2006 BMW M6 Owner's Manual - Page 57

7. Press the controller to select driving programs. 8. Turn the controller to set driving program. 9. Press the controller. "P 400" program In the "P 400" program the engine reacts gently to the movement of the accelerator pedal. This is, for example, ideal for city driving or driving on snow. In the process, the fuel consumption is minimal and the engine output is reduced. Shift lights To achieve the best vehicle acceleration with a sporty driving style in the Sequential mode, shift lights in the Head-Up Display* indicate the optimum shifting point briefly before reaching the maximum rpm. 1. Switch on Head-Up Display, refer to HeadUp Display on page 77. 2. Select display "M View" on Head-Up Display, refer to Selecting displays on page 77. The "P 500" program provides maximum performance and more spontaneous reaction of the engine to accelerator pedal movements. In the "P 500 Sport" program the engine reacts especially spontaneously and uncompromisingly sporty with maximum performance to accelerator pedal movements. Selecting program Navigation The current engine speed is highlighted on the tachometer. 3. When approaching the maximum rpm, yellow illuminated fields 1 of the tachometer consecutively indicate the approaching upshift point. 4. Shift at the latest when the red indicator field lights up 2. When the permissible maximum rpm is reached, the entire tachometer beings to flash. When the maximum rpm is exceeded, the fuel supply is cut off to protect the engine. Always avoid engine speeds in this range. Each time the engine is started, the "P 400" program is activated. Press the POWER button to activate the "P 500" program. Pressing the POWER button repeatedly switches between the programs "P 400" and "P 500". You can also activate your preferred program with the button on the steering wheel, refer to MDrive on page 46. You can only activate the "P 500 Sport" program with MDrive. For the programs "P 500" and "P 500 Sport" the LED in the POWER button lights up. M Engine Dynamic Control With M Engine Dynamic Control you can influence how sporty the reaction of your vehicle to accelerator pedal movements is to be. Three programs are available for engine control. 55 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 012 118 - © 02/06 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Driving tips "P 500 Sport" program Controls "P 500" program At a glance