2008 BMW 6 Series Owner's Manual
Year:
2008
Make:
BMW
Model:
6 Series
Rating:
Table of Contents
Notes
6
Using this Owner's Manual
6
Symbols used
6
The individual vehicle
7
Editorial notice
7
For your own safety
8
Service and warranty
9
Cockpit
12
Around the steering wheel: controls and displays
12
Instrument cluster
14
Indicator and warning lamps
15
Around the center console: controls and displays
16
iDrive
18
Controls
18
Menu overview
19
Basic operation
19
Status information
22
Assistance window*
22
Switching Control Display on/off
23
Programmable memory/ direct selection buttons
23
Voice command system
25
The concept
25
Voice commands
25
Notes
27
Opening and closing
30
Keys/remote control
30
Personal Profile
31
Central locking system
32
Opening and closing: Using remote control
32
Opening and closing: from inside
34
Hotel function
35
Doors
36
Luggage compartment lid
36
Luggage compartment
37
Alarm system
37
Comfort access*
38
Windows
40
Coupe: Glass sunroof, electric with raise function*
42
Convertible: top
44
Adjusting
49
Sitting safely
49
Seats
50
Seat, mirror and steering wheel memory
51
Front head restraints
52
Entering rear
53
Safety belts
54
Heated seats*
55
Mirrors
55
Steering wheel
56
Transporting children safely
58
The right place for children
58
Installing child restraint systems
58
LATCH child restraint fixing system
58
Driving
60
Ignition lock
60
Start/Stop button
60
Starting engine
61
Switching engine off
61
Handbrake
62
Manual transmission
62
Sport automatic transmission*
62
Turn signals/ headlamp flasher
65
Wiper system
66
Washer fluid
67
Cruise control*
67
Active cruise control*
68
Everything under control
76
Odometer, outside temperature display, clock
76
Tachometer
76
Coolant temperature
76
Engine oil temperature*
77
Fuel gauge
77
Computer
77
Service requirements
79
Check Control
81
Speed limit
83
Stopwatch
84
Settings on Control Display
84
Technology for comfort, convenience and safety
87
PDC Park Distance Control*
87
Driving stability control systems
88
Starting assistant
90
Dynamic Drive*
91
FTM Flat Tire Monitor*
91
TPM Tire Pressure Monitor*
92
Active steering*
95
Brake force display
95
Airbags
96
Convertible: rollover protection system
98
Head-Up Display*
98
BMW Night Vision*
100
Leaving lane warning*
103
Lamps
104
Parking lamps/low beams
104
Adaptive Head Light*
106
High beams/ roadside parking lamps
106
High-beam assistant*
106
Fog lamps
108
Instrument lighting
108
Interior lamps
108
Climate
110
Automatic climate control
110
Parked car ventilation
114
Practical interior accessories
117
Integrated universal remote control*
117
Glove compartment
118
Center armrest
119
Storage compartments
119
Cup holders
120
Ashtray
120
Cigarette lighter
121
Connecting electrical devices
121
Ski bag*
121
Things to remember when driving
126
Breaking-in
126
Saving fuel
126
General driving notes
127
Cargo loading
129
Starting navigation system
134
Navigation DVD
134
Display in the assistance window
134
Destination entry
136
Entering a destination manually
136
Entering destination via voice*
139
Map-guided destination selection
141
Selecting destination using information
142
Destination list
143
Address book
144
Selecting route
146
Word matching principle
147
Destination guidance
148
Starting destination guidance
148
Destination guidance, terminating/continuing
148
Displaying route
149
Destination guidance via voice instructions
151
Bypassing route sections
152
Traffic information*
152
Displaying current position
155
What to do if …
157
On/off and tone
160
Controls
160
Switching on/off
161
Adjusting volume
161
Tone control
161
Radio
164
Listening to radio
164
Storing stations
166
Automatically sorting stations*
167
Weather news flashes*
168
High Definition Radio*
168
Satellite radio
171
Enabling or disabling channels
171
Selecting and storing channel
172
CD player and CD changer
174
Listening to CDs
174
Selecting a track
175
Sampling tracks, scan
176
Repeating track
177
Random play sequence
177
Fast forward/reverse
178
CD magazine
178
Notes
179
AUX-In connection
180
Connecting
180
Starting audio playback
180
USB/audio interface
181
Connecting
181
Starting audio playback
182
Selecting a track
182
Repeating track
183
Random play sequence
183
Fast forward/reverse
183
Notes
183
Telephoning
186
The concept
186
Using a phone in your vehicle
186
Suitable mobile phones
186
Care instructions
186
Operating options
186
Initial operation
187
Operation via iDrive
192
Changing between mobile phone and hands-free system
197
Operation by voice*
197
Notes
199
Mounting/removing snap-in adapter
199
BMW Assist
201
Requirements
201
Offered services
201
Using services
202
Updating BMW Assist
205
Displaying vehicle data
207
Refueling
210
Fuel filler door
210
Fuel specifications
211
Wheels and tires
212
Tire inflation pressure
212
Tire identification marks
214
Tire condition
215
Run-flat tires
216
New wheels and tires
216
Snow chains*
217
Under the hood
218
Hood
218
Engine compartment
219
Engine oil
220
Coolant
221
Maintenance
223
BMW Maintenance System
223
Socket for OBD Onboard Diagnostics interface
224
Care
224
Replacing components
225
Onboard tool kit
225
Replacing wiper blades
225
Lamps and bulbs
225
Changing wheels
227
Vehicle battery
227
Fuses
228
Giving and receiving assistance
229
Emergency request
229
Warning triangle*
230
First-aid kit*
230
Roadside Assistance*
230
Jump starting
230
Tow-starting and towing
231
Technical data
236
Engine data
236
Dimensions
237
Weights
239
Capacities
239
Short commands of voice command system
240
Everything from A to Z
244
Index
244
FAQ about the 2008 BMW 6 Series Manual
What contains the 2008 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. A general overview of what you might find in a BMW 6 Series 2008 owner's manual:
- Basic operations, like starting and stopping the engine and driver settings
- Fuel Information, with recommended fuel type and fuel tank capacity
- Environmental Information about environmentally-friendly driving practices
- Instrument Panel and Controls, including dashboard indicators, warning lights, and controls
- Customer Assistance, with contact information for customer support
Where to download the 2008 BMW 6 Series Owners Manual?
The BMW 6 Series owner manual for the 2008 model year is to be found on this page.
Is the manual for the BMW 6 Series year 2008 free?
Yes, the owner manual for the model year 2008 is free, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.
The BMW 6 Series (2008) owner's manual is available in English?
Yes, the owner's manual for the model year 2008 is available in English.
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