BMW M6 COUPE 2013 F13 Owner's Manual

Length, wheel base1Wheel base: 112.2 inches/2,851 mm2Length: 193.0 inches/4,903 mm
Smallest turning circle
Dia.: 39.7 ft/12.1 m
Weights
The values preceding the slash apply to vehi‐
cles with manual transmission; the values fol‐lowing the slash apply to vehicles with double
clutch transmission. M6Approved gross vehicle weightlbs/kg5,180/2,350Loadlbs
kg960/930
435/422Approved front axle loadlbs/kg2,600/1,179Approved rear axle loadlbs/kg2,690/1,220Cargo area capacitycu ft/l16.2/460Seite 197Technical dataReference197
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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
Brake lights, adaptive 110 Seite 200ReferenceEverything from A to Z200
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Brake pads, breaking in 148
Braking, hints 150
Breakdown assis‐ tance 184, 185
Breaking in 148
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 87
Bulb replacement, front 178
Bulb replacement, rear 180
Button, Start/Stop 59
Bypassing, refer to Jump- starting 186
C
California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Calling up mirror adjust‐ ment 39
Calling up seat adjust‐ ment 39
Calling up steering wheel ad‐ justment 39
Camera, backup camera 122
Camera, care 193
Camera, Side View 126
Camera, Top View 125
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 142
Car battery 182
Carbon ceramic brake M 146
Car care products 191
Care, displays 193
Care, vehicle 191
Cargo 152
Cargo area lid 36
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 143
Cargo, securing 153
Cargo straps, securing cargo 153
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol 30
Carpet, care 193
Car wash 190 Catalytic converter, refer to
Hot exhaust system 149
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 176
CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
Center console 14
Center-Lock, see button for central locking 33
Central locking system 33
Central screen, refer to Con‐ trol Display 16
Ceramic brake 146
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 7
Changing parts 178
Changing wheels 181
Changing wheels/tires 165
Check Control 75
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically 172
Children, seating position 55
Children, transporting safely 55
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 55
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 56
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 55
Child seat, mounting 55
Child seats 55
Chrome parts, care 192
Cigarette lighter 137
Cleaning, displays 193
Climate control 130
Climate control laminated tinted safety glass 149
Climate control wind‐ shield 149
Clock 78
Closing/opening from in‐ side 36 Closing/opening via door
lock 35
Closing/opening with remote control 34
Clothes hooks 142
Collision warning with City Braking function 100
Combination switch, refer to Turn signals 70
Combination switch, refer to Wiper system 71
Comfort Access 37
Compound brake 146
Compressor 166
Computer 84
Condensation on win‐ dows 131
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 151
Condition Based Service CBS 176
Confirmation signal 39
ConnectedDrive, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
ConnectedDrive Services
Control Display 16
Control Display, settings 86
Controller 16
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 113
Convenient opening 34
Coolant 175
Coolant temperature 78
Cooling function 132
Cooling, maximum 132
Cooling system 175
Corrosion on brake discs 150
Cruise control 117
Cruising range 79
Cupholder 142
Current fuel consumption 79 Seite 201Everything from A to ZReference201
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D
Damage, tires 164
Damper control 115
Damper Control, Elec‐ tronic 115
Data, technical 196
Date 78
Daytime running lights 89
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting 131
Departure time, parked-car ventilation 134
Destination distance 84
Differential lock 115
Digital clock 78
Digital speed 78
Digital tachometer 78
Dimensions 196
Dimmable exterior mirrors 52
Dimmable interior rearview mirror 52
Direction indicator, refer to Turn signals 70
Display in windshield 127
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 91
Displays 74
Displays, cleaning 193
Disposal, coolant 175
Disposal, vehicle battery 182
Distance control, refer to PDC 119
Distance to destination 84
Divided screen view, split screen 20
Door lock, refer to Remote control 30
Doors, Automatic Soft Clos‐ ing 36
Double-clutch transmis‐ sion 65
Drivelogic 67
Drive mode 66
Drive-off assistant 113 Drive-off assistant, refer to
DSC 113
Driver assistance, see Intelli‐ gent Safety 99
Driving Assistant, see Intelli‐ gent Safety 99
Driving Dynamics Control 69
Driving Dynamics System 80
Driving dynamics, system states 80
Driving instructions, breaking in 148
Driving notes, general 149
Driving on racetracks 147
Driving program, refer to Drivelogic 67
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 113
Driving tips 149
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 113
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 113
E
EDC, Electronic Damper Con‐ trol 115
EfficientDynamics 80
EfficientDynamics display 80
EfficientDynamics menu 80
Electronic Damper Control EDC 115
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster 75
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC 113
Emergency detection, remote control 31
Emergency release, door lock 36
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 158
Emergency Request 184
Emergency service, refer to Roadside Assistance 185 Emergency start function, en‐
gine start 31
Emergency unlocking, trunk lid 37
Energy Control 79
Energy recovery 79
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function 61
Engine, automatic switch- off 61
Engine compartment 170
Engine compartment, work‐ ing in 170
Engine coolant 175
Engine oil 172
Engine oil, adding 173
Engine oil additives 173
Engine oil change 174
Engine oil filler neck 173
Engine oil temperature 77
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 173
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 173
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 31
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 186
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine 60
Engine stop 61
Engine temperature 77
Entering/exiting vehicle, as‐ sistance, steering wheel 53
Entering a car wash 190
Equipment, interior 135
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 113
Exchanging wheels/tires 165
Exhaust system 149
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 52
Exterior mirrors 51
External start 186
External temperature dis‐ play 78 Seite 202ReferenceEverything from A to Z202
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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
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PDC Park Distance Con‐trol 119
Pedestrian detection, refer to Night Vision 104
Pedestrian warning with city braking function 102
People detection, refer to Night Vision 104
Permissible axle load 197
Personal Profile 31
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof 43
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 42
Plastic, care 192
Power failure 182
Power sunroof, glass 42
Power windows 41
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure 161
Pressure warning FTM, tires 98
Preventing Auto Start Stop 62
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file 31
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 20
Protective function, glass sunroof 43
Protective function, win‐ dows 42
Push-and-turn switch, refer to Controller 16
R Radiator fluid 175
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control 30
Radio ready state 60
Radio, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Rain sensor 71
Rear lamps 180 Rearview mirror 51
Rear window defroster 132
Recirculated-air mode 132
Recommended tire brands 165
Refueling 158
Remaining range 79
Remote control/key 30
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 35
Remote control, univer‐ sal 135
Replacement fuse 182
Replacing bulbs, see Lamp replacement 178
Replacing parts 178
Replacing wheels/tires 165
Reporting safety defects 9
Reserve warning, refer to Range 79
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 97
Residual heat, automatic cli‐ mate control 132
Retaining straps, securing cargo 153
Retreaded tires 166
Reversing lamp, bulb replace‐ ment 181
Roadside parking lamps 89
Roller sunblinds 42
RON gasoline quality 160
Rope for tow-starting/ towing 188
Rubber components, care 192
S Safe braking 150
Safety 7
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passen‐
ger seat 48
Safety belts 48
Safety belts, care 192 Safety Package, refer to Ac‐
tive Protection 110
Safety systems, airbags 93
Saving fuel 154
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play 16
Screwdriver 178
Screw thread for tow fit‐ ting 189
Sealant 166
Seat belts, refer to Safety belts 48
Seat heating, front 47
Seating position for chil‐ dren 55
Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory 50
Seats 45
Seat ventilation, front 47
Selection list in instrument cluster 83
Selector lever 65
Sensors, care 193
Sequential mode 66
Service and warranty 7
Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service
CBS 176
Service requirements, dis‐ play 80
Service, Roadside Assis‐ tance 185
Services, ConnectedDrive
Servotronic 116
Settings, locking/unlock‐ ing 39
Settings, M Drive 53
Settings on Control Dis‐ play 86
Settings, storing for seat, mir‐ rors, steering wheel 50
Shift Lights 68
Shoulder support 47
Side airbags 93
Side View 126
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