2002 BMW M6 CONVERTIBLE Owners Manual

Everything from A to Z
177n
OverviewControlsMaintenanceRepairsDataIndex
Brake system132
brake fluid level132
brake pads20, 132
disc brakes132
malfunctions132
Break-in procedures130
Bulbs and lamps151t C
California Proposition
65 Warning145
Capacities173
Car care, refer to the "Caring
for your vehicle" manual
Car wash systems, refer to
the "Caring for your
vehicle" manual
Care of paintwork, refer to
the "Caring for your
vehicle" manual
Care of upholstery materials,
refer to the "Caring for your
vehicle" manual
Cargo area
lamps103
opening from the
inside40
Cargo loading126
Cellular phone117 Center (high-mount) brake
lamp155
Central locking
system32, 37
Changing a wheel/
tire157t
Charge indicator lamp19
CHECK button83
Check Control83t
Check engine oil
level140t
Child seat safety62
Child seats61
Child-restraint systems61
Child-safety locks64
Cigarette lighter118
Clean rear window77
Cleaning windshield77
Climate control, refer to
Automatic climate
control107
Clock88
for additional information
refer to the "Owner's
Manual for Onboard
Computer"
Cockpit14
Code, refer to immoblizer
function94
Cold start67
Combination switch76 Comfort seat51
Compartments116
Computer86
for additional information
refer to the "Owner's
Manual for Onboard
Computer"
remote control95
Computer in the MID91
Configuring personal
adjustments, Vehicle and
Key Memory64
Consumption display81
Consumption, fuel86, 93
Convenience operation of
windows and sliding/tilt
sunroof33
Convenience starting
feature67
Coolant142
Coolant temperature
gauge82
Copyright4
Cover, sun blinds112
Cruising range86, 93
Cup holder117
Cup holder, refer to
beverage holder117
Curb monitor55
D
Data link connector for
Onboard Diagnostics146
Date
calling up88
changing88
Daytime driving lamps101
DBC (Dynamic Brake
Control)20
Deactivating95
alarm system tilt
sensor43
interior motion sensor43
Deep water131
Defrost windows106, 109
Defroster mode106, 109
Digital clock in the MID88
Dimensions169
Dipstick, engine oil140t
Displacement168
Display lighting102
Displays16, 17
Disposal
antifreeze with corrosion
inhibitor142t
used batteries160t
used oils141t

Everything from A to ZDistance from
destination92
Distance warning96
Divided rear-seat
backrest119
Doors
manual operation33
opening and closing34
opening/closing from the
inside34
operation via remote
control34
DOT Quality Grades134
Driving notes131
DSC (Dynamic Stability
Control)21, 97
Dynamic Brake Control
(DBC)20
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC)21, 97 E
Electric power seat50
Electric power windows44
Electrical malfunction
doors33
fuel filler door24
luggage compartment
lid38
sliding/tilt sunroof47
tailgate39 Elements of operation14
Emergency release of
luggage compartment lid
from luggage
compartment's interior41
Energy control81
Engine compartment138
Engine coolant82, 142
Engine oil140
consumption140
disposal141t
level20
pressure19
specifications141t
viscosity ratings141
Engine specifications168
Estimated time of arrival93
Exterior mirrors57
F
Failure messages83t
Filling the washer
reservoir139t
First-aid kit23
Fittings, tow-starting and
towing163t
Flashlight116 Flat tire133, 157t
Fog lamps102
bulb replacement153t
Follow me home101
Front ashtray117
Front fog lamps102
Front seat adjustment48
Fuel25
gauge81
quality25
specifications25
tank capacity173
Fuel consumption86, 93
average86, 93
indicator81
Fuel filler door24
electrical malfunction24
manual release24
Fuses160
G
Gasoline25
gauge81
quality25
Glass moonroof47
Glove compartment116
Grilles107
Gross vehicle weight171
H
Handbrake68
Hands-free system117
Hazard warning triangle23
Head restraints50
Headlamp covers,
care151t
Headlamp flasher76
Headlight washer
system139
Heated steering wheel56
Heating and
ventilation104, 107
Heating while stopped111
Heavy cargo126
Height adjustment
seats50
steering wheel56
Height of vehicle169
High beams21, 102
bulb replacement151t
High Performance Synthetic
Oils141
High-mount brake lamp155
Holder for canned
beverages117
Hood137
release137t
Horn14
Hydraulic Braking Assistant,
refer to DBC20

Everything from A to Z
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I
Ice warning80
Identification, tires135
Ignition lock66
Immoblizer function94
activating code94
deactivating code94
selecting code94
Important in the engine
compartment138
Imprint4
Independent ventilation
system112
Indicator and warning
lamps19
Inflation pressure26t
monitoring99
Inflation pressure,
tires26, 133
INSPECTION82
Instrument
cluster15, 16, 17
Instrument displays15
Instrument lighting102
Instrument panel16, 17
Instrument panel switch76
Instruments15
Intensive cleaning139 Interior lamps103
Interior mirror58
Interior motion sensor42
avoiding unintentional
alarms44
deactivate35
Interior rearview mirror57
automatic dimmer58
Interlock66
J
Jack157
Jump-starting162t K
Key Memory64
Key with remote control32
Keys32
Kickdown71, 74 L
Lamps and bulbs151t
LATCH child-restraint
system63
LATCH child-restraint
system, sport wagon64 Leather care, refer to the
"Caring for your vehicle"
manual
Length of vehicle169
Level control system21, 99
inactive99t
License plate lamps
bulb replacement156t
Liftgate, refer to tailgate40
Light switch101
Lighter118
LIGHTS ON warning101
LIMIT91
Load-securing devices126
Louvers104, 107
Low beams101
bulb replacement151t
Low-fuel warning lamp81
Lug bolts158
Lug wrench157t
Luggage
compartment38, 42, 123
capacity171
manual operation38t
Luggage compartment
lid38
electrical malfunction38
emergency release from
luggage compartment's
interior41 opening from the
outside39
opening separately38
remote control35
secure separately38
Luggage compartment's
interior, emergency
release41
Luggage net42
Luggage straps42
Lumbar support50
M
M+S tires136
Maintenance82, 144t
Malfunction displays83t
Manual operation
doors33
fuel filler door24
luggage compartment
lid38
sliding/tilt sunroof47
tailgate39
Manual transmission69
Manually controlled
recirculated-air110
Manually-adjusted seat50
Master key32
Maximum cooling110
Memory settings

Everything from A to Zfor seat, mirror and
steering wheel54
related to individuals ("Key
Memory")64
related to the vehicle
("Vehicle Memory")64
Microfilter106, 112
MID (Multi-Information
Display)87
Mirrors57
adjusting57
defrosting57
memory setting54
Modifications,
technical10, 145
Monitoring inflation
pressure, tires99
Moonroof47
Multifunction buttons,
steering wheel22
Multi-Information Display
(MID)87 N
Non-smoker's
equipment118 O
OBD interface socket146
Odometer16, 80
Oil additives140 Oil change interval, refer to
the Service and Warranty
Information Booklet (US
models) or to the Warranty
and Service Guide Booklet
(Canadian models)
Oil consumption140
Oil dipstick140t
Oil level, indicator lamp20
Oil pressure, indicator
lamp19
Oil specifications141t
Oil viscosity141
Oils, disposal141t
OILSERVICE82
Old batteries160
Onboard computer, refer to
the "Owner's Manual for
Onboard Computer"
Onboard Diagnostic (OBD)
system146
Onboard tool kit150t
Opening and closing
from the inside37
from the outside33
using the key33
using the remote
control33
Opening the rear
window40 Operating range86
Outlets,
ventilation104, 107
Outside temperature
display80, 86
P
Park Distance Control
(PDC)96
Parked-car ventilation
system112
for additional information
refer to the "Owner's
Manual for Onboard
Computer"
Parking aid96
Parking brake20, 68
Parking lamps101
bulb replacement152t
Partition net123
Passenger-side mirror tilt
function55
PDC (Park Distance
Control)96
Pocket light116 Pollen filter106, 112
Power windows45
safety switch45
Power-slip control, refer to
ASC+T/DSC97
Q
Quality Grades, tires134 R
Rain sensor76
RDC (Tire Pressure
Monitor)99
Reading lamps103
Rear ashtray118
Rear window40
defroster105, 110
sun blinds112
wiper77
Rear window cleaning77
Rear-seat backrest
folding119
remove119
Rearview mirror57
Recirculated-air mode105
Reclining seat48
Refueling24
Releasing hood137

Everything from A to Z
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Reminder signal (Memo)89
Remote control34
computer95
Removable rear-seat
backrest119
Remove condensation from
windows106, 109
Replacing
fuses160t
lamps and bulbs151t
wiper blades150t
Reporting safety defects11
Reservoir, washer
system139t
Residual heat111
Rims135
Roller sun blind112
Roll-up cover123
Roof load capacity171
Roof-mounted luggage
rack127 S
Safety belts53
Safety defects, reporting11
Safety lock buttons37
Seat belts53
Seats electric power50
manually-adjusted50
memory setting54
Secure the load126
Securing cargo42, 126
Selector lever, automatic
transmission70, 73
Service and Warranty
Information Booklet (US
models)144
Service Interval
Display82, 144
Shiftlock70, 73
Shoulder support51
Side airbags58
Side Impact Head Protection
System58
Side lamps
bulb replacement152t
Side turn signal
bulb replacement153t
Ski bag120
Ski bag in the sport
wagon122
Sliding/tilt sunroof46
manual operation47
with glass moonroof47
Snow chains136 Socket for attaching
electrical appliances118
Spare tire157t
Speaker117
Special characteristics of
winter tires136
Special oil141t
Speed94
Speed limit91
Speed, average86, 94
Speedometer15, 16, 17
sport wagon
anchorages126
compartments in the
luggage
compartment124
cover in the luggage
compartment124
folding down the rear
backrest123
LATCH child-restraint
system64
load-securing
devices126
luggage
compartment123
opening the rear
window40
partition net123 rear window wiper, blade
replacement150t
releasing the tailgate after
an electrical
malfunction39
roll-up cover123
securing a load126
ski bag122
tail lamp assembly, bulb
replacement154t
transporting children
safely64
Standing lamps102
Starting assistance162t
Starting problems67t
Starting the engine67
Steering wheel
heating56
lock66
memory setting54
Steering wheel with
multifunction buttons22
Steptronic73
Stopwatch89
for additional information
refer to the "Owner's
Manual for Onboard
Computer"
Storage compartments116
in the cargo area124

Everything from A to ZSummer tires135
Sun blind cover112
Sunroof46
Switching off the engine68
Switch-on times for parked-
car ventilation90
Symbols8 T
Tachometer81
Tail lamps154
bulb replacement154t
Tailgate
manual operation39
manual release39
opening from the
inside40
opening from the
outside39
Technical
modifications10, 145
Telephone hookup117
Temperature display80, 86
Temperature gauge82
Temperature
layering106, 111
Third brake lamp155 Through-loading
system119
Tilt alarm sensor42, 43
avoiding unintentional
alarms44
deactivate35
Tilt function, passenger-side
mirror55
Time
calling up88
changing88
of arrival, estimated93
Timer88
for additional information
refer to the "Owner's
Manual for Onboard
Computer"
Tire
change157t
damage133t
inflation pressure26, 133
pressure
monitoring99, 133
renewal134
tread133
Tire inflation pressure26
Tire Pressure Monitor
(RDC)99
Tire Quality Grading135
Tools150t Torque168
Tow fittings163t
Towing the vehicle163t
Track169
Traction control system,
refer to ASC+T/DSC
Transmission69, 70, 73
Transmitter key32
Transporting children
safely61
Tread depth, tires133
Trip odometer80
Trunk lid
refer to luggage
compartment lid38
Trunk, refer to luggage
compartment42
Turn signal
bulb replacement152t
Turn signal indicator76
Turning circle169
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
(UTQR)135
Universal Transmitter113
Use antifreeze,
radiator142t
Used batteries,
disposal160t Used oils, disposal141t
V
Vacuum cleaner, attach118
Valve caps159
Vehicle Memory64
Ventilation104, 106, 111
draft-free106, 111
in the rear106
Ventilation while
parked112
for more information on
ventilation with vehicle
stationary, refer to the
"Owner's Manual for
Onboard Computer"
Viscosity ratings, oils141 W

Warm feet Ð cool
head106, 111
Warning and indicator
lamps19
Warning lamps19t
Warning messages83t
Warning triangle23

Everything from A to Z
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Warranty and Service Guide
Booklet (Canadian
models)144
Washer system76
Washing your vehicle, refer
to the "Caring for your
vehicle" manual
Water on the roads131
Weights171
Wheel and tire
combinations135
Wheel change157t
Wheelbase169
Width of vehicle169
Windshield wipers76
blade replacement150t
Winter tires136
Wiper blade
replacement150t
Wiper system76
Work in the engine
compartment137t X
Xenon lamps152

To ensure that you always have conve-
nient access to all essential information
when you stop for fuel, we recommend
that you take the time to fill out the
adjoining chart by entering the data that
apply to your vehicle.
Consult the index for individual specifi-
cations.
Fuel Please enter your preferred fuel here. Engine oil The space between the two marks on
the dipstick corresponds to approx.
1.1 US quarts (1 liter). Designation
QualityTire inflation pressures
Summer tires Winter tires
Front Rear Front Rear
Up to 4 persons
5 persons or 4 plus luggage
Refueling