BMW M6 2007 Owner's Manual

Owner's Manual

Contents

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Owner's Manual for Vehicle

Congratulations, and thank you for choosing a BMW M6.

Thorough familiarity with your vehicle will provide you with enhanced control and security when you drive it. We therefore have this request:

Please take the time to read this Owner's Manual and familiarize yourself with the information that we have compiled for you before starting off in your new vehicle. It contains important data and instructions intended to assist you in gaining maximum use and satisfaction from your BMW M6's unique range of technical features. The manual also contains information on maintenance designed to enhance operating safety and contribute to maintaining the value of your BMW M6 throughout an extended service life.

This manual is supplemented by a Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models or a Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models. We wish you an enjoyable driving experience.

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The fastest way to find specific topics is to use the index, refer to page 234.

Using this Owner's Manual

4 Notes 7 Reporting safety defects

At a glance

10 Cockpit 16 iDrive 22 Voice command system

Controls

28 Opening and closing 46 Adjusting 56 Transporting children safely 58 Driving 68 Everything under control 80 Technology for comfort, convenience

and safety

95 Lamps 99 Climate 105 Practical interior accessories

Driving tips

114 Things to remember when driving

Mobility

194 Refueling 196 Wheels and tires 202 Under the hood 207 Maintenance 209 Replacing components 219 Giving and receiving assistance

Reference

226 Technical data 229 Short commands of voice command

system

234 Everything from A to Z

Navigation

122 Starting navigation system 124 Destination entry 136 Destination guidance 145 What to do if …

Entertainment

148 On/off and tone 152 Radio 161 CD player and CD changer 167 AUX-In connection

Communications

170 Telephoning 185 BMW Assist

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Notes

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Using this Owner's Manual

Notes

We have made every effort to ensure that you are able to find what you need in this Owner's Manual as quickly as possible. The fastest way to find specific topics is to use the detailed index at the back of the manual. If you wish to gain an initial overview of your vehicle, you will find this in the first chapter.

Should you want to sell your BMW some day, please remember to pass on the Owner's Manual as well; it is an important component of your vehicle.

Additional sources of information

Should you have any other questions, your BMW center will be glad to advise you at any time.

You can find information on BMW, e.g. technology, on the Internet at www.bmwusa.com.

Symbols used

Indicates precautions that must be followed precisely in order to avoid the pos-

sibility of personal injury and serious damage to the vehicle.<

Indicates information that will assist you in gaining the optimum benefit from your

vehicle and enable you to care more effectively for your vehicle.<

Refers to measures that can be taken to help protect the environment.<

< Marks the end of a specific item of informa-

tion.

Indicates special equipment, country-specific equipment and optional extras, as well as equipment and functions not yet available at the time of printing.

"..." Identifies Control Display texts used to select individual functions.

{...} Verbal instructions to use with the voice command system.

{{...}} Identifies the answers generated by the voice command system.

Symbols on vehicle components

Indicates that you should consult the relevant section of this Owner's Manual for

information on a particular part or assembly.

The individual vehicle

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When purchasing your BMW, you have decided in favor of a model with individualized equipment and features. This Owner's Manual describes all equipment offered for the BMW M6.

Please bear in mind that the manual may contain information on accessories and equipment that you have not specified for your own vehicle. Sections describing options and special equip-

ment are marked by asterisks identifying possible differences between the descriptions in this manual and your own vehicle's equipment.

If equipment in your BMW is not described in this Owner's Manual, please refer to the accompanying Supplementary Owner's Manuals.

to assist you in

Editorial notice

BMW pursues a policy of continuous, ongoing development that is conceived to ensure that our vehicles continue to embody the highest quality and safety standards combined with advanced, state-of-the-art technology. In isolated cases it is possible that the features described in this Owner's Manual could differ from those on your vehicle.

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For your own safety

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Maintenance and repairs

Notes

Advanced technology, e.g. the use of

modern materials and high-performance electronics, requires specially adapted maintenance and repair methods. Have corresponding work on your BMW performed only by your BMW center or a workshop that works according to BMW repair procedures with appropriately trained personnel. If this work is not carried out properly, there is a danger of subsequent damage and related safety hazards.<

California Proposition 65 Warning

California law requires us to issue the following warning:

Engine exhaust and a wide variety of

automobile components and parts, including components found in the interior furnishings in a vehicle, contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects and reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. 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.<

Parts and accessories

For your own safety, use genuine parts

and accessories approved by BMW. When you purchase accessories tested and approved by BMW and Genuine BMW Parts, you simultaneously acquire the assurance that they have been thoroughly tested by BMW to ensure optimum performance when installed on your vehicle. BMW warrants these parts to be free from defects in material and workmanship. BMW will not accept any liability for damage resulting from installation of parts and accessories not approved by BMW. BMW cannot test every product made by other manufacturers to verify if it can be used on a BMW safely and without risk to either the vehicle, its operation, or its occupants. Genuine BMW Parts, BMW Accessories and other products approved by BMW, together with professional advice on using these items, are available from all BMW centers. Installation and operation of non-BMW approved accessories such as alarms, radios, amplifiers, radar detectors, wheels, suspension components, brake dust shields, telephones, including operation of any mobile phone from within the vehicle without using an externally mounted antenna, or transceiver equipment, for instance, CBs, walkie-talkies, ham radios or similar accessories, may cause extensive damage to the vehicle, compromise its safety, interfere with the vehicle's electrical system or affect the validity of the BMW Limited Warranty. See your BMW center for additional information.<

Maintenance, replacement, or repair of

the emission control devices and systems may be performed by any automotive repair establishment or individual using any certified automotive part.<

Service and warranty

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We recommend that you read this publication thoroughly.

Your BMW is covered by the following warranties:

> New Vehicle Limited Warranty

> Rust Perforation Limited Warranty

> Federal Emissions System Defect Warranty

> Federal Emissions Performance Warranty

> California Emission Control System Limited

Warranty

Detailed information about these warranties is listed in the Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models or in the Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models.

Reporting safety defects

For US customers

The following applies only to vehicles owned and operated in the US.

If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying BMW of North America, LLC, P.O. Box 1227, Westwood, New Jersey 07675-1227, Telephone (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 and 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.gov; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov

For Canadian customers

Canadian customers who wish to report a safety-related defect to Transport Canada, Defect Investigations and Recalls, may call 1-800-333-0510 toll-free from anywhere in Canada or 1-613-993-9851 from the Ottawa region and from other countries, or contact Transport Canada by mail at: Transport Canada, ASFAD, Place de Ville, Tower C, 330 Sparks Street, Ottawa, ON, K1A 0N5. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.tc.gc.ca

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At a glance

This overview of buttons, switches and displays is intended to familiarize you with your vehicle's

operating environment. The section will also

assist you in becoming acquainted with the

control concepts and options available for

operating the various systems.

Cockpit

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Around the steering wheel: controls and displays

Cockpit

1 Convertible: opening and closing rear

window 39

2 Convertible: opening and closing windows

together 39

3 Convertible: opening and closing rear

windows 39

4 Opening and closing front windows 38

5 Folding exterior mirrors in and out

6 Adjusting exterior mirrors 52

Automatic curb monitor 52

8 Shift paddles 62

Turn signals 64

High beams, headlamp flasher 97

Roadside parking lamps 97

Check Control 73

Computer 69

9 Buttons on steering wheel

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Mobile phone

> Press: accepting and ending

call, starting dialing selected phone number and redialing if no phone number is selected

> Press and hold: redialing

Volume

171

18 Opening luggage compartment lid 34

for

Head-Up Display

Parking lamps 95

Low beams 95 Daytime running lamps Automatic headlamp control 95 Daytime running lamps Adaptive Head Light*96

At a glance

Activating/deactivating voice command system

Changing radio station 152 Selecting music track 162 Scrolling in phone book and in lists with stored phone numbers

MDrive, call up individual settings 54

Individually programmable 53

10 Instrument cluster 12

13 Ignition lock 58

14 Horn, entire surface

Windshield wipers 65

Rain sensor 65

Starting/stopping engine and switching ignition on/off 58

Steering wheel adjustment 53

Instrument lighting 97

17 Releasing hood 202

Cruise control 66

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Instrument cluster

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Cockpit

1 Indicator lamps for turn signals

2 Speedometer

3 Indicator and warning lamps 13

4 Tachometer 68

5 Engine oil thermometer 69

6 Display for

> Computer 69

Engine oil level 203

> Indicator and warning lamps 73

> Speed of cruise control 67

7 Display for

> Sequential Manual Transmission with

Drivelogic 62

> Engine oil level for manual

transmission 203

> Check Control message present 73

> Odometer and trip odometer 68

> Date and remaining distance to be

driven for service requirements 71

8 Fuel gauge 69

9 Resetting trip odometer 68

Indicator and warning lamps

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The concept

The indicator and warning lamps can light up in different combinations and colors.

When the engine is started or the ignition is switched on, some lamps are checked for proper operation and light up briefly in the process.

Explanatory text messages

In urgent cases, this information will be shown as soon as the corresponding lamp lights up.

Indicator lamps without text messages

The following indicator lamps indicate that certain functions are activated or deactivated:

MDrive 54

Handbrake applied 60

Handbrake applied for Canadian models

Parking lamps/low beams 95

M Dynamic Mode 82

High beams/headlamp flasher 97

Lamp flashes: DSC controls the drive and braking forces for maintaining vehicle stability 82

At a glance

Text messages at the bottom edge of the Control Display explain the meaning of the indicator and warning lamps displayed.

You can consult Check Control for additional information, e.g. regarding the cause of a malfunction or the appropriate actions to take, refer to page 73.

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Around the center console: controls and displays

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Cockpit

1 Microphone for hands-free mode for

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telephone and voice command system*22 Convertible: microphone on steering column

2 Reading lamps 98

3 SOS: initiating an emergency call 219

4 Interior lamps 97

5 Passenger airbag status lamp 90

6 Control Display 16

7 Hazard warning flashers

8 Central locking system 32

9 Automatic climate control 99

Temperature setting, left/right 99

12 Drive for navigation DVD in Professional

navigation system 122

13 Drive for audio CDs 162 162

14 Entertainment sound output on/off

and adjusting volume 162 162

Heated seats 51

PDC Park Distance Control

Flat Tire Monitor 84

Convertible: opening the convertible top 41

Convertible: closing the convertible top 41

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Automatic air distribution and volume 100

Cooling function 101

AUC Automatic recirculated-air control 102

Recirculated-air mode 102

Maximum cooling 102

Residual heat mode 102

Switching off automatic climate control 102

Air volume 101

Defrosting windows and removing condensation 101

Rear window defroster 99

10 Changing

> radio station 162 162

> Track 162 162

11 Ejecting

> navigation DVD

> audio CD 162 162

16 Bracket for cup holder

17 Controller 16

Turn, press or move horizontally in four directions

18 Activating voice command system

19 Opening start menu on Control Display 17

20 Drivelogic of Sequential Manual

Transmission 62

21 EDC Electronic Damper Control for

Sequential Manual Transmission 84

22 DSC Dynamic Stability Control for

Sequential Manual Transmission 82

23 M Engine Dynamic Control POWER for

Sequential Manual Transmission 64

24 EDC Electronic Damper Control for manual

transmission

25 MDM M Dynamic Mode for manual

transmission 82

122

108

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iDrive

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iDrive combines the functions of a multitude of

iDrive

switches. This allows these functions to be operated from a central position. The following section provides an introduction to basic menu

Controls

navigation. The control of individual functions is described in connection with the relevant equipment.

1 Control Display

2 button

Opening the start menu

3 Controller

You can use the controller to select menu items and change settings by:

> moving in four directions, arrows 4

> turning, arrow 5

> pressing, arrow 6

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essarily endangering both your own vehicle's occupants and other road users, never attempt to use the controls or make entries unless traffic and road conditions allow.<

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Communication

> Telephone

> BMW Assist* or TeleService

Navigation or onboard information

> Navigation system

> Onboard info, e.g. for displaying of the

average fuel consumption

Entertainment

> Radio

> CD player and CD changer

Climate

> Vent settings

> Automatic programs

> Parked car operation

> Switching off the Control Display

> Tone and display settings

> Settings for your vehicle, e.g. for MDrive, or

settings for the central locking system

> Display of maintenance intervals and dead-

lines for legally mandated inspections

> Settings for the telephone

Basic operation

From radio readiness, refer to page 58, the following message is shown on the Control Display:

To hide the message: Press the controller. This displays the start menu.

The message is automatically hidden after approx. 10 seconds.

Start menu

You can call up all the functions of iDrive using five menu items.

At a glance

Opening start menu

Press the button.

To open the start menu from the menu:

Press the button twice.

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Opening menu items of start menu

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iDrive

Displays in menu

From the start menu, you can call up the four menu items Communication, Navigation, Entertainment, and Climate by moving the controller left, right, forward, or back.

You can open the menu by pressing the controller.

Comfort opening of menu items

Comfort opening offers you the option of:

> Opening a menu item of the start menu in

the view last selected

> Direct changing between Communication,

Navigation, Entertainment and Climate without pressing the button

To do so, move the controller in the corresponding direction and hold it for longer than approx. 2 seconds.

1 Each menu is divided into fields. The cur-

rently selected field appears brighter.

2 A symbol indicates the last selected menu

item of the start menu:

Communication

Navigation or onboard info

Entertainment

Climate

1 Menu items are usually grouped in horizon-

tal or vertical lists.

2 Arrows indicate the possibility of accessing

other menu items that are not currently visible.

3 Settings are displayed graphically or

numerically.

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Basic operation via iDrive is described in this view.

You can view the individual steps under Settings on Control Display, Setting time, refer to page 77.

At a glance

1 Selecting menu item:

> Turn controller; marking moves

> Menu items shown in white can be

selected by marking

2 Activating a menu item:

> Press controller

> New menu items are displayed or

function is carried out

3 Selecting a menu item: refer to 1

4 Changing between fields:

> Briefly move controller left, right, forward

or back

> Release controller

> Active field appears lighter

5 Adjusting settings:

> Turn controller

> Graphic display, numerical value or text

displays can be changed

> Confirmation by changing field

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Status information

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iDrive

Assistance window*

1 Display for:

> Entertainment:

Radio, CD

> Telephone

Name of linked mobile phone, network search or no network

> "BMW Assist"

Existing voice connection with a service from BMW Assist

2 Entertainment sound output off

3 Station that transmits traffic information is

received

"TI": Traffic information for the navigation system

can be received and transmission is

switched on

4 Display for:

> New entries present in "Missed calls"

> Roaming active

5 Telephoning

phone is paired in the vehicle

Mobile phone network reception

strength, dependent on mobile phone

6 Time

Other displays: When Check Control information appears or entries are made via the voice command system

, the status information is temporarily hid-

den.

in "Communication":

is possible if the mobile

Additional information appears in the assistance window:

> the computer or the trip computer

> the arrow or map view with navigation sys-

tem

> the current position

Selecting display

1. Move the controller to the right to change to

the assistance window and press the controller.

2. Select a menu item.

3. Press the controller.

Switching assistance window on/off

1. Move the controller to the right to change to

the assistance window and press the controller.

2. Select "Assist. window off" and press the

controller.

To switch on, change to the assistance window and press the controller.

Switching Control Display on/ off

1. Press the button.

This opens the start menu.

2. Press the controller to open the menu.

3. Select "Display off" and press the control-

ler.

At a glance

To switch on, press the controller.

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Voice command system

The concept

The voice command system allows you to control operation of various vehicle systems without ever removing your hands from the steering wheel.

Individual menu items on the Control Display can be spoken as commands. This frees you of having to use the controller.

The voice command system transforms your spoken commands into control signals for the selected systems and provides support in the form of instructions or questions.

The voice command system includes a special microphone.

Voice command system

The microphone is located:

> Near the interior rearview mirror in the

Coupe, refer to page 14

> On the steering column in the Convertible

Prerequisite

In order to enable identification of the commands to be spoken, use iDrive to set the language for the voice command system. Setting iDrive language, refer to page 79.

Voice commands

Activating voice command system

1. Press the button.

This symbol on the Control Display and an acoustic signal tell you that the voice command system can respond to commands.

Symbols in Owner's Manual

{...} Say the specified commands word for word. {{...}} Indicates the responses of the voice command system.

2. Say the command.

The command is displayed on the Control Display.

This symbol is shown on the Control Display

when you can input additional commands.

If no other commands are possible, then oper-

ate the equipment using iDrive.

Terminating or canceling voice command

Press the button on the steering wheel or in the center console or

{Cancel}

Commands

Having possible commands read aloud

You can have the system read aloud the possible commands related to the selected menu item on the Control Display. To have the system list the possible commands:

{Options}

For example, if you have selected "CD", the system will read aloud the possible commands for operating the CD player and the CD

changer

Opening help

{Help}

An example: selecting a track

1. Switch on Entertainment sound output if

necessary.

2. Press the button on the steering wheel

or in the center console.

3. {Entertainment}

The system says:

{CD}

The system says: {{CD on}}

At a glance

Using alternative commands

There are often several commands for running a function, e.g.:

{Radio on} or {Turn radio on}

Running functions directly with short commands

With short commands you can run certain functions directly, regardless of which menu item is selected, refer to page 229.

Opening start menu

{Main menu}

4. Press the button on the steering wheel

or in the center console.

5. Select a track, e.g.:

{Track 1} The system says: {{Track 1}}

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Notes

The mobile phone can also be operated with voice commands, refer to

page 181.<

For voice commands, bear the following in mind:

> Say the commands and numbers smoothly

and at normal volume, avoiding excessive emphasis and pauses. This also applies to spelling when entering the destination.

> Always issue commands in the language of

the voice command system.

> When selecting a radio station, use the

usual pronunciation of the station name.

> For entries in the voice-activated phone

book, only use names in the language of the

Voice command system

voice command system and no abbreviations.

> Keep the doors, windows and convertible

top closed to prevent interference from ambient noise.

> Avoid background noises in the vehicle

while speaking.

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Controls

This chapter is intended to provide you with

information for complete control of your vehicle.

Its extensive array of features and accessories,

both for driving and for your own safety,

comfort and convenience, are described here.

Opening and closing

Keys/remote control

1 Remote control with integrated key

Opening and closing

2 Spare key

3 Adapter for spare key, in glove compart-

ment

Remote control with integrated key

Each remote control contains a battery which is automatically charged in the ignition lock while driving. Drive a longer distance with each remote control at least twice a year to keep the battery charged. For comfort access remote control contains a replaceable battery, refer to page 38.

Depending on which remote control is detected by the vehicle during unlocking, different settings are called up and carried out in the vehicle, refer to Personal Profile, page 29.

Information on the required maintenance is also stored in the remote control, refer to Service data in remote control, page 207.

, the

Integrated key

Press button 1 to unlock the key.

The integrated key fits the following locks:

> Hotel function, refer to page 33

> Driver's door, refer to page 32

> Luggage compartment lid, refer to page 34

New remote controls

To obtain additional or replace lost keys, new remote controls with an integrated key are available at your BMW center.

Spare key

Store the spare key in a safe place such as your wallet. This key is not intended for regular use.

The spare key and integrated key of the remote control fit the same locks.

Adapter for spare key

The adapter is required so that the vehicle can be started with the spare key or radio readiness can be switched on.

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