oil change BMW 6 SERIES COUPE 2015 F13 Owner's Manual

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by it as appropriate for use in your vehicle
and that can be properly fixed in place.”
10. At page 180, under the heading: “Have
maintenance carried out,” the sentence
beginning, “The maintenance should be
carried out …” should be disregarded and
the following text should be read in lieu
thereof:   “BMW recommends that you have
the maintenance carried out by your service
center.”
11. At page 192, under the heading “Tire infla-
tion specifications,” the sentence begin-
ning, “Tire inflation pressure specifications
apply to approved tire sizes …” should be
disregarded.
12. At page 200, under the heading: “Mount-
ing,” the paragraph beginning, “Have
mounting and balancing …” should be dis-
regarded and the following text should be
read in lieu thereof: “BMW recommends
that you have mounting and balancing per-
formed by your service center or a tire
mounting specialist.”
13. At page 201, under the heading: “Approved
wheels and tires,” the term “Approved”
should be disregarded and in lieu thereof,
the term “Recommended” should be read
in its place. In addition, the text of that sec-
tion should be disregarded and the follow-
ing text should be read in lieu thereof:
The manufacturer of your vehicle strongly
suggests that you use wheels and tires that
have been recommended by the vehicle
manufacturer for your vehicle type; other-
wise, for example, despite having the same
official size ratings, variations can lead to
body contact and with it, the risk of severe
accidents.
The manufacturer of your vehicle does not
evaluate non-recommended wheels and
tires to determine if they are suitable for use
on your vehicle.
14. At page 205, under the heading: “Snow
Chains,” the text should be disregarded and
the following text should be read in lieu
thereof:
Only certain types of fine-link snow chains
have been tested by the manufacturer of
your vehicle and are determined by the
manufacturer of your vehicle to be road safe
and are recommended by the manufacturer
of your vehicle.
Information about recommended snow
chains is available from a service center.
15. At page 207, under the heading “Hood,” the
sentence beginning, “If you are unfamiliar”
should be disregarded.
16. At page 211, under the heading: “Engine oil
change,” the text should be disregarded
and in lieu thereof should be read as follows:
BMW recommends that you have the oil
changed at your BMW dealer's service cen-
ter or at another service center that has
trained personnel that can perform the work
in accordance with BMW specifications.
17. At page 214, under the heading: “Service
and Warranty Information Booklet for US
models and Warranty and Service Guide
Booklet for Canadian models,” the second
paragraph should be disregarded and the
following text read in lieu thereof:
The manufacturer of your vehicle recom-
mends that you have maintenance and
repair performed by your BMW dealer's ser-
vice center or another service center or
repair shop that employs trained personnel
that can perform maintenance and repair
work on your vehicle in accordance with
BMW specifications. The manufacturer of
your vehicle recommends that you maintain
records of all maintenance and repair work
performed on your vehicle.
18. At page 219, under the “Battery replace-
ment” section, the text should be disre-
garded and in lieu thereof the following text
should be read:
Use of recommended vehicle batteries
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▷Messages, e.g. Check Control, refer to
page 81.▷Current fuel consumption, refer to
page 86.▷Navigation display, see User's manual for
Navigation, Entertainment and Communi‐
cation.▷Range, refer to page 86.▷Status, Driving Dynamics Control, refer to
page 132.▷Service requirements, refer to page 87.▷Speed limit detection, refer to page 88.▷Time, refer to page 86.
Multifunctional instrument display
The concept
The instrument display is a variable display. In
the event of a program change, the display
rendition adapts to the respective program
through the Driving Dynamics Control. The
change of appearance can be deactivated on
the Control Display.Some of the displays in the instrument display
may differ from the way they are shown in this
Owner's Manual.
At a glance
1Fuel gauge   852Indicator/warning lights   813Speedometer4Variable displays5Tachometer  85
Selection lists   89
ECO PRO displays   1806Engine oil temperature   85Seite 78ControlsDisplays78
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The engine oil quality is critical for the life of
the engine.
Suitable engine oil types
You can add engine oils that meet the follow‐
ing oil rating standards:Gasoline engineBMW Longlife-01.BMW Longlife-01 FE.
Further information regarding the oil specifica‐
tions and viscosities of engine oils can be in‐
quired with the service center.
Alternative engine oil types If an engine oil suitable for continuous use is
not available, up to 1 US quart/liter of an en‐
gine oil with the following oil rating can be
added:
Gasoline engineAPI SM or superior oil rating.
Engine oil change:
The vehicle manufacturer recommends that
you let the service center change the motor oil.
Seite 211Engine oilMobility211
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Blinds, sun protection 46
BMW Assist, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
BMW Driver’s Guide App 6
BMW Homepage 6
BMW Internet page 6
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem 214
Bonus range, ECO PRO 181
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 171
Brake assistant 128
Brake assistant, adaptive 128
Brake discs, break-in 174
Brake force display 125
Brake lights, adaptive 125
Brake lights, brake force dis‐ play 125
Brake lights, bulb replace‐ ment 218
Brake pads, break-in 174
Braking, hints 175
Breakdown assistance 221
Break-in 174
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 93
Bulb replacement, front 216
Bulb replacement, rear 218
Button, RES 139
Button, Start/Stop 63
Bypassing, refer to Jump- starting 223
C
California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Calling up mirror adjust‐ ment 43
Calling up seat adjust‐ ment 43
Calling up steering wheel ad‐ justment 43
Camera lenses, care 229 Camera, rearview cam‐
era 148
Camera, Side View 150
Camera, Top View 152
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 171
Car battery 219
Car care products 227
Care, displays 229
Care, vehicle 227
Cargo 177
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 171
Cargo, securing 178
Cargo straps, securing cargo 178
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol 34
Carpet, care 229
Car wash 226
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 174
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 214
CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
Center console 16
Central locking system 40
Central screen, refer to Con‐ trol Display 18
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 7
Changing parts 216
Changing wheels 219
Changing wheels/tires 200
Chassis number, see vehicle identification number 9
Check Control 81
Checking the engine oil level electronically 209
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically 209
Children, seating position 59 Children, transporting
safely 59
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 59
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 61
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 59
Child seat, mounting 59
Child seats 59
Chrome parts, care 228
Cigarette lighter 166
Cleaning displays 229
Climate control 157
Climate control laminated tinted safety glass 175
Climate control wind‐ shield 175
Clock 86
Closing/opening via door lock 39
Closing/opening with remote control 37
Clothes hooks 170
Coasting 183
Coasting with engine decou‐ pled, coasting 183
Coasting with idling en‐ gine 183
Combination reel, refer to Turn signals 69
Combination switch, refer to Wiper system 70
COMFORT+ program, Driving Dynamics Control 134
Comfort Access 41
COMFORT program, Driving Dynamics Control 134
Compressor 202
Computer, refer to On-board computer 90
Condensation on win‐ dows 158
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 176 Seite 237Everything from A to ZReference237
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Energy recovery 87
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function 65
Engine, automatic switch- off 65
Engine compartment 207
Engine compartment, work‐ ing in 207
Engine coolant 212
Engine idling when driving, coasting 183
Engine oil 209
Engine oil, adding 210
Engine oil additives 210
Engine oil change 211
Engine oil filler neck 210
Engine oil temperature 85
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 211
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 211
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 35
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 223
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine 64
Engine stop 64
Engine temperature 85
Entering/exiting vehicle, as‐ sistance, steering wheel 58
Entering a car wash 226
Equipment, interior 164
Error displays, see Check Control 81
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 128
Exchanging wheels/tires 200
Exhaust system 174
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 57
Exterior mirrors 56
External start 223
External temperature dis‐ play 85 External temperature warn‐
ing 85
Eyes for securing cargo 178
F
Failure message, see Check Control 81
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 45
Fan, refer to Air flow 158
Filler neck for engine oil 210
Fine wood, care 228
First aid kit 222
Fitting for towing, see Tow fit‐ ting 225
Flat tire, changing wheels 219
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 108
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 104
Flat tire, warning lamp 105, 108
Flooding 175
Floor carpet, care 229
Floor mats, care 229
Fold-out position, wiper 71
Foot brake 175
For the roofliner, refer to All around the interior rearview
mirror 17
Front airbags 101
Front center armrest 170
Front-end collision warning with braking function 111
Front-end collision warning with City Braking func‐
tion 114
Front fog lights 99
Front fog lights, bulb replace‐ ment 218
Front lights 216
front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation 103
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp 103 Front seats 49
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 108
Fuel 190
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 90
Fuel filler flap 188
Fuel gauge 85
Fuel lid 188
Fuel quality 190
Fuel recommendation 190
Fuel, tank capacity 234
Fuse 220
G
Garage door opener, refer to Universal Integrated Remote
Control 164
Gasoline 190
Gear change, Steptronic transmission 73
Gear shift indicator 88
General driving notes 174
Glare shield 166
Glass sunroof, powered with tilt function 46
Glove compartment 169
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 233
H
Handbrake, refer to Parking brake 66
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 165
Hazard warning flashers 221
HDC Hill Descent Con‐ trol 130
Head airbags 101
Headlight control, auto‐ matic 97
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture 97 Seite 239Everything from A to ZReference239
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Oil additives 210
Oil change 211
Oil change interval, service requirements 87
Oil filler neck 210
Oil types, alternative 211
Oil types, approved 211
Old batteries, disposal 220
On-board computer 90
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 18
Onboard vehicle tool kit 216
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 159
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 85
P Paint, vehicle 227
Parallel parking assistant 153
Park Distance Control PDC 145
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 176
Parking aid, refer to PDC 145
Parking assistant 153
Parking brake 66
Parking lights 96
Parking with Automatic Hold 67
Parts and accessories 7
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 56 Pathway lines, rearview cam‐
era 148
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 145
Pedestrian detection, see Night Vision 119
Pedestrian warning with city braking function 116
Personal Profile 35
Personal Profile, exporting profiles 36
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof 47
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 46
Plastic, care 228
Power failure 220
Power sunroof, glass 46
Power windows 45
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure 192
Pressure warning FTM, tires 108
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file 35
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 23
Protective function, glass sunroof 47
Protective function, win‐ dows 46
Push-and-turn switch, refer to Controller 18
R Radiator fluid 212
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control 34
Radio ready state 63
Radio, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Rain sensor 70
Rear axle steering 132
Rear lights 218 Rearview camera 147
Rearview mirror 56
Rear window defroster 159
Recirculated-air mode 159
Recommended fuel grade 190
Recommended tire brands 201
Refueling 188
Remaining range 86
Remote control/key 34
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 38
Remote control, parked-car heating/ventilation 162
Remote control, univer‐ sal 164
Replacement fuse 220
Replacing bulbs, see Lamp replacement 216
Replacing parts 216
Replacing wheels/tires 200
Reporting safety defects 9
RES button 139
RES button, see Active Cruise Control, ACC 136
RES button, see Cruise con‐ trol 143
Reserve warning, refer to Range 86
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 105
Residual heat, automatic cli‐ mate control 160
Retaining straps, securing cargo 178
Retreaded tires 201
Reversing lamp, bulb replace‐ ment 218
Roadside parking lights 97
Roller sunblinds 46
Roll stabilization, refer to Adaptive Drive 131
Roll stabilization, refer to Dy‐ namic Drive 131 Seite 242ReferenceEverything from A to Z242
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Switch-on times, parked-carventilation 162
Switch, refer to Cockpit 14
Symbols 6
Symbols in the status field 22
SYNC program, automatic cli‐ mate control 159
T Tachometer 85
Tail and brake lights 218
Tail lights 218
Tail lights, bulb replace‐ ment 218
Technical changes, refer to Safety 7
Technical data 232
Telephone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Temperature, automatic cli‐ mate control 158
Temperature display for ex‐ ternal temperature 85
Temperature, engine oil 85
Terminal, starting aid 223
Text message, supplemen‐ tary 84
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 44
Thermal camera, see Night Vision 119
Thigh support 50
Tilt alarm sensor 44
Tilt glass roof 46
Tilt, seats 49
Time of arrival 91
Tire damage 200
Tire identification marks 198
Tire inflation pressure 192
Tire inflation pressure moni‐ tor, refer to FTM 108
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 104
Tires, changing 200 Tire sealant 202
Tires, everything on wheels and tires 192
Tires, run-flat tires 202
Tire tread 199
Tone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Tool 216
Top View 151
Total vehicle weight 233
Touchpad 21
Tow fitting 225
Towing 224
Tow lug, see Tow fitting 225
Tow-starting 224
TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor 104
Traction control 129
TRACTION, driving dynam‐ ics 129
TRACTION program, Dy‐ namic Driving Control 133
Transmission lock, electronic unlocking 75
Transmission, see Steptronic transmission 72
Transporting children safely 59
Tread, tires 199
Trip computer 91
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 69
Trip odometer 85
Trunk lid closing 40
Trunk lid, emergency unlock‐ ing 41
Trunk lid, hotel function 41
Trunk lid opening 40
Trunk lid via remote con‐ trol 38
Turning circle 232
Turning circle lines, rearview camera 149
Turn signals, operation 69 Turn signals, rear, bulb re‐
placement 218
U
Unintentional alarm 45
Units of measure 93
Universal remote control 164
Unlock button, Steptronic transmission 73
Unlocking/locking via door lock 39
Unlocking/locking with re‐ mote control 37
Unlocking, settings 42
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline 7
Upholstery care 228
USB interface 169
V
Vanity mirror 166
Variable steering, Integral Ac‐ tive Steering 132
Vehicle battery 219
Vehicle battery, replac‐ ing 219
Vehicle, break-in 174
Vehicle care 227
Vehicle features and op‐ tions 6
Vehicle identification num‐ ber 9
Vehicle jack 219
Vehicle paint 227
Vehicle storage 229
Vehicle wash 226
Ventilation 160
Venting, see ventilation 160
Vent, see ventilation 160
VIN, see vehicle identification number 9
Voice activation system 26 Seite 244ReferenceEverything from A to Z244
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