Contents BMW M A-Z The Ultimate Driving Machine® THE BMW M6 GRAN COUPE. OWNER'S MANUAL. Online Edition for Part no.
M6 Gran Coupe Owner's Manual for Vehicle Thank you for choosing a BMW M6. The more familiar you are with your vehicle, the better control you will have on the road. We therefore strongly suggest: Read this Owner's Manual before starting off in your new BMW M6. Also use the Integrated Owner's Manual in your vehi‐ cle. It contains important information on vehicle operation that will help you make full use of the technical features available in your BMW M6.
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Addendum ADDENDUM TO OWNER'S MANUAL We wanted to provide you with some updates and clarifications with respect to the printed BMW Owner's Manual. These updates and clarifications will supersede the materials contained in that document. 1.
Addendum by it as appropriate for use in your vehicle and that can be properly fixed in place.” the following text should be read in lieu thereof: 10. At page 169, under the heading: “Have maintenance carried out,” the sentence beginning, “The maintenance should be carried out …” should be disregarded and the following text should be read in lieu thereof: “BMW recommends that you have the maintenance carried out by your service center.
Addendum The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends that you use vehicle batteries that it has tested and recommends for use in your vehicle; otherwise the vehicle could be damaged and systems or functions may not be fully available.
Contents The fastest way to find information on a partic‐ ular topic or item is by using the index, refer to page 212.
Notes Notes Using this Owner's Manual Symbols The fastest way to find information on a partic‐ ular topic is by using the index. Indicates precautions that must be followed precisely in order to avoid the possibility of personal injury and serious damage to the vehicle. An initial overview of the vehicle is provided in the first chapter. ◄ Marks the end of a specific item of information.
Notes On right-hand drive vehicles, some controls are arranged differently from what is shown in the illustrations. Status of the Owner's Manual Therefore, have this work performed only by a BMW center or a workshop that works accord‐ ing to BMW repair procedures with appropri‐ ately trained personnel. If work is not carried out properly, there is a danger of subsequent damage and related safety hazards.
Notes chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other repro‐ ductive harm. Battery posts, terminals and re‐ lated accessories contain lead and lead com‐ pounds. Wash your hands after handling. Used engine oil contains chemicals that have caused cancer in laboratory animals. Always protect your skin by washing thoroughly with soap and water. Service and warranty We recommend that you read this publication thoroughly.
Notes cluding the manufacturer, using special diag‐ nostic tools. You can obtain further information there if you need it. After an error is corrected, the information in the fault memory is deleted or overwritten on a continuous basis. With the vehicle in use there are situations where you can associate these technical data with individuals if combined with other infor‐ mation, e.g., an accident report, damage to the vehicle, eye witness accounts — possibly with the assistance of an expert.
Notes wood, New Jersey 07675-1227, Telephone 1-800-831-1117. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or BMW of North America, LLC. To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http:// www.safercar.
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At a glance These overviews of buttons, switches and displays are intended to familiarize you with your vehicle. You will also become quickly acquainted with the available control concepts and options. Online Edition for Part no.
At a glance Cockpit Cockpit Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, countryspecific 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.
Cockpit Parking lights 96 At a glance Cruise control on/off, interrupt‐ ing 129 Low beams 96 Cruise control rocker switch 129 10 Instrument cluster 79 Automatic headlight con‐ trol 97 11 Steering wheel buttons, right Entertainment source Daytime running lights 97 High-beam Assistant 98 Volume Instrument lighting 99 Voice activation 26 7 Steering column stalk, left Turn signal 70 Telephone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment and Communication High beams, head‐ light flas
At a glance 19 Cockpit Open trunk lid 40 All around the center console 1 Control Display 18 2 Glove compartment 154 Top View 137 3 Ventilation 145 Rearview camera 133 4 9 Hazard warning system 198 Central locking system 40 5 Radio/CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment and Commu‐ nication 6 Automatic climate control 140 7 Controller with buttons 18 8 Parking brake 68 16 PDC Park Distance Control 131 Side View 136 10 Drivelogic 75 11 DSC Dyn
Cockpit Dynamic Damping Control 127 At a glance 12 Transmission selector lever Servotronic 127 All around the roofliner 1 Intelligent Emergency Re‐ quest 198 3 Reading lights 100 2 Indicator lamp, front-seat pas‐ senger airbag 103 4 Interior lights 99 Online Edition for Part no.
At a glance iDrive iDrive Vehicle features and options Control Display This chapter describes all standard, countryspecific 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.
iDrive 1. Turn. At a glance Press button Function BACK Displays the previous panel. OPTION Opens the Options menu. Operating concept Opening the main menu Press button. 2. Press. 3. Move in four directions. The main menu is displayed. All iDrive functions can be called up via the main menu. Selecting menu items Highlighted menu items can be selected. 1. Turn the controller until the desired menu item is highlighted. Buttons on controller Press button Function MENU Open the main menu.
At a glance iDrive Menu items in the Owner's Manual In the Owner's Manual, menu items that can be selected are set in quotation marks, e.g., "Settings". Changing between panels After a menu item is selected, e.g., "Radio", a new panel is displayed. Panels can overlap. ▷ Move the controller to the left. Closes current display and shows previous display. Additional options: move the controller to the right repeatedly until the "Options" menu is displayed. Reopens previous display by pressing BACK button.
iDrive Function is deactivated. Touchpad At a glance ▷ To enter an underscore, swipe to the right in the lower area of the touchpad. Using interactive map and Internet Some iDrive functions can be operated using the touchpad on the controller: Selecting functions 1. "Settings" 2. "Touchpad" 3. Select the desired function. ▷ "Speller": enter letters and numbers. ▷ "Interactive map": viewing the interac‐ tive map. ▷ "Browser": enter Internet addresses.
At a glance iDrive 4. Turn the controller until "Time/Date" is highlighted, and then press the controller. Radio symbols Symbol Meaning HD Radio station is being received. Satellite radio is switched on. Telephone symbols Symbol Meaning Incoming or outgoing call. 5. Turn the controller until "Time:" is high‐ lighted, and then press the controller. Missed call. Wireless network reception strength. Symbol flashes: network search. Wireless network is not available. Bluetooth is switched on.
iDrive Additional symbols Symbol Meaning Spoken instructions are turned off. General information Additional information can be displayed on the right side of the split screen, e.g., information from the on-board comupter. In the divided screen view, the so-called split screen, this information remains visible even when you change to another menu. Switching the split screen on and off On the Control Display: Press button. 2. "Split screen" Selecting the display On the Control Display: 1.
At a glance iDrive Deleting personal in the vehicle Entering letters and numbers General information The concept On the Control Display: Depending on the usage, the vehicle saves personal data, such as stored radio stations. These personal data can be permanently de‐ leted through iDrive. 1. Turn the controller: select letters or num‐ bers. General information 3. "OK": confirm the entry. Depending on the equipment package, the fol‐ lowing data can be deleted: 2.
iDrive At a glance ▷ Target search: names of locations may be entered in languages available through Control Display. Online Edition for Part no.
At a glance Voice activation system Voice activation system Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, countryspecific 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.
Voice activation system Executing functions using short commands 2. Execute functions on the main menu via short commands. It almost doesn't matter which menu item is selected, e.g., ›Vehicle status‹. 3. ›Tone‹ List of short commands for the voice activation system, see Navigation, Entertainment, Com‐ munication Owner's Manual.
At a glance Voice activation system This can unnecessarily delay the establish‐ ment of a phone connection. Instead, use the SOS button, refer to page 198, close to the interior mirror. Environmental conditions ▷ Say the commands, numbers, and letters smoothly and with normal volume, empha‐ sis, and speed. ▷ Always say commands in the language of the voice activation system. ▷ Keep the doors, windows, and glass sun‐ roof closed to prevent noise interference.
Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle At a glance Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle Vehicle features and options Select components This chapter describes all standard, countryspecific 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.
At a glance Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle Context help - Owner's Manual to the temporarily selected function You may open the relevant information di‐ rectly. Programmable memory buttons General information Opening via the iDrive The Owner's Manual can be stored on the pro‐ grammable memory buttons and called up di‐ rectly. To move directly from the application on the Control Display to the Options menu: Storing 1. "Owner's Manual" Select via the iDrive. 1.
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Controls This chapter is intended to provide you with information that will give you complete control of your vehicle. All features and accessories that are useful for driving and your safety, comfort and convenience are described here. Online Edition for Part no.
Controls Opening and closing Opening and closing Vehicle features and options Overview This chapter describes all standard, countryspecific 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.
Opening and closing Replacing the battery Controls ▷ Interference of radio transmission by charger while charging items such as mo‐ bile devices in the vehicle. A Check Control message is displayed if an at‐ tempt is made to switch on the ignition or start the engine. Starting the engine with emergency detection of the remote control 1. Remove integrated key from remote con‐ trol. 2. Push in the catch with the key, arrow 1. 3. Remove the cover of the battery compart‐ ment, arrow 2. 4.
Controls Opening and closing vated. All settings stored in the profile are au‐ tomatically applied. Profile management If several drivers use their own remote control, the vehicle will adjust the personal settings during unlocking. These settings are also re‐ stored, if the vehicle has been used in the meantime by a person with a different remote control. Opening profiles Changes to the settings are automatically saved in the personal profile. 3. Select a profile.
Opening and closing other vehicle equipped with the Personal Pro‐ file function. Controls Display profile list during start The following export options are available: The profile list can be displayed during each start to select the desired profile. ▷ Via BMW Online. 1. "Settings" ▷ Via the USB port to a USB device. 2. "Profiles" Popular file systems for USB devices are supported. FAT32 and exFAT are the rec‐ ommended formats for profile export. Other formats may not support the export. 1.
Controls Opening and closing The windows are opened, the glass sunroof is tilted and the sliding visor moves back, as long as the button on the remote control is pressed. Opening the trunk lid Locking The trunk lid opens, regardless of whether the vehicle was previously locked or unlocked. Locking from the outside Do not lock the vehicle from the outside with people inside the car, as the vehicle can‐ not be unlocked from inside without special knowledge.◀ The driver's door must be closed.
Opening and closing Do not transport the remote control together with metal objects or electronic devices. In the case of interference, the vehicle can also be unlocked and locked from the outside with‐ out remote control, refer to page 39. Controls Remove the key before pulling the door handle Before pulling the outside door handle, remove the key to avoid damaging the paintwork and the key.
Controls Opening and closing From the inside Doors Unlocking and locking Automatic Soft Closing To close the doors, push lightly. It is closed automatically. Danger of jamming Make sure that the closing path of the doors is clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀ Pressing the central locking system button locks or unlocks the vehicle with the front doors closed. The vehicle is not secured against theft when locking. The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.
Opening and closing Locking and closing Hints Keep the closing path clear Make sure that the closing path of the trunk lid is clear; otherwise, injuries may re‐ sult.◀ Do not place the remote control in the cargo area Take the remote control with you and do not leave it in the cargo area; otherwise, the re‐ mote control is locked inside the vehicle when the trunk lid is closed.◀ Locking Controls Locking separately The trunk lid can be locked separately using the switch in the center armrest.
Controls Opening and closing Comfort Access supports the following func‐ tions: Locking ▷ Unlocking/locking of the vehicle. ▷ Convenient closing. ▷ Open the trunk lid individually. ▷ Start the engine. Functional requirements ▷ There are no external sources of interfer‐ ence nearby. ▷ To lock the vehicle, the remote control must be located outside of the vehicle. Touch the surface on the handle of a vehicle door, arrow, with your finger for approx. 1 sec‐ ond without grasping the door handle.
Opening and closing Separately unlocking the trunk lid Doors Press on the top half of the BMW label. 1. "Settings" This corresponds to pressing mote control button. the re‐ The situation of the doors does not change. 2. "Doors/key" 3. ▷ "Driver's door only" Only the driver's door and the fuel filler flap are unlocked. Pressing again un‐ locks the entire vehicle.
Controls Opening and closing Automatic locking Alarm system The settings are saved in the active profile, re‐ fer to page 35. The concept When the vehicle is locked, the vehicle alarm system responds to: 1. "Settings" 2. "Doors/key" 3. Select the desired function: ▷ "Lock if no door is opened" The vehicle locks automatically after a short period of time if no door is opened. ▷ "Lock after start driving" The vehicle locks automatically after you drive off.
Opening and closing Indicator lamp on the interior rearview mirror Controls Avoiding unintentional alarms The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sen‐ sor can be switched off together, such as in the following situations: ▷ In automatic car washes. ▷ In duplex garages. ▷ During transport on trains carrying vehi‐ cles, at sea or on a trailer. ▷ With animals in the vehicle. ▷ The indicator lamp flashes briefly every 2 seconds: The system is armed.
Controls Opening and closing Pinch protection system Danger of jamming even with pinch pro‐ tection Even with the pinch protection system, check that the window's closing path is clear; other‐ wise, the closing action may not stop in certain situations, e.g., if thin objects are present.◀ No window accessories Opening ▷ Press the button to the resistance point. The window opens while the switch is held. ▷ Press the switch beyond the resist‐ ance point. The window opens automatically.
Opening and closing ▷ Operation of the roller sunblinds using the switches in the rear. Controls Driver's door controls ▷ Adjustment of the power rear seats. ▷ Adjustment of the power head restraints in the rear. Switching on and off Press button. The LED lights up if the safety func‐ tion is switched on. Safety switch for rear operation Press the safety switch when transport‐ ing children in the rear; otherwise, injury may result if the windows are closed without super‐ vision.
Controls Opening and closing Raising and lowering the roller sunblinds together Press and hold this button. Glass sunroof, powered with tilt function ▷ Briefly press out the reel twice in succession toward the rear past the resistance point. Closed glass sunroof is tilted and the sliding visor moves all the way back. ▷ To close the reel, press upward briefly or twice forward past the resistance point.
Opening and closing Controls Closing without the pinch protection system If there is an external danger or if, e. g., icing prevents automatic closing, push the reel for‐ ward past the resistance point and hold it. The glass sunroof closes without jam protec‐ tion. Make sure that the closing area is clear. Initializing after a power failure After a power failure during the opening or closing process, the glass sunroof can only be operated to a limited extent.
Controls Adjusting Adjusting Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, countryspecific 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.
Adjusting cle is unlocked via the remote control, the po‐ sition is automatically retrieved if the Function, refer to page 44, is activated for this purpose. Controls 4. Backrest tilt. Adjustments in detail 1. Forward/back. Thigh support Multifunctional seat 2. Height. Adjust the position using the lever. 3. Seat tilt. 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.
Controls Adjusting 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. ▷ When the door is open, the seat is accessi‐ ble from the side on which the door is open. For safety reasons, the driver's seat cannot be adjusted if only the door behind the driver is open.
Adjusting Switch off Controls Active seat ventilation, front Press button longer. The LEDs go out. Temperature distribution The heating action in the seat cushion and backrest can be distributed in different ways. The seat cushion and backrest surfaces are cooled by means of integrated fans. The ventilation cools the seat, e. g., if the vehi‐ cle interior is overheated or for continuous cooling at high temperatures. On the Control Display: 1. "Climate" 2. "Front seat heating" 3.
Controls Adjusting Although airbags enhance safety by providing added protection, they are not a substitute for safety belts. Buckling the belt The upper shoulder strap's anchorage point will be correct for adult seat occupants of ev‐ ery build if the seat is correctly adjusted. ▷ The two outer safety belt buckles, integrated into the rear seat, are for pas‐ sengers sitting on the left and right. ▷ The center rear safety belt buckle is solely intended for the center passenger.
Adjusting using the red button in the buckle. Fasten the belt before continuing on your trip. Damage to safety belts Wear and tear after accidents or when dam‐ aged otherwise: Have the safety belts, including the safety belt tensioners, replaced and have the belt anchors checked. Check and replace safety belts This should only be done by your service center; otherwise, this safety feature might not work properly.◀ Controls Reduced protective function ▷ Do not use seat or head restraint covers.
Controls Adjusting Adjusting the side extensions At a glance Fold forward for increased lateral support in the resting position. Storing 1. Switch on the ignition. 2. Set the desired position. Removing The head restraints cannot be removed. Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory 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: The concept Press button again.
Adjusting Calling up of a seat position deactivated Controls At a glance After a brief period, calling up stored seat posi‐ tions is deactivated to save battery power. To reactivate calling up of a seat position: ▷ Open or close the door or trunk lid. ▷ Press a button on the remote control. ▷ Press the Start/Stop button.
Controls Adjusting Interior rearview mirror, automatic dimming feature Activating 1. Slide the switch to the driver's side mirror position. The concept 2. Engage selector lever position R. Deactivating Slide the switch to the passenger side mirror position. Fold in and out Press button. Possible at speeds up to approx. 15 mph/20 km/h. Photocells are used for control: ▷ In the mirror glass. ▷ On the back of the mirror. E. g. this is advantageous ▷ In car washes. ▷ In narrow streets.
Adjusting Controls Adjusting The steering wheel can be adjusted in four di‐ rections. Storing the position Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory, refer to page 56. Assistance getting in and out The steering wheel temporarily moves into the highest position to make it easier to enter and exit the vehicle. Steering wheel heating Press button. ▷ On: the LED lights up. ▷ Off: the LED goes out. If the trip is resumed within approx. 15 min, steering wheel heating is automatically acti‐ vated again.
Controls Transporting children safely Transporting children safely Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, countryspecific 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.
Transporting children safely of unexpected movement of the seat back‐ rest.◀ On the front passenger seat Deactivating airbags Deactivating the front-seat passenger airbags If a child restraint system is used in the front passenger seat, deactivate the front-seat pas‐ senger airbags; otherwise, there is an in‐ creased risk of injury to the child when the air‐ bags are activated, even with a child restraint system.
Controls Transporting children safely LATCH child restraint system LATCH: Lower Anchors and Tether for Chil‐ dren. Before installing LATCH child restraint systems Note Pull the belt away from the area of the child re‐ straint system. Follow manufacturer's information for LATCH child restraint systems To mount and use the LATCH child restraint systems, observe the operating and safety in‐ formation from the system manufacturer; oth‐ erwise, the level of protection may be re‐ duced.
Transporting children safely Controls The door can now be opened from the outside only. Safety switch for the rear Press button on the driver's door if children are being transported in the rear. 1 Direction of travel 2 Upper retaining strap 3 Head restraint 4 Rear window shelf 5 Mounting point/eye 6 Hook for upper retaining strap This locks various functions so that they can‐ not be operated from the rear: safety switch, refer to page 46.
Controls Driving Driving Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, countryspecific 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.
Driving The radio-ready state switches off automati‐ cally: ▷ After approx. 8 minutes. ▷ When the vehicle is locked using the cen‐ tral locking system. ▷ Shortly before the battery is discharged completely, so that the engine can still be started. The radio-ready state remains active if, e.g., the ignition is automatically switched off for the following reasons: ▷ Opening or closing the driver's door. ▷ Unfastening of the driver's safety belt.
Controls Driving and downward inclines, further secure the ve‐ hicle, e.g., by turning the steering wheel in the direction of the curb.◀ is available when the vehicle is traveling faster than about 3 mph, approx. 5 km/h. Engine stop Before driving into a car wash So that the vehicle can roll into a car wash ob‐ serve instructions for going into an automatic car wash, refer to page 204. M double-clutch transmission Switching off the engine 1. Apply the brakes until the vehicle comes to a stop. 2.
Driving Controls ▷ The engine is not yet at operating temper‐ ature. ▷ Excessive warming of the car's interior when the cooling function is switched on. ▷ The wheels are at a sharp angle or the steering wheel is being turned. ▷ The steering wheel is turned. ▷ After driving in reverse. ▷ Fogging of the windows when the auto‐ matic climate control is switched on. ▷ Double-clutch transmission: Change from selector lever position D to N, R or D/S. ▷ Vehicle battery is heavily discharged.
Controls Driving Activating/deactivating the system manually Using the button Malfunction The Auto Start/Stop function no longer switches off the engine automatically. A Check Control message is displayed. It is possible to continue driving. Have the system checked. Parking brake The concept The parking brake is used to prevent the vehi‐ cle from rolling when it is parked. Overview Press button. ▷ LED comes on: Auto Start/Stop function is deactivated.
Driving The indicator lamp lights up red. The parking brake is set. While driving Use as emergency brake while driving: Pull the reel and hold it. The vehicle brakes hard while the reel is being pulled. The indicator lamp lights up red, a sig‐ nal sounds and the brake lights light up. A Check Control message is displayed. If the vehicle is slowed down down to a speed of approx. 2 mph/3 km/h the parking brake is set. Controls ▷ Drive mode engaged. ▷ Driver buckled in and doors closed.
Controls Driving Turn signal, high beams, headlight flasher High beams, headlight flasher Turn signal Using turn signals ▷ High beams, arrow 1. ▷ Headlight flasher, arrow 2. Press the lever beyond the resistance point. Washer/wiper system To switch off manually, press the lever to the resistance point. Switching the wipers on/off and brief wipe Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator lamp indicates that a turn signal bulb has failed.
Driving The lever automatically returns to its initial po‐ sition when released. Controls Activating/deactivating ▷ Normal wiper speed: push up once. The wipers switch to intermittent operation when the vehicle is stationary. ▷ Fast wiper speed: press up twice or press once beyond the resistance point. Wipers change to normal speed when ve‐ hicle comes to standstill. Switch off and brief wipe Press button on the wiper lever. Wiping is started.
Controls Driving Clean the windshield, headlights Folding wipers back down Before switching the ignition on, fold the wipers back down to the windshield; other‐ wise, the wipers may become damaged when they are activated.◀ 1. Switch on the ignition. 2. Push wiper lever down. Wipers move to their resting position and are ready again for operation. Pull the wiper lever towards you. The system sprays washer fluid on the wind‐ shield and activates the wipers briefly.
Driving Washer fluid reservoir Controls ▷ Various drive programs, Drivelogic. ▷ Upshifting display, Shift point indicator, re‐ fer to page 95. ▷ Automatic downshifting and protection from misshifting even in sequential mode. ▷ Launch Control. ▷ Low Speed Assistant. Selector lever, selector lever positions All washer nozzles are supplied from one res‐ ervoir.
Controls Driving Use the Slow Speed Assistant for maneuver‐ ing and during stop-and-go traffic. Low Speed Assistant The Low Speed Assistant gives assistance at very low speeds. The vehicle moves at walking speed. This can also be used for rocking the vehicle in the snow. To do this, reel between reverse gear and forward gear without stepping on the brakes in the process. Activating 1. Engage a driving position. 2. Briefly tap the accelerator pedal. The vehicle rolls at minimum speed.
Driving ▷ With the ignition is off, if position N is set. ▷ If the safety belt is unbuckled, the driver's door is opened, and the brake is released while the vehicle is stationary and position D or R is set. Controls Using the shift paddles on the steering wheel Displays in the instrument cluster Drive mode ▷ Engaged gear together with a D, arrow 1. ▷ Selected driving program, Drivelogic, refer to page 75, arrow 2. ▷ Shift up: pull right shift paddle. ▷ Shift down: pull left shift paddle.
Controls Driving Selecting driving program using button in center console 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. Press button repeatedly until the de‐ sired driving program is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Driving 4. While the vehicle is stationary, press the selector lever forward and hold it. A flag symbol is displayed in the instru‐ ment cluster. 5. Fully depress the accelerator pedal. The starting engine speed adjusts. Controls M Driving Dynamics Control The concept The M Driving Dynamics Control affects the response of the vehicle to accelerator pedal movements. 6. If necessary, change the starting engine speed by 500 rpm via cruise control. Programs 7. Release brake.
Controls Driving Using the button Press button repeatedly until the desired program is displayed in the instrument cluster. Display in the instrument cluster Engine Dynamics Control with selected program with activated Display of the system states of the driving dynamics, refer to page 86.
Displays Controls Displays Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, countryspecific 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.
Controls Displays ▷ Gear display with Drivelogic, refer to page 85. Red lights ▷ Miles/trip miles, refer to page 84. Safety belt reminder ▷ Messages, e.g. Check Control, refer to page 80. Flashing or illuminated: safety belt on the driver or passenger side is not buckled. The safety belt reminder can also be activated if objects are placed on the front passenger seat. ▷ Current fuel consumption, refer to page 85.
Displays Intervention by braking or make an evasive ma‐ neuver. Pedestrian warning Symbol in the instrument cluster. If a collision with a person detected in this way is imminent, the symbol lights up and a signal sounds. Yellow lights Anti-lock Braking System ABS Avoid abrupt braking if possible. Brak‐ ing force boost in some cases defec‐ tive. Stop carefully. Take into account longer brake travel. Have this checked by the service center immediately.
Controls Displays For more information, see Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor, refer to page 104. High-beam Assistant High-beam Assistant is switched on. High beams are activated and off auto‐ matically as a function of the traffic sit‐ Steering system Steering system in some cases defec‐ tive. Have the steering system checked by the service center. uation. For additional information, refer to High-beam Assistant, refer to page 98. Cruise control Engine functions The system is switched on.
Displays Supplementary text messages Additional information, such as on the cause of an error or the required action, can be called up via Check Control. With urgent messages the added text will be automatically displayed on the Control Display. Depending on the Check Control message, the following functions can be selected. "Owner's Manual" Display additional information about the Check Control message in the Integrated Owner's Manual. ▷ They are stored and can be displayed again later.
Controls Displays middle or in the left half of the temperature display. ▷ Hot engine: the pointer is at the high end of the temperature range. A Check Control message is also displayed. Coolant temperature If the coolant along with the engine becomes too hot, a Check Control message is displayed. Ice on roads Even at temperatures above +37 ℉/+3 ℃, roads might be icy. Therefore, drive carefully on bridges and shaded roads, e.g., to avoid the increased risk of an accident.
Displays Settings are stored for the profile currently in use. Controls With navigation system: range with destination guidance active If respective equipment is fitted and destination guidance is ac‐ tive, the remaining range is dis‐ played when the destination is reached. Gear display with Drivelogic Sequential mode ▷ Engaged gear, arrow 1. ▷ Selected driving program, Drivelogic, refer to page 75, arrow 2. Current fuel consumption Display Drive mode ▷ Engaged gear together with a D, arrow 1.
Controls Displays Displaying energy recovery 1. "Settings" Dynamic driving systems Display 2. "Instrument cluster" The dynamic driving system states are displayed in the in‐ strument cluster. 3. If necessary, "M dynamic driving syst." The display for the energy recovery is active. Display of the dynamic driving sys‐ tems, refer to page 86. Symbols Description EfficientDynamics display M Engine Dynamics Control, refer to page 77.
Displays Display 3. Data regarding the service status or legally mandated vehicle inspections are automati‐ cally transmitted to your service center before a service due date. 4. "§ Vehicle inspection" Detailed information on service requirements More information on the scope of service re‐ quired can be displayed on the Control Dis‐ play. On the Control Display: 1. "Vehicle info" "Service required" Required maintenance procedures and le‐ gally mandated inspections are displayed. 4.
Controls Displays Displays Symbol At a glance Camera Description Shift up to fuel efficient gear. Shift down to fuel efficient gear. Speed limit detection The concept The camera is found near the interior rearview mirror. Speed limit detection Keep the windshield in the area behind the in‐ terior rearview mirror clean and clear. Speed limit detection uses a symbol in the shape of a traffic sign to display the currently detected speed limit.
Displays Speed limit detection can also be displayed in the Head-up Display. Controls ▷ Turn on voice activation system. Display System limits The system may not be fully functional and may provide incorrect information in the fol‐ lowing situations: ▷ In heavy fog, rain or snowfall. ▷ When signs are concealed by objects. ▷ When driving very close to the vehicle in front of you. ▷ When driving toward bright lights.
Controls Displays Calling up information on the info display On the Control Display: 1. "Settings" 2. "Instrument cluster" 3. Select the desired displays. Information in detail Range Displays the estimated cruising range available with the remaining fuel. Press the onboard computer button on the turn signal lever. It is calculated based on your driving style over the last 20 miles/30 km. Information is displayed in the info display of the instrument cluster.
Displays Time of arrival Controls 3. "Consumpt." or "Speed" The estimated time of arrival is displayed if a destination is en‐ tered in the navigation system before the trip is started. The time must be correctly set. Speed limit detection Description of the speed limit detection, refer to page 88, function. 4. "Yes" Sport displays The concept On the Control Display, the current values for performance and torque can be displayed if the vehicle is appropriately equipped.
Controls Displays Activating/deactivating the speed warning 6. Turn the controller until the desired mi‐ nutes are displayed. On the Control Display: 7. Press the controller. 1. "Settings" The time is stored. 2. "Speed" Setting the time format 3. "Warning" 1. "Settings" 4. Press the controller. 2. "Time/Date" Setting your current speed as the speed warning 3. "Format:" On the Control Display: The time format is stored. 1. "Settings" 4. Select the desired format.
Displays Language Controls Depending on the light conditions, the bright‐ ness settings may not be clearly visible. Setting the language To set the language on the Control Display: 1. "Settings" Head-up Display The concept 2. "Language/Units" 3. "Language:" 4. Select the desired language. Settings are stored for the profile currently in use. Setting the voice dialog Voice dialog for the voice activation system, refer to page 27.
Controls Displays Switching on/off Select displays in the Head-up Display. Selecting displays in the Head-up Display On the Control Display: 1. "Settings" 2. "Head-Up Display" 3. "Displayed information" 4. Select the desired displays in the Head-up Display. Press button. Setting the brightness Display The brightness is automatically adjusted to the ambient brightness. Standard view The basic setting can be adjusted manually. ▷ Speed. On the Control Display: ▷ Navigation system.
Displays Controls Display 3. "Rotation" 4. Turn the controller. Settings are stored for the profile currently in use. Special windshield The windshield is part of the system. The shape of the windshield makes it possible to display a precise image. A film in the windshield prevents double im‐ ages from being displayed. Therefore, have the special windshield re‐ placed by a service center only. ▷ Current engine speed is displayed in the tachometer.
Controls Lights Lights Vehicle features and options If the driver door is opened with the ignition switched off, the exterior lighting is automati‐ cally switched off at these switch settings. This chapter describes all standard, countryspecific 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.
Lights Controls Setting the duration 2. "Lighting" On the Control Display: 3. "Daytime running lamps" 1. "Settings" Settings are stored for the profile currently in use. 2. "Lighting" 3. "Pathway lighting:" Roadside parking lights 4. Set length of time. Settings are stored for the profile currently in use. Automatic headlight control Position of switch : the low beams are acti‐ vated and off automatically, e.g., in tunnels, in twilight or if there is precipitation.
Controls Lights Activating Position of switch switched on. Note with the ignition To avoid blinding oncoming traffic, the Adap‐ tive Light Control does not swivel to the driv‐ er's side when the vehicle is at a standstill. The turning lights are automatically switched on depending on the steering angle or the use of turn signals. Personal responsibility The High-beam Assistant cannot serve as a substitute for the driver's personal judg‐ ment of when to use the high beams.
Lights Switching the high beams on and off manually Controls Instrument lighting Adjusting The parking lights or low beams must be switched on to adjust the brightness. Adjust the brightness with the thumbwheel. ▷ High beams on, arrow 1. Interior lights ▷ High beams off/headlight flasher, arrow 2. General information The High-beam Assistant can be switched off when manually adjusting the light. To reacti‐ vate the High-beam Assistant, press the but‐ ton on the turn signal lever.
Controls Lights Reading lights Press button. Reading lights are located at the front and rear next to the interior lights. The reading lights in the rear can be adjusted for optimal direction of the light beam. Bang & Olufsen High End Surround Sound System Adjusting speaker lighting Some speakers in the vehicle are illuminated. The lighting can be individually set. 1. "Settings" 2. "Lighting" 3. "B&O" 4. Select the desired lighting setting. ▷ "Off": no lighting.
Safety Controls Safety Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, countryspecific 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.
Controls Safety Knee airbag The knee airbag supports the legs in a frontal impact. Protective action Airbags are not triggered in every impact situa‐ tion, e.g., in less severe accidents or rear-end collisions. Information on how to ensure the optimal protective effect of the airbags ▷ Keep at a distance from the airbags.
Safety In case of a malfunction have airbag sys‐ tem checked immediately. In case of a malfunction have airbag system checked immediately; otherwise, there is a risk that the system does not function as expected in case of a severe accident.◀ Controls ▷ Do not attach covers, cushions, ball mats or other items to the front passenger seat unless they are specifically recommended by your vehicle's manufacturer.
Controls Safety factured. After installing a child seat, make sure that the indicator lamp for the front-seat passenger airbags lights up. This indicates that the child seat 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 passenger's airbags very much depends on the positions of the driver's/front passeng‐ er's seat.
Safety Status control display Tire and system status are indicated by the color of the wheels and a text message on the Control Display. All wheels green System is active and will issue a warning rela‐ tive to the tire inflation pressures stored during the last reset. One wheel is yellow A flat tire or major drop in inflation pressure in the indicated tire. All wheels are yellow A flat tire or major drop in inflation pressure in several tires. Wheels, gray The system cannot detect a flat tire.
Controls Safety ▷ Inflation was not carried out according to specifications. ▷ The tire inflation pressure has fallen below the level of the last confirmation. In this case: ▷ Check the tire pressure and correct as needed. ▷ Carry out a reset of the system after a tire change. System limits The system does not function properly if a re‐ set has not been carried out, e.g., a flat tire is reported though tire inflation pressures are correct. The tire inflation pressure depends on the tire's temperature.
Safety that prevent the TPMS from functioning prop‐ erly. Always check the TPMS malfunction tell‐ tale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly. Controls detect a flat tire. Initialization is started by con‐ firming the tire inflation pressures. Do not initialize the system when driving with snow chains. On the Control Display: 1. "Vehicle info" FTM Flat Tire Monitor 2.
Controls Safety A natural, even tire inflation pressure loss in all four tires will not be recognized. Therefore, check the tire inflation pressure regularly. The system could be delayed or malfunction in the following situations: ▷ When the system has not been initialized. ▷ When driving on a snowy or slippery road surface. ▷ Sporty driving style: spinning traction wheels, high lateral acceleration (drifting). ▷ When driving with snow chains.
Safety Switching on/off Controls Detection range The Intelligent Safety systems are automati‐ cally active after every departure. Press button: the systems are turned off. The LED goes out. Press button: the systems are turned on. The LED lights up. Settings can be made on the Control Display. Front-end collision warning with City Braking function It responds to objects if they are detected by the system. Hints The concept The ystem can help prevent accidents.
Controls Safety At a glance Setting the warning time The warning time can be set via iDrive. Button in the vehicle 1. "Settings" 2. "Frontal Coll. Warning" 3. Activate the desired time on the Control Display. The selected time is stored for the profile cur‐ rently in use. Warning with braking function Intelligent Safety button Camera Display If a collision with a recognized vehicle is immi‐ nent a warning symbol appears in the instru‐ ment cluster and in the Head-Up Display.
Safety Acute warnings can also be triggered without previous prewarning. Braking intervention The warning prompts the driver himself/herself to react. During a warning, the maximum brak‐ ing force is used. Premise for the brake boos‐ ter is sufficiently quick and hard stepping on the brake pedal. The system can assist with some braking intervention if there is risk of a collision. At low speeds vehicles may thus come to a complete stop.
Controls Safety The system issues a warning in the city driving speed area if there is imminent danger of a col‐ lision with pedestrians and includes a braking function. The camera in the area of the rearview mirror controls the system. General information In daylight the system warns of possible colli‐ sions with pedestrians at speeds from about 6 mph/10 km/h to about 35 mph/60 km/h shortly before a collision the system supports you with a braking intervention.
Safety Camera Controls ter is sufficiently quick and hard stepping on the brake pedal. The system can assist with some braking intervention if there is risk of a collision. At low speeds vehicles may thus come to a complete stop. Manual transmission: During a braking inter‐ vention up to a complete stop, the engine may be shut down. The camera is found near the interior rearview mirror. Keep the windshield in the area behind the in‐ terior rearview mirror clean and clear.
Controls Safety ▷ If the camera viewing field or the front windshield are dirty or covered. ▷ Up to 10 seconds after the start of the en‐ gine, via the Start/Stop knob. ▷ During calibration of the camera immedi‐ ately after vehicle shipment. ▷ If there is constant blinding effects be‐ cause of oncoming light, e. g., from the sun low in the sky. ▷ When it is dark outside. Night Vision with Pedestrian and Animal Detection radiation emitted by the object.
Safety Controls Environmental influences can limit the availa‐ bility of object detection. The camera is automatically heated when the external temperatures are low. If the vehicle systems detect that the vehicle is located in a residential area, the animal detec‐ tion is temporarily switched off. The camera lens is automatically cleaned to‐ gether with the headlights.
Controls Safety Display The displayed symbol can vary with the people detected. Warning of people or animals in danger Intervene actively by braking or make an eva‐ sive maneuver. If a collision with a person or an animal de‐ tected in this way is imminent, a warning sym‐ bol appears on the instrument cluster and in the Head-up Display. Although both the shape and the heat radiation are analyzed, false warnings cannot be ruled out.
Safety Limits of pedestrian and animal detection In some situations, it may occur that pedes‐ trians are detected as animals or animals as pedestrians. Small animals are not detected by the object detection function, even if they are clearly visi‐ ble in the image. Limited detection: ▷ People or animals who are fully or partially covered, especially when their heads are covered.
Controls Safety ▷ On: the LED lights up. ▷ Off: the LED goes out. Settings are stored for the profile currently in use. ▷ When the windshield in front of the interior rearview mirror is fogged over, dirty or cov‐ ered with stickers, etc. ▷ During calibration of the camera immedi‐ ately after vehicle shipment. Display in the instrument cluster ▷ Lines: system is activated. ▷ Arrows: at least one lane marking was detected and warnings can be issued.
Safety Controls At a glance Display Button in the vehicle Lamp in the exterior mirror housing Active Blind Spot Detection Information stage The dimmed lamp in the exterior mirror hous‐ ing indicates when there are vehicles in the blind spot or approaching from behind. Radar sensors Warning If the turn signal is set while a vehicle is in the critical zone, the steering wheel vibrates briefly and the lamp in the exterior mirror housing flashes brightly.
Controls Safety Commission regulations. Operation is gov‐ erned by the following: ▷ PreCrash ▷ PostCrash FCC ID: Attentiveness assistant ▷ NBG009014A. Compliance statement: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: ▷ This device may not cause harmful inter‐ ference, and ▷ this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Safety A recommendation to take a break is displayed only once during an uninterrupted trip. After a break, another recommendation to take a break cannot be displayed until after approxi‐ mately 45 minutes. System limits The function may be limited in the following situations, for instance, and will either output an incorrect warning or no warning at all: Controls Note Personal responsibility The system cannot possibly serve as a substitute for the driver's personal judgment of the traffic situation.
Controls Safety After coming to a halt, the brake is released automatically. Secure the vehicle against roll‐ ing. 122 Online Edition for Part no.
Driving stability control systems Controls Driving stability control systems Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, countryspecific 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.
Controls Driving stability control systems Deactivating Symbol Meaning Programs of Dynamic Damping Control, refer to page 127. Programs of Servotronic, refer to page 127. Press the corresponding button on the steer‐ ing wheel. Indicator lights ▷ Indicator lamp comes on: corre‐ sponding M Drive is activated. Drivelogic, refer to page 75: shift modes and Drivelogic driving pro‐ grams. ▷ Indicator lamp flashes: M Drive could not be activated.
Driving stability control systems DSC Dynamic Stability Control Controls DSC OFF button Indicator/warning lights The concept The indicator lamp flashes: DSC con‐ trols the drive and braking forces. DSC prevents traction loss in the power wheels when driving off and accelerating. DSC also recognizes unstable vehicle condi‐ tions such as fishtailing or nose-diving.
Controls Driving stability control systems Via M Drive Deactivating DSC: DSC OFF On the Control Display: When DSC is deactivated, driving stability is reduced during acceleration and when driving in curves. 1. "Settings" 2. "M Drive 1" or "M Drive 2" Select the symbol. 3. 4. "MDM" To open M Drive with the selected settings, press the corresponding button on the steer‐ ing wheel: ▷ To increase vehicle stability, activate DSC again as soon as possible.
Driving stability control systems When M Drive is active, setting is immedi‐ ately applied. The indicator lamp lights up: DSC is deactivated. Active M differential Controls To activate M Drive with the selected settings, press the corresponding button on the steer‐ ing wheel: ▷ The concept The active M differential assures continuously variable locking of the rear axle differential de‐ pending on the driving situation.
Controls Driving stability control systems sporty feel and/or comfortable steering is con‐ veyed. Programs Steering force setting options: Display in the instrument cluster Servotronic with selected program with activated display of the System states of the driving dynamics, refer to page 86. ▷ "Comfort": low. ▷ "Sport": medium. ▷ "Sport Plus": high. Selecting a channel Via M Drive On the Control Display: 1. "Settings" 2. "M Drive 1" or "M Drive 2" 3. Select the symbol. 4.
Driving comfort Controls Driving comfort Vehicle features and options Controls This chapter describes all standard, countryspecific 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.
Controls Driving comfort The displays go out. The stored desired speed is deleted. This is displayed, refer to page 130, in the speedometer and briefly in the instrument cluster. Interrupting When cruise control is maintained or stored, DSC Dynamic Stability Control will be turned on if needed. When active, press the button. The system is automatically interrupted if: ▷ The brakes are applied. ▷ The clutch pedal is depressed for a few seconds or released while a gear is not en‐ gaged.
Driving comfort Controls ment cluster indicates whether the system is switched on. An acoustic warning is first given: Desired speed ▷ By the rear middle sensors at approx. 5 ft/1.50 m. ▷ The marking lights up green: the system is active. ▷ The marking lights up or‐ ange: the system has been interrupted. ▷ The marking does not light up: the system is switched off. Brief status display Selected desired speed.
Controls Driving comfort Overview The shorter the distance to the object, the shorter the intervals. With front PDC: button in vehicle If the distance to a detected object is less than approx. 10 in/25 cm, a continuous tone is sounded. With front PDC: if objects are located both in front of and behind the vehicle, an alternating continuous signal is sounded.
Driving comfort ▷ For persons with certain clothing, e.g. coats. ▷ With external interference of the ultra‐ sound, e.g. from passing vehicles or loud machines. ▷ When sensors are dirty, iced over, dam‐ aged or out of position. ▷ Under certain weather conditions such as high relative humidity, rain, snowfall, ex‐ treme heat or strong wind. ▷ With tow bars and trailer couplings of other vehicles. ▷ With thin or wedge-shaped objects. ▷ With moving objects.
Controls Driving comfort Hints Switching on/off 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 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.
Driving comfort Controls Pathway lines Obstacle marking ▷ Pathway lines can be superimposed on the image of the rearview camera. Obstacle markings can be faded into the image of the rearview camera. ▷ They help you to estimate how much space is needed when parking and maneu‐ vering on level pavement. Their colored margins match the markings of the PDC. This simplifies estimation of the dis‐ tance to the object shown.
Controls Driving comfort Display settings Hints Brightness The images from both cameras are shown si‐ multaneously on the Control Display. With the rearview camera switched on: 1. Select the symbol. 2. Turn the controller until the desired setting is reached, and press the controller. Contrast With the rearview camera switched on: 1. Select the symbol. 2. Turn the controller until the desired setting is reached, and press the controller.
Driving comfort Controls Switching on/off System limits Switching on/off manually The cameras lidture a maximum range of 330 ft/100 m. 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. Top View The concept Top View provides assistance in parking and maneuvering.
Controls Driving comfort Cameras When the distance to an object is small, a red bar is shown in front of the vehicle, as it is in the PDC display. The lenses of the Top View camera are located at the bottom in the mirror housings. The im‐ age quality may be impaired by dirt. Clean the camera lenses, refer to page 207. The display appears as soon as Top View is activated.
Driving comfort Controls track line is continuously adjusted for the steering wheel movement. "Parking aid lines" Turning circle and pathway lines are displayed. System limits Top View cannot be used in the following sit‐ uations: ▷ With a door open. ▷ With the trunk lid open. ▷ With an exterior mirror folded in. ▷ In poor light. A Check Control message is displayed in some of these situations. Online Edition for Part no.
Controls Climate control Climate control Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, countryspecific 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.
Climate control Hints Controls AUTO program Sufficient ventilation Press button. When remaining in the vehicle for an ex‐ tended period of time, ensure sufficient exter‐ nal ventilation. Do not continuously use recir‐ culated-air mode; otherwise the air quality in the interior continuously deteriorates and win‐ dow condensation increases.◀ Air flow, air distribution and tempera‐ ture are controlled automatically.
Controls Climate control Ice and condensation are quickly removed from the windshield and the front side win‐ dows. For this purpose, point the side vents onto the side windows as needed. Adjust air flow with the program active. If the windows are fogged over, you can also switch on the cooling function or press the AUTO button to utilize the condensation sen‐ sor. button on the driver's side to utilize the con‐ densation sensor. Make sure that air can flow to the windshield.
Climate control Residual heat Switching on The heat stored in the engine is used to heat the interior. Press any button except: Functional requirement ▷ Up to 15 minutes after switching off the engine. ▷ Rear window defroster. ▷ Left side of Air volume button. ▷ Seat heating. ▷ Seat ventilation. ▷ If necessary, SYNC program. ▷ Warm engine. ▷ The battery is sufficiently charged. ▷ External temperature below 77 ℉/25 ℃.
Controls Climate control Switching the rear automatic climate control on/off 1. "Settings" 2. "Climate" Do not rapidly switch between different tem‐ perature settings. The automatic climate con‐ trol will not have sufficient time to adjust the set temperature. 3. "Rear climate" Manual air distribution The rear automatic climate control is not op‐ erational if the automatic climate control is switched off or if the function for defrosting or defogging the windows is active.
Climate control Controls Air is cooled as quickly as possible: Adjusting the ventilation ▷ At an external temperature of approx. 32 ℉/0 ℃. ▷ Ventilation for cooling: ▷ When the engine is running. Direct vent in your direction when vehicle's interior is too hot. ▷ Draft-free ventilation: Adjust the vent to let the air flow past you. Ventilation Ventilation in rear, center Front ventilation ▷ Thumbwheel to vary the temperature, ar‐ row 1. Toward blue: colder.
Controls Climate control Switching on/off directly On the Control Display: 1. "Settings" 2. "Climate" 3. "Activate comf. ventilation" The symbol on the automatic climate con‐ trol flashes if the system is switched on. The system continues to run for some time af‐ ter being switched off. Preselecting the reel-on time On the Control Display: 1. "Settings" 2. "Climate" 3. "Timer 1:" or "Timer 2:" 4. Set the desired time. Activating the reel-on time On the Control Display: 1. "Settings" 2. "Climate" 3.
Interior equipment Controls Interior equipment Vehicle features and options Compatibility This chapter describes all standard, countryspecific 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.
Controls Interior equipment erases all programming of the buttons on the interior rearview mirror. 3. Hold the hand-held transmitter for the sys‐ tem to be controlled approx. 1 to 3 in/2.5 to 8 cm away from the buttons of the interior rearview mirror. The required distance de‐ pends on the manual transmitter. 4. Simultaneously press and hold the button of the desired function on the hand-held transmitter and the button to be program‐ med on the interior rearview mirror.
Interior equipment 4. Likewise, press and hold the button of the desired function on the hand-held trans‐ mitter. 5. Release both buttons as soon as the inte‐ rior rearview mirror LED flashes more rap‐ idly. The LED flashing faster indicates that the button on the interior rearview mirror has been programmed. The system can then be controlled by the button on the in‐ terior rearview mirror. If the LED does not flash faster after at least 60 seconds, change the distance and repeat the step.
Controls Interior equipment 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.
Interior equipment Center armrest Controls Preventing indentations When folding down the rear seats, en‐ sure that the safety belt buckles are located in the recesses provided form them in the seat. Otherwise they can create indentations in the backrest.◀ Opening 1. Unlock the belt lock of the center safety belt in the rear using the latch plate of an‐ other safety belt. Remove the cover. Through-loading system 2.
Controls Interior equipment 4. The unlocked rear seat backrest moves forward slightly. Preparing and loading the ski bag 1. Fold open the center armrest on the inside. 2. Open the inside cover and cargo area by pressing the button. 5. Fold backrest forward. Closing 1. Return the rear seat backrest to the upright seating position and engage it. Ensure that the lock is securely en‐ gaged 3. Lay out the ski bag. 4. Load the ski bag. If necessary, wrap the sharp edges of the skis. 5.
Interior equipment Controls Removing the ski bag The ski bag can be removed entirely, e.g., to dry quickly or to use other inserts. 1. Pull the handle forward and lift the ski bag out. 2. Close the cover in the cargo area. More information on the various inserts availa‐ ble can be obtained from your service center. Online Edition for Part no.
Controls Storage compartments Storage compartments Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, countryspecific 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.
Storage compartments ▷ Do not use force when plugging the con‐ nector into the USB interface. Controls Locking the storage compartment ▷ Do not connect devices such as fans or lights to the USB interface. ▷ Do not connect USB hard drives. ▷ Do not use the USB interface for recharg‐ ing external devices. With navigation system Professional or TV: at a glance The storage compartment in the armrest can be locked with an integrated key to separately secure the trunk lid, refer to page 41, e.g.
Controls Storage compartments Cupholders Folding down 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 Pull on the opener and fold the armrest for‐ ward. Opening Do not forcefully push unsuitable con‐ tainers into the cupholders. This may result in damage.◀ Center console Pull on the handle and fold open the cover.
Storage compartments Controls To close: fold all the way closed. The cu‐ pholder must be closed before it can be opened fully. Storage compartments in the cargo area Net Small objects can be stowed in the net on the rear cargo area trim. Lashing eyes To secure the cargo, refer to page 167, there are lashing eyes in the cargo area. Storage under the cargo floor panel Raise the cargo floor panel using the strap. Left storage compartment Compartment for small items and first aid kit, refer to page 199.
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Driving tips This chapter provides you with information useful in dealing with specific driving and operating modes. Online Edition for Part no.
Driving tips BMW M6 technology BMW M6 technology Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, countryspecific 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.
BMW M6 technology Driving tips Drivetrain With this vehicle, particular value was placed on the direct connection from engine to the drivetrain. Due to the torsionally rigid design of the drivetrain, as is typical in a sports car, the transmission of the torque also gives acoustic feedback. When there are load changes, this may result in clicking noises. The do not cause any im‐ pairment of the operation or the service life of the components.
Driving tips Things to remember when driving Things to remember when driving Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, countryspecific 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.
Things to remember when driving General driving notes Driving tips Climate control windshield Closing the trunk lid Drive with the trunk lid closed Only drive with the tailgate closed; other‐ wise, in the event of an accident or braking and evasive maneuvers, passengers and other traf‐ fic may be injured, and the vehicle may be damaged. In addition, exhaust fumes may en‐ ter the vehicle interior.◀ If driving with the tailgate open cannot be avoided: ▷ Close all windows and the glass sunroof.
Driving tips Things to remember when driving This phenomenon is referred to as hydroplan‐ ing. It is characterized by a partial or complete loss of contact between the tires and the road surface, ultimately undermining your ability to steer and brake the vehicle. Driving through water Observe water level and speed Do not exceed the maximum water level and maximum speed; otherwise, the vehicle's engine, the electrical systems and the trans‐ mission may be damaged.
Things to remember when driving Brake disc corrosion Brake disc corrosion and contamination of the brake pads are favored by: ▷ Low mileage. ▷ Extended periods when the vehicle is not used at all. Driving tips ance. This includes, among other things, tires, undercarriage and parts for improving aerody‐ namics. Until the damage is repaired, do not drive the vehicle in the higher speed range; otherwise, there is the risk of an accident.◀ ▷ Infrequent use of the brakes.
Driving tips Loading Loading Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, countryspecific 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.
Loading Load Driving tips Securing cargo Lashing eyes in the trunk The maximum load is the sum of the weight of the occupants and the cargo. The greater the weight of the occupants, the less cargo that can be transported. To secure the cargo there are four lashing eyes in the cargo area. Securing cargo Stowing cargo ▷ Cover sharp edges and corners on the cargo. ▷ Heavy cargo: stow as far forward as possi‐ ble, directly behind and at the bottom of the rear passenger seat backrests.
Driving tips Saving fuel Saving fuel Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, countryspecific 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.
Saving fuel Use coasting When approaching a red light, take your foot off the accelerator and let the vehicle coast to a halt. For going downhill take your foot off the accel‐ erator and let the vehicle roll. The flow of fuel is interrupted while coasting. Driving tips Have maintenance carried out Have vehicles maintained regularly to achieve optimal vehicle efficiency and operating life. The maintenance should be carried out by your service center.
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Mobility In order to always ensure your mobility, you will find important information on operating fluids, wheels and tires, maintenance and Roadside Assistance in the following. Online Edition for Part no.
Mobility Refueling Refueling Vehicle features and options 2. Turn the tank lid counterclockwise. This chapter describes all standard, countryspecific 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. 3.
Refueling Mobility 1. Remove the cover. 2. Pull the green knob with the fuel pump symbol. This releases the fuel filler flap. Observe the following when refueling The fuel tank is full when the filler nozzle clicks off the first time. Do not overfill the fuel tank Do not overfill the fuel tank; otherwise fuel may eslide, causing harm to the environ‐ ment and damaging the vehicle.◀ Handling fuels Observe safety regulations posted at the gas station.◀ Online Edition for Part no.
Mobility Fuel Fuel Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, countryspecific 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. Fuel recommendation Note US: ASTM 4806–xx CAN: CGSB-3.
Fuel Mobility gine deposits, it is highly recommended to purchase gasoline from Top Tier retailers. Failure to comply with these recommendations may result in the need for unscheduled main‐ tenance.◀ Online Edition for Part no.
Mobility Wheels and tires Wheels and tires Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, countryspecific 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.
Wheels and tires Mobility Tire inflation pressures at max. speeds above 100 mph/160 km/h Speeds above 100 mph/160 km/h These pressure values can also be found on the tire inflation pressure label on the driver's door pillar. Maximum permissible speed Do not exceed 100 mph/160 km/h; other‐ wise, tire damage and accidents may result.
Mobility Wheels and tires 45: aspect ratio in % DOT Quality Grades R: radial tire code Treadwear 18: rim diameter in inches Traction AA A B C 96: load rating, not for ZR tires Temperature A B C Y: speed rating, before the R on ZR tires All passenger car tires must conform to Fed‐ eral Safety Requirements in addition to these grades.
Wheels and tires sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades Band A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum re‐ quired by law. Mobility Minimum tread depth Temperature grade for this tire The temperature grade for this tire is es‐ tablished for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Mobility Wheels and tires In case of tire damage If there are indications of tire damage, re‐ duce your speed immediately and have the rims and tires checked right away; otherwise, there is the increased risk of an accident. Drive carefully to the nearest service center. If necessary, have the vehicle towed or trans‐ ported there. Otherwise, tire damage can be‐ come life threatening for vehicle occupants and also other traffic.
Wheels and tires Mobility Repairing a flat tire Retreaded tires Possibly substantial variations in the de‐ sign and age of the tire casing structures can limit service life and have a negative impact on road safety.◀ Safety measures in case of a breakdown Park the vehicle as far away as possible from passing traffic and on solid ground. Switch on the hazard warning system. Winter tires Winter tires are recommended for operating on winter roads.
Mobility Wheels and tires ▷ If possible, do not remove foreign bodies that have penetrated the tire. Compressor ▷ Pull the speed limit sticker off the sealant container and apply it to the steering wheel. ▷ The use of a sealant can damage the TPM wheel electronics. In this case, have the electronics checked at the next opportu‐ nity and have them replaced if needed. Enclosed areas Do not let the engine run in enclosed areas, since breathing in exhaust fumes may lead to loss of consciousness and death.
Wheels and tires 3. Screw the connection hose onto the con‐ nector of the sealant container. 4. Insert the sealant container on the com‐ pressor housing in an upright position. 5. Screw the filling hose of the sealant con‐ tainer onto the tire valve of the defective wheel. Mobility 6. With the compressor switched off, insert the plug into the power socket inside the vehicle. 7. With the ignition turned on or the engine running, reel on the compressor.
Mobility Wheels and tires If a tire inflation pressure of 2 bar cannot be reached, contact your service center. Stowing the Mobility System 1. Unscrew the filling hose of the sealant con‐ tainer from the wheel. 2. Unscrew the connection hose of the com‐ pressor from the sealant container. 3. Connect the filling hose of the sealant con‐ tainer previously connected to the tire valve with the available connector on the sealant container. This prevents leftover sealant from escap‐ ing from the container. 4.
Engine compartment Mobility Engine compartment Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, countryspecific 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.
Mobility Engine compartment Never reach into the engine compart‐ ment Never reach into spaces or gaps in the engine compartment; otherwise, there is a risk of in‐ jury, e.g., from rotating or hot parts.◀ Danger of injury when the hood is open There is a danger of injury from protrud‐ ing parts when the hood is open.◀ Closing the hood Hood open when driving If you see any signs that the hood is not completely closed while driving, pull over im‐ mediately and close it securely.
Engine oil Mobility Engine oil Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, countryspecific 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.
Mobility Engine oil Adding engine oil Too much engine oil Have the vehicle checked immediately; otherwise, surplus engine oil can lead to en‐ gine damage.◀ Detailed measurement General information Switch off the ignition and safely park the vehi‐ cle before engine oil is added. Oil filler neck The concept In the detailed measurement the engine oil level is checked and displayed via a scale. Gasoline engine: If the engine oil level reaches the minimum level, a check control message is displayed.
Engine oil Mobility Viscosity grades for engine oils When selecting an engine oil, ensure that the engine oil belongs to the viscosity grade SAE 0W-40, or malfunctions or engine dam‐ age may occur. As an alternative, you can also use motor oils with a viscosity grade of SAE 0W-30.◀ The engine oil quality is critical for the life of the engine. Suitable engine oil types You can add engine oils that meet the follow‐ ing oil rating standards: Oil rating BMW Longlife-01. BMW Longlife-01 FE.
Mobility Coolant Coolant Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, countryspecific 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.
Maintenance Mobility Maintenance Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, countryspecific 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.
Mobility Maintenance Socket for OBD Onboard Diagnosis Note Socket for Onboard Diagnosis The socket for onboard diagnostics may only be used by the service center or a work‐ shop that operates in accordance with the specifications of the vehicle manufacturer with correspondingly trained personnel and other authorized persons. Otherwise, use may result in operating problems for the vehicle.
Replacing components Mobility Replacing components Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, countryspecific 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.
Mobility Replacing components the service center if you are unfamiliar those or if they have not been described here. You can obtain a selection of replacement bulbs at the service center. Danger of burns If the headlights do not dim despite driving with the light switched on, increasing humidity forms, e. g. water droplets in the light, have the service center check this. Headlight setting Only change bulbs when they are cool; otherwise, there is a danger of getting burned.
Replacing components Tail lights, bulb replacement Mobility Inside brake lamp Follow general instructions, refer to page 193. At a glance 24-watt bulb, HP24W. 1. Squeeze the bulb holder and pull it out. 1 Turn signal/brake lamp 2 Reversing lamp 3 Inside brake lamp 4 Rear lamp 5 Outside brake lamp 6 Rear reflector 2. Pull off the connector. 3. Replace the bulb. 4. Mount the bulb holder and the cover of the trunk lid in reverse order.
Mobility Replacing components pressure in the event of a flat tire is unneces‐ sary. Charging the battery Which is why no spare tire is available. General information The tools for changing wheels are available as accessories from your service center. Make sure that the battery is always suffi‐ ciently charged to guarantee that the battery remains usable for its full service life.
Replacing components Maintain the battery in an upright position for transport and storage. Secure the battery so that it does not tip over during transport. Mobility Information on the fuse types and locations is found on a separate sheet. Fuses Hints Replacing fuses Never attempt to repair a blown fuse and do not replace a defective fuse with a substi‐ tute of another color or amperage rating; this could lead to a circuit overload, ultimately re‐ sulting in a fire in the vehicle.
Mobility Breakdown assistance Breakdown assistance Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, countryspecific 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.
Breakdown assistance When the emergency request is received at the BMW Response Center, the BMW Response Center contacts you and takes further steps to help you. Even if you are unable to respond, the BMW Response Center can take further steps to help you under certain circum‐ stances. For this, data are transmitted to the BMW Response Center which serve to deter‐ mine the necessary rescue measures. E. g. the current position of the vehicle, if it can be established.
Mobility Breakdown assistance Connecting the cables Preparation Bodywork contact between vehicles Make sure that there is no contact be‐ tween the bodywork of the two vehicles; other‐ wise, there is a danger of short circuits.◀ 1. Check whether the battery of the other ve‐ hicle has a voltage of 12 volts. This infor‐ mation can be found on the battery. 2. Switch off the engine of the assisting vehi‐ cle. 3. Switch off any electronic systems/power consumers in both vehicles.
Breakdown assistance Tow-starting and towing Mobility Tow truck Note Tow-starting and towing For tow-starting or towing, 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.
Mobility Breakdown assistance Tow truck Should it prove impossible to avoid mounting the tow bar at an offset angle, please observe the following: ▷ Maneuvering capability is limited going around corners. ▷ The tow bar will generate lateral forces if it is secured with an offset. Tow rope Do not lift the vehicle When starting to tow the vehicle, make sure that the tow rope is taut. Do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting or body and chassis parts; otherwise, damage may result.
Breakdown assistance Mobility Screw thread for tow fitting Push out the cover by pressing on the top edge. Tow-starting Note: M double-clutch transmission Do not tow-start the vehicle. Tow-starting the engine is not possible due to the transmission. Have the cause of the starting problems fixed. Manual transmission If possible, do not tow-start the vehicle but start the engine by jump-starting, refer to page 199.
Mobility Care Care Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, countryspecific 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.
Care Before driving into a car wash Mobility ▷ After approx. 15 minutes. In order to ensure that the vehicle can roll in a car wash, take the following steps: Headlights Manual transmission: ▷ Do not rub dry and do not use abrasive or acidic cleansers. 1. Drive into the car wash. 2. Shift to neutral. 3. Switch the engine off. 4. Switch on the ignition. M double-clutch transmission: ▷ Soak areas that have been dirtied e. g., from insects, with shampoo and wash off with water.
Mobility Care quency and extent of your car care to these influences. Aggressive substances such as spilled fuel, oil, grease or bird droppings, must be removed im‐ mediately to prevent the finish from being al‐ tered or discolored. Only use respectively approved cleaning and care products for vehicles with matte finish. Suitable care products for matte finishes are available from the service center. Leather care Remove dust from the leather often, using a cloth or vacuum cleaner.
Care ▷ Matt black spray-coated components. ▷ Painted parts in the interior. Clean with a microfiber cloth. Dampen cloth lightly with water. Do not soak the roofliner. No cleansers that contain alcohol or sol‐ vents Mobility If the floor carpets are very dirty, clean with a microfiber cloth and water or a textile cleaner. To prevent matting of the carpet, rub back and forth in the direction of travel only.
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Reference Technical data Technical data Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, countryspecific 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.
Technical data Reference M6 Approved gross vehicle weight lbs/kg 5,315/2,411 Load lbs 920/885 kg 417/401 Approved front axle load lbs/kg 2,600/1,179 Approved rear axle load lbs/kg 2,780/1,261 Cargo area capacity cu ft/l 16.2/460–44.7/1,265 Capacities Fuel tank, approx. US gal/liters Notes 21.1 / 80 Fuel quality, refer to page 174 Online Edition for Part no.
Reference Everything from A to Z Everything from A to Z Index A ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 123 Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control 76 Accessories and parts 7 Activated-charcoal filter 143 Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 118 Active M differential 127 Active Protection 120 Active seat, front 52 Active seat ventilation, front 53 Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 120 Adaptive Light Control 97 Additives, oil 188 Adjusting, steering wheel 59 Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 50
Everything from A to Z 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 Jumpstarting 199 C California Proposition 65 Warning 7 Calling up mirror adjust‐ ment 44 Calling up
Reference Everything from A to Z Cornering light 97 Corrosion on brake discs 165 Cosmetic mirror 149 Courtesy lamps during un‐ locking 37 Courtesy lamps with the vehi‐ cle locked 38 Cruise control 129 Cruising range 85 Cupholder 156 Current fuel consumption 85 D Damage, tires 179 Damping control 127 Damping control, dy‐ namic 127 Data, technical 210 Date 84 Daytime running lights 97 Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting 141 Dehumidifying, air 142 Deleting personal data 24 Deletion of personal data 24
Everything from A to Z Error displays, see Check Control 80 ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 125 Exchanging wheels/tires 180 Exhaust system 163 Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 58 Exterior mirrors 57 External start 199 External temperature dis‐ play 84 External temperature warn‐ ing 84 Eyes for securing cargo 167 F Failure message, see Check Control 80 False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 45 Fan, refer to Air flow 141 Filler neck for engine oil 188 Fine wood, care 206 Firs
Reference Everything from A to Z I Ice warning, see External temperature warning 84 Icy roads, see External tem‐ perature warning 84 Identification marks, tires 177 Identification number, see ve‐ hicle identification num‐ ber 9 iDrive 18 Ignition key, refer to Remote control 34 Ignition off 64 Ignition on 64 Indication of a flat tire 105, 107 Indicator and alarm lamps, see Check Control 80 Indicator lamp, see Check Control 80 Individual air distribution 141 Individual settings, refer to M Drive 123 Indivi
Everything from A to Z Maintenance system, BMW 191 Make-up mirror 149 Malfunction displays, see Check Control 80 Manual air distribution 141 Manual air flow 141 Manual brake, refer to Parking brake 68 Manual operation, door lock 39 Manual operation, exterior mirrors 57 Manual operation, fuel filler flap 172 Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 132 Manual operation, rearview camera 134 Manual operation, Side View 137 Manual operation, Top View 138 Manual transmission 78 Marking on approved tires 18
Reference Everything from A to Z P Paint, vehicle 205 Park Distance Control PDC 131 Parked-car ventilation 145 Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 165 Parking aid, refer to PDC 131 Parking brake 68 Parking lights 96 Parts and accessories 7 Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 57 Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ era 135 PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 131 Pedestrian detection, see Night Vision 114 Pedestrian warning with city braking function 111 Personal Profile 35 Personal Profile, exporting profiles 36 Pinch prot
Everything from A to Z Seats 50 Seat ventilation, front 53 Selection list in instrument cluster 89 Selector lever 73 Selector lever position 73 Sensors, care 207 Sequential mode 74 Service and warranty 8 Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service CBS 191 Service requirements, dis‐ play 86 Services, ConnectedDrive Servotronic 127 SET button, see Cruise con‐ trol 129 Settings, locking/unlock‐ ing 43 Settings, M Drive 123 Settings on Control Dis‐ play 92 Settings, storing for seat, mir‐ rors, steering wh
Reference Everything from A to Z Tire tread 179 Tone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment and Communication Tool 193 Top View 137 Total vehicle weight 210 Touchpad 21 Tow fitting 202 Towing 201 Tow lug, see Tow fitting 202 Tow-starting 201 Tow truck 201 TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor 104 Transmission, manual trans‐ mission 78 Transporting children safely 60 Tread, tires 179 Trip computer 91 Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 70 Trip odometer 84 Truck for tow-starting/ towing 201 Trunk lid closing 41
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