2010 BMW M6 COUPE width

Adjusting
44 ensuing loss of vehicle control could lead to an
accident.
Also on the passenger side, do not incline the
backrest too far to the rear while the vehicle is
being driven, otherwise there is a danger in the
event of an accident of sliding under the safety
belt, eliminating the protection normally pro-
vided by the belt.<
Please follow the instructions on damage to
safety belts provided on page48 and the infor-
mation on the active front head restraints on
page46.
Convertible: with the wind deflector fitted,
do not incline the front seat backrests too
far backward if the seat is to be moved back to
the end position. Otherwise, the wind deflector
will be damaged.<
Adjusting seat
To ensure that the safety systems con-
tinue to provide optimized protection,
please observe the adjustment instructions on
page43.<
1Angle
2Longitudinal direction
3Height
4Backrest
5Convertible: head restraints, refer to
page476Coupe: Backrest width
7Lumbar support
Lumbar support
You can also adjust the contours of the backrest
to obtain additional support in the lumbar
region.
The upper hips and spinal column receive sup-
plementary support to help you maintain a
relaxed, upright sitting position.
>Increase or decrease curvature:
press front or rear section of switch.
>Move curvature up or down:
press upper or lowers section of switch.
Thigh support
You can also adjust the thigh support manually:
Pull the lever and adjust the thigh support in the
longitudinal direction.

Controls
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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."

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To switch off:
Press the button longer.
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors
The mirror on the passenger's side is
more curved than the driver's mirror.
Objects reflected in the mirror are closer than
they appear. Do not estimate the distance of
following traffic based on what you see in the
mirrors, otherwise there is an increased acci-
dent risk.<
1Adjusting
2Switching to the other mirror or to the auto-
matic curb monitor
3Folding mirrors in and out
*
Storing the mirror positions, refer to Seat, mir-
ror and steering wheel memory on page45.
Adjusting manually
You can also adjust the mirrors manually by
pressing against the outer edges of their mirror
glass.
Folding exterior mirrors in and out
Pressing button3 allows you to fold mirrors
in and out up to a speed of approx. 20 mph/
30 km/h. This is advantageous, for example, in
car washes, narrow streets or for bringing mir-
r o rs t h a t h a v e b e e n m a n u a l ly f o l d e d in b a c k i n t o
the correct position. Mirrors that were folded in
are folded out automatically at a speed of
approx. 25 mph/40 km/h.
Before going through a car wash, fold the
mirrors in manually, or with button 3, oth-erwise they could be damaged, depending on
the width of the car wash system.<
Automatic heating
Below a certain outdoor temperature, both
exterior mirrors are heated whenever the
engine is running or the ignition is switched on.
Tilting down passenger-side mirror –
automatic curb monitor
Activating
1.Slide switch into the driver's side mirror
position, arrow 1.
2.Shift into reverse or move selector lever into
position R.
The mirror glass tilts downward somewhat
on the passenger's side. This allows the
driver to see the area immediately adjacent
to the vehicle – such as a curb – when park-
ing, etc.
Deactivating
Slide switch into the passenger side mirror
position, arrow 2.

Transporting children safely
52
Transporting children safely
The right place for children
Do not leave children unattended in the
vehicle, otherwise they could endanger
themselves and other persons, e.g. by opening
the doors.<
Children always in the rear
Accident research shows that the safest place
for children is on the rear seat.
Children younger than 13 years of age or
with a height under 5 ft/150 cm may only
be transported in the rear in child restraint sys-
tems which correspond to the age, weight and
height of the child. Otherwise there is an
increased danger of injury in an accident.<
Children 13 years of age or older must wear a
safety belt as soon as a suitable child restraint
system can no longer be used due to their age,
size and weight.
Exception for front passenger seat
Should it be necessary to use a child
restraint system on the front passenger
seat, the front and side airbags for the front pas-
senger must be deactivated. Otherwise, a child
traveling on that seat will face a significant risk
of injury if the airbags are deployed, even with a
child restraint system. Before installing a child
restraint system, move the front passenger seat
a s f a r b a c k a n d up a s p o s s i b le t o o b t a i n t h e b e s t
possible position for the belt. Do not change the
seat position after this.<
For more information on automatic deactivation
of the front passenger airbags, refer to page84.
Installing child restraint
systems
Follow child restraint system manufac-
turer's instructions for the selection,
installation and use of child restraint systems. Otherwise, the degree of protection they offer
may be reduced.<
On front passenger seat
After mounting a child restraint system on
the front passenger seat, make sure that
the front and side airbags on the front passen-
ger side are deactivated, as otherwise there is
an increased risk of injury if the airbags are trig-
gered.<
Seat position
Before installing a child restraint system, move
the front passenger seat as far back and up as
possible to obtain the best possible position for
the belt. Do not change the seat position after
this.
Backrest width
Before mounting a child restraint system
on the front passenger seat, the backrest
width adjustment must be completely open.<
1.Adjust the backrest width to the fully open
position, refer to page44.
2.Install child seat.
Child seat security
All rear safety belts and the safety belt for the
front passenger can be locked against pulling
out to secure child restraint systems.

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

Mobility
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Care
Car-care products
Regular cleaning and care make a significant
contribution to retaining your BMW's value.
For the cleaning and care of your vehicle, BMW
recommends using only products that BMW
has approved for this purpose.
Your BMW center will be glad to advise you
about products and services for the cleaning
and care of your BMW.
Original BMW Care Products are materi-
als tested, laboratory tested, and tested in
actual use. They offer optimum care and pro-
tection for your vehicle.<
Do not use cleaners that contain alcohol
or solvents; they can damage your vehi-
cle.<
Cleaning agents can contain substances
that are dangerous or pose health risks.
You should therefore heed the warnings and
hazard indications on the packaging. Open the
doors or windows on your vehicle whenever
cleaning the interior. Make sure there is suffi-
cient ventilation in enclosed spaces. Use only
products that are formulated for vehicle clean-
ing.<
Exterior care
Washing your vehicle
In the winter months, it is especially
important to ensure that the vehicle is
washed on a regular basis. Otherwise, signifi-
cant soiling and road salt can cause damage to
the vehicle.<
After washing the vehicle, apply the
brakes briefly to dry them. Failure to do so
may lead to a reduction in braking efficiency and
also to corrosion of the brake rotors.<
Car washes
Give preference to cloth car washes.Do not use high-pressure car washes
because they can cause drops of water to
penetrate in the vicinity of the windshield.<
Before driving into the car wash, make sure that
it is suitable for your BMW. Pay attention to the
following points:
>Dimensions of your vehicle, refer to
page221.
>If necessary, fold in the outside rearview
mirrors, refer to page49.
>Maximum permissible tire width.
>The convertible top must not be treated
with wax. Make sure that a program without
wax or a special convertible program is
available.
Avoid car washes with guide rail heights
over 4 in/10 cm; otherwise, there is a dan-
ger of damaging chassis parts.<
Preparations for driving into the car wash:
>Deactivate rain sensor to prevent unwanted
wiper activation.
>Remove additional add-on parts, e.g. spoil-
ers or phone antennas, if they could be
damaged.
Sequential Manual Transmission
Before driving into the car wash, make sure the
vehicle is able to roll by making sure to:
1.Insert the remote control into the ignition
lock, even with Comfort Access.
2.Shift into transmission position N.
3.Release the parking brake.
4.Switch off the engine.
5.Leave the remote control in the ignition lock
so that the vehicle can roll.
Steam jets/high-pressure washers
When using steam jets or high-pressure
washers, ensure that you maintain suffi-
cient clearance to the vehicle and do not exceed
a temperature of 140 °F/606.

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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

Reference 241
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Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Satellite radio142
– enabling or disabling
channel142
– selecting channel143
– storing channel143
Scale for navigation,
changing129
Screen, refer to iDrive16
Screw thread for tow
fitting215
SDARS, refer to Satellite
radio142
Seats43
– adjusting backrest width44
– adjusting the seats44
– heating48
– lumbar support44
– memory, refer to Seat, mirror
and steering wheel
memory45
– sitting safely43
– storing the setting45
– thigh support44
Section of route, altering127
Securing cargo111
– ski bag105
Selecting route126
Selection options with
navigation system126
Selector lever58
– Sequential Manual
Transmission58
Selector lever lock, refer to
Shiftlock58Sequential Manual
Transmission with
Drivelogic58
– Drivelogic driving
programs59
– Drive mode59
– idle58
– initializing system, refer to
After changing wheels/
tires190
– kickdown59
– reverse gear58
– Sequential mode58
– shift lights60
– shiftlock58
– towing215
– tow-starting216
Sequential mode58
Service, refer to Roadside
Assistance213
Service Interval Display
– refer to CBS Condition
Based Service197
– refer to Service
requirements68
Service Request179
Service requirements68
– refer to CBS Condition
Based Service197
Services status180
Setting button, refer to
Controls, controller16
Settings
– changing on Control
Display73
– clock, 12h/24h mode70
– configuring, refer to
MDrive50
– configuring, refer to
Personal Profile26
– DVD147
– language73
Settings for the map view129
Setting time, refer to
Preselecting activation
times98
Shifting59Shifting into drive position,
refer to Selector lever
positions58
Shift lights60
Shiftlock58
Shift paddles on steering
wheel59
Shock absorber control, refer
to EDC Electronic Damping
Control79
Short commands of voice
activation system224
Short route in navigation, refer
to Selecting route126
Shuffled, refer to Random
– CD changer145
– CD player145
Side airbags83
Side-mounted turn signals,
replacing bulbs204
Signal horn, refer to Horn10
Sill panel lighting, refer to
Interior lamps93
Sitting safely43
– with airbags43
– with head restraint43
– with safety belts43
Ski bag104
Slope assistant, refer to
Starting off on uphill
slopes78
SMG, refer to Sequential
Manual Transmission with
Drivelogic58
Smokers' package, refer to
Ashtray104
Snap-in adapter
– mounting/removing172
– using162
Snow chains191
Socket, refer to Connecting
electrical devices104
Socket for Onboard
Diagnostics interface198
Socket for remote control,
refer to Ignition lock55
Soft closure aid, refer to
Automatic soft closing31