BMW 6 SERIES COUPE 2017 Owners Manual

Odometer
and
trip
odometer
Display'yOdometer, arrow 1.'yTrip odometer, arrow 2.
Show/reset
miles Press the button.
'yWhen the ignition is
switched off, the time, the
external temperature and
the odometer are displayed.'yWhen the ignition is switched on, the trip
odometer is reset.
External
temperature
WARNING
Even at temperatures above +37 

With
navigation
system:
range
withdestination
guidance
active
If the vehicle is equipped acj
cordingly, the estimated fuel consumption to the destination
is displayed when destination guidance is active.
Current
fuel
consumption
Display Depending on your vehicle's opjtional features, the current fuel
consumption can be displayed in the instrument cluster. Checkwhether you are currently drivj
ing in an efficient and environmentally-friendly
manner.
Displaying
the
current
fuel
consumption
Using iDrive:1."Settings"2."Instrument cluster"3."Additional indicators"
The bar display for the current fuel consumpj
tion is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Energy
recovery
Display The kinetic energy of the vehicle
is converted to electrical energy
while the vehicle is coasting.
The vehicle battery is partially
charged and fuel consumption
can be reduced.
Service
requirements
Concept
The function displays the service requirements
and the corresponding maintenance scopes.
General
information
After the ignition is turned on the instrument
cluster briefly displays available driving disj
tance or time to the next scheduled maintej
nance.
A service advisor can read out the current service requirements from your remote conj trol.
Display
Detailed
information
on
service
requirements
More information on the scope of service rej
quired can be displayed on the Control Disj
play.
Using iDrive:1."Vehicle info"2."Vehicle status"3. "Service required"
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SymbolsSymbolsDescriptionNo service is currently rej
quired.The deadline for scheduled
maintenance or a legally manj
dated inspection is approachj
ing.The service deadline has alj
ready passed.
Entering
appointment
dates
Enter the dates for the mandatory vehicle inj
spections.
Make sure that the vehicle's date and time are set correctly.
Using iDrive:
1."Vehicle info"2."Vehicle status"3. "Service required"4."g Vehicle inspection"5."Date:"6.Adjust the settings.7.Confirm.
The entered date is stored.
Automatic
Service
Request
Data regarding the service status or legally mandated vehicle inspections is automaticallytransmitted to your dealerss service center bej
fore a service due date.
You can check when your dealerss service cenj
ter was notified.
Using iDrive:
1."Vehicle info"2."Vehicle status"3.Open "Options".4."Last Service Request"
Gear
shift
indicator
Concept
The system recommends the most fuel effij
cient gear for the current driving situation.
General
information
Depending on the vehicle's features and counj
try-specific version, the gear shift indicator is active in the manual mode of the Steptronictransmission 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
engaged 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.
General
information
The camera in the area of the interior mirror
detects traffic signs at the edge of the road as
well as variable overhead sign posts. Traffic
signs with extra symbols for wet road condij
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tions, etc., are also detected and comparedwith the vehicle's onboard data, such as fromthe rain sensor, and will be displayed dependj
ing on the situation. The system takes into acj count the information stored in the navigation
system and also displays speed limits present
on routes without signs.
Safety
information WARNING
The system does not release from the
personal responsibility to correctly assess visij bility and traffic situation. There is a risk of anaccident. Adjust the driving style to the traffic
conditions. Watch traffic closely and actively intervene in the respective situations.'

'yIf the traffic signs are non-conforming.'yDuring calibration of the camera immedijately after vehicle delivery.'yWhen signs that are valid for a parallel roadare detected.
Selection
lists
General
information Depending on your vehicle's equipment, the
following can be displayed or operated using
the buttons and the thumbwheel on the steerj
ing wheel as well as the displays in the instruj
ment cluster and the Head-up Display:
'yCurrent audio source.'yRedial phone feature.'yTurn 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 dej
sired setting.2.Press the thumbwheel.Display
Depending on your vehicle's optional features, the list in the instrument cluster can differ from
the illustration shown.
Onboard
computer
Concept
The onboard computer displays different vehij
cle data in the instrument cluster, such as
average values.
Calling
up
information
on
the
CID
(central
information
display)
Press and hold button on signal lever.
Information is displayed in the CID (central inj
formation display) of the instrument cluster.
Information
at
a
glance Repeatedly pressing the button on the turnsignal lever calls up the following information inthe CID (central information display):
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'yAverage consumption, fuel.'yCurrent consumption, fuel.'yAverage speed.'yDate.'ySpeed Limit Info.'yDepending on the equipment, the time of
arrival.
When destination guidance is activated in
the navigation system.'yDepending on the equipment, the distance to destination.
When destination guidance is activated in
the navigation system.'yECO 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 CID
(central information display) of the instrument cluster.
Using iDrive:
1."Settings"2."Instrument cluster"3.Select the desired information.
Settings are stored for the profile currently used.
Indication
in
the
info
display The information from the onj
board computer is shown in the
info display in the instrument
cluster.
Information
in
detail
Range
Displays the estimated cruising range available with the remaining fuel.
It is calculated based on your driving style overthe last 20 miles/30 km.
If there is only enough fuel left for less than
45 miles/80 km, the color of the display
changes.
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 the onboard computer.
Average
speed
Periods in which the vehicle is parked with the
engine manually stopped are not included in
the calculation 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 sysj tem before the trip is started.
The distance to the destination is adopted auj
tomatically.
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Time
of
arrivalDepending on the vehicle equipj
ment, the estimated time of arj
rival is displayed if a destination is entered in the navigation sysj
tem before the trip is started.
The time must be correctly set.
Speed
Limit
Info
Further information, see chapter Speed Limit
Info.
Onboard
computer
on
the
Control
Display
Concept
The onboard computer displays different vehij
cle data on the Control Display, such as averj
age values.
General
information The vehicle features two types of onboard
computers.'y"Onboard info": average values, such as
the fuel consumption, are displayed. The values can be reset individually.'y"Trip computer": the values deliver an
overview of a certain distance and can be reset as often as necessary.
Calling
up
the
onboard
computer
or
trip
computer
Using iDrive:
1."Vehicle info"2."Onboard info" or "Trip computer"
Resetting
the
onboard
computer Using iDrive:
1."Vehicle info"2."Onboard info"3."Consumpt." or "Speed"4."Yes"
Resetting
the
trip
computer Using iDrive:
1."Vehicle info"2."Trip computer"3."Reset": all values are reset.
"Automatically reset": all values are reset
approx. 4 hours after the vehicle has come to a standstill.
Sport
displays
General
information
On the Control Display, the current values for performance and torque can be displayed ifthe vehicle is appropriately equipped.
Displaying
sport
displays
Using 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
information
The warning is repeated if the vehicle speed drops below the set speed limit once by atleast 3 mph/5 km/h.
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Displaying,
setting
or
changing
the
speed
warning
Using iDrive:1."Settings"2."Speed"3."Warning at:"4.Turn the controller until the desired speed is displayed.5.Press the controller.
Activating/deactivating
the
speed
warning
Using iDrive:
1."Settings"2."Speed"3."Warning"4.Press the controller.
Setting
your
current
speed
as
the
speed
warning
Using iDrive:
1."Settings"2."Speed"3."Select current speed"4.Press the controller.
Settings
on
the
Control
Display
Time
Setting
the
time
zone
1."Settings"2."Time/Date"3."Time zone:"4.Select the desired time zone.
The time zone is stored.
Setting
the
time1."Settings"2."Time/Date"3."Time:"4.Turn the controller until the desired hours are displayed.5.Press the controller.6.Turn the controller until the desired mijnutes are displayed.7.Press the controller.
The time is stored.
Setting
the
time
format
1."Settings"2."Time/Date"3."Format:"4.Select the desired format.
The time format is stored.
Automatic
time
setting Depending on your vehicle's optional features,
the time, date and, if needed, the time zone are
updated automatically.
1."Settings"2."Time/Date"3."Auto time set"
Date
Setting
the
date
1."Settings"2."Time/Date"3."Date:"4.Turn the controller until the desired day is
displayed.5.Press the controller.6.Make the necessary settings for the month
and year.
The date is stored.
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Setting
the
date
format1."Settings"2."Time/Date"3."Format:"4.Select the desired format.
The date format is stored.
Language
Setting
the
language
1."Settings"2."Language/Units"3."Language:"4.Select the desired language.
Settings are stored for the profile currently used.
Setting
the
voice
dialog
Voice dialog for the voice activation system,
refer to page 27.
Units
of
measurement
Setting
the
units
of
measurement To set the units for fuel consumption, route/
distance and temperature:
1."Settings"2."Language/Units"3.Select the desired menu item.4.Select the desired unit.
Settings are stored for the profile currently used.
Brightness
Setting
the
brightness To set the brightness of the Control Display:
1."Settings"2."Control display"3."Brightness"4.Turn the controller until the desired brightjness is set.5.Press the controller.
Settings are stored for the profile currentlyused.
Depending on the light conditions, the brightj
ness settings may not be clearly visible.
Activating/deactivating
the
display
of
the
current
vehicle
position
If GPS geolocation has been activated, the curj
rent vehicle position can be displayed in the BMW ConnectedDrive app or in the ConnecjtedDrive customer portal.
Using iDrive:
1."Settings"2."GPS tracking"3."GPS tracking"
Head-up
Display
Concept
This system projects important information
into the driver's field of vision, e.g., the speed.
The driver can get information without averting
his or her eyes from the road.
Overview
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Switching
on/off
Press button.
Display
Overview
The following information is displayed on the Head-up Display:
'ySpeed.'yNavigation system.'yCheck Control messages.'ySelection list from the instrument cluster.'yDriver assistance systems.
Some of this information is only displayed briefly as needed.
Selecting
displays
in
the
Head-up
Display
Using iDrive:
1."Settings"2."Head-Up Display"3."Displayed information"4.Select the desired displays in the Head-up Display.
Settings are stored for the profile currentlyused.
Setting
the
brightness The brightness is automatically adjusted to the
ambient brightness.
The basic setting can be adjusted.
Using iDrive:1."Settings"2."Head-Up Display"3."Brightness"4.Turn the controller until the desired brightj ness is set.5.Press the controller.
When the low beams are activated, the brightjness of the Head-up Display can be additionj
ally influenced using the instrument lighting.
Settings are stored for the profile currently used.
Adjusting
the
height
Using iDrive:
1."Settings"2."Head-Up Display"3."Height"4.Turn the controller until the desired height is reached.5.Press the controller.
Settings are stored for the profile currentlyused.
Setting
the
rotation
The screen of the Head-up Display can be roj
tated around its own axis.
Using iDrive:
1."Settings"2."Head-Up Display"3."Rotation"4.Turn the controller until the desired setting
is selected.5.Press the controller.
Settings are stored for the profile currently used.
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