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3. Press the button: The LED in the button lights up. 4. Press the desired memory button 1, 2 or 3: The LED goes out. 1. Open the start menu. 2. Press the controller to open the menu. 3. Select "Vehicle settings" and press the controller. 4. Select "Door locks" and press the controller. Requesting Do not request a position from the memory while the vehicle is moving. There is a risk of accident from unexpected movement of the seat or steering wheel.< Convenience mode Driving tips Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation 1. Open the driver's door after unlocking or switch on radio readiness, refer to page 50. 2. Briefly press the desired memory button 1, 2 or 3. The system immediately cancels the adjustment procedure when you briefly press one of the seat adjustment switches or one of the memory buttons. The adjusting procedure for the steering wheel is immediately interrupted if you briefly press the switch for the steering wheel adjustment in any direction, refer to page 44. 5. Select "Central locking" and press the controller. 6. Select "Last seat pos." and press the controller. 7. Select "After unlocking" or "After door opened". Safety feature 1. Close the driver's door and switch ignition on or off, refer to page 50. 2. Press the desired memory button 1, 2 or 3 and maintain pressure until the adjustment process has been completed. If the button was pressed inadvertently: press the button again; the LED goes out. 8. Press the controller. To cancel the request: Select "Deactivated" and press the controller. When using this feature, always make sure that the footwell behind the driver's seat is empty and unobstructed. If you fail to do so, any persons or objects behind the seat could be injured or damaged by a rearward movement of the seat.< Activating with remote control The last positions of the driver's seat, external rearview mirrors, and steering wheel are stored for the remote key currently in use. You can choose when the position is requested: > Request when unlocking vehicle > Request when opening driver's door iDrive, for explanation of principle, refer to page 16. Front head restraints A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the risk of injury to cervical vertebrae in an accident. 41 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 012 118 - © 02/06 BMW AG Controls At a glance

Section	Page
M6	3
Notes	6
Using this Owner's Manual	6
Symbols used	6
The individual vehicle	7
Editorial notice	7
For your own safety	8
Service and warranty	9
Cockpit	12
Around the steering wheel: controls and displays	12
Instrument cluster	14
Indicator and warning lamps	15
Around the center console: controls and displays	16
iDrive	18
Controls	18
Menu overview	19
Basic operation	19
Status information	22
Assistance window*	22
Switching Control Display on/ off	23
Voice command system	24
The concept	24
Voice commands	24
Notes	26
Opening and closing	30
Keys/remote control	30
Personal Profile	31
Central locking system	31
Opening and closing: from outside	32
Opening and closing: from inside	34
Hotel function	35
Doors	35
Luggage compartment lid	35
Luggage compartment	36
Alarm system	37
Comfort access*	38
Windows	39
Adjustments	41
Sitting safely	41
Seats	41
Seat, mirror and steering wheel memory	42
Front head restraints	43
Getting in back	44
Safety belts	44
Heated seats	45
Mirrors	45
Steering wheel	46
MDrive	48
Transporting children safely	50
The right place for children	50
Installing child restraint systems	50
Driving	52
Ignition lock	52
Start/Stop button	52
Starting engine	53
Switching engine off	53
Handbrake	53
Sequential Manual Transmission with Drivelogic	54
M Engine Dynamic Control	57
Turn signals/ headlamp flasher	58
Wiper system	58
Washer fluid	59
Cruise control	59
Everything under control	61
Odometer, outside temperature display, clock	61
Tachometer	61
Coolant temperature	61
Engine oil temperature gauge	62
Fuel gauge	62
Computer	62
Service requirements	65
Check Control	66
Speed limit	68
Stopwatch	69
Settings on Control Display	69
Technology for comfort, convenience and safety	72
PDC Park Distance Control*	72
Driving stability control systems	73
EDC Electronic Damping Control	75
FTM Flat Tire Monitor	75
Brake force display	77
Airbags	77
Head-Up Display*	79
Lamps	82
Parking lamps/low beams	82
Adaptive Head Light*	83
High beams/ roadside parking lamps	83
High-beam assistant*	83
Instrument lighting	85
Interior lamps	85
Climate	86
Automatic climate control	86
Parked car ventilation	90
Practical interior accessories	92
Integrated universal remote control*	92
Glove compartment	93
Center armrest	94
Storage compartments	94
Cup holders*	95
Ashtray	95
Cigarette lighter	95
Connecting electrical devices	96
Ski bag*	96
Things to remember when driving	100
Breaking-in	100
General driving notes	100
Cargo loading	102
Starting navigation system	108
Navigation DVD	108
Display in the assistance window	108
Destination entry	109
Operating navigation system	109
Entering a destination manually	109
Entering destination via voice*	112
Map-guided destination selection	113
Selecting destination using information	114
Destination list	115
Address book	116
Selecting route	118
Word matching principle	119
Destination guidance	120
Starting destination guidance	120
Terminating/continuing destination guidance	120
Route display	121
Destination guidance through voice instructions	123
Bypassing route sections	124
Displaying current position	124
What to do if …	125
On/off and tone	128
Controls	128
Switching on/off	129
Adjusting volume	129
Tone control	129
Radio	132
Listening to radio	132
Storing stations	134
Automatically sorting stations*	135
Weather news flashes*	135
High Definition Radio*	136
Satellite radio*	137
CD player and CD changer	141
Listening to CDs	141
Selecting a track	142
Sampling tracks, scan	143
Repeating track	144
Random play sequence	144
Fast forward/reverse	145
CD magazine	145
Notes	146
Telephoning	150
The concept	150
Using a phone in your vehicle	150
Suitable mobile phones	150
Care instructions	150
Operating options	150
Initial operation	151
Operation via iDrive	154
Changing between mobile phone and handsfree system	158
Operation by voice*	158
Notes	161
Mounting/removing snap-in adapter	161
TeleService, BMW Assist	163
TeleService	163
BMW Assist	163
Requirements	163
Services offered	164
Adapting TeleService or BMW Assist	166
Displaying vehicle data	167
Refueling	170
Fuel filler door	170
Fuel specifications	171
Wheels and tires	172
Tire inflation pressure	172
Tire identification marks	173
Tire condition	174
New wheels and tires	175
Snow chains*	176
Under the hood	177
Hood	177
Engine compartment	178
Engine oil	178
Coolant	180
Brake system	181
Maintenance	182
BMW Maintenance System	182
Socket for OBD Onboard Diagnostics interface	183
Care	183
Replacing components	184
Onboard tool kit	184
Wiper blade replacement	184
Lamps and bulbs	184
Repairing flat tire with M Mobility System	187
Changing wheels	189
Vehicle battery	191
Fuses	192
Giving and receiving assistance	193
Emergency call	193
Warning triangle*	193
First-aid kit*	194
Roadside Assistance*	194
Jump starting	194
Tow-starting and towing	195
Technical data	200
Engine specifications	200
Dimensions	201
Weights	202
Capacities	202
Short commands of voice command system	203
Everything from A to Z	208

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Controls

Reference

At a glance

Driving tips

Communications

Navigation

Entertainment

Mobility

Press the

button:

The LED in the button lights up.

Press the desired memory button

The LED goes out.

Requesting

Do not request a position from the mem-

ory while the vehicle is moving. There is a

risk of accident from unexpected movement of

the seat or steering wheel.

Convenience mode

Open the driver's door after unlocking or

switch on radio readiness, refer to page

Briefly press the desired memory button

The system immediately cancels the adjust-

ment procedure when you briefly press one of

the seat adjustment switches or one of the

memory buttons.

The adjusting procedure for the steering wheel

is immediately interrupted if you briefly press

the switch for the steering wheel adjustment in

any direction, refer to page

Safety feature

Close the driver's door and switch ignition

on or off, refer to page

Press the desired memory button

and maintain pressure until the adjustment

process has been completed.

If the

button was pressed inadvertently:

press the button again; the LED goes out.

Activating with remote control

The last positions of the driver's seat, external

rearview mirrors, and steering wheel are stored

for the remote key currently in use.

You can choose when the position is requested:

Request when unlocking vehicle

Request when opening driver's door

iDrive, for explanation of principle, refer to

page

Open the start menu.

Press the controller to open the

menu.

Select "Vehicle settings" and press the

controller.

Select "Door locks" and press the control-

ler.

Select "Central locking" and press the con-

troller.

Select "Last seat pos." and press the con-

troller.

Select "After unlocking" or "After door

opened".

Press the controller.

To cancel the request:

Select "Deactivated" and press the controller.

When using this feature, always make

sure that the footwell behind the driver's

seat is empty and unobstructed. If you fail to do

so, any persons or objects behind the seat

could be injured or damaged by a rearward

movement of the seat.

Front head restraints

A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the

risk of injury to cervical vertebrae in an accident.