key BMW 6 SERIES GRAN COUPE 2013 F06 Owner's Manual

The function will run immediately. This means,
for example, that the number is dialed when a
phone number is selected.
Displaying the button assignment
Use a finger to touch the buttons. Do not wear
gloves or use objects.
The key assignment is displayed at the top
edge of the screen.▷To display short information: touch the
button.▷To display detailed information: touch the
button for an extended period.
Deleting the button assignments
1.Press buttons 1 and 8 simultaneously for
approx. five seconds.2."OK"
Entering letters and numbers
General information
1.Turn the controller: select letters or num‐
bers.2.Select additional letters or numbers if
needed.3."OK": confirm the entry.
Depending on the menu, you can switch be‐
tween entering upper and lower case, letters
and numbers:
SymbolFunction Press the controller: delete the let‐
ter or number. Press the controller for an extended
period: delete all letters or numbers.
Switching between cases, letters and
numbers
Depending on the menu, you can switch be‐
tween entering upper and lower case, letters
and numbers:
SymbolFunction Enter the letters. Enter the numbers. or Move the controller up.
Without navigation system
Select the symbol.
Entry comparison Entry of names and addresses: the selection is
narrowed down every time a letter is entered
and letters may be added automatically.
The entries are continuously compared to the
data stored in the vehicle.
▷Only those letters are offered during the
entry for which data is available.▷Destination search: town/city names can
be entered using the spelling of language
available on the Control Display.Seite 21iDriveAt a glance21
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Opening and closingVehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐
ment is also described that is not available in a
vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional
equipment or country variant. This also applies
for safety-related functions and systems.
Remote control/key Buttons on the remote control1Unlocking2Locking3Trunk lid4Panic mode, headl. courtesy delay feat.
General information
The vehicle is supplied with two remote con‐
trols with keys.
Every remote control contains a replaceable
battery.
The settings called up and implemented when
the car is unlocked depend on which remote
control is used to unlock the car. Personal Pro‐
file, refer to page 31.
Information on the required maintenance is
stored in the remote control as well. Service
data in the remote control, refer to page 208
Integrated key
Press the button on the back of the remote
control, arrow 1, and pull out the key, arrow 2.
The integrated key fits the following locks:
▷Driver's door.▷Storage compartment in the front center
armrest.
The storage compartment contains a switch
for separately securing the trunk lid, refer to
page 37.
Replacing the battery
1.Take the integrated key out of the remote
control.2.Push in the catch with the key, arrow 1.3.Remove the cover of the battery compart‐
ment; see arrow 2.4.Insert a battery of the same type with the
positive side facing upwards.5.Press the cover closed.Seite 30ControlsOpening and closing30
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Malfunction
If the vehicle can no longer be locked or un‐
locked with the remote control, the battery
may be discharged or there may be interfer‐
ence from external sources such as mobile
phones, metal objects, overhead power lines,
transmission towers, etc.
If this occurs, lock or unlock the driver's door at
the door lock using the integrated key.
For US owners only
The transmitter and receiver units comply with
part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communication
Commission regulations. Operation is gov‐
erned by the following:
FCC ID:▷LX8766S.▷LX8766E.▷LX8CAS.▷LX8CAS2.▷MYTCAS4.
Compliance statement:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
▷This device may not cause harmful inter‐
ference, and▷this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Any unauthorized modifications or changes to
these devices could void the user's authority to
operate this equipment.
Using the door lock
General information
Locking from the outside
Do not lock the vehicle from the outside
if there are people in it, as the vehicle cannot
be unlocked from inside without special knowl‐
edge.◀
Remove the key before pulling the door
handle
Before pulling the outside door handle, remove
the key to avoid damaging the paintwork and
the key.◀
In some country-specific versions, the alarm
system is triggered if the vehicle is unlocked
via the door lock.
In order to terminate this alarm, unlock vehicle
with the remote control or switch on the igni‐
tion, if necessary, by emergency detection of
the remote control.
In some vehicle equipment versions, only the
driver's door can be unlocked or locked via the
door lock.
Locking the doors and trunk lid at
once
To lock all doors and the trunk lid at once:
1.With the doors closed, lock the vehicle us‐
ing the button for the central locking sys‐
tem in the interior.2.Unlock and open the driver's or front pas‐
senger door.3.Lock the vehicle.Seite 35Opening and closingControls35
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▷Lock the driver's door using the
integrated key in the door lock, or▷Press down the lock button of the front
passenger door and close the door
from the outside.
The fuel filler flap can only be locked using the
remote control.
Manual operation If an electrical malfunction occurs, lock or un‐
lock the vehicle using the integrated key via
the door lock on the driver's door.
Opening and closing: from
the inside
Locking and unlocking
Pressing the buttons locks and unlocks the
doors and the trunk lid when the front doors
are closed, but they are not secured against
theft.
The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.
Unlocking and opening
▷Either unlock the doors together using the
button for the central locking system and
then pull the door handle above the arm‐
rest or▷Pull the door opener twice individually on
each door: the first time unlocks the door,
the second time opens it.Doors
Automatic Soft Closing
To close the doors, push lightly.
It is closed automatically.
Danger of pinching
Make sure that the closing path of the
doors is clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀
Trunk lidOpening
During opening, the trunk lid pivots back and
up.
Ensure that adequate clearance is available
before opening.
Opening from the outside▷Press on the top half of the BMW emblem.▷Press the button on the remote
control for approx. 1 second.
Opening from the inside
Push the button in the driver's foot‐
well.
If the vehicle is stationary, the trunk lid opens if
it is not locked.
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Closing
Recessed grips in the interior trim of the trunk
lid make it easier to pull down the lid.
Keep the closing path clear
Make sure that the closing path of the
trunk lid is clear; otherwise, injuries may re‐
sult.◀
Do not place the remote control in the
cargo area
Take the remote control with you and do not
leave it in the cargo area; otherwise, the re‐
mote control is locked inside the vehicle when
the trunk lid is closed.◀
Locking the vehicle
Press the button on the inside of the trunk lid.
When the driver's door is closed, the vehicle is
completely locked.
Locking separately The trunk lid can be locked separately with the
switch in the front passenger glove compart‐
ment.
▷Trunk lid secured, arrow 1.▷Trunk lid not secured, ar‐
row 2.
Slide the switch into the arrow 1 position. This
secures the trunk lid and disconnects it from
the central locking system.
If the center arm rest is locked, the trunk lid
cannot be opened.
This is beneficial when the vehicle is parked
using valet service. The infrared remote con‐
trol can be handed out without the key.
Emergency unlocking
Pull the handle inside the cargo area.
The trunk lid unlocks.
Comfort Access
The concept The vehicle can be accessed without activat‐
ing the remote control.
All you need to do is to have the remote con‐ trol with you, e.g., in your jacket pocket.
The vehicle automatically detects the remote
control when it is nearby or in the passenger
compartment.
Comfort Access supports the following func‐
tions:
▷Unlocking/locking of the vehicle.▷Convenient closing.Seite 37Opening and closingControls37
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Malfunction
Comfort Access may not function properly if it
experiences interference from external sour‐
ces such as mobile phones, metal objects,
overhead power lines, transmission towers,
etc.
In this case, open or close the vehicle using the
buttons on the remote control or use the
integrated key in the door lock.
Adjusting
Unlocking The setting is stored for the remote control
currently in use.1."Settings"2."Doors/key"3. Select symbol or "Unlock button:"4.Select the desired function:▷"Driver's door only"
Only the driver's door and the fuel filler
flap are unlocked. Pressing again un‐
locks the entire vehicle.▷"All doors"
The entire vehicle is unlocked.
Depending on how the vehicle is equipped or
the country-specific variant, you can set
whether the doors are also unlocked with the
button on the remote control.
Confirmation signals from the vehicle
1."Settings"2."Doors/key"3.Deactivate or activate the desired confir‐
mation signals.▷"Acoustic sig. lock/unlock"▷"Flash when lock/unlock"Automatic locking
The setting is stored for the remote control
currently in use.1."Settings"2."Doors/key"3.Select the desired function:▷"Lock if no door opened"
The vehicle locks automatically after a
short period of time if a door is not
opened.▷"Lock after start driving"
The vehicle locks automatically after
you drive away.
Retrieving the seat, mirror, and
steering wheel settings
The driver's seat, exterior mirror, and steering
wheel positions selected last are stored for the
currently used remote control.
When the vehicle is unlocked, these positions
are automatically retrieved if this function was
activated.
Pinch hazard when moving back the seat
If this function is used, first make sure
that the footwell behind the driver's seat is
empty. Otherwise, people can be injured or ob‐
jects damaged when the seat is moved back.◀
The adjustment procedure is interrupted:
▷When a seat position switch is pressed.▷When a button of the seat, mirror, and
steering wheel memory is pressed briefly.
Activating the setting
1."Settings"2."Doors/key"3."Last seat position autom."Seite 39Opening and closingControls39
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Without Professional navigation
system or TV: at a glance
The USB interface is located in the center arm‐
rest.
Without Professional navigation
system or TV: at a glance
The USB interface is located in the glove com‐
partment.
Notes
Observe the following when connecting:
▷Do not use force when plugging the con‐
nector into the USB interface.▷Do not connect devices such as fans or
lamps to the USB interface.▷Do not connect USB hard drives.▷Do not use the USB interface to recharge
external devices.Front center armrest
Opening A storage compartment is located in the center
armrest between the front seats.
Press the buttons next to the lock.
Locking the storage compartment
The storage compartment in the armrest can
be locked with an integrated key to separately
secure the trunk lid, refer to page 37, for exam‐
ple.
After the storage compartment is locked, the
remote control can be handed out without the
integrated key, refer to page 30, for instance at
a hotel.
This prevents access to the storage compart‐
ment and to the cargo area.
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Beverage holder, cu‐pholder 169
Blinds, sun protection 42
BMW Assist, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
BMW Homepage 6
BMW Internet page 6
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem 208
Bonus range, ECO PRO 181
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 169
Brake assistant 117
Brake assistant, adaptive 117
Brake discs, breaking in 174
Brake force display 114
Brake lamps, brake force dis‐ play 114
Brake lamps, bulb replace‐ ment 212
Brake lights, adaptive 114
Brake pads, breaking in 174
Braking, hints 175
Breakdown assis‐ tance 216, 217
Breaking in 174
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 86
Bulb replacement, front 210
Bulb replacement, rear 212
Button, RES 128
Button, Start/Stop 58
Bypassing, refer to Jump- starting 217
C
California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Calling up mirror adjust‐ ment 39
Calling up seat adjust‐ ment 39 Calling up steering wheel ad‐
justment 39
Camera, backup camera 139
Camera, care 224
Camera, Side View 144
Camera, Top View 142
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 169
Car battery 214
Car care products 222
Care, displays 224
Care, vehicle 222
Cargo 177
Cargo area, enlarging 164
Cargo area lid 36
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 170
Cargo, securing 178
Cargo straps, securing cargo 178
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol 30
Carpet, care 224
Car wash 221
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 174
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 208
CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
Center console 14
Center-Lock, see button for central locking 33
Central locking system 33
Central screen, refer to Con‐ trol Display 16
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 7
Changing parts 210
Changing wheels 213
Changing wheels/tires 199
Check Control 76
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically 205 Children, seating position 54
Children, transporting safely 54
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 54
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 55
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 54
Child safety locks 57
Child seat, mounting 54
Child seats 54
Chrome parts, care 223
Cigarette lighter 162
Cleaning, displays 224
Climate control 152
Climate control laminated tinted safety glass 175
Climate control wind‐ shield 175
Clock 79
Closing/opening from in‐ side 36
Closing/opening via door lock 35
Closing/opening with remote control 34
Clothes hooks 169
Coasting 183
Coasting with engine decou‐ pled, coasting 183
Coasting with idling en‐ gine 183
Collision warning with braking function 101
Collision warning with City Braking function 104
Combination switch, refer to Turn signals 65
Combination switch, refer to Wiper system 65
COMFORT+ program, Driving Dynamics Control 123
Comfort Access 37
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Headlamp glass 211
Headlamps 210
Headlamps, care 222
Headlamp washer system 65
Head restraints 45
Head restraints, front 49
Head-Up Display 149
Head-up Display, care 224
Heating, refer to Parked-car heating 157
Heavy cargo, stowing 178
Height, seats 45
Height, vehicle 228
High-beam Assistant 89
High beams 65
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant 89
Hill Descent Control HDC 119
Hills 176
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant 117
Hints 6
Holder for beverages 169
Homepage 6
Hood 203
Horn 12
Hotel function, trunk lid 37
Hot exhaust system 174
HUD Head-Up Display 149
Hydroplaning 175
I Ice warning, refer to External temperature warning 79
Icy roads, refer to External temperature warning 79
Identification marks, tires 197
Identification number, refer to Important features in the en‐
gine compartment 203
iDrive 16
Ignition key, refer to Remote control 30
Ignition off 58 Ignition on 58
Indication of a flat tire 96, 99
Indicator and warning lamps 76
Individual air distribution 153
Individual settings, refer to Personal Profile 31
Inflation pressure, tires 191
Inflation pressure warning FTM, tires 98
Info display, refer to Com‐ puter 83
Initialization, Integral Active Steering 121
Initialize, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 96
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 99
Instrument cluster 72
Instrument cluster, electronic displays 73
Instrument display, multifunc‐ tional 73
Instrument lighting 90
Integral Active Steering 120
Integrated key 30
Integrated universal remote control 160
Intelligent Emergency Re‐ quest 216
Intelligent Safety 100
Intensity, AUTO pro‐ gram 153
Interior equipment 160
Interior lamps 90
Interior lamps via remote con‐ trol 34
Interior motion sensor 41
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming feature 53
Internet page 6
Interval display, service re‐ quirements 80 J
Jacking points for the vehicle jack 213
Joystick, automatic transmis‐ sion 68
Jump-starting 217
K
Key/remote control 30
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access 37
Key Memory, refer to Per‐ sonal Profile 31
Kickdown, automatic trans‐ mission 68
Knee airbag 92
L Lamp replacement, front 210
Lamp replacement, rear 212
Lamps 87
Lamps and bulbs 210
Lane departure warning 111
Lane margin, warning 111
Language on Control Dis‐ play 86
Lashing eyes, securing cargo 178
LATCH child restraint fixing system 55
Leather, care 222
LED headlamps, Bulb re‐ placement 212
LED light 212
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 211
Length, vehicle 229
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing 21
License plate lamp, bulb re‐ placement 212
Light alloy wheels, care 223
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Light-emitting diodes,LEDs 211
Lighting 87
Lighting, speaker 91
Lighting via remote con‐ trol 34
Light switch 87
Load 177
Loading 177
Lock, door 35
Locking/unlocking from in‐ side 36
Locking/unlocking via door lock 35
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control 34
Locking, automatic 39
Locking, central 33
Locking, settings 39
Locking via trunk lid 37
Lock, power window 42
Locks, doors, and win‐ dows 57
Low beams 87
Low beams, automatic, refer to High-beam Assistant 89
Lower back support 46
Lumbar support 46
M
Maintenance 208
Maintenance require‐ ments 208
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 80
Maintenance system, BMW 208
Malfunction displays, refer to Check Control 76
Manual air distribution 153
Manual air flow 153
Manual brake, refer to Parking brake 62
Manual mode, transmis‐ sion 69 Manual operation, backup
camera 140
Manual operation, door lock 36
Manual operation, exterior mirrors 52
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 188
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 137
Manual operation, parking brake 64
Manual operation, Side View 144
Manual operation, Top View 142
Marking on approved tires 200
Marking, run-flat tires 201
Massage seat, front 47
Master key, refer to Remote control 30
Maximum cooling 154
Maximum speed, display 81
Maximum speed, winter tires 200
Measure, units of 86
Medical kit 217
Memory for seat, mirrors, steering wheel 51
Menu, EfficientDynamics 182
Menu in instrument clus‐ ter 83
Menus, operating, iDrive 16
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 17
Messages, refer to Check Control 76
Microfilter 155
Minimum tread, tires 199
Mirror 51
Mirror memory 51
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 175
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 7 Moisture in headlamp 211
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 16
Mounting of child restraint fix‐ ing systems 54
Multifunctional instrument display 73
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 12
N Navigation, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 49
Neutral cleaner, see wheel cleaner 223
New wheels and tires 199
Night Vision with pedestrian detection 108
No Passing Information 81
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 219
O OBD Onboard Diagnosis 209
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐ agnosis 209
Obstacle marking, rearview camera 141
Octane rating, refer to Gaso‐ line quality 190
Odometer 79
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Oil 205
Oil, adding 206
Oil additives 206
Oil change 206
Oil change interval, service requirements 80
Oil filler neck 206 Seite 237Everything from A to ZReference237
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