BMW 6 SERIES CONVERTIBLE 2018 Owners Manual

The engaged gear is displayed in the instrument
cluster, for instance M1.
Shifting'xTo shift down: press the selector lever forj ward.'xTo shift up: pull the selector lever rearwards.
The transmission continues shifting automatij
cally in certain situations, for instance when
speed limits are reached.
Steptronic
Sport
transmission:
prevent
automatic
upshifting
in
M/S
manual
mode
The Steptronic Sport transmission does not auj
tomatically upshift in M/S manual mode once the maximum speed is reached, if one of the followjing conditions is met:
'xDSC Dynamic Stability Control deactivated.'xDynamic Traction Control DTC activated.'xSPORT+ activated.
In addition, there is no downshifting for kickjdown.
Ending
the
manual
mode
Push the selector lever to the right.
D is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Shift
paddles
Concept
The shift paddles on the steering wheel allow
you to shift gears quickly while keeping both hands on the steering wheel.
General
information Shifting
The vehicle only shifts at suitable engine and road speeds.
Short-term
manual
mode
In selector lever position D, actuating a shift padj
dle switches into manual mode temporarily.
After conservative driving in manual mode withj
out acceleration or shifting via the shift paddles
for a certain amount of time, the transmission
switches back to automatic mode.
Continuous
manual
mode
In selector lever position S, actuating a shift padj
dle switches into manual mode permanently.
Shifting'xTo shift up: briefly pull right shift paddle.'xTo shift down: briefly pull left shift paddle.
The selected gear is briefly displayed in the inj strument cluster, followed by the current gear.
Displays
in
the
instrument
cluster
The selector lever position is disj
played, for example P.
Electronic
unlocking
of
the
transmission
lock
General
information
Electronically unlock the transmission lock to
maneuver vehicle from a danger area.
Unlocking is possible, if the starter can spin the
engine.
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Before unlocking the transmission lock, set theparking brake to prevent the vehicle from rolling
away.
Engaging
selector
lever
position
N1.Press and hold down brake pedal.2.Press the Start/Stop button. The starter mustaudibly start.3.Press the button on the selector lever, arj
row 1, and press and hold the selector lever into selector lever position N, arrow N, until
selector lever position N is displayed in the inj strument cluster.
A Check Control message is displayed.4.Release the selector lever.5.Release brake, as soon as the starter stops.6.Maneuver the vehicle from the danger area
and secure it against moving on its own.
For additional information, see the chapter on tow-starting and towing.
Steptronic
Sport
transmission:
Launch
Control
Concept
Launch Control enables optimum acceleration on surfaces with good traction under dry surj
rounding conditions.
General
information The use of Launch Control causes premature
component wear since this function represents a
very heavy load for the vehicle.
Do not use Launch Control during the break-in,
refer to page 222, period.
To start with Launch Control do not steer the
steering wheel.
Functional
requirements Launch Control is available when the engine is at
operating temperature. The engine is at operatj
ing temperature after an uninterrupted trip of at least 6 miles/10 km.
Start
with
launch
control While the engine is running:1. Press button or select Sport+ with
the Driving Dynamics Control.
TRACTION is displayed in the instrument cluster and the indicator light for DSC OFFlights up.2.Engage selector lever position S.3.With the left foot, forcefully press down on
the brake.4.Press and hold down the accelerator pedal
beyond the resistance point at the full throttle
position, kickdown.
A flag symbol is displayed in the instrument
cluster.5.The starting engine speed adjusts. Within 3 seconds, release the brake.
Repeated
use
during
a
trip
After Launch Control has been used, the transj mission must cool down for approx. 5 minutesbefore Launch Control can be used again.
Launch Control adjusts to the surrounding conj
ditions, when used again.
After
using
Launch
Control To increase vehicle stability, activate DSC Dyj
namic Stability Control again.
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System
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DisplaysVehicle
features
andoptions
This chapter describes all standard, country-spejcific and optional features offered with the series.
It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due to the selectedoptions or country versions. This also applies to
safety-related functions and systems. When usj
ing these functions and systems, the applicable laws and regulations must be observed.
Overview,
instrument
cluster
1Fuel gauge\_ 1232Speedometer3Messages, for instance Check Control4Tachometer\_ 1235Engine oil temperature\_ 1236Current fuel consumption7Electronic displays\_1148Reset miles\_124
Electronic
displays
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'xDate, refer to page 124.'xEnergy recovery, refer to page 125.'xTransmission display, refer to page 111.'xMiles/trip miles, refer to page 123.'xMessages, for instance Check Control, refer
to page 119.'xCurrent fuel consumption, refer to page 125.'xNavigation display, see Owner's Manual for
Navigation, Entertainment and Communicaj
tion.'xRange, refer to page 124.'xStatus, Driving Dynamics Control, refer to
page 176.'xService requirements, refer to page 125.'xSpeed Limit Info, refer to page 126.'xTime, refer to page 124.
Multifunctional
instrument
display
Concept
The instrument display is a variable display.
When you change to a different program via Drivjing Dynamics Control, the displays in the instruj
ment display adapt to the respective program.
General
information
The display change in the instrument display can
be deactivated via iDrive.Some of the displays in the instrument display may differ from illustrations in this Owner's
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Overview1Fuel gauge\_1232Indicator/warning lights\_ 1193Speedometer4Variable displays5Tachometer\_123Selection lists\_ 128
ECO PRO displays\_ 2296Engine oil temperature\_ 1237Onboard Computer\_1288Reset miles\_124Switching
the
change
of
display
on
and
off
You can set whether the instrument display autoj
matically changes to the ECO PRO or SPORT in
the display when you switch driving modes.
On the Control Display:1."Settings"2."Instrument cluster"3."ECO PRO Info"Or "Driving mode view"
With
Professional
Navigation
System:
switching
zoom
function
on/off
The current speed can be shown enlarged in the
speedometer.
Via iDrive:
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ECO
PRO
displays1Speedometer2Variable displays: ECO PRO Tips, Deceleraj
tion assistant instructions, Driver assist sysj
tem displays3Efficiency display\_ 2294Transmission display5'xBlue: bonus range.'xGray: range.In the ECO PRO program the instrument display
switches to the ECO PRO displays. These disj plays support a driving style that saves on fuelconsumption with more prominent representaj
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Sport
displays1Speedometer2Tachometer\_1233Transmission display4Shift point indicators, depending on the vehij
cle equipment5Performance display6Variable displaysIn the Sport and Sport+ programs the instrument
display switches to a sporty view. This view supj
ports a sporty driving style with more prominent
representation of the tachometer, the transmisj
sion displays, and the vehicle speed.
Shift
point
indicator Concept
Depending on the vehicle equipment, shift point
indicators in the tachometer indicate the optij
mum shift point. Thus, with a sporty driving style, the best possible vehicle acceleration is achjieved.General
information
Steptronic Sport transmission: shift lights are
shown, when the SPORT+ driving program is acj
tivated. The M manual mode of the transmission
must be activated too.
Switching
on
shift
lights
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Display'xCurrent engine speed is displayed in the
tachometer.'xArrow 1: successive yellow illuminated fields indicate an increase in the speed.'xArrow 2: successive orange illuminated fields
indicate the upcoming shift moment.'xArrow 3: fields are illuminated in red. Do not wait any further to shift.
When the maximum permissible speed is
reached, the entire display flashes and the supj
ply of fuel is interrupted in order to protect the
engine.
Check
Control
Concept
The Check Control system monitors functions in
the vehicle and notifies you of malfunctions in the monitored systems.
General
informationA Check Control message is displayed as a comj
bination of indicator or warning lights and SMS text messages in the instrument cluster and in
the Head-up Display.
In addition, an acoustic signal may sound and an SMS text message may appear on the Control
Display.
Indicator/warning
lights
General
information
The indicator/warning lights in the instrument
cluster can light up in a variety of combinations
and colors.
Several of the lights are checked for proper funcj tioning and light up temporarily when the engine
is started or the ignition is switched on.
Red
lights
Safety
belt
reminder Safety belt on the driver's side is notbuckled. For some country versions: pasj senger belt is not worn or objects are dej
tected on the front passenger seat.
Indicator light flashes or is illuminated: safety belt
on the driver or passenger side is not buckled.
The safety belt reminder can also be activated if
objects are placed on the front passenger seat.
Make sure that the safety belts are positioned correctly.
Airbag
system Airbag system and belt tensioner are notworking.
Have the vehicle checked immediately
by a dealerss service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.
Parking
brake The parking brake is set.
Release the parking brake, refer to
page 101.
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Braking system impaired. Continue to
drive moderately.
Have the vehicle checked immediately
by a dealerss service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
Approach
control
warning Indicator light illuminates: advance warnj
ing is issued, for example when there is the impending danger of a collision or
the distance to the vehicle ahead is too small.
Increase distance.
Indicator light flashes: acute warning of the immij nent danger of a collision when the vehicle apj
proaches another vehicle at a relatively high difj
ferential speed.
Intervention by braking or make an evasive maj
neuver.
Person
warning Symbol in the instrument cluster.
If a collision with a person detected in
this way is imminent, the symbol lights
up and a signal sounds.
Symbol in the instrument display.If a collision with a person detected in this way is imminent, the symbol lights
up and a signal sounds.
Orange
lights Active
Cruise
Control The number bars shows the selected
distance from the vehicle driving ahead.
Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go
function, ACC, refer to page 180.Vehicle
detection,
Active
Cruise
Control
Indicator light illuminates: a vehicle has
been detected ahead of you.
Indicator light flashes: the conditions are
not adequate for the system to work.
The system was deactivated but applies the
brakes until you actively resume control by
pressing on the brake pedal or accelerator pedal.
Yellow
lights Anti-lock
Braking
System
ABS Braking force boost may not be working.
Avoid abrupt braking. Take the longer
braking distance into account.
Have the system immediately checked
by a dealerss service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop.
DSC
Dynamic
Stability
Control The indicator light flashes: DSC controls
the drive and braking forces. The vehicle
is stabilized. Reduce speed and modify
your driving style to the driving circumstances.
The indicator light lights up: DSC has malfuncj
tioned.
Have the system checked by a dealerss service center or another qualified service center or rej
pair shop.
DSC, refer to page 171.
DSC
Dynamic
Stability
Control
is
deactivated
or
DTC
Dynamic
Traction Control
is
activated
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is deactij
vated or DTC Dynamic Traction Control is activated.
DSC, refer to page 171, and DTC, refer to
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