interior lights BMW M6 COUPE 2006 E63 Owner's Manual

Opening and closing
36 >In stacking garages
>When transporting on car-carrying trains
>When animals are to remain in the vehicle
Switching off tilt alarm sensor and
interior motion sensor
Press the button on the remote control
again as soon as the vehicle is locked.
The indicator lamp lights up briefly and then
flashes continuously. The tilt alarm sensor and
the interior motion sensor are switched off until
the vehicle is unlocked and locked again.
Comfort access*
Comfort access enables you to access your
vehicle without having to hold the remote con-
trol in your hand. It is sufficient to carry the
remote control with you, e.g. in your jacket
pocket. The vehicle automatically detects the
related remote control in the immediate vicinity
or in the interior.
Comfort access supports the following func-
tions:
>Unlocking/locking vehicle
>Comfort locking
>Opening luggage compartment lid
separately
>Starting engine
Functional requirement
>The vehicle or the luggage compartment lid
can only be locked if the vehicle detects that
the remote control you are carrying is out-
side the vehicle.
>The next unlocking and locking cycle is not
possible until after approx. 2 seconds.
>The engine can only be started if the vehicle
detects that the remote control is located in
the vehicle.
Comparison with ordinary remote
control
You can control the functions mentioned previ-
ously with the comfort access or by pressing
the buttons on the remote control. Before doing
so, please familiarize yourself with the informa-
tion on opening and closing, starting on
page28.
The special features when using comfort
access are described below.
Should as short delay occur when open-
ing or closing the windows, the system is
checking whether a remote control is located in
the vehicle. Please repeat opening or closing if
necessary.<
Unlocking
Completely grasp a door handle, arrow1.
This corresponds to pressing the button.
If a remote control is detected in the interior
after unlocking, the electric steering-wheel lock
disengages, refer to page50.
Locking doors
>For the driver's door, touch the area high-
lighted in the picture, arrow2, with your fin-
ger for approx. 1 second.
>For the passenger's door, touch the area
highlighted in the picture, arrow3, with your
finger for approx. 1 second.
This corresponds to pressing the but-
ton.
Please make sure that the ignition and all
current consumers are switched off
before locking to save the battery.<

Controls
37Reference
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Mobility
Comfort locking
Hold a finger or the back of the hand on the sur-
face, arrow2 or 3.
The windows are closed.
Watch during the closing process to be
sure that no one is injured. Removing the
hand from the door handle stops the closing
process immediately.<
Opening luggage compartment lid
separately
Press the upper half of the BMW emblem.
This corresponds to pressing the button.
If a remote control accidentally left in the
luggage compartment is detected inside
the locked vehicle after the luggage compart-
ment lid has been closed, then the luggage
compartment lid opens again. The hazard warn-
ing flashers flash and a signal
* sounds.<
Switching on radio readiness
By briefly pressing the Start/Stop button, you
switch on the radio readiness, refer to page50.
When doing so, do not depress the brake
pedal, otherwise the engine will start.<
Starting engine
You can start the engine or switch on the igni-
tion if a remote control is located on the interior
of the vehicle. It need not be inserted in the igni-
tion lock, refer to page50.
If you take the remote control with you when
leaving the vehicle with the engine running, a
warning lamp lights up. In addition, a message
appears on the Control Display. As long as no
remote control is detected in the vehicle, it is
only possible to restart the engine within
approx. 10 seconds after it is switched off.
Malfunction
The comfort access function may malfunction
due to local radio waves. If this occurs, then
open or close the vehicle with the buttons on
the remote control or with a key. To start the
engine after this, insert the remote control in the
ignition lock.
Replacing battery
The remote control for comfort access contains
a battery which must be replaced occasionally.
1.Remove integrated key from remote con-
trol, refer to page28.
2.Remove cover.
3.Insert new battery with positive side facing
upward.
4.Press cover closed.
Return used battery to a recycling collec-
tion point or to your BMW center.<
Windows
To prevent injuries, exercise care when
closing the windows and keep them in
your field of vision until they are shut.
Always take along the remote control when you
leave the vehicle; otherwise, children could, for
example, operate the windows and injure them-
selves.<
Opening, closing
>Press switch to resistance point:
The window continues to open for as long
as you hold down the switch.

Controls
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The system reverts to operation at normal
speed whenever the vehicle is stationary.
Rain sensor
Wiper operation is controlled automatically as a
function of the rain intensity. The rain sensor is
located on the windshield, directly in front of the
interior rearview mirror.
Activating rain sensor
Press the button, arrow3. The LED in the but-
ton lights up.
Adjusting rain sensor sensitivity level
Turn the knurled wheel5.
Deactivating rain sensor
Press the button again, arrow3. The LED goes
out.
Deactivate the rain sensor when passing
through an automatic car wash. Failure to
do so could result in damage caused by undes-
ired wiper activation.<
Cleaning windshield and headlamps
Pull the lever, arrow4:
The system sprays washer fluid against the
windshield and activates the wipers for a brief
period.
When the vehicle lighting is switched on, the
headlamps are simultaneously washed at
appropriate intervals.
Do not use the washers if there is any
danger that the fluid will freeze on the
windshield. If you do so, your vision could be
obscured. To avoid freezing, use a washer fluid
antifreeze, refer to Washer fluid. Do not use washers when the washer fluid reservoir is
empty, as this will damage the washer pump.<
Windshield washer nozzles
Both windshield washer nozzles are automati-
cally heated with the engine running or the igni-
tion switched on.
Washer fluid
Washer fluid antifreeze is flammable.
Always keep it well away from sparks and
open flames, and store it in tightly closed con-
tainers well out of the reach of children. Always
follow the instructions for use provided on the
containers.<
Washer fluid reservoir
All washer jets are supplied from one reservoir.
Fill with water and – if required – with a washer
antifreeze, according to manufacturer's recom-
mendations.
In order to maintain the mixture ratio, mix the
washer fluid before filling.<
Capacity
Capacity approx. 5.3 US quarts/5 liters.
Cruise control
The concept
The cruise control is available for use at speeds
of approx. 20 mph/30 km/h and higher. The
vehicle stores and maintains the speed that you
set using the lever mounted on the steering col-
umn.

Technology for comfort, convenience and safety
76 attempt to remove or dismantle the steering
wheel.
Do not touch the individual components
directly after the system has been triggered,
because there is a danger of burns.
In the event of malfunctions, deactivation, or
triggering of the airbag restraint system, have
the testing, repair, removal, and disposal of air-
bag generators carried out only by a BMW cen-
ter or a workshop that works according to BMW
repair procedures with appropriately trained
personnel and has the required explosives
licenses. Unprofessional attempts to service
the system could lead to failure in an emer-
gency or undesired airbag activation, either of
which could result in personal injury.<
Warnings and information on the airbags is also
provided on the sun visors.
Automatic deactivation of front
passenger airbags
The occupation of the seat is detected by eval-
uating the impression on the occupied seat sur-
face of the front passenger seat. The system
correspondingly activates or deactivates the
front, knee and side airbag on the front passen-
ger side.
The current status of the front passenger
airbag, i.e. deactivated or activated, is
indicated by the indicator lamp over the interior
rearview mirror, refer to Operating state of front
passenger airbags below.<
Before transporting a child in the front
passenger seat, read the safety informa-
tion and follow the instructions under Trans-
porting children safely, refer to page48.
The front, knee and side airbag on the front pas-
senger side can be deactivated for teenagers
and adults in certain seat positions; the indica-
tor lamp for the front passenger airbags lights
up when this occurs. In these cases, change the
seat position so that the front passenger air-
bags are activated and the indicator lamp goes
out. If the desired status cannot be produced by
changing the seat position, transport the corre-
sponding person in the rear seat. Do not fit seat covers, seat cushion padding,
beaded mats or other items onto the front pas-
senger seat unless they are specifically recom-
mended by BMW. Do not place objects under
the seat which could press against the seat
from below. Otherwise a correct evaluation of
the occupied seat surface cannot be ensured.<
Operating state of front passenger
airbags
The indicator lamp for the front passenger air-
bags indicates the operating status of the front,
knee and side airbag on the front passenger
side depending on whether the seat is occu-
pied. The indicator lamp shows whether the
front passenger airbags are activated or deacti-
vated.
>The indicator lamp lights up when a child in
a child restraint system intended for the
purpose is properly detected on the seat.
The front, knee and side airbag on the front
passenger side are deactivated.
>The indicator lamp does not light up when,
for example, a correctly seated person of
sufficient height is detected on the seat.
The front, knee and side airbag on the front
passenger side are activated.
>The indicator lamp does not light up when
the seat is empty.
But the front, knee and side airbag on the
front passenger side are still deactivated.

Lamps
82 vene at any time and switch the high beams on
and off in the accustomed manner.
Activating high-beam assistant
1.Turn the light switch to switch position3,
refer to page80.
2.Press the turn signal lever in the high beam
direction with the low beams switched on.
The indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up when the high-beam
assistant is activated. The assistant
automatically switches between high and low
beams, reacting to oncoming traffic and traffic
ahead and to well-lit areas such as towns and
cities.
Manually switching between high and
low beams
You can intervene at any time if you wish or the
situation requires.
>If the high-beam assistant has switched on
the high beams, but you want to use the low
beams, simply switch to the low beams with
the turn signal lever. This also deactivates
the high-beam assistant.
To reactivate the system, briefly press the
turn signal lever in the high beam direction
again.
>If the high-beam assistant has switched on
the low beams, but you want to use the high
beams, switch to the high beams in the
accustomed manner. The system is deacti-
vated in the process and you must switch to
the low beams manually.
To reactivate the system, briefly press the
turn signal lever in the high beam direction
again.>You use the headlamp flasher in the usual
way when the low beams are on.
System limits
The high-beam assistant cannot replace
personal decisions about the benefits of
using high beams. In situations that require
them, you should switch to the low beams man-
ually to avoid a safety risk.<
In the following sample situations, the system
either does not function or functions only in a
limited way and a personal reaction may be
required:
>Under extremely unfavorable weather con-
ditions, such as fog or heavy precipitation
>To make out poorly-lit road users such as
pedestrians, cyclists, people on horseback,
horse-drawn vehicles, train or ship traffic
close to the road and wild animals crossing
the road
>In tight curves, on steep hilltops or in
depressions, with cross traffic or partially
concealed oncoming traffic on the freeway
>In poorly lit places and with highly reflective
signs
>In the low speed range
>When the windshield is fogged up, dirty or
covered with stickers, decals, etc. in the
area of the interior rearview mirror
>When the sensor is dirty. Clean the sensor
on the front side of the inside rearview mir-
ror with a cloth moistened with a small
amount of glass cleaner

Controls
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Instrument lighting
The lighting intensity can be adjusted with the
knurled wheel with the parking lamps/low
beams switched on.
Interior lamps
Control of the interior lamps, footwell lamps,
door entry lighting, courtesy lamps
* and sill
panel lighting
* is automatic.
With the courtesy lamps, LED lights are located
in the door handles to illuminate the exterior
area before the doors.
To protect the battery, all lamps in the
vehicle are switched off approx. 15 min-
utes after radio readiness is switched off, refer
to Start/Stop button on page50.<
Switching interior lamps on and off
manually
Press button 1.
If you want the interior lamps to remain off con-
tinuously, maintain pressure on the button for
approx. 3 seconds.
To revert to normal operation, briefly press the
button.
Reading lamps
The reading lamps are beside the interior lamp:
You can turn them on and off using the but-
tons2 located next to the lamps.

Controls
87Reference
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Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
body. It is therefore necessary for these vents to
be open for maximum cooling.
AUC Automatic recirculated-air
control/recirculated-air mode
You can respond to unpleasant
odors or pollutants in the immedi-
ate environment by temporarily
suspending the supply of outside air. The sys-
tem then recirculates the air currently within the
vehicle. In AUC mode, a sensor detects pollut-
ants in the outside air and controls the shut-off
automatically.
Press the button repeatedly to run through the
following control sequence:
>LED off: outside air flows into the vehicle
continuously.
>Right LED on, AUC mode: the system
detects pollutants in the outside air and
responds by blocking the supply of outside
air when required.
>Left LED on, recirculated-air mode: the
supply of outside air into the vehicle is shut
off continuously.
If condensation starts to form on the
inside window surfaces during operation
in the recirculated-air mode, you should switch
it off while also increasing the air volume as
required.
The recirculated-air mode should not be used
over a longer period of time, as the air quality
inside the vehicle deteriorates continuously.<
Residual heat
The heat stored in the engine is
used to heat the passenger com-
partment, e.g. while stopped at a
school to pick up a child.
The function can be switched on when the fol-
lowing conditions are met:
>up to 15 minutes after switching off the
engine
>engine at operating temperature
>sufficient battery voltage
>outside temperature below 777/256The LED lights up when the function is
switched on.
With the ignition lock at radio readiness or
higher the interior temperature, the air volume
and the air distribution can be set.
Switching off automatic climate control
The air volume, the heater and the
cooling function are all switched
off.
You can restart the automatic cli-
mate control by pressing any of its buttons
except the REST button.
Ventilation
1Knurled wheels for smoothly opening and
closing air vents
2Levers for changing the airflow direction
Do not drop any foreign objects into the
vent outlets; otherwise, they could be cat-
apulted outwards and cause injuries.<
Ventilation for cooling
Adjust the vent outlets to direct the flow of cool
air in your direction, for instance, if the interior
has become too warm, etc.
Draft-free ventilation
Set the vent outlets so that the air flows past
you and is not directed straight at you.
Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter
The microfilter removes dust and pollen from
the incoming air. The activated-charcoal filter
provides additional protection by filtering gas-
eous pollutants from the outside air. Your BMW
center replaces this combined filter as a stan-

Practical interior accessories
94 The lighter can be removed as soon as it pops
back out.
Hold or touch the hot cigarette lighter by
the knob only. Holding or touching it in
other areas could result in burns.
Always take along the remote control when you
leave the vehicle; otherwise, children could, for
example, use the lighter and burn themselves.<
Connecting electrical devices
Socket
With the engine running or the ignition switched
on, the cigarette lighter socket can be used as a
power outlet for hand flashlights, car vacuum
cleaners, etc., with power ratings of up to
approx. 200 W at 12 V. Avoid damaging the
socket by inserting plugs of different shapes or
sizes.
In front passenger footwell
Access to the socket:
Fold open the cover.
Ski bag*
It permits safe and clean transport of up to two
pairs of standard skies or one snowboard.
You can use the ski bag to stow skis up to 6.9 ft/
2.10 m long.
Loading
1.Press the button downward and pull the
filler element forward.
2.Extend the ski bag between the front seats.
The zipper gives you easy access to stowed
items and facilitates drying of the ski bag.
3.Press the button in the luggage compart-
ment.
4.Open the loading flap and use the magnetic
holder to secure it to the rear panel.
To stow the ski bag, perform the above steps in
reverse order.
Only stow clean skis in the ski bag. Wrap sharp
edges so that no damage occurs.

Everything from A to Z
212
G
Garage-door opener, refer to
Integrated universal remote
control90
Gasoline
– refer to Average fuel
consumption61
– refer to Fuel
specifications169
– refer to Required fuel169
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel
gauge60
Gear changes53
Gear display, refer to Displays
in instrument cluster53
General driving notes98
Glove compartment91
– rechargeable flashlight91
GPS navigation, refer to
Navigation system106
Grills, refer to Ventilation87
Gross vehicle weight, refer to
Weights200
Ground clearance100
H
Handbrake51
– indicator lamp13,52
Hands-free system, refer to
Microphone14
Hazard warning flashers15
HD, refer to High Definition
Radio134
Head airbags75
Headlamp control,
automatic80
Headlamp flasher56
Headlamps
– care, refer to the Caring for
your vehicle brochure
– cleaning, refer to Wiper
system57
– replacing bulbs182
Head Light, refer to Adaptive
Head Light81Head restraints
– front41
– removing42
– sitting safely39
"Head-Up Display"46,77
Head-Up Display77
– default view78
– shift lights55
Heated
– mirrors, refer to Automatic
functions44
– rear window86
– seats43
Heater85
Heating
– exterior mirrors44
– interior84
– rear window86
– residual heat87
– seats43
Heating with engine switched
off, refer to Residual heat87
Heavy cargo, refer to Securing
cargo101
Height, refer to
Dimensions199
Height adjustment
– seats40
– steering wheel44
High-beam assistant81
High beams81
– headlamp flasher81
– indicator lamp13
– replacing bulbs183
High Definition Radio134
High water, refer to Driving
through water99
Hills100
Hold37
Holder for cups93
"Home address" in
navigation116
Homepage4
Hood175
Horn10
Hotel function33
– unlocking manually33
Hot exhaust system98
"Hour memo"68"House number" for desti-
nation entry110
Hydraulic brake assistant,
refer to DBC Dynamic Brake
Control71
Hydroplaning99
– also refer to Minimum tread
depth172
I
IBOC, refer to High Definition
Radio134
Ice, refer to Outside
temperature60
ID3-Tag, refer to Information
about track141
Idle53
iDrive16
– adjusting brightness69
– assistance window20
– changing date and time68
– changing language69
– changing menu page19
– changing settings67
– changing unit of measure
units and display form69
– controller16
– controls16
– displaying menus17
– selecting menu item19
– selecting or confirming
entry19
– start menu17
– status information20
– symbols18
Ignition50
– switched off50
– switched on50
Ignition key, refer to Keys/
remote control28
Ignition key position 1, refer to
Radio readiness50
Ignition key position 2, refer to
Ignition on50
Ignition lock50
– starting engine with comfort
access37

Everything from A to Z
218 "Service"63,162
Service, refer to Roadside
Assistance192
Service and Warranty Infor-
mation Booklet for US
models180
Service interval display, refer
to Service requirements63
"Service notification"163
"Service Request"155,164
"Service
requirements"63,162
Service requirements63
– also refer to CBS Condition
Based Service180
"Service Status"162
"Set"
– in audio mode126
– in trip computer62
"Set date"68
"Set service date"64
"Set time"68
Settings
– changing on Control
Display67
– clock, 12h/24h mode68
– configuring, refer to
MDrive46
– configuring, refer to
Personal Profile29
Setting speed limit66
Setting time, refer to Prese-
lecting activation time88
"Set tire pressure"74
Shifting53
Shifting paddles54
Shift lights55
Shiftlock52
Shock absorber control, refer
to EDC Electronic Damping
Control73
Short commands of voice
command system201
"Short route" for
navigation117
Short route in navigation, refer
to Selecting route116
"Show current position"112"Show destination
position"112
Side airbags75
Side markers, replacing
bulbs184
Side turn signals, replacing
bulbs184
Signal horn, refer to Horn10
Sill panel lighting, refer to
Interior lamps83
Sitting safely39
– with airbags39
– with head restraints39
– with safety belts39
Ski bag94
Slope assistant, refer to
Starting off on slopes99
SMG, refer to Sequential
Manual Transmission with
Drivelogic52
"SMG Drivelogic"46,54
Snow chains174
Socket, refer to Connecting
electrical devices94
Socket for Onboard
Diagnostics interface181
Socket for remote control,
refer to Ignition lock50
Soft closure aid, refer to
Automatic soft closing33
Song search with CD, refer to
Playing a track141
SOS, refer to Initiating an
emergency call191
Spare fuses190
Spare key28
– adapter28
Spare remote control28
Spare wheel188
– driving with spare wheel189
Special oils, refer to Approved
engine oils178
Speed-dependent
volume128
Speed limit66
Speed limit warning, refer to
Speed limit66
Speedometer12"Speed volume", tone
control128
Speed with winter tires174
"Sport" with EDC73
Stability control, refer to
Driving stability control
systems71
Start/Stop button50
"Start" for stopwatch67
"Start guidance"110,118
Starting assistant, refer to
Starting off on slopes99
Starting difficulties
– jump starting192
– refer to Special starting
conditions51
Starting engine51
Starting off
– on a slippery surface99
– on slopes99
Start menu, iDrive17
"Start route guidance"112
"Start service"163
"State / Province" for desti-
nation entry108
"State inspection"64
Station, refer to Radio130
"Status"63
Status information on Control
Display20
Status of this Owner's Manual
at time of printing5
Steering wheel
– adjustment44
– automatic adjustment, refer
to Easy entry/exit45
– buttons on steering
wheel11
– lock50
– locking50
– MDrive button46
– memory40
– programmable button45
"Steering wheel button"45
Steering-wheel shift buttons,
refer to Shift paddles54
"Stop" for stopwatch67
"Stopwatch"67
Stopwatch67