2010 BMW M6 CONVERTIBLE steering wheel adjustment

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
45Reference
At a glance
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
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 page55.
2.Set 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 page55.
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 page50.
Safety feature
1.Close the driver's door and switch ignition
on or off, refer to page55.
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.
Requesting 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 select
* when the position is requested.
>Request when unlocking vehicle
>Request when opening driver's door. In the
Convertible, only this function is used.
When using this feature, always make
sure that the footwell behind the driver's
seat is empty and unobstructed. Failure to do
so could cause injury to persons or damage to
objects behind the seat as a result of 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.
Selecting automatic call-up
iDrive, for operating principle refer to page16.
1."Settings"
2."Door locks"
3."Last seat position auto."

On/off and tone
136
On/off and tone
The following audio and video sources share
the same control elements and adjustments:
>Radio
>CD/DVD player
>CD changer
*
>Video*
>External devices, e.g. MP3 player
Controls
The audio and video sources can be controlled
using the:
>Buttons in the area of the CD/DVD player
>iDrive
>Buttons on the steering wheel, refer to
page11
>Programmable memory buttons, refer to
page20
>Voice activation system
Buttons in the area of the CD/DVD
player
1Entertainment sound output on/off, volume
>Press: switch on/off
When the system is switched on, the
most recently selected radio station or
track is played.
>Turn: adjust volume2 Station scan/track search
>Change the radio station
>Select the track for the CD/DVD player,
CD changer and certain multimedia
devices
3 Eject the CD/DVD
4CD/DVD drive
*
5MODE: change the audio and video
sources
6FM/AM: change the radio station wave-
band
Switching on/off
To switch the Entertainment sound output on
and off:
Press knob1 next to the CD/DVD player.
This symbol on the Control Display indicates
that sound output is switched off.
Sound output is available for approx.
20 minutes after the ignition is switched off.
Switch on the sound output again for this pur-
pose.
Adjusting volume
Turn knob1 next to the CD/DVD player until the
desired volume is set.
You can also adjust the volume with the buttons
on the steering wheel, refer to page11.
Tone control
You can alter various tone settings, e.g. treble
and bass or the speed-dependent volume
increase.
The tone settings are set for all audio sources at
once.
The settings are stored for the remote key cur-
rently in use.

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

Reference 231
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Automatic lighting
– refer to Automatic headlamp
control89
– refer to Daytime running
lamps90
– refer to Interior lamps93
– refer to Pathway lighting90
– refer to Welcome lamps89
Automatic lights
– refer to High-beam
Assistant91
Automatic Service
Request180
Automatic soft closing31
AUTO program for automatic
climate control95
AUX-IN connection102
AUX-IN port156
Available services180
Average fuel consumption67
– setting units68
Avoiding highways for
navigation126
Avoiding unintentional
alarms34
Axle loads, refer to
Weights223
B
Backrest contour, refer to
Lumbar support44
Backrests, refer to Seats43
Backrest width adjustment44
Backup lamps, replacing
bulbs, refer to Tail
lamps204
Band-aids, refer to First aid
kit213
Bass, refer to Tone
control136
Battery
– jump starting213
– refer to Vehicle battery210
Battery replacement, remote
control for Comfort
Access36
BC button, refer to
Computer66Being towed215
Belts, refer to Safety belts48
Beverage holder, refer to
Cupholders103
Blower, refer to Air volume96
Bluetooth, activating/
deactivating164
BMW
– Car Shampoo202
BMW Assist,
activating178,180
BMW Assist176
BMW homepage4
BMW maintenance
system197
BMW Search178
BMW website4
Bottle holder, refer to
Cupholders103
Bracket for telephone or
mobile phone
– refer to Snap-in adapter172
Brake assistant76
Brake force display83
Brake lamps
– replacing bulbs, refer to Tail
lamps204
– two-stage83
Brake pedal, refer to Braking
safely109
Brake rotors
– breaking-in108
– refer to Braking safely109
Brakes
– ABS Antilock Brake
System76
– brake force display83
– breaking-in108
– CBC Cornering Brake
Control76
– electronic brake-force
distribution76
– parking brake57
– refer to Braking safely
109
Brake system108
– brake pads108
– brake rotors109
– breaking-in108
– warning lamp13,78Braking safely109
Breakdown
– M Mobility System205
Breakdown services, refer to
Roadside Assistance213
Breaking-in brake pads108
Breaking-in the clutch108
Breaking-in the differential,
refer to Engine and
differential108
Break-in period108
Brightness of Control
Display74
Button for starting engine,
refer to Start/Stop button55
Buttons on steering wheel11
C
California Proposition 65
Warning6
Call
– accepting165
– ending166
– rejecting166
Calling, refer to Phone
numbers, dialing166
Can holder, refer to
Cupholders103
Capacities223
Car battery, refer to Vehicle
battery210

Everything from A to Z
234 Displays
– on Control Display, refer to
iDrive16
– refer to Instrument
cluster12
Displays on the windshield,
refer to Head-up Display86
Disposal
– battery of remote control
with Comfort Access36
– coolant196
– vehicle battery210
Distance, refer to
Computer67
Distance to destination, refer
to Computer67
Distance warning, refer to
PDC Park Distance
Control75
Door entry lighting, refer to
Interior lamps93
Door key, refer to Keys/
remote control26
Door lock29
Doors
– manual operation30
– remote control28
DOT Quality Grades188
Draft-free ventilation97
Drinks holder, refer to
Cupholders103
Drivelogic50,59
Drive-off assistant, refer to
Starting off on uphill
slopes78
Driving lamps, refer to Parking
lamps/low beams89
Driving programs, refer to
Drivelogic59
Driving stability control
systems76
Driving through water109
Driving tips, refer to General
driving notes108
Dry air, refer to Cooling
function96
Drying the air, refer to Cooling
function96
DSC51DSC Dynamic Stability
Control76
– indicator lamp13,76
– malfunction78
DTC Dynamic Traction
Control
– indicator lamp13
DVD
– country codes146
– settings147
– video playback146
DVD menu147
DVD player, refer to CD
player
144
DVD video146
Dynamic destination
guidance127
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC76
– M Dynamic Mode MDM76
E
Easy entry, refer to Entering
rear47
Easy entry/exit50
EDC51
EDC Electronic Damping
Control79
Eject button, refer to Buttons
in area of the CD/DVD
player136
Electrical malfunction
– convertible top39
– door lock30
– driver's door30
– fuel filler flap184
– luggage compartment lid32
– storage compartment, hotel
function31
Electric convertible top38
Electric steering wheel
adjustment50
Electronic brake-force
distribution76Electronic Damping Control
EDC79
– Comfort program79
– Normal program79
– Sport program79
Emergency operation, refer to
Manual operation
– convertible top39
– door lock30
– driver's door30
– fuel filler flap184
– hotel function31
– luggage compartment lid32
Emergency release for
luggage compartment lid in
cargo area32
Emergency request212
Emergency services, refer to
Roadside Assistance213
Engine
– breaking-in108
– data220
– M Engine Dynamic
Control60
– overheated, refer to Coolant
temperature65
– speed220
– starting56
– starting, Comfort Access34
– switching off56
Engine compartment193
Engine coolant196
Engine oil
– adding195
– additives, refer to Approved
engine oils195
– approved oils195
– checking oil level193
– fast measurement
194
– interval between changes,
refer to Service
requirements68
– oil change195
– oil grades, refer to Approved
engine oils195
– possible displays194
– recommended oils195
– temperature66
– temperature gauge66

Everything from A to Z
236 GPS navigation, refer to
Navigation system116
Grills, refer to Ventilation97
Gross vehicle weight, refer to
Weights223
Ground clearance108
H
Handbrake
– indicator lamp13,57
Handbrake, refer to Parking
brake57
Hands-free system, refer to
Microphone14
Hand washing200
Hazard warning flashers15
HD Radio140
Head airbags83
Headlamp
– cleaning tank, refer to
Capacities223
Headlamp control,
automatic89
Headlamp flasher61
Headlamps
– cleaning, refer to Wiper
system62
– filler neck for washer
fluid193
– replacing bulbs203
Head Light, refer to Adaptive
Light Control90
Head restraints
– active front head
restraints46
– front46
– sitting safely43
Head-up Display51,86
– default view87
– M view87
– shift lights60
Heated
– mirrors49
– rear window96
– seats48
– steering wheel50Heating95
– exterior mirrors49
– interior94
– rear window96
– residual heat97
– seats48
– steering wheel50
Heating with engine switched
off, refer to Residual heat97
Heavy cargo, refer to Securing
cargo111
Height, refer to
Dimensions221
Height adjustment
– seats44
– steering wheel50
High-beam Assistant91
High beams91
– headlamp flasher91
– indicator lamp13
High-pressure cleaning
jets199,200
High water, refer to Driving
through water109
Highway, refer to Route
criteria126
Hills109
Holder for cups103
Homepage of BMW4
Hood192
Horn10
Hotel function31
– unlocking manually31
Hot exhaust system109
Hydraulic brake assistant,
refer to Brake assistant76
Hydroplaning109
I
IBOC, refer to HD Radio140
Ice, refer to Outside
temperature warning66
Identification mark
– recommended tire
brands190
– tire coding188
Idle58iDrive16
– changing date and time70
– changing language73
– changing settings73
– changing units of measure
and display type68
– controller16
– controls16
– operating principle17
– setting brightness74
– start menu17
– status information19
Ignition55
– switched off56
– switched on55
Ignition key, refer to Keys/
remote control26
Ignition key position 1, refer to
Radio readiness55
Ignition key position 2, refer to
Ignition on55
Ignition lock55
– starting engine with Comfort
Access35
Impressum2
Imprint2
Indicator/warning lamps
– ABS Antilock Brake
System78
– airbags85
– brake system78
– DSC13,76
– DTC13
– Flat Tire Monitor81
– MDrive13,50
– M Dynamic Mode13,77
– parking brake13,57
– parking lamps/low beams13
– safety belt warning48
– TPM Tire Pressure
Monitor82
Indicator and warning lamps
– overview13
Inflation pressure, refer to Tire
inflation pressure186
Inflation pressure monitoring,
refer to Flat Tire Monitor79

Everything from A to Z
242 SOS, refer to Initiating an
emergency request212
Spare
– adapter for spare key26
– fuses210
– key26
– wheel, driving with spare
wheel209
– wheel, refer to Changing
wheels207
Special destinations120
Special destinations,
displaying122
Special destinations, entering
by name121
Special oils, refer to Approved
engine oils195
Specified oil grades, refer to
Approved engine oils195
Speed limit warning, refer to
Speed limit72
Speedometer12
Speed Volume137
Speed with winter tires190
Split screen, refer to Control
Display, switching on/off19
Split screen content, refer to
Display for split screen
content, selecting20
Sport program of EDC79
Stability control, refer to
Driving stability control
systems76
Start/Stop button55
– starting the engine56
– switching off the engine56
Starting, refer to Starting
engine56
Starting assistance, refer to
Jump starting213
Starting difficulties, refer to
Jump starting213
Starting off
– clutch protection with
manual transmission79
– on a slippery surface79
– on uphill slopes78
Start menu17
Station, refer to Radio139Station, selecting
– radio139
Stationary ventilation
– preselecting activation
times98
Status information on Control
Display19
Status of this Owner's Manual
at time of printing5
Steam cleaners199,200
Steering wheel
– adjustment50
– automatic adjustment, refer
to Easy entry/exit50
– automatic adjustment, refer
to Steering wheel
memory45
– buttons on steering
wheel11
– heating50
– lock, refer to Ignition lock55
– MDrive button50
– memory45
– shift paddles59
Storage compartments103
Stored trip, calling up125
Storing202
Storing a destination in the
address book119
Storing music151
Storing sitting position, refer
to Seat, mirror and steering
wheel memory45
Storing tires191
Storing your vehicle202
Street, entering for
navigation118
Summer tires, refer to Wheels
and tires186
Surround137
SVCD146
SW, waveband139
Switches, refer to Cockpit10
Switching automatically
between high beams and
low beams, refer to High-
beam Assistant91Switching automatically
between high beams and
low beams, refer to High-
beam assistant91
Switching off
– engine56
Switching on
– audio136
– CD changer136
– CD player136
– radio136
Swiveling headlamps, refer to
Adaptive Light Control90
Symbols4
– indicator/warning lamps13
T
Tachometer65
Tail lamps204
– replacing bulbs204
Tank capacity
– also refer to Capacities223
– fuel tank capacity184
Target cursor for
navigation122
Technical alterations, refer to
For your own safety5
Technical data220
– capacities223
– dimensions221
Telephone162
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest102
– refer to separate operating
instructions
– voice commands169
TeleService176
TeleService Diagnosis178
TeleService Help178
Temperature
– adjusting in upper body
region97
– adjusting with automatic
climate control95
– changing unit of measure68
– refer to Coolant
temperature65