2012 BMW 6 SERIES ESP

Maximum coolingPress the button.
The system is set to the lowest tem‐
perature, maximum air volume and recirculated-
air mode.
Air flows out of the vents for the upper body re‐
gion. Open them for this purpose.
Air is cooled as quickly as possible:▷At an external temperature of approx. 32 ℉/
0 ℃.▷When the engine is running.
The air volume can be adjusted when the pro‐
gram is active.
Automatic recirculated-air control/
recirculated-air mode
You can respond to unpleasant odors or pollu‐
tants in the immediate environment by tempo‐
rarily suspending the supply of outside air. The
system then recirculates the air currently within
the vehicle.
Press the button repeatedly to select
an operating mode:
▷LEDs off: outside air flows in continuously.▷Left LED on, automatic recirculated-air con‐
trol: a sensor detects pollutants in the out‐
side air and controls the shut-off automati‐
cally.▷Right LED on, recirculated-air mode: the
supply of outside air into the vehicle is per‐
manently blocked.
If the windows are fogged over, switch off the
recirculated-air mode and press the AUTO but‐
ton on the driver's side to utilize the condensa‐
tion sensor. Make sure that air can flow onto the
windshield.
Continuous recirculated-air mode
The recirculated-air mode should not be
used for an extended period of time, as the air
quality inside the vehicle deteriorates steadily. ◀
Cooling function
The passenger compartment can only be
cooled with the engine running.
Press the button.
The air is cooled and dehumidified and
– depending on the temperature setting –
warmed again.
Depending on the weather, the windshield may
fog up briefly when the engine is started.
The cooling function is switched on automati‐
cally with the AUTO program.
When using the automatic climate control, con‐
densation water, refer to page 148, develops
that exits underneath the vehicle.
Rear window defroster Press the button.
The rear window defroster switches off
automatically after a certain period of time.
ALL program Press the button.
Current settings on the driver's side for
the temperature, air volume, air distribution, and
AUTO program are transferred to the front pas‐
senger side.
The program is switched off if the settings on
the front passenger side are changed.
Residual heat
The heat stored in the engine is used to heat the
interior.
Functional requirement▷Up to 20 minutes after the engine has been
switched off.▷Warm engine.▷The battery is sufficiently charged.▷External temperature below 77 ℉/25 ℃.Seite 133Climate controlControls133
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Interior equipmentIntegrated universal remote
control
The concept
This system can replace up to three different
hand-held transmitters for various types of re‐
mote-controlled equipment, such as garage
doors or lighting systems.
The hand-held transmitter signal can be pro‐
grammed on one of the three memory buttons.
The corresponding device can then be operated
using the programmed memory button.
The LED indicates that a signal is being trans‐
mitted.
When selling the vehicle, delete the stored pro‐
grams for security reasons.
During programming
During programming and before activat‐
ing a device using the integrated universal re‐
mote control, ensure that there are no people,
animals, or objects in the range of movement of
the remote-controlled device; otherwise, there
is a risk of injury or damage.
Also follow the safety instructions of the hand-
held transmitter.◀
Compatibility If this symbol is printed on the packaging
or in the instructions of the hand-held
transmitter, the remote-controlled de‐
vice is generally compatible with the integrated
universal remote control.
If you have any questions, please contact:▷Your service center.▷www.homelink.com on the Internet.
HomeLink is a registered trademark of Johnson
Controls, Inc.
Programming▷LED, arrow 1.▷Memory buttons, arrow 2.
Fixed-code hand-held transmitters
1.Switch on the ignition.2.Initial setup:
Press the two outer memory buttons 1 and
3 for approx. 20 seconds until the LED, ar‐
row 1 flashes.
All programs of the three memory buttons,
arrow 2, are cleared.3.Hold the hand-held transmitter a distance of
approx. 1 to 3 in/2.5 to 8 cm from the mem‐
ory buttons.
The required distance depends on the
manual transmitter.4.Simultaneously press the transmit button of
the hand-held transmitter and the memory
button of the integrated universal remote
control.
The LED flashes slowly.5.Release both buttons when the LED flashes
rapidly.
If the LED does not flash rapidly after approx.
60 seconds, change the distance and repeat
the step.
Canada: if the LED is not flashing rapidly af‐
ter approx. 60 seconds, change the distance
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Hot exhaust systemHot exhaust system
High temperatures are generated in the
exhaust system.
Do not remove the heat shields installed and
never apply undercoating to them. When driv‐
ing, standing at idle and while parking, take care
to avoid possible contact between the hot ex‐
haust system and any highly flammable materi‐
als such as hay, leaves, grass, etc. Such contact
could lead to a fire, and with it the risk of serious
personal injury as well as property damage.
Do not touch hot exhaust pipes; otherwise, there
is the danger of getting burned.◀
Climate control windshield
The marked area is not covered with heat re‐
flective coating.
Use this area for garage door openers, devices
for electronic toll collection, etc.
Mobile communication devices in the
vehicle
Mobile communication devices in the ve‐
hicle
It is advised that you do not use mobile commu‐
nication devices, e.g., mobile phones, inside the
vehicle without connecting them directly to the
external antenna. Otherwise, the vehicle elec‐
tronics and mobile communication devices can
interfere with each other. In addition, there is no
assurance that the radiation generated during
transmission will be discharged from the vehicle
interior.◀
Hydroplaning
On wet or slushy roads, a wedge of water can
form between the tires and road surface.
This phenomenon is referred to as hydroplan‐
ing. It is characterized by a partial or complete
loss of contact between the tires and the road
surface, ultimately undermining your ability to
steer and brake the vehicle.
Hydroplaning
When driving on wet or slushy roads, re‐
duce your speed to prevent hydroplaning.◀
Driving through water
Drive though calm water only if it is not deeper
than 9.8 inches/25 cm and at this height, no
faster than walking speed, up to 6 mph/10 km/h.
Adhere to water depth and speed limita‐
tions
Do not exceed this water depth and walking
speed; otherwise, the vehicle's engine, the elec‐
trical systems and the transmission may be
damaged.◀
Braking safely
Your vehicle is equipped with ABS as a standard
feature.
Applying the brakes fully is the most effective
way of braking in situations when this is neces‐
sary.
The vehicle maintains steering responsiveness.
You can still avoid any obstacles with a minimum
of steering effort.
Pulsation of the brake pedal and sounds from
the hydraulic circuits indicate that ABS is in its
active mode.
Objects in the area around the pedals No objects in the area around the pedals
Keep floor mats, carpets, and any other
objects out of the area of motion of the pedals;
otherwise, the function of the pedals could be
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Do not place additional floor mats over existing
mats or other objects.
Only use floor mats that have been approved for
the vehicle and can be properly fixed in place.
Ensure that the floor mats are securely fastened
again after they were removed for cleaning, for
example.◀
Driving in wet conditions
When roads are wet or there is heavy rain, briefly
exert gentle pressure on the brake pedal every
few miles.
Ensure that this action does not endanger other
road users.
The heat generated in this process helps dry the
brake discs and pads.
In this way braking efficiency will be available
when you need it.
Hills
Drive long or steep downhill gradients in the gear
in which the least braking is required. Otherwise,
the brake system may overheat, resulting in a
reduction in the brake system efficiency.
Manual transmission:
You can increase the engine's braking effect by
shifting down, going all the way to first gear, if
necessary.
Automatic transmission:
You can increase the engine's braking effect by
shifting down in the manual mode of the auto‐
matic transmission, refer to page 66.
Avoid load on the brakes
Avoid placing excessive load on the brake
system. Light but consistent brake pressure can
lead to high temperatures, brake wear and pos‐
sibly even brake failure.◀Do not drive in neutral
Do not drive in neutral or with the engine
stopped, as doing so disables engine braking. In
addition, steering and brake assist is unavailable
with the engine stopped.◀
Brake disc corrosion
Corrosion on the brake discs and contamination
on the brake pads are furthered by:▷Low mileage.▷Extended periods when the vehicle is not
used at all.▷Infrequent use of the brakes.
Corrosion occurs when the minimum pressure
that must be exerted by the pads during brake
applications to clean the discs is not reached.
Should corrosion form on the brake discs, the
brakes will tend to respond with a pulsating ef‐
fect that generally cannot be corrected.
Condensation under the parked vehicle
When using the automatic climate control, con‐
densation water develops that exits underneath
the vehicle.
Therefore, traces of condensed water under the
vehicle are normal.
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The gear shift indicator of your vehicle indicates
the most fuel efficient gear.
Use coasting conditions
When approaching a red light, take your foot off
the accelerator and let the vehicle coast to a halt.
On a downhill gradient, take your foot off the ac‐
celerator and let the vehicle roll.
The flow of fuel is interrupted while coasting.
Switch off the engine during
longer stops
Switch off the engine during longer stops, e.g.,
at traffic lights, railroad crossings or in traffic
congestion.
Fuel savings are achieved after the vehicle is
switched off for only approx. 4 seconds.
The Automatic Engine Start/Stop Function of
your vehicle automatically switches off the en‐
gine during a stop.
Switch off any functions that
are not currently needed
Functions such as seat heating and the rear win‐
dow defroster require a lot of energy and con‐
sume additional fuel, especially in city and stop-
and-go traffic.
Therefore, switch off these functions if they are
not actually needed.
Have maintenance carried out
Have vehicles maintained regularly to achieve
optimal vehicle economy and operating life.
Have the maintenance carried out by your serv‐
ice center.
Please also note the BMW Maintenance Sys‐
tem, refer to page 260.ECO PRO
The concept
ECO PRO supports a driving style that saves on
fuel consumption. For this purpose, the engine
control and comfort functions, e. g. the climate
control output, are adjusted.
In addition, context-sensitive instructions can
be displayed that assist in driving in a manner
that optimizes fuel consumption.
The extension of the range that is achieved as a
result can be displayed in the instrument cluster.
Activating ECO PRO Button should be pressed and held until
ECO PRO is displayed in the instru‐
ment cluster.
Display in the instrument cluster
ECO PRO bonus range An extension of the range can be
achieved by an adjusted driving
style.
This is displayed as the bonus
range in the instrument cluster.
Driving style In the tachometer, a mark in the
bar indicator indicates the cur‐
rent efficiency of the driving style
corresponding to the accelerator
pedal position.▷Blue display: efficient driving style as long as
the mark moves within the blue range.▷Gray display: adjust driving style, e. g. by
backing off the accelerator pedal.
The display switches to blue as soon as all con‐
ditions for fuel-economy-optimized driving are
met.
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Prominent areas that are contained in the
navigation data are displayed on the map in
3D.▷"Traffic conditions/gray map"
The map is optimized for displaying traffic
bulletins, refer to page 170. Symbols for the
special destinations are no longer displayed.
Map view for split screen
The map view can be selected for the split
screen independently from the main screen.
1."Options" Open.2."Split screen"3.Move the controller to the right repeatedly
until the split screen is selected.4.Select "Split screen content" or the scale.5.Select the map view.▷"Arrow display"▷"Map facing north"▷"Map direction of travel"▷"Map view with perspective"▷"Position"▷"Exit ramp view": selected blind drive‐
ways are displayed three dimensionally.
Setting in some cases will affect the dis‐
play in the Head-Up Display.▷"Traffic conditions/gray map"6.To change the scale: select the split screen
and turn the controller.
Traffic bulletins
At a glance
▷Display the traffic bulletins from radio sta‐
tions that broadcast the TI Traffic Informa‐
tion of a traffic information service. Informa‐
tion on traffic obstructions and hazards is
updated continuously.
Certain BMW models equipped with navi‐
gation have the capability to display real-time traffic information. If your system has
this capability the following additional terms
and conditions apply:
An End-User shall no longer have the right
to use the Traffic Data in the event that the
End-User is in material breach of the terms
and conditions contained herein.
A. Total Traffic Network, a division of Clear
Channel Broadcasting, Inc. (“Total Traffic
Network”) holds the rights to the traffic in‐
cident data and RDS-TMC network through
which it is delivered. You may not modify,
copy, scan or use any other method to re‐
produce, duplicate, republish, transmit or
distribute in any way any portion of traffic in‐
cident data. You agree to indemnify, defend
and hold harmless BMW of North America,
LLC. (“BMW NA”) and Total Traffic Net‐
work, Inrix, Inc (and their affiliates) against
any and all claims, damages, costs or other
expenses that arise directly or indirectly out
of (a) your unauthorized use of the traffic in‐
cident data or the RDS-TMC network, (b)
your violation of this directive and/or (c) any
unauthorized or unlawful activities by you in
connection herewith.
B. Total Traffic Network traffic data is infor‐
mational only. User assumes all risk of use.
Total Traffic Network, BMW NA, and their
suppliers make no representations about
content, traffic and road conditions, route
usability, or speed.
C. The licensed material is provided to li‐
censee “as is,” and “where is”. Total Traffic
Network, including, but not limited to, any
and all third party providers of any of the li‐
censed material, expressly disclaims, to the
fullest extent permitted by law, all warranties
or representations with respect to the li‐
censed material (including, without limita‐
tion, that the licensed material will be error-
free, will operate without interruption or that
the traffic data will be accurate), express, im‐
plied or statutory, including, without limita‐
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Multi-channel playback,
surround
Choose between stereo and multi-channel play‐
back, surround.
Setting multi-channel playback,
surround1."CD/Multimedia", "Radio" or "Settings"2."Tone"3."Surround"
When surround is activated, multi-channel play‐
back is simulated when a stereo audio track is
played.
Bang & Olufsen High End
Surround Sound System
Tone control
1."CD/Multimedia", "Radio" or "Settings"2."Tone"3."Bang & Olufsen"4.Select the desired tone settings.▷"Studio": studio tone settings.▷"Expanded": open space tone settings.
Adjusting speaker lighting
All speakers in the vehicle are illuminated. The
lighting can be individually set.
1."Settings"2."Lighting"3."Bang & Olufsen"4.Select the desired lighting setting.▷"Off": no lighting.▷"Reduced": all speakers in the field of
view are hidden while driving.▷"On": all speakers are always illumi‐
nated.
Center speaker
An additional speaker is present on the dash‐
board. When Entertainment is switched on, it
switches off automatically and is illuminated ac‐
cording to the lighting setting.
If Entertainment is switched off or muting is ac‐
tivated, the speaker breaks back in.
Volume
▷" Speed volume": speed-dependent volume
control.▷With Bang & Olufsen High End Surround
Sound System: Automatic adjustment of
the volume depending on the driving noises,
e. g. wind noises, that can be heard in the
interior.▷"PDC" : volume of the PDC signal compared
to the entertainment sound output.▷"Gong" : volume of the signal, e. g., the safety
belt reminder, compared to the entertain‐
ment sound output.▷"Microphone": volume of the microphone
during a phone call.▷"Loudspeak.": volume of the loudspeakers
during a phone call.
The following volumes are only stored for the
respective paired telephone: "Microphone",
"Loudspeak.".
Adjusting the volume
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can be called up via the corresponding album,
refer to page 197.1."CD/Multimedia"2."Music collection"3."Music search"4.Select the desired category.5.Select the desired entry:▷Select "A-Z search", refer to page 21,
and input the desired entry.▷Select the desired entry from the list.6.Select other categories if you wish.
The tracks found are listed in alphabetical
order.
Not all categories need to be selected. For
example, to search for all tracks by a certain
artist, call up that artist only. All of the tracks
by that artist are then displayed.7."Start play"
The list of tracks is repeated automatically.
Restarting the music search
"New search"
Music search using spoken instructions
Instructions for the voice activation system, re‐
fer to page 22.1. Press the button on the steering
wheel.2.›Music search‹3.Open the desired category, e.g., ›Select
artist‹.4.Say the desired entry in the list.5.Select other categories if you wish.
To select a track directly: ›Title ...‹.
Say the voice command and the name of the
desired track in a single command.
Current playback
The list of tracks that was generated last by the
music search, or the album that was selected
last.
1."CD/Multimedia"2."Music collection"3."Current playback"4.Select the desired track, if necessary.
Top 50
The 50 most frequently played tracks.
1."CD/Multimedia"2."Music collection"3."Top 50"4.Select the desired track, if necessary.Seite 196EntertainmentCD/multimedia196
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