2012 BMW 6 SERIES navigation system

tained in the vehicle. The address can be
checked for this purpose.1.Select the desired contact and highlight the
address.2.Open "Options".3."Check as destination"4.Correct and store the address if necessary.
If the address is corrected and stored, a copy of
it is stored in the vehicle. The address is not
changed on the mobile phone.
New contact
General information
A contact can have up to 8 phone numbers,
2 addresses, 3 e-mail addresses and one Inter‐
net address.
1."Office"2."Contacts"3."Options" Open.4."New contact"5.The entry fields are still filled with the previ‐
ous entries: "Delete input fields"6.Fill in the entry fields: select the symbol next
to the entry field.7.Enter the text and assign the contact type.8.In the navigation system: enter address.
Only addresses contained in the navigation
data in the vehicle can be entered. This en‐
sures that destination guidance is possible
for all addresses.If necessary, "Accept address".9."Store contact in vehicle"
Contact types
Various contact types can be assigned to phone
numbers and addresses.
SymbolMeaning Home phone number. Business phone number. Mobile phone number. Other phone number. Home address. Business address.
Specifying the home address
A home address can be stored. It appears at the
top of the contact list.
1."Home"2.Create a contact.3."Store contact in vehicle"
Selecting the sorting order of the
names
Names can be displayed in a different order.
1."Office"2."Contacts"3.Open "Options".4."Display: last, first name" or "Display: first,
last name"
Depending on how the contacts were stored on
the mobile phone, the sorting order of the names
may differ from the selected sorting order.
Show contact pictures
Pictures stored with the contacts are stored in
the vehicle when the mobile phone is connected
to the vehicle. The number of transmitted pic‐
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ContactsVehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment
is also described that is not available in a vehicle,
e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐
ment or country variant. This also applies for
safety-related functions and systems.
Note
If not equipped with mobile phone complete
preparation package.
General information
Contacts can be created and edited and the ad‐
dresses can be adopted as destinations for nav‐
igation.
New contact1."Contacts"2."New contact"3.The entry fields are still filled with the previ‐
ous entries: "Delete input fields"4.Fill in the entry fields: select the symbol next
to the entry field.5.Enter the text, refer to page 21.6.If the vehicle is equipped with a navigation
system: Enter the address. Only addresses
contained in the navigation data in the vehi‐
cle can be entered. This ensures that desti‐
nation guidance is possible for all ad‐
dresses.7.If necessary, "Store".8."Store contact in vehicle"
Specifying the home address
A home address can be stored. It appears at the
top of the contact list.
1."Home"2.Create a contact.3."Store contact in vehicle"
My contacts
General information
List of all contacts stored in the vehicle.
Displaying contacts
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to ensure that all comfort functions are fully
available and that any Check Control messages
are no longer displayed.
Charging the battery
In the vehicle, only charge the battery via the
terminals, refer to page 269, in the engine com‐
partment with the engine off.
Power failure
After a temporary power loss, some equipment
needs to be reinitialized.
Individual settings need to be reprogrammed:▷Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory:
store the positions again.▷Time: update.▷Date: update.▷Radio station: save again.▷Navigation system: wait for the operability of
the navigation.
Disposing of old batteries
Have old batteries disposed of by your
service center or bring them to a recy‐
cling center.
Maintain the battery in an upright position for
transport and storage. Secure the battery so
that it does not tip over during transport.
Fuses
Notes Replacing fuses
Never attempt to repair a blown fuse and
do not replace a defective fuse with a substitute
of another color or amperage rating; this could
lead to a circuit overload, ultimately resulting in
a fire in the vehicle.◀
Plastic tweezers and information on the fuse
types and locations are stored in the fuse box in
the cargo area.
In the glove compartment
Push the handle up, arrow 1, and open the lid,
arrow 2.
In the cargo area
Open the cover on the right side trim.
Information on the fuse types and locations is
found on a separate sheet.
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FunctionCommandOpen EfficientDynamics menu.›Efficient Dynamics‹EfficientDynamics split screen.›Split screen Efficient Dynamics‹
Navigation
General information

FunctionCommandOpens the Navigation menu.›Navigation‹Open the destination entry.›Enter address‹Enter the address.›Enter address‹Enter a town/city.›City‹Enter a state/province.›State‹Enter the postal code.›Postal Code‹Open destination guidance.›Guidance‹Start destination guidance.›Start guidance‹Terminate destination guidance.›Stop guidance‹Open the home address.›Home address‹Open the route criteria.›Route preference‹Open the route.›Route information‹Turn on spoken instructions.›Switch on voice instructions‹Repeat the spoken instruction.›Repeat voice instructions‹Turn off spoken instructions.›Switch off voice instructions‹Display the address book.›Address book‹Display the most recent destinations.›Last destinations‹Open the traffic bulletins.›Traffic Info‹Special destinations.›Points of interest‹Seite 285Short commands of the voice activation systemReference285
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA
ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 98
ACC, Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go 106
Activated-charcoal filter 134
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 96
Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, ACC 106
Active seat, front 47
Active seat ventilation, front 47
Active Steering, integral 101
Adaptive brake assistant 98
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 97
Adaptive drive 101
Adaptive light control 83
Additional telephone 210
Additives, oil 258
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 45
Airbags 86
Airbags, indicator/warning light 87
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 133
Air distribution, manual 132
Air drying, refer to Cooling function 133
Air pressure, tires 245
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion 134
Air volume, automatic climate control 132
Alarm system 40
Alarm, unintentional 41
All around the center con‐ sole 14 All around the headliner 15
All around the steering wheel 12
ALL program, automatic cli‐ mate control 133
All-season tires, refer to Win‐ ter tires 252
All-wheel-drive 100
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 137
Alternative oil types 258
AM/FM station 179
Announcement, navigation, refer to Spoken instruc‐
tions 168
Antifreeze, washer fluid 66
Antilock Brake System, ABS 98
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 98
Applications 238
Appointments 228
Approved engine oils 258
Apps 238
Apps, video playback 202
Armrest, refer to Center arm‐ rest 142
Arrival time 77
Ashtray 138
Assist 233
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ tance 268
Assistance when driving off 98
Audio playback 188
Audio playback, Blue‐ tooth 202
AUTO H button, refer to Auto‐ matic Hold 62
AUTO intensity 132
Automatic car wash 273 Automatic Cruise Control with
Stop & Go 106
Automatic Curb Monitor 52
Automatic deactivation, front passenger airbags 88
Automatic Engine Start/Stop Function 59
Automatic headlamp con‐ trol 82
Automatic Hold 62
Automatic locking 37
Automatic recirculated-air control 133
Automatic Soft Closing, doors 37
Automatic transmission with Steptronic 66
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 132
AUTO program, intensity 132
AUX-IN port 199
Average fuel consumption 76
Average speed 76
Axle loads, weights 281
B
Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 46
Backrest, seats 45
Backrest, width 46
Backup camera 118
Balance 176
Band-Aids, refer to First aid kit 268
Bang & Olufsen 177
Bar for tow-starting/tow‐ ing 271
Bass 176
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Engine start, refer to Startingthe engine 58
Engine start, Starting aid 269
Engine stop 58
Engine temperature 72
Entering/exiting vehicle, assis‐ tance, steering wheel 53
Entering a car wash 273
Equalizer 176
Equipment, interior 136
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 98
Exchanging wheels/tires 251
Exhaust system 147
Exterior mirror, automatic dim‐ ming feature 52
Exterior mirrors 51
External devices 199
External start 269
External temperature dis‐ play 73
External temperature warn‐ ing 73
Eyes for securing cargo 150
F
Fader 176
Failure message, refer to Check Control 70
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 41
Fan, refer to Air volume 132
Fault displays, refer to Check Control 70
Filler neck for engine oil 257
Fine wood, care 275
First aid kit 268
Fitting for towing, refer to Tow fitting 271
Flat tire, changing wheels 265
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 92
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 89
Flat tire, warning lamp 90, 93
Flooding 147 Floor carpet, care 275
Floor mats, care 275
FM/AM station 179
Fold-out position, windshield wipers 65
Foot brake 147
Front airbags 86
Front fog lamps 84
Front lamps 263
Front passenger airbags, au‐ tomatic deactivation 88
Front passenger airbags, indi‐ cator lamp 88
Front seats 45
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 92
Fuel cap 242
Fuel consumption, current 74
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 76
Fuel filler flap 242
Fuel gauge 72
Fuel quality 244
Fuel, tank capacity 282
Fuse 266
G
Garage door opener, refer to Integrated universal remote
control 136
Gas station recommenda‐ tion 168
Gear change, automatic trans‐ mission 67
Gear shift indicator 75
General driving notes 146
Glass sunroof, powered with tilt function 43
Glove compartment 141
Gong, volume equaliza‐ tion 177
GPS navigation, refer to Navi‐ gation system 158
Gray display of the map 171 Gross vehicle weight, ap‐
proved 281
Gross weight, permissible for trailer towing 281
H
Hand brake, refer to Parking brake 61
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 137
Hazard warning flashers 267
HDC Hill Descent Control 100
HD Radio 180
Head airbags 86
Headlamp control, auto‐ matic 82
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐ ture 82
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐ ture via remote control 35
Headlamp flasher 64
Headlamp glass 263
Headlamps 263
Headlamps, care 274
Headlamp washer system 64
Headliner 15
Head restraints 45
Head restraints, front 49
Head-up Display 129
Head-up Display, care 276
Heavy cargo, stowing 150
Height, seats 45
Height, vehicle 280
High-beam Assistant 83
High beams 64
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant 83
Hill Descent Control HDC 100
Hills 148
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant 98
Hints 6
Holder for beverages 142
Homepage 6
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Horn 12
Hotel function, trunk lid 38
Hot exhaust system 147
House number, entering for navigation 159
Hydroplaning 147
I
Ice warning, refer to External temperature warning 73
Icy roads, refer to External temperature warning 73
Identification marks, tires 249
Identification number, refer to Important in the engine com‐
partment 255
iDrive 16
Ignition key, refer to Remote control 30
Ignition off 57
Ignition on 57
Indication of a flat tire 90, 93
Indicator and warning mes‐ sages 70
Indicator lamps 70
Individual air distribution 132
Individual settings, refer to Personal Profile 31
Inflation pressure, tires 245
Inflation pressure warning FTM, tires 92
Info display, refer to Com‐ puter 76
Information on the navigation data 172
Initialization, Integral Active Steering 102
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 93
Initializing, Tire Pressure Mon‐ itor TPM 90
Instrument cluster 69
Instrument cluster, electronic displays 70
Instrument lighting 84 Integral Active Steering 101
Integrated key 30
Integrated universal remote control 136
Intensity, AUTO program 132
Interactive map 163
Interior equipment 136
Interior lamps 85
Interior lamps via remote con‐ trol 35
Interior motion sensor 41
Interior rearview mirror 52
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming feature 52
Intermediate destinations 165
Internet page 6
Intersection, entering for navi‐ gation 159
Interval display, service re‐ quirements 74
iPod/iPhone 199
J
Jacking points for the vehicle jack 265
Jack, refer to Vehicle jack 265
Joystick, automatic transmis‐ sion 67
K
Key/remote control 30
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access 39
Key Memory, refer to Personal Profile 31
Kickdown, automatic trans‐ mission 67
Knee airbag 86
L
Lamp replacement 262
Lamp replacement, front 263
Lamp replacement, rear 264 Lamps 81
Lamps and bulbs 262
Lane departure warning 94
Lane margin, warning 94
Language on Control Dis‐ play 79
Lashing eyes, securing cargo 150
LATCH child restraint fixing system 55
Leather, care 274
LED headlamps 263
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 263
Length, vehicle 281
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing 21
License plate lamp, bulb re‐ placement 264
Light-alloy wheels, care 275
Light control 83
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 263
Lighting 81
Lighting, speaker 177
Lighting via remote control 35
Light switch 81
Load 149
Loading 149
Lock, door 36
Locking/unlocking from in‐ side 37
Locking/unlocking via door lock 36
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control 34
Locking, automatic 37
Locking, central 33
Locking via trunk lid 38
Low beams 81
Low beams, automatic, refer to High-beam Assistant 83
Lower back support 46
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M
Maintenance 260
Maintenance require‐ ments 260
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 74
Maintenance system, BMW 260
Malfunction displays, refer to Check Control 70
Manual air distribution 132
Manual air volume 132
Manual brake, refer to Parking brake 61
Manual mode, transmis‐ sion 68
Manual operation, backup camera 118
Manual operation, door lock 37
Manual operation, exterior mir‐ rors 52
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 242
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 116
Manual operation, Side View 122
Manual operation, Top View 121
Manual transmission 66
Map, destination entry 163
Map in split screen 170
Map view 168
Marking on approved tires 252
Marking, run-flat tires 253
Massage seat, front 47
Master key, refer to Remote control 30
Maximum cooling 133
Maximum speed, winter tires 252
Measure, units of 79
Medical kit 268 Memory for seat, mirrors,
steering wheel 50
Menu, EfficientDynamics 153
Menu in instrument cluster 75
Menus, operating, iDrive 16
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 17
Message list, traffic bulle‐ tins 170
Messages 225
Messages, refer to Check Control 70
Microfilter 134
Minimum tread, tires 251
Mirror 51
Mirror memory 50
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 147
Mobile phone 210
Mode, ECO PRO 152
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 6
Moisture in headlamp 263
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 16
Mounting of child restraint fix‐ ing systems 54
MP3 player 199
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 12
Multimedia 187
Music collection 194
Music search 195
Music, storing 194
N
Navigation 158
Navigation data 172
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 49
New wheels and tires 251
Night Vision with pedestrian detection 126
Notes 229 Nylon rope for tow-starting/
towing 271
O
OBD Onboard Diagnos‐ tics 261
Obstacle marking, backup camera 119
Odometer 73
Office 222
Oil 257
Oil, adding 257
Oil additives 258
Oil change 258
Oil change interval, service re‐ quirements 74
Oil filler neck 257
Oil level check 257
Oil types, alternative 258
Oil types, approved 258
Old batteries, disposal 266
Onboard Diagnostics OBD 261
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 16
Onboard vehicle tool kit 262
Opening/closing from in‐ side 37
Opening/closing via door lock 36
Opening/closing with remote control 34
Operating concept, iDrive 16
Optional equipment, standard equipment 6
Outside air, refer to Automatic recirculated-air control 133
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 73
P
Paint, vehicle 274
Panic mode 35
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