2010 BMW M6 CONVERTIBLE sensor

Everything from A to Z
230
Everything from A to Z
Index
A
ABS Antilock Brake
System76
– indicator lamp78
Accessories6
Accident, refer to Emergency
request212
Activated-charcoal filter for
automatic climate control98
Activation times of parked car
ventilation, preselecting98
Active front head restraints46
Adapter for spare key26
Adaptive brake lamps, refer to
Brake force display83
Adaptive Light Control90
Additional connection of
music player in mobile
phone156
Additives
– coolant196
– engine oil, refer to Approved
engine oils195
Address, entering117,123
Address for navigation
– entering117
Adjusting interior
temperature95
Adjusting the tone during
audio operation, refer to
Tone control136
Adjusting thigh support44
Airbags83
– deactivating, refer to
Exception for front
passenger seat52
– indicator/warning lamp85
– indicator lamp for front
passenger airbags84
– sitting safely43Air distribution
– automatic95
– manual96
Airing, refer to Ventilation97
Air outlets, refer to
Ventilation97
Air recirculation, refer to AUC
Automatic recirculated-air
control96
Air supply, automatic climate
control94
Air volume96
AKI, refer to Fuel
specifications185
Alarm system33
– avoiding unintentional
alarms34
– interior motion sensor34
– switching off alarm33
– switching off tilt alarm
sensor and interior motion
sensor34
– tilt alarm sensor34
Albums of music
collection
153
Alloy wheels201
All-season tires, refer to
Winter tires190
Alterations, technical, refer to
For your own safety5
Antenna for mobile phone162
Antifreeze
– coolant196
– washer fluid63
Antilock Brake System
ABS76
Anti-theft alarm system, refer
to Alarm system33
Anti-theft system, refer to
Central locking system27
Approved axle loads, refer to
Weights223
Approved engine oils195Approved gross vehicle
weight, refer to Weights223
Armrest, refer to Center
armrest102
Around the center console14
Around the steering wheel10
Arrival time
– refer to Computer67
Ashtray104
Assistance systems, refer to
Driving stability control
systems76
AUC Automatic recirculated-
air control96
Audio136
– controls136
– switching on/off136
– tone control136
– volume136
Audio device, external102
Automatic
– air distribution95
– air volume95
– cruise control63
– headlamp control89
– steering wheel
adjustment45
Automatic climate control94
– automatic air distribution95
– convertible program95
– parked car ventilation/
heating98
– switching on and off97
Automatic closing of doors,
refer to Automatic soft
closing31
Automatic curb monitor49

Everything from A to Z
232 Care199
– car-care products199
– carpets201
– car washes199
– CD/DVD player202
– chrome components201
– convertible top200
– displays202
– exterior199
– fine wooden
components202
– hand washing200
– headlamps200
– high-pressure cleaning
jets199
– interior201
– leather201
– light-alloy wheels201
– paint200
– plastic components201
– rubber gaskets201
– safety belts202
– sensors and cameras202
– upholstery and cloth-
covered paneling201
– windows200
Cargo area
– capacity223
– emergency release32
– opening/closing, refer to
Luggage compartment
lid32
– opening from inside31
– opening from outside32
– opening with remote
control29
Caring for the vehicle
finish200
Car key, refer to Keys/remote
control26
Car phone
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest102
– refer to separate operating
instructions
Car phone, refer to
Telephone162
Car radio, refer to Radio139
Car Shampoo202Car washes199
Catalytic converter, refer to
Hot exhaust system109
CBC Cornering Brake
Control76
CBS Condition Based
Service197
CD, audio playback144
CD changer144,148
– controls136
– fast forward/reverse146
– filling or emptying the
magazine148
– random sequence145
– selecting a track144
– switching on/off136
– tone control136
– volume136
CD player144
– controls136
– fast forward/reverse146
– random sequence145
– selecting a track144
– switching on/off136
– tone control136
– volume136
Center armrest, adjusting
height102
Center console14
Central locking
– from inside30
– from outside28
Central locking system27
– Comfort Access34
– hotel function31
Changes, technical, refer to
For your own safety5
Changing language on
Control Display73
Changing units of measure on
Control Display68
Changing wheels189,207
Chassis number, refer to
Engine compartment193
CHECK button71
Check Control70
Check Gas Cap184
Checking air pressure, refer to
Tire inflation pressure186Child restraint fixing system
LATCH53
Child restraint systems52
Child seats, refer to
Transporting children
safely52
Chock208
Chrome-plated parts202
Chrome polish202
Cigarette lighter104
Cigarette lighter socket, refer
to Connecting electrical
devices104
Cleaning your BMW, refer to
Care199
Clock66
– 12h/24h format70
– setting time69
– setting time and date70
Closing
– from inside30
– from outside28
Closing fuel filler cap184
Clothes hooks, Coupe103
Cockpit10
Cold start, refer to Starting
engine56
Comfort Access34
– replacing battery, remote
control35
Comfort access34
Comfort program of EDC79
Compartment for remote
control, refer to Ignition
lock55
Compartments, refer to
Storage compartments103
Computer66
– clock66
– displays on Control
Display67
Concierge service177
Condensation, refer to When
vehicle is parked110
Condition Based Service
CBS197
Confirmation signals for
locking and unlocking29

Reference 237
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Inflation pressure monitoring,
refer to Tire Pressure
Monitor81
Initializing
– Flat Tire Monitor80
– radio, refer to Storing
stations140
– refer to Power failure210
– refer to Setting time and
date70
– seat, mirror and steering
wheel memory45
Instructions for navigation
system, refer to Voice
instructions127
Instrument cluster12
Instrument illumination, refer
to Instrument lighting93
Instrument lighting93
Instrument panel, refer to
Cockpit10
Instrument panel, refer to
Instrument cluster12
Integrated key26
Integrated universal remote
control100
Interactive map122
Interior lamps93
– switching on with remote
control28
Interior motion sensor34
– switching off34
Interior rearview mirror,
automatic dimming
feature50
Intermittent mode of the
wipers62
Intersection, entering for
navigation118
iPod, connecting, refer to
AUX-IN port156
iPod, connecting, refer to USB
audio interface156
J
Jacking points208
Joystick, refer to iDrive16Jumpering, refer to Jump
starting213
Jump starting213
K
Keyless-Go, refer to Comfort
Access34
Keyless opening and closing,
refer to Comfort Access34
Key Memory, refer to Personal
Profile26
Keys26
– key-related settings, refer to
Personal Profile26
– spare key26
Kickdown, refer to Drive
mode59
Knee airbags83
Knock control185
L
Lamps
– refer to High-beam
Assistant91
– refer to Parking lamps/low
beams89
Lamps and bulbs203
Lashing eyes, refer to
Securing cargo111
Last destinations120
LATCH child restraint fixing
system53
Leather care201
LEDs light-emitting
diodes203
Length, refer to
Dimensions221
License plate lamp, replacing
bulbs205
Light-emitting diodes
LEDs203
Lighter104
Lighting
– instruments93
– lamps and bulbs203
– of the vehicle, refer to
Lamps89Light switch89
Loading
– securing cargo111
– stowing cargo111
– vehicle110
Loading, refer to Cargo
loading110
Load securing equipment,
refer to Securing cargo111
Lock buttons in the doors,
refer to Locking31
Locking28
– confirmation signals29
– from inside31
– from outside28
– without key, refer to Comfort
Access34
Locking and unlocking doors
– confirmation signals29
– from inside30
– from outside28
Low beams89
– automatic89
– indicator lamp13
– replacing bulbs204
Lower back support, refer to
Lumbar support44
Lug bolts208
– tightening torque, refer to
After mounting209
– wrench208
Luggage compartment
– hotel function31
– increasing capacity,
Convertible33
Luggage compartment lid31
– emergency operation32
– emergency release32
– opening from inside31
– opening from outside32
– opening with remote
control29,32
– unlocking manually32
Luggage compartment lid/
tailgate
– Comfort Access35
Lumbar support44

Everything from A to Z
240
R
Radio
– controls136
– HD Radio140
– satellite radio142
– selecting waveband139
– storing stations140
– switching on/off136
– tone control136
– volume136
– weatherband, refer to
Weather news flashes141
Radio key, refer to Keys/
remote control26
Radio position, refer to Radio
readiness55
Radio readiness55
– switched off56
– switched on55
– with Comfort Access35
Rain sensor, windshield wiper
system62
Random sequence
– external devices158
– music collection154
Reading lamps93
Rear lamps, refer to Tail
lamps204
Rearview mirrors, refer to
Mirrors49
Rear window
– heating96
– opening and closing37
Reception
– quality140
– radio stations140
Recirculated-air mode, refer
to AUC Automatic
recirculated-air control96
Recirculation of air, refer to
AUC Automatic
recirculated-air control96
Reclining seat, refer to
Seats43
Reflectors, refer to Tail
lamps204
Refueling184Releasing
– hood192
Releasing the locks, refer to
Unlocking35
Remaining distance, refer to
Cruising range67
Remaining distance to
destination, refer to
Computer67
Remote control26
– Comfort Access34
– garage door opener100
– luggage compartment lid29
– malfunction29,35
– replacing battery35
Removing condensation on
the windows96
Replacement fuses210
Replacement of tires
– refer to Changing
wheels207
Replacement remote control,
refer to New remote
controls26
Replacing bulbs, refer to
Lamps and bulbs203
Replacing wheels/tires, refer
to New wheels and tires189
Reporting safety defects7
Required fuel185
Reserve
– warning, refer to Fuel
gauge66
Reset, refer to Resetting tone
settings138
Residual heat97
Restraint systems
– for children52
– refer to Safety belts48
Retreaded tires190
Reverse
– CD changer146
– CD player146
Reverse gear58
– manual transmission57
Road map128
Roadside
Assistance177,213Roadside parking lamps91
– replacing bulbs, refer to
Parking lamps204
Rollover protection system on
Convertible85
– lowering85
Rope, refer to Tow-starting
and towing214
Rotary/pushbutton, refer to
iDrive16
Route126,127
– bypassing sections127
– changing126,127
– changing criteria126
– displaying map view128
– displaying streets or towns/
cities127
– selecting126
Route information, refer to
Destination guidance with
voice instructions127
Route map, refer to Displaying
map view128
Route selection126
Run-flat tires
– continuing driving with a
damaged tire82
– flat tire82
– tire replacement189
S
Safety belts48
– damage48
– indicator lamp48
– reminder48
– sitting safely43
Safety belt tensioners, refer to
Safety belts48
Safety systems
– ABS Antilock Brake
System76
– airbags83
– driving stability control
systems76
– rollover protection system,
Convertible85
– safety belts48

Reference 243
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Temperature display
– outside temperature65
– outside temperature
warning66
– setting the units68
Temperature gauge
– engine oil66
Tempomat, refer to Cruise
control63
The individual vehicle5
Tightening torque of the lug
bolts, refer to After
mounting209
Tilt alarm sensor34
– switching off34
Tilting down passenger-side
exterior mirror49
Timer, refer to Preselecting
activation times98
Tire inflation pressure186
Tire pressure
– loss81
Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM81
Tire Quality Grading188
Tire replacement
– new wheels and tires189
Tires
– age188
– air loss81,82
– breaking-in108
– condition189
– damage189
– inflation pressure186
– minimum tread depth189
– M Mobility System205
– new wheels and tires189
– pressure monitoring, refer to
Flat Tire Monitor79
– pressure monitoring, refer to
Tire Pressure Monitor81
– replacing189
– retreaded tires190
– size187
– size, refer to The right
wheels and tires190
– wear indicators189
– wheel/tire combination189
– winter tires190TMC station, refer to Traffic
information129
Tone
– control136
– middle setting138
Tone on locking/unlocking29
Tools, refer to Onboard
vehicle tool kit203
Top38
Top 50 of music
collection
153
Torque
– lug bolts, refer to After
mounting209
– refer to Engine data220
Tow bar215
Tow fitting214
Towing214
– methods215
– tow fittings214
– with manual
transmission215
Town/city, for navigation117
Tow rope215
Tow-starting214
TPM Tire Pressure
Monitor81
– resetting system81
– system limits81
– warning lamp82
Tracks
– selecting with CD144
Traction control, refer to DSC
Dynamic Stability
Control76
Traffic bulletins
– categories131
Traffic bulletins, filtering131
Traffic congestion
– displaying traffic
information129
– refer to Bypassing route
sections127
Traffic information for
navigation
– depiction in route map131
– during destination
guidance131Traffic information with
navigation129
Transmission
– breaking-in108
– Drivelogic59
– Drive mode59
– drive-off assistant, refer to
Starting off on uphill
slopes78
– idle58
– kickdown, refer to Drive
mode59
– manual transmission57
– reverse gear58
– Sequential Manual
Transmission with
Drivelogic58
– Sequential mode58
– shift lights60
– towing215
– tow-starting216
Transporting children
safely52
Transport securing device,
refer to Securing cargo111
Tread depth, refer to Minimum
tire tread189
Trip, deleting125
Trip, storing124
Trip-distance counter
– refer to Trip meter65
Trip meter65
Trip odometer, refer to Trip
meter65
Trips, changing125
Trunk, refer to Luggage
compartment32
Trunk lid, refer to Luggage
compartment lid31
Turning circle, refer to
Dimensions221
Turn signals61
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading/
UTQR188

Everything from A to Z
244 Units
– average fuel
consumption68
– temperature68
Universal garage-door
opener, refer to Integrated
universal remote
control100
Universal remote control, refer
to Integrated universal
remote control100
Unlocking
– from inside30
– from outside28
– setting unlocking
behavior28
– without key, refer to Comfort
Access34
Unlocking without key, refer to
Comfort Access34
Updating the navigation
data116
Upshift display, refer to Shift
lights60
USB audio interface156
Used batteries
– refer to Disposal210
– refer to Replacing battery36
Using turn signals61
V
Valve screw caps, refer to
After mounting209
VCD146
Vehicle
– battery210
– breaking-in108
– identification number193
– loading110
– measurements, refer to
Dimensions221
– parking56
– weights223
Vehicle care, refer to Care199
Vehicle jack208
– jacking points208Ventilation97
– draft-free97
– for cooling97
– while stationary98
Venting
– refer to Ventilation97
Vent outlets of automatic
climate control94
Vents, refer to Ventilation97
Video menu147
Video playback146
Viscosity195
Voice, refer to Destination
guidance with voice
instructions127
Voice activation system
– overview22
– short commands224
Voice commands
– telephone169
Voice instructions for
navigation system127
– repeating128
– switching on/off127
– volume128
Voice phone book171
Volume136
– audio sources136
– cargo area223
– fuel tank, refer to
Capacities223
– mobile phone165
– voice instructions128
– windshield cleaning system,
refer to Capacities223
Volume balance, tone
setting137
W
Warning lamps, refer to
Indicator and warning
lamps13
Warning messages, refer to
Check Control70
Warning triangle213
Washer fluid
– capacity of the reservoir63
– wiper system63Water on roads, refer to
Driving through water109
Water penetration199,200
Waveband for radio139
Wear indicators in tires, refer
to Minimum tread depth189
Weather news flashes141
Website BMW4
Weights223
Welcome lamps89
Wheel/tire combination, refer
to New wheels and tires189
Wheel/tire damage189
Wheelbase, refer to
Dimensions221
Wheels and tires186
Width, refer to
Dimensions221
Wind deflector41
Windows36
– Convenient closing with
Comfort Access35
– convenient opening and
closing28,30
– opening and closing,
Convertible36
– opening and closing,
Coupe36
– rear window, Convertible37
Windshield
– cleaning, refer to Wiper
system62
– defrosting, refer to
Defrosting windows96
– displays, refer to Head-up
Display86
Windshield wash
– automatic, refer to Rain
sensor62
– capacities, reservoir223
– filler neck for washer
fluid193
– nozzles63
– washer fluid63
– wiper system62
Windshield wipers, refer to
Wiper system62
– wiper blade
replacement203

Reference 245
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Winter tires190
– setting speed limit72
– storage191
Wiper blades
– replacement203
Wiper system62
– rain sensor62
– washer fluid63
– windshield washer
nozzles63
Word matching principle for
navigation125
Working in the engine
compartment192
Wrenches/screwdrivers, refer
to Onboard vehicle tool
kit203
X
Xenon lamps204
– replacing bulbs204
Y
Your individual vehicle
– settings, refer to MDrive50
– settings, refer to Personal
Profile26