2006 BMW M6 COUPE audio

Reference 207
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Automatic
– air distribution85
– air volume85
– headlamp control80
– service notification162
– steering wheel adjustment,
refer to Easy entry/exit45
– storing stations131
Automatically switching
between high beams and
low beams, refer to High-
beam assistant81
Automatic car washes100
– also refer to the Caring for
your vehicle brochure
Automatic climate control84
– automatic air distribution85
– switching off87
Automatic closing of doors,
see Automatic soft
closing33
Automatic curb monitor44
Automatic lighting
– refer to Automatic headlamp
control80
– refer to Daytime running
lamps81
– refer to High-beam
assistant81
– refer to Interior lamps83
– refer to Pathway lighting80
"Automatic programs"85
Automatic recirculated-air
control AUC87
Automatic soft closing33
Automatic station search131
"Automatic ventilation"88
AUTO program with
automatic climate control85
"Autostore" on the
radio130,132
Average fuel consumption61
– setting units69
"Avoid ferries" for
navigation117
"Avoid highways" for
navigation117Avoiding freeways for
navigation116
Avoiding unintentional
alarms35
"Avoid tollroads" for
navigation117
Axle loads, refer to
Weights200
"A - Z"153,154
B
Backrest contour, refer to
Lumbar support40
Backrests, refer to Seats39
Backrest width adjustment40
Backup lamps, replacing
bulbs, refer to Tail
lamps184
"Balance", refer to Tone
control128
Balance, refer to Tone
control128
Balance adjustment in audio
mode, right/left128
Band-aids, refer to First-aid
kit192
Bass, refer to Tone
control127
"Bass", tone control127
Battery
– disposal37
– jump starting192
– refer to Vehicle battery189
Battery change37
Being towed194
Belts, refer to Safety belts42
Beverage holder, refer to Cup
holders93
Blower, refer to Air volume86
"BMW Assist"163
BMW Assist161
– enabling161
– services offered162
"BMW Contact"155
"BMW Contact
Numbers"155BMW homepage4
BMW Maintenance
System180
"BMW Service"163
"BMW Service settings"162
BMW website4
Bottle holder, refer to Cup
holders93
Brake Assistant, refer to DBC
Dynamic Brake Control71
Brake fluid179
– level179
– warning lamp179
Brake force display75
Brake hydraulic system179
Brake lamps
– brake force display75
– replacing bulbs, refer to Tail
lamps184
Brake pads179
– breaking-in98
Brakes
– ABS Antilock Brake
System71
– brake fluid
179
– brake force display75
– brake pads179
– breaking-in98
– CBC Cornering Brake
Control71
– handbrake51
Brake system98
– brake fluid level179
– brake pads98,179
– brake rotors100
– breaking-in98
– warning lamp13,179
Brake wear warning
– brake pads179
– warning lamp179
Braking
– electronic brake-force
distribution71
– refer to Braking safely99
Braking safely99
Breakdown, M Mobility
System185

Reference 209
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Child restraint systems48
Chock188
Chrome parts, care, refer to
the Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Cigarette lighter93
Cigarette lighter socket, refer
to Connecting electrical
devices94
Cleaning, refer to Caring for
your vehicle brochure
"Climate"85
Clock60
– 12h/24h mode68
– setting time and date68
Closing
– from inside32
– from outside30
Closing fuel filler cap168
Clothes hooks93
Cockpit10
Cold start, refer to Starting
engine51
Comfort access36
– replacing battery37
Comfort closing
– windows with comfort
access37
– with comfort access37
"Comfort" with EDC73
"Communication"152,163
"Communication
settings"162
Compact disc
– refer to CD changer139
– refer to CD player139
Compartment for remote
control, refer to Ignition
lock50
Compartments, refer to
Storage compartments92
Compressed audio files139
Computer60
– displays on Control
Display61
– hour signal68
"Concert hall", refer to Tone
control128Condition Based Service
CBS180
"Confirmation"31
Connecting car vacuum
cleaner, refer to Connecting
electrical devices94
Consumption display, refer to
Average fuel
consumption61
Consumption statistics, refer
to Average fuel
consumption61
"Continue guidance to
destination?"118
Control Center, refer to
iDrive16
Control Display, refer to
iDrive16
– setting brightness
69
Controller, refer to iDrive16
Controls, refer to Cockpit10
Convenience operation,
windows31,32
Coolant178
– checking level178
– temperature59
Cooling, maximum86
Cornering Brake Control
CBC71
Country of destination for
navigation108
Courtesy lamps, refer to
Interior lamps83
Cruise control57
Cruising range60
Cup holders93
Curb weight, refer to
Weights200
"Current position"122
Current position
– displaying122
– entering114
– storing114
"Customer
Relations"155,164
Cylinders, refer to Engine
data198
D
Dashboard, refer to
Cockpit10
Data
– capacities200
– dimensions199
– engine198
– technical data198
– weights200
"Date"68
Date, setting68
"Date format"69
Daytime running lamps81
DBC Dynamic Brake
Control71
"Deactivated"41
Decommissioning the vehicle
– refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
– refer to the Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Defrosting windows86
Defrosting windows and
removing condensation86
Defrost position, refer to
Defrosting windows86
"Delete address book" for
navigation116
"Delete all numbers" on the
mobile phone155
"Delete data" for
navigation116
"Delete" for mobile
phone155
Destination address
– deleting115
– entering107,110
Destination for navigation
– destination list113
– entering via voice110
– entry107
– home address116
– selecting from address
book115
– selecting using
information112
– storing114

Everything from A to Z
210 Destination guidance118
– bypassing route
sections122
– canceling voice
instructions45
– changing specified
route116
– displaying routes119
– distance and arrival118
– interrupting118
– starting118
– terminating/continuing118
– voice instructions121
– volume of voice
instructions121
Destination list for
navigation113
Destinations recently driven
to113
"Details" in audio mode141
"Dial" for mobile phone153
"Dial number"153
Digital clock60
Digital radio, refer to High
Definition Radio134
Dimensions199
Directional indicators, refer to
Turn signals56
Direction announcements,
refer to Voice
instructions121
Direction instructions, refer to
Voice instructions121
Directory for navigation, refer
to Address book114
Displacement, refer to Engine
data198
"Display"69
Display, refer to iDrive16
Display lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting83
"Display off"21
Displays, refer to Instrument
cluster12
"Display settings"67
Displays on the windshield,
refer to Head-Up Display77Disposal
– battery of remote control
with comfort access37
– vehicle battery190
Distance, refer to
Computer61
"Distance to dest."62
Distance to destination, refer
to Computer61
Distance warning, refer to
PDC Park Distance
Control70
Door entry lighting, refer to
Interior lamps83
Door key, refer to Keys/
remote control
28
Door lock32
"Door locks"30
Doors
– manual operation32
– remote control31
DOT Quality Grades172
Draft-free ventilation87
Drivelogic54
"Driver's door only"30
Driving lamps, refer to Parking
lamps/low beams80
Driving notes98
Driving programs, refer to
Drivelogic54
Driving route, refer to
Displaying the route119
Driving stability control
systems71
Driving through water99
Driving tips, refer to Driving
notes98
Drying the air, refer to Cooling
function86
"DSC"46,72
DSC Dynamic Stability
Control71
– indicator lamp13,72
DVD for navigation106
Dynamic Brake Control
DBC71
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC71
– M Dynamic Mode MDM72
E
Easy entry, refer to Entering
rear42
Easy entry/exit45
EBV, refer to Electronic brake-
force distribution71
"EDC"46
EDC Electronic Damping
Control73
– "Comfort"73
– "Normal"73
– "Sport"73
Eject button, refer to Buttons
on CD player126
Electrical malfunction
– door lock32
– driver's door32
– fuel filler door168
– luggage compartment lid34
– storage compartment, hotel
function33
Electric steering wheel
adjustment44
Electronic brake-force
distribution71
Electronic Damping Control
EDC73
Emergency assistance, refer
to Roadside Assistance192
Emergency call191
Emergency operation, refer to
Manual operation
– door lock32
– driver's door32
– fuel filler door168
– hotel function33
– luggage compartment lid34
Emergency release for
luggage compartment lid in
luggage compartment34
Emergency services, refer to
Roadside Assistance192
"Emission inspect."64
"Enable services"162
"End call"153

Everything from A to Z
214 Luggage compartment
– capacity200
– emergency release34
– hotel function33
– opening/closing, refer to
Luggage compartment
lid34
– opening from inside34
– opening from outside34
– opening with remote
control31
Luggage compartment lid33
– emergency operation34
– emergency release34
– opening from inside34
– opening from outside34
– opening with remote
control31,34
– unlocking manually34
Lumbar support40
LW, waveband130
M
MDynamic Mode MDM72
– indicator lamp13,72
MEngine Dynamic Control55
– "P 400"55
– "P 500"55
– "P 500 Sport"55
M Mobility System185
M+S tires, refer to Winter
tires174
Maintenance
– refer to Service
requirements63
– refer to the Service and
Warranty Information
Booklet for US models180
– refer to Warranty and
Service Guide Booklet for
Canadian models180
Maintenance system180
Malfunction
– door lock32
– fuel filler door168
– hotel function33
– luggage compartment lid34Malfunction warnings, refer to
Check Control64
Manual air distribution86
"Manual" on the radio131
Manual operation
– door lock32
– driver's door32
– fuel filler door168
– hotel function33
– luggage compartment lid34
"Map direction of travel"120
"Map facing north"120
Map for navigation
– changing scale120
– destination entry111
Map view119
Map view facing north119
Master key, refer to Keys/
remote control28
Maximum cooling86
Maximum speed with winter
tires174
MDM, refer to M Dynamic
Mode72
"MDrive"46,72
MDrive46
"M Dynamic Mode"72
Memory, refer to Seat, mirror
and steering wheel
memory40
Menus, refer to iDrive16
Microfilter87
Microphone
– for telephone14
– for voice command
system14
Mirror dimming feature44
Mirrors43
– automatic curb monitor44
– heating44
– memory, refer to Seat, mirror
and steering wheel
memory40
"Missed calls"154
Missed calls154
Mobile communications
devices in vehicle99Mobile phone
– accepted calls154
– adjusting volume152
– calling153
– ending call153
– missed calls154
– operation via iDrive152
– redialing154
– refer to separate operating
instructions
– Top 8154
– touch tone dialing, refer to
Tone dialing method156
Mobile phones, use in vehicle,
refer to Mobile communica-
tions devices in vehicle99
Mobile Service, refer to
Roadside Assistance192
Mobility System185
Monitor, refer to iDrive16
"Monitor on / off"45
Most recent mobile phone
numbers154
MP3, refer to Compressed
audio files139
Multi-function steering wheel,
refer to Buttons on steering
wheel11
Multifunction switch
– refer to Turn signals/
headlamp flasher56
– refer to Wiper/washer
system56
"Mute on / off"45
"M View"78
M view78
MW, waveband130
N
"Navigation"61,107
Navigation destination
– manual entry107
– selecting via map111
Navigation drive, installation
location106
Navigation DVD106

Everything from A to Z
216 Parts and accessories6
Passenger airbags, deacti-
vating, refer to Exception for
front passenger seat48
Passenger-side exterior
mirror, tilting down44
"Pathway lighting"80
Pathway lighting80
"PDC"71
"PDC display on"71
PDC Park Distance Control70
Personal Profile29
"Perspective"120
"Phone"153
Phone book152
Phone numbers
– deleting from phone
book155
– dialing153
– most recent numbers154
– selecting in phone book154
– Top 8154
Pinch protection system of
power windows38
Plasters, refer to First-aid
kit192
"Play"
– in audio mode140
– on the radio, selecting137
Plug-in unit for remote
control, refer to Ignition
lock50
Pollen, refer to Microfilter/
activated-charcoal filter87
Position
– displaying122
– storing114
"POWER"46
POWER, refer to M Engine
Dynamic Control55
Power failure190
Power windows, refer to
Windows37
"Presets" on the
radio130,136
Presetting parked car venti-
lation activation times88Pressure, tires170
– producing with M Mobility
System185
"Profile"165
Programmable button on
steering wheel45
Protective function, refer to
Pinch protection system of
windows38
R
Radio
– Autostore131
– controls126
– High Definition Radio134
– playing stations131
– satellite radio135
– selecting frequency
manually131
– selecting
waveband126,130
– station search131
– station selection130
– station with best
reception131
– storing stations132
– switching on/off126
– tone control127
– volume127
– Weather Band, refer to
Weather news flashes133
Radio key, refer to Keys/
remote control28
Radio position, refer to Radio
readiness50
Radio readiness50
– switched off50
– switched on50
– with comfort access37
Rain sensor, windshield
washer system57
"Random", random play
sequence, selecting142
"Random all" in audio
mode142
"Random directory" in audio
mode142Random play sequence
– CD changer142
– CD player142
"RDS"133
Reading lamps83
Rear lamps, refer to Tail
lamps184
Rearview mirrors, refer to
Mirrors43
"Received calls"154
Reception
– quality133
– radio stations133
– regional station131
Reception quality of mobile
phone, refer to Status
information20
Rechargeable flashlight91
Recirculated-air mode, refer
to AUC Automatic recircu-
lated-air control87
Recirculation of air, refer to
AUC Automatic recircu-
lated-air control87
Reclining seat, refer to
Backrest40
Recording times, refer to
Stopwatch67
"Redial" for mobile phone153
Reflectors, refer to Tail
lamps184
Refueling168
Releasing, hood175
"Relock door if not
opened"32
Remaining distance, refer to
Cruising range60
Remaining distance to desti-
nation, refer to Computer61
Remote control28
– battery replacement37
– comfort access36
– garage-door opener90
– luggage compartment lid31
– malfunction31,37
Removing condensation from
windows86

Reference 217
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
"Repeat directory" in audio
mode142
"Repeat" in audio mode142
"Repeat track" in audio
mode142
Replacement fuses190
Replacing bulbs, refer to
Lamps and bulbs182
Replacing tires
– changing a wheel187
– new wheels and tires173
Reporting an accident, refer to
Initiating emergency
call191
Reporting safety defects7
Required fuel169
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel
gauge60
Reservoir for washer
systems57
"Reset"
– for stopwatch67
– tone settings129
Reset, refer to Resetting tone
settings129
"Reset to default" with
MDrive46
Residual heat87
Restraint systems
– for children48
– refer to Safety belts42
Retreaded tires173
Reverse, fast
– CD changer143
– CD player143
Reverse gear52
Road map119
"Roadside
Assistance"155,163
Roadside Assistance192
Roadside parking lamps81
– replacing bulbs, refer to
Parking lamps183
Rope, refer to Tow-starting
and towing193
Rotary fuel controller, refer to
iDrive16Route116
– bypassing sections122
– changing116,122
– display119
– displaying arrow display119
– displaying map119
– displaying towns/cities and
streets120
– list120
– selecting116
– selecting criteria116
Route map, refer to Map
view119
"Route preference",
changing116
Route selection116
S
Safety belts42
– damage43
– indicator lamp43
– sitting safely39
Safety belt tensioners, refer to
Safety belts42
Safety systems
– ABS Antilock Brake
System71
– airbags75
– DSC Dynamic Stability
Control71
– safety belts42
Satellite radio135
– enabling channels136
– selecting channel136
– storing channel136
"SAT" on the radio126,136
"Save current
destination"116
"Scan"
– playing a music track141
– playing stations131
Scan
– CD changer141
– CD player141
– radio131
"Scan all" in audio mode141
"Scan directory" in audio
mode141Screw thread for tow
fitting193
SDARS, refer to Satellite
radio135
Seats39
– adjusting40
– adjusting backrest width40
– heating43
– lumbar support40
– memory, refer to Seat, mirror
and steering wheel
memory40
– sitting safely39
– storing the setting40
– thigh support40
Securing cargo101
– ski bag95
"Select as destination"113
"Select current speed"67
Selecting audio sources, refer
to Operating via iDrive126
Selecting frequency
manually131
Selecting menu items19
Selecting new scale for
navigation system
display120
Selecting route116
Selection options with
navigation system
116
Selector lever, Sequential
Manual Transmission52
Selector lever lock, refer to
Shiftlock52
Sequential Manual Trans-
mission with Drivelogic52
– Drivelogic driving
programs54
– Drive mode53
– idle53
– initializing system, refer to
After changing wheels/
tires174
– kick-down53
– reverse gear52
– Sequential mode53
– shift lights55
– shiftlock52
Sequential mode53

Everything from A to Z
218 "Service"63,162
Service, refer to Roadside
Assistance192
Service and Warranty Infor-
mation Booklet for US
models180
Service interval display, refer
to Service requirements63
"Service notification"163
"Service Request"155,164
"Service
requirements"63,162
Service requirements63
– also refer to CBS Condition
Based Service180
"Service Status"162
"Set"
– in audio mode126
– in trip computer62
"Set date"68
"Set service date"64
"Set time"68
Settings
– changing on Control
Display67
– clock, 12h/24h mode68
– configuring, refer to
MDrive46
– configuring, refer to
Personal Profile29
Setting speed limit66
Setting time, refer to Prese-
lecting activation time88
"Set tire pressure"74
Shifting53
Shifting paddles54
Shift lights55
Shiftlock52
Shock absorber control, refer
to EDC Electronic Damping
Control73
Short commands of voice
command system201
"Short route" for
navigation117
Short route in navigation, refer
to Selecting route116
"Show current position"112"Show destination
position"112
Side airbags75
Side markers, replacing
bulbs184
Side turn signals, replacing
bulbs184
Signal horn, refer to Horn10
Sill panel lighting, refer to
Interior lamps83
Sitting safely39
– with airbags39
– with head restraints39
– with safety belts39
Ski bag94
Slope assistant, refer to
Starting off on slopes99
SMG, refer to Sequential
Manual Transmission with
Drivelogic52
"SMG Drivelogic"46,54
Snow chains174
Socket, refer to Connecting
electrical devices94
Socket for Onboard
Diagnostics interface181
Socket for remote control,
refer to Ignition lock50
Soft closure aid, refer to
Automatic soft closing33
Song search with CD, refer to
Playing a track141
SOS, refer to Initiating an
emergency call191
Spare fuses190
Spare key28
– adapter28
Spare remote control28
Spare wheel188
– driving with spare wheel189
Special oils, refer to Approved
engine oils178
Speed-dependent
volume128
Speed limit66
Speed limit warning, refer to
Speed limit66
Speedometer12"Speed volume", tone
control128
Speed with winter tires174
"Sport" with EDC73
Stability control, refer to
Driving stability control
systems71
Start/Stop button50
"Start" for stopwatch67
"Start guidance"110,118
Starting assistant, refer to
Starting off on slopes99
Starting difficulties
– jump starting192
– refer to Special starting
conditions51
Starting engine51
Starting off
– on a slippery surface99
– on slopes99
Start menu, iDrive17
"Start route guidance"112
"Start service"163
"State / Province" for desti-
nation entry108
"State inspection"64
Station, refer to Radio130
"Status"63
Status information on Control
Display20
Status of this Owner's Manual
at time of printing5
Steering wheel
– adjustment44
– automatic adjustment, refer
to Easy entry/exit45
– buttons on steering
wheel11
– lock50
– locking50
– MDrive button46
– memory40
– programmable button45
"Steering wheel button"45
Steering-wheel shift buttons,
refer to Shift paddles54
"Stop" for stopwatch67
"Stopwatch"67
Stopwatch67

Reference 219
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Storage compartments92
"Store in address book" for
navigation114
"Store" on the radio132,137
Storing current position114
Storing radio stations132
Storing sitting position, refer
to Seat, mirror and steering
wheel memory40
Storing tires174
Straps, refer to Loading101
"Street" for destination
entry109
Summer tires, refer to Wheels
and tires170
"Surround Settings", adjust
the sound128
SW, waveband130
Switches, refer to Cockpit10
Switching between high
beams and low beams,
automatic, refer to High-
beam assistant81
Switching off tilt alarm
sensor36
Switching on
– audio126
– CD changer126
– CD player126
– radio126
Switching the cooling function
on and off86
Swiveling headlamps, refer to
Adaptive Head Light81
Symbols4
– indicator and warning
lamps13
T
Tachometer59
Tail lamps184
– replacing bulbs184
Tank capacity
– also refer to Filling
capacities200
– fuel tank capacity168
Target cursor for
navigation112Technical alterations, refer to
For your own safety6
Technical data198
Telematic, refer to
TeleService,
BMW Assist161
Telephone
– refer to Mobile phone148
– refer to separate operating
instructions
"Telephone list"45
TeleService161
– enabling161
– services offered162
Temperature
– adjusting in upper body
region85
– adjusting with automatic
climate control85
– of coolant, refer to Coolant
temperature59
Temperature display
– changing units of
measure69
– outside temperature60
Temperature gauge, engine
oil60
Temperature warning, refer to
Outside temperature60
Tempomat, refer to Cruise
control57
"Terminate services"164
"Text language"69
"Theater", refer to Tone
control128
The individual vehicle5
Tie-down points, refer to
Securing cargo101
Tightening torque of the lug
bolts, refer to After
mounting189
Tilting down passenger-side
exterior mirror44
"Time"68
"Time format"68
Timer, refer to Preselecting
activation time88
"Timer 1" for parked car
ventilation88"Timer 2" for parked car
ventilation88
Tire inflation pressures170
Tire Quality Grading172
Tires
– age171
– air loss74
– breaking-in
98
– condition172
– damage173
– inflation pressure170
– minimum tread depth172
– M Mobility System185
– new wheels and tires173
– replacing173
– retreaded tires173
– size, refer to The right
wheels and tires173
– wear indicators173
– wheel/tire combination173
– winter tires174
"Tone"127
Tone dialing method156
Tone in audio mode
– adjusting127
– middle setting129
Tone on locking/unlocking31
Tools, refer to Onboard tool
kit182
"Top 8" for mobile phone153
Torque
– lug bolts, refer to After
mounting189
– refer to Engine
specifications198
Touch tone dialing, refer to
Tone dialing method156
Tow fitting193
Towing193
– tow fitting193
"Town / City" for destination
entry108
Tow-starting193,194
Tracks
– finding141
– random play sequence142
– sample, Scan141
Track width, refer to
Dimensions199