engine coolant BMW 6 SERIES CONVERTIBLE 2014 F12 Owner's Manual
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ContentsThe fastest way to find information on a partic‐
ular topic or item is by using the index, refer to
page 240.6Notes
At a glance
14Cockpit18iDrive26Voice activation system29Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle
Controls
34Opening and closing55Adjusting65Transporting children safely68Driving82Displays101Lights106Safety133Driving stability control systems141Driving comfort162Climate control168Interior equipment173Storage compartments
Driving tips
178Things to remember when driving181Loading183Saving fuelMobility192Refueling194Fuel196Wheels and tires208Engine compartment210Engine oil213Coolant215Maintenance217Replacing components223Breakdown assistance228Care
Reference
236Technical data240Everything from A to Z
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Displaying stored Check Control
messages
On the Control Display:1."Vehicle info"2."Vehicle status"3. "Check Control"4.Select the text message.
Messages after trip completion Special messages displayed while driving are
displayed again after the ignition is switched
off.
Fuel gauge Vehicle tilt position may cause
the display to vary.
Depending on the equipment
version, the arrow beside the
fuel pump symbol shows which
side of the vehicle the fuel filler flap is on.
Hints on refueling, refer to page 192.
Tachometer Always avoid engine speeds in the red warning
field. In this range, the fuel supply is inter‐
rupted to protect the engine.
Engine oil temperature
▷Cold engine: the pointer is at
the low temperature end.
Drive at moderate engine
and vehicle speeds.▷Normal operating tempera‐
ture: the pointer is in the
middle or in the left half of
the temperature display.▷Hot engine: the pointer is at the high end of
the temperature range. A Check Control
message is also displayed.
Coolant temperature
If the coolant along with the engine becomes
too hot, a Check Control message is displayed.
Check the coolant level, refer to page 213.
Odometer and trip odometer Display
▷Odometer, arrow 1.▷Trip odometer, arrow 2.
Show/reset kilometers Press the knob.
▷When the ignition is
switched off, the time, the
external temperature and
the odometer are displayed.▷When the ignition is switched on, the trip
odometer is reset.
External temperature
If the indicator drops to
+37 ℉/+3 ℃ or lower, a signal
sounds.
A Check Control message is displayed.
There is an increased risk of ice on roads.
Ice on roads
Even at temperatures above
+37 ℉/+3 ℃, roads might be icy.
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Engine compartmentVehicle features and optionsThis chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems.
Important features in the engine compartment
1Vehicle identification number2Jump-starting, negative battery terminal3Washer fluid reservoir4Jump-starting, positive battery terminal5Oil filler neck.6Coolant reservoir, except 650i.Hood
Opening the hood Working in the engine compartment
Never attempt to perform any service or
repair operations on your vehicle without the necessary professional technical training.If you are unfamiliar with the statutory guide‐
lines, have any work on the vehicle performed
only by a service center.
If work is not carried out properly, there is a
danger of subsequent damage and related
safety hazards.◀Seite 208MobilityEngine compartment208
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CoolantVehicle features and optionsThis 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.
Hints Danger of burns from hot engine
Do not open the cooling system while
the engine is hot; otherwise, esliding coolant
may cause burns.◀
Suitable additives
Only use suitable additives; otherwise,
engine damage may occur. The additives are
harmful to your health.◀
Coolant consists of water and additives.
Not all commercially available additives are
suitable for the vehicle. Information about the
suitable additives are available from the service
center.
Coolant level
General information If there is no Min. and Max. mark in the filler
neck of the coolant reservoir, have the coolant
level checked if needed by your service center
and add coolant as needed.
Depending on the engine installation, the cool‐
ant reservoir is located on the right side or the
left side of the engine compartment.Checking1.Let the engine cool.2.Turn the lid of the coolant reservoir slightly
counterclockwise to allow any excess
pressure to dissipate, then open it.3.Open the coolant reservoir lid.4.The coolant level is correct if it lies be‐
tween the minimum and maximum marks
in the filler neck.Seite 213CoolantMobility213
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Adding1.Let the engine cool.2.Turn the lid of the coolant reservoir slightly
counterclockwise to allow any excess
pressure 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 elimi‐
nated as soon as possible.
Disposal
Comply with the relevant environmen‐
tal protection regulations when dispos‐
ing of coolant and coolant additives.
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Emergency Request 223
Emergency service, refer to Roadside Assistance 224
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 35
Emergency unlocking, trans‐ mission lock 80
Emergency unlocking, trunk lid 41
Energy Control 91
Energy recovery 92
Engine, automatic reel-off 70
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function 70
Engine compartment 208
Engine compartment, work‐ ing in 208
Engine coolant 213
Engine idling when driving, coasting 187
Engine oil 210
Engine oil, adding 211
Engine oil additives 211
Engine oil change 212
Engine oil filler neck 211
Engine oil temperature 90
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 212
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 212
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 35
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 225
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine 69
Engine stop 69
Engine temperature 90
Entering/exiting vehicle, as‐ sistance, steering wheel 64
Entering a car wash 228
Equipment, interior 168
Error displays, see Check Control 86
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 133 Exchanging wheels/tires 204
Exhaust system 178
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 63
Exterior mirrors 62
External start 225
External temperature dis‐ play 90
External temperature warn‐ ing 90
Eyes for securing cargo 182
F
Failure message, see Check Control 86
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 45
Fan, refer to Air flow 163
Filler neck for engine oil 211
Fine wood, care 231
First aid kit 224
Fitting for towing, see tow fit‐ ting 227
Flat tire, changing wheels 220
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 113
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 110
Flat tire, warning lamp 111, 114
Flooding 179
Floor carpet, care 231
Floor mats, care 231
Fold-out position, wiper 76
Foot brake 179
Front airbags 106
Front center armrest 174
Front-end collision warning with braking function 116
Front-end collision warning with City Braking func‐
tion 119
Front fog lights 104
Front lights 217 front-seat passenger airbags,
automatic deactivation 108
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp 108
Front seats 55
Front turn signals, refer to Light-emitting diodes,
LEDs 219
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 113
Fuel 194
Fuel consumption, current 91
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 95
Fuel filler flap 192
Fuel gauge 90
Fuel lid 192
Fuel quality 194
Fuel recommendation 194
Fuel, tank capacity 238
Fuse 221
G
Garage door opener, refer to Universal Integrated Remote
Control 168
Gasoline 194
Gear change, Steptronic transmission 78
Gear shift indicator 93
General driving notes 178
Glare shield 170
Glove compartment 173
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 237
H
Handbrake, refer to Parking brake 71
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 169
Hazard warning flashers 223
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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
Rope for tow-starting/ towing 226 Seite 246ReferenceEverything from A to Z246
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