2007 BMW M6 CONVERTIBLE stop start

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.

Mobility
223Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Tow-starting
Do not tow-start the vehicle if possible, but
instead start the engine by means of jump start-
ing, refer to page220. With a catalytic con-
verter, the vehicle should only be tow-started
with the engine cold.
Manual transmission
1.Switch on the hazard warning flashers,
comply with country-specific regulations.
2.Switch on the ignition, refer to page58.
3.Shift into 3rd gear.
4.Tow-start with the clutch completely
depressed and slowly release the clutch.
After the engine starts, immediately
depress the clutch again completely.
5.Stop at a suitable location, remove the tow
bar or rope and switch off the hazard warn-
ing flashers.
6.Have the vehicle checked.
Sequential Manual Transmission with
Drivelogic
1.Switch on the hazard warning flashers,
comply with country-specific regulations.
2.Switch on the ignition, refer to page58.
3.Tow-start in selector lever position N.
4.Move the selector lever into the drive posi-
tion and pull toward + within 2 seconds.
The correct gear will be selected and
engaged automatically.
5.Stop at a suitable location, remove the tow
bar or rope and switch off the hazard warn-
ing flashers.
6.Have the vehicle checked.

Short commands of voice command system
230
Navigation
Onboard info
FunctionCommand
To open navigation122{Navigation}
To open "Enter address"{Enter address}
To open "New destination"{New destination}
To display "Input map"{Input map}
To display destination list{Destination list}
To display the address book{Address book}
To display the route criteria{Route preference}
To start destination guidance{Start guidance}
To end destination guidance{Stop guidance}
To display arrow display{Arrow display}
To display map view{Map}, {Map facing north},
{Map direction of travel} or
{Perspective}
To change scale{Scale ... miles} or
{Scale ... feet}
To display streets and towns/cities of the route{Route list}
To switch on voice instructions{Navigation info on}
To switch off voice instructions{Navigation info off}
To repeat voice instructions{Repeat navigation info}
To open route{Route menu}
To display current position{Current position}
FunctionCommand
To open "Car Data"70{Car data}
To display the computer70{Onboard info}
To display the trip computer71{Trip computer}
To start the stopwatch76{Stopwatch}
To set the speed limit75{Limit}
To activate speed limit76{Limit on}
To deactivate speed limit76{Limit off}

Everything from A to Z
236 Brake system114
– brake pads114
– brake rotors116
– breaking-in114
– warning lamp13,83
Braking safely116
Breakdown, M Mobility
System212
Breakdown assistance186
Breakdown services, refer to
Roadside Assistance220
Breaking-in114
Breaking-in brake pads114
Breaking-in the clutch114
Breaking-in the differential,
refer to Engine and
differential114
"Brightness"78,93
Brightness of Control
Display78
Button for starting engine,
refer to Start/Stop button58
Buttons on steering wheel11
Bypassing route sections140
C
California Proposition 65
Warning6
"Call"178,189
Call
– accepting176
– displaying accepted179
– ending177
– in absence179
– rejecting177
– starting177
Calling
– by entering phone
number177
– from phone book178
– from Top 8 list179
– redialing179
Can holder, refer to Cup
holders108
Capacities228
Car battery, refer to Vehicle
battery217Car care, refer to Caring for
your vehicle brochure
Car-care products, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
"Car Data"70
Care208
– refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Cargo loading
– securing cargo118
– stowing cargo117
– vehicle117
Caring for artificial leather,
refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Caring for leather, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Caring for light-alloy wheels,
refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Caring for plastic, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Caring for the carpet, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Caring for the vehicle finish,
refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Car key, refer to Keys/remote
control28
Car phone171
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest107
– refer to Mobile phone170
– refer to separate operating
instructions
Car radio, refer to Radio152
Car wash116
– refer to Before driving into a
car wash116
– refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Catalytic converter, refer to
Hot exhaust system115"Categories"158
CBC Cornering Brake
Control
81
CBS Condition Based
Service207
"CD"148,161
CD changer161
– controls148
– fast forward/reverse164
– installation location164
– random sequence164
– repeating a track163
– sampling a track163
– selecting a CD161
– selecting a track162
– switching on/off148
– tone control149
– volume149
CD player161
– controls148
– fast forward/reverse164
– random sequence164
– repeating a track163
– sampling a track163
– selecting a track162
– switching on/off148
– tone control149
– volume149
Center armrest, adjusting
height107
Center console14
"Central locking"30
Central locking
– from inside32
– from outside30
Central locking system30
– comfort access37
– hotel function33
Changes, technical, refer to
For your own safety6
Changing a wheel215
Changing language on
Control Display79
Changing scale for navigation
system display138
Changing units of measure on
Control Display78

Everything from A to Z
246
R
Radiator fluid, refer to
Coolant205
Radio
– Autostore153
– controls148
– High Definition Radio156
– sampling stations153
– satellite radio157
– selecting frequency
manually153
– selecting
waveband148,152
– station search153
– station selection152
– station with best
reception153
– storing stations154
– switching on/off148
– tone control149
– volume149
– Weather Band, refer to
Weather news flashes155
Radio key, refer to Keys/
remote control28
Radio position, refer to Radio
readiness58
Radio readiness58
– switched off59
– switched on58
– with comfort access38
Radio stations, storing154
Rain sensor, windshield wiper
system65
"Random", random play
sequence164
"Random all" in audio
mode164
"Random directory" in audio
mode164
Random play sequence
– CD changer164
– CD player164
"RDS"155
Reading lamps98
Rear lamps, refer to Tail
lamps211Rearview mirrors, refer to
Mirrors52
Rear window
– heating101
– opening and closing39
"Received calls"178
Reception
– quality155
– radio stations155
– regional station153
Reception quality of mobile
phone, refer to Status
information20
Rechargeable flashlight
106
Recirculated-air mode, refer
to AUC Automatic
recirculated-air control102
Recirculation of air, refer to
AUC Automatic
recirculated-air control102
Reclining seat, refer to
Seats47
Recording times, refer to
Stopwatch76
"Redial" for mobile phone178
Redialing with mobile
phone183
Reflectors, refer to Tail
lamps211
Refueling194
Releasing, hood202
Releasing the locks, refer to
Unlocking37
"Relock door if not
opened"33
Remaining distance, refer to
Cruising range70
Remaining distance to
destination, refer to
Computer70
Remote control28
– battery replacement38
– comfort access37
– garage-door opener105
– luggage compartment lid31
– malfunction31,38
Removing condensation from
windows101"Repeat directory" in audio
mode164
"Repeat" in audio mode164
"Repeat track" in audio
mode164
Replacement fuses218
Replacement remote control,
refer to New remote
controls28
Replacing bulbs, refer to
Lamps and bulbs209
Replacing tires, changing a
wheel215
Reporting safety defects7
Required fuel195
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel
gauge69
"Reset"85,87
– stopwatch76
– tone settings151
Reset, refer to Resetting tone
settings151
"Reset to default" with
MDrive54
Residual heat102
Restraint systems
– for children56
– refer to Safety belts51
Retreaded tires200
Reverse, fast
– CD changer164
– CD player164
Reverse gear61
– manual transmission60
Road map138
"Roadside
Assistance"180,186
Roadside Assistance220
Roadside parking lamps97
– replacing bulbs, refer to
Parking lamps210
Rollover protection system on
Convertible91
– lowering91
Rope, refer to Tow-starting
and towing221
Rotary/pushbutton, refer to
iDrive16

Everything from A to Z
248 Settings
– changing on Control
Display76
– clock, 12h/24h mode77
– configuring, refer to
MDrive54
– configuring, refer to
Personal Profile29
– date78
– language79
– units of measure78
Settings menu, refer to
imenu17
Setting time, refer to
Preselecting activation
time103
Shifting62
Shift lights63
Shiftlock61
Shift paddles on steering
wheel62
Shock absorber control, refer
to EDC Electronic Damping
Control84
Short commands of voice
command system229
"Short route" for
navigation134
Short route in navigation, refer
to Selecting route134
"Show current position"129
"Show destination
position"129
Side airbags89
Side marker lamps, replacing
bulbs211
Side turn signals, replacing
bulbs211
Signal horn, refer to Horn10
Signaling a turn, triple turn
signal activation64
Sill panel lighting, refer to
Interior lamps97
Sitting safely46
– with airbags46
– with head restraints46
– with safety belts46
Ski bag109Slope assistant, refer to
Starting off on slopes115
SMG, refer to Sequential
Manual Transmission with
Drivelogic61
"SMG Drivelogic"54,63
Snap-in adapter
– mounting/removing183
– using170
Snow chains201
Socket, refer to Connecting
electrical devices109
Socket for Onboard
Diagnostics interface
208
Socket for remote control,
refer to Ignition lock58
Soft closure aid, refer to
Automatic soft closing34
Song search with CD, refer to
Sampling tracks, scan163
SOS, refer to Initiating an
emergency call219
Spare
– adapter for spare key28
– fuses218
– key28
– wheel, driving with spare
wheel217
– wheel, refer to Changing
wheels215
Special oils, refer to Approved
engine oils205
Speed-dependent
volume150
Speed limit warning, refer to
Speed limit75
Speedometer12
"Speed volume", refer to Tone
control150
Speed with winter tires200
"Sport" with EDC84
Stability control, refer to
Driving stability control
systems81
Start/Stop button58
– starting the engine59
– switching off the engine59
"Start" for stopwatch76
"Start guidance"127,136Starting assistant, refer to
Starting off on slopes115
Starting difficulties, jump
starting220
Starting engine59
Starting off
– on a slippery surface115
– on slopes115
Start menu, iDrive17
"Start route guidance"129
"Start service"186
"Start Service" for BMW
Assist188
"State / Province" for
destination entry125
"State inspection"73
Station, refer to Radio152
"Status"72
Status information on Control
Display20
Status of this Owner's Manual
at time of printing5
Steering wheel
– adjustment53
– automatic adjustment, refer
to Easy entry/exit53
– automatic adjustment, refer
to Steering wheel
memory48
– buttons on steering
wheel11
– lock, refer to Ignition lock58
– MDrive button54
– memory48
– programmable button53
– shift paddles62
"Steering wheel button"53
Steering-wheel shift buttons,
refer to Shift paddles62
"Stop" for stopwatch76
"Stopwatch"76
Stopwatch76
Storage compartments107
"Store in address book" for
navigation system132
"Store" on the radio154,159
Storing current position132
Storing radio stations154