fuel additives BMW 6 SERIES CONVERTIBLE 2016 F12 Owner's Manual

FuelVehicle 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. The respectively applicable country
provisions must be observed when using the
respective features and systems.
Fuel recommendation Note General fuel quality
Even fuels that conform to the specifica‐
tions can be of low quality. This may cause en‐
gine problems, for instance poor engine start-
up behavior, poor handling and/or poor
performance. Switch gas stations or use a
brand name fuel with a higher octane rating.◀
Gasoline For the best fuel efficiency, the gasoline
should be sulfur-free or very low in sulfur con‐
tent.
Fuels that are marked on the gas pump as con‐
taining metal must not be used.
Refuel only with unleaded gasoline with‐
out metallic additives.
Do not refuel with any leaded gasoline or gaso‐
line with metallic additives, e. g. manganese or
iron, as this can cause permanent damage to
the catalytic converter and other compo‐
nents.◀
Fuels with a maximum ethanol content of
10 %, i. e., E10, may be used for refueling.Ethanol should satisfy the following quality
standards:
US: ASTM 4806–xx
CAN: CGSB-3.511–xx
xx: comply with the current standard in each
case.
Do not use a fuel with a higher percent‐
age of ethanol
Do not use a fuel with a higher ethanol per‐
centage than recommended or one with other
types of alcohol, e.g. M5 to M100; otherwise
this could damage the engine and fuel supply
system.◀
Recommended fuel grade BMW recommends AKI 91.
Minimum fuel grade
BMW recommends AKI 89.
Minimum fuel grade
Do not use any gasoline below the mini‐
mum fuel grade as this may impair engine per‐
formance.◀
If you use gasoline with this minimum AKI Rat‐
ing, the engine may produce knocking sounds
when starting at high outside temperatures.
This has no effect on the engine life.
Fuel quality
The use of poor-quality fuels may result
in harmful engine deposits or damage. Addi‐
tionally, problems relating to drivability, start‐
ing and stalling, especially under certain envi‐
ronmental conditions such as high ambient
temperature and high altitude, may occur.
If drivability problems are encountered, we rec‐
ommend switching to a high quality gasoline
brand and a higher octane grade — AKI num‐
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 134
ACC, Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go 142
Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control 81
Accessories and parts 7
Activated-charcoal filter 166
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 130
Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, ACC 142
Active Protection 132
Active seat, front 58
Active seat ventilation, front 58
Active Steering, integral 138
Adaptive brake assistant 134
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 132
Adaptive drive 137
Adaptive Light Control 103
Additives, oil 216
Adjusting, steering wheel 65
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 56
After washing vehicle 233
Airbags 107
Airbags, indicator/warning light 108
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 165
Air, dehumidifying, refer to Cooling function 165
Air distribution, manual 164
Air flow, automatic climate control 164
Air outlets, see ventila‐ tion 167 Air pressure, tires 198
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 207
All-wheel-drive 136
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 171
Alternative oil types 217
Animal detection, see Night Vision 125
Antifreeze, washer fluid 78
Antilock Brake System, ABS 134
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 134
Approved axle load 241
Approved engine oils, see Suitable engine oil
types 217
Armrest, refer to Front center armrest 176
Arrival time 97
Ashtray 172
Assistance when driving off 134
Attentiveness assistant 132
AUTO H button 73
AUTO H button, refer to Au‐ tomatic Hold 73
AUTO intensity 164
Automatic car wash 232
Automatic Cruise Control with Stop & Go 142
Automatic Curb Monitor 63 Automatic deactivation, front-
seat passenger airbags 109
Automatic headlight con‐ trol 103
Automatic Hold 73
Automatic locking 44
Automatic recirculated-air control 165
Automatic Soft Closing, doors 41
Automatic transmission, see Steptronic transmission 78
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 164
AUTO program, intensity 164
Auto Start/Stop function 71
Average fuel consumption 96
Average speed 96
Axle loads, weights 241
B Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 57
Backrest, seats 56
Backrest, width 57
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 228
Bar for tow-starting/ towing 230
Battery replacement, remote control for parked-car heat‐
ing/ventilation 169
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 225
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 35
Battery, vehicle 225
Belts, safety belts 59
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 177 Seite 244ReferenceEverything from A to Z244
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Electronic Stability ProgramESP, refer to DSC 134
Emergency detection, remote control 35
Emergency operation, convertible top 50
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 194
Emergency Request 227
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 35
Emergency unlocking, trans‐ mission lock 81
Emergency unlocking, trunk lid 42
Energy Control 92
Energy recovery 93
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function 71
Engine, automatic switch- off 71
Engine compartment 213
Engine compartment, work‐ ing in 213
Engine coolant 218
Engine idling when driving, coasting 189
Engine oil 215
Engine oil, adding 216
Engine oil additives 216
Engine oil change 217
Engine oil filler neck 216
Engine oil temperature 91
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 217
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 217
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 35
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 229
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine 70
Engine stop 70
Engine temperature 91 Entering/exiting vehicle, as‐
sistance, steering wheel 65
Entering a car wash 232
Equipment, interior 170
Error displays, see Check Control 87
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 134
Exchanging wheels/tires 206
Exhaust system 181
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 64
Exterior mirrors 63
External start 229
External temperature dis‐ play 91
External temperature warn‐ ing 91
Eyes for securing cargo 184
F
Failure message, see Check Control 87
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 45
Fan, refer to Air flow 164
Filler neck for engine oil 216
Fine wood, care 235
First aid kit 228
Fitting for towing, see Tow fit‐ ting 231
Flat tire, changing wheels 225
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 114
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 111
Flat tire, warning lamp 112, 115
Flooding 181
Floor carpet, care 235
Floor mats, care 235
Fold-out position, wiper 77
Foot brake 181
Front airbags 107
Front center armrest 176 Front-end collision warning
with braking function 118
Front-end collision warning with City Braking func‐
tion 120
Front fog lights 105
Front fog lights, bulb replace‐ ment 224
Front lights 222
front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation 109
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp 109
Front seats 56
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 114
Fuel 196
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 96
Fuel filler flap 194
Fuel gauge 91
Fuel lid 194
Fuel quality 196
Fuel recommendation 196
Fuel, tank capacity 242
Fuse 226
G
Garage door opener, refer to Universal Integrated Remote
Control 170
Gasoline 196
Gear change, Steptronic transmission 79
Gear shift indicator 94
General driving notes 180
Glare shield 172
Glove compartment 175
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 241
H
Handbrake, refer to Parking brake 72 Seite 247Everything from A to ZReference247
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Object detection, see NightVision 125
Obstacle marking, rearview camera 155
Octane rating, refer to Rec‐ ommended fuel grade 196
Odometer 91
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Oil 215
Oil, adding 216
Oil additives 216
Oil change 217
Oil change interval, service requirements 93
Oil filler neck 216
Oil types, alternative 217
Oil types, approved 217
Old batteries, disposal 226
On-board computer 96
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 18
Onboard vehicle tool kit 222
Opening/closing via door lock 40
Opening and closing 34
Opening and closing, without remote control 40
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 165
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 91
P Paint, vehicle 233
Parallel parking assistant 159
Park Distance Control PDC 151 Parked vehicle, condensa‐
tion 182
Parking aid, refer to PDC 151
Parking assistant 159
Parking brake 72
Parking lights 102
Parking with Automatic Hold 73
Parts and accessories 7
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 63
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ era 154
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 151
Pedestrian detection, see Night Vision 125
Pedestrian warning with city braking function 123
Personal Profile 35
Personal Profile, exporting profiles 36
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 47
Plastic, care 235
Power failure 226
Power windows 46
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure 198
Pressure warning FTM, tires 114
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file 35
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 23
Protective function, win‐ dows 47
Push-and-turn switch, refer to Controller 18
R Radiator fluid 218
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control 34
Radio ready state 69 Radio, see user's manual for
Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Rain sensor 76
Rear axle steering 138
Rear lights 224
Rearview camera 153
Rearview mirror 63
Rear window defroster 165
Recirculated-air mode 165
Recommended fuel grade 196
Recommended tire brands 207
Refueling 194
Remaining range 92
Remote control/key 34
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 39
Remote control, parked-car heating/ventilation 168
Remote control, univer‐ sal 170
Replacement fuse 226
Replacing bulbs, see Lamp replacement 222
Replacing parts 222
Replacing wheels/tires 206
Reporting safety defects 9
RES button 145
RES button, see Active Cruise Control, ACC 142
RES button, see Cruise con‐ trol 149
Reserve warning, refer to Range 92
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 112
Residual heat, automatic cli‐ mate control 166
Retaining straps, securing cargo 184
Retreaded tires 207
Reversing lamp, bulb replace‐ ment 224
Roadside parking lights 103 Seite 250ReferenceEverything from A to Z250
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