2010 BMW M6 Owner's Manual - Page 81

behavior is changed under heavy loading, e.g. a rapid succession of starts on slopes. This can be noticed from shaking during starting off. "Sport" program Select the "Sport" program if you want a consistently sporty coordination of shock absorbers and steering. On a slippery surface 1. Select the "P 400" program of M Engine Dynamic Control, refer to page 60. 2. Gently press accelerator pedal to prevent wheels from spinning when starting off. Selecting program Controls Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Press the EDC button repeatedly: > "Comfort": LED off. > "Normal": one LED lights up. > "Sport": both LEDs light up. The last selected program is active each time the engine is started. You can also activate your preferred program with the button on the steering wheel, refer to MDrive on page 50. Driving tips Manual transmission: Sequential Manual Transmission with Drivelogic: 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. 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. FTM Flat Tire Monitor* The concept The Flat Tire Monitor detects a pressure loss in one tire by comparing the speeds of the individual wheels during driving. 79 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 602 735 - © 08/09 BMW AG At a glance