2010 BMW M6 CONVERTIBLE open hood

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At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Contents
The fastest way to find specific topics is to use
the index, refer to page230.
Using this Owner's Manual
4Notes
7Reporting safety defects
At a glance
10Cockpit
16iDrive
21Letters and numbers
22Voice activation system
Controls
26Opening and closing
43Adjusting
52Transporting children safely
55Driving
65Controls Overview
75Technology for comfort, convenience
and safety
89Lamps
94Climate
100Practical interior accessories
Driving tips
108Things to remember when driving
112 BMW M6 Engineering
Navigation
116Navigation system
117Destination entry
126Destination guidance
132What to do if…
Entertainment
136On/off and tone
139Radio
142Satellite radio
144CD/DVD player and CD changer
151Music collection
156External devices
Communications
162Telephone
174Contacts
176BMW Assist
Mobility
184Refueling
186Wheels and tires
192Under the hood
197Maintenance
199Care
203Replacing components
212Giving and receiving assistance
Reference
220Technical data
224Short commands of voice activation
system
230Everything from A to Z

At a glance
11Reference
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
8Shift paddles59
9Buttons on steering wheel
10Instrument cluster12
13Ignition lock55
14Horn, entire surface17Releasing hood192
Mobile phone
*162:
>Press: accepting and ending a
call, starting dialing
* of
selected phone number and
redialing if no phone number is
selected
Volume
Activating/deactivating voice acti-
vation system
* 22
Changing radio station139
Selecting music track144
Scrolling in phone book and in lists
with stored phone numbers
MDrive, call up individual
settings50
Changing entertainment source
11
Windshield wipers62
Rain sensor62
12Starting/stopping engine and
switching ignition on/off 55
15
Steering wheel heater
*50
Steering wheel adjustment50
16
Cruise control63
18Opening luggage compartment
lid31
19
Head-up Display
*86
20
Parking lamps89
Low beams89
Welcome lamps89
Automatic headlamp control89
Daytime running lamps
*90
Welcome lamps89
Adaptive Light Control
*90
High-beam Assistant
*91
21
Instrument lighting93

Controls
33Reference
At a glance
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Convertible: increasing luggage
compartment capacity
With the convertible top closed, you can
increase the luggage compartment capacity:
To do so, unfold the handle and press it down-
ward in the direction of travel, refer to arrow.
This moves the convertible top compartment
floor into the raised position.
Before opening the convertible top, carry out
this procedure in reverse order.
The convertible top cannot be opened if
the convertible top compartment floor is
in the raised position.<
Alarm system
The concept
The vehicle alarm system responds:
>To the opening of a door, the hood, or the
luggage compartment lid
>To movements in the vehicle interior: inte-
rior motion sensor, refer to page34
>To changes in the vehicle's tilt if someone
attempts to steal the wheels or tow the
vehicle
>To interruptions in battery voltage
Unauthorized operations are briefly signaled by
the alarm system:
>with an acoustic alarm
>by switching on
the hazard warning flashers
>by flashing the high beams
Arming and disarming alarm system
When you lock or unlock the vehicle, either with
the remote control or at the door lock, the alarm
system is armed or disarmed at the same time.
You can open the luggage compartment lid,
even with the system armed, by using the
button of the remote control, refer to
page29. When the luggage compartment lid is
closed, it is once again locked and monitored.
Switching off alarm
>Unlock the vehicle using the remote control,
refer to page28, or
>insert the remote control all the way into the
ignition lock.
Indicator lamp displays
>The indicator lamp below the interior rear-
view mirror flashes continuously: the sys-
tem is armed.
>The indicator lamp flashes after locking: the
doors, hood or luggage compartment lid are
not properly closed. Even if you do not close
the alerted area, the system begins to mon-
itor the remaining areas, and the indicator
lamp flashes continuously after approx.
10 seconds. However, the interior motion
sensor is not activated.
>The indicator lamp goes out after unlocking:
your vehicle has not been disturbed while
you were away.
>The indicator lamp flashes after unlocking
until the remote control is inserted into the
ignition lock, however for a maximum of
approx. 5 minutes: your vehicle has been
disturbed while you were away.

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Radio readiness and ignition switched
off
All indicator and warning lamps in the instru-
ment cluster go out.
Starting engine
Do not run the engine in enclosed areas,
otherwise the inhalation of toxic exhaust
gases can cause loss of consciousness and
death. The exhaust gases contain carbon mon-
oxide, an odorless and colorless, but highly
toxic gas.
Never leave an unattended vehicle with the
engine running, as such a vehicle represents a
potential safety hazard.
Before leaving the vehicle with the engine run-
ning, shift into neutral
* or move the selector
lever into position N and firmly apply the park-
ing brake, otherwise the vehicle can begin to
roll.<
Avoid frequent starting in quick succes-
sion or repeated starting attempts in
which the engine does not start. Otherwise, the
fuel is not burned or inadequately burned and
there is a danger of overheating and damaging
the catalytic converter.<
Do not allow the engine to warm up by leaving it
running while the vehicle remains stationary.
Instead, begin to drive at a moderate engine
speed.
Manual transmission*
Remote control in ignition lock or with Comfort
Access in vehicle, refer to page34.1.Depress brake pedal.
2.Depress the clutch pedal and shift into
idling position.
3.Press the Start/Stop button.
Sequential Manual Transmission with
Drivelogic
Remote control in ignition lock or with Comfort
Access in vehicle, refer to page34.
1.Depress brake pedal.
2.Place selector lever in position N.
3.Press the Start/Stop button.
If the engine does not start, shift back to
the last selector lever position selected,
refer to the instrument cluster display or the
selector lever. Then select position N.
You cannot start off with the hood open.
When the engine is cold, the exhaust system
has a slightly metallic undertone due to the sys-
tem design.<
After every engine start, as soon as the selector
lever is pushed to the right into the drive
positionΒ and the brake pedal is pressed, the
Sequential mode is activated.
Switching engine off
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
remote control with you.
When parking, firmly apply the parking brake, as
otherwise the vehicle could roll.<
Manual transmission*
1.Press the Start/Stop button with the vehicle
stopped.
2.Shift into first gear or reverse.
3.Firmly apply the parking brake.
4.Remove the remote control from the igni-
tion lock, refer to page55.
Sequential Manual Transmission with
Drivelogic
1.Firmly apply the parking brake.
2.Shift into a driving position.

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Sequential Manual
Transmission with Drivelogic
The concept
The SMG Sequential Manual Transmission
with Drivelogic is an automated manual trans-
mission in which an electrohydraulic system
handles the clutching and gear changes.
The Sequential Manual Transmission is oper-
ated with the selector lever and two shift pad-
dles on the steering wheel.
It offers you the following functions:
>Optional manual or automatic operation:
Sequential mode or Drive mode
>Selection option between different driving
programs, Drivelogic, refer to page59
>Upshift display, shift lights, refer to page60
>Automatic downshifting and prevention of
incorrect shifting even in Sequential opera-
tion
>Automatic double clutching
Selector lever positions
>R: Reverse gear
>N: Neutral
>Β: Drive position:
>+: manual upshifting
>–: manual downshifting
>D/S: switch between Drive mode and
Sequential mode
Shiftlock
Press the brake pedal before shifting out of N;
the shift command will not be executed unless
the brake is applied.
R Reverse
Select only when the vehicle is stationary.
N Idle
Always select before starting engine.
If the driving situation requires, e.g. when down-
shifting on a slippery road surface, the Sequen-
tial Manual Transmission automatically
clutches and then declutches again, i.e. it is not
necessary to manually shift into idling mode.
The system shifts into N when you open
the driver's door or the hood with the
engine running and do not operate pedals, shift
paddles or the selector lever. To begin driving
after closing the driver's door or the hood, first
shift the selector lever into the N position, and
then shift into drive.<
S Sequential mode
You can shift up and down using the shift pad-
dles or the selector lever. You do not need to
remove your foot from the accelerator to do so.
Shifting from Sequential mode to Drive mode:
press selector lever to the right toward D/S.
To switch back into the Sequential mode: shift
using the shift paddles or the selector lever or
press selector lever to the right toward D/S
again.
Starting off is also possible on a level road sur-
face in second gear, e.g. in case of ice.
In the following situations, the Sequential Man-
ual Transmission thinks for you:
>Upshifts and downshifts are executed only
when they will result in a feasible combina-
tion of engine and vehicle speed; thus, for
example, a downshift that would cause the
engine to overrev will not be executed by
the system.
>When the vehicle is stationary, the trans-
mission automatically downshifts into first
gear.
>Shortly before dropping below a gear-
dependent minimum speed, the transmis-
sion downshifts automatically even without
your intervention.

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Under the hood
Never attempt to perform any service or
repair operations on your vehicle without
the required professional technical training.
If you do not know what repair procedures to
follow, have work on your vehicle done only by
your BMW center or a workshop that works
according to BMW repair procedures with cor-
respondingly trained personnel. If this work is
not carried out properly, there is a danger of
subsequent damage and related safety haz-
ards.<
Hood
Releasing
Pull lever.
Opening
Press the release handle and open the hood. Do
not open the hood until the engine has cooled
down.
You cannot start off with the hood open.<
Closing
Close the hood from a height of approx. 16 in/
40 cm with momentum. It must be clearly heard
to engage.
Make sure that the closing path of the
hood is clear, otherwise injuries may
result.
If you see any signs that the hood is not com-
pletely closed while driving your vehicle, you
should stop at once and close it securely.<

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Alternative oil grades
If BMW High Performance Synthetic Oil is
unavailable, you can add small quantities of
other synthetic oils between oil changes.
Only use oils with the following specifications:
>Viscosity
preferred: SAE 10W-60;
alternative: SAE 10W-40, SAE 5W-50 or
SAE 10W-50
>Specification
API SJ/CF, API SK/CF or higher
Low temperatures
The oils used by BMW from the factory for your
M6 can be used at virtually any ambient tem-
perature. However, if the vehicle is operated for
a longer period at temperatures below –47/
–206, your BMW center will be happy to rec-
ommend a suitable oil.
Coolant
Do not open the cooling system when the
engine is hot. Escaping coolant can cause
burns.<
Coolant is composed of equal parts water and a
coolant additive. Not all commercially available
additives are suitable for your BMW. Ask your
BMW center for suitable additives.
Only use suitable additives, otherwise
engine damage may result. The additives
present a health hazard.<
Always observe all applicable environ-
mental laws and regulations when dis-
posing of used coolant additives.<
Checking coolant level
1.Do not open the hood until the engine has
cooled down.
2.Turn the cap of the expansion tank counter-
clockwise to allow any accumulated pres-
sure to escape, then continue turning to
open.3.The coolant level is correct when the upper
end of the float rod is at the same height as
the upper edge of the filler neck, also refer
to the drawing next to the filler neck.
4.If the coolant is low, slowly add coolant up to
the specified level – do not overfill.
5.Turn the cap until it clicks.
6.Have the reason for the coolant loss elimi-
nated as soon as possible.

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