brake fluid BMW 6 SERIES CONVERTIBLE 2014 F12 Owner's Manual

Follow the notes and instructions on the con‐
tainer.
United States: The washer fluid mixture ratio is
regulated by the U.S. EPA and many individual
states; do not exceed the allowable washer
fluid dilution ratios limits that apply. Follow the
usage instructions on the washer fluid con‐
tainer. Use BMW’s Windshield Washer Con‐
centrate or the equivalent.◀
Washer fluid reservoir Adding washer fluid
Only add washer fluid when the engine is
cool, and then close the cover completely to
avoid contact between the washer fluid and
hot engine parts.
Otherwise, there is a danger of fire and a risk to
personal safety if the fluid is spilled.◀
All washer nozzles are supplied from one res‐
ervoir.
Fill with a mixture of windshield washer con‐
centrate and tap water and – if required – with a
washer antifreeze, according to the manufac‐
turer's recommendations.
Mix the washer fluid before adding to find the
right mixture.
Do not add windshield washer concentrate and
antifreeze undiluted and do not fill with pure
water; this could damage the wiper system.
Do not mix window washer concentrates of dif‐
ferent manufacturers because they can clog
the windshield washer nozzles.
Recommended minimum fill quantity:
0.2 US gal/1 liter.
Steptronic transmission
Selector lever positions
D Drive
Selector lever position for normal vehicle oper‐
ation. All gears for forward travel are activated
automatically.
R is Reverse
Select only when the vehicle is stationary.
N Neutral: The vehicle may roll. Use in automatic car
washes, e.g.
When the ignition is switched off, refer to
page 68, selector lever position P is engaged
automatically.
P Park Select only when the vehicle is stationary. The
drive wheels are blocked.
P is engaged automatically:▷After the engine is switched off when the
vehicle is in radio-ready state, refer to
page 68, or when the ignition is switched
off, refer to page 68, and when position R
or D is set.▷With the ignition off, if selector lever posi‐
tion N is set.▷If the safety belt is unbuckled, the driver's
door is opened, and the brake pedal is not
pressed while the vehicle is stationary and
position D or R is set.
Before exiting the vehicle, make sure that se‐
lector lever position P is set. Otherwise, the ve‐
hicle may begin to move.
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MaintenanceVehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems.
BMW maintenance system
The maintenance system indicates required
maintenance measures, and thereby provides
support in maintaining road safety and the op‐
erational reliability of the vehicle.
Condition Based Service
CBS
Sensors and special algorithms take into ac‐
count the driving conditions of your vehicle.
Based on this, Condition Based Service recog‐
nizes the maintenance requirements.
The system makes it possible to adapt the
amount of maintenance corresponding to your
user profile.
Details on the service requirements, refer to
page 92, can be displayed on the Control Dis‐
play.
Service data in the remote control Information on the required maintenance is
continuously stored in the remote control.
Your service center will read out this data and
suggest the right array of service procedures
for your vehicle.
Therefore, hand your service specialist the re‐
mote control with which the vehicle was driven
most recently.Storage periods
Storage periods during which the vehicle bat‐
tery was disconnected are not taken into ac‐
count.
If this occurs, have a service center update the
time-dependent maintenance procedures,
such as checking brake fluid and, if needed,
changing the engine oil and the microfilter/
activated-charcoal filter.
Service and Warranty
Information Booklet for US
models and Warranty and
Service Guide Booklet for
Canadian models
Please consult your Service and Warranty In‐
formation Booklet for US models and Warranty
and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian mod‐ els for additional information on service re‐
quirements.
Maintenance and repair should be performed
by your service center. Make sure to have reg‐
ular maintenance procedures recorded in the
vehicle's Service and Warranty Information
Booklet for US models, and in the Warranty
and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian mod‐
els. These entries are proof of regular mainte‐
nance.
Socket for OBD Onboard
Diagnosis
Note Socket for Onboard Diagnosis
The socket for onboard diagnostics may
only be used by the service center or a work‐
shop that operates in accordance with the
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 133
ACC, Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go 141
Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control 80
Activated-charcoal filter 164
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 129
Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, ACC 141
Active Protection 131
Active seat, front 57
Active seat ventilation, front 57
Active Steering, integral 137
Adaptive brake assistant 133
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 130
Adaptive drive 136
Adaptive Light Control 102
Additives, oil 211
Adjusting, steering wheel 64
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 55
After washing vehicle 229
Airbags 106
Airbags, indicator/warning light 107
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 163
Air, dehumidifying, refer to Cooling function 163
Air distribution, manual 162
Air flow, automatic climate control 163
Air outlets, see ventila‐ tion 165
Air pressure, tires 196 Alarm system 44
Alarm, unintentional 45
All around the center con‐ sole 16
All around the interior rear‐ view mirror 17
All around the steering wheel 14
All-season tires, refer to Win‐ ter tires 205
All-wheel-drive 135
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 169
Alternative oil types 212
Ambient light 104
Animal detection, see Night Vision 124
Antifreeze, washer fluid 76
Antilock Brake System, ABS 133
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 133
Approved axle load 237
Approved engine oils 212
Armrest, refer to Front center armrest 174
Arrival time 96
Ashtray 170
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ tance 224
Assistance when driving off 133
Attentiveness assistant 131
AUTO H button 72
AUTO H button, refer to Au‐ tomatic Hold 72
AUTO intensity 162
Automatic car wash 228
Automatic Cruise Control with Stop & Go 141
Automatic Curb Monitor 62 Automatic deactivation, front-
seat passenger airbags 108
Automatic headlight con‐ trol 102
Automatic Hold 72
Automatic locking 43
Automatic recirculated-air control 163
Automatic Soft Closing, doors 40
Automatic transmission, see Steptronic transmission 77
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 162
AUTO program, intensity 162
Auto Start/Stop function 70
Average fuel consumption 95
Average speed 95
Axle loads, weights 237
B Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 56
Backrest, seats 55
Backrest, width 56
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 224
Bar for tow-starting/ towing 226
Battery replacement, remote control for parked-car heat‐
ing/ventilation 167
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 221
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 34
Battery, vehicle 221
Belts, safety belts 58
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Oil change 212
Oil change interval, service requirements 92
Oil filler neck 211
Oil types, alternative 212
Oil types, approved 212
Old batteries, disposal 221
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 18
Onboard vehicle tool kit 217
Opening/closing via door lock 39
Opening and closing 34
Opening and closing, without remote control 39
Opening and closing, with re‐ mote control 37
Operating concept, iDrive 18
Optional equipment, standard equipment 6
Outside air, refer to Auto‐ matic recirculated-air con‐
trol 163
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 90
P Paint, vehicle 229
Parallel parking assistant 158
Park Distance Control PDC 150
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 180
Parking aid, refer to PDC 150
Parking assistant 158
Parking brake 71
Parking lights 101
Parking lights and roadside parking lights, refer to Light-
emitting diodes, LEDs 219
Parking with Automatic Hold 72
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 62 Pathway lines, rearview cam‐
era 153
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 150
Pedestrian detection, see Night Vision 124
Pedestrian warning with city braking function 122
Personal Profile 35
Personal Profile, exporting profiles 36
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 46
Plastic, care 231
Power failure 221
Power windows 45
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure 196
Pressure warning FTM, tires 113
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file 35
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 23
Protective function, win‐ dows 46
Push-and-turn reel, refer to Controller 18
R Radiator fluid 213
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control 34
Radio ready state 68
Radio, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Rain sensor 75
Rear axle steering 137
Rear lights 219
Rearview camera 152
Rearview mirror 62
Rear window defroster 164
Recirculated-air mode 163 Recommended fuel
grade 194
Recommended tire brands 205
Refueling 192
Remaining range 91
Remote control/key 34
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 39
Remote control, parked-car heating/ventilation 166
Remote control, univer‐ sal 168
Replacement fuse 221
Replacing bulbs, see Lamp replacement 217
Replacing parts 217
Replacing wheels/tires 204
Reporting safety defects 9
RES button 144
RES button, see Active Cruise Control, ACC 141
RES button, see Cruise con‐ trol 148
Reserve warning, refer to Range 91
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 111
Residual heat, automatic cli‐ mate control 164
Retaining straps, securing cargo 182
Retreaded tires 205
Reversing lamp, bulb replace‐ ment 220
Roadside parking lights 102
Rollover protection sys‐ tem 109
Roll stabilization, refer to Adaptive Drive 136
Roll stabilization, refer to Dy‐ namic Drive 136
RON recommended fuel grade 194
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