BMW 6 SERIES CONVERTIBLE 2018 Manual Online

General
informationThe seat setting for the driver's seat is stored for
the profile currently used. When the vehicle is
unlocked via the remote control, the position is
automatically retrieved if the function, refer to page 68, is activated for this purpose.
The current seat position can be stored using
the memory function, refer to page 87.
Forward/backward
Push switch forward or backward.
Height
Push switch up or down.
Seat
tilt
Move switch up or down.
Backrest
tilt
Move switch forward or backward. Thigh
support
Multifunctional
seat
Push switch forward or backward.
Lumbar
support The curvature of the seat backrest can be adj
justed in a way that it supports the lumbar region
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of the spine. The lower back and the spine aresupported for upright posture.'xPress the front/rear section of
the button:
The curvature is increased/
decreased.'xPress the upper/lower section
of the button:
The curvature is shifted up/
down.
Backrest
width
Concept
Adjusting the backrest width may improve lateral support.
General
information You can change the backrest width by adjusting
the side wings of the backrest.
Settings
'xPress the front section of the
button:
The backrest width dej
creases.'xPress the rear section of the
button:
The backrest width increases.
Upper
backrest
Concept
The upper backrest supports the back in the shoulder area. A correct setting leads to a rej
laxed seating position and reduces strain on the shoulder muscles.
Settings
Press the button on the respective side.
Active
seat
Concept Active adjustment of the seat cushion's contoursreduces muscular tension and fatigue to helpprevent lower back pain.
Overview
Press button. The LED lights up.
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Front
seat
heatingOverview
Seat heating
Switching
on Press button once for each temperature
level.
The maximum temperature is reached when three LEDs are lit.
If the trip is continued within approx. 15 minutes
after a stop, seat heating is activated automatij
cally with the temperature selected last.
When ECO PRO is activated, refer to page 229,
the heater output is reduced.
Switching
off Press and hold the button, until the
LEDs go out.
Seat
heating
distribution
The heating action in the seat cushion and the seat backrest can be distributed in different
ways.
Via iDrive:
1."Climate"2."Front seat heating"3.Select desired seat.4.Turn the Controller to set the seat heating
distribution.Active
seat
ventilation,
front
Concept
The seat cushion and backrest surfaces are cooled by means of integrated fans.
The ventilation cools the seat, for instance if the
car's interior is overheated or for continuous
cooling at high temperatures.
Overview
Active seat ventilation
Switching
on Press button once for each ventilation
level.
The highest level is active when three LEDs are lit.
The ventilation switches back by one level after a
short time.
Switching
off Press and hold the button, until the
LEDs go out.
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Entering
the
rearSafety
information
WARNING
There is a risk of jamming when moving the
seats. There is a risk of injury or risk of damage to property. Make sure that the area of movejment of the seat is clear prior to any adjustjment.
WARNING
Unexpected movements of the backrest while
driving may occur due to an unlocked backrest.
Vehicle control could be lost. There is a risk of injury. Fold back and lock the backrests before
driving.
Folding
down
the
backrest
1.Pull lever up to the stop.2.Fold backrest forward.
Changing
the
seat
position
Requirements
'xVehicle at a standstill.'xWhen the door is open, the seat is accessible
from the side on which the door is open.Overview
Operation
Press the upper/lower section of
the button:
'xPress and hold this button unj
til the seat has moved to the
desired position. Releasing
the button stops window/roof
movement.'xPress button briefly. The seat automatically moves to the respective end position. Pressj
ing again stops the motion.
Fold
back
and
locking
the
backrest
After entering the rear, fold the backrest back and lock it.
Press button. The seat moves to its origij
nal position. Pressing again stops the moj
tion.
Safety
belts
Number
of
safety
belts
and
safety
belt
buckles
The vehicle is fitted with four safety belts to enj
sure occupant safety. However, they can only ofj fer protection when adjusted correctly.
General
information
Always make sure that safety belts are being worn by all occupants before driving off. Alj
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though airbags enhance safety by providing
added protection, they are not a substitute for
safety belts.
The upper shoulder strap's anchorage point will be correct for adult seat occupants of every build if the seat is correctly adjusted.
Safety
information
WARNING
Use of a safety belt to buckle more than one
person will potentially defeat the ability of the safety belt to serve its protective function.
There is a risk of injuries or danger to life. Do
not allow more than one person to wear a sinj
gle safety belt. Infants and children are not alj
lowed on an occupant's lap, but must be transj ported and secured in designated child
restraint systems.
WARNING
The efficacy of safety gear, including safety
belts, can be limited or lost when safety belts
are fastened incorrectly. An incorrectly fastened
safety belt can cause additional injuries, for inj
stance in the event of an accident or during
braking and evasive maneuvers. There is a risk of injuries or danger to life. Make sure that all
occupants are wearing safety belts correctly.
WARNING
The efficacy of safety gear, including safety belts, may not be fully functional or fail in the
following situations:
'xThe safety belts or safety belt buckles are
damaged, soiled, or changed in any other way.'xBelt tensioners or belt retractors were
modified.Safety belts can be imperceptibly damaged in
the event of an accident. There is a risk of injuj
ries or danger to life. Do not modify safety belts, safety belt buckles, belt tensioners, belt retracjtors or belt anchors and keep them clean. Have
the safety belts checked after an accident at
the dealerss service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
Correct
use
of
safety
belts'xWear the safety belt twist-free and tight to your body over your lap and shoulders.'xWear the safety belt deep on your hips overyour lap. The safety belt may not press onyour stomach.'xDo not rub the safety belt against sharp
edges, or guide it or jam it in across hard or
fragile objects.'xAvoid thick clothing.'xRe-tighten the safety belt frequently upward around your upper body.
Buckling
the
safety
belt
1.Slowly guide the safety belt out of the holderwhen fastening it.2.Insert the tongue plate into the safety belt
buckle. The safety belt buckle must engage
audibly.
When the safety belt is buckled, the belt strap is
automatically tightened once after the vehicle
drove off.
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Unbuckling
the
safety
belt1.Hold the safety belt firmly.2.Press the red button in the belt buckle.3.Guide the safety belt back into its roll-upmechanism.
Safety
belt
reminder
for
driver's
and
passenger's
seat
Display
in
the
instrument
cluster The indicator light lights up and a signal
sounds. Make sure that the safety belts
are positioned correctly. The safety belt
reminder can also be activated if objects are
placed on the front passenger seat.
Safety
mode
In critical situations, for instance during an emerj
gency stop, the front safety belts tighten autoj matically.
If the situation passes without an accident occurj
ring, the belt tension relaxes.
If the belt tension does not loosen automatically,
stop the vehicle and unbuckle the safety belt usj ing the red button in the buckle. Fasten the
safety belt before continuing on your trip.
Front
head
restraints
General
informationThe current head restraint position can be stored
using the memory function, refer to page 87.
Safety
information
WARNING
A missing protective effect due to removed or
not correctly adjusted head restraints can cause injuries in the head and neck area. There
is a risk of injury.
'xBefore driving, install the removed head
restraints on the occupied seats.'xAdjust the head restraint so its center supj
ports the back of the head at as close to
eye level as possible.'xAdjust the distance so that the head rej
straint is as close as possible to the back of the head. Adjust the distance via the
backrest tilt as needed.
WARNING
Body parts can be jammed when moving the
head restraint. There is a risk of injury. Make
sure that the area of movement is clear when
moving the head restraint.
WARNING
Objects on the head restraint reduce the proj tective effect in the head and neck area. There
is a risk of injury.
'xDo not use seat or head restraint covers.'xDo not hang objects, for instance clothes
hangers, directly on the head restraint.'xOnly use accessories that have been dej
termined to be safe for attachment to a head restraint.'xDo not use any accessories, for instancepillows, while driving.
Active
head
restraint
In the event of a rear-end collision with a certain
severity, the active head restraint automatically reduces the distance from the head.
Have the active head restraint checked and if
necessary replaced in the case of damage or if it was exposed to an accident.
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Adjusting
the
height
Push switch up or down.
To ensure the active head restraint function, the head restraint cannot be adjusted in height in
certain seat positions. Move the seat into a lower position for head restraint adjustment.
Adjusting
distance
'xForward: pull the head restraint toward the front.'xBack: press the button and push the head rej
straint toward the rear.
After setting the distance, move the head rej
straint forward or backward slightly, making sure it engages properly.
Adjusting
the
side
extensions
Fold the side extensions on the head restraint
forward for increased lateral support in the restj ing position.
Removing
The head restraints cannot be removed.
Memory
function
Concept
The following settings can be stored and, if necj
essary, retrieved using the memory function:
'xSeat position.'xExterior mirror position.'xSteering wheel position.
General
information
Two memory locations with different settings
can be set for each driver profile, refer to
page 65.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the followj ing settings are not stored:
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Safety
information
WARNING
Using the memory function while driving can
lead to unexpected movements of the seat. Vej
hicle control could be lost. There is a risk of an
accident. Only retrieve the memory function
when the vehicle is stationary.
WARNING
There is a risk of jamming when moving the seats. There is a risk of injury or risk of damage
to property. Make sure that the area of movej ment of the seat is clear prior to any adjustj
ment.
Overview
Storing
1.Switch on the ignition.2.Set the desired position.3. Press button. The LED in the button
lights up.4.Press selected button 1 or 2 while the LED is
lit. The LED goes out.
Button was pressed inadvertently:
Press button again.
The LED goes out.
Calling
up
settings
The stored position is called up automatically.
Press selected button 1 or 2.
The procedure stops when a switch for setting
the seat or one of the memory buttons is
pressed.
While driving, the seat position adjustment on the driver's side is interrupted after a short time.
Calling
up
of
a
seat
position
deactivated
After a brief period, calling up stored seat posij
tions is deactivated to save battery power.
To reactivate calling up of a seat position:'xOpen and close the door or tailgate.'xPress a button on the remote control.'xPress the Start/Stop button.
Mirrors
Exterior
mirrors
General
information
The mirror on the front passenger side is more
curved than the driver's side mirror.
The mirror setting is stored for the driver profile
currently in use. When the vehicle is unlocked via the remote control, the position is automaticallyretrieved if the function, refer to page 68, is actij
vated for this purpose.
The current exterior mirror position can be stored
using the memory function, refer to page 87.
Safety
information
WARNING
Objects reflected in the mirror are closer than
they appear. The distance to the traffic behind
could be incorrectly estimated, for instance
while changing lanes. There is a risk of an accij
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dent. Estimate the distance to the traffic behindby looking over your shoulder.
Overview1Settings2Left/right, Automatic Curb Monitor3Folding in and out
Selecting
a
mirror To change over to the other mirror:Slide the switch.
Adjusting
electrically Press button.
The mirror movement follows the button
movement.
Malfunction
In case of an electrical malfunction, adjust the
mirror by pressing the edges of the mirror glass.
Automatic
Curb
Monitor,
exterior
mirror
Concept
If reverse gear is engaged, the mirror glass on
the front passenger side is tilted downward. This
improves your view of the curb and other low-lyj
ing obstacles when parking, for instance.
Activating1. Slide the switch to the driver's side
mirror position.2.Engage selector lever position R.
Deactivating
Slide the switch to the passenger's sidemirror position.
Folding
in
and
out
NOTE
Depending on the vehicle width, the vehicle
can be damaged in vehicle washes. There is a risk of damage to property. Before washing,
fold in the mirrors by hand or with the button.
Press button.
Folding is only possible up to a speed of approx.
15 mph/20 km/h.
Folding the mirrors in and out is helpful in the folj
lowing situations:
'xIn vehicle washes.'xOn narrow roads.
Mirrors that were folded in are folded out autoj matically at a speed of approx. 25 mph/40 km/h.
Automatic
heating Both exterior mirrors are automatically heated
whenever the ignition is switched on.
Automatic
dimming
feature
Both exterior mirrors are automatically dimmed.
Photocells in the interior mirror are used to conj trol this.
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Interior
mirror,
automatic
dimming
feature
Overview
Photocells are used for control:
'xIn the mirror glass.'xOn the back of the mirror.
Functional
requirements
'xKeep the photocells clean.'xDo not cover the area between the interior
mirror and the windshield.
Steering
wheel
Safety
information
WARNING
Steering wheel adjustments while driving can
lead to unexpected steering wheel movements.
Vehicle control could be lost. There is a risk of an accident. Adjust the steering wheel whilethe vehicle is stationary only.
Electric
steering
wheel
adjustment
General
information
The steering wheel setting is stored for the proj file currently in use. When the vehicle is unlockedvia the remote control, the position is automatij
cally retrieved if the function, refer to page 68, is
activated for this purpose.
The current steering wheel position can be
stored using the memory function, refer to page 87.
Settings
Move the steering wheel to the preferred height
and angle to suit your seating position by pressj
ing the switch.
Assistance
getting
in
and
out
The steering wheel temporarily moves into the
highest position to make it easier to enter and
exit the vehicle.
Heated
steering
wheel
Overview
Heated steering wheel
Switching
on/off Press button.
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