2010 BMW M6 COUPE fuel

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

Reference 235
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Engine output, refer to Engine
data220
Engine overheating, refer to
Coolant temperature65
Engine speed, refer to Engine
data220
Engine starting, refer to
Starting engine56
Entering destination via town/
city name117
Entering rear47
Entering zip code for
navigation118
Entertainment sound output
on/off136
Entry map for destination122
Equalizer, refer to Tone
control137
ESP Electronic Stability
Program, refer to DSC
Dynamic Stability
Control76
Event Data Recorders198
Exhaust system, refer to Hot
exhaust system109
Exterior mirrors49
– adjusting49
– automatic dimming
feature50
– automatic heating49
– folding in and out49
– tilting down passenger-side
exterior mirror49
External audio device102
External devices
– random sequence158
Eye for tow-starting and
towing, refer to Tow
fitting214
F
Failure messages, refer to
Check Control70
False alarm
– refer to Avoiding
unintentional alarms34
– refer to Switching off
alarm33Fastening safety belts, refer to
Safety belts48
Fastest route for
navigation126
Fast forward
– CD changer146
– CD player146
Filler neck for washer fluid63
Filling bottle, refer to
M Mobility System205
Filter, refer to Microfilter/
activated-charcoal filter98
First aid, refer to First aid
kit213
First aid kit213
Flashing
– during locking/unlocking,
refer to Setting confirmation
signals29
– triple turn signal
activation61
Flat tire
– Flat Tire Monitor79
– M Mobility System205
– run-flat tires82
– spare wheel208
– Tire Pressure Monitor81
– TPM Tire Pressure
Monitor81
– warning lamp81,82
Flat Tire Monitor79
– false alarms80
– initializing system80
– snow chains191
– system limits80
– warning lamp81
Fluid reservoir, refer to Filler
neck for washer fluid63
FM, waveband139
Folding into raised position
convertible top
compartment floor,
Convertible33
Footwell lamps, refer to
Interior lamps93
For your own safety5
Free memory capacity, music
collection154
Front airbags83Front passenger airbags
– deactivating84
FTM, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor79
Fuel
– average consumption67
– display66
– fuel specifications
185
– high-quality brands185
– quality185
– specifications185
– tank contents, refer to
Capacities223
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel
gauge66
Fuel display, refer to Fuel
gauge66
Fuel filler flap184
– releasing in the event of
electrical malfunction184
Fuses210
G
Garage door opener, refer to
Integrated universal remote
control100
Gasoline
– refer to Average fuel
consumption67
– refer to Fuel
specifications185
– refer to Required fuel185
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel
gauge66
Gas station
recommendations127
Gear changes59
Gear display, refer to Displays
in instrument cluster59
Gearshift lever
– manual transmission57
General driving notes108
Glass sunroof, electric with tilt
function
– convenient opening and
closing with Comfort
Access35
Glove compartment101

Everything from A to Z
238
M
MDynamic Mode MDM76
– indicator lamp13,77
M Engine Dynamic Control60
M Mobility System205
M+S tires, refer to Winter
tires190
Maintenance197
– refer to Service
requirements68
Maintenance system197
Malfunction
– convertible top39
– driver's door30
– fuel filler flap184
– hotel function31
Malfunction warnings, refer to
Check Control70
Managing music154
Manual air distribution96
Manual operation
– convertible top39
– door lock30
– driver's door30
– fuel filler flap184
– hotel function31
– luggage compartment lid32
Manual transmission57
– tow-starting216
Map display128
Map for navigation
– changing scale129
– destination entry122
Map view facing north128
Master key, refer to Keys/
remote control26
Maximum cooling96
Maximum speed with winter
tires190
MDM, refer to M Dynamic
Mode76
MDrive50,77
Measurements, refer to
Dimensions
– Convertible222
– Coupe221Memory, refer to Seat, mirror
and steering wheel
memory45
Menus, refer to iDrive16
Messages168
Messages from the concierge
service169
Microfilter98
Microphone
– for telephone14
– for voice activation
system14
Mirror dimming feature
50
Mirrors49
– automatic curb monitor49
– folding in and out49
– heating49
– memory, refer to Seat, mirror
and steering wheel
memory45
Mobile phone
– adjusting volume165
– connecting, refer to Mobile
phone, pairing162
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest102
– operation via iDrive165
– pairing162
– refer to separate operating
instructions
Mobile phone, refer to
Telephone162
Mobile phone battery173
Mobility System205
Monitor, refer to iDrive16
Monitoring pressure of tires,
refer to Flat Tire Monitor79
MP3 player, connecting, refer
to AUX-IN port156
MP3 player, connecting, refer
to USB audio interface156
Multi-channel playback137
Multi-function steering wheel,
refer to Buttons on steering
wheel11
Multifunction switch
– refer to Turn signals/
headlamp flasher61
– refer to Wiper system62Music, playing152
Music collection151
– backup155
– deleting155
– random sequence154
– restoring155
Music player, connecting,
refer to AUX-IN port156
Music player, connecting,
refer to USB audio
interface156
Music search152
M View86
M view87
MW, waveband139
My Info169
N
Navigation
– starting destination
guidance after entering a
destination119
– storing current position119
– voice activation123
Navigation data116
Navigation destination
– entering manually117
– home address120
Navigation instructions, refer
to Switching voice
instructions on/off127

Reference 239
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Navigation system116
– address book119
– bypassing route
sections127
– continuing destination
guidance126
– destination entry117
– dynamic destination
guidance127
– entering a destination
manually117
– entering destination via
voice123
– frequently asked
questions132
– gas station
recommendations127
– planning a trip124
– route list127
– selecting destination via
map122
– selecting route criteria126
– special destinations120
– starting destination
guidance126
– terminating destination
guidance126
– traffic bulletins129
– voice instructions127
– volume adjustment128
Neck support, refer to Front
head restraints46
New remote control26
New wheels and tires189
Normal program of EDC79
Nozzles, refer to Windshield
washer nozzles63
Nylon rope, refer to Tow-
starting and towing214
O
OBD socket, refer to Socket
for Onboard Diagnostics
interface198
Octane ratings, refer to Fuel
specifications185
Odometer65
Oil, refer to Engine oil193Oil change intervals
– refer to Service
requirements68
Onboard computer, refer to
iDrive16
Onboard vehicle tool kit203
Opening and closing
– Comfort Access34
– from inside30
– from outside28
– using remote control28
– using the door lock29
Operating principle, iDrive17
Orientation menu, refer to
Start menu17
Output, refer to Engine
data220
Outside air, refer to AUC
Automatic recirculated-air
control96
Outside temperature display
– changing unit of measure68
– in computer68
Overview
– operating principle17
– radio control136
P
P 400 program60
P 500 program61
P 500 Sport program61
Panic mode29
Park Distance Control PDC75
Parked car heating, refer to
Parked car ventilation/
heating98
Parked car ventilation98
– switching on and off
directly98
Parked car ventilation system
– LED94
Parking
– vehicle56
Parking aid, refer to PDC Park
Distance Control75
Parking assistant, refer to
PDC Park Distance
Control75Parking brake57
Parking brake, refer to
Handbrake57
Parking lamps89
– indicator lamp13
– replacing bulbs204
Parts and accessories6
Passenger-side exterior
mirror, tilting down49
Pathway lighting90
PDC Park Distance Control75
Personal Profile26
Phone book165
Phone numbers
– dialing166
Pinch protection system of
power windows37
Plasters, refer to First aid
kit213
Plug-in unit for remote
control, refer to Ignition
lock55
Polish202
Pollen, refer to Microfilter/
activated charcoal filter98
POWER51
POWER, refer to M Engine
Dynamic Control60
Power failure210
Power windows, refer to
Windows36
Pressure, tires186
– producing with M Mobility
System205
Pressure monitoring of tires,
refer to TPM Tire Pressure
Monitor81
Protective function, refer to
Pinch protection system of
windows37

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

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

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