wipers BMW M6 CONVERTIBLE 2013 F12 Owner's Manual

Automatic headlamp con‐
trol   94
Daytime running lights   94
Adaptive Light Control   94
High-beam Assistant   95Instrument lighting  968Steering column stalk, leftTurn signal  75High beams, head‐
lamp flasher   75High-beam Assistant   95Roadside parking lamps   94Computer  899Shift paddles   7210Steering wheel buttons, leftM Drive 1 activation   60M Drive 2 activation  60Store speed  123Resume speed   124Cruise control on/off, interrupt‐
ing   123Cruise control rocker switch   12411Instrument cluster  7912Steering wheel buttons, rightEntertainment sourceVolumeVoice activation  22Telephone, see user's manual for
Navigation, Entertainment and
CommunicationThumbwheel for selection lists   8813Steering column stalk, rightWindshield wipers  76Rain sensor  76Clean the windshields and head‐
lamps   7714Start/stop the engine and switch
the ignition on/off   6515Automatic Engine Start/Stop
Function   6616Horn17Steering wheel heating   5918Adjust the steering wheel   5919Unlocking the hood20Open the trunk lid  37Seite 13CockpitAt a glance13
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High beams, headlamp flasher▷High beams, arrow 1.▷Headlamp flasher, arrow 2.
Washer/wiper systemSwitching the wipers on/off and brief
wipe
Do not switch on the wipers if frozen
Do not switch on the wipers if they are
frozen onto the windshield; otherwise, the wiper blades and the windshield wiper motor
may be damaged.◀
No wiper operation on dry windshield
Do not use the windshield wipers if the
windshield is dry, as this may damage the
wiper blades or cause them to become worn
more quickly.◀
Switching on
Press the wiper levers up.
The lever automatically returns to its initial po‐
sition when released.
▷Normal wiping speed: press up once.
The wipers switch to intermittent operation
when the vehicle is stationary.▷Fast wiping speed: press up twice or press
once beyond the resistance point.
The wipers switch to normal speed when
the vehicle is stationary.
Switching off and brief wipe
Press the wiper levers down.
The lever automatically returns to its initial po‐
sition when released.
▷Brief wipe: press down once.▷To switch off normal wipe: press down
once.▷To switch off fast wipe: press down twice.
Rain sensor
The concept The rain sensor automatically controls the time
between wipes depending on the intensity of the rainfall. The sensor is located on the wind‐
shield, directly behind the interior rearview mir‐
ror.
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Activating/deactivating
Press the button on the wiper lever.
The LED in the wiper lever lights up and a wip‐
ing operation is started. At temperatures below
32 ℉/0 ℃, a wiping operation is not started.
Deactivate the rain sensor in car washes
Deactivate the rain sensor when passing
through an automatic car wash; otherwise,
damage could be caused by undesired wiper
activation.◀
Rain sensor, sensitivity
Turn the thumbwheel.
Clean the windshield, headlamps
Pull the wiper lever.
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 lights are
switched on.
Do not use the washer system at freezing
temperatures
Do not use the washers if there is any danger
that the fluid will freeze on the windshield; oth‐
erwise, your vision could be obscured. For this
reason, use antifreeze.
Avoid using the washer when the reservoir is
empty; otherwise, you could damage the
pump.◀
Windshield washer nozzles
The windshield washer nozzles are automati‐
cally heated while the ignition is switched on.
Fold-out position of the wipers Required when changing the wiper blades or
under frosty conditions, for example.
1.Switch the ignition on and off again.2.Under frosty conditions, ensure that the
wiper blades are not frozen onto the wind‐
shield.3.Press the wiper lever up beyond the point
of resistance and hold it for approx. 3 sec‐
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After the wipers are folded back down, the
wiper system must be reactivated.
Fold the wipers back down
Before switching the ignition on, fold the
wipers back down to the windshield; other‐
wise, the wipers may become damaged when
they are switched on.◀1.Switch on the ignition.2.Press the wiper levers down. The wipers
move to their resting position and are
ready for operation.
Washer fluid
General information Antifreeze for washer fluid
Antifreeze is flammable and can cause
injury if it is used incorrectly.
Therefore, keep it away from sources of igni‐
tion.
Only keep it in the closed original container
and inaccessible to children.
Follow the notes and instructions on the con‐
tainer.
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 ratios limits that apply. Follow the
usage instructions on the washer fluid con‐
tainer. Use BMW’s Windshield Washer Con‐
centrate or the equivalent.◀
Washer fluid reservoir Adding washer fluid
Only add washer fluid when the engine is
cool, and then close the cover completely to
avoid contact between the washer fluid and
hot engine parts.
Otherwise, there is the danger of fire and a risk
to personal safety if the fluid is spilled.◀
All washer nozzles are supplied from one res‐
ervoir.
Fill with a mixture of windshield washer con‐
centrate and tap water and – if required – with a
washer antifreeze, according to the manufac‐
turer's recommendations.
Mix the washer fluid before adding to maintain
the correct mixing ratio.
Do not add windshield washer concentrate and
antifreeze undiluted and do not fill with pure
water; this could damage the wiper system.
Do not mix window washer concentrates of dif‐
ferent manufacturers, because otherwise it can
result in clogging of the windshield washer
nozzles.
For the capacity, refer to technical data.
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Replacing componentsVehicle equipmentAll standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐
ment is also described that is not available in a
vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional
equipment or country variant. This also applies
for safety-related functions and systems.
Onboard vehicle tool kit
The onboard vehicle tool kit is stored under
the cargo floor cover in the cargo area.
Wiper blade replacement
General information Do not fold down the wipers without
wiper blades
Do not fold down the wipers if wiper blades
have not been installed; this may damage the
windshield.◀
Replacing the wiper blades1.To change the wiper blades, fold up, refer
to page 77, the wiper arms.2.Fold up the wipers.3.Position the wiper blade in a horizontal po‐
sition.4.Remove the wiper blade toward one side.5.Insert the new wiper blade in reverse order
of removal until it locks in place.6.Fold down the wipers.
Lamp and bulb replacement
Hints
Lamps and bulbs
Lamps and bulbs make an essential contribu‐
tion to vehicle safety.
The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends
that you entrust corresponding procedures to
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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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Entering/exiting vehicle, as‐sistance, steering wheel 59
Entering a car wash 196
Equipment, interior 141
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 119
Exchanging wheels/tires 171
Exhaust system 155
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 58
Exterior mirrors 57
External start 192
External temperature dis‐ play 83
External temperature warn‐ ing 83
Eyes for securing cargo 159
F
Failure message, refer to Check Control 80
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 41
Fan, refer to Air flow 137
Fault displays, refer to Check Control 80
Filler neck for engine oil 179
Fine wood, care 199
First aid kit 191
Fitting for towing, refer to Tow fitting 194
Flat tire, changing wheels 187
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 104
Flat tire, repairing 172
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 102
Flat tire, warning lamp 103, 105
Flooding 156
Floor carpet, care 199
Floor mats, care 199
Fold-out position, windshield wipers 77
Foot brake 156 Front airbags 98
Front center armrest 147
Front lamps 184
Front passenger airbags, au‐ tomatic deactivation 100
Front passenger airbags, indi‐ cator lamp 100
Front seats 51
Front turn signals, refer to Light-emitting diodes,
LEDs 185
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 104
Fuel 166
Fuel cap 164
Fuel consumption, current 84
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 89
Fuel filler flap 164
Fuel gauge 82
Fuel quality 166
Fuel recommendation 166
Fuel, tank capacity 206
Fuse 188
G
Garage door opener, refer to Integrated universal remote
control 141
Gasoline 166
Gasoline quality 166
Gear change 71
Gear shift indicator 86
General driving notes 155
Glove compartment 146
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 205
Gross weight, permissible for trailer towing 205
Ground clearance 157
H
Handbrake, refer to Parking brake 68 Hand-held transmitter, alter‐
nating code 142
Hazard warning flashers 190
Headlamp control, auto‐ matic 94
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐ ture 93
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐ ture via remote control 35
Headlamp flasher 76
Headlamp glass 185
Headlamps 184
Headlamps, care 197
Headlamp washer system 76
Head restraints 51
Head restraints, front 55
Head-Up Display 133
Head-up Display, care 200
Head-up display, M view 134
Head-up display, standard view 134
Heavy cargo, stowing 159
Height, seats 51
Height, vehicle 204
High-beam Assistant 95
High beams 76
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant 95
Higher speed range 157
Hills 156
Hill Start Assistant 121
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant 119
Hints 6
Holder for beverages 148
Homepage 6
Hood 176
Horn 12
Hotel function, trunk lid 37
Hot exhaust system 155
HUD Head-Up Display 133
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Trunk lid via remote con‐trol 35
Turning circle 205
Turning circle lines, rearview camera 129
Turn signals, operation 75
Turn signals, rear, bulb re‐ placement 186
U
Unintentional alarm 41
Units of measure 91
Universal remote control 141
Unlocking/locking from in‐ side 36
Unlocking/locking via door lock 36
Unlocking/locking with re‐ mote control 34
Unlocking, settings 39
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline 7
Upholstery care 198
USB interface 146
V
V8 high-performance engine, High-performance engine
V8 152
Vehicle battery 188
Vehicle battery, replac‐ ing 188
Vehicle, breaking in 154
Vehicle care 197
Vehicle equipment 6
Vehicle identification number, refer to Identification num‐
ber in the engine compart‐
ment 176
Vehicle jack 187
Vehicle paint 197
Vehicle storage 200
Vehicle wash 196
Ventilation 139 Ventilation, refer to Parked-
car ventilation 140
Voice activation system 22
W Warning indicators 80
Warning lamps 80
Warning messages, refer to Check Control 80
Warning triangle 191
Washer fluid 78
Washer fluid reservoir, ca‐ pacity 206
Washer nozzles, wind‐ shield 77
Washer system 76
Washing, vehicle 196
Water on roads 156
Weights 205
Welcome lamps 93
Wheel base, vehicle 205
Wheel cleaner 199
Wheels, changing 171
Wheels, everything on wheels and tires 167
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 104
Wheels, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 102
Width, vehicle 204
Wind deflector 49
Window defroster, rear 138
Windows, powered 41
Windshield, climate con‐ trol 155
Windshield washer fluid 78
Windshield washer noz‐ zles 77
Windshield washer sys‐ tem 76
Windshield wiper 76
Windshield wipers, fold-out position 77
Winter storage, care 200 Winter tires, suitable
tires 172
Winter tires, tread 170
Wiper blades, replacing 184
Wiper fluid 78
Wiper system 76
Wood, care 199
Word match concept, naviga‐ tion 21
Wrench 184
X Xenon headlamps, bulb re‐ placement 185 Seite 216ReferenceEverything from A to Z216
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