alarm BMW 6 SERIES GRAN COUPE 2017 Owners Manual

Using the remote control
Information WARNING
People or animals in the vehicle can lock
the doors from the inside and lock themselves
in. The vehicle can then not be opened from
the outside. There is a risk of injury. Take the
remote control along so that the vehicle can be
opened from the outside.◀
Unlocking Press button on the remote control.
Depending on the settings, refer to page 44,
the following access points are unlocked.▷Driver's door and fuel filler flap.▷All doors, tailgate, and fuel filler flap.
In addition, the following functions are exe‐
cuted:
▷The interior lights are switched on, when it
is dark outside, the courtesy lamps are also
switched on. This function is not available,
if the interior lamps were switched off man‐
ually.▷The welcome lamps are switched on, if this
function was activated.▷With anti-theft protection: Anti-theft pro‐
tection is switched off.▷The alarm system, refer to page 45, is
switched off.
Convenient opening
Press and hold this button on the re‐
mote control after unlocking.
The windows are opened, the glass sunroof is
tilted and the sliding visor moves back, as long
as the button on the remote control is pressed.
Locking
WARNING
Unlocking from the inside is only possi‐
ble with special knowledge.
If people must spend a longer time in the vehi‐
cle while it is very hot or cold outside, there is a
risk of injuries or danger to life. Do not lock the
vehicle from the outside when there are people
in it.◀
The driver's door must be closed. Press button on the remote control.
All doors, the tailgate, and the fuel filler flap are
being locked.
With anti-theft protection:
Anti-theft protection is switched on. It pre‐
vents the doors from being unlocked using the
lock buttons or the door openers.
The alarm system, refer to page 45, is
switched on.
Switching on interior lights and
courtesy lights
Press button on the remote control with
the vehicle locked.
The courtesy lamps are only switched on when
it is dark outside. This function is not available,
if the interior lamps were switched off man‐
ually.
If the button is pressed again within 10 sec‐
onds after vehicle was locked, the interior mo‐
tion sensor and tilt alarm sensor of the anti-
theft warning system, refer to page 46, are
turned off. After locking, wait 10 seconds be‐
fore pressing the button again.
Panic mode
You can trigger the alarm system if you find
yourself in a dangerous situation.
Press button on the remote control for
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To switch off the alarm: press any button.
Opening the tailgate Press button on the remote control for
approx. 1 second.
The tailgate opens, regardless of whether the
vehicle was previously locked or unlocked.
During opening, the tailgate pivots back and
up. Ensure that adequate clearance is available
before opening.
Depending on the features and the country
version, it is also possible to have door un‐ locked. Create the settings, refer to page 44.
To avoid locking it into the vehicle, do not
place the remote control in the cargo area.
If the doors were not unlocked, the tailgate is
locked again as soon as it closes.
Switching on the headlight courtesy
delay feature
Briefly press the button on the remote
control.
The duration can be set in the Control Display.
Malfunction
Remote control detection by the vehicle can
among others be malfunctioning under the fol‐
lowing circumstances:▷The battery of the remote control is dis‐
charged. Replace the battery, refer to
page 35.▷Interference of the radio connection from
transmission towers or other equipment
with high transmit power.▷Shielding of the remote control due to
metal objects.▷Interference of the radio connection from
mobile phones or other electronic devices
in direct proximity.
Do not transport the remote control together
with metal objects or electronic devices.
In the case of interference, the vehicle can also
be unlocked and locked from the outside with‐
out remote control, refer to page 39.
For US owners only
The transmitter and receiver units comply with
part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communication
Commission regulations. Operation is gov‐
erned by the following:
FCC ID:▷LX8766S.▷LX8766E.▷LX8CAS.▷LX8CAS2.▷MYTCAS4.
Compliance statement:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
▷This device may not cause harmful inter‐
ference, and▷this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Any unauthorized modifications or changes to
these devices could void the user's authority to
operate this equipment.
Without remote control
From the outside WARNING
Unlocking from the inside is only possi‐
ble with special knowledge.
If people must spend a longer time in the vehi‐
cle while it is very hot or cold outside, there is a
risk of injuries or danger to life. Do not lock the
vehicle from the outside when there are people
in it.◀
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ATTENTION
The door lock is permanently joined with
the door. The door handle can be moved.
When pulling the door handle with the inte‐
grated key inserted, paint or key can be dam‐
aged. There is a risk of damage to property.
Remove the integrated key before pulling the
outside door handle.◀
Unlock or lock the driver's door via the door
lock using the integrated key, refer to page 34.
The other doors must be unlocked or locked
from the inside.
Alarm system
The alarm system is not armed if the vehicle is
locked with the integrated key.
The alarm system is triggered when the door is
opened, if the vehicle was unlocked via the door lock.
In order to terminate this alarm, unlock vehicle
with the remote control or switch on the igni‐
tion, if needed, through emergency detection
of the remote control, refer to page 35.
From the inside
Unlocking and locking
Pressing the central locking system button
locks or unlocks the vehicle with the front
doors closed.
The vehicle is not secured against theft when
locking.
The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.
In the event of a severe accident, the vehicle is
automatically unlocked. The hazard warning
system and interior lights come on.
Unlocking and opening
▷Press the central locking system button to
unlock the doors together, and then pull
the door handle above the armrest.▷On the door to be opened, pull the door
handle twice: the first time unlocks the
door, the second time opens it. The other
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In the case of a malfunction, unlock and lock
the vehicle using the buttons of the remote
control or using the integrated key, refer to
page 34.
Adjusting
Unlocking The settings are saved in the active profile, re‐
fer to page 36.
Doors1."Settings"2."Doors/key"3. Select the symbol.4.Select the desired function:▷"Driver's door only"
Only the driver's door and the fuel filler
flap are unlocked. Pressing again un‐
locks the entire vehicle.▷"All doors"
The entire vehicle is unlocked.
Tailgate
Depending on optional features and country
version, this setting is not offered in some
cases.
1."Settings"2."Doors/key"3. Select the symbol.4.Select the desired function:▷"Tailgate"
The tailgate is opened.▷"Tailgate + door(s)"
The tailgate is opened and the doors
are unlocked.Confirmation signals from the vehicle
The settings are saved in the active profile, re‐
fer to page 36.1."Settings"2."Doors/key"3.Deactivate or activate the desired confir‐
mation signals.▷With alarm system:
"Acoustic sig. lock/unlock"
Unlocking is signaled by one honk of
the horn.▷"Flash when lock/unlock"
Unlocking is signaled by two flashes,
locking by one.
Automatic locking
The settings are saved in the active profile, re‐fer to page 36.
1."Settings"2."Doors/key"3.Select the desired function:▷"Lock if no door is opened"
The vehicle locks automatically after a
short period of time if no door is
opened after unlocking.▷"Lock after start driving"
The vehicle locks automatically after
you drive off.
Retrieving the seat, mirror, and
steering wheel settings
The driver's seat, exterior mirror, and steering
wheel position adjusted last will be stored for
the active profile.
When the vehicle is unlocked, these positions
are automatically retrieved if this function was
activated.
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WARNING
There is risk of jamming when moving
the seats. There is a risk of injury or risk of
property damage. Make sure that the area of
movement of the seat is clear prior to any ad‐
justment.◀
The adjustment procedure is interrupted:▷When a seat position switch is pressed.▷When a button of the seat, mirror, and
steering wheel memory is pressed briefly.
Activating the setting
1."Settings"2."Doors/key"3."Last seat position autom."
Alarm system
The conceptWhen the vehicle is locked, the vehicle alarm
system responds to:
▷Opening a door, the hood or the tailgate.▷Movements in the interior.▷Changes in the vehicle tilt, e.g., during at‐
tempts at stealing a wheel or when towing
the car.▷Disconnected battery voltage.
The alarm system briefly signals tampering:
▷Acoustic alarm.▷By switching on the hazard warning sys‐
tem.▷By flashing the daytime running lights.
Switching on and off
When you unlock or lock the vehicle, either
with the remote control, Comfort Access or at
the door lock, the alarm system is switched on
and off at the same time.
Door lock with the alarm system
switched on
Unlocking via the door lock will trigger the
alarm on some country-specific versions.
Switching off the alarm, refer to page 46.
Tailgate with the alarm system
switched on
The tailgate can be opened even when the
alarm system is switched on.
After the tailgate is closed, it is locked and
monitored again when the doors are locked.
The hazard warning system flashes once.
Panic mode You can trigger the alarm system if you find
yourself in a dangerous situation.
Press button on the remote control for
at least 3 seconds.
To switch off the alarm: press any button.
Indicator lamp on the interior mirror▷The indicator lamp flashes briefly every
2 seconds:
The alarm system is switched on.▷Indicator lamp flashes for approx. 10 sec‐
onds, then it flashes briefly every 2 sec‐
onds:
Interior motion sensor and tilt alarm sensor
are not active, as doors, hood, or tailgate
are not correctly closed. Correctly closed
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When the still open access points are
closed, interior motion sensor and tilt alarm
sensor will be switched on.▷The indicator lamp goes out after unlock‐
ing:
The vehicle has not been tampered with.▷The indicator lamp flashes after unlocking
until the engine ignition is switched on, but
no longer than approx. 5 minutes:
An alarm has been triggered.
Tilt alarm sensor The tilt of the vehicle is monitored.
The alarm system responds in situations such
as attempts to steal a wheel or when the car is
towed.
Interior motion sensor The windows and glass sunroof must be
closed for the system to function properly.
Avoiding unintentional alarms The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sen‐
sor can be switched off together, such as in
the following situations:
▷In automatic car washes.▷In duplex garages.▷During transport on trains carrying vehi‐
cles, at sea or on a trailer.▷With animals in the vehicle.
Switching off the tilt alarm sensor and
interior motion sensor
Press the remote control button again
within 10 seconds as soon as the vehicle
is locked.
The indicator lamp lights up for approx. 2 sec‐
onds and then continues to flash.
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sen‐
sor are turned off until the vehicle is locked
again.
Switching off the alarm▷Unlock vehicle with the remote control or
switch on the ignition, if needed through
emergency detection of remote control, re‐
fer to page 35.▷With Comfort Access: if you are carrying
the remote control on your person, grasp
the driver side or front passenger side door
handle completely.
Power windows
Information WARNING
Unattended children or animals can
cause the vehicle to move and endanger them‐
selves and traffic, e.g., due to the following ac‐
tions:
▷Pressing the Start/Stop button.▷Releasing the parking brake.▷Opening and closing the doors or win‐
dows.▷Engaging selector lever position N.▷Using vehicle equipment.
There is risk of accidents or injuries. Do not
leave children or animals unattended in the ve‐
hicle. Take the remote control with you when
exiting and lock the vehicle.◀
Overview
Power windows
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CareVehicle 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.
Car washes General information
Regularly remove foreign objects 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 dam‐
age the vehicle.
Steam blaster and high-pressure
washer
Information ATTENTION
When cleaning with high-pressure wash‐
ers, components can be damaged due to the
pressure or temperatures being too high.
There is a risk of damage to property. Maintain
sufficient distance and do not spray too long
continuously. Follow the operating instructions
for the high-pressure washer.◀
Distances and temperature▷Maximum temperature: 140 ℉/60 ℃.▷Minimum distance from sensors, cameras,
seals: 12 inches/30 cm.▷Minimum distance from glass sunroof:
31.5 in/80 cm.
Automatic car washes
Information CAUTION
Water can penetrate in the windshield
area due to high-pressure washers. There is a
risk of property damage. Avoid high-pressure
washers.◀
ATTENTION
Improper use of automatic vehicle
washes can cause damage to the vehicle.
There is a risk of damage to property. Informa‐
tion the following instructions:
▷Give preference to cloth vehicle washes or
those that use soft brushes in order to
avoid paint damage.▷Avoid vehicle washes with guide rails
higher than 4 in/10 cm to avoid damage to
the chassis.▷Observe the tire width of the guide rail to
avoid damage to tires and rims.▷Fold in exterior mirrors to avoid damage to
the exterior mirrors.▷Deactivate rain sensor, if necessary, to
avoid damage to the wiper system.◀
In some cases, an unintentional alarm can be
triggered by the interior motion sensor of the
alarm system. Follow the instructions on
avoiding an unintentional alarm, refer to
page 46.
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 133
ACC, Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go function 141
Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control 80
Accessories and parts 8
Activated-charcoal filter 165
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 128
Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go function,
ACC 141
Active Protection 130
Active seat, front 53
Active seat ventilation, front 54
Active Steering, integral 137
Adaptive brake assistant 133
Adaptive brake lights, see Brake force display 130
Adaptive drive 136
Adaptive Light Control 102
Additional information, iDrive 22
Additives, oil 222
Adjusting, steering wheel 60
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 51
After washing vehicle 240
Airbags 105
Airbags, indicator/warning light 106
Air circulation, see Recircu‐ lated-air mode 164
Air, dehumidifying, see Cool‐ ing function 163
Air distribution, manual 164 Air flow, automatic climate
control 164
Air outlets, see Ventila‐ tion 166
Air pressure, tires 202
Alarm system 45
Alarm, unintentional 46
All around the center con‐ sole 16
All around the interior mir‐ ror 17
All around the steering wheel 14
All-season tires, see Winter tires 211
All-wheel-drive 135
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 170
Alternative oil types 222
Animal detection, see Night Vision 123
Antifreeze, washer fluid 76
Antilock Brake System, ABS 133
Anti-slip control, see DSC 133
Anti-theft protection, vehi‐ cle 38
App, BMW Driver’s Guide 6
Approved axle load 247
Armrest, see Front center armrest 178
Armrest, see Rear center armrest 178
Arrival time 95
Ashtray 171
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ tance 234
Assistance when driving off 133
Attentiveness assistant 130 AUTO H button 71
AUTO H button, see Auto‐ matic Hold 71
AUTO intensity 163
Automatic car wash 239
Automatic cruise control with Stop&Go function 141
Automatic Curb Monitor 59
Automatic deactivation, Front-seat passenger air‐
bags 107
Automatic headlamp con‐ trol 101
Automatic Hold 71
Automatic locking 44
Automatic recirculated-air control 164
Automatic Soft Closing, doors 41
Automatic transmission, see Steptronic transmission 77
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 163
AUTO program, intensity 163
Auto Start/Stop function 68
AUX-IN port, general informa‐ tion 173
Average fuel consumption 95
Average speed 95
Axle loads, weights 247
B Backrest curvature, see Lum‐ bar support 52
Backrest, seats 51
Backrest, width 53
Band-aids, see First-aid kit 234
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 231 Seite 250ReferenceEverything from A to Z250
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Electronic Stability ProgramESP, see DSC 133
Emergency detection, remote control 35
Emergency Request 233
Emergency service, see Roadside Assistance 234
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 35
Emergency unlocking, tail‐ gate 42
Emergency unlocking, trans‐ mission lock 79
Energy Control 90
Energy recovery 91
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function 68
Engine, automatic switch- off 68
Engine compartment 217
Engine compartment, work‐ ing in 217
Engine coolant 224
Engine idling when driving, coasting 194
Engine oil 220
Engine oil, adding 221
Engine oil additives 222
Engine oil change 222
Engine oil filler neck 221
Engine oil temperature 89
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 222
Engine oil types, suitable 222
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 35
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 235
Engine start, see Starting the engine 67
Engine stop 67
Engine temperature 89
Entering/exiting vehicle, as‐ sistance, steering wheel 60
Entering a car wash 239
Equipment, interior 169 Error displays, see Check
Control 85
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, see DSC 133
Exchanging wheels/tires 210
Exhaust system 185
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 59
Exterior mirrors 58
External start 235
External temperature dis‐ play 89
External temperature warn‐ ing 89
Eyes for securing cargo 189
F
Failure message, see Check Control 85
False alarm, see Unintentional alarm 46
Fan, see Air flow 164
Filler neck for engine oil 221
Fine wood, care 241
First-aid kit 234
Flat tire, changing wheels 231
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 112
Flat tire, repairing 212
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 108
Flat tire, warning lamp 109, 112
Flooding 185
Floor carpet, care 242
Floor mats, care 242
Fold-away position, wiper 75
Fold down the rear seat back‐ rest, see Though-loading
system 174
Foot brake 186
For the roofliner, see All around the interior mirror 17
Front airbags 105
Front center armrest 178 Front-end collision warning
with braking function 115
Front-end collision warning with City Braking func‐
tion 118
Front fog lamps, , LED, bulb replacement 230
Front fog lights 103
Front lights 228
Front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation 107
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp 107
Front seats 51
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 112
Fuel 200
Fuel cap 198
Fuel consumption, see Aver‐ age fuel consumption 95
Fuel filler flap 198
Fuel gauge 89
Fuel quality 200
Fuel recommendation 200
Fuel, tank capacity 248
Fuse 232
G
Garage door opener, see Uni‐ versal Integrated Remote
Control 169
Gasoline 200
Gear change, Steptronic transmission 77
Gear shift indicator 92
General driving notes 184
Glare shield 171
Glass sunroof, powered with tilt function 49
Glove compartment 177
GPS location, vehicle posi‐ tion 97
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H
Handbrake, see Parking brake 70
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 170
Hazard warning flashers 233
HDC Hill Descent Con‐ trol 135
Head airbags 105
Headlamp control, auto‐ matic 101
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture 101
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture via remote control 39
Headlight flasher 73
Headlight glass 229
Headlights 228
Headlights, care 240
Head restraints 51
Head restraints, front 56
Head-up Display 98
Head-up Display, care 242
Heavy cargo, stowing 189
Height, seats 51
Height, vehicle 246
High-beam Assistant 103
High beams 73
High beams/low beams, see High-beam Assistant 103
Hill Descent Control HDC 135
Hills 186
Hill start assistant, see Drive- off assistant 133
Holder for beverages 179
Homepage 6
Hood 217
Horn 14
Hotel function, tailgate 42
Hot exhaust system 185
HUD Head-up Display 98
Hydroplaning 185 I
Ice warning, see External temperature warning 89
Icy roads, see External tem‐ perature warning 89
Identification marks, tires 208
Identification number, see Ve‐ hicle identification num‐
ber 10
iDrive 18
Ignition key, see Remote con‐ trol 34
Ignition off 66
Ignition on 66
Indication of a flat tire 109 , 112
Indicator and alarm lamps, see Check Control 85
Indicator lamp, see Check Control 85
Individual air distribution 164
Individual settings, see Per‐ sonal Profile 36
Inflation pressure, tires 202
Inflation pressure warning FTM, tires 112
Info display, see On-Board computer 94
Information 6
Initialization, Integral Active Steering 137
Initialize, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 109
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 112
Instrument cluster 81
Instrument cluster, electronic displays 81
Instrument display, multifunc‐ tional 82
Instrument lighting 104
Integral Active Steering 137
Integrated key 34
Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle 29 Intelligent emergency
call 233
Intelligent Safety 114
Intensity, AUTO pro‐ gram 163
Interior equipment 169
Interior lights 104
Interior lights during unlock‐ ing 38
Interior lights with the vehicle locked 38
Interior mirror, automatic dim‐ ming feature 60
Interior motion sensor 46
Internet page 6
Interval display, service re‐ quirements 91
Interval mode 74
J
Jacking points for the vehicle jack 231
Joystick, Steptronic transmis‐ sion 77
Jump-starting 235
K
Key/remote control 34
Keyless Go, see Comfort Ac‐ cess 42
Key Memory, see Personal Profile 36
Kickdown, Steptronic trans‐ mission 77
Knee airbag 106
L Label on recommended tires 211
Lamp in the exterior mirror, see Active Blind Spot De‐
tection 128
Lamp replacement, front 228 Seite 254ReferenceEverything from A to Z254
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