jump start BMW M6 COUPE 2007 E63 Owner's Manual

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Engine compartment
1Filler neck for engine oil, refer to Adding
engine oil
2Expansion tank for coolant, refer to
page205
3Jump-starting terminal, refer to page2204Body ground/negative terminal
5Filler neck for washer fluid of the headlamp
and windshield cleaning systems, refer to
page66
Engine oil
Engine oil consumption depends on driving
style and driving conditions.
Checking engine oil level
Your vehicle is equipped with an electronic oil
level check. You can display the oil level in the
instrument cluster.
1Oil level
2Maximum marking
3Minimum marking
Press the BC button in the turn signal lever
repeatedly until the oil level display is shown in
the instrument cluster. The displayed numeric
value indicates the current oil level in liters
above Minimum.

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4.Coupe: hook the belt into the lashing eyes5
and lay it in the belt guide which runs in the
center of the lid.
Convertible: hook the belt into the lashing
eyes5 and7 and lay it in the belt guide of
the lid which runs offset.
5.Completely open the tensioning lock.
6.Thread the belt3 through the axis6 of the
tensioning lock without twisting it and ten-
sion it by hand.
7.Tighten the belt firmly with the tensioning
lock by opening and closing the lock several
times.
8.Fold the tensioning lock closed and stow
the protruding belt end.
Driving with spare wheel
With certain wheel-and-tire combinations
the size of the spare wheel differs from
that of the other wheels. The spare wheel is
equivalent to them in all load and speed ranges.
However, to restore the original state, the nor-
mal wheel should be remounted as soon as
possible.<
Vehicle battery
Maintenance
The battery is 100 % maintenance-free, i.e., the
electrolyte will last for the life of the battery
when the vehicle is operated in a temperate cli-
mate.
Your BMW center will be glad to advise in all
matters concerning the battery.
Charging battery
Only charge the battery in the vehicle via the
terminals in the engine compartment with the
engine switched off. For the connections, refer
to Jump starting on page220.
Disposal
After replacement, have old batteries dis-
posed of by your BMW center or deposit
them at a recycling center. Maintain the battery
in an upright position for transport and storage.
Always secure the battery to prevent it from tip-
ping over during transport.<
Power failure
Following a temporary interruption of the power
supply, the operation of some equipment is lim-
ited and must be reinitialized. Individual settings
are also lost and must be updated:
>Seat, mirror and steering wheel memory
The position must be stored again, refer to
page48.
>Time and Date
The values must be updated, refer to
page76.
>Radio
Stations must be stored again if necessary,
refer to page154.
>Navigation system
Wait until the system starts, refer to
page122.

Giving and receiving assistance
220
First-aid kit*
The first-aid kit is located in the filler element of
the rear seat backrest.
1.Press the button downward and pull the
filler element forward.
2.Take out first-aid kit.
To refit the filler element, insert the two
bottom tabs into the strip and press the
filler element back into place. Make sure that
you do not damage the rear seat upholstery.<
Some of the articles contained in the first-aid kit
have a limited service life. For this reason, check
the expiration dates of each of the items regu-
larly and replace any whose expiration dates
have passed.
Roadside Assistance*
The Roadside Assistance of the BMW Group
offers you assistance in the event of a break-
down around the clock, including on weekends
and public holidays.
The phone numbers of the Roadside Assis-
tance in your home country can be found in the
BMW Contact directory.With BMW Assist you can contact the Roadside
Assistance of the BMW Group for assistance in
the event of a breakdown directly via iDrive,
refer to page186.
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 start
another vehicle. Use only jumper cables with
fully-insulated clamp handles.
To avoid the risk of potentially fatal injury,
always avoid all contact with electrical
components while the engine is running. Care-
fully adhere to the following sequence, both to
prevent damage to one or both vehicles, and to
guard against possible personal injuries.<
Preparing
1.Check whether the battery of the other
vehicle has a voltage of 12 Volts and
approximately the same capacitance in Ah.
This information can be found on the bat-
tery.
2.Switch off the engine of the vehicle provid-
ing assistance.
3.Switch off any electrical systems and com-
ponents in both vehicles.
There must not be any contact between
the bodies of the two vehicles; otherwise,
there is a danger of short circuiting.<
Connecting jumper cables
To avoid personal injury from sparks, fol-
low this sequence when connecting
jumper cables.<
In your BMW M6, the so-called jump-starting
terminal for jump starting in the engine com-
partment serves as a positive terminal for the
battery, also refer to engine compartment over-
view on page203. The cover cap is marked with
a+.

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1.Fold open the cover of the BMW jump-
starting terminal. To do so, pull the tab.
2.Attach one end of the jumper cable plus/+
to the positive terminal of the battery or a
jump-starting terminal of the vehicle provid-
ing assistance.
3.Attach the second end of the cable to the
positive terminal of the battery or to a jump-
starting terminal of the vehicle to be started.
4.Attach one end of the jumper cable minus/–
to the negative terminal of the battery or to
an engine or body ground of the vehicle
providing assistance.
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.
If the first starting attempt is not successful, wait a few minutes before another attempt
in order to allow the discharged battery to
recharge.
3.Let the engines run for a few minutes.
4.Disconnect the jumper cables by reversing
the connection sequence.
Check the battery and recharge if necessary.
Never use spray fluids to start the
engine.<
Tow-starting and towing
Observe applicable laws and regulations
for tow-starting and towing.<
Do not transport any passengers other
than the driver in a vehicle that is being
towed.<
Using tow fitting
The threaded tow fitting is stored in the tool kit
mounted on the inside of the luggage compart-
ment under the floor mat, refer to page209, and
should always remain in the vehicle. It can be
screwed in at the front or rear of the BMW M6.
Only use the tow fitting that comes with
the vehicle and screw it in as far as possi-
ble. Use the tow fitting for towing only on roads.
Avoid lateral loading of the tow fitting, e.g. do
not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting. Otherwise,
the tow fitting and vehicle can be damaged.<
Access to screw thread
Front: press the arrow symbol on the cover in
the bumper.

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Tow-starting
Do not tow-start the vehicle if possible, but
instead start the engine by means of jump start-
ing, refer to page220. With a catalytic con-
verter, the vehicle should only be tow-started
with the engine cold.
Manual transmission
1.Switch on the hazard warning flashers,
comply with country-specific regulations.
2.Switch on the ignition, refer to page58.
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,
comply with country-specific regulations.
2.Switch on the ignition, refer to page58.
3.Tow-start in selector lever position N.
4.Move the selector lever into the drive posi-
tion and pull toward + within 2 seconds.
The correct gear will be selected and
engaged automatically.
5.Stop at a suitable location, remove the tow
bar or rope and switch off the hazard warn-
ing flashers.
6.Have the vehicle checked.

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Mobility
Assistance window20
"Assist. window off"21
AUC Automatic recirculated-
air control102
"Audio"149,151,156
Audio148
– controls148
– switching on/off148
– tone control149
– volume149
Audio device, external107
Automatic
– air distribution100
– air volume100
– cruise control66
– headlamp control95
– recirculated-air control
AUC102
– service notification187
– steering wheel
adjustment48
– storing stations153
Automatic car washes116
– also refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Automatic climate control99
– automatic air
distribution100
– convertible program100
– switching on and off102
– ventilation with vehicle
parked103
Automatic closing of doors,
refer to Automatic soft
closing34
Automatic curb monitor52
Automatic lighting
– refer to Automatic headlamp
control95
– refer to Daytime running
lamps96
– refer to Interior lamps97
– refer to Pathway lighting95
"Automatic programs"100
Automatic soft closing34
Automatic station search153
"Automatic ventilation"103AUTO program with
automatic climate
control100
"Autostore" on the
radio152,154
"AUX"148,167
AUX-In connection107,167
Average fuel consumption70
– setting units78
"Avoid ferries" for navigation
system135
"Avoid highways" for
navigation system134
Avoiding freeways for
navigation134
Avoiding unintentional
alarms36
"Avoid tollroads" for
navigation system135
Axle loads, refer to
Weights228
"A - Z"178
B
Backrest contour, refer to
Lumbar support47
Backrests, refer to Seats47
Backrest width adjustment47
Backup lamps, replacing
bulbs, refer to Tail
lamps211
"Balance", refer to Tone
control150
Band-aids, refer to First-aid
kit220
Bass, refer to Tone
control149
"Bass", tone control149
Battery
– jump starting220
– refer to Vehicle battery217
Battery replacement, remote
control for comfort
access38
BC button, refer to
Computer69
Being towed222
Belts, refer to Safety belts51Beverage holder, refer to Cup
holders108
Blower, refer to Air
volume101
"Bluetooth"172
"BMW Assist"186
BMW Assist185
– activating190
– breakdown assistance186
– contacting BMW Customer
Relations188
– displaying vehicle data191
– information service188
– services offered185
– TeleService187
– updating189
"BMW Contact"180
"BMW Contact
Numbers"180
BMW homepage4
BMW Maintenance
System207
"BMW Service settings"189
BMW website4
Bottle holder, refer to Cup
holders108
Bracket for telephone or
mobile phone, refer to Snap-
in adapter183
Brake assistant82
Brake force display88
Brake lamps
– replacing bulbs, refer to Tail
lamps211
– two-stage88
Brake rotors
– breaking-in114
– refer to Braking safely116
Brakes
– ABS Antilock Brake
System81
– brake force display88
– breaking-in114
– CBC Cornering Brake
Control81
– electronic brake-force
distribution81
– handbrake60
– refer to Braking safely116

Everything from A to Z
242 Indicator/warning lamps
– ABS Antilock Brake
System83
– airbags90
– brake system83
– DSC13,82
– Flat Tire Monitor86
– handbrake13,60
– MDrive13,54
– M Dynamic Mode13,82
– parking lamps/low beams13
– safety belt warning51
– TPM Tire Pressure
Monitor87
Indicator and warning lamps,
overview13
Inflation pressure, refer to Tire
inflation pressure196
Inflation pressure monitoring
– refer to Flat Tire Monitor84
– refer to Tire Pressure
Monitor86
Info menu17
Information
– on another location130
– on current position130
– on town/city of
destination130
"Information" for navigation
system130
Information menu, refer to
imenu17
"Information on
destination"131
Information service188
"Info sources"72
Initializing
– Flat Tire Monitor85
– radio, refer to Storing
stations154
– refer to Power failure217
– seat, mirror and steering
wheel memory48
– time and date76
"Input map"129
Installation location
– CD changer164
– drive for navigation DVD122Instructions for navigation
system, refer to Voice
instructions139
Instrument cluster12
Instrument illumination, refer
to Instrument lighting97
Instrument lighting97
Instrument panel, refer to
Cockpit
10
Instrument panel, refer to
Instrument cluster12
Integrated key28
Integrated universal remote
control105
Interesting destination for
navigation130
"Interim time"76
Interior lamps97
– switching on with remote
control31
Interior motion sensor36
– switching off36
Interior rearview mirror,
automatic dimming
feature52
Intermittent wiper mode65
J
Jacking points216
Joystick, refer to iDrive16
Jump starting220
K
Keyless-Go, refer to Comfort
access37
Keyless opening and closing,
refer to Comfort access37
Key Memory, refer to Personal
Profile29
"Keypad"180
Keys28
– key-related settings, refer to
Personal Profile29
– spare key28
Kick-down, refer to Drive
mode62Knee airbags89
Knock control195
L
Lamps, refer to Parking lamps/
low beams95
Lamps and bulbs209
"Language / Units"78
– for navigation
system123,139
"Languages"79
– for navigation
system123,139
Lashing eyes, refer to
Securing cargo118
Last destinations, refer to
Destination list131
"Last seat pos."49
LATCH child restraint fixing
system57
LEDs light-emitting
diodes209
Length, refer to
Dimensions226
License plate lamps, replacing
bulbs212
Light-emitting diodes
LEDs209
Lighter108
"Lighting"65,96
Lighting
– instruments97
– lamps and bulbs209
– of the vehicle, refer to
Lamps95
Light switch95
"Limit"75
Loading, refer to Cargo
loading117
Load securing equipment,
refer to Securing cargo118
"Lock after driving"33
Lock buttons in the doors,
refer to Locking33

Everything from A to Z
248 Settings
– changing on Control
Display76
– clock, 12h/24h mode77
– configuring, refer to
MDrive54
– configuring, refer to
Personal Profile29
– date78
– language79
– units of measure78
Settings menu, refer to
imenu17
Setting time, refer to
Preselecting activation
time103
Shifting62
Shift lights63
Shiftlock61
Shift paddles on steering
wheel62
Shock absorber control, refer
to EDC Electronic Damping
Control84
Short commands of voice
command system229
"Short route" for
navigation134
Short route in navigation, refer
to Selecting route134
"Show current position"129
"Show destination
position"129
Side airbags89
Side marker lamps, replacing
bulbs211
Side turn signals, replacing
bulbs211
Signal horn, refer to Horn10
Signaling a turn, triple turn
signal activation64
Sill panel lighting, refer to
Interior lamps97
Sitting safely46
– with airbags46
– with head restraints46
– with safety belts46
Ski bag109Slope assistant, refer to
Starting off on slopes115
SMG, refer to Sequential
Manual Transmission with
Drivelogic61
"SMG Drivelogic"54,63
Snap-in adapter
– mounting/removing183
– using170
Snow chains201
Socket, refer to Connecting
electrical devices109
Socket for Onboard
Diagnostics interface
208
Socket for remote control,
refer to Ignition lock58
Soft closure aid, refer to
Automatic soft closing34
Song search with CD, refer to
Sampling tracks, scan163
SOS, refer to Initiating an
emergency call219
Spare
– adapter for spare key28
– fuses218
– key28
– wheel, driving with spare
wheel217
– wheel, refer to Changing
wheels215
Special oils, refer to Approved
engine oils205
Speed-dependent
volume150
Speed limit warning, refer to
Speed limit75
Speedometer12
"Speed volume", refer to Tone
control150
Speed with winter tires200
"Sport" with EDC84
Stability control, refer to
Driving stability control
systems81
Start/Stop button58
– starting the engine59
– switching off the engine59
"Start" for stopwatch76
"Start guidance"127,136Starting assistant, refer to
Starting off on slopes115
Starting difficulties, jump
starting220
Starting engine59
Starting off
– on a slippery surface115
– on slopes115
Start menu, iDrive17
"Start route guidance"129
"Start service"186
"Start Service" for BMW
Assist188
"State / Province" for
destination entry125
"State inspection"73
Station, refer to Radio152
"Status"72
Status information on Control
Display20
Status of this Owner's Manual
at time of printing5
Steering wheel
– adjustment53
– automatic adjustment, refer
to Easy entry/exit53
– automatic adjustment, refer
to Steering wheel
memory48
– buttons on steering
wheel11
– lock, refer to Ignition lock58
– MDrive button54
– memory48
– programmable button53
– shift paddles62
"Steering wheel button"53
Steering-wheel shift buttons,
refer to Shift paddles62
"Stop" for stopwatch76
"Stopwatch"76
Stopwatch76
Storage compartments107
"Store in address book" for
navigation system132
"Store" on the radio154,159
Storing current position132
Storing radio stations154