2006 BMW 6 Series Owner's Manual

2006 BMW 6 Series owners manual
Year:
2006
Make:
BMW
Model:
6 Series
Rating:
(10)

Online manual

Size:
7.16 MB

Table of Contents

650i
2
Notes
5
Using this Owner's Manual
5
Symbols used
5
The individual vehicle
6
Editorial notice
6
For your own safety
7
Service and warranty
8
Cockpit
11
All around the steering wheel: controls and displays
11
Instrument cluster
13
Indicator and warning lamps
14
All around the center console: controls and displays
15
iDrive
17
Controls
17
Menu overview
18
Basic operation
18
Status information
21
Assistance window*
21
Switching Control Display on/off
22
Voice command system
23
The concept
23
Voice commands
23
Notes
25
Opening and closing
29
Keys/remote control
29
Personal Profile
30
Central locking system
30
Opening and closing: from outside
31
Opening and closing: from inside
33
Hotel function
34
Luggage compartment lid
35
Luggage compartment
36
Alarm system
36
Comfort access*
37
Windows
39
Coupe: Glass sunroof, electric with raise function*
41
Convertible: top
42
Adjustments
48
Sitting safely
48
Seats
49
Seat, mirror and steering wheel memory
50
Front head restraints
51
Getting in back
52
Safety belts
52
Heated seats
53
Mirrors
53
Steering wheel
54
Transporting children safely
57
The right place for children
57
Installing child-restraint systems
57
Driving
59
Ignition lock
59
Start/Stop button
59
Starting engine
60
Switching engine off
60
Handbrake
61
Manual transmission
61
SMG Sequential Manual Gearbox*
62
Automatic transmission with Steptronic*
63
Dynamic Driving Control
65
Turn signals/ headlamp flasher
65
Wiper system
66
Washer fluid
67
Cruise control
67
Active cruise control*
68
Everything under control
75
Odometer, outside temperature display, clock
75
Tachometer
75
Coolant temperature
75
Engine oil temperature gauge
76
Fuel gauge
76
Computer
76
Service requirements
78
Check Control
80
Speed limit
82
Stopwatch
82
Settings on Control Display
83
Technology for comfort, convenience and safety
86
PDC Park Distance Control*
86
Driving stability control systems
87
Dynamic Drive*
89
Flat Tire Monitor FTM
89
Active steering*
91
Brake force display
91
Airbags
91
Convertible: rollover protection system
93
Head-Up Display*
94
Lamps
97
Parking lamps/low beams
97
Adaptive Head Light*
98
High beams/ roadside parking lamps
98
High-beam assistant*
98
Front fog lamps
99
Instrument lighting
100
Interior lamps
100
Climate
101
Automatic climate control
101
Parked car ventilation
105
Practical interior accessories
107
Integrated universal remote control*
107
Glove compartment
108
Center armrest
109
Storage compartments
109
Cup holders
110
Ashtray
110
Cigarette lighter
111
Connecting electrical devices
111
Ski bag*
111
Things to remember when driving
115
Breaking-in
115
General driving notes
115
Cargo loading
117
Starting navigation system
121
Navigation DVD
121
Display in the assistance window
121
Destination entry
122
Operating navigation system
122
Entering a destination manually
122
Entering destination via voice*
125
Map-guided destination selection
126
Selecting destination using information
127
Destination list
128
Address book
129
Selecting route
131
Word matching principle
132
Destination guidance
133
Starting destination guidance
133
Terminating/continuing destination guidance
133
Route display
134
Destination guidance through voice instructions
136
Bypassing route sections
137
Displaying current position
137
What to do if …
138
On/off and tone
141
Controls
141
Switching on/off
142
Adjusting volume
142
Tone control
142
Radio
145
Listening to radio
145
Storing stations
147
Automatically sorting stations*
148
Weather news flashes*
148
High Definition Radio*
149
Satellite radio*
150
CD player and CD changer
154
Listening to CDs
154
Selecting a track
155
Sampling tracks, scan
156
Repeating track
157
Random play sequence
157
Fast forward/reverse
158
CD magazine
158
Notes
158
Telephoning
163
The concept
163
Using a phone in your vehicle
163
Suitable mobile phones
163
Care instructions
163
Operating options
163
Initial operation
164
Operation via iDrive
167
Changing between mobile phone and handsfree system
171
Operation by voice*
171
Notes
173
Mounting/removing snap-in adapter
174
TeleService, BMW Assist
175
TeleService
175
BMW Assist
175
Requirements
175
Services offered
176
Adapting TeleService or BMW Assist
178
Displaying vehicle data
178
BMW Contact*
179
Refueling
183
Fuel filler door
183
Fuel specifications
184
Wheels and tires
185
Tire inflation pressure
185
Tire identification marks
187
Tire condition
188
Run-flat tires
189
New wheels and tires
189
Snow chains*
190
Under the hood
191
Hood
191
Engine compartment
192
Engine oil
192
Coolant
194
Brake system
194
Maintenance
196
The BMW Maintenance System
196
Socket for OBD Onboard Diagnostics interface
197
Care
197
Replacing components
198
Onboard tool kit
198
Wiper blade replacement
198
Lamps and bulbs
198
Changing a wheel
201
Vehicle battery
201
Fuses
202
Giving and receiving assistance
203
Emergency call
203
Warning triangle*
203
First-aid kit*
204
Roadside Assistance*
204
Jump starting
204
Tow-starting and towing
205
Technical data
211
Engine specifications
211
Weights
211
Coupe: dimensions
212
Convertible: dimensions
213
Capacities
213
Short commands of the voice command system
214
Everything from A to Z
218
Index
218

FAQ about the 2006 BMW 6 Series Manual

What contains the 2006 6 Series manual?

The BMW 6 Series owner's manual is a comprehensive guide provided by BMW to assist owners in understanding and operating their specific model of the BMW 6 Series. It contains important information about the vehicle's features, functions, and maintenance requirements.

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