check transmission fluid BMW M6 CONVERTIBLE 2014 F12M Owner's Manual

corresponding engine or body ground of
the vehicle to be started.
Starting the engine
Never use spray fluids to start the engine.
1.Start the engine of the assisting vehicle
and let it run for several minutes at an in‐
creased idle speed.2.Start the engine of the vehicle that is to be
started in the usual way.
If the first starting attempt is not success‐
ful, wait a few minutes before making an‐
other attempt in order to allow the dis‐
charged battery to recharge.3.Let both engines run for several minutes.4.Disconnect the jumper cables in the re‐
verse order.
Check the battery and recharge if needed.
Tow-starting and towing Note Tow-starting and towing
For towing the vehicle turn, switch off the
Intelligent Safety systems; otherwise malfunc‐
tions of the individual braking systems might
lead to accidents.◀
Manual transmission
Observe before towing your vehicle Gearshift lever in neutral position.
Towing When the parking brake is blocked
The parking brake cannot be released
manually.
Do not tow the vehicle with the parking brake
blocked, or the vehicle can be damaged.
Contact your service center.◀
Follow the towing instructions
Follow all towing instructions; otherwise,
vehicle damage or accidents may occur.◀▷Make sure that the ignition is switched on;
otherwise, the low beams, tail lights, turn
signals, and wipers may be unavailable.▷Do not tow the vehicle with the rear axle
tilted, as the front wheels could turn.▷When the engine is stopped, there is no
power assist. Consequently, more force
needs to be applied when braking and
steering.▷Larger steering wheel movements are re‐
quired.▷The towing vehicle must not be lighter
than the vehicle being towed; otherwise,
it will not be possible to control the vehi‐
cle's response.
Tow truck
Have your vehicle transported with a tow truck
with a so-called lift bar or on a flat bed.
Do not lift the vehicle
Do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting or
body and chassis parts; otherwise, damage
may result.◀
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Transmission, manual trans‐mission 83
Transporting children safely 66
Tread, tires 179
Trip computer 96
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 75
Trip odometer 89
Truck for tow-starting/ towing 202
Trunk, cargo area partition 50
Trunk lid closing 41
Trunk lid, emergency unlock‐ ing 41
Trunk lid, hotel function 41
Trunk lid opening 40
Trunk lid via remote con‐ trol 38
Turning circle 212
Turning circle lines, rearview camera 140
Turn signals, operation 75
Turn signals, rear, bulb re‐ placement 195
U
Unintentional alarm 45
Units of measure 98
Universal remote control 149
Unlocking/locking via door lock 39
Unlocking/locking with re‐ mote control 37
Unlocking, settings 43
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline 6
Upholstery care 207
USB interface 155
V
V8 high-performance engine, High-performance engine
V8 160 Vanity mirror 151
Vehicle battery 197
Vehicle battery, replac‐ ing 197
Vehicle, break-in 162
Vehicle care 206
Vehicle features and op‐ tions 6
Vehicle identification num‐ ber 9
Vehicle jack 196
Vehicle paint 206
Vehicle storage 209
Vehicle wash 205
Ventilation 148
Ventilation, refer to Parked- car ventilation 148
Venting, see ventilation 148
Vent, see ventilation 148
VIN, see vehicle identification number 9
Voice activation system 26
W Warning and indicator lamps, see Check Control 85
Warning displays, see Check Control 85
Warning messages, see Check Control 85
Warning triangle 200
Washer fluid 77
Washer fluid reservoir, ca‐ pacity 213
Washer nozzles, wind‐ shield 77
Washer system 75
Washing, vehicle 205
Water on roads 164
Weights 212
Welcome lights 101
Wheel base, vehicle 212
Wheel cleaner 208
Wheels, changing 180 Wheels, everything on wheels
and tires 176
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 112
Wheels, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 110
Width, vehicle 212
Wind deflector 53
Window defroster, rear 147
Windows, powered 45
Windshield, climate con‐ trol 163
Windshield washer fluid 77
Windshield washer noz‐ zles 77
Windshield washer sys‐ tem 75
Windshield wiper 75
Winter storage, care 209
Winter tires, suitable tires 181
Winter tires, tread 179
Wiper 75
Wiper blades, replacing 193
Wiper fluid 77
Wiper, fold-out position 77
Wiper system 75
Wood, care 208
Word match concept, naviga‐ tion 24
Wrench, see Onboard vehicle tool kit 193
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