2014 BMW M6 CONVERTIBLE park assist

HintsCheck the traffic situation as well
Check the traffic situation around the ve‐
hicle with your own eyes. Otherwise, an acci‐
dent could result from road users or objects
that are not lidtured by the camera.◀
At a glance
Button in the vehicle
Rearview camera
Camera
The camera lens is located under the BMW
emblem of the trunk lid. The image quality may
be impaired by dirt. The camera calibrates it‐
self regularly after the system has been
switched off. This is why the emblem on the
tailgate remains open after the system has
been deactivated and while driving. The em‐
blem closes automatically as soon as calibra‐
tion is complete.
Clean the lens, refer to page 209.
Switching on/off
Switching on automatically With the engine running, engage lever in posi‐
tion P R.
The rearview camera image is displayed if the
system was switched on via the iDrive.
Automatic deactivation during forward
travel
The system switches off when a certain driving
distance or speed is exceeded.
Switch the system back on if needed.
Switching on/off manually Press button.▷On: the LED lights up.▷Off: the LED goes out.
The PDC is shown on the Control Display.
Switching the view via iDrive With PDC activated or Top View switched on:
"Rear view camera"
The rearview camera image is displayed.
Display on the Control Display
Functional requirement
▷The rearview camera is switched on.▷The trunk lid is fully closed.
Activating assistance functions
More than one assistance function can be ac‐
tive at the same time.
▷Parking aid lines
"Parking aid lines"
Lanes and turning radius are indicated.
▷Obstacle marking
"Obstacle marking"
Spatially-shaped markings are displayed.
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Switching on/off
Switching on/off manually Press button.
Automatic deactivation during forward
travel
The system switches off when a certain driving
distance or speed is exceeded.
Switch the system back on if needed.
Display
The traffic area to the left and right is displayed
on the Control Display.
Guidelines at the bottom of the image show
the position of the front of the vehicle.
Brightness With the Side View switched on:
1. "Brightness"2.Turn the controller until the desired setting
is reached, and press the controller.
Contrast
With the Side View switched on:
1. "Contrast"2.Turn the controller until the desired setting
is reached, and press the controller.System limits
The cameras lidture a maximum range of
330 ft/100 m.
Top View
The concept Top View provides assistance in parking and
maneuvering. The area around the doors and
the road area around the vehicle are shown on
the Control Display for this purpose.
General information
The image is lidtured by two cameras
integrated in the exterior mirrors and by the
rearview camera.
The range is at least 7 ft/2 m to the side and
rear.
In this way, obstacles up to the height of the
exterior mirrors are detected early.
Hints Check the traffic situation as well
Check the traffic situation around the ve‐
hicle with your own eyes. Otherwise, an acci‐
dent could result from road users or objects
that are not lidtured by the camera.◀
At a glance
Button in the vehicle
Top View
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corresponding engine or body ground of
the vehicle to be started.
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 in‐
creased idle speed.2.Start the engine of the vehicle that is to be
started in the usual way.
If the first starting attempt is not success‐
ful, wait a few minutes before making an‐
other attempt in order to allow the dis‐
charged battery to recharge.3.Let both engines run for several minutes.4.Disconnect the jumper cables in the re‐
verse order.
Check the battery and recharge if needed.
Tow-starting and towing Note Tow-starting and towing
For towing the vehicle turn, switch off the
Intelligent Safety systems; otherwise malfunc‐
tions of the individual braking systems might
lead to accidents.◀
Manual transmission
Observe before towing your vehicle Gearshift lever in neutral position.
Towing When the parking brake is blocked
The parking brake cannot be released
manually.
Do not tow the vehicle with the parking brake
blocked, or the vehicle can be damaged.
Contact your service center.◀
Follow the towing instructions
Follow all towing instructions; otherwise,
vehicle damage or accidents may occur.◀▷Make sure that the ignition is switched on;
otherwise, the low beams, tail lights, turn
signals, and wipers may be unavailable.▷Do not tow the vehicle with the rear axle
tilted, as the front wheels could turn.▷When the engine is stopped, there is no
power assist. Consequently, more force
needs to be applied when braking and
steering.▷Larger steering wheel movements are re‐
quired.▷The towing vehicle must not be lighter
than the vehicle being towed; otherwise,
it will not be possible to control the vehi‐
cle's response.
Tow truck
Have your vehicle transported with a tow truck
with a so-called lift bar or on a flat bed.
Do not lift the vehicle
Do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting or
body and chassis parts; otherwise, damage
may result.◀
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Engine temperature 89
Entering/exiting vehicle, as‐ sistance, steering wheel 64
Entering a car wash 205
Equipment, interior 149
Error displays, see Check Control 85
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 129
Exchanging wheels/tires 180
Exhaust system 163
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 63
Exterior mirrors 62
External start 201
External temperature dis‐ play 89
External temperature warn‐ ing 89
Eyes for securing cargo 167
F
Failure message, see Check Control 85
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 45
Fan, refer to Air flow 146
Filler neck for engine oil 188
Fine wood, care 208
First aid kit 200
Fitting for towing, see tow fit‐ ting 203
Flat tire, changing wheels 196
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 112
Flat tire, repairing 181
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 110
Flat tire, warning lamp 111, 113
Flooding 164
Floor carpet, care 208
Floor mats, care 208
Fold-out position, wiper 77
Foot brake 164 Front airbags 106
Front center armrest 156
Front-end collision warning with City Braking func‐
tion 114
Front lights 193
front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation 108
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp 108
Front seats 55
Front turn signals, refer to Light-emitting diodes,
LEDs 194
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 112
Fuel 174
Fuel consumption, current 90
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 95
Fuel filler flap 172
Fuel gauge 88
Fuel lid 172
Fuel quality 174
Fuel recommendation 174
Fuel, tank capacity 213
Fuse 197
G
Garage door opener, refer to Universal Integrated Remote
Control 149
Gasoline 174
Gear change 80
Gear shift indicator 93
General driving notes 163
Glare shield 151
Glove compartment 155
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 212
Ground clearance 165 H
Handbrake, refer to Parking brake 73
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 150
Hazard warning flashers 199
Headlight control, auto‐ matic 102
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture 101
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture via remote control 38
Headlight flasher 75
Headlight glass 194
Headlights 193
Headlights, care 206
Headlight washer system 75
Head restraints 55
Head restraints, front 59
Head-up Display 98
Head-up Display, care 209
Head-up display, M view 99
Head-up display, standard view 99
Heavy cargo, stowing 167
Height, seats 55
Height, vehicle 212
High-beam Assistant 103
High beams 75
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant 103
Higher speed range 165
Hills 164
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant 129
Hints 6
Holder for beverages 157
Hood 185
Horn 14
Hotel function, trunk lid 41
Hot exhaust system 163
HUD Head-up Display 98
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Service, Roadside Assis‐tance 200
Services, ConnectedDrive
Servotronic 132
SET button, see Cruise con‐ trol 134
Settings, locking/unlock‐ ing 43
Settings, M Drive 64
Settings on Control Dis‐ play 97
Settings, storing for seat, mir‐ rors, steering wheel 61
Shift Lights 100
Shoulder support 57
Side airbags 106
Side View 141
Signaling, horn 14
Signals when unlocking 43
Sitting safely 55
Size 212
Ski bag 153
Smallest turning radius 212
Smoker's package 151
Snow chains 184
Socket 152
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ nostics 191
SOS button 199
Spare fuse 197
Speaker lighting 104
Specified engine oil types 189
Speed, average 95
Speed limit detection, com‐ puter 96
Speed limiter, display 93
Speed Limit Information 93
Speed warning 96
Split screen 23
Sport displays, torque dis‐ play, performance dis‐
play 96
Stability control systems 129
Standard view, head-up dis‐ play 99 Start/stop, automatic func‐
tion 71
Start/Stop button 69
Start function during malfunc‐ tion 35
Starting the engine 70
Status control display, tires 110
Status information, iDrive 22
Status of Owner's Manual 6
Steering assistance 132
Steering wheel, adjusting 63
Steering wheel heating 64
Steering wheel memory 61
Stopping the engine 70
Storage compartments 155
Storage compartments, loca‐ tions 155
Storage, tires 181
Storing the vehicle 209
Summer tires, tread 179
Sun visor 151
Supplementary text mes‐ sage 88
Surround View 138
Switch-on times, parked-car ventilation 148
Switch, refer to Cockpit 14
Symbols 6
Symbols in the status field 22
SYNC program, automatic cli‐ mate control 147
System states of dynamic driving 91
T
Tachometer 88
Tail and brake lights 195
Tail lights 195
Tail lights, bulb replace‐ ment 195
Technical changes, refer to Safety 7
Technical data 212
Technology, BMW M 160 Telephone, see user's manual
for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Temperature, automatic cli‐ mate control 145
Temperature display for ex‐ ternal temperature 89
Temperature, engine oil 89
Terminal, starting aid 201
Text message, supplemen‐ tary 88
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 44
Thermal camera, see Night Vision 119
Thigh support 56
Tilt alarm sensor 45
Tilt, seats 55
Time of arrival 96
Tire damage 179
Tire identification marks 177
Tire inflation pressure 176
Tire inflation pressure moni‐ tor, refer to FTM 112
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 110
Tires, changing 180
Tire sealant 181
Tires, everything on wheels and tires 176
Tire tread 179
Tone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Tool 193
Top View 142
Total vehicle weight 212
Touchpad 21
Tow fitting 203
Towing 202
Tow lug, see tow fitting 203
Tow-starting 202
Tow truck 202
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