high beam BMW M6 COUPE 2014 F13M Owner's Manual

Automatic headlight con‐
trol   96
Daytime running lights   96
Adaptive Light Control   96
High-beam Assistant   97Instrument lighting  986Steering column stalk, leftTurn signal  69High beams, head‐
light flasher   69High-beam Assistant   97Roadside parking lights   96Computer  897Shift paddles   748Steering wheel buttons, leftM Drive 1 activation   58M Drive 2 activation  58Store speed  127Resume speed   128Cruise control on/off, interrupt‐
ing   127Cruise control rocker reel   1289Instrument cluster  7810Steering wheel buttons, rightEntertainment sourceVolumeVoice activation  26Telephone, see user's manual for
Navigation, Entertainment and
CommunicationThumbwheel for selection lists   8811Steering column stalk, rightWiper  69Rain sensor   70Clean the windshields and head‐
lights   7112Start/stop the engine and reel the
ignition on/off   6413Automatic Engine Start/Stop
Function   6514Horn15Steering wheel heating   5716Adjust the steering wheel   5717Unlocking the hood18Open trunk lid  40Seite 15CockpitAt a glance15
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Radio ready stateActivate radio-ready state:▷When the engine is running: press the
Start/Stop button.
Some electronic systems/power consumers
remain ready for operation.
The radio-ready state switches off automati‐
cally:
▷After approx. 8 minutes.▷When the vehicle is locked using the cen‐
tral locking system.▷Shortly before the battery is discharged
completely, so that the engine can still be
started.
The radio-ready state remains active if, e.g.,
the ignition is automatically switched off for the
following reasons:
▷Opening or closing the driver's door.▷Unfastening of the driver's safety belt.▷When automatically switching from low
beams to parking lights.
Starting the engine
Hints Enclosed areas
Do not let the engine run in enclosed
areas, since breathing in exhaust fumes may
lead to loss of consciousness and death. The
exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an
odorless and colorless but highly toxic gas.◀
Unattended vehicle
Do not leave the vehicle unattended with
the engine running; doing so poses a risk of
danger.
Before leaving the vehicle with the engine run‐
ning, set the parking brake and engage trans‐
mission position P; otherwise, the vehicle may begin to move.◀
Repeated starting in quick succession
Avoid trying to start the vehicle repeat‐
edly and in quick succession. Otherwise, the
fuel is not burned or is inadequately burned,
posing a risk of overheating and damage to the
catalytic converter.◀
Do not wait for the engine to warm-up while
the vehicle remains stationary. Start driving at
moderate engine speeds.
M double-clutch transmission
Starting the engine1.Depress the brake pedal.2.Press the Start/Stop button.
The ignition is activated automatically for a
certain time and is stopped as soon as the en‐
gine starts.
Manual transmission
Starting the engine
1.Depress the brake pedal.2.Press on the clutch pedal and shift to neu‐
tral.3.Press the Start/Stop button.
The ignition is activated automatically for a
certain time and is stopped as soon as the en‐
gine starts.
Engine stop
Hints Take the remote control with you
Take the remote control with you when
leaving the vehicle so that children, e.g., can‐
not start the engine.◀
Apply parking brake and further secure
the vehicle if needed.
Set the parking brake firmly when parking; oth‐
erwise, the vehicle could roll. On steep upward
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Turn signal, high beams,
headlight flasher
Turn signal
Using turn signals
Press the lever beyond the resistance point.
To reel off manually, press the lever to the re‐
sistance point.
Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator lamp
indicates that a turn signal bulb has failed.
Triple turn signal activation Press the lever to the resistance point.
The turn signal flashes three times.
The function can be activated or deactivated.
On the Control Display:
1."Settings"2."Lighting"3."Triple turn signal"
Settings are stored for the profile currently in
use.
Signaling briefly
Press the lever to the resistance point and hold
it there for as long as you want the turn signal
to flash.
High beams, headlight flasher▷High beams, arrow 1.▷Headlight flasher, arrow 2.
Washer/wiper system
Switching the wipers on/off and brief
wipe
Hints Do not activate wipers if frozen to wind‐
shield
Do not reel on the wipers if they are frozen to
the windshield; otherwise, the wiper blades
and the wiper motor may be damaged.◀
Do not activate wipers on dry windshield
Do not use the wipers if the windshield is
dry, as this may damage the wiper blades or
cause them to become worn more quickly.◀
Switching on
Push wiper lever up.
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▷Malfunction: have the system checked by
your service center.
For more information, see Tire Pressure Moni‐
tor, refer to page 103.
Steering system Steering system in some cases defec‐
tive.
Have the steering system checked by
the service center.
Engine functions Have the vehicle checked by the serv‐ice center.
For additional information, refer to On-
board Diagnostics socket, refer to page 185.
Lane departure warning System is switched on and under cer‐
tain circumstances warns if a detected
lane is left without flashing beforehand.
For additional information, refer to Lane depar‐
ture warning, refer to page 116.
Green lights Turn signal Turn signal on.
Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator
lamp indicates that a turn signal bulb
has failed.
For additional information, refer to Turn signal,
refer to page 69.
Parking lights, headlight control Parking lights or headlights are acti‐
vated.
For additional information, refer to Parking
lights/low beams, headlight control, refer to
page 95.
High-beam Assistant High-beam Assistant is switched on.
High beams are activated and off auto‐
matically as a function of the traffic sit‐
uation.
For additional information, refer to High-beam
Assistant, refer to page 97.
Cruise control The system is switched on. It maintains
the speed that was set using the con‐
trol elements on the steering wheel.
Blue lights
High beams High beams are activated.
For additional information, refer to High
beams, refer to page 69.
General lamps
Check Control At least one Check Control message is
displayed or is stored (symbol in dis‐
play).
M Drive M Drive 1 is activated.
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Switching on/off
Press button.
Display
Standard view
▷Speed.▷Navigation system.▷Check Control messages.▷Selection list from the instrument cluster.▷Driver assistance systems.
Some of this information is only displayed
briefly as needed.
M view
1Current engine speed, highlighted2Shift Lights3Pre-warning field, speed display4Red warning field, speed display5Speed6Gear display/warning messages
Activate M view:
Select displays in the Head-up Display.
Selecting displays in the Head-up Display
On the Control Display:1."Settings"2."Head-Up Display"3."Displayed information"4.Select the desired displays in the Head-up
Display.
Setting the brightness
The brightness is automatically adjusted to the
ambient brightness.
The basic setting can be adjusted manually.
On the Control Display:
1."Settings"2."Head-Up Display"3."Brightness"4.Turn the controller.
When the low beams are activated, the bright‐
ness of the Head-up Display can be addition‐
ally influenced using the instrument lighting.
Settings are stored for the profile currently in
use.
Adjusting the height
On the Control Display:
1."Settings"2."Head-Up Display"3."Height"4.Turn the controller.
Settings are stored for the profile currently in
use.
Setting the rotation
On the Control Display:
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LightsVehicle features and optionsThis chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems.
At a glance1Rear fog lights2Depending on the equipment: automatic
headlight control, Adaptive Light Control,
High-beam Assistant, Welcome lights,
Daytime running lights3Lights off, daytime running lights4Parking lights, daytime running lights5Depending on the equipment: low beams,
welcome lights, High-beam Assistant6Instrument lighting
Parking lights/low beams,
headlight control
General information
Position of switch: 0,
,
If the driver door is opened with the ignition
switched off, the exterior lighting is automati‐
cally switched off at these reel settings.
Parking lights
Position of switch
: the vehicle's lights
light up on all sides, e.g., for parking.
Do not use the parking lights for extended pe‐
riods; otherwise, they might drain the battery
and it would then be impossible to start the en‐
gine.
When parking, it is preferable to reel on the
one-sided roadside parking lights, refer to
page 96.
Low beams Position of switch
with the ignition
switched on: the low beams light up.
Welcome lights
When parking the vehicle, leave the reel in po‐
sition
or : the parking and interior
lights light up briefly when the vehicle is un‐
locked.
Activating/deactivating
On the Control Display:
1."Settings"2."Lighting"3."Welcome lights"
Settings are stored for the profile currently in
use.
Headlight courtesy delay featureThe low beams stay lit for a short while after
the radio-ready state is switched off if the
lights are turned off and the headlight flasher is
switched on.
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ActivatingPosition of switch
with the ignition
switched on.
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.
The turning lights are automatically switched
on depending on the steering angle or the use
of turn signals.
When driving in reverse, the turning lights may
be automatically switched on regardless of the
steering angle.
Self-leveling headlights The self-leveling headlights 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 activated, this system
automatically switches the high beams on and
off. The procedure is controlled by a camera
on the front of the interior rearview mirror. The
assistant ensures that the high beams are acti‐
vated whenever the traffic situation allows. The
driver can intervene at any time and reel the
high beams on and off as usual.
Activating1.Depending on the equipment, turn the light
switch into position
or .
2.Press button on the turn signal lever, ar‐
row.
The indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up.
When the low beams are on, the lights are au‐
tomatically brightened or dimmed.
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/headlight flasher, arrow 2.
The High-beam Assistant can be switched off
when manually adjusting the light. To reacti‐
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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 judg‐
ment of when to use the high beams. There‐
fore, manually reel off the high beams in situa‐
tions where required to avoid a safety risk.◀
The system is not fully functional in situations
such as the following, and driver intervention
may be necessary:▷In very unfavorable weather conditions,
such as fog or heavy precipitation.▷When detecting poorly-lit road users such
as pedestrians, cyclists, horseback riders
and wagons; when driving close to train or
ship traffic; and at animal crossings.▷In tight curves, on hilltops or in depres‐
sions, in cross traffic or half-obscured on‐
coming traffic on freeways.▷In poorly-lit towns and cities and in the
presence of highly reflective signs.▷At low speeds.▷When the windshield behind the interior
rearview mirror is fogged over, dirty or cov‐
ered with stickers, etc.
Instrument lighting
Adjusting The parking lights or low beams
must be switched on to adjust
the brightness.
Adjust the brightness with the
thumbwheel.
Interior lights
General information
The interior lights, footwell lights, access lights
and courtesy lights are controlled automati‐
cally.
Thumb wheel for the instrument lighting con‐ trols brightness of some of these features.1Interior lights2Reading lamp
Switching the interior lights on and off
Press button.
To reel off permanently: press the button for
approx. 3 seconds.
Switch back on: press button.
Reading lights Press button.
Reading lights are located at the front and rear
next to the interior lights.
Bang & Olufsen High End Surround
Sound System
Adjusting speaker lighting Some speakers in the vehicle are illuminated.
The lighting can be individually set.
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External temperature dis‐play 83
External temperature warn‐ ing 83
Eyes for securing cargo 161
F
Failure message, see Check Control 79
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 44
Fan, refer to Air flow 139
Filler neck for engine oil 182
Fine wood, care 201
First aid kit 194
Fitting for towing, see tow fit‐ ting 197
Flat tire, changing wheels 190
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 106
Flat tire, repairing 175
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 103
Flat tire, warning lamp 104, 106
Flooding 158
Floor carpet, care 202
Floor mats, care 202
Fold-out position, wiper 71
Foot brake 158
For the roofliner, refer to All around the interior rearview
mirror 17
Front airbags 100
Front center armrest 149
Front-end collision warning with City Braking func‐
tion 108
Front lights 187
front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation 102
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp 102
Front seats 48 Front turn signals, refer to
Light-emitting diodes,
LEDs 188
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 106
Fuel 168
Fuel consumption, current 84
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 89
Fuel filler flap 166
Fuel gauge 82
Fuel lid 166
Fuel quality 168
Fuel recommendation 168
Fuel, tank capacity 207
Fuse 191
G
Garage door opener, refer to Universal Integrated Remote
Control 142
Gasoline 168
Gear change 74
Gear shift indicator 87
General driving notes 157
Glare shield 144
Glass sunroof, powered with tilt function 46
Glove compartment 148
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 206
Ground clearance 159
H
Handbrake, refer to Parking brake 67
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 143
Hazard warning flashers 193
Head airbags 100
Headlight control, auto‐ matic 96
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture 95 Headlight courtesy delay fea‐
ture via remote control 38
Headlight flasher 69
Headlight glass 188
Headlights 187
Headlights, care 200
Headlight washer system 69
Head restraints 48
Head restraints, front 52
Head-up Display 92
Head-up Display, care 202
Head-up display, M view 93
Head-up display, standard view 93
Heavy cargo, stowing 161
Height, seats 48
Height, vehicle 206
High-beam Assistant 97
High beams 69
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant 97
Higher speed range 159
Hills 158
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant 122
Hints 6
Holder for beverages 150
Hood 179
Horn 14
Hotel function, trunk lid 40
Hot exhaust system 157
HUD Head-up Display 92
Hydroplaning 157
I Ice warning, see External temperature warning 83
Icy roads, see External tem‐ perature warning 83
Identification marks, tires 171
Identification number, see ve‐ hicle identification num‐
ber 9
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Ignition key, refer to Remotecontrol 34
Ignition off 63
Ignition on 63
Indication of a flat tire 104 , 106
Indicator and alarm lamps, see Check Control 79
Indicator lamp, see Check Control 79
Individual air distribution 138
Individual settings, refer to M Drive 57
Individual settings, refer to Personal Profile 35
Inflation pressure, tires 170
Inflation pressure warning FTM, tires 106
Info display, refer to Com‐ puter 89
Initialize, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 104
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 106
Instrument cluster 78
Instrument cluster, electronic displays 78
Instrument lighting 98
Integrated key 34
Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle 29
Intelligent Emergency Re‐ quest 193
Intelligent Safety 107
Intensity, AUTO pro‐ gram 138
Interior equipment 142
Interior lights 98
Interior lights via remote con‐ trol 38
Interior motion sensor 44
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming feature 56
Interval display, service re‐ quirements 86 J
Jacking points for the vehicle jack 190
Jump-starting 195
K
Key/remote control 34
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access 41
Key Memory, refer to Per‐ sonal Profile 35
Knee airbag 100
L Lamp replacement, front 187
Lamp replacement, rear 189
Lane departure warning 116
Lane margin, warning 116
Language on Control Dis‐ play 92
Lashing eyes, securing cargo 161
LATCH child restraint sys‐ tem 60
Launch Control 75
Leather, care 201
LED headlights, Bulb replace‐ ment 189
LED light 189
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 188
Length, vehicle 206
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing 24
License plate lamp, bulb re‐ placement 189
Light alloy wheels, care 201
Light control 96
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 188
Lighting 95
Lighting, speaker 98 Lighting via remote con‐
trol 38
Light reel 95
Lights 95
Lights and bulbs 187
Load 161
Loading 160
Lock, door 39
Locking/unlocking via door lock 39
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control 37
Locking, automatic 43
Locking, settings 42
Locking via trunk lid 40
Low beams 95
Low beams, automatic, refer to High-beam Assistant 97
Lower back support 49
Low Speed Assistant 73
Lumbar support 49
M
Maintenance 185
Maintenance require‐ ments 185
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 86
Maintenance system, BMW 185
Make-up mirror 144
Malfunction displays, see Check Control 79
Manual air distribution 138
Manual air flow 139
Manual brake, refer to Parking brake 67
Manual operation, door lock 39
Manual operation, exterior mirrors 55
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 166
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 130 Seite 212ReferenceEverything from A to Z212
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