transmission oil BMW 6 SERIES COUPE 2013 F13 Owner's Manual

Engine oilVehicle equipment
All 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 The engine oil consumption is dependent on
the driving style and driving conditions. When
a sporty driving style is used, the engine oil
consumption, for example, is clearly higher.
Therefore, regularly check the engine oil level
after refueling.
Checking the oil level
electronically
Status display
The concept The oil level is monitored electronically during
driving and shown on the Control Display.
If the oil level reaches the minimum level, a
check control message is displayed.
Requirements Depending on the previous displays, the status
display is displayed when the engine is running
or after the vehicle has been driven for at least
30 minutes.
Displaying the oil level1."Vehicle Info"2."Vehicle status"3. "Engine oil level"
Oil level display messages
Different messages appear on the display de‐
pending on the oil level. Pay attention to these
messages.
If oil level is too low, immediately add 1 US
quart/liter of oil.
Take care not to add too much engine oil.
Too much engine oil
Have the vehicle checked immediately;
otherwise, surplus oil can lead to engine dam‐
age.◀
Detailed measurement
The concept
In the detailed measurement the oil level is
checked and displayed via a scale.
During the measurement, the idle speed is in‐
creased somewhat.
General information
A detailed measurement is only possible with
certain engines.
Requirements
▷Automatic transmission: selector lever in
transmission position N or P and accelera‐
tor not depressed.▷Vehicle is on a level road and the engine is
running at operating temperature.
Performing a detailed measurement
In order to perform a detailed measurement of
the engine oil level:
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CareVehicle 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.
Car washes Hints Steam jets or high-pressure washers
When using steam jets or high-pressure
washers, hold them a sufficient distance away and use a maximum temperature of
140 ℉/60 ℃.
If the vehicle has a glass sunroof, ensure that a distance of at least 31.5 inches/80 cm is main‐
tained. Holding them too close or using exces‐
sively high pressures or temperatures can
cause damage or preliminary damage that may
then lead to long-term damage.
Follow the user's manual for the high-pressure
washer.◀
Cleaning sensors/cameras with high-
pressure washers
When using high-pressure washers, do not
spray the exterior sensors and cameras, e.g., Park Distance Control, for extended periods of
time and only from a distance of at least
12 in/30 cm.◀
Regularly remove foreign items 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 damage the
vehicle.
Automatic car washes
Hints
Note the following:▷Give preference to cloth car washes or
those that use soft brushes in order to
avoid paint damage.▷Make sure that the wheels and tires are not
damaged by the transport mechanisms.▷Fold in the exterior mirrors; otherwise, they
may be damaged, depending on the width
of the vehicle.▷Deactivate the rain sensor, refer to
page 66, to avoid unintentional wiper acti‐
vation.▷In some cases, an unintentional alarm can
be triggered by the interior motion sensor
of the alarm system. Follow the instruc‐
tions on avoiding an unintentional alarm,
refer to page 41.
Guide rails in car washes
Avoid car washes with guide rails higher
than 4 in/10 cm; otherwise, the vehicle body
could be damaged.◀
Before driving into a car wash In order to ensure that the vehicle can roll in a
car wash, take the following steps:
Automatic transmission:
1.Drive into the car wash.2.Engage transmission position N.3.Switch the engine off.
In this way, the ignition remains switched
on, and a Check-Control message is dis‐
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Do not turn off the ignition in the car
wash
Do not turn off the ignition in the car wash;
otherwise, the transmission position P is
engaged and damages can result.◀
To start the engine:
1.Depress the brake pedal.2.Press the Start/Stop button.
Pressing the Start/Stop button without step‐
ping on the brake turns the ignition off.
The vehicle cannot be locked from the outside
when in transmission position N. A signal is
sounded when an attempt is made to lock the
vehicle.
Transmission position
Transmission position P is engaged automati‐
cally:
▷When the ignition is switched off.▷After approx. 15 minutes.
Headlamps
▷Do not rub dry and do not use abrasive or
caustic cleansers.▷Soak areas that have been soiled e.g. due
to insects, with shampoo and wash off with
water.▷Thaw ice with deicing spray; do not use an
ice scraper.
After washing the vehicle
After washing the vehicle, apply the brakes
briefly to dry them; otherwise, braking action
can be reduced and corrosion of the brake
discs can occur.
Completely remove all residues on the win‐
dows, to minimize loss of visibility due to
smearing and to reduce wiper noises and
wiper blade wear.
Vehicle care
Car care productsBMW recommends using cleaning and care
products from BMW, since these have been
tested and approved.
Car care and cleaning products
Follow the instructions on the container.
When cleaning the interior, open the doors or
windows.
Only use products intended for cleaning vehi‐ cles.
Cleansers can contain substances that are
dangerous and harmful to your health.◀
Vehicle paint Regular care contributes to driving safety and
value retention. Environmental influences in
areas with elevated air pollution or natural con‐
taminants, such as tree resin or pollen can af‐
fect the vehicle's paintwork. Tailor the fre‐
quency and extent of your car care to these
influences.
Aggressive substances, such as spilled fuel,
oil, grease or bird droppings, must be removed
immediately to prevent the finish from being
altered or discolored.
Leather care
Remove dust from the leather often, 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, provide leather care roughly every
two months.
Clean light-colored leather more frequently be‐
cause soiling on such surfaces is substantially
more visible.Seite 216MobilityCare216
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 116
ACC, Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go 124
Activated-charcoal filter 154
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 112
Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, ACC 124
Active Protection 113
Active roll stabilization, see Dynamic Drive 119
Active seat, front 47
Active seat ventilation, front 47
Active Steering, integral 119
Adaptive brake assistant 116
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 113
Adaptive drive 119
Adaptive light control 87
Additives, oil 200
Adjusting, steering wheel 53
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 45
After washing vehicle 216
Airbags 91
Airbags, indicator/warning light 92
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 153
Air distribution, manual 152
Air drying, refer to Cooling function 153
Air flow, automatic climate control 152
Air pressure, tires 185
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion 154 Alarm system 40
Alarm, unintentional 41
All around the center con‐ sole 14
All around the interior rear‐ view mirror 15
All around the steering wheel 12
All-season tires, refer to Win‐ ter tires 194
All-wheel-drive 118
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 158
Alternative oil types 200
Ambient light 89
Antifreeze, washer fluid 67
Antilock Brake System, ABS 116
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 116
Approved engine oils 200
Armrest, refer to Front center armrest 163
Arrival time 83
Ashtray 159
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ tance 211
Assistance when driving off 116
Attentiveness assistant 114
AUTO H button, refer to Au‐ tomatic Hold 63
AUTO intensity 152
Automatic car wash 215
Automatic Cruise Control with Stop & Go 124
Automatic Curb Monitor 52
Automatic deactivation, front passenger airbags 93
Automatic headlamp con‐ trol 87 Automatic Hold 63
Automatic locking 39
Automatic recirculated-air control 153
Automatic Soft Closing, doors 36
Automatic transmission with Steptronic 67
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 152
AUTO program, intensity 152
Auto Start/Stop function 60
Average fuel consumption 83
Average speed 83
Axle loads, weights 223
B Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 46
Backrest, seats 45
Backrest, width 46
Backup camera 138
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 211
Bar for tow-starting/ towing 213
Battery replacement, remote control for parked-car heat‐
ing/ventilation 156
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 208
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 30
Battery, vehicle 208
Belts, safety belts 48
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 164
Blinds, sun protection 42
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Engine oil change 200
Engine oil filler neck 200
Engine oil temperature 77
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 200
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 200
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 31
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 212
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine 59
Engine stop 59
Engine temperature 77
Entering/exiting vehicle, as‐ sistance, steering wheel 53
Entering a car wash 215
Equipment, interior 157
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 116
Exchanging wheels/tires 193
Exhaust system 168
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 52
Exterior mirrors 51
External start 212
External temperature dis‐ play 78
External temperature warn‐ ing 78
Eyes for securing cargo 172
F
Failure message, refer to Check Control 75
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 41
Fan, refer to Air flow 152
Fault displays, refer to Check Control 75
Filler neck for engine oil 200
Fine wood, care 217
First aid kit 211 Fitting for towing, refer to
Tow fitting 214
Flat tire, changing wheels 207
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 97
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 94
Flat tire, warning lamp 95, 98
Flooding 169
Floor carpet, care 218
Floor mats, care 218
Fold-out position, windshield wipers 66
Foot brake 169
For the headliner, refer to All around the interior rearview
mirror 15
Front airbags 91
Front center armrest 163
Front fog lamps 89
Front lamps 204
Front passenger airbags, au‐ tomatic deactivation 93
Front passenger airbags, indi‐ cator lamp 93
Front seats 45
Front turn signals, refer to Light-emitting diodes,
LEDs 206
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 97
Fuel 184
Fuel cap 182
Fuel consumption, current 79
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 83
Fuel filler flap 182
Fuel gauge 77
Fuel quality 184
Fuel recommendation 184
Fuel, tank capacity 224
Fuse 208 G
Garage door opener, refer to Integrated universal remote
control 157
Gasoline 184
Gasoline quality 184
Gear change, automatic transmission 68
Gear shift indicator 80
General driving notes 168
Glass sunroof, powered with tilt function 42
Glove compartment 162
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 223
Gross weight, permissible for trailer towing 223
H
Handbrake, refer to Parking brake 62
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 158
Hazard warning flashers 210
HDC Hill Descent Con‐ trol 118
Head airbags 91
Headlamp control, auto‐ matic 87
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐ ture 86
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐ ture via remote control 34
Headlamp flasher 65
Headlamp glass 205
Headlamps 204
Headlamps, care 216
Headlamp washer system 65
Head restraints 45
Head restraints, front 49
Head-Up Display 148
Head-up Display, care 218
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Safety 7
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passen‐
ger seat 48
Safety belts 48
Safety belts, care 217
Safety Package, refer to Ac‐ tive Protection 113
Safety systems, airbags 91
Saving fuel 173
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play 16
Screwdriver 204
Screw thread for tow fit‐ ting 214
Seat belts, refer to Safety belts 48
Seat heating, front 47
Seating position for chil‐ dren 54
Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory 50
Seats 45
Seat ventilation, front 47
Selection list in instrument cluster 82
Selector lever, automatic transmission 68
Sensors, care 218
Service and warranty 7
Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service
CBS 202
Service requirements, dis‐ play 79
Service, Roadside Assis‐ tance 211
Services, ConnectedDrive
Settings, locking/unlock‐ ing 39
Settings on Control Dis‐ play 84
Settings, storing for seat, mir‐ rors, steering wheel 50
Shifting, automatic transmis‐ sion 67 Shift Lights 70
Shift paddles on steering wheel 69
Shoulder support 47
Side airbags 91
Side View 142
Signaling, horn 12
Signals when unlocking 39
Sitting safely 45
Size 222
Ski bag 160
Smallest turning circle 223
Smoker's package 159
Snow chains 195
Socket 160
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ nostics 203
SOS button 210
Spare fuse 208
Speaker lighting 90
Specified engine oil types 200
Speed, average 83
Speed limit detection, on‐ board computer 83
Speed limiter, display 80
Speed Limit Information 80
Speed limit in the com‐ puter 83
Split screen 20
SPORT+ - program, Dynamic Driving Control 121
Sport automatic transmis‐ sion 69
SPORT program, driving dy‐ namics 122
Sport program, transmis‐ sion 69
Stability control systems 116
Start/stop, automatic func‐ tion 60
Start/Stop button 58
Start function during malfunc‐ tion 31
Starting the engine 59
Status display, tires 94 Status information, iDrive 19
Status of Owner's Manual 6
Steering, Integral Active Steering 119
Steering wheel, adjusting 53
Steering wheel heating 53
Steering wheel memory 50
Steptronic, automatic trans‐ mission 67
Stopping the engine 59
Storage compartments 162
Storage compartments, loca‐ tions 162
Storage, tires 195
Storing the vehicle 218
Summer tires, tread 193
Supplementary text mes‐ sage 76
Surround View 138
Suspension settings 120
Switch for Dynamic Driving Control 120
Switch, refer to Cockpit 12
Symbols 6
SYNC program, automatic cli‐ mate control 153
T Tachometer 77
Tail and brake lamps 206
Tailgate 36
Tailgate via remote con‐ trol 34
Tail lamps 206
Tail lamps, bulb replace‐ ment 206
Technical changes, refer to Safety 7
Technical data 222
Telephone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
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Temperature display, externaltemperature 78
Temperature, engine oil 77
Tempomat, refer to Active Cruise Control 124
Terminal, starting aid 212
Text message, supplemen‐ tary 76
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 40
Theft protection, refer to Central locking system 33
Thermal camera, refer to Night Vision 107
Thigh support 46
Tilt alarm sensor 41
Tilt glass roof 42
Tilt, seats 45
Time of arrival 83
Tire damage 193
Tire identification marks 191
Tire inflation pressure 185
Tire inflation pressure moni‐ tor, refer to FTM 97
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 94
Tires, changing 193
Tires, everything on wheels and tires 185
Tires, run-flat tires 195
Tire tread 193
Tone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Tools 204
Top View 140
Total vehicle weight 223
Tow fitting 214
Towing 213
Tow-starting 213
TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor 94
Traction control 117
TRACTION program, Dy‐ namic Driving Control 121
Transmission, automatic 67 Transporting children
safely 54
Tread, tires 193
Trip computer 84
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 64
Trip odometer 78
Trunk lid 36
Trunk lid, emergency unlock‐ ing 37
Trunk lid, hotel function 37
Trunk lid via remote con‐ trol 34
Turning circle 223
Turning circle lines, rearview camera 139
Turn signals, operation 64
Turn signals, rear, bulb re‐ placement 206
U
Unintentional alarm 41
Units of measure 85
Universal remote control 157
Unlock button, automatic transmission 68
Unlocking/locking from in‐ side 36
Unlocking/locking via door lock 35
Unlocking/locking with re‐ mote control 34
Unlocking, settings 39
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline 7
Upholstery care 217
USB interface 162
V
Variable steering, Integral Ac‐ tive Steering 119
Vehicle battery 208
Vehicle battery, replac‐ ing 208 Vehicle, breaking in 168
Vehicle care 216
Vehicle equipment 6
Vehicle identification number, refer to Identification num‐
ber in the engine compart‐
ment 197
Vehicle jack 207
Vehicle paint 216
Vehicle storage 218
Vehicle wash 215
Ventilation 154
Vertical Dynamic Control, re‐ fer to Dynamic Damping
Control 119
Voice activation system 22
W Warning indicators 75
Warning lamps 75
Warning messages, refer to Check Control 75
Warning triangle 211
Washer fluid 67
Washer fluid reservoir, ca‐ pacity 224
Washer nozzles, wind‐ shield 66
Washer system 65
Washing, vehicle 215
Water on roads 169
Weights 223
Welcome lamps 86
Wheel base, vehicle 223
Wheel cleaner 217
Wheels, changing 193
Wheels, everything on wheels and tires 185
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 97
Wheels, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 94
Width, vehicle 222
Window defroster, rear 153
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