oil additives BMW M6 CONVERTIBLE 2013 F12 Owner's Manual

Performing a detailed measurement
In order to perform a detailed measurement of
the engine oil level:1."Vehicle Info"2."Vehicle status"3. "Measure engine oil level"4."Start measurement"
The oil level is checked and displayed via a
scale.
Duration: approx. 1 minute.
Adding engine oil Filler neck
When the indicator lights up in the instrument
cluster, add 1 US quart/liter of engine oil within
the next 125 miles/200 km.
Protect children
Keep oil, grease, etc., out of reach of chil‐
dren and heed the warnings on the containers
to prevent health risks.◀
Oil types for refilling
Hints No oil additives
Oil additives may lead to engine dam‐
age.◀
Viscosity grades for engine oils
When selecting an engine oil, ensure that
the engine oil belongs to the viscosity grade
SAE 0W-30 or SAE 0W-40 or malfunctions or
engine damage may occur.
Alternatively, also engine oils with viscosity
grades SAE 5W-30 or SAE 5W-40 may be
used.◀
The engine oil quality is critical for the life of
the engine.
Some types of oils in some cases are not avail‐
able in all countries.
Approved oil typesSpecificationACEA A3/B4.API SK/CF or superior grade specification.
Additional information about the approved
types of oils can be requested from the service
center.
Alternative oil types If the approved engine oils are not available, up
to 1 US quart/liter of an oil with the following
specification can be added:
SpecificationACEA A3/B3.API SK or superior grade specification.
Low ambient temperatures
From the factory, types of oil are used for the
vehicle that can be employed in practically all
ambient temperatures.
If the vehicle is used for a longer period at tem‐
peratures below –4 ℉/–20 ℃, ask the service
center about suitable oil types.
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 119
Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control 73
Activated-charcoal filter 139
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 115
Active M differential 121
Active Protection 116
Active seat, front 53
Active seat ventilation, front 53
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 116
Adaptive light control 94
Additives, oil 179
Adjusting, steering wheel 59
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 51
After washing vehicle 197
Airbags 98
Airbags, indicator/warning light 99
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 138
Air distribution, manual 137
Air drying, refer to Cooling function 138
Air flow, automatic climate control 137
Air pressure, tires 167
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion 139
Alarm system 40
Alarm, unintentional 41
All around the center con‐ sole 14
All around the interior rear‐ view mirror 15 All around the steering
wheel 12
All-season tires, refer to Win‐ ter tires 172
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 142
Alternative oil types 179
Ambient light 96
Antifreeze, washer fluid 78
Antilock Brake System, ABS 119
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 119
Approved engine oils 179
Armrest, refer to Front center armrest 147
Arrival time 90
Ashtray 143
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ tance 191
Assistance when driving off 119
Attentiveness assistant 117
AUTO intensity 137
Automatic car wash 196
Automatic Curb Monitor 58
Automatic deactivation, front passenger airbags 100
Automatic headlamp con‐ trol 94
Automatic locking 39
Automatic recirculated-air control 138
Automatic Soft Closing, doors 37
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 137
AUTO program, intensity 137
Auto Start/Stop function 66
Average fuel consumption 89
Average speed 89 Axle loads, weights 205
B Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 52
Backrest, seats 51
Backrest, width 52
Backup camera 127
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 191
Bar for tow-starting/ towing 194
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 188
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 30
Battery, vehicle 188
Belts, safety belts 54
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 148
BMW Assist, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
BMW Homepage 6
BMW Internet page 6
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem 182
BMW M technology 152
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 148
Brake assistant 119
Brake discs, breaking in 154
Brake force display 116
Brake lamps, brake force dis‐ play 116
Brake lamps, bulb replace‐ ment 186
Brake lights, adaptive 116
Brake pads, breaking in 154 Seite 208ReferenceEverything from A to Z208
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Coolant 181
Coolant temperature 83
Cooling function 138
Cooling, maximum 138
Cooling system 181
Corrosion on brake discs 156
Cruise control 123
Cruising range 84
Cupholder 148
Current fuel consumption 84
D
Damage, tires 170
Damper control 121
Damper Control, Elec‐ tronic 121
Data, technical 204
Date 83
Daytime running lights 94
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting 138
Departure time, parked-car ventilation 140
Destination distance 89
Differential lock 121
Digital clock 83
Digital speed 83
Digital tachometer 83
Dimensions 204
Dimmable exterior mirrors 58
Dimmable interior rearview mirror 58
Direction indicator, refer to Turn signals 75
Display in windshield 133
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 96
Displays 79
Displays, cleaning 200
Disposal, coolant 181
Disposal, vehicle battery 188
Distance control, refer to PDC 125
Distance to destination 89 Divided screen view, split
screen 20
Door lock, refer to Remote control 30
Doors, Automatic Soft Clos‐ ing 37
Double-clutch transmis‐ sion 70
Drivelogic 72
Drive mode 71
Drive-off assistant 119
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC 119
Driver assistance, see Intelli‐ gent Safety 105
Driving Assistant, see Intelli‐ gent Safety 105
Driving Dynamics Control 74
Driving Dynamics System 85
Driving dynamics, system states 85
Driving instructions, breaking in 154
Driving notes, general 155
Driving on racetracks 153
Driving program, refer to Drivelogic 72
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 119
Driving tips 155
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 119
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 119
E EDC, Electronic Damper Con‐ trol 121
EfficientDynamics 85
EfficientDynamics display 85
EfficientDynamics menu 85
Electronic Damper Control EDC 121
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster 80 Electronic Stability Program
ESP, refer to DSC 119
Emergency detection, remote control 31
Emergency operation, convertible top 46
Emergency release, door lock 36
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 164
Emergency Request 190
Emergency service, refer to Roadside Assistance 191
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 31
Emergency unlocking, trunk lid 38
Energy Control 84
Energy recovery 84
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function 66
Engine, automatic switch- off 66
Engine compartment 176
Engine compartment, work‐ ing in 176
Engine coolant 181
Engine oil 178
Engine oil, adding 179
Engine oil additives 179
Engine oil change 180
Engine oil filler neck 179
Engine oil temperature 82
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 179
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 179
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 31
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 192
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine 65
Engine stop 66
Engine temperature 82 Seite 210ReferenceEverything from A to Z210
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Manual air flow 137
Manual brake, refer to Parking brake 68
Manual operation, backup camera 128
Manual operation, door lock 36
Manual operation, exterior mirrors 58
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 164
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 126
Manual operation, Side View 133
Manual operation, Top View 131
Marking on approved tires 171
Massage seat, front 53
Master key, refer to Remote control 30
Maximum cooling 138
Maximum speed, display 87
Maximum speed, winter tires 172
M carbon ceramic brake 152
M Compound brake 152
M differential, active 121
MDM, M Dynamic Mode 120
M double-clutch transmis‐ sion 70
M Drive 59
M Driver's Package, driving instructions 157
M Driving Dynamics Con‐ trol 74
M Dynamic Mode MDM 120
Measure, units of 91
Medical kit 191
Memory for seat, mirrors, steering wheel 56
Menu in instrument clus‐ ter 88
Menus, operating, iDrive 16 Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐
ing concept 17
Messages, refer to Check Control 80
Microfilter 139
Minimum tread, tires 170
Mirror 57
Mirror memory 56
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 155
Mobility System 172
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 7
Moisture in headlamp 185
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 16
Mounting of child restraint fix‐ ing systems 61
M technology 152
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 12
M view, head-up display 134
N
Navigation, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 55
Neutral cleaner, see wheel cleaner 199
New wheels and tires 171
Night Vision with pedestrian detection 110
No Passing Information 87
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 194
O OBD Onboard Diagnosis 183
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐ agnosis 183
Obstacle marking, rearview camera 129 Octane rating, refer to Gaso‐
line quality 166
Odometer 83
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Oil 178
Oil, adding 179
Oil additives 179
Oil change 180
Oil change interval, service requirements 85
Oil filler neck 179
Oil types, alternative 179
Oil types, approved 179
Old batteries, disposal 188
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 16
Onboard vehicle tool kit 184
Opening and closing 30
Opening and closing, from in‐ side 36
Opening and closing via door lock 36
Opening and closing, with re‐ mote control 34
Operating concept, iDrive 16
Optional equipment, standard equipment 6
Outside air, refer to Auto‐ matic recirculated-air con‐
trol 138
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 83
Overtaking prohibitions 87
P Paint, vehicle 197
Park Distance Control PDC 125
Parked-car ventilation 140
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 157
Parking aid, refer to PDC 125
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