Owner's Manual for Vehicle
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Contents
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M6 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. BMW AG
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Contents
The fastest way to find specific topics is to use the index, refer to page 248.
Using this Owner's Manual
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Notes |
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Reporting safety defects |
At a glance
10 Cockpit
16 iDrive
24 Voice command system
Controls
30 Opening and closing
47 Adjusting
58 Transporting children safely
60 Driving
70 Everything under control
82Technology for comfort, convenience and safety
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Lamps |
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Climate |
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Practical interior accessories |
Driving tips
118 Things to remember when driving
122 BMW M6 Engineering
Navigation
126 Starting navigation system
128 Destination entry
140 Destination guidance
149 What to do if …
Entertainment
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On/off and tone |
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Radio |
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Satellite radio |
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CD player and CD changer |
172AUX-IN connection
173USB-audio interface/mobile phone audio interface
Communications
178 Telephoning
193 BMW Assist
Mobility
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Refueling |
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Wheels and tires |
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Under the hood |
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Maintenance |
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Care |
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Replacing components |
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Giving and receiving assistance |
Reference
240 Technical data
244Short commands of voice command system
248 Everything from A to Z
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Notes
Notes
Using this Owner's Manual
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 refer to 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 sell your BMW some day, please remember to hand over 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 happy to advise you.
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 information.
* Indicates special equipment, country-spe- cific equipment and optional accessories, as well as equipment and functions not yet available at the time of printing.
"..." Identifies Control Display texts used to select individual functions.
These sections contain information on using the voice activation system.
{...} Verbal instructions to use with the voice activation system.
{{...}} Identifies the answers generated by the voice activation 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.
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The individual vehicle
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 equipment are marked by asterisks * to assist you in 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.
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. For this reason, 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
Maintenance and repairs
Advanced technology, e.g. the use of modern materials and high-performance
electronics, requires specially adapted maintenance and repair methods. Therefore, have corresponding work on your BMW performed only by your BMW center or a workshop that works according to BMW repair procedures with correspondingly 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 such as CBs, walkie-talkies, ham radios or the like 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 sys-
tems may be performed by any automotive repair establishment or individual using any certified automotive part.<
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Service and warranty
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) 8311117.
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.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.
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Cockpit
Cockpit
Around the steering wheel: controls and displays
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Automatic curb monitor 54
Computer 71
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8Shift paddles 64
9Buttons on steering wheel Mobile phone* 178:
>Press: accepting and ending call, starting dialing* for selected phone number and redialing if no phone number is selected
17 Releasing hood 212
18Opening luggage compartment lid 35
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Head-Up Display* 94
> Press and hold: redialing
Volume
Activating/deactivating voice command system* 24
Changing radio station 156 Selecting music track 167 Scrolling in phone book and in lists with stored phone numbers
MDrive, call up individual settings 55
Individually programmable 55
10 Instrument cluster 12
11Windshield wipers 67 Rain sensor 67
12Starting/stopping engine and
switching ignition on/off 60
13 Ignition lock 60
14Horn, entire surface
15Steering wheel heater* 54 Steering wheel adjustment 54
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Cruise control 68
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Parking lamps 97
Low beams 97 Welcome lamps 97
Automatic headlamp control 97 Daytime running lamps* 98 Welcome lamps 97
Adaptive Head Light* 99 High-beam assistant* 99
Instrument lighting 101
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Instrument cluster
1Indicator lamps for turn signals
2Speedometer
3Indicator and warning lamps 13
4Tachometer 70
5Engine oil thermometer 71
6Display for
>Computer 71 Engine oil level 214
>Indicator and warning lamps 75
>Speed of cruise control 69
7Display for
>Sequential Manual Transmission with Drivelogic 64
>Engine oil level for manual transmission 214
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Check Control message present 75
>Odometer and trip odometer 70
>Date and remaining travel distance for service requirements 73
>High-beam assistant* 99
8Fuel gauge 71
9Resetting trip odometer 70
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Indicator and warning lamps
The concept
The indicator and warning lamps can light up in different combinations and colors.
Some lamps are tested for proper function by briefly lighting up during starting of the engine or when the ignition is switched on.
Explanatory text messages
Indicator lamps without text messages
The following indicator lamps signal particular functions:
Parking lamps/low beams 97
High beams/headlamp flasher 99
Handbrake applied 62
Handbrake applied for Canadian models
Lamp flashes:
DSC controls the drive and braking forces for maintaining vehicle stability 84
MDrive 55
M Dynamic Mode 84
Exhaust-gas values 219
Exhaust-gas values for Canadian models 219
Text messages at the bottom edge of the Control Display explain the meaning of the displayed indicator and warning lamps.
Additional information, e.g. on the cause and elimination of a malfunction, can be opened via the Check Control system, refer to page 75.
In urgent cases, this information will be shown as soon as the corresponding lamp comes on.
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Around the center console: controls and displays
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1Microphone for hands-free mode for telephone* and voice command system* 24 Convertible: microphone on steering column
2Reading lamps 101
3SOS: initiating an emergency request 233
4Interior lamps 101
5Passenger airbag status lamp 92
6Control Display 16
7Hazard warning flashers
8Central locking system 34
9Automatic climate control 102
15Entertainment sound output on/off and adjusting volume 167 167
16Heated seats 53
PDC Park Distance Control* 82 Flat Tire Monitor 87
Convertible: opening the convertible top 43
Convertible: closing the convertible top 43
Temperature setting, left/ right 103
Automatic air distribution and volume 103
Cooling function 105
AUC Automatic recirculated-air control/recirculated-air mode 105
Maximum cooling 105
Residual heat mode 106
Switching off automatic climate control 106
Air volume 104
Defrosting windows and removing condensation 104
17Bracket for cup holder* 112
18Controller 16
Can be turned, pressed, or moved in four directions
19Opening start menu on Control Display 18
20Drivelogic of Sequential Manual Transmission 64
21EDC Electronic Damper Control for Sequential Manual Transmission 86
22DSC Dynamic Stability Control for Sequential Manual Transmission 84
23M Engine Dynamic Control POWER for Sequential Manual Transmission 65
24EDC Electronic Damper Control for manual transmission* 86
25MDM
>M Dynamic Mode for manual transmission* 84
Rear window defroster 104
10Changing
>radio station 156 156
>track 167 167
11Ejecting
>navigation DVD* 126
>audio CD 167 166
12Programmable memory buttons 22
13Drive for navigation system DVD with Professional* navigation system 126
14Drive for audio CDs 166 166
>Switching DSC on and off in manual transmission* 85
26Selecting AM or FM waveband
27Selecting radio, CD and CD changer
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iDrive
iDrive
iDrive combines the functions of a large number of switches. This allows these functions to be operated from a central position. The following section provides an introduction to basic menu
navigation. The control of the individual functions is described in connection with the relevant equipment.
Controls
1Control Display
2Controller with buttons
You can use the buttons to open the menus directly. The controller can be used to select the menu items and create settings.
>Call up a menu directly, arrow 3
>Move in four directions, arrows 4
>Turn, arrow 5
>Press, arrow 6
To avoid posing an unnecessary hazard due to inattention, both to your own vehi-
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Menu overview
Communication
>Telephone*
>BMW Assist* or BMW TeleServices*
Navigation or onboard information
>Navigation system*
>Onboard information, e.g. for displaying the average fuel consumption
Entertainment
>Radio
>CD player and CD changer*
>USB-audio interface* for external audio device
Climate
>Vent settings
>Automatic programs
>Parked car operation
menu
>Switching off 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 deadlines for legally mandated inspections
>Settings for telephone
Basic operation
From radio readiness, refer to page 60, the following message is shown on the Control Display:
To hide the message: Press the controller.
This displays the start menu.
The message is hidden after approx. 10 seconds.
Start menu
You can call up all the functions of iDrive using five menu items.
Opening start menu
Press the 
button.
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Opening menu items of the start menu Displays in menu
In the start menu, you can open the Communication, Navigation, Entertainment and Climate menu items by moving the controller to the left, right, front or rear.
You can open the 
menu by pressing the controller.
Comfort opening of menu items
Comfort opening offers you:
>Opening of a menu item of the start menu in the last display shown
>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 there for longer than 2 seconds or use the buttons on the controller.
1Each menu is divided into fields.
The respective active field is highlighted.
2A symbol indicates the last selected menu item of the start menu:
Communication
Navigation or onboard information
Entertainment
Climate
menu
1Menu items are usually grouped in horizontal or vertical lists.
2In these lists, arrows indicate the possibility of accessing other menu items that are not currently visible.
3Settings are displayed graphically or numerically.
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Operating principle at a glance
Basic operation via iDrive is described in this view.
1Selecting menu item:
>Turn the controller; the highlight moves
>Menu items shown in white can be selected by highlighting
2Activating menu item:
>Press the controller
>New menu items are displayed or the function is carried out
3Selecting menu item: refer to 1
You can view the individual steps under Settings on Control Display, Setting time, refer to page 79.
4Changing between fields:
>Briefly move the controller to the left, right, front or back
>Release controller
>Active field appears lighter
5Adjusting settings:
>Turn controller
>Graphic display, numerical value or text displays can be changed
>Confirmation by changing field
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Status information |
Assistance window* |
1Display for:
>Entertainment:
Radio, CD, AUX, USB-audio interface*
>Telephone* in "Communication": Name of linked mobile phone, network search or no network
>"BMW Assist"*:
Active voice connection with a BMW Assist service
2Entertainment sound output off
3Station that transmits traffic information is received*:
"TI":
Traffic information for the navigation system can be received and transmission is switched on
4Display for:
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New entries present in "Missed calls"*
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Roaming active
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Telephoning* is possible if the mobile phone is paired in the vehicle
Reception strength of mobile phone network, dependent on mobile phone
6Time
Other displays:
The status information is temporarily hidden when there are Check Control instructions or inputs via the voice command system*.
Additional information appears in the assistance window:
>the computer or the trip computer
>the arrow or map view with a navigation system*
>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.
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Switching assistance window off/on
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 off/on
1.Press the 
button. This opens the start menu.
2.Press the controller to open the 
menu.
3.Select "Display off" and press the controller.
>Telephone, phone numbers
>Entertainment:
>radio station
>CD
>CD compartment of CD changer*
>AUX
>USB-audio interface*
The assignment of the programmable buttons is stored for the remote control currently in use.
Saving function
Destinations of navigation
1.Select navigation destination, e.g. in the destination list or the address book.
2.Press the 
... 
button longer than 2 seconds.
Special features:
>With the destination guidance system and the map view started, the current destination is stored.
>During destination entry via a map, the coordinates at the cursor are stored, not the current destination.
Telephone, phone numbers
1.Enter the phone number or select it in a list of the stored phone numbers, e.g. of the A- Z list.
2.Press the 
... 
button longer than 2 seconds.
If a name is assigned to the phone number, the name will also be stored.
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If the vehicle is equipped with two drives, the current track is stored for CDs with
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Running function
Press the 
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When selecting a phone number, the connection is also established, or the destination guidance is started when a navigation destination is selected.
Displaying button assignment
You can display the assignment of the buttons by touching them with your finger. Please do not wear gloves when doing so. Touching with an object, e.g. a pen, does not function.
5.Select "Programmable Memory Keys" and press the controller.
6.Select "Delete assignment of all memory keys" and press the controller.
7.Confirm with "Yes".
Displaying short info
Touch the 
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button.
The assignment of the buttons is displayed.
Destination of navigation system
Entertainment source
Telephone, phone number
Not assigned
Displaying detailed information
Touch the 
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button longer.
Deleting button assignments
1.Press the 
button. This opens the start menu.
2.Press the controller to open the 
menu.
3.Select "Settings" and press the controller.
4.Select "Vehicle / Tires" and press the controller.
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Voice command system
Voice command system*
The concept
The voice command system allows you to control operation of various vehicle systems without taking your hands off 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 oral 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.
The microphone is located:
>Near the interior rearview mirror in the Coupe, refer to page 14
>On the steering column in the Convertible
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.
Precondition
Via iDrive, set the language that applies for the voice command system in order to enable identification of the spoken commands. To set the language of iDrive, refer to page 80.
Symbols in Owner's Manual
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If no other commands are possible, then operate the equipment via iDrive.
Terminating or canceling voice command
Press the 
button on the steering wheel or
{Cancel}
An example: selecting a track
1.Switch on Entertainment sound output if necessary.
2.Press the 
button on the steering wheel.
3. {Entertainment} The system says: {{Entertainment}}
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 instance, if you have selected "CD", the commands available for operating the CD player and CD changer* are read out.
Opening help
{Help}
Using alternative commands
There are often a number of commands to run 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 244.
Opening start menu
{Main menu}
4. {CD}
The system says:
{{CD on}}
5. Press the 
button on the steering wheel.
6. 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
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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 common pronunciation of the station name.
>For entries in the voice-activated phone book, only use names in the language of the voice command system and do not use 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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