2010 BMW M6 COUPE climate control

Climate
98 4."Ventilation temperature"
Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter
The microfilter removes dust and pollen from
the incoming air. The activated-charcoal filter
provides additional protection by filtering gas-
eous pollutants from the outside air. Your BMW
center replaces this combined filter as a stan-
dard part of your scheduled maintenance.
You can have more detailed information shown
on the Control Display, refer to page68.
Parked car ventilation*
The concept
The parked car ventilation blows air into the
passenger compartment to lower interior tem-
peratures.
It is ready to use in the parked car mode at any
outside temperature.
You can set two different times for the system
to start. The parked car ventilation can also be
switched on and off directly. It remains
switched on for 30 minutes.
Since the system uses a substantial amount of
electrical current, you should refrain from acti-
vating it twice in succession without allowing
the battery to be recharged in normal operation
between use.
The air emerges through the upper body region
vent outlets in the instrument panel. These vent
outlets must be open for the system to operate.
Switching on and off directly
iDrive, for operating principle refer to page16.1."Settings"
2."Climate"
3."Activate parked-car vent."
The parked car ventilation is switched on.
The symbol on the display of the automatic
climate control flashes.
Preselecting activation times
iDrive, for operating principle refer to page16.
1."Settings"
2."Climate"
3."Activate Timer 1" or "Activate Timer 2"
4."Timer 1:" or "Timer 2:"
5.Turn the controller: set the hours.
6.Press the controller: the setting is
accepted.
7.Turn the controller: set the minutes.
8.Press the controller: the setting is
accepted.
The switch-on time is activated.
The symbol on the display of the automatic
climate control lights up.

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The symbol on the automatic climate control
display flashes when the system has switched
on.
The respective system is switched on
within the next 24 hours only. Please
reactivated it after this time.<

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To temporarily deactivate the Bluetooth link
between the vehicle and your mobile phone:
1."Telephone"
2.Open "Options".
3."Bluetooth"
Adjusting volume
Turn the knob during a call to select the desired
volume.
This volume for the hands-free system is main-
tained, even if the other audio sources are set to
minimum volume.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur-
rently in use.
Operation via iDrive
You can operate the following functions via
iDrive:
>Accepting/refusing a call
>Dialing phone numbers
>Dialing phone numbers from the phone
book
>Selecting stored phone numbers, e.g. from
the list of received calls
>Ending a callWhen the ignition is switched off or in radio
readiness, e.g. after taking the remote control
out of the ignition switch, you can continue an
ongoing call via the hands-free system for sev-
eral minutes.
Speech quality
If the person you are talking to cannot under-
stand you well, this may be due to excessively
loud background noises. The full preparation
package mobile phone can compensate for
these noises to a certain extent. To optimize
voice quality during a call, we recommend that
you:
>Reduce background noises, e.g. by closing
the windows, reducing the air volume of the
automatic climate control or pointing the
opened front vent outlets downward
>Reduce the volume of the hands-free sys-
tem.
Requirements
>The logon data of the mobile phone are
stored in the vehicle and the mobile phone
is ready to operate.
>The engine is running or the ignition is
switched on.
>The mobile phone is detected by the vehi-
cle.
Receiving calls
If you have the phone number of the caller
stored in the phone book and the phone num-
ber has been transmitted, the name of the entry
is displayed.
Accepting a call
Press the button on the steering wheel

Wheels and tires
188
Tire identification marks
Knowledge of the labeling on the side of the tire
makes it easier to identify and choose the right
tires.
Tire size
Speed letter
T = up to 118 mph/190 km/h
H = up to 131 mph/210 km/h
V = up to 150 mph/240 km/h
W = up to 167 mph/270 km/h
Y = up to 186 mph/300 km/h
Z = over 150 mph/240 km/h
Tire Identification Number
Tires with DOT codes meet the guidelines of
the US Department of Transportation.
DOT code:
Tire age
The tire's date of manufacture is indicated on
the sidewall:
DOT … 1009 means that the tire was manufac-
tured in week 10 of 2009.BMW recommends replacing all tires at least
every 6 years, even if some tires may last for
10 years. This also concerns the tire of the
spare wheel
*.
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Quality grades can be found where applicable
on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and
maximum section width. For example:
Tread wear 200 Traction AA
Temperature A
DOT Quality Grades
Tread wear
Traction AA A B C
Temperature A B C
All passenger car tires must conform to
Federal Safety Requirements in addition
to these grades.<
Tread wear
The tread wear grade is a comparative rating
based on the wear rate of the tire when tested
under controlled conditions on a specified gov-
ernment test course.
For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one
and one-half, 1γ, times as well on the govern-
ment course as a tire graded 100. The relative
performance of tires depends upon the actual
conditions of their use, however, and may
depart significantly from the norm due to varia-
tions in driving habits, service practices and dif-
ferences in road characteristics and climate.
Traction
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are
AA, A, B, and C.
These grades represent the tire's ability to stop
on wet pavement as measured under controlled
conditions on specified government test sur-
faces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C
may have poor traction performance.
The traction grade assigned to this tire is
based on straight-ahead braking traction
tests, and does not include acceleration, cor-
nering, hydroplaning, or peak traction charac-
teristics.< For instance
Nominal width in mm
Aspect ratio in Ξ
Radial belt construction
Rim diameter in inches
Load rating
(not on ZR tires)
Speed code letter
(in front of the R on ZR tires)
245/45 R 18 100 V
285/3519ZR
For instance
Manufacturer code
for tire make
Tire size and tire design
Tire age
DOT xxxx xxx 1009

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Settings
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Equipment
FunctionCommand
Opening the main menu{Main menu}
Selecting the settings{Settings}
Opening the options{Options}
Central screen settings{Control display}
Opening the time and date settings{Time and date}
Opening the language and unit settings{Language and units}
Opening the speed limit{Limit}
Opening the light menu{Lighting}
Selecting the door lock{Door locks}
FunctionCommand
Selecting the air conditioning{Climate}

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

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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

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Connecting car vacuum
cleaner, refer to Connecting
electrical devices104
Consumption display, refer to
Average fuel
consumption67
Consumption statistics, refer
to Average fuel
consumption67
Contacts
– creating174
Control Center, refer to
iDrive16
Control Display, refer to
iDrive16
– setting brightness74
– switching off/on19
Controller, refer to iDrive16
Controls, refer to Cockpit10
Convenient closing
– windows, with Comfort
Access with Coupe35
– with Comfort Access35
Convenient opening and
closing
– convertible top28,30
– windows28,30
Convertible
– convertible program for
automatic climate control95
– opening and closing
windows36
– rollover protection
system85
– top38
– wind deflector41
Convertible top
– closing manually39
– convenient opening and
closing30
– emergency closing39
– opening and closing38
Convertible top care200
Coolant196
– checking level196
– temperature65
Cooling, maximum96
Cooling fluid, refer to
Coolant196Cooling function, automatic
climate control96
Cooling system, refer to
Coolant196
Copyright2
Cornering Brake Control
CBC76
Country codes DVD146
Country of destination for
navigation117
Courtesy lamps, refer to
Interior lamps93
Cradle for telephone or mobile
phone102
Cruise control
63
Cruising range67
Cupholders15,103
Curb weight, refer to
Weights223
Current playback
– external devices158
– of music collection153
Customer Relations179
Cylinders, refer to Engine
data220
D
Dashboard, refer to
Cockpit10
Data, technical220
– dimensions221
– engine220
– weights223
Data transfer180
Date
– date format70
– setting70
Daytime running lamps90
– replacing bulbs204
Defect
– door lock30
– luggage compartment lid32
– tires, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor79
– tires, refer to Tire Pressure
Monitor81
Defrosting windows96Defrosting windows and
removing condensation96
Defrosting windshield, refer to
Defrosting windows96
Defrost position, refer to
Defrosting windows96
Destination address
– entering117,123
Destination entry via BMW
Assist121
Destination for navigation
– entering via map122
– entering via voice123
– entry117
Destination guidance126
– bypassing route
sections127
– changing specified
route126
– continuing126
– starting126
– voice instructions127
– volume of voice
instructions128
Detour, selecting131
Digital clock66
Digital radio, refer to HD
Radio140
Dimensions
– Convertible222
– Coupe221
Directional indicators, refer to
Turn signals61
Direction announcements,
refer to Voice
instructions127
Direction instructions, refer to
Voice instructions127
Directory for navigation, refer
to Address book119
Displacement, refer to Engine
data220
Display, refer to iDrive
controls16
Display elements, refer to
Instrument cluster12
Display lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting93