power steering fluid BMW M6 CONVERTIBLE 2013 F12 Owner's Manual

corresponding engine or body ground of
the vehicle to be started.
Starting the engine
Never use spray fluids to start the engine.
1.Start the engine of the assisting vehicle
and let it run for several minutes at an in‐
creased idle speed.2.Start the engine of the vehicle being
started in the usual way.
If the first starting attempt is not success‐
ful, wait a few minutes before making an‐
other attempt in order to allow the dis‐
charged battery to recharge.3.Let both engines run for several minutes.4.Disconnect the jumper cables in the re‐
verse order.
Check the battery and recharge if necessary.
Tow-starting and towing Manual transmission
Observe before towing your vehicle
Gearshift lever in neutral position.
Towing When the parking brake is blocked
The parking brake cannot be released
manually.
Do not tow the vehicle with the parking brake
blocked, or the vehicle can be damaged.
Contact your service center.◀
Follow the towing instructions
Follow all towing instructions; otherwise,
vehicle damage or accidents may occur.◀
▷Make sure that the ignition is switched on;
otherwise, the low beams, tail lamps, turn
signals, and windshield wipers may be un‐
available.▷Do not tow the vehicle with the rear axle
tilted, as the front wheels could turn.▷When the engine is stopped, there is no
power assist. Consequently, more force
needs to be applied when braking and
steering.▷Larger steering wheel movements are re‐
quired.▷The towing vehicle must not be lighter
than the vehicle being towed; otherwise,
it will not be possible to control the vehicle
response.
Tow truck
Have your vehicle transported with a tow truck
with a so-called lift bar or on a flat bed.
Do not lift the vehicle
Do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting or
body and chassis parts; otherwise, damage
may result.◀
Automatic transmission: transporting
your vehicle
Note Your vehicle is not permitted to be towed.
Therefore, contact a service center in the
event of a breakdown.
Do not have the vehicle towed
Have your vehicle transported on a load‐
ing platform only; otherwise, damage may oc‐
cur.◀
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Parking lamps 93
Parking lamps and roadside parking lamps, refer to
Light-emitting diodes,
LEDs 185
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 58
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ era 129
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 125
Pedestrian detection, refer to Night Vision 110
Pedestrian warning with city braking function 108
People detection, refer to Night Vision 110
Permissible axle load 205
Personal Profile 31
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 43
Plastic, care 199
Power failure 188
Power windows 41
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure 167
Pressure warning FTM, tires 104
Preventing Auto Start Stop 67
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file 31
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 20
Protective function, win‐ dows 43
Push-and-turn switch, refer to Controller 16
R Radiator fluid 181
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control 30
Radio ready state 65 Radio, see user's manual for
Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Rain sensor 76
Rear lamps 186
Rearview mirror 57
Rear window defroster 138
Recirculated-air mode 138
Recommended tire brands 171
Refueling 164
Remaining range 84
Remote control/key 30
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 35
Remote control, univer‐ sal 141
Replacement fuse 188
Replacing bulbs, see Lamp replacement 184
Replacing parts 184
Replacing wheels/tires 171
Reporting safety defects 9
Reserve warning, refer to Range 84
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 103
Residual heat, automatic cli‐ mate control 139
Retaining straps, securing cargo 159
Retreaded tires 172
Reversing lamp, bulb replace‐ ment 187
Roadside parking lamps 94
Rollover protection sys‐ tem 101
RON gasoline quality 166
Rope for tow-starting/ towing 194
Rubber components, care 199
S
Safe braking 156 Safety 7
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passen‐
ger seat 54
Safety belts 54
Safety belts, care 199
Safety Package, refer to Ac‐ tive Protection 116
Safety systems, airbags 98
Saving fuel 160
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play 16
Screwdriver 184
Screw thread for tow fit‐ ting 195
Sealant 172
Seat belts, refer to Safety belts 54
Seat heating, front 53
Seating position for chil‐ dren 61
Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory 56
Seats 51
Seat ventilation, front 53
Selection list in instrument cluster 88
Selector lever 70
Sensors, care 200
Sequential mode 71
Service and warranty 7
Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service
CBS 182
Service requirements, dis‐ play 85
Service, Roadside Assis‐ tance 191
Services, ConnectedDrive
Servotronic 122
Settings, locking/unlock‐ ing 39
Settings, M Drive 59
Settings on Control Dis‐ play 91 Seite 214ReferenceEverything from A to Z214
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