2018 BMW 6 SERIES CONVERTIBLE Owners Manual

'xRange.'xAverage consumption, fuel.'xCurrent consumption, fuel.'xAverage speed.'xDate.'xSpeed Limit Info.'xDepending on the equipment, the time of arjrival.
When destination guidance is activated in the navigation system.'xDepending on the equipment, the distance to
destination.
When destination guidance is activated in the navigation system.'xECO PRO bonus range.
Selecting
information
Depending on the vehicle equipment version,
you can select what information from the Onj board Computer is to be displayed on the Info
Display of the instrument cluster.
Via iDrive:
1."Settings"2."Instrument cluster"3.Select the desired setting.
Settings are stored for the profile currently used.
Indication
in
the
Info
Display The information from the Onjboard Computer is shown in the
Info Display in the instrument
cluster.
Information
in
detail
Range Displays the estimated cruising range availablewith the remaining fuel.
The range is calculated based on your drivingstyle over the last 20 miles/30 km.
Average
fuel
consumption
The average fuel consumption is calculated for
the period while the engine is running.
The average fuel consumption is calculated for the distance traveled since the last reset by theOnboard Computer.
Average
speed Periods in which the vehicle is parked with theengine manually stopped are not included in thecalculation of the average speed.
Resetting
average
values
Press and hold button on turn signal lever.
Distance
to
destination Depending on the vehicle equipment, the disj
tance remaining to the destination is displayed if
a destination is entered in the navigation system
before the trip is started.
The distance to the destination is adopted autoj
matically.
Time
of
arrival Depending on the vehicle equipj
ment, the estimated time of arrival
is displayed if a destination is enj tered in the navigation system bej fore the trip is started.
The time must be correctly set.
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Speed
Limit
Info
Speed Limit Info shows the current maximum
permitted speed in the instrument cluster.
Onboard
Computer
on
the
Control
Display
Concept The Onboard Computer displays different vehijcle data on the Control Display, such as averagevalues.
General
information
The vehicle features two types of Onboard Comj puters.'x"Onboard info": average values, such as the
fuel consumption, are displayed. The values can be reset individually.'x"Trip computer": the values deliver an overjview of a certain distance and can be reset as
often as necessary.
Calling
up
the
Onboard
Computer
or
trip
computer
Via iDrive:
1."Vehicle info"2."Onboard info" or "Trip computer"
Resetting
the
Onboard
Computer
Via iDrive:
1."Vehicle info"2."Onboard info"3."Consumpt." or "Speed"4."Yes"
Resetting
the
trip
computer Via iDrive:
1."Vehicle info"2."Trip computer"3."Reset": all values are reset."Automatically reset": all values are reset apj
prox. 4 hours after the vehicle has come to a standstill.
Sport
displays
General
information
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the current values for performance and torque can be disj
played on the Control Display.
Displaying
sport
displays
Via iDrive:
1."Vehicle info"2."Sport displays"
Speed
warning
Concept
A speed limit can be set that when reached will
cause a warning to be issued.
General
informationThe warning is repeated if the vehicle speed exj
ceeds the set speed limit again, after it has dropj
ped below it by 3 mph/5 km/h.
Displaying,
setting
or
changing
the
speed
warning
Via iDrive:
1."Settings"2."Speed"3."Warning at:"4.Turn the Controller until the desired speed is displayed.5.Press the Controller.Seite 130CONTROLSDisplays130
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Activating/deactivating
the
speed
warning
Via iDrive:1."Settings"2."Speed"3."Warning"
Setting
your
current
speed
as
the
speed
warning
Via iDrive:
1."Settings"2."Speed"3."Select current speed"
Settings
on
the
Control
Display
Time
Setting
the
time
zone
1."Settings"2."Time/Date"3."Time zone:"4.Select the desired time zone.
The time zone is stored.
Setting
the
time
1."Settings"2."Time/Date"3."Time:"4.Turn the Controller until the desired hours are displayed.5.Press the Controller.6.Turn the Controller until the desired minutesare displayed.7.Press the Controller.
The time is stored.
Setting
the
time
format1."Settings"2."Time/Date"3."Format:"4.Select the desired format.
The time format is stored.
Automatic
time
setting Depending on your vehicle's optional features,the time, date and, if needed, the time zone areupdated automatically.
1."Settings"2."Time/Date"3."Auto time set"
Date
Setting
the
date
1."Settings"2."Time/Date"3."Date:"4.Turn the Controller until the desired day is displayed.5.Press the Controller.6.Make the settings for the month and year.
The date is stored.
Setting
the
date
format
1."Settings"2."Time/Date"3."Format:"4.Select the desired format.
The date format is stored.
Language
Setting
the
language
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3."Language:"4.Select the desired language.
Settings are stored for the profile currently used.
Setting
the
voice
dialog Voice dialog for the voice activation system, refer
to page 49.
Units
of
measurement Setting
the
units
of
measurement
To set the units for fuel consumption, route/
distance and temperature:
1."Settings"2."Language/Units"3.Select the desired menu item.4.Select the desired unit.
Settings are stored for the profile currently used.
Brightness
Setting
the
brightness To set the brightness of the Control Display:
1."Settings"2."Control display"3."Brightness"4.Turn the Controller until the desired brightjness is set.5.Press the Controller.
Settings are stored for the profile currently used.
Depending on the light conditions, the brightj
ness settings may not be clearly visible.
Activating/deactivating
the
display
of
the
current
vehicle
position
Concept
If vehicle location has been activated, the current vehicle position can be displayed in the BMW
Connected app or in the ConnectedDrive cusj
tomer portal.
Activating/deactivating Via iDrive:1."Settings"2."GPS tracking"3."GPS tracking"
Head-up
Display
Concept
This system projects important information into the driver's field of vision, for instance the speed.
The driver can get information without averting
his or her eyes from the road.
Overview
Switching
on/off
Press button.
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DisplayOverview
The following information is displayed on the
Head-up Display:'xSpeed.'xNavigation instructions.'xCheck Control messages.'xSelection list from the instrument cluster.'xDriver assistance systems.
Some of this information is only displayed briefly
as needed.
Selecting
displays
in
the
Head-up
Display
Via iDrive:
1."Settings"2."Head-Up Display"3."Displayed information"4.Select the desired setting.
Settings are stored for the profile currently used.
Setting
the
brightness The brightness is automatically adjusted to the
ambient brightness.
The basic setting can be adjusted manually.
Via iDrive:
1."Settings"2."Head-Up Display"3."Brightness"4.Turn the Controller until the desired brightj ness is set.5.Press the Controller.
When the low beams are switched on, thebrightness of the Head-up Display can be addij
tionally influenced using the instrument lighting.
Settings are stored for the profile currently used.
Adjusting
the
height Via iDrive:1."Settings"2."Head-Up Display"3."Height"4.Turn the Controller until the desired height is
reached.5.Press the Controller.
Settings are stored for the profile currently used.
Setting
the
rotation
The screen of the Head-up Display can be roj tated around its own axis.
Via iDrive:
1."Settings"2."Head-Up Display"3."Rotation"4.Turn the Controller until the desired setting is selected.5.Press the Controller.
Settings are stored for the profile currently used.
Display
visibility The visibility of the displays in the Head-up Disjplay is influenced by the following factors:
'xCertain sitting positions.'xObjects on the cover of the Head-up Display.'xSunglasses with certain polarization filters.'xWet roads.'xUnfavorable light conditions.
If the image is distorted, have the basic settings
checked by a dealerss service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop.
Follow the instructions for cleaning the Head-up
Display, refer to page 288.
Special
windshield The windshield is part of the system.
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The shape of the windshield makes it possible todisplay a precise image.
A film in the windshield prevents double images
from being displayed.
For this reason, it is strongly suggested to have
the special windshield replaced by a dealerss
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LightsVehicle
features
andoptions
This chapter describes all standard, country-spejcific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not necessarilyavailable in your vehicle, e. g., due to the selectedoptions or country versions. This also applies to
safety-related functions and systems. When usj
ing these functions and systems, the applicable laws and regulations must be observed.
Overview
Switches
in
the
vehicle
The light switch element is located next to the
steering wheel.
SymbolFunctionFront fog lights.Automatic headlight control.
Adaptive light functions.Lights off.
Daytime running lights.SymbolFunctionParking lights.Low beams.Instrument lighting.
Parking
lights,
low
beams
and
roadside
parking
lights
General
information Position of switch:
, ,
If the driver's door is opened when the ignition is
switched off, the exterior lighting is automatically
switched off.
Parking
lights
Position of switch:

The vehicle is illuminated on all sides.
Do not use the parking lights for extended perij
ods; otherwise, they might drain the battery and it would then be impossible to start the engine.
When parking, switch on the one-sided roadside
parking light, refer to page 136.
Low
beams
Position of switch:

The low beams light up when the ignition is
switched on.
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Roadside
parking
light
Concept
The vehicle can be illuminated on one side.
Switching
on
With radio-ready state switched off, press thelever either up or down past the resistance pointfor approx. 2 seconds.
Switching
off
Briefly press the lever to the resistance point in the opposite direction.
Welcome
lights
andheadlight
courtesy
delay feature
Welcome
lights
General
information Depending on the vehicle equipment and the
ambient brightness, individual light functions may
be switched on briefly when the vehicle is unj
locked.
Activating/deactivating
Position of switch:
,
Via iDrive:
1."Settings"2."Lighting"3."Welcome lights"
Settings are stored for the profile currently used.
Headlight
courtesy
delay
feature
General
information The low beams stay lit for a short while after the
radio-ready state is switched off if the lights are
switched off and the headlight flasher is switched on.
Setting
the
duration Via iDrive:
1."Settings"2."Lighting"3."Pathway lighting:"4.Set length of time.
The setting is stored for the driver profile curj
rently used.
Automatic
headlight control
Concept
The low beams are switched on and off automatj ically depending on the ambient brightness, for
instance in tunnels, in twilight or if there is prej
cipitation.
General
information
A blue sky with the sun low on the horizon can
cause the lights to be switched on.
When emerging from a tunnel during the day, the
low beams are not switched off immediately but instead only after approx. 2 minutes.
The low beams always stay on when the fog light is switched on.
Activating Position of switch:

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