2015 BMW M6 COUPE lumbar support

AdjustingVehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems. The respectively applicable country
provisions must be observed when using the
respective features and systems.
Sitting safely The ideal seating position can make a vital
contribution to relaxed, fatigue-free driving.
The seating position plays an important role in
an accident in combination with:▷Safety belts, refer to page 52.▷Head restraints, refer to page 53.▷Airbags, refer to page 100.
Seats
Hints Do not adjust the seat while driving
Do not adjust the driver's seat while driv‐
ing, or the seat could respond with unexpected
movement and the ensuing loss of vehicle
control could lead to an accident.◀
Do not incline the backrest too far to the
rear
Do not incline the backrest too far to the rear
while driving, or there is a risk of slipping under
the safety belt in the event of an accident. This
would eliminate the protection normally pro‐
vided by the belt.◀
Keep the movement area unobstructed
When changing the seat position, keep
the seat's area of movement unobstructed;
otherwise, people might get injured or objects
damaged.◀
At a glance1Active seat2Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory3Backrest width4Lumbar support5Backrest, head restraint6Shoulder support7Forward/back, height, tilt8Thigh support
General information
The seat setting for the driver's seat is stored
for the profile currently in use. When the vehi‐
cle is unlocked via the remote control, the po‐
sition is automatically retrieved if the Function,
refer to page 43, is activated for this purpose.
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Adjustments in detail1.Forward/back.2.Height.3.Seat tilt.4.Backrest tilt.Thigh support
Multifunctional seat
Adjust the position using the lever.
Lumbar support
The curvature of the seat backrest can be ad‐
justed in a way that it supports the lumbar re‐
gion of the spine. The lower back and the
spine are supported for upright posture.
▷Press the front/rear section
of the switch.
The curvature is increased/
decreased.▷Press the upper/lower sec‐
tion of the switch.
The curvature is shifted up/
down.
Backrest width
Change the width of the back‐
rest using the side wings to ad‐
just the lateral support.
To make it easier to enter and exit the vehicle,
the backrest width temporarily opens fully.
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Controls▷Press and hold this button until the seat
has moved to the desired position. Releas‐
ing the button stops window/roof move‐
ment.▷Press button briefly. The seat automati‐
cally moves to the respective end position.
Pressing again stops the motion.
Folding back and locking the backrest
After entering the rear, fold the backrest back
and lock it.
Press button. The seat moves to its origi‐
nal position. Pressing again stops the
motion.
Seat, mirror, and steering
wheel memory
The concept
Two driver's seat and exterior mirror positions
can be stored per profile, refer to page 35, and
called up. Settings for the backrest width and
lumbar support are not stored in memory.
Hints Do not retrieve the memory while driving
Do not retrieve the memory setting while
driving, as an unexpected movement of the
seat could result in an accident.◀
Keep the movement area unobstructed
When changing the seat position, keep
the seat's area of movement unobstructed;
otherwise, people might get injured or objects
damaged.◀
At a glance
Storing
1.Switch on the ignition.2.Set the desired position.3. Press button. The LED in the but‐
ton lights up.4.Press selected button 1 or 2 while the LED
is lit. The LED goes out.
If the SET button is pressed accidentally:
Press button again.
The LED goes out.
Calling up settings
Comfort function
1.Open the driver's door.2.Switch off the ignition.3.Briefly press the desired button 1 or 2.
The corresponding seat position is performed
automatically.
The procedure stops when a reel for adjusting
the seat or one of the buttons is pressed.
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 122
Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control 75
Accessories and parts 7
Activated-charcoal filter 142
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 117
Active M differential 126
Active Protection 119
Active seat, front 51
Active seat ventilation, front 51
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 119
Adaptive Light Control 96
Additives, oil 184
Adjusting, steering wheel 58
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 49
After washing vehicle 201
Airbags 100
Airbags, indicator/warning light 101
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 141
Air, dehumidifying, refer to Cooling function 141
Air distribution, manual 140
Air flow, automatic climate control 140
Air outlets, see ventila‐ tion 142
Air pressure, tires 172
Alarm system 44
Alarm, unintentional 45
All around the center con‐ sole 16 All around the interior rear‐
view mirror 17
All around the steering wheel 14
All-season tires, refer to Win‐ ter tires 177
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 145
Alternative oil types 185
Animal detection, see Night Vision 113
Antifreeze, washer fluid 71
Antilock Brake System, ABS 122
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 124
Approved axle load 206
Approved engine oils, see Suitable engine oil
types 185
Armrest, refer to Front center armrest 151
Arrival time 90
Ashtray 146
Assistance when driving off 122
Attentiveness assistant 119
AUTO intensity 140
Automatic car wash 200
Automatic Curb Monitor 56
Automatic deactivation, front- seat passenger airbags 102
Automatic headlight con‐ trol 96
Automatic locking 43
Automatic recirculated-air control 141
Automatic Soft Closing, doors 40
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 140 AUTO program, intensity 140
Auto Start/Stop function 65
Average fuel consumption 89
Average speed 89
Axle loads, weights 206
B Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 50
Backrest, seats 49
Backrest, width 50
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 195
Bar for tow-starting/ towing 198
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 192
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 35
Battery, vehicle 192
Belts, safety belts 52
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 152
Blinds, sun protection 46
BMW Assist, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
BMW Driver’s Guide App 6
BMW Homepage 6
BMW Internet page 6
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem 187
BMW M technology 156
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 152
Brake assistant 122
Brake discs, break-in 158
Brake force display 119
Brake lights, adaptive 119 Seite 208ReferenceEverything from A to Z208
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Identification number, see ve‐hicle identification num‐
ber 9
iDrive 18
Ignition key, refer to Remote control 34
Ignition off 63
Ignition on 63
Indication of a flat tire 104 , 106
Indicator and alarm lamps, see Check Control 79
Indicator lamp, see Check Control 79
Individual air distribution 140
Individual settings, refer to M Drive 122
Individual settings, refer to Personal Profile 35
Inflation pressure, tires 172
Inflation pressure warning FTM, tires 106
Info display, refer to On- Board computer 88
Initialize, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 104
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 106
Instrument cluster 78
Instrument cluster, electronic displays 78
Instrument lighting 98
Integrated key 34
Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle 29
Intelligent Emergency Re‐ quest 194
Intelligent Safety 107
Intensity, AUTO pro‐ gram 140
Interior equipment 144
Interior lights 98
Interior lights during unlock‐ ing 37
Interior lights with the vehicle locked 38 Interior motion sensor 44
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming feature 57
Internet page 6
Interval display, service re‐ quirements 85
Interval mode 70
J Jacking points for the vehicle jack 192
Jump-starting 196
K
Key/remote control 34
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access 41
Key Memory, refer to Per‐ sonal Profile 35
Knee airbag 101
L Lamp replacement, front 189
Lamp replacement, rear 191
Lane departure warning 116
Lane margin, warning 116
Language on Control Dis‐ play 92
Lashing eyes, securing cargo 163
LATCH child restraint sys‐ tem 61
Launch Control 75
Leather, care 202
LED headlights, bulb replace‐ ment 190
LED light 190
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 190
Length, vehicle 206
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing 24 License plate lamp, bulb re‐
placement 191
Light alloy wheels, care 202
Light control 96
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 190
Lighting 95
Lighting, speaker 99
Lights 95
Lights and bulbs 189
Light switch 95
Load 163
Loading 162
Lock, door 39
Locking/unlocking via door lock 39
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control 37
Locking, automatic 43
Locking, settings 42
Locking via trunk lid 40
Low beams 95
Low beams, automatic, refer to High-beam Assistant 97
Lower back support 50
Low Speed Assistant 73
Lumbar support 50
M
Maintenance 187
Maintenance require‐ ments 187
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 85
Maintenance system, BMW 187
Make-up mirror 146
Malfunction displays, see Check Control 79
Manual air distribution 140
Manual air flow 140
Manual brake, refer to Parking brake 67
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