2018 BMW 6 SERIES CONVERTIBLE Owners Manual

The indicator light in the instrument cluster is iljluminated when the low beams are switched on.
System
limits
The automatic headlight control cannot serve as
a substitute for your personal judgment of lightj ing conditions.
For example, the sensors are unable to detect
fog or hazy weather. To avoid safety risks under these conditions, you should always switch onthe lights manually.
Daytime
running
lights
General
information Position of switch:
, ,
The daytime running lights light up when the igj nition is switched on. After the ignition is
switched off, the parking lights light up in posij
tion
.
Activating/deactivating In some countries, daytime running lights are
mandatory, so it may not be possible to deactij vate the daytime running lights.
Via iDrive:
1."Settings"2."Lighting"3."Daytime running lamps"
The setting is stored for the driver profile curj
rently used.
Adaptive
light
functions
Concept
Adaptive light functions enable dynamic illuminaj
tion of the roadway.
General
information
The adaptive light functions may consist of onesystem or multiple systems, depending on the
equipment version:'xAdaptive Light Control, refer to page 137.'xCornering light, refer to page 137.
Activating
Position of switch:

The adaptive light functions are active when the
engine is running.
Adaptive
Light
Control Depending on the steering angle and other pajrameters, the light from the headlight follows thecourse of the road.
To avoid blinding oncoming traffic, the Adaptive Light Control does not swivel to the opposite
lane when the vehicle is at a standstill.
Cornering
light In tight curves, for instance on mountainousroads or when turning, an additional, corneringlight is switched on that lights up the inside ofthe curve better when the vehicle is moving bejlow a certain speed.
The cornering light is automatically switched on
depending on the steering angle or the use of turn signals.
When driving in reverse, the cornering lights may be automatically switched on regardless of the
steering angle.
Adaptive
headlight
range control
The adaptive headlight range control compenj
sates for acceleration and braking operations in order not to blind the oncoming traffic and toachieve optimum illumination of the roadway.
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High-beam
Assistant
Concept
The high-beam Assistant detects other traffic
participants early on and automatically switches the high beams on or off depending on the traffic
situation.
General
information The high-beam Assistant ensures that the high
beams are switched on, whenever the traffic sitj
uation allows. In the low speed range, the high
beams are not switched on by the system.
The system responds to light from oncoming
traffic and traffic driving ahead of you, and to amj bient lighting, for instance in towns and cities.
The high beams can be switched on and off
manually at any time.
Activating/deactivating
Position of switch, depending on the vehicle
equipment:
,
Press and hold button on signal lever.
The indicator light in the instrument clusjter is illuminated when the low beams are
switched on.
The headlights are automatically switched bej tween low beams and high beams.
The blue indicator light in the instrument
cluster lights up when the system switches on the high beams.
The high-beam Assistant is deactivated when
manually switching the high beams on and off, refer to page 104.
To reactivate the high-beam Assistant, press the button on the turn signal lever.
System
limits The high-beam Assistant cannot serve as a subjstitute for the driver's personal judgment of whento use the high beams. In situation that require
this, therefore switch off manually.
The system is not fully functional in the following situations, and driver intervention may be necesj
sary:'xIn very unfavorable weather conditions, such
as fog or heavy precipitation.'xWhen detecting poorly-lit road users such as
pedestrians, cyclists, horseback riders and wagons; when driving close to train or shiptraffic; and at animal crossings.'xIn tight curves, on hilltops or in depressions,in cross traffic or half-obscured oncoming
traffic on highways.'xIn poorly-lit towns and cities and in the presj
ence of highly reflective signs.'xWhen the windshield in front of the interior
mirror is fogged over, dirty or covered with
stickers, etc.
Fog
lights
Front
fog
lights
Concept
The front fog lights work alongside the low
beams to illuminate a wider area of the roadway.
Functional
requirement The parking lights or the low beams must beswitched on before switching on the front foglights.
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Switching
on/offPress button.
The green indicator light lights up if the
front fog lights are switched on.
If the automatic headlight control, refer to
page 136, is activated, the low beams will come
on automatically when you switch on the front fog lights.
When the high beams or headlight flasher are
activated, the front fog lights are not switched on.
Instrument
lighting
Functional
requirement
The parking lights or low beams must be
switched on to adjust the brightness.
Settings Adjust the brightness with thethumbwheel.
Interior
lights
General
information
Depending on the equipment, the interior lights,
footwell lights, entry lights, and courtesy lights
are controlled automatically.
Thumbwheel for the instrument lighting controls
brightness of some of these features.
Overview1Interior lights2Reading lights
Switching
the
interior
lights
on/off
Press button.
To switch off permanently: press the button and hold for approx. 3 seconds.
Switching
the
reading
lights
on/off
Press button.
Bang
&
Olufsen
High
End
Surround
Sound
System
Adjusting
speaker
lighting Some speakers in the vehicle are illuminated.
The lighting can be individually set.
Via iDrive:
1."Settings"2."Lighting"3."B&O"4.Select the desired lighting setting.'x"Off": no lighting.'x"Reduced": the speakers in the field of view are faded while driving.'x"On": the speakers are always illuminated.Seite 139LightsCONTROLS139
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SafetyVehicle
features
andoptions
This chapter describes all standard, country-spejcific and optional features offered with the series.
It also describes features that are not necessarily available 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.
Airbags
1Front airbag, driver2Front airbag, front passenger3Side airbag4Knee airbagFront
airbags
Front airbags help protect the driver and the
front passenger by responding to frontal impacts in which safety belts alone would not provide adjequate protection.Side
airbag
In a lateral impact, the side airbag supports the side of the body in the chest, lap, and head area.
Knee
airbag
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Protective
action
Airbags are not triggered in every impact situaj tion, for instance in less severe accidents or rear-
end collisions.
Information
on
optimum
effect
of
the
airbags
WARNING
If the seat position is incorrect or the deployj
ment area of the airbags is impaired, the airbag
system cannot provide protection as intended
and may cause additional injuries due to trigj
gering. There is a risk of injuries or danger to
life. Follow the information on achieving the opj
timum protective effect of the airbag system.
'xKeep a distance from the airbags.'xAlways grasp the steering wheel on the
steering wheel rim. Hold your hands at the
3 o'clock and 9 o'clock positions, to keep the risk of injury to your hands or arms as low as
possible when the airbag is triggered.'xMake sure that occupants keep their heads
away from the side airbag.'xMake sure that the front passenger is sitting
correctly, i.e., keeps his or her feet and legs in the floor area and does not support them on
the dashboard.'xThere should be no additional persons, anij
mals or objects between an airbag and a perj
son.'xDashboard and windshield on the front pasj
senger side must stay clear - do not attach adhesive labels or coverings and do not atj
tach brackets or cables, for instance for GPS
devices or mobile phones.'xDo not apply adhesive materials to the airbag cover panels, do not cover them or modify
them in any way.'xDo not use the cover of the front airbag on the front passenger side as a storage area.'xDo not place slip covers, seat cushions or
other objects on the front passenger seat that are not specifically suited for seats with
integrated side airbags.'xDo not hang pieces of clothing, such as jackj
ets, over the backrests.'xNever modify either the individual compoj nents or the wiring in the airbag system. This
also applies to steering wheel covers, the
dashboard, and the seats.'xDo not remove the airbag system.
Even when you follow all instructions very
closely, injury from contact with the airbags canj
not be fully ruled out in certain situations.
The ignition and inflation noise may lead to short-term and, in most cases, temporary hearj
ing impairment in sensitive occupants.
Vehicle modifications for a person with disabilij
ties may affect the air bag system; contact BMW
Customer Relations for further information.
Warnings and information on the airbags are also
found on the sun visors.
Functional
readiness
of
the
airbag
system
Safety
information
WARNING
Individual components can be hot after triggerj ing of the airbag system. There is a risk of inj
jury. Do not touch individual components.
WARNING
Improperly executed work can lead to failure, malfunction or unintentional triggering of the airbag system. In the case of a malfunction, the
airbag system might not trigger as intended dej spite the accident severity. There is a risk of injjuries or danger to life. Have the airbag systemchecked, repaired, dismantled and scrapped by
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a dealerss service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
Correct
function When the ignition is switched on, thewarning light in the instrument cluster
lights up briefly and thereby indicates the
operational readiness of the entire airbag system
and the belt tensioner.
Airbag
system
malfunctioning'xWarning light does not come on when the igjnition is switched on.'xThe warning light lights up continuously.
Automatic
deactivation
of
the
front-seat
passenger
airbags
Concept
The system reads if the front passenger seat is
occupied by measuring the human body's resistj ance.
Front, knee, and side airbag on the front pasj senger's side are activated or deactivated.
General
information
Before transporting a child on the front passenj
ger seat, refer to the safety information and inj structions for children on the front passengerseat, see Children.
Safety
information
WARNING
To ensure the front-seat passenger airbag function, the system must be able to detect whether a person is sitting in the front passenjger seat. The entire seat cushion area must beused for this purpose. There is a risk of injuriesor danger to life. Make sure that the front pasjsenger keeps his or her feet in the floor area.
Malfunction
of
the
automatic
deactivation
system
When transporting older children and adults, the
front-seat passenger airbags may be deactivated in certain sitting positions. In this case, the indij
cator light for the front-seat passenger airbags
lights up.
In this case, change the sitting position so that
the front-seat passenger airbags are activated
and the indicator light goes out.
If it is not possible to activate the airbags, have
the person sit in the rear.
To enable correct recognition of the occupied
seat cushion.'xDo not attach covers, cushions, ball mats or
other items to the front passenger seat unj less they are specifically determined to besafe for use on the front passenger seat.'xDo not place any electronic devices on the
front passenger seat if a child restraint sysj
tem is to be installed on it.'xDo not place objects under the seat that could press against the seat from below.'xNo moisture in or on the seat.
Indicator
light
for
the
front-seat
passenger
airbags
The indicator light for the front-seat passenger
airbags indicates the operating state of the front- seat passenger airbags.
The light indicates whether the airbags are either
activated or deactivated.
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'xThe indicator light lights up
when a child is properly
seated in a child restraint sysj
tem or when the seat is
empty. The airbags on the
front passenger side are not
activated.'xThe indicator light does not light up when, for
instance a correctly seated person of suffij cient size is detected on the seat. The airj
bags on the front passenger side are actij vated.
Detected
child
restraint
systems
The system generally detects children seated in
a child restraint system, particularly in child rej
straint systems required by NHTSA at the point
in time when the vehicle was manufactured. Afj
ter installing a child restraint system, make sure that the indicator light for the front-seat passenj
ger airbags lights up. This indicates that the child
restraint system has been detected and the
front-seat passenger airbags are not activated.
Strength
of
the
driver's
and
front-seat
passenger
airbag
The explosive power that activates driver's/front- seat passenger airbags very much depends on
the positions of the driver's/front passenger seat.
To maintain the accuracy of this function over
the long term, calibrate the front seats as soon as
a respective message appears on the Control Display.
Calibrating
the
front
seats
WARNING
There is a risk of jamming when moving the seats. There is a risk of injury or risk of damage
to property. Make sure that the area of movej
ment of the seat is clear prior to any adjustj
ment.
A corresponding message appears on the Conj
trol Display.1.Press the switch and move the respective
seat all the way forward, until it stops.2.Press the switch forward again. The seat still
moves forward slightly.3.Readjust the seat to the desired position.
The calibration procedure is completed when the message on the Control Display disappears.
If the message continues to be displayed, repeat
the calibration.
If the message does not disappear after a repeat calibration, have the system checked as soon as
possible.
Rollover
protection
system
Concept
The rollover protection system is automatically
activated in the event of a sufficiently serious acj
cident or if the longitudinal axis is tilted excesj
sively. The safety frames located behind the rear head restraints extend within fractions of a secj
ond.
Supplementing the reinforced windshield frame,
the rollover protection system further increases passenger safety.
General
informationDo not place any objects on the rollover protecjtion system.
Safety
information
WARNING
There can be damage or injuries when the rollj
over protection system is triggered. There is a risk of injury or risk of damage to property.Make sure that the area of movement of therollover protection system is clear.
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WARNING
Improperly executed work can lead to failure,
malfunction or unintentional triggering of the system. In the case of a malfunction, the sysj
tem might not trigger as intended even if there is an accident severe enough to warrant it.
There is a risk of injuries or danger to life. Have
the system checked, repaired, dismantled and
scrapped by a dealerss service center or anj
other qualified service center or repair shop.
WARNING
After triggering or damage, system functionality
is limited or not available anymore. There is a
risk of injuries or danger to life.
Have the system checked and replaced by a
dealerss service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop in the event of
triggering of or damage to the system.
WARNING
With an extended rollover protection system,
the area of movement of the convertible top is limited. There is a risk of injury or risk of damj
age to property. When the rollover protection system is extended, do not move the
convertible top.
Triggered
rollover
protection
system
If the rollover protection system was not placed
under any stress after an automatic triggering, it
can be pushed back by hand, for instance to close the convertible top. One person must pushdown on a safety frame and the another person
must close the convertible top. The safety frame
no longer engages in the lower position.1.Press the release lever to the side and hold it.2.Push down the safety frame and hold it.3.Release the release lever only if the safety
frame was pushed back almost completely.4.Close the convertible top5.Slowly reduce pressure on the safety frame in order to allow it to move upwards. Make sure
that your hands do not become trapped bej
tween the safety frame and roof.
Malfunction
A Check Control message is displayedwhen there is a malfunction.
Tire
Pressure
Monitor
TPM
Concept
The system monitors tire inflation pressure in the
four mounted tires. The system warns you if
there is a significant loss of pressure in one or
more tires.
General
information Sensors in the tire valves measure the tire inflaj
tion pressure and, depending on the model, the
tire temperature.
With use of the system follow further information found under Tire inflation pressure, refer to
page 240.
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