BMW 2007 M6 Coupe Manual Do Proprietário

Driving

Handbrake

The handbrake is primarily intended to prevent
the vehicle from rolling while parked; it brakes
the rear wheels.

Indicator lamp

The indicator lamp lights up, and a sig-
nal also sounds when starting off. The
handbrake is applied.
Indicator lamp for Canadian models.

Applying

The lever locks in position automatically.

Releasing

Pull slightly upwards, press the button and
lower the lever.

If exceptional circumstances should
make it necessary to apply the handbrake

while the vehicle is in motion, do not pull it too
firmly. In doing so, continuously press the but-
ton of the handbrake lever. Otherwise, too firm
an application of the handbrake can lock up the
rear wheels and cause the rear of the vehicle to
swerve.

To prevent corrosion and one-sided brak-
ing action, occasionally engage the hand-

brake lightly when the vehicle is slowly coming
to a stop if the traffic conditions are suitable.
The brake lamps do not light up when the hand-
brake is applied.

Manual transmission*

When shifting into 5th/6th gear, press the
gearshift lever toward the right, otherwise

an inadvertent shift into 3rd or 4th gear could
lead to engine damage.

When engaging the 1st gear, a slight jolt may
occur. This is operation-related and no reason
for concern.

Reverse gear

Select only when the vehicle is stationary.
Press the gearshift lever to the left, overcoming
a slight resistance.

Shift lights

To achieve the best vehicle acceleration with a
sporty driving style, shift lights in the Head-Up
Display

indicate the optimum shifting point

briefly before reaching the maximum rpm. Refer
to Shift lights, page