2012 BMW M6 CONVERTIBLE jump start

Engine compartmentVehicle 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.
Important features in the engine compartment
1Vehicle identification number2Jump-starting, negative terminal3Washer fluid reservoir4Jump-starting, positive terminal5Oil filler neck.6Coolant reservoirHood
Opening the hood Working in the engine compartment
Never attempt to perform any service or
repair operations on your vehicle without the
necessary professional technical training.If you are unfamiliar with the statutory guide‐
lines, have any work on the vehicle performed
only by a service center.
If this work is not carried out properly, there is
the danger of subsequent damage and related
safety hazards.◀Seite 250MobilityEngine compartment250
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Roadside Assistance
The Roadside Assistance, refer to page 230,
phone number can be viewed on the iDrive or a
connection to Roadside Assistance can be es‐
tablished directly.
Jump-starting
Notes
If the battery is discharged, an engine can be
started using the battery of another vehicle and
two jumper cables. Only use jumper cables with
fully insulated clamp handles.
To prevent personal injury or damage to both
vehicles, adhere strictly to the following proce‐
dure.
Do not touch live parts
To avoid the risk of potentially fatal injury,
always avoid all contact with electrical compo‐
nents while the engine is running.◀
Preparation1.Check whether the battery of the other ve‐
hicle has a voltage of 12 volts. This informa‐
tion can be found on the battery.2.Switch off the engine of the assisting vehi‐
cle.3.Switch off any electronic systems/power
consumers in both vehicles.
Bodywork contact between vehicles
Make sure that there is no contact be‐
tween the bodywork of the two vehicles; other‐
wise, there is the danger of short circuits.◀
Starting aid terminals Connecting order
Connect the jumper cables in the correct
order; otherwise, there is the danger of injury
from sparking.◀
The so-called starting aid terminal in the engine
compartment acts as the battery's positive ter‐
minal.
The body ground or a special nut acts as the
negative terminal.
Connecting the cables
1.Pull off the cap of the BMW starting aid ter‐
minal.2.Attach one terminal clamp of the positive
jumper cable to the positive terminal of the
battery, or to the corresponding starting aid
terminal of the assisting vehicle.3.Attach the other end of the cable to the pos‐
itive terminal of the battery, or to the corre‐
sponding starting aid terminal of the vehicle
to be started.4.Attach one terminal clamp of the negative
jumper cable to the negative terminal of the
battery, or to the corresponding engine or
body ground of assisting vehicle.5.Attach the other end of the cable to the neg‐
ative terminal of the battery, or to the corre‐
sponding engine or body ground of the ve‐
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Starting the engine
Never use spray fluids to start the engine.1.Start the engine of the assisting vehicle and
let it run for several minutes at an increased
idle speed.2.Start the engine of the vehicle being started
in the usual way.
If the first starting attempt is not successful,
wait a few minutes before making another
attempt in order to allow the discharged bat‐
tery to recharge.3.Let both engines run for several minutes.4.Disconnect the jumper cables in the reverse
order.
Check the battery and recharge if necessary.
Tow-starting and towing
Note
Your vehicle is not permitted to be towed.
Therefore, contact a service center in the event
of a breakdown.
Do not have the vehicle towed
Have your vehicle transported on a loading
platform only; otherwise, damage may occur.◀
Tow truck
Do not lift the vehicle
Do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting or
body and chassis parts; otherwise, damage may
result.◀
Use the tow fitting screwed in at the front for
maneuvering the vehicle only.
Towing other vehicles
General information Light towing vehicle
The towing vehicle must not be lighter
than the vehicle being towed; otherwise, it will
not be possible to control the vehicle re‐
sponse.◀
Attaching the tow bar/tow rope correctly
Attach the tow bar or tow rope to the tow
fitting; connecting it to other vehicle parts may
cause damage.◀
▷Switch on the hazard warning system, de‐
pending on local regulations.▷If the electrical system has failed, clearly
identify the vehicle being towed by placing
a sign or a warning triangle in the rear win‐
dow.
Tow bar
The tow fittings used should be on the same
side on both vehicles.
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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
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Sequential mode 69
Service and warranty 7
Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service CBS 255
Service requirements, dis‐ play 83
Service, Roadside Assis‐ tance 264
Servotronic 109
Settings, M Drive 59
Settings on Control Dis‐ play 87
Settings, storing for seat, mir‐ rors, steering wheel 56
Shift Lights 72
Short commands 277
Shoulder support 53
Side airbags 95
Side View 118
Signaling, horn 12
Signals when unlocking 36
Sitting safely 51
Size 274
Ski bag 133
Smallest turning circle 275
Smoker's package 132
Snap-in adapter, mobile phone 216
Snow chains 249
Socket 132
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ nostics 256
Software applications, iPhone 233
Software update 202
Spare fuse 261
Speaker lighting 173
Special destinations, naviga‐ tion 155
Specified engine oil types 253
Speed, average 86
Speed limit in the com‐ puter 86
Speed Volume, volume equal‐ ization 173 Split screen 20
Split screen map settings 164
Spoken instructions, naviga‐ tion 162
Stability control systems 106
Standard view, Head-up Dis‐ play 123
Start/stop, automatic func‐ tion 65
Start/Stop button 64
Start function during malfunc‐ tion 31
Starting the engine 65
State/province, selecting for navigation 152
Stations, stored 181
Station, storing 175
Status display, tires 99
Status information, iDrive 19
Status of Owner's Manual 6
Steering assistance 109
Steering wheel, adjusting 59
Steering wheel heating 59
Steering wheel memory 56
Stopping the engine 65
Storage compartments 135
Storage compartments, loca‐ tions 135
Storage, tires 246
Storing the vehicle 271
Street, entering for naviga‐ tion 153
Summer tires, tread 244
Supplementary text mes‐ sage 80
Surround View 114
Switch-on times, parked-car ventilation 129
Switch, refer to Cockpit 12
Symbols 6
System states of the driving dynamics 83
T
Tachometer 81 Tail and brake lamps 259
Tailgate 38
Tailgate via remote control 35
Tail lamps 259
Tail lamps, bulb replace‐ ment 259
Tasks 224
Technical changes, refer to Safety 6
Technical data 274
Technology, BMW M 0
TeleServices 230
Temperature, automatic cli‐ mate control 126
Temperature display, external temperature 81
Temperature, engine oil 81
Terminal, jump-starting 265
Text messages 221
Text message, supplemen‐ tary 80
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 41
Theft protection, lug bolts 260
Theft protection, refer to Cen‐ tral locking system 33
Thermal camera, refer to Night Vision 119
Thigh support 52
Tilt alarm sensor 42
Tilt, seats 51
Time of arrival 86
Tire damage 244
Tire identification marks 243
Tire inflation pressure 241
Tire inflation pressure monitor, refer to FTM 101
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 99
Tires, changing 245
Tire sealant 246
Tires, everything on wheels and tires 241
Tire tread 244
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