weight BMW 6 SERIES GRAN COUPE 2015 F06 Owner's Manual

Transporting children safelyVehicle 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 tothe 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.
The right place for children
Note
Children in the vehicle
Do not leave children unattended in the
vehicle; otherwise, they could endanger them‐
selves and other persons, e.g., by opening the
doors.◀
Children should always be in the rear Accident research shows that the safest place
for children is in the back seat.
Transporting children in the rear
Only transport children younger than
13 years of age or shorter than 5 ft/150 cm in
the rear in child restraint systems provided in
accordance with the age, weight and size of
the child; otherwise, there is an increased risk
of injury in an accident.
Children 13 years of age or older must wear a
safety belt as soon as a suitable child restraint
system can no longer be used due to their age,
weight and size.◀
Children on the front passenger seat
Should it ever be necessary to use a child re‐
straint system in the front passenger seat,
make sure that the front, knee and side airbags
on the front passenger side are deactivated.
Automatic deactivation of front-seat passen‐
ger airbags, refer to page 103.Note
Deactivating the front-seat passenger
airbags
If a child restraint system is used in the front
passenger seat, deactivate the front-seat pas‐
senger airbags; otherwise, there is an in‐
creased risk of injury to the child when the air‐
bags are activated, even with a child restraint
system.◀
Installing child restraint
systems
Hints Manufacturer's information for child re‐straint systems
To select, mount and use child restraint sys‐
tems, observe the information provided by the
system manufacturer; otherwise, the protec‐
tive effect can be lost.◀
Ensuring the stability of the child seat
When installing child restraint systems,
make sure that the child seat is securely fas‐
tened to the backrest of the seat. Angle and
headrest of the backrest might need to be ad‐
justed or possibly be removed. Make sure that
all backrests are securely locked. Otherwise
the stability of the child seat can be affected,
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LATCH child restraint systemLATCH: Lower Anchors and Tether for Chil‐
dren.
Note Follow manufacturer's information for
LATCH child restraint systems
To mount and use the LATCH child restraint
systems, observe the operating and safety in‐
formation from the system manufacturer; oth‐
erwise, the level of protection may be re‐
duced.◀
Mounts for the lower LATCH anchors
The lower anchors may be used to attach the
CRS to the vehicle seat up to a combined child
and CRS weight of 65 lb/30 kg when the child
is restrained by the internal harnesses.
Note Properly engage the lower LATCH an‐
chors
Make sure that the lower LATCH anchors have
properly engaged and that the child restraint
system is resting snugly against the backrest;
otherwise, the degree of protection may be re‐
duced.◀
Position The corresponding symbol shows the
mounts for the lower LATCH anchors.
Seats equipped with lower anchors are
marked with a pair, 2, of LATCH sym‐
bols. It is not recommended to use the
inner lower anchors of standard outer
LATCH positions to fasten a child restraint
system on the middle seat. Use the vehicle
seat belt instead for the middle seat.Before installing LATCH child
restraint systems
Pull the belt away from the area of the child re‐
straint system.
Assembly of LATCH child restraint
systems1.Mount the child restraint system; refer to
the user's manual of the system.2.Ensure that both LATCH anchors are prop‐
erly connected.
Child restraint fixing system with a
tether strap
Mounting points The respective symbol shows the an‐
chor for the upper retaining strap.
Seats with an upper Top Tether are
marked with this symbol. It can be found on
the rear seat backrest or the rear window shelf.
Note Mounting eyelets
Use the mounting eyes only for the up‐
per retaining strap to secure child restraint
systems; otherwise, the mounting eyes could
be damaged.◀
Retaining strap guide Retaining strap
Make sure the upper retaining strap does
not run over sharp edges and is not twisted as
it passes to the top anchor. Otherwise, the
strap will not properly secure the child restraint
system in the event of an accident.◀
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LoadingVehicle 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. The respectively applicable country
provisions must be observed when using the
respective features and systems.
Hints Overloading the vehicle
To avoid exceeding the approved ca‐
pacity of the tires, never overload the vehicle.
Overloading can lead to overheating and in‐
creases the rate at which damage develops in‐
side the tires. This could result in a sudden
loss of tire inflation pressure.◀
No fluids in the cargo area
Make sure that fluids do not leak into the
cargo area; otherwise, the vehicle may be dam‐
aged.◀
Heavy and hard objects
Do not stow any heavy and hard objects
in the car's interior without securing them; oth‐
erwise, they may present a danger to occu‐
pants, e.g., during braking and evasive maneu‐
vers.◀
Determining the load limit1.Locate the following statement on your ve‐
hicle’s placard:▷The combined weight of occupants
and cargo should never exceed XXX kg
or YYY lbs. Otherwise, damage to thevehicle and unstable driving situations
may result.2.Determine the combined weight of the
driver and passengers that will be riding in
your vehicle.3.Subtract the combined weight of the driver
and passengers from XXX kilograms or
YYY pounds.4.The resulting figure equals the available
amount of cargo and luggage load ca‐
pacity.
For example, if the YYY amount equals
1,000 lbs and there will be four 150 lbs
passengers in your vehicle, the amount of
available cargo and luggage load capacity
is 400 lbs: 1,000 lbs minus 600 lbs =
400 lbs.5.Determine the combined weight of lug‐
gage and cargo being loaded on the vehi‐
cle. That weight may not safely exceed the
available cargo and luggage load capacity
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Load
The maximum load is the sum of the weight of
the occupants and the cargo.
The greater the weight of the occupants, the
less cargo that can be transported.
Stowing cargo
▷Cover sharp edges and corners on the
cargo.▷Heavy cargo: stow as far forward as possi‐
ble, directly behind and at the bottom of
the rear passenger seat backrests.▷Very heavy cargo: when the rear seat is not
occupied, secure each of the outer safety
belts in the opposite buckle.▷If necessary, fold down the rear backrests
to stow cargo.▷Do not stack cargo above the top edge of
the backrests.Securing cargo
Lashing eyes in the trunk
To secure the cargo there are four lashing
eyes in the cargo area.
Securing cargo Securing cargo
Stow and secure the cargo as described;
otherwise it may present a danger to the occu‐
pants, e.g., during braking and evasive maneu‐
vers.◀
▷Smaller and lighter items: secure with re‐
taining straps or with a cargo net or draw
straps.▷Larger and heavy objects: secure with
cargo straps.
Cargo straps, cargo netting, retaining straps or
draw straps on the lashing eyes in the trunk.
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Saving 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.
General information Your vehicle contains advanced technology for
the reduction of fuel consumption and emis‐
sions.
Fuel consumption depends on a number of dif‐
ferent factors.
Carrying out certain measures, such as a mod‐
erate driving style and regular maintenance,
can influence fuel consumption and the envi‐
ronmental impact.
Remove unnecessary cargo
Additional weight increases fuel consumption.
Remove attached parts
following use
Attached parts on the vehicle impair the aero‐
dynamics and increase the fuel consumption.
Close the windows and glass
sunroof
Driving with the glass sunroof and windows
open results in increased air resistance and
thereby reduces the range.Tires
General information
Tires can affect fuel consumption in various
ways, e.g., tire size may influence fuel con‐
sumption.
Check the tire inflation pressure
regularly
Check and, if needed, correct the tire inflation
pressure at least twice a month and before
starting on a long trip.
Low tire inflation pressure increases rolling re‐
sistance and thus raises fuel consumption and
tire wear.
Drive away immediately
Do not wait for the engine to warm-up while
the vehicle remains stationary. Start driving
right away, but at moderate engine speeds.
This is the quickest way of warming the cold
engine up to operating temperature.
Look well ahead when
driving
Avoid unnecessary acceleration and braking.
By maintaining a suitable distance to the vehi‐
cle driving ahead of you.
Driving smoothly and proactively reduces fuel
consumption.
Avoid high engine speeds
As a rule: driving at low engine speeds lowers
fuel consumption and reduces wear.
If necessary, observe the gear shift indicator of
the vehicle, refer to page 88.Seite 183Saving fuelDriving tips183
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Weights
640i Gran CoupeApproved gross vehicle weightlbs/kg5,205/2,361Loadlbs/kg905/411Approved front axle loadlbs/kg2,490/1,129Approved rear axle loadlbs/kg2,855/1,295Cargo area capacitycu ft/liters16.2-44.7/460-1,265

640i xDrive Gran CoupeApproved gross vehicle weightlbs/kg5,355/2,429Loadlbs/kg905/411Approved front axle loadlbs/kg2,600/1,179Approved rear axle loadlbs/kg2,865/1,300Cargo area capacitycu ft/liters16.2-44.7/460-1,265

650i Gran CoupeApproved gross vehicle weightlbs/kg5,435/2,465Loadlbs/kg905/411Approved front axle loadlbs/kg2,670/1,211Approved rear axle loadlbs/kg2,900/1,315Cargo area capacitycu ft/liters16.2-44.7/460-1,265

650i xDrive Gran CoupeApproved gross vehicle weightlbs/kg5,620/2,549Loadlbs/kg905/411Approved front axle loadlbs/kg2,780/1,261Approved rear axle loadlbs/kg2,955/1,340Cargo area capacitycu ft/liters16.2-44.7/460-1,265

Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 128
ACC, Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go 136
Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control 76
Accessories and parts 7
Activated-charcoal filter 160
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 124
Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, ACC 136
Active Protection 125
Active seat, front 52
Active seat ventilation, front 53
Active Steering, integral 132
Adaptive brake assistant 128
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 125
Adaptive drive 131
Adaptive Light Control 97
Additives, oil 213
Adjusting, steering wheel 59
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 50
After washing vehicle 230
Airbags 101
Airbags, indicator/warning light 102
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 159
Air, dehumidifying, refer to Cooling function 159
Air distribution, manual 158
Air flow, automatic climate control 158
Air outlets, see ventila‐ tion 162 Air pressure, tires 196
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 205
All-wheel-drive 130
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 166
Alternative oil types 214
Animal detection, see Night Vision 119
Antifreeze, washer fluid 72
Antilock Brake System, ABS 128
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 128
Approved axle load 237
Approved engine oils, see Suitable engine oil
types 214
Armrest, refer to Front center armrest 173
Armrest, refer to Rear center armrest 173
Arrival time 91
Ashtray 167
Ashtray, rear 168
Assistance when driving off 128
Attentiveness assistant 126
AUTO H button 68
AUTO H button, refer to Au‐ tomatic Hold 68
AUTO intensity 158
Automatic car wash 229 Automatic Cruise Control
with Stop & Go 136
Automatic Curb Monitor 57
Automatic deactivation, front- seat passenger airbags 103
Automatic headlight con‐ trol 97
Automatic Hold 68
Automatic locking 44
Automatic recirculated-air control 159
Automatic Soft Closing, doors 40
Automatic transmission, see Steptronic transmission 73
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 158
AUTO program, intensity 158
Auto Start/Stop function 66
Average fuel consumption 90
Average speed 90
Axle loads, weights 237
B Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 51
Backrest, seats 50
Backrest, width 52
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 225
Bar for tow-starting/ towing 227
Battery replacement, remote control for parked-car heat‐
ing/ventilation 164
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 222
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 35
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Emergency start function, en‐gine start 35
Emergency unlocking, trans‐ mission lock 76
Emergency unlocking, trunk lid 41
Energy Control 86
Energy recovery 87
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function 66
Engine, automatic switch- off 66
Engine compartment 210
Engine compartment, work‐ ing in 210
Engine coolant 215
Engine idling when driving, coasting 187
Engine oil 212
Engine oil, adding 213
Engine oil additives 213
Engine oil change 214
Engine oil filler neck 213
Engine oil temperature 85
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 214
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 214
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 35
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 225
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine 65
Engine stop 65
Engine temperature 85
Entering/exiting vehicle, as‐ sistance, steering wheel 59
Entering a car wash 229
Equipment, interior 165
Error displays, see Check Control 81
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 128
Exchanging wheels/tires 204
Exhaust system 178 Exterior mirror, automatic
dimming feature 58
Exterior mirrors 57
External start 225
External temperature dis‐ play 85
External temperature warn‐ ing 85
Eyes for securing cargo 182
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 213
Fine wood, care 231
First aid kit 225
Fitting for towing, see Tow fit‐ ting 227
Flat tire, changing wheels 222
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 108
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 104
Flat tire, warning lamp 105, 108
Flooding 179
Floor carpet, care 232
Floor mats, care 232
Fold down the rear seat back‐ rest, see Though-loading
system 169
Fold-out position, wiper 72
Foot brake 179
For the roofliner, refer to All around the interior rearview
mirror 17
Front airbags 101
Front center armrest 173
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 221
Front lights 219
front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation 103
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp 103
Front seats 50
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 108
Fuel 194
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 90
Fuel filler flap 192
Fuel gauge 85
Fuel lid 192
Fuel quality 194
Fuel recommendation 194
Fuel, tank capacity 238
Fuse 223
G
Garage door opener, refer to Universal Integrated Remote
Control 165
Gasoline 194
Gear change, Steptronic transmission 74
Gear shift indicator 88
General driving notes 178
Glare shield 167
Glass sunroof, powered with tilt function 48
Glove compartment 172
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 237
H
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Steptronic Sport transmis‐sion, refer to Steptronic
transmission 73
Steptronic transmission 73
Stopping the engine 65
Storage compartments 172
Storage compartments, loca‐ tions 172
Storage, tires 205
Storing the vehicle 232
Suitable engine oils 214
Summer tires, tread 203
Sun visor 167
Supplementary text mes‐ sage 84
Surround View 147
Suspension settings 132
Switch for Dynamic Driving Control 132
Switch-on times, parked-car heating 163
Switch-on times, parked-car ventilation 163
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 221
Tail lights 221
Tail lights, bulb replace‐ ment 221
Technical changes, refer to Safety 7
Technical data 236
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 226
Text message, supplemen‐ tary 84
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 44
Thermal camera, see Night Vision 119
Thigh support 51
Through-loading system 169
Tilt alarm sensor 45
Tilt glass roof 48
Tilt, seats 50
Time of arrival 91
Tire damage 203
Tire identification marks 202
Tire inflation pressure 196
Tire inflation pressure moni‐ tor, refer to FTM 108
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 104
Tires, changing 204
Tire sealant 206
Tires, everything on wheels and tires 196
Tires, run-flat tires 205
Tire tread 203
Tone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Tool 219
Top View 151
Total vehicle weight 237
Touchpad 21
Tow fitting 227
Towing 227
Tow lug, see Tow fitting 227
Tow-starting 227
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 76
Transmission, see Steptronic transmission 73
Transporting children safely 60
Tread, tires 203
Trip computer 91
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 70
Trip odometer 85
Trunk lid closing 41
Trunk lid, emergency unlock‐ ing 41
Trunk lid, hotel function 41
Trunk lid opening 40
Trunk lid via remote con‐ trol 38
Turning circle 236
Turning circle lines, rearview camera 149
Turn signals, operation 70
Turn signals, rear, bulb re‐ placement 221
U
Unintentional alarm 45
Units of measure 93
Universal remote control 165
Unlock button, Steptronic transmission 74
Unlocking/locking via door lock 39
Unlocking/locking with re‐ mote control 37
Unlocking, settings 43
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline 7
Upholstery care 231
USB interface 172
V
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Variable steering, Integral Ac‐tive Steering 132
Vehicle battery 222
Vehicle battery, replac‐ ing 222
Vehicle, break-in 178
Vehicle care 230
Vehicle features and op‐ tions 6
Vehicle identification num‐ ber 9
Vehicle jack 222
Vehicle paint 230
Vehicle storage 232
Vehicle wash 229
Ventilation 162
Venting, see ventilation 162
Vent, see ventilation 162
VIN, see vehicle identification number 9
Voice activation system 26
W Warning and indicator lamps, see Check Control 81
Warning displays, see Check Control 81
Warning messages, see Check Control 81
Warning triangle 225
Warranty 7
Washer fluid 72
Washer nozzles, wind‐ shield 72
Washer system 71
Washing, vehicle 229
Water on roads 179
Weights 237
Welcome lamps during un‐ locking 37
Welcome lights 96
Wheel base, vehicle 236
Wheel cleaner 231
Wheels, changing 204 Wheels, everything on wheels
and tires 196
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 108
Wheels, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 104
Width, vehicle 236
Window defroster, rear 159
Windows, powered 45
Windshield, climate con‐ trol 179
Windshield washer fluid 72
Windshield washer noz‐ zles 72
Windshield washer sys‐ tem 71
Windshield wiper 71
Winter storage, care 232
Winter tires, suitable tires 205
Winter tires, tread 203
Wiper 71
Wiper blades, replacing 219
Wiper fluid 72
Wiper, fold-out position 72
Wiper system 71
Wood, care 231
Word match concept, naviga‐ tion 24
Wrench, see Onboard vehicle tool kit 219
X
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