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.... Symbols in the form of iDrive, refer to use the controller. Say the command. The microphone is located: > Near the interior rearview mirror in the Coupe, refer to page 14 > On the steering column in order to commands. The command is shown on the Control Display can input additional commands. 24... for the selected systems and provides support in Owner's Manual {...} Say the specified commands word for Part no. 01 41 2 600 775 - © 08/08 BMW AG Voice command system Voice command system* The concept The voice command system allows you can be spoken as commands.
.... Symbols in the form of iDrive, refer to use the controller. Say the command. The microphone is located: > Near the interior rearview mirror in the Coupe, refer to page 14 > On the steering column in order to commands. The command is shown on the Control Display can input additional commands. 24... for the selected systems and provides support in Owner's Manual {...} Say the specified commands word for Part no. 01 41 2 600 775 - © 08/08 BMW AG Voice command system Voice command system* The concept The voice command system allows you can be spoken as commands.
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... the entire vehicle. > "Driver's door only"* Press the button once to upper field if necessary. Comfort opening mode Press and hold the button: > Coupe: the windows are opened. > Convertible: the windows and the convertible top are switched on and off with the remote control. You can then be opened...In addition, the hazard warning flashers and interior lamps come on page 37. 5. iDrive, for Part no. 01 41 2 600 775 - © 08/08 BMW AG The interior lamps and the courtesy lamps are not locked, refer to page 16. 1. Turn the controller until "Door locks" is selected and press...
... the entire vehicle. > "Driver's door only"* Press the button once to upper field if necessary. Comfort opening mode Press and hold the button: > Coupe: the windows are opened. > Convertible: the windows and the convertible top are switched on and off with the remote control. You can then be opened...In addition, the hazard warning flashers and interior lamps come on page 37. 5. iDrive, for Part no. 01 41 2 600 775 - © 08/08 BMW AG The interior lamps and the courtesy lamps are not locked, refer to page 16. 1. Turn the controller until "Door locks" is selected and press...
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...glance Change to open the menu. 3. Do not lock the vehicle from the outside if persons are inside, as unlocking from the inside is activated. Coupe: during an extended drive; Open the start menu. 2. Select "Vehicle / Tires" and press the controller. 33 Online Edition for Part no. ...01 41 2 600 775 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Opening luggage compartment lid The remote control may malfunction due to locate your vehicle in case of danger: Press the...
...glance Change to open the menu. 3. Do not lock the vehicle from the outside if persons are inside, as unlocking from the inside is activated. Coupe: during an extended drive; Open the start menu. 2. Select "Vehicle / Tires" and press the controller. 33 Online Edition for Part no. ...01 41 2 600 775 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Opening luggage compartment lid The remote control may malfunction due to locate your vehicle in case of danger: Press the...
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...interior motion sensor, is armed even if the convertible top is unlocked and subsequently locked again. Interior motion sensor Coupe: The condition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 775 - © 08/08 BMW AG Opening and closing with you, e.g. in case of the seat cushions. Even if you do not close... the alerted area, the system begins to carry the remote control with Coupe > Opening luggage compartment lid separately > Starting engine Tilt alarm sensor...
...interior motion sensor, is armed even if the convertible top is unlocked and subsequently locked again. Interior motion sensor Coupe: The condition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 775 - © 08/08 BMW AG Opening and closing with you, e.g. in case of the seat cushions. Even if you do not close... the alerted area, the system begins to carry the remote control with Coupe > Opening luggage compartment lid separately > Starting engine Tilt alarm sensor...
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... not be started if the vehicle detects that the remote control is located in the interior of the BMW emblem. In addition, a message appears on the radio readiness, refer to be sure that the ignition... page 30 beforehand. Please make sure that no . 01 41 2 600 775 - © 08/08 BMW AG At a glance Watch during the closing Controls Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Hold a finger or... Display. Please repeat opening or closing if necessary.< Coupe: Comfort closing process to page 60. Grasp a door handle fully, refer to pressing the button.
... not be started if the vehicle detects that the remote control is located in the interior of the BMW emblem. In addition, a message appears on the radio readiness, refer to be sure that the ignition... page 30 beforehand. Please make sure that no . 01 41 2 600 775 - © 08/08 BMW AG At a glance Watch during the closing Controls Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Hold a finger or... Display. Please repeat opening or closing if necessary.< Coupe: Comfort closing process to page 60. Grasp a door handle fully, refer to pressing the button.
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... pulling the switch. Pressing the switch again stops the opening movement. If this , insert the remote control in new battery with a key. Coupe: Opening, closing Replacing battery If the battery of vision until they are shut. Otherwise, you keep the switch pressed. > Press the switch... to local radio waves. Convertible: Opening, closing To close the side windows while the vehicle is dead, a message will appear in your BMW center.< Individually Windows To prevent injuries, exercise care when closing the windows and keep them in the Control Display. 1. Press cover closed....
... pulling the switch. Pressing the switch again stops the opening movement. If this , insert the remote control in new battery with a key. Coupe: Opening, closing Replacing battery If the battery of vision until they are shut. Otherwise, you keep the switch pressed. > Press the switch... to local radio waves. Convertible: Opening, closing To close the side windows while the vehicle is dead, a message will appear in your BMW center.< Individually Windows To prevent injuries, exercise care when closing the windows and keep them in the Control Display. 1. Press cover closed....
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... pulling the switch. > Press the switch beyond the resistance point: The rear window opens automatically. Briefly press button 1 again to deactivate the function. Coupe: For information on using the convenient operation mode at the door lock or with the remote control removed or the ignition switched off ignition You... At a glance Briefly press button 1: The LEDs in button 1 and switch 2 light up for Part no. 01 41 2 600 775 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips 1. Pressing the switch again stops the opening movement.
... pulling the switch. > Press the switch beyond the resistance point: The rear window opens automatically. Briefly press button 1 again to deactivate the function. Coupe: For information on using the convenient operation mode at the door lock or with the remote control removed or the ignition switched off ignition You... At a glance Briefly press button 1: The LEDs in button 1 and switch 2 light up for Part no. 01 41 2 600 775 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips 1. Pressing the switch again stops the opening movement.
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... wind deflector fitted, do not incline the backrest too far to the rear while the vehicle is being driven, otherwise there is to be damaged.< 6 7 Coupe: Backrest width Lumbar support Lumbar support You can also adjust the thigh support manually: Pull the lever and adjust the thigh support in the event... too far backward if the seat is a danger in the longitudinal direction. 48 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 775 - © 08/08 BMW AG
... wind deflector fitted, do not incline the backrest too far to the rear while the vehicle is being driven, otherwise there is to be damaged.< 6 7 Coupe: Backrest width Lumbar support Lumbar support You can also adjust the thigh support manually: Pull the lever and adjust the thigh support in the event... too far backward if the seat is a danger in the longitudinal direction. 48 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 775 - © 08/08 BMW AG
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...the event of an accident. Select "After unlocking"* or "After door opened". Select "Last seat pos." Coupe Height adjustment 9. To reach the lowest position, press the button, refer to BMW repair procedures with correspondingly trained personnel. Adjusting 5. Select "Central locking" and press the controller. 7. Reinstall ... to take advantage of an accident.Only remove the head restraints if no . 01 41 2 600 775 - © 08/08 BMW AG and press the controller. 8. Have the active head restraints reset after they are triggered in question. Only have the front head ...
...the event of an accident. Select "After unlocking"* or "After door opened". Select "Last seat pos." Coupe Height adjustment 9. To reach the lowest position, press the button, refer to BMW repair procedures with correspondingly trained personnel. Adjusting 5. Select "Central locking" and press the controller. 7. Reinstall ... to take advantage of an accident.Only remove the head restraints if no . 01 41 2 600 775 - © 08/08 BMW AG and press the controller. 8. Have the active head restraints reset after they are triggered in question. Only have the front head ...
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...rear. Convertible: releasing backrest Move the switch up . 51 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 775 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance Otherwise, you can be hooked onto it easier to get in back. > ... Before starting to drive, fold backrests back, otherwise there is the danger of accident due to an unexpected movement of the seat.< Coupe: releasing backrest Convertible Adjusting height Pull the lever upward and fold the backrest forward. This enables you to fasten the safety belt more...
...rear. Convertible: releasing backrest Move the switch up . 51 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 775 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance Otherwise, you can be hooked onto it easier to get in back. > ... Before starting to drive, fold backrests back, otherwise there is the danger of accident due to an unexpected movement of the seat.< Coupe: releasing backrest Convertible Adjusting height Pull the lever upward and fold the backrest forward. This enables you to fasten the safety belt more...
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... child restraint fixing system LATCH: Lower Anchor and Tethers for Part no. 01 41 2 600 775 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Before using the mounting points, fold the head restraint* into its way to retract completely. Otherwise, the protective ... the backrest. 4 5 6 7 Direction of travel Head restraints Tether strap hook Mounting point Rear window shelf Backrest Tether strap of child restraint system Coupe: child restraint system with a tether strap, refer to secure child restraint systems, otherwise the mounting points could be impeded.< Placement of the child restraint...
... child restraint fixing system LATCH: Lower Anchor and Tethers for Part no. 01 41 2 600 775 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Before using the mounting points, fold the head restraint* into its way to retract completely. Otherwise, the protective ... the backrest. 4 5 6 7 Direction of travel Head restraints Tether strap hook Mounting point Rear window shelf Backrest Tether strap of child restraint system Coupe: child restraint system with a tether strap, refer to secure child restraint systems, otherwise the mounting points could be impeded.< Placement of the child restraint...
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...modify or tamper with the cockpit. This sequence will flash for Part no. 01 41 2 600 775 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Protective action Communications Entertainment Navigation Airbags Driving tips Controls At a glance The following airbags are deliberately not triggered in every... continue upon subsequent vehicle startups as long as intended. The airbags are located under the marked covers: 1 2 3 4 5 Front airbags Coupe: Head airbags Side airbags Knee airbag Knee airbag impacts in any other way. TPMS malfunctions may not be able to detect or signal low ...
...modify or tamper with the cockpit. This sequence will flash for Part no. 01 41 2 600 775 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Protective action Communications Entertainment Navigation Airbags Driving tips Controls At a glance The following airbags are deliberately not triggered in every... continue upon subsequent vehicle startups as long as intended. The airbags are located under the marked covers: 1 2 3 4 5 Front airbags Coupe: Head airbags Side airbags Knee airbag Knee airbag impacts in any other way. TPMS malfunctions may not be able to detect or signal low ...
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Do not attempt to BMW repair procedures with the sides of which could press against the seat from below. produced by changing the sitting position, transport the corresponding person in the Coupe. the indicator lamp for the front passenger airbags indicates the operating status of... burns. The indicator lamp for the front passenger airbags lights up . Especially the child's seats required by a BMW center or a workshop that the child...
Do not attempt to BMW repair procedures with the sides of which could press against the seat from below. produced by changing the sitting position, transport the corresponding person in the Coupe. the indicator lamp for the front passenger airbags indicates the operating status of... burns. The indicator lamp for the front passenger airbags lights up . Especially the child's seats required by a BMW center or a workshop that the child...
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... side trim panel, which is an increased risk of the rear center console contains a built-in the passenger compartment Storage compartment behind center armrest Coupe: Clothes hooks To fold down, press at the left or right edge. Do not force containers that it will not obstruct the driver's vision...Storage compartments Storage compartments in cup holder and a removable one. 112 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 775 - © 08/08 BMW AG Other compartments and nets Other compartments are too large into the cup holders, otherwise damage could cause personal injury to page 35.
... side trim panel, which is an increased risk of the rear center console contains a built-in the passenger compartment Storage compartment behind center armrest Coupe: Clothes hooks To fold down, press at the left or right edge. Do not force containers that it will not obstruct the driver's vision...Storage compartments Storage compartments in cup holder and a removable one. 112 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 775 - © 08/08 BMW AG Other compartments and nets Other compartments are too large into the cup holders, otherwise damage could cause personal injury to page 35.
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... air volume of 5,500 rpm during the first 200 miles/300 km. 118 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 775 - © 08/08 BMW AG To ensure that your vehicle continues to provide optimized economy of the EDC Electronic Damping Control, refer to page 86, to Drivelogic on page... to technical factors associated with their manufacture, tires do not exceed 5,500 rpm or 105 mph/ 170 km/h. Engine and differential Always obey all windows. 2. Coupe: close all official speed limits.
... air volume of 5,500 rpm during the first 200 miles/300 km. 118 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 775 - © 08/08 BMW AG To ensure that your vehicle continues to provide optimized economy of the EDC Electronic Damping Control, refer to page 86, to Drivelogic on page... to technical factors associated with their manufacture, tires do not exceed 5,500 rpm or 105 mph/ 170 km/h. Engine and differential Always obey all windows. 2. Coupe: close all official speed limits.
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...on page 243. 207 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 775 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance of 100 mph/160 km/h All pressure ...specifications in the table are indicated in psi/kPa Traveling speeds up to max. Tire inflation pressures for M6 Convertible Tire size Pressure specifications in psi/kilopascal with cold tires. of 100 mph/160 km/h All... can be found on page 243. Tire inflation pressures for M6 Coupe Tire size Pressure specifications in psi/kilopascal with cold tires.
...on page 243. 207 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 775 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance of 100 mph/160 km/h All pressure ...specifications in the table are indicated in psi/kPa Traveling speeds up to max. Tire inflation pressures for M6 Convertible Tire size Pressure specifications in psi/kilopascal with cold tires. of 100 mph/160 km/h All... can be found on page 243. Tire inflation pressures for M6 Coupe Tire size Pressure specifications in psi/kilopascal with cold tires.
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...service life. To avoid possible injury or equipment damage when replacing bulbs, observe any work carried out at your BMW center.< Convertible The onboard tool kit is heard to vehicle safety. These light-emitting diodes, which changing is...manufacturer.< For information on how to care for Part no. 01 41 2 600 775 - © 08/08 BMW AG Press the safety tabs together while sliding the wiper blade toward the front to disengage it is located in until...officially designated as Class 1 lightemitting diodes. 1. Replacing components Replacing components Onboard toolkit Coupe 3.
...service life. To avoid possible injury or equipment damage when replacing bulbs, observe any work carried out at your BMW center.< Convertible The onboard tool kit is heard to vehicle safety. These light-emitting diodes, which changing is...manufacturer.< For information on how to care for Part no. 01 41 2 600 775 - © 08/08 BMW AG Press the safety tabs together while sliding the wiper blade toward the front to disengage it is located in until...officially designated as Class 1 lightemitting diodes. 1. Replacing components Replacing components Onboard toolkit Coupe 3.
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... Convertible: slide the wheel as far as possible to the specified torque. The tightening torque is a frequent source of the other than Genuine BMW light-alloy wheels, different lug bolts may also be transported with the tensioning lock by opening and closing the lock several times. 8. Dirt ... wheel is equivalent to the rear. 4. Replacing components Mounting a wheel 1. Also clean the lug bolts. 3. When you mount wheels other wheels. Coupe: center the wheel and cover relative to restore the original state, the nor- Tighten the lug bolts in valve stems is 88.5 lb ft/120...
... Convertible: slide the wheel as far as possible to the specified torque. The tightening torque is a frequent source of the other than Genuine BMW light-alloy wheels, different lug bolts may also be transported with the tensioning lock by opening and closing the lock several times. 8. Dirt ... wheel is equivalent to the rear. 4. Replacing components Mounting a wheel 1. Also clean the lug bolts. 3. When you mount wheels other wheels. Coupe: center the wheel and cover relative to restore the original state, the nor- Tighten the lug bolts in valve stems is 88.5 lb ft/120...
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...Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 775 - © 08/08 BMW AG Communications Entertainment Window and headlamp washer system US quarts/liters Driving tips > with raised convertible top compart- Weights M6 Coupe Curb weight Approved gross vehicle weight Load Approved front axle load Approved rear axle load Cargo... bay capacity lbs./kg lbs./kg lbs./kg lbs./kg lbs./kg cu ft/l 3,909/1,773 4,850/2,200 941/427 2,403/1,090 2,646/1,200 15.9/450 - M6 Convertible 4,398/1,...
...Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 775 - © 08/08 BMW AG Communications Entertainment Window and headlamp washer system US quarts/liters Driving tips > with raised convertible top compart- Weights M6 Coupe Curb weight Approved gross vehicle weight Load Approved front axle load Approved rear axle load Cargo... bay capacity lbs./kg lbs./kg lbs./kg lbs./kg lbs./kg cu ft/l 3,909/1,773 4,850/2,200 941/427 2,403/1,090 2,646/1,200 15.9/450 - M6 Convertible 4,398/1,...
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... safely 58 Chock 229 Chrome-plated parts 223 Chrome polish 223 Cigarette lighter 113 Cigarette lighter socket, refer to Connecting electrical devices 113 Cleaning your BMW, refer to Care 220 "Climate" 103 Clock 71 - 12h/24h format 79 - hour signal 79 - setting time and date 79 Closing - from... engine 61 Combined instrument, refer to Instrument cluster 12 Comfort access 38 - replacing battery, remote control 40 Comfort closing - windows, with comfort access with Coupe 39 - with comfort access 39 "Comfort" with EDC 86 "Communication" 184, 194, 195 Compact Disc - refer to CD changer 166 - refer to...
... safely 58 Chock 229 Chrome-plated parts 223 Chrome polish 223 Cigarette lighter 113 Cigarette lighter socket, refer to Connecting electrical devices 113 Cleaning your BMW, refer to Care 220 "Climate" 103 Clock 71 - 12h/24h format 79 - hour signal 79 - setting time and date 79 Closing - from... engine 61 Combined instrument, refer to Instrument cluster 12 Comfort access 38 - replacing battery, remote control 40 Comfort closing - windows, with comfort access with Coupe 39 - with comfort access 39 "Comfort" with EDC 86 "Communication" 184, 194, 195 Compact Disc - refer to CD changer 166 - refer to...