oil BMW M6 COUPE 2015 F13M User Guide

Too much engine oil
Have the vehicle checked immediately;
otherwise, surplus engine oil can lead to en‐
gine damage.◀
Detailed measurement
The concept In the detailed measurement the engine oil
level is checked and displayed via a scale.
Gasoline engine:
If the engine oil level reaches the minimum
level, a check control message is displayed.
Diesel engine:
During the measurement, the idle speed is in‐
creased somewhat.
Requirements▷Vehicle is on level road.▷Manual transmission: shift lever in neutral
position, clutch and accelerator pedals not
depressed.▷M Double clutch transmission: selector
lever in selector lever position N and accel‐
erator pedal not depressed.▷Engine is running and is at operating tem‐
perature.
Performing a detailed measurement
In order to perform a detailed measurement of
the engine oil level:
1."Vehicle info"2."Vehicle status"3. "Measure engine oil level"4."Start measurement"
The engine oil level is checked and displayed
via a scale.
Time: approx. 1 minute.
Adding engine oil
General information
Switch off the ignition and safely park the vehi‐
cle before engine oil is added.
Oil filler neck
Only add engine oil when the message is dis‐
played in the instrument cluster. The quantity
to be added is indicated in the message dis‐
played in the instrument cluster.
Adding engine oil
Add oil within the next 125 miles/200 km;
otherwise, this may cause engine damage.◀
Do not add too much engine oil
When too much engine oil is added, im‐
mediately have the vehicle checked, otherwise,
this may cause engine damage.◀
Protect children
Keep oil, grease, etc., out of reach of chil‐
dren and observe the warnings on the contain‐
ers to prevent health risks.◀
Engine oil types to add Hints No oil additives
Oil additives may lead to engine dam‐
age.◀
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Viscosity grades for engine oils
When selecting an engine oil, ensure that
the engine oil belongs to the viscosity grade
SAE 0W-40, or malfunctions or engine dam‐
age may occur.
As an alternative, you can also use motor oils
with a viscosity grade of SAE 0W-30.◀
The engine oil quality is critical for the life of
the engine.
Suitable engine oil types
You can add engine oils that meet the follow‐
ing oil rating standards:Oil ratingBMW Longlife-01.BMW Longlife-01 FE.
Further information regarding the oil specifica‐
tions and viscosities of engine oils can be in‐
quired with the service center.
Alternative engine oil types If an engine oil suitable for continuous use is
not available, up to 1 US quart/liter of an en‐
gine oil with the following oil rating can be
added:
Oil ratingAPI SM or superior oil rating.
Engine oil change:
The vehicle manufacturer recommends that
you let the service center change the motor oil.
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MaintenanceVehicle features and options
This 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. The respectively applicable country
provisions must be observed when using the
respective features and systems.
BMW maintenance system The maintenance system indicates required
maintenance measures, and thereby provides
support in maintaining road safety and the op‐
erational reliability of the vehicle.
In some cases scopes and intervals may vary
according to the country-specific version. Re‐
placement work, spare parts, fuels and lubri‐
cants and wear materials are calculated sepa‐
rately. Additional information is available from
the service center.
Condition Based Service
CBS
Sensors and special algorithms take into ac‐
count the driving conditions of your vehicle.
Based on this, Condition Based Service recog‐
nizes the maintenance requirements.
The system makes it possible to adapt the
amount of maintenance corresponding to your
user profile.
Detailed information on service requirements,
refer to page 85, can be displayed on the Con‐
trol Display.Service data in the remote control
Information on the required maintenance is
continuously stored in the remote control. Your service center will read out this data and
suggest the right array of service procedures for your vehicle.
Therefore, hand your service specialist the re‐
mote control with which the vehicle was driven
most recently.
Storage periods Storage periods during which the vehicle bat‐
tery was disconnected are not taken into ac‐
count.
If this occurs, have a service center update the
time-dependent maintenance procedures,
such as checking brake fluid and, if needed,
changing the engine oil and the microfilter/
activated-charcoal filter.
Service and Warranty
Information Booklet for US
models and Warranty and
Service Guide Booklet for
Canadian models
Please consult your Service and Warranty In‐
formation Booklet for US models and Warranty
and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian mod‐
els for additional information on service re‐
quirements.
Maintenance and repair should be performed
by your service center. Make sure to have reg‐
ular maintenance procedures recorded in the
vehicle's Service and Warranty Information
Booklet for US models, and in the Warranty
and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian mod‐
els. These entries are proof of regular mainte‐
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CareVehicle 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. The respectively applicable country
provisions must be observed when using the
respective features and systems.
Car washes General information
Regularly remove foreign objects such as
leaves in the area below the windshield when
the hood is raised.
Wash your vehicle frequently, particularly in
winter. Intense soiling and road salt can dam‐
age the vehicle.
Hints Steam jets or high-pressure washers
When using steam jets or high-pressure
washers, hold them a sufficient distance away
and use a maximum temperature of
140 ℉/60 ℃.
If the vehicle has a glass sunroof, ensure that a
distance of at least 31.5 inches/80 cm is main‐
tained. Holding them too close or using exces‐
sively high pressures or temperatures can
cause damage or preliminary damage that may
then lead to long-term damage.
Follow the user's manual for the high-pressure
washer.◀Cleaning sensors/camera lenses with
high-pressure washers
When using high-pressure washers, do not
spray the sensors and camera lenses on the
outside of the vehicle for long periods and
maintain a distance of at least 12 in/30 cm.◀
Automatic car washes
Hints Do not use high pressure washing sys‐
tems
With washing systems operating at high pres‐
sures and nozzle positions close to the win‐
dows, drops of water can penetrate.◀
Note the following:▷Give preference to cloth car washes or
those that use soft brushes in order to
avoid paint damage.▷Make sure that the wheels and tires are not
damaged by the transport mechanisms.▷Fold in the exterior mirrors; otherwise, they
may be damaged, depending on the width
of the vehicle.▷Deactivate the rain sensor, refer to
page 70, to avoid unintentional wiper acti‐
vation.▷In some cases, an unintentional alarm can
be triggered by the interior motion sensor
of the alarm system. Follow the instruc‐
tions on avoiding an unintentional alarm,
refer to page 45.
Guide rails in car washes
Avoid car washes with guide rails higher
than 4 in/10 cm; otherwise, the vehicle body
could be damaged.◀
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quency and extent of your car care to these
influences.
Aggressive substances such as spilled fuel, oil,
grease or bird droppings, must be removed im‐
mediately to prevent the finish from being al‐
tered or discolored.
Only use respectively approved cleaning and
care products for vehicles with matte finish.
Suitable care products for matte finishes are
available from the service center.
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
surface.
To guard against discoloration, such as from
clothing, provide leather care roughly every
two months.
Clean light-colored leather more frequently be‐
cause soiling on such surfaces is substantially
more visible.
Use leather care products; otherwise, dirt and
grease will gradually break down the protective
layer of the leather surface.
Suitable care products are available from the
service center.
Upholstery material care Vacuum regularly with a vacuum cleaner.
If upholstery is very dirty, e.g., with beverage
stains, use a soft sponge or microfiber cloth
with a suitable interior cleaner.
Clean the upholstery down to the seams using
large sweeping motions. Avoid rubbing the
material vigorously.Damage from Velcro® fasteners
Open Velcro® fasteners on pants or
other articles of clothing can damage the seat
covers. Ensure that any Velcro® fasteners are
closed.◀
Caring for special components
Light-alloy wheels
When cleaning the vehicle, use only neutral
wheel cleaners having a pH value from 5 to 9.
Do not use abrasive cleaning agents or steam
jets above 140 ℉/60 ℃. Follow the manufac‐
turer's instructions.
Aggressive, acidic or alkaline cleaning agents
can destroy the protective layer of adjacent
components, such as the brake disk.
Chrome surfaces
Carefully clean components such as the radia‐
tor grille or door handles with an ample supply
of water, possibly with shampoo added, partic‐
ularly when they have been exposed to road
salt.
Rubber components
Aside from water, treat only with rubber
cleansers.
When cleaning rubber seals, do not use any
silicon-containing car care products in order to
avoid damage or noises.
Fine wood partsClean fine wood facing and fine wood compo‐
nents only with a moist rag. Then dry with a
soft cloth.
Plastic components
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Technical dataVehicle features and options
This 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 tothe selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems. The respectively applicable country
provisions must be observed when using the
respective features and systems.
Note
The technical data and specifications in this
Owner's Manual are used as guidance values.
The vehicle-specific data can deviate from this,
for example, due to the selected special equip‐
ment, country version or country-specific
measurement method. Detailed values can befound in the approval documents, on informa‐
tion signs on the vehicle or can be obtained
from the service center.
The information in the vehicle documents al‐
ways has priority.
Dimensions
The dimensions can vary depending on the
model version, equipment or country-specific
measurement method.
The specified heights do not take into account
attached parts, for example, a roof antenna,roof racks or spoiler. The heights can deviate,
for example, due to the selected special equip‐
ment, tires, load and chassis version. BMW M6 CoupeWidth with mirrorsinches/mm82.9/2,106Width without mirrorsinches/mm74.8/1,899Heightinches/mm54.1/1,374Lengthinches/mm193.0/4,903Wheelbaseinches/mm112.2/2,851Smallest turning radius diam.ft/m39.7/12.1
Weights
The values preceding the slash apply to vehi‐
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 122
Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control 75
Accessories and parts 7
Activated-charcoal filter 142
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 117
Active M differential 126
Active Protection 119
Active seat, front 51
Active seat ventilation, front 51
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 119
Adaptive Light Control 96
Additives, oil 184
Adjusting, steering wheel 58
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 49
After washing vehicle 201
Airbags 100
Airbags, indicator/warning light 101
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 141
Air, dehumidifying, refer to Cooling function 141
Air distribution, manual 140
Air flow, automatic climate control 140
Air outlets, see ventila‐ tion 142
Air pressure, tires 172
Alarm system 44
Alarm, unintentional 45
All around the center con‐ sole 16 All around the interior rear‐
view mirror 17
All around the steering wheel 14
All-season tires, refer to Win‐ ter tires 177
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 145
Alternative oil types 185
Animal detection, see Night Vision 113
Antifreeze, washer fluid 71
Antilock Brake System, ABS 122
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 124
Approved axle load 206
Approved engine oils, see Suitable engine oil
types 185
Armrest, refer to Front center armrest 151
Arrival time 90
Ashtray 146
Assistance when driving off 122
Attentiveness assistant 119
AUTO intensity 140
Automatic car wash 200
Automatic Curb Monitor 56
Automatic deactivation, front- seat passenger airbags 102
Automatic headlight con‐ trol 96
Automatic locking 43
Automatic recirculated-air control 141
Automatic Soft Closing, doors 40
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 140 AUTO program, intensity 140
Auto Start/Stop function 65
Average fuel consumption 89
Average speed 89
Axle loads, weights 206
B Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 50
Backrest, seats 49
Backrest, width 50
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 195
Bar for tow-starting/ towing 198
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 192
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 35
Battery, vehicle 192
Belts, safety belts 52
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 152
Blinds, sun protection 46
BMW Assist, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
BMW Driver’s Guide App 6
BMW Homepage 6
BMW Internet page 6
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem 187
BMW M technology 156
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 152
Brake assistant 122
Brake discs, break-in 158
Brake force display 119
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Brake lights, brake force dis‐play 119
Brake lights, bulb replace‐ ment 191
Brake pads, break-in 158
Braking, hints 160
Breakdown assistance 194
Break-in 158
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 92
Bulb replacement, front 189
Bulb replacement, rear 191
Button, Start/Stop 63
Bypassing, refer to Jump- starting 196
C
California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Calling up mirror adjust‐ ment 43
Calling up seat adjust‐ ment 43
Calling up steering wheel ad‐ justment 43
Camera lenses, care 203
Camera, rearview cam‐ era 133
Camera, Side View 135
Camera, Top View 137
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 152
Car battery 192
Carbon ceramic brake M 156
Car care products 201
Care, displays 203
Care, vehicle 201
Cargo 162
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 152
Cargo, securing 163
Cargo straps, securing cargo 163
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol 34 Carpet, care 203
Car wash 200
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 159
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 187
CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
Center console 16
Central locking system 40
Central screen, refer to Con‐ trol Display 18
Ceramic brake 156
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 7
Changing parts 189
Changing wheels 191
Changing wheels/tires 176
Chassis number, see vehicle identification number 9
Check Control 79
Checking the engine oil level electronically 183
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically 183
Children, seating position 59
Children, transporting safely 59
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 59
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 61
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 59
Child seat, mounting 59
Child seats 59
Chrome parts, care 202
Cigarette lighter 146
Cleaning displays 203
Climate control 139
Climate control laminated tinted safety glass 159
Climate control wind‐ shield 159 Clock 83
Closing/opening via door lock 39
Closing/opening with remote control 37
Clothes hooks 151
Combination reel, refer to Turn signals 69
Combination switch, refer to Wiper system 69
Comfort Access 41
Compound brake 156
Compressor 177
Computer, refer to On-board computer 88
Condensation on win‐ dows 140
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 161
Condition Based Service CBS 187
Confirmation signal 43
ConnectedDrive, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
ConnectedDrive Services
Control Display 18
Control Display, settings 91
Controller 18
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 122
Convenient opening with the remote control 37
Coolant 186
Coolant level 186
Coolant temperature 83
Cooling function 141
Cooling, maximum 141
Cooling system 186
Cornering light 96
Corrosion on brake discs 161
Cosmetic mirror 146
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Courtesy lamps with the vehi‐cle locked 38
Cruise control 128
Cruising range 84
Cupholder 152
Current fuel consumption 84
D
Damage, tires 175
Damping control 126
Damping control, dy‐ namic 126
Data, technical 206
Date 83
Daytime running lights 96
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting 140
Dehumidifying, air 141
Deleting personal data 24
Deletion of personal data 24
Destination distance 89
Differential lock 126
Digital clock 83
Digital speed 83
Digital tachometer 83
Dimensions 206
Dimmable exterior mirrors 57
Dimmable interior rearview mirror 57
Direction indicator, refer to Turn signals 69
Display EfficientDynamics 85
Display, electronic, instru‐ ment cluster 78
Display in windshield 92
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 98
Displays, cleaning 203
Disposal, coolant 186
Disposal, vehicle battery 192
Distance control, refer to PDC 130
Distance to destination 89
Divided screen view, split screen 23 Door lock 39
Door lock, refer to Remote control 34
Doors, Automatic Soft Clos‐ ing 40
Double-clutch transmis‐ sion 72
Drivelogic 74
Drive mode 73
Drive-off assistant 122
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC 124
Driver assistance, refer to In‐ telligent Safety 107
Driving Assistant, refer to In‐ telligent Safety 107
Driving Dynamics Control 76
Driving instructions, break- in 158
Driving notes, general 159
Driving on racetracks 157
Driving program, refer to Drivelogic 74
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 122
Driving tips 159
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 124
Dynamic Damping Con‐ trol 126
Dynamic driving systems 85
Dynamic driving, system states 85
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 124
E
EfficientDynamics 85
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster 78
Electronic oil measure‐ ment 183
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC 124 Emergency detection, remote
control 35
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 168
Emergency Request 194
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 35
Emergency unlocking, trunk lid 41
Energy Control 84
Energy recovery 84
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function 65
Engine, automatic switch- off 65
Engine compartment 181
Engine compartment, work‐ ing in 181
Engine coolant 186
Engine oil 183
Engine oil, adding 184
Engine oil additives 184
Engine oil change 185
Engine oil filler neck 184
Engine oil temperature 82
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 185
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 185
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 35
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 196
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine 64
Engine stop 64
Engine temperature 82
Entering/exiting vehicle, as‐ sistance, steering wheel 58
Entering a car wash 200
Equipment, interior 144
Error displays, see Check Control 79
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 124
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Exhaust system 159
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 57
Exterior mirrors 56
External start 196
External temperature dis‐ play 83
External temperature warn‐ ing 83
Eyes for securing cargo 163
F
Failure message, see Check Control 79
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 45
Fan, refer to Air flow 140
Filler neck for engine oil 184
Fine wood, care 202
First aid kit 195
Fitting for towing, see Tow fit‐ ting 198
Flat tire, changing wheels 191
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 106
Flat tire, repairing 177
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 103
Flat tire, warning lamp 104, 106
Flooding 160
Floor carpet, care 203
Floor mats, care 203
Fold-out position, wiper 71
Foot brake 160
For the roofliner, refer to All around the interior rearview
mirror 17
Front airbags 100
Front center armrest 151
Front-end collision warning with City Braking func‐
tion 108
Front lights 189 front-seat passenger airbags,
automatic deactivation 102
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp 102
Front seats 49
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 106
Fuel 170
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 89
Fuel filler flap 168
Fuel gauge 82
Fuel lid 168
Fuel quality 170
Fuel recommendation 170
Fuel, tank capacity 207
Fuse 193
G
Garage door opener, refer to Universal Integrated Remote
Control 144
Gasoline 170
Gear change 74
Gear shift indicator 86
General driving notes 159
Glare shield 146
Glass sunroof, powered with tilt function 46
Glove compartment 150
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 206
Ground clearance 161
H
Handbrake, refer to Parking brake 67
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 145
Hazard warning flashers 194
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 190
Headlights 189
Headlights, care 201
Headlight washer system 69
Head restraints 49
Head restraints, front 53
Head-up Display 92
Head-up Display, care 203
Head-up display, M view 93
Head-up display, standard view 93
Heavy cargo, stowing 163
Height, seats 49
Height, vehicle 206
High-beam Assistant 97
High beams 69
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant 97
Higher speed range 161
Hills 160
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant 122
Hints 6
Holder for beverages 152
Homepage 6
Hood 181
Horn 14
Hotel function, trunk lid 41
Hot exhaust system 159
HUD Head-up Display 92
Hydroplaning 159
I Ice warning, see External temperature warning 83
Icy roads, see External tem‐ perature warning 83
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