BMW M6 CONVERTIBLE 2010 E64 Owner's Manual

Reference 239
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Navigation system116
– address book119
– bypassing route
sections127
– continuing destination
guidance126
– destination entry117
– dynamic destination
guidance127
– entering a destination
manually117
– entering destination via
voice123
– frequently asked
questions132
– gas station
recommendations127
– planning a trip124
– route list127
– selecting destination via
map122
– selecting route criteria126
– special destinations120
– starting destination
guidance126
– terminating destination
guidance126
– traffic bulletins129
– voice instructions127
– volume adjustment128
Neck support, refer to Front
head restraints46
New remote control26
New wheels and tires189
Normal program of EDC79
Nozzles, refer to Windshield
washer nozzles63
Nylon rope, refer to Tow-
starting and towing214
O
OBD socket, refer to Socket
for Onboard Diagnostics
interface198
Octane ratings, refer to Fuel
specifications185
Odometer65
Oil, refer to Engine oil193Oil change intervals
– refer to Service
requirements68
Onboard computer, refer to
iDrive16
Onboard vehicle tool kit203
Opening and closing
– Comfort Access34
– from inside30
– from outside28
– using remote control28
– using the door lock29
Operating principle, iDrive17
Orientation menu, refer to
Start menu17
Output, refer to Engine
data220
Outside air, refer to AUC
Automatic recirculated-air
control96
Outside temperature display
– changing unit of measure68
– in computer68
Overview
– operating principle17
– radio control136
P
P 400 program60
P 500 program61
P 500 Sport program61
Panic mode29
Park Distance Control PDC75
Parked car heating, refer to
Parked car ventilation/
heating98
Parked car ventilation98
– switching on and off
directly98
Parked car ventilation system
– LED94
Parking
– vehicle56
Parking aid, refer to PDC Park
Distance Control75
Parking assistant, refer to
PDC Park Distance
Control75Parking brake57
Parking brake, refer to
Handbrake57
Parking lamps89
– indicator lamp13
– replacing bulbs204
Parts and accessories6
Passenger-side exterior
mirror, tilting down49
Pathway lighting90
PDC Park Distance Control75
Personal Profile26
Phone book165
Phone numbers
– dialing166
Pinch protection system of
power windows37
Plasters, refer to First aid
kit213
Plug-in unit for remote
control, refer to Ignition
lock55
Polish202
Pollen, refer to Microfilter/
activated charcoal filter98
POWER51
POWER, refer to M Engine
Dynamic Control60
Power failure210
Power windows, refer to
Windows36
Pressure, tires186
– producing with M Mobility
System205
Pressure monitoring of tires,
refer to TPM Tire Pressure
Monitor81
Protective function, refer to
Pinch protection system of
windows37

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R
Radio
– controls136
– HD Radio140
– satellite radio142
– selecting waveband139
– storing stations140
– switching on/off136
– tone control136
– volume136
– weatherband, refer to
Weather news flashes141
Radio key, refer to Keys/
remote control26
Radio position, refer to Radio
readiness55
Radio readiness55
– switched off56
– switched on55
– with Comfort Access35
Rain sensor, windshield wiper
system62
Random sequence
– external devices158
– music collection154
Reading lamps93
Rear lamps, refer to Tail
lamps204
Rearview mirrors, refer to
Mirrors49
Rear window
– heating96
– opening and closing37
Reception
– quality140
– radio stations140
Recirculated-air mode, refer
to AUC Automatic
recirculated-air control96
Recirculation of air, refer to
AUC Automatic
recirculated-air control96
Reclining seat, refer to
Seats43
Reflectors, refer to Tail
lamps204
Refueling184Releasing
– hood192
Releasing the locks, refer to
Unlocking35
Remaining distance, refer to
Cruising range67
Remaining distance to
destination, refer to
Computer67
Remote control26
– Comfort Access34
– garage door opener100
– luggage compartment lid29
– malfunction29,35
– replacing battery35
Removing condensation on
the windows96
Replacement fuses210
Replacement of tires
– refer to Changing
wheels207
Replacement remote control,
refer to New remote
controls26
Replacing bulbs, refer to
Lamps and bulbs203
Replacing wheels/tires, refer
to New wheels and tires189
Reporting safety defects7
Required fuel185
Reserve
– warning, refer to Fuel
gauge66
Reset, refer to Resetting tone
settings138
Residual heat97
Restraint systems
– for children52
– refer to Safety belts48
Retreaded tires190
Reverse
– CD changer146
– CD player146
Reverse gear58
– manual transmission57
Road map128
Roadside
Assistance177,213Roadside parking lamps91
– replacing bulbs, refer to
Parking lamps204
Rollover protection system on
Convertible85
– lowering85
Rope, refer to Tow-starting
and towing214
Rotary/pushbutton, refer to
iDrive16
Route126,127
– bypassing sections127
– changing126,127
– changing criteria126
– displaying map view128
– displaying streets or towns/
cities127
– selecting126
Route information, refer to
Destination guidance with
voice instructions127
Route map, refer to Displaying
map view128
Route selection126
Run-flat tires
– continuing driving with a
damaged tire82
– flat tire82
– tire replacement189
S
Safety belts48
– damage48
– indicator lamp48
– reminder48
– sitting safely43
Safety belt tensioners, refer to
Safety belts48
Safety systems
– ABS Antilock Brake
System76
– airbags83
– driving stability control
systems76
– rollover protection system,
Convertible85
– safety belts48

Reference 241
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Satellite radio142
– enabling or disabling
channel142
– selecting channel143
– storing channel143
Scale for navigation,
changing129
Screen, refer to iDrive16
Screw thread for tow
fitting215
SDARS, refer to Satellite
radio142
Seats43
– adjusting backrest width44
– adjusting the seats44
– heating48
– lumbar support44
– memory, refer to Seat, mirror
and steering wheel
memory45
– sitting safely43
– storing the setting45
– thigh support44
Section of route, altering127
Securing cargo111
– ski bag105
Selecting route126
Selection options with
navigation system126
Selector lever58
– Sequential Manual
Transmission58
Selector lever lock, refer to
Shiftlock58Sequential Manual
Transmission with
Drivelogic58
– Drivelogic driving
programs59
– Drive mode59
– idle58
– initializing system, refer to
After changing wheels/
tires190
– kickdown59
– reverse gear58
– Sequential mode58
– shift lights60
– shiftlock58
– towing215
– tow-starting216
Sequential mode58
Service, refer to Roadside
Assistance213
Service Interval Display
– refer to CBS Condition
Based Service197
– refer to Service
requirements68
Service Request179
Service requirements68
– refer to CBS Condition
Based Service197
Services status180
Setting button, refer to
Controls, controller16
Settings
– changing on Control
Display73
– clock, 12h/24h mode70
– configuring, refer to
MDrive50
– configuring, refer to
Personal Profile26
– DVD147
– language73
Settings for the map view129
Setting time, refer to
Preselecting activation
times98
Shifting59Shifting into drive position,
refer to Selector lever
positions58
Shift lights60
Shiftlock58
Shift paddles on steering
wheel59
Shock absorber control, refer
to EDC Electronic Damping
Control79
Short commands of voice
activation system224
Short route in navigation, refer
to Selecting route126
Shuffled, refer to Random
– CD changer145
– CD player145
Side airbags83
Side-mounted turn signals,
replacing bulbs204
Signal horn, refer to Horn10
Sill panel lighting, refer to
Interior lamps93
Sitting safely43
– with airbags43
– with head restraint43
– with safety belts43
Ski bag104
Slope assistant, refer to
Starting off on uphill
slopes78
SMG, refer to Sequential
Manual Transmission with
Drivelogic58
Smokers' package, refer to
Ashtray104
Snap-in adapter
– mounting/removing172
– using162
Snow chains191
Socket, refer to Connecting
electrical devices104
Socket for Onboard
Diagnostics interface198
Socket for remote control,
refer to Ignition lock55
Soft closure aid, refer to
Automatic soft closing31

Everything from A to Z
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

Reference 243
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Temperature display
– outside temperature65
– outside temperature
warning66
– setting the units68
Temperature gauge
– engine oil66
Tempomat, refer to Cruise
control63
The individual vehicle5
Tightening torque of the lug
bolts, refer to After
mounting209
Tilt alarm sensor34
– switching off34
Tilting down passenger-side
exterior mirror49
Timer, refer to Preselecting
activation times98
Tire inflation pressure186
Tire pressure
– loss81
Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM81
Tire Quality Grading188
Tire replacement
– new wheels and tires189
Tires
– age188
– air loss81,82
– breaking-in108
– condition189
– damage189
– inflation pressure186
– minimum tread depth189
– M Mobility System205
– new wheels and tires189
– pressure monitoring, refer to
Flat Tire Monitor79
– pressure monitoring, refer to
Tire Pressure Monitor81
– replacing189
– retreaded tires190
– size187
– size, refer to The right
wheels and tires190
– wear indicators189
– wheel/tire combination189
– winter tires190TMC station, refer to Traffic
information129
Tone
– control136
– middle setting138
Tone on locking/unlocking29
Tools, refer to Onboard
vehicle tool kit203
Top38
Top 50 of music
collection
153
Torque
– lug bolts, refer to After
mounting209
– refer to Engine data220
Tow bar215
Tow fitting214
Towing214
– methods215
– tow fittings214
– with manual
transmission215
Town/city, for navigation117
Tow rope215
Tow-starting214
TPM Tire Pressure
Monitor81
– resetting system81
– system limits81
– warning lamp82
Tracks
– selecting with CD144
Traction control, refer to DSC
Dynamic Stability
Control76
Traffic bulletins
– categories131
Traffic bulletins, filtering131
Traffic congestion
– displaying traffic
information129
– refer to Bypassing route
sections127
Traffic information for
navigation
– depiction in route map131
– during destination
guidance131Traffic information with
navigation129
Transmission
– breaking-in108
– Drivelogic59
– Drive mode59
– drive-off assistant, refer to
Starting off on uphill
slopes78
– idle58
– kickdown, refer to Drive
mode59
– manual transmission57
– reverse gear58
– Sequential Manual
Transmission with
Drivelogic58
– Sequential mode58
– shift lights60
– towing215
– tow-starting216
Transporting children
safely52
Transport securing device,
refer to Securing cargo111
Tread depth, refer to Minimum
tire tread189
Trip, deleting125
Trip, storing124
Trip-distance counter
– refer to Trip meter65
Trip meter65
Trip odometer, refer to Trip
meter65
Trips, changing125
Trunk, refer to Luggage
compartment32
Trunk lid, refer to Luggage
compartment lid31
Turning circle, refer to
Dimensions221
Turn signals61
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading/
UTQR188

Everything from A to Z
244 Units
– average fuel
consumption68
– temperature68
Universal garage-door
opener, refer to Integrated
universal remote
control100
Universal remote control, refer
to Integrated universal
remote control100
Unlocking
– from inside30
– from outside28
– setting unlocking
behavior28
– without key, refer to Comfort
Access34
Unlocking without key, refer to
Comfort Access34
Updating the navigation
data116
Upshift display, refer to Shift
lights60
USB audio interface156
Used batteries
– refer to Disposal210
– refer to Replacing battery36
Using turn signals61
V
Valve screw caps, refer to
After mounting209
VCD146
Vehicle
– battery210
– breaking-in108
– identification number193
– loading110
– measurements, refer to
Dimensions221
– parking56
– weights223
Vehicle care, refer to Care199
Vehicle jack208
– jacking points208Ventilation97
– draft-free97
– for cooling97
– while stationary98
Venting
– refer to Ventilation97
Vent outlets of automatic
climate control94
Vents, refer to Ventilation97
Video menu147
Video playback146
Viscosity195
Voice, refer to Destination
guidance with voice
instructions127
Voice activation system
– overview22
– short commands224
Voice commands
– telephone169
Voice instructions for
navigation system127
– repeating128
– switching on/off127
– volume128
Voice phone book171
Volume136
– audio sources136
– cargo area223
– fuel tank, refer to
Capacities223
– mobile phone165
– voice instructions128
– windshield cleaning system,
refer to Capacities223
Volume balance, tone
setting137
W
Warning lamps, refer to
Indicator and warning
lamps13
Warning messages, refer to
Check Control70
Warning triangle213
Washer fluid
– capacity of the reservoir63
– wiper system63Water on roads, refer to
Driving through water109
Water penetration199,200
Waveband for radio139
Wear indicators in tires, refer
to Minimum tread depth189
Weather news flashes141
Website BMW4
Weights223
Welcome lamps89
Wheel/tire combination, refer
to New wheels and tires189
Wheel/tire damage189
Wheelbase, refer to
Dimensions221
Wheels and tires186
Width, refer to
Dimensions221
Wind deflector41
Windows36
– Convenient closing with
Comfort Access35
– convenient opening and
closing28,30
– opening and closing,
Convertible36
– opening and closing,
Coupe36
– rear window, Convertible37
Windshield
– cleaning, refer to Wiper
system62
– defrosting, refer to
Defrosting windows96
– displays, refer to Head-up
Display86
Windshield wash
– automatic, refer to Rain
sensor62
– capacities, reservoir223
– filler neck for washer
fluid193
– nozzles63
– washer fluid63
– wiper system62
Windshield wipers, refer to
Wiper system62
– wiper blade
replacement203

Reference 245
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Winter tires190
– setting speed limit72
– storage191
Wiper blades
– replacement203
Wiper system62
– rain sensor62
– washer fluid63
– windshield washer
nozzles63
Word matching principle for
navigation125
Working in the engine
compartment192
Wrenches/screwdrivers, refer
to Onboard vehicle tool
kit203
X
Xenon lamps204
– replacing bulbs204
Y
Your individual vehicle
– settings, refer to MDrive50
– settings, refer to Personal
Profile26

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