BMW M6 CONVERTIBLE 2002 User Guide

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The following applies only to vehicles owned and operated in the US.

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS

If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should
immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying BMW of
North America, LLC, P.O. Box 1227, Westwood, New Jersey 07675-1227, Telephone (201) 307-4000 .
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a
group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in indi-
vidual problems between you, your dealer or BMW of North America, LLC.
To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in
Washington, D.C. area) or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington, D.C. 20590. You can
also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline.

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Overview
Controls and features
Operation, maintenance
Owner service procedures
Index Technical data

Overview

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1 Parking lamps/Low beams101
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Turn signal76

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Standing lamps102

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High beams102

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Headlamp flasher76

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Computer863 Fog lamps102
4 Washer/Wiper system76
5 Central locking system32
6 Hazard warning flashers7 Rear window defroster104, 107
8 Horn, the entire surface
9 Adjusting the steering wheel56

Cockpit
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1 Fuel gauge81
2 Indicator lamp for turn signals21
3 Speedometer
4 Indicator lamp for high beams215 Tachometer and Energy Control81
6 Coolant temperature gauge82
7 Indicator and warning
lamps19 to 218 Selector lever and program display
for automatic transmission

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70, 73
9 Service Interval Display82

Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster

10 Display for the computer
(operation via the turn signal lever,
refer to page86):

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Outside temperature

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Average fuel consumption

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Cruising range

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Average speed11 Indicator lamp for Automatic
Stability Control plus Traction
(ASC+T)/Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC)

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21
12 Indicator lamp for self-leveling
suspension

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2013 Odometer and trip odometer80
14 Indicator for Check Control83
15 Reset trip odometer to zero80
16 Indicator and warning
lamps19 to 21
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Instrument cluster

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1 Fuel gauge81
2 Indicator lamp for turn signals21
3 Speedometer4 Indicator lamp for high beams21
5 Tachometer and Energy Control81
6 Coolant temperature gauge827 Indicator and warning
lamps19 to 21
8 CHECK button83
9 Selector lever and program display
for automatic transmission

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70, 73
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Instrument cluster

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10 Outside temperature display80
11 Indicator lamp for Automatic
Stability Control plus Traction
ASC+T/Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC)

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2112 Trip odometer80
13 Check Control display83
14 Odometer8015 Service Interval Display82
16 Reset button for trip odometer80
17 Indicator and warning
lamps19 to 21
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Indicator and warning lamps

Technology that monitors itself

The system runs a check on the
warning and indicator lamps marked by
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" each time you switch on the igni-
tion. They each light up once for
different periods of time.
If a fault should occur in one of these
systems, the corresponding lamp does
not go out after the engine is started or
it lights up while the vehicle is moving.
The following section describes how
you should respond.

Red: stop immediately

Battery charge current

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The battery is no longer being
charged. This indicates a defect
in the alternator drive belt or in the
charging circuit of the alternator. Please
contact the nearest BMW center.
Stop and switch off the engine
immediately to prevent over-
heating and serious engine damage. If
the drive belt is defective, increased
steering effort is also required.

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Engine oil pressure

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May be accompanied by the
message "STOP!ENGINE
OILPRESS" in the Check Control
display panel

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: stop the vehicle imme-
diately and switch off the engine. Check
the engine oil level; top up as required.
If the oil level is correct: please contact
the nearest BMW center.
Do not continue driving, as the
engine could sustain serious
damage from inadequate lubrication.

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Tire Pressure Monitor (RDC)

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Accompanied by an acoustic
warning signal: a tire failure has
occurred. Reduce vehicle speed imme-
diately and stop the vehicle. Avoid hard
brake applications. Do not oversteer.
For additional information: refer to
page 98
Parking brake

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brake system hydraulic circuits

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Comes on when you engage the
parking brake.
For additional information: refer to
page 68
Comes on although the parking brake
is released: have the brake fluid level
checked. Before continuing your
journey, be sure to read the notes on
pages 132 and 143
Also comes on with the message
"CHECK BRAKE LININGS" in the
Check Control.
Parking brake warning lamp

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brake system hydraulic circuits
for Canadian models.

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Indicator and warning lamps

Red: as important reminder

Parking brake

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Comes on when you engage the
parking brake.
For additional information: refer to
page 68
Parking brake warning lamp

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for
Canadian models.
Please fasten safety belts

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Accompanied by warning tone
and message

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in the Check
Control panel. Remains on until the
safety belts are fastened.
For additional information on safety
belts: refer to page 53.
Airbags

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Please have the system
inspected by your BMW center.
For additional information: refer to
page 58

Yellow: please have checked at
your earliest opportunity

Antilock Brake System (ABS)

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ABS has been deactivated in
response to system malfunction.
Conventional braking efficiency is avail-
able without limitations. Please have
the system inspected by your BMW
center.
For additional information: refer to
page 131
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
warning lamp for Canadian
models.
Engine oil level

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Comes on while driving: the
engine oil level has fallen to the
absolute minimum; refill as soon as
possible. Do not drive more than
approx. 30 miles (50 km) until you do.
For additional information: refer to
page 140
Engine oil level

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Comes on after the engine has
been shut off: add engine oil at
your earliest opportunity (when you
stop to refuel).
For additional information: refer to
page 140

Automatic transmission

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Because of a malfunction, the
automatic transmission shifts
only in the emergency program. Please
consult the nearest BMW center.
For additional information: refer to
pages 72 and 75
Brake pads

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Have the brake pads checked.
For additional information: refer
to page 132

Dynamic Brake Control (DBC)

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Malfunction in DBC system.
Conventional braking efficiency
is available without limitations.
Have the system repaired by your BMW
center at the earliest possible opportu-
nity.
For additional information: refer to
page 98
Dynamic Brake Control (DBC)
warning lamp for Canadian
models.
Tire Pressure Monitor (RDC)

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Check the tire inflation pressure.
Refer to pages 26, 98