trip computer BMW M6 COUPE 2014 F13M Owner's Manual

Text messagesText messages in combination with a symbol
in the instrument cluster explain a Check Con‐ trol message and the meaning of the indicator
and warning lights.
Supplementary text messages
Additional information, such as on the cause of
an error or the required action, can be called up
via Check Control.
With urgent messages the added text will be
automatically displayed on the Control Display.
Symbols Depending on the Check Control message, the
following functions can be selected.▷ "Owner's Manual"
Display additional information about the
Check Control message in the Integrated
Owner's Manual.▷ "Service request"
Contact your service center.▷ "Roadside Assistance"
Contact Roadside Assistance.
Hiding Check Control messages
Press the onboard computer button on the
turn signal lever.
▷Some Check Control messages are dis‐
played continuously and are not cleared
until the malfunction is eliminated. If sev‐
eral malfunctions occur at once, the mes‐
sages are displayed consecutively.These messages can be faded for approx.
8 seconds. After this time, they are dis‐
played again automatically.▷Other Check Control messages are faded
automatically after approx. 20 seconds.
They are stored and can be displayed
again later.
Displaying stored Check Control
messages
On the Control Display:
1."Vehicle info"2."Vehicle status"3. "Check Control"4.Select the text message.
Messages after trip completion Special messages displayed while driving are
displayed again after the ignition is switched
off.
Fuel gauge Vehicle tilt position may cause
the display to vary.
Depending on the equipment
version, the arrow beside the
fuel pump symbol shows which
side of the vehicle the fuel filler flap is on.
Hints on refueling, refer to page 166.
Tachometer Always avoid engine speeds inthe red warning field. In this
range, the fuel supply is inter‐
rupted to protect the engine.
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Engine oil temperature▷Cold engine: the pointer is at
the low temperature end.
Drive at moderate engine
and vehicle speeds.▷Normal operating tempera‐
ture: the pointer is in the
middle or in the left half of
the temperature display.▷Hot engine: the pointer is at the high end of
the temperature range. A Check Control
message is also displayed.
Coolant temperature
If the coolant along with the engine becomes
too hot, a Check Control message is displayed.
Check the coolant level, refer to page 184.
Odometer and trip odometer Display
▷Odometer, arrow 1.▷Trip odometer, arrow 2.
Show/reset kilometers Press the knob.
▷When the ignition is
switched off, the time, the
external temperature and
the odometer are displayed.▷When the ignition is switched on, the trip
odometer is reset.External temperature
If the indicator drops to
+37 ℉/+3 ℃ or lower, a signal
sounds.
A Check Control message is displayed.
There is an increased risk of ice on roads.
Ice on roads
Even at temperatures above
+37 ℉/+3 ℃, roads might be icy.
Therefore, drive carefully on bridges and
shaded roads, e.g., to avoid the increased risk
of an accident.◀
Time The time is displayed at the bot‐
tom of the instrument cluster.
Setting the time and time for‐
mat, refer to page 91.
Date The date is displayed in the
computer.
Setting the date and date for‐
mat, refer to page 91.
Digital tachometer
Display The current speed is displayed
in the instrument cluster.
Activate display1."Settings"Seite 83DisplaysControls83
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Distance to destination
The distance remaining to the destination is
displayed if a destination is entered in the navi‐
gation system before the trip is started.
The distance to the destination is adopted au‐
tomatically.
Time of arrival The estimated time of arrival is
displayed if a destination is en‐
tered in the navigation system
before the trip is started.
The time must be correctly set.
Speed limit detection
Description of the speed limit detection, refer
to page 87, function.
Trip computer
The vehicle features two types of board com‐
puters.▷"Onboard info": the values can be reset as
often as necessary.▷"Trip computer": the values provide an
overview of the current trip.
Resetting the trip computer
On the Control Display:
1."Vehicle info"2."Trip computer"3."Reset": all values are reset.
"Automatically reset": all values are reset
approx. 4 hours after the vehicle came to a
standstill.
Display on the Control Display
Display the computer or trip computer on the
Control Display.
1."Vehicle info"2."Onboard info" or "Trip computer"Resetting the fuel consumption or
speed
On the Control Display:1."Vehicle info"2."Onboard info"3."Consumpt." or "Speed"4."Yes"
Sport displays
The concept
On the Control Display, the current values for
performance and torque can be displayed if
the vehicle is appropriately equipped.
Displaying sport displays on the
Control Display
1."Vehicle info"2."Sport displays"
Speed warning
The concept Displays a speed, when reached, should cause
a warning to be issued.
The warning is repeated if the vehicle speed
drops below the set speed once by at least
3 mph/5 km/h.
Displaying, setting or changing the
speed warning
On the Control Display:
1."Settings"2."Speed"3."Warning at:"4.Turn the controller until the desired speed
is displayed.5.Press the controller.
Speed warning is stored.
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Settings, M Drive 57
Settings on Control Dis‐ play 91
Settings, storing for seat, mir‐ rors, steering wheel 54
Shift Lights 94
Shoulder support 50
Side airbags 100
Side View 134
Signaling, horn 14
Signals when unlocking 43
Sitting safely 48
Size 206
Ski bag 146
Smallest turning radius 206
Smoker's package 144
Snow chains 178
Socket 145
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ nostics 185
SOS button 193
Spare fuse 191
Speaker lighting 98
Specified engine oil types 183
Speed, average 89
Speed limit detection, com‐ puter 90
Speed limiter, display 87
Speed Limit Information 87
Speed warning 90
Split screen 23
Sport displays, torque dis‐ play, performance dis‐
play 90
Stability control systems 122
Standard view, head-up dis‐ play 93
Start/stop, automatic func‐ tion 65
Start/Stop button 63
Start function during malfunc‐ tion 35
Starting the engine 64
Status control display, tires 104 Status information, iDrive 22
Status of Owner's Manual 6
Steering assistance 125
Steering wheel, adjusting 56
Steering wheel heating 57
Steering wheel memory 54
Stopping the engine 64
Storage compartments 148
Storage compartments, loca‐ tions 148
Storage, tires 175
Storing the vehicle 202
Summer tires, tread 173
Sun visor 144
Supplementary text mes‐ sage 82
Surround View 131
Switch-on times, parked-car ventilation 141
Switch, refer to Cockpit 14
Symbols 6
Symbols in the status field 22
SYNC program, automatic cli‐ mate control 140
System states of dynamic driving 85
T
Tachometer 82
Tail and brake lights 189
Tail lights 189
Tail lights, bulb replace‐ ment 189
Technical changes, refer to Safety 7
Technical data 206
Technology, BMW M 154
Telephone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Temperature, automatic cli‐ mate control 138
Temperature display for ex‐ ternal temperature 83
Temperature, engine oil 83 Terminal, starting aid 195
Text message, supplemen‐ tary 82
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 43
Thermal camera, see Night Vision 113
Thigh support 49
Tilt alarm sensor 44
Tilt glass roof 46
Tilt, seats 48
Time of arrival 90
Tire damage 173
Tire identification marks 171
Tire inflation pressure 170
Tire inflation pressure moni‐ tor, refer to FTM 106
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 103
Tires, changing 174
Tire sealant 175
Tires, everything on wheels and tires 170
Tire tread 173
Tone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Tool 187
Top View 135
Total vehicle weight 206
Touchpad 21
Tow fitting 197
Towing 196
Tow lug, see tow fitting 197
Tow-starting 196
Tow truck 196
TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor 103
Transmission, manual trans‐ mission 77
Transporting children safely 59
Tread, tires 173
Trip computer 90
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