BMW 6 SERIES COUPE 2017 Owners Manual

corresponding engine or body ground of
the vehicle to be started.
Starting
the
engine
Never use spray fluids to start the engine.
1.Start the engine of the assisting vehicle
and let it run for several minutes at an inj creased idle speed.2.Start the engine of the vehicle that is to bestarted in the usual way.
If the first starting attempt is not successj
ful, wait a few minutes before making anj
other attempt in order to allow the disj
charged battery to recharge.3.Let both engines run for several minutes.4.Disconnect the jumper cables in the rej verse order.
Check the battery and recharge, if needed.
Tow-starting
and
towing Safety
information WARNING
Due to system limits, individual functions
can malfunction during tow-starting/towing with the Intelligent Safety systems activated,
e.g., approach control warning with light brakj
ing function. There is a risk of an accident.
Switch all Intelligent Safety systems off prior to
tow-starting/towing.'

Towing
other
vehicles
General
information
Switch on the hazard warning system, dependj
ing on local regulations.
If the electrical system has failed, clearly idenj tify the vehicle being towed by placing a sign
or a warning triangle in the rear window.
Safety
information WARNING
If the approved gross vehicle weight of
the towing vehicle is lighter than the vehicle to be towed, the tow fitting can tear off or it willnot be possible to control the vehicle's rejsponse. There is a risk of an accident! Makesure that the gross vehicle weight of the towjing vehicle is heavier than the vehicle to betowed.'

Screw
thread
for
tow
fitting
Press on the upper edge of the cover or, if necj
essary, on the mark on the edge of the cover to
push it out.
Tow-starting
Steptronic
transmission
Do not tow-start the vehicle.
Tow-starting the engine is not possible due to
the transmission.
Have the reasons for the starting difficulties
corrected by a dealerss service center or anj
other qualified service center or repair shop.
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CareVehicle
features
and
optionsThis chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due
to the selected options or country versions.
This also applies to safety-related functions
and systems. When using these functions and systems, the applicable laws and regulations
must be observed.
Vehicle
washes
General
information
Regularly remove foreign objects such as leaves in the area below the windshield when
the hood is raised.
Wash your vehicle frequently, particularly in
winter. Intense soiling and road salt can damj age the vehicle.
Steam
blaster
and
high-pressure
washer
Safety
information NOTE
When cleaning with high-pressure washj
ers, components can be damaged due to the
pressure or temperatures being too high.
There is a risk of property damage. Maintain
sufficient distance and do not spray too long
continuously. Follow the operating instructions for the high-pressure washer.'

4.Release the parking brake.5.Switch the engine off.
In this way, the ignition remains switched on, and a Check-Control message is disj
played.
NOTE
Selector lever position P is automatij
cally engaged when the ignition is
switched off. There is a risk of property damage. Do not switch drive-ready stateoff in vehicle washes.'

mediately to prevent the finish from being aljtered or discolored.
Matte
finish Only use cleaning and care products suitable
for vehicles with matte finish.
Leather
care
Remove dust from the leather regularly, using a cloth or vacuum cleaner.
Otherwise, particles of dust and road grime
chafe in pores and folds, and lead to increased
wear and premature degradation of the leather
surface.
To guard against discoloration, such as from clothing, clean leather and provide leather care roughly every two months.
Clean light-colored leather more frequently bej cause soiling on such surfaces is substantiallymore visible.
Use leather care products; otherwise, dirt and grease will gradually break down the protective layer of the leather surface.
Upholstery
material
care
General
information
Vacuum the upholstery regularly with a vacj
uum cleaner.
If upholstery is very dirty, for instance with bevj erage stains, use a soft sponge or microfiber
cloth with a suitable interior cleaner.
Clean the upholstery down to the seams using
large sweeping motions. Avoid rubbing the
material vigorously.
Safety
information NOTE
Open Velcron fasteners on articles of
clothing can damage the seat covers. There is a risk of property damage. Ensure that any Velj
cron fasteners are closed.'

plastic parts. There is a risk of property damj
age. Clean with a microfiber cloth. Dampen
cloth lightly with water.'

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Reference
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Technical
dataVehicle
features
and
options
This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., dueto the selected options or country versions.
This also applies to safety-related functions
and systems. When using these functions and systems, the applicable laws and regulations
must be observed.
General
information
The technical data and specifications in this Owner's Manual are used as guidance values.
The vehicle-specific data can deviate from this,
e.g., due to the selected special equipment,
country version or country-specific measurej
ment method. Detailed values can be found in the approval documents, on labels on the vehijcle or can be obtained from a dealerss service
center or another qualified service center or rej pair shop.
The information in the vehicle documents alj
ways has priority over the information in this
Owner's Manual.
Dimensions
The dimensions can vary depending on the model version, equipment or country-specificmeasurement method.
The specified heights do not take into account attached parts, e.g., a roof antenna, roof racksor spoiler. The heights can deviate, e.g., due to
the selected special equipment, tires, load and
chassis version. BMW 6 Series CoupeWidth with mirrorsinches/mm82.3/2,090Width without mirrorsinches/mm74.6/1,894Heightinches/mm53.9/1,369Lengthinches/mm192.8/4,896Wheelbaseinches/mm112.4/2,855Smallest turning radius diam.ft/m38.4/11.7Seite 250ReferenceTechnical
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