2010 BMW M6 CONVERTIBLE wiper fluid

Driving
62 4. Triple turn signal activation is activated
and is stored for the remote control cur-
rently in use.
Wiper system
1Switching on wipers
2Switching off wipers or brief wipe
3Activating/deactivating rain sensor
4Cleaning windshield and headlamps
5Adjusting rain sensor sensitivity level
Switching on wipers
Pull the lever upward, arrow1.
The lever automatically returns to its initial posi-
tion when released.
Normal wiper speed
Press once.
The system reverts to operation in the intermit-
tent mode when the vehicle is stationary.
Fast wiper speed
Press twice or press beyond the resistance
point. The system reverts to normal speed when the
vehicle is stationary.
Rain sensor
The wiper operation is controlled automatically
as a function of the rain intensity. The rain sen-
sor is located on the windshield, directly in front
of the interior rearview mirror.
Activating rain sensor
Press the button, arrow3. The LED in the but-
ton lights up.
Adjusting rain sensor sensitivity level
Turn the thumbwheel5.
Deactivating rain sensor
Press the button again, arrow3. The LED goes
out.
Deactivate the rain sensor when passing
through an automatic car wash. Failure to
do so could result in damage caused by undes-
ired wiper activation.<
Cleaning windshield and headlamps
Pull the lever, arrow4.
The system sprays washer fluid against the
windshield and activates the wipers for a brief
period.
When the vehicle lighting is switched on, the
headlamps are simultaneously washed at
appropriate intervals.
Do not use the washing mechanisms if
there is any danger that the fluid will
freeze on the windshield. If you do so, your
vision could be obscured. To avoid freezing,
use a washer fluid antifreeze, refer to Washer

Care
200 Insufficient distance or excessive pressure or
temperature can damage parts of the vehicle or
can result in water penetration. Follow the oper-
ating instructions for the high-pressure clean-
ing jets.<
When using high-pressure cleaning jets,
do not remain in one place for a long time
and be sure to maintain a distance of at least
12 in/30 cm from sensors, e.g. Park Distance
Control sensors or radar sensors.<
Hand washing
When washing the vehicle by hand, use plenty
of water and car washing shampoo. Clean the
vehicle with gentle pressure using a sponge or a
washing brush.
Before cleaning the windshield, deacti-
vate the rain sensor or switch off the igni-
tion to prevent unwanted wiper operation.<
Follow local guidelines for washing vehi-
cles by hand.<
Headlamps
Do not rub dry and never use abrasives or
strong solvents to clean the covers.
Loosen dirt, e.g. insects, with shampoo or
insect remover and wash away with plenty of
water.
Use a window deicer to remove accumulated
ice and snow, not a scraper.
Windows
Use a glass cleaner to clean the inside and out-
side surfaces of the windows and the glass sur-
faces of the mirrors.
Do not use quartz-containing cleansers
to clean glass surfaces of the mirrors.<
Convertible top care
The appearance and service life of the convert-
ible top depend on proper care and operation.
Please follow these instructions:
>Never stow the convertible top in the con-
vertible top compartment when it is wet or frozen, since this can cause water marks,
mildew stains, and scuff marks.
>If water marks do occur on the headliner,
remove them with a microfiber cloth and
interior cleanser.
>When parking for long intervals in enclosed
spaces, make sure there is sufficient venti-
lation.
>Remove bird droppings immediately
because their caustic properties have a cor-
rosive effect on the convertible top and can
damage the rubber seals.
Do not use stain remover, paint thinner,
solvents, gasoline, or the like to remove
stains. These substances can damage the rub-
ber coating. Improper care and cleaning can
cause leaks to develop in the convertible top
and its seams.<
In the event of more serious soiling, use a spe-
cial convertible top cleaner.
When doing so, follow the manufacturer's
directions for use.
After three to five washings, treat the convert-
ible top with sealant.
Caring for the vehicle finish
Regular care helps your vehicle retain its value
and protects the paint from the long-term
effects of aggressive substances.
Regionally occurring environmental factors can
affect and damage vehicle finish. It is therefore
important to tailor the frequency and extent of
your car care accordingly.
Immediately remove particularly aggressive
substances such as spilled fuel, oil, grease,
brake fluid, tree resin, or bird droppings; other-
wise, they may damage your paint.
Repairing paint damage
Repair stone damage or scratches imme-
diately, depending on the severity of the
damage, to prevent the formation of rust.<
BMW recommends having paint damage pro-
fessionally repaired using Genuine BMW finish
materials in accordance with factory guidelines.

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
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