engine BMW M6 CONVERTIBLE 2010 E64 Repair Manual

Mobility
215Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
should always remain in the vehicle. It can be
screwed in at the front or rear of the BMW.
Only use the tow fitting that comes with
the vehicle and screw it in as far as possi-
ble. Use the tow fitting for towing only on roads.
Avoid lateral loading of the tow fitting, e.g. do
not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting. Otherwise
damage to the tow fitting and the vehicle can
occur.<
Access to screw thread
Front: press the arrow symbol on the cover in
the bumper.
Rear: press the arrow symbol on the cover while
prying out the cover upward by hand.
Being towed
Make sure that the ignition is switched on,
refer to page55, otherwise the low
beams, tail lamps, turn signals and windshield
wipers would not be available. Do not tow the
vehicle with the rear axle raised, as otherwise
the steering can turn to the left or right.When
the engine is stopped, there is no power assist.
This then requires increased effort for braking
and steering.<
Switch on the hazard warning flashers depend-
ing on the local regulations. If the electrical sys-tem fails, mark the vehicle to be towed, e.g. with
a sign or warning triangle in the rear window.
Manual transmission
Gearshift lever in neutral position.
Sequential Manual Transmission with
Drivelogic
Make sure that selector lever position N is
engaged with the ignition switched on, as
otherwise the engine can be damaged during
towing.<
Towing methods
Do not lift vehicle by tow fitting or body
and chassis parts; otherwise, damage
may result.<
In some countries, towing with tow bars or
ropes in public traffic is not permitted. Familiar-
ize yourself with the regulations on towing in the
respective country.
With tow bar
The towing vehicle may not be lighter
than the vehicle to be towed, otherwise it
will not be possible to reliably control vehicle
response.<
The tow fittings used should be on the same
side on both vehicles. Should it prove impossi-
ble to avoid mounting the tow bar at an offset
angle, please observe the following:
>Clearance and maneuvering capability will
be sharply limited during cornering.
>When mounted at an angle, the tow bar will
exert lateral forces, tending to push the
vehicle sideways.
Only attach the tow bar to the tow fittings,
as attachment to other vehicle parts can
lead to damage.<
With tow rope
When starting off in the towing vehicle, make
sure that the tow rope is taut.
To avoid jerking and the associated
stresses on vehicle components when
towing, always use nylon ropes or nylon straps.

Giving and receiving assistance
216 Only attach tow ropes to the tow fittings, as
attachment to other vehicle parts can lead to
damage.<
With tow truck
Do not tow the vehicle with only the front
or rear axle raised, as otherwise the
engine may be damaged or the steering can
turn to the left or right.<
Have the vehicle transported on a flatbed sur-
face only.
Tow-starting
Do not tow-start the vehicle if possible, but
instead start the engine by means of jump start-
ing, refer to page213. Vehicles equipped with a
catalytic converter should only be tow-started
when the engine is cold.
Manual transmission
1.Switch on the hazard warning flashers,
comply with country-specific regulations.
2.Switch on the ignition, refer to page55.
3.Shift into 3rd gear.
4.Tow-start with the clutch completely
depressed and slowly release the clutch.
After the engine starts, immediately
depress the clutch again completely.
5.Stop at a suitable location, remove the tow
bar or rope and switch off the hazard warn-
ing flashers.
6.Have the vehicle checked.
Sequential Manual Transmission with
Drivelogic
1.Switch on the hazard warning flashers,
comply with country-specific regulations.
2.Switch on the ignition, refer to page55.
3.Tow-start in selector lever position N.
4.Move the selector lever into the drive posi-
tion and pull toward + within 2 seconds.
The correct gear will be selected and
engaged automatically.
5.Stop at a suitable location, remove the tow
bar or rope and switch off the hazard warn-
ing flashers.
6.Have the vehicle checked.

Technical data
220
Technical data
Engine data
M6
Displacement cu in/cmμ305.1/4,999
No. of cylinders10
Maximum output hp 500
at engine speed rpm 7,750
Maximum torque lb ft/Nm 383/520
at engine speed rpm 6,100

Everything from A to Z
230
Everything from A to Z
Index
A
ABS Antilock Brake
System76
– indicator lamp78
Accessories6
Accident, refer to Emergency
request212
Activated-charcoal filter for
automatic climate control98
Activation times of parked car
ventilation, preselecting98
Active front head restraints46
Adapter for spare key26
Adaptive brake lamps, refer to
Brake force display83
Adaptive Light Control90
Additional connection of
music player in mobile
phone156
Additives
– coolant196
– engine oil, refer to Approved
engine oils195
Address, entering117,123
Address for navigation
– entering117
Adjusting interior
temperature95
Adjusting the tone during
audio operation, refer to
Tone control136
Adjusting thigh support44
Airbags83
– deactivating, refer to
Exception for front
passenger seat52
– indicator/warning lamp85
– indicator lamp for front
passenger airbags84
– sitting safely43Air distribution
– automatic95
– manual96
Airing, refer to Ventilation97
Air outlets, refer to
Ventilation97
Air recirculation, refer to AUC
Automatic recirculated-air
control96
Air supply, automatic climate
control94
Air volume96
AKI, refer to Fuel
specifications185
Alarm system33
– avoiding unintentional
alarms34
– interior motion sensor34
– switching off alarm33
– switching off tilt alarm
sensor and interior motion
sensor34
– tilt alarm sensor34
Albums of music
collection
153
Alloy wheels201
All-season tires, refer to
Winter tires190
Alterations, technical, refer to
For your own safety5
Antenna for mobile phone162
Antifreeze
– coolant196
– washer fluid63
Antilock Brake System
ABS76
Anti-theft alarm system, refer
to Alarm system33
Anti-theft system, refer to
Central locking system27
Approved axle loads, refer to
Weights223
Approved engine oils195Approved gross vehicle
weight, refer to Weights223
Armrest, refer to Center
armrest102
Around the center console14
Around the steering wheel10
Arrival time
– refer to Computer67
Ashtray104
Assistance systems, refer to
Driving stability control
systems76
AUC Automatic recirculated-
air control96
Audio136
– controls136
– switching on/off136
– tone control136
– volume136
Audio device, external102
Automatic
– air distribution95
– air volume95
– cruise control63
– headlamp control89
– steering wheel
adjustment45
Automatic climate control94
– automatic air distribution95
– convertible program95
– parked car ventilation/
heating98
– switching on and off97
Automatic closing of doors,
refer to Automatic soft
closing31
Automatic curb monitor49

Reference 231
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Automatic lighting
– refer to Automatic headlamp
control89
– refer to Daytime running
lamps90
– refer to Interior lamps93
– refer to Pathway lighting90
– refer to Welcome lamps89
Automatic lights
– refer to High-beam
Assistant91
Automatic Service
Request180
Automatic soft closing31
AUTO program for automatic
climate control95
AUX-IN connection102
AUX-IN port156
Available services180
Average fuel consumption67
– setting units68
Avoiding highways for
navigation126
Avoiding unintentional
alarms34
Axle loads, refer to
Weights223
B
Backrest contour, refer to
Lumbar support44
Backrests, refer to Seats43
Backrest width adjustment44
Backup lamps, replacing
bulbs, refer to Tail
lamps204
Band-aids, refer to First aid
kit213
Bass, refer to Tone
control136
Battery
– jump starting213
– refer to Vehicle battery210
Battery replacement, remote
control for Comfort
Access36
BC button, refer to
Computer66Being towed215
Belts, refer to Safety belts48
Beverage holder, refer to
Cupholders103
Blower, refer to Air volume96
Bluetooth, activating/
deactivating164
BMW
– Car Shampoo202
BMW Assist,
activating178,180
BMW Assist176
BMW homepage4
BMW maintenance
system197
BMW Search178
BMW website4
Bottle holder, refer to
Cupholders103
Bracket for telephone or
mobile phone
– refer to Snap-in adapter172
Brake assistant76
Brake force display83
Brake lamps
– replacing bulbs, refer to Tail
lamps204
– two-stage83
Brake pedal, refer to Braking
safely109
Brake rotors
– breaking-in108
– refer to Braking safely109
Brakes
– ABS Antilock Brake
System76
– brake force display83
– breaking-in108
– CBC Cornering Brake
Control76
– electronic brake-force
distribution76
– parking brake57
– refer to Braking safely
109
Brake system108
– brake pads108
– brake rotors109
– breaking-in108
– warning lamp13,78Braking safely109
Breakdown
– M Mobility System205
Breakdown services, refer to
Roadside Assistance213
Breaking-in brake pads108
Breaking-in the clutch108
Breaking-in the differential,
refer to Engine and
differential108
Break-in period108
Brightness of Control
Display74
Button for starting engine,
refer to Start/Stop button55
Buttons on steering wheel11
C
California Proposition 65
Warning6
Call
– accepting165
– ending166
– rejecting166
Calling, refer to Phone
numbers, dialing166
Can holder, refer to
Cupholders103
Capacities223
Car battery, refer to Vehicle
battery210

Everything from A to Z
232 Care199
– car-care products199
– carpets201
– car washes199
– CD/DVD player202
– chrome components201
– convertible top200
– displays202
– exterior199
– fine wooden
components202
– hand washing200
– headlamps200
– high-pressure cleaning
jets199
– interior201
– leather201
– light-alloy wheels201
– paint200
– plastic components201
– rubber gaskets201
– safety belts202
– sensors and cameras202
– upholstery and cloth-
covered paneling201
– windows200
Cargo area
– capacity223
– emergency release32
– opening/closing, refer to
Luggage compartment
lid32
– opening from inside31
– opening from outside32
– opening with remote
control29
Caring for the vehicle
finish200
Car key, refer to Keys/remote
control26
Car phone
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest102
– refer to separate operating
instructions
Car phone, refer to
Telephone162
Car radio, refer to Radio139
Car Shampoo202Car washes199
Catalytic converter, refer to
Hot exhaust system109
CBC Cornering Brake
Control76
CBS Condition Based
Service197
CD, audio playback144
CD changer144,148
– controls136
– fast forward/reverse146
– filling or emptying the
magazine148
– random sequence145
– selecting a track144
– switching on/off136
– tone control136
– volume136
CD player144
– controls136
– fast forward/reverse146
– random sequence145
– selecting a track144
– switching on/off136
– tone control136
– volume136
Center armrest, adjusting
height102
Center console14
Central locking
– from inside30
– from outside28
Central locking system27
– Comfort Access34
– hotel function31
Changes, technical, refer to
For your own safety5
Changing language on
Control Display73
Changing units of measure on
Control Display68
Changing wheels189,207
Chassis number, refer to
Engine compartment193
CHECK button71
Check Control70
Check Gas Cap184
Checking air pressure, refer to
Tire inflation pressure186Child restraint fixing system
LATCH53
Child restraint systems52
Child seats, refer to
Transporting children
safely52
Chock208
Chrome-plated parts202
Chrome polish202
Cigarette lighter104
Cigarette lighter socket, refer
to Connecting electrical
devices104
Cleaning your BMW, refer to
Care199
Clock66
– 12h/24h format70
– setting time69
– setting time and date70
Closing
– from inside30
– from outside28
Closing fuel filler cap184
Clothes hooks, Coupe103
Cockpit10
Cold start, refer to Starting
engine56
Comfort Access34
– replacing battery, remote
control35
Comfort access34
Comfort program of EDC79
Compartment for remote
control, refer to Ignition
lock55
Compartments, refer to
Storage compartments103
Computer66
– clock66
– displays on Control
Display67
Concierge service177
Condensation, refer to When
vehicle is parked110
Condition Based Service
CBS197
Confirmation signals for
locking and unlocking29

Reference 233
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Connecting car vacuum
cleaner, refer to Connecting
electrical devices104
Consumption display, refer to
Average fuel
consumption67
Consumption statistics, refer
to Average fuel
consumption67
Contacts
– creating174
Control Center, refer to
iDrive16
Control Display, refer to
iDrive16
– setting brightness74
– switching off/on19
Controller, refer to iDrive16
Controls, refer to Cockpit10
Convenient closing
– windows, with Comfort
Access with Coupe35
– with Comfort Access35
Convenient opening and
closing
– convertible top28,30
– windows28,30
Convertible
– convertible program for
automatic climate control95
– opening and closing
windows36
– rollover protection
system85
– top38
– wind deflector41
Convertible top
– closing manually39
– convenient opening and
closing30
– emergency closing39
– opening and closing38
Convertible top care200
Coolant196
– checking level196
– temperature65
Cooling, maximum96
Cooling fluid, refer to
Coolant196Cooling function, automatic
climate control96
Cooling system, refer to
Coolant196
Copyright2
Cornering Brake Control
CBC76
Country codes DVD146
Country of destination for
navigation117
Courtesy lamps, refer to
Interior lamps93
Cradle for telephone or mobile
phone102
Cruise control
63
Cruising range67
Cupholders15,103
Curb weight, refer to
Weights223
Current playback
– external devices158
– of music collection153
Customer Relations179
Cylinders, refer to Engine
data220
D
Dashboard, refer to
Cockpit10
Data, technical220
– dimensions221
– engine220
– weights223
Data transfer180
Date
– date format70
– setting70
Daytime running lamps90
– replacing bulbs204
Defect
– door lock30
– luggage compartment lid32
– tires, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor79
– tires, refer to Tire Pressure
Monitor81
Defrosting windows96Defrosting windows and
removing condensation96
Defrosting windshield, refer to
Defrosting windows96
Defrost position, refer to
Defrosting windows96
Destination address
– entering117,123
Destination entry via BMW
Assist121
Destination for navigation
– entering via map122
– entering via voice123
– entry117
Destination guidance126
– bypassing route
sections127
– changing specified
route126
– continuing126
– starting126
– voice instructions127
– volume of voice
instructions128
Detour, selecting131
Digital clock66
Digital radio, refer to HD
Radio140
Dimensions
– Convertible222
– Coupe221
Directional indicators, refer to
Turn signals61
Direction announcements,
refer to Voice
instructions127
Direction instructions, refer to
Voice instructions127
Directory for navigation, refer
to Address book119
Displacement, refer to Engine
data220
Display, refer to iDrive
controls16
Display elements, refer to
Instrument cluster12
Display lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting93

Everything from A to Z
234 Displays
– on Control Display, refer to
iDrive16
– refer to Instrument
cluster12
Displays on the windshield,
refer to Head-up Display86
Disposal
– battery of remote control
with Comfort Access36
– coolant196
– vehicle battery210
Distance, refer to
Computer67
Distance to destination, refer
to Computer67
Distance warning, refer to
PDC Park Distance
Control75
Door entry lighting, refer to
Interior lamps93
Door key, refer to Keys/
remote control26
Door lock29
Doors
– manual operation30
– remote control28
DOT Quality Grades188
Draft-free ventilation97
Drinks holder, refer to
Cupholders103
Drivelogic50,59
Drive-off assistant, refer to
Starting off on uphill
slopes78
Driving lamps, refer to Parking
lamps/low beams89
Driving programs, refer to
Drivelogic59
Driving stability control
systems76
Driving through water109
Driving tips, refer to General
driving notes108
Dry air, refer to Cooling
function96
Drying the air, refer to Cooling
function96
DSC51DSC Dynamic Stability
Control76
– indicator lamp13,76
– malfunction78
DTC Dynamic Traction
Control
– indicator lamp13
DVD
– country codes146
– settings147
– video playback146
DVD menu147
DVD player, refer to CD
player
144
DVD video146
Dynamic destination
guidance127
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC76
– M Dynamic Mode MDM76
E
Easy entry, refer to Entering
rear47
Easy entry/exit50
EDC51
EDC Electronic Damping
Control79
Eject button, refer to Buttons
in area of the CD/DVD
player136
Electrical malfunction
– convertible top39
– door lock30
– driver's door30
– fuel filler flap184
– luggage compartment lid32
– storage compartment, hotel
function31
Electric convertible top38
Electric steering wheel
adjustment50
Electronic brake-force
distribution76Electronic Damping Control
EDC79
– Comfort program79
– Normal program79
– Sport program79
Emergency operation, refer to
Manual operation
– convertible top39
– door lock30
– driver's door30
– fuel filler flap184
– hotel function31
– luggage compartment lid32
Emergency release for
luggage compartment lid in
cargo area32
Emergency request212
Emergency services, refer to
Roadside Assistance213
Engine
– breaking-in108
– data220
– M Engine Dynamic
Control60
– overheated, refer to Coolant
temperature65
– speed220
– starting56
– starting, Comfort Access34
– switching off56
Engine compartment193
Engine coolant196
Engine oil
– adding195
– additives, refer to Approved
engine oils195
– approved oils195
– checking oil level193
– fast measurement
194
– interval between changes,
refer to Service
requirements68
– oil change195
– oil grades, refer to Approved
engine oils195
– possible displays194
– recommended oils195
– temperature66
– temperature gauge66

Reference 235
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Engine output, refer to Engine
data220
Engine overheating, refer to
Coolant temperature65
Engine speed, refer to Engine
data220
Engine starting, refer to
Starting engine56
Entering destination via town/
city name117
Entering rear47
Entering zip code for
navigation118
Entertainment sound output
on/off136
Entry map for destination122
Equalizer, refer to Tone
control137
ESP Electronic Stability
Program, refer to DSC
Dynamic Stability
Control76
Event Data Recorders198
Exhaust system, refer to Hot
exhaust system109
Exterior mirrors49
– adjusting49
– automatic dimming
feature50
– automatic heating49
– folding in and out49
– tilting down passenger-side
exterior mirror49
External audio device102
External devices
– random sequence158
Eye for tow-starting and
towing, refer to Tow
fitting214
F
Failure messages, refer to
Check Control70
False alarm
– refer to Avoiding
unintentional alarms34
– refer to Switching off
alarm33Fastening safety belts, refer to
Safety belts48
Fastest route for
navigation126
Fast forward
– CD changer146
– CD player146
Filler neck for washer fluid63
Filling bottle, refer to
M Mobility System205
Filter, refer to Microfilter/
activated-charcoal filter98
First aid, refer to First aid
kit213
First aid kit213
Flashing
– during locking/unlocking,
refer to Setting confirmation
signals29
– triple turn signal
activation61
Flat tire
– Flat Tire Monitor79
– M Mobility System205
– run-flat tires82
– spare wheel208
– Tire Pressure Monitor81
– TPM Tire Pressure
Monitor81
– warning lamp81,82
Flat Tire Monitor79
– false alarms80
– initializing system80
– snow chains191
– system limits80
– warning lamp81
Fluid reservoir, refer to Filler
neck for washer fluid63
FM, waveband139
Folding into raised position
convertible top
compartment floor,
Convertible33
Footwell lamps, refer to
Interior lamps93
For your own safety5
Free memory capacity, music
collection154
Front airbags83Front passenger airbags
– deactivating84
FTM, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor79
Fuel
– average consumption67
– display66
– fuel specifications
185
– high-quality brands185
– quality185
– specifications185
– tank contents, refer to
Capacities223
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel
gauge66
Fuel display, refer to Fuel
gauge66
Fuel filler flap184
– releasing in the event of
electrical malfunction184
Fuses210
G
Garage door opener, refer to
Integrated universal remote
control100
Gasoline
– refer to Average fuel
consumption67
– refer to Fuel
specifications185
– refer to Required fuel185
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel
gauge66
Gas station
recommendations127
Gear changes59
Gear display, refer to Displays
in instrument cluster59
Gearshift lever
– manual transmission57
General driving notes108
Glass sunroof, electric with tilt
function
– convenient opening and
closing with Comfort
Access35
Glove compartment101

Everything from A to Z
236 GPS navigation, refer to
Navigation system116
Grills, refer to Ventilation97
Gross vehicle weight, refer to
Weights223
Ground clearance108
H
Handbrake
– indicator lamp13,57
Handbrake, refer to Parking
brake57
Hands-free system, refer to
Microphone14
Hand washing200
Hazard warning flashers15
HD Radio140
Head airbags83
Headlamp
– cleaning tank, refer to
Capacities223
Headlamp control,
automatic89
Headlamp flasher61
Headlamps
– cleaning, refer to Wiper
system62
– filler neck for washer
fluid193
– replacing bulbs203
Head Light, refer to Adaptive
Light Control90
Head restraints
– active front head
restraints46
– front46
– sitting safely43
Head-up Display51,86
– default view87
– M view87
– shift lights60
Heated
– mirrors49
– rear window96
– seats48
– steering wheel50Heating95
– exterior mirrors49
– interior94
– rear window96
– residual heat97
– seats48
– steering wheel50
Heating with engine switched
off, refer to Residual heat97
Heavy cargo, refer to Securing
cargo111
Height, refer to
Dimensions221
Height adjustment
– seats44
– steering wheel50
High-beam Assistant91
High beams91
– headlamp flasher91
– indicator lamp13
High-pressure cleaning
jets199,200
High water, refer to Driving
through water109
Highway, refer to Route
criteria126
Hills109
Holder for cups103
Homepage of BMW4
Hood192
Horn10
Hotel function31
– unlocking manually31
Hot exhaust system109
Hydraulic brake assistant,
refer to Brake assistant76
Hydroplaning109
I
IBOC, refer to HD Radio140
Ice, refer to Outside
temperature warning66
Identification mark
– recommended tire
brands190
– tire coding188
Idle58iDrive16
– changing date and time70
– changing language73
– changing settings73
– changing units of measure
and display type68
– controller16
– controls16
– operating principle17
– setting brightness74
– start menu17
– status information19
Ignition55
– switched off56
– switched on55
Ignition key, refer to Keys/
remote control26
Ignition key position 1, refer to
Radio readiness55
Ignition key position 2, refer to
Ignition on55
Ignition lock55
– starting engine with Comfort
Access35
Impressum2
Imprint2
Indicator/warning lamps
– ABS Antilock Brake
System78
– airbags85
– brake system78
– DSC13,76
– DTC13
– Flat Tire Monitor81
– MDrive13,50
– M Dynamic Mode13,77
– parking brake13,57
– parking lamps/low beams13
– safety belt warning48
– TPM Tire Pressure
Monitor82
Indicator and warning lamps
– overview13
Inflation pressure, refer to Tire
inflation pressure186
Inflation pressure monitoring,
refer to Flat Tire Monitor79