2008 BMW M6 seat memory

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1Microphone for hands-free mode for
telephone
*
and voice command system*23
Convertible: microphone on steering
column
2Reading lamps100
3SOS: initiating an emergency request224
4Interior lamps100
5Passenger airbag status lamp91
6Control Display16
7Hazard warning flashers
8Central locking system32
9Automatic climate control101
10Changing
>radio station165 165
>track165 165
11Ejecting
>navigation DVD
*124
>audio CD165 165
12Programmable memory/direct selection
buttons2113Drive for navigation DVD in Professional
*
navigation system124
14Drive for audio CDs165 165
15Entertainment sound output on/off
and adjusting volume165 165
17Bracket for cup holder
*111
18Controller16
Turn, press or move horizontally in four
directions
19Opening start menu on Control Display17
20Drivelogic of Sequential Manual
Transmission63
21EDC Electronic Damper Control for
Sequential Manual Transmission85
22DSC Dynamic Stability Control for
Sequential Manual Transmission83
23M Engine Dynamic Control POWER for
Sequential Manual Transmission64
24EDC Electronic Damper Control for
manual transmission
*85
25MDM
>M Dynamic Mode for manual
transmission
*83
>Switching DSC on and off in manual
transmission
*84 Temperature setting,
left/right101
Automatic air distribution and
volume102
Cooling function104
AUC Automatic recirculated-air
control/recirculated-air mode104
Maximum cooling104
Residual heat mode105
Switching off automatic climate
control105
Air volume103
Defrosting windows and removing
condensation103
Rear window defroster101
16
Heated seats51
PDC Park Distance Control
*81
Flat Tire Monitor86
Convertible: opening the convert-
ible top41
Convertible: closing the convertible
top41

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Personal Profile
The concept
You can set a number of functions of your BMW
individually according to your preferences.
Personal Profile ensures that most of these set-
tings are stored for the remote control currently
in use without you having to do anything. When
the vehicle is unlocked, the corresponding
remote control is detected and the settings
stored for it are called up and carried out.
This means that you will always find your BMW
set to your own personal settings even if
another person with his/her own remote control
and settings has used the vehicle since the last
time you drove it. The individual settings are
stored for a maximum of four remote controls.
Personal Profile settings
Details on the settings are provided on the
specified pages.
>Behavior of the central locking system
when unlocking vehicle, refer to page30
>Automatic locking of the vehicle, refer to
page33
>Programming button on steering wheel,
refer to page53
>Displays on Control Display:
>12h/24h clock mode, refer to page78
>Date format, refer to page79
>Brightness of the Control Display, refer
to page79
>Units of measure for consumption,
route/distances, temperature and pres-
sure, refer to page79
>Language on the Control Display, refer
to page80>Lighting settings:
>Triple turn signal activation, refer to
page65
>Welcome lamps, refer to page96
>Pathway lighting, refer to page97
>Daytime running lamps
*, refer to
page97
>High-beam assistant
*, refer to page98
>Drivelogic driving program in the Sequential
mode, refer to page63
>Individual settings for MDrive, refer to
page53
>PDC Park Distance Control
*: optical warn-
ing, refer to page82
>Head-Up Display
*: selection and bright-
ness of display, refer to page93
>Automatic climate control: for AUTO pro-
gram and intensity, cooling function, and
automatic recirculated air control/recircu-
lated air mode, temperature, air distribution,
temperature in the upper body region, refer
to page102
>Navigation system
*: voice instructions for
destination guidance, refer to page124
The most recent settings for the following are
also called up during unlocking:
>Programmable memory/direct selection
buttons: selecting stored functions, refer to
page44
>Driver's seat, exterior-mirror and steering-
wheel position, refer to page47
>Audio sources: volume and tone settings,
refer to page151
>Radio: display of stored stations, refer to
page154
>Phone: adjusting volume, refer to page182

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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.

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Damage to safety belts
When subjected to strain due to an acci-
dent or in the event of damage, replace
the safety belts, the belt tensioners, and any
child restraint systems and have the belt anchor
points checked. Have this work carried out only
by a BMW center or a workshop that works
according to BMW repair procedures with
appropriately trained personnel. Otherwise,
correct operation of this safety equipment is not
guaranteed.<
Heated seats
The temperature setting advances one step in
its control sequence each time you press the
button. The maximum temperature is supplied
when three LEDs are lit.
The temperature is reduced and if need be, the
heating is switched off in order to reduce the
load on the battery. The LEDs remain lit.
To switch off:
Press the button longer.
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors
The mirror on the passenger's side is
more curved than the driver's mirror.
Objects reflected in the mirror are closer than
they appear. Do not estimate the distance of
following traffic based on what you see in the
mirrors; otherwise, there is an increased acci-
dent risk.<1Adjusting
2Switching to the other mirror or to the
automatic curb monitor
3Folding mirrors in and out
*
Storing the mirror positions, refer to Seat, mir-
ror and steering wheel memory on page47.
Adjusting manually
You can also adjust the mirrors manually by
pressing against the outer edges of their mirror
glass.
Folding exterior mirrors in and out
Pressing button3 allows you to fold mirrors
in and out up to a speed of approx. 20 mph/
30 km/h. This is advantageous, for example, in
car washes, narrow streets or for bringing mir-
r o r s t h a t h a v e b e e n m a n u a l l y f o l d e d - i n b a c k i n t o
the correct position. Mirrors that were folded in
are folded out automatically at a speed of
approx. 25 mph/40 km/h.
Before going through a car wash, fold the
mirrors in manually, or with button 3, oth-
erwise they could be damaged, depending on
the width of the car wash system.<
Automatic heating
Below a certain outdoor temperature, both
exterior mirrors are heated whenever the
engine is running or the ignition is switched on.

Adjusting
52
Tilting down passenger-side mirror –
automatic curb monitor
Activating
1.Slide switch into the driver's side mirror
position, arrow 1.
2.Shift into reverse or move selector lever into
position R.
The mirror glass tilts downward somewhat
on the passenger's side. This allows the
driver to see the area immediately adjacent
to the vehicle – such as a curb – when park-
ing, etc.
Deactivating
Slide switch into the passenger side mirror
position, arrow 2.
Interior and exterior mirrors,
automatic dimming feature
This feature is controlled by two photocells in
the inside rearview mirror. One is integrated
within the mirror's lens, while the other is
located at an offset position on the rear of the
mirror housing.
For trouble-free operation, keep the photocells
clean and do not cover the area between the
interior rearview mirror and the windshield. Also do not attach stickers to the windshield in
front of the mirror.
Steering wheel
Adjusting
Do not adjust the steering wheel while the
vehicle is moving. There is a risk of acci-
dent as the result of unexpected movement.<
The steering wheel can be adjusted in four
directions.
Storing the steering-wheel position, refer to
Seat, mirror and steering wheel memory,
page47.
Easy entry/exit
To make it easier to enter and exit the vehicle,
the steering wheel temporarily moves into the
uppermost position.
Steering wheel heating*
Press the button.
The indicator lamp in the button lights up when
the steering wheel heater is switched on.

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Charging battery
Only charge the battery in the vehicle via the
terminals in the engine compartment with the
engine switched off. For the connections, refer
to Jump starting on page225.
Disposal
After replacement, have old batteries dis-
posed of by your BMW center or deposit
them at a recycling center. Maintain the battery
in an upright position for transport and storage.
Always secure the battery to prevent it from tip-
ping over during transport.<
Power failure
After a temporary power supply interruption,
some settings are lost. Take the following
steps:
>Seat, mirror and steering wheel memory
Store the positions again, refer to page47.
>Time and date
Reset, refer to text starting on page77.
>Radio
Store stations again, refer to page156.
>Navigation system
Wait until the system starts, refer to
page124.
Fuses
Never attempt to repair a blown fuse, and
do not replace a defective fuse with a sub-
stitute of another color or amperage rating, as
this could lead to overloading of the wiring, ulti-
mately resulting in a fire in the vehicle.<
Spare fuses and a pair of plastic tweezers are
located in the compartment for the onboard tool
kit, refer to page216.
Information on fuse allocation is located below
the bracket for the onboard tool kit, see below.
In glove compartment
1.Press the button on the back in the center of
partition1 and pull out the partition upward,
arrow2.
2.Press the coupling downward, arrow3, and
fold the lid 4 forward.
In luggage compartment
Fold the cover under the floor mat upward and
remove the bracket for the onboard tool kit.
Information on fuse allocation1 and additional
fuses2 are provided there.

Everything from A to Z
248 Indicator/warning lamps
– ABS Antilock Brake
System84
– airbags92
– brake system84
– DSC13,83
– DTC13
– Flat Tire Monitor87
– handbrake13,61
– MDrive13,53
– M Dynamic Mode13,83
– parking lamps/low beams13
– safety belt warning50
– TPM Tire Pressure
Monitor88
Indicator and warning lamps,
overview13
Inflation pressure, refer to Tire
inflation pressure202
Inflation pressure monitoring
– refer to Flat Tire Monitor86
– refer to Tire Pressure
Monitor87
Info menu17
Information
– on another location132
– on current position132
– on town/city of
destination132
"Information" for navigation
system132
Information menu, refer to
imenu17
"Information on
destination"133
"Info sources"73
Initializing
– Flat Tire Monitor86
– radio, refer to Storing
stations156
– refer to Power failure223
– seat, mirror and steering
wheel memory47
– time and date77
"Input map"131
Installation location
– CD changer168
– drive for navigation DVD124Instructions for navigation
system, refer to Voice
instructions141
Instrument cluster12
Instrument lighting100
Instrument panel
– refer to Cockpit10
– refer to Instrument
cluster12
Integrated key28
Integrated universal remote
control108
Interesting destination for
navigation132
"Interim time"77
Interior lamps100
– switching on with remote
control31
Interior motion sensor36
– switching off36
Interior rearview mirror,
automatic dimming
feature52
Intermittent wiper mode66
J
Jacking points221
Joystick, refer to iDrive16
Jump starting225
K
Keyless-Go, refer to Comfort
access36
Keyless opening and closing,
refer to Comfort access36
Key Memory, refer to Personal
Profile29
"Keypad"186
Keys28
– key-related settings, refer to
Personal Profile29
– spare key28
Kick-down, refer to Drive
mode63
Knee airbags90
Knock control201
L
Lamps, refer to Parking lamps/
low beams96
Lamps and bulbs216
"Language / Units"79
– for navigation
system125,141
"Languages"80
– for navigation
system125,141
Lashing eyes, refer to
Securing cargo119
Last destinations, refer to
Destination list133
"Last seat pos."48
LATCH child restraint fixing
system57
LEDs light-emitting
diodes216
Length, refer to
Dimensions233
License plate lamps, replacing
bulbs217
Light-emitting diodes
LEDs216
Lighter112
"Lighting"66,97
Lighting
– instruments100
– lamps and bulbs216
– of the vehicle, refer to
Lamps96
Light switch96
"Limit"76
Loading, refer to Cargo
loading118
Load securing equipment,
refer to Securing cargo119
"Lock after driving"33
Lock buttons in the doors,
refer to Locking33
Locking31
– confirmation signals31
– from inside33
– from outside31
– without key, refer to Comfort
access36

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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