2012 BMW M6 CONVERTIBLE climate control

ContentsThe fastest way to find information on a partic‐
ular topic or item is by using the index, refer to
page 286.6Notes
At a glance
12Cockpit16iDrive22Voice activation system25Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle
Controls
30Opening and closing51Adjusting61Transporting children safely64Driving77Displays90Lamps95Safety106Driving stability control systems110Driving comfort125Climate control130Interior equipment135Storage compartments
Driving tips
140BMW M6 technology142Things to remember when driving145Loading147Saving fuel
Navigation
152Navigation system
Entertainment
172Tone175Radio183CD/multimediaCommunication206Telephone218Office227Contacts229ConnectedDrive
Mobility
238Refueling240Fuel241Wheels and tires250Engine compartment252Engine oil254Coolant255Maintenance257Replacing components263Breakdown assistance268Care
Reference
274Technical data277Short commands of the voice activation
system286Everything from A to Z
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All around the center console1All around the interior rearview mir‐
ror   152Control Display   163Glove compartment   1354Air vent  1285Hazard warning system   263Central locking system  376Radio  175
CD/multimedia   1837Automatic climate control   1258Controller with buttons  169Parking brake  6710Opening and closing the
convertible top   4511PDC Park Distance Control   112
Top View   117
Backup camera   114Side View  11812Drivelogic   7013DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐
trol   106Engine Dynamics   73Electronic Damper Control
EDC   108Servotronic   10914Transmission selector leverSeite 14At a glanceCockpit14
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Using the guest profile
The guest profile can be used to make individual
settings without affecting the three Personal
Profiles.
This can be useful for drivers who are using the
vehicle temporarily and do not have their own
profile.1."Settings"2."Profiles"3.The current profile is selected.4.Open "Guest".5.Create the settings.
Note: the guest profile cannot be renamed.
Display profile list during start
The profile list can be displayed during each
start for selecting the desired profile.
1."Settings"2."Profiles"3."Options" Open.4."Display user list at startup"
Personal Profile settings
The following functions and settings can be
stored in a profile.
More information on the settings can be found
under:
▷Exterior mirror position.▷CD/Multimedia: audio source listened to
last.▷Driver's seat position: automatic retrieval af‐
ter unlocking.▷Programmable memory buttons: assign‐
ment.▷Head-up Display: selection, brightness, po‐
sition and rotation of the display.▷Headlamp courtesy delay feature: time set‐
ting.▷Tone: tone settings.▷Automatic climate control: settings.▷Steering wheel position.▷M Drive: configurations.▷Navigation: map views, route criteria, voice
output on/off.▷Night Vision with pedestrian detection: se‐
lection of functions and type of display.▷Park Distance Control PDC: adjusting the
signal tone volume.▷Radio: stored stations, station listened to
last, special settings.▷Backup camera: selection of functions and
type of display.▷Side View: selection of the display type.▷Language on the Control Display.▷Lane departure warning: last setting, on/off.▷Active Blind Spot Detection: last setting, on/
off.▷Daytime running lights: current setting.▷Triple turn signal activation.▷Locking the vehicle: after a brief period or
after starting to drive.
Central locking system
The concept
The central locking system becomes active
when the driver's door is closed.
The system simultaneously engages and re‐
leases the locks on the following:
▷Doors.▷Compartment in the center armrest.▷Trunk lid.▷Fuel filler flap.
Operating from the outside
▷Via the remote control.▷Via the driver's door lock.▷Via the door handles.Seite 33Opening and closingControls33
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Convertible top
General information
The convertible top can be opened or closed at
speeds up to approx. 25 mph/40 km/h.
If the vehicle is accelerated above a speed of
approx. 30 mph/50 km/h while the convertible
top is being moved, the convertible top move‐
ment stops.
Tips about the convertible top:▷If possible, close the convertible top when
the vehicle is parked. A closed convertible
top protects it from weather-related dam‐
age and to some extent from theft.▷Event when the convertible top is closed,
only store valuables in the locked cargo area.▷At higher speeds, vacuum produced in the
passenger compartment cause the
convertible top to begin to flatten. Increase
the amount of air via the automatic climate
control so that no vacuum is produced in the
vehicle.
Notes
The trunk lid cannot be opened if the convertible
top is not fully opened or closed.
Safety information about the convertible
top
▷With temperatures below +14 ℉/-10 ℃ do
not open the convertible top; otherwise
damages could result.▷Do not leave the open convertible top in the
convertible top well longer than one day
while the top is still wet; otherwise, damage
could result due to moisture.▷The convertible top pivots up during open‐
ing and closing. When the top is moved, e.g.
in garages, make sure that there is a mini‐
mum height of 79 inches/2 meters; other‐
wise, it damages may result.▷Do not place any objects on the convertible
top, otherwise, they could fall and cause
damage or injuries.▷When the rollover protection system is ex‐
tended, do not under any circumstances
move the convertible top.▷Always open or close the convertible top
completely. Convertible top and convertible
top well storage cover are locked in the final
positions. Driving with the convertible tope
or convertible top well storage cover un‐
locked can result in damage.▷Do not reach into the convertible top mech‐
anism during the opening and closing oper‐
ation. Keep children away from the opening
path of the convertible top, otherwise, there
is a risk of injury.▷When the convertible top is opened during
driving, be alert to traffic; otherwise, it may
result in an accident. If possible, do not move
the convertible top while driving in reverse
because rearward vision is severely im‐
paired while the convertible top is in motion.
During windy conditions, do not operate the
convertible top while driving. Do not drive
faster than 30 mph/50 km/h; otherwise, ve‐
hicle damage may occur.▷Do not attach any roof carrier systems; oth‐
erwise, an accident may occur.◀
Functional requirements
The ignition or radio ready state must be
switched on.
It is not possible to start the engine and operate
the convertible top simultaneously. When the
engine is started, the convertible top movement
is briefly interrupted.
Under the following conditions, the convertible
top movement cannot be moved and a Check
Control message is displayed.
▷Cargo area partition is flipped up.▷Trunk lid is open.▷External temperature is too low.Seite 44ControlsOpening and closing44
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Backrest widthChange the width of the backrest
using the side wings to adjust the
lateral support.
To make it easier to enter and exit the vehicle,
the backrest width temporarily opens fully.
Shoulder support
Also supports the back in the shoulder area:
▷Results in a relaxed seating position.▷Reduces strain on the shoulder muscles.
Active seat
Active adjustment of the seat cushion's con‐
tours reduces muscular tension and fatigue to
help prevent lower back pain.
Press the button. The LED lights up.
Front seat heating
Switching on
Press the button once for each temper‐
ature level.
The maximum temperature is reached when
three LEDs are lit.
If the drive is continued within approx. 15 mi‐
nutes, the seat heating is activated automati‐
cally with the temperature selected last.
Switching off Press the button longer.
The LEDs go out.
Temperature distribution
The heating action in the seat cushion and back‐
rest can be distributed in different ways.
1."Climate"2."Seat heating distribution"3.Select the required seat.4.Turn the controller to set the temperature
distribution.Seite 53AdjustingControls53
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▷Brake pedal remains depressed while the
vehicle is stopped.▷The driver's safety belt is buckled or the
driver's door is closed.
The air flow of the air conditioner is reduced
when the engine is switched off.
Displays in the instrument cluster The display indicates that the
Auto Start/Stop function is ready
for an automatic engine start.
Note
The engine is not switched off automatically in
the following situations:
▷External temperature below approx.
+37 ℉/+3 ℃.▷The external temperature is high and auto‐
matic climate control is running.▷The passenger compartment has not yet
been heated or cooled to the required level.▷The engine is not yet at operating tempera‐
ture.▷The wheels are at a sharp angle or the steer‐
ing wheel is being turned.▷After driving in reverse.▷Fogging of the windows when the automatic
climate control is switched on.▷The vehicle battery charge is very low.▷The engine compartment lid is unlocked.▷Stop-and-go traffic.
Starting the engine
The engine starts automatically under the fol‐
lowing conditions:
▷Double-clutch transmission:
By releasing the brake pedal.
After the engine starts, accelerate as usual.
Safety mode
After the engine switches off automatically, it
will not start again automatically if any one of the
following conditions are met.▷The driver's safety belt is unbuckled and the
driver's door is open.▷The hood was unlocked.
Some indicator lamps light up for varying
lengths of time.
The engine can only be started via the Start/
Stop button.
Note
Even if driving away was not intended, the de‐
activated engine starts up automatically in the
following situations:
▷Excessive warming of the passenger com‐
partment when the cooling function is
switched on.▷The steering wheel is turned.▷Double-clutch transmission: Change of the
transmission from D to N, R or D/S.▷Double-clutch transmission: Accelerating
while simultaneously applying the brake.▷Fogging of the windows when the automatic
climate control is switched on.▷The vehicle battery charge is very low.▷Excessive cooling of the passenger com‐
partment when the heating is switched on.
Preventing an automatic engine stop
with a double-clutch transmission
The concept
To make it possible to drive away very quickly,
such as at an intersection, the automatic engine
stop can be actively prevented.
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Climate controlVehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipmentis 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.
Automatic climate control
1Air distribution, left2Temperature, left3AUTO program, left4Air volume, AUTO intensity, residual heat,
left5Remove ice and condensation6Maximum cooling7Display8Air volume, AUTO intensity, right9AUTO program, right10Temperature, right11Air distribution, right12Seat heating, right   5313Active seat ventilation, right   5414Automatic recirculated-air control/recircu‐
lated-air mode15Cooling function16Rear window defroster17ALL program18Active seat ventilation, left   5419Seat heating, left  53Seite 125Climate controlControls125
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Climate control functions in detail
Manual air distribution Press the button repeatedly to select a
program:▷Upper body region.▷Upper body region and footwell.▷Footwell.▷Windows and footwell: driver's side only.▷Windows, upper body region and footwell:
driver's side only.
If the windows are fogged over, press the AUTO
button on the driver's side to utilize the conden‐
sation sensor.
Temperature Turn the wheel to set the desired
temperature.
The automatic climate control achieves this
temperature as quickly as possible, if necessary
with the maximum cooling or heating capacity,
and then keeps it constant.
Avoid rapidly switching between different tem‐
perature settings. The automatic climate control
will not have sufficient time to adjust the set
temperature.
AUTO program Press the button.
Air volume, air distribution, and tem‐
perature are controlled automatically.
Depending on the selected temperature, AUTO
intensity, and outside influences, the air is di‐
rected to the windshield, side windows, upper
body, and into the footwell.
The cooling function, refer to page 127, is
switched on automatically with the AUTO pro‐
gram.
At the same time, a condensation sensor con‐
trols the program so as to prevent window con‐
densation as much as possible.
Intensity of the AUTO program
With the AUTO program switched on, automatic
control of the air volume and air distribution can
be adjusted.
Press the left or right side of the button:
decrease or increase the intensity.
The selected intensity is shown on the display
of the automatic climate control.
Convertible program
When the convertible top is open, the
convertible program is activated as well. In the
convertible program, the automatic climate con‐
trol is optimized for driving with the convertible
top open. In addition, the air volume is increased
as the vehicle speed increases.
The efficiency of the convertible program can be
greatly enhanced by installing the wind deflec‐
tor.
Air volume, manual
To be able to manually adjust the air volume,
switch off the AUTO program first.
Press the left or right side of the button:
decrease or increase air volume.
The selected air volume is shown on the display
of the automatic climate control.
The air volume of the automatic climate control
may be reduced automatically to save battery
power.
Defrosting windows and removing
condensation
Press the button.
Ice and condensation are quickly re‐
moved from the windshield and the front side
windows.Seite 126ControlsClimate control126
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