2006 BMW M6 COUPE tires

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

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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

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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

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At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
W
Warning lamps, refer to
Indicator and warning
lamps13
Warning messages, refer to
Check Control64
Warning triangle191
Warranty and Service Guide
Booklet for Canadian
models180
Washer fluid
– capacity of the reservoir57
– wiper system57
Washer fluid reservoir57
Water on roads, refer to
Driving through water99
Waveband for radio130
"WB"126,134
Wear indicators in tires, refer
to Minimum tread depth173
Weather news flashes133
Website4
Weights200
Wheel/tire combination, refer
to New wheels and tires173
Wheel/tire damage173
Wheel/tire replacement, refer
to New wheels and tires173
Wheelbase, refer to
Dimensions199
Wheels and tires170
Width, refer to
Dimensions199
Windows37
– comfort closing with comfort
access37
– convenience
operation31,32
– opening, closing37
Windshield
– cleaning, refer to Wiper
system57
– defrosting, refer to
Defrosting windows86
– displays, refer to Head-Up
Display77
Windshield washer nozzles57Windshield washer system,
refer to Washer/wiper
system56
Windshield wiper blade
replacement182
Windshield wipers, refer to
Wiper/washer system56
Winter tires174
– setting speed limit66
– storage174
Wiper blade replacement182
Wiper system56
– rain sensor57
– washer fluid57
– windshield washer
nozzles57
"With highways" for
navigation117
Word matching principle for
navigation117
Working in the engine
compartment175
Wrenches/screwdrivers, refer
to Onboard tool kit182
X
Xenon lamps182
– replacing bulbs182

Refueling
To ensure that you always have all the essential
data on hand when refueling, we recommend
that you fill in the following tables with the spec-
ifications and information that apply to your
vehicle. Consult the index for individual specifi-
cations.Fuel
Engine oil
Tire inflation pressures
Designation
Please enter your preferred fuel here.
Quality
Summer tires
FrontRearWinter tires
FrontRear
Up to 2 persons
4 persons or 4 persons plus luggage