User manual BMW SERIE 6 2005

[. . . ] Owner's Manual for Vehicle Contents The Ultimate Driving Machine A-Z Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 158 445 - © 09/04 BMW AG 645Ci Owner's Manual for Vehicle Congratulations, and thank you for choosing a BMW. 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. [. . . ] You can switch on the parking lamps when needed using the standard procedure described under Parking lamps. Pathway lighting After parking the vehicle and switching off the headlamps, operating the headlamp flasher activates the low beams. You can set the duration on the Control Display or deactivate the function. Select "Vehicle settings" and press the controller. Automatic headlamp control In switch position 3 the low beams are automatically switched on or off depending on the ambient light, e. g. in a tunnel, at dawn/dusk in the rain or snow, and the Adaptive Head Light* is active. 01 41 0 158 445 - © 09/04 BMW AG Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance The low beams remain on independent of the ambient lighting conditions when you switch on the fog lamps. With the daytime driving lamps activated, the low beams are always switched on in this switch position with the ignition key in position 2. < The automatic headlamp control cannot serve as a substitute for your personal judgment in determining when the lamps should be switched on in response to ambient lighting conditions. To avoid safety risks, you should always switch on the lamps manually under these conditions. < Lamps High beams/ roadside parking lamps 1 2 3 High beams Headlamp flasher Roadside parking lamps Adaptive Head Light* The concept Adaptive Head Light is a variable headlamp control system that enables better illumination of the road surface. Depending on the steering angle and other assumptions, the light from the headlamp follows the course of the road. Roadside parking lamps, left or right* You also enjoy the option of lighting up just one side of your vehicle when parking. When using this function, comply with national regulations: With the ignition switched off, press the lever in the desired direction 3, past the resistance point. Avoid using for longer periods, as otherwise it may not be possible to start the engine. < Activating Adaptive Head Light In switch position 3 the Adaptive Head Light is active and the automatic headlamp control is switched on. To avoid blinding oncoming traffic, the Adaptive Head Light > is not active when driving in reverse > is only active toward passenger's side when stationary Fog lamps Malfunction The LED beside the symbol for automatic headlamp control flashes. The parking lamps or low beams must be switched on for the fog lamps to operate. The green indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up when the fog lamps are switched on. 92 Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 158 445 - © 09/04 BMW AG The fog lamps are switched off whenever the high beams are switched on. If the automatic headlamp control is activated, the low beams will come on automatically when you switch on the fog lamps. < Reading lamps The reading lamps are beside the interior lamp. You can turn them on and off using the buttons 2 located next to the lamps. To avoid draining the battery, all of the vehicle's interior lamps are automatically switched off approx. 15 minutes after the ignition is switched off. < Interior lamps Control of the interior lamps, footwell lamps, door entry lighting, courtesy lamps* and sill panel lighting* is automatic. Switching the interior lamps on and off manually Press button 1. If you want the interior lamps to remain off continuously, maintain pressure on the button for approx. To revert to normal operation, briefly press the button. 93 Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 158 445 - © 09/04 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation The lighting intensity can be adjusted with the serrated dial. Driving tips Controls Instrument lighting At a glance A congenial climate A congenial climate 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Airflow directed toward the windshield and side windows Air for the upper body area, refer to Ventilation on page 97 Air to footwell Temperature, left side of passenger compartment Maximum cooling Defrosting windows and removing condensation Air volume, manual Switching off automatic climate control 9 Switching cooling function on and off manually 10 Temperature, right side of passenger compartment 11 Residual heat mode 12 AUTO program 13 AUC automatic recirculated-air control/ recirculated air mode 14 LED for independent ventilation 15 Rear window defroster Convertible: only active when rear window is closed 16 Air grill for interior temperature sensor ­ please keep clear and unobstructed 94 Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 158 445 - © 09/04 BMW AG The current setting for air distribution is displayed on the Control Display. Switching cooling function on and off manually The cooling function cools and dehumidifies the incoming air before reheating it as needed according to the temperature setting. [. . . ] meters} {Route list} Function Command Displaying the computer 75 Displaying the trip computer 75 Setting speed limit 76 Starting the stopwatch 77 {Onboard info} {Trip computer} {Limit} {Stopwatch} Entertainment Function Command Switching on radio 136 Opening "FM" 136 Opening "AM" 136 Selecting the radio station 136 Opening "Presets" 136 Selecting stored stations 136 Opening "Manual" 137 Opening the radio station with the best reception 138 Opening "CD" 143 Selecting a CD 143 Selecting a track 144 {Radio on} {AM menu} {Station} name {FM presets} or {AM presets} {Station . . . } {FM manual} or {AM manual} {AM Autostore} {CD menu} {CD 1. . . 6} {Track . . . } Navigation Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment {FM menu} Climate Function Command Opening "Vent settings" 96 Opening "Automatic programs" 97 Opening "Parked car operation" 98 Opening "Automatic ventilation" 98 Displaying the activation times 98 {Vent settings} {Automatic programs} {Parked car operation} {Automatic ventilation} {Activation time} 197 Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 158 445 - © 09/04 BMW AG Driving tips Controls Onboard information At a glance Short commands of the voice command system menu Function Command Opening "Door locks" 29, 31 Opening "Steering wheel buttons" 51 Opening "Light" 60, 91 Opening "Communication settings" 159 Opening "BMW Service settings" 159 Opening "BMW Service" 161 Opening "Service requirements" 70, 160 Opening "Service" 70, 160 Displaying "Check Control messages" 73 Opening "Display settings" 77 Opening "Head-Up Display selection" 89 Adjusting the brightness of the Control Display 77 Opening "Units" 77 Opening "Languages" 78, 126 Opening "Time" 78 Opening "Date" 78 Opening "PDC" 80 Opening "FTM" 84 Opening "Entertainment settings" 133 {Door locks} {Steering wheel buttons} {Light} {Communication settings} {BMW Service settings} {BMW Service} {Service requirements} {Service} {Check Control messages} {Display settings} {HUD configurations} {Brightness} {Units} {Language} {Time} {Date} {PDC} {FTM} {Entertainment settings} 198 Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 158 445 - © 09/04 BMW AG Index ". . . " Identifies Control Display texts used to select individual functions, pointing out where these are located. "Add to destination list" 117 Adhesive bandages, refer to First-aid kit 186 Adjusting the temperature with automatic climate control 95 Adjusting the thigh support 45 Adjusting tone during audio operation, refer to Tone control 133 "After opening door" 46 "After unlocking" 46 Airbags 86 ­ deactivating, Coupe 52 ­ sitting safely 44 ­ warning lamp 87 Air distribution ­ automatic 95 ­ manual 96 Airing, refer to Ventilation 97 Air recirculation, refer to AUC Automatic recirculated-air control 95 "Air recirculation on / off" 51 Air vents, refer to Ventilation 94 Air volume 95 AKI, refer to Fuel specifications 167 Alarm system 34 ­ avoiding unintentional alarms 35 ­ interior motion sensor 35 ­ switching off alarm 34 ­ switching off tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor 35 ­ tilt alarm sensor 35 All around the center console 14 All around the steering wheel 10 "All channels" 141 "All doors" 29 All-season tires, refer to Winter tires 172 "AM", reception range 133, 136 Antenna for portable phone 150 Antifreeze ­ coolant 176 ­ washer fluid 61 Antilock Brake System ABS 81 ­ indicator lamp 83 Anti-theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 34 Anti-theft system 29 Anti-trapping mechanism ­ glass sunroof 38 ­ power windows 37 Approved axle loads, refer to Weights 192 Approved gross vehicle weight, refer to Weights 192 Armrest, refer to Center armrest 102 Arrival time ­ refer to Computer 75 ­ refer to Starting destination guidance 124 "Arrow display" during Navigation 127 Ashtray 103 Assist, refer to BMW Assist 159 Assistance systems, refer to Driving stability control systems 81 Assistance window 20 "Assist. 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