engine coolant BMW 6 SERIES COUPE 2013 F13 Owner's Manual

ContentsThe fastest way to find information on a partic‐
ular topic or item is by using the index, refer to
page 226.6Notes
At a glance
12Cockpit16iDrive22Voice activation system25Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle
Controls
30Opening and closing45Adjusting54Transporting children safely58Driving71Displays86Lamps91Safety116Driving stability control systems124Driving comfort151Climate control157Interior equipment162Storage compartments
Driving tips
168Things to remember when driving171Loading173Saving fuelMobility182Refueling184Fuel185Wheels and tires197Engine compartment199Engine oil201Coolant202Maintenance204Replacing components210Breakdown assistance215Care
Reference
222Technical data226Everything from A to Z
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Coolant temperatureIf the coolant along with the engine becomes
too hot, a Check Control message is displayed.
Check the coolant level, refer to page 201.
Odometer and trip odometer▷Odometer, arrow 1.▷Trip odometer, arrow 2.
Display/reset miles 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
External temperature warning If the indicator drops to
+37 ℉/+3 ℃ or lower, a signal
sounds.
A Check Control message is displayed.
There is the increased danger of ice.
Ice on roads
Even at temperatures above
+37 ℉/+3 ℃, there can be a risk of ice on
roads.
Therefore, drive carefully on bridges and
shaded roads, for example, to avoid the in‐
creased risk of an accident.◀
Time
The time is displayed at the bot‐
tom of the instrument cluster.
Setting the time and time for‐
mat, refer to page 84.
Date The date is displayed in the
computer.
Setting the date and date for‐
mat, refer to page 85.
Range After the reserve range isreached:▷A Check Control message is
displayed briefly.▷The remaining range is
shown on the computer.▷When a dynamic driving style is used, such
as when cornering quickly, operation of the
engine is not always ensured.
The Check Control message appears continu‐
ously below a range of approx. 30 miles/50 km.
Refuel promptly
Refuel no later than at a range of
30 miles/50 km, or operation of the engine is
not ensured and damage may occur.◀
Displaying the cruising range
1."Settings"2."Info display"3."Additional indicators"
The range is displayed in the instrument clus‐
ter.
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Engine compartmentVehicle equipmentAll standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐ment is also described that is not available in a
vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional
equipment or country variant. This also applies
for safety-related functions and systems.
Important features in the engine compartment
1Vehicle identification number2Jump-starting, negative terminal3Washer fluid reservoir4Jump-starting, positive 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 this work is not carried out properly, there is
the danger of subsequent damage and related
safety hazards.◀Seite 197Engine compartmentMobility197
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CoolantVehicle equipmentAll standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐
ment is also described that is not available in a
vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional
equipment or country variant. This also applies
for safety-related functions and systems.
General information Danger of burns from hot engine
Do not open the cooling system while
the engine is hot; otherwise, escaping 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 your vehicle. Ask your service cen‐
ter for suitable additives.
Coolant level
Checking1.Let the engine cool.2.Turn the cap of the coolant reservoir
slightly counterclockwise to allow any ex‐cess pressure to dissipate, and then open
it.3.The coolant level is correct if it lies be‐
tween the minimum and maximum marks
in the filler neck.4.If the coolant is low, slowly add coolant up
to the specified level; do not overfill.5.Turn the cap until there is an audible click.
The arrows on the coolant reservoir and
the cap must point towards one another.6.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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Confirmation signal 39
Congestion Assistant 130
ConnectedDrive, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
ConnectedDrive Services
Control Display 16
Control Display, settings 84
Controller 16
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 116
Convenient opening 34
Coolant 201
Coolant temperature 78
Cooling function 153
Cooling, maximum 153
Cooling system 201
Corrosion on brake discs 170
Cruise control 133
Cruise control, active with Stop & Go 124
Cruising range 78
Cupholder 164
Current fuel consumption 79
D
Damage, tires 193
Damping Control, dy‐ namic 119
Data, technical 222
Date 78
Daytime running lights 87
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting 152
Departure time, parked-car heating 155
Departure time, parked-car ventilation 155
Destination distance 83
Digital clock 78
Dimensions 222
Dimmable exterior mirrors 52
Dimmable interior rearview mirror 52 Direction indicator, refer to
Turn signals 64
Display in windshield 148
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 89
Displays 71, 72
Displays, cleaning 218
Disposal, coolant 201
Disposal, vehicle battery 208
Distance control, refer to PDC 136
Distance information 149
Distance to destination 83
Divided screen view, split screen 20
Door lock, refer to Remote control 30
Doors, Automatic Soft Clos‐ ing 36
Downhill control 118
Drive-off assistant 116
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC 116
Driver assistance, see Intelli‐ gent Safety 99
Driving Assistant, see Intelli‐ gent Safety 99
Driving Dynamics Con‐ trol 120
Driving instructions, breaking in 168
Driving mode 120
Driving notes, general 168
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 116
Driving tips 168
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 116
DTC driving dynamics 117
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 117
Dynamic Damping Con‐ trol 119
Dynamic Drive 119
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 116 Dynamic Traction Control
DTC 117
E ECO PRO 174
ECO PRO, bonus range 175
ECO PRO display 174
ECO PRO displays 74
ECO PRO driving mode 174
ECO PRO mode 174
ECO PRO Tip - driving in‐ struction 176
EfficientDynamics 176
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster 72
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC 116
Emergency detection, remote control 31
Emergency release, door lock 36
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 182
Emergency Request 210
Emergency service, refer to Roadside Assistance 211
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 31
Emergency unlocking, trunk lid 37
Energy Control 79
Energy recovery 79
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function 60
Engine, automatic switch- off 60
Engine compartment 197
Engine compartment, work‐ ing in 197
Engine coolant 201
Engine idling when driving, coasting 177
Engine oil 199
Engine oil, adding 200
Engine oil additives 200 Seite 228ReferenceEverything from A to Z228
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Opening and closing via doorlock 35
Opening and closing, with re‐ mote control 34
Operating concept, iDrive 16
Optional equipment, standard equipment 6
Outside air, refer to Auto‐ matic recirculated-air con‐
trol 153
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 78
Overtaking prohibitions 80
P Paint, vehicle 216
Parallel parking assistant 144
Park Distance Control PDC 136
Parked-car heating 155
Parked-car ventilation 155
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 170
Parking aid, refer to PDC 136
Parking assistant 144
Parking brake 62
Parking lamps 86
Parking lamps and roadside parking lamps, refer to
Light-emitting diodes,
LEDs 206
Parking with Auto Hold 63
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 52
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ era 139
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 136
Pedestrian detection, refer to Night Vision 107
Pedestrian warning with city braking function 105
People detection, refer to Night Vision 107
Permissible axle load 223 Personal Profile 31
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof 43
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 42
Plastic, care 217
Power failure 208
Power sunroof, glass 42
Power windows 41
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure 185
Pressure warning FTM, tires 97
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file 31
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 20
Protective function, glass sunroof 43
Protective function, win‐ dows 42
Push-and-turn switch, refer to Controller 16
Q Queuing Assistant, see Con‐ gestion Assistant 130
R
Radiator fluid 201
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control 30
Radio ready state 59
Radio, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Rain sensor 66
Rear axle steering 119
Rear lamps 206
Rearview mirror 51
Rear window defroster 153
Recirculated-air mode 153
Recommended tire brands 194 Refueling 182
Remaining range 78
Remote control/key 30
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 35
Remote control, parked-car heating/ventilation 156
Remote control, univer‐ sal 157
Replacement fuse 208
Replacing bulbs, see Lamp replacement 204
Replacing parts 204
Replacing wheels/tires 193
Reporting safety defects 9
RES button 127
Reserve warning, refer to Range 78
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 95
Residual heat, automatic cli‐ mate control 153
Retaining straps, securing cargo 172
Retreaded tires 194
Reversing lamp, bulb replace‐ ment 207
Roadside parking lamps 87
Roller sunblinds 42
Roll stabilization, refer to Adaptive Drive 119
Roll stabilization, see Dy‐ namic Drive 119
RON gasoline quality 184
Rope for tow-starting/ towing 214
RSC Run Flat System Com‐ ponent, refer to Run-flat
tires 195
Rubber components, care 217
Run-flat tires 195
S Safe braking 169 Seite 232ReferenceEverything from A to Z232
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