2013 BMW M6 COUPE navigation

Without Professional navigation
system or TV: at a glance
The USB interface is located in the center arm‐
rest.
Without Professional navigation
system or TV: at a glance
The USB interface is located in the glove com‐
partment.
Notes
Observe the following when connecting:
▷Do not use force when plugging the con‐
nector into the USB interface.▷Do not connect devices such as fans or
lamps to the USB interface.▷Do not connect USB hard drives.▷Do not use the USB interface to recharge
external devices.Front center armrest
Opening A storage compartment is located in the center
armrest between the front seats.
Press the buttons next to the lock.
Locking the storage compartment
The storage compartment in the armrest can
be locked with an integrated key to separately
secure the trunk lid, refer to page 37, for exam‐
ple.
After the storage compartment is locked, the
remote control can be handed out without the
integrated key, refer to page 30, for instance at
a hotel.
This prevents access to the storage compart‐
ment and to the cargo area.
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Connection for an external audio
device
.
Description, see user's manual
for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication.
Clothes hooks
Two folding clothes hooks are provided in the
rear of the vehicle. To unfold them, press on
the top edge of the clothes hooks.
Do not obstruct view
When suspending clothing from the
hooks, ensure that it will not obstruct the driv‐
er's vision.◀
No heavy objects
Do not hang heavy objects from the
hooks; otherwise, they may present a danger
to passengers during braking and evasive ma‐
neuvers.◀
Cupholders Notes Shatter-proof containers and no hot
drinks
Use light and shatter-proof containers and do
not transport hot drinks. Otherwise, there is
the increased danger of injury in an accident.◀
Unsuitable containers
Do not forcefully push unsuitable con‐
tainers into the cupholders. This may result in
damage.◀Manual transmission: center console
A cupholder is located on the center console.
Manual transmission: center armrest
A cupholder is located in the center armrest
compartment.
To open: press the buttons next to the lock.
Center console
To open: press on the cover.
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Vehicle batteryMaintenance
The battery is maintenance-free, i.e., the elec‐ trolyte will last for the life of the battery.
Your service center will be glad to advise you
on questions regarding the battery.
Battery replacement Use approved vehicle batteries only
Only use vehicle batteries that have been
approved for your vehicle by the manufacturer; otherwise, the vehicle could be damaged and
systems or functions may not be fully availa‐
ble.◀
After a battery replacement, have the battery registered on the vehicle by your service cen‐
ter to ensure that all comfort functions are fully
available and that any Check Control mes‐
sages of these comfort functions are no longer
displayed.
Charging the battery
Note Do not plug chargers into the socket
Do not connect battery chargers to the
factory-installed sockets in the vehicle as this
may damage the battery.◀
General information
Make sure that the battery is always suffi‐
ciently charged to guarantee that the battery
remains usable for its full service life.
The battery may need to be charged in the fol‐
lowing cases:▷When making frequent short-distance
drives.▷If the vehicle is not used for prolonged pe‐
riods, longer than a month.Starting aid terminals
In the vehicle, only charge the battery via the
starting aid terminals, refer to page 186, in the
engine compartment with the engine off.
Power failure After a temporary power loss, some equipment
needs to be reinitialized.
Individual settings need to be reprogrammed:▷Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory:
store the positions again.▷Time: update.▷Date: update.▷Radio station: saving new, see user's
manual for Navigation, Entertainment and
Communication.▷Navigation system: wait for the operability
of the navigation.
Disposing of old batteries
Have old batteries disposed of by your
service center or bring them to a recy‐
cling center.
Maintain the battery in an upright position for
transport and storage. Secure the battery so
that it does not tip over during transport.
Fuses Notes Replacing fuses
Never attempt to repair a blown fuse and
do not replace a defective fuse with a substi‐
tute of another color or amperage rating; this could lead to a circuit overload, ultimately re‐
sulting in a fire in the vehicle.◀
Plastic tweezers and information on the fuse
types and locations are stored in the fuse box
in the cargo area.
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 113
Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control 68
Activated-charcoal filter 133
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 109
Active M differential 115
Active Protection 110
Active seat, front 47
Active seat ventilation, front 47
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 110
Adaptive light control 89
Additives, oil 173
Adjusting, steering wheel 53
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 45
After washing vehicle 191
Airbags 93
Airbags, indicator/warning light 94
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 132
Air distribution, manual 131
Air drying, refer to Cooling function 132
Air flow, automatic climate control 131
Air pressure, tires 161
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion 133
Alarm system 40
Alarm, unintentional 41
All around the center con‐ sole 14
All around the interior rear‐ view mirror 15 All around the steering
wheel 12
All-season tires, refer to Win‐ ter tires 166
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 136
Alternative oil types 173
Ambient light 91
Antifreeze, washer fluid 73
Antilock Brake System, ABS 113
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 113
Approved engine oils 173
Armrest, refer to Front center armrest 141
Arrival time 85
Ashtray 137
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ tance 185
Assistance when driving off 113
Attentiveness assistant 111
AUTO intensity 131
Automatic car wash 190
Automatic Curb Monitor 52
Automatic deactivation, front passenger airbags 95
Automatic headlamp con‐ trol 89
Automatic locking 39
Automatic recirculated-air control 132
Automatic Soft Closing, doors 36
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 131
AUTO program, intensity 131
Auto Start/Stop function 61
Average fuel consumption 84
Average speed 84 Axle loads, weights 197
B Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 46
Backrest, seats 45
Backrest, width 46
Backup camera 121
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 185
Bar for tow-starting/ towing 188
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 182
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 30
Battery, vehicle 182
Belts, safety belts 48
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 142
Blinds, sun protection 42
BMW Assist, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
BMW Homepage 6
BMW Internet page 6
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem 176
BMW M technology 146
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 142
Brake assistant 113
Brake discs, breaking in 148
Brake force display 110
Brake lamps, brake force dis‐ play 110
Brake lamps, bulb replace‐ ment 180
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Brake pads, breaking in 148
Braking, hints 150
Breakdown assis‐ tance 184, 185
Breaking in 148
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 87
Bulb replacement, front 178
Bulb replacement, rear 180
Button, Start/Stop 59
Bypassing, refer to Jump- starting 186
C
California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Calling up mirror adjust‐ ment 39
Calling up seat adjust‐ ment 39
Calling up steering wheel ad‐ justment 39
Camera, backup camera 122
Camera, care 193
Camera, Side View 126
Camera, Top View 125
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 142
Car battery 182
Carbon ceramic brake M 146
Car care products 191
Care, displays 193
Care, vehicle 191
Cargo 152
Cargo area lid 36
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 143
Cargo, securing 153
Cargo straps, securing cargo 153
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol 30
Carpet, care 193
Car wash 190 Catalytic converter, refer to
Hot exhaust system 149
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 176
CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
Center console 14
Center-Lock, see button for central locking 33
Central locking system 33
Central screen, refer to Con‐ trol Display 16
Ceramic brake 146
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 7
Changing parts 178
Changing wheels 181
Changing wheels/tires 165
Check Control 75
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically 172
Children, seating position 55
Children, transporting safely 55
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 55
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 56
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 55
Child seat, mounting 55
Child seats 55
Chrome parts, care 192
Cigarette lighter 137
Cleaning, displays 193
Climate control 130
Climate control laminated tinted safety glass 149
Climate control wind‐ shield 149
Clock 78
Closing/opening from in‐ side 36 Closing/opening via door
lock 35
Closing/opening with remote control 34
Clothes hooks 142
Collision warning with City Braking function 100
Combination switch, refer to Turn signals 70
Combination switch, refer to Wiper system 71
Comfort Access 37
Compound brake 146
Compressor 166
Computer 84
Condensation on win‐ dows 131
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 151
Condition Based Service CBS 176
Confirmation signal 39
ConnectedDrive, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
ConnectedDrive Services
Control Display 16
Control Display, settings 86
Controller 16
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 113
Convenient opening 34
Coolant 175
Coolant temperature 78
Cooling function 132
Cooling, maximum 132
Cooling system 175
Corrosion on brake discs 150
Cruise control 117
Cruising range 79
Cupholder 142
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Manual operation, fuel fillerflap 158
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 120
Manual operation, Side View 127
Manual operation, Top View 125
Marking on approved tires 165
Massage seat, front 47
Master key, refer to Remote control 30
Maximum cooling 132
Maximum speed, display 82
Maximum speed, winter tires 166
M carbon ceramic brake 146
M Compound brake 146
M differential, active 115
MDM, M Dynamic Mode 114
M double-clutch transmis‐ sion 65
M Drive 53
M Driver's Package, driving instructions 151
M Driving Dynamics Con‐ trol 69
M Dynamic Mode MDM 114
Measure, units of 86
Medical kit 185
Memory for seat, mirrors, steering wheel 50
Menu in instrument clus‐ ter 83
Menus, operating, iDrive 16
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 17
Messages, refer to Check Control 75
Microfilter 133
Minimum tread, tires 164
Mirror 51
Mirror memory 50
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 149 Mobility System 166
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 7
Moisture in headlamp 179
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 16
Mounting of child restraint fix‐ ing systems 55
M technology 146
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 12
M view, head-up display 128
N
Navigation, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 49
Neutral cleaner, see wheel cleaner 192
New wheels and tires 165
Night Vision with pedestrian detection 104
No Passing Information 82
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 188
O OBD Onboard Diagnosis 177
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐ agnosis 177
Obstacle marking, rearview camera 123
Octane rating, refer to Gaso‐ line quality 160
Odometer 78
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Oil 172
Oil, adding 173
Oil additives 173
Oil change 174 Oil change interval, service
requirements 80
Oil filler neck 173
Oil types, alternative 173
Oil types, approved 173
Old batteries, disposal 182
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 16
Onboard vehicle tool kit 178
Opening and closing 30
Opening and closing, from in‐ side 36
Opening and closing via door lock 35
Opening and closing, with re‐ mote control 34
Operating concept, iDrive 16
Optional equipment, standard equipment 6
Outside air, refer to Auto‐ matic recirculated-air con‐
trol 132
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 78
Overtaking prohibitions 82
P Paint, vehicle 191
Park Distance Control PDC 119
Parked-car ventilation 133
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 151
Parking aid, refer to PDC 119
Parking brake 63
Parking lamps 88
Parking lamps and roadside parking lamps, refer to
Light-emitting diodes,
LEDs 179
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 52
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PDC Park Distance Con‐trol 119
Pedestrian detection, refer to Night Vision 104
Pedestrian warning with city braking function 102
People detection, refer to Night Vision 104
Permissible axle load 197
Personal Profile 31
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof 43
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 42
Plastic, care 192
Power failure 182
Power sunroof, glass 42
Power windows 41
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure 161
Pressure warning FTM, tires 98
Preventing Auto Start Stop 62
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file 31
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 20
Protective function, glass sunroof 43
Protective function, win‐ dows 42
Push-and-turn switch, refer to Controller 16
R Radiator fluid 175
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control 30
Radio ready state 60
Radio, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Rain sensor 71
Rear lamps 180 Rearview mirror 51
Rear window defroster 132
Recirculated-air mode 132
Recommended tire brands 165
Refueling 158
Remaining range 79
Remote control/key 30
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 35
Remote control, univer‐ sal 135
Replacement fuse 182
Replacing bulbs, see Lamp replacement 178
Replacing parts 178
Replacing wheels/tires 165
Reporting safety defects 9
Reserve warning, refer to Range 79
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 97
Residual heat, automatic cli‐ mate control 132
Retaining straps, securing cargo 153
Retreaded tires 166
Reversing lamp, bulb replace‐ ment 181
Roadside parking lamps 89
Roller sunblinds 42
RON gasoline quality 160
Rope for tow-starting/ towing 188
Rubber components, care 192
S Safe braking 150
Safety 7
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passen‐
ger seat 48
Safety belts 48
Safety belts, care 192 Safety Package, refer to Ac‐
tive Protection 110
Safety systems, airbags 93
Saving fuel 154
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play 16
Screwdriver 178
Screw thread for tow fit‐ ting 189
Sealant 166
Seat belts, refer to Safety belts 48
Seat heating, front 47
Seating position for chil‐ dren 55
Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory 50
Seats 45
Seat ventilation, front 47
Selection list in instrument cluster 83
Selector lever 65
Sensors, care 193
Sequential mode 66
Service and warranty 7
Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service
CBS 176
Service requirements, dis‐ play 80
Service, Roadside Assis‐ tance 185
Services, ConnectedDrive
Servotronic 116
Settings, locking/unlock‐ ing 39
Settings, M Drive 53
Settings on Control Dis‐ play 86
Settings, storing for seat, mir‐ rors, steering wheel 50
Shift Lights 68
Shoulder support 47
Side airbags 93
Side View 126
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Signals when unlocking 39
Sitting safely 45
Size 196
Ski bag 139
Smallest turning circle 197
Smoker's package 137
Snow chains 169
Socket 138
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ nostics 177
SOS button 184
Spare fuse 182
Speaker lighting 92
Specified engine oil types 173
Speed, average 84
Speed limit detection, on‐ board computer 85
Speed limiter, display 82
Speed Limit Information 82
Speed limit in the com‐ puter 85
Split screen 20
Stability control systems 113
Standard view, head-up dis‐ play 128
Start/stop, automatic func‐ tion 61
Start/Stop button 59
Start function during malfunc‐ tion 31
Starting the engine 60
Status display, tires 96
Status information, iDrive 19
Status of Owner's Manual 6
Steering assistance 116
Steering wheel, adjusting 53
Steering wheel heating 53
Steering wheel memory 50
Stopping the engine 61
Storage compartments 140
Storage compartments, loca‐ tions 140
Storage, tires 166
Storing the vehicle 193
Summer tires, tread 164 Supplementary text mes‐
sage 76
Surround View 121
Switch, refer to Cockpit 12
Symbols 6
SYNC program, automatic cli‐ mate control 132
System states of the driving dynamics 80
T
Tachometer 77
Tail and brake lamps 180
Tailgate 36
Tailgate via remote con‐ trol 34
Tail lamps 180
Tail lamps, bulb replace‐ ment 180
Technical changes, refer to Safety 7
Technical data 196
Technology, BMW M 146
Telephone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Temperature, automatic cli‐ mate control 131
Temperature display, external temperature 78
Temperature, engine oil 77
Terminal, starting aid 186
Text message, supplemen‐ tary 76
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 40
Theft protection, refer to Central locking system 33
Thermal camera, refer to Night Vision 104
Thigh support 46
Tilt alarm sensor 41
Tilt glass roof 42
Tilt, seats 45
Time of arrival 85 Tire damage 164
Tire identification marks 163
Tire inflation pressure 161
Tire inflation pressure moni‐ tor, refer to FTM 98
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 96
Tires, changing 165
Tire sealant 166
Tires, everything on wheels and tires 161
Tire tread 164
Tone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Tools 178
Top View 124
Total vehicle weight 197
Tow fitting 188
Towing 187
Tow-starting 187
Tow truck 187
TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor 96
Transmission positions 65
Transporting children safely 55
Tread, tires 164
Trip computer 85
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 70
Trip odometer 78
Truck for tow-starting/ towing 187
Trunk lid 36
Trunk lid, emergency unlock‐ ing 37
Trunk lid, hotel function 37
Trunk lid via remote con‐ trol 34
Turning circle 197
Turning circle lines, rearview camera 123
Turn signals, operation 70
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