fuel BMW 6 SERIES COUPE 2014 F13 Owner's Guide

Failure to comply with these recommendations
may result in the need for unscheduled main‐
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StorageStore wheels and tires in a cool, dry place with
as little exposure to light as possible.
Always protect tires against all contact with oil,
grease and fuels.
Do not exceed the maximum tire inflation pres‐
sure indicated on the side wall of the tire.
Run-flat tires Label
RSC label on the tire sidewall.
The wheels consist of tires that are self-sup‐
porting, to a limited degree, and possibly spe‐
cial rims.
The support of the sidewall allows the tire to
remain drivable to a restricted degree in the
event of a tire inflation pressure loss.
Follow the instructions for continued driving
with a flat tire.
Changing run-flat tires
For your own safety, only use run-flat tires. No
spare tire is available in the case of a flat tire.
Your service center will be glad to advise you.
Snow chains
Fine-link snow chains
Only certain types of fine-link snow chains
have been tested by the manufacturer of the
vehicle, classified as road-safe and approved.
Information about the approved snow chains
are available from the service center.
Use
Use only in pairs on the rear wheels, equipped
with the tires of the following size:▷225/55 R 17.▷245/45 R 18.▷245/40 R 19.
Follow the snow chain manufacturer's instruc‐
tions.
Make sure that the snow chains are always
sufficiently tight. Retighten as needed accord‐
ing to the chain manufacturer's instructions.
Do not initialize the Flat Tire Monitor after
mounting snow chains, as doing so may result
in incorrect readings.
Do not initialize the Tire Pressure Monitor after
mounting snow chains, as doing so may result
in incorrect readings.
When driving with snow chains, briefly activate
Dynamic Traction Control if needed.
Maximum speed with snow chains Do not exceed a speed of 30 mph/50 km/hwhen using snow chains.
Snow chain detection
The concept When using snow chains, settings should bemade via the iDrive for the snow chains being
applied.
The snow chain detection system supports
you by automatically showing the detected
state on the Control Display.
When snow chains are in use, the rear axle
steering of the Integral Active Steering is deac‐
tivated automatically.
At speeds above the maximum permitted
speed with snow chains of 30 mph/50 km/h,
the rear axle steering is activated again auto‐
matically.
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Engine oilVehicle 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.
General information
The engine oil consumption is dependent on
the driving style and driving conditions.
The engine oil consumption can increase in
case of, for example:▷Sporty driving.▷Break-in the engine.▷Idling of the engine.▷Usage of non-approved engine oil grades.
Therefore, regularly check the engine oil level
after refueling.
The vehicle is equipped with electronic oil
measurement.
The electronic oil measurement has two meas‐
uring principles:
▷Status display▷Detailed measurement
Electronic oil measurement
Status display
The concept
The engine oil level is monitored electronically
while driving and shown on the Control Dis‐
play.
If the engine oil level reaches the minimum
level, a check control message is displayed.
Requirements
A current measured value is available after ap‐
prox. 30 minutes of driving. During a shorter
trip, the status of the last, sufficiently long trip
is displayed.
With frequent short-distance trips, regularly
perform a detailed measurement.
Displaying the engine oil level
On the Control Display:1."Vehicle info"2."Vehicle status"3. "Engine oil level"
Engine oil level display messages
Different messages appear on the display de‐
pending on the engine oil level. Pay attention
to these messages.
If the engine oil level is too low, within the next
125 miles/200 km Add engine oil, refer to
page 205.
Engine oil level too low
Add engine oil immediately; otherwise,
an insufficient amount of engine oil could re‐
sult in engine damage.◀
Take care not to add too much engine oil. Too much engine oil
Have the vehicle checked immediately;
otherwise, surplus engine oil can lead to en‐
gine damage.◀
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Steptronic transmission:1.Drive into the car wash.2.Engage selector lever position N.3.Deactivating Automatic Hold, refer to
page 67.4.Release the parking brake.5.Switch the engine off.
In this way, the ignition remains switched
on, and a Check-Control message is dis‐
played.
Do not turn off the ignition in the car
wash
Do not turn off the ignition in the car wash;
otherwise, selector lever position P is en‐
gaged and damages can result.◀
The vehicle cannot be locked from the outside
when in selector lever position N. A signal
sounds when an attempt is made to lock the
vehicle.
To start the engine with Steptronic transmis‐
sion:
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.
Selector lever positionSelector lever position P is engaged automati‐
cally:
▷When the ignition is switched off.▷After approx. 15 minutes.
Headlights
▷Do not rub dry and do not use abrasive or
acidic cleansers.▷Soak areas that have been dirtied e. g.,
from insects, with shampoo and wash off
with water.▷Thaw ice with de-icing 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 products BMW recommends using care and cleaning
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 im‐
mediately to prevent the finish from being al‐
tered or discolored.
Only use respectively approved cleaning and
care products for vehicles with matte finish.
Suitable care products for matte finishes are
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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.
Use leather care products; otherwise, dirt and
grease will gradually break down the protective
layer of the leather surface.
Suitable care products are available from the
service center.
Upholstery material care Vacuum regularly with a vacuum cleaner.
If upholstery is very dirty, e.g., with beverage
stains, use a soft sponge or microfiber cloth
with a suitable interior cleaner.
Clean the upholstery down to the seams using
large sweeping motions. Avoid rubbing the
material vigorously.
Damage from Velcro® fasteners
Open Velcro® fasteners on pants or
other articles of clothing can damage the seat
covers. Ensure that any Velcro® fasteners are
closed.◀
Caring for special components
Light-alloy wheels When cleaning the vehicle, use only neutral
wheel cleaners having a pH value from 5 to 9.
Do not use abrasive cleaning agents or steam
jets above 140 ℉/60 ℃. Follow the manufac‐
turer's instructions.Aggressive, acidic or alkaline cleaning agents
can destroy the protective layer of adjacent
components, such as the brake disk.
Chrome surfaces
Carefully clean components such as the radia‐
tor grille or door handles with an ample supply
of water, possibly with shampoo added, partic‐
ularly when they have been exposed to road
salt.
Rubber components Aside from water, treat only with rubber
cleansers.
When cleaning rubber seals, do not use any
silicon-containing car care products in order to
avoid damage or noises.
Fine wood partsClean fine wood facing and fine wood compo‐
nents only with a moist rag. Then dry with a
soft cloth.
Plastic components
These include:▷Imitation leather surfaces.▷Roofliner.▷Lamp lenses.▷Instrument cluster cover.▷Matt black spray-coated components.▷Painted parts in the interior.
Clean with a microfiber cloth.
Dampen cloth lightly with water.
Do not soak the roofliner.
No cleansers that contain alcohol or sol‐
vents
Do not use cleansers that contain alcohol or
solvents, such as lacquer thinners, heavy-duty
grease removers, fuel, or such; this could lead
to surface damage.◀
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Capacities
US gal/litersNotesFuel tank, approx.18.5/70Fuel quality, refer to
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 127
ACC, Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go 135
Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control 74
Activated-charcoal filter 158
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 122
Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, ACC 135
Active Protection 124
Active seat, front 50
Active seat ventilation, front 50
Active Steering, integral 131
Adaptive brake assistant 127
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 124
Adaptive drive 130
Adaptive Light Control 96
Additives, oil 205
Adjusting, steering wheel 57
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 48
After washing vehicle 223
Airbags 100
Airbags, indicator/warning light 101
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 157
Air, dehumidifying, refer to Cooling function 157
Air distribution, manual 156
Air flow, automatic climate control 157
Air outlets, see ventila‐ tion 159
Air pressure, tires 190 Alarm system 43
Alarm, unintentional 44
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 199
All-wheel-drive 129
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 163
Alternative oil types 206
Ambient light 98
Animal detection, see Night Vision 117
Antifreeze, washer fluid 70
Antilock Brake System, ABS 127
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 127
Approved axle load 229
Approved engine oils 206
Armrest, refer to Front center armrest 168
Arrival time 90
Ashtray 164
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ tance 218
Assistance when driving off 127
Attentiveness assistant 124
AUTO H button 66
AUTO H button, refer to Au‐ tomatic Hold 66
AUTO intensity 156
Automatic car wash 222
Automatic Cruise Control with Stop & Go 135
Automatic Curb Monitor 55 Automatic deactivation, front-
seat passenger airbags 102
Automatic headlight con‐ trol 96
Automatic Hold 66
Automatic locking 42
Automatic recirculated-air control 157
Automatic Soft Closing, doors 39
Automatic transmission, see Steptronic transmission 71
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 156
AUTO program, intensity 156
Auto Start/Stop function 64
Average fuel consumption 89
Average speed 89
Axle loads, weights 229
B Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 49
Backrest, seats 48
Backrest, width 49
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 218
Bar for tow-starting/ towing 220
Battery replacement, remote control for parked-car heat‐
ing/ventilation 161
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 215
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 34
Battery, vehicle 215
Belts, safety belts 51
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ConnectedDrive, see user'smanual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
ConnectedDrive Services
Continued driving with a flat tire 105 , 108
Control Display 18
Control Display, settings 91
Controller 18
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 127
Convenient opening with the remote control 37
Coolant 207
Coolant level 207
Coolant temperature 84
Cooling function 157
Cooling, maximum 157
Cooling system 207
Corrosion on brake discs 174
Cosmetic mirror 164
Cruise control 142
Cruise control, active with Stop & Go 135
Cruise Control, refer to Active Cruise Control 135
Cruising range 85
Cupholder 169
Current fuel consumption 85
D
Damage, tires 198
Damping control, dy‐ namic 130
Data, technical 228
Date 85
Daytime running lights 96
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting 157
Dehumidifying, air 157
Deleting personal data 24
Deletion of personal data 24
Destination distance 90
Digital clock 85 Dimensions 228
Dimmable exterior mirrors 56
Dimmable interior rearview mirror 56
Direction indicator, refer to Turn signals 68
Display, electronic, instru‐ ment cluster 76
Display in windshield 92
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 98
Displays 77
Displays, cleaning 225
Disposal, coolant 208
Disposal, vehicle battery 215
Distance control, refer to PDC 144
Distance to destination 90
Divided screen view, split screen 23
Door lock 39
Door lock, refer to Remote control 34
Doors, Automatic Soft Clos‐ ing 39
Downhill control 129
Drive-off assistant 127
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC 127
Driver assistance, refer to In‐ telligent Safety 108
Driving Assistant, refer to In‐ telligent Safety 108
Driving Dynamics Con‐ trol 131
Driving instructions, break- in 172
Driving mode 131
Driving notes, general 172
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 127
Driving tips 172
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 127
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 128 Dynamic Damping Con‐
trol 130
Dynamic Drive 130
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 127
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 128
E
ECO PRO 178
ECO PRO, bonus range 179
ECO PRO display 178
ECO PRO displays 78
ECO PRO driving mode 178
ECO PRO mode 178
ECO PRO Tip - driving in‐ struction 180
EfficientDynamics 180
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster 76
Electronic oil measure‐ ment 204
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC 127
Emergency detection, remote control 35
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 186
Emergency Request 217
Emergency service, refer to Roadside Assistance 218
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 35
Emergency unlocking, trans‐ mission lock 74
Emergency unlocking, trunk lid 40
Energy Control 85
Energy recovery 86
Engine, automatic reel-off 64
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function 64
Engine compartment 202
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Engine coolant 207
Engine idling when driving, coasting 181
Engine oil 204
Engine oil, adding 205
Engine oil additives 205
Engine oil change 206
Engine oil filler neck 205
Engine oil temperature 84
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 206
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 206
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 35
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 219
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine 63
Engine stop 63
Engine temperature 84
Entering/exiting vehicle, as‐ sistance, steering wheel 57
Entering a car wash 222
Equipment, interior 162
Error displays, see Check Control 80
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 127
Exchanging wheels/tires 198
Exhaust system 172
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 56
Exterior mirrors 55
External start 219
External temperature dis‐ play 84
External temperature warn‐ ing 84
Eyes for securing cargo 176
F
Failure message, see Check Control 80 False alarm, refer to Uninten‐
tional alarm 44
Fan, refer to Air flow 157
Filler neck for engine oil 205
Fine wood, care 224
First aid kit 218
Fitting for towing, see tow fit‐ ting 221
Flat tire, changing wheels 214
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 107
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 103
Flat tire, warning lamp 104, 107
Flooding 173
Floor carpet, care 225
Floor mats, care 225
Fold-out position, wiper 70
Foot brake 173
For the roofliner, refer to All around the interior rearview
mirror 17
Front airbags 100
Front center armrest 168
Front-end collision warning with braking function 109
Front-end collision warning with City Braking func‐
tion 112
Front fog lights 98
Front lights 211
front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation 102
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp 102
Front seats 48
Front turn signals, refer to Light-emitting diodes,
LEDs 213
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 107
Fuel 188
Fuel consumption, current 85
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 89 Fuel filler flap 186
Fuel gauge 84
Fuel lid 186
Fuel quality 188
Fuel recommendation 188
Fuel, tank capacity 230
Fuse 215
G
Garage door opener, refer to Universal Integrated Remote
Control 162
Gasoline 188
Gear change, Steptronic transmission 72
Gear shift indicator 87
General driving notes 172
Glare shield 164
Glass sunroof, powered with tilt function 46
Glove compartment 167
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 229
H
Handbrake, refer to Parking brake 65
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 163
Hazard warning flashers 217
HDC Hill Descent Con‐ trol 129
Head airbags 100
Headlight control, auto‐ matic 96
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture 95
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture via remote control 38
Headlight flasher 68
Headlight glass 212
Headlights 211
Headlights, care 223
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Lighting via remote con‐trol 37
Light reel 95
Lights 95
Lights and bulbs 211
Load 176
Loading 175
Lock, door 39
Locking/unlocking via door lock 39
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control 37
Locking, automatic 42
Locking, settings 42
Locking via trunk lid 40
Low beams 95
Low beams, automatic, refer to High-beam Assistant 97
Lower back support 49
Lumbar support 49
M
Maintenance 209
Maintenance require‐ ments 209
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 86
Maintenance system, BMW 209
Make-up mirror 164
Malfunction displays, see Check Control 80
Manual air distribution 156
Manual air flow 157
Manual brake, refer to Parking brake 65
Manual mode, Steptronic transmission 72
Manual operation, door lock 39
Manual operation, exterior mirrors 55
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 186 Manual operation, Park Dis‐
tance Control PDC 145
Manual operation, rearview camera 147
Manual operation, Side View 149
Manual operation, Top View 151
Marking on approved tires 199
Marking, run-flat tires 200
Massage seat, front 50
Master key, refer to Remote control 34
Maximum cooling 157
Maximum speed, display 87
Maximum speed, winter tires 199
Measure, units of 92
Medical kit 218
Memory for seat, mirrors, steering wheel 54
Menu, EfficientDynamics 180
Menu in instrument clus‐ ter 88
Menus, operating, iDrive 18
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 19
Messages, see Check Con‐ trol 80
Microfilter 158
Minimum tread, tires 198
Mirror 55
Mirror memory 54
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 173
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 7
Moisture in headlight 212
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Mounting of child restraint systems 58
Multifunctional instrument display 77 Multifunction steering wheel,
buttons 14
N
Navigation, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 52
Neutral cleaner, see wheel cleaner 224
New wheels and tires 198
Night Vision 117
Night Vision device, see Night Vision 117
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 220
O OBD Onboard Diagnosis 209
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐ agnosis 209
Object detection, see Night Vision 117
Obstacle marking, rearview camera 148
Octane rating, refer to Rec‐ ommended fuel grade 188
Odometer 84
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Oil 204
Oil, adding 205
Oil additives 205
Oil change 206
Oil change interval, service requirements 86
Oil filler neck 205
Oil types, alternative 206
Oil types, approved 206
Old batteries, disposal 215
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