language BMW M6 COUPE 2015 F13M Owner's Manual

Addendum
ADDENDUM TO OWNER'S MANUAL
We wanted to provide you with some updates
and clarifications with respect to the printed
BMW Owner's Manual. These updates and
clarifications will supersede the materials con-
tained in that document.
1. Where the terms “service center,” “the ser-
vice center,” “your service center,” “service
specialist,” or “service” are used in the
Owner's Manual, we wanted to clarify that
the terms refer to a BMW dealer's service
center or another service center or repair
shop that employs trained personnel that
can perform maintenance and repair work
on your vehicle in accordance with BMW
specifications.
2. Where the text of the Owner's Manual con-
tains an affirmative instruction to contact a
“service center” or “your service center,”
we wanted to clarify that BMW recom-
mends that, if you are faced with one of the
situations addressed by that text, you con-
tact or seek the assistance of a BMW
dealer's service center or another service
center or repair shop that employs trained
personnel that can perform maintenance
and repair work on your vehicle in accor-
dance with BMW specifications.
While BMW of North America LLC, at no
cost to you, will pay for repairs required by
the limited warranties provided with respect
to your vehicle and for maintenance under
the Maintenance Program during the appli-
cable warranty and maintenance coverage
periods, you are free to elect, both during
those periods and thereafter, to have main-
tenance and repair work provided by other
service centers or repair shops.
3. Where the Owner's Manual makes refer-
ence to parts and accessories having been
approved by BMW, those references are
intended to reflect that those parts and
accessories are recommended by BMW of
North America LLC. You may elect to use
other parts and accessories, but, if you do,
we recommend that you make sure that any
such parts and/or accessories are appropri-
ate for use on your vehicle.
4. At page 7, under the warranty section's dis-
cussion of homologation, where it states
that you “cannot lodge warranty claims for
your vehicle there,” the text should read
that you “may not be able to lodge warranty
claims for your vehicle there.”
5. At page 7, under the “Parts and accesso-
ries” section, in the sixth sentence, the
word “cannot” should read “does not.”
6. At page 53, in the “Check and replace
safety belts” section, the text beginning,
“This should only be done by your service
center …” should be disregarded and the
following text should be read in lieu thereof:
“BMW recommends having this work per-
formed by a service center as it is important
that this safety feature functions properly.”
7. At page 53, under the heading: “Active
head restraint,” the paragraph beginning,
“Only attach accessories …” should be dis-
regarded and the following text should be
read in lieu thereof: “BMW recommends
that you attach accessories approved by
BMW to the seat or head restraint.”
8. At page 94, under the heading:  “Special
windshield,” the paragraph beginning,
“Therefore, have the special windshield …”
should be disregarded and the following
text should be read in lieu thereof:   “BMW
recommends that you have the special
windshield replaced by the service center.”
9. At page 160 under the heading: “Objects
within the range of movement of the ped-
als” and at page 203 under the heading:
“Carpets and floor mats,” the paragraph
that begins: “Only use floor mats …” should
be disregarded and the following language
should be read in lieu thereof: “The manu-
facturer of your vehicle recommends that
you use floor mats that have been identified
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Function is deactivated.
Touchpad Some iDrive functions can be operated using
the touchpad on the controller:
Selecting functions1."Settings"2."Touchpad"3.Select the desired function.▷"Speller": enter letters and numbers.▷"Interactive map": viewing the interac‐
tive map.▷"Browser": enter Internet addresses.▷"Audio feedback": pronounces entered
letters and numbers.
Entering letters and numbers
Entering letters requires some practice at the
beginning. When entering, pay attention to the
following:
▷For the input of upper/lower case letters
and numbers, it may be necessary to reel
via the controller to the corresponding In‐
put mode, refer to page 24, e.g. when the
spelling of upper and lower case letters is
identical.▷Enter characters as they are displayed on
the Control Display.▷Always enter associated characters, such
as accents or periods so that the letter can
be clearly recognized. Possible input de‐
pends on the set language. Where neces‐
sary, enter special characters via the con‐
troller.▷To delete a character, slide to the left on
the touchpad.▷To enter a blank space, slide to the right in
the center of the touchpad.▷To enter a hyphen, slide to the right in the
upper area of the touchpad.▷To enter an underscore, swipe to the right
in the lower area of the touchpad.
Using interactive map and Internet
Via touch-pad move the interactive map in the
navigation system and Internet sites.
FunctionControlsMove interactive map or
Internet sites.Swipe into re‐
spective direc‐
tion.Enlarge/shrink interactive
map or Internet sites.Drag in or out on
the touchpad with
fingers.Display the menu or open
a link in the Internet.Tap once.
Changing settings
You may change control display settings via
touchpad. Swipe left or right accordingly.
Example: setting the clock Setting the clock
On the Control Display:
1. Press button. The main menu is dis‐
played.2.Turn the controller until "Settings" is high‐
lighted, and then press the controller.3.If necessary, move the controller to the left
to display "Time/Date".Seite 21iDriveAt a glance21
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▷Target search: names of locations may be
entered in languages available through
Control Display.Seite 25iDriveAt a glance25
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Voice activation systemVehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems. The respectively applicable country
provisions must be observed when using the
respective features and systems.
The concept▷Most functions displayed on the Control
Display can be operated by voice com‐
mands via the voice activation system. The
system supports you with announcements
during input.▷Functions that can only be used when the
vehicle is stationary cannot be used via the
voice activation system.▷The system uses a special microphone on
the driver's side.▷›...‹ Verbal instructions in the Owner's
Manual to use with the voice activation
system.
Requirements
Via the Control Display, set a language that is
also supported by the voice activation system
so that the spoken commands can be identi‐
fied.
Set the language, refer to page 92.
Using voice activation
Activating the voice activation system1. Press button on the steering
wheel.2.Wait for the signal.3.Say the command.
A command that is recognized by the voice
activation system is announced and dis‐
played in the instrument cluster.
This symbol in the instrument cluster indi‐
cates that the voice activation system is active.
If no other commands are available, use func‐
tion via iDrive.
Terminating the voice activation
system
Briefly press the button on the steer‐
ing wheel or ›Cancel‹.
Possible commands Most menu items on the Control Display can
be voiced as commands.
The available commands depend on the menu
that is currently displayed on the Control Dis‐
play.
There are short commands for many functions.
You may select lists such as phone lists via
voice activation. Read these lists out loud ex‐
actly as they show in the respective list.
Having possible commands read aloud You can have available commands read out
loud for you: ›Voice commands‹
E. g. if the "Settings" menu is displayed, the
commands for the settings are read out loud.
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Executing functions using short
commands
Execute functions on the main menu via short
commands. It almost doesn't matter which
menu item is selected, e.g., ›Vehicle status‹.
List of short commands for the voice activation
system, see Navigation, Entertainment, Com‐
munication Owner's Manual.
Help dialog for the voice activation
system
Calling up help dialog: ›Help‹
Additional commands for the help dialog:▷›Help with examples‹: announces informa‐
tion about the current operating options
and the most important commands for
them.▷›Help with voice activation‹: information
about the principle of operation for the
voice activation system is announced.
One example: open the tone
settings
Via the main menu The commands of the menu items are spoken
just as they are selected via the controller.
1.Turn on the Entertainment sound output if
needed.2. Press button on the steering
wheel.3.›Radio‹4.›Tone‹
Via short command
The desired tone settings can also be started
via a short command.
1.Turn on the Entertainment sound output if
needed.2. Press button on the steering
wheel.3.›Tone‹
Setting the voice dialog
Set system to standard dialog or use a short
version.
The short version of the voice dialog plays
back short messages in abbreviated form.
1."Settings"2."Language/Units"3."Speech type:"4.Select setting.
Adjusting the volume
Turn the volume button while giving an in‐
struction until the desired volume is set.
▷The volume remains constant even if the
volume of other audio sources is changed.▷The volume is stored for the profile cur‐
rently in use.
Hints on Emergency
Requests
Do not use the voice activation system to ini‐
tiate an Emergency Request. In stressful situa‐
tions, the voice and vocal pitch can change.
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This can unnecessarily delay the establish‐
ment of a phone connection.
Instead, use the SOS button, refer to
page 194, close to the interior mirror.
Environmental conditions▷Say the commands, numbers, and letters
smoothly and with normal volume, empha‐
sis, and speed.▷Always say commands in the language of
the voice activation system.▷Keep the doors, windows, and glass sun‐
roof closed to prevent noise interference.▷Avoid making other noise in the vehicle
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middle or in the left half of
the temperature display.▷Hot engine: the pointer is at the high end of
the temperature range. A Check Control
message is also displayed.
Coolant temperature
If the coolant along with the engine becomes
too hot, a Check Control message is displayed.
Check the coolant level, refer to page 186.
Odometer and trip odometer Display
▷Odometer, arrow 1.▷Trip odometer, arrow 2.
Show/reset kilometers Press the knob.
▷When the ignition is
switched off, the time, the
external temperature and
the odometer are displayed.▷When the ignition is switched on, the trip
odometer is reset.
External temperature
If the indicator drops to
+37 ℉/+3 ℃ or lower, a signal
sounds.
A Check Control message is displayed.
There is an increased risk of ice on roads.
Ice on roads
Even at temperatures above
+37 ℉/+3 ℃, roads might be icy.
Therefore, drive carefully on bridges and
shaded roads, e.g., to avoid the increased risk
of an accident.◀
Time The time is displayed at the bot‐
tom of the instrument cluster.
Setting the time and time for‐
mat, refer to page 91.
Date The date is displayed in the
computer.
Setting the date and date for‐
mat, refer to page 91.
Digital tachometer
Display The current speed is displayed
in the instrument cluster.
Activate display1."Settings"2."Instrument cluster"3."Digital speedometer"
Adjusting the unit
1."Settings"2."Language/Units"3."Dig. speedo:"4.Select the desired unit.Seite 83DisplaysControls83
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Language
Setting the language
To set the language on the Control Display:1."Settings"2."Language/Units"3."Language:"4.Select the desired language.
Settings are stored for the profile currently in
use.
Setting the voice dialog
Voice dialog for the voice activation system,
refer to page 27.
Units of measure
Setting the units of measure
To set the units for fuel consumption, route/
distance and temperature:
1."Settings"2."Language/Units"3.Select the desired menu item.4.Select the desired unit.
Settings are stored for the profile currently in
use.
Brightness
Setting the brightness
To set the brightness of the Control Display:
1."Settings"2."Control display"3."Brightness"4.Turn the controller until the desired bright‐
ness is set.5.Press the controller.
Settings are stored for the profile currently in
use.
Depending on the light conditions, the bright‐
ness settings may not be clearly visible.
Head-up Display
The concept
This system projects important information
into the driver's field of vision, e.g., the speed.
The driver can get information without averting
his or her eyes from the road.
Display visibility The visibility of the displays in the Head-up
Display is influenced by the following factors:
▷Certain sitting positions.▷Objects on the cover of the Head-up Dis‐
play.▷Sunglasses with certain polarization filters.▷Wet roads.▷Unfavorable light conditions.
If the image is distorted, check the basic set‐
tings.
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Identification number, see ve‐hicle identification num‐
ber 9
iDrive 18
Ignition key, refer to Remote control 34
Ignition off 63
Ignition on 63
Indication of a flat tire 104 , 106
Indicator and alarm lamps, see Check Control 79
Indicator lamp, see Check Control 79
Individual air distribution 140
Individual settings, refer to M Drive 122
Individual settings, refer to Personal Profile 35
Inflation pressure, tires 172
Inflation pressure warning FTM, tires 106
Info display, refer to On- Board computer 88
Initialize, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 104
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 106
Instrument cluster 78
Instrument cluster, electronic displays 78
Instrument lighting 98
Integrated key 34
Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle 29
Intelligent Emergency Re‐ quest 194
Intelligent Safety 107
Intensity, AUTO pro‐ gram 140
Interior equipment 144
Interior lights 98
Interior lights during unlock‐ ing 37
Interior lights with the vehicle locked 38 Interior motion sensor 44
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming feature 57
Internet page 6
Interval display, service re‐ quirements 85
Interval mode 70
J Jacking points for the vehicle jack 192
Jump-starting 196
K
Key/remote control 34
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access 41
Key Memory, refer to Per‐ sonal Profile 35
Knee airbag 101
L Lamp replacement, front 189
Lamp replacement, rear 191
Lane departure warning 116
Lane margin, warning 116
Language on Control Dis‐ play 92
Lashing eyes, securing cargo 163
LATCH child restraint sys‐ tem 61
Launch Control 75
Leather, care 202
LED headlights, bulb replace‐ ment 190
LED light 190
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 190
Length, vehicle 206
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing 24 License plate lamp, bulb re‐
placement 191
Light alloy wheels, care 202
Light control 96
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 190
Lighting 95
Lighting, speaker 99
Lights 95
Lights and bulbs 189
Light switch 95
Load 163
Loading 162
Lock, door 39
Locking/unlocking via door lock 39
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control 37
Locking, automatic 43
Locking, settings 42
Locking via trunk lid 40
Low beams 95
Low beams, automatic, refer to High-beam Assistant 97
Lower back support 50
Low Speed Assistant 73
Lumbar support 50
M
Maintenance 187
Maintenance require‐ ments 187
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 85
Maintenance system, BMW 187
Make-up mirror 146
Malfunction displays, see Check Control 79
Manual air distribution 140
Manual air flow 140
Manual brake, refer to Parking brake 67
Manual operation, door lock 39 Seite 212ReferenceEverything from A to Z212
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