2012 BMW M6 CONVERTIBLE high beam

Danger of burns
Only change bulbs when they are cool;
otherwise, there is the danger of getting
burned.◀
Working on the lighting system
When working on the lighting system, you
should always switch off the lights affected to
prevent short circuits.
To avoid possible injury or equipment damage
when replacing bulbs, observe any instructions
provided by the bulb manufacturer.◀
Do not perform work/bulb replacement on
xenon headlamps
Have any work on the xenon lighting system, in‐
cluding bulb replacement, performed only by a
service center. Due to the high voltage present
in the system, there is the danger of fatal injuries
if work is carried out improperly.◀
Do not touch the bulbs
Do not touch the glass of new bulbs with
your bare hands, as even minute amounts of
contamination will burn into the bulb's surface
and reduce its service life.
Use a clean tissue, cloth or something similar, or
hold the bulb by its base.◀
Light-emitting diodes (LEDs)
Light-emitting diodes installed behind a cover
serve as the light source for controls, display el‐
ements and other equipment.
These light-emitting diodes, which are related
to conventional lasers, are officially designated
as Class 1 light-emitting diodes.
Do not remove the covers
Do not remove the covers, and never stare
into the unfiltered light for several hours; other‐
wise, irritation of the retina could result.◀Headlamp glass
Condensation can form on the inside of the ex‐
ternal lamps in cool or humid weather. When
driving with the light switched on, the conden‐
sation evaporates after a short time. The head‐
lamp glasses do not need to be changed.
If the headlamps do not dim despite driving with
the light switched on, increasing humidity forms,
e. g. water droplets in the light, have the service
center check this.
Front lamps, bulb replacement
Xenon headlamps
Because of the long life of these bulbs, the like‐
lihood of failure is very low. Switching the lamps
on and off frequently shortens their life.
Do not perform work/bulb replacement on
xenon headlamps
Have any work on the xenon lighting system, in‐
cluding bulb replacement, performed only by a
service center. Due to the high voltage present
in the system, there is the danger of fatal injuries
if work is carried out improperly.◀
Low beams and high beams are designed with
xenon technology.
For checking and adjusting headlamp aim,
please contact your BMW center.
LED headlamps, Light-emitting diodes
(LEDs) or light modules
With Xenon-headlamps, the following lamps are
designed with LED technology or as a light mod‐
ule:▷Parking lamps and roadside parking lamps▷Turn signal lamps▷Daytime running lights
With LED headlamps, all front lamps are de‐
signed with LED technology or as a light module.
Contact your service center in the event of a
malfunction.
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Engine oil types, alterna‐tive 253
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 253
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 31
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 265
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine 65
Engine stop 65
Engine temperature 81
Entering/exiting vehicle, assis‐ tance, steering wheel 59
Entering a car wash 268
Equalizer 172
Equipment, interior 130
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 106
Exchanging wheels/tires 245
Exhaust system 143
Exterior mirror, automatic dim‐ ming feature 58
Exterior mirrors 57
External devices 195
External start 265
External temperature dis‐ play 81
External temperature warn‐ ing 81
Eyes for securing cargo 146
F
Fader 172
Failure message, refer to Check Control 78
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 42
Fan, refer to Air volume 126
Fault displays, refer to Check Control 78
Filler neck for engine oil 252
Fine wood, care 271
First aid kit 264 Fitting for towing, refer to Tow
fitting 267
Flat tire, changing wheels 260
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 101
Flat tire, repairing 246
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 99
Flat tire, warning lamp 100, 102
Flooding 143
Floor carpet, care 271
Floor mats, care 271
FM/AM station 175
Fold-out position, windshield wipers 76
Foot brake 143
Front airbags 95
Front center armrest 136
Front lamps 258
Front passenger airbags, au‐ tomatic deactivation 96
Front passenger airbags, indi‐ cator lamp 97
Front seats 51
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 101
Fuel cap 238
Fuel consumption, current 83
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 85
Fuel filler flap 238
Fuel gauge 81
Fuel quality 240
Fuel, tank capacity 276
Fuse 261
G
Garage door opener, refer to Integrated universal remote
control 130
Gas station recommenda‐ tion 162
Gear change 70
General driving notes 142
Glove compartment 135 Gong, volume equaliza‐
tion 173
GPS navigation 152
Gray display of the map 166
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 275
Ground clearance 144
H
Handbrake, refer to Parking brake 67
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 131
Hazard warning flashers 263
HD Radio 176
Headlamp control, auto‐ matic 91
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐ ture 91
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐ ture via remote control 35
Headlamp flasher 74
Headlamp glass 258
Headlamps 258
Headlamps, care 269
Headlamp washer system 74
Head restraints 51
Head restraints, front 55
Head-Up Display 122
Head-up Display, care 271
Head-up Display, M view 123
Head-up Display, standard view 123
Heavy cargo, stowing 146
Height, seats 51
Height, vehicle 274
High-beam Assistant 92
High beams 74
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant 92
Hills 144
Hill Start Assistant 108
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant 106
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Holder for beverages 136
Homepage 6
Hood 250
Horn 12
Hotel function, trunk lid 39
Hot exhaust system 143
House number, entering for navigation 153
HUD Head-Up Display 122
Hydroplaning 143
I
Ice warning, refer to External temperature warning 81
Icy roads, refer to External temperature warning 81
Identification marks, tires 243
Identification number, refer to Important in the engine com‐
partment 250
iDrive 16
Ignition key, refer to Remote control 30
Ignition off 64
Ignition on 64
Indication of a flat tire 100 , 102
Individual air distribution 126
Individual settings, refer to M Drive 59
Individual settings, refer to Personal Profile 31
Inflation pressure, tires 241
Inflation pressure warning FTM, tires 101
Info display, refer to Com‐ puter 85
Information on the navigation data 167
Initialize, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 100
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 102
Instrument cluster 77 Instrument cluster, electronic
displays 78
Instrument lighting 93
Integrated key 30
Integrated universal remote control 130
Intensity, AUTO program 126
Interactive map 157
Interior equipment 130
Interior lamps 93
Interior lamps via remote con‐ trol 35
Interior motion sensor 42
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming feature 58
Intermediate destinations 159
Internet page 6
Intersection, entering for navi‐ gation 153
Interval display, service re‐ quirements 83
iPod/iPhone 195
J
Jacking points for the vehicle jack 260
Jack, refer to Vehicle jack 260
Jump-starting 265
K
Key/remote control 30
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access 39
Key Memory, refer to Personal Profile 31
Knee airbag 95
L
Lamp replacement 257
Lamp replacement, front 258
Lamp replacement, rear 259
Lamps 90
Lamps and bulbs 257 Lane departure warning 102
Lane margin, warning 102
Language on Control Dis‐ play 88
Lashing eyes, securing cargo 146
LATCH child restraint fixing system 62
Launch Control 71
Leather, care 270
LED headlamps 258
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 258
Length, vehicle 275
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing 21
License plate lamp, bulb re‐ placement 259
Light-alloy wheels, care 270
Light control 92
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 258
Lighting 90
Lighting, speaker 173
Lighting via remote control 35
Light switch 90
Load 145
Loading 145
Lock, door 37
Locking/unlocking from in‐ side 37
Locking/unlocking via door lock 37
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control 34
Locking, automatic 38
Locking, central 33
Locking via trunk lid 39
Low beams 90
Low beams, automatic, refer to High-beam Assistant 92
Lower back support 52
Low Speed Assistant 72
Lug bolt lock 260
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