2012 BMW M6 CONVERTIBLE wipers

Automatic headlamp con‐
trol   91
Daytime running lights   91
Adaptive light control   92
High-beam Assistant   92Instrument lighting  938Steering column stalk, leftTurn signal  74High beams, head‐
lamp flasher   74High-beam Assistant   92Roadside parking lamps   91Computer  859Shift paddles   7010Steering wheel buttons, leftM Drive 1 activation   60M Drive 2 activation  60Store speed  110Resume speed   111Cruise control on/off, interrupt‐
ing   110Cruise control rocker switch   11111Instrument cluster  7712Steering wheel buttons, rightEntertainment sourceVolumeVoice activation  22Telephone  206Thumbwheel for selection lists   8413Steering column stalk, rightWindshield wipers  74Rain sensor  75Clean the windshields and head‐
lamps   7514Start/stop the engine and switch
the ignition on/off   6515Automatic Engine Start/Stop
Function   6516Horn17Steering wheel heating   5918Adjust the steering wheel   5919Unlocking the hood20Open the trunk lid  38Seite 13CockpitAt a glance13
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Turn signal, high beams,
headlamp flasher
Turn signal
Using turn signals
Press the lever beyond the resistance point.
To switch off manually, press the lever to the re‐
sistance point.
Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator lamp in‐
dicates that a turn signal bulb has failed.
Triple turn signal activation
Press the lever to the resistance point.
The turn signal flashes three times.
The function can be activated or deactivated:
1."Settings"2."Lighting"3."Triple turn signal"Signaling briefly
Press the lever to the resistance point and hold
it there for as long as you want the turn signal to
flash.
High beams, headlamp flasher▷High beams, arrow 1.▷Headlamp flasher, arrow 2.
Washer/wiper system
Switching the wipers on/off and brief
wipe
Do not switch on the wipers if frozen
Do not switch on the wipers if they are fro‐
zen onto the windshield; otherwise, the wiper
blades and the windshield wiper motor may be
damaged.◀
Switching on
Press the wiper levers up.
The lever automatically returns to its initial po‐
sition when released.
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▷Normal wiping speed: press up once.
The wipers switch to intermittent operation
when the vehicle is stationary.▷Fast wiping speed: press up twice or press
once beyond the resistance point.
The wipers switch to normal speed when the
vehicle is stationary.
Switching off and brief wipe
Press the wiper levers down.
The lever automatically returns to its initial po‐
sition when released.
▷Brief wipe: press down once.▷To switch off normal wipe: press down once.▷To switch off fast wipe: press down twice.
Rain sensor
The concept
The rain sensor automatically controls the time
between wipes depending on the intensity of
the rainfall. The sensor is located on the wind‐
shield, directly behind the interior rearview mir‐
ror.
Activating/deactivating
Press the button on the wiper lever.
The LED in the steering column stalk lights up.
Deactivate the rain sensor in car washes
Deactivate the rain sensor when passing
through an automatic car wash; otherwise, dam‐
age could be caused by undesired wiper activa‐
tion.◀
Rain sensor, sensitivity
Turn the thumbwheel.
Clean the windshield, headlamps
Pull the lever.
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The system sprays washer fluid on the wind‐
shield and activates the wipers briefly.
In addition, the headlamps are cleaned at regular
intervals when the vehicle lights are switched
on.
Do not use the washer system at freezing
temperatures
Do not use the washers if there is any danger
that the fluid will freeze on the windshield; oth‐
erwise, your vision could be obscured. For this
reason, use antifreeze.
Avoid using the washer when the reservoir is
empty; otherwise, you could damage the
pump.◀
Windshield washer nozzles
The washer jets are automatically heated when‐
ever the ignition is switched on.
Fold-out position of the wipers
Required when changing the wiper blades or
under frosty conditions, for example.1.Switch off the ignition.2.Under frosty conditions, ensure that the
wiper blades are not frozen onto the wind‐
shield.3.Press the wiper lever up beyond the point of
resistance and hold it for approx. 3 seconds,
until the wiper remains in a nearly vertical
position.
After the wipers are folded back down, the wiper
system must be reactivated.
Fold the wipers back down
Before switching the ignition on, fold the
wipers back down to the windshield; otherwise,
the wipers may become damaged when they are
switched on.◀
1.Switch on the ignition.2.Press the wiper levers down. The wipers
move to their resting position and are ready
for operation.Washer fluid
General information Antifreeze for washer fluid
Antifreeze is flammable. Therefore, keep
it away from sources of ignition.
Only keep it in the closed original container and
inaccessible to children.
Follow the instructions on the container.◀
Washer fluid reservoir Adding washer fluid
Only add washer fluid when the engine is
cool, and then close the cover completely to
avoid contact between the washer fluid and hot
engine parts.
Otherwise, there is the danger of fire and a risk
to personal safety if the fluid is spilled.◀
All washer nozzles are supplied from one reser‐
voir.
Fill with water and – if required – with a washer
antifreeze, according to the manufacturer's rec‐
ommendations.
Mix the washer fluid before adding to maintain
the correct mixing ratio.
For the capacity, refer to technical data.
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Replacing componentsVehicle 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.
Onboard vehicle tool kit
The onboard vehicle tool kit is stored under the
cargo floor cover in the cargo area.
Wiper blade replacement
General information Do not fold down the wipers without wiper
blades
Do not fold down the wipers if wiper blades have
not been installed; this may damage the wind‐
shield.◀
Replacing the wiper blades1.To change the wiper blades, fold up, refer to
page 76, the wiper arms.2.Fold up the wipers.3.Position the wiper blade in a horizontal po‐
sition.4.Remove the wiper blade toward one side.
Lamp and bulb replacement
General information
Lamps and bulbs make an essential contribution
to vehicle safety.
The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends
that you entrust corresponding procedures to
the service center if you are unfamiliar with them
or they are not described here.
You can obtain a selection of replacement bulbs
at the service center.
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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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Tone 172
Tools 257
Top View 117
Total vehicle weight 275
Tow fitting 267
Towing 266
Town/city, navigation 153
Tow-starting 266
TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor 99
Traffic bulletins, naviga‐ tion 164
Transmission positions 69
Transporting children safely 61
Tread, tires 244
Treble, tone 172
Trip computer 86
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 74
Trip odometer 81
Trunk, cargo area partition 46
Trunk lid 38
Trunk lid, emergency unlock‐ ing 39
Trunk lid, hotel function 39
Trunk lid via remote con‐ trol 35
Turning circle 275
Turning circle lines, backup camera 115
Turn signals, front, bulb re‐ placement 258
Turn signals, operation 74
Turn signals, rear, bulb re‐ placement 259
U
Unintentional alarm 42
Units of measure 88
Universal remote control 130
Unlocking/locking from in‐ side 37
Unlocking/locking via door lock 37 Unlocking/locking with remote
control 34
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline 6
Updating software 202
Upholstery care 270
USB audio interface 195
USB interface 135
V
V8 high performance en‐ gine 140
Vehicle battery 261
Vehicle battery, replacing 261
Vehicle, breaking in 142
Vehicle care 269
Vehicle equipment 6
Vehicle identification number, refer to Identification number
in the engine compart‐
ment 250
Vehicle jack 260
Vehicle paint 269
Vehicle storage 271
Vehicle wash 268
Ventilation 128
Ventilation, refer to Parked-car ventilation 129
Version of the navigation data 167
Video playback 185
Video playback, iPhone 198
Video playback, snap-in adapter 198
Voice activation, mobile phone 214
Voice activation, short com‐ mands 277
Voice activation system 22
Volume, setting 172
W
Warning messages, refer to Check Control 78 Warning triangle 264
Washer fluid 76
Washer fluid reservoir, ca‐ pacity 276
Washer nozzles, wind‐ shield 76
Washer system 74
Washing, vehicle 268
Water on roads 143
Weather Band 177
Weights 275
Welcome lamps 90
Wheel base, vehicle 275
Wheels, changing 245
Wheels, everything on wheels and tires 241
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 101
Wheels, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 99
Width, vehicle 274
Wind deflector 49
Window defroster, rear 127
Windows, powered 42
Windshield, climate con‐ trol 143
Windshield washer fluid 76
Windshield washer noz‐ zles 76
Windshield washer system 74
Windshield wiper 74
Windshield wipers, fold-out position 76
Winter storage, care 271
Winter tires, suitable tires 246
Winter tires, tread 244
Wiper blades, replacing 257
Wiper fluid 76
Wiper system 74
Wood, care 271
Word match concept, naviga‐ tion 21
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