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BMW 2008 M6 Owner's Manual (262 pages)

Brand: BMW | Category: Automobile | Size: 9 MB

Table of Contents

5
- Using this Owner's Manual
  
  6
  - Additional Sources of Information
    6
  - Notes
    6
    
    Symbols Used
    6
    
    Editorial Notice
    7
    
    The Individual Vehicle
    7
    
    California Proposition 65 Warning
    8
    
    For Your Own Safety
    8
    
    Maintenance and Repairs
    8
    
    Parts and Accessories
    8
  - Reporting Safety Defects
    9
  - Service and Warranty
    9
- At a Glance
  
  11
  - Cockpit
    12
    
    Around the Steering Wheel: Controls and Displays
    12
Instrument Cluster/Ignition Lock

13
- Instrument Cluster
  
  14
  - Around the Center Console: Controls and Displays
    16
  - Idrive
    18
    
    Basic Operation
    19
    
    Menu Overview
    19
    
    Assistance Window
    22
    
    Selecting Display
    22
    
    Status Information
    22
    
    Switching Control Display On/Off
    23
  - Voice Command System
    25
    
    Activating Voice Command System
    25
- Controls
  
  29
  - Opening and Closing
    30
    
    Personal Profile
    31
    
    Central Locking System
    32
    
    Opening and Closing: Using Remote Control
    32
    
    Panic Mode
    33
    
    Automatic Locking
    34
    
    Manual Operation
    34
    
    Opening and Closing: from Inside
    34
    
    Hotel Function
    35
    
    Unlocking and Opening
    35
    
    Unlocking Manually
    35
    
    Luggage Compartment Lid
    36
    
    Alarm System
    37
    
    Emergency Release
    37
    
    Luggage Compartment
    37
    
    Comfort Access
    38
    
    Interior Motion Sensor
    38
    
    Opening Luggage Compartment Lid
    39
    
    Replacing Battery
    40
    
    Starting Engine
    40
    
    Rear Window
    41
    
    Convertible Top
    42
    
    Wind Deflector
    45
  - Adjusting
    47
    
    Head Restraints
    47
    
    Safety Belt
    47
    
    Sitting Safely
    47
    
    Lumbar Support
    48
    
    Seat, Mirror and Steering Wheel Memory
    49
    
    Front Head Restraints
    50
    
    Entering Rear
    51
    
    Safety Belts
    52
    
    Exterior Mirrors
    53
    
    Heated Seats
    53
    
    Steering Wheel
    54
    
    Steering Wheel Heating
    54
    
    Activating Settings
    56
  - Transporting Children Safely
    58
    
    Installing Child-Restraint Systems
    58
    
    The Right Place for Children
    58
    
    LATCH Child Restraint Fixing System
    59
- Ignition Lock
  
  61
  - Driving
    61
    
    Start/Stop Button
    61
    
    Manual Transmission
    62
    
    Starting Engine
    62
    
    Switching Engine off
    62
    
    Indicator Lamp
    63
    
    Shift Lights
    63
    
    Selector Lever Positions
    64
    
    Sequential Manual Transmission with Drivelogic
    64
    
    M Engine Dynamic Control
    66
    
    Turn Signals
    67
    
    Turn Signals/ Headlamp Flasher
    67
    
    Rain Sensor
    68
    
    Wiper System
    68
    
    Cruise Control
    69
    
    Washer Fluid
    69
  - Everything under Control
    71
    
    Coolant Temperature
    71
    
    Odometer, Outside Temperature Display, Clock
    71
    
    Engine Oil Temperature
    72
    
    Fuel Gauge
    72
    
    Average Fuel Consumption
    73
    
    Display Options
    74
    
    Service Requirements
    74
    
    Trip Computer
    74
    
    Additional Information
    75
    
    Check Control
    76
    
    Different Combinations and Colors
    76
    
    Explanatory Text Messages
    76
    
    Indicator and Warning Lamps
    76
    
    Text Messages at the Bottom Edge of the
    76
    
    The Concept
    76
    
    The Indicator and Warning Lamps Can Light up in
    76
    
    As Soon as the Corresponding Lamp Lights up
    77
    
    In Urgent Cases, this Information will be Shown
    77
    
    Speed Limit
    78
    
    Settings on Control Display
    79
    
    Setting Date
    81
    
    Units of Measure
    81
  - Technology for Comfort, Convenience and Safety
    83
    
    Automatic Deactivation
    83
    
    PDC Park Distance Control
    83
    
    Abs Antilock Brake System
    84
    
    Driving Stability Control Systems
    84
    
    System Limits
    84
    
    Dsc Dynamic Stability Control
    85
    
    Electronic Brake-Force Distribution
    85
    
    Mdrive
    86
    
    EDC Electronic Damping Control
    87
    
    FTM Flat Tire Monitor
    88
    
    Initializing System
    88
    
    Tpm Tire Pressure Monitor
    89
    
    Resetting System
    90
    
    Brake Force Display
    92
    
    Convertible: Rollover Protection System
    94
  - Head-Up Display
    95
    
    Setting Brightness
    96
  - Lamps
    98
    
    Parking Lamps/Low Beams
    98
  - Daytime Running Lamps
    99
    
    Pathway Lighting
    99
  - Adaptive Head Light
    100
    
    High Beams/ Roadside Parking Lamps
    100
    
    High-Beam Assistant
    100
    
    Switching off
    100
    
    Interior Lamps
    102
    
    Reading Lamps
    102
  - Instrument Lighting
    102
  - Climate
    103
    
    Automatic Climate Control
    103
    
    A Congenial Climate
    104
    
    Auto Program
    104
    
    Rear Window Defroster
    105
    
    AUC Automatic Recirculated-Air Control/Recirculated-Air Mode
    106
    
    Maximum Cooling
    106
    
    Microfilter/Activated-Charcoal Filter
    107
    
    Residual Heat
    107
    
    Parked Car Ventilation
    108
    
    Switching on and off Directly
    108
  - Practical Interior Accessories
    110
    
    Checking Compatibility
    110
    
    Integrated Universal Remote Control
    110
    
    Glove Compartment
    111
    
    Center Armrest
    112
    
    Rechargeable Flashlight
    112
    
    Storage Compartments
    112
    
    Cup Holders
    113
    
    Storage Compartments in the Luggage Compartment
    113
    
    Cigarette Lighter
    114
    
    Connecting Electrical Devices
    114
    
    Ski Bag
    114
    
    Securing Cargo
    115
- Driving Tips
  
  117
  - Things to Remember When Driving
    118
    
    Breaking-In
    118
    
    General Driving Notes
    118
    
    Driving through Water
    119
    
    Starting off
    119
    
    Cargo Loading
    120
    
    Stowing Cargo
    121
  - BMW M6 Engineering
    123
- Navigation
  
  125
  - Starting Navigation System
    126
  - Destination Entry
    128
    
    Entering a Destination Manually
    128
    
    Selecting Country
    129
    
    Entering Destination Via Voice
    131
    
    Map-Guided Destination Selection
    133
    
    Saving Destination
    133
    
    Selecting Destination Using Information
    134
    
    Destination List
    135
    
    Opening Address Book
    136
    
    Selecting Route
    138
    
    Word Matching Principle
    139
  - Destination Guidance
    140
    
    Displaying Route
    141
    
    Destination Guidance Via Voice Instructions
    143
    
    Bypassing Route Sections
    144
    
    Traffic Information
    144
    
    Displaying Current Position
    147
    
    Displaying Traffic Obstructions
    147
  - What to Do if
    149
- Entertainment
  
  151
  - On/Off and Tone
    152
    
    Adjusting Volume
    153
    
    Switching On/Off
    153
    
    Tone Control
    153
  - Radio
    156
    
    Listening to Radio
    156
    
    Storing Stations
    158
    
    Automatically Sorting Stations
    159
    
    High Definition Radio
    160
    
    Weather News Flashes
    160
    
    Displaying Additional Information
    161
  - Satellite Radio
    163
    
    Enabling or Disabling Channels
    163
  - CD Player and CD Changer
    166
    
    Compressed Audio Files
    166
    
    Listening to Cds
    166
    
    Selecting a Track
    167
    
    Sampling Tracks, Scan
    168
    
    Random Play Sequence
    169
    
    Repeating Track
    169
    
    Fast Forward/Reverse
    170
  - AUX-In Connection
    172
    
    Starting Audio Playback
    172
  - Usb/Audio Interface
    173
    
    USB Storage Medium
    173
    
    Starting Audio Playback
    174
    
    Connecting Instructions
    175
- Communications
  
  177
  - Telephoning
    178
    
    Care Instructions
    178
    
    Operating Options
    178
    
    Suitable Mobile Phones
    178
    
    Initial Operation
    179
    
    Activating/Deactivating Bluetooth Link
    183
    
    Operation Via Idrive
    184
    
    Receiving Calls
    184
    
    Changing between Mobile Phone and Hands-Free System
    189
    
    Operation by Voice
    189
    
    Voice Commands
    189
    
    Mounting/Removing Snap-In Adapter
    191
  - BMW Assist
    193
    
    Offered Services
    193
    
    Roadside Assistance
    194
    
    Using Services
    194
    
    Updating BMW Assist
    197
    
    Activating BMW Assist
    198
    
    Blocking Services
    198
    
    Displaying Vehicle Data
    199
- Mobility
  
  201
  - Refueling
    202
    
    Fuel Filler Door
    202
    
    Fuel Specifications
    203
  - Wheels and Tires
    204
    
    Tire Identification Marks
    206
    
    Tire Identification Number
    206
    
    Uniform Tire Quality Grading
    206
    
    Tire Condition
    207
    
    New Wheels and Tires
    208
    
    Special Characteristics of Winter Tires
    208
    
    Snow Chains
    209
  - Under the Hood
    210
    
    Engine Compartment
    211
    
    Engine Oil
    212
    
    Possible Displays
    212
    
    Adding Engine Oil
    214
    
    Approved Engine Oils
    214
    
    Checking Coolant Level
    215
  - Maintenance
    216
    
    BMW Maintenance System
    216
    
    Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US Models and Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian Models
    216
    
    Event Data Recorders
    217
    
    Socket for OBD Onboard Diagnostics Interface
    217
  - Replacing Components
    218
    
    License Plate Lamps
    219
    
    Side-Mounted Turn Signals
    219
    
    Tail Lamps
    219
    
    Repairing Flat Tire with M Mobility System
    220
    
    Changing Wheels
    222
    
    What You will Need
    222
    
    Mounting a Wheel
    223
    
    Spare Wheel
    223
    
    Vehicle Battery
    224
    
    Charging Battery
    225
  - Giving and Receiving Assistance
    226
    
    Emergency Request
    226
    
    First Aid Kit
    227
    
    Jump Starting
    227
    
    Roadside Assistance
    227
    
    Warning Triangle
    227
    
    Connecting Jumper Cables
    228
    
    Tow-Starting and Towing
    228
    
    Being Towed
    229
- Reference
  
  233
  - Technical Data
    234
    
    Engine Data
    234
  - Short Commands of Voice Command System
    238
  - Everything from a to Z
    242

BMW 2008 M6 Service And Warranty Information (54 pages)

Brand: BMW | Category: Automobile | Size: 1 MB

Table of Contents
3
BMW Ultimate Service

5
The BMW Maintenance Program

5
- Coverage
  5
- Maintenance Upgrade Option
  6
- Intervals
  6
Condition Based Service (CBS)

6
Service Interval Display

7
- Info Display Screen Contents
  7
- Control Display Screen Contents
  7
- Symbols
  8
- Special Note
  8
- 1200 Mile Service
  9
- Quality Certification I
  9
Maintenance Summary

9
- Standard Operations
  9
- Engine Oil
  9
- Microfilter (Not Displayed in the CBS)
  9
- Front Brake
  9
- Rear Brake
  9
- Vehicle Check
  10
- Brake Fluid
  10
- Spark Plugs (Not Displayed in the CBS)
  10
Emission Control Maintenance Schedule

10
Evidence of Maintenance Work

10
Battery Care

19
Corrosion Protection

19
- Restoring Corrosion Protection
  19
- Underbody Maintenance
  19
Body Inspection - M5 (for M6, Refer to

20
Body Inspection - M6

26
Customer Assistance Information

32
- Customer Assistance - Notification
  32
BBB Auto Line

33
- California Residents
  33
Special Programs

35
BMW Roadside Assistance

35
- Owner's Eligibility
  35
- Getting Started
  36
- Calling for Assistance
  36
Services

36
- Dispatch Service
  36
- On-Site Assistance
  36
- Lock-Out
  37
- Towing Service
  37
- Sign-And-Drive
  37
- Trip Interruption Benefits
  37
- Car Rental Discounts
  38
- Exclusions
  38
Overview of BMW Limited Warranties

39
New Vehicle Limited Warranty - 2008 Models (Valid Only in the U.S.A. and Puerto Rico)

40
- Warrantor
  40
- Warranty Period
  40
- Warranty Begins
  40
- Warranty Coverage
  40
- Safety Belt Warranty - Kansas
  40
- Other Items
  40
- General
  41
Limited Warranty - Rust Perforation 2008 Models

42
- Required Maintenance
  42
Federal Emissions System Defect Warranty (Valid Only in the U.S.A. and Puerto Rico)

43
- What Is Not Covered
  44
- General
  44
Federal Emissions Performance Warranty (Valid Only in the U.S.A. and Puerto Rico)

45
California Emission Control Warranty Statement* Your Warranty Rights and Obligations

47
- Manufacturer's Warranty Coverage
  47
- Owner's Warranty Responsibilities
  47
California Emission Control System Limited Warranty

48
- What Is Not Covered
  49
- General
  49
- California Emission Warranty Parts List
  50
Notice

50
Tire Warranty Statement

50

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BMW 2008 M6 Service And Warranty Information (54 pages)

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Corrosion Protection

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