2008 BMW M6 check engine

Everything from A to Z
246 ESP Electronic Stability
Program, refer to DSC
Dynamic Stability
Control83
Event data recorders215
Exhaust system, refer to Hot
exhaust system117
Exterior mirrors51
– adjusting51
– automatic dimming
feature52
– automatic heating51
– folding in and out51
– tilting down passenger-side
mirror52
External audio device110
Eye for tow-starting and
towing, refer to Tow
fitting226
Eyes for lashing, refer to
Securing cargo119
F
"Fader", refer to Tone
control152
Fader, refer to Tone
control152
Failure messages, refer to
Check Control74
False alarm
– refer to Avoiding
unintentional alarms36
– refer to Switching off
alarm35
Fastening safety belts, refer to
Safety belts50
Fastest route for
navigation136
Fast forward
– CD changer168
– CD player168
"Fast route" for
navigation136
"Favorites", calling up with
radio157
Filler neck for washer fluid67Filling bottle, refer to
M Mobility System218
Filter, refer to Microfilter/
activated-charcoal filter105
Fine wood, refer to Caring for
your vehicle brochure
First aid, refer to First-aid
kit225
First-aid kit225
Flashing when locking and
unlocking, refer to Setting
confirmation signals31
Flashlight, refer to
Rechargeable flashlight110
Flat tire
– Flat Tire Monitor86
– M Mobility System218
– run-flat tires88
– spare wheel221
– Tire Pressure Monitor87
– warning lamp87,88
Flat Tire Monitor86
– false alarms86
– initializing system86
– limits of system86
– snow chains207
– warning lamp87
Floor mats, refer to Caring for
your vehicle brochure
Floor mats/carpets, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Fluid reservoir, refer to Filler
neck for washer fluid67
"FM", reception
range150,154
FM, waveband154
Folding into raised position
convertible top
compartment floor,
Convertible35
Footbrake, refer to Braking
safely117
Footwell lighting, refer to
Interior lamps100
For specified oil grades, refer
to Approved engine oils212
For your own safety6Freeway, refer to Route
criteria136
Front airbags90
Front passenger airbags,
deactivating91
"FTM"87
FTM, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor86
Fuel
– average consumption71
– display70
– fuel specifications201
– high-quality brands201
– quality201
– specifications201
– tank contents, refer to
Capacities235
Fuel display, refer to Fuel
gauge70
Fuel filler door200
– releasing in the event of
electrical malfunction200
Fuel gauge70
Full mobile phone preparation
package176
Full screen display, refer to
Switching assistance
window off20
Fuses223
G
Garage-door opener, refer to
Integrated universal remote
control108
Gasoline
– refer to Average fuel
consumption71
– refer to Fuel
specifications201
– refer to Required fuel201
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel
gauge70
Gear changes63
Gear display, refer to Displays
in instrument cluster63
Gearshift lever, manual
transmission61

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 257
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Volume150
– audio sources150
– fuel tank, refer to
Capacities235
– luggage compartment235
– mobile phone182
– setting speed-
dependent152
– voice instructions142
– windshield cleaning system,
refer to Capacities235
Volume adjustment in audio
mode
– front-to-rear152
– right/left152
W
Warning lamps, refer to
Indicator and warning
lamps13
Warning messages, refer to
Check Control74
Warning triangle225
Warranty and Service Guide
Booklet for Canadian
models214
Washer fluid
– capacity of the reservoir67
– wiper system67
Washing the vehicle, also refer
to Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Water on roads, refer to
Driving through water117
Waveband for radio154
"WB"150,158
Wear indicators in tires, refer
to Minimum tread depth205
Weather news flashes158
Website BMW4
Weights235
Welcome lamps96
Wheel/tire combination, refer
to New wheels and tires206
Wheel/tire damage205Wheel/tire replacement, refer
to New wheels and tires206
Wheelbase, refer to
Dimensions233
Wheels and tires202
Width, refer to
Dimensions233
Wind deflector43
Windows38
– comfort closing with comfort
access37
– convenient operation31,32
– opening and closing,
Convertible38
– opening and closing,
Coupe38
– rear window, Convertible39
Windshield
– cleaning, refer to Wiper
system66
– defrosting, refer to
Defrosting windows103
– displays, refer to Head-Up
Display93
Windshield wash
– automatic, refer to Rain
sensor66
– capacities, reservoir235
– filler neck for washer
fluid209
– nozzles67
– washer fluid67
– wiper system66
Windshield wipers, refer to
Washer system, replacing
wiper blades216
Windshield wipers, refer to
Wiper system66
– care, refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Winter tires206
– setting speed limit76
– storage207
Wiper blades
– care, refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
– replacing216Wiper system66
– rain sensor66
– washer fluid67
– windshield washer
nozzles67
"With highways" for
navigation system136
Wood decoration, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Word matching principle for
navigation137
Working in the engine
compartment208
Wrenches/screwdrivers, refer
to Onboard tool kit216
X
Xenon lamps216
– replacing bulbs216
Y
Your individual vehicle
– programmable button on
steering wheel53
– settings, refer to MDrive53
– settings, refer to Personal
Profile29