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Summary of Contents for 2010 M6

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual for Vehicle The Ultimate Driving Machine Contents A Z Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 735 08 09 BMW AG ...

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Page 3: ...structions 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 tion Booklet for US models o...

Page 4: ...excerpts only with the written consent of BMW AG Munich US English VIII 09 09 09 500 Printed on environmentally friendly paper bleached without chlorine suitable for recycling Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 735 08 09 BMW AG Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 735 08 09 BMW AG ...

Page 5: ...ries Driving tips 108 Things to remember when driving 112 BMW M6 Engineering Navigation 116 Navigation system 117 Destination entry 126 Destination guidance 132 What to do if Entertainment 136 On off and tone 139 Radio 142 Satellite radio 144 CD DVD player and CD changer 151 Music collection 156 External devices Communications 162 Telephone 174 Contacts 176 BMW Assist Mobility 184 Refueling 186 Wh...

Page 6: ...nal 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 equipment country spe cific equipment and optional accessories as well...

Page 7: ...s Manuals Editorial notice BMW pursues a policy of continuous ongoing development that is conceived to ensure that our vehicles continue to embody the highest quality and safety standards combined with advanced state of the art technology For this reason it is possible that the features described in this Owner s Manual could differ from those on your vehicle For your own safety Maintenance and rep...

Page 8: ... CBs walkie talkies ham radios or the like may cause extensive damage to the vehicle compromise its safety interfere with the vehi cle s electrical system or affect the validity of the BMW Limited Warranty See your BMW center for additional information Maintenance replacement or repair of the emission control devices and sys tems may be performed by any automotive repair establishment or individua...

Page 9: ...es owned and operated in the US If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA in addition to notifying BMW of North America LLC P O Box 1227 Westwood New Jersey 07675 1227 Telephone 800 831 1117 If NHTSA receives similar complaints it may open an investiga...

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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 2 602 735 08 09 BMW AG ...

Page 12: ...nd closing rear windows 36 4 Opening and closing front windows 36 5 Folding exterior mirrors in and out 49 6 Adjusting exterior mirrors 49 Automatic curb monitor 49 7 Turn signals 61 High beams headlamp flasher 91 High beam Assistant 91 Parking lamps 91 Check Control 70 Computer 66 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 735 08 09 BMW AG Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 735 08 09 BMW AG ...

Page 13: ...144 Scrolling in phone book and in lists with stored phone numbers MDrive call up individual settings 50 Changing entertainment source 11 Windshield wipers 62 Rain sensor 62 12 Starting stopping engine and switching ignition on off 55 15 Steering wheel heater 50 Steering wheel adjustment 50 16 Cruise control 63 18 Opening luggage compartment lid 31 19 Head up Display 86 20 Parking lamps 89 Low bea...

Page 14: ...ed of cruise control 64 7 Display for Sequential Manual Transmission with Drivelogic 59 Engine oil level for manual transmission 194 Check Control message present 71 Odometer and trip odometer 65 Date and remaining travel distance for service requirements 68 High beam Assistant 91 8 Fuel gauge 66 9 Resetting trip odometer 65 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 735 08 09 BMW AG Online Edition fo...

Page 15: ... e g on the cause and elimination of a malfunction can be opened via the Check Control system refer to page 70 In urgent cases this information will be shown as soon as the corresponding lamp comes on Indicator lamps without text messages The following indicator lamps signal particular functions Parking lamps low beams 89 High beams headlamp flasher 91 Parking brake applied 57 Parking brake applie...

Page 16: ...Cockpit 14 Around the center console controls and displays Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 735 08 09 BMW AG Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 735 08 09 BMW AG ...

Page 17: ...uential Manual Transmission 59 20 EDC Electronic Damper Control for Sequential Manual Transmission 79 21 DSC Dynamic Stability Control for Sequen tial Manual Transmission 76 22 M Engine Dynamic Control POWER for Sequential Manual Transmission 60 23 EDC Electronic Damper Control for manual transmission 79 24 MDM M Dynamic Mode for manual transmission 76 Switching DSC on and off in manual transmissi...

Page 18: ...er with buttons You can use the buttons to open the menus directly The controller can be used to select the menu items and create settings Call up a menu directly arrow 3 Move in four directions arrows 4 Turn arrow 5 Press arrow 6 To avoid posing an unnecessary hazard due to inattention both to your own vehi cle s occupants and to other road users never attempt to use the controls or make entries ...

Page 19: ...n the controller until the desired menu item is highlighted 2 Press the controller A new menu is displayed or the function is exe cuted Menu items in the Owner s Manual In the Owner s Manual menu items that can be selected are set in quotation marks e g Settings Changing between panels After selecting a menu item e g Radio a new menu is displayed on a panel The panels can overlap Buttons on the co...

Page 20: ...ted menu Adjusting settings 1 Select a field 2 Turn the controller until the desired setting is displayed 3 Press the controller to confirm the setting The scroll bar on the right side indicates whether additional menu items or set tings can be selected that are currently not vis ible An example setting the clock 1 Press the MENU button The main menu is displayed 2 Turn the controller until Settin...

Page 21: ...f or traffic bulletin display TI Traffic bulletins are switched on No display Traffic bulletins are switched off Other displays The status information is temporarily hidden when there are Check Control instructions or inputs via the voice activation system Switching the control display on off 1 Press the OPTION button 2 Switch off display To switch on press the controller Split screen Additional i...

Page 22: ...button longer than 2 seconds Example for programmable memory keys Switch the voice instructions for the navigation on off 1 Navigation 2 Map 3 Select the symbol using the controller 4 Press the desired button longer than 2 seconds Executing a function Press the button The function is executed immediately This means for example that the number is dialed when a phone number is selected Displaying bu...

Page 23: ...every time a letter is entered and letters may be added automatically Destinationsearch the entries are continuously compared to the data stored in the vehicle The only letters offered for entering addresses are those for which data are available Town city names can be entered with the spell ing used in any of the languages available on the Control Display Symbol Function Press the controller dele...

Page 24: ... set the language that applies for the voice activation system in order to enable iden tification of the spoken commands To set the language of iDrive refer to page 73 Symbols in Owner s Manual Voice commands Activating voice activation system 1 Press the button This symbol on the Control Display and an acoustic signal tell you that the voice activation system can respond to com mands 2 Say the co...

Page 25: ...onses from the system are abbrevi ated 1 Settings 2 Language Units 3 Speech mode 4 Select a setting Default Short Notes To operate the phone by voice refer to page 169 For voice commands bear in mind the follow ing Do not use the voice activation system to initiate an Emergency Request In stressful situations the voice and vocal pitch can change This can unnecessarily delay the establishment of a ...

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Page 27: ...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 2 602 735 08 09 BMW AG ...

Page 28: ...wing locks Hotel function refer to page 31 Driver s door refer to page 29 Luggage compartment lid refer to page 31 New remote controls To obtain additional or replace lost keys new remote controls with an integrated key are available at your BMW center Spare key Store the spare key in a safe place such as your wallet This key is not intended for regular use The spare key and integrated key of the ...

Page 29: ... refer to page 50 PDC Park Distance Control optical warn ing refer to page 75 Head up Display selection and brightness of display refer to page 86 Automatic climate control for AUTO pro gram and intensity cooling function and automatic recirculated air control recircu lated air mode temperature air distribution temperature in the upper body region refer to page 95 Navigation system voice instructi...

Page 30: ...on unlocks only the driver s door or the entire vehi cle iDrive for operating principle refer to page 16 1 Settings 2 Door locks 3 Unlock button 4 Select a menu item All doors Pressing the button once unlocks the entire vehicle Driver s door only Pressing the button once unlocks the driver s door and the fuel filler flap Pressing the button twice unlocks the entire vehicle Comfort opening refer to...

Page 31: ...ue to interference of this kind unlock and lock the vehicle via the door lock using a key If it is no longer possible to lock the vehicle using the remote control then the battery is discharged Use this remote control during an extended drive this will recharge the battery refer to page 26 For US owners only The transmitter and receiver units comply with part 15 of the FCC Federal Communication Co...

Page 32: ... door lock to lock or unlock the driver s door Opening and closing from inside This button serves to unlock or lock doors and the luggage compartment lid but does not acti vate the anti theft system The fuel filler flap remains unlocked Automatic locking iDrive for operating principle refer to page 16 1 Settings 2 Door locks 3 Select the desired function Lock if no door is opened The central locki...

Page 33: ... to illustration until the key slot points in the direction of travel and then remove The hotel function is activated after subsequent locking or unlocking of the vehicle The system locks the luggage compartment lid and the compartment in the front center console and disconnects them from the central locking sys tem Unlocking manually In order to manually unlock the compartment in the front center...

Page 34: ...alarm system is armed the alarm will be triggered To prevent this you should deactivate the alarm before hand If the alarm is inadvertently triggered switch off the alarm refer to page 33 Closing Make sure that the closing path of the luggage compartment lid is clear other wise injuries may result The handle recesses on the interior trim of the luggage compartment lid make it easier to pull down E...

Page 35: ...ck the vehicle either with the remote control or at the door lock the alarm system is armed or disarmed at the same time You can open the luggage compartment lid even with the system armed by using the button of the remote control refer to page 29 When the luggage compartment lid is closed it is once again locked and monitored Switching off alarm Unlock the vehicle using the remote control refer t...

Page 36: ...your vehi cle without having to hold the remote control in your hand It is sufficient to carry the remote control with you e g in your jacket pocket The vehicle automatically detects the associated remote control in the immediate vicinity or in the interior Comfort Access supports the following func tions Unlocking locking vehicle Convenient closing with Coupe Opening luggage compartment lid sepa ...

Page 37: ...as been closed then the luggage compartment lid opens again The hazard warn ing flashers flash and a signal sounds Switching on radio readiness By pressing the Start Stop button you switch on the radio readiness refer to page 55 When doing so do not depress the brake or clutch pedal otherwise the engine will start immediately Starting engine You can start the engine or switch on the igni tion if a...

Page 38: ...d the resistance point The window opens automatically Pressing the switch again stops the opening move ment You can close the windows in the same manner by pulling the switch Convertible Opening closing To close the side windows while the vehi cle is being driven always close the rear windows first or all four windows simulta neously otherwise the windows cannot close tightly at higher speeds Indi...

Page 39: ... window opens and closes auto matically when you open or close the con vertible top For information on using the Convenient open ing and closing mode at the door lock or with the remote control refer to page 28 or 30 Coupe For information on Convenient closing with Comfort Access refer to page 35 After switching off ignition You can still operate the windows with the remote control removed or the ...

Page 40: ...ff and lead to damage or injury Never move the convertible top when the roll over protection system is raised Driving without having completed the opening or closing action can lead to damage or injury Do not place hands in the top mechanism dur ing the opening and closing action Keep chil dren away from the travel path of the convert ible top For safety reasons do not move the convertible top unl...

Page 41: ...uence can be continued in the desired direction by pressing the appropri ate button If the opening or closing action is interrupted for a longer period the convertible top remains in that position for approx 15 minutes before it slowly moves to a stable position A convertible top which is not completely opened or closed presents a danger Do not interrupt and continue the closing action several tim...

Page 42: ...e of a second person and with the doors open otherwise injury and damage to the convertible top can occur 1 Push the cover 1 on the left and right of the side panel forward Reach into the resulting openings and raise the convertible top compartment lid 2 as far as it will go 2 Grasp the top with both hands at the left and right side frame arrow 3 Only lift out the top by the side frame otherwise t...

Page 43: ...tible top ends are automati cally pressed onto the convertible top com partment lid and close tightly with tension 10 If necessary close the rear window again manually in the same way as above Wind deflector The wind deflector keeps the air movement in the passenger compartment to a minimum when the convertible top is open thus enabling pleasant driving even at higher speeds The wind deflector is ...

Page 44: ...ec 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 reverse order Folding up 1 Push the handle of the securing pin on the wind deflector on the left side of the vehicle all the way back and release the locking mechanism 2 F...

Page 45: ... individuals This effect is usually only tem porary For airbag locations and additional information on airbags refer to page 83 Head restraints A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the risk of spinal injury in the event of an accident Adjust the head restraint so that its center is approx at ear level Otherwise there is increased danger of injury in the event of an accident Head restraints ...

Page 46: ...To ensure that the safety systems con tinue to provide optimized protection please observe the adjustment instructions on page 43 1 Angle 2 Longitudinal direction 3 Height 4 Backrest 5 Convertible head restraints refer to page 47 6 Coupe Backrest width 7 Lumbar support Lumbar support You can also adjust the contours of the backrest to obtain additional support in the lumbar region The upper hips a...

Page 47: ... briefly press the switch for the steering wheel adjustment in any direction refer to page 50 Safety feature 1 Close the driver s door and switch ignition on or off refer to page 55 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 Requesting with remote co...

Page 48: ... 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 reducing potential in the event of a rear end collision Have the active head restraints reset after they are triggered in a rear end collision Only have this work carried out by a BMW center or a workshop that works according to BMW ...

Page 49: ...his enables you to fasten the safety belt more conveniently Convertible releasing backrest The belt system integrated in the seat makes it easier to get in back 1 Pull lever 1 up and fold the backrest for ward 2 Press and hold button 2 until the seat has moved into the desired position 3 After passengers have entered the rear fold the backrest back and lock it in place 4 Press and hold button 3 un...

Page 50: ...l sounds A message also appears on the Control Display Please check whether safety belts are being worn correctly The safety belt reminder is operative at speeds above approx 5 mph 8 km h It can also be acti vated if objects are placed on the passenger seat Damage to safety belts When subjected to strain due to an acci dent or in the event of damage replace the safety belts the belt tensioners and...

Page 51: ...tageous for example in car washes narrow streets or for bringing mir rors that have been manually folded in back into the correct position Mirrors that were folded in are folded out automatically at a speed of approx 25 mph 40 km h Before going through a car wash fold the mirrors in manually or with button 3 oth erwise they could be damaged depending on the width of the car wash system Automatic h...

Page 52: ...fer to Seat mirror and steering wheel memory page 45 Easy entry exit To facilitate entry and exit the steering wheel temporarily moves into the uppermost position Steering wheel heating Press the button When the steering wheel heater is operating the LED in the button lights up MDrive With MDrive you can configure several individ ual settings for your vehicle on the Control Dis play and activate t...

Page 53: ...ol 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 on the Control Display for the functions contained in MDrive are active Pressing the button again deactivates MDrive If the indicator lamp flashes after the but ton was pressed MDrive was unable to respond because the ABS Antilock Brake Sys tem or...

Page 54: ...ible to obtain the best possible position for the belt Do not change the seat position after this For more information on automatic deactivation of the front passenger airbags refer to page 84 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 m...

Page 55: ...ke sure that both of the lower LATCH mounts have properly clicked into place and that the child restraint system is resting snugly against the backrest 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 Upper LATCH retaining strap Convertible For Canadian C...

Page 56: ...l 2 Head restraints 3 Tether strap hook 4 Mounting point 5 Rear window shelf 6 Backrest 7 Tether strap of child restraint system Before usage fold the the head restraint and if necessary the mounting points into their 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 Edit...

Page 57: ...gnition on and off Manual transmission the engine starts when you depress the clutch while press ing 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 of the com puter selected is ...

Page 58: ...the clutch pedal and shift into 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 34 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 instr...

Page 59: ...irm an application of the parking brake can lock up the rear wheels and cause the rear of the vehicle to swerve To prevent corrosion and one sided brak ing action occasionally engage the park ing brake lightly when the vehicle is slowly com ing to a stop if the traffic conditions are suitable The brake lamps do not light up when the park ing brake is applied Manual transmission While shifting in t...

Page 60: ...not necessary to manually shift into idling mode 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 S Sequential mode You can shift up and down using the shif...

Page 61: ...en the system 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 mo...

Page 62: ...shifting point briefly before reaching the maximum rpm 1 Activate the Head up Display refer to page 86 2 Select the M View display on the Head up Display The current engine speed is highlighted on the tachometer 3 When approaching the maximum rpm yel low illuminated fields 1 of the tachometer consecutively indicate the approaching upshift point 4 At the very latest shift when the field 2 lights up...

Page 63: ...ith the button on the steering wheel refer to MDrive on page 50 You can activate the P 500 Sport program only 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 Press the lever beyond the resistance point To turn off manually press the lever to the resistance point ...

Page 64: ...indshield 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 level Turn the thumbwheel 5 Deactivating rain sensor Press the button again arrow 3 The LED goes out Deactivate the rain sensor when passing through an automatic car wash Failure to do so could result in damage caused by unde...

Page 65: ... If the engine braking effect is insufficient on a downhill grade the set speed may be exceeded Speed can drop on uphill grades if the engine output is insufficient Do not use the cruise control under driv ing conditions that do not permit a con stant speed e g when driving on winding roads in heavy traffic or in poor road conditions such as snow rain ice loose road surface and poor visibility Oth...

Page 66: ...n addition the system is interrupted when you apply the brakes even with the parking brake when you clutch when you shift using the shift paddles or the selector lever when the DSC comes on Resuming stored speed Press button 4 The stored speed is resumed and maintained Deactivating system Press the lever up or down twice arrow 3 Switch off the ignition The speed stored in the memory is deleted Dis...

Page 67: ...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 orange warning field whenever 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 Should the coolant and with it the e...

Page 68: ... 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 193 Manual transmission The cruising range average fuel con sumption and oil level are shown in the lower display in place of the gear indicat...

Page 69: ...ferent routes on the Control Display refer to the following and to Trip computer Displays on the Control Display You can also call up the computer via iDrive for operating principle refer to page 16 1 Vehicle Info 2 Onboard info or Trip computer Displays on the Onboard info Cruising range Distance from destination Estimated time of arrival provided that a destination was entered in the navigation ...

Page 70: ...rmation You can select a display of more detailed infor mation on the maintenance scope on the Con trol Display For operating principle refer to page 16 1 Vehicle Info 2 Vehicle status 3 Service required Required maintenance procedures and legally mandated inspections are displayed You can request more detailed information on every entry Select the entry and press the controller To exit from the m...

Page 71: ...ervice Request Data regarding the maintenance status or legally mandated inspections of the vehicle are automatically transmitted to your BMW center prior to a service due date You can check when your BMW center was notified iDrive for operating principle refer to page 16 1 Vehicle Info 2 Vehicle status 3 Options 4 Last Service Request Clock The settings are stored for the remote control currently...

Page 72: ... page 26 Setting date To set the dd mm or mm dd date format refer to Setting the date format below iDrive for operating principle refer to page 16 1 Settings 2 Time Date 3 Date 4 Turn the controller until the desired day is displayed and then press the controller 5 Create the necessary settings for the month and year The date is stored Setting the date format iDrive for operating principle refer t...

Page 73: ...age 72 Explanatory text messages For most Check Control messages you can view more information later e g regarding the cause of a malfunction and how to respond refer to the information provided below In urgent cases this information will be shown as soon as the corresponding lamp lights up Exit the displayed information Move the controller to the left Hiding Check Control messages Press the CHECK...

Page 74: ...are only warned of reaching this speed a second time if your vehicle speed falls below it again by at least 3 mph 5 km h Displaying setting or changing limit iDrive for operating principle refer to page 16 1 Settings 2 Limit 3 Limit 4 Turn the controller until the desired limit is displayed 5 Press the controller The speed limit is stored Applying your current speed as limit iDrive for operating p...

Page 75: ...ode 4 Select the desired dialog The setting is stored for the remote control cur rently in use Warning signal volume You can raise or lower the volume of the warn ing signals e g the Fasten safety belt reminder relative to the entertainment sound output The warning signals have a fixed mini mum and maximum volume that cannot be dropped below or exceeded iDrive for operating principle refer to page...

Page 76: ...refer to page 16 1 Settings 2 Control display 3 Brightness 4 Turn the controller until the desired setting is selected 5 Press the controller The setting is stored for the remote control cur rently in use In bright conditions for example the brightness control may not be clearly visi ble Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 735 08 09 BMW AG Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 735 08 09 BMW AG...

Page 77: ...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 When nearing an object the position is corre spondingly indicated by an interval tone Thus an object detected to the left rear of the vehicle will be indicated by a signal tone from the left rear speaker etc As the distance between vehicle and object decrea...

Page 78: ...er Electronic brake force distribution The system controls the brake pressure in the rear wheels to ensure stable braking behavior Brake assistant When you apply the brakes rapidly this system produces maximum braking force boosting and thus helps to achieve the shortest possible braking distance during full braking maneuvers This system exploits all of the benefits provided by ABS Do not reduce t...

Page 79: ...ces Activating MDM You activate the M Dynamic Mode with the button on the steering wheel refer to MDrive on page 50 With the ignition switched on you can set MDrive on the Control Display iDrive for operating principle refer to page 16 1 Settings 2 Select M Drive and press the controller 3 Select Drivelogic and press the control ler You can also activate and deactivate the M Dynamic Mode with the ...

Page 80: ...sible Display of the previously described malfunction in Canadian models The DSC warning lamp lights up A malfunction has occurred in DSC including MDM The stability mainte nance functions are no longer available The vehicle remains operational Have the system checked as soon as possible The brake system warning lamp lights up yellow A message appears on the Control Display The brake assistant is ...

Page 81: ...s 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 control that is bal anced between comfort and sportiness Sport program Select th...

Page 82: ...ny time When driving resumes the initialization is con tinued automatically The system is initialized after this activation phase The initialization process adopts the set infla tion tire pressures as reference values for the detection of a flat tire Initialization is started by confirming the inflation pressures The system is not initialized when traveling with snow chains With Sequential Manual ...

Page 83: ...The system does not function properly if it has not been reset e g a flat tire is reported despite correct tire inflation pressures The system is inactive and cannot display a flat tire if a wheel has been mounted without TPM electronics or if TPM is temporarily interfered with by other systems or devices which use the same radio frequency Status display on Control Display The tire and system stat...

Page 84: ...ace the damaged wheel or wheels refer to Changing wheels on page 207 The spare tire is equipped with the necessary TPM electronics and is also monitored after mounting and after resetting the system Have the tire replaced by a BMW center or a workshop informed on handling TPM which works according to BMW repair procedures with correspondingly trained personnel Malfunction The yellow warning lamp f...

Page 85: ...y illuminated This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle startups as long as the malfunction exists When the mal function indicator lights up the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons including the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functi...

Page 86: ... The occupation of the seat is detected by eval uating the impression on the occupied seat sur face of the front passenger seat The system correspondingly activates or deactivates the front knee and side airbags on the front pas senger side The current status of the front passenger airbag i e deactivated or activated is indicated by the indicator lamp over the interior rearview mirror refer to Ope...

Page 87: ... sys tem and the safety belt tensioners Airbag system malfunction Warning lamp does not light up from radio readiness Warning lamp lights up continuously Have the airbag system checked immedi ately in case of a malfunction otherwise there is a danger that the airbag system may not respond in the expected manner in an accident despite an impact of corresponding intensity Convertible rollover protec...

Page 88: ...n For a system check and to ensure long term functioning you must comply with the mainte nance intervals of the service requirements refer to page 68 Head up Display The concept With the Head up Display important informa tion is projected into the driver s field of view e g navigation instructions This enables you to take in this information without looking away from the road Switching on off Pres...

Page 89: ...rument lighting iDrive for operating principle refer to page 16 1 Settings 2 Head Up display 3 Brightness 4 Turn the controller The brightness is adjusted 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 filters Certain seating positions Objects on the cover of the Head ...

Page 90: ...8 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 2 602 735 08 09 BMW AG Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 735 08 09 BMW AG ...

Page 91: ...ition 2 and the ignition is on Automatic headlamp control In switch position 3 the system activates the low beams and switches them on or off in response to changes in ambient light condi tions for instance in a tunnel at dawn and dusk and in case of precipitation Adaptive Light Control is active The LED next to the symbol lights up when the low beams are on You can also change to the daytime runn...

Page 92: ...witched off Activating deactivating daytime running lamps iDrive for operating principle refer to page 16 1 Settings 2 Lighting 3 Daytime running lamps The daytime running lamps are switched on The setting is stored for the remote control cur rently in use Adaptive Light Control The concept Adaptive Light Control is a variable headlamp control system that enables better illumination of the road su...

Page 93: ...ms on and off as usual Activating system 1 Turn the light switch to position 3 refer to page 89 2 With the low beams switched on briefly press the turn signal lever in the high beam direction The indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up when the High beam Assistant is activated The system automatically switches between high beams and low beams reacting to oncoming traffic vehicles ahead ...

Page 94: ... mir ror with a cloth slightly moistened with glass cleaner Moreover no system can operate without limi tations High beam Assistant operation is sub ject to conditions that may reduce the system s ability to recognize the difference between actual vehicle head lamps or tail lamps and for example highly reflective signs markers and streetlights To be on the safe side the system may periodically int...

Page 95: ...r area around the doors To protect the battery all lamps in the vehicle are switched off approx 15 min utes after radio readiness is switched off refer to Start Stop button on page 55 Switching interior lamps on and off manually Press button 1 If the interior lamps footwell lamps door entry lighting courtesy lamps and sill panel lighting are to remain switched off continually press the button for ...

Page 96: ...air volume switching off automatic climate control residual heat utilization 8 AUTO program 9 Switching cooling function on and off man ually 10 Temperature right side of passenger com partment 11 Manual air distribution front passenger side 12 Maximum cooling 13 AUC Automatic recirculated air control recirculated air mode 14 LED for residual heat utilization and parked car ventilation system 15 R...

Page 97: ...as possible Intensity of AUTO program You can adjust the intensity of the AUTO pro gram by repeatedly pressing the AUTO button The respective current setting is briefly dis played on the Control Display when the button is pressed Select the intensity of the AUTO program using the AUTO button Low Medium High Convertible program When the convertible top is open the convert ible program is active in ...

Page 98: ... 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 also switched on with the AUTO program Maximum cooling Maximally cooled air is obtained as quickly as possible at an outside temperature above approx 327 06 and with the engine running At the lowest temperature the automatic cli mate control swi...

Page 99: ...ter 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 Thumbwheels to smoothly open and close vent outlets 2 Levers to change the vent outlet direction Do not drop any foreign objects into the vent outlets otherwise they could be cat apulted outwards and cause injuries Ventilation for cooling Adjust the vent o...

Page 100: ...urrent you should refrain from acti vating it twice in succession without allowing the battery to be recharged in normal operation between use The air emerges through the upper body region vent outlets in the instrument panel These vent outlets must be open for the system to operate Switching on and off directly iDrive for operating principle refer to page 16 1 Settings 2 Climate 3 Activate parked...

Page 101: ...ymbol on the automatic climate control display flashes when the system has switched on The respective system is switched on within the next 24 hours only Please reactivated it after this time Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 735 08 09 BMW AG Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 735 08 09 BMW AG ...

Page 102: ...tegrated universal remote control If you have additional questions please contact your BMW center or call 1 800 355 3515 Information is also provided on the Internet at www bmwusa com or www homelink com HomeLink is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls Inc Programming 1 Memory buttons 2 LED Fixed code hand held transmitters 1 Switch on ignition refer to page 55 2 When starting operation for ...

Page 103: ...ode hand held transmitters 3 Locate the button on the receiver of the device to be set e g on the drive unit 4 Press the button on the receiver of the device 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 han...

Page 104: ...grated into the central locking system and can also be locked separately using the hotel function refer to page 31 To open the cover Pull the left button The cover opens and can be folded upward Depending 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 devi...

Page 105: ...following storage options in the luggage compartment Storage compartment in the right side trim panel which is also suitable if you so desire for accommodating the vehicle liter ature Net at the loading lip for smaller items Coupe Clothes hooks To fold down press at the 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...

Page 106: ... when you leave the vehicle otherwise children could for example use the lighter and burn themselves Connecting electrical devices Socket With the engine running or the ignition switched on the cigarette lighter socket can be used as a power outlet for hand flashlights car vacuum cleaners etc with power ratings of up to approx 200 W at 12 V Avoid damaging the socket due to inserting plugs of diffe...

Page 107: ...above steps in reverse order Only stow clean skis in the ski bag Wrap sharp edges to prevent damage Securing cargo After loading secure the ski bag and its con tents Tighten the retaining strap on the ten sioning buckle for this purpose 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...

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Page 109: ...Driving tips This section provides you with information useful in dealing with specific driving and operating conditions Driving tips Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 735 08 09 BMW AG ...

Page 110: ...l 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 driven of approx 300 mil...

Page 111: ...rating noises which however have not effect on the performance and operating safety of the brake system Do not drive with your foot resting on the brake pedal Even light but consistent pedal pressure can lead to high temperatures brake wear and possibly even brake failure Driving in wet conditions When roads are wet or there is heavy rain briefly exert gentle pressure on the brake pedal every few ...

Page 112: ...ining loading limit 1 Locate the following statement on your vehicle s placard The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs or YYY kg as otherwise the vehicle may be damaged and unstable driving con ditions may result 2 Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle 3 Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers...

Page 113: ...ecure the cargo as described above so that it cannot endan ger the vehicle s occupants for example if sud den braking or evasive maneuvers are neces sary Never exceed either the approved gross vehicle weight or either of the approved axle loads refer to page 223 as excessive loads can pose a safety hazard and may also place you in viola tion of traffic safety laws You should never transport unsecu...

Page 114: ...e oil tem perature on page 66 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 In order to keep the brake system in optimum condition it is usef...

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Page 117: ...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 2 602 735 08 09 BMW AG ...

Page 118: ...a data update may take several hours The data are updated while you are driving The update is resumed automatically when a trip is continued after an interruption All functions are available during the trip The data are stored in the vehicle After the update the system restarts The medium that holds the navigation data can be removed after the update is com pleted Updating the navigation data Inse...

Page 119: ...ions issued by the naviga tion system If you do not observe this precau tion you can endanger the vehicle occupants and other road users Entering a destination manually The system s word matching principle makes it easier for you to enter the names of streets or towns refer to page 125 This allows you to enter different spellings and completes your entry automatically so that stored names can be c...

Page 120: ...the intersec tion or the house number If there are several streets with the same name 1 Change to the list of street names 2 Highlight the street a preview map is dis played 3 Select the street Entering a street without a destination town city You can also enter a street without specifying a town city In this case all streets of the entered country are offered for selection The related town city i...

Page 121: ...a contact from the list or if neces sary using A Z search 4 If necessary select Business address or Home address Storing a destination in the address book Store the destination in the address book after entering the destination 1 Open Options 2 Store as new contact or Add to existing contact 3 Select an existing contact if available 4 Select Business address or Home address 5 Enter Last name and i...

Page 122: ... Last destinations 3 Highlight the destination 4 Open Options 5 Edit destination Deleting the last destinations 1 Navigation 2 Last destinations 3 Highlight the destination 4 Open Options 5 Delete entry or Delete all last destina tions Special destinations You can search for a special destination e g a hotel or place of interest and start destination guidance to this location The search can be nar...

Page 123: ...e location where the search is being performed Destinations of the selected category are displayed in the map view as sym bols The view depends on the map scale and the category 3 Highlight a special destination the destina tion is displayed in the preview map 4 Select the special destination 5 Select the symbol 6 Start guidance or Add as another dest If a phone number is available a connection ca...

Page 124: ... the cross hairs To change the scale turn the controller To shift the map move the controller in the required direction To shift the map diagonally move the controller in the required direction and turn it 3 Press the controller to display additional menu items Select the symbol Start guidance or Add as another dest Return return to the map view Find points of interest the search for special desti...

Page 125: ...ge must be English The town city street and house number can be said as a single sentence Spell the entry if the language region and the system language differ Say the letters smoothly and avoid exag gerating the pronunciation and inserting lengthy pauses between the letters Entering an address 1 Press the button on the steering wheel 3 Wait for a request from the system 4 Say the town or city str...

Page 126: ...s Planning a trip New trip Various intermediate destinations can be entered for a trip 1 Navigation 2 Map 3 Move the controller to the left if necessary 4 Select the symbol 5 Enter new destination 6 Select the type of destination entry and enter the intermediate destination Entering further intermediate destinations A maximum of 30 intermediate destinations can be entered for one trip 1 Enter new ...

Page 127: ...Options 5 Delete all trips or Delete trip 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 The system runs ongoing checks comparing your destination entries with the data stored in the vehicle as the basis for instant response The user benefits include Names of specific locations can also vary from the officia...

Page 128: ...es recommended by the naviga tion system may not always be the same ones that you would choose based on personal expe rience The settings are stored for the remote control currently in use Changing route criteria 1 Navigation 2 Map 3 Route preference 4 Selecting a criterion Fast route time optimized route which is a combination of the shortest possible route and the fastest roads Efficient route o...

Page 129: ...d The driving distances and traffic bulle tins are displayed for each route section 1 Navigation 2 Route information 3 Highlight a section The section is displayed in the preview map Bypassing a section of the route During destination guidance you can revise the navigation system s route recommendations to avoid particular stretches of road Enter the number of miles kilometers that you want to tra...

Page 130: ...Navigation 2 Map The following functions are directly available in the map view Information in the map view Time entertainment source sound output map orientation Distance from destination estimated time of arrival if destination guidance is active Any traffic obstructions are highlighted in color To show hide information on the map Press the controller Viewing the map 1 Select the symbol 2 Select...

Page 131: ...cted separately from the main screen 1 Open Options 2 Split screen The split screen is switched on 3 Move the controller to the right repeatedly until the split screen content is selected 4 Select the map view Arrow display Map facing north Map direction of travel Map view with perspective Exit ramp view Changing the scale 1 Move the controller to the right until the split screen is selected 2 Tur...

Page 132: ...r BMW NA will be liable to you for any indirect special consequential exemplary or incidental damages including without limitation lost rev enues anticipated revenues or profits relating to the same arising from any claim relating directly or indirectly to use of the traffic data and even if Total Traffic Network Inrix Inc or BMW NA are aware of the possibility of such damages These limitations ap...

Page 133: ... situa tions such as wrong way drivers cannot be hidden Traffic bulletins during destination guidance System response will vary depending on whether or not Dynamic guidance is selected refer to page 127 During destination guidance traffic obstruc tions on the route are taken into consideration Information on sources of great danger such as wrong way drivers is displayed regardless of the setting D...

Page 134: ...data Select a destination that is as close as possible to the original The letters for a destination cannot be selected during destination entry The stored data do not contain the data of the destination Select a destination that is as close as possible to the original The map view is displayed in black and white When the traffic bulletin map is activated the Control Display changes to a black and...

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Page 137: ...Entertainment This chapter describes how to operate the radio and CD player and how to create their tone settings Entertainment Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 735 08 09 BMW AG ...

Page 138: ...a devices 3 Eject the CD DVD 4 CD DVD drive 5 MODE change the audio and video sources 6 FM AM change the radio station wave band Switching on off To switch the Entertainment sound output on and off Press knob 1 next to the CD DVD player This symbol on the Control Display indicates that sound output is switched off Sound output is available for approx 20 minutes after the ignition is switched off S...

Page 139: ...ack Surround You can select between stereo and multi chan nel playback Surround 1 CD Multimedia Radio or Settings 2 Tone 3 L7 Surround Multi channel playback Surround is simulated when playing back an audio track in stereo Surround is automatically activated or deacti vated depending on the audio track selected LOGIC7 and the LOGIC7 logo are registered trade marks of Lexicon Inc a company of the H...

Page 140: ...ume setting 5 To adjust turn the controller 6 To store press the controller Resetting tone settings You can reset all tone settings to the default settings 1 CD Multimedia Radio or Settings 2 Tone 3 Reset Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 735 08 09 BMW AG Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 735 08 09 BMW AG ...

Page 141: ...elected station is stored for the remote control currently in use Changing stations Turn and press the controller or Press the button for the corresponding direction or Press the buttons on the steering wheel refer to page 11 Selecting a station manually Station selection using the frequency 1 Radio 2 FM or AM 3 Manual 4 Select the frequency turn the controller To store the station Press the contr...

Page 142: ...ntly in use HD Radio Many stations broadcast both analog and digi tal signals If a digital radio network is available these stations can be received digitally and thus with better sound quality License conditions HD Radio technology manufactured under license from iBiquity Digital Corp U S and For eign Patents HD Radio and the HD and HD Radio logos are proprietary trademarks of iBiq uity Digital C...

Page 143: ... station 1 Radio 2 Presets 3 Select the desired station 4 Open Options 5 Delete entry Weather Band Weather Radio is a service of the National Oce anic and Atmospheric Administration NOAA of the US Department of Trade Weather news flashes are repeated every 4 to 6 minutes and are routinely updated at intervals of 1 to 3 hours and more often when necessary Most stations operate 24 hours a day In cas...

Page 144: ...te radio 4 Open All Channels or the desired cate gory 5 Select the channel If the channel has not yet been enabled then a phone number and the ESN electronic serial number are displayed 6 Call the phone number to have the channel enabled The channels can be disabled again via this phone number Disabling channels The channels can be disabled by phone To do so have the electronic serial number ESN r...

Page 145: ...channel about which you wish to display information 2 Open Options 3 Channel info Changing the channel using the button next to the CD DVD drive 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 sec onds a message is displayed on the Control Display Reception may not be possible for certain reasons e ...

Page 146: ...D R CD RW CD DA VCD SVCD Compressed audio files MP3 WMA AAC CD changer CD CD ROM CD R CD RW CD DA Starting playback Via iDrive Fill the CD DVD magazine and insert it refer to page 148 To start playback if a CD is already located in the player or changer 1 CD Multimedia 2 CD DVD 3 Select the desired CD or DVD Ejecting the CD DVD Press the button next to the CD DVD player The CD DVD emerges slightly...

Page 147: ...d CD or DVD 4 Select the directory if necessary To change to a higher level directory Move the controller to the left 5 Select the track and press the controller Displaying information about the track If information about a track has been stored it is displayed automatically Artist Album title Number of tracks on the CD DVD Track file name Random play sequence The tracks on the current CD DVD are ...

Page 148: ...ation on your DVD Starting playback For your own safety the video image is only dis played up to approx 2 mph 3 km h and in some national market versions only with the parking brake applied DVD video 1 CD Multimedia 2 CD DVD 3 Select a DVD with video content 4 DVD menu 5 Start the DVD via the DVD menu VCD SVCD 1 CD Multimedia 2 CD DVD 3 Select a CD DVD with video content 4 Select track 5 Select th...

Page 149: ... DVD VCD settings For some DVDs settings can only be made via the DVD menu refer also to the information on your DVD Language 1 Turn the controller during playback 2 Open Options 3 Audio language 4 Select the desired language The languages that are available depend on the DVD Subtitles Subtitles can be selected if they are contained on the DVD 1 Turn the controller during playback 2 Open Options 3...

Page 150: ...elect the desired camera angle Opening the main menu back These functions are not contained on every DVD Therefore they may not be available for use CD changer The BMW CD changer for six CDs is installed in the glove compartment Removing CD magazine To insert CDs into the CD magazine 1 or remove them from it you must first remove the magazine from the CD changer Press button 2 the CD magazine 1 sl...

Page 151: ...g DVDPlus otherwise the CD DVD may jam and no longer eject General malfunctions BMW CD DVD changers and players have been optimized for performance in vehicles In some instances they may be more sensitive to faulty CDs DVDs than stationary devices would be If a CD DVD cannot be played first check whether it has been inserted correctly Humidity High levels of humidity can lead to condensa tion on t...

Page 152: ...ghted technology that is based on multiple registered US patents and the intellectual property of the Macrovision Corporation and other manufacturers The use of this copy protection must be approved by Macrovision Media protected by this product unless otherwise agreed with Macrovision may only be used for private purposes Copying of this technology is prohibited Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2...

Page 153: ...2009 Gracenote Gracenote Software copyright 2000 2009 Gracenote This product and service may prac tice one or more of the following U S Patents 5 987 525 6 061 680 6 154 773 6 161 132 6 230 192 6 230 207 6 240 459 6 330 593 and other patents issued or pending Some services supplied under license from Open Globe Inc for U S Patent 6 304 523 Gracenote and CDDB are registered trade marks of Gracenote...

Page 154: ...glove com partment Suitable devices USB mass storage devices such as USB flash drives or MP3 players with a USB interface Unsuitable devices USB hard discs USB hubs USB memory card readers with multi ple inserts Apple iPod iPhone Data can only be stored from a USB device via the USB interface in the glove compartment 1 Connect the USB device to the USB inter face in the glove compartment 2 CD Mult...

Page 155: ... steering wheel To select a track directly Say the voice command and the name of the desired track in one sentence Current playback The list of tracks that was generated last by the music search or the album selected last 1 Current playback 2 Select the desired track if necessary Top 50 List of the 50 most frequently played tracks 1 CD Multimedia 2 Music collection 3 Top 50 4 Select the desired tr...

Page 156: ...is being played 1 CD Multimedia 2 Music collection 3 Highlight the album 4 Open Options 5 Rename album 6 Select the letters individually Deleting an album An album cannot be deleted while a track from that album is being played 1 CD Multimedia 2 Music collection 3 Highlight the album 4 Open Options 5 Delete album Deleting a directory and track A track cannot be deleted while it is being played bac...

Page 157: ...ine 2 Connect the USB device to the USB inter face in the glove compartment 3 CD Multimedia 4 Music collection 5 Open Options 6 Music data import export 7 Backup music on USB Restoring the music collection in the vehicle When storing music from the USB device the existing music collection in the vehi cle is replaced 1 CD Multimedia 2 Music collection 3 Open Options 4 Music data import export 5 Res...

Page 158: ...AUX front 4 Volume 5 To adjust turn the controller 6 To store press the controller USB audio interface additional connection of music player in mobile phone It is possible to connect external audio devices mobile phones They can be operated on the iDrive The sound is played back on the vehicle loudspeakers Connectors for external devices Connection via USB audio interface Apple iPod iPhone USB dev...

Page 159: ... the tracks can be called up via the file directory Information from up to four USB devices can be stored in the vehicle or a total of about 16 000 tracks If a fifth USB device is connected or if more than 16 000 tracks are stored information on exist ing tracks may be deleted Music tracks with integrated Digital Rights Management DRM cannot be played Starting audio playback If the audio device ha...

Page 160: ...ltimedia 2 External devices 3 Select the symbol 4 Current playback Random play sequence You can play back the tracks of the selected list in random sequence e g all tracks of an artist 1 CD Multimedia 2 External devices 3 Open Options 4 Random Fast forward reverse Press and hold the button for the corre sponding direction Notes Do not subject the audio device to extreme environmental conditions e ...

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Page 163: ...ations This chapter summarizes how to operate your mobile phone using iDrive or voice commands and how to use BMW Assist or BMW TeleService Communications Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 735 08 09 BMW AG ...

Page 164: ... particular attention 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 ...

Page 165: ...tooth name of the vehicle is dis played Preparation with mobile phone 6 Additional operations must be carried out on the mobile phone and differ depending on the model refer to the operating instruc tions of your mobile phone e g find con nect or pair under Bluetooth device The Bluetooth name of the vehicle appears on the mobile phone display 7 Select the Bluetooth name of the vehicle on the mobil...

Page 166: ...phone off and then on again or disconnect the power supply Repeat the pairing procedure If all items on the list have been checked and the mobile phone still cannot be paired please contact Customer Relations Connecting a particular mobile phone If more than one mobile phone is detected by the vehicle the mobile phone at the top of the list is connected A different mobile phone can be connected by...

Page 167: ...e hands free system for sev eral minutes Speech quality If the person you are talking to cannot under stand you well this may be due to excessively loud background noises The full preparation package mobile phone can compensate for these noises to a certain extent To optimize voice quality during a call we recommend that you Reduce background noises e g by closing the windows reducing the air volu...

Page 168: ... phone numbers must be enabled by your provider Calls with multiple parties You can switch between calls and connect two calls to a single conference call These func tions must be supported by the mobile phone and service provider Accepting a call while speaking to another party This function may need to be enabled by the service provider and the mobile phone may have to be set up accordingly If a...

Page 169: ... with a phone number are displayed A symbol indicates the storage location of the contacts Calling a contact 1 Select the desired contact A connection is established immediately if calling contacts with one phone number For contacts with several phone numbers 2 Select the desired phone number The connection is established Editing a contact The entries in the contacts can be changed When a contact ...

Page 170: ...e 2 Received calls Dialing a number Select an entry The connection is established Deleting entries 1 Highlight an entry 2 Open Options 3 Delete entry or Delete list Saving an entry in the contacts 1 Highlight an entry 2 Open Options 3 Store as new contact or Add to existing contact 4 Select the type of number Home Busi ness Mobile or Other 5 Complete the entries if necessary 6 Store contact Messag...

Page 171: ...em automatically changes over to the hands free mode For mobile phones that do not automatically change over to the hands free mode Depending on the mobile phone model used the conversation can be continued via the hands free system if necessary Follow the instructions displayed on the mobile phone dis play refer to the operating instructions of your mobile phone From hands free system to mobile p...

Page 172: ...understands default commands that must be spoken word for word You can have the possible commands for any function read aloud to you The system recognizes digits from zero to nine You can say each digit individually or group them into a sequence to accelerate the input Using alternative commands Often there is more than a single command to run a function e g Example Dialing phone numbers To start ...

Page 173: ...mber Creating and editing a voice phone book Store entry An entry always consists of a name and a phone number Delete entry You can delete any entry from the voice phone book Delete all entries Delete phonebook deletes all entries in the phone book Listen to the entries and select You can have all entries in your voice phone book read aloud in the order in which they were entered and select a spec...

Page 174: ...ys say commands in the language of the voice activation system Keep the doors windows glass sunroof or convertible top closed to prevent interfer ence from ambient noise Avoid making other noise in the vehicle while speaking Inserting removing the snap in adapter 1 Press button 1 and remove the cover 2 Insert the snap in adapter in the front and press it downward until it engages To remove the sna...

Page 175: ...ward toward the electrical connec tions and press down until it engages The mobile phone s battery is charged from radio readiness or with the steering unlocked To conserve vehicle battery power avoid using the mobile phone when the ignition is switched off Removing mobile phone Press button Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 735 08 09 BMW AG Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 735 08 09 BM...

Page 176: ...e contained in the navigation data in the vehicle This ensures that destination guidance is possible for all addresses 6 If applicable Store 7 Store contact in vehicle Specifying a contact as the home address A contact can be stored as the home address It is placed at the top of My contacts 1 Create a new contact 2 Open Options 3 Store as home address If the home address is deleted only the conten...

Page 177: ...ns 3 Check as destination 4 Correct and store the address if necessary After an address has been corrected the con tact can be stored in the vehicle The address is not changed on the mobile phone Dialing a phone number 1 My contacts 2 Select the desired contact 3 Select the desired phone number The connection is established Editing a contact 1 My contacts 2 Select the desired contact 3 Edit contac...

Page 178: ...fter a serious accident If possible the BMW Assist Response Center then speaks with you and takes further steps to help you Enhanced roadside assistance BMW Roadside Assistance can be contacted if assistance is needed in the event of a breakdown If possible the vehicle data and position data are transmitted during this time BMW Customer Relations connection with Customer Relations for information ...

Page 179: ... established to the BMW Concierge service You are connected to the BMW Concierge ser vice to obtain the required information You can then have the phone number and address sent to you and for example use it for destination guidance in the navigation system Many hotels can be booked directly through the BMW Assist concierge service When an information mes sage is received a list of the received mes...

Page 180: ...ctivated 1 Make sure that the vehicle can determine its current position Reception is usually best when you have an unobstructed view to the sky 2 Switch on the ignition 3 Activate BMW Assist Activation may take several minutes If another menu is opened activation continues running in the background BMW Search BMW Search is an online portal that makes cer tain services available for use in your ve...

Page 181: ... Assist or TeleService 1 BMW Assist 2 Customer Relations 3 Start service A voice connection is established to BMW Cus tomer Relations Vehicle not equipped with BMW Assist or TeleService 1 BMW Assist 2 Customer Relations The Customer Relations phone number is dis played If the vehicle is equipped with the mobile phone preparation package a voice connection is established Service Request At a glance...

Page 182: ...a transfer The status of the data transfer is displayed 1 BMW Assist 2 Open Options 3 Data transfer Service status Displaying available services Display of all services available in the vehicle This function can be called up via Options 1 BMW Assist 2 Open any menu 3 Open Options 4 Service status 5 Available services Activating BMW Assist If the services included in a BMW Assist sub scription are ...

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Page 185: ...intain your car s mobility by supplying important information on vital topics including fuels and lubricants wheels and tires service maintenance and breakdown assistance Mobility Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 735 08 09 BMW AG ...

Page 186: ...amage Place the fuel filler cap in the bracket attached to the fuel filler flap 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 first time Fuel tank cap...

Page 187: ...r 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 cosolvent will not void the applicable warranties with respect to defects in materials or workmanship The use of poor quality fuels may result in problems relating to drivability and start ing and to a ...

Page 188: ...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 pressures to the respective ti...

Page 189: ...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 223 Tire size Pressure specifications in psi kPa Traveling speeds up to max of 100 mph 160 km h Traveling speeds including those exceed ing 100 mph 160 km h All pressure specifications in the table are indicated in psi kilopascal with cold tires Cold ambient temperatur...

Page 190: ...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 varia tions in driving habits service...

Page 191: ... 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 For the sake of safety new tires should be installed Wear indicators at the tread groove base refer to arrow are distributed over the tire s circum ference and are m...

Page 192: ...nly tires of a single tread config uration from a single manufacturer Following tire damage have the original wheel and tire combination remounted on the vehicle as soon as possible Wheels with electronics for TPM Tire Pressure Monitor When mounting new tires or converting from summer to winter tires or vice versa only use wheels with TPM electronics otherwise the Tire Pressure Monitor cannot dete...

Page 193: ...s 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 with winter tires of the size 245 45 R 18 on the rear wheels Observe the manufacturer s instructions when mounting snow chains Do not exceed a speed of 30 mph 50 km h with ...

Page 194: ...damage and related safety haz ards Hood Releasing Pull lever Opening Press the release handle and open the hood Do not open the hood until the engine has cooled down 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 If ...

Page 195: ...The oil level can be displayed when the engine is at operating temperature Constant short distance driving or a very sporty driving style can make it impossible for a measurement to be taken Displays in instrument cluster You can display the current oil level in the instrument cluster 1 Oil level 2 Maximum marking 3 Minimum marking 4 BC button Press the button 4 in the turn signal lever repeatedly...

Page 196: ...at this time Engine is not yet at operating temperature Fast measurement In addition to the automatic measurement you can also determine the current oil level manu ally e g after adding engine oil but with a lower degree of measuring accuracy 1 With the engine at operating temperature i e after at least 6 miles 10 km of uninter rupted driving park the vehicle in a horizon tal position 2 Allow the ...

Page 197: ...l oth erwise the engine may be damaged by adding too much oil Add at least 0 5 US quart 0 5 liter of oil other wise the oil level check cannot reliably display the current oil level Please conduct a fast measurement after adding engine oil to check the oil quantity added and to update the display Continuous exposure to used oil has caused cancer in laboratory testing For this reason thoroughly was...

Page 198: ...vailable additives are suitable for your BMW Ask your BMW center for suitable additives Only use suitable additives otherwise engine damage may result The additives present a health hazard Always observe all applicable environ 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 ex...

Page 199: ...y mandated inspections depending on local regulations Service data in remote control Your vehicle stores the information required maintenance continuously in the remote con trol during driving After accessing the data stored in the remote control your BMW Service Advisor can suggest precisely the right array of service procedures for your own individual vehi cle You should therefore hand over the ...

Page 200: ...reduce speed 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 will assume that fuel vapor escapes Then a display lights up If the cap is then tightened the display will go out within a few da...

Page 201: ...and also to corrosion of the brake rotors Car washes Give preference to cloth car washes Do not use high pressure car washes because they can cause drops of water to penetrate in the vicinity of the windshield Before driving into the car wash make sure that it is suitable for your BMW Pay attention to the following points Dimensions of your vehicle refer to page 221 If necessary fold in the outsid...

Page 202: ...mildew stains and scuff marks If water marks do occur on the headliner remove them with a microfiber cloth and interior cleanser When parking for long intervals in enclosed spaces make sure there is sufficient venti lation Remove bird droppings immediately because their caustic properties have a cor rosive effect on the convertible top and can damage the rubber seals Do not use stain remover paint...

Page 203: ... the instructions on the packaging Clean upholstery material over a large area extending out to the seams Avoid intense friction Open Velcro fasteners on pants or other items of clothing can cause damage to the seat covering Make sure that the Velcro fasteners are closed Leather leather coverings The leather used by BMW is a high quality natural product Slight patterns in the grain are part of the...

Page 204: ...like the radio or the Control Dis play using a display cleaning cloth or a soft nonabrasive lint free cloth Avoid using excessive pressure when cleaning displays otherwise you could damage them Never use chemical based cleansers or household scouring products Keep all liquids away from the equipment Otherwise corrosion or damage to surfaces or electrical components can occur CD DVD drives Do not u...

Page 205: ...ervice life Use a clean cloth napkin etc or hold the bulb by its metal socket A selection of replacement bulbs is available at your BMW center Whenever you perform any work on the electrical system turn off the systems consumers involved to prevent short circuits from occurring To avoid possible injury or equipment damage when replacing bulbs observe any instructions provided by the bulb manufactu...

Page 206: ...ssing the tab and removing the cover cap upward 2 Turn the bulb holder to the left and remove 3 Remove and replace the bulb Always wear gloves and eye protection the atmosphere inside the H8 bulb is pressurized Otherwise there is a danger of inju ries if the bulb is accidentally damaged during replacement Side mounted turn signals 5 watt bulb WY5W 1 Press against the front edge of the lamp with th...

Page 207: ...tial transmission Have all vehicle occupants get out of the vehicle and ensure that they remain outside the immediate area in a safe place such as behind a guardrail If a warning triangle or portable hazard warning lamp is required set it up on the roadside at an appropriate distance from the rear of the vehi cle Comply with all safety guidelines and regu lations Preparation The M Mobility System ...

Page 208: ...are stored on underside of compressor Using M Mobility System To repair a flat tire with the M Mobility System proceed as follows Fill sealant into wheel refer to page 206 Distribute sealant refer to page 207 Produce tire inflation pressure refer to page 207 Filling sealant into wheel Strictly comply with the specified order otherwise highly pressurized sealant could escape 1 Shake sealant bottle ...

Page 209: ...sonnel if the tire can not be made ready for driving with the M Mobility System The tire inflation pressure must be at least 29 psi 200 kPa Otherwise do not con tinue driving Continue driving Do not exceed the permissible maximum speed of 50 mph 80 km h otherwise accidents can occur Reinitialize the Flat Tire Monitor For details refer to page 80 Have the defective tire and the sealant bottle of th...

Page 210: ...e chock behind the front wheel on the other side of the vehicle or on inclines in front of this wheel On steeply inclined roads always secure the vehicle against rolling 3 Loosen the lug bolts a half turn Jacking up vehicle The jacking points for the car jack are located in the positions shown 1 Position the vehicle jack at the jacking point closest to the wheel so that the entire sur face of the ...

Page 211: ...onitor refer to page 80 and the Sequential Manual Trans mission refer to After changing wheels tires on page 190 4 Replace the damaged tire as soon as possi ble and have the new wheel tire balanced Stowing wheel and tools Convertible a rear wheel can only be transported with the convertible top com partment floor folded up 1 Lay the wheel in the tool mounting 2 Lay the cover on the mounting 3 Coup...

Page 212: ... steering wheel memory The positions must be stored again refer to page 45 Time and date Must be updated again refer to page 69 Radio Radio stations need to be stored again refer to page 140 Navigation system You must wait until the system becomes functional again refer to page 116 Power windows The pinch prevention system for the power windows must be reinitialized refer to page 36 Talk to your B...

Page 213: ...ent In cargo area Fold the cover under the floor mat upward and remove the bracket for the onboard tool kit Information on fuse allocation 1 and additional fuses 2 are provided there Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 735 08 09 BMW AG Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 735 08 09 BMW AG ...

Page 214: ...ED 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 Even if you are unable to respond the BMW Assist Response Center can take further steps to help you under certain circumstances If conditions allow remain in the vehicle until the connection has been established You will then ...

Page 215: ...istance in your home country can be found in the Contact brochure With BMW Assist you can contact Roadside Assistance of the BMW Group for assistance in the event of a breakdown directly via iDrive refer to page 177 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 the same method to help s...

Page 216: ...e Your 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 I...

Page 217: ...ansmission Gearshift lever in neutral position Sequential Manual 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 i...

Page 218: ...r to page 55 3 Shift 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...

Page 219: ...ility 217 Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 735 08 09 BMW AG Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 735 08 09 BMW AG ...

Page 220: ...Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 735 08 09 BMW AG ...

Page 221: ... the technical data the short commands of the voice activation 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 2 602 735 08 09 BMW AG ...

Page 222: ...nt 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 2 602 735 08 09 BMW AG Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 735 08 09 BMW AG ...

Page 223: ...munications 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 2 602 735 08 09 BMW AG Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 735 08 09 BMW AG ...

Page 224: ...l data 222 Convertible All dimensions given in inches mm Smallest turning circle diam 41 ft 12 5 m Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 735 08 09 BMW AG Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 735 08 09 BMW AG ...

Page 225: ...proved 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 Cargo area capacity cu ft l 15 9 450 10 6 300 with raised convertible top compart ment floor refer to page 33 cu ft l 12 4 350 Notes Fuel tank US gal liters approx 18 5 70 Fuel grade page 185 including reserve of US gal liters approx 4 15 Window and headlamp washer system US quarts liters a...

Page 226: ...o Opening the contacts Contacts Displaying the phone book Phonebook Opening BMW Assist B M W Assist Opening the home address Home address Opening destination entry Enter address Opening destination guidance Guidance Function Command Selecting a CD Select C D Selecting a CD and track C D track e g CD 3 track 5 Selecting a track C D track e g track 5 Opening the CD and Multimedia menu C D and multim...

Page 227: ...pening external devices External devices Function Command Calling up the TV T V Function Command Opening the tone control Tone Function Command Calling up the radio Radio Calling up FM F M Opening manual search Manual search Selecting the frequency range Select frequency To select radio station Station e g W PLJ Calling up a station Select station e g W PLJ Function Command Calling up AM A M Openi...

Page 228: ...nction Command Calling up the stored stations Presets Choosing a stored station Select preset Selecting a stored station Preset e g stored station 2 Function Command Opening the Telephone menu Telephone To display phone book Phonebook Redialing Redial Displaying accepted calls Received calls Dialing a phone number Dial number Displaying the list of messages Messages Displaying Bluetooth Bluetooth ...

Page 229: ...direction of travel Map in direction of travel Perspective map Perspective map Automatic scaling of the map Map with automatic scaling To change scale Map scale Scale feet Map scale feet e g map scale 100 feet Scale meters Map scale meters e g map scale 100 meters Scale kilometers Map scale kilometers e g map scale 5 kilometers Scale miles Map scale miles e g map scale 5 miles Scale yards Map scal...

Page 230: ...s Split screen scale yards Split screen scale yards e g split screen scale 100 yards Split screen computer Split screen on board info Split screen trip computer Splitscreen trip computer Function Command Function Command Opening the contacts Contacts My contacts My contacts New contact New contact Function Command Opening BMW Assist B M W Assist Opening BMW Search B M W Search Opening the Internet...

Page 231: ...ons Options Central screen settings Control display Opening the time and date settings Time and date Opening the language and unit settings Language and units Opening the speed limit Limit Opening the light menu Lighting Selecting the door lock Door locks Function Command Selecting the air conditioning Climate Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 735 08 09 BMW AG Online Edition for Part no 01 41...

Page 232: ...alarms 34 interior motion sensor 34 switching off alarm 33 switching off tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor 34 tilt alarm sensor 34 Albums of music collection 153 Alloy wheels 201 All season tires refer to Winter tires 190 Alterations technical refer to For your own safety 5 Antenna for mobile phone 162 Antifreeze coolant 196 washer fluid 63 Antilock Brake System ABS 76 Anti theft alarm ...

Page 233: ...ist activating 178 180 BMW Assist 176 BMW homepage 4 BMW maintenance system 197 BMW Search 178 BMW website 4 Bottle holder refer to Cupholders 103 Bracket for telephone or mobile phone refer to Snap in adapter 172 Brake assistant 76 Brake force display 83 Brake lamps replacing bulbs refer to Tail lamps 204 two stage 83 Brake pedal refer to Braking safely 109 Brake rotors breaking in 108 refer to B...

Page 234: ...6 tone control 136 volume 136 Center armrest adjusting height 102 Center console 14 Central locking from inside 30 from outside 28 Central locking system 27 Comfort Access 34 hotel function 31 Changes technical refer to For your own safety 5 Changing language on Control Display 73 Changing units of measure on Control Display 68 Changing wheels 189 207 Chassis number refer to Engine compartment 193...

Page 235: ... weight refer to Weights 223 Current playback external devices 158 of music collection 153 Customer Relations 179 Cylinders refer to Engine data 220 D Dashboard refer to Cockpit 10 Data technical 220 dimensions 221 engine 220 weights 223 Data transfer 180 Date date format 70 setting 70 Daytime running lamps 90 replacing bulbs 204 Defect door lock 30 luggage compartment lid 32 tires refer to Flat T...

Page 236: ... Dynamic Mode MDM 76 E Easy entry refer to Entering rear 47 Easy entry exit 50 EDC 51 EDC Electronic Damping Control 79 Eject button refer to Buttons in area of the CD DVD player 136 Electrical malfunction convertible top 39 door lock 30 driver s door 30 fuel filler flap 184 luggage compartment lid 32 storage compartment hotel function 31 Electric convertible top 38 Electric steering wheel adjustm...

Page 237: ...mation signals 29 triple turn signal activation 61 Flat tire Flat Tire Monitor 79 M Mobility System 205 run flat tires 82 spare wheel 208 Tire Pressure Monitor 81 TPM Tire Pressure Monitor 81 warning lamp 81 82 Flat Tire Monitor 79 false alarms 80 initializing system 80 snow chains 191 system limits 80 warning lamp 81 Fluid reservoir refer to Filler neck for washer fluid 63 FM waveband 139 Folding...

Page 238: ...ough water 109 Highway refer to Route criteria 126 Hills 109 Holder for cups 103 Homepage of BMW 4 Hood 192 Horn 10 Hotel function 31 unlocking manually 31 Hot exhaust system 109 Hydraulic brake assistant refer to Brake assistant 76 Hydroplaning 109 I IBOC refer to HD Radio 140 Ice refer to Outside temperature warning 66 Identification mark recommended tire brands 190 tire coding 188 Idle 58 iDriv...

Page 239: ...wn refer to Drive mode 59 Knee airbags 83 Knock control 185 L Lamps refer to High beam Assistant 91 refer to Parking lamps low beams 89 Lamps and bulbs 203 Lashing eyes refer to Securing cargo 111 Last destinations 120 LATCH child restraint fixing system 53 Leather care 201 LEDs light emitting diodes 203 Length refer to Dimensions 221 License plate lamp replacing bulbs 205 Light emitting diodes LE...

Page 240: ...ting 49 memory refer to Seat mirror and steering wheel memory 45 Mobile phone adjusting volume 165 connecting refer to Mobile phone pairing 162 installation location refer to Center armrest 102 operation via iDrive 165 pairing 162 refer to separate operating instructions Mobile phone refer to Telephone 162 Mobile phone battery 173 Mobility System 205 Monitor refer to iDrive 16 Monitoring pressure ...

Page 241: ...art menu 17 Output refer to Engine data 220 Outside air refer to AUC Automatic recirculated air control 96 Outside temperature display changing unit of measure 68 in computer 68 Overview operating principle 17 radio control 136 P P 400 program 60 P 500 program 61 P 500 Sport program 61 Panic mode 29 Park Distance Control PDC 75 Parked car heating refer to Parked car ventilation heating 98 Parked c...

Page 242: ...7 Replacement remote control refer to New remote controls 26 Replacing bulbs refer to Lamps and bulbs 203 Replacing wheels tires refer to New wheels and tires 189 Reporting safety defects 7 Required fuel 185 Reserve warning refer to Fuel gauge 66 Reset refer to Resetting tone settings 138 Residual heat 97 Restraint systems for children 52 refer to Safety belts 48 Retreaded tires 190 Reverse CD cha...

Page 243: ...ed Service 197 Services status 180 Setting button refer to Controls controller 16 Settings changing on Control Display 73 clock 12h 24h mode 70 configuring refer to MDrive 50 configuring refer to Personal Profile 26 DVD 147 language 73 Settings for the map view 129 Setting time refer to Preselecting activation times 98 Shifting 59 Shifting into drive position refer to Selector lever positions 58 S...

Page 244: ...teering wheel memory 45 buttons on steering wheel 11 heating 50 lock refer to Ignition lock 55 MDrive button 50 memory 45 shift paddles 59 Storage compartments 103 Stored trip calling up 125 Storing 202 Storing a destination in the address book 119 Storing music 151 Storing sitting position refer to Seat mirror and steering wheel memory 45 Storing tires 191 Storing your vehicle 202 Street entering...

Page 245: ...a 220 Tow bar 215 Tow fitting 214 Towing 214 methods 215 tow fittings 214 with manual transmission 215 Town city for navigation 117 Tow rope 215 Tow starting 214 TPM Tire Pressure Monitor 81 resetting system 81 system limits 81 warning lamp 82 Tracks selecting with CD 144 Traction control refer to DSC Dynamic Stability Control 76 Traffic bulletins categories 131 Traffic bulletins filtering 131 Tra...

Page 246: ...on off 127 volume 128 Voice phone book 171 Volume 136 audio sources 136 cargo area 223 fuel tank refer to Capacities 223 mobile phone 165 voice instructions 128 windshield cleaning system refer to Capacities 223 Volume balance tone setting 137 W Warning lamps refer to Indicator and warning lamps 13 Warning messages refer to Check Control 70 Warning triangle 213 Washer fluid capacity of the reservo...

Page 247: ...luid 63 windshield washer nozzles 63 Word matching principle for navigation 125 Working in the engine compartment 192 Wrenches screwdrivers refer to Onboard vehicle tool kit 203 X Xenon lamps 204 replacing bulbs 204 Y Your individual vehicle settings refer to MDrive 50 settings refer to Personal Profile 26 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 735 08 09 BMW AG Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 6...

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