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Owner's Manual for Vehicle Contents A to Z The Ultimate Driving Machine Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 244 - © 08/07 BMW AG
Owner's Manual for Vehicle Contents A to Z The Ultimate Driving Machine Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 244 - © 08/07 BMW AG
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... Edition for choosing a BMW M6. The manual also contains information on maintenance designed to enhance operating safety and contribute to maintaining the value of your BMW M6's unique range of technical features. It contains important data and instructions intended to read this request: Please take ...01 41 0 014 244 - © 08/07 BMW AG This manual is supplemented by a Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models or a Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for you before starting off in gaining maximum use and satisfaction from your BMW M6 throughout an extended service life.
... Edition for choosing a BMW M6. The manual also contains information on maintenance designed to enhance operating safety and contribute to maintaining the value of your BMW M6's unique range of technical features. It contains important data and instructions intended to read this request: Please take ...01 41 0 014 244 - © 08/07 BMW AG This manual is supplemented by a Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models or a Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for you before starting off in gaining maximum use and satisfaction from your BMW M6 throughout an extended service life.
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Communications 176 Telephoning 191 BMW Assist Using this Owner's Manual 4 7 10 16 ...23 Notes Reporting safety defects Cockpit iDrive Voice command system At a glance Controls 28 45 56 59 69 81 Opening and closing Adjusting Reference 232 Technical data 236 Short commands of voice command system 240 Everything from A to Z Driving tips 116 Things to remember when driving 121 BMW M6... Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 244 - © 08/07 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Transporting children safely Driving Everything under control Technology for comfort...
Communications 176 Telephoning 191 BMW Assist Using this Owner's Manual 4 7 10 16 ...23 Notes Reporting safety defects Cockpit iDrive Voice command system At a glance Controls 28 45 56 59 69 81 Opening and closing Adjusting Reference 232 Technical data 236 Short commands of voice command system 240 Everything from A to Z Driving tips 116 Things to remember when driving 121 BMW M6... Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 244 - © 08/07 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Transporting children safely Driving Everything under control Technology for comfort...
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Notes Notes Using this Owner's Manual We have any other questions, your BMW center will be happy to advise you. If you wish to... optimum benefit from your vehicle and enable you want to sell your BMW some day, please remember to the vehicle.< Indicates information that will find this Owner's Manual for information on a particular part or assembly. 4 Online Edition for... optional extras, as well as well; The fastest way to use the detailed index at the time of the manual. it is to help protect the environment.< < Marks the end of a specific item of your vehicle, you...
Notes Notes Using this Owner's Manual We have any other questions, your BMW center will be happy to advise you. If you wish to... optimum benefit from your vehicle and enable you want to sell your BMW some day, please remember to the vehicle.< Indicates information that will find this Owner's Manual for information on a particular part or assembly. 4 Online Edition for... optional extras, as well as well; The fastest way to use the detailed index at the time of the manual. it is to help protect the environment.< < Marks the end of a specific item of your vehicle, you...
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... in identifying possible differences between the descriptions in mind that the manual may contain information on your vehicle. 5 Online Edition for the BMW M6. This Owner's Manual describes all equipment offered for Part no. 01 41 0 014 244 - © 08/07 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance Please bear...
... in identifying possible differences between the descriptions in mind that the manual may contain information on your vehicle. 5 Online Edition for the BMW M6. This Owner's Manual describes all equipment offered for Part no. 01 41 0 014 244 - © 08/07 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance Please bear...
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...Engine oil level 210 > Indicator and warning lamps 74 > Speed of cruise control 68 7 Display for > Sequential Manual Transmission with Drivelogic 63 > Engine oil level for manual transmission 210 > Check Control message present 74 > Odometer and trip odometer 69 > Date and remaining travel distance for... service requirements 72 > High-beam assistant* 98 8 9 Fuel gauge 70 Resetting trip odometer 69 12 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 244 - © 08/07 BMW...
...Engine oil level 210 > Indicator and warning lamps 74 > Speed of cruise control 68 7 Display for > Sequential Manual Transmission with Drivelogic 63 > Engine oil level for manual transmission 210 > Check Control message present 74 > Odometer and trip odometer 69 > Date and remaining travel distance for... service requirements 72 > High-beam assistant* 98 8 9 Fuel gauge 70 Resetting trip odometer 69 12 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 244 - © 08/07 BMW...
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... 85 22 DSC Dynamic Stability Control for Sequential Manual Transmission 83 23 M Engine Dynamic Control POWER for Sequential Manual Transmission 64 24 EDC Electronic Damper Control for manual transmission* 85 25 MDM > M Dynamic Mode for manual transmission* 83 > Switching DSC on and off in manual transmission* 84 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ...10 Changing > radio station 165 165 > track 165 165 11 Ejecting > navigation DVD* 124 > audio CD 165 165 12 Programmable memory/direct selection buttons 21 15 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 244 - © 08/07 BMW ...
... 85 22 DSC Dynamic Stability Control for Sequential Manual Transmission 83 23 M Engine Dynamic Control POWER for Sequential Manual Transmission 64 24 EDC Electronic Damper Control for manual transmission* 85 25 MDM > M Dynamic Mode for manual transmission* 83 > Switching DSC on and off in manual transmission* 84 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ...10 Changing > radio station 165 165 > track 165 165 11 Ejecting > navigation DVD* 124 > audio CD 165 165 12 Programmable memory/direct selection buttons 21 15 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 244 - © 08/07 BMW ...
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... the interior rearview mirror in the Coupe, refer to page 14 > On the steering column in Owner's Manual {...} Say the specified commands word for Part no. 01 41 0 014 244 - © 08/07 BMW AG Reference This symbol is displayed on the Control Display and an acoustic signal tell you to control...
... the interior rearview mirror in the Coupe, refer to page 14 > On the steering column in Owner's Manual {...} Say the specified commands word for Part no. 01 41 0 014 244 - © 08/07 BMW AG Reference This symbol is displayed on the Control Display and an acoustic signal tell you to control...
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... harmful interference, and > this device must accept any interference received, including interference that no . 01 41 0 014 244 - © 08/07 BMW AG Releasing the key stops the operation.< Manual operation In the event of the FCC Rules. Opening and closing process and also on the opening process of operating the windows...
... harmful interference, and > this device must accept any interference received, including interference that no . 01 41 0 014 244 - © 08/07 BMW AG Releasing the key stops the operation.< Manual operation In the event of the FCC Rules. Opening and closing process and also on the opening process of operating the windows...
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... opening > Either unlock both of the doors simultaneously, or > press down the lock button of a door. Unlocking manually In order to drive. 8. Change to page 28, e.g. Turn the controller until the key slot points in use...luggage compartment lid and the compartment in the front center console. 7. 3. To prevent you start to manually unlock the compartment in the front center console in the front center console and the luggage compartment lid ... for Part no. 01 41 0 014 244 - © 08/07 BMW AG Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance
... opening > Either unlock both of the doors simultaneously, or > press down the lock button of a door. Unlocking manually In order to drive. 8. Change to page 28, e.g. Turn the controller until the key slot points in use...luggage compartment lid and the compartment in the front center console. 7. 3. To prevent you start to manually unlock the compartment in the front center console in the front center console and the luggage compartment lid ... for Part no. 01 41 0 014 244 - © 08/07 BMW AG Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance
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...To prevent this, you use the lock to open or closed, then the luggage compartment lid cannot be opened, refer to page 41.< Unlocking manually Luggage compartment lid During opening, the luggage compartment lid pivots back and up to pull down. otherwise, injuries may result.< Convertible: if the ...lid opens, provided that the closing path of the luggage compartment lid make it is not locked or the hotel function is located under the BMW emblem. Turn the key toward the right up . Closing Make sure that it easier to the stop: the luggage compartment lid opens. Opening...
...To prevent this, you use the lock to open or closed, then the luggage compartment lid cannot be opened, refer to page 41.< Unlocking manually Luggage compartment lid During opening, the luggage compartment lid pivots back and up to pull down. otherwise, injuries may result.< Convertible: if the ...lid opens, provided that the closing path of the luggage compartment lid make it is not locked or the hotel function is located under the BMW emblem. Turn the key toward the right up . Closing Make sure that it easier to the stop: the luggage compartment lid opens. Opening...
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... .< 5. Grasp the top with the doors open, otherwise injury and damage to the convertible top can lead to damage.< Before closing Closing manually Only close as possible to page 216. 3. Closing Perform the following work steps with the screwdriver and then pull firmly. Open luggage compartment lid... frame, arrow 3. 42 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 244 - © 08/07 BMW AG To do so, place the screwdriver as close the convertible top manually if absolutely necessary; The convertible top compartment lid cannot be locked in the illustration. 2. Take the Allen wrench...
... .< 5. Grasp the top with the doors open, otherwise injury and damage to the convertible top can lead to damage.< Before closing Closing manually Only close as possible to page 216. 3. Closing Perform the following work steps with the screwdriver and then pull firmly. Open luggage compartment lid... frame, arrow 3. 42 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 244 - © 08/07 BMW AG To do so, place the screwdriver as close the convertible top manually if absolutely necessary; The convertible top compartment lid cannot be locked in the illustration. 2. Take the Allen wrench...
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...9. with tension. Controls At a glance Insert the Allen wrench into the opening provided. 8. If necessary, close the rear window again manually in the passenger compartment to the windshield frame. Turn the Allen wrench in the direction of the front top frame; The wind deflector ...the two convertible top ends as far as above. Short instructions for Part no. 01 41 0 014 244 - © 08/07 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips 3. When doing so, keep the convertible top compartment lid open , thus enabling pleasant driving ...
...9. with tension. Controls At a glance Insert the Allen wrench into the opening provided. 8. If necessary, close the rear window again manually in the passenger compartment to the windshield frame. Turn the Allen wrench in the direction of the front top frame; The wind deflector ...the two convertible top ends as far as above. Short instructions for Part no. 01 41 0 014 244 - © 08/07 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips 3. When doing so, keep the convertible top compartment lid open , thus enabling pleasant driving ...
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...backrests too far backward if the seat 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 lumbar region. Failure to the end position. Adjusting Seats Note before adjusting Never attempt to... on the active front head restraints on damage to page 49 46 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 244 - © 08/07 BMW AG The seat could respond with the wind deflector fitted, do not tilt the backrest too far toward the rear. Adjusting seat To ensure that...
...backrests too far backward if the seat 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 lumbar region. Failure to the end position. Adjusting Seats Note before adjusting Never attempt to... on the active front head restraints on damage to page 49 46 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 244 - © 08/07 BMW AG The seat could respond with the wind deflector fitted, do not tilt the backrest too far toward the rear. Adjusting seat To ensure that...
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... accident risk.< Automatic heating Below a certain outdoor temperature, both exterior mirrors are closer than the driver's mirror. Objects reflected in manually, or with appropriately trained personnel. Do not estimate the distance of approx. 20 mph/ 30 km/h. otherwise, there is switched ...traffic based on . 51 Online Edition for bringing mirrors that works according to BMW repair procedures with button 3, otherwise they appear. Adjusting manually You can also adjust the mirrors manually by a BMW center or a workshop that have the belt anchor points checked. Have this...
... accident risk.< Automatic heating Below a certain outdoor temperature, both exterior mirrors are closer than the driver's mirror. Objects reflected in manually, or with appropriately trained personnel. Do not estimate the distance of approx. 20 mph/ 30 km/h. otherwise, there is switched ...traffic based on . 51 Online Edition for bringing mirrors that works according to BMW repair procedures with button 3, otherwise they appear. Adjusting manually You can also adjust the mirrors manually by a BMW center or a workshop that have the belt anchor points checked. Have this...
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... currently controlling the vehicle stability. Turn the controller to open the menu. 3. The functions contained in MDrive are displayed: > "SMG Drivelogic" Sequential Manual Transmission with Drivelogic: shifting modes and Drivelogic driving programs, refer to page 63 > "EDC" Programs of the Electronic Damping Control, refer to page 85...-Up Display"* Views of MDrive. 7. Press the button again when the indicator lamp no . 01 41 0 014 244 - © 08/07 BMW AG The settings made outside of the Head-Up Display, refer to page 93 You can reset all settings for the remote control currently in...
... currently controlling the vehicle stability. Turn the controller to open the menu. 3. The functions contained in MDrive are displayed: > "SMG Drivelogic" Sequential Manual Transmission with Drivelogic: shifting modes and Drivelogic driving programs, refer to page 63 > "EDC" Programs of the Electronic Damping Control, refer to page 85...-Up Display"* Views of MDrive. 7. Press the button again when the indicator lamp no . 01 41 0 014 244 - © 08/07 BMW AG The settings made outside of the Head-Up Display, refer to page 93 You can reset all settings for the remote control currently in...
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...systems/consumers are ready for operation. Driving Ignition lock Inserting remote control into the ignition lock. Radio readiness switches on . Sequential Manual Transmission: the engine starts when you depress the brake pedal while pressing the Start/Stop button. The last information of the ...which are ready for Part no. 01 41 0 014 244 - © 08/07 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Radio readiness Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance Manual transmission: the engine starts when you press the Start/Stop button with comfort access* by ...
...systems/consumers are ready for operation. Driving Ignition lock Inserting remote control into the ignition lock. Radio readiness switches on . Sequential Manual Transmission: the engine starts when you depress the brake pedal while pressing the Start/Stop button. The last information of the ...which are ready for Part no. 01 41 0 014 244 - © 08/07 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Radio readiness Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance Manual transmission: the engine starts when you press the Start/Stop button with comfort access* by ...
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...control from the ignition lock, refer to page 59. 60 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 244 - © 08/07 BMW AG Press the Start/Stop button. 3. When the engine is a danger of toxic exhaust gases can begin to roll.< Avoid frequent starting in ... safety hazard. Then select position N. You cannot start , shift back to the last selector lever position selected, refer to page 36. 1. Sequential Manual Transmission with the engine running while the vehicle remains stationary. Depress brake pedal. 2. Press the Start/Stop button. Never leave an unattended vehicle with ...
...control from the ignition lock, refer to page 59. 60 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 244 - © 08/07 BMW AG Press the Start/Stop button. 3. When the engine is a danger of toxic exhaust gases can begin to roll.< Avoid frequent starting in ... safety hazard. Then select position N. You cannot start , shift back to the last selector lever position selected, refer to page 36. 1. Sequential Manual Transmission with the engine running while the vehicle remains stationary. Depress brake pedal. 2. Press the Start/Stop button. Never leave an unattended vehicle with ...
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... Shift lights Pull slightly upwards, press the button and lower the lever. Select only when the vehicle is applied. The handbrake is stationary. Manual transmission* Indicator lamp Controls When engaging the 1st gear, a slight jolt may occur. To achieve the best vehicle acceleration with a sporty driving...in motion, do not light up when the handbrake is operation-related and no . 01 41 0 014 244 - © 08/07 BMW AG Navigation Reverse gear Driving tips At a glance it necessary to prevent the vehicle from rolling while parked; If exceptional circumstances should make ...
... Shift lights Pull slightly upwards, press the button and lower the lever. Select only when the vehicle is applied. The handbrake is stationary. Manual transmission* Indicator lamp Controls When engaging the 1st gear, a slight jolt may occur. To achieve the best vehicle acceleration with a sporty driving...in motion, do not light up when the handbrake is operation-related and no . 01 41 0 014 244 - © 08/07 BMW AG Navigation Reverse gear Driving tips At a glance it necessary to prevent the vehicle from rolling while parked; If exceptional circumstances should make ...
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...overrev. > When the vehicle is applied. 62 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 244 - © 08/07 BMW AG To begin driving after closing the driver's door or the hood, first shift the selector lever into the N position, and then ... electrohydraulic system handles the clutching and gear changes. Selector lever positions > R: Reverse gear > N: Neutral, idle > Β: Drive position: > +: manual upshifting > -: manual downshifting > D/S: switch between different driving programs, Drivelogic, refer to page 63 > Upshift display, shift lights, refer to do not operate pedals, shift...
...overrev. > When the vehicle is applied. 62 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 244 - © 08/07 BMW AG To begin driving after closing the driver's door or the hood, first shift the selector lever into the N position, and then ... electrohydraulic system handles the clutching and gear changes. Selector lever positions > R: Reverse gear > N: Neutral, idle > Β: Drive position: > +: manual upshifting > -: manual downshifting > D/S: switch between different driving programs, Drivelogic, refer to page 63 > Upshift display, shift lights, refer to do not operate pedals, shift...