BMW 6 SERIES CONVERTIBLE 2018 Owners Manual

Flat
Tire
Monitor
FTMThe Flat Tire Monitor signals a loss of
tire inflation pressure in a tire.
Reduce your speed and stop cautiously.
Avoid sudden braking and steering maneuvers.
Flat Tire Monitor, refer to page 148.
Tire
Pressure
Monitor
TPM The indicator light lights up: the Tire
Pressure Monitor reports a low tire inflaj
tion pressure or a flat tire. Follow the inj
formation in the Check Control message.
The indicator light flashes and then continuously
lights up: no flat tire or loss of tire inflation presj
sure can be detected.'xInterference caused by systems or devices
with the same radio frequency: after leaving the area of the interference, the system autoj
matically becomes active again.'xTPM was unable to complete the reset. Rej set the system again.'xA wheel without TPM electronics is mounted:have it checked by a dealerss service center
or another qualified service center or repair shop as needed.'xMalfunction: have the system checked by adealerss service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
Tire Pressure Monitor, refer to page 144.
Steering
system Steering system in some cases not
working.
Have the system checked by a dealerss
service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.
Emissions
'xThe warning light lights up:Emissions are deteriorating. Have the
vehicle checked as soon as possible.'xThe warning light flashes under certain cirj
cumstances:
This indicates that there is excessive misfiring in the engine.
Reduce the vehicle speed and have the sysj
tem checked immediately; otherwise, serious
engine misfiring within a brief period can serij
ously damage emission control components, in particular the catalytic converter.
Socket for Onboard Diagnosis, refer topage 271.
Lane
departure
warning System is switched on and under certaincircumstances warns if a detected lane isleft without flashing beforehand.
Lane departure warning, refer to page 164.
Green
lights
Turn
signal Turn signal switched on.
Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator
light indicates that a turn signal bulb has
failed.
Turn signal, refer to page 103.
Parking
lights,
headlight Parking lights or headlights are switched
on.
Parking lights/low beams, headlight conj
trol, refer to page 135.
Front
fog
lights Front fog lights are switched on.
Front fog lights, refer to page 138.
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High-beam
AssistantHigh-beam Assistant is switched on.
High beams are switched on and off auj
tomatically depending on the traffic sitj
uation.
High-beam Assistant, refer to page 138.
Cruise
control The system is switched on. It maintains
the speed that was set using the control elements on the steering wheel.
Automatic
Hold Automatic Hold is activated. The vehicle
is automatically held in place when it is stationary.
Automatic Hold, refer to page 101.
Blue
lights High
beams High beams are switched on.
High beams, refer to page 104.
Hiding
Check
Control
messages
Press and hold button on signal lever.
Continuous
display
Some Check Control messages are displayed continuously and are not cleared until the malj
function is eliminated. If several malfunctions ocj
cur at once, the messages are displayed consecj
utively.
The messages can be hidden for approx. 8 secj onds. After this time, they are displayed again
automatically.
Temporary
display
Some Check Control messages are hidden autoj
matically after approx. 20 seconds. The Check Control messages are stored and can be disj
played again later.
Displaying
stored
Check
Control
messages
Via iDrive:1."Vehicle info"2."Vehicle status"3. "Check Control"4.Select the SMS text message.
Display
Check
Control At least one Check Control message is
displayed or is stored.
SMS
text
messages SMS text messages in combination with a symj
bol in the instrument cluster explain a Check
Control message and the meaning of the indicaj
tor/warning lights.
Supplementary
SMS
text
messages Additional information, such as on the cause of
an error or the required action, can be called up via Check Control.
With urgent messages the added text will be auj tomatically displayed on the Control Display.
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Further
help
Depending on the Check Control message, furj
ther help can be selected.'x "Owner's Manual"
Display additional information about the
Check Control message in the Integrated
Owner's Manual.'x "Service request"
Contact a dealerss service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.'x "Roadside Assistance"
Contact Roadside Assistance.
Messages
after
trip
completion Special messages displayed while driving aredisplayed again after the ignition is switched off.
Fuel
gauge
An arrow beside the fuel pump
symbol shows which side of the vehicle the fuel filler flap is on.
Vehicle tilt position may cause the
display to vary.
Follow the information on refueling.
The yellow indicator light illuminates,
once the fuel reserve is reached.
Tachometer
Always avoid engine speeds in the red warning
field. In this range, the fuel supply is reduced to protect the engine.
Engine
oil
temperature'xCold engine: the pointer is at
the low temperature end.
Drive at moderate engine and
vehicle speeds.'xNormal operating temperaj
ture: the pointer is in the midj
dle or in the left half of the
temperature display.'xHot engine: the pointer is at the high end of
the temperature range. In addition, a Check Control message is displayed.
When the engine oil temperature is too
high, a red indicator light is displayed.
Coolant
temperature
If the coolant along with the engine becomes too
hot, a Check Control message is displayed.
A red indicator light is displayed.
Check the coolant level.
Odometer
and
trip odometer
Display
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Show/reset
milesPress the button.'xWhen the ignition is switched
off, the time, the external temj
perature and the odometer are
displayed.'xWhen the ignition is switched on, the trip odj ometer is reset.
External
temperature
General
information
If the indicator drops to +37 

DisplayThe current range is displayed inthe instrument cluster.
Displaying
the
cruising
range
Depending on your vehicle's optional features, the range can also be displayed as bar in the inj
strument cluster.
Via iDrive:1."Settings"2."Instrument cluster"3."Additional indicators"
With
navigation
system:
range
with
destination
guidance
active
Depending on the vehicle equipj
ment, the estimated fuel conj
sumption to the destination is disj played when destination guidance
is active.
Current
fuel
consumption
Display Depending on your vehicle's opj
tional features, the current fuel
consumption can be displayed in
the instrument cluster. Check
whether you are currently driving
in an efficient and environmentally-friendly manj
ner.
Displaying
the
current
fuel
consumption
Via iDrive:
1."Settings"2."Instrument cluster"3."Additional indicators"
The bar display for the current fuel consumptionis displayed in the instrument cluster.
Energy
recovery
Display In coasting overrun mode the kijnetic energy of the vehicle is conj
verted to electrical energy. The
vehicle battery is partially charged
and fuel consumption can be rej
duced.
Service
requirements
Concept
The function displays the service requirements and the corresponding maintenance scopes.
General
information After the ignition is switched on the instrument
cluster briefly displays available driving distance or time to the next scheduled maintenance.
A service advisor can read out the current servj ice requirements from your remote control.
Display
Detailed
information
on
service
requirements
More information on the type of service requiredmay be displayed on the Control Display.
Via iDrive:
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Required maintenance procedures and lejgally mandated inspections are displayed.4.Select an entry to call up detailed information.
Symbols
SymbolsDescriptionNo service is currently required.The deadline for scheduled
maintenance or a legally manj
dated inspection is approaching.The service deadline has already
passed.
Entering
appointment
dates
Enter the dates for the mandatory vehicle injspections.
Make sure that the vehicle's date and time are set correctly.
Via iDrive:
1."Vehicle info"2."Vehicle status"3. "Service required"4."g Vehicle inspection"5."Date:"6.Select the desired setting.
The entered date is stored.
Automatic
Service
Request
Data regarding the service status or legally manj dated vehicle inspections is automatically transj
mitted to your dealerss service center before your
vehicle is due for service.
You can check when your dealerss service center was notified.
Via iDrive:1."Vehicle info"2."Vehicle status"3.Open "Options".4."Last Service Request"
Gear
shift
indicator
Concept
The system recommends the most fuel efficient gear for the current driving situation.
General
information
Depending on the vehicle equipment and counj
try version, the gear shift indicator is active in the
manual mode of the Steptronic transmission and with manual transmission.
Suggestions to shift gear up or down are disj
played in the instrument cluster.
On vehicles without a gear shift indicator, the enj gaged gear is displayed.
Steptronic
transmission:
displaying
ExampleDescriptionFuel efficient gear is set.Shift into fuel efficient gear.
Speed
Limit
Info
Speed
Limit
Info
Concept
Speed Limit Info shows the current maximum permitted speed in the instrument cluster.
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General
informationThe camera in the area of the interior mirror dej
tects traffic signs at the edge of the road as well
as variable overhead sign posts. Traffic signs
with extra symbols for wet road conditions, etc., are also detected and compared with the vehij
cle's onboard data, such as from the rain sensor,
and will be displayed depending on the situation.
The system takes into account the information
stored in the navigation system and also displays
speed limits present on routes without signs.
Safety
information
WARNING
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the
driverss personal judgment in assessing visibility and traffic situation. There is a risk of an accijdent. Adjust driving style to traffic conditions.Watch traffic closely and actively intervenewhere appropriate.
Overview
Camera
The camera is installed near the interior mirror.
Keep the windshield in front of the interior mirror clean and clear.
Switching
on/off
Via iDrive:
1."Settings"2."Instrument cluster"3."Speed limit information"
If Speed Limit Info is switched on, it can be disj
played on the Info Display in the instrument clusj ter via the Onboard Computer.
Display
Speed
Limit
Info Current speed limit.
Speed Limit Info not available.
Speed Limit Info can also be displayed in the
Head-up Display.
System
limits The system may not be fully functional and may
provide incorrect information in the following sitj uations:
'xIn heavy fog, wet conditions, or snowfall.'xWhen signs are fully or partially concealed by
objects, stickers or paint.'xWhen driving very close to the vehicle in front
of you.'xWhen driving toward bright lights or strong
reflections.'xWhen the windshield in front of the interior
mirror is fogged over, dirty or covered by a
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'xWhen roads differ from the navigation, suchas due to changes in road routing.'xWhen passing buses or trucks with a speedsticker.'xIf the traffic signs are non-conforming.'xDuring calibration of the camera immediately
after vehicle delivery.'xWhen signs that are valid for a parallel road
are detected.
Selection
lists
General
information
Depending on your vehicle's equipment, the folj
lowing can be displayed or operated using the
buttons and the thumbwheel on the steering wheel as well as the displays in the instrumentcluster and the Head-up Display:
'xCurrent audio source.'xRedial phone feature.'xTurn on voice activation system.
Activating
a
list
and
adjusting
the
setting
On the right side of the steering wheel, turn the thumbwheel to activate the corresponding list.
1.Turn the thumbwheel and select the desiredsetting.2.Press the thumbwheel.Display
Depending on the equipment version, the list inthe instrument cluster may differ from the illusj
tration.
Onboard
Computer
Concept
The Onboard Computer displays different vehij cle data in the instrument cluster, such as averj
age values.
Calling
up
information
on
the
Info
Display
Press and hold button on signal lever.
Information is displayed in the Info Display of the instrument cluster. Pressing the button repeatjedly displays additional information.
Information
at
a
glance Repeatedly pressing the button on the turn sigj
nal lever calls up the following information in the Info Display:
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'xRange.'xAverage consumption, fuel.'xCurrent consumption, fuel.'xAverage speed.'xDate.'xSpeed Limit Info.'xDepending on the equipment, the time of arjrival.
When destination guidance is activated in the navigation system.'xDepending on the equipment, the distance to
destination.
When destination guidance is activated in the navigation system.'xECO PRO bonus range.
Selecting
information
Depending on the vehicle equipment version,
you can select what information from the Onj board Computer is to be displayed on the Info
Display of the instrument cluster.
Via iDrive:
1."Settings"2."Instrument cluster"3.Select the desired setting.
Settings are stored for the profile currently used.
Indication
in
the
Info
Display The information from the Onjboard Computer is shown in the
Info Display in the instrument
cluster.
Information
in
detail
Range Displays the estimated cruising range availablewith the remaining fuel.
The range is calculated based on your drivingstyle over the last 20 miles/30 km.
Average
fuel
consumption
The average fuel consumption is calculated for
the period while the engine is running.
The average fuel consumption is calculated for the distance traveled since the last reset by theOnboard Computer.
Average
speed Periods in which the vehicle is parked with theengine manually stopped are not included in thecalculation of the average speed.
Resetting
average
values
Press and hold button on turn signal lever.
Distance
to
destination Depending on the vehicle equipment, the disj
tance remaining to the destination is displayed if
a destination is entered in the navigation system
before the trip is started.
The distance to the destination is adopted autoj
matically.
Time
of
arrival Depending on the vehicle equipj
ment, the estimated time of arrival
is displayed if a destination is enj tered in the navigation system bej fore the trip is started.
The time must be correctly set.
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Speed
Limit
Info
Speed Limit Info shows the current maximum
permitted speed in the instrument cluster.
Onboard
Computer
on
the
Control
Display
Concept The Onboard Computer displays different vehijcle data on the Control Display, such as averagevalues.
General
information
The vehicle features two types of Onboard Comj puters.'x"Onboard info": average values, such as the
fuel consumption, are displayed. The values can be reset individually.'x"Trip computer": the values deliver an overjview of a certain distance and can be reset as
often as necessary.
Calling
up
the
Onboard
Computer
or
trip
computer
Via iDrive:
1."Vehicle info"2."Onboard info" or "Trip computer"
Resetting
the
Onboard
Computer
Via iDrive:
1."Vehicle info"2."Onboard info"3."Consumpt." or "Speed"4."Yes"
Resetting
the
trip
computer Via iDrive:
1."Vehicle info"2."Trip computer"3."Reset": all values are reset."Automatically reset": all values are reset apj
prox. 4 hours after the vehicle has come to a standstill.
Sport
displays
General
information
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the current values for performance and torque can be disj
played on the Control Display.
Displaying
sport
displays
Via iDrive:
1."Vehicle info"2."Sport displays"
Speed
warning
Concept
A speed limit can be set that when reached will
cause a warning to be issued.
General
informationThe warning is repeated if the vehicle speed exj
ceeds the set speed limit again, after it has dropj
ped below it by 3 mph/5 km/h.
Displaying,
setting
or
changing
the
speed
warning
Via iDrive:
1."Settings"2."Speed"3."Warning at:"4.Turn the Controller until the desired speed is displayed.5.Press the Controller.Seite 130CONTROLSDisplays130
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