2007 BMW M6 CONVERTIBLE headlamp

Mobility
203Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Engine compartment
1Filler neck for engine oil, refer to Adding
engine oil
2Expansion tank for coolant, refer to
page205
3Jump-starting terminal, refer to page2204Body ground/negative terminal
5Filler neck for washer fluid of the headlamp
and windshield cleaning systems, refer to
page66
Engine oil
Engine oil consumption depends on driving
style and driving conditions.
Checking engine oil level
Your vehicle is equipped with an electronic oil
level check. You can display the oil level in the
instrument cluster.
1Oil level
2Maximum marking
3Minimum marking
Press the BC button in the turn signal lever
repeatedly until the oil level display is shown in
the instrument cluster. The displayed numeric
value indicates the current oil level in liters
above Minimum.

Mobility
209Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Replacing components
Onboard tool kit
The onboard tool kit is located in the luggage
compartment under the floor mat.
Replacing wiper blades
1.Fold the wiper arm out and grasp it firmly.
2.Press the locking tabs together while slid-
ing the wiper blade toward the front to dis-
engage it.
3.Insert the new wiper blade and slide it in
until it audibly clicks into place.
Lamps and bulbs
Lamps and bulbs make an essential contribu-
tion to driving safety. You must be duly diligent
in replacing them. If you are not familiar with the
specified procedures, have the corresponding
work carried out at your BMW center.Never touch the glass on new bulbs with
your bare fingers, as even minute
amounts of contamination will burn into the
bulb's surface and reduce its service life. Use a
clean cloth, napkin, etc., or hold the bulb by its
metal socket.<
A selection of replacement bulbs is available at
your BMW center.
Whenever you perform any work on the
electrical system, turn off the electrical
devices involved to prevent short circuits from
occurring. To avoid possible injury or equip-
ment damage when replacing bulbs, follow any
instructions provided by the bulb manufac-
turer.<
When performing maintenance on the head-
lamps, follow the instructions in the separate
Caring for your vehicle brochure.
For bulbs for which changing is not
described, and for checking and adjusting
headlamp aim, please contact your BMW cen-
ter.<
Light-emitting diodes LEDs
Light-emitting diodes installed behind translu-
cent lenses serve as the light source for many of
the controls and displays in your vehicle. These
light-emitting diodes, which operate using a
concept similar to that applied in conventional
lasers, are officially designated as Class 1 light-
emitting diodes.
Do not remove the covers, and never
stare into the unfiltered light for several
hours, as irritation of the retina could result.<
Xenon lamps
The service life of these lamps is very long and
the probability of a failure is very low, provided
that they are not switched on and off an unusual
number of times.

Giving and receiving assistance
222 Rear: press the arrow symbol on the cover while
prying out the cover upward by hand.
Being towed
Make sure that the ignition is switched on,
refer to page58; otherwise, the low-beam
headlamps, tail lights, turn signals and wind-
shield wipers would not be available. Do not tow
the vehicle with the rear axle raised, as other-
wise the steering can turn to the left or right.
When the engine is stopped, there is no power
assist. This then requires increased effort for
braking and steering.<
Switch on the hazard warning flashers depend-
ing on the local regulations. If the electrical sys-
tem fails, mark the vehicle to be towed, e.g. with
a sign or warning triangle in the rear window.
Manual transmission
Gearshift lever in neutral position.
Sequential Manual Transmission with
Drivelogic
Make sure that selector lever position N is
engaged with the ignition switched on, as
otherwise the engine can be damaged during
towing.<
Towing methods
Do not lift vehicle by tow fitting or body
and chassis parts; otherwise, damage
may result.<
In some countries, towing with tow bars or
ropes in public traffic is not permitted. Familiar-
ize yourself with the regulations on towing in the
respective country.
With tow bar
The towing vehicle may not be lighter
than the vehicle to be towed; otherwise, it
will not be possible to reliably control vehicle
response.<
The tow fittings used should be on the same
side on both vehicles. Should it prove impossi-
ble to avoid mounting the tow bar at an offset
angle, please note the following:
>Clearance and maneuvering capability will
be strictly limited during cornering.
>When mounted at an angle, the tow bar will
exert lateral forces, tending to push the
vehicle sideways.
Attach the tow bar to the tow fittings only,
as attachment to other vehicle parts can
lead to damage.<
With tow rope
When starting off in the towing vehicle, make
sure that the tow rope is taut.
To avoid jerking and the associated
stresses on vehicle components when
towing, always use nylon ropes or nylon straps.
Attach tow ropes to the tow fittings only, as
attachment to other vehicle parts can lead to
damage.<
With tow truck
Do not tow the vehicle with only the front
or rear axle raised, as otherwise the
engine may be damaged or the steering can
turn to the left or right.<
Have the vehicle transported on a flatbed sur-
face only.

Technical data
228
Weights
Never exceed either the approved axle loads or
the gross vehicle weight.
Capacities
M6 CoupeM6 Convertible
Curb weight lbs./kg 3,909/1,773 4,398/1,995
Approved gross vehicle weight lbs./kg 4,850/2,200 5,247/2,380
Load lbs./kg 941/427 849/385
Approved front axle load lbs./kg 2,403/1,090 2,469/1,120
Approved rear axle load lbs./kg 2,646/1,200 2,844/1,290
Luggage compartment capacity cu ft/l 15.9/450 10.6/300
>with raised convertible top com-
partment floor, refer to page35cu ft/l – 12.4/350
Notes
Fuel tank US gal/liters approx. 18.5/70 Fuel specification: page195
including reserve of: US gal/liters approx. 4/15
Window and headlamp
wiper system US quarts/liters approx. 5.3/5For details: page66

Reference 235
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Assistance window20
"Assist. window off"21
AUC Automatic recirculated-
air control102
"Audio"149,151,156
Audio148
– controls148
– switching on/off148
– tone control149
– volume149
Audio device, external107
Automatic
– air distribution100
– air volume100
– cruise control66
– headlamp control95
– recirculated-air control
AUC102
– service notification187
– steering wheel
adjustment48
– storing stations153
Automatic car washes116
– also refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Automatic climate control99
– automatic air
distribution100
– convertible program100
– switching on and off102
– ventilation with vehicle
parked103
Automatic closing of doors,
refer to Automatic soft
closing34
Automatic curb monitor52
Automatic lighting
– refer to Automatic headlamp
control95
– refer to Daytime running
lamps96
– refer to Interior lamps97
– refer to Pathway lighting95
"Automatic programs"100
Automatic soft closing34
Automatic station search153
"Automatic ventilation"103AUTO program with
automatic climate
control100
"Autostore" on the
radio152,154
"AUX"148,167
AUX-In connection107,167
Average fuel consumption70
– setting units78
"Avoid ferries" for navigation
system135
"Avoid highways" for
navigation system134
Avoiding freeways for
navigation134
Avoiding unintentional
alarms36
"Avoid tollroads" for
navigation system135
Axle loads, refer to
Weights228
"A - Z"178
B
Backrest contour, refer to
Lumbar support47
Backrests, refer to Seats47
Backrest width adjustment47
Backup lamps, replacing
bulbs, refer to Tail
lamps211
"Balance", refer to Tone
control150
Band-aids, refer to First-aid
kit220
Bass, refer to Tone
control149
"Bass", tone control149
Battery
– jump starting220
– refer to Vehicle battery217
Battery replacement, remote
control for comfort
access38
BC button, refer to
Computer69
Being towed222
Belts, refer to Safety belts51Beverage holder, refer to Cup
holders108
Blower, refer to Air
volume101
"Bluetooth"172
"BMW Assist"186
BMW Assist185
– activating190
– breakdown assistance186
– contacting BMW Customer
Relations188
– displaying vehicle data191
– information service188
– services offered185
– TeleService187
– updating189
"BMW Contact"180
"BMW Contact
Numbers"180
BMW homepage4
BMW Maintenance
System207
"BMW Service settings"189
BMW website4
Bottle holder, refer to Cup
holders108
Bracket for telephone or
mobile phone, refer to Snap-
in adapter183
Brake assistant82
Brake force display88
Brake lamps
– replacing bulbs, refer to Tail
lamps211
– two-stage88
Brake rotors
– breaking-in114
– refer to Braking safely116
Brakes
– ABS Antilock Brake
System81
– brake force display88
– breaking-in114
– CBC Cornering Brake
Control81
– electronic brake-force
distribution81
– handbrake60
– refer to Braking safely116

Reference 241
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Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
General driving notes114
Glove compartment106
– rechargeable flashlight106
GPS navigation, refer to
Navigation system122
Grills, refer to Ventilation102
Gross vehicle weight, refer to
Weights228
Ground clearance116
H
Handbrake60
– indicator lamp13,60
Hands-free system, refer to
Microphone14
Hazard warning flashers15
"HD radio"156
HD radio, refer to High
Definition Radio156
Head airbags89
Headlamp control,
automatic95
Headlamp flasher64
Headlamps
– care, refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
– cleaning, refer to Wiper
system65
– cleaning tank, refer to
Capacities228
– filler neck for washer
fluid203
– replacing bulbs209
Head Light, refer to Adaptive
Head Light96
Head restraints
– front49
– removing49
– sitting safely46
"Head-Up Display"54,92
Head-Up Display91
– default view92
– shift lights63
Heated
– mirrors52
– rear window101
– seats51Heater100
Heating
– exterior mirrors52
– interior99
– rear window101
– residual heat utilization102
– seats51
Heating with engine switched
off, refer to Residual
heat102
Heavy cargo, refer to Securing
cargo118
Height, refer to
Dimensions226
Height adjustment
– seats47
– steering wheel53
High beams97
– headlamp flasher97
– indicator lamp13
– replacing bulbs210
High Definition Radio156
High water, refer to Driving
through water115
Hills116
Holder for cups108
"Home address" for
navigation system134
Homepage of BMW4
Hood202
Horn10
Hotel function33
– unlocking manually34
Hot exhaust system115
"Hour memo"77
"House number" for
destination entry127
Hydraulic brake assistant,
refer to Brake assistant82
Hydroplaning115
– also refer to Minimum tread
depth199
I
IBOC, refer to High Definition
Radio156
Ice, refer to Outside
temperature warning69
ID3-Tag, refer to Information
about track162
Identification mark
– recommended tire
brands200
– tire coding198
Idle61
iDrive16
– adjusting brightness78
– assistance window20
– changing date and time77
– changing language79
– changing menu page19
– changing settings76
– changing units of measure
and display form78
– controller16
– controls16
– displays, menus17
– operating principle17
– selecting menu item19
– selecting or confirming
entry19
– start menu17
– status information20
– symbols18
Ignition58
– switched off59
– switched on58
Ignition key, refer to Keys/
remote control28
Ignition key position 1, refer to
Radio readiness58
Ignition key position 2, refer to
Ignition on58
Ignition lock58
– starting engine with comfort
access38
i menu17
Imprint2

Everything from A to Z
244 Mobile phone
– accepted calls179
– adjusting volume176
– calling177
– ending call177
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest107
– missed calls179
– operation by voice181
– operation via iDrive176
– redialing179
– refer to separate operating
instructions
– Top 8179
– touch tone dialing, refer to
Tone dialing method180
Mobile phone battery184
Mobile phones, use in vehicle,
refer to Mobile
communications devices in
vehicle115
Mobile Service, refer to
Roadside Assistance220
Mobility System212
Monitor, refer to iDrive16
Monitoring pressure of tires,
refer to Flat Tire Monitor84
"Monitor on / off"53
Most recent mobile phone
numbers179
MP3, compressed audio
files161
Multifunction steering wheel,
refer to Buttons on steering
wheel11
Multifunction switch
– refer to Turn signals/
headlamp flasher64
– refer to Wiper system65
Music tracks
– random play sequence164
– sampling, scan163
"Mute on / off"53
"M View"92
M view93
MW, waveband152
N
"Navigation"70,124
Navigation destination
– entering manually124
– selecting via map129
Navigation drive, installation
location122
Navigation DVD122
Navigation instructions, refer
to Switching voice
instructions on/off139
Navigation system122
– address book132
– bypassing route
sections140
– destination entry124
– destination guidance in
assistance window122
– destination list131
– displaying current
position144
– displaying route137
– entering a destination
manually124
– entering destination via
voice127
– last destinations131
– looking for interesting
destination130
– navigation DVD122
– route list139
– selecting destination using
information130
– selecting destination via
map129
– selecting route criteria134
– starting destination
guidance136
– switching off, refer to
Terminating/continuing
destination guidance136
– terminating/continuing
destination guidance136
– voice instructions139
– volume adjustment140
"Navigation voice
instructions"53,123,139Neck support, refer to Front
head restraints49
"New address" for navigation
system132
"New destination"124,129
New remote controls28
"New route"140
New wheels and tires200
"Next entertainment
source"53
"Normal" with EDC84
Nozzles
– refer to Ventilation102
– refer to Windshield washer
nozzles66
Nylon rope, refer to Tow-
starting and towing221
O
OBD socket, refer to Socket
for OBD Onboard
Diagnostics interface208
Octane ratings, refer to Fuel
specifications195
Odometer68
Oil, refer to Engine oil203
Oil change intervals
– refer to Service
requirements71
– refer to the Service and
Warranty Information
Booklet for US models or to
the Warranty and Service
Guide Booklet for Canadian
models
"On a new destination" for
navigation system130
"Onboard info"70
Onboard monitor, refer to
iDrive16
Onboard tool kit209
"On destination"130
"On location"130

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Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Storing sitting position, refer
to Seat, mirror and steering
wheel memory48
Storing tires201
"Street" for destination
entry126
Summer tires, refer to Wheels
and tires196
"Surround Settings", refer to
Tone control150
SW, waveband152
Switches, refer to Cockpit10
Switching on
– audio148
– CD changer148
– CD player148
– radio148
Swiveling headlamps, refer to
Adaptive Head Light96
Symbols4
– indicator and warning
lamps13
– navigation system143
– status information20
– traffic information with
navigation system140
T
Tachometer68
Tail lamps211
– replacing bulbs211
Tank capacity
– also refer to Capacities228
– fuel tank capacity194
Target cursor for
navigation129
Technical alterations, refer to
For your own safety6
Technical data226
Telematics, refer to
BMW Assist185
Telephone
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest107
– refer to Mobile phone170
– refer to separate operating
instructions"Telephone list"53
TeleService187
Temperature
– adjusting in upper body
region101
– adjusting with automatic
climate control100
– changing units of
measure78
– refer to Coolant
temperature68
Temperature display
– changing units of
measure78
– outside temperature68
– outside temperature
warning69
Temperature gauge, engine
oil69
Tempomat, refer to Cruise
control66
"Terminate services"190
"Text language"79
"Theater", refer to Tone
control151
The individual vehicle5
Tie-down points, refer to
Securing cargo118
Tightening torque of the lug
bolts, refer to After
mounting216
Tilt alarm sensor36
– switching off36
Tilting down passenger-side
exterior mirror52
"Time"77
"Time / Date"77
"Time format"77
Timer, refer to Preselecting
activation time103
"Timer 1" for parked-car
ventilation103
"Timer 2" for parked-car
ventilation103
Tire inflation pressure
196
Tire pressure loss87
Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM86Tire Quality Grading198
Tire replacement, new wheels
and tires200
Tires
– age198
– air loss86,87
– breaking-in114
– condition199
– damage199
– inflation pressure196
– minimum tread depth199
– M Mobility System212
– monitoring inflation
pressure, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor84
– new wheels and tires200
– pressure monitoring, refer to
Tire Pressure Monitor86
– replacing200
– retreaded tires200
– size197
– size, refer to The right
wheels and tires200
– wear indicators199
– wheel/tire combination200
– winter tires200
TMC station, refer to Traffic
information140
"Tone"149
Tone dialing method180
Tone in audio mode
– adjusting149
– middle setting151
Tone on locking/unlocking31
Tools, refer to Onboard tool
kit209
Top40
"Top 8" for mobile phone178
Torque, lug bolts, refer to
After mounting216
Touch tone dialing, refer to
Tone dialing method180
Tow bar222
Tow fitting221