2008 BMW M6 CONVERTIBLE lumbar support

Adjusting
46
Seats
Note before adjusting
Never attempt to adjust your seat while
operating the vehicle. The seat could
respond with unexpected movement and the
ensuing loss of vehicle control could lead to an
accident.
On the front passenger side as well, do not tilt
the backrest too far toward the rear. Failure to
observe this precaution can prevent the belt
from providing effective protection against
injury, as the passenger could slide under the
belt in an accident.<
Please follow the instructions on damage to
safety belts provided on page51 and the infor-
mation on the active front head restraints on
page48.
Convertible: with the wind deflector fitted,
do not incline the front seat backrests too
far backward if the seat is to be moved back to
the end position. Otherwise, the wind deflector
will be damaged.<
Adjusting seat
To ensure that the safety systems con-
tinue to provide optimized protection,
please follow the adjustment instructions on
page45.<
1Inclination
2Longitudinal direction
3Height
4Backrest
5Convertible: head restraints, refer to
page496Coupe: backrest width
7Lumbar support
Lumbar support
You can also adjust the contours of the backrest
to obtain additional support in the lumbar
region.
The upper hips and spinal column receive sup-
plementary support to help you maintain a
relaxed, upright sitting position.
>Increase or decrease curvature:
Press front or rear of switch.
>Move curvature up or down:
Press top or bottom of switch.
Thigh support
You can also adjust the thigh support manually:
Pull the lever and adjust the thigh support in the
longitudinal direction.

Controls
47Reference
At a glance
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Seat, mirror and steering
wheel memory
You can store and select three different adjust-
ment settings for the driver's seat, exterior mir-
rors and steering wheel.
The adjustments of the lumbar support and the
backrest width are not stored in the memory.
Storing
1.Switch on radio readiness or ignition, refer
to page59.
2.Adjust the desired seat, exterior mirror and
steering-wheel positions.
3.Press the button:
The LED in the button lights up.
4.Press the desired memory button 1, 2 or3:
The LED goes out.
Requesting
Do not request a position from the mem-
ory while the vehicle is moving. There is a
risk of accident from unexpected movement of
the seat or steering wheel.<
Comfort mode
1.Open the driver's door after unlocking or
switch on radio readiness, refer to page59.
2.Briefly press the desired memory button1,
2 or3.
The system cancels the adjustment procedure
when you briefly press one of the seat adjust-
ment switches or one of the memory buttons.The adjusting procedure for the steering wheel
is interrupted if you briefly press the switch for
the steering wheel adjustment in any direction,
refer to page52.
Safety feature
1.Close the driver's door and switch ignition
on or off, refer to page59.
2.Press the desired memory button 1, 2 or3
and maintain pressure until the adjustment
process has been completed.
If the button was pressed inadvertently:
press the button again; the LED goes out.
Activating with remote control
The last positions of the driver's seat, external
rearview mirrors, and steering wheel are stored
for the remote key currently in use.
You can choose when the position is requested:
>Request when unlocking vehicle
>Request when opening driver's door
When using this feature, always make
sure that the footwell behind the driver's
seat is empty and unobstructed. If you fail to do
so, any persons or objects behind the seat
could be injured or damaged by a rearward
movement of the seat.<
The system cancels the adjustment procedure
when you briefly press one of the seat adjust-
ment switches or one of the memory buttons.
iDrive, for operating principle refer to page16.
1.Open the start menu.
2.Press the controller to open the menu.
3.Select "Settings" and press the controller.
4.Select "Vehicle / Tires" and press the con-
troller.

Reference 241
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
"Assist. window off"21
AUC Automatic recirculated-
air control104
"Audio"151,153,158
Audio150
– controls150
– switching on/off150
– tone control151
– volume151
Audio device, external110
Automatic
– air distribution102
– air volume102
– cruise control67
– headlamp control96
– recirculated-air control
AUC104
– service notification193
– steering wheel
adjustment47
– storing stations156
Automatic car washes118
– also refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Automatic climate control101
– automatic air
distribution102
– convertible program102
– switching on and off105
– ventilation with vehicle
parked106
Automatic closing of doors,
refer to Automatic soft
closing34
Automatic curb monitor52
Automatic lighting
– refer to Automatic headlamp
control96
– refer to Daytime running
lamps97
– refer to High-beam
assistant98
– refer to Interior lamps100
– refer to Pathway lighting97
– refer to Welcome lamps96
"Automatic programs"102
Automatic soft closing34Automatic station search155
"Automatic ventilation"106
AUTO program with
automatic climate
control102
"Autostore" on the
radio154,156
"AUX"150,170,
172
– in audio mode170
AUX-In connection110,170
Average fuel consumption71
– setting units79
"Avoid ferries" for navigation
system137
"Avoid highways" for
navigation system136
Avoiding freeways for
navigation136
Avoiding unintentional
alarms36
"Avoid tollroads" for
navigation system137
Axle loads, refer to
Weights235
"A - Z"184
B
Backrest contour, refer to
Lumbar support46
Backrests, refer to Seats46
Backrest width adjustment46
Backup lamps, replacing
bulbs, refer to Tail
lamps217
"Balance", refer to Tone
control152
Band-aids, refer to First-aid
kit225
Bass, refer to Tone
control151
"Bass", tone control151
Battery
– jump starting225
– refer to Vehicle battery222
Battery replacement, remote
control for comfort
access38BC button, refer to
Computer70
Being towed227
Belts, refer to Safety belts50
Beverage holder, refer to Cup
holders111
Blower, refer to Air
volume103
"Bluetooth"177
"BMW Assist"192
BMW Assist191
– activating196
– concierge service194
– contacting BMW Customer
Relations194
– displaying vehicle data197
– offered services191
– roadside assistance192
– TeleService193
– updating195
"BMW Contact"186
"BMW Contact
Numbers"186
BMW homepage4
BMW Maintenance
System214
"BMW Service settings"195
BMW website4
Bottle holder, refer to Cup
holders111
Bracket for telephone or
mobile phone, refer to Snap-
in adapter189
Brake assistant83
Brake force display90
Brake lamps
– replacing bulbs, refer to Tail
lamps217
– two-stage90
Brake rotors
– breaking-in116
– refer to Braking safely117

Reference 249
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Locking and unlocking doors
– confirmation signals31
– from inside32
– from outside30
Low beams96
– automatic96
– indicator lamp13
– replacing bulbs216
Lower back support, refer to
Lumbar support46
Lug bolts221
– tightening torque, refer to
After mounting222
– wrench220
Luggage compartment
– capacity235
– emergency release35
– hotel function33
– increasing capacity,
Convertible35
– opening/closing, refer to
Luggage compartment
lid34
– opening from inside34
– opening from outside34
– opening with remote
control31
Luggage compartment lid34
– comfort access37
– emergency operation34
– emergency release35
– opening from inside34
– opening from outside34
– opening with remote
control31,34
– unlocking manually34
Lumbar support46
LW, waveband154
M
M Dynamic Mode MDM83
– indicator lamp13,83
M Engine Dynamic Control64
– "P 400"65
– "P 500"65
– "P 500 Sport"65M Mobility System218
M+S tires, refer to Winter
tires206
Maintenance214
– refer to Service and
Warranty Information
Booklet for US models214
– refer to Service
requirements72
– refer to Warranty and
Service Guide Booklet for
Canadian models214
Maintenance system214
Malfunction
– convertible top42
– door lock32
– driver's door32
– fuel filler door200
– hotel function33
– luggage compartment lid34
Malfunction warnings, refer to
Check Control74
Manual air distribution103
"Manual" on the radio155
Manual operation
– convertible top42
– door lock32
– driver's door32
– fuel filler door200
– hotel function33
– luggage compartment lid34
Manual transmission61
– tow-starting228
"Map direction of travel"140
"Map facing north"140
Map for navigation
– changing scale140
– destination entry131
Map view140
Map view facing north140
Master key, refer to Keys/
remote control28
Maximum cooling104
Maximum speed with winter
tires206
MDM, refer to M Dynamic
Mode83"MDrive"54
MDrive53
"M Dynamic Mode"84
Measurements, refer to
Dimensions
– Convertible234
– Coupe233
Memory, refer to Seat, mirror
and steering wheel
memory47
MENU, button refer to Start
menu17
Menus, refer to iDrive16
Message list for traffic
information143
Microfilter105
Microphone
– for telephone14
– for voice command
system14
Mirror dimming feature52
Mirrors51
– automatic curb monitor52
– folding in and out51
– heating51
– memory, refer to Seat, mirror
and steering wheel
memory47
"Missed calls"184
Missed calls185
Mobile phone
– accepted calls185
– adjusting volume182
– calling183
– ending call183
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest110
– missed calls185
– operation by voice187
– operation via iDrive182
– redialing185
– refer to separate operating
instructions
– Top 8185
– touch tone dialing, refer to
Tone dialing method186

Reference 253
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Safety systems
– ABS Antilock Brake
System82
– airbags90
– driving stability control
systems82
– rollover protection system,
Convertible92
– safety belts50
Satellite radio161
– enabling channels161
– selecting channel162
– storing channel162
"SAT" with radio150,161
"Save current
destination"136
"Scan"
– music tracks on CD166
– stations with radio155
Scan
– CD changer166
– CD player166
– radio155
"Scan all" in audio mode166
"Scan directory" in audio
mode166
Screw thread for tow
fitting227
SDARS, refer to Satellite
radio161
Seats46
– adjusting46
– adjusting backrest width46
– heating51
– lumbar support46
– memory, refer to Seat, mirror
and steering wheel
memory47
– sitting safely45
– storing the setting47
– thigh support46
Securing cargo119
– ski bag113
"Select as
destination"132,195
"Select current speed"77
Selecting audio sources, refer
to Operating via iDrive150Selecting frequency
manually155
Selecting menu items19
Selecting route136
Selection options with
navigation system136
Selector lever62
– manual transmission61
– Sequential Manual
Transmission62
Selector lever lock, refer to
Shiftlock62
Sequential Manual
Transmission with
Drivelogic62
– Drivelogic driving
programs63
– Drive mode63
– idle62
– initializing system, refer to
After changing wheels/
tires207
– kick-down63
– reverse gear62
– Sequential mode62
– shift lights64
– shiftlock62
– towing227
– tow-starting228
Sequential mode62
"Service"73,193,211
Service, refer to Roadside
Assistance225
Service and Warranty
Information Booklet for
US models214
Service Interval Display
– refer to CBS Condition
Based Service214
– refer to Service
requirements72
"Service notification"193
"Service Request"186,193
"Service
requirements"73,193,211
Service requirements72
– refer to CBS Condition
Based Service214"Service Status"197
"Set"
– in audio mode150
– in trip computer72
"Set date"79
"Set service date"74
"Set time"78
Setting button, refer to
Controls, controller16
"Settings"197
– for BMW Assist195
– for unlocking30
Settings
– changing on Control
Display77
– clock, 12h/24h mode78
– configuring, refer to
MDrive53
– configuring, refer to
Personal Profile29
– date79
– language80
– units of measure79
Settings menu, refer to
imenu17
Setting time, refer to
Preselecting activation
time106
Shifting63
Shift lights64
Shiftlock62
Shift paddles on steering
wheel63
Shock absorber control, refer
to EDC Electronic Damping
Control85
Short commands of voice
command system236
"Short route" for
navigation136
Short route in navigation, refer
to Selecting route136
"Show current position"131
"Show destination
position"131
Side airbags90
Side turn signals, replacing
bulbs217