2015 BMW M6 GRAN COUPE center console

19Open trunk lid  40
All around the center console
1Control Display   182Glove compartment   1543Ventilation  1454Hazard warning system   198Central locking system  405Radio/CD/Multimedia, see user's manual
for Navigation, Entertainment and Commu‐
nication6Automatic climate control   1407Controller with buttons  188Parking brake  689PDC Park Distance Control   131
Top View   137
Rearview camera   133Side View  13610Drivelogic   7511DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐
trol   125Engine Dynamics   77Seite 16At a glanceCockpit16
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Selecting driving program using
button in center console
Press button repeatedly until the de‐
sired driving program is displayed in
the instrument cluster.
Selecting driving program using
M Drive
On the Control Display:
1."Settings"2."M Drive 1" or "M Drive 2"3. Select the symbol.4."Mode"5.Turn the controller until the desired setting
is reached and press the controller.▷"D": drive mode▷"S": sequential mode.6."Shift position"7.Turn the controller until the desired setting
is reached and press the controller.8.Selecting another driving program.
When M Drive is active, setting is immedi‐
ately applied.
To activate M Drive with the selected settings,
press the corresponding button on the steer‐
ing wheel:
▷▷Risk of an accident
Use the settings for DSC in M Drive; oth‐
erwise, driving stability may be impaired, and
there is risk of an accident.◀
Display in the instrument cluster Selected driving program corre‐
sponds to the number of illumi‐
nated fields.
Launch Control
The concept Launch Control enables optimum accelerationon surfaces with good traction.
Hints Component wear
Do not use Launch Control too often;
otherwise, this may result in premature wear of
components due to the high stress placed on
the vehicle.◀
Do not use Launch Control during the break-in,
refer to page 162, period.
Requirements Launch Control is available when the engine is
warmed up, that is, after uninterrupted driving
of at least 6 miles/10 km.
To start with Launch Control do not steer the
steering wheel.
Activate Launch Control1.Deactivate Dynamic Stability Control, refer
to page 126.2.Select Sequential mode with gear 1 and
driving program 3.3.With the engine running, apply the brake
with the left foot.Seite 76ControlsDriving76
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SymbolMeaning Programs of Dynamic Damping
Control, refer to page 127. Programs of Servotronic, refer to
page 127. Drivelogic, refer to page 75: shift
modes and Drivelogic driving pro‐
grams. Views of the Head-up Display, refer
to page 93.
Configuring M Drive
The preassigned configurations can be individ‐
ually adjusted.
On the Control Display:
1."Settings"2."M Drive 1" or "M Drive 2"3.Select the desired setting option.4.Select the desired channel.
Individual settings are stored for the profile
currently in use.
If M Drive is activated, a change in the setting
on the Control Display is immediately adopted.
Activating/deactivating M Drive
Activating Press the corresponding button on the steer‐
ing wheel:
▷Activate M Drive 1.▷Activate M Drive 2.
If DSC OFF or MDM is set in M Drive, a mes‐
sage appears in the instrument cluster. This
message is confirmed by pressing the button
again.
Deactivating
Press the corresponding button on the steer‐
ing wheel.
Indicator lights▷Indicator lamp comes on: corre‐
sponding M Drive is activated.▷Indicator lamp flashes: M Drive
could not be activated. Antilock
braking system ABS or Dynamic
Stability Control DSC directly regu‐
late the driving stability.
Reactivate M Drive if indicator lamp
is no longer flashing.
Hints
If M Drive is activated, individual settings can
also be modified outside of M Drive, e. g. using
the buttons in the center console. This deacti‐
vates M Drive.
To reactivate all settings made for M Drive on
the Control Display, briefly press one of the fol‐
lowing buttons:
▷▷
To adopt the changed settings in M Drive,
press and hold the corresponding button.
Resetting M Drive
Individual settings can be reset to default val‐
ues.
1."Settings"2."M Drive 1" or "M Drive 2"3."Reset M Drive 1" or "Reset M Drive 2"4."Yes"
To cancel resetting: "No"
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Switch off the ignition and take the remote
control with you when leaving the vehicle so
that children cannot use the lighter and burn
themselves.◀
Replace the cover after use
Reinsert the lighter or socket cover after
use, otherwise objects may get into the lighter
socket or fixture and cause a short circuit.◀
Rear: open
Press on the cover.
Emptying Take out the insert.
Connecting electrical devices
Hints Do not connect charging devices to the
12 volt socket in the vehicle
Do not connect battery chargers to the fac‐
tory-installed 12 volt sockets in the vehicle as
this may damage the vehicle battery due to an
increased power consumption.◀
Replace the cover after use
Reinsert the lighter or socket cover after
use, otherwise objects may get into the lighter
socket or fixture and cause a short circuit.◀
Sockets
General information
The lighter socket can be used as a socket for
electrical equipment while the engine is run‐
ning or when the ignition is switched on.
NoteThe total load of all sockets must not exceed
140 watts at 12 volts.
Do not damage the socket by using unsuitable
connectors.
Center console
Press button.
Remove the cover or cigarette lighter.
In the front passenger footwell
Socket is located below the glove compart‐
ment.
To access the socket: fold open the cover.
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Folding down
Pull on the opener and fold the armrest for‐
ward.
Opening
Pull on the handle and fold open the cover.
Clothes hooks Do not obstruct view
When suspending clothing from the
hooks, ensure that it will not obstruct the driv‐
er's view.◀
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.◀
Two folding clothes hooks are provided in the
rear of the vehicle. To unfold them, press on
the top edge of the clothes hooks.
Cupholders
Hints 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.◀
Center console
To open: press on the cover.
In the rearIn the center armrest.
The cupholder can be adjusted for three differ‐
ent container sizes.
To open: press the button.
To reduce in size: fold closed to the desired
position.
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Breakdown assistanceVehicle 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.
Hazard warning flashers
The button is located in the center console.
Intelligent Emergency
Request
The concept In case of an emergency, an Emergency Re‐
quest can be made through this system.
General information
Only press the SOS button in an emergency.
Hints
Emergency Request not guaranteed
For technical reasons, the Emergency
Request cannot be guaranteed under unfavor‐
able conditions.◀
Overview
SOS button in the roofliner
Requirements
▷The SIM card integrated in the vehicle has
been activated.▷The radio-ready state is switched on.▷The Assist system is functional.
Initiating an Emergency Request
1.Press the cover briefly to open it.2.Press the SOS button until the LED at the
button lights up green.▷The LED lights up green: an Emergency
Request was initiated.
If a cancel prompt appears on the display,
the Emergency Request can be aborted.
If the situation allows, wait in your vehicle
until the voice connection has been estab‐
lished.▷The LED flashes green when a connection
to the BMW Response Center has been
established.Seite 198MobilityBreakdown assistance198
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Brake assistant 123
Brake discs, break-in 162
Brake force display 120
Brake lights, adaptive 120
Brake lights, brake force dis‐ play 120
Brake lights, bulb replace‐ ment 195
Brake pads, break-in 162
Braking, hints 164
Breakdown assistance 198
Break-in 162
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 93
Bulb replacement, front 193
Bulb replacement, rear 195
Button, Start/Stop 64
Bypassing, refer to Jump- starting 199
C
California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Calling up mirror adjust‐ ment 44
Calling up seat adjust‐ ment 44
Calling up steering wheel ad‐ justment 44
Camera lenses, care 207
Camera, rearview cam‐ era 134
Camera, Side View 136
Camera, Top View 138
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 156
Car battery 196
Carbon ceramic brake M 160
Car care products 205
Care, displays 207
Care, vehicle 205
Cargo 166
Cargo area, enlarging 151
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 157 Cargo, securing 167
Cargo straps, securing cargo 167
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol 34
Carpet, care 207
Car wash 204
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 163
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 191
CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
Center console 16
Central locking system 40
Central screen, refer to Con‐ trol Display 18
Ceramic brake 160
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 7
Changing parts 193
Changing wheels 195
Changing wheels/tires 180
Chassis number, see vehicle identification number 9
Check Control 80
Checking the engine oil level electronically 187
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically 187
Children, seating position 60
Children, transporting safely 60
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 60
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 62
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 60
Child safety locks 63
Child seat, mounting 60
Child seats 60
Chrome parts, care 206
Cigarette lighter 149 Cleaning displays 207
Climate control 140
Climate control laminated tinted safety glass 163
Climate control wind‐ shield 163
Clock 84
Closing/opening via door lock 39
Closing/opening with remote control 37
Clothes hooks 156
Combination reel, refer to Turn signals 70
Combination switch, refer to Wiper system 70
Comfort Access 41
Compound brake 160
Compressor 181
Computer, refer to On-board computer 89
Condensation on win‐ dows 141
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 165
Condition Based Service CBS 191
Confirmation signal 43
ConnectedDrive, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
ConnectedDrive Services
Control Display 18
Control Display, settings 92
Controller 18
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 123
Convenient opening with the remote control 37
Coolant 190
Coolant level 190
Coolant temperature 84
Cooling function 142
Cooling, maximum 142
Cooling system 190 Seite 213Everything from A to ZReference213
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