2008 BMW 6 SERIES Owners Manual

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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
Have the BMW transported with a tow truck
with a so-called lift bar or on a flat bed.
Tow-starting
Do not tow-start the vehicle if possible, but
instead start the engine by means of jump start-
ing, refer to page228. Vehicles equipped with a
catalytic converter should only be tow-started
when the engine is cold. When equipped with a
sport automatic transmission, the engine can-
not be started by tow-starting.
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.

Reference
This chapter contains the technical data,
the short commands of the voice command
system, and the index that will direct you
as quickly as possible to the information
you are looking for.
Reference

Technical data
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Technical data
Engine data
650i
Displacement cu in/cmμ292.8/4,799
No. of cylinders8
Maximum output hp 360
at engine speed rpm 6,300
Maximum torque lb ft/Nm 360/488
at engine speed rpm 3,400

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Dimensions
Coupe
All dimensions given in inches/mm. Smallest turning circle diam.: 37.4 ft/11.4 m

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Convertible
All dimensions given in inches/mm. Smallest turning circle diam.: 37.4 ft/11.4 m

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Weights
Never exceed either the approved axle loads or
the gross vehicle weight.
Capacities
650i Coupe 650i Convertible
Curb weight lbs./kg 3,814/1,730 4,277/1,940
Approved gross vehicle weight lbs./kg 4,652/2,110 5,049/2,290
Load lbs./kg 838/380 772/350
Approved front axle load lbs./kg 2,337/1,060 2,403/1,090
Approved rear axle load lbs./kg 2,491/1,130 2,778/1,260
Luggage compartment capacity cu ft/l 15.9/450 10.6/300
>with raised convertible top
compartment floor, refer to page35cu ft/l – 12.4/350
Notes
Fuel tank US gal/liters approx. 18.5/70 Fuel specification: page209
including reserve of: US gal/liters approx. 2.6/10
Window and headlamp
wiper system US quarts/liters approx. 5.3/5For details: page65

Short commands of voice command system
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Short commands of voice command
system
With short commands you can run certain func-
tions directly, regardless of which menu item is
selected. Here are the important short commands for the
voice command system.
Assistance window
Communication
*
FunctionCommand
To open the assistance window20{Assistance window}
To select the display in the assistance window20{Assistance window map facing north},
{Assistance window map direction of travel},
{Assistance window arrow display},
{Assistance window perspective},
{Assistance window current position},
{Assistance window trip computer} or
{Assistance window onboard info}
To change scale in assistance window132{Assistance window scale ... feet} or
{Assistance window scale ... miles}
FunctionCommand
To activate telephone191{Phone}
To dial phone number191{Dial number}
To display the phone book192{A to Z}
To dial from phone book192{Call ...} or
{Dial name}
To display "Top 8"193{Top 8}
To redial193{Redial}
To display "Received calls"193{Received calls}
To display "Missed calls"193{Missed calls}
To display "Bluetooth"185{Bluetooth}
To open BMW Assist 199{BMW Assist}
To open BMW Service, Services199{BMW Service}
To open "BMW Contact"193{BMW Contact}
To open "BMW Contact Numbers"201{BMW Contact numbers}
To open "Roadside Assistance"200{Roadside Assistance}