Page 1 Contents BMW M The Ultimate Driving Machine THE BMW M6 CONVERTIBLE. OWNER'S MANUAL. Online Edition for Part no. 0140 2 956 361 - X/14...
Page 3 We therefore strongly suggest: Read this Owner's Manual before starting off in your new BMW M6. Also use the Integrated Owner's Manual in your vehi‐ cle. It contains important information on vehicle operation that will help you make full use of the technical features available in your BMW M6.
Page 4 © 2014 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft Munich, Germany Reprinting, including excerpts, only with the written consent of BMW AG, Munich. US English X/14, 11 14 490 Printed on environmentally friendly paper, bleached without chlorine, suitable for recycling. Online Edition for Part no. 0140 2 956 361 - X/14...
Page 5 “service” are used in the Owner’s Where the Owner’s Manual makes Manual, we wanted to clarify that reference to parts and accessories the terms refer to a BMW dealer’s having been approved by BMW, service center or another service those references are intended to...
Page 6 . . .” should be disregarded following text should be read in lieu and the following text should be thereof: “BMW recommends having read in lieu thereof: “BMW this work performed by a service recommends having this work center as it is important that this performed by a service center as it safety feature functions properly.”...
Page 7 Only certain types of fine-link snow BMW recommends that you have chains have been tested by the the oil changed at your BMW manufacturer of your vehicle and dealer’s service center or at another are determined by the manufacturer...
Page 8 The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends that you have maintenance and repair performed After a battery replacement, the by your BMW dealer’s service manufacturer of your vehicle center or another service center or recommends that you have the repair shop that employs trained...
Page 9: Table Of Contents
Driving Displays Lights Safety Driving stability control systems Driving comfort Climate control Interior equipment Storage compartments Driving tips BMW M6 technology Things to remember when driving Loading Saving fuel Online Edition for Part no. 0140 2 956 361 - X/14...
Page 10: Notes
Notes Notes Using this Owner's Manual Symbols on vehicle components Indicates that you should consult the Orientation relevant section of this Owner's Manual for information on a particular part or assembly. The fastest way to find information on a partic‐ ular topic is by using the index.
Page 11: For Your Own Safety
Notes Updates made after the editorial Your BMW center is the right contact for genu‐ deadline ine BMW parts and accessories, other prod‐ ucts approved by BMW and related qualified Any updates made after the editorial deadline advice. for the Owner's Manuals are found in the ap‐...
Page 12: Service And Warranty
Service and warranty ous damage to the vehicle. Such damage is We recommend that you read this publication not covered by the BMW New Vehicle Limited thoroughly. Your vehicle is covered by the fol‐ Warranty. lowing warranties: ▷...
Page 13: Vehicle Identification Number
EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a the National Highway Traffic Safety Adminis‐ nontrivial crash situation occurs; no data are tration NHTSA, in addition to notifying BMW of recorded by the EDR under normal driving North America, LLC, P.O. Box 1227, West‐...
Page 14 However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or BMW of North America, LLC. To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http:// www.safercar.gov;...
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Page 17: At A Glance
At a glance These overviews of buttons, switches and displays are intended to familiarize you with your vehicle. You will also become quickly acquainted with the available control concepts and options. Online Edition for Part no. 0140 2 956 361 - X/14...
Page 18: Cockpit
At a glance Cockpit Cockpit Vehicle features and options necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions. This This chapter describes all standard, country- also applies to safety-related functions and specific and optional features offered with the systems.
Page 19 Cockpit At a glance Automatic headlight con‐ 11 Steering wheel buttons, right trol 102 Entertainment source Daytime running lights 102 Adaptive Light Control 102 Volume High-beam Assistant 103 Instrument lighting 104 Voice activation 26 Steering column stalk, left Telephone, see user's manual for Turn signal 75 Navigation, Entertainment and Communication Thumbwheel for selection lists 94...
Page 20 At a glance Cockpit All around the center console Control Display 18 PDC Park Distance Control 136 Glove compartment 155 View 142 Ventilation 148 Rearview camera 138 Hazard warning system 199 Side View 141 Central locking system 40 Drivelogic 80 Radio/CD/Multimedia, see user's manual DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ for Navigation, Entertainment and Commu‐ trol 129 nication Engine...
Page 21 Cockpit At a glance All around the interior rearview mirror Intelligent Emergency Re‐ Interior lights 104 quest 199 Reading lights 104 Indicator lamp, front-seat pas‐ senger airbag 108 Online Edition for Part no. 0140 2 956 361 - X/14...
Page 22: Idrive
At a glance iDrive iDrive Vehicle features and options Control Display This chapter describes all standard, country- Hints specific and optional features offered with the ▷ To clean the Control Display, follow the series. It also describes features that are not care instructions.
Page 23 iDrive At a glance Turn. Press button Function BACK Displays the previous panel. OPTION Opens the Options menu. Operating concept Opening the main menu Press button. Press. Move in four directions. The main menu is displayed. All iDrive functions can be called up via the main menu.
Page 24: Options Menu
At a glance iDrive Menu items in the Owner's Manual In the Owner's Manual, menu items that can be selected are set in quotation marks, e.g., "Settings". Changing between panels After a menu item is selected, e.g., "Radio", a new panel is displayed. Panels can overlap. ▷...
Page 25: Setting The Clock
iDrive At a glance Function is deactivated. ▷ To enter an underscore, swipe to the right in the lower area of the touchpad. Touchpad Using interactive map and Internet Via touch-pad move the interactive map in the Some iDrive functions can be operated using navigation system and Internet sites.
Page 26 At a glance iDrive Radio symbols Turn the controller until "Time/Date" is highlighted, and then press the controller. Symbol Meaning HD radio station is being received. Satellite radio is switched on. Telephone symbols Symbol Meaning Incoming or outgoing call. Turn the controller until "Time:" is high‐ lighted, and then press the controller.
Page 27 iDrive At a glance Programmable memory Additional symbols buttons Symbol Meaning General information Spoken instructions are turned off. The iDrive functions can be stored on the pro‐ grammable memory buttons and called up di‐ rectly, e.g., radio stations, navigation destina‐ Split screen tions, phone numbers and menu entries.
Page 28 At a glance iDrive Deleting personal data in the Entering letters and numbers vehicle General information The concept On the Control Display: Depending on the usage, the vehicle saves Turn the controller: select letters or num‐ personal data, such as stored radio stations. bers.
Page 29 iDrive At a glance ▷ Target search: names of locations may be entered in languages available through Control Display. Online Edition for Part no. 0140 2 956 361 - X/14...
Page 30: Voice Activation System
At a glance Voice activation system Voice activation system Vehicle features and options Using voice activation This chapter describes all standard, country- Activating the voice activation system specific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not Press button on the steering necessarily available in your car, e.
Page 31: Adjusting The Volume
Voice activation system At a glance Executing functions using short Press button on the steering commands wheel. Execute functions on the main menu via short ›Tone‹ commands. It almost doesn't matter which menu item is selected, e.g., ›Vehicle status‹. List of short commands for the voice activation Setting the voice dialog system, see Navigation, Entertainment, Com‐...
Page 32 At a glance Voice activation system This can unnecessarily delay the establish‐ ment of a phone connection. Instead, use the SOS button, refer to page 199, close to the interior mirror. Environmental conditions ▷ Say the commands, numbers, and letters smoothly and with normal volume, empha‐...
Page 33: Integrated Owner's Manual In The Vehicle
Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle At a glance Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle Vehicle features and options Select components This chapter describes all standard, country- Press button. specific and optional features offered with the Turn the controller: open "Vehicle info". series.
Page 34 At a glance Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle Context help - Owner's Manual to the Programmable memory buttons temporarily selected function General information You may open the relevant information di‐ rectly. The Owner's Manual can be stored on the pro‐ grammable memory buttons and called up di‐...
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Page 37: Controls
Controls This chapter is intended to provide you with information that will give you complete control of your vehicle. All features and accessories that are useful for driving and your safety, comfort and convenience are described here. Online Edition for Part no. 0140 2 956 361 - X/14...
Page 38: Opening And Closing
Controls Opening and closing Opening and closing Vehicle features and options Opening the trunk lid Press briefly: headlight courtesy delay fea‐ This chapter describes all standard, country- ture specific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not Press and hold: Panic mode necessarily available in your car, e.
Page 39 Opening and closing Controls Starting the engine with emergency Remove the cover of the battery compart‐ detection of the remote control ment, arrow 2. Insert a battery of the same type with the positive side facing up. Press the cover closed. Take the used battery to a recycling center or to your service center.
Page 40: Profile Management
USB port: "USB device" Select a profile. Importing profiles The activated profile is assigned to the cur‐ Profiles exported via BMW Online can also be rently used remote control. imported via BMW Online. Profiles stored on a USB device can be im‐...
Page 41: Using The Remote Control
▷ Interior lamps and courtesy lamps are acti‐ "Import profile" vated. This function is not available, if the BMW Online: "BMW Online" interior lamps were switched off manually. USB interface: "USB device" ▷ The welcome lamps are switched on, if this function was activated.
Page 42: Panic Mode
Controls Opening and closing locked. Press button again until the convertible This function is not available, if the interior top operation is completed. lamps were switched off manually. If the button is pressed again within 10 sec‐ Locking onds after vehicle was locked, the interior mo‐ tion sensor and tilt alarm sensor of the anti- Locking from the outside theft warning system, refer to page 45, are...
Page 43 Opening and closing Controls The duration can be set in the Control Display. Any unauthorized modifications or changes to these devices could void the user's authority to Malfunction operate this equipment. Remote control detection by the vehicle can among others be malfunctioning under the fol‐ Without remote control lowing circumstances: ▷...
Page 44: From The Inside
The hazard warning system and interior lights come on. Unlocking and opening ▷ Press on the top half of the BMW label. ▷ Press button on the remote con‐ trol for approx. 1 second. As the case may be, the doors are also un‐...
Page 45: Emergency Unlocking
Opening and closing Controls Opening from the inside Slide the reel into the arrow 1 position. This secures the trunk lid and disconnects it from With the vehicle is stationary, press the central locking system. the button in the driver's footwell. This is beneficial when the vehicle is parked The trunk lid opens.
Page 46: Separately Unlocking The Trunk Lid
Controls Opening and closing Convenient closing ▷ To lock the vehicle, the remote control must be located outside of the vehicle. Monitor closing ▷ The next unlocking and locking cycle is not Monitor closing to ensure that no one possible until after approx. 2 seconds. becomes trapped.◀...
Page 47: Automatic Locking
Opening and closing Controls ▷ Interference of the radio connection from Select the symbol. transmission towers or other equipment Select the desired function: with high transmit power. ▷ "Tailgate" ▷ Shielding of the remote control due to The trunk lid is opened. metal objects.
Page 48 Controls Opening and closing Door lock and armed alarm system Pinch hazard when moving back the seat If this function is used, first make sure Unlocking via the door lock will trigger the that the footwell behind the driver's seat is alarm on some country-specific versions.
Page 49: Switching Off The Alarm
Opening and closing Controls Switching off the alarm ▷ The indicator lamp goes out after unlock‐ ing: ▷ Unlock vehicle with the remote control or The vehicle has not been tampered with. reel on the ignition, if needed through emergency detection of remote control, re‐ ▷...
Page 50: Rear Window
Controls Opening and closing The window opens automatically. Pressing ▷ Pull the reel beyond the resistance the reel again stops the motion. point. See also: Convenient opening, refer to All windows, including the rear window, are page 37, via remote control. closed while the reel is being pressed.
Page 51: Convertible Top
Opening and closing Controls Hints No window accessories Do not install any accessories in the win‐ ▷ The trunk lid cannot be opened if the dow's range of movement; otherwise, the convertible top is not fully opened or pinch protection system will be impaired.◀ closed.
Page 52: Safety Information
Controls Opening and closing ▷ The trunk lid is closed. Open and close convertible top com‐ pletely ▷ The external temperature is above 14 ℉/-10 ℃. Always open or close the convertible top com‐ pletely. Convertible top and convertible top ▷...
Page 53 Opening and closing Controls ▷ Make sure that the cargo area partition in In addition to the red LED, a check control the cargo area is folded down. message is displayed. ▷ Make sure that the cargo does not push Interruption against the cargo area partition from be‐...
Page 54 Controls Opening and closing Cargo area partition Convertible top tool Adapter Fold down cargo area partition in the back so that the convertible top can be opened. Rear window tool Fold down cargo area partition in the front in order to enlarge the cargo area capacity when Before closing the convertible top is closed.
Page 55 Opening and closing Controls Proceed accordingly on the left side. reaches its limit position and hold it in place. When the convertible top is closed man‐ ually, the trunk lid can no longer be opened. Remove urgently needed items from the cargo area and close the trunk lid.
Page 56 Controls Opening and closing edge. Keep the convertible top well stor‐ With the cover ends placed high, close the age cover open, e.g., with your shoulder. convertible top well storage cover. Lift out the convertible top and the Fold down the two convertible top ends on convertible top ends on both sides simul‐...
Page 57: Wind Deflector
Opening and closing Controls Wind deflector Insert the convertible top tool with the long end into the adapter from the onboard ve‐ hicle tool kit. The concept In the rear, raise the inner lining of the The wind deflector reduces the air movement convertible top.
Page 58 Controls Opening and closing Install the wind deflector on the vehicle To release the two lateral retaining pins, pull with the right retaining pin and the two rear the corresponding handle forward a little and ones in the corresponding openings. them pull it to the side.
Page 59: Adjusting
Adjusting Controls Adjusting Vehicle features and options Keep the movement area unobstructed When changing the seat position, keep This chapter describes all standard, country- the seat's area of movement unobstructed; specific and optional features offered with the otherwise, people might get injured or objects series.
Page 60: Lumbar Support
Controls Adjusting Adjustments in detail Thigh support Forward/back. Multifunctional seat Height. Adjust the position using the lever. Lumbar support The curvature of the seat backrest can be ad‐ justed in a way that it supports the lumbar re‐ gion of the spine. The lower back and the spine are supported for upright posture.
Page 61: Active Seat
Adjusting Controls Shoulder support Switching on Press button once for each tempera‐ ture level. The maximum temperature is reached when three LEDs are lit. If the journey is continued within approx. 15 minutes, the seat heating is activated automat‐ ically with the temperature selected last. Switch off Also supports the back in the shoulder area: Press button longer.
Page 62 Controls Adjusting Switching on Hints Press button once for each ventilation One person per safety belt level. Never allow more than one person to The highest level is active when three LEDs wear a single safety belt. Never allow infants or are lit.
Page 63 ▷ Only attach accessories approved by BMW Check and replace safety belts to the seat or head restraint. This should only be done by your service Otherwise, the protective function of the active center;...
Page 64 Controls Adjusting Entering the rear Adjusting the height Note Keep the movement area unobstructed When changing the seat position, keep the seat's area of movement unobstructed; otherwise, people might get injured or objects damaged.◀ Folding back and locking the backrest Adjusting electrically.
Page 65 Adjusting Controls Controls Keep the movement area unobstructed When changing the seat position, keep the seat's area of movement unobstructed; otherwise, people might get injured or objects damaged.◀ At a glance ▷ Press and hold this button until the seat has moved to the desired position.
Page 66 Controls Adjusting Safety mode At a glance Close the driver's door or reel on the igni‐ tion. Press and hold the desired button 1 or 2 until the adjustment procedure is com‐ pleted. Calling up of a seat position deactivated After a brief period, calling up stored seat posi‐...
Page 67: Automatic Dimming Feature
Adjusting Controls Interior rearview mirror, automatic Activating dimming feature Slide the switch to the driver's side The concept mirror position. Engage selector lever position R. Deactivating Slide the switch to the passenger side mirror position. Fold in and out Press button. Photocells are used for control: Possible at speeds up to approx.
Page 68: Setting Options
Controls Adjusting M Drive Adjusting The concept Individual settings can be carried out in two preassigned configurations for the vehicle. When the engine is started, an efficient driving state is active by default. M Drive is deacti‐ vated. At a glance The steering wheel can be adjusted in four di‐...
Page 69: Indicator Lights
Adjusting Controls On the Control Display: the buttons in the center console. This deacti‐ vates M Drive. "Settings" To reactivate all settings made for M Drive on "M Drive 1" or "M Drive 2" the Control Display, briefly press one of the fol‐ Select the desired setting option.
Page 70: Transporting Children Safely
Controls Transporting children safely Transporting children safely Vehicle features and options necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions. This This chapter describes all standard, country- also applies to safety-related functions and specific and optional features offered with the systems.
Page 71: Child Seat Security
Transporting children safely Controls of unexpected movement of the rear seat seat, open the backrest width completely. Do backrest.◀ not change the backrest width again and do not call up a memory position. On the front passenger seat Child seat security Deactivating airbags Deactivating the front-seat passenger airbags...
Page 72 Controls Transporting children safely formation from the system manufacturer; oth‐ Ensure that both LATCH anchors are prop‐ erwise, the level of protection may be re‐ erly connected. duced.◀ Child restraint fixing system with a tether strap Mounts for the lower LATCH anchors The lower anchors may be used to attach the For Canadian customers Only CRS to the vehicle seat up to a combined child...
Page 73: Driving
Driving Controls Driving Vehicle features and options Note If the engine is switched off and the ignition is This chapter describes all standard, country- switched on, the system automatically specific and optional features offered with the switches to the radio-ready state if the lights series.
Page 74 Controls Driving Radio ready state Repeated starting in quick succession Activate radio-ready state: Avoid trying to start the vehicle repeat‐ edly and in quick succession. Otherwise, the ▷ When the engine is running: press the fuel is not burned or is inadequately burned, Start/Stop button.
Page 75 Driving Controls and downward inclines, further secure the ve‐ is available when the vehicle is traveling faster hicle, e.g., by turning the steering wheel in the than about 3 mph, approx. 5 km/h. direction of the curb.◀ Engine stop Before driving into a car wash The engine is switched off automatically dur‐...
Page 76 Controls Driving ▷ The engine is not yet at operating temper‐ ▷ The steering wheel is turned. ature. ▷ Double-clutch transmission: Change from ▷ The wheels are at a sharp angle or the selector lever position D to N, R or D/S. steering wheel is being turned.
Page 77: Parking Brake
Driving Controls Activating/deactivating the system Malfunction manually The Auto Start/Stop function no longer switches off the engine automatically. A Check Using the button Control message is displayed. It is possible to continue driving. Have the system checked. Parking brake The concept The parking brake is used to prevent the vehi‐...
Page 78: While Driving
Controls Driving While driving Automatic release in cars with manual transmission Use as emergency brake while driving: Drive off as usual. The parking brake disen‐ Pull the reel and hold it. The vehicle brakes gages when the clutch pedal is released. hard while the reel is being pulled.
Page 79: Headlight Flasher
Driving Controls Turn signal, high beams, High beams, headlight flasher headlight flasher Turn signal Using turn signals ▷ High beams, arrow 1. ▷ Headlight flasher, arrow 2. Washer/wiper system Press the lever beyond the resistance point. To reel off manually, press the lever to the re‐ Switching the wipers on/off and brief sistance point.
Page 80: Rain Sensor
Controls Driving Activating/deactivating The lever automatically returns to its initial po‐ sition when released. ▷ Normal wiper speed: push up once. The wipers reel to intermittent operation when the vehicle is stationary. ▷ Fast wiper speed: press up twice or press once beyond the resistance point.
Page 81: Washer Fluid
Follow the cally heated while the ignition is switched on. usage instructions on the washer fluid con‐ tainer. Use BMW’s Windshield Washer Con‐ Fold-out position of the wipers centrate or the equivalent.◀ Fold wipers back when you want to change the blades or with pending low temperatures.
Page 82 Controls Driving ▷ Upshifting display, Shift Lights, refer to page 100. ▷ Automatic downshifting and protection from misshifting even in sequential mode. ▷ Launch Control. ▷ Low Speed Assistant. Selector lever, selector lever positions All washer nozzles are supplied from one res‐ At a glance ervoir.
Page 83 Driving Controls Low Speed Assistant S Sequential mode The Low Speed Assistant gives assistance at Use the shift paddles or the selector lever to very low speeds. The vehicle moves at walking upshift or downshift without letting off the gas. speed.
Page 84 Controls Driving Using the shift paddles on the steering while the vehicle is stationary and position wheel D or R is set. Displays in the instrument cluster Drive mode ▷ Engaged gear together with a D, arrow 1. ▷ Selected driving program, Drivelogic, refer to page 80, arrow 2.
Page 85 Driving Controls Selecting driving program using Risk of an accident button in center console Use the settings for DSC in M Drive; oth‐ erwise, driving stability may be impaired, and there is risk of an accident.◀ Display in the instrument cluster Selected driving program corre‐...
Page 86 Controls Driving M Driving Dynamics Control While the vehicle is stationary, press the selector lever forward and hold it. The concept A flag symbol is displayed in the instru‐ ment cluster. The M Driving Dynamics Control affects the response of the vehicle to accelerator pedal Fully depress the accelerator pedal.
Page 87 Driving Controls Using the button Press button repeatedly until the desired program is displayed in the instrument cluster. Display in the instrument cluster Engine Dynamics Control with selected program with activated Display of the system states of the driving dynamics, refer to page 91.
Page 88: Displays
Controls Displays Displays Vehicle features and options necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions. This This chapter describes all standard, country- also applies to safety-related functions and specific and optional features offered with the systems.
Page 89: Check Control
Displays Controls Red lights ▷ Miles/trip miles, refer to page 89. ▷ Messages, e.g. Check Control, refer to Safety belt reminder page 85. Flashing or illuminated: safety belt on ▷ Current fuel consumption, refer to the driver or passenger side is not page 90.
Page 90 Controls Displays Intervention by braking or make an evasive ma‐ M Dynamic Mode MDM neuver. M Dynamic Mode MDM is switched on. For more information, see M Dynamic Pedestrian warning Mode, refer to page 130. Symbol in the instrument cluster. Additional flashing: MDM controls the If a collision with a person detected in this way drive and brake forces.
Page 91 Displays Controls ▷ Malfunction: have the system checked by For additional information, refer to Parking your service center. lights/low beams, headlight control, refer to page 101. For more information, see Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor, refer to page 110. High-beam Assistant Steering system High-beam Assistant is switched on.
Page 92: Text Messages
Controls Displays Text messages These messages can be faded for approx. 8 seconds. After this time, they are dis‐ Text messages in combination with a symbol played again automatically. in the instrument cluster explain a Check Con‐ trol message and the meaning of the indicator ▷...
Page 93: Engine Oil Temperature
Displays Controls Engine oil temperature External temperature ▷ Cold engine: the pointer is at If the indicator drops to the low temperature end. +37 ℉/+3 ℃ or lower, a signal Drive at moderate engine sounds. and vehicle speeds. A Check Control message is ▷...
Page 94: Current Fuel Consumption
Controls Displays "Instrument cluster" Refuel promptly "Digital speedometer" Refuel no later than at a range of 30 miles/50 km or engine operation might fail Adjusting the unit and damage might occur.◀ "Settings" Displaying the cruising range "Language/Units" Depending on your vehicle's optional features, "Dig.
Page 95 Displays Controls Resetting fuel consumption history Display of the dynamic driving sys‐ tems, refer to page 91. Open "Options". The bar display for the current fuel consump‐ "Reset consumption history" tion is displayed in the instrument cluster. Displaying EfficientDynamics info The current efficiency can be displayed.
Page 96: Service Requirements
Controls Displays Service requirements Symbols Sym‐ Description The concept bols After the ignition is turned on the instrument cluster briefly displays available driving dis‐ No service is currently required. tance or time to the next scheduled mainte‐ nance. The deadline for scheduled mainte‐ Your service specialist can read the current nance or a legally mandated inspec‐...
Page 97 Displays Controls Gear shift indicator Hints Personal judgment The concept The system cannot serve as a substitute The system recommends the most fuel effi‐ for the driver's personal judgment of the traffic cient gear for the current driving situation. situation. The gear shift indicator is active in the sequen‐...
Page 98 Controls Displays Selection lists in the Speed limit detection instrument cluster Current speed limit. The concept Depending on your vehicle's optional features, the following can be displayed or operated us‐ ing the buttons and the thumbwheel on the Speed limit detection is not steering wheel as well as the displays in the in‐...
Page 99: Average Fuel Consumption
Displays Controls Using the thumbwheel, select the desired set‐ When destination guidance is activated in ting and confirm it by pushing the thumbwheel. the navigation system. ▷ Distance to destination. When destination guidance is activated in Computer the navigation system. Adjusting the info display Indication in the info display Depending on the vehicle equipment version,...
Page 100: Control Display
Controls Displays Distance to destination Resetting the fuel consumption or speed The distance remaining to the destination is displayed if a destination is entered in the navi‐ On the Control Display: gation system before the trip is started. "Vehicle info" The distance to the destination is adopted au‐...
Page 101 Displays Controls Activating/deactivating the speed Turn the controller until the desired mi‐ warning nutes are displayed. On the Control Display: Press the controller. The time is stored. "Settings" "Speed" Setting the time format "Warning" "Settings" Press the controller. "Time/Date" "Format:" Setting your current speed as the speed warning Select the desired format.
Page 102 Controls Displays Language Depending on the light conditions, the bright‐ ness settings may not be clearly visible. Setting the language To set the language on the Control Display: Head-up Display "Settings" "Language/Units" The concept "Language:" Select the desired language. Settings are stored for the profile currently in use.
Page 103: Adjusting The Height
Displays Controls Switching on/off Select displays in the Head-up Display. Selecting displays in the Head-up Display On the Control Display: "Settings" "Head-Up Display" "Displayed information" Select the desired displays in the Head-up Display. Press button. Setting the brightness Display The brightness is automatically adjusted to the ambient brightness.
Page 104 Controls Displays "Rotation" ▷ Current engine speed is displayed in the tachometer. Turn the controller. ▷ Arrow 1: successive yellow illuminated Settings are stored for the profile currently in fields indicate the upcoming upshift mo‐ use. ment. Special windshield ▷ Arrow 2: fields are illuminated in red.
Page 105: Lights
Lights Controls Lights Vehicle features and options If the driver door is opened with the ignition switched off, the exterior lighting is automati‐ This chapter describes all standard, country- cally switched off at these reel settings. specific and optional features offered with the series.
Page 106: Adaptive Light Control
Controls Lights Setting the duration "Lighting" On the Control Display: "Daytime running lamps" Settings are stored for the profile currently in "Settings" use. "Lighting" "Pathway lighting:" Roadside parking lights Set length of time. Settings are stored for the profile currently in use.
Page 107 Lights Controls Activating Activating Position of switch with the ignition switched on. To avoid blinding oncoming traffic, the Adap‐ tive Light Control does not swivel to the driv‐ er's side when the vehicle is at a standstill. The turning lights are automatically switched on depending on the steering angle or the use of turn signals.
Page 108: Instrument Lighting
Controls Lights Interior lights vate the High-beam Assistant, press the but‐ ton on the turn signal lever. General information System limits The interior lights, footwell lights, access lights Personal responsibility and courtesy lights are controlled automati‐ cally. The High-beam Assistant cannot serve as a substitute for the driver's personal judg‐...
Page 109 Lights Controls ▷ "Off": no lighting. ▷ "Reduced": the speakers in the field of view are faded while driving. ▷ "On": the speakers are always illumi‐ nated. Online Edition for Part no. 0140 2 956 361 - X/14...
Page 110: Safety
Controls Safety Safety Vehicle features and options necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions. This This chapter describes all standard, country- also applies to safety-related functions and specific and optional features offered with the systems.
Page 111 Safety Controls ▷ Keep at a distance from the airbags. The ignition and inflation noise may lead to short-term and, in most cases, temporary ▷ Always grasp the steering wheel on the hearing impairment in sensitive individuals. steering wheel rim, holding your hands at the 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock positions, to Malfunction, deactivation and after de‐...
Page 112: Deactivation System
Controls Safety Automatic deactivation of the front- ▷ Do not place objects under the seat that seat passenger airbags could press against the seat from below. The system reads if the front passenger seat is ▷ No moisture in or on the seat. occupied by measuring the human body's re‐...
Page 113: Rollover Protection System
Safety Controls Strength of the driver's and front-seat Supplementing the reinforced front windshield passenger airbag frame, the rollover protection system further increases passenger safety. The explosive power that activates driver's/ front passenger's airbags very much depends Hints on the positions of the driver's/front passeng‐ er's seat.
Page 114: Tire Pressure Monitor Tpm
Controls Safety safety frame no longer engages in the lower With use of the system observe further infor‐ position. mation found under Tire inflation pressure, re‐ fer to page 176. Press the release lever to the side and hold Functional requirements The system must have been reset with the correct tire inflation pressure;...
Page 115 Safety Controls Wheels, gray ▷ There is a flat tire or a major loss in tire in‐ flation pressure. The system cannot detect a flat tire. Reasons for this may be: ▷ No reset was performed for the system. The system therefore issues a warning ▷...
Page 116 Controls Safety temperature falls again. These circumstances tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel ef‐ may cause a warning when temperatures fall ficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the very sharply. vehicle's handling and stopping ability. Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for Malfunction proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver's responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure,...
Page 117 Safety Controls Functional requirements There is a flat tire or a major loss in tire inflation pressure. The system must have been initialized when the tire inflation pressure was correct; other‐ Reduce your speed and stop cautiously. wise, reliable flagging of a flat tire is not as‐ Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐...
Page 118 Controls Safety every time the engine is started using the Keep the windshield in the area behind the in‐ Start/Stop button: terior rearview mirror clean and clear. ▷ Front-end collision warning with City Brak‐ ing function, refer to page 114. Switching on/off ▷...
Page 119 Safety Controls General information Camera The system warns at two levels of an imminent danger of collision at speeds from approx. 3 mph/5 km/h. Time of warnings may vary with the current driving situation. Appropriate braking kicks in at speeds of up to 35 mph/60 km/h.
Page 120 Controls Safety Warning with braking function Braking intervention The warning prompts the driver himself/herself Note to react. During a warning, the maximum brak‐ ing force is used. Premise for the brake boos‐ Adapting your speed and driving style ter is sufficiently quick and hard stepping on The warning does not relieve the driver the brake pedal.
Page 121 Safety Controls Pedestrian warning with city ▷ Slow moving vehicles when you approach them at high speed. braking function ▷ Vehicles that suddenly swerve in front of you, or sharply decelerating vehicles. The concept ▷ Vehicles with an unusual rear appearance. The ystem can help prevent accidents with pe‐...
Page 122 Controls Safety Detection range Camera The detection area in front of the vehicle is div‐ The camera is found near the interior rearview ided into two areas. mirror. ▷ Central area, arrow 1, directly in front of the Keep the windshield in the area behind the in‐ vehicle.
Page 123 Safety Controls Intervene immediately by braking or make an Thus a warning might not be issued or be is‐ evasive maneuver. sued late. E. g. the following situations may not be de‐ Braking intervention tected: The warning prompts the driver himself/herself ▷...
Page 124 Controls Safety necessary, the heat image can be displayed on Warm objects that are similar in shape to hu‐ the Control Display. man beings are detected by the system. In addition, the system also detects animals Heat image above a certain minimum size, e.g., deer. With heat image activated on the Control Dis‐...
Page 125 Safety Controls At a glance Press button. Buttons in the vehicle The LED goes out. Switching on heat image additionally The heat image from the Night Vision camera can also be displayed on the Control Display. This function has no effect on object detec‐ tion.
Page 126 Controls Safety Warning area in front of the vehicle Acute warning The red symbol is displayed and a sig‐ nal sounds. When animals are detected, an red animal symbol is displayed with the signal tone. Red symbol in the instrument cluster. Intervene immediately by braking or make an evasive maneuver.
Page 127: Lane Departure Warning
Safety Controls At a glance ▷ People or animals who are fully or partially covered, especially when their heads are Button in the vehicle covered. ▷ People who are not in an upright position, e.g., lying down. ▷ Cyclists on unconventional bicycles (e.g., recumbent bicycles).
Page 128 Controls Safety Active Blind Spot Detection ▷ Arrows: at least one lane marking was de‐ tected and warnings can be issued. The concept Issued warning If you leave the lane and if a lane marking has been detected, the steering wheel begins vi‐ brating.
Page 129: Radar Sensors
Safety Controls At a glance Display Button in the vehicle Lamp in the exterior mirror housing Active Blind Spot Detection Information stage The dimmed lamp in the exterior mirror hous‐ ing indicates when there are vehicles in the Radar sensors blind spot or approaching from behind.
Page 130: Brake Force Display
Controls Safety Commission regulations. Operation is gov‐ ▷ PreCrash erned by the following: ▷ PostCrash FCC ID: Attentiveness assistant ▷ NBG009014A. Compliance statement: The concept This device complies with part 15 of the FCC The system can detect increasing lack of alert‐ Rules.
Page 131 Safety Controls Note A recommendation to take a break is displayed only once during an uninterrupted trip. Personal responsibility After a break, another recommendation to take The system cannot possibly serve as a a break cannot be displayed until after approxi‐ substitute for the driver's personal judgment of mately 45 minutes.
Page 132 Controls Safety After coming to a halt, the brake is released automatically. Secure the vehicle against roll‐ ing. Online Edition for Part no. 0140 2 956 361 - X/14...
Page 133: Driving Stability Control Systems
Driving stability control systems Controls Driving stability control systems Vehicle features and options After the foot brake is released, the vehicle is held in place for approx. 2 seconds. This chapter describes all standard, country- Depending on the vehicle load, the vehicle may specific and optional features offered with the roll back slightly.
Page 134 Controls Driving stability control systems Activating MDM Otherwise, driving safety is not given in driv‐ ing-critical situation due to the elevated center Press button briefly. of gravity.◀ The MDM and DSC OFF indicator lights on the instrument cluster light up. At a glance Deactivating MDM Button in the vehicle...
Page 135 Driving stability control systems Controls DSC indicator lamp also flashes: ▷ M Dynamic Mode controls the drive A message appears in the instrument cluster. forces and brake forces. This message is confirmed by pressing the Indicator lights light up: button again. M Dynamic Mode or DSC has failed.
Page 136: Selecting A Channel
Controls Driving stability control systems Servotronic Selecting a channel Via M Drive The concept On the Control Display: The Servotronic varies the steering force re‐ quired to turn the wheels in accordance with "Settings" the vehicle speed. At low speeds, the steering "M Drive 1"...
Page 137 Driving stability control systems Controls Using the button Press button repeatedly until the desired program is displayed in the instrument cluster. Display in the instrument cluster Servotronic with selected program with activated display of the System states of the driving dynamics, refer to page 91.
Page 138: Driving Comfort
Controls Driving comfort Driving comfort Vehicle features and options Controls This chapter describes all standard, country- At a glance specific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not Press but‐ Function necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions.
Page 139: Indicator Lamp
Driving comfort Controls The displays go out. The stored desired speed This is displayed, refer to page 135, in the is deleted. speedometer and briefly in the instrument cluster. Interrupting When cruise control is maintained or stored, DSC Dynamic Stability Control will be turned When active, press the button.
Page 140 Controls Driving comfort ment cluster indicates whether the system is An acoustic warning is first given: switched on. ▷ By the front sensors and the two rear cor‐ ner sensors at approx. 24 in/60 cm. Desired speed ▷ By the rear middle sensors at approx. 5 ft/1.50 m.
Page 141 Driving comfort Controls At a glance The shorter the distance to the object, the shorter the intervals. With front PDC: button in vehicle If the distance to a detected object is less than approx. 10 in/25 cm, a continuous tone is sounded.
Page 142: Rearview Camera
Controls Driving comfort System limits ▷ In large buildings with right angles and smooth walls, e.g., in underground ga‐ Limits of ultrasonic measurement rages. Ultrasonic measuring might not function under ▷ Through heavy pollution. the following circumstances: ▷ Due to other ultrasound sources, e.g., ▷...
Page 143 The rearview camera is switched on. ▷ The trunk lid is fully closed. The camera lens is located under the BMW Activating assistance functions emblem of the trunk lid. The image quality may be impaired by dirt. The camera calibrates it‐...
Page 144 Controls Driving comfort Pathway lines Obstacle marking ▷ Pathway lines can be superimposed on the Obstacle markings can be faded into the image image of the rearview camera. of the rearview camera. Their colored margins match the markings of ▷ They help you to estimate how much the PDC.
Page 145: Display Settings
Driving comfort Controls Display settings Hints The images from both cameras are shown si‐ Brightness multaneously on the Control Display. With the rearview camera switched on: Check the traffic situation as well Select the symbol. Check the traffic situation around the ve‐ hicle on blind driveways and intersections with Turn the controller until the desired setting your own eyes.
Page 146: Top View
Controls Driving comfort Switching on/off System limits The cameras lidture a maximum range of Switching on/off manually 330 ft/100 m. Press button. Top View Automatic deactivation during forward travel The concept The system switches off when a certain driving Top View provides assistance in parking and distance or speed is exceeded.
Page 147 Driving comfort Controls Cameras When the distance to an object is small, a red bar is shown in front of the vehicle, as it is in the PDC display. The lenses of the Top View camera are located at the bottom in the mirror housings. The im‐ age quality may be impaired by dirt.
Page 148 Controls Driving comfort track line is continuously adjusted for the steering wheel movement. "Parking aid lines" Turning circle and pathway lines are displayed. System limits Top View cannot be used in the following sit‐ uations: ▷ With a door open. ▷...
Page 149: Climate Control
Climate control Controls Climate control Vehicle features and options Temperature Turn the ring to set the desired This chapter describes all standard, country- temperature. specific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions.
Page 150 Controls Climate control Convertible program Air flows out of the vents to the upper body re‐ gion. The vents need to be open for this. When the convertible top is open, the convertible program is activated as well. In the The function is available above an external convertible program, the automatic climate temperature of approx.
Page 151: Rear Window Defroster
Climate control Controls The air will be cooled and dehumidified and, Switching on depending on the temperature setting, Switch off the ignition. warmed again. Press the right side of the button Depending on the weather, the windshield and on the driver's side. side windows may fog up briefly when the en‐...
Page 152 Controls Climate control This combined filter should be replaced during Operation can be performed via iDrive. scheduled maintenance, refer to page 191, of Functional requirements your vehicle. Parked-car ventilation Ventilation ▷ Using the preset reel-on time or when op‐ erated directly: any external temperature. Front ventilation Open the vents to allow air to flow out.
Page 153: Interior Equipment
Interior equipment Controls Interior equipment Vehicle features and options ally compatible with the universal garage door opener. This chapter describes all standard, country- If you have any questions, please contact: specific and optional features offered with the ▷ Your service center. series.
Page 154 Controls Interior equipment rearview mirror. The required distance de‐ For systems with an alternating-code system, pends on the manual transmitter. the universal garage door opener and the sys‐ tem also have to be synchronized. Simultaneously press and hold the button of the desired function on the hand-held Please read the operating manual to find out transmitter and the button to be program‐...
Page 155: Sun Visor
Interior equipment Controls Sun visor then be controlled by the button on the in‐ terior rearview mirror. Glare shield If the LED does not flash faster after at least 60 seconds, change the distance and Fold the sun visor down or up. repeat the step.
Page 156 Controls Interior equipment Lighter Note The total load of all sockets must not exceed Push in the lighter. 140 watts at 12 volts. The lighter can be removed as Do not damage the socket by using unsuitable soon as it pops back out. connectors.
Page 157: Center Armrest
Interior equipment Controls In the front passenger footwell necessary, when pulling the release, press against the insert. Socket is located below the glove compart‐ ment. Lay out the ski bag. To access the socket: fold open the cover. Press button in the cargo area, open tail‐ board and attach to the rear wall via mag‐...
Page 158 Controls Interior equipment Stowing the ski bag Proceed in the reverse order of loading. When replacing the insert, place both pins into the rail at the bottom and press the insert back in place until a 'click' is heard. Ensure that the rear seat backrest upholstery is not damaged.
Page 159: Storage Compartments
Storage compartments Controls Storage compartments Vehicle features and options Glove compartment This chapter describes all standard, country- Note specific and optional features offered with the Close the glove compartment again im‐ series. It also describes features that are not mediately necessarily available in your car, e.
Page 160: Clothes Hooks
Controls Storage compartments Locking the storage compartment ▷ Do not use force when plugging the con‐ nector into the USB interface. ▷ Do not connect devices such as fans or lights to the USB interface. ▷ Do not connect USB hard drives. ▷...
Page 161: Cargo Area
Storage compartments Controls Cupholders Center console Hints Shatter-proof containers and no hot drinks Use light and shatter-proof containers and do not transport hot drinks. Otherwise, there is the increased danger of injury in an accident.◀ Unsuitable containers To open: press on the cover. Do not forcefully push unsuitable con‐...
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Page 163: Driving Tips
Driving tips This chapter provides you with information useful in dealing with specific driving and operating modes. Online Edition for Part no. 0140 2 956 361 - X/14...
Page 164: Bmw M6 Technology
Driving tips BMW M6 technology BMW M6 technology Vehicle features and options braking. However, this has no effect on per‐ formance, operational reliability and reliability This chapter describes all standard, country- of the brake. specific and optional features offered with the series.
Page 165 Driving on racetracks Requirements Before driving on a racetrack: ▷ Participation in BMW Driver Experience Training. ▷ Check engine oil fill level and replenish as necessary. ▷ Have vehicle checked at a service center.
Page 166: Things To Remember When Driving
Driving tips Things to remember when driving Things to remember when driving Vehicle features and options Use the maximum speed of 155 mph/250 km/h only briefly, e.g., when passing. This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with the Tires series.
Page 167: Closing The Trunk Lid
Things to remember when driving Driving tips General driving notes Climate control windshield Closing the trunk lid Drive with the trunk lid closed Only drive with the tailgate closed; other‐ wise, in the event of an accident or braking and evasive maneuvers, passengers and other traf‐...
Page 168: Driving Through Water
Driving tips Things to remember when driving Driving through water Driving in wet conditions When roads are wet, salted, or in heavy rain, Observe water level and speed press brake pedal ever so gently every few Do not exceed the maximum water level miles.
Page 169: Ground Clearance
Things to remember when driving Driving tips ▷ Infrequent use of the brakes. Corrosion will built up when the maximum pressure applied to the brake pads during braking is not reached - thus discs don't get cleaned. Corrosion buildup on the brake discs will cause a pulsating effect on the brakes in their re‐...
Page 170: Loading
Driving tips Loading Loading Vehicle features and options vehicle and unstable driving situations may result. This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions.
Page 171: Stowing Cargo
Loading Driving tips Load Securing cargo ▷ Smaller and lighter items: secure with re‐ taining straps or with a cargo net or draw straps. ▷ Larger and heavy objects: secure with cargo straps. Cargo straps, cargo netting, retaining straps or draw straps on the lashing eyes in the cargo area.
Page 172: Saving Fuel
Driving tips Saving fuel Saving fuel Vehicle features and options Tires This chapter describes all standard, country- General information specific and optional features offered with the Tires can affect fuel consumption in various series. It also describes features that are not ways, e.g., tire size may influence fuel con‐...
Page 173: Online Edition For Part No. 0140 2 956 361 - X/14
For going downhill take your foot off the accel‐ your service center. erator and let the vehicle roll. Also note the BMW Maintenance System, refer The flow of fuel is interrupted while coasting. to page 191. Switch off the engine during longer stops Switch off the engine during longer stops, e.g.,...
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Page 175: Mobility
Mobility In order to always ensure your mobility, you will find important information on operating fluids, wheels and tires, maintenance and Roadside Assistance in the following. Online Edition for Part no. 0140 2 956 361 - X/14...
Page 176: Refueling
Mobility Refueling Refueling Vehicle features and options Turn the tank lid counterclockwise. This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions.
Page 177 Refueling Mobility Open the cover on the right side trim. Pull the green knob with the fuel pump symbol. This releases the fuel filler flap. Observe the following when refueling The fuel tank is full when the filler nozzle clicks off the first time.
Page 178: Fuel
Fuel recommendation Recommended fuel grade Note BMW recommends AKI 93. General fuel quality Minimum fuel grade Even fuels that conform to the specifica‐ tions can be of low quality. This may cause en‐...
Page 179 Fuel Mobility Failure to comply with these recommendations may result in the need for unscheduled main‐ tenance.◀ Online Edition for Part no. 0140 2 956 361 - X/14...
Page 180: Wheels And Tires
Mobility Wheels and tires Wheels and tires Vehicle features and options than 1.25 miles/2 km or when the vehicle has been parked for at least 2 hours. This chapter describes all standard, country- The displays of inflation devices may under- specific and optional features offered with the read by up to 1.45 psi/0.1 bar.
Page 181: Tire Identification Marks
Wheels and tires Mobility Tire inflation pressures at max. speeds above 100 mph/160 km/h Speeds above 100 mph/160 km/h In order to drive at maximum speeds in excess of 100 mph/160 km/h, please observe, and, if necessary, adjust tire pressures for speeds exceeding 100 mph/160 km/h from the relevant table on the following pages.
Page 182: Dot Quality Grades
Mobility Wheels and tires DOT Quality Grades 45: aspect ratio in % R: radial tire code Treadwear 18: rim diameter in inches Traction AA A B C 96: load rating, not for ZR tires Temperature A B C Y: speed rating, before the R on ZR tires All passenger car tires must conform to Fed‐...
Page 183: Tire Damage
Wheels and tires Mobility Minimum tread depth sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades Band A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum re‐...
Page 184: Changing Wheels And Tires
Mobility Wheels and tires In case of tire damage Approved wheels and tires If there are indications of tire damage, re‐ You should only use wheels and tires duce your speed immediately and have the that have been approved by the vehicle manu‐ rims and tires checked right away;...
Page 185 Wheels and tires Mobility Repairing a flat tire Retreaded tires Possibly substantial variations in the de‐ Safety measures in case of a breakdown sign and age of the tire casing structures can Park the vehicle as far away as possible limit service life and have a negative impact on from passing traffic and on solid ground.
Page 186 Mobility Wheels and tires Compressor ▷ If possible, do not remove foreign bodies that have penetrated the tire. ▷ Pull the speed limit sticker off the sealant container and apply it to the steering wheel. ▷ The use of a sealant can damage the TPM wheel electronics.
Page 187 Wheels and tires Mobility Screw the connection hose onto the con‐ With the compressor switched off, insert nector of the sealant container. the plug into the power socket inside the vehicle. Insert the sealant container on the com‐ pressor housing in an upright position. With the ignition turned on or the engine running, reel on the compressor.
Page 188: Snow Chains
Mobility Wheels and tires Continuing the trip If a tire inflation pressure of 2 bar cannot be reached, contact your service center. Do not exceed the maximum permissible speed of 50 mph/80 km/h. Stowing the Mobility System Reinitialize the Flat Tire Monitor. Unscrew the filling hose of the sealant con‐...
Page 189: Engine Compartment
Engine compartment Mobility Engine compartment Vehicle features and options necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions. This This chapter describes all standard, country- also applies to safety-related functions and specific and optional features offered with the systems.
Page 190 Mobility Engine compartment Closing the hood Never reach into the engine compart‐ ment Hood open when driving Never reach into spaces or gaps in the engine If you see any signs that the hood is not compartment; otherwise, there is a risk of in‐ completely closed while driving, pull over im‐...
Page 191: Engine Oil
Engine oil Mobility Engine oil Vehicle features and options Electronic oil measurement This chapter describes all standard, country- Status display specific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not The concept necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to The engine oil level is monitored electronically the selected options or country versions.
Page 192 Mobility Engine oil Oil filler neck Too much engine oil Have the vehicle checked immediately; otherwise, surplus engine oil can lead to en‐ gine damage.◀ Detailed measurement The concept In the detailed measurement the engine oil level is checked and displayed via a scale. Only add engine oil when the message is dis‐...
Page 193: Engine Oil Change
Approved engine oil types You can add engine oils with the following specifications: Specification BMW Longlife-01. BMW Longlife-01 FE. Additional information about the approved types of engine oils can be obtained from the service center. Alternative engine oil types If the approved engine oils are not available, up to 1 US quart/liter of an engine oil with the fol‐...
Page 194: Coolant
Mobility Coolant Coolant Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions. This also applies to safety-related functions and systems.
Page 195: Maintenance
BMW maintenance system Service and Warranty The maintenance system indicates required Information Booklet for US maintenance measures, and thereby provides models and Warranty and support in maintaining road safety and the op‐...
Page 196 Mobility Maintenance correspondingly trained personnel and other authorized persons. Otherwise, use may result in operating problems for the vehicle.◀ Position There is an OBD socket on the driver's side for checking the primary components in the vehi‐ cle's emissions. Emissions ▷...
Page 197: Replacing Components
Replacing components Mobility Replacing components Vehicle features and options Replacing the wiper blades To change the wiper blades, fold up, refer This chapter describes all standard, country- to page 77, the wiper arms. specific and optional features offered with the Fold up the wipers.
Page 198: Xenon Headlights
These light-emitting diodes, which are related For checking and adjusting headlamp aim, to conventional lasers, are officially designated please contact your BMW center. as Class 1 light-emitting diodes. Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) Follow general instructions, refer to page 193.
Page 199: License Plate Lights
Replacing components Mobility With Xenon-headlights, the following lights are Connect the bulb. designed with LED technology: Mount the lid. ▷ Parking lights and roadside parking lights. LED headlights ▷ Turn signals, incl. side indicators ▷ Daytime running lights Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) Contact your service center in the event of a With LED headlights, all front lights and side malfunction.
Page 200 Mobility Replacing components Lights in the trunk lid 16-watt bulb, W16W. Unscrew the bulb holder counterclockwise. Access to the lights Pull out the bulb and replace it. If necessary, remove the fasteners using the Mount the bulb holder and the cover of the screwdriver from the onboard vehicle tool kit trunk lid in reverse order.
Page 201: Vehicle Battery
Replacing components Mobility Vehicle battery ▷ If the vehicle is not used for prolonged pe‐ riods, longer than a month. Maintenance Starting aid terminals The battery is maintenance-free. In the vehicle, only charge the battery via the The added amount of acid is sufficient for the starting aid terminals, refer to page 201, in the service life of the battery.
Page 202 Mobility Replacing components In the glove compartment Push the handle to the side, arrow 1, and open the lid, arrow 2. In the cargo area Open the cover on the right side trim, arrow. Information on the fuse types and locations is found on a separate sheet.
Page 203: Breakdown Assistance
▷ The LED flashes green when a connection General information to the BMW Response Center has been Only press the SOS button in an emergency. established. When the emergency request is received Hints...
Page 204: Warning Triangle
▷ If the LED is flashing green, but the BMW Pull the release in the direction of the ar‐ Response Center can no longer be heard row, and remove the insert from the front. If...
Page 205 Check whether the battery of the other ve‐ Connecting the cables hicle has a voltage of 12 volts. This infor‐ mation can be found on the battery. Pull off the lid of the BMW starting aid ter‐ minal. Switch off the engine of the assisting vehi‐ cle.
Page 206: Tow Truck
Mobility Breakdown assistance corresponding engine or body ground of Follow the towing instructions the vehicle to be started. Follow all towing instructions; otherwise, vehicle damage or accidents may occur.◀ Starting the engine ▷ Make sure that the ignition is switched on; Never use spray fluids to start the engine.
Page 207 Use tow fitting located in the front only for po‐ The tow fitting can be screwed in at the front sitioning the vehicle. or rear of the BMW. Towing other vehicles Hints Light towing vehicle The towing vehicle must not be lighter than the vehicle being towed;...
Page 208 Mobility Breakdown assistance Tow fitting, information on use Have the vehicle tow-started with the clutch pedal pressed and slowly release ▷ Use only the tow fitting provided with the pedal. After the engine starts, immedi‐ the vehicle and screw it all the way in. ately press on the clutch pedal again.
Page 209: Care
Care Mobility Care Vehicle features and options Automatic car washes This chapter describes all standard, country- Hints specific and optional features offered with the Do not use high pressure washing sys‐ series. It also describes features that are not tems necessarily available in your car, e.
Page 210: Vehicle Care
Car care products vehicle. BMW recommends using care and cleaning To start the engine with manual transmission: products from BMW, since these have been tested and approved. Press on the clutch pedal. Car care and cleaning products Press the Start/Stop button.
Page 211 Care Mobility Aggressive substances such as spilled fuel, oil, convertible top and its seams to become grease or bird droppings, must be removed im‐ leaky.◀ mediately to prevent the finish from being al‐ To remove heavy soiling, especially for light tered or discolored.
Page 212 Mobility Care Plastic components If upholstery is very dirty, e.g., with beverage stains, use a soft sponge or microfiber cloth These include: with a suitable interior cleaner. ▷ Imitation leather surfaces. Clean the upholstery down to the seams using ▷ Roofliner.
Page 213 Care Mobility Ensure that the floor mats are securely fas‐ tened again after they were removed for clean‐ ing, e.g.◀ Floor mats can be removed from the car's inte‐ rior for cleaning. If the floor carpets are very dirty, clean with a microfiber cloth and water or a textile cleaner.
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Page 215: Reference
Reference This chapter contains the technical data and an index that will quickly take you to the information you need. Online Edition for Part no. 0140 2 956 361 - X/14...
Page 216: Technical Data
The specified heights do not take into account attached parts, for example, a roof antenna, BMW M6 Convertible Width with mirrors inches/mm 82.9/2,106 Width without mirrors inches/mm 74.8/1,899...
Page 217 Technical data Reference Approved gross vehicle weight lbs/kg 5,315/2,411 Load 835/800 379/363 Approved front axle load lbs/kg 2,645/1,200 Approved rear axle load lbs/kg 2,780/1,261 Cargo area capacity cu ft/l 10.6/300 With cargo area partition flipped up cu ft/l 12.4/350 Capacities US gal/liters Notes Fuel tank, approx.
Page 218: Everything From A To Z
After washing vehicle Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ Beverage holder, cu‐ Airbags tance pholder Airbags, indicator/warning Assistance when driving BMW Assist, see user's light manual for Navigation, En‐ Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ Attentiveness assistant tertainment and Communi‐ culated-air mode AUTO intensity...
Page 219 Everything from A to Z Reference Braking, hints Catalytic converter, refer to Closing/opening with remote Breakdown assis‐ Hot exhaust system control tance 199, CBS Condition Based Serv‐ Clothes hooks Break-in Combination reel, refer to Brightness of Control Dis‐ CD/Multimedia, see user's Turn signals play manual for Navigation, En‐...
Page 220 Reference Everything from A to Z Convertible top tool Disposal, vehicle battery EfficientDynamics menu Coolant Distance control, refer to Electronic displays, instru‐ Coolant level ment cluster Coolant temperature Distance to destination Electronic oil measure‐ Cooling function Divided screen view, split ment Cooling, maximum screen...
Page 221 Everything from A to Z Reference Engine temperature Front airbags Entering/exiting vehicle, as‐ Front center armrest sistance, steering wheel Front-end collision warning Handbrake, refer to Parking Entering a car wash with City Braking func‐ brake Equipment, interior tion Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ Error displays, see Check Front lights nating code...
Page 222 Reference Everything from A to Z Intensity, AUTO pro‐ Length, vehicle gram Letters and numbers, enter‐ Ice warning, see External Interior equipment temperature warning Interior lights License plate lamp, bulb re‐ Icy roads, see External tem‐ Interior lights via remote con‐ placement perature warning trol...
Page 223 Everything from A to Z Reference Manual air flow Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ Obstacle marking, rearview Manual brake, refer to Parking ing concept camera brake Messages, see Check Con‐ Octane rating, refer to Rec‐ Manual operation, door trol ommended fuel grade lock Microfilter Odometer...
Page 224 Reference Everything from A to Z Parking brake Radio, see user's manual for Rubber components, Parking lights Navigation, Entertainment care Parking lights and roadside and Communication parking lights, refer to Light- Rain sensor emitting diodes, LEDs Rear lights Passenger side mirror, tilting Rearview camera Safe braking downward...
Page 225 Tow-starting play Technical changes, refer to Tow truck Stability control systems Safety TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐ Standard view, head-up dis‐ Technical data play Technology, BMW M Online Edition for Part no. 0140 2 956 361 - X/14...
Page 226 Reference Everything from A to Z Transmission, manual trans‐ Vanity mirror Wheels, everything on wheels mission Vehicle battery and tires Transporting children Vehicle battery, replac‐ Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor safely Tread, tires Vehicle, break-in Wheels, Tire Pressure Moni‐ Trip computer Vehicle care tor TPM Triple turn signal activa‐...
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