oil type BMW M6 CONVERTIBLE 2013 F12 Owner's Manual

Addendum
term “Approved” should be
disregarded and in lieu thereof, the
term “Recommended” should be
read in its place. In addition, the
text of that section should be
disregarded and the following 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;
otherwise, 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 175, 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 176, under the heading
“Hood,” the sentence beginning, “If
you are unfamiliar” should be
disregarded.
16.At page 179, under the heading:
“Approved oil types,” the references
to “Approved” should be read as
“Suitable.” The references to
“Specification” should be read as
“Rating.” Immediately preceding the
“Specification” chart, the following
sentence should be inserted: “Add
engine oils that meet the following oil
rating standards: . . .”
17.At page 179, under the heading:
“Alternative oil types,” the text
preceding the chart should be
disregarded, and in lieu thereof
should be read as follows: “If an
engine oil suitable for continuous
use is not available, up to 1 US
quart/liter of an engine oil with the
following oil rating can be added: . .
.” The references to “Specification”
should be read as “Rating.”
18.At page 180, 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 center or at another
service center that has trained
personnel that can perform the work
in accordance with BMW
specifications
19.At page 182, under the heading:
“Service and Warranty Information
Booklet for US models and
Warranty and Service Guide
Booklet for Canadian models,” the

Drive conservatively for the first
200 miles/300 km.
Retreaded tires
The manufacturer of your vehicle does not rec‐
ommend the use of retreaded tires.
Retreaded tires
Possibly substantial variations in the de‐
sign and age of the tire casing structures can
limit service life and have a negative impact on
road safety.◀
Winter tires
The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends
winter tires for winter roads or at temperatures
below +45 ℉/+7 ℃.
Although so-called all-season M+S tires do
provide better winter traction than summer
tires, they do not provide the same level of per‐
formance as winter tires.
Maximum speed of winter tires If the maximum speed of the vehicle is higher
than the permissible speed for the winter tires,
then display a corresponding sign in the field
of vision. You can obtain this sign from the tire
specialist or from your service center.
Maximum speed for winter tires
Do not exceed the maximum speed for
the winter tires; otherwise, tire damage and ac‐
cidents can occur.◀
Rotating wheels between axles The manufacturer of your vehicle advisesagainst switching wheels between the front
and rear axles.
This can impair the handling characteristics.
Rotating the tires is not permissible when us‐
ing different types of tires.Storage
Store wheels and tires in a cool, dry place with
as little exposure to light as possible.
Always protect tires against all contact with oil,
grease and fuels.
Do not exceed the maximum tire inflation pres‐
sure indicated on the side wall of the tire.
Repairing a flat tire Safety measures in case of a breakdown
Park the vehicle as far away as possible
from passing traffic and on solid ground.
Switch on the hazard warning system.
Turn the steering wheel until the front wheels are in the straight-ahead position and engage
the steering wheel lock.
Secure vehicle against rolling away by setting
the parking brake and switching off the igni‐
tion.
Have all vehicle occupants get out of the vehi‐
cle and ensure that they remain outside the
immediate area in a safe place, such as behind
a guardrail.
If necessary, set up a warning triangle at an ap‐
propriate distance.
Comply with all safety guidelines and regula‐
tions.◀
Mobility System Notes▷Follow the instructions on using the Mobi‐
lity System found on the compressor and
sealant bottle.▷Use of the Mobility System may be ineffec‐
tive if the tire puncture measures approx.
1/8 in/4 mm or more.▷Contact the nearest service center if the
tire cannot be made drivable.Seite 172MobilityWheels and tires172
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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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Settings, storing for seat, mir‐rors, steering wheel 56
Shift Lights 73
Shoulder support 53
Side airbags 98
Side View 132
Signaling, horn 12
Signals when unlocking 39
Sitting safely 51
Size 204
Ski bag 145
Smallest turning circle 205
Smoker's package 143
Snow chains 175
Socket 144
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ nostics 183
SOS button 190
Spare fuse 188
Speaker lighting 97
Specified engine oil types 179
Speed, average 89
Speed limit detection, on‐ board computer 90
Speed limiter, display 87
Speed Limit Information 87
Speed limit in the com‐ puter 90
Split screen 20
Stability control systems 119
Standard view, head-up dis‐ play 134
Start/stop, automatic func‐ tion 66
Start/Stop button 64
Start function during malfunc‐ tion 31
Starting the engine 65
Status display, tires 102
Status information, iDrive 19
Status of Owner's Manual 6
Steering assistance 122
Steering wheel, adjusting 59
Steering wheel heating 59
Steering wheel memory 56 Stopping the engine 66
Storage compartments 146
Storage compartments, loca‐ tions 146
Storage, tires 172
Storing the vehicle 200
Summer tires, tread 170
Supplementary text mes‐ sage 81
Surround View 127
Switch, refer to Cockpit 12
Symbols 6
SYNC program, automatic cli‐ mate control 138
System states of the driving dynamics 85
T
Tachometer 82
Tail and brake lamps 186
Tailgate 37
Tailgate via remote con‐ trol 35
Tail lamps 186
Tail lamps, bulb replace‐ ment 186
Technical changes, refer to Safety 7
Technical data 204
Technology, BMW M 152
Telephone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Temperature, automatic cli‐ mate control 137
Temperature display, external temperature 83
Temperature, engine oil 82
Terminal, starting aid 192
Text message, supplemen‐ tary 81
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 40
Theft protection, refer to Central locking system 33 Thermal camera, refer to
Night Vision 110
Thigh support 52
Tilt alarm sensor 41
Tilt, seats 51
Time of arrival 90
Tire damage 170
Tire identification marks 169
Tire inflation pressure 167
Tire inflation pressure moni‐ tor, refer to FTM 104
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 102
Tires, changing 171
Tire sealant 172
Tires, everything on wheels and tires 167
Tire tread 170
Tone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Tools 184
Top View 130
Total vehicle weight 205
Tow fitting 194
Towing 193
Tow-starting 193
Tow truck 193
TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor 102
Transmission positions 70
Transporting children safely 61
Tread, tires 170
Trip computer 90
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 75
Trip odometer 83
Truck for tow-starting/ towing 193
Trunk, cargo area partition 45
Trunk lid 37
Trunk lid, emergency unlock‐ ing 38
Trunk lid, hotel function 37 Seite 215Everything from A to ZReference215
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