headlamp BMW M6 CONVERTIBLE 2010 E64 User Guide
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Mobility
 203Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Replacing components
Onboard vehicle tool kit
Coupe
Convertible
The onboard tool kit is located in the luggage 
compartment under the floor mat.
Replacing wiper blades
1.Fold the wiper arm out and grasp firmly.
2.Press the safety tabs together while sliding 
the wiper blade toward the front to disen-
gage it.3.Mount the new wiper blade and slide in until 
it is heard to engage.
Lamps and bulbs
Lamps and bulbs make an essential contribu-
tion to vehicle safety. You must be duly diligent 
in replacing them. If you are not familiar with the 
specified procedures, have the corresponding 
work carried out at your BMW center.
Never touch the glass of new bulbs with 
your bare fingers, as even minute 
amounts of contamination will burn into the 
bulb's surface and reduce its service 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 
manufacturer.<
For information on how to care for the head-
lamps, please follow the instructions on 
page199.
For bulbs for which changing is not 
described, and for checking and adjusting 
headlamp aim, please contact your BMW cen-
ter.<
Light-emitting diodes LEDs
Light-emitting diodes installed behind translu-
cent lenses serve as the light source for many of 
the controls and displays in your vehicle. These 
light-emitting diodes, which operate using a 
concept similar to that applied in conventional 
lasers, are officially designated as Class 1 light-
emitting diodes. 
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At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Weights
Never exceed either the approved axle loads or 
the gross vehicle weight.
Capacities
M6 CoupeM6 Convertible
Curb weight lbs./kg 3,909/1,773 4,398/1,995
Approved gross vehicle weight lbs./kg 4,850/2,200 5,247/2,380
Load lbs./kg 941/427 849/385
Approved front axle load lbs./kg 2,403/1,090 2,469/1,120
Approved rear axle load lbs./kg 2,646/1,200 2,844/1,290
Cargo area capacity cu ft/l 15.9/450 10.6/300
>with raised convertible top compart-
ment floor, refer to page33cu ft/l – 12.4/350
Notes
Fuel tank US gal/liters approx. 18.5/70 Fuel grade: page185
including reserve of: US gal/liters approx. 4/15
Window and headlamp washer 
systemUS quarts/liters approx. 5.3/5 For more details: page63 
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Everything from A to Z
230
Everything from A to Z
Index
A
ABS Antilock Brake 
System76
– indicator lamp78
Accessories6
Accident, refer to Emergency 
request212
Activated-charcoal filter for 
automatic climate control98
Activation times of parked car 
ventilation, preselecting98
Active front head restraints46
Adapter for spare key26
Adaptive brake lamps, refer to 
Brake force display83
Adaptive Light Control90
Additional connection of 
music player in mobile 
phone156
Additives
– coolant196
– engine oil, refer to Approved 
engine oils195
Address, entering117,123
Address for navigation
– entering117
Adjusting interior 
temperature95
Adjusting the tone during 
audio operation, refer to 
Tone control136
Adjusting thigh support44
Airbags83
– deactivating, refer to 
Exception for front 
passenger seat52
– indicator/warning lamp85
– indicator lamp for front 
passenger airbags84
– sitting safely43Air distribution
– automatic95
– manual96
Airing, refer to Ventilation97
Air outlets, refer to 
Ventilation97
Air recirculation, refer to AUC 
Automatic recirculated-air 
control96
Air supply, automatic climate 
control94
Air volume96
AKI, refer to Fuel 
specifications185
Alarm system33
– avoiding unintentional 
alarms34
– interior motion sensor34
– switching off alarm33
– switching off tilt alarm 
sensor and interior motion 
sensor34
– tilt alarm sensor34
Albums of music 
collection
153
Alloy wheels201
All-season tires, refer to 
Winter tires190
Alterations, technical, refer to 
For your own safety5
Antenna for mobile phone162
Antifreeze
– coolant196
– washer fluid63
Antilock Brake System 
ABS76
Anti-theft alarm system, refer 
to Alarm system33
Anti-theft system, refer to 
Central locking system27
Approved axle loads, refer to 
Weights223
Approved engine oils195Approved gross vehicle 
weight, refer to Weights223
Armrest, refer to Center 
armrest102
Around the center console14
Around the steering wheel10
Arrival time
– refer to Computer67
Ashtray104
Assistance systems, refer to 
Driving stability control 
systems76
AUC Automatic recirculated-
air control96
Audio136
– controls136
– switching on/off136
– tone control136
– volume136
Audio device, external102
Automatic
– air distribution95
– air volume95
– cruise control63
– headlamp control89
– steering wheel 
adjustment45
Automatic climate control94
– automatic air distribution95
– convertible program95
– parked car ventilation/
heating98
– switching on and off97
Automatic closing of doors, 
refer to Automatic soft 
closing31
Automatic curb monitor49 
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At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Automatic lighting
– refer to Automatic headlamp 
control89
– refer to Daytime running 
lamps90
– refer to Interior lamps93
– refer to Pathway lighting90
– refer to Welcome lamps89
Automatic lights
– refer to High-beam 
Assistant91
Automatic Service 
Request180
Automatic soft closing31
AUTO program for automatic 
climate control95
AUX-IN connection102
AUX-IN port156
Available services180
Average fuel consumption67
– setting units68
Avoiding highways for 
navigation126
Avoiding unintentional 
alarms34
Axle loads, refer to 
Weights223
B
Backrest contour, refer to 
Lumbar support44
Backrests, refer to Seats43
Backrest width adjustment44
Backup lamps, replacing 
bulbs, refer to Tail 
lamps204
Band-aids, refer to First aid 
kit213
Bass, refer to Tone 
control136
Battery
– jump starting213
– refer to Vehicle battery210
Battery replacement, remote 
control for Comfort 
Access36
BC button, refer to 
Computer66Being towed215
Belts, refer to Safety belts48
Beverage holder, refer to 
Cupholders103
Blower, refer to Air volume96
Bluetooth, activating/
deactivating164
BMW
– Car Shampoo202
BMW Assist, 
activating178,180
BMW Assist176
BMW homepage4
BMW maintenance 
system197
BMW Search178
BMW website4
Bottle holder, refer to 
Cupholders103
Bracket for telephone or 
mobile phone
– refer to Snap-in adapter172
Brake assistant76
Brake force display83
Brake lamps
– replacing bulbs, refer to Tail 
lamps204
– two-stage83
Brake pedal, refer to Braking 
safely109
Brake rotors
– breaking-in108
– refer to Braking safely109
Brakes
– ABS Antilock Brake 
System76
– brake force display83
– breaking-in108
– CBC Cornering Brake 
Control76
– electronic brake-force 
distribution76
– parking brake57
– refer to Braking safely
109
Brake system108
– brake pads108
– brake rotors109
– breaking-in108
– warning lamp13,78Braking safely109
Breakdown
– M Mobility System205
Breakdown services, refer to 
Roadside Assistance213
Breaking-in brake pads108
Breaking-in the clutch108
Breaking-in the differential, 
refer to Engine and 
differential108
Break-in period108
Brightness of Control 
Display74
Button for starting engine, 
refer to Start/Stop button55
Buttons on steering wheel11
C
California Proposition 65 
Warning6
Call
– accepting165
– ending166
– rejecting166
Calling, refer to Phone 
numbers, dialing166
Can holder, refer to 
Cupholders103
Capacities223
Car battery, refer to Vehicle 
battery210 
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Everything from A to Z
232 Care199
– car-care products199
– carpets201
– car washes199
– CD/DVD player202
– chrome components201
– convertible top200
– displays202
– exterior199
– fine wooden 
components202
– hand washing200
– headlamps200
– high-pressure cleaning 
jets199
– interior201
– leather201
– light-alloy wheels201
– paint200
– plastic components201
– rubber gaskets201
– safety belts202
– sensors and cameras202
– upholstery and cloth-
covered paneling201
– windows200
Cargo area
– capacity223
– emergency release32
– opening/closing, refer to 
Luggage compartment 
lid32
– opening from inside31
– opening from outside32
– opening with remote 
control29
Caring for the vehicle 
finish200
Car key, refer to Keys/remote 
control26
Car phone
– installation location, refer to 
Center armrest102
– refer to separate operating 
instructions
Car phone, refer to 
Telephone162
Car radio, refer to Radio139
Car Shampoo202Car washes199
Catalytic converter, refer to 
Hot exhaust system109
CBC Cornering Brake 
Control76
CBS Condition Based 
Service197
CD, audio playback144
CD changer144,148
– controls136
– fast forward/reverse146
– filling or emptying the 
magazine148
– random sequence145
– selecting a track144
– switching on/off136
– tone control136
– volume136
CD player144
– controls136
– fast forward/reverse146
– random sequence145
– selecting a track144
– switching on/off136
– tone control136
– volume136
Center armrest, adjusting 
height102
Center console14
Central locking
– from inside30
– from outside28
Central locking system27
– Comfort Access34
– hotel function31
Changes, technical, refer to 
For your own safety5
Changing language on 
Control Display73
Changing units of measure on 
Control Display68
Changing wheels189,207
Chassis number, refer to 
Engine compartment193
CHECK button71
Check Control70
Check Gas Cap184
Checking air pressure, refer to 
Tire inflation pressure186Child restraint fixing system 
LATCH53
Child restraint systems52
Child seats, refer to 
Transporting children 
safely52
Chock208
Chrome-plated parts202
Chrome polish202
Cigarette lighter104
Cigarette lighter socket, refer 
to Connecting electrical 
devices104
Cleaning your BMW, refer to 
Care199
Clock66
– 12h/24h format70
– setting time69
– setting time and date70
Closing
– from inside30
– from outside28
Closing fuel filler cap184
Clothes hooks, Coupe103
Cockpit10
Cold start, refer to Starting 
engine56
Comfort Access34
– replacing battery, remote 
control35
Comfort access34
Comfort program of EDC79
Compartment for remote 
control, refer to Ignition 
lock55
Compartments, refer to 
Storage compartments103
Computer66
– clock66
– displays on Control 
Display67
Concierge service177
Condensation, refer to When 
vehicle is parked110
Condition Based Service 
CBS197
Confirmation signals for 
locking and unlocking29 
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Everything from A to Z
236 GPS navigation, refer to 
Navigation system116
Grills, refer to Ventilation97
Gross vehicle weight, refer to 
Weights223
Ground clearance108
H
Handbrake
– indicator lamp13,57
Handbrake, refer to Parking 
brake57
Hands-free system, refer to 
Microphone14
Hand washing200
Hazard warning flashers15
HD Radio140
Head airbags83
Headlamp
– cleaning tank, refer to 
Capacities223
Headlamp control, 
automatic89
Headlamp flasher61
Headlamps
– cleaning, refer to Wiper 
system62
– filler neck for washer 
fluid193
– replacing bulbs203
Head Light, refer to Adaptive 
Light Control90
Head restraints
– active front head 
restraints46
– front46
– sitting safely43
Head-up Display51,86
– default view87
– M view87
– shift lights60
Heated
– mirrors49
– rear window96
– seats48
– steering wheel50Heating95
– exterior mirrors49
– interior94
– rear window96
– residual heat97
– seats48
– steering wheel50
Heating with engine switched 
off, refer to Residual heat97
Heavy cargo, refer to Securing 
cargo111
Height, refer to 
Dimensions221
Height adjustment
– seats44
– steering wheel50
High-beam Assistant91
High beams91
– headlamp flasher91
– indicator lamp13
High-pressure cleaning 
jets199,200
High water, refer to Driving 
through water109
Highway, refer to Route 
criteria126
Hills109
Holder for cups103
Homepage of BMW4
Hood192
Horn10
Hotel function31
– unlocking manually31
Hot exhaust system109
Hydraulic brake assistant, 
refer to Brake assistant76
Hydroplaning109
I
IBOC, refer to HD Radio140
Ice, refer to Outside 
temperature warning66
Identification mark
– recommended tire 
brands190
– tire coding188
Idle58iDrive16
– changing date and time70
– changing language73
– changing settings73
– changing units of measure 
and display type68
– controller16
– controls16
– operating principle17
– setting brightness74
– start menu17
– status information19
Ignition55
– switched off56
– switched on55
Ignition key, refer to Keys/
remote control26
Ignition key position 1, refer to 
Radio readiness55
Ignition key position 2, refer to 
Ignition on55
Ignition lock55
– starting engine with Comfort 
Access35
Impressum2
Imprint2
Indicator/warning lamps
– ABS Antilock Brake 
System78
– airbags85
– brake system78
– DSC13,76
– DTC13
– Flat Tire Monitor81
– MDrive13,50
– M Dynamic Mode13,77
– parking brake13,57
– parking lamps/low beams13
– safety belt warning48
– TPM Tire Pressure 
Monitor82
Indicator and warning lamps
– overview13
Inflation pressure, refer to Tire 
inflation pressure186
Inflation pressure monitoring, 
refer to Flat Tire Monitor79 
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M
MDynamic Mode MDM76
– indicator lamp13,77
M Engine Dynamic Control60
M Mobility System205
M+S tires, refer to Winter 
tires190
Maintenance197
– refer to Service 
requirements68
Maintenance system197
Malfunction
– convertible top39
– driver's door30
– fuel filler flap184
– hotel function31
Malfunction warnings, refer to 
Check Control70
Managing music154
Manual air distribution96
Manual operation
– convertible top39
– door lock30
– driver's door30
– fuel filler flap184
– hotel function31
– luggage compartment lid32
Manual transmission57
– tow-starting216
Map display128
Map for navigation
– changing scale129
– destination entry122
Map view facing north128
Master key, refer to Keys/
remote control26
Maximum cooling96
Maximum speed with winter 
tires190
MDM, refer to M Dynamic 
Mode76
MDrive50,77
Measurements, refer to 
Dimensions
– Convertible222
– Coupe221Memory, refer to Seat, mirror 
and steering wheel 
memory45
Menus, refer to iDrive16
Messages168
Messages from the concierge 
service169
Microfilter98
Microphone
– for telephone14
– for voice activation 
system14
Mirror dimming feature
50
Mirrors49
– automatic curb monitor49
– folding in and out49
– heating49
– memory, refer to Seat, mirror 
and steering wheel 
memory45
Mobile phone
– adjusting volume165
– connecting, refer to Mobile 
phone, pairing162
– installation location, refer to 
Center armrest102
– operation via iDrive165
– pairing162
– refer to separate operating 
instructions
Mobile phone, refer to 
Telephone162
Mobile phone battery173
Mobility System205
Monitor, refer to iDrive16
Monitoring pressure of tires, 
refer to Flat Tire Monitor79
MP3 player, connecting, refer 
to AUX-IN port156
MP3 player, connecting, refer 
to USB audio interface156
Multi-channel playback137
Multi-function steering wheel, 
refer to Buttons on steering 
wheel11
Multifunction switch
– refer to Turn signals/
headlamp flasher61
– refer to Wiper system62Music, playing152
Music collection151
– backup155
– deleting155
– random sequence154
– restoring155
Music player, connecting, 
refer to AUX-IN port156
Music player, connecting, 
refer to USB audio 
interface156
Music search152
M View86
M view87
MW, waveband139
My Info169
N
Navigation
– starting destination 
guidance after entering a 
destination119
– storing current position119
– voice activation123
Navigation data116
Navigation destination
– entering manually117
– home address120
Navigation instructions, refer 
to Switching voice 
instructions on/off127 
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242 SOS, refer to Initiating an 
emergency request212
Spare
– adapter for spare key26
– fuses210
– key26
– wheel, driving with spare 
wheel209
– wheel, refer to Changing 
wheels207
Special destinations120
Special destinations, 
displaying122
Special destinations, entering 
by name121
Special oils, refer to Approved 
engine oils195
Specified oil grades, refer to 
Approved engine oils195
Speed limit warning, refer to 
Speed limit72
Speedometer12
Speed Volume137
Speed with winter tires190
Split screen, refer to Control 
Display, switching on/off19
Split screen content, refer to 
Display for split screen 
content, selecting20
Sport program of EDC79
Stability control, refer to 
Driving stability control 
systems76
Start/Stop button55
– starting the engine56
– switching off the engine56
Starting, refer to Starting 
engine56
Starting assistance, refer to 
Jump starting213
Starting difficulties, refer to 
Jump starting213
Starting off
– clutch protection with 
manual transmission79
– on a slippery surface79
– on uphill slopes78
Start menu17
Station, refer to Radio139Station, selecting
– radio139
Stationary ventilation
– preselecting activation 
times98
Status information on Control 
Display19
Status of this Owner's Manual 
at time of printing5
Steam cleaners199,200
Steering wheel
– adjustment50
– automatic adjustment, refer 
to Easy entry/exit50
– automatic adjustment, refer 
to Steering wheel 
memory45
– buttons on steering 
wheel11
– heating50
– lock, refer to Ignition lock55
– MDrive button50
– memory45
– shift paddles59
Storage compartments103
Stored trip, calling up125
Storing202
Storing a destination in the 
address book119
Storing music151
Storing sitting position, refer 
to Seat, mirror and steering 
wheel memory45
Storing tires191
Storing your vehicle202
Street, entering for 
navigation118
Summer tires, refer to Wheels 
and tires186
Surround137
SVCD146
SW, waveband139
Switches, refer to Cockpit10
Switching automatically 
between high beams and 
low beams, refer to High-
beam Assistant91Switching automatically 
between high beams and 
low beams, refer to High-
beam assistant91
Switching off
– engine56
Switching on
– audio136
– CD changer136
– CD player136
– radio136
Swiveling headlamps, refer to 
Adaptive Light Control90
Symbols4
– indicator/warning lamps13
T
Tachometer65
Tail lamps204
– replacing bulbs204
Tank capacity
– also refer to Capacities223
– fuel tank capacity184
Target cursor for 
navigation122
Technical alterations, refer to 
For your own safety5
Technical data220
– capacities223
– dimensions221
Telephone162
– installation location, refer to 
Center armrest102
– refer to separate operating 
instructions
– voice commands169
TeleService176
TeleService Diagnosis178
TeleService Help178
Temperature
– adjusting in upper body 
region97
– adjusting with automatic 
climate control95
– changing unit of measure68
– refer to Coolant 
temperature65