2007 BMW 6 SERIES width

Adjusting
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Mirrors
Exterior mirrors
The mirror on the passenger's side is
more curved than the driver's mirror.
Objects reflected in the mirror are closer than
they appear. Do not estimate the distance of
following traffic based on what you see in the
mirrors; otherwise, there is an increased acci-
dent risk.<
1Adjusting
2Switching to the other mirror or to the auto-
matic curb monitor
Storing the mirror positions, refer to Seat, mir-
ror and steering wheel memory on page50.
Adjusting manually
You can also adjust the mirrors manually by
pressing against the outer edges of their mirror
glass.
Folding exterior mirrors in and out
To prevent the exterior mirrors from being
damaged due to the width of the vehicle,
always fold them in by hand before entering an
automatic car wash.<
Automatic heating
Below a certain outdoor temperature, both
exterior mirrors are automatically heated when
the motor is running or the ignition is switched
on.
Tilting down passenger-side mirror –
automatic curb monitor
Activating
1.Slide switch into the driver's side mirror
position, arrow 1.
2.Engage reverse gear or selector lever posi-
tion R.
The mirror glass tilts downward somewhat
on the passenger's side. This allows the
driver to see the area immediately adjacent
to the vehicle – such as a curb – when park-
ing, etc.
Deactivating
Slide switch into the passenger side mirror
position, arrow 2.
Interior and exterior mirrors, automatic
dimming feature
This feature is controlled by two photocells in
the inside rearview mirror. One is integrated
within the mirror's lens, while the other is
located at an offset position on the rear of the
mirror housing.
For trouble-free operation, keep the photocells
clean and do not cover the area between the
interior rearview mirror and the windshield.

Wheels and tires
202
Tire identification marks
Knowledge of the labeling on the side of the tire
makes it easier to identify and choose the right
tires.
Tire size
Speed letter
T = up to 118 mph/190 km/h
H = up to 131 mph/210 km/h
V = up to 150 mph/240 km/h
W = up to 167 mph/270 km/h
Y = up to 186 mph/300 km/h
Tire Identification Number
Tires with DOT codes meet the guidelines of
the US Department of Transportation.
DOT code:
Tire age
The tire's date of manufacture is indicated on
the sidewall:
DOT ... 3406 indicates that a tire was manufac-
tured in week 34 of the year 2006.
BMW recommends replacing all tires at least
every 6 years, even if some tires may last for
10 years.
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Quality grades can be found where applicable
on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and
maximum section width. For example:
Tread wear 200 Traction AA
Temperature A
DOT Quality Grades
Tread wear
Traction AA A B C
Temperature A B C
All passenger car tires must conform to
Federal Safety Requirements in addition
to these grades.<
Tread wear
The tread wear grade is a comparative rating
based on the wear rate of the tire when tested
under controlled conditions on a specified gov-
ernment test course.
For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one
and one-half, 1γ, times as well on the govern-
ment course as a tire graded 100. The relative
performance of tires depends upon the actual
conditions of their use, however, and may
depart significantly from the norm due to varia-
tions in driving habits, service practices and dif-
ferences in road characteristics and climate.
Traction
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are
AA, A, B, and C.
These grades represent the tire's ability to stop
on wet pavement as measured under controlled
conditions on specified government test sur-
faces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C
may have poor traction performance.
The traction grade assigned to this tire is
based on straight-ahead braking traction
tests, and does not include acceleration, cor-
nering, hydroplaning, or peak traction charac-
teristics.< e.g.
Nominal width in mm
Aspect ratio in Ξ
Belted construction – radial
Rim diameter in inches
Carrying capacity ID-code
(not in ZR tires)
Speed code letter
(in ZR tires before the R)
245/45 R 18 96 W
e.g.
Manufacturer code
for tire make
Tire size and tire design
Tire ageDOT xxxx xxx 3406

Everything from A to Z
248 Tires
– age202
– air loss90,92
– breaking-in120
– condition203
– damage203
– inflation pressure200
– minimum tread depth203
– monitoring inflation
pressure, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor89
– new wheels and tires204
– pressure monitoring, refer to
Tire Pressure Monitor91
– replacing204
– retreaded tires204
– run-flat tires204
– size201
– size, refer to The right
wheels and tires204
– wear indicators203
– wheel/tire combination204
– winter tires205
Tires with run-flat properties,
refer to Run-flat tires204
TMC station, refer to Traffic
information144
"Tone"153
Tone dialing method184
Tone in audio mode
– adjusting153
– middle setting155
Tone on locking/unlocking31
Tools, refer to Onboard tool
kit212
Top42
"Top 8" for mobile phone182
Touch tone dialing, refer to
Tone dialing method184
Tow bar220
Tow fitting219Towing219
– methods220
– tow fittings219
– with automatic
transmission220
– with manual
transmission220
– with SMG Sequential
Manual Transmission220
"Town / City" for destination
entry129
Tow rope220
Tow-starting219
"TPM"92
TPM Tire Pressure
Monitor
91
– resetting system92
– system limits91
– warning lamp92
Tracks
– finding167
– random play sequence168
– sampling on CD167
– selecting with CD166
Track width, refer to
Dimensions224
Traction-assist feature, refer
to DSC Dynamic Stability
Control88
Traction control, refer to DSC
Dynamic Stability
Control88
Traffic congestion
– displaying traffic
information144
– refer to Bypassing route
sections144
Traffic information for
navigation
– depiction in route map146
– displaying145
– during destination
guidance147
– symbols147
Traffic information with
navigation144
"Traffic Info settings"145Transmission
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic63
– deactivating selector lever
interlock on automatic
transmission with
Steptronic64
– manual transmission61
– SMG Sequential Manual
Transmission61
– starting assistant121
– towing220
Transporting children
safely57
Transport securing device,
refer to Securing cargo123
Tread depth, refer to Minimum
tread depth203
Treble, refer to Tone
control153
"Treble", tone control153
"Trip computer"78
Trip computer77
Trip-distance counter, refer to
Trip odometer75
"Triple turn signal"66
Trip odometer75
Trunk, refer to Luggage
compartment35
Trunk lid, refer to Luggage
compartment lid34
Turning circle, refer to
Dimensions224
Turn signals
65
– replacing bulbs213
U
Undercarriage protection,
refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Uniform Tire Quality Grading/
UTQR202
"Units"85
Units
– average fuel
consumption85
– temperature85

Reference 249
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Universal garage-door
opener, refer to Integrated
universal remote
control112
Universal remote control, refer
to Integrated universal
remote control112
"Unlock button"30
Unlocking
– from inside33
– from outside30
– without key, refer to Comfort
access37
Unlocking without key, refer to
Comfort access37
"Update services"193
"USB" in audio mode171
"Use current location as
address"136,138
Used batteries
– refer to Disposal215
– refer to Replacing battery38
Using turn signals65
V
Vehicle
– battery215
– breaking-in120
– care, refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
– cargo loading122
– measurements, refer to
Dimensions224
– parking60
– washing, refer to Caring for
your vehicle brochure
– weights226
"Vehicle / Tires" for
unlocking30
Vehicle jack215
– jacking points215
Vehicle position, refer to
Displaying current
position148
Ventilation109
– draft-free110
– for cooling110
– parked car ventilation110Vent outlets of automatic
climate control106
"Vent settings"108
Viscosity209
Voice, refer to Destination
guidance with voice
instructions143
Voice command system
– overview22
– short commands227
Voice instructions for
navigation system143
– muting56
– repeating56,144
– switching on/off56,143
– volume144
Voice phone book186
Volume152
– audio sources152
– fuel tank, refer to
Capacities226
– luggage compartment226
– mobile phone180
– setting speed-
dependent154
– voice instructions144
– windshield cleaning system,
refer to Capacities226
Volume adjustment in audio
mode
– front-to-rear154
– right/left154
W
Warning lamps, refer to
Indicator and warning
lamps13
Warning messages, refer to
Check Control80
Warning triangle217
Warranty and Service Guide
Booklet for Canadian
models210
Washer fluid
– capacity of the reservoir67
– wiper system67
Water on roads, refer to
Driving through water121Waveband for radio156
"WB"152,160
Wear indicators in tires, refer
to Minimum tread depth203
Weather news flashes160
Website BMW4
Weights226
Wheel/tire combination, refer
to New wheels and tires204
Wheel/tire damage203
Wheel/tire replacement, refer
to New wheels and tires204
Wheelbase, refer to
Dimensions224
Wheels and tires200
Width, refer to
Dimensions224
Wind deflector46
Windows39
– comfort closing with comfort
access37
– comfort operation31,32
– opening and closing,
Convertible39
– opening and closing,
Coupe39
– rear window, Convertible40
Windshield
– cleaning, refer to Wiper
system66
– defrosting, refer to
Defrosting windows108
– displays, refer to Head-Up
Display97
Windshield wash
– automatic, refer to Rain
sensor66
– capacities, reservoir226
– filler neck for washer
fluid207
– nozzles67
– washer fluid67
– wiper system66
Windshield wipers, refer to
Wiper system66
– care, refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
– replacing wiper blades
212