headlamp BMW M6 COUPE 2013 F13 User Guide

To avoid blinding oncoming traffic, the Adap‐
tive Light Control does not swivel to the driv‐
er's side when the vehicle is at a standstill.
When driving in reverse, only the turning lamp
is active.
Self-leveling headlamps The self-leveling headlamps compensate for
acceleration and braking operations in order
not to blind the oncoming traffic and to achieve
optimum illumination of the roadway.
Malfunction
A Check Control message is displayed.
Adaptive light control is malfunctioning or has
failed. Have the system checked as soon as
possible.
High-beam Assistant
The concept When the low beams are switched on, this sys‐
tem automatically switches the high beams on
and off. The procedure is controlled by a sen‐
sor on the front of the interior rearview mirror.
The assistant ensures that the high beams are
switched on whenever the traffic situation al‐
lows. The driver can intervene at any time and
switch the high beams on and off as usual.
Activating1.Turn the light switch to or .2.Press the button on the turn signal lever,
arrow.The indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up.
When the lights are switched on, the
high beams are switched on and off automati‐
cally.
The system responds to light from oncoming
traffic and traffic driving ahead of you, and to
adequate illumination, e.g., in towns and cities.
The blue indicator lamp in the instru‐
ment cluster lights up when the system
switches on the high beams.
Switching the high beams on and off manually▷High beams on, arrow 1.▷High beams off/headlamp flasher, arrow 2.
The High-beam Assistant can be switched off
when manually adjusting the light. To reacti‐
vate the High-beam Assistant, press the but‐
ton on the turn signal lever.
System limits Personal responsibility
The high-beam assistant cannot serve as
a substitute for the driver's personal judgment
of when to use the high beams. Therefore,
manually switch off the high beams in situa‐
tions where this is required to avoid a safety
risk.◀
The system is not fully functional in situations
such as the following, and driver intervention
may be necessary:
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ent light, the image is only displayed when the
low beams are switched on.
A still image is displayed at regular intervals for
a fraction of a second.
Pedestrian and animal detection
Object detection and warning only functions in
darkness.
Warm objects that are similar in shape to hu‐
man beings are detected by the system.
In addition, the system also detects animals
above a certain minimum size, e.g., deer.
With heat image activated on the Control Dis‐
play:
People detected by the system are displayed
with a slight yellow hue.
Animals detected by the system are displayed
in a darker yellow.
Under good ambient conditions, the object de‐
tection operates within the following distance
ranges:
▷Pedestrian detection: up to approx.
330 ft/100 m▷Detection of large animals: up to approx.
490 ft/150 m▷Detection of medium animals: up to ap‐
prox. 230 ft/70 m
Environmental influences can limit the availa‐
bility of object detection.
If the vehicle systems detect that the vehicle is
located in a residential area, the animal detec‐
tion is temporarily switched off.
Notes
Personal responsibility
Night Vision cannot replace the driver's
personal judgment of the visibility conditions
and the traffic situation. The view ahead and the actual visibility conditions must always be
the basis on which the vehicle speed is ad‐ justed; otherwise, there is a risk to road
safety.◀
At a glance
Buttons in the vehicle
Intelligent Safety button
Switch on/switch off heat image
Camera
The camera is automatically heated when the
external temperatures are low.
The camera is automatically cleaned together
with the headlamps.
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the service center if you are unfamiliar with
them or they are not described here.
You can obtain a selection of replacement
bulbs at the service center.
Danger of burns
Only change bulbs when they are cool;
otherwise, there is the danger of getting
burned.◀
Working on the lighting system
When working on the lighting system,
you should always switch off the lights af‐
fected to prevent short circuits.
To avoid possible injury or equipment damage
when replacing bulbs, observe any instructions
provided by the bulb manufacturer.◀
Do not perform work/bulb replacement
on xenon headlamps
Have any work on the xenon lighting system,
including bulb replacement, performed only by
a service center. Due to the high voltage
present in the system, there is the danger of
fatal injuries if work is carried out improperly.◀
Do not touch the bulbs
Do not touch the glass of new bulbs with
your bare hands, as even minute amounts of
contamination will burn into the bulb's surface
and reduce its service life.
Use a clean tissue, cloth or something similar,
or hold the bulb by its base.◀
Light-emitting diodes (LEDs)
Light-emitting diodes installed behind a cover
serve as the light source for controls, display
elements and other equipment.
These light-emitting diodes, which are related
to conventional lasers, are officially designated as Class 1 light-emitting diodes.Do not remove the covers
Do not remove the covers, and never
stare into the unfiltered light for several hours;
otherwise, irritation of the retina could result.◀
Headlamp glass
Condensation can form on the inside of the ex‐
ternal lamps in cool or humid weather. When
driving with the light switched on, the conden‐
sation evaporates after a short time. The head‐
lamp glasses do not need to be changed.
If the headlamps do not dim despite driving
with the light switched on, increasing humidity
forms, e. g. water droplets in the light, have the
service center check this.
Headlamp setting
The headlamp adjustments can be affected by
changing lamps and bulbs. Therefore after a
change, have the headlamp setting checked
and corrected by Service.
Xenon headlamps
Hints
Because of the long life of these bulbs, the
likelihood of failure is very low. Switching the
lamps on and off frequently shortens their life.
Do not perform work/bulb replacement
on xenon headlamps
Have any work on the xenon lighting system,
including bulb replacement, performed only by
a service center. Due to the high voltage
present in the system, there is the danger of
fatal injuries if work is carried out improperly.◀
For checking and adjusting headlamp aim,
please contact your BMW center.
Light-emitting diodes (LEDs)
Follow the general instructions on Lamps and
bulbs, refer to page 178.
With Xenon-headlamps, the following lamps
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▷Parking lamps and roadside parking lamps.▷Turn signals, incl. side indicators▷Daytime running lights
Contact your service center in the event of a
malfunction.
Turning lamp on the Xenon headlamp
Follow the general instructions on lamps and
bulbs, refer to page 178.
The illustration shows the left side of the en‐
gine compartment.
55-watt bulb, H3
1.Turn the cap and remove it.2.Detach the wire bracket.3.Disconnect the cable at the plug-in con‐
nection and remove the bulb.4.Insert the new bulb. Ensure that the bulb
has the correct orientation. Because of its
shape, the bulb can only be inserted in one
direction.5.Secure the bulb with the wire bracket.6.Connect the bulb.7.Mount the cap.LED headlamps
Light-emitting diodes (LEDs)
Follow the general instructions on Lamps and
bulbs, refer to page 178.
With LED headlamps, all front lamps and side
indicators are designed with LED technology.
Contact your service center in the event of a
malfunction.
Tail lamps, bulb replacement
At a glance1Turn signal/brake lamp2Reversing lamp3Inside brake lamp4Tail lamp5Outside brake lamp6Rear reflector
Turn signal, outer brake, tail, and
license plate lamps
Follow the general instructions on lamps and
bulbs, refer to page 178.
These lights feature LED technology.
Contact your service center in the event of a
malfunction.
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Double-clutch transmission:1.Drive into the car wash.2.Engage transmission position N.3.Switch the engine off.
In this way, the ignition remains switched
on, and a Check-Control message is dis‐
played.
Do not turn off the ignition in the car
wash
Do not turn off the ignition in the car wash;
otherwise, the transmission position P is
engaged and damages can result.◀
To start the engine:
1.Depress the brake pedal.2.Press the Start/Stop button.
Pressing the Start/Stop button without step‐
ping on the brake turns the ignition off.
The vehicle cannot be locked from the outside
when in transmission position N. A signal is
sounded when an attempt is made to lock the
vehicle.
Transmission position
Transmission position P is engaged automati‐
cally:
▷When the ignition is switched off.▷After approx. 15 minutes.
Headlamps
▷Do not rub dry and do not use abrasive or
caustic cleansers.▷Soak areas that have been soiled e.g. due
to insects, with shampoo and wash off with
water.▷Thaw ice with deicing spray; do not use an
ice scraper.
After washing the vehicle
After washing the vehicle, apply the brakes
briefly to dry them; otherwise, braking action
can be reduced and corrosion of the brake
discs can occur.
Completely remove all residues on the win‐
dows, to minimize loss of visibility due to
smearing and to reduce wiper noises and
wiper blade wear.
Vehicle care
Car care products BMW recommends using cleaning and care
products from BMW, since these have been
tested and approved.
Car care and cleaning products
Follow the instructions on the container.
When cleaning the interior, open the doors or
windows.
Only use products intended for cleaning vehi‐
cles.
Cleansers can contain substances that are
dangerous and harmful to your health.◀
Vehicle paint
Regular care contributes to driving safety and
value retention. Environmental influences in
areas with elevated air pollution or natural con‐
taminants, such as tree resin or pollen can af‐
fect the vehicle's paintwork. Tailor the fre‐
quency and extent of your car care to these
influences.
Aggressive substances, such as spilled fuel,
oil, grease or bird droppings, must be removed
immediately to prevent the finish from being
altered or discolored.
Leather care
Remove dust from the leather often, using a
cloth or vacuum cleaner.
Otherwise, particles of dust and road grime
chafe in pores and folds, and lead to increased
wear and premature degradation of the leather
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Capacities
NotesFuel tankUS gal/litersapprox. 21.1/80Fuel quality, refer
to page 160Windshield and headlamp
washer systemUS quarts/litersapprox. 5.3/5.0Seite 198ReferenceTechnical data198
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 113
Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control 68
Activated-charcoal filter 133
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 109
Active M differential 115
Active Protection 110
Active seat, front 47
Active seat ventilation, front 47
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 110
Adaptive light control 89
Additives, oil 173
Adjusting, steering wheel 53
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 45
After washing vehicle 191
Airbags 93
Airbags, indicator/warning light 94
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 132
Air distribution, manual 131
Air drying, refer to Cooling function 132
Air flow, automatic climate control 131
Air pressure, tires 161
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion 133
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 166
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 136
Alternative oil types 173
Ambient light 91
Antifreeze, washer fluid 73
Antilock Brake System, ABS 113
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 113
Approved engine oils 173
Armrest, refer to Front center armrest 141
Arrival time 85
Ashtray 137
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ tance 185
Assistance when driving off 113
Attentiveness assistant 111
AUTO intensity 131
Automatic car wash 190
Automatic Curb Monitor 52
Automatic deactivation, front passenger airbags 95
Automatic headlamp con‐ trol 89
Automatic locking 39
Automatic recirculated-air control 132
Automatic Soft Closing, doors 36
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 131
AUTO program, intensity 131
Auto Start/Stop function 61
Average fuel consumption 84
Average speed 84 Axle loads, weights 197
B Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 46
Backrest, seats 45
Backrest, width 46
Backup camera 121
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 185
Bar for tow-starting/ towing 188
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 182
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 30
Battery, vehicle 182
Belts, safety belts 48
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 142
Blinds, sun protection 42
BMW Assist, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
BMW Homepage 6
BMW Internet page 6
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem 176
BMW M technology 146
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 142
Brake assistant 113
Brake discs, breaking in 148
Brake force display 110
Brake lamps, brake force dis‐ play 110
Brake lamps, bulb replace‐ ment 180
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External temperature warn‐ing 78
Eyes for securing cargo 153
F
Failure message, refer to Check Control 75
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 41
Fan, refer to Air flow 131
Fault displays, refer to Check Control 75
Filler neck for engine oil 173
Fine wood, care 192
First aid kit 185
Fitting for towing, refer to Tow fitting 188
Flat tire, changing wheels 181
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 98
Flat tire, repairing 166
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 96
Flat tire, warning lamp 97, 99
Flooding 150
Floor carpet, care 193
Floor mats, care 193
Fold-out position, windshield wipers 72
Foot brake 150
For the headliner, refer to All around the interior rearview
mirror 15
Front airbags 93
Front center armrest 141
Front lamps 178
Front passenger airbags, au‐ tomatic deactivation 95
Front passenger airbags, indi‐ cator lamp 95
Front seats 45
Front turn signals, refer to Light-emitting diodes,
LEDs 179
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 98 Fuel 160
Fuel cap 158
Fuel consumption, current 79
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 84
Fuel filler flap 158
Fuel gauge 77
Fuel quality 160
Fuel recommendation 160
Fuel, tank capacity 198
Fuse 182
G
Garage door opener, refer to Integrated universal remote
control 135
Gasoline 160
Gasoline quality 160
Gear change 66
Gear shift indicator 81
General driving notes 149
Glass sunroof, powered with tilt function 42
Glove compartment 140
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 197
Gross weight, permissible for trailer towing 197
Ground clearance 151
H
Handbrake, refer to Parking brake 63
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 136
Hazard warning flashers 184
Head airbags 93
Headlamp control, auto‐ matic 89
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐ ture 88
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐ ture via remote control 34 Headlamp flasher 71
Headlamp glass 179
Headlamps 178
Headlamps, care 191
Headlamp washer system 71
Head restraints 45
Head restraints, front 49
Head-Up Display 127
Head-up Display, care 193
Head-up display, M view 128
Head-up display, standard view 128
Heavy cargo, stowing 153
Height, seats 45
Height, vehicle 196
High-beam Assistant 90
High beams 71
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant 90
Higher speed range 151
Hills 150
Hill Start Assistant 115
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant 113
Hints 6
Holder for beverages 142
Homepage 6
Hood 170
Horn 12
Hotel function, trunk lid 37
Hot exhaust system 149
HUD Head-Up Display 127
Hydroplaning 149
I Ice warning, refer to External temperature warning 78
Icy roads, refer to External temperature warning 78
Identification marks, tires 163
Identification number, refer to Important features in the en‐
gine compartment 170
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Ignition key, refer to Remotecontrol 30
Ignition off 59
Ignition on 59
Indication of a flat tire 97, 99
Indicator and warning lamps 75
Individual air distribution 131
Individual settings, refer to M Drive 53
Individual settings, refer to Personal Profile 31
Inflation pressure, tires 161
Inflation pressure warning FTM, tires 98
Info display, refer to Com‐ puter 84
Initialize, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 97
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 99
Instrument cluster 74
Instrument cluster, electronic displays 75
Instrument lighting 91
Integrated key 30
Integrated universal remote control 135
Intelligent Emergency Re‐ quest 184
Intelligent Safety 99
Intensity, AUTO pro‐ gram 131
Interior equipment 135
Interior lamps 91
Interior lamps via remote con‐ trol 34
Interior motion sensor 41
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming feature 52
Internet page 6
Interval display, service re‐ quirements 80 J
Jacking points for the vehicle jack 181
Jump-starting 186
K
Key/remote control 30
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access 37
Key Memory, refer to Per‐ sonal Profile 31
Knee airbag 93
L Lamp replacement, front 178
Lamp replacement, rear 180
Lamps 88
Lamps and bulbs 178
Lane departure warning 107
Lane margin, warning 107
Language on Control Dis‐ play 86
Lashing eyes, securing cargo 153
LATCH child restraint fixing system 56
Launch Control 68
Leather, care 191
LED headlamps, Bulb re‐ placement 180
LED light 180
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 179
Length, vehicle 197
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing 21
License plate lamp, bulb re‐ placement 180
Light alloy wheels, care 192
Light control 89
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 179
Lighting 88 Lighting, speaker 92
Lighting via remote con‐ trol 34
Light switch 88
Load 152
Loading 152
Lock, door 35
Locking/unlocking from in‐ side 36
Locking/unlocking via door lock 35
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control 34
Locking, automatic 39
Locking, central 33
Locking, settings 39
Locking via trunk lid 37
Low beams 88
Low beams, automatic, refer to High-beam Assistant 90
Lower back support 46
Low Speed Assistant 69
Lumbar support 46
M
Maintenance 176
Maintenance require‐ ments 176
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 80
Maintenance system, BMW 176
Malfunction displays, refer to Check Control 75
Manual air distribution 131
Manual air flow 131
Manual brake, refer to Parking brake 63
Manual operation, backup camera 122
Manual operation, door lock 36
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Manual operation, fuel fillerflap 158
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 120
Manual operation, Side View 127
Manual operation, Top View 125
Marking on approved tires 165
Massage seat, front 47
Master key, refer to Remote control 30
Maximum cooling 132
Maximum speed, display 82
Maximum speed, winter tires 166
M carbon ceramic brake 146
M Compound brake 146
M differential, active 115
MDM, M Dynamic Mode 114
M double-clutch transmis‐ sion 65
M Drive 53
M Driver's Package, driving instructions 151
M Driving Dynamics Con‐ trol 69
M Dynamic Mode MDM 114
Measure, units of 86
Medical kit 185
Memory for seat, mirrors, steering wheel 50
Menu in instrument clus‐ ter 83
Menus, operating, iDrive 16
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 17
Messages, refer to Check Control 75
Microfilter 133
Minimum tread, tires 164
Mirror 51
Mirror memory 50
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 149 Mobility System 166
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 7
Moisture in headlamp 179
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 16
Mounting of child restraint fix‐ ing systems 55
M technology 146
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 12
M view, head-up display 128
N
Navigation, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 49
Neutral cleaner, see wheel cleaner 192
New wheels and tires 165
Night Vision with pedestrian detection 104
No Passing Information 82
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 188
O OBD Onboard Diagnosis 177
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐ agnosis 177
Obstacle marking, rearview camera 123
Octane rating, refer to Gaso‐ line quality 160
Odometer 78
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Oil 172
Oil, adding 173
Oil additives 173
Oil change 174 Oil change interval, service
requirements 80
Oil filler neck 173
Oil types, alternative 173
Oil types, approved 173
Old batteries, disposal 182
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 16
Onboard vehicle tool kit 178
Opening and closing 30
Opening and closing, from in‐ side 36
Opening and closing via door lock 35
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 132
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 78
Overtaking prohibitions 82
P Paint, vehicle 191
Park Distance Control PDC 119
Parked-car ventilation 133
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 151
Parking aid, refer to PDC 119
Parking brake 63
Parking lamps 88
Parking lamps and roadside parking lamps, refer to
Light-emitting diodes,
LEDs 179
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 52
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ era 123 Seite 205Everything from A to ZReference205
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