2012 BMW M6 CONVERTIBLE wheel

CareVehicle 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.
Car washes
Notes Steam jets or high-pressure washers
When using steam jets or high-pressure
washers, hold them a sufficient distance away
and use a maximum temperature of
140 ℉/60 ℃.
Holding them too close or using excessively
high pressures or temperatures can cause dam‐
age or preliminary damage that may then lead to
long-term damage.
Follow the operating instructions for the high-
pressure washer.◀
Cleaning sensors/cameras with high-
pressure washers
When using high-pressure washers, do not
spray the exterior sensors and cameras, e.g.,
Park Distance Control, for extended periods of
time and only from a distance of at least
12 in/30 cm.◀
Wash your vehicle frequently, particularly in win‐
ter.
Intense soiling and road salt can damage the ve‐
hicle.Automatic car washes
Notes Do not use high pressure washing sys‐
tems
With washing systems operating at high pres‐
sures and nozzle positions close to the windows,
drops of water can penetrate.◀
Note the following:▷Give preference to cloth car washes or those
that use soft brushes in order to avoid paint
damage.▷Make sure that the wheels and tires are not
damaged by the transport mechanisms.▷Fold in the exterior mirrors; otherwise, they
may be damaged, depending on the width of
the vehicle.▷Deactivate the rain sensor, refer to page 75,
to avoid unintentional wiper activation.▷Do not treat the convertible top with wax.
Ensure that a cycle without wax or a special
cycle for convertibles is available.▷In some cases, an unintentional alarm can be
triggered by the interior motion sensor of the
alarm system. Follow the instructions on
avoiding an unintentional alarm, refer to
page 42.
Guide rails in car washes
Avoid car washes with guide rails higher
than 4 in/10 cm; otherwise, the vehicle body
could be damaged.◀
Before driving into a car wash
In order to ensure that the vehicle can roll in a car
wash, take the following steps:
Double-clutch transmission:
1.Release the parking brake, refer to page 67.2.Drive into the car wash.Seite 268MobilityCare268
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▷Remove bird droppings immediately as their
corrosive effect will otherwise attack the
convertible top and damage the rubber
seals.▷Hard to remove tree sap or bird droppings
can be removed from the convertible top
with special tree sap remover and a soft
brush.
Do not use spot remover
Do not use spot remover, paint thinner,
solvent, gasoline, or similar products to remove
spots on the convertible top. These products
may destroy the rubber coating. Incorrect care
and cleaning may cause the convertible top and
its seams to become leaky.◀
To remove heavy soiling, especially for light col‐
ored convertible tops, use a special convertible
top cleaner.
Proceed as follows:
1.Spray the convertible top with the
convertible top cleaner.2.Make the convertible top cleaner foam up
using a well saturated sponge, moving it in
circular motions.3.Finish washing the vehicle in the car wash or
rinse with ample amounts of water.
Otherwise, follow the instructions for use from
the manufacturer.
Treat the convertible top with an impregnating
agent after it has been washed three to five
times.
Suitable cleaners and car products can be ob‐
tained from the service department.
Leather care
Remove dust from the leather often, using a
cloth or vacuum cleaner.
Otherwise, particles of dust and road grime
chafe in pores and folds, and lead to increased
wear and premature degradation of the leather
surface.
To guard against discoloration, such as from
clothing, provide leather care roughly every two
months.
Clean light-colored leather more frequently be‐
cause soiling on such surfaces is substantially
more visible.
Use leather care products; otherwise, dirt and
grease will gradually break down the protective
layer of the leather surface.
Suitable care products are available from the
service center.
Upholstery material care
Vacuum regularly with a vacuum cleaner.
If they are very dirty, e.g., beverage stains, use a
soft sponge or microfiber cloth with a suitable
interior cleaner.
Clean the upholstery down to the seams using
large sweeping motions. Avoid rubbing the ma‐
terial vigorously.
Damage from Velcro® fasteners
Open Velcro® fasteners on pants or other
articles of clothing can damage the seat covers.
Ensure that any Velcro® fasteners are closed. ◀
Caring for special components
Light-alloy wheels
Use wheel cleaner, particularly during the winter
months. Do not use aggressive, acidic, strongly
alkaline or abrasive cleaners, or steam jets
above 140 ℉/60 ℃; follow the manufacturer's
instructions.
Chrome surfaces
Carefully clean components such as the radiator
grille or door handles with an ample supply of
water, possibly with shampoo added, particu‐
larly when they have been exposed to road salt.
Rubber components
Aside from water, treat only with rubber cleans‐
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Length, wheel base1Wheel base: 112.2 inches/2,851 mm2Length: 193.0 inches/4,903 mm
Smallest turning circle
Dia.: 38.7 ft/11.8 m
Weights

M6Approved gross vehicle weightlbs/kg5,313/2,410Loadlbs/kg804/365Approved front axle loadlbs/kg2,601/1,180Approved rear axle loadlbs/kg2,778/1,260Cargo area capacitycu ft/l12.4/350Seite 275Technical dataReference275
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA
ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 106
Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control 71
Activated-charcoal filter 128
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 104
Active M differential 108
Active seat, front 53
Active seat ventilation, front 54
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 105
Adaptive light control 92
Additional telephone 206
Additives, oil 253
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 51
After washing vehicle 269
Airbags 95
Airbags, indicator/warning light 96
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 127
Air, dehumidifying, refer to Cooling function 127
Air distribution, manual 126
Air pressure, tires 241
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion 128
Air volume, automatic climate control 126
Alarm system 41
Alarm, unintentional 42
All around the center con‐ sole 14
All around the interior rearview mirror 15 All around the steering
wheel 12
ALL program, automatic cli‐ mate control 127
All-season tires, refer to Win‐ ter tires 246
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 131
Alternative oil types 253
AM/FM station 175
Announcement, navigation, refer to Spoken instruc‐
tions 162
Antifreeze, washer fluid 76
Antilock Brake System, ABS 106
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 106
Applications 233
Appointments 223
Approved axle load 275
Approved engine oils 253
Apps 233
Apps, video playback 198
Armrest, refer to Front center armrest 136
Arrival time 86
Ashtray 132
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ tance 264
Assistance when driving off 106
Assist, BMW 229
Audio playback 184
Audio playback, Blue‐ tooth 198
AUTO intensity 126
Automatic car wash 268
Automatic Curb Monitor 58
Automatic deactivation, front passenger airbags 96 Automatic headlamp con‐
trol 91
Automatic locking 38
Automatic recirculated-air control 127
Automatic Soft Closing, doors 38
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 126
AUTO program, intensity 126
Auto Start/Stop function 65
AUX-IN port 195
Average fuel consumption 85
Average speed 86
Axle loads, weights 275
B
Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 52
Backrest, seats 51
Backrest, width 53
Backup camera 114
Balance 172
Band-Aids, refer to First aid kit 264
Bang & Olufsen 173
Bar for tow-starting/tow‐ ing 266
Bass 172
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 261
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 30
Battery, vehicle 261
Belts, safety belts 54
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 136
Bluetooth audio 198
Bluetooth connection, activat‐ ing/deactivating 207 Seite 286ReferenceEverything from A to Z286
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BMW Assist 229
BMW Homepage 6
BMW Internet page 6
BMW Maintenance Sys‐ tem 255
BMW M technology 0
BMW Search 231
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 136
Brake assistant 106
Brake discs, breaking in 142
Brake force display 105
Brake lamps, brake force dis‐ play 105
Brake lamps, bulb replace‐ ment 259
Brake lights, adaptive 105
Brake pads, breaking in 142
Braking, notes 143
Breakdown assis‐ tance 263, 264
Breaking in 142
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 89
Bulb replacement 257
Bulb replacement, front 258
Bulb replacement, rear 259
Bulbs and lamps 257
Button, Start/Stop 64
Bypassing, refer to Jump- starting 265
C
Calendar 223
California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Camera, backup camera 116
Camera, care 271
Camera, Side View 119
Camera, Top View 118
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 136
Car battery 261
Car care products 269
Care, displays 271 Care, vehicle 269
Cargo 145
Cargo area, cargo area parti‐ tion 46
Cargo area lid 38
Cargo area partition 46
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 137
Cargo straps, securing cargo 146
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol 30
Carpet, care 271
Car wash 268
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 143
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 255
CD/DVD 183
CDs, storing 190
Cell phone 206
Center console 14
Center speaker 173
Central locking system 33
Central screen, refer to Control Display 16
Central speaker 173
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 6
Changing parts 257
Changing wheels 260
Changing wheels/tires 245
Check Control 78
Children, seating position 61
Children, transporting safely 61
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 61
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 62
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 61
Child seat, mounting 61
Child seats 61
Chrome parts, care 270
Cigarette lighter 132 Cleaning, displays 271
Climate control 125
Climate control wind‐ shield 143
Clock 81
Closing/opening from in‐ side 37
Closing/opening via door lock 37
Closing/opening with remote control 34
Combination switch, refer to Turn signals 74
Combination switch, refer to Wiper system 74
Comfort Access 39
Compound brake 140
Compressor 246
Computer 85
Concierge service 230
Condensation on win‐ dows 126
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 144
Condition Based Service CBS 255
Confirmation signal 36
Contacts 219, 227
Control Display 16
Control Display, settings 87
Controller 16
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 106
Convenient closing 35
Convenient opening 35
Convertible, convertible top 44
Convertible mode, automatic climate control 126
Convertible program, auto‐ matic climate control 126
Convertible top 44
Convertible top, care 269
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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
Lumbar support 52 Seite 290ReferenceEverything from A to Z290
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M
Maintenance 255
Maintenance require‐ ments 255
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 83
Maintenance system, BMW 255
Malfunction displays, refer to Check Control 78
Manual air distribution 126
Manual air volume 126
Manual brake, refer to Parking brake 67
Manual operation, backup camera 115
Manual operation, door lock 37
Manual operation, exterior mir‐ rors 58
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 238
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 113
Manual operation, Side View 119
Manual operation, Top View 117
Map, destination entry 157
Map in split screen 164
Map view 162
Marking on approved tires 245
Massage seat, front 53
Master key, refer to Remote control 30
Maximum cooling 127
Maximum speed, winter tires 246
M differential, active 108
MDM, M Dynamic Mode 107
M double-clutch transmis‐ sion 68
M Drive 59 M Driving Dynamics Con‐
trol 73
M Dynamic Mode MDM 107
Measure, units of 88
Medical kit 264
Memory for seat, mirrors, steering wheel 56
Menu in instrument cluster 84
Menus, operating, iDrive 16
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 17
Message list, traffic bulle‐ tins 164
Messages 221
Messages, refer to Check Control 78
Microfilter 128
Minimum tread, tires 244
Mirror 57
Mirror memory 56
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 143
Mobile phone 206
Mobility System 246
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 6
Moisture in headlamp 258
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 16
Mounting of child restraint fix‐ ing systems 61
MP3 player 195
M technology 0
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 12
Multimedia 183
Music collection 190
Music search 191
Music, storing 190
M view, Head-up Display 123
N
Navigation 152
Navigation data 167 Neck restraints, front, refer to
Head restraints 55
New wheels and tires 245
Night Vision with pedestrian detection 119
Notes 224
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 267
O
OBD Onboard Diagnos‐ tics 256
Obstacle marking, backup camera 116
Odometer 81
Office 218
Oil 252
Oil, adding 252
Oil additives 253
Oil change 253
Oil change interval, service re‐ quirements 83
Oil filler neck 252
Oil types, alternative 253
Oil types, approved 253
Old batteries, disposal 261
Onboard Diagnostics OBD 256
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 16
Onboard vehicle tool kit 257
Opening/closing from in‐ side 37
Opening/closing via door lock 37
Opening/closing with remote control 34
Operating concept, iDrive 16
Optional equipment, standard equipment 6
Outside air, refer to Automatic recirculated-air control 127
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 81 Seite 291Everything from A to ZReference291
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