed These channels are enabled Enabling 1 Select a channel that has not yet been enabled and press the controller A telephone number and the electronic serial number ESN are displayed The electronic serial number is required for enabling or disabling 2 To enable the channels Dial phone number Disabling 1 Sel...

Page 164: ...ews jazz 3 Press the controller 4 If Categories has been selected Select the desired category and press the controller The channels of this category are displayed 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 ...

Page 165: ...buttons next to CD player Press the button for the corresponding direction The system changes to the next enabled chan nel 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 ...

Page 166: ... is already a CD in the drive 1 Press the button This opens the start menu 2 Move the controller backwards to open Entertainment 3 Change to upper field if necessary Turn the controller until CD is selected and press the controller 4 With a CD changer change to the second field from the top and turn the controller until CD is selected and press the control ler The CD player is started Playback sta...

Page 167: ...lowest CD e g CD 1 track 1 The CD magazine s load status is indicated on the Control Display With programmable memory direct selection buttons You can store a CD compartment of the CD changer on the programmable memory direct selection buttons to start the CD changer refer to page 21 Selecting a track Buttons next to CD player Press the button for the corresponding direction repeatedly until you r...

Page 168: ...e setting for the remote control used at the moment is saved Sampling tracks scan The system automatically plays a brief sample from each of the tracks 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 ...

Page 169: ...peat the selected track select Repeat track and press the controller To repeat all tracks of the current direc tory select Repeat directory and press the controller To cancel repeat mode 1 Press the controller 2 Select Repeat 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 ...

Page 170: ... from the CD changer Press button 2 to eject the CD magazine 1 Wait 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...

Page 171: ...t has been inserted correctly Humidity 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 occur only with particular CDs DVDs this can be due to one of the following causes Home recorded CDs DVDs Possible reasons for malfunctions with self recorded CDs DVDs are e g inconsist...

Page 172: ...audio playback The audio device must be switched on 1 Press the button This opens the start menu 2 Move the controller backwards to open Entertainment 3 Change to upper field if necessary Turn the controller until AUX is selected and press the controller 4 Select AUX and press the controller 5 Adjust volume and sound if necessary With programmable memory direct selection buttons You can save the f...

Page 173: ...menu structure of the iPod is supported by the USB audio interface USB storage medium Use a flexible adapter cable for connec tion to protect the USB interface and your USB device against mechanical damage For audio playback via the vehicle loudspeak ers connect the USB device to the connec tion 1 After connecting for the first time the informa tion of all tracks e g artist music genre and the pla...

Page 174: ... can save the function USB on the pro grammable memory direct selection buttons to start audio playback refer to page 21 Selecting a track You can call up the tracks via the playback lists and information With USB devices you can also call up the tracks via the file directory 1 Make your selection e g Playlists or Artists and press the controller 2 Select the track and press the controller Display...

Page 175: ...otes Do not subject the audio device to extreme environmental conditions e g extremely high temperatures refer to the oper ating instructions of the audio device Other wise the audio device can be damaged and the resulting distraction can reduce road safety while driving Depending on the configuration of the audio files e g bit rates greater than 256 Kbit s proper playback cannot always be ensured...

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Page 177: ...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 0 014 244 08 07 BMW AG ...

Page 178: ...tention to the following Only make entries when traffic conditions allow you to do so Do not hold the mobile phone in your hand while you are driving use the hands free system instead If you do not observe this precaution your being distracted can endanger vehicle occupants and other road users Suitable mobile phones Ask your BMW center which mobile phones with a Bluetooth interface are supported ...

Page 179: ...e following menu items Bluetooth activated Connection not with confirmation Reconnect Depending on the mobile phone model the setting energy saving mode can for exam ple result in vehicle failing to detect the paired mobile phone Specify any desired number as the Blue tooth passkey e g 1 for pairing This Blue tooth passkey is no longer required follow ing successful pairing The ignition is switche...

Page 180: ... requested consecutively via the display of your mobile phone or iDrive to enter the Blue tooth passkey you specified 12 Enter the Bluetooth passkey Depending on the mobile phone approx 30 seconds are available for entering the Bluetooth passkey on the mobile phone and on the Control Display 13 Change into the third field from the top select Confirm passkey and press the controller 14 Wait a few s...

Page 181: ...mobile phone preparation package Infor mation on this subject is also provided on the Internet at www bmw com Do the Bluetooth passkey on the mobile phone and the vehicle match The same Bluetooth passkey must be entered both on the mobile phone display and via iDrive Have you required longer than 30 seconds to enter the Bluetooth passkey Only a limited number of devices can be connected to the mob...

Page 182: ...eld Select the desired mobile phone and press the controller With a single drive Select the desired mobile phone and press the controller 7 Select Move device up and press the con troller The selected mobile phone is moved upward by one position Unpairing mobile phone from vehicle If you no longer want to operate a mobile phone via the vehicle you can delete the pairing data of the mobile phone iD...

Page 183: ...perate your mobile phone via the vehicle and the mobile phone can use other devices with a Bluetooth interface e g a laptop computer To temporarily deactivate the Bluetooth link between your vehicle and your mobile phone 1 Remove the mobile phone from the cradle and switch it off 2 Press the button to open the start menu 3 Press the controller to open the menu 4 Select Settings and press the contr...

Page 184: ...und noises The full mobile phone preparation package can compensate for these noises to a certain degree To optimize the speech quality during a call we recommend that you Reduce background noises e g by closing the windows reducing the air volume of the automatic climate control or pointing the opened front vent outlets downward Reduce the volume of the hands free sys tem Requirements The pairing...

Page 185: ...ne number The letters correspond to the digits on the keypad of the mobile phone To delete the last digit Move the controller toward the right to select the arrow and press the control ler 4 Select Dial number and press the control ler Alternative Press the button on the steering wheel For your phone number to be displayed to the person you are calling the display of phone numbers must be enabled ...

Page 186: ...pted are stored This requires the telephone number of the caller to have been sent Received calls The phone numbers of the last eight accepted calls are stored This requires the telephone number of the caller to have been sent Dialing phone numbers from phone book The list A Z is available for you phone book entries The phone book entries appear on the Control Display 1 Select Phone and press the ...

Page 187: ...elect the desired entry from the list and press the controller 2 Select Delete and press the controller The entry is deleted Deleting entire list 1 Select an entry from the list and press the controller 2 Select Delete all numbers and press the controller 3 If applicable select Yes and press the controller The list is deleted BMW Contact If you have not enabled BMW Assist you can have several serv...

Page 188: ...l and press the controller Contact is established Transferring phone number via tone dialing method The tone dialing method is required for access to network services or for controlling devices e g remote checking of an answering machine This function is available when a connection has been established 1 Establish connection 2 With a single drive Press the controller Select Keypad and press the co...

Page 189: ...ative you can deactivate the Blue tooth link Depending on your mobile phone model poor reception of the wireless communications net work can result in the system switching from the hands free system to the mobile phone Operation by voice The concept You can operate your mobile phone without having to remove your hands from the steering wheel When making your entries you will be supported by announ...

Page 190: ...p to this point are deleted Voice phone book Operating by voice requires a personal voice phone book With separate drives for audio CDs and nav igation DVDs the entries are automatically adopted from your mobile phone s memory With a single drive the entries must be input by voice and are independent of your mobile phone s memory In this case it is not possible to use voice command either to call ...

Page 191: ...sive 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 1 Save name 2 Say the name The spoken length of the names in the phone book must not exceed approx 2 seconds 3 Say the phone number after being reques...

Page 192: ...sary so that the mobile phone can engage in the snap in adapter 2 With the buttons facing upward press the mobile phone toward the electrical connec tions and press down until it engages From radio readiness or with the steering unlocked the mobile phone s battery is charged To protect the vehicle s batteries avoid using the phone when the ignition is switched off Removing mobile phone Press butto...

Page 193: ...ervices The following services are available via BMW Assist Emergency request refer to page 224 When you press the SOS button a connec tion is established to the BMW Assist Response Center The BMW Assist Response Center contacts you and takes further steps to help you Automatic collision notification Under certain conditions a connection is established to the BMW Assist Response Center directly fo...

Page 194: ...itted can for example be the vehicle data your current position or the CBS Condition Based Service data Using services Contacting BMW Assist Response Center You can contact the BMW Assist Response Center via the SOS button 1 Briefly press protective cover to open With some vehicle equipment packages or in the Convertible the arrangement of the switches and indicator lamps may differ somewhat 2 Pre...

Page 195: ...and press the control ler 4 Select Service and press the controller 5 Change to upper field if necessary Turn the controller until Service requirements is selected and press the controller 6 Select Service notification and press the controller Manual service notification You can transmit data regarding your vehicle s service status to your BMW center when you wish to arrange a service appointment ...

Page 196: ...er Concierge service When you call the concierge service of BMW Assist you can for example obtain infor mation on current events filling stations or hotels and have their phone numbers and addresses transmitted Many hotels can be booked directly through the BMW Assist Con cierge service The concierge service must be enabled sepa rately by the BMW Assist Response Center Calling up information 1 Pre...

Page 197: ...uidance Updating BMW Assist Displaying and updating services You will be notified of any changes in the ser vices offered by BMW Assist In this case you should update the service functions 1 Press the button This opens the start menu 2 Press the controller to open the menu 3 Turn the controller until Settings is selected and press the controller 4 Turn the controller until BMW Service set tings is...

Page 198: ... of BMW Assist is blocked and the cur rent vehicle position will not be transmitted dur ing an emergency request To cancel blocking and reactivate BMW Assist see below This does not affect the contractual agreements Reactivate BMW Assist if necessary to log on again Activating BMW Assist BMW Assist must be activated to use the ser vices Requirements Make sure that the vehicle can determine its cur...

Page 199: ...begins Activation takes a few minutes The status is displayed on the Control Display If you open another menu the activation process continues to run in the background Displaying vehicle data When BMW Assist is activated the license plate and the vehicle identification number of your vehicle may be displayed 1 Open the start menu 2 Press the controller to open the menu 3 Select Settings and press ...

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Page 201: ...u maintain your mobility by supplying important information on vital topics including fuels and lubricants wheels and tires service maintenance and roadside assistance Mobility Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 014 244 08 07 BMW AG ...

Page 202: ...nal injury and property damage 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 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...

Page 203: ... among gasolines offered for sale in the United States and Canada Fuels 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 drivabi...

Page 204: ...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 driving up to 100 mph 160 km h For normal driving up to 100 mph 160 km h adjust press...

Page 205: ...38 260 41 280 46 320 255 40 ZR 19 33 230 33 230 41 280 285 35 ZR 19 36 250 36 250 46 320 More details on the permissible load and weights can be found on page 235 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 ti...

Page 206: ... comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified gov ernment test course For example a tire graded 150 would wear one and one half 1γ times as well on the govern ment course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use however and may depart significantly from the norm due to vari...

Page 207: ...y specifies a minimum tread depth of 0 063 in 1 6 mm At tread depths below 0 12 in 3 mm there is an increased risk of high speed hydroplaning even when only small amounts of water are present on the road surface Winter tires noticeably loose their suitability for winter use below a tread depth of 0 16 in 4 mm New tires should be mounted in the interest of safety Wear indicators at the tread groove...

Page 208: ...a tion from your BMW center The right wheel and tire combination is another vital factor in ensuring reliable opera tion of various vehicle systems such as ABS and DSC To maintain good handling and vehicle response use only tires of a single tread config uration from a single manufacturer After a tire is damaged always remember to have the original wheel and tire combination remounted on the vehic...

Page 209: ...tween axles BMW does not recommend moving the front wheels to the rear or vice versa as otherwise the handling characteristics may be impaired With tires of different makes and types such a change is not permissible Snow chains BMW only tests certain fine link snow chains classifies them as road safe and recommends them Consult your BMW center for more infor mation Use is only permitted in pairs w...

Page 210: ...here 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 is clear otherwise injuries may result...

Page 211: ...er neck for engine oil refer to Adding engine oil 2 Expansion tank for coolant refer to page 213 3 Jump starting terminal refer to page 225 4 Body ground negative terminal 5 Filler neck for washer fluid of the headlamp and windshield cleaning systems refer to page 67 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 014 244 08 07 BMW AG ...

Page 212: ... two marks A new measurement is automatically taken after each engine start Possible displays 1 Oil level OK 2 Oil level is being determined This process can take approx 1 minute when stopped on a level surface and approx 5 minutes while driving If the engine oil has been topped off the measurement of the oil level can take up to 30 minutes 3 Oil level at minimum Add a maximum of 1 US quart 1 lite...

Page 213: ...d and press the controller 5 Change to upper field if necessary Turn the controller until Service requirements is selected and press the controller 6 Change to the second field from the top if necessary Turn the controller until Engine oil level is selected and press the control ler The oil level is displayed Possible messages Engine oil level O K No measurement available Updating engine oil level...

Page 214: ...pair shop that works in accordance with BMW guidelines and uses appropriately trained personnel Approved engine oils The quality of the engine oil selected has critical significance for the operation and service life of an engine BMW continuously approves spe cific oils after confirming their suitability for use in its vehicles with extensive testing Do not use oil additives under some cir cumstan...

Page 215: ...iron mental laws and regulations when dis posing of used coolant additives Checking coolant level 1 Do not open the hood until the engine has cooled down 2 Turn the cap of the expansion tank counter clockwise to allow any accumulated pres sure to escape then continue turning to open 3 The coolant level is correct when the upper end of the float rod is at the same height as the upper edge of the fi...

Page 216: ...red tests depending on local regulations Service data in remote control Your vehicle stores the information required for 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 take your vehicle i...

Page 217: ...eed and 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 ...

Page 218: ...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 219: ... the bulb is accidentally damaged dur ing replacement Side mounted turn signals 5 watt bulb WY5W 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 parking lamps tail lamps brake lamps ...

Page 220: ...h all safety guidelines and regu lations Preparation The M Mobility System is located in the lug gage compartment under the floor panel flap Do not remove foreign bodies which have pen etrated the tire if possible Corresponding information on using the M Mobility System are also provided on the device Before using the M Mobility System observe the information on the sealant bottle Pull the sticker...

Page 221: ...Make sure that screw 8 on pressure gauge is closed 4 Screw dust cap off valve of defective wheel and screw filling hose 2 of sealant bottle onto valve 5 Insert sealant bottle on compressor hous ing so that it is positioned upright 6 Make sure that device is switched off position 0 7 Insert connector 3 into lighter socket in vehicle interior refer to page 112 8 With the ignition switched on refer t...

Page 222: ...nge park the vehicle as far as possible from passing traffic and on solid ground Switch on the hazard warning flashers Apply the handbrake and shift into first gear or reverse with the manual transmission or move the selector lever into a drive position with the sequential transmission Have all vehicle occupants get out of the vehicle and ensure that they remain outside the imme diate area in a sa...

Page 223: ...tire sur face of the jack base rests on the ground perpendicularly beneath the jacking point The vehicle jack is designed for changing wheels only Do not attempt to raise another vehicle model with it or to raise any load of any kind To do so could cause accidents and personal injury 2 Guide the jack head into the rectangular recess of the jacking point when cranking up refer to illustration detai...

Page 224: ...ive to the lashing eyes 5 Convertible slide the wheel as far as possi ble to the left and to the rear 4 Coupe hook the belt into the lashing eyes 5 and lay it in the belt guide which runs in the center of the lid Convertible hook the belt into the lashing eyes 5 and 7 and lay it in the belt guide of the lid which runs offset 5 Completely open the tensioning lock 6 Thread the belt 3 through the axi...

Page 225: ...7 Radio Store stations again refer to page 156 Navigation system Wait until the system starts refer to page 124 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 t...

Page 226: ...ec onds 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 When the emergency request is received at the BMW Assist Response Center the BMW Assist Response Center contacts you and arranges for additional steps to help you If conditions allow remain in the vehicle until the connection has been established You will t...

Page 227: ...the Roadside Assis tance in your home country can be found in the BMW Contact directory With BMW Assist you can contact the Roadside Assistance of the BMW Group for assistance in the event of a breakdown directly via iDrive refer to page 192 Jump starting When your battery is discharged you can use two jumper cables to start your BMW with power from the battery in a second vehicle You can also use...

Page 228: ...BMW M6 has a special nut as body ground or negative terminal 5 Attach the second end of the cable to the negative terminal of the battery or to the engine or body ground of the vehicle to be started Starting engine 1 Start the engine on the assisting vehicle and allow it to run at idle for several minutes at slightly increased speed 2 Start the engine on the other vehicle in the usual way If the f...

Page 229: ...l Transmission with Drivelogic Make sure that selector lever position N is engaged with the ignition switched on as otherwise the engine can be damaged during towing Towing methods Do not lift vehicle by tow fitting or body and chassis parts otherwise damage may result In some countries towing with tow bars or ropes in public traffic is not permitted Familiar ize yourself with the regulations on t...

Page 230: ...into 3rd gear 4 Tow start with the clutch completely depressed and slowly release the clutch After the engine starts immediately depress the clutch again completely 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 Sequential Manual Transmission with Drivelogic 1 Switch on the hazard warning flashers comply with country ...

Page 231: ...Mobility 229 Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 014 244 08 07 BMW AG ...

Page 232: ...Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 014 244 08 07 BMW AG ...

Page 233: ...ns the technical data the short commands of the voice command system and the index that will direct you as quickly as possible to the information you are looking for Reference Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 014 244 08 07 BMW AG ...

Page 234: ...ta Engine data 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 0 014 244 08 07 BMW AG ...

Page 235: ...ce Controls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Dimensions Coupe All dimensions given in inches mm Smallest turning circle diam 41 0 ft 12 5 m Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 014 244 08 07 BMW AG ...

Page 236: ...Technical data 234 Convertible All dimensions given in inches mm Smallest turning circle diam 41 ft 12 5 m Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 014 244 08 07 BMW AG ...

Page 237: ...s kg 941 427 849 385 Approved front axle load lbs kg 2 403 1 090 2 469 1 120 Approved rear axle load lbs kg 2 646 1 200 2 844 1 290 Luggage compartment capacity cu ft l 15 9 450 10 6 300 with raised convertible top compartment floor refer to page 35 cu ft l 12 4 350 Notes Fuel tank US gal liters approx 18 5 70 Fuel specification page 201 including reserve of US gal liters approx 4 15 Window and he...

Page 238: ...sistance window trip computer or Assistance window onboard info To change scale in assistance window 124 Assistance window scale feet or Assistance window scale miles Function Command To activate telephone 183 Phone To dial phone number 183 Dial number To display the phone book 184 A to Z To dial from phone book 184 Call or Dial name To display Top 8 185 Top 8 To redial 185 Redial To display Recei...

Page 239: ... To display map view Map Map facing north Map direction of travel or Perspective To change scale Scale miles or Scale feet To display streets and towns cities of the route Route list To switch on voice instructions Navigation info on To switch off voice instructions Navigation info off To repeat voice instructions Repeat navigation info To open route Route menu To display current position Current ...

Page 240: ...To switch on weatherband 158 Weatherband on To select a weatherband station 158 Choose weatherband station To open SAT 162 SAT radio menu To switch on satellite radio 162 SAT radio To open Presets of satellite radio 163 SAT radio presets To open All channels of satellite radio 162 SAT radio all channels To open Categories of satellite radio 162 SAT radio categories To select CD player 164 CD menu ...

Page 241: ...gs To open Door locks 30 32 Door locks To open Steering wheel buttons 53 Steering wheel buttons To open MDrive 53 MDrive To open Lighting 65 97 Lighting To open Service requirements 73 193 Service requirements To open Service 73 193 Service To open BMW Service settings settings 195 BMW service settings To display Check Control messages 74 Check Control messages To open Head Up Display 93 Head up d...

Page 242: ...refer to Ventilation 105 Air outlets refer to Ventilation 105 Air recirculation refer to AUC Automatic recirculated air control 104 Air recirculation on off 53 Air supply automatic climate control 101 Air volume 103 AKI refer to Fuel specifications 201 Alarm system 35 avoiding unintentional alarms 36 interior motion sensor 36 switching off alarm 35 switching off tilt alarm sensor and interior moti...

Page 243: ...tting units 79 Avoid ferries for navigation system 137 Avoid highways for navigation system 136 Avoiding freeways for navigation 136 Avoiding unintentional alarms 36 Avoid tollroads for navigation system 137 Axle loads refer to Weights 235 A Z 184 B Backrest contour refer to Lumbar support 46 Backrests refer to Seats 46 Backrest width adjustment 46 Backup lamps replacing bulbs refer to Tail lamps ...

Page 244: ... 119 vehicle 118 Caring for artificial leather refer to Caring for your vehicle brochure Caring for leather refer to Caring for your vehicle brochure Caring for light alloy wheels refer to Caring for your vehicle brochure Caring for plastic refer to Caring for your vehicle brochure Caring for the carpet refer to Caring for your vehicle brochure Caring for the vehicle finish refer to Caring for you...

Page 245: ...torage compartments 110 Compressed audio files 164 Computer 70 clock 70 displays on Control Display 71 hour signal 78 Concert hall refer to Tone control 153 Concierge 194 Concierge service 194 Condensation refer to When vehicle is parked 118 Condition Based Service CBS 214 Confirmation 31 Confirmation signals for locking and unlocking 31 Connecting car vacuum cleaner refer to Connecting electrical...

Page 246: ... 142 canceling voice instructions 53 changing specified route 136 displaying route 139 distance and arrival 138 interrupting 138 starting 138 terminating continuing 138 voice instructions 141 volume of voice instructions 142 Destination list for navigation 133 Destinations recently driven to 133 Details in audio mode 166 172 Dial for mobile phone 183 Dial number 183 Digital clock 70 Digital radio ...

Page 247: ...r to Manual operation convertible top 42 door lock 32 driver s door 32 fuel filler door 200 hotel function 33 luggage compartment lid 34 Emergency release for luggage compartment lid in luggage compartment 35 Emergency request 224 Emergency services refer to Roadside Assistance 225 Enable services 197 End call 184 Engaging forward position refer to Selector lever positions 62 Engine breaking in 11...

Page 248: ...r 87 warning lamp 87 88 Flat Tire Monitor 86 false alarms 86 initializing system 86 limits of system 86 snow chains 207 warning lamp 87 Floor mats refer to Caring for your vehicle brochure Floor mats carpets refer to Caring for your vehicle brochure Fluid reservoir refer to Filler neck for washer fluid 67 FM reception range 150 154 FM waveband 154 Folding into raised position convertible top compa...

Page 249: ...r to Dimensions 233 Height adjustment seats 46 steering wheel 52 High beam assistant 98 High beams 98 headlamp flasher 98 indicator lamp 13 High Definition Radio 158 High water refer to Driving through water 117 Hills 118 Holder for cups 111 Home address for navigation system 136 Homepage of BMW 4 Hood 208 Horn 10 Hotel function 33 unlocking manually 33 Hot exhaust system 117 Hour memo 78 House nu...

Page 250: ...time 77 Interior lamps 100 switching on with remote control 31 Interior motion sensor 36 switching off 36 Interior rearview mirror automatic dimming feature 52 Intermittent wiper mode 66 J Jacking points 221 Joystick refer to iDrive 16 Jump starting 225 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 186 ...

Page 251: ...0 hotel function 33 luggage compartment lid 34 Malfunction warnings refer to Check Control 74 Manual air distribution 103 Manual on the radio 155 Manual operation convertible top 42 door lock 32 driver s door 32 fuel filler door 200 hotel function 33 luggage compartment lid 34 Manual transmission 61 tow starting 228 Map direction of travel 140 Map facing north 140 Map for navigation changing scale...

Page 252: ...teria 136 starting destination guidance 138 switching off refer to Terminating continuing destination guidance 138 terminating continuing destination guidance 138 voice instructions 141 volume adjustment 142 Navigation voice instructions 53 141 Neck support refer to Front head restraints 48 New address for navigation system 134 New destination 126 131 New remote controls 28 New route 142 New wheel...

Page 253: ...hone book 185 Top 8 185 Pinch protection system of power windows 40 Plasters refer to First aid kit 225 Play on the radio 162 Plugging unit for remote control refer to Ignition lock 59 Pollen refer to Microfilter activated charcoal filter 105 Position refer to Displaying current position 145 Position refer to Storing current position 134 POWER 54 POWER refer to M Engine Dynamic Control 64 Power fa...

Page 254: ...fer to New remote controls 28 Replacing bulbs refer to Lamps and bulbs 216 Replacing tires changing a wheel 220 Reporting safety defects 7 Required fuel 201 Reserve warning refer to Fuel gauge 70 Reset 87 88 stopwatch 77 tone settings 153 Reset refer to Resetting tone settings 153 Reset to default with MDrive 54 Residual heat 105 Restraint systems for children 56 refer to Safety belts 50 Retreaded...

Page 255: ...ive mode 63 idle 62 initializing system refer to After changing wheels tires 207 kick down 63 reverse gear 62 Sequential mode 62 shift lights 64 shiftlock 62 towing 227 tow starting 228 Sequential mode 62 Service 73 193 211 Service refer to Roadside Assistance 225 Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models 214 Service Interval Display refer to CBS Condition Based Service 214 refer to S...

Page 256: ...ump starting 225 Starting engine 60 Starting off on a slippery surface 117 on slopes 117 Start menu iDrive 17 Start route guidance 131 Start service 193 Start Service for BMW Assist 194 State Province for destination entry 127 State inspection 74 Station refer to Radio 154 Status 73 Status information on Control Display 20 Status of this Owner s Manual at time of printing 5 Steering wheel adjustme...

Page 257: ... inflation pressure 202 Tire pressure loss 88 Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 87 Tire Quality Grading 204 Tire replacement new wheels and tires 206 Tires age 204 air loss 87 88 breaking in 116 condition 205 damage 205 inflation pressure 202 minimum tread depth 205 M Mobility System 218 monitoring inflation pressure refer to Flat Tire Monitor 86 new wheels and tires 206 pressure monitoring refer to Tire ...

Page 258: ...nsumption 79 temperature 79 Universal garage door opener refer to Integrated universal remote control 108 Universal remote control refer to Integrated universal remote control 108 Unlock button 30 Unlocking from inside 33 from outside 30 without key refer to Comfort access 36 Unlocking without key refer to Comfort access 36 Update services 195 Upshift display refer to Shift lights 64 USB audio int...

Page 259: ...mensions 233 Wind deflector 43 Windows 38 comfort closing with comfort access 37 convenient operation 31 32 opening and closing Convertible 38 opening and closing Coupe 38 rear window Convertible 39 Windshield cleaning refer to Wiper system 66 defrosting refer to Defrosting windows 103 displays refer to Head Up Display 93 Windshield wash automatic refer to Rain sensor 66 capacities reservoir 235 f...

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