2009 BMW 6 SERIES center console

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Around the center console: controls and displays

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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,
for two with comfort access
*.
Personal Profile settings
Details on the settings are provided on the
specified pages.
>Behavior of the central locking system
when unlocking vehicle, refer to page32
>Automatic locking of the vehicle, refer to
page34
>Programming buttons on steering wheel,
refer to page57
>Displays on Control Display:
>12h/24h clock mode, refer to page85
>Date format, refer to page85
>Brightness of the Control Display, refer
to page85
>Units of measure for consumption,
route/distances, temperature and pres-
sure, refer to page86
>Language on the Control Display, refer
to page86
>Lighting settings:
>Triple turn signal activation, refer to
page66
>Welcome lamps, refer to page104
>Pathway lighting, refer to page105
>Daytime running lamps
*, refer to
page105
>High-beam assistant
*, refer to page106
>PDC Park Distance Control
*: optical warn-
ing, refer to page87
>Head-Up Display
*: selection and bright-
ness of display, refer to page98>BMW Night Vision
*: display settings, refer
to page102
>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 page111
>Navigation system
*: voice instructions for
destination guidance, refer to page151
In addition, the following, most recently
selected settings are recalled during unlocking:
>Programmable memory buttons: selecting
stored functions, refer to page22
>Driver's seat, exterior-mirror and steering-
wheel position, refer to page51
>Audio sources: volume and tone settings,
refer to page161
>Radio: display of stored stations, refer to
page164
>Phone: adjusting volume, refer to page192
Central locking system
The concept
The central locking system functions when the
driver's door is closed.
The system simultaneously engages and
releases the locks on the following:
>Doors
>Compartment in the front center console
>Luggage compartment lid
>Fuel filler door
Operating from outside
>Via the remote control
>Using door lock
>With comfort access
* via the door handles
These actions operate the anti-theft system
* at
the same time. It prevents the doors from being
unlocked using the lock buttons or door han-
dles. The interior lamps and the courtesy
lamps
* are also switched on and off with the

Opening and closing
32 remote control. The alarm system
is armed/dis-
armed at the same time.
You can find more detailed information on the
alarm system
on page37.
Operating from inside
Via the central locking button, refer to page34.
The fuel filler door
and the compartment in the
front center console are not locked, refer to
page34.
In the event of a serious accident, the central
locking system unlocks automatically. In addi-
tion, the hazard warning flashers and interior
lamps come on.
Opening and closing:
Using remote control
Persons or animals left unattended in a
parked vehicle can lock the doors from
the inside. Always take along the remote control
when leaving the vehicle so that the vehicle can
then be opened from the outside.<
Unlocking
Press the button.
The interior lamps, the courtesy lamps
*, and
the welcome lamps are switched on.
Setting unlocking behavior
You can set whether the first press of the button
unlocks only the driver's door or the entire vehi-
cle.
iDrive, for operating principle refer to page16.
1.Press the button.
This opens 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.5.Change to upper field if necessary. Turn the
controller until "Door locks" is selected and
press the controller.
6.Select "Central locking" and press the con-
troller.
7.Select "Unlock button" and press the con-
troller.
8.Select a menu item:
>"All doors"
Pressing the button once unlocks the
entire vehicle.
>"Driver's door only"
*
Press the button once to unlock only
the driver's door and the fuel filler door.
Pressing the button twice unlocks the
entire vehicle.
9.Press the controller.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur-
rently in use.
Comfort opening mode
Press and hold the button:
>Coupe: the windows are opened, the glass
sunroof
* is raised and the sliding visor
slides back.

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7.Select a menu item:
>"Relock door if not opened"
The central locking system locks again
after a short time if no door has been
opened.
>"Lock after driving"
The central locking system locks the
vehicle as soon as you start to drive.
8.Press the controller.
The setting is selected.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur-
rently in use.
Unlocking and opening
>Either unlock both doors at the same time
with the button for the central locking sys-
tem and then pull the door handle above the
armrest or
>pull on the door handle of each door twice:
the first time unlocks the door, the second
time opens it.
Locking
>Use the central locking button to lock both
of the doors simultaneously, or
>press down the lock button of a door.
To prevent you from being locked out, the
open driver's door cannot be locked using
the lock button.
Persons or animals left unattended in a
parked vehicle can lock the doors from
the inside. Always take along the remote control
when leaving the vehicle so that the vehicle can
then be opened from the outside.<
Hotel function
The hotel function locks the compartment in
the front center console and the luggage com-
partment lid separately and disconnects them
from the central locking system. If you hand
over the remote control without the integrated
key, refer to page30, e.g. at a hotel, then this
prevents access to the luggage compartment
and to the compartment in the front center con-
sole.Turn the key to the right, refer to illustration,
until the key slot points in the direction of travel
and then remove:
The hotel function is activated after subsequent
locking or unlocking of the vehicle. The system
locks the luggage compartment lid and the
compartment in the front center console and
disconnects them from the central locking sys-
tem.
Unlocking manually
In order to manually unlock the compartment in
the front center console in the event of an elec-
trical malfunction, turn the key all the way to the
right until it reaches the stop.
If unlocking was manual, return the lock to
the home position, i.e. all the way back to
the left, before reactivating the hotel function.<
Doors
Automatic soft closing*
To close the doors, merely push them gently.
The closing process will then be carried out
automatically.
Make sure that the closing path of the
doors is clear; otherwise injuries may
result.<
Luggage compartment lid
During opening, the luggage compart-
ment lid pivots back and up. Make sure
that adequate clearance is available before
opening.<

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Storage compartments
Storage compartments in the
passenger compartment
Storage compartment behind center
armrest
To open, raise the cover at the left or right edge.
The compartment contains the cup holder
and
the lock for the hotel function, refer to page35.
Other compartments and nets
Other compartments are provided in the doors
as well as in the front center console
*.
Ticket pockets are located in the sun visors.
Storage nets are located on the backrests of the
front seats and in the passenger footwell
*.
To prevent the risk of injury during an
accident, do not stow hard or sharp-
edged items in the nets.<
Storage compartments in the luggage
compartment
You have the following storage options in the
luggage compartment:
>Storage compartment in the right side trim
panel, which is also suitable, if you so
desire, for accommodating the vehicle liter-
ature.
>Net at the loading lip for smaller items.
Coupe: Clothes hooks
To fold down, press at the top edge.
When hanging clothing on the hooks,
ensure that it will not obstruct the driver's
vision. Do not hang heavy objects on the hooks.
If you do so, they could cause personal injury to
occupants during braking or evasive maneu-
vers.<
Cup holders
Use lightweight, unbreakable containers
and do not transport hot beverages. Oth-
erwise, there is an increased risk of injury in the
event of an accident. Do not force containers
that are too large into the cup holders, other-
wise damage could result.<
The compartment of the rear center console
contains a built-in cup holder and a removable
one.

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The removable cup holder can be inserted into
the side of the center console.
Ashtray
Opening
Press the trim strip of the cover.
Emptying
Press the opened cover beyond the resistance
point, refer to arrow: the ashtray lifts up for
removal.
Cigarette lighter
Press in the lighter with the engine running or
the ignition switched on.The lighter can be removed as soon as it pops
back out.
Hold or touch the hot cigarette lighter by
the knob only. Holding or touching it in
other areas could result in burns.
Always take along the remote control when you
leave the vehicle, otherwise children could, for
example, use the lighter and burn themselves.<
Connecting electrical devices
Socket
With the engine running or the ignition switched
on, the cigarette lighter socket can be used as a
power outlet for hand flashlights, car vacuum
cleaners, etc., with power ratings of up to
approx. 200 W at 12 V. Avoid damaging the
socket due to inserting plugs of different
shapes or sizes.
In front passenger footwell
Access to the socket:
Fold open the cover.
Ski bag*
The ski bag permits safe and clean transport of
up to two pairs of standard skis or one snow-
board.
You can use the ski bag to stow skis up to 6.9 ft/
2.10 m long.

Everything from A to Z
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Everything from A to Z
Index
"..." Identifies Control Display
texts used to select
individual functions and
refers you to the page where
these texts can be found.
A
ABS Antilock Brake
System88
– indicator lamp90
ACC, refer to Active cruise
control68
Accepted calls194
Accessories6
Accident, refer to Emergency
request235
Activated-charcoal filter for
automatic climate
control114
"Activation time" for parked
car ventilation115
Active cruise control68
– indicator lamp72
– radar sensor72
– selecting distance70
– warning lamps72
Active front head restraints52
Active steering95
– warning lamp95
Adapter for spare key30
Adaptive brake assistant89
Adaptive brake lamps, refer to
Brake force display95
Adaptive Head Light106
"Add digits" in mobile phone
mode194
Additives
– coolant223
– engine oil, refer to Approved
engine oils223
"Address book" in
navigation144Address for navigation
– deleting145
– entering136,139
– selecting145
– storing144
– storing current position144
"Add to address book"144
"Add to destination
list"139,141
Adjusting interior
temperature111
Adjusting the tone during
audio operation, refer to
Tone control161
Adjusting thigh support50
"After door opened"52
"After unlocking"52
Airbags95
– deactivating, refer to
Exception for front
passenger seat58
– indicator/warning lamp97
– indicator lamp for front
passenger airbags97
– sitting safely49
Air distribution
– automatic111
– manual112
Airing, refer to Ventilation114
Air outlets, refer to
Ventilation114
Air recirculation, refer to AUC
Automatic recirculated-air
control113
"Air recirculation on / off"57
Air supply, automatic climate
control110
Air volume112
AKI, refer to Fuel
specifications213Alarm system37
– avoiding unintentional
alarms38
– interior motion sensor38
– switching off alarm37
– switching off tilt alarm
sensor and interior motion
sensor38
– tilt alarm sensor38
"All channels"172
"All doors"32
Alloy wheels229
All-season tires, refer to
Winter tires219
"All stations", requesting in
radio mode164
Alterations, technical, refer to
For your own safety6
Altering stretch of road152
"AM" waveband160,164
Antenna for mobile phone186
Antifreeze
– coolant223
– washer fluid67
Antilock Brake System
ABS88
Anti-theft alarm system, refer
to Alarm system37
Anti-theft system, refer to
Central locking system31
Approved axle loads, refer to
Weights245
Approved engine oils223
Approved gross vehicle
weight, refer to Weights245
Armrest, refer to Center
armrest119
Around the center console14
Around the steering wheel10
Arrival time
– refer to Computer78
– refer to Starting destination
guidance148

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Car wash61,128
– refer to Before driving into a
car wash128
– with comfort access40
Car washes227
Catalytic converter, refer to
Hot exhaust system127
"Categories"172
CBC Cornering Brake
Control88
CBS Condition Based
Service225
"CD"160,174
CD changer174
– controls160
– fast forward/reverse178
– installation location178
– random sequence177
– repeating a track177
– sampling tracks176
– selecting a CD174
– selecting a track175
– switching on/off160
– tone control161
– volume161
CD player174
– controls160
– fast forward/reverse178
– random sequence177
– repeating a track177
– sampling a track176
– selecting a track175
– switching on/off160
– tone control161
– volume161
Center armrest, adjusting
height119
Center console14
"Central locking"32
Central locking
– from inside34
– from outside32
Central locking system31
– comfort access38
– hotel function35
Changes, technical, refer to
For your own safety6
Changing language on
Control Display86Changing scale for
navigation150
Changing units of measure on
Control Display86
Changing wheels
218,233
CHECK button82
Check Control81
"Check Control
messages"82
Check Gas Cap212
Checking air pressure, refer to
Tire inflation pressure214
Child restraint fixing system
LATCH58
Child restraint systems58
Child seats, refer to
Transporting children
safely58
Chrome-plated parts230
Chrome polish230
Cigarette lighter121
Cigarette lighter socket, refer
to Connecting electrical
devices121
Cleaning your BMW, refer to
Care227
"Climate"111
Clock76
– 12h/24h format85
– hour signal85
– setting time and date84
Closing
– from inside34
– from outside32
Closing fuel filler cap212
Clothes hooks, Coupe120
Cockpit10
Cold start, refer to Starting
engine61
Combined instrument, refer to
Instrument cluster12
Comfort access38
– observe in car wash40
– replacing battery, remote
control40
Comfort closing
– windows, with comfort
access with Coupe39
– with comfort access39"Communi-
cation"192,202,203
Compact Disc
– refer to CD changer174
– refer to CD player174
Compartment for remote
control, refer to Ignition
lock60
Compartments, refer to
Storage compartments120
Compressed audio files174
Computer77
– displays on Control
Display
78
– hour signal85
"Concert hall", tone
control162
"Concierge"205
Concierge service204
Condensation, refer to When
vehicle is parked128
Condition Based Service
CBS225
"Confirmation"33
Confirmation signals for
locking and unlocking33
Connecting car vacuum
cleaner, refer to Connecting
electrical devices121
Consumption display, refer to
Average fuel
consumption77
Consumption statistics, refer
to Average fuel
consumption77
"Continue guidance to
destination?"149
"Contrast" with BMW Night
Vision102
Control Center, refer to
iDrive16
Control Display, refer to
iDrive16
– setting brightness85
– switching off/on22
Controller, refer to iDrive16
Controls, refer to Cockpit10