Giving And Receiving Assistance BMW 2007-M6

Giving and receiving assistance is an important principle in human social life. Especially in the automotive world, where technical abilities and knowledge can greatly affect the performance of the vehicle and the safety of the driver. The BMW 2007-M6 is one of the luxurious cars that often become the center of attention for automotive enthusiasts. For BMW 2007-M6 owners, both giving and receiving technical assistance can be important to maintain the condition of their car. In this article, we will discuss the importance of giving and receiving technical assistance for BMW 2007-M6 owners.

Emergency call

Conditions for an emergency call:

• Full preparation package mobile phone. With this equipment, an emergency call is still possible when no mobile phone is paired in the vehicle.
• BMW Assist is activated. Activating BMW Assist.
• Radio readiness is activated.
• The BMW Assist system is logged on to a mobile phone network.
• The emergency call system is operable.

Once your service contract for BMW Assist expires, the BMW Assist system can be deactivated by a BMW center without you having to visit a workshop. Following deactivation of the BMW Assist system, no emergency calls can be made. The BMW Assist system can be reactivated after concluding a new agreement at a BMW center.

Initiating an emergency call

1. Briefly press protective cover to open. With some vehicle equipment packages or in the Convertible, the arrangement of the switches and indicator lamps may differ somewhat.

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. When the emergency call is received at the BMW Assist Response Center, the BMW Assist Response Center contacts you and arranges for additional steps to help you.

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. If the current position of your vehicle can be determined, it will be transmitted to the BMW Assist Response Center.

If the LED is flashing but the BMW Assist Response Center cannot be heard over the hands-free system, it is possible that the hands-free system is malfunctioning. You may still be heard by the BMW Assist Response
Center, however.

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.

⚠ For technical reasons, the emergency call cannot be guaranteed under the most unfavorable conditions.

▶ You can also use other services of BMW Assist with this button.

Warning triangle*

The warning triangle is located on the left-hand side in the luggage compartment.

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.

2. Take out first-aid kit.

⚠ 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.

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 regularly and replace any whose expiration dates have passed.

Roadside Assistance*

The Roadside Assistance of the BMW Group offers you assistance in the event of a breakdown around the clock, including on weekends and public holidays. The phone numbers of the Roadside Assistance in your home country can be found in the BMW Contact directory. With BMW Assist you can contact the Roadside Assistance of the BMW Group for assistance in the event of a breakdown directly via iDrive.

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. Carefully adhere to the following sequence, both to prevent damage to one or both vehicles, and to guard against possible personal injuries.

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 battery.
2. Switch off the engine of the vehicle providing assistance.
3. Switch off any electrical systems and components in both vehicles.

⚠ 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, follow this sequence when connecting jumper cables.

In your BMW M6, the so-called jump-starting terminal for jump starting in the engine compartment serves as a positive terminal for the battery,The cover cap is marked with a +.

1. Fold open the cover of the BMW jumpstarting terminal. To do so, pull the tab.

2. Attach one end of the jumper cable plus/+ to the positive terminal of the battery or a jump-starting terminal of the vehicle providing assistance.
3. Attach the second end of the cable to the positive terminal of the battery or to a jumpstarting 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. Your BMW M6 has a special nut as body ground or negative terminal.

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.

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, 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.

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.

Using tow fitting

The threaded tow fitting is stored in the tool kit mounted on the inside of the luggage compartment under the floor mat, and should always remain in the vehicle. It can be screwed in at the front or rear of the BMW M6.

⚠ Only use the tow fitting that comes with the vehicle and screw it in as far as possible. 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

Front: press the arrow symbol on the cover in the bumper.

Rear: press the arrow symbol on the cover while prying out the cover upward by hand.

Being towed

Make sure that the ignition is switched on, otherwise, the low-beam headlamps, tail lights, turn signals and windshield wipers would not be available. Do not tow the vehicle with the rear axle raised, as otherwise the steering can turn to the left or right. When the engine is stopped, there is no power assist. This then requires increased effort for braking and steering.

Switch on the hazard warning flashers depending on the local regulations. If the electrical system fails, mark the vehicle to be towed, e.g. with a sign or warning triangle in the rear window.

Manual transmission

Gearshift lever in neutral position.

Sequential Manual Transmission with Drive logic

⚠ Make sure that selector lever position N is engaged with the ignition switched on, as otherwise the engine can be damaged during towing.

Towing methods

⚠ Do not lift vehicle by tow fitting or body and chassis parts; otherwise, damage may result.

In some countries, towing with tow bars or ropes in public traffic is not permitted. Familiarize yourself with the regulations on towing in the respective country.

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.

The tow fittings used should be on the same side on both vehicles. Should it prove impossible to avoid mounting the tow bar at an offset angle, please note the following:

• Clearance and maneuvering capability will be strictly limited during cornering.
• 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.

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.

With tow truck

⚠ Do not tow the vehicle with only the front or rear axle raised, as otherwise the engine may be damaged or the steering can turn to the left or right.

Have the vehicle transported on a flatbed surface only.

Tow-starting

Do not tow-start the vehicle if possible, but instead start the engine by means of jump starting. With a catalytic converter, the vehicle should only be tow-started with the engine cold.

Manual transmission

1. Switch on the hazard warning flashers, comply with country-specific regulations.
2. Switch on the ignition.
3. Shift into 3rd gear.
4. Tow-start with the clutch completely depressed and slowly release the clutch. After the engine starts, immediately depress the clutch again completely.
5. Stop at a suitable location, remove the tow bar or rope and switch off the hazard warning flashers.
6. Have the vehicle checked.

Sequential Manual Transmission with Drive logic

1. Switch on the hazard warning flashers, comply with country-specific regulations.
2. Switch on the ignition.
3. Tow-start in selector lever position N.
4. Move the selector lever into the drive position 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 warning flashers.
6. Have the vehicle checked.