BMW 6 SERIES CONVERTIBLE 2018 Owners Manual

Protective
action
Airbags are not triggered in every impact situaj tion, for instance in less severe accidents or rear-
end collisions.
Information
on
optimum
effect
of
the
airbags
WARNING
If the seat position is incorrect or the deployj
ment area of the airbags is impaired, the airbag
system cannot provide protection as intended
and may cause additional injuries due to trigj
gering. There is a risk of injuries or danger to
life. Follow the information on achieving the opj
timum protective effect of the airbag system.
'xKeep a distance from the airbags.'xAlways grasp the steering wheel on the
steering wheel rim. Hold your hands at the
3 o'clock and 9 o'clock positions, to keep the risk of injury to your hands or arms as low as
possible when the airbag is triggered.'xMake sure that occupants keep their heads
away from the side airbag.'xMake sure that the front passenger is sitting
correctly, i.e., keeps his or her feet and legs in the floor area and does not support them on
the dashboard.'xThere should be no additional persons, anij
mals or objects between an airbag and a perj
son.'xDashboard and windshield on the front pasj
senger side must stay clear - do not attach adhesive labels or coverings and do not atj
tach brackets or cables, for instance for GPS
devices or mobile phones.'xDo not apply adhesive materials to the airbag cover panels, do not cover them or modify
them in any way.'xDo not use the cover of the front airbag on the front passenger side as a storage area.'xDo not place slip covers, seat cushions or
other objects on the front passenger seat that are not specifically suited for seats with
integrated side airbags.'xDo not hang pieces of clothing, such as jackj
ets, over the backrests.'xNever modify either the individual compoj nents or the wiring in the airbag system. This
also applies to steering wheel covers, the
dashboard, and the seats.'xDo not remove the airbag system.
Even when you follow all instructions very
closely, injury from contact with the airbags canj
not be fully ruled out in certain situations.
The ignition and inflation noise may lead to short-term and, in most cases, temporary hearj
ing impairment in sensitive occupants.
Vehicle modifications for a person with disabilij
ties may affect the air bag system; contact BMW
Customer Relations for further information.
Warnings and information on the airbags are also
found on the sun visors.
Functional
readiness
of
the
airbag
system
Safety
information
WARNING
Individual components can be hot after triggerj ing of the airbag system. There is a risk of inj
jury. Do not touch individual components.
WARNING
Improperly executed work can lead to failure, malfunction or unintentional triggering of the airbag system. In the case of a malfunction, the
airbag system might not trigger as intended dej spite the accident severity. There is a risk of injjuries or danger to life. Have the airbag systemchecked, repaired, dismantled and scrapped by
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a dealerss service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
Correct
function When the ignition is switched on, thewarning light in the instrument cluster
lights up briefly and thereby indicates the
operational readiness of the entire airbag system
and the belt tensioner.
Airbag
system
malfunctioning'xWarning light does not come on when the igjnition is switched on.'xThe warning light lights up continuously.
Automatic
deactivation
of
the
front-seat
passenger
airbags
Concept
The system reads if the front passenger seat is
occupied by measuring the human body's resistj ance.
Front, knee, and side airbag on the front pasj senger's side are activated or deactivated.
General
information
Before transporting a child on the front passenj
ger seat, refer to the safety information and inj structions for children on the front passengerseat, see Children.
Safety
information
WARNING
To ensure the front-seat passenger airbag function, the system must be able to detect whether a person is sitting in the front passenjger seat. The entire seat cushion area must beused for this purpose. There is a risk of injuriesor danger to life. Make sure that the front pasjsenger keeps his or her feet in the floor area.
Malfunction
of
the
automatic
deactivation
system
When transporting older children and adults, the
front-seat passenger airbags may be deactivated in certain sitting positions. In this case, the indij
cator light for the front-seat passenger airbags
lights up.
In this case, change the sitting position so that
the front-seat passenger airbags are activated
and the indicator light goes out.
If it is not possible to activate the airbags, have
the person sit in the rear.
To enable correct recognition of the occupied
seat cushion.'xDo not attach covers, cushions, ball mats or
other items to the front passenger seat unj less they are specifically determined to besafe for use on the front passenger seat.'xDo not place any electronic devices on the
front passenger seat if a child restraint sysj
tem is to be installed on it.'xDo not place objects under the seat that could press against the seat from below.'xNo moisture in or on the seat.
Indicator
light
for
the
front-seat
passenger
airbags
The indicator light for the front-seat passenger
airbags indicates the operating state of the front- seat passenger airbags.
The light indicates whether the airbags are either
activated or deactivated.
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'xThe indicator light lights up
when a child is properly
seated in a child restraint sysj
tem or when the seat is
empty. The airbags on the
front passenger side are not
activated.'xThe indicator light does not light up when, for
instance a correctly seated person of suffij cient size is detected on the seat. The airj
bags on the front passenger side are actij vated.
Detected
child
restraint
systems
The system generally detects children seated in
a child restraint system, particularly in child rej
straint systems required by NHTSA at the point
in time when the vehicle was manufactured. Afj
ter installing a child restraint system, make sure that the indicator light for the front-seat passenj
ger airbags lights up. This indicates that the child
restraint system has been detected and the
front-seat passenger airbags are not activated.
Strength
of
the
driver's
and
front-seat
passenger
airbag
The explosive power that activates driver's/front- seat passenger airbags very much depends on
the positions of the driver's/front passenger seat.
To maintain the accuracy of this function over
the long term, calibrate the front seats as soon as
a respective message appears on the Control Display.
Calibrating
the
front
seats
WARNING
There is a risk of jamming when moving the seats. There is a risk of injury or risk of damage
to property. Make sure that the area of movej
ment of the seat is clear prior to any adjustj
ment.
A corresponding message appears on the Conj
trol Display.1.Press the switch and move the respective
seat all the way forward, until it stops.2.Press the switch forward again. The seat still
moves forward slightly.3.Readjust the seat to the desired position.
The calibration procedure is completed when the message on the Control Display disappears.
If the message continues to be displayed, repeat
the calibration.
If the message does not disappear after a repeat calibration, have the system checked as soon as
possible.
Rollover
protection
system
Concept
The rollover protection system is automatically
activated in the event of a sufficiently serious acj
cident or if the longitudinal axis is tilted excesj
sively. The safety frames located behind the rear head restraints extend within fractions of a secj
ond.
Supplementing the reinforced windshield frame,
the rollover protection system further increases passenger safety.
General
informationDo not place any objects on the rollover protecjtion system.
Safety
information
WARNING
There can be damage or injuries when the rollj
over protection system is triggered. There is a risk of injury or risk of damage to property.Make sure that the area of movement of therollover protection system is clear.
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WARNING
Improperly executed work can lead to failure,
malfunction or unintentional triggering of the system. In the case of a malfunction, the sysj
tem might not trigger as intended even if there is an accident severe enough to warrant it.
There is a risk of injuries or danger to life. Have
the system checked, repaired, dismantled and
scrapped by a dealerss service center or anj
other qualified service center or repair shop.
WARNING
After triggering or damage, system functionality
is limited or not available anymore. There is a
risk of injuries or danger to life.
Have the system checked and replaced by a
dealerss service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop in the event of
triggering of or damage to the system.
WARNING
With an extended rollover protection system,
the area of movement of the convertible top is limited. There is a risk of injury or risk of damj
age to property. When the rollover protection system is extended, do not move the
convertible top.
Triggered
rollover
protection
system
If the rollover protection system was not placed
under any stress after an automatic triggering, it
can be pushed back by hand, for instance to close the convertible top. One person must pushdown on a safety frame and the another person
must close the convertible top. The safety frame
no longer engages in the lower position.1.Press the release lever to the side and hold it.2.Push down the safety frame and hold it.3.Release the release lever only if the safety
frame was pushed back almost completely.4.Close the convertible top5.Slowly reduce pressure on the safety frame in order to allow it to move upwards. Make sure
that your hands do not become trapped bej
tween the safety frame and roof.
Malfunction
A Check Control message is displayedwhen there is a malfunction.
Tire
Pressure
Monitor
TPM
Concept
The system monitors tire inflation pressure in the
four mounted tires. The system warns you if
there is a significant loss of pressure in one or
more tires.
General
information Sensors in the tire valves measure the tire inflaj
tion pressure and, depending on the model, the
tire temperature.
With use of the system follow further information found under Tire inflation pressure, refer to
page 240.
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Functional
requirementsThe following conditions must be met for the
system; otherwise, reliable flagging of a loss of tire inflation pressure is not assured:'xAfter a tire or wheel replacement, a reset wasperformed with the correct tire inflation presj
sure.'xAfter the tire inflation pressure was adjusted
to a new value, a reset was performed.'xWheels with TPM wheel electronics.
Status
display
Current
status
The system status can be displayed on the Conj trol Display, e.g., whether or not the system is acj
tive.
Via iDrive:
1."Vehicle info"2."Vehicle status"3. "Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM)"
The current status is displayed.
Tire
conditions General
information
Tire and system status are indicated by the color
of the wheels and a SMS text message on the
Control Display.
All
wheels
greenSystem is active and will issue a warning relatedto the tire inflation pressures stored during the
last reset.
One
to
four
yellow
wheels
A flat tire or major drop in the tire inflation presj
sure has occurred in the indicated tires.
Gray
wheels
It may not be possible to identify tire pressurelosses.
Possible causes:'xMalfunction.'xThe system is being reset.
Additonal
information
The status control display additionally shows the
current tire inflation pressures and, depending on the model, tire temperatures. It shows the actual
values read; they may vary depending on driving
style or weather conditions.
Resetting
the
system Via iDrive:
1."Vehicle info"2."Vehicle status"3. "Perform reset"4.Start the engine but do not drive off.5.Reset tire inflation pressure: "Perform reset".6.Drive away.
The wheels are displayed in gray and the followj
ing is displayed "Resetting Tire Pressure Monitor
(TPM)

Safety
information
WARNING
A damaged regular tire with low or missing tire inflation pressure impacts handling, such as
steering and braking response. Run-flat tires
can maintain limited stability. There is a risk of an accident. Do not continue driving if the vehij
cle is equipped with normal tires. Follow the inj
formation on run-flat tires and continued driving
with these tires.
If
a
tire
inflation
pressure
check
is
required
Message
A symbol with a Check Control message apj
pears on the Control Display.
SymbolPossible
causeThe system has detected a wheel
change, but no reset was done.
Inflation was not carried out accordj
ing to specifications.
The tire inflation pressure has fallen
below the level of the last confirmaj
tion.
Measure
1.Check the tire pressure and correct as
needed.2.Carry out a reset of the system after a tire
change.
At
low
tire
inflation
pressure
Message A yellow warning light is illuminated in
the instrument cluster.
In addition, a symbol with a Check Control mesj
sage appears on the Control Display.
SymbolPossible
causeThere is a flat tire or a major loss in tire inflation pressure.
No reset was performed for the sysj
tem. The system therefore issues a
warning based on the tire inflation
pressures before the last reset.
Measure
1.Reduce your speed and stop cautiously. Avoid sudden braking and steering maneuj
vers.2.Check whether the vehicle is fitted with norj
mal tires or run-flat tires.
Run-flat tires, refer to page 251, are labeled
with a circular symbol containing the letters RSC marked on the tire's sidewall.
Actions
in
the
event
of
a
flat
tire
Normal
tires
1.Identify the damaged tire.
To do this, check the air pressure in all four
tires, for instance using the tire pressure gage
of a flat tire kit.
If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires is
correct, the Tire Pressure Monitor may not
have been reset. In this case, perform the rej
set.
If identification of flat tire damage is not posj sible, please contact a dealerss service center
or another qualified service center or repair shop.2.Repair the flat tire, e.g., with a flat tire kit or bychanging the wheel.
Use of sealant, for instance from the flat tire kit,may damage the TPM wheel electronics. In this
case, have the electronics checked and replaced at the next opportunity.
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Run-flat
tires
Safety
information
WARNING
Your vehicle handles differently with a run-flat with no or low inflation pressure; for instance, your lane stability when braking is reduced,braking distances are longer and the self-steerjing properties will change. There is a risk of an
accident.
Drive moderately and do not exceed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.
Maximum
speed
You may continue driving with a damaged tire at speeds up to 50 mph/80 km/h.
Continued
driving
with
a
flat
tire
If continuing to drive with a damaged tire:
1.Avoid sudden braking and steering maneuj
vers.2.Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.3.Check the air pressure in all four tires at the
next opportunity.
If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires is
correct, the Tire Pressure Monitor may not
have been reset. In this case, perform the rej
set.
Possible
driving
range
with
a
depressurized
tire
The distance for which it may be possible to
drive safely varies depending on how the vehicle
is loaded and used, e.g., speed, road conditions,
external temperature. The driving range may be
less but may also be more if an economical drivj ing style is used.
If the vehicle is loaded with an average weight
and used under favorable conditions, the disj
tance for which it may be safe to drive may be up to 50 miles/80 km.
Vehicle
handling
with
damaged
tires
Vehicles driven with a damaged tire will handle differently, potentially leading to conditions suchas the following:'xGreater likelihood of swerving off course.'xLonger braking distances.'xChanged self-steering properties.
Modify your driving style. Avoid abrupt steeringmaneuvers or driving over obstacles, for instancecurbs or potholes.
Final
tire
failure
Vibrations or loud noises while driving can indij cate the final failure of a tire.
Reduce speed and stop; otherwise, pieces of the
tire could come loose and cause an accident.
Do not continue driving. Contact a dealerss servj
ice center or another qualified service center or repair shop.
System
limits
Temperature
The tire inflation pressure depends on the tire's
temperature.
Driving or exposure to the sun will increase the
tire's temperature, thus increasing the tire inflaj
tion pressure.
The tire inflation pressure is reduced when the tire temperature falls again.
These circumstances may cause a warning
when temperatures fall very sharply.
Sudden
tire
pressure
loss
The system cannot indicate sudden serious tire damage caused by external circumstances.
Failure
to
perform
a
reset
The system does not function properly if a reset has not been carried out, for instance a flat tire is
reported though tire inflation pressures are corj
rect.
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MalfunctionThe yellow warning light flashes and isthen illuminated continuously. A Check
Control message is displayed. It may not
be possible to identify tire pressure losses.
Examples and recommendations in the followingsituations:'xA wheel without TPM wheel electronics ismounted: have it checked by a dealerss servj
ice center or another qualified service center
or repair shop as needed.'xMalfunction: have system checked by a dealj erss service center or another qualified servjice center or repair shop.'xThe system was unable to complete the rejset. Perform a system reset again.'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.
Declaration
according
to
NHTSA/
FMVSS
138
Tire
Pressure
Monitoring
System
Each tire, including the spare (if provided) should
be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehijcle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire injflation pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of
a different size than the size indicated on the vej
hicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you
should determine the proper tire inflation presj sure for those tires.) As an added safety feature,your vehicle has been equipped with a tire presjsure monitoring system (TPMS) that illuminatesa low tire pressure telltale when one or more of
your tires is significantly under-inflated. Accordj
ingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illumij nates, you should stop and check your tires as
soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper
pressure. Driving on a significantly under-inflated
tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to
tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel effij
ciency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehij
cle's handling and stopping ability. Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire
maintenance, and it is the driver's responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not reached the level to trigger illuj
mination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a
TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the
system is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low
tire pressure telltale. When the system detects a
malfunction, the telltale will flash for approxij
mately one minute and then remain continuously illuminated. This sequence will continue upon
subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the malj
function exists. When the malfunction indicator is
illuminated, the system may not be able to dej
tect or signal low tire pressure as intended.
TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of
reasons, including the installation of replacement
or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that
prevent the TPMS from functioning properly. Alj
ways check the TPMS malfunction telltale after
replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vej
hicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate
tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to
function properly.
FTM
Flat
Tire
Monitor
Concept
The system detects tire inflation pressure loss
on the basis of rotation speed differences bej
tween the individual wheels while driving.
In the event of a tire inflation pressure loss, the
diameter and therefore the rotational speed of the corresponding wheel changes. The differj
ence will be detected and reported as a flat tire.
The system does not measure the actual inflaj
tion pressure in the tires.
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Functional
requirementsThe following conditions must be met for the
system; otherwise, reliable flagging of a loss of tire inflation pressure is not assured:'xAfter a tire or wheel replacement, an initializaj
tion was performed with the correct tire inflaj
tion pressure.'xAfter the tire inflation pressure was adjusted
to a new value, an initialization was perj
formed.
Status
display
The current status of the flat tire monitor can be
displayed, for instance whether the RPA is active.
Via iDrive:
1."Vehicle info"2."Vehicle status"3. "Flat Tire Monitor (FTM)"
The status is displayed.
Initialization
required
An initialization must be performed in the followj
ing situations:
'xAfter the tire inflation pressure has been adj
justed.'xAfter a tire or wheel replacement.
Performing
initialization
When initializing, the set tire inflation pressures
serve as reference values in order to detect a flat tire. Initialization is started by confirming the tireinflation pressures.
Do not initialize the system when driving with snow chains.
Via iDrive:
1."Vehicle info"2."Vehicle status"3. "Perform reset"4.Start the engine but do not drive off.5.Start the initialization with "Perform reset".6.Drive away.
The initialization is completed while driving, which can be interrupted at any time.
The initialization automatically continues when driving resumes.
Messages General
information
When a flat tire is indicated, DSC Dynamic Staj bility Control is switched on, if needed.
Safety
information
WARNING
A damaged regular tire with low or missing tire inflation pressure impacts handling, such as
steering and braking response. Run-flat tires
can maintain limited stability. There is a risk of an accident. Do not continue driving if the vehij
cle is equipped with normal tires. Follow the inj
formation on run-flat tires and continued driving
with these tires.
Indication
of
a
flat
tire
A yellow warning light is illuminated in
the instrument cluster.
In addition, a symbol with a Check Control mesj
sage appears on the Control Display.
SymbolPossible
causeThere is a flat tire or a major loss in tire inflation pressure.
Measure
1.Reduce your speed and stop cautiously.Avoid sudden braking and steering maneuj
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2.Check whether the vehicle is fitted with norj
mal tires or run-flat tires.
Run-flat tires, refer to page 251, are labeled
with a circular symbol containing the letters RSC marked on the tire's sidewall.
Actions
in
the
event
of
a
flat
tire
Normal
tires
1.Identify the damaged tire.
To do this, check the air pressure in all four
tires, for instance using the tire pressure gage
of a flat tire kit.
If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires is
correct, the Flat Tire Monitor may not have
been initialized. In this case, initialize the sysj tem.
If identification of flat tire damage is not posj sible, please contact a dealerss service center
or another qualified service center or repair shop.2.Repair the flat tire, e.g., with a flat tire kit or bychanging the wheel.
Run-flat
tires
Safety
information
WARNING
Your vehicle handles differently with a run-flat with no or low inflation pressure; for instance, your lane stability when braking is reduced,braking distances are longer and the self-steerjing properties will change. There is a risk of an
accident.
Drive moderately and do not exceed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.
Maximum
speed
You may continue driving with a damaged tire at speeds up to 50 mph/80 km/h.
Continued
driving
with
a
flat
tire
If continuing to drive with a damaged tire:1.Avoid sudden braking and steering maneuj
vers.2.Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.3.Check the air pressure in all four tires at the
next opportunity.
If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires is
correct, the Flat Tire Monitor may not have
been initialized. In this case, initialize the sysj tem.
Possible
driving
range
with
a
depressurized
tire
The distance for which it may be possible to
drive safely varies depending on how the vehicle
is loaded and used, e.g., speed, road conditions,
external temperature. The driving range may be
less but may also be more if an economical drivj ing style is used.
If the vehicle is loaded with an average weight
and used under favorable conditions, the disj
tance for which it may be safe to drive may be up to 50 miles/80 km.
Vehicle
handling
with
damaged
tires Vehicles driven with a damaged tire will handle
differently, potentially leading to conditions such as the following:
'xGreater likelihood of swerving off course.'xLonger braking distances.'xChanged self-steering properties.
Modify your driving style. Avoid abrupt steeringmaneuvers or driving over obstacles, for instancecurbs or potholes.
Final
tire
failure
Vibrations or loud noises while driving can indij cate the final failure of a tire.
Reduce speed and stop; otherwise, pieces of the
tire could come loose and cause an accident.
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