BMW 6 SERIES CONVERTIBLE 2018 Workshop Manual

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General
information The section of the Owner's Manual relating tothe function that is currently selected can be disj
played directly.
Opening
via
iDrive
Change directly to the Options menu from the
function on the Control Display:1. Press button or move the Controller to
the right repeatedly until the "Options" menu
is displayed.2."Display Owner's Manual"
Opening
when
a
Check
Control
message
is
displayed
Directly from the Check Control message on the
Control Display:
"Display Owner's Manual"
Changing
between
a
function
and
the
Owner's
Manual
To switch from a function, for instance radio, to
the Owner's Manual on the Control Display and
to alternate between the two displays:
1. Press button or move the Controller to
the right repeatedly until the "Options" menu
is displayed.2."Display Owner's Manual"3.Select the desired page in the Owner's Manual.4. Press button again to return to last disj
played function.5. Press button to return to the page of
the Owner's Manual displayed last.
To alternate continuously between the last disj
played function and the last displayed page of the Owner's Manual, repeat steps 4 & 5. Opensa new display every time.
Programmable
memory
buttons
General
information The Owner's Manual can be stored on the proj
grammable memory buttons and called up dij
rectly.
Storing
1."Owner's Manual" Select via iDrive.2. Press selected button for more than
2 seconds.
Executing
Press button.
The Owner's Manual is displayed immej
diately.
BMW
Driver's
Guide
app
Concept
The BMW Driver's Guide app specifically dej
scribes features and functions found in the vehij
cle.
The app can be displayed on smartphones and
tablets.
General
information
The Owner's Manual is available in many counj
tries as an app. Additional information on the Inj
ternet:
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Entering the vehicle identification number filters the contents.
Vehicles It is possible to store Owner's Manuals for varij
ous vehicles in the app.
It is also possible to test the app using a demonj
stration vehicle.
Operating
systems
and
language The app is available for the iOS and Android opjerating systems.
The Owner's Manual is downloaded in the lanj guage of the device.
Online
Owner's
Manual
Concept
The Online Owner's Manual specifically dej
scribes features and functions found in the vehij
cle.
The Online Owner's Manual can be displayed in
any of today's browsers.
General
informationThe Online Owner's Manual is available in many
countries. An account on the customer portal may be required.
Entering the vehicle identification number filters the contents.
Vehicles It is possible to store several individual Owner's
Manuals for various vehicles.
Language The language is based on whichever language is
set in the operating system.
Printing
You can use the print function for automatically
formatting and printing out individual chapters.
Media
components
General
informationThe following components are not available to
the same extent in all media formats.
Additional information on availability, refer to page 53.
Quick
Reference
Guide The Quick Reference Guide provides informationon how to operate the vehicle, how to use basic
vehicle functions and what to do in case of a
breakdown.
Search
by
illustrations
Based on illustrations, image search provides inj
formation and descriptions. This is helpful when
the terminology for a feature is not at hand.
Frequently
asked
questions
This chapter provides answers to frequently
asked questions about your vehicle and helpful
links to additional information.
Quick
links
The chapter on quick links explains the most imj
portant information and operating instructions on the basis of various situations.
Videos The videos explain the main functions of the sysj
tems.
Smart
Scan You can use Smart Scan to scan various symbols
in the vehicle. After a brief explanation of the
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ing system.Keyword
search
You can use keywords to search for informationand descriptions in the media.
Key
features

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56 Seats

mirrors

and
steering
wheel

80
Transporting
children
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92 Driving

96Displays

114
Lights

135
Safety

140
Driving
stability
control
systems

171
Driving
comfort

180
Climate
control

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*nterior
equipment

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Opening
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closingVehicle
features
andoptions
This chapter describes all standard, country-spejcific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not necessarilyavailable in your vehicle, e. g., due to the selectedoptions or country versions. This also applies to
safety-related functions and systems. When usj
ing these functions and systems, the applicable laws and regulations must be observed.
Remote
control
General
information The vehicle is supplied with two remote controlswith integrated key.
Each remote control contains a replaceable batj tery. Replacing the battery, refer to page 59.
You may set the button functions, depending on
the vehicle equipment and country version. Setj tings, refer to page 67.
The vehicle stores personal settings for every rej
mote control. Personal Profile, refer to page 65.
The remote controls hold information about rej
quired maintenance. Service data in the remote
control, refer to page 270.
Safety
information
WARNING
People or animals in the vehicle can lock the
doors from the inside and lock themselves in. In
this case, the vehicle cannot be opened from
the outside. There is a risk of injury. Take the remote control with you so that the vehicle can
be opened from the outside.
WARNING
Unlocking from the inside is only possible with special knowledge.
Persons who spend a lengthy time in the vehij
cle while being exposed to extreme temperaj tures are at risk of injury or death. Do not lock
the vehicle from the outside when there are
people in it.
WARNING
Unattended children or animals can cause the vehicle to move and endanger themselves and
traffic, for instance due to the following actions:
'xPressing the Start/Stop button.'xReleasing the parking brake.'xOpening and closing the doors or winj
dows.'xEngaging selector lever position N.'xUsing vehicle equipment.
There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do not
leave children or animals unattended in the vej hicle. Take the remote control with you whenexiting and lock the vehicle.
Overview
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3Open tailgate4Press briefly: headlight courtesy delay feature
Press and hold or press three times in quick
succession: panic mode
Unlocking
Press button on the remote control.
Depending on the settings, refer to page 67,
the following access points are unlocked.
'xDriver's door and fuel filler flap.
Press the button of the remote control again to unlock the other vehicle access points.'xAll doors, tailgate, and fuel filler flap.
In addition, the following functions are executed:
'xThe settings stored in the driver profile, referto page 65, are applied.'xThe interior lights and courtesy lights are
switched on. This function is not available, if
the interior lights were switched off manually.'xThe welcome lights are switched on, if this
function was activated.'xWith anti-theft protection: Anti-theft protecj tion is switched off.'xThe alarm system, refer to page 68, is
switched off.
The light functions may depend on the ambient
brightness.
Convenient
opening
Safety
information
WARNING
Body parts can be jammed when opening and closing the convertible top. There is a risk of inj jury. When opening and closing the convertible
top, observe the movement and keep the area of movement clear.
Opening
Press and hold this button on the rej
mote control.
The windows and the rear window are opened,
as long as the button on the remote control is
pressed.
With Comfort Access:
If close to the vehicle, the convertible top is also
opened.
Press and hold this button on the rej
mote control until the convertible top is
fully opened and the convertible top well storage
cover is fully closed.
Leaving the vicinity of the vehicle stops the moj
tion.
In this case, the convertible top and convertible
top well storage cover will slowly lower after a short period of time. The convertible top and the
convertible top well storage cover are not locked.
Press button again until the convertible top operj
ation is completed.
Locking1.Close the driver's door.2. Press button on the remote control.
The following functions are executed:
'xAll doors, the tailgate, and the fuel filler flap are being locked.'xWith anti-theft protection: Anti-theft protecjtion is switched on. This prevents the doorsfrom being unlocked using the lock buttons
or the door openers.'xThe alarm system, refer to page 68, is
switched on.
If the engine or ignition is still switched on when
you lock the vehicle, the vehicle horn honks twice. In this case, the engine or ignition must beswitched off by means of the Start/Stop button.
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With
Comfort
Access:
convenient
closing
Safety
information
WARNING
With convenient closing, body parts can be jammed. There is a risk of injury. Make sure
that the area of movement of the doors is clear
during convenient closing.
WARNING
Body parts can be jammed when opening and closing the convertible top. There is a risk of inj jury. When opening and closing the convertible
top, observe the movement and keep the area of movement clear.
Closing
Press and hold this button on the remotecontrol in the area close to the vehicle.
The windows, convertible top, and rear window
close.
The exterior mirrors are folded in. The exterior mirrors are not folded in when the
hazard warning flashers are switched on.
Press and hold the button of the remote control,
until the convertible top and the convertible top
well storage cover are fully closed.
Releasing the button or leaving the vicinity of the vehicle stops the motion.
In this case, the convertible top and convertible
top well storage cover will slowly lower after a short period of time. The convertible top and the
convertible top well storage cover are not locked.
Press button again until the convertible top operj
ation is completed.
Switching
on
interior
lights
and
courtesy
light
Press button on the remote control with
the vehicle locked.
This function is not available, if the interior lights
were switched off manually.
The light functions may depend on the ambient brightness.
After locking, wait 10 seconds before pressing
the button again.
Tailgate General
information To avoid locking it in the vehicle, do not place theremote control in the cargo area.
Depending on the vehicle equipment and counj
try version, it is possible to specify whether the
doors are also unlocked when unlocking with the
remote control. Adjusting the settings, refer to
page 67.
The tailgate can normally not be opened if the convertible top is not fully opened or closed. If
the tailgate can be opened, make sure it does
not collide with the convertible top well storage
cover.
The tailgate can only be opened if it is not locked. Separately lock the tailgate, refer to page 64.
Safety
information
WARNING
Body parts can be jammed when operating the
tailgate. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that the area of movement of the tailgate is clearduring opening and closing.
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NOTE
During opening, the tailgate pivots back and up. There is a risk of damage to property. Make
sure that the area of movement of the tailgate
is clear during opening and closing.
Opening
Press button on the remote control forapprox. 1 second.
Panic
mode You can trigger the alarm system if you find yourjself in a dangerous situation.
'xPress button on the remote control
and hold for at least 3 seconds.'xBriefly press the button on the remote control three times in succession.
To switch off the alarm: press any button.
Switching
on
the
headlight
courtesy
delay
feature
Press button on the remote control.
Set the duration, refer to page 136.
Replacing
the
battery
1.Remove the integrated key from the remote
control, refer to page 61.2.Place the integrated key underneath the batj
tery compartment cover, arrow 1, and lift thecover with a lever movement of the
integrated key, arrow 2.3.Push battery in the direction of the arrow usj
ing a pointed object and lift it out.4.Insert a type CR 2450 battery with the posij tive side facing up.5.Press the cover closed.6.Push the integrated key into the remote conj
trol until it engages.
Have old batteries disposed of by a dealj
erss service center or another qualified service center or repair shop or take
them to a collection point.
Additional
remote
controls
Additional remote controls are available from a
dealerss service center or another qualified servj ice center or repair shop.
Loss
of
the
remote
controls
A lost remote control can be blocked and rej placed by a dealerss service center or anotherqualified service center or repair shop.
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Malfunction
General
information A Check Control message is displayed.
Remote control detection by the vehicle may malfunction under the following circumstances:'xThe battery of the remote control is disj
charged. Replacing the battery, refer to page 59.'xInterference of the radio connection from
transmission towers or other equipment with
high transmitting power.'xShielding of the remote control due to metal objects.
Do not transport the remote control together
with metal objects.'xInterference of the radio connection from moj
bile phones or other electronic devices in dij
rect proximity to the remote control.
Do not transport the remote control together
with electronic devices.'xInterference of radio transmission by a chargj
ing process of mobile devices, for instance charging of a mobile phone.'xThe remote control is in direct proximity of
the wireless charging tray.
Place the remote control down at a different location.
In the case of interference, the vehicle can beunlocked and locked from the outside with the
integrated key, refer to page 60.
Starting
the
engine
via
emergency
detection
of
the
remote
control
It is not possible to start the engine if the remote
control has not been detected.
Proceed as follows in this case:
1.Hold the remote control with its back against
the marked area on the steering column. Pay attention to the display in the instrumentcluster.2.If the remote control is detected:
Start the engine within 10 seconds.
If the remote control is not detected, slightly
change the position of the remote control and rej
peat the procedure.
Integrated
key
General
information The driver's door can be locked and unlockedwithout remote control using the integrated key.
The integrated key can also be used for the storjage compartment in the center armrest.
Safety
information
WARNING
Unlocking from the inside is only possible with special knowledge.
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