phone BMW 6 SERIES 2012 Workshop Manual

ContactsVehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment
is also described that is not available in a vehicle,
e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐
ment or country variant. This also applies for
safety-related functions and systems.
Note
If not equipped with mobile phone complete
preparation package.
General information
Contacts can be created and edited and the ad‐
dresses can be adopted as destinations for nav‐
igation.
New contact1."Contacts"2."New contact"3.The entry fields are still filled with the previ‐
ous entries: "Delete input fields"4.Fill in the entry fields: select the symbol next
to the entry field.5.Enter the text, refer to page 21.6.If the vehicle is equipped with a navigation
system: Enter the address. Only addresses
contained in the navigation data in the vehi‐
cle can be entered. This ensures that desti‐
nation guidance is possible for all ad‐
dresses.7.If necessary, "Store".8."Store contact in vehicle"
Specifying the home address
A home address can be stored. It appears at the
top of the contact list.
1."Home"2.Create a contact.3."Store contact in vehicle"
My contacts
General information
List of all contacts stored in the vehicle.
Displaying contacts
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ConnectedDriveVehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment
is also described that is not available in a vehicle,
e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐
ment or country variant. This also applies for
safety-related functions and systems.
BMW Assist
General information
BMW Assist provides you with certain services,
e.g., transmission of the position data of your
vehicle to the BMW Assist Response Center if
an Emergency Request has been initiated.
Many BMW Assist services depend on the indi‐
vidually agreed upon contract.
After your contract has expired, the BMW Assist
system will be deactivated by the BMW Assist
Response Center without your having to visit a
service center. After the BMW Assist system
has been deactivated, no BMW Assist services
will be available. The BMW Assist system can be
reactivated by a service center after you sign a
new contract.
Requirements▷The installed BMW Assist system is logged
in to a wireless communications network.
This network must be capable of transmit‐
ting the services.▷To transmit position data, the vehicle must
be able to determine the current position.▷The BMW Assist service contract was
signed with your service center or with the
BMW Assist Response Center. Enabling
must have been completed.▷BMW Assist is activated.Services offered▷Emergency Request: when you press the
SOS button, a connection to the BMW As‐
sist Response Center is established. The
BMW Assist Response Center then speaks
with you and takes further steps to help you.▷Automatic Collision Notification: under cer‐
tain conditions, a connection is established
to the BMW Assist Response Center after a
serious accident. If possible, the BMW As‐
sist Response Center then speaks with you
and takes further steps to help you.▷Enhanced Roadside Assistance: BMW
Roadside Assistance can be contacted if as‐
sistance is needed in the event of a break‐
down. If possible, the vehicle and position
data are transmitted in the process.▷Customer Relations: connection with Cus‐
tomer Relations for information on all as‐
pects of your vehicle.▷TeleService: data on your vehicle's service
status or required inspections are transmit‐
ted to your service center, either automati‐
cally before a service due date or when you
request a BMW service appointment.▷Remote Door Unlock: the BMW Assist Re‐
sponse Center provides assistance if, for ex‐
ample, the remote control is not available
and the vehicle needs to be opened.▷Stolen Vehicle Recovery: after you report
that your vehicle was stolen to the police, the
BMW Assist Response Center can deter‐
mine its position.▷In addition to these services, the optional
Convenience Plan offers Concierge service
and information for route planning, traffic,
and weather. A limited number of calls can
be made via the BMW Assist Response
Center with Critical Calling if, for example,
the mobile phone is not available or dis‐
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Press the SOS button to contact the BMW
Assist Response Center.
TeleService
General information
TeleService supports communication with your
service center.
▷Data on the vehicle's service requirements
can be sent directly to the service center. In
this way, the service center can plan its work
in advance. This shortens the duration of the
service appointment.▷In the event of a breakdown, data on the ve‐
hicle's condition can be sent directly to
Roadside Assistance.▷The service varies by country.▷Connection costs may ensue.▷Services may be restricted abroad.
Requirements
▷BMW Assist is activated.▷Wireless reception is available.▷The ignition is switched on.
Use of TeleService
The TeleServices are typically activated in the
vehicle.
Even TeleService Customer Service is not ac‐
tive, a voice contact to Roadside Assistance is
still possible.
To continue using or to deactivate the services,
please contact your service partner or the BMW
customer hotline.
Concierge service
General information
The BMW Assist Concierge service offers infor‐
mation on events, gas stations or hotels, and
provides phone numbers and addresses. Hotels
can be booked directly by the BMW Assist Con‐
cierge service. The Concierge service is part of
the optional BMW Convenience Plan.
Starting the Concierge service1."BMW Assist" or "ConnectedDrive"2."Concierge"3."Start service"
A voice connection is established with the BMW
Assist Concierge service. Phone numbers and
addresses can be transmitted to the vehicle.
Roadside Assistance
At a glance
BMW Roadside Assistance can be contacted if
assistance is needed in the event of a break‐
down.
Roadside Assistance can also be contacted via
a Check Control message, refer to page 72.
Start Roadside Assistance without
BMW Assist or TeleServices
1."BMW Assist" or "ConnectedDrive"2."Roadside Assistance"
The Roadside Assistance number is dis‐
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Opening the start page1."Options" Open.2."Display start page"
Loading a new page
1."Options" Open.2."Update"
Cancel
1."Options" Open.2."Cancel loading"
Customer Relations
At a glance
Contact Customer Relations for information on
all aspects of your vehicle.
Calling Customer Relations
Vehicles not equipped with BMW
Assist or TeleService
1."BMW Assist" or "ConnectedDrive"2."Customer Relations"
The Customer Relations phone number is dis‐
played. If the mobile phone is paired, a connec‐
tion is established to Customer Relations.
Vehicles equipped with BMW Assist or
TeleService
1."BMW Assist" or "ConnectedDrive"2."Customer Relations"3."Start service"
Service Request
At a glance
Sends information to your service partner to re‐
quest the arrangement of a service appoint‐
ment. The TeleService data is transmitted dur‐
ing a Service Request. If possible, your service
partner will establish contact with you.
Starting a Service Request
1."BMW Assist" or "ConnectedDrive"2."Service Request"3."Start service"
A Service Request can be started via a Check
Control message, refer to page 72.
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Apps
At a glance
Certain software applications of a suitable cell
phone can be integrated in the vehicle. These
software applications are displayed on the Con‐
trol Display.
Operation can be performed via iDrive.
Requirements▷The mobile phone is suitable.▷The cell phone operating system supports
the software applications of Apps.▷Software applications are installed on the
cell phone and ready to use.▷Corresponding mobile wireless contract.
Any additionally incurred costs are not a part
of Apps.▷Use only BMW approved software applica‐
tions; otherwise, it may result in malfunc‐
tions.
Information about suitable cell phones, available
software applications and their installation can
be found at www.bmw.com/connectivity or at
the service center.
Create the entries.
Make entries only when traffic and road
conditions allow. Otherwise, the vehicle occu‐
pants and other road users may be put in danger
because of the distraction from driving.
For reasons of safety, some software applica‐
tions are usable only while the vehicle is station‐
ary.◀
Use apps
1.Connect the cell phone via the snap-in
adapter or via the USB audio interface.2."ConnectedDrive"3.Select the desired software application.Displaying status
Information about the currently available soft‐
ware applications can be displayed.1."ConnectedDrive"2."BMW apps"
PlugIn
Selected functions of the cell phone are dis‐
played on the Control Display. Operation can be
performed via iDrive.
1.Connect cell phone via the snap-in adapter.2."ConnectedDrive"3."PlugIn"4."Activate PlugIn"5.Navigate to the displayed functions via the
controller and select, for example, a desired
category or track.
Press button to switch within the cell
phone functions to a higher level or back.
Press button twice to switch back to the
main menu.
Notes
▷The ranges of Apps that can be displayed on
the Control Display depend on the range of
installed software applications on the cell
phone.▷The data transmission of the software ap‐
plications from the cell phone to the vehicle
can last some time. Some software applica‐
tions depend on the speed of the available
Internet connection of the cell phone.▷Some cell phones cannot simultaneously
use Apps and the Bluetooth hands-free sys‐
tem.
If necessary, restart the software application
on the cell phone after a phone conversa‐
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Breakdown assistanceVehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment
is also described that is not available in a vehicle,
e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐
ment or country variant. This also applies for
safety-related functions and systems.
Hazard warning flashers
The button is located in the center console.
Emergency Request
Requirements
▷Equipment version with full preparation
package mobile phone.
An Emergency Request can be made, even
if no mobile phones are paired with the ve‐
hicle.▷BMW Assist is activated.▷The radio ready state is switched on.▷The BMW Assist system is logged in to a
wireless communications network sup‐
ported by BMW Assist.▷The Assist system is functional.
Only press the SOS button in an emergency.
Emergency Request not guaranteed
For technical reasons, the Emergency Re‐
quest cannot be guaranteed under unfavorable
conditions.◀
Service contract▷After your contract with BMW Assist has ex‐
pired, the BMW Assist system can be deac‐
tivated by the service center without you
having to visit a workshop.
After deactivation, an Emergency Request
is no longer possible.▷Under certain circumstances, the system
can be reactivated by a service center after
you sign a new contract.
Initiating an Emergency Request
1.Press the cover briefly to open it.2.Press the SOS button until the LED in the
button lights up.▷The LED lights up: an Emergency Request
was initiated.
If the situation allows, wait in your vehicle
until the voice connection has been estab‐
lished.▷The LED flashes if the connection to the
BMW Assist Response Center has been es‐
tablished.
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Roadside Assistance
The Roadside Assistance, refer to page 234
phone number can be viewed on the iDrive or a
connection to Roadside Assistance can be es‐
tablished directly.
Jump starting
Notes
If the battery is discharged, an engine can be
started using the battery of another vehicle and
two jumper cables. Only use jumper cables with
fully insulated clamp handles.
To prevent personal injury or damage to both
vehicles, adhere strictly to the following proce‐
dure.
Do not touch live parts
To avoid the risk of potentially fatal injury,
always avoid all contact with electrical compo‐
nents while the engine is running.◀
Preparation1.Check whether the battery of the other ve‐
hicle has a voltage of 12 volts. This informa‐
tion can be found on the battery.2.Switch off the engine of the assisting vehi‐
cle.3.Switch off any electronic systems/power
consumers in both vehicles.
Bodywork contact between vehicles
Make sure that there is no contact be‐
tween the bodywork of the two vehicles; other‐
wise, there is the danger of short circuits.◀
Starting aid terminals Connecting order
Connect the jumper cables in the correct
order; otherwise, there is the danger of injury
from sparking.◀
The so-called starting aid terminal in the engine
compartment acts as the battery's positive ter‐
minal.
The body ground or a special nut acts as the
negative terminal.
Connecting the cables
1.Pull off the cap of the BMW starting aid ter‐
minal.2.Attach one terminal clamp of the positive
jumper cable to the positive terminal of the
battery, or to the corresponding starting aid
terminal of the vehicle providing assistance.3.Attach the other end of the cable to the pos‐
itive terminal of the battery, or to the corre‐
sponding starting aid terminal of the vehicle
to be started.4.Attach one terminal clamp of the negative
jumper cable to the negative terminal of the
battery, or to the corresponding engine or
body ground of the vehicle providing assis‐
tance.5.Attach the other end of the cable to the neg‐
ative terminal of the battery, or to the corre‐
sponding engine or body ground of the ve‐
hicle to be started.Seite 269Breakdown assistanceMobility269
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Short commands of the voice activation
systemVehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment
is also described that is not available in a vehicle,
e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐
ment or country variant. This also applies for
safety-related functions and systems.
General information
Instructions for voice activation system, refer to
page 22.To have the available spoken instructions read
out loud: ›Voice commands‹
The following short commands are valid for ve‐
hicles with voice activation system. They do not
work in equipment packages with which only the
mobile phone can be operated by voice activa‐
tion.
Adjusting
Vehicle

FunctionCommandOpen the main menu.›Main menu‹Open the options.›Options‹Open the settings.›Settings‹Info display of the instrument cluster.›Info Display‹Settings on the Control Display.›Control display‹Open the time and date.›Time and date‹Open the language and units.›Language and units‹Open the speed limit.›Speed‹Open the light.›Lighting‹Open the door lock.›Door locks‹Open the profiles.›Profiles‹Seite 283Short commands of the voice activation systemReference283
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Tone
FunctionCommandOpen the tone settings.›Tone‹
Telephone

FunctionCommandDial a phone number.›Dial number‹Opens the Telephone menu.›Telephone‹Display the phone book.›Phonebook‹Redialing.›Redial‹Display received calls.›Received calls‹List of messages.›Messages‹Open the Bluetooth devices.›Bluetooth‹
Office

FunctionCommandOpen the Office menu.›Office‹Display Office Today.›Current office‹Display the contacts.›Contacts‹Display the messages.›Messages‹Display the calendar.›Calendar‹Display the tasks.›Tasks‹Display the reminders.›Reminders‹Seite 290ReferenceShort commands of the voice activation system290
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA
ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 98
ACC, Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go 106
Activated-charcoal filter 134
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 96
Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, ACC 106
Active seat, front 47
Active seat ventilation, front 47
Active Steering, integral 101
Adaptive brake assistant 98
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 97
Adaptive drive 101
Adaptive light control 83
Additional telephone 210
Additives, oil 258
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 45
Airbags 86
Airbags, indicator/warning light 87
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 133
Air distribution, manual 132
Air drying, refer to Cooling function 133
Air pressure, tires 245
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion 134
Air volume, automatic climate control 132
Alarm system 40
Alarm, unintentional 41
All around the center con‐ sole 14 All around the headliner 15
All around the steering wheel 12
ALL program, automatic cli‐ mate control 133
All-season tires, refer to Win‐ ter tires 252
All-wheel-drive 100
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 137
Alternative oil types 258
AM/FM station 179
Announcement, navigation, refer to Spoken instruc‐
tions 168
Antifreeze, washer fluid 66
Antilock Brake System, ABS 98
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 98
Applications 238
Appointments 228
Approved engine oils 258
Apps 238
Apps, video playback 202
Armrest, refer to Center arm‐ rest 142
Arrival time 77
Ashtray 138
Assist 233
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ tance 268
Assistance when driving off 98
Audio playback 188
Audio playback, Blue‐ tooth 202
AUTO H button, refer to Auto‐ matic Hold 62
AUTO intensity 132
Automatic car wash 273 Automatic Cruise Control with
Stop & Go 106
Automatic Curb Monitor 52
Automatic deactivation, front passenger airbags 88
Automatic Engine Start/Stop Function 59
Automatic headlamp con‐ trol 82
Automatic Hold 62
Automatic locking 37
Automatic recirculated-air control 133
Automatic Soft Closing, doors 37
Automatic transmission with Steptronic 66
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 132
AUTO program, intensity 132
AUX-IN port 199
Average fuel consumption 76
Average speed 76
Axle loads, weights 281
B
Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 46
Backrest, seats 45
Backrest, width 46
Backup camera 118
Balance 176
Band-Aids, refer to First aid kit 268
Bang & Olufsen 177
Bar for tow-starting/tow‐ ing 271
Bass 176
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 265 Seite 292ReferenceEverything from A to Z292
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