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Giving and receiving assistance

If the current location of your vehicle can be

determined, it will be forwarded to the

BMW Assist response center.

Emergency call

Conditions for an emergency call:

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Complete preparation for mobile phone.

With this equipment, an emergency call is

still possible when no mobile phone is

logged on in the vehicle.

If the LED flashes, but you are unable to hear

the BMW Assist response center through the

handsfree system, this could indicate, for

instance, that the handsfree system is no longer

operational. But the response center is still able

to hear you.

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BMW Assist is activated.

Activating BMW Assist, refer to page 161.

Under certain conditions, an emergency call is

automatically initiated immediately after a

severe accident. The automatic emergency call

is not affected by the button being pressed.

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Radio readiness is activated.

The car phone is logged on to a mobile

communications network.

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The emergency call system is operable.

For technical reasons, the emergency call

cannot be guaranteed under the most

unfavorable conditions.<

When the contact of participation with

BMW Assist expires, the car phone can be

deactivated by a BMW center without having to

visit a workshop. Following deactivation of the

car phone, no emergency calls can be made.

The car phone can be reactivated after signing

a new contract with a BMW center.

Warning triangle*

Initiating an emergency call

1. Briefly press protective cover to open.

The warning triangle is located on the left-hand

side in the luggage compartment.

2. Press the button for at least 2 seconds.

The LED in the button lights up. As soon as the

voice connection to the BMW Assist response

center has been established, the LED flashes.

If conditions allow, remain in the vehicle until

the connection has been established. You will

then be able to provide a detailed description of

the situation.

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With BMW Assist or TeleService, you can con-

tact the Roadside Assistance of the BMW

Group for assistance in the event of a break-

down directly via iDrive, refer to page 163.

First-aid kit*

The first-aid kit is located in the filler element of

the rear seat backrest.

1. Press the button downward and pull the

filler element forward.

Jump starting

When your battery is discharged, you can use

two jumper cables to start your BMW with

power from the battery in a second vehicle. You

can also use the same method to help start

another vehicle. Use only jumper cables with

fully-insulated clamp handles.

To avoid the risk of potentially fatal injury,

always avoid all contact with electrical

components while the engine is running. Care-

fully adhere to the following sequence, both to

prevent damage to one or both vehicles, and to

guard against possible personal injuries.<

2. Take out first-aid kit.

Preparing

1. Check whether the battery of the other

vehicle has a voltage of 12 Volts and

approximately the same capacitance in Ah.

This information can be found on the bat-

tery.

To refit the filler element, insert the two

bottom tabs into the strip and press the

filler element back into place. Make sure that

you do not damage the rear seat upholstery.<

2. Switch off the engine of the vehicle provid-

ing assistance.

3. Switch off any electrical systems and com-

ponents in both vehicles.

Some of the articles contained in the first-aid kit

have a limited service life. For this reason, check

the expiration dates of each of the items regu-

larly and replace any whose expiration dates

have passed.

There must not be any contact between

the bodies of the two vehicles; otherwise,

there is a danger of short circuiting.<

Connecting jumper cables

To avoid personal injury from sparks, fol-

low this sequence when connecting

jumper cables.<

Roadside Assistance*

The Roadside Assistance of the BMW Group

offers you assistance in the event of a break-

down around the clock, including on weekends

and public holidays.

In your BMW M6, the so-called auxiliary termi-

nal for jump starting in the engine compartment

serves as a positive terminal for the battery, also

refer to engine compartment overview on

page 176. The cover cap is marked with a +.

The phone numbers of the Roadside Assis-

tance in your home country can be found in the

BMW Contact directory.

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1. Fold open the cover of the BMW jump-

starting terminal. To do so, pull the tab.

wait a few minutes before another attempt

in order to allow the discharged battery to

recharge.

3. Let the engines run for a few minutes.

4. Disconnect the jumper cables by reversing

the connection sequence.

Check the battery and recharge if necessary.

Never use spray fluids to start the

engine.<

2. Attach one end of the jumper cable plus/+

to the positive terminal of the battery or a

starting-aid terminal of the vehicle provid-

ing assistance.

Tow-starting and towing

Observe applicable laws and regulations

for tow-starting and towing.<

Do not transport any passengers other

than the driver in a vehicle that is being

towed.<

3. Attach the second end of the cable to the

positive terminal of the battery or to a jump-

starting terminal of the vehicle to be started.

4. Attach one end of the jumper cable minus/–

to the negative terminal of the battery or to

an engine or body ground of the vehicle

providing assistance.

Using tow fitting

The threaded tow fitting is stored in the tool kit

mounted on the inside of the luggage compart-

ment under the floor mat, refer to page 182, and

should always remain in the vehicle. It can be

screwed in at the front or rear of the BMW M6.

Your BMW M6 has a special nut as body

ground or negative terminal.

Only use the tow fitting that comes with

the vehicle and screw it in as far as possi-

ble. Use the tow fitting for towing only on roads.

Avoid lateral loading of the tow fitting, e.g. do

not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting. Otherwise,

the tow fitting and vehicle can be damaged.<

Access to screw thread

Round cover in bumper:

Press the arrow symbol on the cover.

5. Attach the second end of the cable to the

negative terminal of the battery or to the

engine or body ground of the vehicle to be

started.

Front

Starting engine

1. Start the engine on the assisting vehicle

and allow it to run at idle for several minutes

at slightly increased speed.

2. Start the engine on the other vehicle in the

usual way.

If the first starting attempt is not successful,

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Rear

The tow fittings used should be on the same

side on both vehicles. Should it prove impossi-

ble to avoid mounting the tow bar at an offset

angle, please note the following:

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Clearance and maneuvering capability will

be strictly limited during cornering.

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When mounted at an angle, the tow bar will

exert lateral forces, tending to push the

vehicle sideways.

Attach the tow bar to the tow fittings only,

as attachment to other vehicle parts can

lead to damage.<

Being towed

Make sure that the ignition is switched on,

refer to page 50; otherwise, the low-beam

headlights, tail lights, turn signals and wind-

shield wipers would not be available. If the vehi-

cle electrical system fails, do not tow-start or

tow the vehicle. The electric steering-wheel

lock cannot be unlocked and the vehicle cannot

be steered. For information on jump starting,

refer to page 192. There is no power assistance

with the engine stopped. This then requires

increased effort for braking and steering.<

With tow rope

When starting off in the towing vehicle, make

sure that the tow rope is taut.

To avoid jerking and the associated

stresses on vehicle components when

towing, always use nylon ropes or nylon straps.

Attach tow ropes to the tow fittings only, as

attachment to other vehicle parts can lead to

damage.<

Switch on the hazard warning flashers depend-

ing on the local regulations. If the electrical sys-

tem fails, mark the vehicle to be towed, e.g. with

a sign or warning triangle in the rear window.

With tow truck

Engage selector lever position N with the igni-

tion switched on.

Towing methods

Do not lift vehicle by tow fitting or body

and chassis parts; otherwise, damage

may result.<

Have the BMW transported with a tow truck

with a so-called lift bar or on a flat bed.

In some countries, towing with tow bars or

ropes in public traffic is not permitted. Familiar-

ize yourself with the regulations on towing in the

respective country.

Tow-starting

Do not tow-start the vehicle if possible, but

instead start the engine by means of jump start-

ing, refer to page 192. With a catalytic con-

verter, the vehicle should only be tow-started

with the engine cold.

With tow bar

The towing vehicle may not be lighter

than the vehicle to be towed; otherwise, it

will not be possible to reliably control vehicle

response.<

If the electrical system fails, do not tow-

start or tow the vehicle, as otherwise the

electric steering-wheel lock cannot be

unlocked and the vehicle cannot be steered.<

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1. Switch on the hazard warning flashers,

comply with country-specific regulations.

2. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 50.

3. Tow-start in selector-lever position N.

4. Move the selector lever into the drive posi-

tion and pull toward + within 2 seconds.

The correct gear will be selected and

engaged automatically.

5. Stop at a suitable location, remove the tow

bar or rope and switch off the hazard warn-

ing flashers.

6. Have the vehicle checked.

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