BMW 6 SERIES CONVERTIBLE 2018 Owners Manual

Engine
compartmentVehicle
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
1Vehicle identification number2Jump-starting, negative battery terminal3Filler neck for washer fluid4Jump-starting, positive battery terminal5Oil filler neck6Coolant reservoir, except 650i.Seite 261Engine
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Hood
Safety
information
WARNING
Improperly executed work in the engine comj partment can damage vehicle components and impair vehicle functions. There is a risk of perj
sonal and property damage. The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends that, in the effortto avoid such risks, work in the engine comj
partment be performed by a dealerss service
center or another qualified service center or rej
pair shop.
WARNING
The engine compartment accommodates movj
ing components. Certain components in the engine compartment can also move with the
vehicle switched off, for instance the radiator
fan. There is a risk of injury. Do not reach into the area of moving parts. Keep articles of clothj
ing and hair away from moving parts.
WARNING
There are protruding parts, for instance locking
hook, on the inside of the hood. There is a risk
of injury. If the hood is open, pay attention to protruding parts and keep clear of these areas.
WARNING
An incorrectly locked hood can open while drivj
ing and restrict visibility. There is a risk of an acj cident. Stop immediately and correctly close
the hood.
WARNING
Body parts can be jammed when opening and closing the hood. There is a risk of injury. Make
sure that the area of movement of the hood is
clear during opening and closing.
NOTE
Folded-away wipers can be jammed when the hood is opened. There is a risk of damage to
property. Make sure that the wipers with the
wiper blades mounted are folded down onto
the windshield before opening the hood.
Opening
the
hood
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3.Be careful of protruding parts on the hood.
Closing
the
hood
Let the hood drop from a height of approx. 16 inj
ches/40 cm and push down on it to lock it fully.
The hood must engage on both sides.
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Engine
oilVehicle
features
andoptions
This chapter describes all standard, country-spejcific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not necessarilyavailable 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.
General
information
The engine oil consumption is dependent on
your driving style and driving conditions.
Therefore, regularly check the engine oil level afj ter refueling by taking a detailed measurement.
The engine oil consumption can increase in the following situations, for example:
'xSporty driving style.'xBreak-in of the engine.'xIdling of the engine.'xWith use of engine oil types that are classified
as not suitable.
Different Check Control messages appear on the Control Display depending on the engine oil
level.
Safety
information
NOTE
An engine oil level that is too low causes enj gine damage. There is a risk of damage to property. Immediately add engine oil.
NOTE
Too much engine oil can damage the engine or
the catalytic converter. There is a risk of damj
age to property. Do not add too much engine oil. When too much engine oil is added, havethe engine oil level corrected by a dealerss servjice center or another qualified service center or
repair shop.
Electronic
oil
measurement
General
information
The electronic oil measurement has two measurj
ing principles:
'xMonitoring.'xDetailed measurement.
When making frequent short-distance trips or
using a dynamic driving style, for instance when
taking curves aggressively, regularly perform a
detailed measurement.
Monitoring
Concept
The engine oil level is monitored electronically
while driving and can be shown on the Control Display.
If the engine oil level is outside its permissible operating range, a Check Control message is
displayed.
A red indicator light indicates that the enj
gine oil pressure is too low.
Functional
requirements A current measured value is available after apj
prox. 30 minutes of normal driving.
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Displaying
the
engine
oil
levelVia iDrive:1."Vehicle info"2."Vehicle status"3. "Engine oil level"
The engine oil level is displayed.
System
limits When making frequent short-distance trips orusing a dynamic driving style, it may not be posjsible to calculate a measured value. In this case,
the measured value for the last, sufficiently long trip is displayed.
Detailed
measurement
Concept The engine oil level is checked when the vehicleis stationary and displayed via a scale.
If the engine oil level is outside its permissible
operating range, a Check Control message is
displayed.
General
information
During the measurement, the idle speed is inj creased somewhat.
Functional
requirements
'xVehicle is parked in a horizontal position.'xSteptronic transmission: selector lever in sej
lector lever position N or P and accelerator pedal not depressed.'xEngine is running and is at operating temperjature.
Performing
a
detailed
measurement
Via iDrive:
1."Vehicle info"2."Vehicle status"3. "Measure engine oil level"4."Start measurement"
The engine oil level is checked and displayed via
a scale.
Adding
engine
oil
General
informationOnly add engine oil when the message is disj
played in the instrument cluster. The quantity to be added is indicated in the message displayed
in the instrument cluster.
Only add suitable types of engine oil, refer to page 266.
Safely park the vehicle and switch off the ignition before adding engine oil.
Take care not to add too much engine oil.
Safety
information
WARNING
Operating materials, for instance oils, greases,
coolants, fuels, can contain harmful ingredients. There is a risk of injuries or danger to life. Folj
low the instructions on the containers. Avoid
the contact of articles of clothing, skin or eyes
with operating materials. Do not refill operating
materials into different bottles. Store operating
materials out of reach of children.
NOTE
An engine oil level that is too low causes enj
gine damage. There is a risk of damage to
property. Immediately add engine oil.
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NOTE
Too much engine oil can damage the engine or
the catalytic converter. There is a risk of damj
age to property. Do not add too much engine
oil. When too much engine oil is added, have the engine oil level corrected by a dealerss servjice center or another qualified service center or
repair shop.
Overview
The oil filler neck is located in the engine comj
partment, refer to page 261.
Adding
engine
oil
1.Opening the hood, refer to page 2622.Open the lid counterclockwise.3.Add engine oil.4.Close the cap.
Engine
oil
types
to
add
General
information
The engine oil quality is critical for the life of the
engine.
Only add the types of engine oil which are listed.
Safety
information
NOTE
Oil additives can damage the engine. There is a risk of damage to property. Do not use oil addijtives.
NOTE
Incorrect engine oil can cause malfunctions in the engine or damage it. There is a risk of damj
age to property. When selecting an engine oil,
make sure that the engine oil has the correct oil
rating.
Suitable
engine
oil
types
Add engine oils that meet the following oil rating
standards:
Gasoline
engineBMW Longlife-01 FE.BMW Longlife-14 FE+.
Alternative
engine
oil
types
If an engine oil suitable for continuous use is not
available, up to 1 US quart/liter of an engine oil
with the following oil rating can be added:
Oil
ratingAPI SL.API SM.API SN.
Viscosity
grades
Viscosity
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More information about suitable engine oil ratj
ings and viscosities of engine oils can be rej quested from a dealerss service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop.
Engine
oil
change
NOTE
Engine oil that is not changed in timely fashion
can cause increased engine wear and thus enj
gine damage. There is a risk of damage to
property. Do not exceed the service data indij
cated in the vehicle.
The vehicle manufacturer recommends that you have a dealerss service center or another qualij
fied service center or repair shop change the enj
gine oil.
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CoolantVehicle
features
andoptions
This chapter describes all standard, country-spejcific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not necessarilyavailable 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.
General
information
Not all commercially available additives are suitaj
ble for the vehicle. Information about suitable adj ditives is available from a dealerss service centeror another qualified service center or repair shop.
Safety
information
WARNING
With the engine hot and the cooling system
open, coolant can escape and lead to scalding.
There is a risk of injury. Only open the cooling
system with the engine cooled down.
WARNING
Additives are harmful and incorrect additives can damage the engine. There is a risk of injury
and risk of damage to property. Do not allow
additives to come into contact with skin, eyes
or articles of clothing. Use suitable additives
only.
Coolant
level
General
information
If there is no Min. and Max. mark in the filler neckof the coolant reservoir, have the coolant levelchecked, if needed, by a dealerss service center
or another qualified service center or repair shop and add coolant as needed.
Concept
Depending on the engine installation, the coolant reservoir is located on the right side or the left
side of the engine compartment.
Checking
1.Let the engine cool.2.Open the hood.3.Turn the lid of the coolant reservoir slightly
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4.Open the coolant reservoir lid.5.The coolant level is correct if it lies betweenthe minimum and maximum marks in the filler
neck.
Adding
1.Let the engine cool.2.Turn the lid of the coolant reservoir slightly
counterclockwise to allow any excess presj
sure to dissipate, then open it.3.If the coolant is low, slowly add coolant up to
the specified level; do not overfill.4.Turn the lid until there is an audible click. The
arrows on the coolant reservoir and the lid
must point towards one another.5.Have the cause of the coolant loss eliminated as soon as possible.
Disposal
Comply with the relevant environmental
protection regulations when disposing of
coolant and coolant additives.
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MaintenanceVehicle
features
andoptions
This chapter describes all standard, country-spejcific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not necessarilyavailable 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.
BMW
maintenance
system
The maintenance system indicates required maintenance measures, and thereby providessupport in maintaining road safety and the operajtional reliability of the vehicle.
In some cases, scopes and intervals of the mainj
tenance system may vary according to the counj try version. Replacement work, spare parts, fuels
and lubricants, and wear materials are calculated
separately. Further information is available from a
dealerss service center or another qualified servj
ice center or repair shop.
Condition
Based
ServiceCBS
Concept
Sensors and special algorithms take into account the driving conditions of the vehicle. CBS uses
these to calculate the need for maintenance.
The system makes it possible to adapt the
amount of maintenance corresponding to your
user profile.
General
information
Information on service requirements, refer to
page 125, can be displayed on the Control Disj
play.
Service
data
in
the
remote
control
Information on the required maintenance is conjtinuously stored in the remote control. The dealjerss service center can read this data out and
suggest a maintenance scope for the vehicle.
Therefore, hand the service advisor the remote
control with which the vehicle was driven most recently.
Storage
periods Storage periods during which the vehicle battery
was disconnected are not taken into account.
If this occurs, have a dealer's service center or
another qualified service center or repair shop update the time-dependent maintenance procejdures, such as checking brake fluid and, if necesj
sary, changing the engine oil and the microfilter/ activated-charcoal filter.
Service
and
Warranty Information
Booklet
for
USmodels
and
Warranty
and Service
Guide
Booklet
forCanadian
models
Please consult your Service and Warranty Inforj
mation Booklet for US models and Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models for
additional information on service requirements.
The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends
that maintenance and repair be performed by a dealerss service center or another qualified servj
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