octane BMW M6 GRAN COUPE 2015 F06M Owner's Manual

FuelVehicle 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.
Fuel recommendation Note General fuel quality
Even fuels that conform to the specifica‐
tions can be of low quality. This may cause en‐
gine problems, for instance poor engine start-
up behavior, poor handling and/or poor
performance. Switch gas stations or use a
brand name fuel with a higher octane rating.◀
Gasoline For the best fuel efficiency, the gasoline
should be sulfur-free or very low in sulfur con‐
tent.
Fuels that are marked on the gas pump as con‐
taining metal must not be used.
Refuel only with unleaded gasoline with‐
out metallic additives.
Do not refuel with any leaded gasoline or gaso‐
line with metallic additives, e. g. manganese or
iron, as this can cause permanent damage to
the catalytic converter and other compo‐
nents.◀
Fuels with a maximum ethanol content of
10 %, i. e., E10, may be used for refueling.Ethanol should satisfy the following quality
standards:
US: ASTM 4806–xx
CAN: CGSB-3.511–xx
xx: comply with the current standard in each
case.
Do not use a fuel with a higher percent‐
age of ethanol
Do not use a fuel with a higher ethanol per‐
centage than recommended or one with other
types of alcohol, e.g. M5 to M100; otherwise
this could damage the engine and fuel supply
system.◀
Recommended fuel grade BMW recommends AKI 93.
Minimum fuel grade
BMW recommends AKI 91.
Minimum fuel grade
Do not use any gasoline below the mini‐
mum fuel grade as this may impair engine per‐
formance.◀
If you use gasoline with this minimum AKI Rat‐
ing, the engine may produce knocking sounds
when starting at high outside temperatures.
This has no effect on the engine life.
Fuel quality
The use of poor-quality fuels may result
in harmful engine deposits or damage. Addi‐
tionally, problems relating to drivability, start‐
ing and stalling, especially under certain envi‐
ronmental conditions such as high ambient
temperature and high altitude, may occur.
If drivability problems are encountered, we rec‐
ommend switching to a high quality gasoline
brand and a higher octane grade — AKI num‐
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Maintenance system,BMW 191
Make-up mirror 149
Malfunction displays, see Check Control 80
Manual air distribution 141
Manual air flow 141
Manual brake, refer to Parking brake 68
Manual operation, door lock 39
Manual operation, exterior mirrors 57
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 172
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 132
Manual operation, rearview camera 134
Manual operation, Side View 137
Manual operation, Top View 138
Manual transmission 78
Marking on approved tires 180
Massage seat, front 52
Master key, refer to Remote control 34
Maximum cooling 142
Maximum speed, display 88
Maximum speed, winter tires 181
M carbon ceramic brake 160
M Compound brake 160
M differential, active 127
MDM, M Dynamic Mode 125
M double-clutch transmis‐ sion 73
M Drive 123
M Driver's Package, driving instructions 165
M Driving Dynamics Con‐ trol 77
M Dynamic Mode MDM 125
Measure, units of 93 Medical kit 199
Memory for seat, mirrors, steering wheel 56
Menu EfficientDynamics 86
Menu in instrument clus‐ ter 89
Menus, operating, iDrive 18
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 19
Messages, see Check Con‐ trol 80
Microfilter 143
Minimum tread, tires 179
Mirror 57
Mirror memory 56
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 163
Mobility System 181
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 7
Moisture in headlight 194
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Mounting of child restraint systems 60
M technology 160
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 14
M view, Head-up display 94
N
Navigation, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 55
Neutral cleaner, see wheel cleaner 206
New wheels and tires 180
Night Vision 114
Night Vision device, see Night Vision 114
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 202 O
OBD Onboard Diagnosis 192
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐ agnosis 192
Object detection, see Night Vision 114
Obstacle marking, rearview camera 135
Octane rating, refer to Rec‐ ommended fuel grade 174
Odometer 84
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Oil 187
Oil, adding 188
Oil additives 188
Oil change 189
Oil change interval, service requirements 86
Oil filler neck 188
Oil types, alternative 189
Oil types, approved 189
Old batteries, disposal 196
On-board computer 89
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 18
Onboard vehicle tool kit 193
Opening/closing via door lock 39
Opening and closing 34
Opening and closing, without remote control 39
Opening and closing, with re‐ mote control 37
Operating concept, iDrive 18
Optional equipment, standard equipment 6
Outside air, refer to Auto‐ matic recirculated-air con‐
trol 142
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 84 Seite 217Everything from A to ZReference217
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