washer fluid BMW 6 SERIES GRAN COUPE 2017 Owners Manual

Setting the frequency or sensitivity of
the rain sensor
Turn the thumbwheel to adjust the frequency
or sensitivity of the rain sensor.
Up: short interval or high sensitivity of the rain
sensor.
Down: long interval or low sensitivity of the rain
sensor.
Clean the windshield, headlamps
Pull the wiper lever towards you.
The system sprays washer fluid on the wind‐
shield and activates the wipers briefly.
In addition, the headlamps are cleaned at regu‐
lar intervals when the vehicle's lights are acti‐
vated.
WARNING
The washer fluid can freeze onto the win‐
dow at low temperatures and obstruct the
view. There is risk of an accident. Only use the
washer systems, if the washer fluid cannot
freeze. Use antifreeze, if needed.◀
ATTENTION
When the washer fluid reservoir is empty,
the wash pump cannot work as intended.
There is a risk of damage to property. Do not
use the washer system when the washer fluid
reservoir is empty.◀
Windshield washer nozzles
The windshield washer nozzles are automati‐
cally heated while the ignition is switched on.
Fold-away position of the wipers Important, when changing the wiper blades or
when folding out under frosty conditions, for
example.
WARNING
If the wipers start moving in the folded
away state, body parts can be jammed or dam‐
age may occur to parts of the vehicle. There is
a risk of injury or risk of property damage.
Make sure that the vehicle is switched off
when the wipers are in the folded away state
and the wipers are folded in when switching
on.◀1.Switch the ignition on and off again.2.With icy conditions make sure that blades
are not frozen to the windshield.3.Press the wiper lever up beyond the point
of resistance and hold it for approx. 3 sec‐
onds, until the wipers remain in a nearly
vertical position4.Lift the wiper all the way off of the wind‐
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After the wipers are folded back down, the
wiper system must be reactivated.1.Switch on the ignition.2.Push wiper lever down. Wipers return to
their resting position and are ready again
for operation.
Washer fluid
General information All washer nozzles are supplied from one res‐
ervoir.
Prepare a mixture of tap water, windshield
washer concentrate, and possibly antifreeze
prior to filling.
Recommended minimum fill quantity:
0.2 US gal/1 liter.
Information WARNING
Some antifreeze agents can contain
harmful substances and are flammable. There
is risk of fire and a risk of injury. Observe the
instructions on the containers. Keep antifreeze
away from ignition sources. Do not refill oper‐
ating materials into different bottles. Store op‐
erating materials out of reach of children.
United States: The washer fluid mixture ratio is
regulated by the U.S. EPA and many individual
states; do not exceed the allowable washer
fluid dilution ratio limits that apply. Follow the
usage instructions on the washer fluid con‐
tainer.
Use of BMW’s Windshield Washer Concen‐
trate or the equivalent is recommended.◀
WARNING
Washer fluid can ignite and catch fire on
contact with hot engine parts. There is a risk of
injury or risk of property damage. Only add
washer fluid when the engine is cooled down.
Next, fully close the lid of the washer fluid res‐
ervoir.◀
ATTENTION
Silicon-containing additives in the
washer fluid for the water-repelling effect on
the windows can lead to damage to the wash‐
ing system. There is a risk of damage to prop‐
erty. Do not add silicon-containing additives to
the washer fluid.◀
ATTENTION
Mixing different windshield washer con‐
centrates or antifreeze agents can damage the
washing system. There is a risk of damage to
property. Do not mix different windshield
washer concentrates or antifreeze agents. Ob‐
serve the information and mixing ratios pro‐
vided on the containers.◀
The use of undiluted windshield washer con‐
centrate or alcohol-based antifreeze can lead
to incorrect readings at temperatures below
+ 5 ℉/- 15 ℃.
Overview
The washer fluid reservoir is located in the en‐
gine compartment.
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Engine compartmentVehicle 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.
Important features in the engine compartment
1Vehicle identification number2Jump-starting, negative battery terminal3Washer fluid reservoir4Jump-starting, positive battery terminal5Oil filler neck6Coolant reservoir, except 650i.Hood
Information WARNING
Improperly executed work in the engine
compartment can damage vehicle compo‐
nents and impair vehicle functions. There is a
risk of personal and property damage. Themanufacturer of your vehicle recommends
that, in the effort to avoid such risks, work in
the engine compartment be performed by a
dealer’s service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.◀Seite 217Engine compartmentMobility217
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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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COMFORT program, DrivingDynamics Control 139
Compressor 212
Condensation on win‐ dows 165
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 187
Condition Based Service CBS 226
Configure driving mode 140
Confirmation signal 44
ConnectedDrive, see Owner's Manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
ConnectedDrive Services
Container for washer fluid 76
Continued driving with a flat tire 110 , 113
Control Display 18
Control Display, settings 96
Controller 19
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 133
Convenient opening with the remote control 38
Coolant 224
Coolant level 224
Coolant temperature 89
Cooling function 163
Cooling, maximum 163
Cooling system 224
Cornering light 102
Corrosion on brake discs 186
Cosmetic mirror 171
Courtesy lamps during un‐ locking 38
Courtesy lamps with the vehi‐ cle locked 38
Cruise control 147
Cruise control, active with Stop&Go function 141
Cruise control with distance control, see active cruise
control, ACC 141 Cruise control without dis‐
tance control, see cruise
control 147
Cruising range 90
Cup holder 179
Current fuel consumption 90
D
Damage, tires 210
Damping control, dy‐ namic 136
Data, technical 246
Date 90
Daytime running lights 102
Defrosting, see Windows, de‐ frosting 165
Dehumidifying, air 163
Deleting personal data 24
Deletion of personal data 24
Destination distance 95
Digital clock 90
Dimensions 246
Dimmable exterior mirrors 59
Dimmable interior mirror 60
Direction indicator, see Turn signals 73
Display, electronic, instru‐ ment cluster 81
Display in windshield 98
Display lighting, see Instru‐ ment lighting 104
Displays 82
Displays, cleaning 242
Disposal, coolant 225
Disposal, vehicle battery 232
Distance control, see PDC 150
Distance to destination 95
Divided screen view, split screen 23
Door lock 39
Door lock, see Remote con‐ trol 34
Doors, Automatic Soft Clos‐ ing 41 Downhill control 135
Drive mode 137
Drive-off assistant 133
Drive-off assistant, see DSC 133
Driver assistance, see Intelli‐ gent Safety 114
Driving Assistant, see Intelli‐ gent Safety 114
Driving Dynamics Con‐ trol 137
Driving instructions, break- in 184
Driving notes, general 184
Driving on racetracks 187
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 133
Driving tips 184
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 133
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 134
Dynamic Damping Con‐ trol 136
Dynamic Drive 136
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 133
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 134
E
ECO PRO 191
ECO PRO, bonus range 192
ECO PRO display 191
ECO PRO displays 83
ECO PRO driving mode 191
ECO PRO mode 191
ECO PRO Tip - driving in‐ struction 193
EfficientDynamics 193
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster 81
Electronic oil measure‐ ment 220 Seite 252ReferenceEverything from A to Z252
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Variable steering, Integral Ac‐tive Steering 137
Vehicle battery 231
Vehicle battery, replac‐ ing 231
Vehicle, break-in 184
Vehicle care 240
Vehicle care products 240
Vehicle features and op‐ tions 7
Vehicle identification num‐ ber 10
Vehicle jack 231
Vehicle paint 240
Vehicle position, GPS loca‐ tion 97
Vehicle storage 242
Vehicle wash 239
Ventilation 166
Ventilation, see Parked-car ventilation 167
Venting, see Ventilation 166
Vent, see Ventilation 166
VIN, see Vehicle identification number 10
Voice activation system 26
W Warning and indicator lamps, see Check Control 85
Warning displays, see Check Control 85
Warning lamp in the exterior mirror, see Active Blind Spot
Detection 128
Warning messages, see Check Control 85
Warning triangle 234
Warranty 7
Washer fluid 76
Washer nozzles, wind‐ shield 75
Washer system 73
Washing, vehicle 239
Water on roads 185 Weights 247
Welcome lamps during un‐ locking 38
Welcome lights 101
Wheel base, vehicle 246
Wheel cleaner 241
Wheels, changing 210
Wheels, everything on wheels and tires 202
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 112
Wheels, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 108
Width, vehicle 246
Window defroster, rear 165
Windows, powered 46
Windshield, climate con‐ trol 185
Windshield washer fluid 76
Windshield washer noz‐ zles 75
Windshield washer sys‐ tem 73
Windshield washer system, see Washer/wiper sys‐
tem 73
Windshield wiper 73
Winter storage, care 242
Winter tires, suitable tires 211
Winter tires, tread 209
Wiper 73
Wiper blades, replacing 228
Wiper fluid 76
Wiper, fold-away position 75
Wiper system 73
Wood, care 241
Word match concept, naviga‐ tion 25
Wrench, see Onboard vehicle tool kit 228
X
xDrive 135 Seite 259Everything from A to ZReference259
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