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There must not be any contact between the bodies of the two vehicles, otherwise there is a danger of shorting.< Your BMW M6 has a special nut as body ground or negative terminal. Connecting jumper cables To avoid personal injury from sparks, follow this sequence when connecting jumper cables.< In your BMW M6, the so-called jump-starting terminal for jump starting in the engine compartment serves as a positive terminal for the battery, also refer to engine compartment overview on page 213. The cover cap is marked with a +. 1. Fold open the cover of the BMW jumpstarting terminal. To do so, pull the tab. Starting engine 1. Start the engine on the assisting vehicle and allow it to run at idle for several minutes at slightly increased speed. 2. Start the engine on the other vehicle in the usual way. If the first starting attempt is not successful, wait a few minutes before another attempt in order to allow the discharged battery to recharge. 3. Let the engines run for a few minutes. 4. Disconnect the jumper cables by reversing the connection sequence. Check the battery and recharge if necessary. Never use spray fluids to start the engine.< 2. Attach one end of the jumper cable plus/+ to the positive terminal of the battery or a jump-starting terminal of the vehicle providing assistance. 3. Attach the second end of the cable to the positive terminal of the battery or to a starting-aid terminal of the vehicle to be started. 4. Attach one end of the jumper cable minus/- to the negative terminal of the battery or to an engine or body ground of the assisting vehicle. Tow-starting and towing Observe applicable laws and regulations for tow-starting and towing.< Do not transport any passengers other than the driver in a vehicle that is being towed.< Using tow fitting The threaded tow fitting is stored in the tool kit mounted on the inside of the luggage compartment under the floor mat, refer to page 224, and 235 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 775 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips 5. Attach the second end of the cable to the negative terminal of the battery or to the engine or body ground of the vehicle to be started. Controls At a glance

Section	Page
Contents	5
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
Reporting safety defects	9
At a glance	11
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	20
Basic operation	20
Status information	23
Assistance window*	23
Switching Control Display off/on	24
Programmable memory buttons	24
Voice command system	26
The concept	26
Voice commands	26
Notes	28
Controls	31
Opening and closing	32
Keys/remote control	32
Personal Profile	32
Central locking system	33
Opening and closing: Using remote control	34
Opening and closing: Using door lock	36
Opening and closing: from inside	36
Hotel function	37
Doors	37
Luggage compartment lid	37
Luggage compartment	39
Alarm system	39
Comfort access*	40
Windows	42
Convertible: Top	44
Adjusting	49
Sitting safely	49
Seats	49
Seat, mirror and steering wheel memory	51
Front head restraints	52
Entering rear	53
Safety belts	54
Heated seats	55
Mirrors	55
Steering wheel	56
MDrive	57
Transporting children safely	60
The right place for children	60
Installing child restraint systems	60
LATCH child restraint fixing system	61
Driving	62
Ignition lock	62
Start/Stop button	62
Starting engine	63
Switching engine off	63
Handbrake	64
Manual transmission*	64
Sequential Manual Transmission with Drivelogic	65
M Engine Dynamic Control	67
Turn signals/ headlamp flasher	68
Wiper system	69
Washer fluid	70
Cruise control	70
Everything under control	72
Odometer, outside temperature display, clock	72
Tachometer	72
Coolant temperature	72
Engine oil temperature*	73
Fuel gauge	73
Computer	73
Service requirements	75
Check Control	77
Speed limit	79
Stopwatch	80
Settings on Control Display	80
Technology for comfort, convenience and safety	84
PDC Park Distance Control*	84
Driving stability control systems	85
Starting off	88
EDC Electronic Damping Control	88
FTM Flat Tire Monitor*	89
TPM Tire Pressure Monitor*	90
Brake force display	93
Airbags	93
Convertible: rollover protection system	95
Head-Up Display*	96
Lamps	99
Parking lamps/low beams	99
Adaptive Head Light*	101
High beams/ roadside parking lamps	101
High-beam assistant*	101
Instrument lighting	103
Interior lamps	103
Climate	104
Automatic climate control	104
Parked car ventilation	108
Practical interior accessories	111
Integrated universal remote control*	111
Glove compartment	112
Center armrest	113
Storage compartments	114
Cup holders	114
Ashtray	115
Cigarette lighter	115
Connecting electrical devices	115
Ski bag*	115
Driving tips	119
Things to remember when driving	120
Break-in period	120
General driving notes	120
Cargo loading	122
BMW M6 Engineering	124
V10 High Output Engine	124
Compound brake	124
Drive train	124
Navigation	127
Starting navigation system	128
Navigation DVD	128
Display in assistance window	128
Destination entry	130
Entering a destination manually	130
Entering destination via voice*	133
Map-guided destination selection	135
Selecting destination using information	136
Destination list	137
Address book	138
Selecting route	140
Word matching principle	141
Destination guidance	142
Starting destination guidance	142
Terminating/continuing destination guidance	142
Displaying route	143
Destination guidance via voice instructions	145
Bypassing route sections	146
Traffic information*	146
Displaying current position	149
What to do if …	151
Entertainment	153
On/off and tone	154
Controls	154
Switching on/off	155
Adjusting volume	155
Tone control	155
Radio	158
Listening to radio	158
Storing stations	160
Weather news flashes*	162
High Definition Radio*	162
Satellite radio	165
Enabling or disabling channels	165
Selecting and storing channel	165
CD player and CD changer	168
Listening to CDs	168
Selecting a track	169
Sampling tracks, scan	170
Repeating a track	171
Random play sequence	171
Fast forward/reverse	172
CD magazine	172
Notes	173
AUX-IN connection	174
Connecting	174
Starting audio playback	174
USB-audio interface/mobile phone audio interface	175
Connecting	175
Starting audio playback	175
Selecting a track	176
Repeating a track	177
Random play sequence	177
Fast forward/reverse	177
Notes	177
Communications	179
Telephoning	180
The concept	180
Using a phone in your vehicle	180
Suitable mobile phones	180
Care instructions	180
Operating options	180
Commissioning	181
Operation via iDrive	186
Changing between mobile phone and hands-free system	190
Operation by voice*	191
Notes	193
Snap-in adapter inserting/ removing*	193
BMW Assist	195
Requirements	195
Offered services	195
Using services	196
Updating BMW Assist	199
Displaying vehicle data	201
Mobility	205
Refueling	206
Fuel filler door	206
Fuel specifications	207
Wheels and tires	208
Tire inflation pressure	208
Tire identification marks	210
Tire condition	211
New wheels and tires	211
Snow chains*	213
Under the hood	214
Hood	214
Engine compartment	215
Engine oil	216
Coolant	219
Maintenance	220
BMW Maintenance System	220
Socket for OBD Onboard Diagnostics interface	221
Care	222
Car-care products	222
Exterior care	222
Interior care	224
Storing your vehicle	225
Replacing components	226
Onboard toolkit	226
Replacing wiper blades	226
Lamps and bulbs	226
Repairing flat tire with M Mobility System	228
Changing wheels*	230
Vehicle battery	233
Fuses	233
Giving and receiving assistance	235
Emergency request	235
Warning triangle*	236
First-aid kit*	236
Roadside Assistance*	236
Jump starting	236
Tow-starting and towing	237
Reference	241
Technical data	242
Engine data	242
Dimensions	243
Weights	245
Capacities	245
Short commands of voice command system	246
Everything from A to Z	250

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Mobility

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Reference

At a glance

Controls

Driving tips

Communications

Navigation

Entertainment

There must not be any contact between

the bodies of the two vehicles, otherwise

there is a danger of shorting.

Connecting jumper cables

To avoid personal injury from sparks, fol-

low this sequence when connecting

jumper cables.

In your BMW M6, the so-called jump-starting

terminal for jump starting in the engine com-

partment serves as a positive terminal for the

battery, also refer to engine compartment over-

view on page

213

. The cover cap is marked with

a +.

Fold open the cover of the BMW jump-

starting terminal. To do so, pull the tab.

Attach one end of the jumper cable plus/+

to the positive terminal of the battery or a

jump-starting terminal of the vehicle provid-

ing assistance.

Attach the second end of the cable to the

positive terminal of the battery or to a start-

ing-aid terminal of the vehicle to be started.

Attach one end of the jumper cable minus/–

to the negative terminal of the battery or to

an engine or body ground of the assisting

vehicle.

Your BMW M6 has a special nut as body

ground or negative terminal.

Attach the second end of the cable to the

negative terminal of the battery or to the

engine or body ground of the vehicle to be

started.

Starting engine

Start the engine on the assisting vehicle

and allow it to run at idle for several minutes

at slightly increased speed.

Start the engine on the other vehicle in the

usual way.

If the first starting attempt is not successful,

wait a few minutes before another attempt

in order to allow the discharged battery to

recharge.

Let the engines run for a few minutes.

Disconnect the jumper cables by reversing

the connection sequence.

Check the battery and recharge if necessary.

Never use spray fluids to start the

engine.

Tow-starting and towing

Observe applicable laws and regulations

for tow-starting and towing.

Do not transport any passengers other

than the driver in a vehicle that is being

towed.

Using tow fitting

The threaded tow fitting is stored in the tool kit

mounted on the inside of the luggage compart-

ment under the floor mat, refer to page

224

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