2009 BMW M6 Owner's Manual - Page 88

Technology for comfort, convenience and safety Display of the previously described malfunction in Canadian models. behavior is changed under heavy loading, e.g. a rapid succession of starts on slopes. This can be noticed from shaking during starting off. On a slippery surface 1. Select the "P 400" program of M Engine Dynamic Control, refer to page 65. 2. Gently press accelerator pedal to prevent wheels from spinning when starting off. The DSC warning lamp lights up. A malfunction has occurred in DSC including MDM. The stability maintenance functions are no longer available. The vehicle remains operational. Have the system checked as soon as possible. The brake system warning lamp lights up yellow. A message appears on the Control Display. The brake assistant is defective. Have the system checked as soon as possible. Display of the previously described malfunction in Canadian models. Clutch protection with manual transmission Be sure to avoid riding the clutch for longer periods. Your BMW M6 is equipped with an overload protection for the clutch. Riding the clutch for longer periods is detected and the engine management system limits the engine speed to protect the clutch. This can result in the vehicle failing to accelerate when the clutch pedal is partially depressed. Starting off On slopes The starting assistant enables you to start off conveniently on slopes. The handbrake is not required for this purpose. 1. Hold the vehicle with the brake. 2. Release the brake and begin to drive immediately. After releasing the brake, begin to drive immediately; otherwise, the starting assistant no longer holds the vehicle after approx. 2 seconds and your vehicle will start to roll backward.< Start off quickly on slopes. Do not hold the vehicle on a hill by pressing the accelerator, but apply the footbrake or handbrake instead. Otherwise overheating and heavy wear can result in the area of the Sequential Manual Transmission.< To protect the clutch of the Sequential Manual Transmission from overheating, the starting-off 86 EDC Electronic Damping Control The concept If the influencing variables such as road surface quality or operating conditions such as steering, braking etc. change, the damping automatically adjusts to the new conditions within a fraction of a second. You can choose from three programs. "Comfort" program Select the "Comfort" program if you want comfort-oriented coordination of shock absorbers and steering. "Normal" program The "Normal" program offers control that is balanced between comfort and sportiness. Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 775 - © 08/08 BMW AG