fold seats BMW 6 SERIES 2012 Owners Manual

Storage compartmentsVehicle 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.
Storage compartments
The following storage compartments are avail‐
able in the vehicle interior:▷Glove compartment on the front passenger
side, refer to page 141.▷Storage compartment on the center con‐
sole: manual transmission.▷Storage compartment in the center armrest,
refer to page 142.▷Compartments in the doors.▷Pockets on the backrests of the front seats.▷Net in the front passenger footwell.
No loose objects in the passenger com‐
partment
Do not stow any objects in the passenger com‐
partment without securing them; otherwise,
they may present a danger to occupants for in‐
stance during braking and avoidance maneu‐
vers.◀
Glove compartment
Opening
Pull the handle.
The light in the glove compartment switches on.
Close the glove compartment again im‐
mediately
Close the glove compartment immediately after
use while driving; otherwise, injury may occur
during accidents.◀
Closing
Fold up the cover.
USB interface for data transfer
Connection for importing and exporting data on
USB devices, e.g.:
▷Personal Profile settings, refer to page 31.▷Music collection, refer to page 194.
Observe the following when connecting:
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Engine start, refer to Startingthe engine 58
Engine start, Starting aid 269
Engine stop 58
Engine temperature 72
Entering/exiting vehicle, assis‐ tance, steering wheel 53
Entering a car wash 273
Equalizer 176
Equipment, interior 136
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 98
Exchanging wheels/tires 251
Exhaust system 147
Exterior mirror, automatic dim‐ ming feature 52
Exterior mirrors 51
External devices 199
External start 269
External temperature dis‐ play 73
External temperature warn‐ ing 73
Eyes for securing cargo 150
F
Fader 176
Failure message, refer to Check Control 70
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 41
Fan, refer to Air volume 132
Fault displays, refer to Check Control 70
Filler neck for engine oil 257
Fine wood, care 275
First aid kit 268
Fitting for towing, refer to Tow fitting 271
Flat tire, changing wheels 265
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 92
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 89
Flat tire, warning lamp 90, 93
Flooding 147 Floor carpet, care 275
Floor mats, care 275
FM/AM station 179
Fold-out position, windshield wipers 65
Foot brake 147
Front airbags 86
Front fog lamps 84
Front lamps 263
Front passenger airbags, au‐ tomatic deactivation 88
Front passenger airbags, indi‐ cator lamp 88
Front seats 45
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 92
Fuel cap 242
Fuel consumption, current 74
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 76
Fuel filler flap 242
Fuel gauge 72
Fuel quality 244
Fuel, tank capacity 282
Fuse 266
G
Garage door opener, refer to Integrated universal remote
control 136
Gas station recommenda‐ tion 168
Gear change, automatic trans‐ mission 67
Gear shift indicator 75
General driving notes 146
Glass sunroof, powered with tilt function 43
Glove compartment 141
Gong, volume equaliza‐ tion 177
GPS navigation, refer to Navi‐ gation system 158
Gray display of the map 171 Gross vehicle weight, ap‐
proved 281
Gross weight, permissible for trailer towing 281
H
Hand brake, refer to Parking brake 61
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 137
Hazard warning flashers 267
HDC Hill Descent Control 100
HD Radio 180
Head airbags 86
Headlamp control, auto‐ matic 82
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐ ture 82
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐ ture via remote control 35
Headlamp flasher 64
Headlamp glass 263
Headlamps 263
Headlamps, care 274
Headlamp washer system 64
Headliner 15
Head restraints 45
Head restraints, front 49
Head-up Display 129
Head-up Display, care 276
Heavy cargo, stowing 150
Height, seats 45
Height, vehicle 280
High-beam Assistant 83
High beams 64
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant 83
Hill Descent Control HDC 100
Hills 148
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant 98
Hints 6
Holder for beverages 142
Homepage 6
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